Metropolis Weekly Gazette

METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE RAMBLINGS East St. Louis. Ill. 2-14. '21. Rambler left Metropolis. Monday at 9:30 a. m. Feb. 7th for Springfield, arriving Sat. at 8:15 p. m. and went to my stopping place at the home of Mr. aud Mrs. Wm. Renfro. We went to the Senate department Tuesday morning where a short session was held. We remained in the city until Thursday after-noon when the Senate adjourned until Tuesday at 10:00 a. m., then Wednesday after-noon both houses of the legislature will adjourn for the week to visit the State University, Champaign, in a body where they will be programmed and lunched Wednesday and Thursday. Several bills were presented in the Senate and House some advance to second and third reading. From what we can understand both Houses will get down to business in March. We left Springfield, for East St. Louis, Thursday, and found our way to the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Jefferson's at 108 N. 11th street where we spent Friday and Saturday. We visited several of the leading men, politicians and business places while in the city. At R. M. C. Green's Undertaking establishment in company of John Jefferson our brother-in-law, we met the proprietor for the first time and found him to be as recommended to us by our son Edgar and others a gentleman. His address is head quarters for the East St. Louis branch office of the Gazette. Mr. Green is the leading Undertaker of the city and has a branch office in Louis, Mo. He also is the president of the Washington Cemetery, East St. Louis. We met Mr. Dean proprietor of the Square Deal Restaurant at 14, street and they are doing a nice business. We found the Gazette to be a welcome visitor in the homes of the many readers East St. Louis, and we received an order for holy works from Undertaker Green. Mr. Brady Wilson of St. Louis, Mo. came for us Saturday afternoon and we accompanied him to 2213 1.2 Franklin ave. to spend the night and Sunday with our cousin Mrs. Fannie Wilson and her daughter Mrs. Lettie Clay of 816 N. 23rd street a cousin where we took dinner Sunday. We attended church at Pleasant Green Baptist church at 12:2 Rev. J. K. Parker is pastor. Rev. G. H. Mitchell, evangelist, of Md. City, Ill. delivered a strong sermon, Rambler offered prayer at conclusion of the sermon. We were introduced by the pastor and made a short talk to the large audience. At 3 p. m. we attended a funeral at the Union Memorial Methodist church, and at 4 p. m: a funeral of Bro. Carter at St. Paul A. M. E. church a brother-in-law of Uudertaker Green. We returned to East St. Louis Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. John Jefferson and on Monday the 14, we returned to Springfield for duty where we remained until Thursday when we left for home. We find the Negro in St. Louis, mo' and East St. Louis, Ill. on the upward tendency feeling much elated with many of the advantages and progress made. We visited the homes of Mesdames Addie Frizzell, and her sister Ora Cork. of Lovejoy, on Monday for n few minutes only as our stay in the city was short. We took dinner with the forme: UNIQUE STRUCTURE FOR "OLD SIWASH" Real, unadulterated, 99 9-10 per cent pure "democracy" has come into its own in American college life through the completion this month of a unique building for men students at Knox College, Galesburg, Ill. This building—known as "The Lyman K. Seymour Hall"—affords healthful sleeping quarters for more than a hundred, and its spacious and cheery "Commons" feeds all the men of the college. A commodious "lounge" occupies part of the ground floor. A massive fire-place covers nearly one whole end of this club room. Self-government features the system. The men make their own house regulations and are men strictly on their honor. No "lights out" is prescribed, and the front door isn't any lock. The refining influence of a good mother is not lacking, for a charming and cultured "House Mother" has a suite of rooms on the first floor. She presides in the dining room and at social functions. In the "Commons" there is "democracyplus!" Each week every man draws from a hat a number which specifies the table at which he is to sit with nine other "chance comrades". Every seven days a most thorough "shaking up" occurs in this way. The last man to arrive at each table finds the server's place vacant, and must head the table and dispense food and table manners! Men students, working for their board, serve as waiters. When a dance is scheduled the set dining tables disappear into an adjacent room, leaving a large and excellent dance-floor, which may be used for "All-College Parties", or for private affairs. The "Commons" also serves as a moving picture auditorium. Other features of the building are an absolutely safe rifle range in the basement, a complete infirmary suite, an ultra-modern kitchen presided over by a hotel chef of distinction, meeting rooms for literary societies, and guest rooms for the convenience of relatives and friends. This unusual building is the gift of Mrs. Lyman K. Seymour of Payson, Ill. In memory of her husband who was a student at Knox college with the Class of 1884. It is fire-proof and cost about $200,000. and then left for E. St. Louis. We are to return in the near future when we can visit all of our old friends. Rambler. FEDERATION DAY First Baptist Church Raised $446.83, Sunday. dist church, preached at this service, and we must say he preached a wonderful sermon. There were several names on program for the evening service but none were present. After collection the clubs made their report. There were only two clubs at work and they are Nehemiah's Band and Silver Leaf. None of the auxiliaries of the church contributed to either of them. Nehemiah's Band with Mr. James Townsley as Pres, and Miss Avery Wood Sec. reported $216.78. constitution and shortened her dis February was discovered by Numa Pompilus, who succeeded Ro muds, who was suckled by a sh woy, handed and was laid away, the den of his ancestors. On day Nunta Pompilus was rolling along the banks of the Yellow River hunting pawpaws when he covered February, running wild barefooted and with her hair full of cookie burps. He rolled her to the top of the Janaiculum Hill with a bunch of spaghetti and captured Sunday was a high day at the First Baptist church, spiritually and financially. The Club Convention as it used to be called, but now known as the "Local Church Federation," was in session, and it was a day of pleasure to those who attended. It was a beautiful day, and it made us feel that it was nearly "Good old Summer time." At the morning service, the Pres. Bresl George W. Long, after devotional exercise, made a few remarks then introduced the Pastor Rev. T. M. Moses, who preached an excellent sermon. After preaching the Pres. appointed committees on Enrollment and Finance, after which the choir sang, and an offering was taken. We then adjourned until 2:30 p.m. In the after-noon an immense crowd was present. Devotional exercise was conducted by Bro. W. H. Finney. There was no preaching in the after-noon, and a splendid literary program was rendered which is as follows: Music Congregation. Address "Preparedness" Mrs. L. B. Tandy. Paper "The requirements of a Woman's Club" Miss Izora Rodgers. Solo Mrs. Adelaide McCrary. Paper "Christian Ethics" Mrs. Francis Smith. Solo Miss Anna Roberts Address Prof. W. A. Singleton. Solo Mrs. Love Renfro. After rendition of the program the finance committee came and lifted a collection. Benediction by the Pastor. A large audience was present at the evening service, anxious to hear the total amount raised during the three months. Rev. T. Morris, pastor of the Antioch Bap- MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." tist church, preached at this service, and we must say he preached a wonderful sermon. There were several names on program for the evening service but none were present. After collection the clubs made their report. There were only two clubs at work and they are Nehemiah's Band and Silver Leaf. None of the auxiliaries of the church contributed to either of them. Nehemiah's Band with mr. Jones Townsley as Pres. and Miss Avery Wood Sec. reported $216.78 Silver Leaf with mrs. Lucy Noely, Pres. and Miss Minnie Green, as Sec. reported $187.59 Independent Treas. $1.87: Federation Treas. $32.53, total amount raised $145.83. The pastor, told the clubs if each of them raised as much as $140, he would give each of them $10 making a total of $150, but they raised over the amount. He presented them their checks just the same. After installation of the officers for the next quarter we were considered dismissed. Forecast for February. February is the shortest month in the year but she produced more great men than you can shake a stick at George Washington, who was made the Father of His Country in a paternity charge, tried in the Fairfax Virginia, court house just alter the Revolutionary War, was born in February. That was a spirited law suit, and Patrick Henry acted as the prosecuting attorney. He tried the case with much skill and established the gift of George beyond a reasonable doubt. Afterward, it is said, George Washington confessed to the accusation, exclaiming: "I cannot tell a lie! I did it with my trusty sword!" Some of the other distinguished men born in February were Horace Greenley, Charles Dickens, General William T. Sherman, Old Men Ground Hog, Sir Edward Coke, Napoleon Bonaparte, Theos. A Edison, Victor Hugo St. Valentine and Old Bill Loper. The effort of the month to produce all these great men weakened her constitution and shortened her dis. February was discovered by Numa Pompilius, who succeeded Romulus, who was sackled by a she wolf, handed and was laid away in the den of his ancestors. One day Numa Pompilius was rolling along the banks of the Yellow Tiber hunting pawpaws when he discovered February. Junning wild, barefooted and with her hair full of cockle buris. He toiled her to the top of the Janiculum Hill with a bunch of spaghetti and captured her and stuck her in the calendar. He named her Februaryus, from the Latiu verb februo, are, avi alumo februo, terre' tuli, intum, we forget which. Februo is a Latin verb and means 'to purify' and every four years on the 14th, the people of Rome would gather upon the banks of the Yellow Tiber and take a bath. While they were in the act of slushing their nides they sing: This was commendable on the part of the noble Romans but it killed all the fish in the Tibet and made the water smell of garlic for months. When Numa Pompilius discovered that Febraularius had only 28 days about her person he used to call one of his gaily slaves every four years and say: Tony, you filius of a capricornus, ambular forth and inventus a dies and give it to Februrarius." This is the origin of the beautiful hyma ending. And one day more we add to it one year in four." The world owes a great debt of gratitude to Numa Pompilius. Had he not discovered February the ground hog would have had no day, the geese would never have known when to mate, Saint Valentine's Day would never have functioned, and Winter, the fecherous old brute, would have compelled Spring to linger in his lap until away up in April! Our storm diagram for February is not encouraging. The weather will run three cylinders most of the time, and the groans of our newly elected president, as he tries to select his cabinet, will be heard from Maine to California. Among so many candidates it's mighty hard to choose, and the Senators will kick if he takes Chas. Evans Hughes, and the very thot of Hoover makes everybody mad, for he kept us out of sugar when we needed it so bad. Then there is General Leonard Wood who with labor strikes can cope, but he will never do at all he smells of ivory soap! but he will pass the buck and on his Sinissppi farm again he'll try his luck. Some want Elihu Root in Warren Harding's fold, the greatest statesman of the bunch, but he is getting old And so poor Warren Harding all through the month will sweat great drops of blood in his attempt to choose a cabinet. But this short month will soon be gone, its days will shimmy by, and Warren Harding will begin to pass around the pie —C. W. Biiss in Mohtgomery News. A Valentine Social. A Valentine Social was given by the Ladies Aid of St Paul A. M. E. church, Monday evening at the Odd Fellow's Hall Mesdames Ollie Upshaw, Ruby Orrington and Miss Izora Rodgers formed the committee that made the arrangements and looked after the pleasure and welfare of the guest. The Women drew the men out of a box kept by Miss Rodgers, daring of last week, and up until Monday morning. A large crowd was out to the social. Everybody was looking "Good," and dressed in their best. The supper consisted of chicken, dressing, potato salad, bread, ice cream, which was paid for by the men. In Memoriam In sad and loving memory of my dear father Simon Wing, who died one year ago Nov. 21, 1919. The month has passed it seems to me the saddest of the year. This life is one great sorrow which each one must share, yet no one knows this grief, 'till death with them has shared. Surrounded by friends I am lonesome, in the midst of pleasure I am blue, with a smile my heart is aching for you, God has given God has taken, all of us must bear that pain, May Jesus guide my footsteps 'till in Heaven we meet again. Loving Daughter, Jennie Lomax. Dear Editor of The Gazette: Please allow me space in your paper to say that the Mission Society met at the home of sister Annie Winston, 602 Howard St. Sister C. E, Thomas, read for our opening the 136th Psalms, prayer by sister E. M. Long. Roll was called and 16 members were present and resounded to their names with 10 cents. We had with us sister E. M Long, our State Missionary, after business was over she addressed us on the work and we invited her to come again. The receipts of the evening was $3.55. A two course luncheon was served, afterwhich all left for their homes expressing them-elves as having enjoyed the after-noon Sister C. E, Thomas, Pres. Mary Humble, Sec. Mound City It has been a long time since we sent in our report, however, we are yet alive and doing a great work. Our pastor is with us every Sunday now, and our Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. are doing nicely. The Ladies Aid is doing fine. During the eight months Rev. Cole has been our pastor, we have raised over a thousand dollars. The Lord is blessing us both financially and spiritually, and our church is growing numerically too. Sister Cole and her Busy Bee club of children are doing their bit. Miss LaVerne Thorpe, one of the Seniors of Lovejoy High school spent the week end with her parents in Ullin. Sisters Howard and Upchurch are recuperating rapidly. Mr. McKinley Barker, of Perks, spent Sunday after-noon with his sister Florence, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Daniels, Rev. Jones, preached in Joppa Sunday. Sister Viola Frazier, wife of Rev. Frazier departed this life Sat. Jan. 31. Centralia. Dr McCrary, Metropolis, Ill. This comes to inform you that I have prevailed with the Pres. of the circle of New Bethel Baptist church to take the paper, and you will find a money order of one dollar for same. Please send to this name and addtesss:—Mrs. C. E. Thomas, 820 E. 5th North. I think I will get more subscribers soon. Please publish the in- closed copy in this week's paper Mrs. E. M. Long. I write to inform you first, that my children and myself are well, and hope this will find your family the same. Our church is getting on nicely both spiritually and financially. We had a rally on Feb. 6th. The plan was that each person was to give one day's earnings out of his weeks wages, and omit of this we realized $271.93. Among other things our city officials captured a "White Mule Still" operated by Mr. Robert Stevens, a quarter of a mile south of town turning out a gallon of "Booze" an hour. He was so element as to take one of our best brothers to help him in the work in the person of Mr. Jnoi Richardson. About one year ago the church granted the last named brother privilege to preach. He exercised his gift a while, but for some reason unknown to us he quit, and begun operating this "Still." They were both arrested and taken to Chester, and from there will be taken to the Federal Prison. I have collected some money for you on your paper but I would like for you to furnish me with a list of those who take the paper here, and I will report what I have collected soon. J. J Taylor, Box 282 Notice. There will be an Executive Board of the General Baptist state Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. convention, which will be held at Mount Olive Baptist church, Colp on Saturday before the first Sunday in March to arrange a program for the State meeting in Evanston, also to atteud to other business as may claim our attention. Yours in Christ, J. W. Greer, Pres. Subscribe for the Gazette. Page Two Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. METROPOLIS, . . . . ILL. WRS. M. J. MUCRARY, MANAGER. GEO. L. B. McCRAY, EDITOR FRIDAY FEB 18. 1921. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Santered as second-class mail mat- at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J. B.Mc- CRAY, 803 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: Due 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. 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. by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure cartarrah deafness, and that is by a constitutional remedy. Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous 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 Catarrrah Peafness that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Circulars free. All Druggists, 75c. 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. 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 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. Mother—"In all the wild storm your sister Maggie went out with her throat all bure and exposed." Brother—"Rain won't hurt her. She's got a rubber neck."—Life. Be Ye Sure Your Sins Will Find You Oun. 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. 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. In this issue appears an advertisement of the "Old Reliable" St. Louis Globe Democrat, to which we request your attention. The Globe-Democrat bases its claim for your subscription on its absolute fairness in printing all the news in an unbiased uncolored way. There have been great and important additions to its news gathering facilities, both at home and abroad. There have also been added a number of new daily features. There is always a good continued story, news of the world in photographs, daily comic cartoons and many other regular features for men, women and children. For particulars we urge you to read the advertisement, and then send in your orders at once to the Globe Printing Co. Publishers St. Louis, Mo. Quile a nnumber of our people went to Paducah Thursday, to hear the popular "ragtime singer" Miss Mamie Smith, who sang at the Kentucky Theatre. All expressed themselves as having liked her singing very much. Mr. John Blackwell, of Belgrade is sick we learn, we hope for him a speedy recovery. Mr. Thos. P. King, of Unionville, was in the city Sunday. The Ladies Aid met Friday at the residence of Mrs. Leah Reed's on Pearl street. Mrs. Lurania Blakemore, and Mr. Pete Miller, spent Sunday in Brookport, the guest of Mesdames Mamie Maxwell and Essie Daugherty. Mr. Joseph Mayberry, Sr. has opened a nice grocery on Vienna street and has a full line of groceries. He desires the patronage of the citizens here. Rev. J. H. Stamps, ol Joppa, was in the city Tuesday. Rev. E. M Tuaner, of Padneah Ky, is in the city, and preached Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the Free Will Baptist church. He paid the Gazette office a pleasant call. Mr. and Mrs Johnnie Fossie, left Sunday for Cairo, on a short visit, and will also stop in Murphy.boro to visit Mrs. Fossie's sister, before returning home. Mr. Cyrus Gunn, left Thursday of last week for Cairo, on Government business, returning Saturday. Mrs. Laura Alston, left Tuesday for St. Louis, Mo. to be at the bedside of her niece, and from there she goes to Chicago, to join her husband who is in school there The Silver Leaf club met Monday evening with Mrs. James Townsley on Vienna street. Mesdames Lottie French, and Myrtle Lassiter of Belgrade were in the city Tuesday. Miss Susie Kevil. and Mr. Robert Massie of Paducah, Ky. were the guest of Misses Mae and Anna Roberts Sunday. Nehemiah's Band met Tuesday evening, at the residence of Mrs. Mack Hooper's on Pearl street Rev. Thes. Harmon was at METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL Tax Sale Notice. Metropolis, Ill. Feb. 14th 1921. To W. F. Sexton, Charlie Thompson and Mary C. Anderson and to all parties interested: You are hereby notified, that at a sale of Real Estate made by the Sheriff, at the door of the Court Honse, in the City of Metropolis, County of Massac and State of Illinois on the 9th day of June A. D. 1919. O. S. Butler and R. B. Lytton purchasers the following described Real Estate, situated in the said County, for the Taxes, Interest, Penalties and Costs due and unpaid thereon, for the year A. D. 1918 assessed in the name of W. F. Sexton. Lots 5 and 7 in Block 18 in Hattfield addition to Pope's addition, to the town of Joppa, Massac County Illinois, that O. S. Butler now holds certificate of sale for first and last of above described parcels of ground by purchase, and the remainder by assignment from purchaser at tax sale. The time allowed by law for the redemption of said Real Estate will expire on the 9th day of June A. D. 1921. O. S. Butler Purchaser and Assignee. Round Knob Sunday, and reports good services. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Maxwell and children of Brookport, were in the city Monday. Mr. Alex Millner, who was indisposed for quite a while, is able to be up again. The Home Mission Society met Monday after-noon at the residence of Mrs. Thomas Harmon's 819 Peari street. Mrs. Larry Rodgers, was a Paducah visitor last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Pullins, and Mr. and Mrs. Alonza Donlow of Brookport, motored to Metropolis Sunday evening to attend the Federation, Mrs. Leon Renfro, is sick, we hope she will soon be well again. Mesdames Janie Nolan, of Md, City, and Susie Rodgers, of McKenzie, Tenn arrived in the city Thursday, the pleasant guest of Mrs. Thos. Harmon. The former is a sister, the latter a sister-in-law, They returned Friday, via. of the Burlington for their homes, being accompanied as far as Foreman by Rev. Thos. Harmon. Mrs. Princess Bell, went to Paducah, Thursday, to hear Miss Mamie Smith sing. The Parent Teachers Association which meets Thursday evening of each week at the Assembly Room of the Dunbar High school, is progressing nicely. They were highly honored by having Rev. Connett, pastor of the white M. E. church with them on last evening, who addressed the Association on "Getting a Vision," which was quite interesting and well taken. Aftr the regular routine of business, the audience was served Ice Cream. Mound City. A series of meetings began last Sunday. The Lord's supper was administered in the afternoon, and the spirit of the Lord was among us. The meeting is being conducted by the pastor, with remarkable success. We have been blessed with fifteen converts. One more time in the history of our church are we having a meeting in which every denomination of the city is taking a great interest. The Misses LaVerne Thorpe and Florence Barker spent the week end with their parents. Sister Ora Howard, is able to be out again Rev. C. W. Scates, returned from his charge in Harrisburg. Mary E. Daniels. Notice to Circles. To the Circles of the East Mt. Olive Baptist Association. Dear Sisters I write you through your churches and to the pastors asking their cooperation. I would love to visit your circles as the time is fast advanced and there is much to be done for the Masters C use. I have had a deal of sickness also death in my family this year; but I promised the Lord through storms arise I would take my cross and follow on. I desire to visit your circles. Dear christian pastors, I ask that you do not shut up your church at the hour the circle is to meet and say we have no spare time for the missionary. I hope that I shall have a letter soon from some president saying come and visit our circles. E. M. LONG, State Missionary 519 E. Howard St., Centralia, Ill. WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON? We want to ask you solemnly, what are you doing for the cause of Jesus! HE DIED FOR YOU. Have you given to His cause to satisfy the demands made upon your Heart, Mind and Soul by Pity, Sympathy, Humanity and Religious obligation! Is Jesus JESUS satisfied with what you have done? "Bring Me all the tithes into the storehouse and prove me now herewith, faith the Lord of host, if I'll not open you the windows of Heaven, and pour you out a blessing that there shall not be room enough to receive it." Mal. 3:10. God never allows one to be in His debt. You cannot beat God giving. MY RESOLUTION: God helping me I shall try and do my full duty, this year, by helping those on the foreign field and those that desire to go. National Baptist Foreign Mission Board, N. B. C. 530 S. 8th St., Louisvilla' Ky. Nature's Way Headache, Nervousness, Sleeplessness and other disorders of the nervous system quickly relieved by Dr. Miles' Nervine Which soothes and allays the pain—rest and sleep follow in a natural manner. Free from habit-forming drugs. Mrs. J. V. Thompson, Dallas, Texas, found relief. She says: "For thirty years I suffered with sick and nervous headaches. Took several bottles of Dr. Miles' Nervine and it has been four years since I had headaches." Money back if first bottle fails to relieve or satisfy. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS 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. Adversity and Prosperity. We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.—Seneca. --- We are Agents for the Dr. Walker's Great Indigestion Cure. Sure cure for Indigestion, if directions are followed. It has cured others, why not you? Why suffer and die from Indigestion when you find a cure? You can eat what you want when you take Dr. Walkers's Medicine. We guarantee it. Sit right down and order a $1. bottle MRS. M. J. McCURARY, Agent, 900 Pound St. Metropolitan, DL Tax Purchaser's Sale Notice Metropolis, Ill. Feb. 14, 1921. To W. F. Sexton, Charlie Thompson Mrs. Mary C. Anderson and Tabitha Beasley: You are hereby notified, that at a sale of Real Estate made by the Sheri- f at the door of the Court House, in the town of Metropolis, County of Massac and State of Illinois on the 9th day of June A. D. 1919. S. B. Kerr, Jeassee Gurley, W. F. Cummins, Wm. Wright and W. F. Smith purchased the following described Real Estate, situ- ated in the said County, for the Taxes Interest, Ponantiss and Costs due and unpaid thereon, for the year A. D. 1918 assessed in the name of W. F. Soxton, to wit: Lots 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8, in Block 18, also balance of Block 18, in Hatfield's addition to Pope's addition, to the town of Joppe, Massac County, Ill. That S. B. Kerr, now holds certificate of sale for first and last of above described parcel of ground by purchase, and the remainder by assignment from purchasers at Tax sale. The time allowed by law for redemation of said Real Estate will expire on the 91th day of June A. D. 1021. Publication Notice. Metropolis, Ill., Feb. 9th 1921. To Eugene Munson, William George, Wilhelm Houelle, John N. Lackman, Agt. to whom it may concern, to all parties interested and unknown owners You are hereby notified, that at a sale of Real Estate made by the Sheriff at the door of the Court House, in the town of Metropolis, County of Massac, and State of Illinois on the 9th day of June A. D. 1919 William Wright purchased the following described Real Estate, situated in the said County, for the Taxes, Interest, Penalties and Costs due and unpaid thereon, for thed year A. D. 1918. Assessed in the name of Eugene Munson to wit: A parcel of ground 225 ft. X 225 ft. X 200 ft. in Postlethwaite and Mortons addition to City of Brookport, Massac County, Illinois, being part of S. 1-2 N. E. 1-4 Sec. 14, Towp. 16, S.R. 5. E. 3rd P. M. formerly owned by John W. Holmes, record title now in Wilhelm Hoelle, see deed record "34" page 544. Afterward certificate, of purchase assigned to S. Bartlett Kerr. The time allowed by law for the redemption of said Real Estate will expire on the 9th day of June 1921. S. Bartlett Kerr, Analyms. To Brownlow Roberts, to Mortgages and all parties interested: You are hereby notified, that at a sale of Real Estate made by the Sheriff at the door of the Court House, in the town of Metropolis, County of Massac, and State of Illinois, on the 9th day of June A. D. 1919, William F Cummins purchased the following described Real Estate, situated in the said County, for the Taxes, Interest, Penalties are Cost due and unpaid thereon, for the year A. D. 1918, assessed in name of Brownlow Roberts. Viz: Lot 11 in Block 203, Fairmount addition and City of Metropolis, Massac County Illinois. Afterward certificate of purchase was assigned to S. Bartlett Kerr. The time allowed by law for the redemption of said Real Estate will expire on the 9th day of June A. D. 1921 s. Bartlett Kerr, Assiguee Metropolis, Ill. Feb. 9th 1921 To Henrietta McKee, Anna Loan and Improvement Association of Anna, III. You are hereby notified, that at a sale of Real Estate made by the Sheriff at the door of the Court House, in the town of Metropolis, County of Massac and State of Illinois on the 9th day of June A. D. 1919 purchased the following described Real Estate, situated in the said County for special assessments, Taxes, Interests, Penalties and Coats due and unpaid thereon, for the year A. D. 1918, assessed in the name of: Henrietta McKee viz. Lot 100 in Block 12, of the city of Metropolis, Massac County, Illinois. The time allowed by law for the redemption of said Real Estate will expire on the 9th day of June A, D. 1921. L. H. Mizell, Purchaser Raisins as Stars of Life. The life of Cuba is largely sustained by raisins, its people consuming the fruit more generally than any other of the Spanish-American colonies. NOTICE. Dear Pastors, and Churches, composing the General Aassociation of Illinois. This comes to say my tours through the Southern parts of the State in the interest of our State work has met with much success, yea beyond my anticipation. The brethren where I have been have met me with open doors, hands and hearts, and the interest that is being manifested for our State Work has been an eye opener to me; since I have been out for our State work. May God bless the brethren so the good work may go on. But listen Brethren, I regret very much that I cannot come to all of my brethren and do justice to my own pastorate, and yet. I must reach you some way before our meeting in Evanston. May next, So I am trying to reach you by this letter to say I am asking all of the churches that are affiliating with our State Association to give your humble servant at least a five or ten dollar hearing if I get there in person, and if I cannot get there in person but come thru the mail please give me the same consideration as if I were there in person. I am doing what I can to make our next meeting a financial success. May I have your cooperation? Administrator's Notice. Estate of Mary P. Coulter Deceased The undersigned, having been appointed Administrator under Sec. 9, Chap. 86 R. S. of the estate of Mary P. Coul ter late of the County of Massac and the State of Illinois, deceased, hereby give notice that he will appear before the County Court of Massac County at the Court House in Metropolis, at the March Term on the first Monday in March 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 requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 27th day of December. A. D. 1920. S. Bartlett Kerr, Administrator. Tax Purchaser's Sale Notice Metropolis, I. I., Feb. 8th 1921 To Hattie Copland and all parties interested. You are hereby notified, that at a sale of Real Estate made by the Sheriff of Massac County Illinois, at the East door of the Court House in the city of Metropolis, County of Massac, and State of Illinois, on the 9th day of June A. D. 1919, Ray Shipman, purchased the following described Real Estate, situated in the said County, for the Taxes, Intreest. Penalties and Costs due and unpaid thereon, for the year, A. D. 1918 to wit: Pt. E, Half N. E. 100X150 of Section thirty-five (35), Township Fifteen (15), Range Four (4), cast 3rd P. M., in Massae County, Illinois, same being assessed on Tax books in the name of Hattie Copland. And that the time allowed by law for the redemption of said Real Estate will expire on the 9th day of June 1921. Ray Shipman, Purchaser Tax Purchaser's Sale Notice To W. F. Sexton, Charlie Thompson Mary C. Anderson and parties interested: You are hereby notified, that at a sale of Real Estate made by the Sheriff at the door of the Court House, in the City of Metropolis, County of Massac, and State of Illinois on the 9th day of June A. D. 1919, J. H. Mizell purchased the following described Real Estate, situated in the said County, for the Taxes, Interest, penalties and Costs due and unpaid thereon, for the year A. D. 1918 Assoassed to W. F. Sexton, towit:town of Joppa, lot 9, block 18. And the time allowed by law for the redemption of said Real Estate will expire on the 9th day of June A. D. 1925. J. H. Mizell, Purchaser. 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. 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No order sent through the mail. 1.00. This Liniment is guaranteed. Dutor for Illinois, MRS. M. J. McCRAK 903 Pearl St., Metropolis DR. ERNEST HALL, Atlanta, Mia Liniment. A, Aching and Swell, Including Corns, Bun two sizes $1.00 and uh the mail for less guaranteed. J. McCrary St., Metropolis, Ill. L, Atlanta, Ga. Rheumatic and Neuraligia Liniment. 10 Moderator of Mt. Olive Baptist Association and Pastor of Unity Baptist Church, Brookport, Ill., wishes all of the pastors and members of the District Many Conversions. Wink The Cake Your Insurance With The Trade with those who advertise with Us Rev. J. B. McCrary. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL. General Baptist State Association Read Carefully and Act Quickly. Centralia Dear Editor: We are pleased to mention the To the Pastors and members of the churches belonging to the General Baptist State Association of Illinois. There are only four months until we meet at Evanston Ill., and there is great need of money for Missions and Education. We have not done all we could do no not half. We have been telling the people that we are loyal Baptist and proud of our State Association. Let us stop telling the people with our tongue and from now until the annual session tell them by our work. Can we work? Yes? But will we work? Every pastor and member is asked to join your corresponding secretary in a drive for christian missions. If you are interested in the advancement of our state association, now is the time to show it. Send me your name and address and I will send you the plan to work for the success of the drive. I assure you it will not interfere with your local church work in any way, but will prove that your church and yourself are really interested in the work. Why not make this the banner year for the Genertl Association We must not wait for something to turn up for our own success. We can make this drive a big thing if every officer in the state association will at once send in their names and set to work, it is a very hard pull without cooperation, send me your names by return mail and get busy on the job. Yours for success, W. Henry Snowden, Corresponding Secretary, 1900 So. 17th St., Springfield, Ill. The editor received a letter from Mrs. Louise Mitchell, telling him of her illness, which he, as well as others were sorry to hear, and we hope to hear soon that she has recuperated. Notice. To the Sunday Schools composing the Mount Olive S. S. convention: Dear workers: Our next Institute meeting will convene with the Mt. Zion Baptist church DuQuoin, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Feb. 25-27. Each Sunday School is asked to send a representative to this meeting. Every Supt. Teacher and S. S. worker in the District is asked to spend at least one day in this meeting. We hope to see a large majority of the Pastors and young Ministers present. Each S. S. is also asked to send something to this meeting, as we are a little behind in paying for our minutes. Our State President will be there with a burning message. Let us all go. b. Duncan, Pres. Kev. J. B McCrary, Con. Miss Hazel Howard. Sec. Tax Purchaser's Sale Notice To A. C. Ferguson, and all whom it may concern. You are hereby notified. That at a sale of Real Estate made by the Sheriff at the door of the Court House, in the City of Metropolis, County of Massac, and State of Illinois on the 9th of day of June A. D., 1919. J. H. Mizell, purchased the following described Real Estate, situated in the said County, for the Taxes, Intereyt, Penalties and Costs due and unpaid thereon, for the year A. D., 1918 Assessed to A. C. Ferguson, to-wit: S. W. N. E. Section 30. Townp. 14 Range 3, of 3rd Prin. M., Containing 38 acres. And that the time allowed by law for the redemption of said Real Estate will expire on the 9th day of June A. D. 1921. J. H. Mizell, Furchaser. A Crime Self-Punished. A thief escaped a house in Riverside Drive and stole five volumes of poetry. There's a crime that carries its own punishment—New York Herald. Dear Editor: We are pleased to mention the visit made by Rev. J. B. McCrary during our revival, and also the great salmon delivered by him to the delight of the large congregation out to hear him. The church welcomes Rev McCrary at any time he has an opportunity. The revival was quite a success, We had 15 converts and four by relation. Much praise is given Revs. McCrary, Payne, Barnes, Anderson, McKee and Carter" for their excellent leader-hip. A rally Sunday last enabled us to realize $93 of which we are very proud. Rev. W. H. Carter is leading us to victory. We remain yours in Christ, Rev. W. H. Carter, Pastor. J. Scott Clerk. Program of S. S. Institute At Mt. Olive Baptist church, of Duquoin, Ill. For th: Mt. Olive Baptist S. S. Institute to be held with the Macedonia Baptist church, Friday and Saturday before the 4th Sunday in Feb. 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. Testfmon ials, 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, 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. 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, Conduitor. Modern Lover Practical. "Harry," exclaimed the blushing malden, "this declaration of love is so sudden that I hardly know what to say. I was unprepared for it. It unnerves me." 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