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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-10-31

TO THE CoLORED PEOPLE,

We wish to say people of Massac County and
the surrounding territory thereto Having been solicited
by number of my people, also encouraged by some of
white friends who wish see and help employ
ment for all returning soldiers to enter the Undertaking
business have finally decided go into that business
with view of serving my people, well having an
employment feeling that give them better service
than members of the other race though in friendly
relation with all the other undertaers and expect to re-
tain that relationship throughout my business
am perfectly qualified give unexceIIed service and
will guarantee satisfaction.
was born and reared in Metropolis on 9th and Pearl
Sts Educated in Metropolis Public Schools, graduating
from Dunbar High School in 1912. then entered the
ing, Chicago, Illinois, from which graduated August H.
1914, from which school hold Diploma.
then worked for Geo w. Jones, 1914 w Lake ST.
and VIM. w. Mason, 1915 w. Lake St, of Chicago, and
associated With the late N W. Long, of Metropolis for
three years. thus preparing myself for the embaImin bus
ines.
We located at 9O1 Pearl ST, opposite the Ca
zette ocffice, and we solicit your patronage.
We will carry a small line Ut caskets only at present
owing the advance price these goods but have
arranged with large undertaking establishment furnish
with anything needed ON short notice.
We have first class hearse at command.
Calls answered day night; distance mmateriaI
We in the u. S, Service for six months, trying
make this country safe for Democracy thereby insur
ing the coored equal opportunity with other races
Phone 229-Ring g.
Respectfully yours
MCCRARY'S UNDERTAKING CO,
Metropolis Illinois,
GEORGE l. B. MCCRARY
Manager
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-10-31
THE ROOSEVELT CREED

I believe In honesty. sincerity and
the square deal: In making up ones
mind what to do--and doing IL.
believe In fearing God and taking
ones own part.
I believe In hitting the line hard
when you are right.
believe In speaking softly and car
rying a big stick.
I believe In hard work and honest
sport.
1 believe In a sane mind and q sane
body.
I believe we have room for but one
soul loyalty. and that Is loyalty to the
American people.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-10-31
R0OSEvELT'S IDEALS
EVER AN INSPIRATION
BY LEONARD WOOD,
Major General, U. s. Army.

Theodore Roosevelt was a
leader In ideals and In action.
He stood for the square deal. one
flag. one language and one 10y
alty-loyalty to the American
people--for Industrial justice.
for public and private morality,
for a strong and vigorous Amer
lea. charitable and helpful. ever
ready to do her duty to civiliza-
ton and humanity. but an Amer
lea acting always under the die
tates of her own conscience,
rather than under the direction
Of others.
He stood for universal service
In war as well as in peace. Serv-
ice for each one wherever he
could best serve.
His memory will live among Us
always. and his life and ideals
will serve as an inspiration for
all that Is best In citizenship.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-10-31
Paid by Teddy,s Friends.

William Boyce Thompson, president
OF the Roosevelt Memorial association.
has made the interesting announce
ment that every cent OF expense In
raising the funds for the Roosevelt
Memorial Is being paid by the personal
friends OF Colonel Roosevelt. and that
every cent obtained In the campaign
will be used only In carrying out tho
memorial plans.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-10-31

James Cardinal Gibbons--The mem
DRY Of Colonel Roosevelt will be al
ways fresh and green in the hearts OF
the American people. He was the
most conspicuous statesman OF his
day. We honored him while living, II
is only fitting that we should honor
him now dead.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-10-31
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
YOUNG MAN DOING TIME
Lewis Johnson, Wanted Here
For Forgery, Now In State
PenItentiary

Lewis Johnson, young man wanted
in Mankato for having passed forg-
ed check on man named Wilcox,
sometime during the early part of
the summer, is now serving a sent
ence in the Saltwater penitentary,
according to wcrd received from that
city by Chief of Police Jack Martin
today.
During the early part OF the sum-
mer a warrant was issued here for
L. C. Johnson charging him with
forgery Chief Martin stated today
that he knew where Johnson was at
that time. The warrant was in the
hands of Sheriff Anton Osten. Later
Johnson dropped out of sight and was
not heard of until today when the
chief received a telegram stating the
man was just starting sentence in
the state prison.
1t was stated at the sheriff's Of
fee this afternoon that word had
been received there also to the eff
feet that Johnson was now in Still
water. 1t is not known for what Of
ifense he is serving time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
MUST PAY THEIR SHARE
AUSTROS CANNOT ESCAPE
PENALTY FOR WAR
REPLY OF The ALLIES
Under New Regime People Will
Be Required TO Meet
Obligation
United Press pIspatch.l

Paris, September 3.-The people Of
Austria, despite the fact that the old
monarchial form of government in
that country has been overthrow,
cannot under the new regime estab-
lished. escape their full responsibility
for their part in the war. They must
pay their full share of the PREPARATIONS
due from the ravages from the conflict.
Answer of Allies.
Such Is the answer of the allies to
the appeal of Austria that she be re-
lieved from responsibility for the war
and this answer was being carried to
the Austrian council today by DIR. Carl
Renner. In their answer to the coun-
ter proposals the allies outlined the
reason for their decision.
Paying the Price.
1t was the AUST ian ultimatum to
Serbia which brought about the war,
the note points out, this act being
under the old militaristicZ rule of
Austria. The people of the country
countenanced and agreed to this ac-
ton by the Hapsburg dynasty, stood
by these leaders throughout the war
and now must bear the COSTS of yhe
fighting.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
GIVEN THE WAGE RAISE
Workmen, On the North Mankato
Sewer Have Won Their
Point

Workmen on the new sewer system
in North Mankato who went en- a
fptrike for higher wages yesterday
afternoon at one O'clock, were all
back on their jobs again this morn
ing. They stated they received, the
raise asked for, which was an in
crease OF ten cents an hour for sur
face men and fifteen cents an hour
for bottom men," those working in
the bottom of the bitches. ~
Surface men were getting forty
cents an hour before they struck and
lotion men, were getting sixty
cents an hour Another ditching ma
chine started work this morning,
coming from the west end of the vii
lage toward the bridge, while the
machine which has been running for
several days is digging the ditch
from the east end of Belgrade avenue
toward the west
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
SPEECH WITH BR|ST[ES
Senator Hitchcock Is Ready To
Launch Redhot Treaty
Remarks
L. C.. MARTIN.

Washington, September 3.-On the
eve of the presidents departure from
Washington, Senator Hitchcock, adj
leader anu chief spokes-
man in the senate orthe league, was
ready 10 launch the fight in the SEN
ate against any amendments or ratifi-
cats5ns TO the treaty terms whatever.
He has prepared a speech which
bristles With condemnation Of those
senators Who ere boiling out for ras-
ervations to lae covenant. Hitchcock
proposes to carry the fight to the ene-
my with vengeance. He is expect :
ed to take even greater latitude in
the scope of his attack than the presi-
dent will on his speaking tour
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
GRAND LARCENY CHARGE
Schnee Accused of the Selling
OF Property 70 Which He
Had No Title

Sheriff Anton Osten today sent
Deputy Sheriff Phil Landmark to
Alden, Ia, with a warrant for the
arrest of one Joseph Schnee whom
the sheriff had reason to believe was
at that place. 1t is expected Deputy
Landmark will arrive home this
evening with his prisoner.
Schnee is charged in the warrant
issued with grand larceny in the
first degree. 1t is alleged that he
sold,a farm near Window,
Mimi, to which ne had no title. TAX
ing $500 in money and property in
Alden as payment. 1t is expected
Schnee will be arraigned as soon as
he is brought back here
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
PEEP|NG PETE PEPPERED
L Is Claimed That One Moea
Was Peeriug Into
Window

l'c;c Moen of Albert Lea was shot and
seriously wounded shortly after midnight
Sunday night when he was seen peering
into a window at the Walter Blowers
home on River street in that city, ac-
cording to The Evening Tribune. Wal
ter Blowers, it appears, was informed by
his mother that an unknown man was
peering into her window.
Her son slipped thirty-two revolver
into his pocket, stepped out of doors,
and saw a man running across the yard
toward the street 1t is said Blowers
ordered the man to halt three times and
then fired. The runner dropped PROSTATE
on the lawn. When Blowers arrived he
discovered that the victim was Pete Mo-
en- an Albert Lea young man.
Moen was Immediately removed to the
hospitcl where ii was stated the bullet
cut the heavy tissues Of the neck and
will probably cause permanent paralysis
of the face Blowers gave himself up
shortly after the shooting and is said 10
be in jail awaiting a hearing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
LEN|NE CALLS FOR PEACE
This Is Done Following Rout o
The Bolsheviki Forces In
Russia
ASSOCIATED Press Disratch.l

Berne, September 3.-The Russian
bolsheviki have proposed peace ne.
gotiations following asroute of their
forces, which
cording 20 an official announcement
here.
London, September 3.-The anti
bolshevik forces occupied the south
ern outskirts of Kiev today, accord
ing to wireless sent out by the so
Wet headquarters in MOSCOW and
picked up here The dispst e .sazss'
Nsht1hg 3 pfoceeding.
Helsingfors. Finland, Tuesday.
3-Admiral Cowan, com
mander Of the British, squadron in
the Baltic. arrived here presumably
preparing for an attack on Petrograd
IL is understood he will f"sf o"afe
With the British military mission.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
IT WILL BE MADE FROM THE
STAGE TO PEOPLE
TREATY TO BE HIS TOPIC
Proposes Tolnvade Those States
Where There Is Most
Opposition

President Wilson ls TO speak It
Sioux Falls, S. D., on the evening
OF September 8 and II 10 thought
probable that the special train In
which the presidential party 10
travelling will pass through Man
kato the following morning, about
five o'clock, as the second section
of the regular passenger running
from Sioux Falls to the twin
cities.
Passenger Agent William spor-
nitz stated this morning he had
received no word Of the posi-
biities of the presidential party
passing through Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
W|LLATTEND THE B|GF FAIR
Retail Merchants To CI0sePlaces
Of Business Afternoon
Sept. II

The retail merchants of Mankato
will close their stores the first day cf
the big Mankato fair, September II.
1919, from twelve O'Clock on.
All retail merchants together with
their help are to attend the first day
of the big Mankato fair The several
merchants instead Of making cash de-
nations to the fair this year, are pur-
chasing tickets to the amount of their
usual donations and presenting the
same to their employees. This will
enable practically every person in
Mankato tc attend the first day of big
Mankato fair
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
LABOR, CAPITAL, BUSINESS
AND FARM INTERESTS
SESS|ONAT WHITE HOUSE
Date For Meeting Set Between
October 5 and 10; They'll
Talk II Over
tAssociated Press Dispatch

Washington, September 3.-The
conference between labor, capital and
agricultural interests to be called by
President Wilson, will be held here
between October and 10. Senator
Hitchcock, leading administration
spokesman in the senate, was invit-
ed to the White House today for a
final conference before President
Wilson starts tonight on his tour.
1t is understood that he will discuss
plans for conducting the administra
ton fight during his absence.
The president wrote to the Chamb-
er of Commerce of the United States,
representatives of the leading agri-
cultural associations, President
Gompers, and investment bankers
asking them each to submit nomina
tions for delegates. After receiving
the list the president shall select his
list and combine the two. There will
be about forty delegates in all.
Drop in High Cost.
UNITED Press Dispatch.l
Paris. September "a tremendous
drop In the price of foodstuffs in the
United States within the course of the
next few months was predicted by Her.
view with the United Press.
THE SPECTATORS are at the end of
their rope" he declared. "They can no
longer hold up corner on foodstufs
because Europe will not take their sur
plus. A tremendous drop in prices is at
hand" 4
Oppose Cummins Bill.
UNITED Press Dispatch.l
Washington. September 3.-Charg-
ing that the Cummins bill for rail-
way control would disarm organized
labor of their only weapon, the right
to strike, labor leaders here today
freely voiced their opposition to the
measure.
Such a plan would soon mean the
adoption of the same control for pos
tai workers and all in the government
employ and none would have the right
in time to demand wage increase"
Secretary John Scott declared.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
GOPHER STATE PICKINGS

A beautiful park or community
building and probably both will be
established in Bemidji as a memor-
ial for the Beltrami county boys who
fought in the World war. AT meet
ing of the Ralph Oracle post of the
American Legion a committee was
named to inyestigate,the proposition
and report at the next meeting of
the legion.
The World war veterans of Eveleth
have drafted petition which will
be presented to the legislature in
which they ask that returned soldiers
be given a bonus of $25 month dur
ing the time they were in service.
The sugar shortage in Crooxston
was relieved by arrival of a carload
of sugar. For the last week Crook
ston merchants have been without
white granula ted sugar AS rule a
carload of sugar will last two weeks.
but with ali people clamoring for
the article it is expected that sugar
will soon be scarce again unless a
fresh shipment arrives. Merchants
are selling but so cents worth with
each order.
MRS. Mary Gunderson, round en-
veloped in flames in her home in
Moorhead. Her clothing was burned
from her, body to the SHOE tops be-
fore the flames could be extinguished
by a height or, died.
Virginia pioneers are attending the
meeting of the Range Old Settlers
association in Hibbing.
Narrowly escaping from her burn
ing hcme with her life, Mrs N. N.
Barrette is suffering from burns re-
.ceived when fire destroyed the Bar
-rette home in Crookston.
A potato development association
haT been formed hv farmers in the
neighborhood of Pequot. The pur-
pose of the association is to improve
rotate raising by selecting and treat
'cont Of seed and to- grow standard
varieties. s essit iro6a
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
Petition in Probate.

Petition has feen filed in the pro-
bate court for the settlement of the
estate of the late Ole Nelson.
The estate is valued at $1,000
miscellaneous property and $4,000 in
the family homestead. The heirs are
The widow. Turina Nelson, one son
Howard Nelson and two daughters,
Marie and Isla ID. Nelson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
PUT ON RULES COMMITTEE

Wheaton Williams Active in the
American Legion Convention.
Two delegates for each congress.
sional district on all committees was
decided on as the fairest app portion
ment for city and country alike by
the State American Legion conven-
ton held at st. Paul yesterday Farh
district elected it's own members to
the committees and the various b.
dies were at once convened and in
structed to report to the convention
today. W. A. Williams of Mankato
is on the rules committee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
SEEKS COLLEGE FUND
Bishop p. r. Heffron Of Winona Ad
dresses Knights Of Columbus.

dresses knights o. COLUMBUS.
An address in behalf of the cam
paign for greater st. Mary's college
lin Winona was delivered at the
Knights of Columbus hall this after
noon by Bishop p. R. Hebron of
Winona, who is touring the diocese
in behalf of the drive to raise ST.
100000 for the college. Bishop Heff-
ron arrived here this noon from
Pipestone and will leave in the
morning for Albert Lea, where he
will speak tomorrow
This evening the bishop was to be
the guest of honor at meeting of
the Knights of Columbus of this city.
Father Francis M. Kelley, secretary
to Bishop Hebron is accompanying
him en- the tour
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
Fowler in Control of Store.

J. B. Fowler has purchased from c.
n. Fritzner the confectionery store,
corner Front and Cherry streetsA Ir
Fowler will handle the same line of
goods as Mr.. Fritzner did, light groc-
cries, confectionery. ice cream, soft
drinks, cigars and tobacco and bakery
goods.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
Will Discuss Church Mercer.

The proposed "concordat" between
the Episcopal church and the Con-
gregational church of Detroit. Mich,
will be the subject of much discussion
at the approaching triennial general
convention of the Episcopal church
to be held in that city October S-27.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
CITY TO BUY TRACTOR
Little Giant Machine Will No Doubt
Be Purchased Soon.

Mayor E. V. Waters stated this
afternoon that the city council has
practically agreed upon the purchase
of a Little Giant tractor for the street
department Tests with the machine
at road work were to have been held
this afternoon but due to the rain
will be held later.
In addition to the tractor the street
department will probably be equipped
with a scarifier, to be used more par
ticularily in the winter to smooth
rough roads. clean ice out of the gut
tiers and like work.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
LIST OF THE SICK GROWS
They All Must Be Supplied With Ice,
Says c. w. Miller.

sESy All WuSt Dc S0PPhCu WIN iSS,
Says c. w. Miller.
c. w., Miller of the Miller Ice
company stated yesterday that the
new plan of supplying ice only to
these private consumers who have a
doctors certificate and using the re-
mainder of the supply for the bust
ness places, was working out very
well. Mr. Miller declared it was
surprising. however, how many sick
people and homes with babies still
required ice.
1t is becoming more difficult to
ship in ice, Mr.. Miller says. Ice that
has come in heretofore has cost
Sc so ton and hereafter it will cost
SO ton, with the freight to be paid
and shrinkage a loss to the concern.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
PLAN OF |. ". ". FAILS
Proposed To Dominate Thresh-
ing Operations; Incoming
Prevent Scheme

Bismarck, September 3.-Plans for
the l. w. w. to dominate the grain
th-eshing operations in North Dako-
ia, which Attorney General William
Longer said today have ben uncover
ed by his operatives, have failed be-
cause of an influx of farmers from
the drought stricken areas.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
WITH TEUTONS
That Is the Charge Made by
Paul AItendorf Against
CarranZa
ASSOCIATED Press Disnatch.l

New York, September 3.-Dr. Paul
Baltendorf. former member of the
American military intelligence serv-
ice, has issued supplementary
statment to that issued a week ago
in which he charged that President
Carranza of Mexico was directly i'm
plicated in a plot of the Germans to
stir up an Mexican invasion of the
United States.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
WholesaIe Grocery In Eairmont.

That there is to be Z wholesale
grocery in operation in Fairmont soon
now appears to be settled fact. Mr..
buckingham, the chief owner of the
buckingham Wholesale grocery of
Estherville. was in Fairmont Saturday
and thoroughly investigated the mat :
ter of putting in a similar business
in the latter city. B. H. Ward of Fair
mont will be his partner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
PURCHASED MODERN HOME
F. A.. Ambrose Buys Property From
M. Gramer, Mulberry Street.

NJ. Gramer, MuIberry Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Ambrose have
purchased a handsome modern home
from M. Gramer. on Mulberry street,
and will occupy the place after Octo-
Der ]. MIR. Ambrose is travelling audi
tor for a well known implement con-
Germ, with large territory, and says
that he considers Mankato the most
ideal city for home, as it surpasses
anything he has seen in his large
territory.
Fred Zimmerman has purchased a
small farm near Hyland park, and
intends to have the place fixed up
into a modern country home, which
he will occupy after October 1.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
HONEY WAS STOLEN
Theodore Franz Made Complaint to
Police Department.

Theodore Franz, living about a
mile and half from the Main street
hill, on the Hoffman road, reported to
the police department yesterday that
twenty-four sections of honey were
stolen from hives on his farm Mon
da morning sometime between ten
and twelve o'clock. He stated that
he suspected children of having COM
mitted the theft. The combs in
which the honey was held were xll
marked with a cross in each corner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
New Zealand Ratifies Pact.

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch
Wellington, N. T., September g.
The peace treaty with Germany was
unanimously ratified today Nv parlia-
rent, after the members of the labor
party had critized the pact.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-09-05
Real Estate transfers.

Herman and Alma Doss to William
Stoldt. the southeast quarter of the
southeast quarter of section twen.v-four
S5 600