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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09
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To the Ssterhood OF the Wo-
mans Educational and alis>Iet-
ary Society, ol Sentl ern Illinois,
Greeting: Alter attending one
OF our glorious meetings held at
Unionvilie. with Sloan Baptist
church. Ieel grateful TO say that
the good Master vas with MS all
the way The meeting was very
interesting. We were, blessed
both Spiritually. and hnanoially.
owing TO the number oi missiI G
circles. Our most efficient p,ts-
ident, Mrs. NJ Blake with her
corps OF officers who were filled
with the true missionary zeal.
wide awake and on to need oil
the field May the Lord bless
her in her labors. and being as
true exa.oole f,r others TO follow,
We were much encouraged by
our loving moderator. pastors of
district so much until | leel TO re-
joice and TO 60 on and do more
Tor the Master.
! feel keenly the responsibility
end sacredness OF the work in
hand
Now dear Sisters, this vietery
cannot be won on fioaery beds CT
ease, but by PRAYER, hard work
and righteous living Let Us
strive harder this year. as never
before TO help foster the educs@
cational work as preparednt SIS S
the slogan OF the hour. therefore
let US take on new life and fresh
courage. Let us pray for our
missionaries gu the field; Sisters
Laura Leskc. and N Brool 5.
and others who are, labosing so
enthusiastically.
Dear Sisters, let Us stsnd 4 y
our editor and manager OF The
Gazette, so when we meet in d.
quoin. next Sept we can shout
and sing All hail the power OF
Jesus name. Let angels PROSTATE
fall. Bring forth the royal dis-
dem. And crown Him Lord OF I'll
Yours for the Master,
M. Hudgins, Cor. Sec.
28oo Commercial Ave,
Cairo, Ill.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09

be the prey of all other nations
to perish in their sight, but as for
myself, dear sisters and brothers.
| shall cndeavor by the help OF
God to do everything in my pow
er to uplift fallen humanity and
strengthen the cause OF Christ, for
/ learn more and more of how we
are ostraciscd by other races.
African blood boils within my
veins as my heart broadens for
Ethiopia II necessary | would
be willing to jeopardixe my life to
the last drop Of blood in my body
for the elevation OF the Negro race
Once more. my hearl leaps for
Joy when think Of the real acts
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09

The brass paper fastener whseh /,
stiil used for thick documents wac
patented in ls67 By o government clerk
by the name OF @. W. McGiIL Yet i,
vas not new. for the Romans used .
similar device 1000 yesrs ago and the
modern appliance was q roeur.e
ton.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09
of the Master through the darkes

OF the Master through the darkest
day. May we have race pride
and love to lift up our people as a
race. God grant how soon the
day may come when love will a.
bound, where the chilly streams
now flow. when the Afro-Ameri-
can race will come united toeeth-
er as one great family, no longer
as babes but fnll grown race.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09
LdbOrerS Wanted!

Wanted: Ten or twelve laborers, white
or colored, for work in lumber yard--m0st
OF work piece=work. Good wages no
trouble. Apply to Mt. Vernon Car Manu-
featuring Co., Mt. Vernon, Illinois"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09

OF the souls OF men and the ele-
walton OF the Negro race Where
is the woman OF today some of
them have descrated themselves
beneath the trap doors OF unchas-
tity forgetting they are responsible
for the present and future gener-
alton by keeping the life blood OF
the nation pure and clean. its hon
or untarnished, it hopes undimed
and its strength conserved.
Some of them are yet asleep in
spite OF this MONDAY age. But
it, up to rs TO see them We can
do so il we will know its disgust
ing at times to meet men and wo-
men who care nothing far life, they
care not for themselves or any one
else. ] know its a little cmbar-
RAISING to stoop as low as we II
have to stoop to reach some oi
our pepic. but regardless to these
things we should put God in the
lead. pull off our kid gloves roll
up our sleeves, get busy in trying
to save them II possible. feel
that | ani responsible in part for
the error OF our people as believe
as ell other christians. because
he re is much to do and
part for each OF us however small
the Task may be. we are RESPONSE
bic for that which we can do.
There are people who will not
go to church or any other plnce
OF elevation. hence they never
hear the gospel unless it is carried
TO them The class that really
ne eds what | am endeavoring to
set forth in this subject doubtless
will not get it simply because
they knox aafhipg and.earc noth-
ing for a colored newspaper
Then what shall we do, how can
we reach them! behave we II
have to organize the missionary
system but even in that there must
be real missionary spirit, race
pride and love, together with
courage enough to back it up, be-
fore we-can succeed for fear and
doubt stands between US and suc-
cess simply because other races
have impedcd our progress, hence
we would do good we fear even TO
start. and too, as our people are
ready to block our way with stum-
bling stones. not realizing to re-
tard ones success means hinder
ing the entire Negro race. But
regardless to these stumbling
stones victory is ours il put our
trust in God He will bring it to
pass. Blessed is the nation whose
God is the Lord.
Shall we as civilized citizens OF
America as wide awake business
minded men and women OF the
Negro race avail our selves in
earnestness to fast and pray to
our Father for a down troddcn
race of black faces. Can we prove
to other races that we do possess
power OF influence which stands
for the saving of a nation. There
is something for each OF us 10 do
in helping to develop our race
from barbarisni to civilization tho
we be citizen. OF America which
is said to be the center OF eiviliza-
ton, there is yet among us an un-
cultured class who seem to be
void OF an understanding SO no
slumber or tarry by the way for
by the WY we are confronting the
perils in the history OF the world
We as a race are inclosed within
tho walls OF crisis; the nations
at large are against us and il we
put not our trust in God we Will
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09
NOTICE

The Executive Board OF the
State Women Educational Mis-
sionary Association. will convene
with Paul Chapel Baptist church
Marion. H.. Nov. ~. 1917.
Rev. ]. d. Davis. pastor. Al
members OF the Board are expect
ed to be present. The 81 90 as
sessment that is due from each
circle represented in our State
work last May. that has not psi<a
their asscs,me, II is expected to
respond at this session.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09
Thoyohs and kindn.s, ee.e

Thought and Kindness Beet.
II 10 not written blessed 10 he that
seedth the poor. but he that eonsid-
sroth the poor. A littis thoaght ana .
little Kindness arc ofsen worth more
eAan great deal ef nonsy.-yohn
Huslrin.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09
Race Love.
(By Mrs. FRANK L. JENKINS. of Cairo. }

patton TO and fro in the streets OF
this busy city watching the multi
,ude that throng the highways, j,
the majority OF which are going
on in the mad rush of haste float
ing with the tide of disgrace down
to depreciation. Ny soul grows
in pain of grief because my people
make up large number OF those
who live on the lowest scales OF
life.
Hence, we become aroused ov-
er the matter of Race love and
pride which should claim the at
tcntion OF every rational minded
colored citizen OF America.
We're to somewhat express
my attitude towards my people as
a race | would sound the alarm
aloud with awakening power, but
canno. express IL; how
ever as an humble servant Of God
/ m forced TO try to say something
on this most important subject,
not to master il but to give vent
20 my soul. | rejoice to note the
rapid progress OF our people in
the few years since freedom; they
have accomplished much
good. They achieved great vic
tory Tor both God and man. they
are becoming more enlightened
spiritually. intellectually and NOR
ally. which brings TO my soul Joy
and happiness. But amid these
thoughts | find yet a
continued yearning within 10 sec
the black race spread itself in
power. for there is much room for
Improvement sad reformation a.
mong rs
There are so many people who
indulge in wrong rather than right
il seems that they allow the undc-
yeloped nature to prcdominate ov-
cr the higher. and thus becomes
enslsved by such. but however
low they may be and whatever
practice this or we the better think
ing class must rene mber one thing
and that is. they arc our prople
II they ere bad. they are bad boys
and girls, husbands ahd wives. SC
why not try to make them good
Regardless TO what the conditions
are I believe we should love God
well enough to reach down and
liit up fallen humanity. We
should lay aside some OF self pride
and to take up race pride. Some
OF US have SO much self pride we
think il disgrace to try TO save
others. Too much sell pride is
bosh. believe we as christians
should pull off our low quarter
shoes and put on boots sometimes
that will go down into the bitches
and secluded places where sin and
darkness abound. carry the light
with US and let our people know
we love them and would have
them look up and live.
Look yonder behind thot heav-
y curtain OF shame. there arc our
boys and girls. some OF them just
out OF school and where are they
today? Listen. don't you hear
the groans OF our people in dark
ness! They are crawling to a
high mountain OF sin for resort
and thus being slaved by the
thousands. naked. hungry and
without a shelter. Can't you see
them falling down to eternal night
and some OF them crying for help :
They arc beckoning you and /.
These are our brothers and Sisters.
Do we hear them! II so, lei
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-11-09

Brookport. III. Nov. s. 1917.
Rev. ]. b. MeCrary.
Editor ofthe Metropolis Gazette,
Metropolis. I'll.
6 !--Following are the names Of
those who we're neither absent nor tar
dy IN the Brookport Schools for the
month Of October.
Primary Room. Edgar S. b. hcCra-
ry teacher:
Eariins Jordan. Clifford Shelton, Or
thsl Dougbesty.
intermediate and Grammar Grades.
Lse r. Grim. Principal,
Ethel Wheeler. Leona Civens, Naomi
Davis. w. Henry CaFlye, Nora Taylor
yoors very truly.
Prof. Williams, City Supt.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12
PUT DOLLARS TO
USE, SAYS VANDERLIt,,

Cincinnati, Dec. 10.-A dollar spent
unnecessarily Immediately becomes
an all of the enemies of the United,
States, Frank A. Vanderlip, chairman
of the national wa rsavings commit
tee, declared here tonight in one Of
the opening addresses of his two
weeks Middle Western and Southern
speaking tour in behalf Of the war
savings stamp campaign.
"There are three things you can
do with a dollar-hoard it, invest it
or spend it," Mr.. Vanderlip said in
part.
"To hoard n dollar is to make Of It
all idle dollar, an unemployed dollar,
A dollar that is not at work is almost
as truly drain upon society as an
idle man, and in the time Of this crisis
when the world urgently needs every,
dollar, boarded dollar is sslacker'."
----O------- ,ItNlsltE
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Our seventh car of Mules just ar
rived.
COFFEY & RIGBY.

The association of colored teachers
had their regular monthly meeting
here last Saturday with a represen-
tative attendance. /. NJ A. Myers,
principal of the Manning school, was
elected president; w. N. Arnold, prin-
cipal of the Summerton school, was
elected vice presiden; r.. f.. Richard
son, Of New Zion school, was elected
treasurer, and f. V. Burrougs, sec
retary. The next regular meeting
will be held the fourth Saturday in
January at which time special lee
ture will be Ngiven by Prof. j. II.
Brannon, State Agent of Negro
Schools.
We have fifteen nice work and driv-
ing mares for sale cheap
+. G. THOMAS. RI
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

There was an auction sale of lots
at Davis Station last Friday, under
the personal supervision of Mr.: Jno.
D. Gerald The property belonged to
Mr.. G. IN. Davis, and Mr.. Gerald,
after advertising the lots in The
Times made complete success of the
sale. The property brought around
$4,000, and was practically all cash.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

The Civic League will not hold its
regular monthly meeting in December
as it is so near Christmas, but let
the January meeting be a record
breaker in attendance and all mem-
bers come together determined to-
make the new year the best in the
history of the league.
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give him up. But as it is the gov
ernment's wish, we must bow with
submission. We wish Mr. Barrett all
good luck, and hope some day he can
return to The Times. If he makes
as good soldier as he did an operator,
he will catch the Kaiser single
handed.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

Joe Graham of Jordan and Welborn
Brailsford of Manning were the only
two that were accepted in the navy
yesterday, out Of the bunch of eight
that applied from here.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

A lovely social event of the week
was the Rook party given last Thurs
day afternoon by Miss Caro- Bradham
in honor Of Mrs. Leard Huggins. At
the conclusion of the game it was
found that Mrs. II. H. Bradham had
won the prize, dainty perfume bot
tie, which she presented to the honor
guest. Delightful refreshments, con-
sisting of a salad course with coffee,
were served. Those enjoying the
afternoon were: Mesdames George
Huggins, Leard Huggins, A. G. Brad
ham, H. H. Bradham, j. G. Bradham,
G. w. Williams, Il. M. Mouzon, S. S.
Richardson, j. E. Davis, F. S. Long,
Leon Weinberg, j. w. Wideman and
Misses Mary Ingram of Sumter,
Pauline Wilson, Matte and Vallye
Appel, Corinne Barfeld, Edna Brock
inton, Rose Enrich, Lucy and Kimmie
Johnson.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

The efficient linotype operator on
The Times, Mr.. Fred Barrett, has
been called to the colors of Uncle
Sam, and he will leave us just after
Christmas to join the ranks January
first He will be succeeded by a
young lady from Eastman, Ga, Miss
Claudio Bailey. Mr.. Barret has been
with The Times ever since the install
lation of the new machinery, includ-
ing the linotype. He has made a very
capable operator and general office
man, and it is with regret that we
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We have fifteen nice work and driv-
ing mares for sale cheap
f. c. THOMAS.
Messrs. Charlton DuRant, Fred
Wolfe and e. G. Horton are in Char
lesion this week attending the meet
ing of the grand lodge of Masons.
We have nice lot of driving horses
at very reasonable prices ..
| COFFEY & RIGBY.
Back in the Livery Business with
new cars and the old price. 15c one
way or 25c the round trip. Harvin
Motor Co. Phone 6.
Remember that everything we sell
| is guaranteed to be just as represent
cd or money refunded.
COFFEY & RIGBY.
Mr.. Screven Moore, formerly of
Statesburg, died at his home in Char
lesion last Thursday, after brief
illness. Mr.. Moore was the father Of
Mrs. f. p. Burgess.
We have a. big stock of all kinds
of Harness, Collars, Wagon and
Buggy Brides. Come and see them.
F. G. THOMAS.
Mr.. Bennie Ness was in Charleston
last Monday and made application to
join the navy, but was refused, on
account of not having proper natura-
lization papers.
LOST-One Roam Horse; with
extra long tail, and both back feet
white Finder will notify Dallas
Rivers, Manning, S. c., Rt. 1.-1t-pd.
Our car of stock has just arrived
If you need one the price is right and
terms always right.
F. C. THOMAS.
The merchants are getting in a
large stock of. Christmas goods, and
displaying them most attractively in
their windows, so both the stores and
the streets are beginning to take on
a gala appearance.
Call Phone when you want to
go to the depot. We have good cars
and all white drivers and will take
you there and back for 25c the round
trip. Harvin Motor Co. Phone 6.
Our car of stock has just arrived
If you need one the price is right and
terms always right.
F. C. THOMAS.
Mrs. r. D. Cothran left last week
for Kentucky where she will spend
the Xmas Holidays with her husband,
who is in the tobacco warehouse bust
ness there.
FOR SALE-One five room house
known as the frankie Hodge house,
in Manning, good location. Apply
to /. l. Appelt, Manning, S. C.
Mayor r. f. Coffey rendered the
members of City Council ard Clcry
Wells an oyster supper last evening
at the Dixie Cafe.
The Brand place near New Zion
will be divided up into small farms
and sold at public auction within the
next week Watch for the circulars
and tree signs giving full particulars.
The fire department was called out
Monday morning to the house of
Electra Frierson, colored, near the
depot. The fire was extinguishcd
with small damages.
Evaa Exaniuad EIasaas Eitfnd
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The Times is full of good, live
Xmas ads, this week, and we hope
our readers will give all of them a
careful look over. Shop early and
buy from The Times advertisers.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12
Gbe MaNiaing Gimes.
Publishes All County and Town Of
ficlal Advertisements.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER IL, 1871

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER IL, 1917
~
Lieut.. Harry Curtis was here Sun
day.
Capt. and Mrs. w. C. Davis spent
several days in Columbia last week.
FOR SALE-25 good fat Turkeys.
Apply to II. j. Haley, Manning, Rt.2.'
Mr.. and Mrs. p. B. Mouzon, of
Pinewood, spent Monday in town.
DR.. w. B. Duncan left last week
for his new charge at Dillon.
Dependable service from the Har-
vim Motor Co. Their transfer cars
are driven by white drivers. Phone 6.
Judge John S. Wilson returned on
Friday from Marion where he held
court last. week.
Our Hackney Buggies have arrived.
Come and select your Buggy early.
f. C. THOMAS.
Mrs. Seaman Richardson and little
son are the guests of Mrs. Herman
Bradham.
Come early and get your pick of
Mules before they are gone.
COFFEY & RIGBY.
Miss Irma Weinberg has returned
from pleasant visit to friends at
Converse College, and in Laurens.
Our Hackney Buggies have arrived.
Come and select your Buggy early.
F. C. THOMAS.
Mr.. G. E. Wilkins of North Caro-
lima visited his father, Col E. L.
Wilkins, last week.
FOR SALE-Good dry Stove Wood,
$3.50 per half cord. J. D. Daniels,
AlcOlu, IL. Il. D.-ZC-pd.
We have Mules of all sizes at the
right price.
COFFEY & RIGBY.
Mr.. Charles Sprott, who is employ
ed in the government office at Wash
ngton, is home for a short visit.
We have it on good authority that
Jos. S. Dickson will be in the race
for clerk Of court next summer
We have fine lot of Mules at our
stables at New Zion.
COFFEY G. RIGBY.
Miss Estcrena Rcardon is the
guest this week of friends in the
Salem section.
"Dud" Plylcr wen; to Charleston
yesterday to make application for the
navy.
The friends Of Mr.. Taylor Stukes
will be glad to learn that he has been
appointed q First Lieutenant in the
aviation corps, and is stationed at
San Antonio, Texas.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

Our car of stock has just arrived.
If you need one the price is right and
terms always right.
+. G. THOMAS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

Mr.. Harry Levinson is spending the
week in Bishopville with relatives. He
will leave on Saturday for Camp
Jackson.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

The young people of Alcolu will
present the play, "Hunkers' Corners" I"
Tuesday, 500 P. NJ, December 18th,
1917, Auditorium, Alcolu, S. C. For
benefit of Alcolu Graded School, Ad-
mission: Adults 25c, Children (under
IL years. 10c.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12
COFFEY & RIGBY.

Mr.. Charles Thames died at the
Tourney Hospital Saturday evening,
after a brief illness, aged about sixty
two years. The funeral services were
held at Bethel Church, Oswego, Sun
day afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. Mr..
Thames was a native of Clarendon
county, but had made his home in
Sumter county for many years, living
first in the Oswego section and in the
city for the past twelve or fifteen
years.-Sumter Item.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

Messrs. Charlton DuRant, Fred
Wolfe and e. G. Horton are in Char
lesion this week attending the meet
ing of the grand lodge of Masons
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

ADVERTISE IN THE, TIMES.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

The fire department was called out
Monday morning to the house of
Electra Frierson, colored, near the
depot. The fire was extinguishcd
with small damages.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

Mr.. Bennie Ness was in Charleston
last Monday and made application to
join the navy, but was refused, on
account of not having proper natura-
lization papers.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

ADVERTISE IN THE TIMES.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

Call Phone 6 when you want to
go to the depot. We have good cars
and all white drivers and will take
you there and back for 25c the round
trip. Harvin Motor Co. Phone g.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

The merchants are getting in a
large stock Of Christmas goods, and
displaying them most actively in
their windows, so both the stores and
the streets are beginning to take on
a gala appearance.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

Our car Of stock has just arrived.
If you need one the price is right and
terms always right.
f. c.. THOMAS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

We have a nice lot of driving horses
at very reasonable prices
COFFEY & RIGBY.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

Don't fail to look over our stock of
rs Horses and Mules before buying
elsewhere.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

Mrs. r. D. Cothran left last week
for Kentucky where she will spend
the Xmas Holidays with her husband,
who is in the tobacco warehouse bust
ness there.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

We have fifteen nice work and driv-
ing mares for sale cheap
f. G. THOMAS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

The Brand place near New Zion
will be divided up into small farms
and sold at public auction within the
next week. Watch for the circulars
and tree signs giving full particulars.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

Another bunch of volunteers left
Manning yesterday for Charleston to
join the navy. Those going were:
Welborn Brailsford, Austin Smith,
"Chub" Plowden, Norward Hall,
Charlie Chewing, Thomas Bagnal
and Joe Graham of Jordan.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

Our Hackney Buggies have arrived.
Come and select your Buggy early.
f. c.. THOMAS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-12

The regular monthly meeting of
The Ladies' Aid Society Of All Saints
Mission will be held at the residence
of Mrs. R. B. Lyons Friday, Dec. ID,
at p. m. A full attendance is re-
quested as matter of much i'm
portance will be discussed.