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Subscribe For Our Special Prince Hall Xmas Issue. THE METROPOLIS GAZETTE GRAND MASTER'S WEEKLY GREETINGS IN MEMORIUM M. W. Prince Hall Grand Master Born at Bridgetown, Barbados, British West Indies September 12th, 1748. Made a Mason in Traveling 1748. Lodge Lodge No. 58, at Copp's Hill Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, on March 6th, 1775. Appointed the first Worshipful Master of African Lodge No. 459 under a Warrant from the Grand Lodge of England, September 29th, 1784. Elected Grand Master of the Most Worshipful African Grand Lodge in Boston, now The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Massachusetts, June 24th, 1791. Died December 7th, 1807. O sleep the sleep of the Bless, Thou sainted Prince. Thou hast not lived in vain. For we have climbed near the crest Of the mount, whence, Think ye oh, Master Masons, On our Prince Hall. Does his life ring out true? Let us have your letter son. Answer the call, Lieut. S. H. Shoemaker of Quincy, Ill. R. W. G. S. W. Prince Hall Masonic Grand Lodge of Illinois. JOIN THE AMERICAN STIMLATORS FOR HOME DEMOCRACY NO DUES. NO ASSESSMENTS. For Particulars Write MISS G. M. REUBEN, EDITOR Mailing Address 3734, S. State St. Office Room 1, 3958 S. State Street CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Jeptha Chapter No. 14, O. E. S. will hold a private installation the 27th ano serve supper to their members. Silver Crown Lodge No. 26, F. & A. M. will have a private installation on the 26 at their hall. By Wm. McKinley Reed, J. W., Golden Gate Lodge No. 43, 3217 So, Wabash Avenue. The second award of the American Stimulators on the subject "WHAT HAS MASONRY MEANT TO ME" goes to Brother Wm. McKinley, Reed, member of Golden Gate Lodge number No. 43 F. & A. M. and active in building up the fraternity in all departments. His letter follows:— Socially, intellectually and fraternally, Masonry has meant to me. When I was initiated in 1920, I was hardly able to utter the obligation I was never a speaker and was extremely embarrassed to talk before even a small group of people. When I was called before my Master to show myself sufficiently proficient to receive the Fellow craft's degree, the stage fright left me. When I was employed for a short time by the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Co., at Ute Iowa, my foreman, white, introduced me to a number of his friends who were Masons. They took me to their white Masonic lodges, where I was complimented upon my proficiency and ability to speak and prove myself as a man and Mason. They said "many colored masons are unable to speak intelligently and defend themselves." I never dreamed that I would be able to hold an intellectual position anywhere; and owe my present social, intellectual and fraternal stand to Freemasonry. The memory of Prince Hall our first Grand Master who died December 7th 1807 shall ever be sweet to me. ORDER OF BEES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS ADOPTED BY MISSOUR The Order of Bees for boys and girls, the Junior Department of of the Masonic Fraternity, and copy righted by the Grand Master and Supreme King Bee, Brother Thos. H. Samuel is rapidly growing in popularity in all jurisdictions of Freemasonry, including our own. In a recent communication Brother Eugene G. Lacey, Most Worshipful United Grand Lodge F. & A, M. of the State and jurisdiction of Missouri said, "I would like to see your Order of Bees established in all our Jurisdictions, that our children in traveling from one to another will also find friends. I hope your aim is to make it universal. I will be glad to assist you with it in Missouri. I will also thank you for a copy of your Fraternal Traveling Certificate". King David Lodge will soon petition for authority to start a Hive and it is understood that Golden Gate Lodge No. 45. will do likewise. Both these lodges will work in co-operation with the respective Eastern Star Chapters which they have adopted. JUST A CARD PLEASE. ORIENTAL LODGE WRITES INMATES AT THE HOME If you were shut in from the outside world, a card at Christmas time would be the same as an oasis in a desert. It would let you know that the bounds of true love is undying, and cause you to believe that "out of sight, does not always mean out of mind." Oriental Lodge number 68 F. & A. M. has again taken the lead and will write the inmates of the Home. They are Brothers Beck, McClaim, Lewis, Rivers, Louis and Sister McClaim. The matron is Sister Hicks and the superintendent is Brother Charles Golden. Won you JOIN THE FRATERNAL GOOD FELLOWS and send a card as a greeting from your Chapter, Lodge, Commandery, Consistory, Shrine, Palace, Court, Circle, etc? Of course candy and other things are always accepted but just a card means so much. MOTTO: "HEW TO THE LINE, LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY." M. M. R. W. G. Treas. of Prince Hall Masonic Grand Lodge. Ill. SPECIAL PRINCE HALL ISSUE The American Stimulators are planning a special Prince Hall Memorial issue of the Gazette, which will contain cuts, autobiographies, articles of and by the various present and past Grand Officers and Subordinate officers of the various departments of the Fraternity and its Adoptive Rites, also a brief history of Illinois Masonic Jurisdiction. This will be something you will want to preserve. It will be printed on special paper and will be worthy of the interest of the entire Masonic Family. The yearly subscription of the Gazette is only $2.00 per year. We have not missed an issue in 25 years. As the Grand Lodge has adopted this THOS. H. M. W. Grand Master Prince DR. W. E. R. W. G, Treas. of Prince Ha A. L. LEE, GRAND PATRON CONSTITUTES CHAPTER. Brother Albert S. Lee, of Champaign, Illinois Grand Worthy Patron of Eureks Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, of Illinois and Jurisdiction, will be present in Chicago to constitute Hiram Chapter at the Union Masonic Temple Dec. 9th at 8 p. m. Great Thoughts Born in Stillness. All the revelations are the gift of stillness. The lake must be calm if the heavens are to be reflected on its surface.—J. Erierley. paper as its official organ we hope to have its columns used by the entire Masonic Family. You will note that it is improving each week and will find it just the thing the Crafts needs for fraternal, social, commercial stimulus. As an advertising medium the 25,000 members of the Masonic Family about 14,000 of whom are in Chicago will be found as appreciative readers of anything you may have to offer. Masons are among the most liberal, progressive buyers in the world. Mail your subscription for the Gazette for one year today. You will want the special Prince Hall issue, and those that follow and those that follow, but we may be sold out. ORDER NOW! SAMUELS, Hall Masonic Grand Lodge B. BEATY Hall Masonic Grand Lodge, Ill. Snails Spread Devasitation. On the coasts of Ceylon quite intely a plague of snails occurred. Millions and millions were to be found everywhere, and some of them were reported to weigh a pound each. They began by feeding on and destroying young coconut trees, and then went on to the rubber trees. The government took steps promptly and managed to stop their devastations. Nobleness la Diffused As one lamp lights another, nor grows less, so nobleness enkindle nobleness.—James Rusgett Lowell SAVAGE FIENDS ARE AGAIN ACTIVE One Man Burned At Stake In Florida. Thousands Look On With Fiendish Glee As Flames Cousume Human Body. USUAL MANUFACTURED "CONFESSION" GIVEN TO PRESS BY MOB MEMBERS Arkansas and Texas Join in Celebrating Death of Dyer Anti-Lyching Bill By Associated Negro Hress. Perry, Fla., Dec. 14. About a week ago a young white school teachers was brutally murdered near this city and at first it was presumed that crime was committed by white persons. A pretended investigation was made and the first idea abandoned and the crime was fixed on Negroes and attention given to tracing down the "black brute" or "brutes." Having learned that two or three Negroes had left the vicinity some days ago, and went to points in Georgia, the the authorities turned their attention in that direction and soon located the paries suspicioned and placed or had them placed under arrest. One, Charlie Wright, was arrested in Madison County, Florida, and Albert Young, colored, was arrested in Kindlalou, Georgia. Both denied that they had committed the crime While the sheriff of Taylor County was conveying the two prisoners to another county for safekeeping, a mob said to be of about a thousand men intercepted him and took the two men and after a "mob trial" convicted Wright of the crime tied him to a stake and built a fire about his feet and body and burned him alive. The mob made Wright confess the crime. According to the statement of mob Wright exonerated Young, but placed the robbery of the victim on another Negro. The real presumption is, that some white person or persons committed the crimes and that the mob, knowing these facts, placed the blame upon Wright to quiet the public mind. In this, "human burning" Florida has been the first state to celebrate the "death of the Dyer Bill." Texas Lynching. Streetman, Tezas, Dec. 14. After having been accused of an attempted assault upon a white school teacher' near here, a days ago, George Gay, Neg and years, was hanged to aits his body riddled with bents. Gay paid the exe circumstantial of death only up to the mobs' evidence according to the young own statement, in that the young woman the case refused to identify the victim. This seemed to irritate the already impatient mob, and upon demand, the sheriff turned his prisoner over to the leader, who was unmasked. well known in the community. Ropes and guns of many descriptions were gathered as the victim was tied to an automobile dragged down the road to a tree, where the lifeless body was strung up to a limb and was made the target of two hundred shots. Following the lynching, many Negroes were driven out of town. Many homes were burned, including a Negro hotel. No arrests have been made and the authorities are making no efforts to apprehend those guilty of murder. Arkansas Lynching Morrillon, Ark., Dec. 24. Following the shooting of Deputy Sheriff Grant Farris, Leslie Smith a Negro, was taken by a mob and lynched. According to reports, the deputy went to the Negro's home to arrest him for peace disturbance and during a controversy, in which heated words were exchanged, it is charged that Smith shot the deputy, inflicting a slight wound from which he will recover. The deputy succeeded, however, in lodging his prisoner in the county jail. As soon as the news spread of the wounding of Deputy Farris by a Negro, a mob of nearly a thousand formed and gathered at the county jail, clamoring for blood. On the pretext of an attempt Rev. J. B. McCrury. Past R. W. G. Chaplain, Prince Hall Masonic Grand Lodge of Mt. 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. PUBLISHED ON FRIDAY BY THE GAZETTE PRINTING CO METROPOLIS. ILL. MRS. M. J. MOCRARY, MANAGER. GEO. L.B. MOCRARY, EDITOR MRS. EDGAR MOCRARY ASS'T. EDITOR FRIDAY DEC. 22 1922 Office 9th and Pearl Streets, Metropolis, Illinois enterered as second-class mail mat- at Metropolis, Illinois, Postoffice. address all communications to J. M. Ma- sry, 903 Pearl St. Metropolis, Ill. The names and addresses of contrib- ucrators must be known to us in every in- nance, in order to secure publication. We want the news of your vicinity wee TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One Year $2.00 Six Months... ...1.00 Three Months ... 50 Single Copy ... 65 In Advance ADVERTISING RATES made known on application You must mail copy on Mondays to secure publication MRS. ELIZABETH C. ALSTON When you have business of this kind call to see me, will take care of it for you. Office 317 W. 8th St., Metropolis, Ill. WHAT HAS MASONRY MEANT TO YOU? One Year's Subscription Free for Best Article Printed. In every land, every race, every profession, and every line of business the men and women who amount to the most and who are the most success wear the Masonic Emblem or that of some of its departments or Adaptive Rites. In the colleges, Universities, Schools, stores, churches, street cars, home, etc., the insignia of this grand old order is visible on The question arises, "Of what benefit is the Order?" The American Stimulators will give one year's subscription free each week for the best article printel in this paper on the subject "What Masonry Has Meant to Me." Any man or woman or child, a member of the fraternity or any of its departments is eligible to write on the subject. Address all news items, subscriptions and special articles to The American Stimulators, Miss G. M. Reuben, Editor, 3734 S. State street, Chicago, Ill. R. H. Rev. Henry A. Boyd, Sec., Treas. and Man, the National Baptist Pub. of ing Board Or Think of Hat Check. Don't eat when in an unhappy frame of mind," says a medical au- thority, thus clearly indicating that it were wise in some restaurants to order your meal without looking at the prices. Origin Lost in Antiquity. Origin of the word Asia remains un- known. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. To insure publication all correspondence should reach this office not later than Tuesday morning The editor. If you want your articles to appear in The Gazette, each week you must mail out on Monday, or they will appear the following week. Promptness is our Moto-Editor. Mission Board Dr. C. C. Phillips, Chairman Rev W H. Carter, Rev A. J. Bowers Rev S. H. Prutt, Rev J. M. Haggard, Rev J D. Dav is, Revs. W. M. Mooney, C. W Cole, J. H. McQueen. Trustees of Old Ministers' Home Dr C C. Phillips, Pres.; Rev J D Davis Sec.; Dr. J. B Beck- am, Treas.; Dr. C. H. Clerk Dr L Drane, Dr W. P. Washington, Rev. W. H. Woods, Dr. Edward P. Jones Dr J B Mc Crary Do. G. W Alexander Jesus brought good tidings to a lost and degenerate world, off-ring Peace and good will to men. Are you enjoying those needy and essential blessings! If not, then; I stand in doubt of you. Mob Violence and Lychings The Only "Industries" The South Votes Solidly to Protect. We handle Coal, Hay, Corn, Bran, and all kinds of feed, delivered at any time and place. We handle the best grade of coal, guaranteed at the lowest possible price See or phone me for prices. Phone 376-r-1. Christmas Cards and Post Cards at Hummas. All persons knowing themselves indebted to The Gazette must pay up at once as we want to start out with a clean ledger the first of year. Be honest to yourself and your fellowman—Editor. Mr. and Mrs. Berry Upshaw, will visit relatives and friends in Tennessee during Xmas. The Home Gasoline Co., handles the best gasoline and coal oil. There are to be several out of town visitors here Xmas. Children's Christmas Books at Hummas. Henry Alvertis Long, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Long, who is attending the Illinois University at Champaign, will spend the vacation with parents. Bibles and Testaments at Hummas. Watch our paper grow in favor with men and join our list, only $2.00 per year, 3 months 50c, six months $1.00 payable in advance. "HERE ARE THE PA WANT ADS. U. S. GOVENMENT UNDERWEAR 2,500,000 Pc. New Government W of Underwear purchased by us to sell to the public direct at 75c EACH. Actual retail value $2.50 each. All sizes, shirts 34 to 45-Drawers 30 to 44. Send correct sizes. Pay Postman on delivery or send us money order. If underwear is not satisfactory, we will refund the money promptly upon request. Dept. 24. The Pilgrim Woolen Co. 1476 Broadway, New York. Lock Here For Your Receipt The following persons have renewed their subscriptions to The Gazette since our last issue: Mrs. Lizzie Parks, Carbondale. Over 250 Titles of Fiction Books to sell at from 25c to $5. at Hummas. Hand us on the news every week and it us know who visited you and who you visited Xmas Fancy Box Paper from 25c to $5.00 at Hummas. The Gazette wishes all of its readers a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Trade with our advertisers if in search of bargains, we can recommend them. They want your trade and invite to call The pastor will preach a sermon Xmas at 11:00 at Unity Baptist church, Brookport. Let us all worship together. Ask your merchant for Home gasoline and coal oil. The members of the First Baptist church will serve dinner Xmas Day. All are invited. The Home Oil Gasoline Co., is composed of home men. Joseph Edgar, Preston Levon McCrary will visit their mother of Princeton Ky., durning the holidays accompanied by Mrs. M. J McCrary, their grandmother Rev. J B. McCrary, will go as far as Paducah with them. Why not patronize the Home Oli Gasoline Co? Mr. Mingo Long, and Rev Geo Crippen, are planning a trip to Johnsonville, Waverly Dickson, and other points in Tenn., during the holidays, visiting realtives. The Home Oil Co., sells the best gasoline. Muskegon, Wis. Muskegon, Mich., Dec. 14, '22 Mrs. M. J. McCrary, Mgr , The Gazette, Enclosed find a Postal Order for $2. for a renewal of my sub- scription to The Gazette My wife and I are well and doing nicely, hope you and family are well. Many good wishes to The Gazette Pray for us. I remain ever your friend and Brother in Christ. RE David Johnson. RE THOSE ANTI- PAIN PILLS" "I don't need them very often, but when I do, I need them quick. One or two and the pain is gone." Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills will relieve you quickly and safely—no unpleasant after effects—no danger of forming a drug habit. Next time you pass a drug store stop in and get a box. Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills contain no habit forming drugs. Your Druggist Has Them! ```markdown ``` What is it for? It is first of all, an Educational movement. Not merely to sell seals, but to sell health. When people learn to think, then will they begin to serve. Every seal we buy to to stick on letters, snd packages, is a help toward the cure and prevention of Tuberculosis. When we teach children to keep their bodies clean, to keep in the fresh air and sunshine as much as possible; eat clean and nourishing food and to learn health habits, we are helping to stamp Tuberculosis. The greatest infant mortality is among the colored people. The majority of active Tuberculosis cases are found among young adults between the ages of 15 and 35 years. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by germs without the germ there never can be infection or Tuberculosis. The germ is given by particles trown off when coughing, or sneezing, or from dust. The National Tuberculosis Association, of which we are a part, has asked Massac County for $1500.00 this year, as our share towards this Soal Sale. The association glues us 70 per cent of the money for use in controlling the spread of this disease in our county. The balance of the money is to go to the Association towards research work and preparing and sending all the posters, stamps, or seals and bonds--also adver tising matter, all of which costs money and without which we cannot work in intelligently. With the money we get, we hope to hire a nurse to took after our School children, send all who have tubercular symptoms to a physician--have clinics and dispensaries. Wont you buy seals? Sell seals. Keep up the fight. DR. G. W. PARKS DROPS DEAD AT PHILADELPHIA Noted Minister Bad Just Returned Home From Baptist Convention at St. Louis, Where He Was Strong Contender For Presider cy. Convention Gloses Important Session. Dr. L-K. Williams Elected President. Next Session To Be Held At Los Angeles, Calif. Following close afar adjournment of the Forty-second Annual session of the National Baptist Convention which closed here last Monday night, word was received in St. Louis, Thursday of the death of Dr. W G Parks, who it is said dropped dead at his home Wednesday shortly after his return from St. Louis where he attended the Baptist Convention The news of the death of Dr. Parks comes as a great surprise to the Baptists throughout this country, as he was nationally known because of his official connection with the church. He was Vice Pres., of the National Baptist Convention for 12 years and was President since September 5th following the death of Dr E. C. Morris. Many regarded him as being the logical successor of Dr. Morris. He was a strong contender for the Presidency during the recent Convention and was defeated by Dr. L. K. Williams of Chicago by only 30 votes. It was generally believed that the strain caused by the disappointment together with the long trip affected him greatly. Convention Closes. Nothing occurred during the Foty-second's sSION of the National Baptist Convent on which was held at the Kings Theater last week to mar the business or pleasure of the many delegates and visitors. Dr. L. K. Williams of Chicago was chosen President to succeed the late Dr. E. C. Morris who died last September. Dr. W. G. Parks of Philadelphia was a strong contender for the honor having received 760 votes while Dr. Williams the successful candidate received 790 votes. Dr. G. Taylor of Louisiana was elected Vice Think-- how nice it Everyone in to have mo Chris Pres and the nicest par thus received will so Santa Claus himself member of our Christm You will hardly rea that it is your ow pou have saved. It's so easy to save positing small amou vals that you ne mounts required to and the nicest part will be the money thus received will seem like a gift from Santa Claus himself if you become a member of our Christmas Club You will hardly realize, when you get it, that it is your own money--the money pou have saved. It's so easy to save by our system of depositing small amounts at regular intervals that you never miss the small amounts required to keep up the payments FIRST NATIONAL BANK METROPOLIS, ILL. President, and R B Hudson Secretary and all the old officers. The next annual session will be held at Los Angeles Cal-Argus. Continued from First Page Arkansas Lynching. to spirit away, Smith was taken from the jail and turned over to the mob who jeered, screamed and yell'd and threw their hats in the air like wild men. They seized their victim and after toruring nearly an hour, hung him to a telegraph post and returned to their homes. No arrests have been made in an effort to punish the guilty persons who took part in the lynching. Comment has it that the failure of the anti-lynching bill in the Senate a few days ago has encouraged the white people of the South to start anew with the program of lynching, burning and mobbing. The musical given by the Jubilee choir of the First Baptist church, under the direction of Mrs. G W. Prince, at the above named church Sunday afternoon was a "dream." There has never been anything like it before, composed only of hometalent. Prof Walsh (white) one of the leading pianist of Southern Ill., also of Metropolis, was present and added much to the entertainment of the large audience by his demonstrations on the instrument, also the paper he read on the subject of "Music and the benefits derived," was interesting and instructive The entire church with the choir extend thanks to Mr Walsh, for his presence and a cordial invitation to return again, Collection $11.05. Cotton King Answered the Last Roll Call. Bennettsville, S. C. Citizen Was Worth Over $300,000. Wealthiest Man of the Race in South Carolina. Bennettsville, S. C. The "Colored Cotton King" of South Carolina, Jones W. Thomas, wealthiest and most prominent member of the race in Marlboro county died Friday night, at the age of 57 years. His death came unexpectedly as he was seen on the ```markdown ``` streets of Bennettsville, on Thursday. But he had been sick for some time, suffering from Brights disease and diabetis and had recently undergone treatment at John Hophins Hospital, Baltimore and Battle Creek Sanitarium, Michigan Mr. Thomas, was a conspicuous figure. It is claimed he owned one of the largest farms in South Carolina, and cultivated it with rare success that he was crowned with the title 'Cotton King' by all of his fellow countrymen. He had a white partner; after putting his own land in cultivation, he managed the cultivation of his partner's farm. In one year the profits realized over one hundred thousand dollars which he divided equally. The First St. John Baptist church is greatly improved, under the leadership of Rev John H. Stamps, our worthy pastor. The 17, was a high day at 11 o'clock. He preached a strong sermon from Luke 9:8. His wife, sister Stamps made us a visit and attended the draw supper which was a success, everybody enjoyed the meeting of the sisters. Mrs. Stamps, made a nice address to the women and it was enjoyed by all. She said she was pleased to see peace and love for the pastor and that made her love the church. The Missionary Sisters will have their sermon delivered Jan. 7th by the pastor and installation of officers. Thursday night was our regular prayer service. Rev. J. H Stamps Pastor. Cordie Bell, Reporter. Johnsonville, Tenn. Mrs. M. J. McCrary, this will let you know I received the medicine, also your card. I must say that your medicine Harris' 11 Wonders has done me a deal of good and I wanted to give it a fair trial before I wrote you. Now I want you to send me the same amount as I think when I have taken it I can say greater things for it. Find $1.40 for the medicine and 25c for the Gazette. ```markdown ``` Pulaski. Mary C. Long. 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 o 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, j b and new paper work —The Editor. Office 1318 E. Broadway, East St. Louis, Ill. Phones Bell, E. 1987. St. Clair 1969. 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: 2635 Market St. ST. LOUIS, MO Office: 1318 E. Broadway E ST. LOUIS, ILL. Phone: Bell. E. 1987 Kin. St. Clair 1969 MRS. D. L. GREEN, NOTARY PUBLIC 1318 E. BROADWAY EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. NOTARY PUBLIC 1318 E. BROADWAY EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. Dr. Hall's Liniment Rheumatic and Ne Good for Rheumatism, Nee ing Joints All Local Pai tions and Toothache. The 50c bottles No order ser than $1.00 This Linimer Distributor for Illinois, Mr 903 1 DR. ERNEST Good for Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Aching and Swelling Joints All Local Pains, including Corns, Bunions and Loothache. 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. MCORARY 903 Pearl St., Metropolis, Ill. DR. ERNEST HALL, Atlanta, Ga. Served in Homes of Good Taste Moligne's VIRGIN OIL ORIGINAL LIQUEUR EXTRACTS ESSENCES OILS etc. IMPORTED FROM FRANCE WE ARE DISTRIBUTERS OF "GARRETT & COOR" IN VIRGINIA DARE VERMOUTH. TO INTRODUCE THIS WONDERFUL NORMAL ORIGINAL DRINK SPECIAL PRICE $11.22 PER 12 QUARTS, WRITE FOR OUR LATEST CATALOGUE MAILED FREE, CONTAINING SPECIAL OFFERS. ASK ABOUT OUR VINOBAR. IT IS GREAT. MONTREAL BOTTLERS CORP. 129 E. 59th ST. NEW YORK CITY PUBLIIIATCON NOTICE, Chancery W. L. Krone, Complainant's Solicitor State of Illinois, Massac County, ss. Circuit Court of Massac County, January Term, A. D. 1922. In the matter of Alice Smally vs. John Smally, bill for divorce and other relief, in Chancery No. 1181. Affidavit of the non-residence of John Smally of the defendants above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of said Ciriuit Court of Massac County notice is hereby given to the said non-resident defendants, that complaint has filed a bill of complaint in said Court on the Chancery side thereof on the 6th day of December, A. D. 1922 and that a summons therupon issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the 8th day of January, A. D. 1923, as is by law required. Now, therefore, unless you, the said John Smally shall personally be and appear before the said Circuit Court of Massae County, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the City of Metropolis in said County on the 8th day of January A. D. 1923, and plead, answer or demur to the said complainant's bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated, will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you according to the Office: 1318 E. Broadway E. ST. LOUIS, ILL. Kin. St. Clair 1969 . GREEN, PUBLIC EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. Neuraligia Liniment. Neuraligia, Aching and Swell- ins, including Corns, Bun- ere are two sizes $1.00 and not through the mail for less sent is guaranteed. RS. M. J. MCORARY Pearl St., Metropolis, Ill. T HALL, Atlanta, Ga. prayer of said bill. LOREN SMITH, Clerk of the Circuit Court. December 6th, A. D. 1922. Please allow us to speak about the success of our church under the leadership of pastor, Rev I. King, who preached a soul stirring sermon at 11 a. m., Sunday, Subject, Jesus on Trial. Text, Matt. 27:22. We had one addition and a splendid collection. Sunday the Mission Circle met at 2 p. m. Our sermon will be preached by Rev. W C. Chambers and a special sermon will be preached Xmas morning at 5 a. m by our pastor Rev. I. King, subject, The New Born King. Pray for us for we are hard at work and our pastor is putting things over. We are yours First St. John Baptist church. Rev. I. King, Pastor Bulah Hedglar, Clerk. Mound City Please allow me space to say we the First Baptist church have called a pastor Rev W P. Washing, of Decatur, Ill., which was carried by the majority, the church is well pleased with their calling and feeling that they have not made any mistake in calling this noble man, feeling that he is one of God's chosen messengers from on high. He has filled our church with the fire of the Holy Ghost and also increased our finance and he has planned to have a rally the 4th Sunday in January. All are invited to help us. The Mission Society served dinner at the round house at Mounds, Saturday Dec. 16, and 1. Pulaski had nice suces May Lord bless us in our undertaking W.P Washington, Pastor. Dollie Island Reporter 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 $1 00 or the above named for 15 lines and all articles containing more than 15 type lines 100 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 dollars 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 going 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. The Manager. Salt Makes Sea Blue. Though generally appearing blue in clear weather, the ocean varies greatly in color. In stormy weather it looks green or even black. The blue of the sea is not, as generally supposed, due to reflection from the sky, but to salt in the water. That is why the Mediterranean, which is very salty, appears exceedingly blue. Love and Duty in Actual Life. A thousand wheels of labor are turned by dear affections, and kept in motion by self-sacrificing endurance; and the crowds that pour forth in the morning and return at night are daily processions of love and duty.—Chapin. sonic Pre. csive Club, Tuesday evening. They are planning big things for the year. Mr. McKinley Reed It is remarkable what progress a man or woman can make if they will. It has been well said, he prepared and the opportunity will present itself later Brother Wm. McKinley Reed, was shown the light in Free masonry in March 1922 But he did not stop with receiving the Master Masons degree Ae studied to prove himself worthy. At the next few meetings of Golden Gate lodge, he was appointed to a station and now in line for the Chair. At the meeting of the Heroine of Jericho' Wednesday night he was elected Joshua of his Court. Others elected were Ida Williams, Most Ancient Matron; Addie Williams, Senior Matron, Bertha Barbero, Secretary: Fredina Shoecraft, Treasurer. The insoallation will be held at the Masonic Temple, December 25th. Publication Notice. State of Illinois, Massac County, ss. Circuit Court of Massac County, January Term, A. D. 1923. In the Matter of The Prudential Insurance Company of America, vs John Snyder, Mayde M. Snyder, John D. Angell, Nancy E. Angilly, Clarence Lynn, Della R. Johnston, Andrew Johnston, Lally Johnston, and unknown heirs of Lora Johnston Lantein, deceased. Bill to foreclose mortgage. in Chanbery. No. 1177 Affluent of the non-residence of Della R. Johnston, Andrew Johnston, Lally Johnson and unknown heirs of Lora Johnston Lantein, deceased of the defendants above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of said Circuit Court of Massac County, notice is hereby given to the said non resident defendants, that the complain ante has filed a bill of complaint in said Court on the Chancery side thereof on the 22nd, day of November A. D. 1922, and a summons thereupon issued out of said Court against said defendants, returnable on the 8th day of January A. D. 1923, as is by law required. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Della R. Johnston, Andrew Johnston, Lally Johnston and unknown heirs of Lora Johnston Lantein, deceased shall personally be and appear before the said Circuit Court of Massac County, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the City of Metropolis in said County, on 8th day January A. D. 1923, plead, answer or demur to the said complainant's bill of complaint, the same, and the matters and things therein charged and state I, will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you according to the prayer of said bill. Loren Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court Wm. Russell Stuart, Complainant's Solicitor. Nov. 22nd 1922. Publication Notice. State of Illinois, Massac County, ss. Circuit Court of Massac County, Janu ary Term, A. D. 1923. In the matter of William Foreman vs C. R. Presnell, Eloise Presnell, E. C. Artman Lumber Company, a Corporation. Bill to froreclose mortgage. is Chancery, No. 1131. Affidavit of the non-residence of Eloise V. Presnell, of the defendants above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of said Circuit Court of Massac County, notice is hereby given to the said non-resident defendants, that the complainant has filed a bill of complaint in said Court on the Chancery side thereof on the 28th day of July A. D. 1922, and that a summons thereupon issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the 28th day of August A. D. 1922, as is by law required. And an order having been entered of record in said Court at the January Term, 1923, thereof, that said cause stand continued, with order of publication. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Eloise V. Pressnell, shall personally be and appear before the said Circuit Court of Massac County, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the City of Metropolis in said County, on the 8th day of January A. D. 1923, and plead, answer, or demur to the said complainant's bill of complaint, the same, and the matters and things therein charged and stated, will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you according to the prayer of said bill. Loren Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court, S. Bartlett Kerr Complainant's Solicitor, November 22nd 1922. 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Shipping to all parts of the Country and Automobile Funerals a Specialty. Better to Fight Sad Adverse Fate. When affliction thunders over our roofs, to hide our heads and run into our graves shows us no men, but makes us fortune's slaves.—Ben Jonson. CONSTITUTION OF THE MINISTERS' AND DEACONS' UNION Article 1. This organization shall be known as the Ministers' and Deacons' Union of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association of Southern Illinois. Art. 2. This Union shall consist of Baptist Ministers, Deacons and lay members in good standing with their churches. Art. 3. Each member of this Union shall pay an annual membership fee of 25 cents, to be used to defray the expenses of the Union. For life membership each member shall pay $2, the same to be appropriated as annual dues. Art. 4. The officers of this Union shall consist of President, Vice-President, Clerk, Recording Secretary and Treasurer, all of whom shall be elected annually. Art. 5. The Ministers' and Deacons' Union shall begin its annual session at the place on Wednesday of the same week in which the Association holds its annual meeting, and shall hold quarterly meetings in connection with the executive Board of the Association. Art. 6. After the annual expenses are paid the remainder of the money in the treasury shall be appropriated to help the old and infirm members of the Association. Art. 7. Any member who shall disturb the peace of the church or its pastor shall be published unless satisfaction is given. Art. 8. The Union shall furnish a register and each member of the Union must register his name a bonifide membership of the church of which he is a member. Art. 9. Foreign ministers coming into the bounds of this district, wishing membership in this Union shall confer with the President, thereupon find out if possible where he last served as pastor, also the church that holds his membership. The President shall then direct the secretary to write the church that holds his membership and if the church can furnish him with a bonifide membership, also the church which he last pastored recognize him as a minister in good standing the same is eligible to membership in the Ministers' and Deacons' Union. Art. 10. The Union shall have power to drop from its membership, in any of its constitutional meetings, any person or persons who have gained admission into the Union on fraudulent or any other cause the Union may deem proper. Art. 11. But when a minister has been a foreigner, a stranger and comes into the district and unites with a regular Baptist church and proves himself to be an honorable member and minister, in such cases the President of the Union shall be empowered to appoint a committee for investigation. The committee after investigation shall report the same to the Union which may adopt, reject or do whatever seems proper in their judgment. Art. 12. This Union will not recognize any minister or ministers who may attempt to ignore the rules or regulations of the Union and Association by his non-attendance. Art. 13. During the pastor's absence from the pulpit, the deacons shall fortify the pulpit and let no minister in it whom they have reasons not to believe in good and regular standing. Art. 14. The Union shall pay the traveling expenses of the President to and from the annual meetings. Art. 15. The minutes of the Union shall be printed, together with the minutes of the Association and the Union shall pay its quota. Sec. 7. The Quarterly meetings of the Union in the absence of annual officers, may appoint such officers as it may need for the present time, but all business done must be reported to the meeting for its approval. Sec. 8. Any member failing to be present (in the room) during roll call shall be fined 5 cents unless a reasonable excuse is given. 1930 Office 901 Pearl St. F. W. Watkins Co. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS COMPLETE MOTOR EQUIPMENT All Cails Given Our Most Courteous Attention 2 Expert Embalmers 2 Kentucky Licenses No.625 and 1284. Illinois License 4401 Both Phones, 241 Padueah, Ky. Staple and Fancy Groceries Ice Cream and Confections on hand always to be served in the Latest Styles C. N. JOHNSON Delicatassen For Hot And Cold Lunches Ice Cream And Soda Waters Phone Bell Bridge 3421. 23 North 10th St. EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. Poro System Scientific and Sanitary Scalp and Hair Treatment Mrs. M. M. Johnson 25 N. 10th St. EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. PAST MASTER'S COUNCIL MEETS The Past Master's Council No. I. F. & A. M. met at the Masonic Progressive Club the fourth Tuesday and adopt-resolutions for the demise of Brother has. L. Stimson. The Master elect Fidelity Lodge No. 103 was given most Master's Degree. The Coun- lect officers at the January the fourth Tuesday. INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH TO HEAR SERIES OF SERMONS ON THE FOUR HORSES. The three weeks series of revival services which have been conducted at Institutional Church by Miss Mary G. Evans, evangelist have closed. Sixty six conversion and accessions to the church resulted. At a special Sunday service for ladies $55.20 was raised. The men gave $28.00 in their special Sunday service- The church gave the evangelist $349.05 of which $46.00 was contributed by the gospel choir of which Miss Magnolia Lewis is directress. The public collections otherwise tailed near $700.00. The measure of spiritual and material good did by Miss Evans in these services at Institutional Church can never be estimated. The foh Branch Sick. Branch Lodge, Grethren of Olive Randall, in St. Ethelre sick: J. W. Williams, 737 E. Ave. hospital; Leslie tum, 4544 State street, Frank Ta-ge Smith, PAST MASTERS' COUNCIL PRINCE HALL LODGE CONT BUTES. The pastor, Rev. Johnson begins a series of sermons, Sunday on the Four bees. The first will be the white lily. The choir has arranged a spec. rendement for each service, and will clock Chiap special Program at five o'clock Huggins morning. Miss Beat is ill at her bonnie member of the choir 401 State Street. Prince Hall Lodge No. 12, F. & A. M., conferred the degrees upon sixteen candidates at their last meeting. They Also contributed $10.00 toward the support of the National Association for the advancement of Colored People, in their recent campaign here. The December meeting will include the election and installation of officers. Pectin and Pectin is of vegetative is made up of carbon, origin, and oxygen. Gelatin is of antigen, and contains nitrogen in addition to the elements found in pectin. The picea cremoris is blossom. say the horticultural exploded blossom. pineapple blossom (time from -4 it is October in Hawaii. The Real Thing. colleges may turn out professors of that torso, but it's the school of life philosophers. How to Test'te Olive. 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