Metropolis Weekly Gazette

Friday, October 31, 1919

Metropolis, Illinois

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METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE CONGRESS PASSED BILL. ILLINOIS GETS NATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS 1920. SPRINGFIELD, ILL., CAPTURES 1920 SESSION OF SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS FIRST TIME IN NORTH Abraham Lincoln's home town Springfield, Ill., was selected is the place for holding the 1920 session of the Sunday School Congress. This action was taken at the Board meeting held by the Congress officials at two o'clock, this afternoon. Quite a number of cities were in the race of hours. The closest contenders being Houston, Texas; Galveston, Texas; Columbia, S. C., St. Louis; Mo Chicago, Ill., and Springfield, Ill. The matter has been under advisement by the Congress officials since last June. Most of these cities presented their invitations or gave notice that they would be presented at the last session of the Congress held in Bessmer, Ala. Rev. Henry Allen Boyd, the Secretary of the movement. Rev. B. N. Murrell D. D., A. M Returns to Illinois. The entire staff of Gazette, and the many readers, are pleased beyond expression of the good news heralded thru-out the length and breadth of Illinois, of the safe return from across the seas after 20 months of active service in the Y. M.C.A work, of our friend and brother, Dr B N, Murrell, a graduate of the Illinois University, Champaign. Rev. Murrell, was reared in Southern, Ill., at Vienna, and at one time the editor of the Gazette was his pastor. Southern Illinois would welcome a visit by him as we would be glad to do him honor. He has a standing invitation to visit Metropolis and Brookport, at any time. Dr. Murrell, is a man of recognized ability and stands high in the counsels of the Baptist denomination. When he retires to private life we hope he will decide to confine his work to Illinois. We hope some good church will throw open its doors to him as he is a man of sterling worth to the race and denomination, as a pastor, he has but few equals anywhere, as he knows how to grasp the situation and mould sentiment among all classes and condition of men. He for a number of years was the most successful pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist church, Peoria, Illinois, and resigned to take charge of a church at St. Paul, Minn., where he was pastoring when he resigned to enter into the war Y. M. C. A. work. He has a most excellent and educated woman for a wife who ably assists him in his ministerial duties. We can cheerfully recommend them to the confidence of any church and community. says that this will be the fifteenth annual gathering, that it will be held just prior to the World's Sunday School Convention to meet in Tokio, Japan. This will be the first meeting of the Sunday School Congress north of the Mason and Dixon Line. Heretofore all the gatherings have been held in the South. Springfield's invitation was supported by the Sunday school forces of Springfield; the Illinois Baptists, the Board of Trade, the Commerical Club, the Chamber of Commerce of Springfield, by his Honor, the Mayor of the city and a special invitation from His Excellency, Governor Lowden. It is understood from Secretary Bond that the Convention Hall of Springfield has been placed at the disposal of the Congress forces. Rev. C. H. Clark, D. D., Chairman of the Sunday School Congress, presided at the Board meeting when the actton was taken. Shiloh Baptist Church. The Shiloh Baptist church, of Murphysboro, pastored by Dr. W. P. Washington, one of the churches out of debt in this state, is doing a roble work under the present adminstration. They have purchased eighteen new pews at a cost of $600 00. They have a basement with modern improvements, and a membership of 127, and have asked for full time of the pastor at a salary of $97 00 per month. A big rally is on for the 3rd Sunday for the purpose of raising $1000. for purchasing a parsonage. Teacher's Institute The S. S. Teacher's Institute of the East Mt. Olive Baptist Association held two days session with the Hopewell Baptist church, Rev. G. W. Dorsey, pastor, Saturday and Sunday of last week, presided over by Bro. Algie Bradley, of Dewmaine. Saturday morning and afternoon was taken up in discussing the vital questions of arousing interest in the Sudday Schools. Saturday night Rev. Edgar McCrary, of Metropolis, spoke to a fairly good audience which was enjoyed by the hearers. Those from out of town were: President Bradley, Phillips, Armistead, Fox, McCrary, Greer, Duncan, Miss Bowers, and another lady from Dewmaine. Sunday's sessions were interesting, though the writer was not present. Mrs. Harriett Jefferson, and grand-son, Robt. Carter, returned to their home in East St. Louis. Saturday after visiting the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mingo Long. MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." EX. BOARD MEETING A SUGGESS. Held With Shiloh Baptist Church, Murphysboro. Dr. W. P. Washington, Pastor. The Executive Board meeting of the W. E & M. convention of the General Baptist State Association was called to order Saturday a m. with the president, Mrs. Bettie Wilkerson, of Mt. Vernon, in the chair. Business of importance was transacted in the afternoon. Mrs. E. M. Long, of the Central Baptist church, Centralia, was elected Missionary to fill the vacancy caused by desertion of Mrs Nancy Brooks of Dewmaine. Saturday night, Dr. C. C. Phillips, of Golcoonda, preached a strong gospel sermon, full of life and inspiration from the subject, "Go." Sunday morning 9:45, the S. S. met with a large attendance notwithstanding the bad rainy weather. Rev. Sanders, sup't., protem. Collection $2 28. After devotionals exercises for 15 minutes, Dr. W. P. Washington, read the scripture lesson and Rev. Edgar McCrary, of Metropolis, offered a fervent prayer, then Dr. Phillips, preached a strong sermon on Missions. Collection and Benediction. 3:00 p. m., Rev. Edgar McCrary, of Metropolis, was introduced and preached an instructive sermon on Faith, then Bro. Griffin, of the Shiloh chnchr was examined for ordination. The pastor, Dr. Washington, chairman. Dr Phillips, catechiser, and Rev. Edgar McCrary, clerk. 8:00 Dr. W. P. Washington, Moderator of the East Mt. Olive Association was introduced and preached a strong spiritual sermon on the subject. A trial by a jury which was well prepared and explained. Handshaking, collection and Dismission. Rev. B. N. Murrell of Washington, D. C., preached two interesting and scholarly sermons Sunday at Eighth and Elm Street Baptist church. He expects to remain here for several days. He preached at the Eighth and Elm Street Baptist church Wednesday evening and on Thursday evening he lectured on "War Experiences on the Western Front." Rev. Murrell is a graduate of the Illinois State University and has for several years been prominent in the ministerial work. During the late war he was called into service and has just recently returned from overseas where he spent some 20 months doing army V. M C. A. work. Ths Quincy Religious Informer. Mrs. Mary Dotson, of Brookport, was in the city Tuesday the guest of Mrs. Laura Long. Read The Gazette. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS LIBRARY WEEKLY THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY RIDAY OCTOBER 31, 1919 ASSEE DAY SCHOOL KLY FALL WHERE THEY MAY OCTOBER 31, 1919 SSEI SCHOOL Big Fire In Princeton. Last week Princeton, Ky., was the scene of a big conflagration when the Baptist Voice, published weekly by the different Associations of Kentucky, with Dr. Wm. H. Leavell, editor and publisher, Sheperd Street Baptist church, and parsonage damaged to the amount of $1,502.00. The Voice is one of the largest Negro journals published in that tate with its own office and machinery. The church was a large frame building with a seating capacity of 400, and we are sure they will erect a modern brick building in the future. The Gazette is in sympathy with Dr. Leavell, the church and the Associations and we trust the insurances will cover all damages. Mrs. Adelaide McCrary, the wife of Rev. Edgar McCrary, was at one time a typist of the Voice, Coulterville. Editor of the Gazette: Dear Sir: Please put the following in the Gazette and oblige. The East Mt. Olive Baptist church is doing fine and are building a new church. The Corner Stone was laid Sunday the 19th. Quite a few of our white ministers and gave us a big lift. We expected a few of our own out of town ministers, but they failed to come never-the-less we had a grand time. Rev P. B. French, of Sparta, came over and brought his choir. He preached a powerful sermon Sunday morning. Our church is young, but by the help of the Lord we are climbing fast. Rev. Parrish, is conducting a successful revival. Mrs. Ella Gray, of Sparta, sang a beautiful solo Sunday. Mrs. Ollie Jones, has company from Mi-sissippi, a neice of her husband. Mrs. Jennie Kevil. has gone to Kentucky to see her relatives. Mrs. Minnie Jones, visited her sister last week. The Mt Zion Baptist church ts having much success in the r revival. The church is coin fine, they are on th frame work. Mrs. Ed. Clark, is in Cuebelo, Colorado, for health. Mrs. Fern Brown, had company from DuQuoin. Mrs. Ed. Clark is out of town. M E Pannell, pastor. Dale Clark, clerk. Clark is out of town. Pannell, pastor.ale Clark, clerk. Rc Hallowe'en Social. Dunbar High School will give a Halloween Social, Friday evening Oct. 31st, at the school building for the benefit of purchasing books for the High School Library. An interesting program will be rendered. Help Dunbar to reach the mark. Subscribe for The Gazette. Now --- --- Executive's Plea for Repeal of War Emergency Legislation Is Rejected by Representatives by Vote of 176 to 55, Which Is 22 Over Necessary Two-Thirds. WASHINGTON, October 27. The House tonight passed the prohibition enforcement bill over the President's veto within less than three hours after he had notified Congress that he could not sign the measure because of the war-time enforcement section. The vote on over-riding the executive veto was 176 to 55, which 22 votes more than the necessary two thirds. Rev J. B. McCrary. Moderator of the Mt. Olive Association. I desire to drop this article in your worthy paper if you can find space for me. I would be glad to say that the Treasure has made a few statements that brings me to answer, not as I care to answer him, but to clear myself about Dr. H. C. Swain, of Mounds. I am sure the ruiling of the body when they were present turned over to me power to write and find out Bro. Swain's reputation as near as we could and I am enclosing the letter from Bro. Woodson, Mod. of the association he belonged to and I have a letter from his church he last pastored, but it seems as though Rev. Norment, wants to brand me and you know it is only the messenger out of order and a question of time to the Board, and yet if the majority rules the pastor and church is compelled to be right, he said the delegate was out of order well if he was then in a brotherly way tell me: why does this make the church wrong. Rev. Davis, I noticed said as I had to make out the Statistical table I would aim to put the church over. Now I have made them out and never tried to do any such a thing for $3,00. I don't want it at all and neither the position. I didn't ask for it and I surely don't want it to make to myself slander. I don't stand for that. Now Dr. McCrary this is not to you, but you may put this in the letter I send too. Please note this, not angry at all but I am only speaking the truth. If I have to be accused of anything wrong in this, you, the Board can erase my name as Corr. Sec'y. The editor and his staff, were royally entertained, Tuesday night of last week at the residence of Mr. and Mrs G. W. Long, Cor., 10th & Johnson, Sts., by Miss Daisy Long, and Mr. Alfred Murray, whose time was to the entertain Nehemiah's Band an organization of the 1st Baptist church. A large number of members were present and several invited guests who declared this to have been a swell affair. Miss Daisy entertained after refreshments with mus- BULLETIN From Dr. J. H. Dennis. Royally Entertained Tuesday night, Oct. 28th, we were invited to the home of Mme. Nollie Gordon Parks, by Prof. W. A. Singleton, and Mrs. Mabel Shannon, who entertained the club and a number of invited guests. The only representative of this office was Dr. J. B McCrary, as the other members had a more binding engagement at the home of Rev. Edgar McCrary, on 9th, St., at the celebration and entertaining a young man who was brought there by a member of the Stork family. The youngster says he is here to be a partner of Joseph Edgar, and he play shop "devil" in grand-pa's office, of which we welcome him. But the prices of provisions are very high to take on another boarder, but he says he is here to stay and what are we to do but to give him a hearty welcome, and too Joseph Edgar says, "Grandpa, grandpa, I've a brother to stay with me." Well, back to the subject, much business was transacted by the club, and then some short addresses were made by the writer, Rev. G. W Rowlett, V. E Shannon, Mrs. Myrtle Thomas, of St. Louis, Mo., and the president James Townley. The following were invited: Mr. and Mrs. Larry Rodgers, Misses Mae and Anna Roberts, Miss Hayes, Mrs. Mary Dotson, of Brookport, Mrs. Myrtle Hughes Thomas, Mrs. Georgia Hughes and J. B. McCrary. The guests were invited out into the dining room by the hostess, passing a bowl of punch, where they were invited to take a sip in friendship to the club. The dining hall and table were beautifully decorated with cut flowers and Hallowe'en decorations. After a delightful repast all returned from whence they came, and Mrs. Lavada Rodgers entertained for some time with music on the piano. Miss Anna Roberts charmed all present with her sweet and enchanting soprano voice. All left for their homes at a late hour feeling pleased with their visit, and looking forward to return again ic on the piano to the delight of all. We are looking forward to the time when we shall be invited te return. Mrs. Myrtle Thomas of St. Louis, Mo., is in the city visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hughes. Another Rare Treat Page Two Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS, ILL. MRS. M. J. McCRARY, MANAGER. GEO. L.B. McORARY, EDITOR FRIDAY OCT. 31, 1919. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Enutterered as second-class mail mat- at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J. B.Mo- ABY, 903 Pearl St. Metropolis, Ill. The names and addresses of contributors must be known to us in every instance, in order to secure publication. We want the news of your vicinity TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: Dne Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....80 Three Months.....40 Single Copy.....05 In Advance. You must mail copy on Mondays to secure publication. All manuscript with a list of names should be accompanied with $1.00 to secure publication. The way that seemeth right unto men often leads to death. It depends largely as to the view once takes to right and wrong, much depends upon one's training. We want to put The Gazette into every home in the city within 30 days. Will you help us neighbor? Special inducements will be given. Let every reader help us to get subscribers. Build up your Race Enterprise. State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas County, ss. Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., doing business in the City of Toledo, County and state aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the Sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of [ALL'S CATARRH MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHEFY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A. D. 1886. A. W. GLEASON, (Seal) Notary Public. Haall's Catarrh Medicine is taken in ternally and acts through the Blood on no mucous surfaces of the System. Send for testimonials, free F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. The Gazette has just received another lot of new type faces and other material which adds much to the output of the work of the office. We deserve your patronage. We have a full line of cards, Letter Heads, Envelopes and other material. Let us do some of your work. Remember, the paper is $1.50 per year. The paper has taken another raise, postage will be higher, 3c for stamps and 2c for post cards. please pay up. We feel that we are giving our subscribers good service and we expect them to do as Paul, advised To pay for what you've got before you can get any more." Do that neighbor, and save yourself from being cut off the 1st of Aug, and the account placed in the hands of collectors, and they will find out that you wont do to trust. 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 church work, bills, cards envelopes, and etc. Have a little more Race pride "Parson." Nehemiah's Band Jubilee Singers of the 1st Baptist Church will give a Concert at Unity Baptist church, Brookport, on Thursday night Oct. 30th. Those who fail to attend will miss a rare treat, as there is nothing to excel this troupe in Southern Illinois. Go and allow your sides to swell out with laughter. Mme. Nollie Parks, manager. Rev. J B. McCrary, was at his post of duty. Brookport, Sunday. Nehemiah's Band of the First Baptist church carried a concert to Brookport Thursday night and a general good time was enjoyed by all who went and those who attended the concert. Hon. Geo. W. Hogan, of McLeansboro, and Representative C. F. Lacey, of this city visited the Gazette office Tuesday, in the interest of the candidacy of Mr. Hogan, and Chas. V. Parker, candidates for delegates to the Constitutional Convention of Illinois. Rev. Edgar McCrary, was in Carbondale, and Murphysboro, Saturday and Sunday, attending the State Woman's Ex. Board and the S. S. Teacher's Institute of the East Mt. Olive Convention. Prof. Larry Rodgers, visited his wife a few days this week. Mr. Andrew Hardy, nephew of John Morris, of Shady Grove, died last Saturday night of pneumonia after a short illness and was buried Monday afternoon. He leaves a family, several relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Mrs. J. A. Lyons, and Mary Hopsen, of Lovejoy are sisters. George McCrary, was Undertaker. Peace to his ashes. Geo. L. B. McCrary, is all smiles today, because it was a girl that the stork brought to his house Wednesday night Oct. 29. Thus we are made grandpa and grandma twice in as many days the 28th and 29th. We can stand it if George and Edgar can All are doing nicely. Rev. A. Lovelace, of Murphysboro, ex-missionary of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association, preached at the Antioch Baptist church Wednesday night. He leaves the 15th of Nov. for Nashville, Tenn., to attend the National Baptist Theological Seminary of which Dr. J. B. McCrary, is the Trustee from Illinois. Centralia, Ill. We beg leave to report the laying of the Corner Stone of the Second Baptist church, Sunday. The stone was laid by the Masonic Lodge. Mr. George Browder, a resident of our city officiated as Special Deputy for this occasion. A steady downpour of rain fell thru-out the day, which was quite unpleasant. Rev. Robt. Williams, one of the organizers of the church told us of the occasion which took place in 1869. Rev. W. H. Carter, pastor offered a vote of thanks in behalf of the church to the Lodge for their worthy ceremony. Free Will Conference The annual Conference of the Free Baptist connection closed a very successful session last Sunday at Kuttawa, Ky. Rev. Wm. Barnett. of this city was elected Mod- METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. erator of the Minister's Conference. Grand total raised $245.00, which was the largest amount ever raised in the history of the conference. The executive Board for the 1st quarter will hold its session with the Free Baptist church, Metropolis, the Second Sunday in December. Following are the Board members; Rev. Shaw, Chairman, Murray, Ky. Rev. Turner, Marion, Ky. "A. A. Crim, Unionville, Ill. Rev. Wm. Barnett, Metropolis, Ill. Bro. Albert Campbell, Grand Rivers, Ky. 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We appeal to the good judgment and loyalty of every Negro voter to go to the polls and vote and remember that this is the most important to our people of any election that has been held in the history of Illinois. Let us hold for every right guaranteed to us by the Constitution of the U. S., and Illinois as a Race and contend for equal and exact privileges to all, which at present is denied us. We cannot expect that from any other party than that of the Republican party which has given to us all rights that we have as American Citizens, and in a measure safe guarded those rights. Get on the firing line early Tues day morning and cast your vote for the Republican candidates and for lower prices in the cost of living and security of our lives and Republican Voters are urged to vote for For Delegates to the Constitutional Convention GHAS. V. PARKER, Harrisburg GEO. W. 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J Dixon, Field Secretary of the Home Mission Board, that I may send all of the Illinois "Home Mission" money in together, under the head of Illinois, giving name of city, church, pastor and amount sent. If you do not care to send money to me, please send me a statement of the amount of money you seut that I may get in the list when I report Illinois to the "Unon Review." Please join us in this effort to do more Home Mission work this year, For the sake of our work on the Panama Zone; for the sake of the cries tat are coming from those who need the Gospel at home; for the sake of our blessed Lord and Master who has placed this work in our hands, give this matter your attention NOW, for "The Master's business requires haste." I am yours in His Name, M. L. Porter, Home Mission Board Member for Illinois. MASKED ENTERTAINMENT For the benefit of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Harrisburg, Ill. 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HULL HOUSE, CHICAGO, IS BUSY WORKING OUT AMERICANIZATION PLAN Scheme Simple, But Makes for Brand of Americanism Col. Roosevelt Believed In and Constantly Lebered Fer. ‘Hull House, in the midst of one of ‘Chicago's most congested foreign dis- tricts, has been for many years work- ing out an Amertcanization scheme ‘80 perfectly in accord with the polt- cles of the lute Theodore Roosevelt, that {t might serve as an inspiration to communities where the work has not yet gone so far, ‘Americanization, in the sense of adapting foreigners to the life and customs of the United States, has been a necessity in South Halsted street ever since the founding of the Hull House by Jane Addams, a close friend of Colonel Roosevelt and in most re- spects a warm sympathizer with his beliefs. It has been Miss Addams’ policy pot to change her foreign neighbors, but to adapt them with all that they bring from the old country. to the life of the new. As an filustration of tho value of this, Miss Addams tells a story of a peasant woman who had not learned to speak English nor kept up in-any way with her children as they grew up and went to school. Then classes in hand-craft were opened at Hull House and the old world women were asked to come in and teach the crafts they had brought with them from Europe. ‘This woman taught and did weaving. A few months later, her twelve-year old daughter cume to Miss Addams and asked: “Miss Addams, is it true that my mother Is the best weaver in the neigh- borhood?” Assured that this was true, the child went proudly away with a respect for her mother she had not had be- fore. In addition to the craft classes and the classes in English, Hull House has young people's parties, nelghborhodd parties, and clubs for promoting nelgh- borly friendliness. Hull House's Atsericanization pro- gram ts simply teaching Wnglish, cly- fes and anything else that is asked for; interchanging craft knowledge and providing facilities for friendly sociability and recreation, ‘A considerable share of the Roose- ‘velt Memorial fund of $750,000, to be raised in Mlinols during the week of October 20-27, will be used for the spreading of this sort of Americanism, South Halsted and its contributary streets in Chicago, are evidence of its success. WHY ROOSEVELT SENT FOR SETH BULLOCK Wanted Britishers to See Typical Wild Westerner and Educated Ameri- ean Gentieman. “Do you know why I sent for Seth Bullock to meet me in London when 1 was on my way home from that trip around the world?” the late Golonel Roosevelt. once asked a casual ac- quaintance from Deadwood, Captain Bullock's home. “I wanted those Brit- Ishers to see my ideal typical American. ‘They didn't know Bullock's sort at all. They didn't know @ man could be « wild Westerner and an educated gea- tleman-at the same time.” Captain Bullock, who died ‘recently at his home tn Deadwood, was a typl- cal Westerner in appearance, He was tall, gaunt, raw-boned, with drooping mustache, and le wore a soft white hat. He had been one of the old-time vigilantes In Montana aod was the first sheriff in Deadwood. He was quiet and soft-voiced and had a quick wit that was delightful. He was among those who brought law and order into the turbulent young West, and he re- sented any implication that he was or ever had been a bad man with a gun. When Roosevelt was making a cam- paigning tour through South Dakota and Wyoming at the time he was run- ning for vice president Captain Bul- lock was with him, When he returned home he had some rings made of Black Hills gold for the other members of the party. Before they were ready, H. L Cleveland, a newspaper man who had been one of them, wrote several feature stories about Captain Bullock, telling of the notches on his gun, and his general bloody record, Captain Bullock read the stories and when he sent the rings the following note went with Mr, Cleveland's: “My Dear Mr. Cleveland: I am sending you a Black Hills gold ring as a little Souvenir of our trip with Mr. Roosevelt. You will see that’ your Initials are engraved inside. ‘The ‘facet’ I had added after reading your stories about me in the Chicago pa- pee Colonel Roosevelt and Captain Bul- lock were close friends from the days the colonel spent on his cow ranch on the Little Missourt north of the Black Hills, and when he was inaugurated president of the United States Captain Bullock and his “rough riders” were among the Interesting features of the inauguration parade. Paid by Teddy's Friends. William Boyce Thompson, president of the Rooseveit Memorial association, has made the tnteresting announce- ment that every cent of expanse in raising the funds for the Roosevelt Memorial Js being pald by the personal friends of Colonel Roosevelt, and that every cent obtained in the campaign will be used only In carrying out the ‘maemortal plans. L. Page Taree AN OPEN LETTER TOTHE 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, Chicag®, 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. 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Olive and East Mr. 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. 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." Article 1 Name. Sec. 1. This organization shall be called the Missionary Baptist Minister's Alliance of Southern Illinois. Try us. We print from a visiting card to a large size poster. BOOK WORK A Sec. 2. Officers. 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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. which will be in running Order for our many Satisfie ers April 1st. A nice clean place for every one. General Merchandise Cartarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. 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