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METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS LIBRARY Wood River Baptist Association B. N. Murrell, Cor. Secretary Quincy, Ill. I give here "a historical sketch," of the Association: The association was organized in St. Clair county, Ill., on April 27, 1839, at the home of Samuel Vinceus, with the following churches represented: Union Baptist, Alton, Ill.; the churches at Ridge Prairie and Ogle Creek. The first meeting of the association was held in the Mt. Zion Baptist church of Ridge Prairie, Madison county, Ill., on Friday, Sept 13, 1839, Elder John Livingston, moderator. The annual session of the Wood River Baptist association to be held in the Eighth and Elm street Baptist church beginning August 29, 1921, will be the 82nd annual meeting of the organization. The corresponding secretary is giving out this historical data that the constituency of the association may be set right as to the correct date when the association was organized. The dates given on the minutes of the sessions for years are incorrect. This fact was discovered in 1912. There was an effort made to thoroughly acquaint the churches of the district with this information but the change brought about in 1914 by the death of aged workers (having valuable records in their possession) and pastors going to other states, throttled the effort. Not yet are the minutes ready for the press. The delay is not due to any indifference or neglect of mine. The pastors and churches are assured that just as soon as all necessary records can be had and those turned over to be veiled the manuscript will go to the press. Very respectfully yours, B. N. Murrell, 812 N. 8th St., Quincy, Ill. OBITUARY Mrs. Mary Miller was born in the state of Ky. Dec. 25th 1877 died on the 5th of March 1921 at the age of 43 years 2 months and 10 days old at St. Louis, Mo. she professed religion when a child and united with the Missionary Baptist church of this city under the pastorate of Rev. Earl. She was Baptized by Rev. W. P. Washington of Vienna Ill., She went to the Hospital in St. Louis Mo. and while there was visited by a friend of hers by the name of Mrs. Ella Williams she told her if she didn't see her on earth any more to meet her in Heaven. She leaves a daughter 1 sister. 2 brothers and a host of friends and relatives to mourn their loss. She has gone but not forgotten. Condolence Read by Miss Lenora Fuqua, St. Louis, Mo. We the officers and members of Egyptian Council no 122 A. U. K and D.of A. Daughter at this hour we in sympathy how our heads and pray that the Lord will take care of you and give you over coming faith as it pleases Almighty God to take from you a dear and darling mother. Her soft, sweet and tender voice is now still in death, and a chair is vacant in your home that never can be filled. Dear one we recommend you to Jesus our Savior, and pray his infinite good. ness will bring speedy relief to your burdened heart and inspire you with the consolation and bring in the future faith and goodness. will bring in the future faith and goodness. RAMBLINGS We left home at 9:30 o'clock March 7th for Coulterville, where we were billed to preach at night and was met at the station at 3:30 by Bro' Alston and was conducted to the beautiful home of Bro. and Sis. Corneal where we took supper and stayed all night, and left Tuesday morning at 5:25 arriving at E. St. Louis, at 7 a.m. went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Jefferson and had breakfast and left for Springfield at 10:4 via Illinois Traction System. We found Rev. Parnell pastor of the Baptist church, Coulterville, doing a splendid work and it is to be hoped that it will be only a short time when he and the members will finish the church on the inside. A strong pull and a pull altogether will accomplish the desired end. We find the people of Coulterville, openhearted and liberal in their contribution. We spoke on Love and endeavored to show the congregation what the Love of Jesus would do for a community when properly exhibited by those who were in possession of it. We did not try to create an excitement but tried to bestir them along lines of their christian duty and to impress them with the importance of action in order to accomplish the best results for the advancement of the cause of Christ. We also tried to impress them with the fact, that much of the work of the church had been left for secret societies to carry out, which was not intended by Christ and the Apostles as James expresses it rather strong by asking a question How dwelleth the love of God in one who claims to be born of God if he shutteth up his bowels of compassion against the poor, and needy? We also pointed the necessity of Race unity, which required an underlying principle of love to see and help lift up and advance the intersst of the race. We also showed what the love of God would do for an individual, also for all those with whom the possessor came in contact. The auditors appeared to appreciate the sermon as a whole, yet it was out of the ordinary way in its presentation, and we were cordially invited to visit them again by both the pastor and the members. We were made acquainted with many of the sisters and brothers and they extended a special invitation to us to visit them in their homes. We found quite an improvement in the colored people over a few years ago as they are purchasing ground and building nice homes, which is a redeeming feature, so long neglected by the Race. We encouraged them to keep it up and to establish business enterprises and to patronize them, build up financially as other races in order to give employment to the their boys and girls as they emerge from the schools, colleges and universities. We wish to visit other churches in our district as fast as we can as we desire to visit every church before the next annual session of the association in Carbondale in Sept. Give us an invitation, don't wait for us to ask you for one and we will arrange to come to you. Rambler. Notice. I wish to notify the circles of the East Mt. Olive Baptist Association thru the Gazette, that the Board of said Association will meet on the 11th and 12th of March, which is Friday and Saturday before the second Sunday, at Paul Chapel Marion. Each circle is asked to pay the sum of $1.00 for expenses Mrs. M. B. Taylor, Pres. Sarah Price, Cor. Sec Rev. J. D. Davis, Pastor. Mound City. Dear Editor of the Gazette: Services were well attended Sunday, it was a fine Spring day, Rev. Cole has been indisposed a few days but we able to fill the pulpit, and preached a good spiritual sermon at 11 o'clock. Sister Millie Epps a good and faithful member of the First Missionary Baptist church departed this life Thursday evening March 3rd. She took sick and died before medical aid could reach her. She was at prayer meeting Wednesday night and took an active part as usual, and always at her post of duty ready to do what she could for the cause of Christ. The funeral was attended Sunday at 12:30 o'clock by pastor Rev. Cole who preached from Matt. 11:29. The church was filled to its capacity. She leaves a little girl 1, half sister and a host of friends to mourn their loss. The body was laid in Beech Grove cemetery. Misses Laverne Thorpe and Florence Barker spent last week with parents. The Silver Leaf club met Tuesday evening at the home or Mrs. Daniel's. The Ladies Aid met at the church Tuesday evening and quilted. SPARTA Dear Editor: We shall appreciate a space in your paper to make mention of a few happenings in our city. We are in a revival meeting at the New Hope church, conducted by Rev. G. W. Norment, of Mounds, with the aid of the pastor and members. He is preaching the pure gospel. So far five members have reclaimed the Savior and we have 3 candidates for baptism. Rev. Norment preached three gospel sermons today that will not be forgotten soon. He used the following as his text, "Drive and go forward, slack not thy riding for me except I bid thee." 2 Kings 4 24, from this he made our hearts burn within us, while he talked with us by the way. We are glad and thankful to have such a man with us to preach the gospel to the wickedlike peels of thunder, then if they refuse to accept it it will be a witness against them in the day of Judgment. The day being communion with us we were glad to have such a man as Rev. Norment with us. He spoke some things which we very much approve of among them, he said we cannot go up to the Lord's table and invite any one, as we are accustomed to doing in our homes because, this is the Lord's supper and not ours, for this reason they call us close communion. We ask your prayers for our success against sin and the devil. To th: Metropolis Gazette: Please announce through the columns of your paper that the Executive Board of the Mt. Olive District W. E. and M. convention will meet in Duquoin. Illinois with Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist chnchr Rev W. F. Moody pastor March 18-19 All board members are requested to be present, and also bring $1.50 from your circle to help bear the expenses of the board and representation to the state work in Evanston in May. We would also be glad for as many brethren to meet us as possible. Done by order of the President Mrs. Launa Leake, 903 Cormick street Centralia, Ill., Mary Hudson Cor. Sec. Box 746 Colp, Ill Notice. To the Brother and Sisterhoood that go to make up our great General Missionary Baptist Association of Illinois. My dear co-workers:—It is now less than three months of the time of the setting of our Great Association at Evanston Illinois, and this comes as a reminder to the constituents, that if we would succeed, we must renew our devotion energy, and influence to the cause which it is, or should be, the dearest to every Baptist in the state, viz. to help build a permanent structure on the everlasting foundation laid by Jesus Christ, to spread the gospel in all the world. Such a work calls for a united effort of the Baptist of the State, yea and the Nation as well. First shall the Baptist of our great Association on do her best to take care of every phase of the work assigned us by our great Captain? I trust so. Since love is the test of Diecipleship, and obedient service is the Harvest fruit of our love, I am asking that there be no lack of service on our part, to make our coming session at Evanston, a great Harvest. I am asking that we set our financial standard at Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollar cash, for the work at Evanston in May. This will be a very small amount for the Baptist of Illinois to give, and since a nation is not born in one day, I am asking that we make this improvement over the past, then realizing how easy it was done, and no one left hurt, or hungry will enable us to encourage our Baptist Zion to continue to go forward. My dear pastor's to make this improvement in our state, somebody else must be interested between the settings besides the Moderator, President and the two Corresponding secretaries. I know that success comes to them that wait, but it is to them to work while they wait. I am making myself responsible for $200 00 of the twenty five hundred dollars that I am asking for at Evanston. Will be glad to have a line from any of the constituents advising us for the best interest and success of own state association. All road lead to Evanston next May. Golconda Editor Gazette, permit us to give a kind of an inkling of our financial day. We do not call it a rally, but the two leaders Bros. Cox and Clayborn did nicely with their clubs Bro. Clayborne and the sisters were in the ascendency of Brother Cox and the brethren The amount solicited from all sources was $204 00. We were not able to render any service, Elder J. H. McQueen, conducted the service for us. Elder Robert Phillips preached in the afternoon. We were not able to attend the service at night. We reached home Feb. 21, affected with Ptomaine poison. We thank the brethren very much for the service rendered, also some of the members of Rev. Reddick of the A. M. E. church. With reference to the Board meeting held with th Shiloh Baptist church, Colp, Ill., that is, there was an indignation meeting held against union meetings, this is untrue. The meeting was too high spiritual to waste time along that line. Baptist have long since learned that where one man's rights and his neighbor's begins, and they are too well informed that there is common ground upon which christians can meet and do service for the Master. The Baptist have never been known to persecute other denominations for conscience sake it is they who won this great boon of freedom for all denominations. Their blood flowed like a river. It is indeed disgusting to see a few sore footed Baptist crippling along in the denominational ranks, trembling when a Baptist minister preaches the whole Christ. If they are not satisfied let them get out of the ranks. The Baptist are not respons b'e for the doctrine of the New Testament, Luke 10:16 He that heareth you heareth me, and he that despiseth me, and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me. To the law and to the testimony If they speak not according to his word it is because there is no light in them. C. C. Phillips *Notice. To the Women's auxiliary convention of the General State Association, my dear sisters: There is only three months until we meet at Evanston, Ill, and let us come siuging for a great meeting spiritual and financial. Our five departments are very much in need of finance as follows: (1) Home Mission (2) Foreign Mission (3) Education (4) Agged Minister's Home (5) Convention Expense. I am asking every sister to send $1.00 for the work. Sisters let us watch, work and pray. Yours in His service, Eva C. Hooper. 740 Belleforte Ave. Oak Park, Ill. Sunday School Institute The Sunday School Institute was a grand meeting. The spirit of God was manifested in many ways. The subjects were ably handled by the conductor of the Bible Conference, Rev. Wm. Moody, of Carbondale. The first subject, "How to study the Bible," was made plain by Rev Moody. He suggested that the Bible should be read by books, viz Law, Prophecy, Poetry, and Doctrine. He explained the divisions of Psalms as follows: 1st Division 1-41 2nd " 42-72 3rd " 73-86 4th " 90-106 5th " 107-150 Each division closed with the Doxology. 1. Of The State S. S. and B. Y. P. U.. Ex. Board to be Held With Mt. Olive Church, Colps. 9:30 a. m. Devotionals by Supt. or messenger Rock Hill Carbon-dale and Paul. Chapel Marion. 10:00 a. m. Meeting called to order by Pres. Appointing of committee to arrange program for State meeting. Paper "Influence of front line Sunday Schools in immigration centers." Prof. Major Singleton, Mt. Vernon. Followed by round table talk. 10:30 paper "The necessity of a home dept. in every S. S. J. W. Corneal. 11:00 "How to make boys and girls life members of the S. S.? Mrs. Ruth Donlow, Brookport. 11:15 "How to make the S. S. go. M. Duncan, Colp. 11:36 "How to finance the S. S." A. Bradley, Dewmaine. 11:45 Assignment of messengers to their homes. Collection and adjournment. After-noon 1:30 Devotional by Murphysboro and Metropolis messenger. Report of committees. 2:30 Paper "Why have a B. Y. P. U." Mrs. D. G. McClain. Carbondale. NOW is the time buy land in western Nebraska and eastern Colorado. Because, many owners of large tracts, bought in years gone by, are splitting up their holdings and selling off small farms at prices which make a man who is anxious to secure a good farm sit right up and take notice. These deeded lands, excellent for mixed farming and dairying, are located near growing communities in the midst of the West's prosperity. Again, quite a few 320 acre homesteads in Wyoming, which have been patented and and title secured, are being placed on the market at prices ranging as low as $15.00 per acre. This is the first time in years that good land located near the C. B. & Q. R. R. could be bought for anything like this price. 5,000 families settled in these regions last spring. Neither the railroad nor myself have any lands for sale, but we are tremendously interested in securing dependable, permanent neighbors. Pointers which I have gained from years of experience in locating farmers in this country are yours for the asking. Which location suits you best and how much can you in vest? S B. Howard, Agent, Home seekers Bureau, Burlington Route, 1004 Farnam St., Omaha, Nebraska. Read The Gazette. EAGLE PENCIL COMPANY, NEW YORK Page Two Metropolis Gazette PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO. GETROPOLIS. . . . . ILL. MRS. M. J. McCRARY, MANAGER GEO. L B. McCRARY, EDITOR MRS. EDGAR, MCCRARY, ASS'T. EDITOR FRIDAY MAR 11. 1921. Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois. Inuttered as second-class mail mat at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. Address all communications to J. B.MeAry, 903 Pearl St. Metropolis, Ill. The names and addresses of contributors must be known to us in every instance, in order to secure publication. We want the news of your vicinity 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. 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. 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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 Disctrict, 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. Be Ye Sure Your Sins Will Find You Cun. Subscribe for the Gazette. ```markdown ``` 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. Mr. Wm Herron, has, returned home from a visit in St. Louis. Mo. where he visited his daughter. Mr. Wm King, of Unionville, was in the city Sunday the guest of Mr. G. W. Long Rev. Maxwell, of Unionville, preached two able sermons Sunday at the Free Will Baptist church to large audiences. Two large loaves of fresh bread for 15 cents at Brown's. Rev. Geo. Crippens, was a Paducah visitor Friday of last week on business. Little Preston Levon McCrary, youngest son of Mrs Edgar McCrary, who has been quite sick for the past week is much improved. Mrs. Sallie Dobson, attended the funeral of her son-in-law in Paducah, Ky. W. F. Wadeking handles cooking, nut and lump coal. Delivered at 712 per bushel Miss Jeweil Long, teacher of Joppa school, came home sick this week. Mrs. Blossom Bradley, of Joppa, is quite sick we understand, we hope to hear of her recovery soon. Mrs. Quincy Martin, who has been sick for sometime, is able to be cut again. Goto Brown's for two large size oaves of bread for 15 cents. Rev J. B. McCray, returned to Springfield Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Maxwell and children and Mrs. Alonza Donlow or Brookport were in the city Sunday attending the revival at the First Baptist church. All manuscript with a list of names should be accompanied with $1.00 to secure publication. Mr. G. W. Long, is in Ullin visiting his daughter Mss Daisy who is teaching there. The following relatives attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary Miller: Reuben Dortch, Paducah, Ky. Mrs. Beaulah Dallas, Marion. Ill. Earl Dortch, Faducah, Ky, Mrs. Ellen Barnett and daughter Miss Gertrude Buchanan of Joppa. 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. Mr. Andrew Perry, of Saint Louis, Mo. also attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary Miller. 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 House, 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. The churches to carry out their mission, as divinely instituted organizations must not forget the poor and needy. If a church or an individual shuts up the bowels of compassion against the widow orphan and the poor, How dwelleth the love of God in them? is a question to be answered. Every church small or large should collect money every Sunday for which to assist the worthy poor both of its flock and the community. Mo t churches feels they are exempt from this responsible duty if they only pay their pastor and pay off the debts of their church, but it is a very sad mistake as Jesus has said "The poor you have always as much as to say, You have them as your charge and you are responsible to see that they do not suffer. That church which fails to perform its duty in making the needy feel that they can find a friend when in a penniless condition has fallen short of its missions. The chief duty of a church is to save souls and next in importance is to feed the hungry and clothe the naked. If some of the so-called church members, and would be Christians would drink less "White Mu'e" Wine of Pep-in and the many kindred home made brews, and help the poor among them there would be a great deal of happiness in the world and the church. Mesdem s Cronie Stamps, Moden Bradley, and Mr. Carence Adams of Joppa were in the city Wednesday attending the funeral. Brown sells two large loaves of bread for 15 cents. Rev. Thos. Morris, held his regular stated meeting at New Brownfield, last Sunday and reports a spl nld meeting all day. Rev, J. B. McCraig, was at his post of duty at Brookport Surd y. There will be a rally at Unity Baptist church on the 3rd Sunday we hope every member will be present with $1 00 Get two large size loaves of bread for 15 cents at Brown's. It is hoped that every church of the Mt. Olive and East Mt Olive Baptist associations will send messengers to the State association at Evanston in May. The president of the Baptist State S. S. convention, Bro. J. W. Greer, requests that each S. S., send up a messenger to the Baptist State S. S. convention in May, which convenes in Evanston jointly with the State association. Business of importance requires your presence. Rev G. T Hamilton, is attending Conference at Devmain. 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 co-oporation. I would love to visit your circles as the time is fast advanced and there is much to be done for the Masters Cause. 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. God bless the work. 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. 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. Success In Life Depends Upon a Healthy Body Nervousness is one of the greatest enemies of success and may cause a failure. Dr. Miles' Nervine Contains no opiates or narcotics Is very soothing and effective in quickly relieving Nervous Disorders. "Had two serious spells of nervous prostration. I used three bottles of Dr. Miles' Nervine and am now well and strong." Mrs. H. B. Tolle, Paso Robles, Cal. Money back if first bottle does not 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. Manager, 903 Pearl St., Metropolis, Ill. 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. Walker's Medicine. We guarantee it. Sit right down and order a $1. bottle MRS. M. J. McGRARY, Agent, Tax Purchaser's Sale Notice Metropolis, Ill. Feb. 14, 1921. To W. W. 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- iff 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, Jessee 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, Penaltiss and Costs due and unpaid thereon, for the year A. D. 1918 assessed in the name of W. F. Sexton, 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 Joppa, Massac County, Ill. That S. B. Kerr, now holds certificate of sale for first and last of above described parcels of ground by purchase, and the remainder by assignment from purchasers at Tax sale. The time allowed by law for redemption of said Real Estate will expire on the 9th day of June A. D. 1921. S. B. Kerr, Purchaser and Assignee. 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 Massachusetts, 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 theseon, for the 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 Brockport, Massac County, Illinois, being part of S. 12 N. E. 1-4 Sec. 14, Towp. 16, S. R. 5. E 3rd P. M. formerly owned by John W. Holme, 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. Metropolis, Ill. Feb. 9th 1921. To Brewlow 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 and 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, Ill. Improvement Association of Anna, Ill. 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 Costs 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. J. H. Mizeil, Purchaser. Mains as Staff of Life. The life of Cuba is largely sustained by raising its people consuming the fruit more generally than any other of the Spanish-American colonies 903 Pearl St., Metropolis, Ill. Decatur, Ill. 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? God bless all for everymore. W. P. Washington Administrator's Notice. Esiate of Mary F. Coulter Deceased The undersigned, having been appointed Administrator under Sec. 9. Chap. 86 R. S. of the estate of Mary F. Coulter late of the County of Massac 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 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 Assouad to W. F. Sexton, towitt: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 1921. J. H. Mizell, Purchaser. TEACHER'S EXAMINATION On Thursday and Friday, March 17 and 18th, there will be held in my office an examination for all grades of teacher's certificates. Material for the examination will be furnished by this office. Examination begins at 8:30 a. m. on Thursday and at 8:00 a. m. on Friday- Luther L. Evers, Co. Supt. of Schools. Common Sense a Bad Master. In creative thought common sense is a bad master. Its sole criterion for judgment is that new ideas shall look like old ones. In other words, it can only act by suppressing originality—A. N. Whitehead in "An Introduction to Mathematics." East St. Louis Gazette East St. Louis Gazette The Metropolis Gazette Publishing Co., has Established a Branch Office East St. Louis, Ill., where a Job Office will be operated under competent management. Splendid inducements have been assured us by the leaders of the city. We have plenty machinery and force to take care of the situation. Rev. Edgar McCray, is now in the city perfecting arrangements. We have 25 years experience in type setting, job and newspaper work.—The Editor. Office 1318 E. Broadway, East St. Louis, Ill. Phones Bell, E. 1987. St. Clair 1969. Call or Phone us the news and your next Job or Ad. Rev. Edgar S. B. McCrary, Editor and Manager. ST. LOUIS PHONES EAST ST. LOUIS PHONES Bomont 3148 Night Calls Office: Bell. E. 1987 Central 3798-L Promptly Answered St. Clair 1969 R. M. C. GREEN FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER Free Funeral Parlors Automobiles For All Occasions Office: Office: 2635 Market St. 1318 E. Broadway ST. LOUIS, MO. E. ST LOUIS, IL. Phone: Bell, E. 1987 MRS. D. L. GREEN, 1318 E. BROADWAY BROADWAY EAST ST. LOUIS, 1318 E. BROADWAY EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. Dr. Hall's Liniment Rheumatic an Good for Rheumatis ing Joints. All Loc ions and Toothache. 500 bottles. No ord than $1.00. This L Distributor for Illinois Neuraligia Liniment for Rheumatism, Neuraligia, Aching and Stones. All Local Pains, including Corns, Toothache. There are two sizes $1.00 sales. No order sent through the mail to 000. This Liniment is guaranteed. for Illinois, MRS. M. J. MCCRARY 903 Pearl St., Metropolis, Good for Rheumatism, Neuraligia, Aching and Swelling Joints. All Local Pains, including Corns, Bunions and Toothache. There are two sizes $1.00 and 50c bottles. No order sent through the mail for less than $1.00. This Liniment is guaranteed. Distributor for Illinois, MRS. M. J. McCRARY 903 Pearl St., Metropolis, Ill. DR. ERNEST HALL, Atlanta, Ga. --- --- M. B. 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. Make Your Insurance Club Th Take 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. Clafr, 1569 L. EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. Trade with those who advertise with Us. Kin. St. Clair 1969 ST. LOUIS, ILL. Migia Liniment. Aching and Swell, including Corns, Bun- two sizes $1.00 and both the mail for less guaranteed. J. MCCRARY St., Metropolis, Ill. L, Atlanta, Ga. With The NOTARY PUBLIC METROPOLIS. WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS. ILL General Baptist State Associat'n Read Carefully and Act Quickly. 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 Generall 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 workers of the Woman's State association, auxiliary to the General Missionary Baptist association. It is the purpose of our president, sister E. V. Hooper 746 Belforte ave, Oak Park, Ill., to pull off a mass meeting March 18th in the interest of our State work. We have distributed mission boxes throughout the State in the interest of this meeting. But if any individual member who is interested in the State work may send in any amount you have to the president not later than March 15th or go and carry it to the meeting to be held in Ebineezer Baptist church, Chicago, We want to raise $500. Come to the front loyal Baptist women, and let's pull off a big program for the Master. Tax Purchaser's Sale Notice 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. Centralia We are pleased to mention the visit made by Rev. J. B. McCraary during our revival, and also the great sermon delivered by him to the delight of the large congregation out-to hear him. The church welcomes Rev. McCraary 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 leadership. 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, Pastory The St. Paul Paul Baptist S. S. of Duquoin, under the leadership of Supt., Brother Braxter, an intelligent young man, r a s d ab ut $700.00 last month and paid the church out of debt. The school was divided into two clubs, the "whites" and the "reds." The mortgage is to be burned soon. The efforts of this young man and school are to be highly commended. - The churches that are without pastors should look wisely before calling a man to the pastorate and should look into his past record and also to his ability to cope with the situation in every respect. It requires more than lung power nowadays. Brain power and religion are the prerequisites for a successful pastorate. If a minisis not in possession of these two essential elements or powers will utterly fail in his administration, The Suuday School Institute The S. S. Institute of the Mt. Olive Baptist Sunday School convention, met in Duquoin, Feb. 25-26 with Mt. Zion Baptist church, with Rev. W. F. Moody, pastor. The meeting was a grand success from start to finish. Bro. M. Duncan, the Pres. presided over the meeting. Several of the district workers and Superintendents were present. Among them were State S. S. Pres., J. W. Greer, Colp. Dist. Pres. of Mt. Olive S. S. Convention, J. W. Corneal, Centralia, Wm. Macklin Supt. of New Hope S. S. Sparta, Rev. Wm. Moody, Pastor of Rock Hill Baptist church, Carbondale; Mrs. Laura Leake, Pres. of W. E. and M. convention of Mount Olive Baptist Association, J. B. McCrary, Institute Conductor, and many of the pastors and superintendents and teachers of the local Schools. Every effort was put forth by the pastor, the young men and women of the church and the pastor Rev. Hunt and members of t. Paul Baptist church to entertain the visitors. Rambler and Bro. Wm. Macklin, were royally entertained at the homes of Bros. and Sisters Thos. Jones and Hunter while in the city. Rev. S. H. Pruitt, pastor of Mt. Olive Bapt. church came in at a late hour, having been in a revival at his church at Shawneetown. The next Institute meeting will be held with the macedonia Baptist Sunday School Harrisburg by invitation on Friday and Saturday before the 4th Sunday in March 1921. At which time the Executive Board of the Mount Olive S. S. Convention are requested to meet to arrange for the State S. S. Convention which convenes in Evanston in May. Let every school send a messenger. A Crime Self-Punished. A thief entered a house in Riverside Drive and stole five volumes of poetry. There's a crime that carries its own punishment.—New York Herald Page Three ```markdown ``` Mme. Nollie Parks Mme. Nollie Parks Agent for Mme. C. J. walker's Hair preparations and Scientific Scalp Treatment. Every woman who wants hair can have it, no matter how short, how stubby or what condition the scalp. For long and Beautiful Hair, Use Wonderful Hair Grower. It is positively guaranteed to grow hair, many persons will tell you it is impossible to grow hair where the scalp is covered with dandruff or Tetter. Let us use her method, the Tetter Salve. and Dandruff Cure. Get your Scalp in a natural healthy condition or let us use the Wonderful Hair Grower and see the results. Shampoo, Tetter Salve, Temple Grower. Glosine, Hair Grower. We use Mme. C. J. Walker's Goods exclusively, will be glad to serve you at any time. MME. NOLLIE GORDON PARKS. 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. 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