Metropolis Weekly Gazette

Friday, September 3, 1920

Metropolis, Illinois

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METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE RACE MEN WIN IN OHIO. THE N. B. CONVEN'N. TO MEET IN COLUMBUS, O., SEPT. 8TH. OHIO GIVES COLORED MAN 60,000 VOTES Harry C. Smith. Cleveland Editor. Beaten By Only Narrow Martin After Having To Take Legal Steps To Get On Ticket For Secretary Of State. FOUR NOMINATED FOR LEGISLATURE Prominent Negro Business Men Win On Republican Ticket, Which Assures Their Election. Cleveland, Ohio.—Aug. 18. The primary, election fight in Ohio, has been of interest because of the fight being waged by Harry C. Smith, editor of the Cleveland Gazette, for Secretary of State. Smith had been forced off the ticket by the present Secretary of State, Harvey S. Smith, because of an alleged similarity in name. He carried the case to the state supreme court, and won the right to place his name on the ballot. Smith, received a total vote of between 50,000 and 60,000 votes and lost the race by only a narrow margin. Our group gave splendid support, Mayor Harry B. Davis, of Cleveland, was nominated for Governor and ex-Governor Frank B Willis for Senator. These results are very satisfactory. Four Colored men Nominated for In Cuyahoga coudiy the largest number of candidates on record entered the legislative race, among them being no less than five colored men. Harry E. Davis, attorney at-law; Samuel E. Woods, real estate broker; Welcome T. Blue, secretary of the Realty Housing & Investment Co., and Sydney B. Thompson foreman of the city street cleaning department. All these candidates with the exception of Blue, were nominated William R. Green, son of Hon John P. Green, ex-senator, will follow in his father's foot steps, for he has been nominated as senator on the Republican ticket. The primary result breaks all records, for the race will have three representatives in the legislature from Cuyahoga county and one senator. Rev. H. E. McWilliams, has been appointed State financial director of Illinois for the Educational drive for the (Unincorporated) National Baptist Convention. I have just been informed that Dr. C. C. Phillips, is the director for Southern Illinois for the greet financial drive of $25,000 in ten years. Rev. J. B. McCrary, is the trustee of the Nation- Ramblings. Rev. J. B. McCrary, returned home Monday from Colp, where he held a successful S. S. institute with the Mt. Olive Baptist S. S. Mr. M. Duncan is the president, and knows how to make a meeting successful He makes a good presiding officer. We were guest of Bro. and Sist. J. H. Williams, who treated us royally while in their home. We were entertained by Bros. M, Duncan, Bro. and Sist. Hudson Bro. and Sist. J. W. Greer while there and they certainly treated us royally. The people of Colp, are hospitable and liberal. There are three churches and they are at peace and work in harmony and they have three good choirs, and all rendered excellent music at the Mt. Olive church for the institute. We found Eld J. D. Davis who is pastor doing a great work and to be loved and highly honored by all. He is an able pulpiteer and a good pastor and liberal toward others financially. This was the best institute meeting held as yet from a financial view point as $76.59 was raised. The members and citizens gave the institute by the request of pastor Davis $10 02 for Elder Edgar S. B. McCrary, who is confined to his bed and $4.50 was lifted for a sick sister of the church This is helping to carry out the mission of the church in helping the sick and distress, any church that will do will succeed, and the pastor will grow in favor with God and man. Announcement of Color for Ballots. State of Illinois, County of Massac ss. Office of County Clerk. In witness whereof I subscribe my name, and affix the seal of the County Court this, the 31st day of August A. D. 1920 Henry Morrow. County Clerk: al Baptist Theological Training School, Nashville, Tenn. We desire to see Illinois take the lead in the financial drive. Dr. W. P. Washington, of 1110 Casey avenue Mt. Vernon, Ill has moved to Decatur, to enter upon his work as pastor and is now located at 600 S. Greenwood Ave. We wish him much success in his pastorial labors. Mr. M. M. Jones, of Carbon-dale, proprietor of the Rod Rose Cafe, is in the city visiting his mother, J. E. Jones. He paid this office a business call in company with his nephew, Geo. Sylvestal. Read The Gazette; $1.50. MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." LEN. SMALL FOR GOVERNOR HONEST-CAPABLE-INDEPENDENT PRIMARY, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1920 LEN. SMALL Favors the election of Warren G. Harding for President and Calvin Coolidge for Vice President, and ridding the country of Democratic misrule. Is opposed to compulsory military service. Favors United States getting out of Europe and staying out. He favors repealing the present Public Utilities act, thereby giving to all cities Home Rule in the regulation and control of Public Utilities. He favors cooperative buying and selling which will insure to the producer a fair price for his labor and commodities and save to the consumer the exertionate profits of the corrupt combine, speculators and profiteers. A Vote for Le PRIMARY, V CARD OF THANKS. We take take thisaint method to extend thanks and appreciation to pastor J. D. Davis, members and citzens of Colp, for their liberal donation of $10.02 sent me Monday Aug. 30, from the Mt. Olive S. S. Institute held with Mt. Olive Baptist church and Sunday School Colp. I have not the language at my command to express my appreciation. God will read every one of you for your free-will offering. I trust the Lord will let me be able to reward you in some way for your kindness, if not you have my prayers for a long life and future happines. It came on my birthday, and oh what an agreeable surprise. I shall never forget you. I am yours in Christ, Edgar S. B. McCrary. Mound City. Our pastor Rev. Cole, was with us Sunday and preached two able sermons, morning and night. Our church is progressing nicely under the wise leadership of Rev. C. W. Cole; since being here there have been several additions to the church, and the Sunday School and B Y. P. U., so he is doing a great work. He has moved his family here and is cozily nestled in their new home; we are pleased to have them in our midst. Miss Laverne Thorpe, of Ullin, pent the week end, the guest of Mrs. Daniel. Miss Lillie Swayne, has gone to Clinton, Ky., to visit her grandmother. Mrs Chas. W. Scates, has returned home after a month's visit in Tenn. Subscribe for the Gazette. LEN, SMALL Practical Farmer Successful Dairyman Experienced Business Man Candidate for the Republican Nomination FOR GOVERNOR of Illinois His Record Is One of Faithful and Fearless Public Service SIXTH ANNITERSARY The 6th pastoral anniversary of Elder Thos Morris, of the Antioch Baptist church, this city which was very successful in a spiritual and financial way, closed last week with Dr. J. O. Griffin of Paducah, Ky., preaching the closing sermon with a crowded house. All of the ministers delivered strong sermons and this was pronounced a grand affair. Mrs. Ada Gordon, of W. Pearl St, was the promoter and she is rejoicing because she had the cooperation of the members and citizens and she was able to collect $50 91 and was able to give the pastor $37.90 above expenses. We hope they may live to see many more such affairs and make it $100-09 next year. Rev, Morris is a man that is striving to build up the cause and deserves good treatment. God bless this good woman and those who willingly help her. CARD OF THANKS. Wish to extend my heartleaf thanks to all those who assisted in any way towards making my pastorial anniversary such a signal success. To the ministers who so cheerfully responded to the invitation extended by Sister Ada Gordon, the promoter; to the city ministers, the churches and citizens, the church of Joppa, and Round Knob. We also wish to thank Rev. J. B. McCrary, who acted as master of ceremonies durthe service. Any time that I can be of services to you, call on me Yours truly, Thos Morris, Pastor. Names of Those Who Contributed Money and Other- Promises rapidly to push to completion the hard road system of Illinois. He will pull Illinois out of the mud. He stands for the Americanism of Washington and Republicanism of Lincoln. He demands a more even distribution of the burden of taxation, and punishment of the rich tax-dodgers who attempt to evade paying their just share of the expense of government. He is opposed to any permanent alliance with any part of the foreign world. He favors immediate action toward the payment of a liberal bonus to the soldiers, sailors and marines who served in the late war. He believes that American citizens should be exempt from federal taxation on all incomes of less than $5,000 per year. BER 15, 1920 Articles to Elder Egar Mc Crary, During His Illness Ann Tinsley 25, Willie England (Joppa) 25, Richard Winston 25, James Townsley 20, Ed Young 50 Mary Robinson 25, Geo. Crippens 05, Emma Renfro 25, Lucinda Hodge 50. Provisors Given. Amanda Barnard eggs, Ann Tinsley Cantaloupes and cakes John Blackwell Peas and tomatoes Ethel Culp, Vegetable soup, Ada Gordon Dinner, Minnie Newell 1-2 doz. ears corn, Izora Rodgers Ice cream, Cora Burton Sherbot, Princess Bell Coca cola, Ice Cream, and Sherbet. Anna Roberts, Martha Harmon and Mrs. Kuhlman (white, Flcwers. CAIRO. Editor of Gazette: I notice in the issue of your paper of Aug. 15th I am referred to and quoted as saying some things that is a m'representation of me and my sayings. I come not to your association to make any concessions or confessions of any suppose wrongs. There were some good things said and done in your associa ion. But I never said a word against the Zion Association or any of its prom ters. I believe it to be upright and I am with the Zion Association, the regular Baptist State convention and the Morris side of the National convention question. I am against the Board control of the National convention property. I am with the Zion association first and last. Please make this correction and send me a copy at my expense. W. G. Fau'kner Dr. Faulkner, Sir:—we have no correction to make, you and Dr. Phillips for the statement as I wasn't at the East Mt. Olive Baptist Association and know not what was said. You must not have read the article with an understanding as he did not charge you with speaking ill of the Zion Association. Dr. Phillips is liberal and truthful. at least I have always found him to be, if he has misquoted you I am sure he will make full atonement. As to the association and conventions mentioned in your article, you have a perfect right to belong to if you so desire and have my consent to do so without any illwill toward you from me, and I will continue to travel in the same good old way until traveling days are done; contending for the principles for which Christ died for which the Mt. Olive Baptist Association was organized over seventy years ago by our old Fathers meeting every wind doctrine by self styled leaders whose mission is to destroy all that stands for high and noble purposes. When we cease to be the Mt. Olive association will have supporters. The Morris faction should not have entered into the District Association work but it was lugged in by the promoters of the Zion Association and the lovers of Morris, than of Christ and his cause as they were willing to destroy a work of a lifetime in order to carry out the orders handed down by a human head. I will say again, as long as live I, am in and with the Old historic association and expect to pass into the beyond with a happy recollection of having spent my life's work and religious career in this great christian organization. With an abiding faith in God, zeal for the work and love for mankind, I am J. B. McCrary, Editor. Md. City. Ill. Allow space in your paper to say that Zion Traveller Baptist church is yet a live. We have Rev. J. H. Hilly for our pastor and we are planning for a great work here for the Master, we ask your prayers. We want to send our pastor to the Association and we are going to stay with the Old Mt. Olive Association and don't give us out. The church is getting along nicely now. Rev. Hilly is a good pastor and the right man in the right place. Pray for our success: Reporter; H. M. Off for Columbus, Ohio. The editor, Rev. J. B. McCrary expects to leave Tuesday at 0:45 a. m. Sept. 7th via of Carbondale, for Columbus, Ohio, to attend the National Baptist Convention, if our son, Edgar is no worse. He will met be by a delegation at Carbondale, composed of Revs. Norment, Phillips, Davis, and others; Duquoin by Rev. Prewett and delegation; Centralia, Revs. Carter and delegation, French, Parnell, and others No stop over in Centralia. The editor wants to visit a sick brother in Cleveland before returning. Page Two Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS, . . . . . ILL. MRS. M. J. MOCRARY, MANAGER GEO. L B. MOCRARY, EDITOR FRIDAY SEPT. 3. 1920. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Uninterered as second-class mail mat- at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J B.Mo- BY, 908 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 week TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: One Year.....$2.00 Six Months.....1.00 Three Months.....50 Single Copy.....05 In Advance. ADVERTISING RATES. made known on application. You must mail copy on Mondays to secure publication. WARREN G. HARDING CALVIN COOLIDGE POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. We are authorized to announce K. C. Ronalds of Eldorado, as a candidate for the Legislature in the 51st District; subject to the decision of the voters at the Republican Primary election to be held September 15, 1920. We are authorized to announce C. L. Rey of Harrisburg, Illinois, as a candidate for the Sate Legislature in the 51st District, subject to the decision of the voters at the Republican Primary to be held September 15th, 1920. We are authorized to announce the name of Claude F. Lacey, of Metropolis, Massae County, as a candidate for the State Legislature of the 51st Senatorial District, subject to the decision of the voters of the Republican Party at the Primary Sept. 15th. States Attorney We are authorized to announce Fred R. Young, as a candidate for the office of States Attorney of Massac County, subject to the decision of the September Republican primary. Circuit Clerk We are authorized to announce A. Z. Bruner as a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk of Massac county, subject to the decision of the September Republican primary. We are authorized to announce Loren Smith, as a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk of Massac County, subject to the decision of the September Republican primary. We are authorized to announce A. N. Starkes, as a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk of Massac County, subject to the decision of the voters of the Republican Primary Sept. 15th. We are authorized announce the name of I. A. Sturgis as a candidate for re-election to the office of County Commissioner of Massac County, subject to the decision of the voters of the Republican Primary Sept. 15th. We are authorized to announce the name of Will V. Rush, as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner of Massac County, subject to the decision of the voters of the Republican Party Sept. 15, 1920. State's Attorney. We are authorized to announce Judge W. F. Ellis, of Murphysboro, is a candidate for the office of State's Attorney of Jackson County, subject to the decision of the September Republican Primary. We are authorized to announce John H. Searing, of Carbondale, as a candidate for the office of State's Attorney of Jackson County, subject to the decision of the September Republican Primary. Subscribe for the Gazette To insure publication all correspondence should reach this office not later than Tuesday morning. The editor. 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 mous 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 catarrrh, which is an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrrh Medicine acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Catarrah Peafness that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrah Medicine, Circulars free. All Druggists, 75c. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O. By Associated Negro Press. We have received many encouraging letters as to our stand for the Old time Baptist Faith, from laymen and the clergy not only in our Discrict, but thruout Illinois, telling us they are with us. We have the everlasting words of Christ, telling us He would be with us always, and to preach the Gospel, and we do though the heavens fall. Thanks for words of confidence. Some men's sins goes before them and others come after them. 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. Any church needing a good pastor and a splendid preacher, a man of high ideals and broad vision, we can recommend Rev Jno. Bruen, of Mt. Vernon, Ill., who successfully pastored Shiloh Baptist church of that city for 5 consecutive years. His address is 1011 Herbert, St. 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. Mrs Fannie Wilson of St. Louis Mo., who has spent about three weeks in the city visiting her cousin, Rev. Edgar MnCrary, who is confined to his bed and other relatives returned home Tuesday. She was a great help to the family while here and will be missed and we hope to have her return in the near future. Rev. Addison Robinson spent Sunday in Vienna, with the Green Valley Baptist church and reports a good time. Col. John R. Marshal, of Chicago, was in the city in the interst of the Oglesby-Lowden ticket. Capt. H. G. Buke, we understand has been engaged to campaign for the Len Small ticket and has visited several towns in Southern Illinois. Mrs. Adelbert Moore is visiting relatives in Colp. Ho. J. G.ay Lucas, attorney of Chicago2, was in the city and he and Captain H. G. Burke spoke at Odd Fellows hall in the interest of Len Small and his ticket. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE. METROPOLIS. ILL versary, Rev. Thos. Morris. We pity that soul whose religion will not bind him sufficiently strong enough to enable him to rise above his evil companions sufficiently high and long enough to allow his light, (life) to shine forth to illuminate the pathway of some poor sinner that will lead him into that path that shines more and more until the perfect day We have several good preachers that are idle that would make good pastors if they were given a chance. Every church large or small should have a pastor, and carry out the great commission of Jesus. Ye should be doers of his word and not hearers only. Heed this message and herald it to the lost and benighted world. Every church door in Southern Illinois should be thrown open at least twice every Sunday that the gospel might be preached to every creature. Let none hear you idly saying there is nothing you can do while the souls of men are dying all around you without any hope for the future life and happiness. Mrs. Amanda Barnard, and little grand-daughter Maurice Lyons, returned home Friday from Chicago and Gary, Ind. where they have been visiting the formers daughters. Mrs. Fannie Wilson, who has been in the city for a fortnight's visit with relatives, left for her home iu St. Louis, Mo, Tuesday. Mrs. Ellen Buchanan, and grand-daughter Miss Avery Woods, returned Sunday from Chicago, where they spent the summer. Mrs. Sallie Townsley, of North Vienna St. entertained her sisters-in-law of Unionville and Paducah, Ky. Friday. Mrs. Lavada Rodgers, was in Paducah, Ky. Friday. Mrs. Benjamin Long, of Choat, is quite sick at this issue. Mr. Ontrue Cowper, left Tuesday for Decatur, to attend the funeral of his sister. Sunday was Rally day and baptizing at the Free-will church there were visitors in the city from Shady Grove, Unionville, Round-Knob and other places. Mrs. Willie England, of Joppa, was in the city Sunday, attending services, and called to see Eld. E. S. B, McCrary. Rev. J. B. McCrary, returned Monday, from Colp, where he attended the S. S. Institute meeting which was a decided success, both spiritually and financially. Mr George Long, and daughters Misses Jewell und Daisy motored to Brookport, Sunday. Mrs. Desma Whitman, of St. Louis, Mo. and son are the guest of the former's mother Mrs. Thos. Roberts. Mrs. Ida Martin, of Brookport, was down to see Rev. Edgar Mc Crary, Wednesday. Mr. Joe Duncan, was calle here last week to attend the funeral of his sister Lue who died in Ohio and was brought here for burial. A Great S. S. Institute Held. Sunday morning, Aug. 29, '20. The Institute was called to order by the Pres. At 11 o'clock the devotoinals were led by bros. Rey- lesson for teaching St. John, New State of Illinois, Massac County, ss. In the Circuit Court of said County, August Term A. D. 1920. General Crim, Colonel Crim, Lucy Crim, and Nancy Bly vs. Fred Crim, Ada Rice, Levi Crim, May Menthis Crim, Lora Owens, William Crim, Andrew Crim, Uotis Crim, John George, Aaron McCrory, and Carrie Kraper. Bill in Chancery for Partition No. 831. Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a decree entered at the August term of said court, to-wit, on the 24th day of August A. D. 1920 in the above entitled cause, I, S. Bartlett Kerr, Master in Chancery of said County, will at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M. Saturday September 18th, A. D. 1920 at the East door of the Court House in the City of Metropolis, county of Massac and State of Illinois, sell at public vendue to the highest and best bidder, the following described real estate to-wit. The West Half (1-2) of the Northwest quarter of Section number Twenty-eight (28) in Township Mumber Fifteen (15) South, Range number Four (4) East of the 3rd P. M. containing 80 acres more or less, as per United States survey. Terms of sale: One half cash in hand, balance payable in one year, deferred payment to be secured by good personal note with Six per cent interest, secured by mortgage on the premises, with option to purchaser to pay cash if exercised before the execution of mortgage. Dated this 25th day of August A. D. 1920. S. Bartlett Kerr, Master in Chancery. New Vigor Vim and Vitality If you are suffering from any weakness, irregularity or distress of the heart you should try this reliable medicine. Thousands have been benefited by its use. Mrs. Mary E. Sheafer, West Philadelphia, Pa., found great relief. She writes: "I believe if it had not been for Dr. Miles' Heart Treatment I would have died, and I owe my recovery to this Medicine." Suppose you get a bottle of this medicine today and try it. Money back if first bottle fails to relieve or satisfy. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS nolds and Lewis. Afterwhich we listened to a selection by the choir Scripture lesson was read by Rev. 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Mrs. Lula Morgan, wife of Mr. Frank Morgan died in Loraine, Ohio, of heart trouble daughter of Mrs. Duncan of this city was brought home for burial Friday. She was 29 years old. Funeral from A. M. E. church of which she was a memberby pastor Hamilton, Saturday. She leaves a mother, 1 child, 2 sisters 2 brothers and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Peace to her ashes. Those who are going to the National Baptist Convention to be held in Columbus O., Sept. 8.13 be sure and get a certificate from your ticket agent when you purchase your ticket in order to secure reduced rates returning home, J. B. McCrary, Moderator. --- Died NOTICE Walker's Great Indigestion, if directions are follow- hy not you? Why suffer and you find a cure? You can eat make Dr. Walker's Medicine. down and order a $1. bottle J. McORARY, Agent. 3 Pearl St., Metropolis, Ill. Allie Parks E. C. J. walker's Sulfic Scalp Treatment. Every have it, no matter how short, tion the scalp. 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Mayberry, captain, amount reported $444.95; Rev. Steplien Dee, spoke for club three, H. Eden, captain, amount reported $121.65. Total amount raised $573.34. So we are getting along very nicely. We thank our friends for their liberal donation and the preachers in and around the city. Rev. C. W. Norment Pastor Rev. C, W. Norment, Pastor Wm. Bennyham, Clerk. 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. Mrs. Levi Alston, of Richmond, Va., is the city the guest of her husband's people, Prof. J. D. Alston. She will teach in Brookport, this year. MOUNDS. East St. Louis Gazette East St. Louis Gazette The Metropolis Gazette Publishing Co., has Established a Branch Office East St. Louis, Ill., where a Job Office will be operated under competent management. Splendid inducements have been assured us by the leaders of the city. We have plenty machinery and force to take care of the situation. Rev. Edgar McCray, is now in the city perfecting arrangements. We have 25 years experience in type setting, job and newspaper work —The Editor. Office 1318 E. Broadway, East St. Louis, Ill. Phones Bell, E. 1987. St. Clair 1969. Call or Phone us the news and your next Job or Ad. Rev. Edgar S. B. McCrary, Editor and Manager. ST. LOUIS PHONES Bomont 3148 Night Calls Office: Bell, E. 1987 Central 3798-L Promptly Answered St. Clair 1969 R. M. C. GREEN FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER Free Funeral Parlors Automobiles For All Occasions Office: 2635 Market St. St. Louis, Mo. Office: 1318 E. Broadway E. St. Louis, Ill. Phone: Bell, E. 1987 Kin, St. Clair 1969 Kin. St. Clair 1969 MRS. D. L. GREEN. 1318 E. BROADWAY EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. Dr. Hall's Liniment Rheumatic and Neuraligia Liniment. Rheumatic and Neuralgia Liniment. Good for Rheumatism, Neuraligia, Aching and Swelling Joints. All Local Pains, including Corns, Bunions and Toothache. There are two sizes $1.00 and 50c bottles. No order sent through the mail for less than $1.00. This Liniment is guaranteed. Distributor for Illinois, MRS. M. J. McCRARY 903 Pearl St., Metropolis, Ill. DR. ERNEST HALL, Atlanta, Ga. G Rev. J. B. McCrary. Moderator of Mt. Olive Baptist Association and Pastor of Unity Baptist Church, Brookport, Ill., wishes all of the pastors and members of the District A Happy New Year. EAGLE "MIKADO" PENCIL No.174 Regular Length, 7 inches For Sale at your Dealer. Made in five grades Conceded to be the Finest Pencil made for general use. EAGLE PENCIL COMPANY, NEW YORK Trade with those who advertise with Us. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. Program of the Seventieth Annual Session of the Mount Olive Baptist Association of Southern ill. Held With 2nd Bap. Church Centralia, Ml., Sept. 21st to 26, 1920 Rev. W. H. Carter, Pastor. 1st Day. Thursday Morning Session 9:30 Devotionals led by Bell's Chapel Miller City and Mt. Tabor, Sandusky 9:30-10:00 Enrollment and appointment of committees 10:30 Short talks by the the Pastors and Messengers of the District respecting their fields of labor 10:30-11:00 Introduction of visitors and Cor. Messengers 11:00 Preaching, Revs. Prewitt, of Duqoin, Thos. Brandon, Mounds, Alternate. Collection and Benediction Afternoon, First Day's Session 2:00 Devotionals led by Zion Traveller, Md. City and Siloam, Unionville, messengers 2:30 Reading morning journal and calling the roll 2:30-3:00 Report of Missionaries 3:30 Miscellaneous business 4:00 Preaching by Revs. Wm. Futrell, Mounds; Alternate, Jno. Bruen, Mt. Vernon. Collection and Benediction Evening Session 7:30-8:00 Devotionals led by Mt. Olive, Duquoin, and Mt. Zion Coulterville messengers 8:00 Preaching, by Rev. Wm. Moody, Carbondale, Alternate Rev. P. B. French, Sparta Saturday, Second Day's Session Roll call and reading of afternoon and evening journals 9:30 Devotionals led by Trinity Baptist Tamms, Cypress Grove, Perks 9:30-10:30 Reading of Letters 10:30-11:00 Report of committee on nomination 11:00 Preaching by Rev. C. W. Norment, Mounds Collection and Benediction Afternoon Second Day's Session 2:00-2:30 Deotivonals led by St. John, Pulaski and Pleasant Grove Cache 2:30-3:00 Reading of morning journal, calling roll 3:30 Report of committees. 3:30-4:00 Report of Treasurer and Cor. Sec. 4:00 Preaching by Rev. G. W. Dorsey, Carbondale; Alternate Rev. J. M. Phillips, Colp, Collection and Benediction. Saturday Evening, Second Day's Session 7:30-8:00 Devotionals led by Sincere, New Brownfield, White Mount, Mermet 8:00 Preaching by Rev. Edgar McCrary, Metropolis; Alternate Rev. A. B. McKee Sunday Morning, 3rd Day's Session 9:30 Model Sunday School, conducted by Supt. 10:30-11:00 Devotionals by Mt. Olive Colp, and Rock Hill, Carbondale, messengers 11:00 Preaching by appointment of Com. on Divine service. Collection and Benediction 2:00-2:30 Devotionals led by Centralia and Joppa messengers 2:30-3:00 Memorial service, Appointees by moderator Sunday Evening Session 7:30 Devotionals conducted to 8:00. Preaching by the moderator and installation of officers. Twenty Ninth Annual Session of the Mt. Olive Baptist Ministers' and Deacons' Union, to be held Sept. 21-22 1920 at 2nd Baptist Church, Centralia, Ill. First day, Morning Session 9:00-9:30 Devotionals by Centralia and Duduoin messengers 9:30-10:00 Enrollment and appointment of committees; calling roll of officers and reading constitution 10:00 10:30 Partial report of committee on enrollment and in- troduction of visitors 10:30-11:00 Discussion of Topic selected by the body 11:00 Preaching by Revs. C. W. Scates; Alt. A. J. Bowers, Collection and Benediction Afternoon Session 2:00-2:30 Devotionals by Colp and Mounds messengers 2:30-3 00 Calling of roll and reading morng journal. 3:30 Miscellaneous business 3:30-400 President's Address 4:00 Preaching, Rev. M. E. Parnell, Courterville, Alternate Rev. G. W. Rowlett, Collection and Benediction First Day Evening Session 7:30-8:00 Devotionals led by Unionville and Brookport messeng- gers. Welcome Address. Response Rev. Wm. Moody 8:00 Preaching Rev. C. W. Cole, Joppa, Alt. Rev. J. H. Mc McQueen, Pittsburg. Collection and Benediction 9:30 Devotionals Metropolis and Md. City messengers 9:30-10:00 Roll call, reading afternoon and evening journals 10:30-11:00 Report of committees 11:00 Topic What are the Scriptural Qualification 11:00 Preaching Rev. C. C. Phillips Golconda; Alt. Rev. D. L. Braxton, Colp. Collection and Benediction 2nd Day Afternoon 2:30 Devotionals led by New Bethel and Joppa messengers 2:30-3:00 Roll call and reading of morning journal. 4:30 Paper, by Mrs. Hattie English, Carbondale, Discussion 4:00 Preaching by Rev. J. H. Hilly, Mounds, Alternate Rev. F. Hamilton, Mounds, Collection and Benediction 2nd Day, Evening Session 7:30-8:00 Devotionals led by Hodges Park and Harrisburg messengers 8:00 Preaching Rev. Thos. Turner, Alt. Rev. B. S. B. Anderson, Collection and adjournment Sixteenth Annual Session of the W. E. & M. Convention to be held with 2nd Baptist church. Centralia, Ill. Friday Sept. 24th 1920. Friday Morning 8:30-9:00 Devotionals. Centralia and Colp Mess'grs 9:30 Enrollment, appointment of committees, calling roll of officers and reading constitution 9:30-10:00 Welcome address; Response Sallie Williams President's Annual address 10:30 Reading of letters 10:30-11:00 Introduction of visitors and Cor. Mess'grs 11:00 Preaching Revs. P. B. French Sparta, Alternate J. D. Davis, Colp. Collection, Benediction Afternoon Session 2:30 Devotionals, Ullin and Vienna messengers 2:30-3:00 Paper, Clover Leaf, Joppa. Discussion 3:30 Miscellaneous business 4:00 Preaching, Rev. Thos. Morris. Metropolis; alternate, Rev. Jno. Bruen, Mt. Vernon, collection and Benediction Evening Session 7:30 Devotionals, Sibilh, Mt. Vernon; Providence Page Three SHAKESPEAR SAID: "All The World's A Stage." Grant the truth of that statement now as then. In that case we need the scenes shifted once in a while. Why not let the I. T. S. be your "property man"? GOURTEOUS, EFFICIENT SERVICE. ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM. (McKinley Lines.) AN OPEN LETTER 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 employment for all returning soldiers, to enter the Undertaking business. I have finally decided to go into that business, with a view of serving my people, as well as having an employment, feeling that I can give them better service than members of the other race, 'though I am in friendly relation with all the other undertakers, and expect to retain that relationship throughout my business career. I am perfectly qualified to give unexcelled service and will guarantee satisfaction. I was born and reared in Metropolis, on 9th and Pearl Sts. Educated in Metroplis Public Schools, graduating from Dunbar High School in 1912. I then entered the Barnes School of Anatomy, Sanatary Science and Embalming, Chicago, Illinois, from which I graduated August 14 1914, from which school I hold a Diploma. We will carry a small line of caskets only, at present, owing to the advance price on these goods, but we have arranged with a large undertaking establishment to furnish us with anything needed on short notice. We have a first class hearse at our command. Calls answered day or night; distance immaterial. We were in the U. S., Service for six months, trying to make this country safe for "Democracy," thereby insuring the colored man an equal opportunity with other races. Phone 229--Ring 3. Respectfully yours, MCCRARY'S UNDERTAKING CO., Metropolis, Illinois, GEORGE L. B. MCGRARY, Manager. Phone-St. Clair 850 Staple: and Fancy Groceies Fresh and just off the Markets. Lowest Prices and Courteous Treatment FEARN & JERNIGAN 2217 Missouri Ave., EAST LOUIS, ILL. Furnished Rooms to Rent And Light Housekeeping Board if Required Mrs. C. Smith 215 N. 7th St. EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. A. W. Watkins Co. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS COMPLETE MOTOR EQUIPMENT All Calls Given Our Most Courteous Attention - - 2 Expert Embalmers 2 - Kentucky Licenses No. 625 and 1284. Illinois License 4401 Both Phones, 241 Paducah, Ky. The way that seemeth right unto men often leads to death. It depends largely as to the view one takes to right and wrong, much depends upon one's training. All manuscript with a list of names should be accompanied with $1.00 to secure publication. Little Miss Necie Belle Duke, who was indisposed is better. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL —————————— ea SS A a IMPORTANT | usual problems often arise _ i aire unusual service that ficiently rendered | Illinois anization. | t all emergencies, of any Atten ) our profession ‘<naigelaade . : SERVICE 1S IMPORTANT In times of family stress unusual problems often arise Pa ra oe where those in charge require unusual service that i s can be promptly, efficiently rendered Pied ey} | by our organization. an «| We are equipped to meet all emergencies, of any |" : we =. | kind pertaining to our profession | al | AS NEAR‘AS YOUR TELEPHONE bo ee . DISTANCE | IMMATERIAL : ead : od We honor calls from any part of Metropolis, or ‘the ae . =| county. Consult us, we ‘can save you Worry, Time 5 and Money. A : os | Shipping to all parts of the Gountry and Auto- ae faa! mobile Funerals a Specialty. ao. ~ Calls promptly answered day or night, = McGrary’s: Undertaking Company ’ GEO. L. B. MCCRARY;, MGR. Office 901 Pearl St. Phone 364 Illinois Central Proudly Calls Attention to Its-Records There is a good deal of talk amon g uninformed people to the effect that the rairoads have not been fun ctioning for some time, and are not functioning at the present time. a - " If this talk were to 7 effect that the railroads are facing the task of attempting to move a greatly increased voliime of traffic with impaired “and insufficient plant, or that the ra ilroids had‘not kept pace with the growth of the country, it would do no harm, because it would be true, but any statement to the effect that the railroads have not been doing their utmost, and are not at the present time doing their utmost, with the facilities with which they have to work, must not be permitted to go unchallenged. Perhaps the best answer which I can make to this unjust criticism about the railroads not functioning; is simply to give here a statement of the gross ton miles of freight han dled by the IHinois Central system, per year, for the last ten years, and the number of passengers carried pne mile, per year, for the last ten yeas, which I do, as follows: Grése Ton Miles of Freight Passengers Carried One Mile 1910 ..... ...21,297,062,271 - 1910... . .... 745,818,345 1911 ..... ...21,889,824,779 1911 .... ..... 811,282,510 1912... .....21,531,250,666 1912 .... ..... 807,969,807 1913 ... .....24,391,106,507 1913 .... ..... 815,812,320 1914 ... .....24,366,570,056 1914 .... ..... 832,881,282 1915 ... ...--24,893,278,841 1915 .... ..... 747,797,713 1916... .....27,704,768,863 1916 .... ..... 850,797,693 1917... .....31,302,858,783 1917 .... -.... 982,111,873 1918... .....34,227,608,231 1918 .... .....1,026,898,494 1919 ... .....28,740,018,000 1919 .... .....1,142,044,011 1st 6 mos. 1920 17,568,332,000 Ist 6 mos. 1920. . 568,884,894 GROSS TON MILCS OF FREIGHT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 1920, *” < WERE 3,253,66-4,000, THE LARGEST FOR ANY ONE MONTH pee IN THERBSTORY OF Ti kom ents Soe re a JUNE WAS A CLOSE SECOND. The Illinois Central is but one rail road system out of many. I do not ‘claim that its performances are any exception to the rule. No doubt many railroad systems have done as well, and perhaps some have done better than has the Illinois Central. The Illinois Central personnel is anxious to serve the public even bet- ter in the future, and very earnest ef forts are being put forth in that di- rection; but I hope our patrons fully appreciate that it will take time to restore our equipment and enlarge our facilities. 1 promise them that no time will be wasted. Constructive criticism and suggestions are invited. nha CoH MARKHAM, ** Pre sident, Ilinois Central Railroad Co. For Li G For Lieutenant Governor oo. > | f : OF ROCKFORD | 3 Bc, | E M0 Submits His Name as a ais games Candidate for the Repub- | we eS C lican Nomination at the of Ne ‘GY ~— Primary, Sept. 15th. | tee He Stands for a Strong, Or- | mee ne A erly, Economical, Business-like, so abe Jo) Progressive and Patriotic Gov- ernment of State Aflairs—With- ye out Fear or Favor, ef ee Pe * Fito, Tae Comity, Win. June 28, Pe 1869, aud te edWor OF the Hock: " - ford Dally BegisterGazette. : Ne fa ‘ pet the ei nugpuniitan State Comematin, be FOR LIEUTENANT Spyeed Gn smceaetel cas 2 GOVERNOR 5... Ee Ntwentprenng mace ' 7 oY hs oth the ‘wad State | GOrRED &, STRUNG Im, tie off-year Clection in 1918 he was elected Biante Treasurer WY State Trcarcrer, daring the: frst 16 manta of bia two-year term of office, he turned tnito is Prekealy SOOeTSEST lotcrest: earned om public funds im his eusteily, fax surpassing afl previous "Ee ted it he aan arenes pene Smee Bf His nime-will add strength to the Republican Btate Ticket at (he ‘Your vote a¢ the Republican Prisiary, Sept. thth, ts most respect- fully solicited, ae * 100 Negro Boys and Girls Wanted as’ Reporters, and Agents for The Gazatte. The largest and the best Selling Negao Newspaper in Southern Illinois. Agents wanted in every town and village. ‘Liberal Com- mission. «Keep cwn commission before sending to com- pany, Write for particulars if interssted. MRS..M. J. McCRARY, Manager, 903 Peael St., Metropolis, Ill HIOOOSODON POOSOOOON A L. F. PARRISH HOME FURNISHING and UNDERTAKING Calls Answeted Day Or Night PHONE sata Sg Staple” and Fancy Groceries Tee Creaiti ania” Contections ow hand always to be served in the Latest Styles ‘ At " 2 “MRS. T. A. DAVIDSON | i nae = : ‘EAST Si. “opis re an ) po aS 1) 0s oe rn a toe, oa Cc. N. JOHNSON Delicatassen For Hot And Cold Lunches Ice Cream And Soda Waters Phone Bel! Bridge 3421. 23 North 10th St. EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL, ee ee ee ee : Poro System Scizmtific and Sanitary Scalp and Hair~Treatment Mrs. M. M. johnson 25.N. 10th St, + + EASTST,LOUIS, ILL, PORO SYSTEM Scalp and Hair Treatment ‘208 Division Ave. ~ ea i. EAST ST, LOUIS, ILL, _———$<<—_— $$$ | Furniehed Rooms meee ‘Tobacco -- . Fruita end Nute “GEO. ALLEN fa Pocket Billlards . ae too N. 2st St, Code BAO OY SUIS ba. 2 ie For Hot and Cold Lunches and Ice Cream, Etc. _ CALL .AT THE RESTAURANT .OF : La~~_C- SMith 102.N. 2lst St, EAST ST, LOUIS, ILL. a Notice. Be it known to all the churches affiliating with the Mt. Olive and East Mt. Olive Baptist Associa- tion, that Rev, H. E. Williams, is the only legal and recognized State missionary for these Associ- ations. Any other man styling himself a State missionary, though he be an angel from either worlds he has no appointment from the General Baptist. Association and is an interloper and is misrepre- senting the the facts when he vis- its the churhes affiliating with the above named associations as such, J. B. McCrary, Mod, The old Mt. Olive haga founda- tion and a record behind it, as: it was founded onsolid facts and not bn hate and misrepresentation. Its early founders stood for sottie- thing in the days of yore. ‘Woe unto the Shepherd that divide my sheep.’’ lesson for tesenmg-sty-yorpyvew yr Page Four 12. 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