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METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE JOHNSON IMPRISONED. THE N. B. CONVEN'N. COLUMBUS, OHIO, A GRAND SUCCESS. VOLUME XXIII JOI THE N. B. JACK JOHNSON'S "REPREMAND" IS A YEAR AND A DAY New Sentence Staggers Hopeful Negro. Jack Johnson. Negro heavyweight pugilist, was taken before Federal Judge Carpenter yesterday for resentence on a charge of violating the Mann act. He was fined $1,000 and ordered confined at Leavenworth for one and one day. Exactly the same punishment was fived by Judge. Carpenter seven years ago, when Johnson was first tried on the charge of transporting Bertha Schrieber, a white woman, from Pittsburgh to Chicago. Johnson jumped a $15,000 bond pending appeal of the case and fled from the United States. He returned voluntarily last July. Smile Fades as Blow Falls Johnson was smiling as he entered the courtroom. 'I done hope that that jedge says, Jack you're a free man,' he said to Deputy Marshal Thomas Henebry. Some one apparently had satisfied Johnson that he was to receive only a minor sentence, for he appeaared dazed at Judge Carpenter's sentence. There was no smile on his face as he left the room. "I'm sore," he said. "Th-y didn't give me a fighting chance. A stiff repremand would have been sufficient." "I can see no reason for making a change in the sentence," Judge Carpenter said. "If the conduct of the defendant had been such as to indicate that he regretted his criminal act, I might feel differently about a reduction of sentence. On the contrary, Johnson has behaved in a manner to indicate a complete disregard for the laws and institutions of this country." Judge Carpenter granted Johnson's attorney, S. A. Watkins, a stay of execution until Saturday to file a writ of error in the Court of Appeals. Rev. H. E. McWilliams, has been appointed State financial director of Illinois for the Educacational 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 $25,000 000 in ten years. Rev. J. B. McCrary, is the trustee of the National Baptist Theological Training School, Nashville, Tenn. We desire to see Illinois take the lead in the financial drive. Read The Gazette; $2.00 D. L. Tandy Dead, Mr. D. L. Tandy, a highly respected business man of our race and this city, died Friday afternoon Sept. 10th, after suffering from a second attempt to take his own life by cutting his throat with a razor. He was in poor health and had been for several months and it was from brooding over his condition that caused him to commit this rash act. It is very much to be regretted as he stood high among both races and all classes. He was a proprietor of a grocery store and restaurant on S Ferry St., and enjoyed a good trade, mostly white patrons. George McCrary, had charge of body and removed it from the Walbright hospital to his undertaking parlor on 9th and Pearl Sits., where an inquest was held afterwhich the body was prepared for burial and was shipped to his old home Princeton, Ky., Sunday. He leaves a widow, one daughter, two step-children, and several relatives and friends to mourn their loss. He was a member of the Odd Fellows' lodge, who had charge of the body. Peace to his ashes. Elder G. W. Faulkner's "The dog to his own vomit again, the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire." Dewmaine, Ill, 9-7, 1920. Editor and Elder J. B. McCrary, S T. B., we certainly appreciate the faith and veracity you have testified for me, respecting the article of the 15, of August of which Elder Faulkner claims he has been overstated or misrepresented. If he has a mind to go down on record as denying things that the whole house knows he did say, I fear he has no regard for the truth. He has returned to his own vomit, or like the sow, to her own wallowing. He reminds us of the story of the colored man that played between three political parties and when surrounded by them all, they asked him what kind of a game he was playing; tell us now just what you are. He replied, "Boss, I jist tell you de truff, I aint nuffin." Elder Faulkner told us many things in confidence too, that we will not dare repeat, but this is a gentle reminder that as a minister of the gospel he must regard the truth. His article is but the hand of Esau and the voice of Jacob. He evinces this fact, when he says he is for the Morris convention and against Boyd control of the Publishing House,' he calls the whole nine members of the Publishing Board, Boyd control. He quite forgets that 7 men form the "Corpus" in the Morris convention and have absolute authority over everything that the Baptists co-operate with that convention. This State proposition is but a sub erfuge to keep the peo- MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." Mt. Olive Baptist Association ELDER J. B. MCCR The Mt. Olive Baptist Association nual session in Centralia Illinois. 2nd Baptist church, with Rev. W. Let every messenger and min for the cause. Come singing and ings of God and the success we ha ing the attempt to destroy tee woe who buit this association under th ty years ago. Come prepared to office seeking, fault finding and w Let's be men, yea real Chrisiian n missions and fallen humanity, spri enment of mankind. Jesus must your eyes and look upon the harv teous, but true laborers are few, ripen grain ere it be too late? Le morrow, will be too late! Oh Leave all of your points of order Bible. Come filled with Christ of your being saturated with the F J. B. MCCRARY, MOH. We Baptist Association will hold its Centralia Illinois, beginning Sept. 1st, with Rev. W. H. Carter, past messenger and minister, come pr. Come singing and praying for the success we have had this year to destroy tee work established by association under the Divine leader. Come prepared to do business for fault finding and wire pulling as we real Christian men, all working among humanity, spread of the gospel mind. Jesus must be lifted up thru book upon the harvest. The harve laborers are few, who will thirst it be too late? Let the Master use the too late! Oh, what will the ear points of order at home and brilled with Christian Fellowship situated with the Holy Spirit. M. ELDER J. B. MCCRARY, MODERATOR The Mt. Olive Baptist Association will hold its seventieth annual session in Centralia Illinois, beginning Sept. the 21st with the 2nd Baptist church, with Rev. W. H. Carter, pastor. Let every messenger and minister, come pr. pared to give $1. for the cause. Come singing and praying for the wonderful blessings of God and the success we have had this year, notwithstanding the attempt to destroy tee work established by our Old Fathers who built this association under the Divine leadership of God, seventy years ago. Come prepared to do business for the Lord and not office seeking, fault finding and wire pulling as was done last year. Let's be men, yea real Chrisiian men, all working for the good of missions and fallen humanity, spread of the gospel snd the enlightenment of mankind. Jesus must be lifted up through us. Lift up your eyes and look upon the harvest. The harvest truly is plenteous, but true laborers are few, who will thrst in cycle first into ripen grain ere it be too late? Let the Master use you. NOW! Tomorrow, will be too late! Oh, what will the harvest be Elder? Leave all of your points of order at home and bring Jesus and your Bible. Come filled with Christian Fellowship and every fiber of your being saturated with the Holy Spirit. ple fooled up. They are running backwards on a cold trail. Yes Brother McCrary, we must ever contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the Saints Centralia, Ill. Editor of Gazette: We beg leave to report making all all necessary arrangements for the convention. Will each church kindly notify J. R. Scott, 415 N. Oak St., clerk, as to the number of messengers, including name and address, and we will mail you a card which you will please bring with you. This will enable us to assign each messenger and prevent any misunderstanding. We remain yours in Christ Rev. W. H. Carter, pastor J. Scott, Clerk Ed and Will Reynolds of Paducah, Ky., were down to attend the lecture of Col Roscoe Simmons, Monday night. RARY, MODERATOR ation will hold its seventieth an- begining Sept. the 21st with the H. Carter. pastor. Master, come prepared to give $1. praying for the wonderful bless- ave had this year, notwithstand- erk establisbed by our Old Fathers the Divine leadership of God, sev- do business for the Lord and not wire pulling as was done last year men, all working for the good of read of the gospel snd the enlight- be lifted up through us. Lift up est. The harvest truly is plen- who will thrtst in cycle first into the Master use you. NOW! To- what will the harvest be Elder? at home and bring Jesus and your itan Fellowship and every fiber holy Spirit. Yours in Him, J. B. McCrary, Moderator. Col. Roscoe Simmons Here. Col. Roscoe Simmons, the noted lecturer was here. Monday night under the auspices of the Mortgage club of St. Paul. A. M. E. church. For nearly three hours Mr. Simmons held his large audience spell bound. At times he had them on tiptoes in laughter and the next moment they would be in tears. This was perhaps the best address ever delivered in Metropolis, this city. Mr. Simmons is in a class to himself and the most aristocratic lady or gentleman would have been highly honored to have been in the presence of this great man. It is impossible for us to describe this wonderful address. It was simply a masterpiece. Excellent music was furnished by the Methodist and Baptist choirs. Solos were sung by Mrs. Love Renfro and Miss Anna Ro b rts. This was a grand affair, one that will not be forgo ten. He is to speak in Paducah, Ky, soon which will be his 3rd time. Old Rambler. Old Rambler, left home on the 9:45 train, Sept. 7th for the National Baptist Convention (unincorporated) which held its session in Columbus, Ohio, from 8-13. We went via Carbondale, where we joined Revs. C, C. Phillips, J. D. Davis, C. W Norment, Wm. Moody, H. C. Armstead, and Sister Willie Greer'and at Centralia, by Sister Laura Leake and Rev. P. B. French, joined us at Columbus. All had lunches and we had a regular picnic on this trip. We left the I. C. at Effingham, and took the Pennsylvania, direct for Columbus, leaving at 6:45 p. m. and arriving at Columbus, at 3:00 a. m. Wednesday the 8th. We soon found our stopping places and were at Memorial Ha'l, at the hour appointed for opening. We met a large delegation from Illinois. We were called together by Vice Press., C. C. Phillips, and paid in our money, received our badges and were ready for business. Illinois, was well represented financially passing several of the larger states. Drs, C, C. Phillips, J. D. Davis and Rambler, were members of a committee of 100 appointed to visit Senator Harding, at Marion, O., to carry greetings from the Baptists of the U. S. who called on him at his home, Friday the 10thRev. Davis, and Rambler, were present and had the pleasure of shaking hands with the next president of the United States and his wife, Mrs. Harding, who will be the first lady of the land after March 4th 1921. We also shook hands with General Perishing, who spoke highly of the Negro Soldiers who took part in the World War, stating that the war would not have ceased soon, had it not been for the Negro soldiers. President, E. P. Jones, Judge Harrison, and Hon Lincoln Johnson made excellent addresses suitably to the occasion. This convention was largely attended, being 10,000 messengers and visitors present according to the reporters. Rambler, went to Cleveland. O., to visit his brother, returning home on Monday the 13th. there and will speak at the Kentucky Play House where he always has a large audience of both races. CARD OF THANKS. We sincerely thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness shown us in our hours of sickness and bereavement at the death of our dear husband and father, Jefferson, Douglass Alston. Your kindness will never be forgotten as they did so much to comfort us. Gratefully, Paralee Alston, Wife Levi P. and Wife, Blaine G. and Wife, Teussiant L. and Wife, Naomi L. Daughter. Subscribe for the Gazette. OBITUARY. Jefferson Douglass Alston was born in Denmark, Marion County, Tennessee, May the first, 1862, Died Sunday September 12th, 1920, at 7;51 P.M., at his late residence, 511 W. 8th Street, Metropolis, Illinois. He professed a hope in Christ when a young man of 19, united with the Berean Baptist church of Jackson, Tenn. He was ordained as a Deacon of the church which capacity he filled for many years. He was married in 1882 to Miss Paralee Anna Freeman of Jackson Tennessee, to which union was born 12 children, 6 boys and 6 girls-eight of whom died in infancy. Mr. Alston was whole-hearted Christian gentleman, ever ready to lend a helping hand to the cause of humanity. He took active part in the uplifting of the youth of his race, having made three attempts to establish institutions for the higher development of the Negro boy and girl, namely: Lake View Academy, Jackson, Tenn., Cuban Lore Industrial School, Eldorado, Ill., and Lincoln Academy and Manual Training School, at Metropolis Illinois. The great strain under which he labored, the noble pnpose for which he so unselfishly gave his all, weighed heavily on the physical man; and at last he gave his last full measure of devotion to a great cause-unfinished, but not in vain. He is survived by his widow, three sons and one daughter: Levi P., Richmond, Va; Blaine G., Metropolis, Ill.; Toussaint L. Colp; and Miss Naomi L. Metropolis, Ill.; three daughters-in-law, two grand-children, and a host of relatives and friends' Loving in his home life, inspiring as a teacher and helpful as a friend, he so lived that this can be truthfully said of him: "His life was gentle, and the elements so mixed in him that all who knew him, can stand up and say, this was a man." The funeral was attended at the First Baptist church of which he was a member Tuesday afternoon, at 2:30 by Rev. Wm. Moody of Carbondale, by the request of the family. Rev. Moody, was at his best and delivered an able sermon, one which was full of thought and one that drove the truth home to the heart of the hearers and he soon had the people with him it was not a sermon of meaningless words all sound and no common sense and but little gospel, but it was a clear cut gospel such as has not been delivered here for a long time and the members and congregation gave expressions of approval. By request of the family Revs. J. B. McCrary, Thos. Morris, L. Hamilton, and T. M. Moses made short talks. This closed the earthly career of a friend of man. Peace to his ashes. Mr. Ed Lyons, is very much in disposed this week. Page Two Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS, ILL. MRS. M. J. McCRARY, MANAGER GEO. L B. McORABY, EDITOR FRIDAY SEPT. 17. 1920. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Ennterered as second-class mail mat- at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J. B.Mc 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 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 COOKIDGE NOTICE To the Officers of the General Baptist State Associatioin of Illinois and its auxiliaries, Greeting. This comes to say, that a joint meeting of the Women and Men's department is called to meet with the Antioch Baptist church, Decatur Ill, on Thursday (7th) before the 2nd Sunday in October 1920. All of the officers are earnestly requested to be present on Thursday morning at 9:00 a. m., as there is some urgent business to to be attended to, to safeguard our State work, and we desire the prompt attendance of all officers that we may lay definite plans to be recommend to our association at our next annual session at Evanston, Ill, in May 1921. We are asking that our slogan for next May, be two thousand $2,000 Dollars. I am respectfully yours in the Master's cause W. P. Washington, Mod. PERKS. Dear Editor: Please allow me space in your paper to say that Rev. R. C. Brown (the Evangelist) who has been conducting a number of meetings throughout the distict, one at Future City, at the Free Baptist church and was blessed with seven conversions and seven addition to the church; from there he came to mounds, conducted a revival and had six saved souls; from there he came here and began a revival Monday Sept. 6th, during this week we have been blessed with five souls saved for Christ, Rev. Brown has stirred up some of the "Old Time Religion" here and Cypress Crove church and several others have been revived by his presence and work. The Methodist church at Wetaug, has asked for the service of Rev. Brown. Miss Laura Brown returned home after a few months vacation with friends and relatives. Miss Florence Barker has returned to Mound City where she will come here studies. Read our Locals and Foreign News "It May be a Letter From Home." To insure publication all correspondence should reach this office not later than Tuesday morning. The editor. Cartarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure cartarrhaj deafness, and that is by a constitutional remedy. Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the m-cous lining of the Eustachian Tube When this tube inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is the result. Unless the inflammation can be reduced and this tube to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever. Many cases of deafness are caused by catarrh, which is an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Medicine acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Catarrah Peafness that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh 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. Mr. D. L. Tandy, is improving slowly. 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. The prayers of the righteous availeth much.—Bible. 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. Misses Maud Porter, and Francis, English, left Monday to take up their school work at Shady Grove and Unionville. Mrs. Laura Long, and daughter Rita, returned home Saturday from Princeton, Ky., where they visited relatives. ere were several persons in The from Unionville, Shady the city, Brookport to hear the Grove, and B. Roscoe Simmons lecture of Col. on Monday night. Rev. J. B. McCraig fell from Columbus, Ohio, Monday afternoon where he attended the largest and most successful gathering of Baptists since the split in Chicago, six years ago. It was clearly proven that the deluded Baptists are leaving the incorporated convention as they realize that it is unbaptistic Subscribe for The Gazette. Now METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL 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. "Be Ye Sure Your Sins Will Find You Oun. Will Shannon, is at home from Deiroit, Michigan, to visit his parents, Mr. rnd Mrs. Vercie Shannon. Dr. Van Davis, wife and little son of Paducah, Ky., were down Monday on business. Mrs Willie Waters' sister of Unionville, is in the city at the bedside of her sister who h s been veiy sick. We learn she is convalescence. Undertaker Geo. McCrary, was in Unionville, Tuesday of last week where he had charge of Mrs. Crawford. All the schools of the county resumed work after Labor day vacation. Miss Jewel Long. principal of Joppa, school was in the city Saturday. Miss Grace Mayberry, returned Tuesday from a visit in Clarimore, Okla., where she spent several months visiting telatives. Mrs. Mamie Ferguson, of St. Louis, Mo., is in the city visiting her mother Mrs. Leah Reed, N. Pearl St. Miss Daisy Long. left Saturday for Ullin, where she is to teach. Mr. George Tandy arrived in the city Thursday to see his brother D. L. Tandy, who cut himself so badly until he died. Mesdames Minerva Upshaw, Louella Gunn, and Ollie Upshaw, returned home Sunday from a visit in Indianapolis, Ind., where they visited the former's daughter Mrs. Pearl Evans. Marshall Crouse, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Crouse, has been very sick; is much improved. Mesdames Essie Daugherty and Jennie Mason and John Daugherty husband of the former, were in the city and called to see Eld. E. S. B. McCrary. James O. Reed, returned to his home in Chicago, Tuesday after spending two weeks with his moth Mrs. Leah Reed and sisters. Roberta Hutchinson went Miss Ky., Saturday to Paducan, dated. have her eyes of Chicago, James O. M. Reeo, mother is in the city the guest of Mrs. Leah Reed. Rev. J. B. McCrary, left for Columbus. Ohio, to attend the National Baptist Convention. M. REV. G. W. NORMENT, Pastor St. John Baptist Church Mounds, Illinois. W. L. Krone. Solicitor Master in Chancery Sale. 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 Menthia Crim, Lora Owens, William Crim, Andrew Crim, Uotis Crim, John George, Aaron McCrory, and Carrie Kraper. Bill in Uhancy 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 North-west quarter of Section number Twenty-eight (28) in Township Mumber Fifteen (15) South, Range number Four (4) East of the 3rd P. 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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. M. B. 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 8:00 Preaching by Rev. Edgar McCryar, 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 introduction 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 messengers. Welcome Address. Response Rev. Wm. Moody 8:00 Preaching Rev. C. W. Cole, Joppa, Alt. Rev. J. H. McMcQueen, Pittsburg. Collection and Benediction 2nd Day, Wendnesday Morning Session 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. R. 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. 8:30-9:00 Devotionals. Centralia and Colp Mess'grs 9:30 Enrollment, appointment of committees, call ing 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 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 And Light Housekeeping Board if Required Mrs. C. Smith 215 N. 7th St. EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. A. W. Watkins Co. 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. 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. ata OD A sa oy on ane ae ee ee Ais sahebees 3 5 iy - (sae ie ee 4 ar ol ES is a vec eager! % : a - ba . AM ce | ) ~ = SERVICE 1S IMPORTANT = In times of family stress unusual problems often arise ae where those in charge require unusual service that . 1 _ can be promptly, efficiently rendered Be ks e by our organization. Es » oT | We are equipped to meet all emergencies, of any [eet ee Po | kind pertaining to our profession ee Me AS NEAR AS YOUR TELEPHONE oe DISTANCE IMMATERIAL Ee . i he ¢ | We honor calls from any part of Metropolis, or the Fs “523 county. Consult us, we can save you Worry, Time "te p = fe -2| and Money. | a =| Shipping to all parts of the Gountry and Auto- eee | mobile Funerals a Specialty. ae Calls promptly answered day or night. McGrary’s Undertaking Company GEO. L. B. MCCRARY, MGR. Office 901 Pearl St. 2 Phone 364 SEVER SVU Me Me NWEUVESUER SE Who’s sick at the of his father’s on 903 Pearl St., but is much improved at this writing. We publish this for the informa: tion of his many friends who are anxious to know of Be condition and who have been so extra nice to him during his. illness. He is slowly improving it is thought. | Agents Wanted! 3 -_— _<— es 100 Negro Boys and Girls Wanted as Reporters and Agents for The Gazatte. The largest and the best Selling Negao Newspaper in Southern Iilinois Agents wanted in every town and village. Liberal Com- mission, Keep cwn commission before sending to com- pany. Write for particulars if intersted. MRS, M. J. McCRARY, Manager, 903 Pearl St.\. Metropolis, 111 You should read the Gazette every week. TAIID IAP | {i are prepared for High Grade | We have had over 23 years of Active Experience in the print- ing office and will give you the | benefit of same just for the ask- | ing on that next job of yours. “Let | Us Show You.” Try us. Weprint from a visiting card to a large size poster. BOOK WORK A SPECIALTY We give courteous attention.to all inquiries and your patronage is earnestly solicited. Out of town work done promply. ~ Send us the next job please? We do all kind . of Job work: Letter Heads, Bill Heads, ; Statements, Envelopes Dodgers, Calling Cards, § , em EGER, GE eee BE ee, ee 5 PRL PRPERGAR L. F. PARRISH ' HOME FURNISHING and - UNDERTAKING Calls Answered Day Or Night . PHONE 311 eee) oe See EY ME OTe te ES ey : Staple and Fancy Groceries Tee Cream and Confections on band | always to be served in the Latest Styles : At MRS. T. A. DAVIDSON 100 N. lith St. - - - Phone St. Clair, 727 L. : BAST She LOUIS, Bb, po Se SF eee a ee ae 1 Cc. N. JOHNSON Delicatassen For Hot And Cold Lunches Ice Cream And Soda Waters Phone Bell Bridge 3421. 23 North 10th St. | EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL, +4 Scizntific and Sanitary Scalp. and Hair Treatment | : Mrs, M. M. Johnson FE 25.N. roth St, aan EAST'ST LOUIS, ILL. Sealp and Hair Treatment Mirs. Etta Bates. 208 Division Ave. EAST ST, LOUIS, ILL. ORI I 8 FI OES CRE ROTTS NNN RR Furnished Rooms Cigars, Tobacco Fruits and Nuts GEO. ALLEN | Pocket Billiards 100 N. 21st St. EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL, For Hot and Cold Lunches and Ice Cream, Etc. CALL AT THE RESTAURANT OF = C. Smith 102 N. Qet St., * EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. METROPOLIS WEEFLY GAZETTS,: METROPOLIS, ILL, 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 Stete missionary, though he be an angel from either worlds he has no appointment from the Genefal Baptist Association and is an interloper and is misrepre- senting the the facts when he vis- its the churhes affiliating wih the above named associations as such. J. B. McCrary, Mod The old Mt. Olive hasa founda- tion and a record behind it, as it was founded on solid facts and not on hate and misrepresentation. Its early founder: stood for some- thing in the Gays of yore. ‘Woe uoto the Shepherd that divi¢e my sheep.” His by Adoption frase : | Se ie Seale “a — ») Gen Ay he ilyfag THE NEW YORK TIMES. ‘Street safe and buried at sea, Cummings iTRie'tis Person, to. offietate, but hie teidstion, fe ia nerioue ‘pandican it the tratetntiment ot the countrys ee Mr."ryan calle Une CoR candidacy « Angra Yh’ hays: Erte tact ‘thet Une Democrate-of two ary States, Ohlo and Keutweky, kava ine Bucted for GeNernpr Cox, snakes Te 0 insider ‘hie. pealtion em. the Halo beStion. “in ts Tecaming avery day roote ‘and more apparent tne) be ie the man about howe Aandard Be wot opces will gather. : Guvtrnof | Bawarde ts a spk A drurkard in the last stages of Geletum Ksow thst itwarde has ng ‘chaise of homination, Banator Hiteheoele isnot Havarany chance, even before, he Sex te'iese. "Goverkor"Cos iy tale man and Np haw tairly"won the diobonor” that he "After diacracing tix state be. apices cli ts atl © nation. For Cie“ Ren soweued tn the iiuuor Business ave been tnarcidate ot the country ta? mace dane fergin ahaa he progennion ssorhie Cex hs become helt cand tin nomlnallon nile mae the pemectacle Party he lade of the, ts Kaas element of” the ‘Gouncry, and iecuisn, teach a Ohtng. ware oa iar “te, Wale ote Prose whe defy ipo Governmant and AN are me itkelthood, of is not. mae gare J : rat eine s cs g anes timpht OF the nation's BRYAN ASSAILS COX AND i. §. CUMMINGS Calls Choice of Democratic Con- vention Chairman a ‘Tragedy’ for the Party. COX CANDIDACY A DISGRACE Hie Nomination Would Be an Insulé by the Liquor Forces, Nebraskan Asserts. ak sae ~ sith Pra tn Jennings Bryan turned his political bat gor ieee eee Een us «aaa! Cag leeeceaepaet eit weatle Faby ele lie "be wraps Maine Goes Republican 65,000 Majority. Page Four eee To W.E. M. Society. Dear Co-Workers, of the W. E, M. Society of the Mt, Olive Baptist Association, I am asking you through the Gazette, to write me a personal letter of your desire Where are you? Will you not tise and shine for Jesus? Can't you hear Aim calling you as loud as peals of thunder, The harvest is great but the laborers are few? Go work in my vineyard, are his words. Be like Nehemiah, tell them that you are doing a great work and you can’t come down We shall try and make this As- sociatiOnal year a banner onc. Wake up azd let us go over the top for God. First be sure that you are right and go ahead. Read Heb. 12.19 if we obey that verse we will have 0 time to do anything to any. body, talk or write about anybody, only that which is good or edifiy- ‘ing or will lift up some one. | I bope that all the churches that were in the Mt. Olive Baptist |Association are still with the old moines I believe that you are, ‘it not’ love you'still. I ask the pastors of our district to let us look in On you at your earliest convenience. Yours for the Master, Laura A, Leake, Pres., of Dist. W. EE & M. 603 Cormick St., Centralia, lil, Misses Maud Porter and Franci English, left last Tuesday to take up their school work at Shady Grove and Unionville Mrs. Laura Long and little daughter Rita, havé returned from a pleasant visit in Ky. with rela tives, Mr, and Mrs. Ben Maxwell and children spent Labor Day in the city. “ Mrs. Nahcy Crippens, and soa Cyrus have returned from points in Tenn. where they visited relatives.