Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE 1ST. BAPTIST CHURCH, METROPOLIS, RAISES $280.72 SUNDAY Meet us at the General Baptist State Association, Chicago May 21-25. Cor. Lasalle & 30. Browning Gun Inventor a"Mormon" WHERE our soldier boys go "over the top" the enemy will be confronted by the most efficient weapon ever constructed—the Browning gun—sending out continuous streams of lead. There are two types of the new gun, both of which were recently tested by government officials, members of the Senate and the House military committees and American and Allied army officers and pronounced "the best ever." One weighs thirty-five pounds and is mounted on a tripod. The other is a light gun weighing about fifteen pounds, which may be fired from the shoulder or hip, and easily handled by one man. Three hundred and fifty shots may be fired from the gun, with magazine pauses of two and one half seconds between bursts of forty shots. Sometimes it becomes too hot to operate. Loves Home Life. The inventor of the Browning gun is John M. Brownfag, of Ogden, Utah, a "Mormon" in good standing, who Secretary of War Baker said "has invented more fire-arms than any other individual." He is a quiet man. sixty-five years of age, and six feet, three inches tall. He loves his home, often entertains with the banjo and enjoys a fishing expedition. But his principal recreation is in inventing firearms. He has been at it all his life, beginning in the little gun shop that his father owned in early Western pioneer days, first in Iowa and later in Utah. One of his noted inventions is the automatic pistol, made possible by taking the kick of a revolver and harnessing it in such a way as to operate all the mechanism of the weapon. Wist of Mr. Browning's patents have been taken over by the Colt company at Hartford, where he does his experimenting. The millionth vest pocket pistol, which he invented, was manufactured some years ago and is said to have been given by King Albert of Belgium as a souvenir to the Kaiser before the European war began. Some of Browning's inventions, for which he was decorated by King Albert, aided the Belgian soldiers in their gallant defense when they were attacked by the Germans. "Mormons" Hope To "Save Nation" Out in Utah, for a score of years or more, it has been "common talk" that in some great National crisis the "Mormons" would come to the rescue in such a way as to actually "save the Nation." Some of them are wondering if this "Mormon" invention, the Browning gun, will fill the bill. Others look upon it as only an "incident" and point with pride to their social system which the great sociologist, Wm. A. McKeever, says is a "model for all humanity." Still others point to the "food conservation" A MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY. (which ranks the highest in the nation) and to the still undeveloped mineral fields containing billions of tons of coal, and iron, and copper. But, whether or not the "Mormons" ever "save the Nation" their unfaltering loyalty can not be questioned and they have given us a weapon which undoubtedly will save the lives of thousands of our soldier and sailor boys. OUR LAND (Tunc. "America") O. Lord, this nation bless; Keep it in holiness Ever divine. Send angels on the breeze When soldiers cross the seas; O. shield them from disease. For they are thine. In every clime. We need three every hour; Lead us by thy great power; Protect us this dark hour; This kind of time. We know our cause is just And in the love we trust This kind of life Though men face shot and shell They'll do their duty well And nations soon will tell Some Things For Parents To Ponder. By Wm. A. McKeever. (One of the nations' foremost authori- ties on problems of childhood , and sociology.) (In Chicago American Jan. 7, 1918.) After a tour of inspection of all the leading towns and cities of Utah, I am convinced, that the people there are setting a very high example for the entire nation in the matter of child rearing. My work has also brought me into close touch with the situation an every port of the United States, and I have learned that the Utah method for the care and training of the young is admirable. For example, up to 1914 there was constantly coming into Utah a sorely stream of young, healthy men and women from all the nations which include the white race in their population. Without any idea of distinction or rank these have been intermarrying—often almost before they could speak enough English to understand each other—and the young couples have been taught to begin at once the rearing of a large family. Six to ten is considered about the right number of children, and thus we find them as to size. One Large Family. One year after arriving in Utah from his native home in Sweden, Gus taw C—, aged twenty-two, married Aristia N—, a German peasant girl of eighteen and also a recent arrival. That was fourteen years ago. Today they have ten beautiful, healthy children and a small piece of rich land on which to bring them up. Such instances are common. This intermingling of race blood has apparently added physical strength and vigor to the stock, and has perhaps improved the moral and intellectual quality. Some day we shall boast of our standardized American stock, and in essence it will simply be this: a race of beings in whose veins flows the mixed blood of two or more great races trained to speak a common language, led through a common system of democratic instruction and imbued with a common set of inspiring ideals. This true American type will reverence equally the home, the school, the church, the state and the nation, and will cherish a genuine good will for all mankind. Now, the people of Utah are approximating this idea wonderfully well through the medium of their passionate interest in the young, as this summary will indicate: They are raising very large families of mixed blood and without race distinction. Parent Training Classes. They center all their best thought in the care and training of their children. They teach every child to play, to work, to be sociable, to support the church and to live partly for the community. They have parent training classes in all their Sunday schools so that the fathers learn to share equally with the mothers in their responsibility of bringing up the children. They have a large well-endowed central department to look after every age, grade and condition of childhood and youth. This valuable extension service is centered at Salt Lake City and serves all alike, after the manner of a great university. When the people finally learn that the most profitable business in the world is to bring up a full crop of good, healthy children, they should turn to Utah for a model of excellence. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH METROPO- LIS, RAISES $280.72 Is Clear of Debt, Will Hold Big Jollification Meeting Soon. Through Organized Efforts of Church Clubs, Raisea $862.58 in 5 Quarterly Meetings. Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow! Young People And A Saloonless Nation Read By Mrs. Irene B. Haynes The young man and woman of to day are living in the most wonderful period of the world's history. The opportunities for advancement have never been as they are now. And regardless of what many may say opportunity gravitates to the capable. There are three things that are essential to a first class man or woman, whether he be young or old, black or white. They are goodness, intelligence, and usefulness. These qualities have no color. They belong to humanity and no man can get a patent on them. The Jews claimed to have the patient but it can out over 1800 centuries ago. Young people of to day must join the army of human activities. You must either fight the battles of truth and justice or be classed with those who are fighting for error or injustice. You must join with the great army of Temperance workers, who are working for God and humanity or go with that army that supports the saloon and all that is intemperate. There is a premium offered in all the walks of life for classic men and women. The wise men of both races recognize that we own a common heritage. There never was a time in the history of this country when there were more hopeful signsthan at this time. Every American is proud of his country and its institutions. I know of no country in which the privileges are so many as in this country. And yet our country will never be what it should be until every home is built upon the foundation of Temperance and True Democracy. Ours is a restless age. The lives of the nations of antiquity, the rise and fall of empires, the conquest of one nation by another are all object lessons to the present generation. We should read them with care and profit by the results. We are told that power rests in the hands of the well trained Success and dazzling triumph dot the scroll of Time like stars in the heavens. The young people of to day must keep pace with the times, as swift as the moments glide, so swiftly do new thots spring up and march in martial array before us. We as a race stand as a double question ma.k-an ensigna. There are two groups of beings gazing at us, one asking one whither and the other whence. Let us answer these quarries to their entire satisfaction. It has been proven that the source of greatness is confined to do condition, that favorable surroundings are not absolutely essential to success. Our present condition contrasted with our past, exhibits and astonishing evolution Even our enemies are forced to acknowledge this, all races have contributed something to civilization be it good or bad. The Hebrews gave the world its greatest and purest religion, the Roman its model government and the Greek its grandest literature. So must we contribute our part in this great drama of life. And when this world's war is over and peace reigns once again over the earth, when the historian of the future shall write for unborn generations the achievements of their great men and women, he will point the German boy to Luther or Bismark The Spanish to Isabella or Sagasta, the Italian to Angola or Garibaldi, the French ty Lafayett or Gambetta, the white American to George Washington, the father of his counrry, Abraham Lincoln the great emancipator, and for the sons and daughters of Ham he will point to Fred Douglass the paramount colored statesman of the world, Booker T. Washington, the pioneer of the black belt of the south, Roscoe Conkling Simmons the greatest attraction of the 20th Century, and others whose names are too numerous to mention. Let us say in conclusion, young people succeed and win your laurels, add your name to the list of the great. AN APPEAL TO OUR B. Y. P. U. WORKERS To the B. Y. P. U's composing the Mt. Olive Convention the time is fast approaching, when we will be called together by the President in Metropolis, after another years work and worry. We should go to Metropolis to do more Constructive and Concrete work for the Master, as the time has come when we should be up and doing. Let every B. Y. P. U. send a messenger and if it is not possible to send a messenger please send a letter to the president with the proper representation fee, as we desire to make this the Banner year and take the District for Christ and His Cause. Please notice Art. 2-7 of the Constitution for representation lee. Send as much more as you can and get on record as getting that beautiful Banner that was made by the National Baptist Publishing Board, Nashville, Tenn. "Rally, Rally, Rally around the Standard" is our cry. Yours in His Name, Edgar S. B. McCrary, Pres. Mrs, Ruth Nichols, Cor. Sec'y Mrs. Bettie Wilkerson. M. FOR COUNTY JUDGE W. A. Phillips, whose cut is presented with this sketch was born in Livingston county, Illinois, October 1873, of one of the best pioneer families of Lincoln, Grant and Logan. Mr Phillips, is a relative of the late Judge Phillips, of the Supreme bench, who was one of the brilliant legal lights of the State, whose decisions and reports on cases are now file in different counties in the State of Illinois. V. A. Phillips, candidate for county Junge of Masse county, is a man of the hour, a strong Republican, firm in his convictions and has many good qualities and can attract and hold friends. Mr. Phillips, is a member of the Masonic order of high standing and is also a member of the Board of Directors of the United States Good Roads Association, Inc., with headquarters at Birmingham, Ala., and was appointed by Gov. Lowden, recently to represent the State, at Little Rock, Ark., at the Good Roads Association. He is also one of the Advisory Committee of the Illinois Highway Improvement Association and is recognized as a high class business man and has been a "Booster" for the State and county's interests every since he has been in the city and there is no one in the county that is more active in the Good Roads movement than he, and there is no man in the city or county that is more interested in the success and welfare of the city and county than he. He is a lawyer of recognized ability and merit and is qualified in every respect to serve in the capacity of County Judge. Although raised on a farm, Mr. Phillips has not deserted that calling by reason of other business. He owns one of the largest dairy farms in the state and is a member of the Illinois Dairy Association. Mr. Phillips, is to commence the erection of a home for himself and family soon and is here to stay. He states, as the profession is crowded is his reason for not being in the active practice of law in Metropolis, and therefore entered the real estate business, not from a matter of choice, only, but from the fact that his foresight and business tact demonstrated that this city and county afforded a rich field in which to operate his line of work which he has followed so successfully since coming to our city. He has been instrumental KEEP THE FLAG FLYING. in locating a number of important deals, and investments, for those who have also profited by his advice. Some of his non-supporters and opponents, in the present race for county judge, are using the argument that he has not resided here long enough to entitle him to the office of county judge. We view that argument as immaterial, and of minor importance, because to many, whether one has resided in a place for a long or short period, will, and should be the question, does he merit the place he aspires to, and qualification to fill this high and dignified office. is he a man that will give justice to all his fellows, is he broad enough to rise above environments and advocate a "pure democracy" for all races and classes. Citizens these and kindred questions should be uppermost in the mind of every Negro voter, when these questions have been satisfactorily answered then, and only then will you be safe in casting your vote. We can say to the voters, we have found Mr. Phillips, to be a man of high ideals, broad in vision, just in his dealings, of high motives and a heart that ever pulsates with sympathy for the unfortunate and praise and encouragement for the worthy. We again, ask the voters to consider his claims before casting your vote. Sparta Allow me to say that our Sunday school opened as usual by our Supt. W. M. Macklin, with a small attendance. Owing to the inclement weather not many were out, and the lesson was reviewed by our Supt. Preaching in the morning was postponed on account of the weather. We reassembled at 7 o'clock and Rev. P. B. French preached a strong gospel sermon from Joshua 7:20 subject "Your sins will find you out." All members of the choir are requested by Mrs. Jeanette McGowans, to meet at the home of Mrs. Dovie Barnhill to arrange for a social banquet and a nice program will be rendered. The Sewing circle meets with Mrs. Sallie Martin, Mrs. Dovie Barnhill, president. The Carnation club meets with Mrs. Sallie Williams, Mrs. Mallinda Foster, President. The Golden Leaf club meets at the home of Mrs. Bessie Brittons, Mrs. Jeanette McGowan, President. Mr. Andrew Steele, accompanied Mrs. Amanda Rice, and her two children to St. Lonis, Mo. Mr. Daniel Robertson, and Mrs. Bessie Gleghorn, made a flying ttip to St. Louis, Mo. last Wednesday and were united in marriory. Mr. W. M. Nance, was in Cairo, last week attending the funeral of his sister-in-law's child. J. J. Taylor. Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS, . . . . ILL. MRS. M. J. McCRARY, MANAGER. J. B. McCRARY, EDITOR FRIDAY MAY 17, 1918. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Enterered as second-class mail matter, at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. B. Address all communications to J. B. McCRARY, 900 Pearl St. Metropolis, Ill. The names and addresses of contributors must be known to us in every instance, in order to secure publication. We want the news of your vicinity each week. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: One Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....80 Three Months.....40 Single Copy.....05 In Advance. ADVERTISING RATES. made known on application. You must mail copy on Mondays to secure publication. ANNOUNCEMENT. We are authorized to announce Judge K. C. Ronalds, as a candidate for the Republican nomination for the Legislature of the 51st Senatorial District, subject to the Primary Sept. 11th. County Judge We are authorized to announce the name of WALTER A. PHILLIPS, as a candidate for County Judge of Massac County, Ill. Subject to the Republican Primary September 11, 1918. We are authorized to announce the name of Judge W. F. Smith, as a candidate for County Judge of Massac County, Ill., subject to the Republican Primary September 11, 1918. We are authorized to announce Fred Smith as a candidate for County Judge of Massac County. Ill., subject to the Republican Primary September 11th 1918. For Sherriff We are authorized to announce the name of W. F. Cummings, as a cand date for Sheriff of Massac County, Ill., subject to the Rupublican Primary September 11, 1918. For County Clerk We are authorized to announce Henry Morrow, as a candidate for the nomination for County Clerk, on the Republican ticket at the September Primary election. We are authorized to announce Fred Risinger, as a candidate for the nomination of County Clerk, on the Republican ticket, at the September Primary election. Assessor and Treasurer. We are authorized to announce John Kotter, as a candidate for Assessor and Treasurer of Massac County, Subject to the Republican Primary Sept. 11th. Assessor and Treasurer We are authorized to announce Elmer Brown, as a candidate for Assessor and Treasurer of Massac County, subject to the Republican Primary Sept. 11th. County Superintendent. We are authorized to announce T. F. McCatmey, as a candidate for the nomination for County Superintendent of Schools, of Massac County, Ill., on the Republican Ticket at the September Primary election. We are authorized to announce F. C. Prowdley, as a candidate for the nomination for County Superintendent of Schools on the Republican ticket at the September Primary election. FOR COMMISSIONER We are authorized to announce the name of Chris Walbright, as a candidate for County Commissioner. Election September, 11th. Mrs. Addie Frizzell, of Lovejoy, is in the city visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winston of W. 9th St. Mrs. Claud Baker, of Brookport was down Thursday on business. Don't try to lug political matter in our paper without paying the price because we cannot afford it. It costs money to run a newspaper these days. --- $100 Reward. $100. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is catarrh. Hall's catarh cure is the oely positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. catarh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutional treatment. Hall's catarh is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destoying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. send for list of testimonials. Address F. J. CHENEY & CO., Tole-do, O. Sold by all Druggists, 75e. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. We want to put The Gazette into every home in the city within 30 days. Will you help us neighbor? Special inducements will be given. Let every reader help us to get subscribers. Build up your Race Enterprise. The Gazette has just received another lot of new type faces and other material which adds much to the output of the work of the office. We deserve your patronage. We have a full line of cards, Letter Heads, Envelopes and other material. Let us do some of your work. We trust that all of the B. Y. P. U's, that have been sleeping on their rights for lo, these many months would wake up to duty and work as never before and come to Meteopolis, in June with a large delegation and make this the Banner year numerically, spiritually, and financially. St. Paul DuQuoin, Rock Hill, Centralia, Mt. Moriah, 12th, St Shiloh Mt. Vernon, and a number of others including New Hope Sparta, are saying they will take the Banner from Metropolis this year. We trust you will—ha, ha. George Whittiaker is repairing his residence on N. Pearl St. We are sorry that Mrs. M. J. Blake will not be able to attend the State Convention, but she has a lawful excuse. Mr. Will Hudgins, of Civil, Ky., was in the city Monday the guest of Thos. Harmon, while here he paid this office a pleasant call and subscribed for the Gazette. Mrs. Addie Frizzell, left Wednesday, for her home in Lovejoy, after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Winston. Prof. Larry Rodgers, visited his wife Sunday and rendered an excellent violin solo at the club Convention Sunday Evening. Mrs. Minnie Cook, left Wednesday for Pittsburg, Penn. to be at the bed-side of her son, Dee, who is seriously sick with Typhoid fever. Mrs. Mary Lou Fossie, of Paris, is visiting her parents and other relatives. Rev. Rucker, of Columbus, Ky, District Missionary of Western Kentucky was in the city the first of the week. He preached at the Antioch Baptist church Monday night. He is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Moody. Bright Long, age 24, and Izora Davis, 20, of Brookport were married in that city Friday evening by Rev. Rodgers. We wish for them success. John S. Anderson's new residence on N. Vienna St. is finished and is a bird. Any young lady will do well to get this young man as you will make your peace call and election sure. NOTICE. Elder J. H. Hilly, Missionary for Mt. Olive Baptist Association postoffice address, is Colp. Ill. We wonder who will get the beautiful artistic Banner that will be given to the Union that represents with the largest amount of money? The Metropolis B. Y. P. U. has received it for two successive years. Will you try and get it in June? Remember, the paper is $1.50 per year. The paper has taken another raise, postage will be higher, 3c for stamps and 2c for post cards. please pay up. foreign missions. My dears, let us roll up or sleeves and get to work as the sun is too high in the cloudless sky for play and folly. Let each circle send a delegate in order that you may get a true report of the meeting. Please send your mission money to Mrs. M. Hugins, 2809 Com'l. Ave., Cairn Your servants for Christ, M. J. Blake, Pres. M. Hudgins, Cor. sec. The delegates from the First Baptist Young People's Unionion this city to the Mt. Olive B. Y. P. U. Convention are: Misses Margie Tandy and Alice Urquhart, and Mrs. G. E. Williamson, and Messrs. Bernestine Kimball and Maceo Stalls. Proceedings of the Club Convention May 11.12 Saturday the club convention met In its 5th quarterly convention, at 2:30 p.m. The president for this quarter, Mrs. L. B. Duke, presiding. A short time was given to praise service, afterwhich the enrollment and finance committees took their, respective places and proceeded to enroll the names of those who paid their 25c joining fee. The topics for discussion as per program were entered into, and much in interest was manifested. Saturday evening the committee on nomination of offices made their report of the following officers for the next six months: President..... Mrs. Princess Bell 1st Vice president..... M. J. McCray 2nd Vice '' Mr. Thos. Harmon Recorder..... Mrs. Ruth Nichols Asst. recorder Mrs. Adelaide McCray Treasurer..... Mrs. Sallie Townley Supt. of Juveniles.Mrs. Wm. Moody After adjournment of the convention, a free reception was given to the public. Sunday morning, the president, delivered a most excellent address, and the address will appear in the Gazette in the near future. Rev. Thos. Morris, of the Antioch Baptist church preached at this service to a small but very appreciative audience. Owing to the extreme rainy weather, the attendance up to this time had been quite small. Sunday evening the program as printed in the Gazette last week was rendered. The program was not very lengthy but each number was well de- livered. The following money was reported for this convention: Public collection..... $25.00 B. Y. P. U..... 8.00 Sunday 'School..... 3.00 Independent Treasurer..... 7.65 Juveniles..... 17.26 Industrial club..... 59.17 Silver Leaf..... 72.23 Nehemiah's Band..... 88.20 Total amount raised during the Convention..... $280.72 Grand total amount raised dur- ing the five quarterly con- ventions..... $862.58 This puts the church out of debt, but it is the intention of the pastor and members to put in a basement, furnace and a pipe organ in the near future. Mrs. L. B. Duke, Pres. Mrs. Bessie Cork, Recorder. Notice. Carbondale. Ill., May 7, '18 I take this method to thank the Mt, Zion circle of Dewmaine for the $2.50 sent me as part of my traveling expenses to the State Association which convenes with the Salem Baptist church Chicago. May 21, 1918. It is my earnest hope that all of the societies of the district may be heard of in this great meeting. Let us all go up to the work of the Lord as never before and God will bless the work of our hands in everything that is right. M. J. O Conner, Pres., of East Mt. Olive Dist. of the Women's Association Notice. I am authorized to say to the women of the Mt. Olive Baptis. Association that the General Baptist State Association will meet in Chicago, May, 20th, with the Salem Baptist Church, and each auxiliary of the church is asked to represent with $2.50 and each church is asked to send $1.50 for foreign missions. My dears, let us roll up our sleeves and get to work as the sun is too high in the cloudless sky for play and folly. Let each circle send a delegate in order that you may get a true report of the meeting. Please send your mission money to Mrs. M. Hudgins, 2809 Com'l. Ave., Cairo. Your servants for Christ, M. J. Blake, Pres. M. Hudgins, Cor. sec'y. Notice. DuQuoin, Ill. May 13, '18. Notice is hereby given that the Executive Board of the Ministers' and Deacons' Union will meet with the Mt. Olive Baptist Association on Thursday before the 2nd Sunday in June with the Mt. Olive Baptist church DuQuoin, as this date will suit my people best. We will make everything pleasant for the brethren, for my people are looking for you. I beg to remain yours in His name, S. H. Prewitt, President. Bro. J. H. Williams, Secre- HELP IN 50-50 WHEAT PROGRAM HELP IN 50-50 WHEAT PROGRAM Thousands of Retail Grocers Support Food Administration Rules. SIGN PLEDGE VOLUNTARILY. New Wheat Saving Program Demanded — Allied Food Shortage Increases—America Must Feed Fighters. Explaining the United States Food Administration's new 50-50 wheat regulations is a war time task the American grocer has gladly shouldered. Many stores are already displaying their Food Administration wheat saving pledge cards, that they have signed, agreeing to carry out the new wheat program. Each flour customer is now required to buy one pound of cereal substitute for every pound of wheat flour. The substitute may be of one kind or assorted. This 50-50 sale is made by weight and not by value of the commodities. There is, of course, no regulation demanding the consumer to buy wheat flour at all. A wide variety of substitutes has been provided: Cornmeal, corn flour, edible cornstarch, hominy, corn grits, barley flour, potato flour, sweet potato flour, soya bean flour, Fetiria flour and meals, rice, rice flour, oatmeal, rolled oats and buckwheat flour. Graham and whole wheat flour constitute an exception to the national regulation. Either of these commodities may be sold at the ratio of three pounds to five pounds of wheat flour—that is, five pounds of graham or wheat flour counts the same as three pounds of the usual wheat flour. Mixed flours form another exception. Where any flour contains 50 per cent, or less of wheat it may be sold without any substitutes. Where the flour is mixed at the rate of 60 per cent, wheat and 40 per cent, of other ingredients an additional 20 per cent, of substitutes must be purchased by the consumer. Where necessity is shown specially prepared infant's and invalid's food containing flour may be sold. That the approved substitutes may be assorted is a fact many grocers and housewives overlooked for a time. For instance, if a customer wishes to buy a 24 pound sack of flour the necessary substitutes might be assorted as follows: Cornmeal, 8 pounds; corn grits, 4 pounds; rice, 4 pounds; buckwheat, 2 pounds; cornstarch, 1 pound; hominy, 2 pounds; rolled oats, 3 pounds. None of the substitutes should be considered as a waste purchase. There are many household uses for each. The eight pounds of cornmeal can be made into cornbread, corn muffins or used in the baking of wheat bread. Cornstarch is useful in making custard, thickening gravy or may be used in cake baking. Corn grits fried like mush forms a delicious dish, or it may be used in baking corn bread. Rolled oats are used largely as breakfast porridge or in oatmeal cookies or in making muffins. Buckwheat flour may be used in bread making, forming an excellent substitute for one-quarter of the wheat flour, but is especially choice in the form of buckwheat cakes for breakfast. With 11 wheatless meals needed each week in America to provide enough wheat for the allies, the Food Administration believes the substitutes will all be used to advantage. FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL MISSIONARY BAPT STATE ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS OF THE GENERAL MISSIONARY BAPTIS STATE ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS GENÉRAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST STATE ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS MAY 21-25: 1918 Thursday 8:30 Devotionals ..... 9:00 Meeting Called to Org .....L Scripture Reading and Open .....EI Welcome Address.....EI 9:15 Appointment of Co- Business 10:30 Introductory Sermon D. D., Mt. Vernon Alternate .....Elder Collection, Announcement a HELD WITH SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH CHIGAGO, TO BE HELD WITH SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH CHIGAGO, ILL Thursday Morning Devotionals ..... Elder F. Bomar, Cay Meeting Called to Order ..... Moderate Dr. John F. Thomas, Chicago Future Reading and Opening Prayer, Elder Henry Armstead, Pula Home Address ..... Elder J. E. Haywood, Chicago Appointment of Committees and Miscellaneous Introductory Sermon..... Elder W. P. Washington , Mt. Vernon ate ..... Elder Thomas, Morris, Metropolitan, Announcement and Benediction 8:30 Devotionals ..... Elder F. Bomar, Cairo 9:00 Meeting Called to Order ..... Moderator, ..... Dr. John F. Thomas, Chicago Scripture Reading and Opening Prayer, ..... Elder Henry Armstead, Pulaski Welcome Address ..... Elder J. E. Haywood, Chicago 9:15 Appointment of Committees and Miscellaneous Business 10:30 Introductory Sermon ..... Elder W. P. Washington D. D., Mt. Vernon Alternate ..... Elder Thomas, Morris, Metropolis Collection, Announcement and Benediction Thursday Afternoon 1:30 Devotionals Elder A. L. Harris, Chicago 2:00 Reading Morning Jour Miscellaneous Business Moderator's Annual Address 3:30 Topic, How to Devel State Collection of Pledges and Year for Missions 4:30 Collection, announce Thursday 7:30 Devotional ... Elders H. Pruitt, Duquoin 8:00 Missionary Sermon, State Missionary, Chicago Carter, Centralia The Development of the National Baptist Convention Ashburn, Chicago Collection, Announcement Friday 8:30 Devotionals ... Elders J. D. Davis, Colp 9:00 Reading of Afternoon Letter Reports and Money mittee, Miscellaneous Busi 19:00 Report of the Mission 10:30 Sermon, "The Chu D. D., Mound City; Alta S. T. B., Metropolis Collection, Benediction Friday 1:30 Devotionals 2:00 Reading Morning Jour Report on Old Ministers' H 3:00 Sermon, Elder Wm. Alternate, Pastor of 12th St Election of Officers Collection and Bendiction Friday 7:30 Devotionals, Salem and 7:45 Reading Afternoon Jour 8:00 Sermon, "Christian B jects for the Lord's Supper. Chicago; Alternate, Elder O Collection and Installation of Adjournment. Devotionals..... Rev. Berry Thomas, Metropolis A. L. Harris, Chicago Reading Morning Journal Illaneous Business rator's Annual Address or Sermon. Optional Topic. How to Develop the Mission Work of Dr. L. Drane, Chica ction of Pledges and Renewing Them for Ensur for Missions Collection, announcement, Benediction 1:30 Devotionals Rev. Berry Thomas, Metropolis Elder A. L. Harris, Chicago 2:00 Reading Morning Journal Miscellaneous Business Moderator's Annual Address or Sermon. Optional 3:30 Topic, How to Develop the Mission Work of the State Dr. L. Drane, Chicago Collection of Pledges and Renewing Them for Ensuing Year for Missions 4:30 Collection, announcement, Benediction Thursday Evening Devotional ..... Elders J. A. Royal, Chicago; Ruitt, Duquoin Missionary Sermon, Elder H. E. McWilliam Missionary, Chicago. Alternate, Elder W. Er, Centralia Development of the Work of the Unincorporational Baptist Convention-Elders B. J. Prince, Burn, Chicago Action, Announcement and Benediction. 7:30 Devotional ..... Elders J. A. Royal, Chicago: S. H. Pruitt, Duquoin 8:00 Missionary Sermon, Elder H. E. McWilliams, State Missionary, Chicago. Alternate, Elder W. H. Carter, Centralia The Development of the Work of the Unincorporated National Baptist Convention-Elders B. J. Prince, Dr. Ashburn, Chicago Collection Announcement and Benediction. Friday Morning D. Devotionals.....Elders J. W. Winston, Olmstere D. Davis, Colp R. Reading of Afternoon and Evening Journals R. Reports and Money Turned Over to Finance Co e, Miscellaneous Business O. Report of the Mission Board O. Sermon, "The Church,'.....Elder D. Parr e., Mound City; Alternate, Elder J. B. McCra e., Metropolis Action, Benediction 8:30 Devotionals.....Elders J. W. Winston, Olmstead, J. D. Davis, Colp 9:00 Reading of Afternoon and Evening Journals Letter Reports and Money Turned Over to Finance Committee, Miscellaneous Business 10:00 Report of the Mission Board 10:30 Sermon, "The Church,".....Elder D. Parrish, D. D., Mound City; Alternate, Elder J. B. McCrary, S. T. B., Metropolis Collection Benediction Friday Afternoon Devotionals.....Dewmaine and Spa Reading Morning Journal Part on Old Ministers' Home and Other Committee Sermon, Elder Wm. Moody, Metropolis Nate, Pastor of 12th St. Baptist Church, Cairo ction of Officers ction and Bendiction 1:30 Devotionals.....Dewmaine and Sparta 2:00 Reading Morning Journal Report on Old Ministers' Home and Other Committees 3:00 Sermon, Elder Wm. Moody, Metropolis Alternate, Pastor of 12th St. Baptist Church, Cairo Election of Officers Collection and Bendiction Friday Evening Devotionals, Salem and Ebenezer Baptist Reading Afternoon Journal Sermon, "Christian Baptism and the Proper S or the Lord's Supper." Elder Harry Knight..... go; Alternate, Elder C. W. Norment, Carbond action and Installation of Officers armment. 7:30 Devotionals, Salem and Ebenezer Baptist 7:45 Reading Afternoon Journal 8:00 Sermon, "Christian Baptism and the Proper Subjects for the Lord's Supper." Elder Harry Knight..... Chicago; Alternate, Elder C. W. Norment, Carbondale Collection and Installation of Officers Adjournment. Committe:—ELDER C. C. PHILLIPS, J. B. McCRARY W. P. WASHINGTON RALLY! RALLY!! Remember the Rally at Unity Baptist church, Brookport, Sunday May 10. We want to raise $100.00 Come over and help us in the good work. Good preaching and good music all day. ```markdown ``` Page Two RAM THE THE CONARY BAPTIST TON OF ILLINOIS -25- 1918 BAPTIST CHURCH CHICAGO, ILL. Elder F. Bomar, Cairo Moderator, er. John F. Thomas, Chicago ning Prayer, Elder Henry Armstead, Pulaski er J. E. Haywood, Chicago mittees and Miscellaneous Elder W. P. Washington Thomas, Morris, Metropolis and Benediction v. Berry Thomas, Metropolis onal or Sermon. Optional up the Mission Work of the Dr. L. Drane, Chicago Renewing Them for Ensuing ent, Benediction J. A. Royal, Chicago: S. Elder H. E. McWilliams, Alternate, Elder W. H. Work of the Unincorporated on-Elders B. J. Prince, Dr. and Benediction. Morning J. W. Winston, Olmstead, and Evening Journals Turned Over to Finance Com- mess On Board ch,"..... Elder D. Parrish, ornate, Elder J. B. McCrary, Dewmaine and Sparta national home and Other Committees Moody, Metropolis Baptist Church, Cairo Evening and Ebenezer Baptist national baptism and the Proper Sub- Elder Harry Knight E. W. Norment, Carbondale Officers Wanted 15 Strawberry pickers. Fine berries, all day work. We have good acbomodations for the hands and will pay advance price over previous year. Subscribe for Gazette OF THE OF THE Officers of the General Batist State Association of Illinois Committee on Nomination beg to report as follows: Moderator Eld. J. F. Thomas. 1st Vice Mod. " W. P. Washington. 2nd Vice Mod. Eld. C. w. Norment. Recording Sec. Eld. P. B. French Corresponding Sec. Eld. J. B. McCrary. Treasurer Eld. H. C. Armstead. Added Members Eld. F. Bomar Cairo Eld. J. E. Haywood Chicago Eld. Jas. Swanson Maywood State Missionary H. E. Mewilliams. State Mission Board Chairman Dr. C. C. Phillips Cor. Sec. Eld. J. D. Davis Treasurer Eld. J. E. Haywood Other Members Eld. S. H. Prunit Deacon R. Lewis Sister Sallie Thomas Chicago Sister M. Hudgin Cairo Sister J. w. winston Olmstead Sister Carrie Casly Shawnetown Uriah Jenkins Rev. J. A. Royal Chicago " L. Drane Chicago Rev. A. J. Bowers Dewmaine Rev. D. Johnson Dewmaue " B. H. Huhter Evanston " K. V. Howard Grand Chain " Robt. Grey Murphysboro " J. L. Martin Colps Deacon J. Simpson Hallidayboro " J. Baker Brookport Eld. Thomas Morris Metropolis Bro. Chas. Skates Mound City Dsacon J. L. Taborn Educational Board Chairman Dr. B. J. Priace Chicago Cor. Sec. Sis. Frankie Jenkie Cairo. Sister willie Greyer Colps Sister Emma Farrcw Cairo "J. M. Owens Sparta Eld. J. B. McCrary Metropolis Committee on Nomination C. C. Phillips J. E. Hey wood G. H. Mitchell F. Bomar Sister Stella Duprec "willie Greer "M. B. Taylor Elder H. C. Armstead "H. E. Mcwilliams Members of various Committees of National Baptist Convention (Unincorporated.) Foreign Mission Boa.d H. E. Mcwilliams, D. D. Chicago, Ill. Home Mission Board J. B. McCryar, S. T. B. Metropolis, Ill. Educational Board Dr. B. J, Prince, Chicago, Ill. Evangelical Board Elder F. Bomar, Cairo, Ill. B. Y. P. U. Board Dr. W. P. washington, Mt. Vernon, Ill. Benefit Board Elder James Swanson, Maywood, Ill. Publishing Board Dr. J. F. Thomas, Chicago, Ill. Resolutions J. E. Haywood, Chicago, Ill. State of the Country Elder H. C. Armstead, Pulaski, Ill. Vice President Dr. C. C. Phillips, Golconda, Ill. Officers of Ministers' Alliance. resident; ..... Elder ..... C. W. Norment, Carbondale Vice President W. P. Washington, Mt. Vernon Recording Secretary ..... J. B. McCrary, Metropolis Corresponding Secretary ..... J. D. Davis, Colp Treasurer ..... H. C. Armstead, Pulaski Vigilant Committee Elder Wm.....Young, Joppa D. Parrish, Md. City S.H. Pruitt, Duquoin F. Bomar, Cairo P. B. French, Sparta Thos. Morris, Mefropolis A. J. Bowers, Dewmaine Rev. Berry Thomas, Metropolis. Any one writing to this office on private matter and requiring an answer must enclose a stamp. --- When In Need Of Good Clothing, Hats And Shoes Store of GULLETT'S of Men's Furnishings from ot. O. L. GU The Home of Men's Head to Foot. Store of O. L. GULLETT'S The Home of Men's Furnishings from Head to Foot. Next Door to Post Office. REV. J. W. HARRIS Writes Interesting Letter DuQuoin, Illinois, March, 4. '18. To the Moderator, Rev. J. B. McCrary, D. D. and Brethren, composing the Mt. Olive Baptist Association. Dear Brethren: Dear Bretten, While sitting in my office thinking of the condition of this Great Work which our Lord has assigned us, and being made to wonder why there is not a reunion of hearts, and loving fellowship, and being still at sea as to reason and cause for state of the church in these Westepen states and territories, and yet wondering why they are not spiritually animated, I felt it my duty, as Paul his, to write to the church at Rome, to write this entitle. Now will the brethren read with me prayfully this statement of Paul's in the 20th century New Testament Romans 10:2-3 "But they are not guided by true insight, for in their ignorance of Divine righteousness and in their eagerness to set up a righteousness of their own, they refused to accept with submission the Divine righteousness." Paul also states Phil. 3:6. "As to zeal he was a persecutor of the church, as to law he was a Pharisee." By this you will see also that he was a sinner. Then read in this same 20th Century New Testament Cor. 9:2. "I know of course your willingness to help, and I am always boasting of it to the Macedonians, I tell them that you in Greece have been ready for a year past." "Brethren, why is it that the things are so very strange that our fore-fathers believed and practiced? As servants of God, who obviously had His favor? Now since the church of Jesus has its laws (Not human enactments) but Divine, and since they are few and simple, not difficult to be understood or obeyed his commandments are not grievous are they? And conformity to them by both the church and members depends our eternal welfare, can we, because of our non-manhood, and ignorance bend them to suit our friends? Or on the other hand, can we as Baptists be divided since Christ is not divided for us? If the church is the mother and has a perfect right to give public or fireside instructions, has my mother's sister a right to take the child's word without consulting its mother, and thereby condemn the mother on what the guilty child says? Would it not be using the Master's plan to go first to that mother and get the facts in the case? Dr. Harvey says Page 54 "If any church has departed from the faith and practice of the gospel it is the duty of the sister churches to seek with all tenderness and fidelity its recovery from the error and falling in this, it is their duty publicly, to withdraw fellowship from that church, again page 53. Each church is bound to respect the Ecclesiastical character and acts of other churches, and avoid the weaking of their just authority and influence. He also states that it may not disregard the discipline of an other church by encouraging offenders, or receiving excluded persons, except in case of manifest injustice. Even then the consent of the excluding church should be obtained before admission, otherwise all disciplinary power is lost or destroyed, and the laws of Jesus Christ are set at naught. Now would a God called Minister or a true church tolerate such? Again: ```markdown ``` MARTY LAPIN ITALIAN METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. Always Go to the Up-To-The Minute when a church has excluded a member undercirenmstauces which suggest that the exclusion was the result of prejudice or passion, it is the duty of some other church on an application from the excluded person to investigate the case. But mind you the excluded person must give reasonable evidence that the proceeding was irregular or non-Baptistic. Then since every one who thinks that he is a Baptist or believes himself a brother would almost jump in one's face about what Dr. Edward T. Hiscox says. Let us consult him. Turn to page 204-205, The New Directory. Excluded members. What course shall he pursue? It would be a piece of very great folly for a member excluded exasperated at what he thinks unfair treatment, to undertake immediately to precipitate a counsel in the hope that they will right his wrongs, and antagonize the church on his behalf. I add right here that this is what the average excluded members will do. If he can find an ignorant set of Preachers to come at his call, then if so be, that he gets any he would not follow out the instructions given by Lord Edward T. Hiscox, for he says he (the excluded member) should wait after a little time, and when the heat of excitement has died down, make an appeal to the church for a rehearing of his case, giving reasons for claiming that he did not have a fair trial. Then often after the rehearing is had, and still he claims that he was not tried fair he must ask the second time, then if this time he fails to get satisfaction, he should request the church to unite with him in calling a mutual counsel and if he is still treated wrong, go to some other church and they will take him in on his Christian experience (for indeed he has had one) J. M. Pendleton, D. D. page I16. A church may receive excluded members but it cannot done, in ordinary circumstances without violation of church courtesy and a dearth from the very spirit of the gospel. There are other great writers that the time would fail me to speak of just here but Jesus said, "If he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as a heath, en man and a Publican," and once without this Divine authority the church stamps him as such it thereby says to ail the church on earth, "Hands off" once declared loose on earth he shall be loose in Glory. Now brethren, I close here hoping to meet you at St. Paul Baptist church in Sept. in a great meeting that stands for right and righteousness. Before which time we hope to receive an answer from some member of the Association. Very sincerely, Joseph W. Harris. Notice To all circles of the East Mount Olive Association: By order of the President you are hereby notified to send to the President Mrs. M. J. O'Connor, Carbondale, Ill. $2.50 for her expense to the State Association, which convenes in Chicago, on May 22, 1918. Dear sisters, the time is drawing near and we must be up and doing, as we want to send our President to the Association. M. J. O'Connor, Pres. Ruth Rowly, Sec. Notice. Notice is hereby given that the Executive Board of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association according to the adjournment of the Board meetina at Unionville, last September will meet with the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist church, Duquoin, Thursday before the 1st Sunday in June 1918 We are praying for a great meeting, and invite all the members to join us at that time and place in a spirit of meckness and prayer. Prepare good strong gospel sermons and come prepared to bombard Satan's camp and Sin as never before. Cry aloud and spare not, and make this meeting worthy of the name in every particular. Let each minister come prepared to do his christian duty, to give liberally for the expense of the meeting, to be able to do this have your church to send not less than $100 by you or in a letter for said purpose. Let's be all that word "Missionary" stands for. Be true to the cause for which Jesus died, and think of the foot prints of the Baptists stained with blood, from John the Baptist and through all the ages until now for the principles set forth in the Bible and send up 5c per member this quarter for the missionary. We have a man out on field looking out for the waste places and his family is looking to him, while he is depending on you. Do all you can for the District and State work this yenr. I know you are loyal to Christ and your Association. Commence now to collect your money. Let us go through the gates, gather up the stones and lift up a Standard for the people Yours in the cause, J. B. McCryar. Moderator. Last Call To the Women of the State Missionary Baptist Association of Illinois. Dear Sisters and co-workers for Christs' cause: This comes to remind you of the very short time we have, if we are not ready, get ready for our annual meeting which meets with the Salem Missionary Baptist church Chicago, May 21, 22, 1918. The time is so near we can only say "All aboard for Chicago" praying and trusting that you are all ready. We have mailed the programs and letter blanks to all the churches that we know the addresses of and in order to reach all of the churches North we mailed a bundle of them to our State Missionary Rev. McWilliams to distribute, so we think all will have them. If you are a real genuine Missionary Baptist for no other can stay with as too there will be plenty blanks to be had when you get there and you will have time to fill them out after you get there We desire every Missionary Society to represent with us, as those of you who cannot send a messenger please represent by letter. Remember $2.50 only pays your entrance fee and you have sent nothing to help the cause of mission. Let each one strive to send as much as $5.00 if possible, we want to make this a great meeting both spiritually and financially Now we believe in giving as: God has prospered us; And there is not one but what God has blessed. Now don't you think if God has blessed you that you ought not rob him of what When in Sparta, always call on Mrs. Mary Nance FOR YOUR HAIR WORK Wonderful "Dermatas" Beautifier She will always take care of you and treat you right. belongs to him. We all are desirous of having God to prove our work, so let us prepare to do a work in this meeting that we will be proud of. We do not want you to think of us and give in good friendship or fellowship but the question is, how much do you owe to God? Praying that you come charged with the Holy Spirit bringing your good suggestions for the good of the cause, and prepared to do with your might what your hands find to do. We are expecting this to be the greatest meeting we have ever experienced. We will be blessed and favored with the presence of the National President of the Women's auxiliary in the person of our own Mrs. G. M. D. Ashburn who can tell us so many things and others of the National staff. We should leave our homes on the 20th not later to be in Chicago to open our meeting on the morning of the 21. Let our watchword be to all, "All aboard for Chicago, May 21. Pryaing God's best blessings upon our State work and our entire interest, We are your servants, Mrs. Bettie Wilkerson, Pres. "M. B. Taylor, Cor. Sec. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Woman's Educational and Mission Society of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association, that there will be a meeting held at the 2nd Baptist church Duquoin, III., Thursday before the First Sunday in June 1918 unless the time is extended by the Moderator and the church, and in such case, due and timely notice will be given. Space will be given for the women to transact such business as they see fit in this meeting. We sincerely hope that all will observe the golden opportunity for doing good. Come prepared to influence some one to do more one to do more actual work. Bring your sweet spiritual papers, and bring somt money also. Let us strive to do well the work assigned to our hands. Let us shine out above ignorance, superstition and prejudice. Let us strive to be a factor in the great world encouraging education and thrift, lift up the fallen, care for the distressed, comfort the sorrowing and make this district a beacon light for all who are groping in darkness. Your servant for Christ, M. Hudgins, 1209 Commercial Ave. Cairo, Ill. Notice. Dear Co-workers: The Mt. Olive Baptist S. S., convention meets in Metropolis, Ill., with the First Baptist S. S., on Friday before the 4th Sunday in June 1918 Let each school be well represented both by delegate and money. Let every one come praying that God may be with us, and let us try to make this the banner year. Dennis Farrow, Pres. Ruth B, Donlow, Cor. See., Brookport, Ill. 'Page Three and Shampoorer all on Mrs. Mary Nance, HAIR WORK "Dermatas" tifier of you and treat you right. Unity, Ill., May 6th 1918. Brother Editor, on April 21, I visited Joppa; on the 4th Sunday I visited Future City, had a fairly good meeting at Joppa, and they assured me they would represent in the State meeting. At Future City, the pastor invited me but he was not present. However I tried to impress the few that were present with the importance of the State meeting. I visited the 12th Street Baptist church at night and they said they would represent at least and we hope to get our people in the district to see the importance of the meeting. I ask the corresponding secretary to send special notice to the paper but she has failed to do so. We hope to have a large representation in the Women's work. I am praying for a good meeting and hope the women will realize the need of the hour as we need to spread the gospel and we hope the ministers will press the point in their churches as it will help them to foster the work of missions and we must have a missionary spirit and help to do the work. It is at a sacrifice that I leave home at all in these trying times but I appeal to the women of the Mt. Olive Baptist district, to rally to the standard as never before and let each of us ask ourselves the question, are we doing what the Lord Jesus would have us do. Let us remember State and Foreign Mission and Old Ministers' Home, Training School and Seminary and National work. Many have sacrificed their lives for the work and many have left loved ones behind them in sorrow and want on the account of the sacrifice they made. Let us sacrifice something for God's cause. We are praying that the meeting will be well attended. Yours in the work It is about six weeks before the great Baptist State Association will convene in the city of Chicago, with the Salem Baptist church We want to see every church with the auxiliaries represented. If you cannot send your pastor or messenger send up a letter and try to send not less than $5.00 for your church. You should strive to send your pastor if you cannot send any other messenger. There is no reason for you not meeting with us in Chicago. Since the Baptist war is over and peace has been declared unless you believe Alien immersion, Freemill ordination and the like. If so you will have to meet with that crowd that meets in Cairo. Because the General Baptist Association stands for all that Christ and the Bible stands for, no more, no less. The fare for the round trip over the I. C. from Metropolis to Chicago, is $15.34 Let the Committee on program for the great State Association prepare for the great meeting in Chicago in May. We want to get them in the hands of churches and pastors at an early date. Subscribe For The Gazette. Extra Ordinary Notice. ters Vineyard :— | have been si-| Tent but not asleep, realizing the shortness of time we shall be ex- pected to meet each other in our State Association which will con vene with Rev, Dr, Haywood and his good people ofthe Salem Bap- tist church Chicago, on Tuesday before the fourth Lord's day in May. I thought I had better let you know that we are looking forward to that eventful day with great hope in spite of the severe winter and the quietness of our people about the work, Dear co-work- ers it is high time that we were at our Father's business; every av- enue is calling for volunteers to work, pray, and_ give for the fur- therance of Christ's Kirgécm on earth. The winter has just passed and we have not paid our pledges and now we have it all to doin this short time that remains. The National Corresponding Secreta- sy has appealed to us the second time, and we have been informed ofthe same, by our worthy State Cor. Sec. of our pledge of $25.00 to the Foreign mission board, also ef our pledge of $100.00to the school at Nashviliz, Tenn. was in hope we could have paid a part ‘of it this winter but we could not hear from our circles, but we know the winter has been hard, so we all are going to get busy and send in or bring our part to Chicaggin ay. § Send word to our correspond- ing Sec. sister M. B. Taylor, Colp to what you can or will do, an- wer some of her communications Mand make her feel that you are willing to co-operate with us and help make the work what it ought tobe. She asked each pastor to arouse the women to asense of their duty, and in so doing ne would only be helping him self, for when a pastor gets the women to working along the mis- ‘sion line they move everything, and raise money for more than one thing, so do not be alraid dear pastors that it will take from your church, instead it will add ‘tothe amount you have, for in helping others we always help ourselves. There las never been a time -when the christian army needs to arouse to duty as now, there has “never been such wholesale slaugh- ter of humanity as now, and sin isthe cause of it all. Oh, ‘thiol ‘of the innocent combatants of our face who are faced into this - ime slaughter, and of the many: “whose souls are unprepared, chris- _tians there is a great work await- ing. | Will we do our bit for Christ ‘and humanity? Then let usarise and be doing something to help “spread the gospel. Let us be "preparing places and educating _ our boys and girls for the great . of opportunity that are and will open to them let us help sup- port the missionaries at home and “inthe foreign fields. Let's send the light of the gos: pel. We donot know what wil ec’ ofus asa nation. The sought is one that should cause olemn reflection on the part o} ee a Ry) ee We are invitingevery mission woman, man and child to help us in this geeat cause, and every friend to the Baptist cause that we may do a great work for the cause of Christ this year. We are ask- ing every Missionary Baptist church in the state from the cra- dle rolito the W. E. and M, to a representative by person or let- ter to the Association which con- venes with the Salem M B, charct Chicago, Ill, May 21, 1918. You must help spread the gos. pel if you are Missionary Baptists We welcome all Baptists that have not joined us to come sce what we are, for yourself, and what we arc doing. We welcome you with al the power of our being, to join u: for Christ and humanity, ! S Hombly your servant, | Bettie Wilkerson Notice. | To the Women’s E & Misssion [Societies of the Mt. Olive Bap- pe Association. Dear Sisters:-The time is. fast approaching for the Executive Board, each auxilliary is asked to send a delegate or some money e help defray the expense of the meeting and for tie building of the Livingston Normal, The meeting is called to meet at Dequoin, before the ist Sun- day in June Thursday.‘ The Vice President is requested to be present as I may not be able tobe present, The weather and other expenses may not allow me to leave home, but ifit is possible forme to attend, I will. 1 am praying for a good meeting. Sisters, let us get up and get busy and prepare for the State Meetingin May. Some ofus may be gone to our Reward, but if so let those that remain close up the tanks and keep pressing forward, ‘Move forward”’ is the slogen, Yours in His Name, M. J. Blake, Dist, Pres. Notice. Notice is hereby given to aft those who are in arreats for The Gazette, that we will be compell- ed to cut you off our list Nov. 15 and if not paid by that time the account will be given out for col- lection. We are giving you fair warning a5 we would like to retain you on ourlist. You ueed the paper and the money to operate the plant. If youcan’t pay all pay a part and have to the ist of Jan, to pay wp in full. - We would thank all of our sub- cribers who are in arrears for the paperto remit at once. Do un- : us, as yon woujd that otheas do to you. This is one part of se religion. May we ex: pect to receive a post office orde in tho next mail. Hair Made to Grow {f in Long, Soft i and Silky “s tails Soluce long Send if Don't be fool tite by si rome fake Brepertlon which’ css {Outraighten Kinky hair, You orejust ha enor be imide sttitne Pes, must have hale first. Now this EXELENTO souast is a Hair Grower which feeds the scalp puppy his etowr lone’ soft nd SHG, bappy hair grow long, soft a , ie'tleane scope Fal Hairstonce: “ries Se by mallee receipt of staxps or coin, AGENTS Ww: EVERYWHERE Purticvlers exnenre (C0. ATLANTA, GA. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. Madam Newell : HAIR GROWER and BEAUTY SPECIALIST ! 4743 State Stree ; ; ne Drexel i744 : ‘ Chicago, Illinois. OOx DOOOOOSOOOSSOGISOOOOOOS Notice + Pranased Conctitutian ¢ Colp, Mil, Jan. 21, 1918 Editor Cazette, Please allow me space in your paper to say that [have been requested by our district missionary, Eld, J. i. Hilly, to ask the churches ond pastors throughout the district, who failed to pay the missionary at the Board meeting to please bring or send to next Board meeting which will convene with the Mt. Olive Baptist church, Euquoin, Ill., Thursday before the ist Sunday in June’ 1018 Rev. SH. Proett Pres. J. H. Williams, Cor’ Sec. 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Our next meeting of the Gener al Baptist State Association will meet with the Salem Baptist church, Chicago, Thursday be- fore the 4th Sunday in May The faithful minister's of this the Southern part of Illinois, should have an outing and a little recreation frem their post of duty in the spring, and there is no better place to take this trip and at the same time be of service to the denomination than a few days spent at the General Baptist State Association in Chicago. The churches should [send their pastors to this great meeting. | Notice. Notice is hereby given that the S. S. conventiou of the East Mt. Olive Association will meet in June with the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Haliidayboro Ill. Each auxiliary is urged to join in and make this meeting a suc- cess. Sol am requesting each Sunday School to represent with their $12.00 and each B. Y. P. U. with their $5.00 We sincerely hope that all wil observe the golden opportunity tor doing good. Come prepared to enfluence some one to do more work for the Master; we need more laborers in the vineyard. So let each individual strive to be a factor for good in this so noble a cause. Vivian Cross, Cor, Sec. Elder J. B. MeCrary, Editor and Publisher of The Gazette. and Cor. Sec’y. of ace Dat Site hawt Subeerhbe for The Ganette. Page Four ere ogg : OFFICE ¥ | | ar” We are prepared for High Grade | ¥JOB WORK We have had over 23 years of Active Experience in the print- ing office and will give you the benefit of same just for the ask- ing on that next job of yours. “Let Us Show You.” > Try us. We print from a_ visiting card to a large size poster. BOOK WORK A SPECIALTY We give courteous attention to all inquiries and your patronage is earnestly solicited. Out of town work done promply. Send us the next job please? e We do all kind of Job work Letter Heads, Bill Heads, Statements, Envelopes | Dodgers, Calling Cards. 3 BF Gage? COMASCS Gore Bl areas. eae « Proposed Constitution of the Baptist Minister's Alliance. We, the Minister's of the, Mr: Olive and East Mt. Olive Baptist District Associations of Southern Illinois, desirous of a more’ one- ness in perpetuating the principles and Doctrines Legislated by Je- sus Christ, and practiced by His Apostles, seeking by thé word of God to bring ourselves, and the churebes as well, more into. the unity of the Faith of Jésus Christ, do uow adopt the following Con- stitution Article 1 Name. Sec. 1. This orzanization shall be called the Missionary Baptist Minister's Alliance of Southern illinois. Sec. 2. Officers. Its Officers shall consist of a President, two Vice Presidents, Recercing Sec- retary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer and such committees as may conserve the best interest of the body, all of which shall be elected annually by a majority vote of the body . Article 2 Membership See. 1. Thisorganization shall be composed of Missionary Baptist Ministers furnishing bon- ifid membership in any regular Missionary Baptist Church, to- gether wits his good standing where he now pastors, or where he last pastored, or the church where he worship’s with whether he ever pastored or not, Article 3. Authority. Sect. Thisorganization shall have the power to receive to, or drop from its fellowship any Minister or Ministers whom it deems worthy or unworthy of fellowship. Sec. 2. This Constitution by laws,or regulations, shall by no means coflict with the rnles and regulations of the two Associa- itons namely Mr. Olive and Kast Mt. Olive, r SLSR. CS © GERD be POROSY STEM’ | HAIR CUTURE cr ee mt. se D. H. Young staple and Fancy Groceries Soda Fountain in Connection eh Ra ee ee ee : General Merchandise Mt ; see CR ea er Hikineee te Notice. To the Women of the Euuca- tional and Mission Soc cty, of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association Notice is hereby given that the meeting has been changed fron Thursday before the 1st Sunday in June, with the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Harrisburg, te Thursday Lefore the 1st Sunday in April with the 2nd Baptist Church, Centralia. Hope to have a full sepresentation. | Yours in Christ, | M. Hudgins Cor. Sec'y. ) 2809 Commeriial, Ave Cairo, Ill., e Mrs.” Anna Wade BHAIR CULTURIST Colp, Illinois, is an expert in her line of work. Only a trial will convince you’ She presses out the Kinks * ‘The Hair plays an_ important part in every ;woman's life. Have beautiful hair. Announcement Notice All Sunday Schools within the Mt. Olive Baptist S. S. Conven- tion will please elect their dele. gates and send their names to the program committee by the third Tuesday in May-18. Those fail ing todo so will not be placec on progaam. Send the name: g cither Rev. C. W. Norment, 217 E. Monroe St., Carbondale; M. Duncan, Colp, Box 76; Miss Eva Autry, Carbondale, Com, Attend the Seneral Baptist State Association Which Gonvennes in Chicago, in May. ‘