Metropolis Weekly Gazette

AGGUSED OF ATTACK ON WHITE WOMAN, LYNCHED. Suspect. No Colored Prisoners Molested. State National Guardsmen Called. SOLDIERS ASSUHLT COLORED CITIZENS Kill One Man, Wound Two Train Porters and Another Who Is Deaf, Dumb and crippled. Search Women. Using Humiliating Tactics. No Fighting Between the Races. Knoxville, Tenn. Sept. 3 Condition are back to normal in this city, following the killing of Mrs. Bertie Landsay, white, at her home on Eighth avenue, early this morning. Miss Ora White, the only other person in the home with Mrs. Lindsay at the time of the killing, furnished the police officers a description of a colored man, as having committed the murder. Maurice Mayes, a well known character about town was arrested on the clue furnished Sheriff W. T. Cate, fearing mob violence, rushed the prisoner to Chattanoo spread, excitement ran high and a mob of white men began forming early Saturday afternoon. Late in the night the county jail was stormed, by the mob, and albo thoroughly convinced that the prisoner accused of having committed the crime was not there, the front of the large brick structure was almost completely demolished. Members of the mob rushed in over the jailer and guards stationed there, who were powerless to do anything confiscated thirty or more gallons of whiskey that were stolen after having been captured in different raids, and going to the first and second floors of the jail where many white prisoners were confined, the large iron doors were battered down and the prisoners given their freedom. Colored Prisoners Not Molested. The third floor occupied by colored prisoners was passed by unnoticed by the mob and no injury was accorded any Colored prisoner. The looting of every hardware store, pawn shop, second hand store, by the mob, followed the jail delivery, during which time fire arms, watches and other valuables were stolen. Only Clash With Militia The State Militia, stationed at Camp Sevier and composed of inexperienced and prejudiced youths were ordered out by unknown parties and patrolled the city during Sunday. HITES STORM COLORED MAN C. W. McGraye, 4016 Fairfax it Louis, Mo. has invented a new plow combination which promises to revolutionize the farming duties. Mr. McGraye is also the inventor of a cotton chopper, and an automatic railway gate. He expects to form a company for manufacturing in the near future. The only flash between the two was that between soldiers and a small group of Negroes at the corner of Vine and Central, at a point reading into the Colored section. One Colored Man Killed One of the officers commanding the soldiers was killed by Joseph Etter, a Colored seconde hand store proprietor, and Etter in turn was killed by the soldiers Garl Ghammers and Carter Watkins were rounded by soldiers as the women stepped from a train on which they had been serving as dining car waiters. Soldiers Search Women. During the day, Sunday the order issued by unknown persons to search all Colored people, was carried out and many of the leading members of the race, including women, were greatly humiliated by the tactics employed by prejudiced soldiers who were strangers in this section. Mayor John R. McMillian came to the releif of the Colored citizens by the getting in touch with Governor Roberts and demanding that the soldiers be with drawn. Frank Pate, a Colored deaf and dumb man, with only one hand, was ordered to halt by a bunch of soldiers, and not obeying the command promptly, was shot and seriously wounded No Race Rioting. No fighting between the races has been experienced during the entire affair. No colored men have been lynched, and the report of race rioting having been engaged in is utterly groundless. The object of the mob seemed to have been to release sixteen notorious criminals and to engage in wholesale robbery, rather than avenge the death of the woman. Although Maurice Mayes, the accused man, is a notorious character, his guilt has not been established. He will not get a fair trial. Knoxville, has always been noted for the friendly relationship existing between the races and aside from the conduct of the soldiers who were placed on guard, which caused protest by Colored citizens, nothing has been done that would interrupt the pleasant feeling between the races. Masters Thaddeous and Virgil Jones, who visited relatives in this city, and Lacenter, Ky., returned to their home in St. Louis, Tuesday. They were accompanied by their cousin, Miss Annie Herron. Mrs. Rebecca Shelton, is reported sick this week. Louisburg, N. C. Aug. 22 Walter Elliott, a Negro, who alleged to have attacked a farme wife, was shot to death here by mobs which later carried the bo to the scene of the crime and swu to a tree in a country churchy. The mob took the Negro fr Sheriff Kearny two miles fro here, on his way to jail. OBITUARY. Rosa Leah Reed Sims, daughter of Charles S. and Mrs. Leah Reed was born at Metropolis, Ii., Dec. 12, 1893. She met her death at Pattooch, Ky., Monday night, Sept. 1, 1916. She graduated from the Dunbar High School this city, 1911, and was united in marriage to James Sim Feb. 5, 1914. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age, at the then African Baptist Church, now First Baptist and united with St. Paul A. M. E. At the time of her death she was treasurer of the Ladies Aid, an auxiliary to the above named church. She leaves a mother, two sisters, one brother, other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her death. Pace to her ashes. Mr. Arthur Harmon, Clerk of the 1st. Bapt. Church and Sec'y of Silver Crown Lodge No. 26 F. & A. M. Preparing 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 that Mt. Olive would entertain us royalty at this session as in the past. We were glad to receive the information, though those rumors did not "move us." J. B. McCrary, Moderator. Mrs. Lavada Rodgers, attended the circus in Paducah, Wednesday Five white men convicted and sentenced during the recent term of Circuit Court for various crimes made their escape from the county jail last Thursday, night or Friday morning of last week after midnight. They had climbed through a hole above the door of the cell room in which they were confined had dug a hole through the brick outer wall on the west side of the jail building climbed through that and jumped to the ground. Sheriff Miller discovered the getaway about 1:30 this morning, when Mrs. Miller heard the remaining prisoners laughing over the comical actions of Arthur Cagle, one of the men who escaped Cagle, it seems got caught in the opening in the wall and had a difficult time in getting through. The men who got away were Waco Dodson, Tony Phillips, Arthur Cagle, John Lever and Coy Castleman. Several Negroes, and Oscar Woods, white, who had an equal chance to escape refused to do so. Those who escaped are being searched for and will likely be found soon. Married. Last Thursday evening Edward Young, of 814 N. Pearl, St., and Mrs. Florence Calhoun, of 12, St. were united in the Holy Bonds of matrimony. The marriage took place at the A M. E. parsonage. Rev. S. B. Jones. officiated. Only intimate friends present. The Gazette wishes them a long and prosperous married life. The btide and groom are making their home at the residence of the brides sister, Mrs. Luddie Hall, of 12, St. Card of Thanks We wish to express our sincere thanks to relatives and friends for their kindness and sympathy shown us in the sad hours caused by the sudden death of our daughter, and sister, Rosa Reed Sims, and for the beautiful flora design. We especially thank the pastor, Rev. S. B Janes, and Rev. J. B. McCrary, pastor of the Unity Baptist Church for their consultng words, and Undertaker McCrary for efficient service. Yours in sorrow, Mrs. Leah Reed, mother. Mary Reed Harmon, sister. Lottie A. Halleck, sister. James O. M. Reed, brother. Strayed. A black gilt, with brown spots, about two months old, strayed from home. Finder please return to Mrs, Wm. Barnard, 309 W. 9th Subscribe for The Gazette. Now. Plays Confidence Game While on his way to Norfork, Virginia, to attend the National Baptist Convention, two Negroes played a confidence game on Dr. J B McCrary, editor of the Gazette, and moderator of the Mt Olive Baptist Association in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio, while waiting to join the President's special for Norfork. One negro was fined $100.00 and the cost, while the other one made his getaway. The editor states that he had not had his right mind and acted wisely it is possible that he would have lost everything in his possession. Marion, Ill. The Paul's Chapel Baptist Church, of Marion, under the successful leadership of Rev. J. D. Davis, held a ten days meeting with success. There were four conversions, with a number to reclaim. The pastor with the local ministers did the preaching. Rev. J. Davis, is also pastor of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, of Colp, who will entertain the Mt. Olive Baptist Association, Sept. 23-28th, inclusive, of which he is the Recorder. The collections during the ten days amounted to more than $100, which is substantial evidence that the pastor is doing a great work. M. Hewitt M. Mrs. Bettie Wilkerson. President of th Womans Auxiliary to the General State Association of Illinois. Md. City. Ill. I would like to say Rev. C. W. Scates, preached a wonderful sermon Sunday morning from 2nd epistle of John 1:11. The sermon was one of power. Rev. Scates, is a strong gospel preacher. We were blessed with a strong sermon Sunday night by Rev. A. Lovelace, district missionary; Zion Traveler is always glad to listen Rev. Lovelace and we pray for his success. He is a young giant in the cause of Ghrist. Mrs H. G. Burke, left the city the first of the week for Camp Grant, to visit her husband Capt. H. G. Burke. HOLIFIELD ELECTED COMMISSIONER Quiet. Election Very Small Vote Thru-out the County. John Williamson. Negro E- lected Constable Over Win. F. Smith an brain discourse and view of Hassan H. Widdifield, mayor and present Cashier of the National State Baghdad of Brook- port, was elected County Commissioner in Wednesday's election over W. Franzen, mayor larger of George, Greek president by a majority of 462. Mr. Hollyed is pro- man of brain and spine and possess fluorosis etc. and will sure the voters mediate in electing him to this office. This is the largest majority that any winner at a previous election for this office. The election was quiet, thru the day. One of the smallest votes ever passed in Washington county. The total vote polled did not exceed 1000. John Williamson, (Pap) Negro an old soldier, was elected constable, over ex-county. Judge Wim F. Smith, by a vote of 17, Pap is the right man in the right place and we are sure he will make good. Hogan and Parker, were elected delegates to the Constitutional Convention; each receiving good votes as they had no opponents as there were two to be elected. Coulterville. Dear Editor: The Mt. Zion Baptist Church is progressing nicely We have purchased lot to build church, and the foundation is betng laid. The corner stone will be laid sometime in October. The Faithful few club is progressing nicely. They had a contest and rally the 5th Sunday in August, which amounted to $64. 79. The prize was a beautiful rug, which was awarded to Sister Willie Morrison, who brought in the most money; she raised $28.28. An excellent program was render thru-out the day, Sister Ella Glegham, a member of the Free Baptist Church, and Brother Major McRandol, sang lovely solos. Rev. Parnell, preached a wonderful sermon in the morning and Rev. P. B. Erench, pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church, of Sparta, delivered a soul stirring sermon in the afternoon and at 7:30 Rev. Wm. Jones, spoke to us out of God's Word which made our hearts rejoice. Mrs. Ollie McCallister, Reporter. Mrs. Belle Tyson, who spent 11 year in Chicago, but visited several weeks in her old home Princeton, Ky., is in the city visiting her daughters, Mesdames Lee Bell Duke, and Adelaide McCary. Page Two Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. ABTROPOLIS, . . . . ILL. MRS. M. J. McCRARY, MANAGER GEO. L. B. McORABY, EDITOR FRIDAY SEPT. 12, 1919. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. interered as second-class mail mat- at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J. B.Me- mAbv, 903 Pearl St. Metropolis, Ill. The names and addresses of contrib- utors must be known to us in every in- tance, in order to secure publication. We want the news of your vicinity week. 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. 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Can you afford to refuse to pay the man who is fighting your racial battles? If so I would like to see the color of your eye. You have seen our Job Office and know that we are prepared to do first classwork. Send us your arch work, bills, cards enve- and etc. Have a little Race pride "Parson." Read our Locals and Foreign News "It May be a Letter From Home." POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT We are authorized to announce George W. Hogan, of Hamilton County as a candidate for the nomination as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from the Fifty-first Senatorial District subject to the decision of the Republican Primary to be held Wednesday September 10th 1919. We are authorized to announce Charles V. Parker, of Saline County as a Candidate for the nomination as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention from the Fifty-first Senatorial District, subject to the decision of the Republican Primary to be held Wednesday, September 10th, 1919. COUNTY COMMISSIONER We are authoized to announce H. W. Hollifield of Brookport, as candidate 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 Precinct, as a candidate for the Republican nomination for County Commissioner at the ensuing primary election, September 10, 1919. We can furnish you with a single column cut for card or newspaper work for $2.00 Just send your photo, and check or Post Office order for $2.00 and will do the rest. A Post Card Photograph of yourself will do. Rev. M S. McCauley, who pastors the Presbyterian Church in Choat, conducted a few night meeting last week. He left for Hickory Grove, Ky.. Wednesday to attend the Presbty. Mesdames Millie Brown, and Martha Lyons, still remain very sick. Mrs. Afrilla Lloyd Moore, of Wisconsin, is in the city visiting her brother, Clarence Lloyd. Miss Georgia Eskeridge, is in the city visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs. Eskeridge, of N. Pearl, Street. Wallace Bell, of 809 Pearl, St. was called by telegram Sunday to attend the bedside of his brother, Sherlie, who is very sick at his home in Cleveland, Ohio Miss Jewel E. Long, left Sunday for Brookport to open school in that place Monday. She has been elected principal. Prof. McCtelland Smith, opened the public schools in Belgrade Monday, with an enrollment of 19. This is the tenth successive term for Prof. Smith in that place. Rev. Geo. H. Crippens, was at his charge in Unionville, Sunday. Rev. G. W. Rowlett, occupied the pulpit at the First Baptist Church Sunday. Mr. Mingo Long, the father of the managing editor, after a hard spell of sickness is much improved. Mrs. Mamie Harmon, was called to Paducah, Tuesday on business. Prof. W. A. Singleton, called in our sanctum sanctorium Saturday. Call again professor we are glad to have you Rev. Thos. Morris, has purchased a new Dodge truck which he will use in his business. Good. Messrs. Wm. Adams, George McCrary, Boyd McCane, Blaine Alston, John Renfro, and Rev. Edgar McCrary, in company with Mesdames Leah Reed, Lottie Halleck, Mamie Harmon, Julia McCane, Princess Bell, Janie Patterson, Jennie Cowper, and Morna Givens, motored to Baducah Monday to hear the preliminary hearing of James Sims, which was postponed until Saturday the 13th. Mrs. Wm. Barnard, attended John Robinson's circus in Paducah Wednesday. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. Rev. Thos. Turner, arrived in the city last Friday, for a few days visit with his family. He has just closed a successful revival at Puryear, Tenn., with five conversions. Rev. Edgar McCrary, pastor of the Providence Baptist church, Belgrade wishes to thank sisters Francis Luton, and Myrtle Lassiter for the corn, milk, soap and apples given him. They certainly know how to make a preacher feel good and get into the heart of one Mrs. Laura Bradley, of Joppa was in the city a few hours last week Mesdames Ben Maxwell. and Ailonzo Donlow, returnea to their home in Brookport, Friday evening after attending the funeral of their cousin, Mrs. Rosa Sims. Mrs. Mollie Coleman, left Saturday for her home in Cairo, after attending the funeral of her cousin. Mrs. Rosa Sims, who was buried Friday. Mesdames Maggie Waters, of St. Louis, Mo., and Cora Burton, of Paducah, Ky., were called by telegram to attend the funeral of Mrs. Rosa Sims, their neice, who was murdered Sept. 1st Mr. James Goodman, of Round Knob, was in the city Friday the guest of Mrs Erank Delishman Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Lassiter, of Belgrade, attended the funeral of Mrs. Rosa Sims, who was buried last Friday. Mr. E. Lutton, and wife of Belgrade, attended the funeral of Mrs. Rosa Sims. Mesdames Florence Capp, and Izora Long, were in the city Friday. Mrs Louisa Jarrett, who spent several weeks, visiting her mother Mrs. Mary Robinson, has returned to her home in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. George Neely, is in New Orleans, Louisiana attending the bedside of her mother, who is sick Mrs. Fannii Strong, who spent several months in St. Louis, Mo is in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Williamson. Mrs Eveline Randolph, of Cairo who has been visiting her uncle George Ramsey, and friend Bdiee Calhoun, returned home Thursday Mr. Clarence Renfro, who visited his sister Mrs. Birdie Calhoun, has returned to his home in St. Louis, Mo. Rev. Wm. Matchem, preached at the Free Baptist church Monday night. Mr. Jas. Baker, attended the revival, in Belgrade Tuesday night. Wash Herron, of LaCenter, Ky. returned home, after attending the funeral of Mrs. Rosa Sims. Notice. Cairo, Ill., Aug. 23, 1919 To the Women's E. and M. Circle of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association of Southern Illinois, Greeting:—We are now on the eve of the meeting of the district convention to be held with the Mr. Olive Baptist church, Colp, Illinois, September 23-28, Rev. J. D. Davis, pastor. Trusting that all missionary circles in the district will send delegates and send more money this year and help foster this work with greater force than ever before. I am now preparing for the Nat- ional Baptist Convention, also for the district. Subscribe for the Gazette. To be held with the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Colp, Ill., Sept 23-28 1919. Rev. J. D. Davis, Pastor. 10:00—10:30 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 Afternoon—First Day Session 2:00—2:30 Devotional by Mt. Moriah, Cairo, and Mt. Gilead, Murphysboro, Ill. Reading of morning Journal 2:30—330 Introduction of visitors 3:00—3:30 Welcome address. Response by Rev. Parnell, Coul- terville, Ill. Collection and Benefition First Day—Evening Session. 7:30 Devotional 2nd church, Centralia: St. John, Mounds Unionville 9:00-9:30 Roll call, absentees noted. Reading of afternoon and evening journals 9:30-10:00 Topic, Why I am a Baptist. Dr. C. C. Phillips, Thos. Brandon, Mounds 11:00 Sermon, Rev. J. H. Hilly, Mounds. Col. and benediction Second Day, Afternoon Session 2:00-2:30 Devotional by St. John, Pulaski; St. John Hodges Bull call reading morning journal Rowlett, Metropolis. Collection and benediction Second Day, Evening Session 7:30 Devotional by Mt. Zion, Carrier Mills, New Hope, Sprrta 8:00 Sermon by Rev. W. H. Carter, Centralia; Alternate Rev. Levi Thompson. Collection and adjournment Thursday Morning. First Days Session of Association 8:30 to 9:00 Devotional by Unity, Brookport, 1st Central Cairo 9:00 to 9:30 Opening Remarks by Moderator, J. B. McCrary, S. Calling roll of Officers, reading Constitu- held and M. T. Robert, Saturday 2:30 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. annual address. 4:00 Sermon, Rev. Thos. Morris Metropolis. Alternate, Rev. Citizens' Collection and benediction Payne, Cairo, Collect 7:30 Evening session 7:30 to 8:00 Devotional, Mt. Pleasant, 7:00 Mt. Shilch, Mt. Vernon, Ill. Colp 9:10 Reading of letters. Report of Cor. Sec'y. and ITreas. 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. 2:30 Deyotional by 1st. Bapt. Cairo; 1st. Baptist. -Perks 2:30 to 3:00 Installation of officers All churches are requested to send a donation to help defray the expense of moderator to the National Baptist Convention. Program of the 15. Annual Session Friday Morning, First Day 8:30 Devotional by Clover Leaf, Joppa; New Bethel, Mounds 9:00 to 9:30 Calling roll of officers, Reading Constitution and By-Laws and appointment of committees 9:30 to 10:00 Remarks by President, Sist. M. J. Blake, and a partial report of enrollment committee Welcome address. Response, Sist. Laura Leek, Centralia 10:30 to 11:00 Paper, Sister Mary Cook, Cairo. Commented on by body 11:00 Rev. C. W. Norment, Mounds. Col., benediction Afternoon Session. 2:00 to 2:30 Devotional, Md. City, Belle's Chapel, Ullin 2:30 to 3:00 President's annual address, and introduction of visitors 3:00 to 3:30 Report of Missionaries 3:30 to 4:00 Reeding of letters. Report of committees 4:00 Sermon, Rev. Todd, 12th St., Cairo. Collection and benediction Friday, Evening Session 7:00 to 7:30 Devotional White Mt. Mermet; 1st Baptist Cache; Grand Chain Reading Morning and afternoon journal 8:30 Sermon, Rev. E. Z. Hunt, Duquoin; Rev. Wm. Moody, Al. ternate, Carbondale. Collection and benediction. Note—The church and pastor bringing the most money to the Association above Ten Dollars, the pastor will receive a five dollar gold piece. Rev. J. B. McCrary, Moderator. Program Committee—Rev. J. D. DAV1S, Chairman Sister M. J. HUDSON, " M. E. GREGORY " ELLA RAMSEY Subscribe For The Gazette To-Day. Mrs. Nancy Brooks. of Dewmaine, Illinois State Missionary of W. E. & M. of Gen'l. Baptist Asseciation of Illinois. THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMAN Commission. Mt. Vernon, Ill., May 27, 1917 To the Women's Educational and Missionary Circles of the Missionary Baptist Churches of the State of Illinois, Greeting: This is to certify that Sister Nancy Brooks of Dewmaine, Ill., is duly appointed to organize and install Missionary circles wherever needed, revive those that are inactive, and solicit membership and solicit membership and money for the State Work and report the same to the executive board quarterly. Each church visited is requested 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 society to join us and make the State work what it should be. Yours for Christ, Bettie Wilkerson, Pres. Coulterville, Ill. M. B. Taylor, Cor. Sec. Colp, Ill. Pain If you suffer from any Ache or Pain, take One or Two of Dr.Miles Anti PainPills They seldom fail to Relieve and do not contain any Habit-forming drugs. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind. All Weather Good. Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.—John Ruskin: Household Philosopher. "Strange what a difference there is," said the household philosopher, "between things we need and things we want. There are many things we need in the house, but never can find the money for, while somehow we can always find the money for things we want that we personally fancy." Stop! Look! Listen! See Dr. Wm. Woods, The Specialist .. in Pressing and Cleaning Clothes. We Solicit Your Trade, Glothes Called for and Delivered On Short Notice Phone Galls Given Special Attention! ae wee ee a « Circular Letter. 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 Iilinois will hold its Goth anpual 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 membeus and citizens for the entertainment of the messen- gers and visitors We are prayerfully asking that every church represent with Jettet and messenger. Come singing and praying that we may make this the banoer year in the history of its organization, both spiritually and financially. ws Poor Church Fynd 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 paster 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, churches, we hava not done our full duty towards Missions, and we contributed less for the above named objects than any other association in IMlinois 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.’ Welsk that.all the pastors end memberss sem up motey for the three departmenits of missions. Letus be mis- | sionary Baptist i 1 and iatruch. As we cannot or wil) | got go as did John the Baptist, Jesus ( the Apostle Pa | aad other reat nijssionaries, let us sead- our money to. help to carry the Word “How can they hear without a preacher, and how can he-preach except be is sent? Education Don't faii to-send up some money for education, as there is. no pxcuse, since you'see from a publiched report that the Educational Pund is safe The M'nutes . The minutes have not beea 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 ad- vance 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 isa tendency to lower things in the near future, therefore as moderator thought it best to com- bine the two years under one cover, We ask your prayers for our succes, and a harmonious add successtul session. ‘ Yours in Him, J. B. McCrary, S. T. B 903 Pearl St., Metropolis, IM, Mocerator. i never does take a man long to explain when he ia sight or thinks Ke | ‘The ¢ in right, It is when & man goes | the Eng ‘wrong that great long explanation® | “myrmu are needed. I Ethel Coan (Fi RO a eu aa aca Ss ape pai tha eas brio thi esi SHDN EO cag re at Explanations. ‘The easiest word to pronounce 'r. the English language (s sald to 0 “murmur.” It ts simply un expulsic. ‘of the breath repeated Beaev ta Proncunca. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. Nee / ain AEA t NEW SCHOOL LAW CRE- STRONG MEN WEE ., ATES COUNTY TRUANT OFFICER. F SAYS DR, DAVIS, = ss Former Red Cross Commissioner The eset ~ Extracts of te st Tells of Recent Trip to , iy Poland. art ree —— § 274. Every person having|ment FOUND CHILDREN STARVING.’ control of any child between the| busin pool Pears > HE te!ages of sevea and sixteen years, | with Gave Survivers—Piai, to AldChris- shall annually causc such child] empl tans ec Well nc Own Peseta — Ito attend some public or orivateléhan “The tragedy of the next few months tn Eastern Europe bids falr to equal, if not to surpass, that of the actual war years themselves. Words are utterly inadequate to dencribe the suffering from poverty, starvation, disease and other allied causes that is met on every hand. Literally hundreds of thou- sande of the unfortunate victims of circumstances are looking to America as thelr only hope, but it Is a question tf America has not heard so much of suffering in recent months that she Is numbed and perhaps cannot fully re- alise the terrible crisis that now con- fronts vast numbers of people abroad.” The above gives in brief the cureful- ly considered opinion of no less an au- thority than Dr. Haim L Davia, well Known aeurologist of Chieago, who re- turned « short time ago from Poland, where he served for some months as Amertean Red Cross commissioner and made an intensive study of economle, ‘social and political conditions with a especial view to determining America's present and future responsibilities At the request of Louis Marshall, Felix M. Warbarg, Jacob H. Sehiff of New York, Julius Rosenwald of Chicago and other prominent members of the Amer- fean Jewish Reliet Committee, Dr. Da- via submitted © special summary of conditions in Poland. This report, to- gether with additional information se cured 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 coun- tries where the situation is most dire, ‘The headquarters are at 15 East 40th Street, New York, - “If America could be given but a gllmpse 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 Investigntors for various organizations leaving the coun- try before thelr work was completed. “Walk down the streets in certain sections of Warsaw, Vilna, Kovno and other cities in Eastern Europe and you will see mother after mother, them- selves emaciated, carrying children who are apparently infants of a few months, but in reality are five to elght years old, For years they had no milk, ‘and all the other food procurable has deen sufllcient only to keep them alive, Undernourishment has been so long continued that the little bodies are stunted, rickets belng a common affilc- tion, 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 tn his report, “if food 1s rushed over quickly. "It iw in the name of the pitiful chil- dren of Poland, the bables of Christian ag well ax Jewish parents, that I urge you to make your appeal to America for tho funds that will restore thelr birthright to these fittle ones. RABBIS BLESS MEAT AS STEAMSHIP LOADS First Kosher Meat in Five Years Goes to European Jews as Gift. New York.—-Inclnded in the more than $8,000,000 worth of supplies sep, agencies hus tar this year were sev- eral hundred tots of “kosher” meat, The steamer Ashburn, which left ero tone tine ago for Datizlg, carried 500 tows of this commodity, while the Huachuca, which has fust salled, is carrying @ smuller consignment to Con- stanza, Rumania, * Unusual Interést 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 Amerita to thelr 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 rabbl and in an orthodox manner, ond “kosher” meat has been unobtainable, Among the other supplies sent in these regular shipments are soap, clothing, shoes and shoe-repairing ma: terials, large quantities of notions, smedteines, hospital suppltes and Tong Jist of additonal articles, every one of which ixdacking tn whe war- | wrecked countries aeross the Atlantic. Funds to continue these regular sall- ings of relief ships are now being ‘sought by the American Jewish Rellef Committee, whose headquarters are at 15 Bast 40th Street, this city, Louls Marshall ix chairman and Henry H. Rosenfelt director of this organiza- tion, Campatgns ate scheduled for thig fall In some twenty states, and it ts expected to bring the total contribu- tions for Jewish relief this year up to SOA DOGROR on ane NEW SCHOOL LAW CRE- ATES COUNTY TRUANT OFFICER. The Following Are Extracts of the Law. §274. Every person having control of any child between the ages of seven and sixteen years, shall annually causc such child to attend some public or private school for the entire time during which the school attenced is in sessicn, which shall not be less than seven months of actual teach- ing, °° ¢ (b) Incase 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 there- after, give notice in person or by mail to the person having control of such child or childrem, that un- such child or children under his contro, shall be present at the proper public school on the day following the receipt of such no- tices) oe ee ee (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 ol failure of compliance there- with, he shall. as soon as possible thereafter, make complaint against such person before any justice of the peace inthe courty where such person resides, for failure to comply with the provisions of this ck “Ge sere (d) fn case any person having control of a child between the ages provided in this Act shail tail to comply with the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a mis- demeanor and shall be, on convic- tion 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. * * * Lutuer L Evers. County Supt., Schools. [ = nat dia ig eae | ae ee esa 5 ae aay Bays Al Sh aan a es | Rey. R. B. Walker, Pastor Corrithian Church, Mt. Vernon, Illinois. ase eS ar ne a ag KINKY HAIR [teeny woman. can tars May Giibore. "My WW eckes ng by" taing ape / your wonderful” Nai” quinine =" EXELENTO Somape Doo't be flat by fo Kink Removers, You pan Tattietten poe to andl es cate sed iit “Sur ppenads temic Sonu, Feeds the fools of the Balt cal'wakay it" grow feng’ ao’ ati. e ‘Wo make Exetento Sklg Renutitior, an Teatque of sin goubles PRICE OF EACH 25¢ IN STAMPS OR COIN (AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE Write for Particulars EXELENTO MEDICINE 00, Atlanta; Ga. orvistta Qurte True, TL have to face ibe fach" mused te tusblonable photographer, as be looked Over come Fevent pictures, “thet there are some very. ugiy features tn this untbess.” bi Page Three AN OPEN LETTER TO THE COLORED PEOPLE- We wish to say to our people of Massac County, and the surrounding territory, thereto. Having been solicited by a number of my people, also encouraged by some of my white friends who wish to see, and help secure employ- ment 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 re- tain 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 Embalm- ing, Chicago, Illinois, from which I gradnated 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 bus: ines. We are now located at 901 Pearl St., opposite the Ga- zette ocffice, and we solicit your patronage. We will carry a staall line ot 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 insur- ing 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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Be ready when our collector calls. Editor. 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, Metropolis A. J. Bowers, Dewmaine Rev. Berry Thomas, Metropolis Notice. Notice. DuQuin, Ill. August, 1, 1919. 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. Pres. of M. and D. Union. SERVICE IS IMPORTANT In times of family stress un- where those in charge requ- can be promptly, et- by our orgn 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 Calls promptly answ ary's Undertaking Co B. MCCRARY 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. 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 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 Centralia. Ill. Rev. W, H Carter, our pastor was called to Springfield to attend a funeral last week, and after preaching a touching sermon Sunday morning departed for Norfolk, Virginia to attend the National Convention Mrs. Emma Long, of the Central Baptist church is attending the convention, and we wish them a happy and prosperous meeting. The corner stone laying of our new edifice will be laid the third --- NOTICE METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. usual problems often arise require unusual service that efficiently rendered organization. at all emergencies, of any to our profession OUR TELEPHONE IMMATERIAL part of Metropolis, or the man save you Worry, Time the Country and Auto- ility. severed day or night. company . MGR. Sunday in September and we desire the presence of all who can attend. Rev. T. D. Huff, preached a wonderful sermon Sunday evening and we desire to have speak again at his earliest convenience. We remain yours in Christ. Chas Poster, in company with Mesdames M. J McCrary, and Nannie Blackwell, attended the revival in Belgrade Thursday night. The revival is progressing nicely in Belgrade. Three convections to date, and a candidate for baptism. Mrs. Gadie Grimes, of Chattanooga, Teen, is visiting her sister Mrs. Ethel Culp, and uncle, Mr. this week. Walker's Indigestian Cure. Rev J. B. McCrary is agent for Dr. Walker's Sure cure for Indigestion and Dyspepsia. 50c and $1.00 bottles. $1.10 by mail. We can cheerfully recommend it J. C. C. Rev. A. Lovelace. Missionary of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association, Murphysboro, Ill. 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 roughness, and it is like a ray of sunshine that brightens the darkest corners and drives away discontent and gloom. The happy girl makes the happy and contented wife, who will bring her girlhood endearing qualities to make from sunshine in her new home. - Home Notes. Adversity and Prosperity. We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.—Seneca. Wanted—An idea Who can turn of some simple ideas to make a great protection your ideas; they may bring you wealth. Write JOHN WENDERBURN & CO., Penny Atticers, D. C. BURN, or John Wendler, and we will send you a copy of the idea. Phone 364 the marry girl. 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. Sec. 1. This organization shall be composed of Missionary Baptist Ministers furnishing how ifid 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. 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 cartarrhaj 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. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Catarrh Peafness that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine, Circulars free. All Druggists, 75c. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O. Results All That Count. Who asks whether the enemy were defeated by strategy or by valor? Vergilh JOB ICE prepared for High Grade WORK over 23 years of ce in the print- ill give you the just for the ask- t job of yours. "Let print from a visiting size poster. WORK A OUR JOB OFFICE We have had over 23 years of Active Experience in the printing office and will give you the benefit of same just for the asking on that next job of yours. "Let Us Show You." Try us. We print from a visiting card to a large size poster. 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