Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE NEGRO SOLDIER LYCNHED THREAT MADE TO KILL GOVERNOR FRANK O. LOWDEN THREAT MADE TO KILL ILLINOIS GOVERNOR Lowden Gets Letter Warning Him He Has Not Long to Live. Chicago, Ill., Dec. 28. Two Secret Service agents in formal dress attended the presentation society yesterday of Miss Harrie Lowden second daughter of Gov and Mrs. Frank O Lowden, as the result of a receipt by the Governor of a threatening letter, it was disclosed today. Post Office inspectors have no clews, although believing the author of the threat was an anarchist. The Governor took little notice of the letter, except to turn it over to the Post Office Department. It was received last Thursday by Mrs. Lowden's mother, Mrs Geo. M Pullman, at whose residence her grand-daughter's debut took place. The letter follows: "Mr. Governor—Your life will soon be taken You are mixing with the enemies of society—the plutocrats and the capitalistis class. This cannot continue. You will not have long to await the time when you will pay the penalty." Died. Mrs. Washington Childres, of Brookport, died at his home last week after a long illness. He was an old veteran of the Civil War having reached 94 years of age. He had been a member of the Bethel A. M. E. church for over 50 years. He was buried on Xmas day. The funeral was attended by the pastor Rev. Reddick. He leaves two sons, one daughter, several grand-children and several relatives to rourn their loss. We extend them our sympathy. Christmas Dinner The residence of Mr. D. L. Tandy, on First St., was the scene of a Christmas dinner. Rev. and Mrs. Edgar McCrary and children and Mrs. America Kelley, were the invited guest. Old Santa came on Xmas eve., and left many beautiful presents for all on the tree. The house was beautifully decorated with pot flowers and xmas xmas greetings. The table was ladden with many good things to numerous to mention, but we will tell of that 24 pound turkey, that had dressing around it, and gravity according. Miss Margie Tandy, who has just returned from Roger Williams University, Nashville, Tenn., her mother, sister Miss Nocie, and Mrs. McCrary, entertained with music. Walter Young of Waverly, Tennessee and Henry May of Paducah, Ky., were in the city visiting Tandy Spicer, last week. Rev. A. Love'ace, in School. Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 21. Editor of the Gazette: Please allow me through the columns of your worthy paper, that I am in the city and according to previous plans am attending the National Baptist Theological school (unincorporated convention) every day. The School according to the advertisement of the trustees threw open its doors last Monday the 17th. A splendid program was arranged and great enthusiasm prevailed and after more than a quarter of a century of planning on the part of the Baptist they are enabled to operate the greatest Negro Baptist School in all the world. These buildings are ideal in every department. Mr. Olive Baptist Association of Illinois will receive the credit of being here. I was greatly encouraged by our wide-awake moderator Rev. J. B. McCrary, who is a trustee for this school. I trust that each pastor will take a special collection at once so as to reach me here by the 1st of Dec., or of each month. Any amount will be thankfully received and the same reported in the columns of the paper I wish to thank the pastor Rev Thos. Morris, and the Antioch Baptist church, Metropolis; Macedonia Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, and Mr. C. V. Parker (white) Harrisburg, for the financial assistance and will try to make good. I am yours for the defense of the gospel. Rev. A Lovelice Cor. 7th & Sevier, Sts In care of Rev. J. L. Harding. Let each church of this district lift a collection at once and forward same to Rev. A Lovelace, Nashville, Tenn., in care of Rev J. L. Harding Sec'y.—Treasurer. Rev. H. A. Boyd. Member of the National Baptist Publishing Board, Nashville, Tenn., who was declared recently by the Chancery Court, to be one of the original Board members. He has been selected a delegate to National S. S. Congress next June to Japan, A good selection. M. MR. A. A. MARTIN, OF CAIRO, PAST GRAND MASTER OF PRINCE MASONIC GRAND LODGE OF ILL. JAN. 8 1920 LIS W TO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET OPOLIS, ILLINOIS F OLDII KILL GO MR. A. A. MART PAST GRAND MASTER GRAND LOD Card of Thanks. The members of Unity Baptist church, Brookport, take this method of sending a vote of thanks to the members of Nehemiah's Band, of the First Baptist church, Metropolis, for the donation of that beautiful chair sent as a gift from their club as their contribution in the chair rally. We accept the gift in which it was given—Brotherly love and good fellowship We pray for your continued happiness and prosperity. Mrs. Leatha Daugherty, Clerk. J. B McCrary, Pastor. Chair Rally. The chair rally for the Unity Baptist church, Brookport, was not a success owing to bad weather and tie strike, which has been on at that point several weeks. The rally has been set for the 3rd Sunday in January 1920 at which time we hope that all who have promised chairs will be ready to present it. Let's make this year one of the most faithful in the history of our christian career J. B. McCraig, Bastor. Birthday Party Sunday afternoon was the scene of much pleasure at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lyons, to celebrate the ninth birthday of their little daughter, Maurice. There were 35 of her little friends end schoolmates there who brought in many nice presents. After a jolly hour of games and mingles they were served with the bread and cake. They all returned to their homes we hung Maurice many more happy birthday. Installation of Officers Tuesday evening Dec. 27, the Silver Crown Lode No. 26, F. A. M., and Jeptha Chapter, No. 14, O. E. S., had a joint installation at their lodge room. The masons invited their wives who were not members of the Eastern Star. A delightful luncheon was served to the delight of all present. Those who were installed were: Silver Crown Newton Cork W. M. J. T. Upshaw Sr. W. Edgar Orrington Jr. W. Arthur Harmon Sec Boyd McCane Treas. Edgar McCary Chap. Ontrue Cowper Sr. D. Cyrus Gunn Jr. D. Reed Hughes Sr. Stw. Blaine Alston Jr. Stw. Thos Blackwell Tyler. Jeptha Chapter Jannie Patterson W. M. J. B McCrary W. P. Octavia Martin A. M. Princess Bell Cond Mary Harmon A. Cond. Ruby Orington Sec. French Smith Treas. Love Repton Ruth Ida Lyons Martha Luella Gunn Electa Laura Alston Ada Mabel Burke Esther M. J. McCrary Warder Laura Long Senainel Ora Brown Member Vistors Bessie Cook, Jennie Cowper, Berpics Burke, Johnnie Martin, Elliott Moore, Julli McCane. Subscribe for The Gazette. Now. RETURNED COLORED SOLDIER LYNCHFD Columbus, Ga., Dec. 22. Boarding a Central of George passenger train at Smithville, Ga., a mob of about 50 men yesterday seized Charles West, a Negro returned soldier, and hurried him away to a secluded spot, where he was shot to death. The victim had been arrested in Jacksonville, Flla, on a charge of having killed Emmett L. Brightwell, a farmer of Richland, Ga., and was being returned to Americus to answer the charge. SAND DIGGER QUIT WORK WHEN HE FINDS FORTUNE Pittsburg, Pa., Dec. 28 —Fortune laughed right out loud in the face of a humble sand digger here recently. Thirteen hundred and fifty dollars, thoroughly wet from its long immersion on the bottom of the Ohio River, but still good, spendable money, was scooped up in his bucket. As no owner's name appeared in the wallet, the finder claimed the coin by right of discovery and immediately quit his job by right of affluence. Stewardess Rally a Decided Success. Following are the names who gave .25 Dec. 21, 1919: Adeline Green, Bettie Hodge, Johnnie Martin, Marjorie Jones, Julius Jones, Florence Young, Ed. Young, I. B. Haynes, F. Willimson, Mattie Howard, Leah Eeed, G. H. Crippens, R. Winston, Nannie Mayberry. Bess Park, J. H. Park, Carrie B. Chancy, Frank Park, C. C Park, Jas Albritton, Georgia Martin, A. H. Jones, Fred Porter, Albert Eskeridge, Jack McCane, Edgar S. McCary, O. Cowper, J. B. Davy, Mae E. Roberts Napoleon McCane, Will Yancy, Ida Lyons, Geo. Calhoun Mr. Hodge, Victorine May, Ollie Upshaw, Anna Park, R. B. Davy. Rachel Church, Nancy Crippens, Cora Barnett, John Renfro, J. E. Wade, Izora Rodgers, Laura Alston, Mary Winston, Willie England, Ella Crouse, Lizzie Wheeler, Frank Mill, Leonard England Jno S. Anderson, A. S. Moore, Lucy Brown, J. B. Albritton Eva Albritton, Ida Donaldson, Grace Mayberry, Mrs. Belle Tyson, 50. Rev J. B McCrary, Trustee from Illinois for the National Baptist Theological School located at Nashville, Tenn., has been called to meet in that city Jan 7th on business connected with that school and requested to bring $10 00 and as we are doing business for the Baptist of the State, we equest every church to send us a good collection for the educational work Take an after collection Sunday for this much needed purpose; we want to leave Tuesday night. ARKANSAS CASES GO TO HIGHER COURT Circuit Judge Refuses New New Trials to Colored Men Awaiting Electrocution. Helena, Ark, Dec. 20.—Circuit Judge J. M. Jackson here today refused new trials to twelve Phillips County Negroes who are in the State Penitentiary here awaiting electrocution for murders alleged to have been committed during the recent Phillips County insurrection. The cases have been appealed to the higher court. To the Churches and S. Schools: This is to inform you that Rev. A. Loveace, of Murphysboro, wishes to enter the National Baptist, Theological Training School on Nov. 17th, the date set for opening this great school which is fostered by the National Baptist Convention, Unincorporated. He needs assistance and only asks that the churches and S. S. assist him in securing an education. I therefore, as Moderator of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association and trustee from Illinois of this Training School, located in Nashville, Tenn., contribute jointly the small sum of $1.00 per month toward assisting this young man in paying his way through college. Unity Baptist church and S. S., have voted to give $1.00 per month, We desire and hope every church, and auxiliary will willingly contribute for this purpose. Help Southern Illinois share some credit with other states in sending some one to this great school as it must be supported. Rev. Lovelace, leaves next week. Please indicate through the columns of this paper how much you are going to give. Rev. Thos. Morris, pastor of Antioch Baptist church, Metropolis, says he is willing to go record as one who will give $1 00 per month for his church. This amount can be lifted as an after collection or by giving 25c per Sunday. The time is at hand when we must help a struggling brother and sister. Married Mr. Geo. Duncan, and Mrs. Minnie Cook, were quietly married at the home of the bride's Monday eve, Rev. S. B Jones officiated. The Gazette wishes them happiness and prosperity. Nchemiah's Band spent two nights this week in trips around the world. Much interest was manifested. The places visited were nicely decorated and large crowds were attracted to these places, Read The Gazette. Page Two Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS, . . . . ILL. MRS. M. J. McCRARY, MANAGER Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Ennterered as second-class mail mat at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice Address all communications to J. B.MeAry, 903 Pearl St. Metropolis, Ill. The names and addresses of contributors must be known to us in evey inance, in order to secure publication We want the news of your vicinity TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: One Year.....$1.50 Six Months.....80 Three Months.....40 Single Copy.....05 In Advance ADVERTISING RATES. made known on application. 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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 church work, bills, cards envelopes, and etc. Have a little more Race pride "Parson." To insure publication all correspondence should reach this office not later than Tuesday morning. The editor. E. C Phillips, left Monday for Matteon, after spending the holidays with his wife Rev. Johnson Long, preached a strong gospel sermon Sunday morning at the Antioch Baptist church, Rev. Thos. Morris, pastor He preached again at night for the 1st Baptist church He left Monday for Coulterville, to visit his daughter Mrs. Inez McReynolds Rev. C. W. Norment, of Mds. informs us that he raised $25.00 on Xmas day in a penny rally Every one brought a penny tor every year lived. Good! We would like to see Unity Baptist church get a move on it when the strike is off. Mrs. Lizzie Pryor, of Paducah, Ky., visited daughter, Mrs. J, W. Gaskins and relatives. Mrs. Captula Tinsley, and Alvertis Long, Homer and Loren Towles visited relatives in Brookport, Sunday. Mrs. Ella McCrary, of Cleveland, Ohio, and grand-son Raymond Michaux, of Dewmaine, are visiting Rev, and Mrs J. B. McCrary, brother-inlaw and sister-in-law of the former. G. W. Long, and family attended the Xmas Cantata in Brookport, Wednesday night at the Unity Baptist church, given under the auspices of the Public Schools Miss Jewell Long, principal Mrs. Bennie Jackson, was a Paducah, shopper Tuesday. Rev Edgar McCrary, will be in Centralia, next Saturday and will reach at Central Baptist church Sunday and Corrinthian Baptist church, Mt. Vernon, Monday eve. Let all who owe for the papers paper be ready to settle. Rev, J. B. McCrary and wife, were invited to take dinner Xmas day with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. White of Brookport, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Lassiter of Belgrade; and New Year's dinner, next Sunday at the home of Mrs. Mamie Jackson, Brookport, for which accept our thanks. M. sdames, Mamie Maxwell and sister, Ruth Donlow of Brockport, spent Xmas in the christmas with ther parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W Long. Mrs. Cora Jenkins of St. Louis, Mo., spent the holidays in the city with parents Mr. and Mrs. I. T. Stables. Revs J. B. and Edgar McCrary wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. C D. Lassiter, of Belgrade, for the apples given just before Xmas Mrs. Captula Tinsley, of St. Louis, Mo. spent Xmas with her father, Mr. Henry Tinsley and relatives. Walker's Indigestian Cure. Rev. J. B. McCrary is agent for Dr. Walker's Suze cure for Indi- gestion and Dyspepsia. 50c and $1.00 bottles. $1.10 by mail. We can cheerfully recommend it. Mrs. Lucy Brown of Pearl St., renewed her subscription this week METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL Chair Rally There will be a chair rally at the Unity Baptist church, Brookport, the 3, Sunday in December. Every member and friend is asked to bring or send a chair on or before the day specified. You are asked to give a nice, strong stool-bottom chair to aid a small struggling membership in seating their church. This is to th members and friends in Chicago and elsewhere. Write your name and address on a piece of paper and paste same under bottom of chair and same will be recorded for publication. Mrs. Ida Martin is chairman of this committee. A program will be rendered at night on this occasion and cream will be served in the basement by the committee. Come and make this what it should be. There is more Catarrh in this country than all other diseases put together, and for years it was supposed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed local remedies, and by constantly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Catarrh is a local disease, greatly influenced by constitutional conditions and therefore requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Medicine, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is a constitutional remedy, is taken internally and acts through Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the system. One Hundred Dollars reward is offered for any case that Hall's Catarrh Medicine fail to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials. F. J. GHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio All Druggists, 75c. Hall's Family Pills for constipation. E. C. Phillips, spent Friday and Saturday in Golconda, guest of his brother Dr. C. C. Phillips and wife. He was accompanied by his sister Mrs. Love M. Zarro. The editor of the Gazette wishes to acknowledge the receipt of an invitation from Hon. Frank L. Smith and Executive Committee of 32 republican women to be present at a dinner Monday Jan. 5, in the Gold Room of the Congress Hotel, Chicago, in honor of Will H Hayes, chairman of the Republican National Committee; Mrs John Glover South, chairman of the Women's Division of the National Republican Committee and Miss Mary Gartett Hay chairman of the Republican Women's National Executive Committee Robt. R. Albritton, of St. Paul, Minn., renewed his subscription to the Gazette this week. We earnestly request all persons who are in arrears for the Gazette to pay up at once and save us the trouble and expense of writing you and you of the annoyance of a collector. Be fair and honest with yourself and your God and you will be with us. You cannot afford to stoop so low as to try to evade paying your subscription. Richard Lassiter of Cairo, paid this office a call and renewed his subscription Tuesday. He is visiting his brother C. D. Lassiter of Belgrade, for a few days. There will be some tall stunts pulled off in Illinois politics in 1920. There are many prospective candidates already. Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, of Carbondale, are visiting the latter's mother, Mrs. Bettie Hodge. Mrs. Bettie Hodge of N. Broadway has installed electric lights. Doll Henry spent a few days in Paris, Tenn., with relatives. E. C. Phillips of Mattoon, who follows his trad as barber in that city visited his family for a few days during the holidays. THE GREAT PORO COLEGE ST. LOUIS. MO. PENDLETON AVE. ST. PERDINAND AVE. The Zion Traveler Baptist had services, Sunday. Rev. Willingham preached a good sermon at 11:00 o'clock. The church reassembled a 7:30 and Rev Frazier preached a soul stirring sermon. Christmas night they had a nice tree and program. Prayer was offered by Rev. McNcaly then Rev Frazier delivered an address. Sister Addie Willingham served refreshments. The tree was valued at $15.00. The First Baptist had service Sunday; the pastor officiated Collection $5.00. They also had a very interesting lecture by a lady from Chicago, who is traveling in the interest of soul saving. The masonic lodge had a public installation Saturday ever, Dec 27, after which a reception was tendered all present. Prof. H million was the installing officer. Revs. Washington, and Scares, were participants on the program Miss Bettie Penn, presided at the piano. Clarence Parker, of Moncie, Ind., spent the holidays with his uncle Mr. Geo. Lustre and wife. Isaiah Jenkins, of Gary, Ind., spent Xmas with his sisters. Mound City has taken on the spirit of matrimony again. Miss Gareassa McCray teacher of room 1 Lowjoy school wis quietly married Friday eve, and has gone to St. Louis, on a honeymoon trip. Miss Ethel Mitchell, was married Sunday to a Mr. Moore, of Munce Ind. They will be at home after Jan 1st. Reys Scates, and family, and Robt. Jones, were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Blands Xmas day. The hostess served a very fine dinner, which was very much enjoyed. The 1st Free Baptist rendered an excellent program Friday eve, which was enjoyed by all present. Rev. Scates and family, were the guest for supper Xmas day at the home of Rev Robt. Jones the parents of Mrs. Scates. The A. M. E church rendered a program in connection with their xmas hut which was grand. Rev. Stovall, is able to be out again. Miss Margarette Smith, has returned home after an extended visit with relatives in Indianapolis, and Evansville, Ind. "Mac-oline" Hair Grower .50c "Mac-oline" Pressing Oil .50c "Mac-oline" Temple Grower .50c The Glory Of a Woman is Her Hair. Mac-oline is an Excellent Preparation for the Growth of Stubby Hair. Gives Beauty and Color. 10,000 Agents Wanted Now! MAC-OLINE" COLLEGE. Rev. Seves and wife entertained their guest Sunday the Rev. A. F. Daniels Rev. R. Jones and Mr. and Mrs. John Hland. They enjoy the journey to the highest, but on, you none. Mr. and Mrs. Geo Lustre has as their guest his brother and family. 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Miss Vivian Cross of Dewmalne, spent the holidays in the city with Miss Iola Urfquhart. They are both teachers in the Dewmalne schools. Mrs. Or. Brown, and children, Hazle and Osval were Paducah visitors today. Mr. James Wade a highly, respected citizen peacefully passed away Thursday about 10'clock a.m. Jan. 1. More next week as the funeral has been set for Sunday Leonard Hodge, 09 Evansville, Ind. was called home on the account of the account of the serious illness of his brother Lal, who has been quite sick for several days. Centralia, Ill. The 2nd Baptist church is delighted to report the visit of Rev. Eoundtree, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, who preached all day Sunday a crowded house. He is a great minister and all extend him an invitation to visit our city again at any time. He and his wife, departed today for home. We wish them a safe return. We remain yours in Christ, Rev. W. H. Carter, pastor, J. Scott, Clerk. Subscribe for the Gazette. A. B. Rev. J. B. McCrary. Moderntor of Mt. 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Misses Willie and Larvinnier Tyler, are going to attend Douglass school. Messrs. Homer, Lester, Ward, and Charlie E. Shannon, of Memphis, Tehn., are visiting their sister Mrs. Frankie Hustler. A surprise party was given in their honor Wednesday. The evening was spent in music and games. A nice time was enjoyed. Mrs. Powell Barnett, visited relatives in Pulaski, Xmas, Miss Clara M. Kirk and Mr. O. Williams, gave a penny social at the former's home Friday night. The evening was spent in games and music. A four course luncheon was served to the delight of all present. Mr. and Mrs Ira Buchanan of East St. Louis, visited Mrs. Minnie Newell, the former's mother. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL Banquet. The Banquet given by the Fleur De Les club, (a social club which has recently been organized by the younger people) Monday evening Dec. 29, at the Odd Fellows Hall has been pronounced a decided success. This was the maiden banquet of the club in an effort to entertain their friends and visitors to the city during the holidays. Mr Henry Hutchinson, a member of the club had in his charge all decorations and as we all know of his ability along that particular line, we will only say they were beautiful. The club colors, green and white being in evidence everywhere. Mr. Hutchinson has the ability of an artist, as well as a decorator, and fashioned a unique flower, the fleur de Les into a large black box, the center white and the leaves green, into this box was an electric light which made the flowers show to great advantage this was hung in the center of the hall where it could be seen from each direction Many beautiful and elaborate costumes were in evidence, the ladies all vicing with each other in their efforts to look their best. The ladies of the club wore a green toliage and two white carnations, the gents wearing a badge of green and white ribbon Music and games were enjoyed until a late hour when the guess were invited to the banquet table, where covers we laid for 50 persons. The man was led by the president, L. t. Blaine Alsop and wife, who made fitting remarks. Prof Singleton at the head of the table said grace and the following menu was served. First Course · BOYD WINS D and the National Publishing Board (incorporated) won out over the Morris taciti to the ownership of the National Board Publishing House located in Nashville, Tenn., and case was dismissed from the court. Tom Dr. Boyd has proven that he was right in his contention and has won a sweeping victory over his enemies in a long drawn out lawsuit covering several years. This victory no doubt will add several years to the useful life of Dr. Bond, and should be a source of happiness to his family and thousands of friends, who so nobly stood by him in their prayers and money Dr C C. Phillips, of Illinois should find much room for rejoicing as he was in thickest of the fight contending for the unincorporated Convention. It shows that the plant belongs to the Baptists and not to the Boyds, as was contended by the Morrisjites. Let us get down to the successful operation of the National Baptist Theological Seminary at Nashville, Tenn. "Praise God from whom all blessings flow." Mrs. Partheni. Dixon, of Paducah, was in city on business this week. Mrs. Thos. Upshaw, of Rockford, is in the city visiting relatives and friends. The Eastern Star sisters carried Mrs. Laura McClellan, a nice basket Xmas day. Several public and private functions were given during Xmas week Publication Notice. STATE OF ILLINOIS Massac County. 88 Circuit Court of Massac County. January Term, A. D. 1920. In the matter of Etta Quante vs Laura Helmantoler, Joe Helmantoler, Eli Helmantoler, Frank Helmantoler, Letha Mathis, Earnest Finley, James G. Presgrove, Henry J. Schmidt and John F. Wachter, Bill in Chancery to foreclose Mortgage and correct description in certain Mortgages. Affidavit of the non-residence of Earnest Finley, one of the defendants above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of said Circuit Court of Massac County, notice is hereby given to the said non-resident defendant, that the complainant has filed her bill of complaint in said Court on the Chancery side thereof on the 6th day of November A. D. 1912, and that a summons thereupon issued out of said Court against, said defendant, returnable on the Second Monday of January A. D. 1920, as is by law required. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Earnest Finley, shall personally be and appear before the said Circuit Court of Massac County, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the City of Metropolis, in said County, on the 2nd Monday, being the 12th day of January. A. D. 1920, and plead, answer or demur to the said complainant's bill of complaint, the same, and matters and things therin charged and stated, will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you according to the prayer of said bill. WILLIAM LOREN SMITH, Clerk of the Circuit Court WALTER ROBERTS. Complainant's Solicitors. November 6th 1919. Notice to Circles. Dear sisters and co-workers: I am asking that each circle of the East Mt. Olive District to get busy and bring up $2.50 this year over and above the annual dues, which is $2.50 making a total of $5.00. We want to do more for foreign mission this year than eve. before. Let this be the bann year. This is the plan I hope your circles will accept. Begin this month and raise .50 each month until the month of June. If your circle has five active members that will be .100 per month above the monthly dues if your circle has 10 active members that would be 56; now this is to be paid once a month by this plan. Each circle can bring up the annual meeting $5.00 within 90 days. Report to me how you are getting along. Mrs. Mattie North, Pres Publication Notice. State of Illinois, Massac County, ss Circuit Court of Massac County. January Term, A. D. 1920. Owen Rush, vs. Mary Hobson, Alexander Flanagan, Frank Hardy, John Hardy, in Chancery. Affidavit of the non residence of Frank Hardy and John Hardy, two of the defendants above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of said Circuit Court of Massac County, notice is hereby given to the said non-resident defendants, that the complainant has filed his bill of complaint in said Court on the Chancery side thereof on the 19th day of November A. D. 1919, and that a summons thereupon issued out of said Court against said defendants, returnable on the 12th day of January A. D. 1920, as is by law required. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Frank Hardy and John Hardy shall personally be and appear before the said Circuit Court of Massac County, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the city of Metropolis, in said County, on the 12th day of January A. D. 1920, and plead answer or demur to the said complainant's bill of complaint, the same, and the matters and things therein charged and stated, will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you according to the prayer of said bill. WILLIAM LOREN SMITH, Clerk of the Circuit Court FRED R. YOUNG, Complainant's Solicitor. Dec. 4th 1919. Adversity and Prosperity. We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.—Seneca. JOB TICE prepared for High Grade WORK over 23 years of ce in the print- ill give you the must for the ask- job of yours. "Let nt from a visiting size poster. ORK A OUR JOB OFFICE We are prepared for High Grade JOB WORK 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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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 Metropolis 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. We will carry a small line at 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. Trade with those who advertise with Us. Page Three [Name] McGray GEO. L. Office 901 Pearl St. Rev. C. W. Normen Director of the St. John Baptist C Olive Baptist Association. J. M. E Furniture and Headquar Christmas McGrary's Under GEO. L. B. MCC Pearl St. E. W. Norment, of Mount St. John Baptist Church, and T ist Association. M. Elliott Furniture and Undertaking Headquarters for Christmas Furnit Rev. C. W. Norment, of Mounds, Ill. Pastor of the St. John Baptist Church, and Treasurer of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association. Furniture and Undertaking Headquarters for Christmas Furniture. L. F. PARRISH HOME FURNISHING and UNDERTAKING Calls Answered PHONE D. H. 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The Board, at its meeting in Norfolk, decided to hold a missionary meeting at New Orleans, October 10th, and that every church, society or individual be asked to send through their Board member, an offering for the Home work. I am asking that you send your church, society or personal draft, money order or check to me, made out to Reverend S. 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 lis when I report Illinois to the "Union 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. M. Rev. C. W. Scates, Md. City, Illinois. Any choice in the Mt. Olive District, without a pastor may write Rev. C. W. Scates, Mound City, Illinois --- Phone 364 NOTICE. 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 benefid 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. 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