Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE NEGRO BANK A SUCCESS. COUNTRY TO FAGE A GREAT LABOR PROBLEM BAKER SAYS. LABORING MEN FACING CRISIS More Than 3,000 Negroes Out of Employment Here. Says Urban League Secretary. Thousands Pushing Way to St. Louis From North. ISSUES WARNINGS TO HOLD JOBS Race Hit Hard by Wave of Unemployment. "Bread Line" Not Expected Here This Winter. More than 3,000 Negroes are out of employment here according to G. W. Buckner, Executive Secretary of the Urban League. There is practically no demand for unskilled labor whose ranks the Negro largely occupied. The public does not realize the gravity of the situation. Daily colored laborers from northern industries, especially Detroit, where 75,000 to 100,000 white and colored men have been let out, are pushing their way to St. Louis and other southern cities. In Cleveland where 50,000 to 75,000 men are idle and in Toledo where 30,000 to 40,000 are unemployed. Negroes have been hit hard. No bread lines are reported yet. When questioned as to whether bread lines would be in St. Louis this winter, Mr. Buckner replied: "I think because of the varied industries in St. Louis and its being removed from the larger industrial centers, we shall have no bread lines here. But we must vigorously urge upon colored men and women now employed to hold fast to their jobs and make themselves solid, as every indication points to further intrenchment."—St. Louis Argus OBITUARY Sister Effie Glover Brown, was born in Metropolis, Ill., Dec. 23, 1882, died in East, St. Louis, Ill., Nov. 29th 1920, after a long illness. Age 37 years, and 10 months and 27 days. She died in the full triumph of faith She professed a hope in Christ when a girl. Saturday evening just before she died she asked her mother did she have any idea how long it would before death would come, on, as she was ready and willing. She asked that the pillows be taken from under her head so she would pass away quietly. Her father, another aunt, and other relatives were at the bedside when the end came. She told her farewell, and said farewell to everybody. She was a member of St Luke, A. M. E. church of East St. Louis, also of Eastern Light chapter No. 68, O. E. S., of E. St. Louis. She leavs a father, mother, one brother, five children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. But their loss is heaven's gain. The remains were brought to Metropolis, for burial on Tuesday and the funeral was held at the St. Paul A. M. E. church, Wednesday. Rev. Hamilton the pastor officiating, assisted by Rev. Moses pastor of the Baptist church, Jeptha chapter No. 14, performed the ritualistic ceremonies of the order by request of the chapter of which she was a member. The remains were placed in the Odd Fellows' Cemetery by Undertaker Geo. L. B. McCrary, who had charge of the body. Peace to her ashes. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends in East St. Louis, for the kindness shown us and our daughter, Mrs. Effie Glover-Brown, during her last illness and death, and also Eastern Light chapter No. 6S, O. E. S., East St. Louis, and Jepta chapter No. 14, O. E. S., Metropolis, for the deep interest manifested in carrying out their obligations. We shall never forget the kindness shown and sympathy expressed. May you live long to continue the work of charity in administering unto the widows and orphans and the destitute wherever found. We also wish to extend thanks to Mrs. Lavada Rodgers, organist of the First Baptist church, and members of the choirs, (Baptist and Methodist) for their services rendered during our distress. You shall ever be remembered by us and our relatives, Respectfully yours, Mr. and Mrs. John Jefferson, parents; Children, Hallie Jefferson, brother Africans Great Fortunes Rochester, N. Y., Nov. 24.—West Africa and Gold Coast Negroes are rapidly making their MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." The American Red Cross FIRE DISASTER FAMINE RESTILIENCE THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IN PEACE TIME Child Welfare Boys and girls who learn early to take proper care of their teeth, throats, eyes, ears and stomachs, have made a long step toward healthy manhood and womanhood. Through its public health and nursing services, the American Red Cross aims eventually to reach all school children with teachings regarding disease prevention and health promotion. Here's a school nurse treating a little girl for sore mouth, at the same time implanting a valuable lesson in teeth-brushing and proper diet. great fortunes. The increasing demand for cocoa gave them the opportunity to go into business and amass wealth More than 200 have their own motors, and European style houses costing more than $20,000 are being built by the more prosperous We are expecting every minister who is alive to bring a contribution from his church to the Board next week either small or large for the prosecution of the work aside from his own contr bution. Let's push the work of the District brethren, and not be cut simply for our church and self. We are trusting in you to do your full duty and acquit yourselves like men J. B. McCrary, Mod. Read The Gazette $2.00 THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IN PEACE TIME With the Soldiers There remain in army hospitals throughout the country more than 28,000 soldiers still being treated for wounds received overseas. Red Cross workers give them the same sort of friendly aid—only more of it—that was given during the war. Furthermore, the Red Cross is teaching these ladies occupations at which they can later make a living and, is keeping in touch with their home folks in order that no dependents may suffer for lack of funds. Rev. Henry Allen Boyd Subscribe for the Gazette. Nagro Physician found Guilty on Dry Charge Dr. Darrington, E. Weaver, a Negro physician, 3524 Pine St., was found guilty in the United States District Court Dec. 1st of violation of the Volstead act. The illicit issuance of prescriptions was charged. The court deferred the sentence until the 2nd and stated that the maximum penalty in the case was a fine of $500. In an information filed by Vance J. Higgs, special assistant to the Attorney General, Dr. Weaver, was charged in four counts of issuing prescriptions, each count considering one prescription. An affidavit filed by John M. Tully, a government agent, charged that the doctor had issued four prescriptions to Edwin Phelps, 3210 Lawton avenue, and that in two instances he used ficticious names in making out the prescriptions.—St Louis Daily Globe Democrat. Notice. Decatur, Ill. Nov. 29, 1920. Notice to the churches of General Association of the State of Illinois Greetings: Dear Pastors and Churches, that go to make up the organization of our great Association of the grand old State of Illinois I have had a number of letters from the Foreign Mission Head-quarters at Louisville, Ky., urging the churches, S. S', B. Y. P. U.'s, and Missionary Circles to please send in to the office what Foreign Mission Money they have in their treasureries, it will help the cause so much. The time is set for our missionaries to sail in January 1921, and if we who the Board must depend upon, do not rally to that Board, they cannot do the work we hope to do along the line of Missions. My Brethren, let me suggest that all of our churches, together with their auxiliaries, send all of the money that we have on hand in our treasureries for our Feign mission, to our Foreign Mission Head-quarters at Louisville, Ky., Dr. J. P. Frank, chairman and receive a receipt for same, and send Dr. C. C. Phillips, Golconda, IA., a duplicate of receipts, by so doing we can keep our State posted how much money we are giving to help support our Foreign work Brethren, let's untie the hands of our Boards so they can do some tangible work for our missionaries on the Foreign Fields, and take care of our educational project of our B. Y. P. U., Uniou Review Boards and all of our Boards. If we will do what we can for our work each month, when we go up or down to National Convention, we will do equally as much as we do every year at the Convention, thereby we will increase our Financial standard of our work, and our Boards will not be so handicapped in the work you have elected them to do. May God bless this mess the good of our entire FI hood, and to His own glo once earnest prayer. much W. P. Washington. Penny Savings Bank Has Half Million Dollar Resources Richmond, Va., Nov. 24.—The St. Luke Penny Savings Bank has just wound up the seventeenth year of its existence. At the end of its first year it had resources amounting to a $19,000.00. During its existence the bank paid its stockholders $20,000.00 in dividends and $51,000.00 in interest to depositors. It has now resources amounting to a half million dollars and undivided profits and surplus totaling $15,000.00. The institution is located in modern quarters at First and Marshall Sts. Mrs. Maggie L. Walker is the president. Dewmaine, Ill. By Dr. C. C. Phillips, Golconda, Ill. Nov. 29, 1920. The financial rally with pastor J. D. Davis, was a grand success on the 4th Sunday. The amount realized, was $905.00. The writer with a number of the Mt. Zion Baptist church entertained the congregation at 11:00 a. m., pastor Reddick, and his two congregations, Colp and Dewmaine, A. M. E., entertained at 3:00 p. m. Their contribution for the day was $116.40. Mt. Zion $106. An amusing time was because of a kind of a triangle fight that the Mt. Zion members had to put up, as against two A. M. E. churches and one Baptist church, (Mt. Olive) It is to be remember that the previous Sunday Reddick and the guard pastor gregations realized the sum of $900.00. Deac in James Clay B. ch. number of the Mt. Zion church raised in the afternoon for pastor Reddick $185.00, and he and his associate, yesterday raise for pastor J. D. Davis, the amount herein stated. For the benefit of those who may not understand how the amount collect-turned out to be $106, when only $100.00 was announced. Brother E. J. Joues put down $5.00 on Bro. Lewis' table and Sister Jones $1. on brother D. Riggans' table. The different auxiliaries of the church made spendid showings. Pastor Davis is doing a great work. 59,306 WHITES. 7,433 NEGROES IN E. ST. LOUIS Washington, December 1.—The station of E. St Louis, today by the elect All manuscript with a list an in names should be accompanied with $1.00 to secure publication. Little Miss Necie Belle Duke, who was indisposed is better. Ice Creal illuminate the pathway of CALL AT THE RESOor sinner that will lead that path that shines more until the perfect 102 N. 21st St. EASI Page Two Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. ETROPOLIS, . . . . ILL. WRS. M. J. McCRARY, MANAGER GEO. L B. McCRARY, EDITOR Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Interested as second-class mail mat at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J. B.MoARV, 903 Pearl St. Metropolis, Ill. The names and addresses of contributors must be known to us in every instance, in order to secure publication. 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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 'aymen and the clergy not only in our Discrict, but throut 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. 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. The prayers of the righteous availeth much.—Bible. Dr. W. P. Washington, of 11.10 Casey avenue Mt. Vernon, Iff. 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. Mesdames. Wm. Barnett., and daughter, Mrs. Isaap. Left Monday for C. or Hot and CALL AT TH 102 N. 21st St. To insure publication all correspondence should reach this office not later than Tuesday morning. The editor. 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 S.S. Institute meeting has been called off from Harrisburg for next week by request. Who will take the last meeting for this year? The old Mt. Olive has a foundation and a record behind it, as it was founded on solid facts and not on hate and misrepresentation. Its early founders stood for something in the days of yore. "Woe unto the Shepherd that divice my sheep." Mrs. Leah Reed, was a Paducah, visitor Monday. Mrs. Laura Long, spent a few a few days in Brookport, with her daughter's Mesdames Ruth Donlow, and Mamie Maxwell. Misses Jewel Long, and Berniece Burke, Sundayed in Brookport. Rev. Smith, pastor of the Bethel A M. E. church, of Brookport, was a business visitor at our office Monday. Call again. W. B. Tittsworth, of Brookport, has been dangerously sick for a few days. We wish for him a speedy recovery. Geo. Turley, of Carbondale, was in Brookport, Snnday to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Curl Turley. Leslie Turley, of Brookport, returned from Cairo, Sunday where he was ordered to report to the hospital by Uncle Sam. Rev. J. B. McCrary, filled his pulpit at Brookport Sunday morn, ing. The pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, Brookport, informed us the church cleared $100.00 on Thanksgiving day, That was excellent. The Ladies of that church are arranging for a quilt contest Dec. 19-20. Rev. Thos. Turner missionary for the Mt, Olive Baptist Association is preaching for a few nights at Clifford, n Williamson County. Pray for his success in the work in which he is engaged. Mrs. Leah Reed. of N. Pearl St. was in Paducah, Ky. on business Monday. J. B. Culp, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Norris Culp, of W. 9th St. is sick and under the care of a physician. Mr. Will Moore, happened to a very serious accident while at his work Tuesday. We hope for him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Edgar S. B. McCrary and son, Joseph Edgar Jr., and Preston Simon Levon, returned from Princeton, Ky, Saturday where they visited with the former's sister. We pity that soul whose religi oih will not bind him sufficiently strong enough to enable him to rise above his evil companions efficiently high and long enough METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL Miss Jewel Long, who is teaching at Joppa, attended the funeral of Mrs. Efie Glover-Brown of E St Louis, whose funeral was held here Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. B. C. Long, of Choat, who has been sick for some time was able to be in the city Saturday shopping We hope she will speedily recover. Thos. P. King was in the city Saturday and, he has erected a building on the vacant lot on the corner of 8th and Broadway. We wish that we had several men in every town and county of Illinois where our people reside with the same tact and progressive spirit that he possesses. He employs and pays out thousands of dollars annually to our people Notice to Circles. Colp, Ill Nov. 19, 1920. To the W. E. and M. Circles of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association. You are notified and requested to meet, especially the officers in a board meeting at Colp with the Mt. Olive Baptist church, Friday Dec. 3rd 1920, Meeting opens at 9:30 a.m., Each missionary circle is asked to send up $1. to help bear the expense of the meeting. The circles that did not represent at the Centralia meeting in September you can do so now by sending up $3. for representation fee. Remember you are on the team are expected to do your part. Note—This meeting was chang-ed from Duquoin to Colp. Yours in the work, Laura Leake, Pres. Mrs. M. J. Hudson, Cor. Sec. Good News For Women Only women who have suffered the pain and agony that female disorders and monthly periods frequently cause can ever realize the suffering and torture many women are forced to endure. If this condition is not relieved ruined health and misery may result. 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It is expected that the Ministers and Deacon's Union of the Mt. Olive Badtist Association will meet in Joppa, with the Clover Leaf Baptist church, with Elder C. W. Cole Pastor, Thursday and Executive Board Friday before the 2nd Sunday in December. It is urgently requested that every officer be present, and it will be profitable for every minister of the District to come prepared to give or send $1 to help to foster the cause of Missions and Education. Ask your church for an after collection of not less than $1. Let's make this year a year of Jubilee and Thanksgiving in deed and in truth. With the sweeping victory of the Republican party, we should "Welkin" ring and Rally! Rally! as never before and raise more money and do more real missionary work and raise more money than ever before in the history of the Association. Let's raise the financial stand to $100 at this meeting. We can do it easily. Be a "Live Wife" in the Gospel ministry. The members of the Clover Leaf Baptist church have been disappointed several times by the small attendance of the brethren. They ask for a full representation so they "Show" you that they can amply care for the board. They are not only able but willing, so come help to care for their back-bones and spare ribs. This is the first meeting of the associational year and the last in 1920, we must make it a Record Breaker. We can do this with your help and loyalty to the Great Commission, Go ye, into all the world and preach The Gospel. We are expecting Dr. W. P. Washington, our State moderator and State missionary, Elder H. E. McWilliams. The ministers of the E. Mt. Olive Mt. Association are extended a cordial invitation. Come singing and praying for the guidance of the Holy Spirit and a profitable meeting. J. B McCrary, Moderator. WAR NURSE FROM ARMENIA ASKS AMERICA'S AID Soldier Husband and Battlefield Baby Touring Country With Her for Near East Relief. A mother, father and daughter, the latter born in a tattered Red Cross tent in the ice Caucasus while guns roared all around and Turkish shells, ignoring the mercy emblem, burst near it, are touring America in behalf of their native Armenia. They are General Mecrop Newton Azgapetian, his A. LADY ANNE AZGAPETIAN. wife, Lady Anne, and Irench Esther Araxie Azgapetian, whose baby eyes opened upon scenes of horror and later through them saw much of the sufferings of the people of Armenia. The family are making their tour under auspices of the Near East Relief, the big organization which has saved hundreds of thousands of the people in that part of the world from death Household Philosophy "Strange what a difference there is," said the household philosopher, "between things we need and things we want. There are many things we need in the house, but never can find the money dor, while somehow we can always find the money for things we want that we personally fancy." 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All-year excursion tickets carrying a nine months' limit, granting attractive stop-over privileges and good returning via the same or a different route, are now on sale. Burlington Route Mrs. Henry of Paducah, Ky. was in the city at the bedside of her daughter-in-law Mrs. Margie Stanley. Mrs. Roy Stanley, who has been quite sick is convalescent. Mrs. Berry Upshaw, who has been ill is much improved. Mrs. Laura Loeg, little daughter Rita and two grand-children leit Friday for Brookport, to visit the formers daughters. They returned Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Roberson, of Cairo spent Thanksgiving with the formers Aunt Mrs. Millie Long returning home Monday. The two clubs of the A. M. E. Church with Mrs. Laura Hutchinson Capt. of Club no. 1, and Miss Izora Rodgers, 1st Lieut. of said club; Mrs. Victorine Mayes G. Capt. of Club No. 2, and Mrs G. W. Hamilton 1st Lieut. raised $310.24 for Thanksgiving; which certainly speaks well for these good women Club uo. 1 having raised the largest sum of money which was $166.01, Club no. 2, raised $144 23 Money Long in Use. Hindus for centuries have used new honey as a laxative and old honey as an astringent. Aborigines of Peru offended honey to the sun. Greeks still mix it with milk of water and use it as a libation to the dead. In one section of India milk and honey are handed to all bridegrooms as they arrive at the door of the bride's father, and in ancient Egypt honey was long a chief ingredient of embalming fluid. J. B. DRAPER, Ticket Agent State of Illinois, Massac County, Circuit Court of Massac Co. January Term, A. D. 1921 Celia A. Lee Vs. John Snyder, Alex Snyder, Horace Snyder, Lucille Frazor, Ruth Snyder, Nellie Carter, Sherley Snyder, Robert Snyder, Maud Hazzotte, Edd Snyder, Earl Patton and Eugene Patton in Chancery. Affidavit of the non-residence of Alex Snyder, Horace Snyder, Maud Hazzotte, Nellie Carter, Sherley Snyder, Robert Snyder, Lucille Frazor, Ruth Snyder, Edd Snyder, Earl Patton and Eugene Patton. Eleven 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 her bill of complaint in said Court on the Chancery side thereof on the 1st day of December A. D. 1920, and that a summons thereupon issued out of said Court against said defendants, return able on Monday the 10th day of January A. D. 1921, as is by law required Now, therefore, unless you, the said Alex Snyder, Horace Snyder, Maud Hazzotte, Nellie Carter, Sherley Snyder, Robert Snyder, Lucille Frazor, Ruth Snyder, Edd Snyder, Earl Patton and Eugene Patton, 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 Monday the 10th day of January A. D. 1921, 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. Complaintant's Solicitors December 1st, A. D. 1920. 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. 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ILL THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IN PEACE TIME Junior Red Cross + About 12,000,000 boys and girls, composing nearly half the school population of the United States, are members of the Junior Red Cross, which is helping the children of Europe, while at the same time it is doing an important work here at home. Kalitan Chetwolf, who wears the engaging smile shown in this picture, is the son of an Indian guide and trapper. He is the youngest Junior living in the neighborhood of Juneau, Alaska—and he sends greetings to fellow Juniors of the United States. Her Twentieth Child Arrives. The "Great Mother in the World" has temporarily adopted the "Great Mother, in Vienna." She is Fran Stepanek, who has just become the mother of her twentieth child. The American Red Cross unit in Vienna celebrated by presenting the baby with a complete layette. The organization also is helping Fran Stepanek to care for her family of twenty by supplying her with gifts of food and clothing sent by the Red Cross chapters in the United States. Central Europe, the chief sufferer from the conflict, today is facing another winter of famine, pestilence and ruin. Typhus decreased much during the summer months where last winter it had its greatest stronghold, but physicians who investigated the situation at the behest of the League of Red Cross Societies have given their unqualified opinion that this coming winter will see a recurrence on an unprecedented scale. The Red Cross feels it must continue preventive measures abroad to keep this and other deadly maladies from the United States. Millions for Work at Home. When the disease was sweeping Central Europe last winter the American Red Cross, with the aid of the governments of affiliated nations, undertook the fight against it. Hospitals were established wherever possible and food and clothing were distributed to the undernourished populations, who by reason of their undernourishment were easy prey to the epidemics. Where disorganization contributed last year to the great inroads made by the disease, by virtue of its knowledge of the disease and the presence of well established hospital centers, the American Red Cross this year will undertake the work with a new confidence. Including the total of $11,000,000 in supplies left from the last fiscal year, the $31,500,000 is $21,000,000 less than the expenditures for 1919-20. Appropriations for domestic activities total $16,700,000. The largest item of this "home" budget is $7,800,000 for civilian relief work. This includes service and assistance for families of soldiers, sailors and marines, and work incidental to disaster. Of the total appropriation for civilian relief, $5,000,000 is held in reserve for the carrying out of actual disaster relief. Reduced Overhead Expense. The Red Cross invariably is the first thought of a community visited by calamity. With this in mind, it was determined by the Executive Committee in preparing the budget of 1919-20 to have a fixed reserve fund from which to draw in these instances. For assistance to soldiers, sailors and marines in hospitals and in camps this year $1,100,000 has been set aside. Four million two hundred thousand dollars has been appropriated for improvement of health and prevention of disease throughout the United States during the current twelve months. The Red Cross is co-operating fully with the United States Health Service in this work and through its Junior Red Cross is doing much to spread among children the principles of sanitation. An appropriation of $1,000,000 has been made for developing the peace time program of the Red Cross by service to its chapters in all regions. The appropriation of $48,200,000 is exclusive of the local expenditures of the 3,000 or more chapters. Administration expenses this year will be $1,800,000. Last year they were $2,300,000. Don't Wait for workers to come and ask you for a renewal of your membership. Send in your dollar to the nearest local chapter of the American Red Cross. Welcome the opportunity and privilege of repliedging your fellowship by promptly answering the Fourth Roll Call November 11-25, 1920 RED CROSS HELPS FORMER SOLDIERS When the millions of youths who composed America's war-time army checked in their packs, fingered their discharge fondly and hustled away from camp to return to the joys of civilian pursuit, many of them thought the American Red Cross had ceased to be an important function in STILL the GREATEST, MOTHER in the WORLD STILL THE GREATEST, MOTHER OF THE WORLD. checked in their packs, fingered their discharge fondly and hustled away from camp to return to the joys of civilian pursuit, many of them thought the American Red Cross had ceased to be an important function in their lives. It had furnished them with entertainment and other enjoyment and aid while in camp, but the great majority had never felt the need of the Red Cross before entering the service and they reasoned they would not need its assistance now that they were out of it, again. Since that time many thousands have learned to know otherwise. The Red Cross was their friend in the service and they naturally turned to it when trouble and complications beset them in civilian life. Nearly a Million Aided. Through the Home Service Section, which has taken up the task of caring for the soldier and sailors after they leave the service, and their families and dependents, nearly a million men have been given assistance of various kinds. This consists principally of financial aid, finding jobs obtaining back pay, allotments and compensation. The states in the central division are beginning to realize some idea of the volume of information work being carried on by the Civilian Relief, a part of the Home Service department. From 1,500 to 2,000 cases are handled from each state almost every month. The Red Cross does not confine its activities to service men only. It also takes care of his family. In a little town in Nebraska recently a certain soldier stationed at the Alcatraz barracks for discipline was granted clemency and his term reduced. But he had become so despondent that he threatened to take his life. Found Family Destitute. The Red Cross investigated the condition of his family and found they were in destitute circumstances and that his mother was ill. Moreover, it was found that he had been absent without leave to go to her. Upon presentation of the facts in the case the sentence was commuted and the Red Cross is helping the family to get on its feet. The fact that all the returned bodies of dead soldiers are given a military funeral may be partly attributed to the Civilian Relief bureau. While the organization does not attend to the funeral directly, it gives instructions through the American Legion and where the family is financially unable to take care of the matter, the Red Cross comes to the assistance and offers relief. Public health hospitals are filled with ex-soldiers whom the Civilian Relief service is taking care of. A large percentage of these are suffering with tuberculosis and shell shock. Helps Get Compensation. Great service has been rendered by the Red Cross in mental cases in identifying those who have appeared in state hospitals for the Insane, and helping them secure compensation due from the Bureau of War Risk Insurance. In the federal board's various offices in the central division, the Red Cross worker, acting with the Home Service section, makes necessary loans to the men, arranges suitable living conditions, helps collect evidence and supply facts to the board, assists in "appealing cases" and settles various personal difficulties for the men. The workers also follow up and aid all men who discontinue training. PERSHING'S TRIBUTE TO THE RED CROSS "It gives me real pleasure to pledge my hearty support to the American Red Cross. While the opportunity for its greatest service comes during times of war, and its achievements during the late World war have been unparalleled, yet there is and perhaps there always will be a vital need for the humanitarian work which it renders. "The present and former service men can never forget the Red Cross, not only for what it did for them during the war, but for what it is doing now in the army camps and posts and wherever needed in assisting the ex-service men throughout the country. The value of the American Red Cross as a peace time organization can hardly be over-estimated, and we owe it our loyal support and active cooperation. "JOHN J. PERSHING, "General." SHAKESPEAR SAID: "All The World Grant the truth now as then. In that case we shifted once in a Why not let t be your " COURTEOUS, EF ILLINOIS TRA (McKinle) AN OPEN TO THE COLORED We wish to say to our pe the surrounding territory, th by a number of my people, my white friends who wish to ment for all returning soldier business. I have finally dee with a view of serving my employment, feeling that I o than members of the other ra relation with all the other un tain that relationship through I am perfectly qualified t will guarantee satisfaction. I was born and reared in Sts. Educated in Metropli from Dunbar High School in Barnes School of Anatomy, S ing, Chicago, Illinois, from whi 1914, from which school I ho We will carry a small lin owing to the advance price o arranged with a large undert us with anything needed on s We have a first class hea Calls answered day or nii We were in the U. S., S. to make this country safe for ing the colored man an equa Phone 229--Ring 3. Re MCCRARY'S Metropolis, Illinois, GEORGE L. Phone-St. Clair 850 Staple and Fa Fresh and just off the Ma Courteous FEARN & 2217 Missouri [Ave.] Furnished Ro And Light H Board if Mrs. C 215. N. 7th St. A. W. W. FUNERAL DIRECTOR COMPLETE MOT All Calls Given Our M - 2 Expert H Kentucky Licenses No. [625 am Both [Phones, 241] All The World's A Stage the truth of that st then. At case we need th once in a while. May not let the I. T. S. be your "property m URTEOUS, EFFICIENT SER ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM (McKinley Lines.) I OPEN LETTU WE COLORED PEOPLE so say to our people of Massa t territory, thereto. Having of my people, also encourage eds who wish to see, and help s turning soldiers, to enter th have finally decided to go into serving my people, as we feeling that I can give them of the other race, 'though I a all the other undertakers, and borship throughout my business actually qualified to give unexcel satisfaction. and reared in Metropolis, or in Metroplis Public School High School in 1912. I the of Anatomy, Sanatary Science Illinois, from which I graduated which school I hold a Diploma. Iarry a small line of caskets on advance price on these goods, a large undertaking establish- ing needed on short notice. A first class hearse at our com- vered day or night; distance in on the U. S., Service for six country safe for "Democracy," man an equal opportunity w --Ring 3. Respectfully your MCCRARY'S UNDERTAKING Illinois, Illinois, GEORGE L. B. MCGRAR air 850 Hale and Fancy Gro and just off the Markets. Lowest L Courteous Treatment ARN & JERNIG ri Ave., EAST Fished Rooms to And Light Housekeeping Board if Required Mrs. C. Smith St. EAST ST. LOU A. W. Watkins Co. GENERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBASS COMPLETE MOTOR EQUIPMENT Illinois Given Our Most Courteous A - 2 Expert Embalmers 2 Denses No. 625 and 1284. Illinois , 241 Grant the truth of that statement now as then. In that case we need the scenes shifted once in a while. AN OPEN LETTER TO THE COLORED PEOPLE- We wish to say to our people of Massac County, and the surrounding territory, thereto. Having been solicited by a number of my people, also encouraged by some of my white friends who wish to see, and help secure 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. 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. --- --- old's A Stage." of that statement we need the scenes while. the I. T. S. property man"? INCIENT SERVICE. CTION SYSTEM. ey Lines.) N LETTER TO PEOPLE- people of Massac County, and retro. Having been solicited also encouraged by some of see, and help secure empl- yers, to enter the Undertaking added to go into that business, people, as well as having an can give them better service face, 'though I am in friendly undertakers, and expect to re- out my business career- to give unexcelled service and Metropolis, on 9th and Pearl Public Schools, graduating 1912. I then entered the manatary Science and Embalm- mich I graduated August 14 old a Diploma. We at caskets only, at present, on these goods, but we have making establishment to furnish short notice. Corse at our command. Right; distance immaterial. service for six months, trying "Democracy," thereby insur- opportunity with other races. spectfully yours, UNDERTAKING CO.. B. McGRARY, Manager. Fancy Groceies markets. Lowest Prices and Treatment JERNIGAN EAST LOUIS, ILL. rooms to Rent housekeeping Required Smith EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. Atkins Co. S AND EMBALMERS FOR EQUIPMENT Most Courteous Attention embalmers 2 - 1284. Illinois License 4401 Paducah, Ky. 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. Page Three [Name] McGray GEO. L. P. Office 901 Pearl St. L. F. PA HOME FUR and UNDERTA Calls Answered PHONE Staple and Fam Ice Cream and Com always to be served in At MRS. T. A. 100 N. 11th St. EAST ST McGrary's Undertaking GEO. L. B. MCCRA Pearl St. L. F. PARRISH HOME FURNISHING and UNDERTAKING Calls Answered Day Or Night NE 311 Apple and Fancy Groceries Team and Confections on hand ways to be served in the Latest Styles T. T. A. DAVIDSC St. Phone St. Clair, 727 EAST ST. LUUIS, ILL. L. F. PARRISH HOME FURNISHING and UNDERTAKING Calls Answered Day Or Night PHONE 311 Staple and Fancy Groceries Ice Cream and Confections on hand always to be served in the Latest Styles MRS. T. A. DAVIDSON C. N. JOHNSON Delicate For Hot And C Ice Cream And Phone Bell Bridge 3421. EAST Delicatassen For Hot And Cold Lunches Dream And Soda Water Bridge 3421. 23 North 10th EAST ST. LOUIS, JLL. Delicatassen For Hot And Cold Lunches Ice Cream And Soda Waters Phone Bell Bridge 3421. 23 North 10th St. EAST ST. LOUIS, JLL. Poro System Scientific and Sanitary Sc Mrs. M. M. 25 N. 10th St. - PORO S Scalp and Hair Mrs. Etta 208 Division Ave. Furnished Rooms Cigars, Tob and Sanitary Scalp and Hair Treatment Mrs. M. M. Johnson South St., - - EAST ST LOUIS, DRO SYSTEM Scalp and Hair Treatment Mrs. Etta Bates. On Ave. EAST ST. LOUIS, IL Rooms Cigars, Tobacco Fruits and Scientific and Sanitary Scalp and Hair Treatment Mrs. M. M. Johnson 5 N. 10th St., - - EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. PORO SYSTEM Scalp and Hair Treatmen Mrs. Etta Bates. GEO. ALLEN Pocket Billiards 100 N. 21st St. EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. For Hot and Cold Ice Cream CALL AT THE R C. S 102 N. 21st St. Hot and Cold Lunches and Ice Cream, Etc. ALL AT THE RESTAURANT OF C. Smith St., EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. For Hot and Cold Lunches and Ice Cream, Etc. CALL AT THE RESTAURANT OF C. Smith 102 N. 21st St. EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. In times of family stress unusual problems often arise where those in charge require unusual service that can be promptly, efficiently rendered by our organization. We are equipped to meet all emergencies, of any kind pertaining to our profession We honor calls from any part of Metropolis, or the county. Consult us, we can save you Worry, Time and Money. Shipping to all parts of the Country and Automobile Funerals a Specialty. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL SERVICE IS IMPORTANT family stress unusual problem in charge require unusual be promptly, efficiently reno- by our organization. equipped to meet all emergenc- and pertaining to our professi- NEAR AS YOUR TELEPHONE DISTANCE IMMATERIAL falls from any part of Metrop- consult us, we can save you to all parts of the Country merals a Specialty. is promptly answered day or night taking Company CRARY. MGR. usual problems often arise require unusual service that efficiently rendered organization. at all emergencies, of any to our profession OUR TELEPHONE IMMATERIAL art of Metropolis, or the man save you Worry, Time the Country and Auto- lity. ordered day or night. mpany MGR. Notice. The first meeting of the executive Board will meet with Clover Leaf Baptist church Joppa, Friday before the 2nd Sunday in December. Every officer must be present to be installed. We ask for one dollar to be sent up from every church to help in the great work we have before us, the feeble churches, missions, education and Old Ministers' H me. Every minister is asked to send or bring one dollar to the Board and every deacon is asked for 50c. Don't fail us as we must raise at least One Hundred Dollars at this meeting. Let us take on new energy and more spiritual and financial fervor. We must take the line and hold it for Landmarkism and for Christ. All Weather Good. Sunshine is delicious. rain is refreshing. wind braces up. snow is exhils rating; there is really no such thing as bad weather. only different kinds of good weather.-John Ruskin. Good Advice. Since thou art not sure of a minute, to not throw away an hour - Franklin Waters north 10th St. LL. --- REV. C. W. NORMENT, Pastor St. John Baptist Church Mounds, Illinois. 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 Commission. Keep own commission before sending to company. Write for particulars if intersisted. MRS. M. J. MCCRARY. Phone 364 Notice. Quante's Patent Flour Made from local wheat. Best for all purposes. We also sell I. H. Best Hard Wheat Flour, Southern Sell Rising Flour. Ask your Grocer for these brands. Cake Your Insurance With The Underwriters Mutual Insurance Co., They are Steady and Reliable. Pay all Sick and Death Claims Promptly. 1902 Market Ave. L. R. LESLIE, Dist. Supt. Phene St. Clair, 1569 L. Use Madam A. C. Bolden's Hair Success It is Guaranteed to grow the hair. Get rid of thatdandruff or tetter by using Madam Bolden's Tetter Salve and Dandruff cure. Madam A. C. Bolden's Hair Success will make you hair soft, no matter how stubby and long, no matter how short Satisfaction or money Refunded Agents wanted. For full particulars write Madam A. C. Bolden, 406 N. 17, St. Murphysbro. Ill. M. B. Rev. Wm. Mooyd. Carbon Jale, Ill., Pastor Rock Hill. OUR JOB OFFICE We have had over 23 years of Active Experience in the printing office and will give you the benefit of same just for the asking on that next job of yours. "Let Us Show You." Try us. We print from a visiting card to a large size poster. BOOK WORK A We give courteous attention to all inquiries and your patronage is earnestly solicited. Out of town work done promptly. Letter Heads, Bill Heads. Statements, Envelopes Dodgers, Calling Cards. NOTICE. Dewmaine, Ill., Nov. 1920. Rev. J. B. McCrary, I am directed by the moderator Rev. J. D. Davis, to say the executive board of the E. Mt Olive will meet with New Bethel church, Centralia, on Tuesday before the 2nd Sunday in Nov. Come praying. Yours in his Name, Rev. J. D. Davis, Mod, Sist. Annie Michaux Cor. Sec. Just Holding Gum in Trust. A little seven-year-old Boston girl name into the house the other day showing gum vigorously. Her mather was horrified and ordered the little one to throw the gum away. The equals odienet" child shook her head Ezma: "I can't. grow it away," she sink, "because it didn't mine. It becomes to Bazhitna but she lent it to she till two p'ook." All Have Their Burdens. All Have Their Burdens. Nearly everybody is handicapped in some way. So don't fancy you are unique in having things to put up with and fight against. We are here to fight—and to conquer—Home Notea Adversity and Prosperity. We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right—Seneca. Page Four Program of S. S. Institute For the Mt. Olive Baptist S. S. Institute to be held with the Macedonia Baptist church; Friday and Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in Nov. It is requested that all S. S. workers be present and take a part in the work, 9;30 a. m Call to order by the president; Song and prayer; and reading the Scriptures. Testfmonials, 10:00—Bible lesson. How to study the Bible. Black-board drill by the conductor, Rev. J B. McCrary. 10:30—How to conduct a S. S. Joppa, Harrisburg. 10:45—How to teach a primary class, Hatfield, Moundde, Mound City. Bethel, Mounds; Mound City. 11:45—How to prepare the lesson for teaching. 12:00—Collection. Adjourn. 1:30 p. m—Devotionals. Reading morning journal. 2:00—How to grade a S. S. 2:40-Departmental work-Black board—Conductor. 3:00—Preaching; collection. Institute work and preaching at night. There will be topics for discussion. Come prepared with Bibles and note books. M. Duncan, President. J. B. McCrary, Conductor. Executor's Notice. Estate of George R. Whittaker, deceased. The undersigned having been appointed Executrix of the last will of Georg R. Whittaker late of the County of Massac and State of Illinois, deceased, hereby give notice that she will appear before the County Court of Massac County at the Court House in Metropolis, at the December 1920 Term on the first Monday in December 1920 next, at which time all persons having claims against said estate are notified and requested to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 11th day of Oct. A.D. 1920. Dated this 11, day of Oct., A. D. 1920. Laura Bradley, Executrix Roy R. Heim, Attorney.