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METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF PRINGE HALL MASONIC GRAND LODGE OF ILLINOIS. R. E. MOOR, FATHER OF MASONRY. CHRISTIAN LEADER LAID TO REST VOLUME XXV M BY GENEVIE M. REUEEN, Press Correspondent. Richard Edward Moore, 72, for fort-five years actively engaged in all branches of Masonry and its auxiliary departments, as well as religious, civil and social circles was laid to rest on the family lot in Oakwood cemetery Monday, October 25th, at 12 o'clock high noon. Obituary Richard E. Moore, christian gentleman, organizer, builder and promoter passed beyond the veil Tuesday, October 17, at 5:55, p. m. His last hours were spent in Provident hospital where he had been taken on his arrival from East St. Louis, Ill., to which place he had gone to attend the fifteenth annual communication. Host Worshipful Prince Hall Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Illinois and its jurisdiction, which convened October 10 to 14, 1922 inclusive. Paralized On Monday, October 10th the Grand Lodge officially and among the visitors and greetings presented Mrs Emma S. Kennedy, Grand Lodge Matron of Eureka Grand Court, heroine of Jericho both of Illinois and jurisdiction, who brought greetings from their respective Grand Lodge bodies and presented an American silk eagle mounted gold fringed flag to the Grand Lodge. The last public expression made by Richard E. Moore was to respond to the greetings from the two lady visitors and received the flag for the Grand Lodge. For three days prior to this time Mr. Moore had been laboring diligently on the committee on Grand Master's address which report he had completed and signed ready to be presented Tuesday morning. His committee on the revision of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge was scheduled to report Tuesday. But the wheel of the Grand Lodge was suddenly stopped for an hour just as it had opened Tuesday morning, when it was reported that ten minutes before the ceremonies began at 9 a. m. Richard E. Moore, the moving spirit of the session, was stricken with paralysis in the restaurant on the ground floor of Judson Hall where the Annual Communication was being held. The stroke effected the right side of his body and was later complicated with pneumonia and heart trouble which soon rendered him unconscious and unable to recognize members of his family who kept constant vigil at his bedside until the end came. Past Grand Master A. A. Martin and Past Grand Patron Reuben C. Bell assisted in carrying Mr. Moore from the restaurant to the home of B. B. Hayden, 12 North Thirteenth street, East St. Louis, where he and his brother, J. W. Moore were stopping. Dr. W. Thomas of Chicago also a member of the Grand Lodge pronounced the case serious. Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Fouche remained at the side of Mr. Moore administering to him until he was brought to Chicago by his brother J. W. Moore. His passing was peaceful and without pain, as had been his life. For once his indomitable will failed him for the first time in his active career of seventy-two years. He had won many battles during his life time. Obstacles, difficulties and adversities were all alike to him and each disappeared in turn as he fearlessly faced them. He knew no failure. But the friend of little children and the lowly and others high in civil, social and political life, bowed obesance to the call of Death, which came to him, not as a grim reaper, but as a radiant angel of light, waiting to conduct him to the happiness, joy and peaceful rest he so rightly deserved. To Induce Sleep. If you are habitually a long time in going to sleep, try drinking slowly a glass of warm milk and eating a few crackers before retiring for the night. The cause may be the lapse of time between bedtime and your last meal. A glass of water and a tin of crackers should always be kept at the bedside. Birth and Early Life Richard Edward Moore was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, February 7, 1850; his parents were William and Harrieft Coleman Moore When seven years of age, he was brought to Chicago by parents and entered in the old Jones school where he later completed his elementary education. His early life was one of sardious preparation for the great work he seemed to know lay ahead of him to perform. His Church Life In February, 1871, Mr. Moore joined Bethel A. M. E. church of which his mother was a member and an organizer. The church was then located on Third Avenue between Taylor and 12th streets. On the rebuilding of the old church after the second great Chicago fire, he assisted in laying the corner stone. At the time he was serving as Captain of the Hannibal Guards, the only colored military company in the state of Illinois at that time. This commission was awarded to him by the governor of the state and had the distinction of being the first military award given to a colored man in the state of Illinois. On this occasion, October 17, 1878, just forty-seven years to the day he dies, Captain R. E. Moore in command of the Hannibal Guards furnished the escort to the Masons of Chicago who officiated at the laying of the corner stone. Sunday School Superintendent Shortly after joining the church he was made superintendent of his Sunday school; and succeeded himself in this office for twenty-six consecutive terms, making a total of thirty-nine invaluable years of service rendered to the children and young people of his church. He made Bethel Sunday school the grandest and most widely known in the connection. The majority of the contributions of Bethel church to society have been made from the Sunday school under Mr. Moore's administration. From the Sunday school have come stewards, stewardesses, choir leaders, Christian Endeavor officers and workers, orators, and ministers, missionaries all of whom have gone forth following the gleam that had been held before them by their beloved leader and sucerintendent. Writes Church History With Mr. Moore it was not a matter of keeping up to the standard in Sunday school work—he set the standard and other schools church superintendents and stewards, he was asked to write the history of the church covering fifty-three years of time. On account of his fascinating little volumes "The History of Bethel Church", it is possible for the present generation to look back with inspired vision upon the lovely beginning and behold the rapid and wonderful progress of the church that is now the great Bethel. On his little book, Dr. J. W. Jenifer, historographer of the A. M. E. church wrote, "The History of Bethel Church, Chicago, Illinois, By R. E. Moore in its makeup, clearness of statement of facts, as well as its subject—A historic narrative of the founding and growth of that great organization, will be found very enlightening to such as would be informed as to the chief events and actors in the early history of African Methodism in Chicago." Just before his death Mr.Moore nearly completed a fuller and larger history of the church, which justly makes Bethel church, all African Methodism and the race his debtors. Fraternal and Social Service Pro- For more than forty-five years, Mr. Moore has been an active member of the Masonic Fraternity serving in nine branches of the Order. MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." TROPOLIS, ILLINOIS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3, 1922 ILLINOIS He was a charter member and past master of Hiram Lodge of Number fourteen, F. & A. M. and was its first secretary. Of a class of twenty-five which he organized to later be formed and constituted into the lodge he was the last survivor. He was one of the organizers of the Scottish Rite Masonry with the late Milton F. Fields of St. Louis, Mo., and others; also founded Corinthian Commandery No. 1 Knights Templar and Saint George Commandery No. 4 into which he admitted when it was constituted. He was Past High Priest of St. Luke's Holy Royal Arch Masons, past Grand Commander of Prince Hall Grand Commandery Knights Templar, past Commander in Chief of Sestern Concistory, past Potentate of Arabic Temple No. 44 of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic order, of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine past Deputy and present member of Supreme Council of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masonry, past Joshua of Heroines of Jericho, past Grand Patron of Eureka Grand Chapter Patron of the Eastern Star, Past Grand Joshun Eureka Grand Court Heroines of Jericho. Member of the Order of Isis and Drill Master of Union Guild Heroines of the Templar Crusaders. For thirty-two years he served as Right Worshipful Grand Secretary for the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Illinois and jurisdiction. It was at his instigation and with his assistance that the various departments of the International Conferences of Masonic Bodies were organized. He was an active member of the International Conference of Grand Masters and Grand Secretorys and represented his state, at the Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1920. After becoming identified with the Grand Lodge 15 years ago, he founded every other department of the Fraternity and its lady auxiliary branches. As a jurist at the round table he had but few equals and no peers in Illinois and as one of the best in America. His activities in this work made him known and loved throughout the bounds of Freemasonry everywhere. Known in Civic Circles Besides his work in fraternal organizations, Mr. Moore has actively dentified himself with all civic moments for the uplift and betterment for the community. For a number of years he was actively engaged in the politics of the Second Ward and was the first colored man to run for Alderman in the city of Chicago. He was a member of and one of the organizers of the Old ettlers Club; was the member organizer of a social club of six whose purpose it was to make New Year calls on lady friends. These calls he made for fifty consecutive years. The sole survivor of this club is his beloved brother J. W. Moore. Seritorious service was rendered by Mr. Moore as a member of the First Board of Directors of the Wabash Avenue Young Men's Christian Association and as chairman of the first House Committee of that institution. Has Perfect Record as Employee For forty-three and a half years he worked as one of the clerks with the American Express Co., from which he was retired and pensioned five years ago, leaving behind as Mr. Fargo termed it, a perfect record. During the World's War he served with singal honor as Superintendent of the South Side Soldiers and Sailors Club. He was one of the organizers and directors of the Chicago University of Music and for some time served as manager of the school. Family and Home Life Mr. Moore's home life was marked by the same degree of loyalty and devotion as was exhibited on his public service. On December 6, 1875 he married Miss Rosie E. Hawkins, with whom he lived most happily until her death in 1912. Of this union six children were born, three of whom died in infancy and three now survive their beloved father; Alberta Moore-Smith, Covington; Etta Moore Shoecraft; and Richard Moore, Jr. To these children Mr. Moore has always been an ideal loving, sympathetic and indulgent father. His beloved brother, J. Wt Moore, has been his life long in悟能 companion. Their interest in life have always NOVEMBER been the same. Besides his children and brother, Mr. Moore leaves four grand children, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of grateful friends. Funeral Services The remains of the deceased lay in state at Bethel A.M. E. church 36th and South Decarborn streets where he had rendered such invaluable services for so many years. The Consistency and Assembly of the Golden Circle held their services at Bethel from nine o'clock to midnight Saturday night. The other services were held at the Church Sunday from 2 to 7 p. m. The Rev. A. Tanner, pastor officiated. The church was filled beyond capacity, and the funeral bier was literally buried in flowers which covered the rostrum and surrounded the casket. The program included Processional, opening hymn 611, "A sleep In Jesus." Prayer by Rev. John W. Robinson, pastor of. St Mark M. E. church, selection by the choir, scripture reading, 90 Psalm by pastor, hymn 492 "Why Should We Start and Fear to Die?" Reading of the obituary, by Samuel Mathews, Past Master of Hiram Lodge No. 14, F. & A. M. Music by the choir, "Blessed Assurance" favorite of the deceased. Reading of resolutions from Bethel Family, Steward, Stewartesses, Trustees, and Sunday school Solo, "A Vacant Chair" by M. Pepe on behalf of Sunday school. Reading of resolutions by titles from Bishops A. A. Carey, L. J. Coppin, and other organizations with which he was affiliated. Remarks of seven minutes each, by Rev. N. J. McCracken, D. D. N., Rev. Moses N. Jackson, D. D., Grace Presbyterian church Hon. J. M. Morris, member of A. A. Scottish Rite Masonry, Hon. A. A. Martin, past Grand Master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Dr. Summer Furness, Grand Commander Scottish Rite Northern Jurisdiction solo "Face to Face" by Miss Mary Jones, request of family, sermon "Who Hath Believed Our Report" Isa. 63. Song "God Be With You Until We Meet Again." This was followed by ritulastic services by the various departments of the Masonic fraternity with Grand Master Thomas H. Samuels as Master of Cermonies. The Special team from Buerha Grand Chapter O. B. S. St. George Commander and Hiram Lodge No. 14 rendered their ceremonies. The efficient manner in which Worshipful Master Willis Bibbs handled the work of his lodge and was extremely impressive as was the work done by Mrs. Lousa U. Webb, past Grand Matron of the Eastern Star. Teachers' Examination The next teachers' examination will be held at the office of the County Superintendent of Schools on Friday and Saturday, November 17th and 18th, 1922. Persons who do not hold valid certificates and who expect to teach in Massac County next year should enter this examination, as there positively will be issued no emergency certificates so long as there are persons holding valid certificates within the county. LUTHER L. EVERS, County Supt. The Soldier's Bonus Bill No voter should fail to vote for the Soldier's bonus. Every state state which has voted on a measure of this kind has voted for it. Put Illinois on the list with other states. We are sure Illinois is as patriotic as any state in the union and will support the referendum by an immense majority. Illinois never ran second in patriotism or in its desire to reward its sons. Let's show the brave boys who fought for "democracy" and honor of the American Flag, that we honor them. Term "Boodie" Little Used. Slush fund has superseded bood which was born during the Tweed ring exposures. [Picture of a man with a mustache and a suit]. Vote For Thos. S. Williams For Congress Tuesday November 7th. We want every Colored man and woman to vote for Hon. Thos. S. Williams, for Congressman of our District on Nov. 7th, be it known that he stood by the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill when it came to a show down or vote in Congress. Thus he proved himself loyal to Law and Order and worthy of our support as a representative of our District. He is opposed to the lynching and the burning at the stake innocent Negro men, women boys and girls. He is also opposed to jimcrowism and segregation and believes in a square deal for all men regardless of race, creed or previous condition of servitude. He stood with and by us and helped to push the Bill through the House and now it is up to us to stand by him and send him back to Congress for future usefulness in his stand for exact and equal rights to all and special privileges to none, who stands for an honest ballot and a fair count. The thing for the Negro to do is to stand by his friends, and the Party that vouchsafes him liberty and an equal chance in the race of life. Just put a cross thus (X) in the large circle opposite the word Republican fold it up and hand to the judge if you want to have a satisfied conscience. TRUTH ABOUT SPENCE The campaign of Hon. W. A. Spence for State Senator from this district has now reached that point where his re election is assured. Senator Spence is an able and efficient representative and his honesty and ability has, and will in the future make itself felt in the State Senate. His opponent John W. Shaw, of Saline has been very busy in this and other counties of the district for the past few weeks, seeking to obtain the favor of Republican newspapers, and circulating literatuae reflecting on the honesty and integrity of Senator Spence, but he has made but little headway in either direction. The conduct of Senator Spence in the State Senate has been above reproach. It is charged that he is not a resident of this district, but we all know that his home is at Metropolis, that he has always lived in Massac县. His property and interests are there now. While he may have resided in Springfield, since his election, has always claimed Metropolis as his home. It perhaps is true that he is preaching for a congregation at Sprinfield, but who can reasonably deny him that privilege? Preaching the gospel is certainly a worthy and honorable calling and he is to be praised rather than condemned for lending his influence and energies to the support of his church. We sincerely wish that we had more members of our State Legislature who were conscientious Christian men. Senator Spence has lived among us all his life and we know him. He is a clean honorable gentleman. He is a man of ability, and has the power to make himself felt more in his next term of office than he has been able to do in the term past. He is ac- quainted with the needs of the district. Our interests are his interests and we know he will not neglect them. The next session of the Legislature will have before it important measures for consideration. Return Spence to the Senate and we will have a man from our district whose influence will command attention and respect. He is a thorough school-man, well acquainted with all the needs of our public schools and there is no department of our State Government more important than the Department or Education. There is no need for anyone to come to Johnson and Massas counties to tell us about Spence. We have his standing as a citizen and as a man from his boyhood up, before us, and it is all the recommendation we need.—Vienna Times. The edition of the Times has struck the key note, and sounded a timely warning and the loyal Republicans of the district will re-select Spence, and return him with a large majority in spite of the charges made by the Democratic candidate Mr. Shaw. Light Wines and Beer. You ae asked to vote on the proposition for light wines and beer, but the Federal Constitution has settled that matter and a vote on that matter will not change the law by such a vote. You will be safe by not voting at all on that proposition. Violin Lesson for 8 Cente. Violin lessons at 8 cents each age available to the pupil of one London school 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 o take care of the situation. Rev. J. B. 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. Cafl or Phone us the news and your next Job or Ad. ST. LOUIS PHONES EAST ST. 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All Local Pains, including Corns, Bones and Toothache. There are two sizes $1.00 bottles. No order sent through the mail for $1.00. This Liniment is guaranteed. Distributor for Illinois, MRS. M. J. McCRARY 903 Pearl St., Metropolis, I DR. ERNEST HALL, Atlanta, Ga. M. Rev. J. B. McCrary. Moderator of Mt. Olive Baptist Association and Pastor of Unity Baptist Church, Brookport, Ill., wishes all of the pastors and members of the District Many Conversions. --- Every Colored man woman in the United States ought to make it this primary business to see that the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill H. B. 13, is passed by the Senate. Six human beings all of them Colored people, were burned at the state in the United States during the fifteen days in the month of May, 1922. If that is not enough to stir Colored Americans to action, then nothing will or can. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored people offers every one an opportunity to ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Kin. St. Clair 1969 L. GREEN, PUBLIC EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. Neuraligia, Aching and Swell- mains, including Corns, Bun- tere are two sizes $1.00 and ent through the mail for less ent is guaranteed. ERS. M. J. McCRARY Pearl St., Metropolis, Ill. T HALL, Atlanta, Ga. work for the Dyer Bill. Telegraph your Senator. Join the N. A. A. C. P. Write us for information if you want it at 70 Fifth Avenue, New York. Do it now or, victory or defeat, remember, you had opportunity to take part in a great fight and failed. Remember, this to act." Rev. J. B. McCrary, and grand son Joseph Edgar will visit the latter's mother and brother in Princeton, Ky. Saturday and Sunday. METROPOLIS WEEKLY GAZETTE, METROPOLIS, ILL Notice of Change of Policy of this Paper Regarding Writ-Ups, Etc. Notice is hereby given by the manager of this paper, that beginning with August 1st there will be a charge on all matter sent here for publication except purely news. All papers, Obituaries, Programs, Resolutions Essays, Sermons, Personal Write-ups, etc. There will be a charge of $100 for the above named for 15 lines and all articles containing more than 15 type lines too will be charged for every additional line. This does not apply to news of the churches. We are compelled to do this for financial protection. Our more than 23 years of experience in the newspaper world has taught us that we have been giving away hundaeds of dollrrrs annually paying for setting type for such things in which the general public is not interested in, and most of the time the persons writing are not subscribers and not interested in and have no Race pride or Race Loyalty, they make long and loud speeches to the galleries, preach great sermons and write fine papers on patronizing Race enterprises and that is as far as it goes with them, as nine times out ten they give their job work what little they have, to other persons other than race papers and are withholding the support from the men who are fighting mob and lynch law and the many other inequalities and evils which contaminate the race fifty two weeks in the year, while these would be race lovers find excuses in giving their work to others claiming they are too high priced or the work is inferior to others, when at the same time these same papers that they refuse to let do theirs are doing work for Negroes who do not pose as Race leaders, and too, these same race papers are doing job work for some of best business firms and individuals of the white race. The papers are great so long as they boost this class of individuals for naught and let him help the fellow who does not need his financial assistance. There seems too much racial jealousy and envy among the majority of our great leaders and that accounts for slow progress along race enterprises. Therefore we have taken the matter under careful advisement and have concluded to place a small charge on all matter except purely news. All Associational, Conventional matter we expect the officers of the Bodies to take care of in a more systematic way hereafter at quarterly and annual meeting. Our experience at the meetings in the past forces us to make this request. No one who believes in a just compensation for honest work will object to this requirement. FOUND DEAD. Gus Neil, was found dead in a place of business down in the city last Monday morning where he was employed as janitor. He had been in failing health for several months and it was known to many of his close friends that he could not live long. His funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the A. M. E. church of which he was a member. The last sad rites were held under the auspices of the Odd Fellows of which he was a member. Peace to his ashes. AT THE CCURT HOUSE Senator W. A. Spence, will close the campaign in this county Monday night Oct. 6, at which time he will answer the charges in person of John W Shaw, of Saline county, his democratic opponent for the State Senate for the 51st district. Go out and hear him and get truth as to the accusations made by Mr. Shaw, and be free to vote on the 7th of Nov. without prejudice to return Senator Spence to the Senate for four more years, as he certainly will be returned. BIG BAPTIZING SUNDAY There was a big baptizing in the Ohio River at Brookport, Sunday at one o'clock p m, by the pastor J. B. McCrary, of Unity Baptist church. There were seven candidates, all young girls and women They all show signs of usefulness in the church The Holy Spirit was present as on the day when John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the River of Jordan. There was great shouting on the bank of the river Sunday. The hand of fellowship was given Sunday night after the pastor had delivered a strong lecture to those who were about to become members. A large number of appreciative members were present and a splendid spiritual meeting was enjoyed by all. After baptizing the pastor, wife, two grand-sons, Preston and Joseph Edgar McCrary, and several others ate dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs Wm. Tittsworth. DR. E. P. JONES SOUTH ON SAD MISSION. Evanston, Ill (Special) 30th. News reached this city telling of the death of the Rev. Dr. Francis H. Cook of Columbus, Ohio, which occured at his old home Nathez, Miss. Dr. Cook, was one of the greatest evangelists in the Baptist Church in the United States and had the honor of serving fully five thousand members as pastor He was born in Mississippi and was recently elected vice president of National Baptist Convention at Nashville, Tenn. Dr. E: P. Jones, who had known Dr Cook for many years left for Natchez, Mississippi where he will attend the funeral on Tuesday the 31st. Distinguished ministers who will be present are: Dr. Geo. W. Alexander, Chicago, Dr. I. W. Crawford, Paducah Ky., Dr. Henry Allen Boyd, Tenn., Dr. L. L. Campbell, Texas, Dr. J. P. Robinson, Arkansas, Dr. W. H. Grimble, Louisiana, Dr. L. Hawthorne, Alabama, and Dr. E. R. Carter, Georgia. His widow Mrs. R. B. Cook, is also dangerously ill. Pulaski. We wish to tell of the wonderful progress our church is making under our new pastor and the leadership of Rev. I. King. A powerful gospel sermon was delivered by our pastor Rev. I. King. He has just returned from his 30 days vacation for the 4th Sunday. Two of our old members have returned back on Sunday Oct. 29. He preached until two more tumbled and came back. We have five additions since his return home. Our church has taken on new life. We only had ten members when he took charge April 9th, 1922, and now we have on roll 24 members in good standing and a large following. Pray for us. Rev. I. King, Pastor St. John Baptist Church. Idia Umble Clerk. Her Hands Full. It keeps the wife of a self-made man busy making alterations.—Boston Evening Transcript. Page Three IN OPEN LETTER THE COLORED PEOPLE- have to say to our people of Massachusetts being territory, thereto. Having one of my people, also encouraged friends who wish to see, and help seize returning soldiers, to enter the state finally decided to go into service my people, as well as feeling that I can give them bursars of the other race, 'though I am all the other undertakers, and a relationship throughout my business, perfectly qualified to give unexcellent satisfaction. Born and reared in Metropolis, on the land in Metroplis Public Schools High School in 1912. I then studied of Anatomy, Sanatary Science in Illinois, from which I graduated from which school I hold a Diploma. I carry a small line of caskets only advance price on these goods, but a large undertaking establishment being needed on short notice. A first class hearse at our command powered day or night; distance immature in the U. S., Service for six my country safe for "Democracy," the man an equal opportunity with 29--Ring 3. Respectfully yours, MCCRARY'S UNDERTAKING COLLEGE, Illinois. OPEN LETTER SOLLORED PEOPLE- into our people of Massac County, and history, thereto. Having been solicited people, also encouraged by some to wish to see, and help secure employing soldiers, to enter the Undertaking, really decided to go into that business, being my people, as well as having a belief that I can give them better service in other race, though I am in friendliness, other undertakers, and expect to be throughout my business career qualified to give unexcelled service and action. Released in Metropolis, on 9th and 11th Metrolis Public Schools, graduating school in 1912. I then entered the Anatomy, Sanatary Science and Embalage from which I graduated August 1st School I hold a Diploma. On small line at caskets only, at present the price on these goods, but we have undertaken establishment to furnish included on short notice. Class hearse at our command. Day or night; distance immaterial. U. S., Service for six months, trying to safe for "Democracy," thereby insuring an equal opportunity with other races. Respectfully yours, MARY'S UNDERTAKING CO., Minis. AN OPEN LETTER 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. 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Manager, 903 Pearl St., Metropolis, Ill ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` QUESTION OF PUBLIC POLICY Shall the existing Sate and Federal Prohibitory Laws be modified so as to permit the Manufacture, Sale and Transportation of BEER (containing less than 4 per cent by volume of alcohol) and LIGHT WINES FOR HOME CONSUMPTION? SOLDIER'S COMPENSATION BALLOT YES NO. Shall the State of Illinois contract a debt of $55,000,000.00 and issue bonds to that amount, and levy annually a direct tax sufficient to pay the interest on such bonds as it shall accrue and to pay off and discharge the principal of such bonds within twenty years from issuance, in accordance with the provisions of an Act to the General Assembly of Illinois entitled, "An Act to provide payment of compensation to certain persons who served with the military or naval forces of the United States in the recent war with Germany?"