Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE ROSA SIMS MURDERED. THOS. P. KING OF UNIONVILLE, MASSAG COUNTY'S WHEAT KING ROSA SIMS MURDERED IN PADUGAH KY., SEPT. I. FOUND IN VACANT LOT. Investigation shows She Met Death by Strangulation The body of Mrs. Rosa Reed Sims, of 913 Peal St., Metropolis, was found Tuesday morning Sept. 2nd at 9:30 o'clock in the weeds on a vacant lot near Eleventh and axton streets on the north side side, Paducah, Ky. The body was discovered by Mrs. Thomas Evitts, who was making a short cut to her home at 817 N. Eighth street. Investigation shows that she had been strained to death some time early Monday evening. The body slightly swollen, was lying in the weeds with marks around the throat and a slight bruise over the right eye. She was dressed in a light green coat suit and a tailed pink shirt waist. Rosa was the daughter of the late Chas. S. and Leah Reed of this city. Rasa, was born and reared in Metropolis, and graduated from the Dunbar High School. She has many friends here and who deeply deplore her sad and untimely death. She had gone to Paducah, Monday to celebrate labor day exercises and to witness a ball game. Her hushascand James Sims Joined her later in day, crossing the river at Brookport about 11:30 a.m. so he claims as he missed the Str. Cowling on her morning trip. They were together as late as 8:00 o'clock p.m. at the Park, he contends, but lost sight of her shortly afterwards, although searching for her he never saw her again until he saw her in the undertaking Parlor of Boyd & Gains Paducak, Ky. Tuesday afternoon at 4:30. Great mystery surrounda her death, but suspicion and circumstantial evidence points strongly to her husband as being the guilty party. He is now in the Paducah jail awaiting a preliminary hearing Saturday at which time we hope the crime will be fixed on the guilty party and the husband if innocent will be freed. The coronor's jury failed to fix the blame on on any one Wednesday. This is a hard blow on Mrs. Reed, the mother as she had a son killed in that city a few years ago, almost under the same circumstances. We are in deep sympathy with the mother and relatives. The funeral will be held this afternoon (Friday) from the St. Paul A. M. E. church of which she was a member. The pastor Rev S. B. Jones, officiating, assisted by Rev. J. B. McCrary. Peace to her ashes. Rev. J. H. Patterson, will be in New Brownfield, Sunday. Anual Message OF M. J. O'CONNOR. Centralia. Ill. Dear Co-workers and Members of the Baptist, W. & M. Convention, Auxiliary to the East Mr. Olive Association, Christians, and Friends and Well Wishers. I am indeed glad and thankful to be blessed with the glorious privilege of meeting you one more time in another annual meeting. I am glad to have the opportunity of greeting you again in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. One more twelve months have passed and by the providential hand of God we are brought to the appointed place to do business for the Master and to gloryify our Father in heaven, and to edify each other. There is not anything that I may do or say, can express the gratitude of my heart to God for his watchful care and protection. And to think how kind He has been to us, and how good He has dealt with the children of men. Oh! how we should praise the Lord for this glorious privilege which so many are deprived. Because they have finished their word and entered into their glorious reward. But the good Lord has seen fit to spare our lives a few days longer. Therefore as his children we should go about doing good we should imitate Him in all of our paths in this life. We should sow in the morning, and at evening withhold not our hand, from sowing the precious seed of truth and grace. We should teach the sinner the sinner the way to Christ by precepts and examples. We should let the sunlight of God shine where darkness seems to be most appalling, and should send and carry the gospel to every creature. God intends that this gospel should reach every hill, valley and plane. For all nations must know the plan of salvation. And some one must tell the heathen of the Saviour who died for them, there are so much we can do in evangelizing the world for Christ: Now dear co-workers, let us bestir our selves for we are doing but little even around our door. We see people living immoral lives and some of the same are in out churches; but for the sake of a little money we keep them there, and if it should be criticised, we will ask the question what can be done about it. Brethren and sisters thia very thing is hurting the cause of Christ among us. Oh! there are so much that I might say along this line, but time will not permit me to do now. Oh! that men and women would praise the Lord and forth all of his marvelous works among the children of men for every individual Christian should be consecrated to God and should let both soul and body move at the impulse of his command. Dear co-workers here are some very important questions and you may answer at your own behest. 1. Are we as Missionary Baptist doing all we can for falling humanity? 2. Are doing that is in our power to plant the standard of the Prince of peace upon the ramparts of sin? 3. Are we keeping in touch with the commandment of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave the great commission go ye into all the world, and preach my gospel to every creature? Now dear co-wotkers, we must hold up Christt in our daily life before a perishing world for this is our indispensible duty. The church with Christian auxiliaries under the guidance of an energetic leader should be a great power in evangelizing the world for Christ. It is the duty of the church to see to it that the gospel is preached from the head of the rivers to the end of the world. If all these religious institutions that are organized to instruct and to teach the bidding of Christ was what they profess to be, especially the Baptist it would not be long before every tribe and nation would recognize the fatherhood of God and the brothhood of man as the church is responsible to God for the gospel. We know that we have learned men and women in every nation with excellent gifts doing many admirable works but with all our wisdom and achievements. The true God of heaven must be reverenced, therefore we as his people recognize the God of heaven so our Father, yet there is a great field to be occupied and we must concern our energies for life's great struggle. In order to win the world for Jesus each must do his bit, and it requires a strong pull and a long pull altogether to withstand our enemy. Now dear christians by faith and prayer strive to increase the spirit of missions. Now just a word or so about the Race. As a race there is great responsibility resting upon us as christians, and our hope our young people, what we are to be both morally and religiously. This being true my dears, we should admonish our young people to be chase and of good character. We should remember it is not the rule of conduct that we law down for the young people that will lead them to noble deeds and purpose, but it is the ideal of conduct that will lead them to love and desire noble aims in life. young who have the grace of God in their hearts will sow the seed of righteousness which will spring up into everlasting life. So let us foster the future church with united christian forces. May we take deeper interest in our girls and boys. Sisters let your light so shine that men may see your good works and gloryfy your Fathier in heaven. Seventieth Anniversary of Mt. Olive Association. Let every church of the Mt Olive Baptist association send a messenger to the association as we want to arrange to celebrate the 70th anniversary of this association next May 9:20, with an elaborate and fitting program at some point to be designated by a committee at which time we hope to raise $50000 for education and missions. Come and let us plan for a greater association. It is our duty to live a clean upright, honest life, before our young women, so that they may profit by our excellent examples. Mothers, be loyal, lay a strong foundation for your girls that they may be able to withstand the temptations. To the young, be honest, be generous, be gentle and kind, upright for the future hope of this race lies with the christian young women. I mean the young women who are attempting to press forward. The kind of young women we are looking for as our race leaders are those who have that christian character. That complete faith in God whose guiding hand aids them in solving the deepest race problems. This young woman has the moulding of the life of young men who comes in contact with her, and of those that live around and about her. By living before them that life of a christian young woman. Let the race advance, rise to the mark of a high calling in Christ Jesus. Let the race rise to the topmost round of the ladder, bringing with her the great race problem all solved. My humble prayers are always with you and for you. Preparinag For Association. Pastor Rev. J. D. Davis, of Colp, has just assured the moderator, that he and his members and friends are making great preparations to entertain the association, regardless to any rumors that may have circulated of a change from there to Cairo, by the request of ex-moderator Dr. Parrish. We are glad to hear that, as we had no doubt but hat Mt. Olive would entertain us royally at this session as in the past. We were glad to receive the information, though those rumors did not "move us." J. B. McCray, Moderator. BOY SHOOTS HINSELF TO AVOID RETURN TO SCHOOL LaCrosse, Wis., Sept 4. Rather than to go back to school, Maurice Morkved, 16, son of a well-to-do shoe merchant, shot himself in the head. The boy may die. He was somewhat behind other boys of his age in school and was sensitive about it, his parents said. Subscribe for the Gazette. THOS. P. KING. THRESHED 3.541 BUSHEL OF WHEAT Largest Crop in the County. The largest crop of wheat that was threshed this year in Massac county was that of Thes P. King, a wealthy and successful Negro farmer of Unionville, Ill., who threshed 3,541 bushels of the finest wheat yet marketed. Wm. Tittsworth a of Brookport, a Negro sawyer and owner of a large portable engine did the threshing of the crop of wheat mentioned Henry King and Frank Dunlap two prominent Negro farmers of Unionville, owned the separator in this crop and the whole crop was threshed out without any serious mishap to engine, separator or belts. Mr. King, paid 15c per bushel for threshing or a total of $531.15. A neat little sum. If he marketed this wheat $2 00 per bushel the receipt would be $7,080.00. Mr. King is not only recognized and called "wheat King" but is known as "hay King" as he markets more hay in Padneath, Ky.; than any other farmer in the county. This speaks well for a member of our race and shows the possibility of an unhampered Negro who is industrious. We hope for him a prosperous and long life. € GOES TO VIRGINIA. Dr. J B. McCrary, Moderator of the Mt Olive Baptist Association will leave Sunday p. m. vie Ciccinatti, Ohio, for Norfork, Va., to attend the National Baptist Convention, which will convene in that city next week. He expects to meet thousands of his old friends. Dr. C. C. Phillips, will join him in Carterville. He will return by Washington, D. C., and Cleveland, Ohio, to visit and take his annual vacation. Welcomes President Wilson. Columbus, Sept. 4-Columbus was spruced up for President Wilson's visit today. Five airplaneselt for Newark, Ohio, where the presidential train was met and escorted to the state capital Governor Cox, at the head of a delegation, received the president. The train of the president arrived near noon and a parade and his address followed. LOCAL BAPTISTS TO NORFOLK. Route Selected For Nashville Delegation to national Baptist Convention There will be only eight days from next Monday the 1, before the Nashville people who are to attend the National Baptist Conventinn at Norfolk will leave the city. The matter was up at the Baptist Minister's conference Monday morning when the chairman of the Conference announced that the committee on transportation had made its final report to the effect that the railroad fare for the regular passage together with the clergy fare for ministers holdingh clergy permits, the lower birth rates had been secured. The certificate plan will be used this year, which in effect is one fare and one third for the round trip. Those attending, will pay their straight fare going, but upon returning they will be allowed, to pay only one-third of the whole amount. It is really one of the cheapest rates that has been offered in the past several years. The Nashville party has secured a special twelve section drawing room sleeper for the occasion. They are to leave the L. & N. Station at 7:15 Monday morning. Sept 8th. They will go directly to Cincinnati, arriving there at the Pennsylvania Station at 4:30 in the afternoon. They remain in Cincinnati until 8:15 at night when they leave over the Norfolk and Western for Norfolk. Every arrangement has been made for the care and comfort of the delegation. They will traverse the scenic route through Ohio, going down to Portsmouth and then into West Virginia around and thru the mountains of the Old Dominion State on to Norfolk. Dining car arrangements have been made for the entire party. When they arrive at Cincinnati they are to be joined by the Illinois, Ohio, Indiana Missouri, Oklahoma and N. Texas delegates making up a special train Baptist train running in two sections, as Rev. Boston J. Prince, the chairman of the railroad commission who has arrang-arranged these rates, has assured the Baptist leaders here that it will be the most enjoyable trip since the Baptists have been meeting in large bodies. An effort was made this week to get a list of those who will attend from Nashville, but without success.—Nashville Globe. Late—Lenoard England, and Mrs. Willie Mitchell, were married last week at the white Methodist parsonage. Mesdames Icey Johnson, and Nancy King, of Brookport, attended the funeral of Mrs. Rosa Sims, who was buried Friday. Several of our citizens spent Labor day in Paducah, Monday. Page Two Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. WETROPOLIS, - - - > > WL. RS. M. J. MCCRARY, MANAGER. Geo. LB. MoOnany, Eprroa FRIDAY SEPT. 5, 1919. ——$—$—$ Office oth and Pearl Streets, Me- ropolis, Illinois, Bnterered as second-class mail mat- er,at Metropolis, Illinois, Postofiice. —<—<—<—<— R-Adaress si! communications to J. 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Hogan, of Hamilton County as 4 * ome: Saturday: Gem, candidate for the nomination as a del- enter school. egate to the Constitational Convention| pref, W. A. Si from the Fifty-first Senatorial District | Pee Singleton, otCs subject to the decision of the Republi-|¥4 was called to Chicago, to can Primary to be held Weanesduy, | at the bedside of his daught September 10th 1919. pee in the city Monday a n Ws ajo auticiOAd toganchoh Obacteal 2 eee cae V. Parker, of Saline County asa Can-| Miss Francis English, who sp didate for the nomination as a delegate several months in Chicago, w to the Constitutional Convention from » . ‘<A the Fifty-first Senatorial District, sub- her relatives returned home Sst ject to the decision of the Republican | day much delighted over her tr Primary tobe held Wednesday, Sep] Mrs. Nannie Churchwell ees Clifton, Tenn,, is’ ia the city 1 COUNTY COMMISSIONER |Su¢st of her niece, Mrs. Et We are authoaized to anhounce H. W. Hollifield of Brookport, as candi- date for the Republican nomination for County Commissioner at the ensuing primary election, September 10, 1919. We are authorized to announce J. W. Frazier of George's Creek Pre- cinct, as a candidate for the Repubii- can nomination for County Commis- sioner at the ensuing primary election, September 10, 1919. We can furnish you with a sin- gle column cut for card or news- oaper work for $200 Just send your photo, and check or Post Of- fice order for $2.00 and will do the rest. A Post Card Photo- graph of yourself will do. Long Young, wife and Mrs. Frank Wyly of Brookport, were in the city for a short time Mon- day. They went to Choat, to vis- it Rev. B. C, Long an uncle. Several Brookport people were down Monday to take part in the labor day exercises. Mrs. Laura Pullen, and Miss Johnson were down from Brook- port, Monday. Moderator McCrary, leaves the 7th in the afternoon for Norfolk, Va., via Cincinnati, Ohio, to at- tend the National Baptist Conven- tion. On his return home he ex- pects*to visit Washington, D. C., also Cleveland, Ohio to see his brother. Don't forget that Sunday is a $5 00 rally day at Unity Baptist church, Brookport,. All mem- bers are requested to attend the church meeting Saturday night business of importance. Miss Lola Urquhart, left Monday for Dewmaine, where she has been employed as one of the teachers this year. Miss Urquhart, is a graduate from the Metropolis high school and Rodger Williams Uni- versity, Nashville, Ten., and is well qualified for any school. Mesdames Lottie Halleck, Ma- mie Harmon and Miss Georgie Mae Garrett, were called from St Louis, Mo, by telegram Wednes- day, to attend the fggeral of their sister and Cousin, Mrs. Rosa Sims, who was murdered Monday night in Paducah. Rosa was the young- est daughter of Mrs. Leah Reed, of 913 Pearl, St The body of Mrs. Rosa Sims, who was murdered in Paducah, Menday'night was embalmed by Boyd & Gaines, of Paducab, Ky Undertaker Geo. McCrary. went up Wednesday and accompanied the body to Metropolis. Mesdames Princess Bell, Nancy Crippens and George McCrary, the Undertaker went to Paducah, Ky ‘Tuesday to look aiter the bedy of Mrs Rosa Sims, who was found murdered early Tuesday morning, Rev. Wav. Moody, of Carbon- dale, pastor of the Pock Hill Bap- tist Church was in the city Wed- nesday on business Miss Helen Buchanan, who spent her summer vacation with. her. : METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. Program of the 68th Annual Session of the Mt. Olive Baptist District Association Ministers and Deacons’ Union, W. E. and M. Convention of Southern Illinois aunts, Mesdames Allie Morgan, and Annie Porter, in Chicago returned home Saturday a. m., to enter school. Pref. W. A. Singleton, of Cairo who was called to. Chicago, to m at the bedside of his daughter, acrived in the city Monday a m. . ‘to open Dunbar School. Miss Francis English, who spent several months in Chicago, with her relatives returned home Satur- | day much delighted over her trip. Mrs. Nannie Churchwell, of Clifton, Tenn,, is ia the city the guest of her niece, Mrs. Ethel Culp, of W. oth, St. Mr. Richard Winston, who vis- ited his daughters, Mesdames Friz- zeli, aod ‘Cork, of Lovejoy, has returned home. | Mrs, E. Edwards, returned home Tuesday from Jacksonville, Ill, and Detroit Michigan, where she visited friends. She was accom- pavied by her daughter, Ruth, who will enter school, Mrs, Adelbert Moore, who vis- ited relatives in Dewmaine several days has returned home. Mrs. Gertrude. Low, of Md City, is spending a week with her sister, Mrs Nancy Woods. First Day—Morning Session; Ministers and Deacons’ Union Devotional 8:30-9 led by Carbondale and Duquoin messengers 9:30 President call to Union order 9:30 Appointment of committees 9:30—10:00 Miscellaneous Business 10:00—10:80 Partial report of enrollment committee 10:30—11:00 ‘Topic—Shall the laiety be educated? Opened by Rev. Edgar E. S. B. McCrary. Discussed by body 11:00 Sermon, Rev. J. H. Dennis, Cairo, Ill. Collection and Benediction Afternoon—First Day Session 2:00-2:30 Devotional by Mt. Moriah, Cairo, and Mt. Gilead, Murphysboro, Ill. Reading of morning Journal 2:30—880 Introduction of visitors 3:00-8:80 Welcome address. Response by Rev. Parnell, Coul- terville, Il. iach ty Rev, 0. T. Banks, Mi 4:00-5:00 Sermon by Rev. 0. T. iller City Collection and Benuttion First Day—Evening Sesion. 7:30 Devotional 2nd chureb, Cen- tralia; St. John, Mounds 8:00. Sermon, Rev. D. J. Johnson, Future City, Alternate, Rev. Wm. Futrell, Mounds Collection and Benediction ‘Wetinesday Morning Second Day Session 8:00-8:30 Devotional led by Mt. Plessaat, Harrisburg, Siloam Unionville 9:00-9:30 Roll call, absentees noted Reading of afternoon ‘and evening journals 9:30--10:00 Topic, Why I ama Baptist. Dr. C. C. Phillips, Golconda 10001100 Is Salvation by Faith or work. Openeded by Rev. ‘Thos. Brandon, Mounds 11:00 Sermon, Kev. J. H. Hilly, Mounds. Col. and benediction Second Day, Afternoon Session 2:02:30 ‘Devotional by St, Jobn, Pulaski; St. John Hodges Park. 2:80 t03:00 Roll call, reading morning journal 8:20 Report of Secretary and Treasurer 3 94:00 Miscellaneous 4:00 Sermon, by Rev. Parnell, Coulterville. Alt, Rev. G. W. Rowlett, Metropolis. Collection and benediction Second Day, Evening Session 7:30, Devotiousl by Mt. Zion, Carrier Mills, New Hope, Sperta 8:00 Sermon by Rev. W. H. Carter, Centralia; Alternate Rev. Levi Thompson. Collection and adjournment ‘Thursday Morning. First Days Session of Association $:80 to 9:00. Devotional by Unity, Brookport, 1st Central Cairo 9.00 to 9:80 Opening Remarks by Moderator, J.B. MeCrary. S. ‘T B., Metropolis. Calling roll of Officers, reading Constitu- tion and By-laws. Appointment of committees "” 9:30 to 10:00 Partial report of Com., on enrollment 10:00 to 10:30 Round Table talk by messengers Solo, Mra. Ellen Gray, Murpysboro, a sweet singer - 11:00 Annual sermon. Collection and and benediction ‘Afternoon Session. 2:00 to 2:30 Devotional by Sincere, Brown- field and Mt. Tabor, Sandusky 2:90 to 3:30 Roll call, reading of morning journal, Moderator’s ‘annual address. 3:30 to 5:30 Report of Missionaries 4:00 Sermon, Rev. Thos. Morris Metropolis. Alternate, Rev Payne, Cairo. Collection and benediction 7:90 Evening session. 7:90 to $:00 Devotional, Mt. Pleasant, Charleston, Mo.; Shiloh, Mt. Vernon, Ill. 8:00 Sermon, by Rev. P. B. French, Sparto; Ait, Rev. A Lovelace, Murphysboro. Collection and benediction Saturday Morning. Second Day Session oe 8:30 to 9:00 Devotional by lst §Bapt., Metropolis, Mt. Olive, Colp 9:10 Reading of letters. Report of Cor. Sec’y. and [Treas. 10:00 to 10:30 Report of committee on nomination of officers 11:00 Sermon, Rev. Jno. Bruin, Mt. Vernon. Collection and benediction Afternoon session, 2:3 Devotional by ist. Bapt Cairo; lst Baptist, Perks 2:20 to 3:00 Installation of offices ‘All churches are requeséd to send a donation to help defray the expense of moderator to the National Baptist Convention Centralia, fl. Dear Editor: We enjoyed Sunday services. Rev. W. H. Carter, pastor preach- ed the morning sermon and Rev. Anderson in the evening. We had a great fish fry Labor day on the church lawn and every- body enjoyed themselves. We remain yours in Christ, J. Scott, Clerk. Rev. W. H, Carter, pastor, Thos. P. Yancy, and son, left the city last week for Harrisburg, where they have employment. Mrs, Rosa Hardin-Howard, of St. Louis, Mo, wasin the city Wednesday visiting friends. Mrs. Ruth Donlow, and Miss Ruby Towles, of Brookport visited the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Long, Wednesday. Clarence Renfro, of St. Lous, Mo , is visiting his sister, Mrs. Birdie Renfro-Calhoun, a few days this week, Mrs. Ellen White and daughter Mrs. Mary Sims, of Brookport were in the city Thursday on busi- ness, Mr. James Baker, spent Sunday in Belgrade the guest of his brother Mr. Lee Baker and wile Miss Ardella Shelton, of Kan- sas City, Mo., is visiting her’ fa- ther, Mr. Jessez: Shelton of N Pearl, St James Reed, who is employed in Chicago, was called by telegram to attend the funeral of his sister who was buried today. Program of the 15, Annual Session aiiew. & as. eee Friday Morning, First Day §:30 Devotional by Clover Leaf, Joppa; New Bethel, Mounds 9:00 to 9:30 Calling roll of officers, Rending Constitation and By-Laws and appointment of committees 9:30 to 10:00 Remarks by President, Sist. Mf. J. Blake, “and a partial report of enrollment committee Welcome address.’ Response, Sist, Laura Leek, Centralia 10:20 to 11:00 Paper, Sister Mary Cook, Cairo. Commented ‘on by body 11:00 Kev. C. W. Norment, Mounds. Co!., benediction Afternoon Session. 2200 to 2:30 Devotional, Md. City, Belle’s Chapel, Ulin i 2:80 to 3:00 President's annual-address, and introduction“of vie- # itors \ 8:00 to 3:30 Report of Missionaries 8:80 t0-4:00 Reading of letters. Report of committees 4:00 Sermon, Rev. Todd, 12th St., Cairo. Collection and ben: ediction Friday, Evening Session 7:00 to 7:30 Devotional White Mt. Mermot; 1st Baptiat Cache; Grand Chain Reading Morning and afternoon journal 8:90 Sermon, Rev. E.°Z. Hunt, Duquoin; Rev. Wm, Moody, Al. ternate, Carbondale. Collection and benediction. Note—The chureh and pastor bringing the most money to the Association above Ten Dollars, the pastor will receive a five dollar gold piece, Rev. J.B. MeCrary, Moderator.’ Program Committee—Rey. J. D. DAVIS, Chairman Sister M. J, HUDSON, “ M, EB. GREGORY ; “ ELLA RAMSEY Ba a Notice. Cairo, ML, Aug. 23, 1919 To the Women’s E. and M. Circle. of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association of Soutbern Illinois, Grecting: —We are now on the eve of the meeting of the district convention to be held with: the Mr, Olive Baptist chdrch, Colp, Illinoi¢; September 23-28, Rev. J" D_ Davis, pastor. Trusting that all missionary circles iw the district will send delegates and send more money this year and help foster this work with greater jorce than ever before. iid 1am now preparing for the Na- t.onal Baptist Convention, also for the district. : Martha Hudgs, | Cor. Sec. Subscribe For The Gazette To-Day. ” Mrs. Nancy Brooks, of Dewmaine, Illinois State Missionary of W. E. & M. of Gen’l. Baptist Assecia- tion of Illinois. Gs poe aN bee ere - eg figs APs ee f i ee I : iS ae rion ie aaaeie ie ane hoes f Commission. Mt. Vernon, Ill., May 27, 1917 To the Women's Educational and Missionary Circles of the Mission ary. Baptist Churches of the State of Illinois, Greeting : ta This is to certity thae es Nancy Brooks of Dewnelte it, is duly appointed to orga and install Missionary circles wherever needed, revive those that are in- active, and solicit membership and solicit membership and money for the State Work and report the same to the executive board quar- teriy. Each church visited is request- ed to pay the travelling expenses We pray you may give her due consideration, as we are soliciting the membership of every regular Missionary Baptist church and $0- ciety to join us and maks the State work what it should be Yours for Christ, Bettie Wilkerson, Pres Coulterville, LI. M. B. Taylor, Cor. Sec. Colp, Ul. Attacks come when least expected. Directly some ill) feeling makes you aware that you have a Heart is the time to commence tak- ing some treatment. ° pr. Miles oo'” f: Heat at reat is a Tonic and Regulator recommended in Function- al Heart Disorders. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS MILES MEDICAL Co. Evchart, Inde NOTICE. zette. Good commission / allow- ed. Write 503-Pearl, St.” Me- tropolis, Ill., for information, The Manager Ait Weuther Good. Srinshine is delicious, rain {a retreats ing, wind braces ap, saow fs exbile rating; there {s really mo such thiog ae bad weathor, on'y diferent kinds of good weather,—John Ruskin. For Sick Clotehs in Pressing and Cleaning Clothes. We Solicit Your Trade. Clothes Called for and Delivered On Short Notice Phone Calls Given Special Attention! As Near As Your Telephone Sir. Cor. 8th and Pearl Sta. Phone 8---Ring 4. Circular Letter. Churches, and Pastors, Composing the Association, of Southern Illinois, meetings:— It is to inform you that the next meeting of Association, of Southern Illinois will be held with the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, D. Davis, Pastor. Preparations, are being made by the pastors and citizens for the entertainment of visitors. I prayerfully asking that every church re- messenger. Come singing and praying to the banner year in the history of its or-ally and financially. To the Churches, and Pastors, Composing the Mt. Olive Baptist Association, of Southern Illinois, Greetings:— This is to inform you that the next meeting of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association, of Southrn Illinois will hold its 69th annual Session with the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Colp, Ill., with Rev. J. D. Davis, Pastor. Great preparations, are being made by the pastor and the good members and citizens for the entertainment of the messengers and visitors We are prayerfully asking that every church represent with lettet and messenger. Come singing and praying that we may make this the banner year in the history of its organization, both spiritually and financially. Poor Church Fund We started a Poor Church of aiding weak churches, by m and the plan has been explained this Fund $100.00 this year. and messenger to bring or send big financial rally Thursday night tated a Poor Church Fund, in 1917, for tak churches, by making a loan to poo has been explained to the pastors. I 00.00 this year. We are asking that ter to bring or send $1.00 for this purg rally Thursday night- We started a Poor Church Fund, in 1917, for the purpose of aiding weak churches, by making a loan to poor churches and the plan has been explained to the pastors. Let us make this Fund $100.00 this year. We are asking that every pastor and messenger to bring or send $1.00 for this purpose and the big financial rally Thursday night- District, State and Foreign Missions As an association, church duty towards Missions, and we named objects than any other ain and this should not be, brethreeth to Christ, and to our brothers ain lives on the Field, carrying Good Remember "Dark and Benight your bowels of compassion and love in you?" Throw out the Away." We ask that all the p money for the three department sionary Baptist in deed and not go as did John the Baptist, and other great missionaries, let carry the Word "How can th how can he preach except he is Educ Don't fail to send up some is no oxcuse, since you see the Educational Fund is safe. The M The minutes have not be print paper is much higher, print are demanding a much higher s vance in labor circles place higher than we cared to pay association, and feeling there is the near future, therefore as mo bine the two years under one co We ask your prayers for add successful session. J. B 903 Pearl St., Metropolis, association, churches, we have not done Missions, and we contributed less for less than any other association in Illinois.uld not be, brethren. Let us renew our aid to our brothers and sisters who are Field, carrying God's message to the day "Dark and Benighted Africa" "If you of compassion against them, how do?" Throw out the Life Line, Some one We ask that all the pastors and members the three departments of missions. Let artist in deed and in truth. As we can John the Baptist, Jesus Christ, the A great missionaries, let us send our money.ord "How can they hear without a preach except he is sent?" Education fail to send up some money for education, since you see from a published rep Fund is safe. As an association, churches, we have not done our full duty towards Missions, and we contributed less for the above named objects than any other association in Illinois last year and this should not be, brethren. Let us renew our allegiance to Christ, and to our brothers and sisters who are giving their lives on the Field, carrying God's message to the dying, world. Remember "Dark and Benighted Africa." "If you shut up your bowels of compassion against them, how dwelleth the love in you?" Throw out the Life Line. Some one is Drifting Away." We ask that all the pastors and memberss send up money for the three departments of missions. Let us be missionary Baptist in deed and in truth. As we cannot or will not go as did John the Baptist, Jesus Christ, the Apostle Paul, and other great missionaries, let us send our money to help to carry the Word "How can they hear without a preacher, and how can he preach except he is sent?" Don't fail to send up some money for education, as there is no excuse, since you see from a published report that the Educational Fund is sate. minutes have not been printed, from the is much higher, printers belong to the ing a much higher scale for their work, abor circles placed the printing of m we cared to pay. Looking for the int and feeling there is a tendency to low ere, therefore as moderator thought it years under one cover. At your prayers for our succes, and a ual session. Yours in Him, J. B. McCrary, S. T. Erl St., Metropolis, Ill. Mod The minutes have not been printed, from the fact that, print paper is much higher, printers belong to the unions and are demanding a much higher scale for their work, and the advance in labor circles placed the printing of minutes much higher than we cared to pay. Looking for the interest of the association, and feeling there is a tendency to lower things in the near future, therefore as moderator thought it best to combine the two years under one cover. We ask your prayers for our success, and a harmonious add successful session. Yours in Him. J. B. McCrary, S. T. B. 903 Pearl St., Metropolis, Ill., Moerator. never does take a man long to explain when he is right or thinks he is right. It is when a man goes wrong that great long explanations are needed. --- as, we have not done our full contributed less for the above association in Illinois last year. Let us renew our allegiance and sisters who are giving their message to the dying world, and Africa." "If you shut up against them, how dwelleth the Life Line, Some one is Drifting custors and members send up of missions. Let us be mission truth. As we cannot or will Jesus Christ, the Apostle Paul, us send our money to help to my hear without a preacher, and sent?" ation money for education, as there from a published report that the minutes even printed, from the fact that, letters belong to the unions and trade for their work, and the added printing of minutes much looking for the interest of the tendency to lower things in educator thought it best to com-ver. our succes, and a harmonious Yours in Him, MCCRARY, S. T. B. Mull, Moderator. Easy to Pronounce. The easiest word to pronounce is the English language is said to be "murmur." It is simply an expalate of the breath repeated Education The Minutes METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL STRONG MEN WEEP SAYS DR. DAVIS STRONG MEN WEEP SAYS DR. DAVIS Former Red Cross Commissioner Tells of Recent Trip to Poland. FOUND CHILDREN STARVING. American Jews Raising $35,000,000 to Save Survivors—Pla: to Aid Christians as Well as Own People. "The tragedy of the next few months in Eastern Europe bids fair to equal, if not to surpass, that of the actual war years themselves. Words are utterly inadequate to describe the suffering from poverty, starvation, disease and other allied causes that is met on every hand. Literally hundreds of thousands of the unfortunate victims of circumstances are looking to America as their only hope, but it is a question if America has not heard so much of suffering in recent months that she is numbed and perhaps cannot fully realize the terrible crisis that now confronts vast numbers of people abroad." The above gives in brief the carefully considered opinion of no less an authority than Dr. Haim I. Davis, well known neurologist of Chicago, who returned a short time ago from Poland, where he served for some months as American Red Cross commissioner and made an intensive study of economic, social and political conditions, with a special view to determining America's present and future responsibilities. At the request of Louis Marshall, Felix M. Warburg, Jacob H. Schiff of New York, Julius Rosenwald of Chicago and other prominent members of the American Jewish Relief Committee, Dr. Davis submitted a special summary of conditions in Poland. This report, together with additional information secured from other commissioners abroad, forms the basis for the appeal which the above committee is making for $35,000,000 this year to save the lives of war's victims in those countries where the situation is most dire. The headquarters are at 15 East 40th Street, New York. "If America could be given but a glimpse of the childhood of Poland," says Dr. Davis, "the millions of dollars that are needed would be forthcoming instantly. The common lot of literally thousands of these youngsters, both Christian and Jewish, makes, strong men weep and has actually been the cause of a number of investigators for various organizations leaving the country before their work was completed. "Walk down the streets in certain sections of Warsaw, Yilna, Kovno and other cities in Eastern Europe and you will see mother after mother, themselves emaciated, carrying children who are apparently infants of a few months, but in reality are five to eight years old. For years they had no milk, and all the other food procurable has been sufficient only to keep them alive. Undernourishment has been so long continued that the little bodies are stunted, rickets being a common affliction, and many of them can never be restored to normal health and strength. "The lives of thousands can still be saved, however," the doctor told the Jewish Committee in his report, "if food is rushed over quickly. "It is in the name of the pitiful children of Poland, the babies of Christian as well as Jewish parents, that I urge you to make your appeal to America for the funds that will restore their birthright to these little ones." RABBIS BLESS MEAT AS STEAMSHIP LOADS RABBIS BLESS MEAT AS STEAMSHIP LOADS First Kosher Meat in Five Years Goes to European Jews as Gift. New York.—Included in the more than $8,000,000 worth of supplies sent abroad by American Jewish relief agencies thus far this year were several hundred tons of "kosher" meat. The steamer Ashburn, which left here some time ago for Danzig, carried 500 tons of this commodity, while the Huachucn, which has just sailed, is carrying a smaller consignment to Constanza, Rumania. Unusual interest attaches to both these shipments. Prominent Jews of this city inspected the first cargo. Jewish rabbis blessed the barrels of meat as they were lowered into the ship's hold. The meat was a gift from the Jews of America to their co-religionists in Poland and other parts of Europe. These European Jews have eaten virtually no meat in five years, for their religion prohibits them using meat other than that killed by a rabbi and in an orthodox manner, and "kosher" meat has been unobtainable. Among the other supplies sent in these regular shipments are soap, clothing, shoes and shoe-repairing materials, large quantities of notions, medicines, hospital supplies and a long list of additional articles, every one of which is lacking in the war-wrecked countries across the Atlantic. Funds to continue these regular saliings of relief ships are now being sought by the American Jewish Relief Committee, whose headquarters are at 15 East 40th Street, this city. Louis Marshall is chairman and Henry H. Rosenfelt director of this organization. Campaigns are scheduled for this fall in some twenty states, and it is expected to bring the total contributions for Jewish relief this year up to $55,000,000. NEW SCHOOL LAW CREATES COUNTY TRUANT OFFICER. The Following Are Extracts of the Law. $ \S 2 7 4 $ Every person having control of any child between the ages of seven and sixteen years, shall annually cause such child to attend some public or private school for the entire time during which the school attended is in session, which shall not be less than seven months of actual teaching. (b) In case any person shall fail to send any child or children under his control to some lawful school the truant officer, upon having proper notice thereof, shall, as soon as practicable thereafter, give notice in person or by mail to the person having control of such child or children, that unsuch child or children under his control shall be present at the proper public school on the day following the receipt of such notice. (c) It shall be the duty of all truant officers after having given notice, as herein provided, to any person having control over any child or children not attending school, as provided in this Act, to determine whenever such notice has been complied with, and in case of failure of compliance therewith, he shall, as soon as possible thereafter, make complaint against such person before any justice of the peace in the county where such person resides, for failure to comply with the provisions of this Act. (d) In case any person having control of a child between the ages provided in this Act shall tail to comply with the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be, on conviction thereof, be fined not less than five dollars nor more than twenty dollars and cost of suit, and shall stand committed until such fine and costs of suit are paid. * * * LUTHER L. EVERS. County Supt., Schools. JOHN H. HARRIS Rev. R. B. Walker, Pastor Corrithian Church, Mt Vernon, Illinois. one classy girl No trait of a girl's character is more prized than a sweet and happy disposition. It makes the home life bright, it smooths away the little roughnesses, and it is like a ray of sunshine that brightens the darkest corners and drives away discernent and gloom. The happy girl makes the happy and contented wife, who will oring her girlhood's endearing qualities to make fresh sunshine in her new home - Home Notes. --- Fortune From Small Invention. The man who was born too early to wear, as a boy, red top boots with a brass tip across the toe was also born too early to feel the true thing in the way of pride run. rampant. Silverthorn brass tips, they were called, and they were most serviceable in preventing holes in the toes. Silverthorn made bls fortune out of them. "I have to face the fact," mused the fashionable photographer, as he looked over some recent pictures, "that there are some very early features in this business." Page Three OPEN LETTER SOLLORED PEOPLE- to our people of Massac County, Territory, thereto. Having been solicited by people, also encouraged by some who wish to see, and help secure eminent soldiers, to enter the Undertaking, finally decided to go into that business my people, as well as having that I can give them better service the other race, 'though I am in friend other undertakers, and expect to go throughout my business career-qualified to give unexcelled service fraction. Recreated in Metropolis, on 9th and 10th Metroplis Public Schools, graduate School in 1912. I then entered the Anatomy, Sanatary Science and Embryology from which I graduated August of School I hold a Diploma. For Geo. W. Jones, 1914 W. Lake, 1815 W. Lake St., of Chicago, at the late N. W. Long, of Metropolis, preparing myself for the embalming. 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Having been solicited by a number of my people, also encouraged by some of my white friends who wish to see, and help secure employment for all returning soldiers, to enter the Undertaking business. I have finally decided to go into that business, with a view of serving my people, as well as having an employment, feeling that I can give them better service than members of the other race, 'though I am in friendly relation with all the other undertakers, and expect to retain that relationship throughout my business career. I am perfectly qualified to give unexcelled service and will guarantee satisfaction. I was born and reared in Metropolis, on 9th and Pearl Sts. Educated in Metroplis Public Schools, graduating from Dunbar High School in 1912. I then entered the Barnes School of Anatomy, Sanatary Science and Embalming, Chicago, Illinois, from which I graduated August 14, 1914, from which school I hold a Diploma. I then worked for Geo. W. Jones, 1914 W. Lake St., and Wm. W. Mason, 1815 W. Lake St., of Chicago, and was associated with the late N. W. Long, of Metropolis, for three years, thus preparing myself for the embalming busines. We are now located at 901 Pearl St., opposite the Gazette office, and we solicit your patronage. We will carry a small line of caskets only, at present, owing to the advance price on these goods, but we have arranged with a large undertaking establishment to furnish us with anything needed on short notice. We have a first class hearse at our command. Calls answered day or night; distance immaterial. We were in the U. S., Service for six months, trying to make this country safe for "Democracy," thereby insuring the colored man an equal opportunity with other races. Phone 229--Ring 3. Respectfully yours, MCCRARY'S UNDERTAKING CO., Metropolis, Illinois, GEORGE L. B. MCGRARY, Manager. 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McCRARY, Manager, 903 Pearl St., Metropolis, Ill [Name] McGraw GEO. L. Office 901 Pearl St. You Must Pay Your Subscription In Advance If You Want The News. New Order Just Issued By The War Industries Board. The paper mills, of the United States have been placed on the essential list and all newspapers must comply with several defined regulations just issued by the War Industries Board, in order to continue the publications. One of the most important refers to subscriptions. All subscriptions must be paid in advance and no papers are to be sent to persons who fail to comply with the rule. The Gazette is sold in several business places and churches at five cents a copy. Any one who desires may have the paper mailed to their address one year 10r $1.50 This offer is made on condition that the subscription is PAID IN ADVANCE. If you have not paid your subscription you must do so at once. Be ready when our collector calls. Editor. Officers of Ministers' Alliance resid. ot: ..... 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 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 Notice. Notice DuQuin, Ill. August, 1, 1919. Dear Editor: Please allow space in your paper to say to the brethern of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association of Southern Illinois, that I will visit each church in the district before the setting of the association, in interest of the work. Please notify people of same. S. H. Prueitt, Pres. of M. and D. Union. ```markdown ``` SERVICE IS IMPORTANT In times of family stress un where those in charge req can be promptly, er by our org We are equipped to meet kind pertaining to AS NEAR AS YOU DISTANCE We honor calls from any p county. Consult us, we c and Money. Shipping to all parts of mobile Funerals a Special In times of family stress unusual problems often arise where those in charge require unusual service that can be promptly, efficiently rendered by our organization. We are equipped to meet all emergencies, of any kind pertaining to our profession We honor calls from any part of Metropolis, or the county. Consult us, we can save you Worry, Time and Money. Shipping to all parts of the Country and Automobile Funerals a Specialty. Calls promptly answered day or night. B. MCCRARY, MGR. Phone 364 THE BROOKLYN BROTHERS Member of the National Baptist Publishing Board, Nashville, Tenn., who was declared recently by the Chancery Court, to be one of the original Board member.s NOTICE. To the W. E & M Circles, I wish to say the annual meeting is near at hand and we hope to have a good delegation of ladies present at this meeting and please bring something for the Bazaar, and remember that the Lord will bless the cheerful giver. Let each circle represent in this meeting. Each pastor is asked to impress this on the minds of the members that unless we send up send up some money for Educational cause or we can never erect the Livingston Normal Industrial Institute. By our works we are known. Let us come praying for the success of meeting and let us come prepared to pay our quote to the quarterly meetings and we know what is required. Let us make this the banner year, and remember that the church sending in the largest amount for education will receive the banner. Let us watch work and pray. Hoping to greet you in Colp, Sep 23rd 1919 M. J. Blake-Turnage Dunbar High School Dunbar high, thrown wide her doors Tuesday morning to the dear school boys and girls who have been out at work and play for three months in order that they may polish their brain for future manhood and womanhood The old bell that has sounded its many pleasant peals, told the same old sweet story that it did when you and I were young. The teachers Subscribe for The Gazette. Now. --- METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL usual problems often arise quire unusual service that efficiently rendered organization. at all emergencies, of any to our profession OUR TELEPHONE IMMATERIAL part of Metropolis, or the can save you Worry, Time the Country and Autol- alty. MGR. were happy and gay, and presented a pleasant smile which made the children think the school year would be equally as pleasant Prof. W. A. Singleton, former Principal of the Sumner High School, Cairo, is the principal and is being ably assisted by Miss Blanche Hayes. The grammar, intermediate, and primary teachers are: Mrs Irene B Haynes, Miss Anna V. Roberts, Mrs. Love P. Renbro, and Miss Mae E. Roberts, respectively, who go in with renewed energy, and we predict a successful term of school. The first days enrollment was approximately 170, which was fair considering the number of boys and girls at work. We are positive the enrollment will soon be 250. We are going to get behind our teachers this year and see that our boys and girls are kept in school five days in the week, unless hindered by sickness and we are sure Dunbar will make her long hoped for mark. Rev Edgar McCrary, and family were in Belgrade Sunday where the former preached in the afternoon They took dinner at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs C. D. Lassiter. Rev McCrary, wil bening a revival Sunday. Walker's Indigestian Cure. Rev. J. B. McCrary is agent for Dr. Walker's Sure cure for Indi- gation and Dyspepsia. $50 and $1.00 bottles. $1.10 by mail. We can cheerfully recommend it THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN Rev. A. Lovelace. Missionary of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association, Murphys- boro, Ill. Phone 364 Proposed Constitution Of The Baptist Minister's Alliance. We, the Minister's of the Mt. Olive and East Mt. Olive Baptist District Associations of Southern Illinois, desirous of a more oneness in perpetuating the principles and Doctrines Legislated by Jesus Christ, and practiced by His Apostles, seeking by the word of God to bring ourselves, and the churches as well, more into the unity of the Faith of Jesus Christ, do now adopt the following Constitution. Sec.1. This organization 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, Recorcing Secretary, 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 Sec. 1. This organization shall be composed of Missionary Baptist Ministers furnishing benifid membership in any regular Missionary Baptist Church, together with 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. Sec. 1. This organization 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 conflict with the rules and regulations of the two Associations namely Mt. Olive and East Mt. Olive. Poor Church Fund. A fund of $57.80 was raised by the Mt. Olive Baptist Association at Duquoin, last week through the efforts and advice of Moderator McCrary. This fund will be used to aid weak churches when the Fund reaches the amount to justify. The money will be loaned for a short time at a small intrrest. We have a standing committee to look after this part of the work and we urge every church to establish a Penny Fund by lifting a penny collection every Sunday This is a move that was in hearty accord with the association and was readily approved. Cartarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure cartarrh deafness, and that is by a constitutional remedy. Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is the result. Unless the inflammation can be reduced and this tube to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever. Many cases of deafness are caused by catarrh, which is an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Medicine acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system. 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