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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12
Aviation Marvel Found.

All airpIane capable of landing With
u the need of Il large aviation field,
able TO travel more than BOO miles
an hour and, il necessary, Co meandcr
along at but a few miles an hour, is
announced as the invention of an
Italian engineer, E%paminonda Ber-
tucci Of Rome.
The inventor claims that he already
tried out the machine on a small scale
and regards his first experiments as in
dicative of the success of the inven-
ton. The new machine is primarily
intended for aerial war chasing and is
to be armed with a machine gun. Ii
is q m%OnOplane.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12
Y. w c. A. In Constantinonle.

In the presence OF Il large number
of distinguished guests both in politi-
service center was opened recently in
STEAMBOAT, the old city Of CONSTANT
nople, by the Y. w. G. A.. Speeches
were made in both English ana Turk
ish. The house and garden obtained
for the center are both attractive and
well adapted TO their new use, as well
as conveniently situated. Another
meeting and recreation place which
the y. w. G. A. has provided for Con
stantinople girls is q spacious garden
on the beautiful sea of Marmora. 1t
has been rented from a wealthy pasha
TO serve as a summer camp.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12
That's the way With Them!

Complimcnting the Boston (Ga)
BOStonian on the purchase of a new
printing plant and its installation in
a new location, the Triton Gazette
says
THAT is III way with these news
paper men as soon as they lay their
hands ON a little money, st|raightway
they spend it IN building UP the town
and developing the community that's
what improving Il newspaper means
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12
Chou Suey m

You admit writing these letters to
this young lady of the choruS?'
Yes said the millionaire defendant
in a breach-of-promiSe suit.
All. And these hieroglyphics AT the
bottom of each letter are kiss marks.
no Doubt
NO" said the millionaire, with a
grim smile, what YOU see is merely
Chinese for Yours sincerely. "-Birm-
ingham A~ge-Ilerald.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12
Shave With Cuticura SOAP

And double your razor efficiency as
well as promote skin purity, skin com
fort and skin health. No mug, no
Shiny soap, no germs, no waste, no
irritation even when shaved twice
daily. One soap for all uses-Shaving,
bathing and shampooing. Advertisement
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12
uns and Downs.

Two men, strangers to each other
sat side by side in Il suburban train
Finally. one turned to the other and
became confidential.
IT" he said ~imprcssively, "am q
starter of elevators in a city sky.
scrapor. When | signal them to &c
up, they 90 up. And your line is-F
a. said the other, "am an under
taker. When | signal them to &c
down. they 20 down. The American
Legion Weekly.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12
Citizen Worth While.

Every man should aspire 10 serve
his country" remarked the perpetual
candidate for office.
Il quite agree with YOU said Mr..
Dubwaite, but he ought not To let am
hilton get such Il strange hold on him
that il i~nterferes with his earning a
living. My idea of a patriot is IA man
who is also q good producer.'-Bir
mingham Age-licrald.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12
Figure 1t Out.

Young Lady-Do YOU know where
John Smith lives?
Policeman-Yes: the third house on
the left-hand side of the street in the
next block.
Young Lady-But which is the left
hand side of the street in the next
block? I'm a stranger in the city.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12
The Growing Aesravation.

collar is wilted; when you vacillate
between q desire to commit suicide
and a desire to throw up the job and
wander off TO some cool mountaintop
to rest, in pops the coal man &c say:
"Buy your winter fuel now.'-Louis
Vile COnrier-J Onrnal.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12
Remedy for Ants,

Here is IA helpful paragraph in a
New York paper: ITO rid the pantry
shelves Of red ants, wipe them with
denatured alcohol every few weeks"
Now, how are you to catch the ant
and give him that alcohol bath? The
cussed little things just won't stand
still.-JacksOn News.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

Take Aspirin only as told In each
package Of genuine Bayer Tablets Of
Aspirin. Then you will be following
the directions and dosage worked out
by physicians during u years, and
proved safe by millions. Take no
chances with substitutes. If you see
the Bayer Cross on tablets, you can
take them without fear for Colds,
Headache, Neuralgia, Rheumatism,
Earache, Toothache, Lumbago and
for Pain. Handy tiE boxes Of twelve
tablets cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger packages. Aspirin is the
trade mark Of Bayer Manufacture Of
Observation-Disclosures Of Salicylicacid.-
Advertisement.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12

OF Ie-rQ-na, the Well
knowncatarrh remedy,
but rather 4 mature,
sober opinion formed
after 8 full year
This is the way Mr..
Michael Fako of 906
East Palmer Avenue,
in the Michigan Metro
polls, writes. After
using PE-RU-NA for
about one yearw will say
l have found it II very
good medicine for ca
tarrh. 1t has helped
me a great deal and |
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12
Turn About.

BiX-"Do YOU ever have your own
hat ~hlockcl:' DiX-"Sure; generally
about a year after | have my block
hattcd."'
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12
NOTHING Small About Her.

Lady Tin stationery store)-I would
like to look at ii globe, please.
Clerk-Do YOU want a small or large
size?
Lady-What is the price of one in
the natural size?
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12

to carry women safely through the Change OF Life. She says:
at is with pleasure that l write to you thanking you for what your
wonderful medicine has done for me. | was passing through the Change OF
Life and had a displacement and weakness so that | could not stand on my
feet and other annoyngs symptoms. A friend told m e about Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and the first bottle helped me! SO got more.
It cured m e and am now doing my houseWork. Your meolcine IS ertany
womans friend and you may use this testimonial as you choose. MIS-. AIRY
LISTER, 6O8 Frank Street, Adrian, Mich.
Iii said that middle age is the most trying period n awoman.s life, ana
owinpto modern methods of living not one woman in athousandp passes through
this perfectly natural change without X experiencing very annoying symptoms.
Those smothering spells, the dreadful hot flashes that send the blood rushing
To the head until Its seems IS though it would burst, and the faint feeling that
follows, as if the heart were going to stop, those sinking or dizzy speEsare ii
symptoms of anervous condition, and indicate the need or aspeclal meuclne
Lydia f. Pnkham's Vegetable Compound is a root and herb medicine espe.
cR1y adapted to act upon the feminine system. 1t acts In ssch name
q to build up the weakened nervous system and enables a Wom 20 pass
this trying period with the least possible annoying symptoms.
Women everywhere should remember that most of the commoner ailments
of women ae not the surgical ones-they are not caused by serious dsPlaee-
ments or growths, although the symptoms may be the same, n IN IS wny
81 man apparently serious ailments readily yield to Lydia l. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound, a it acts 8 q natural restorative and often prevents
serious troubles.
lydia e. Pinkham's Private Text Book upon AILMENTS Pecu-
liar to Women" will be sent to you free upon request. Write
to The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co, Lynn. Massachusetts,
This book contains valuable information.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12

From an Indians standpoint its
America for everybody put the Amer
Jeans.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12

one can say Don't be in a hurry
In such "A way that in three minutes
the guest is gone.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12
Apparently.

knicker- What is truth?
Booker something which should be
heard, but not said.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12
After Thorough Trial a Eetroit,
Mich, Mar Endorses Pe-vA-Ela

"PE-Ru-NA has done wonders
and to me is worth lis weight in
gold. / shall continue TO use
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12

and bowel disorders and all ca
tarrhal conditions,
Put up in both tablet and liquid
form. SOLD EVERYWHERE
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12

am very we'll satisfied. / have
gained in weight, eat and sleep
well, my bowels are regular and
better color in my face.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12

The following letter written
from Detroit, Michigan is no snap
Judgment expressed on the merits
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-12

as long rs
live and recommend
to my friends who are
troubled
Nothing can be more
convincing than an en-
dorsement Of this ma
ture from an actual
user. There are many
people in every com-
munity whose expert
ence, in using Po-ru-na,
has been with
Mr.. Fako's. 1t is the
standby for coughs,
colds. Catarrh. stomach
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-12-16
Courtney. Helm ( Helm. Attorneys.
Master In ChanCery Sale.

Safe of Illinois. Mrssac County IS.
In the Circuit Court of said County,
Bill in Chancery to foreclose Mortgage,
August c. Verbarg. Administrator of
the Estate of Wilhelmina Verbarg,
Deceased. Y. 5. Louise c. Miller.
Public notice is hereby given that in
pursuance OF decree entered at the
August Term of said Court, to-wit, on
the Twenty eight day of August 1920,
in the above entitled cause, |, S. Bart
lett Kerr, Master in Changery of said
County, will at the hour of Eleven
o clock A. M. Saturday January 18th,
1929 at the East Door of the Court
House in the City of Metropolis, Coun-
ty of Massac and State of illinois, sell
at public vendue to hehighest and best
bidder the following described real es-
tate to-wit
Lot numbered observation-disclosures
teen (2l7, Two-hundredeighteen (2lS)
both in Block Numbered Fifteen 15),
and also Lot Numbered Two-hundred-
eighty-six 1856 and the Easterly fif-
teen feet off of Lot Numbered Two
hundred-eighty-five (2S59, roth in
Block Numbered Twenty six (26), all
in the City of Metropolis. Massac
County, Illinois, as per recorded plat
thereof.
Terms of sale: Cash in hand.
Dated this Second Day of December,
A. ID. 1921.
S. BARTLETT KERR,
Masterin Cbancery.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-12-16
S. Bartlett Kerr. Solicitor.
Publication Notice.

State of Illinois, Massac County. SIS
In the Circuit Court of Massae Coua
ty. January Term, A. D. 1922 La.
vonia l.. Smith, and Jesse G. Smith, "
Russell b. Vickers, Owen r. Viekers.
Annie l. Decker, G E. Decker, City
National Bank of Paducah, Ky, ans
Mechanics Trust and Savings Bank of
Paducah, KY,
Bill in Chancery to Quiet Title.
Affidavit of the non-residence of An
ME |. Decker, G. EDecker City Ma
tional Bank of Paducah, KY, and Me
chanics Trust and Savings Bank of
Paducah, KY, 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 defendant,
that the compliments flied their COM
plant in said Court on the Chancery
side thereof on the 9th day of Decem-
Der A, D. 1921, and that summons
thereupon issued out of said Court
against said defendants, returnable on
the 9th day of JanuaryA. d. 1922. as
is by law required.
Now. therefore, unless you, the said
Annie |. Decker, G. E. Decker, City
National Bank of Paducah, Ky, and
Mechanics Trust and Savings Bank OF
Paducah. KY. shall personally be and
appear before the circuit court, OF
Massac ounty, on thestirst day of the
next term thereof, to be holden at the
court House in the city of Metropolis,
in said county, on the 9th day of, Janu-
arv A. d. 1922. and plead, answer or
aemur to the said complainant bin Of
complaint, the same, and the matters
and things therein charged and stated,
will be taken as confessed and de'
cree entered against you according to
the prnyer of said bill.
Dec, 9Th A. b. 1921.
Loren Smith,
Clerk Of the circuit csurt-
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-12-16
Dec. 9th 1921.

From what we can see in the
indictments attend of the plead
ings of Gov. SmalPs attorneys
last week, giving reasons for
quashing the indictments, there
are good and sufficient ground
for granting the request, The
evidence presented shows con
clusively that the political enc
mics of the Governor, plotted to
hamper his administration and
prevent him from making good
his prediction promises, and to
otherwise kill his political ambi-
ton, 1t will be up to the court
and jury to say whether such
dirty politics shall have their
stamp of approval. The people
are thoroughly Disguised with
the way that he has been han
died, even men who voted "a
gainst him say that it is pere-
cution instead of a prosecution.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-12-16
S. Bartlett Kerr. Solicitor.
Publication Notice.

State of Illinois, Massac County, So,
Circuit Court of Massac County, Janu-
airy Term, A. ID. 1922
Henry Chambers, vs.. Russell B. Wick
ers, Owen r. Vickers, Annie l. Deck
err, G. E. Decker, City National Bank
of Paducah, KY, and Mechanics Trust
and Savings Bank, Paducah, KY, and
unknown heirs of William G. Logan
deceased
Bill in Chancery, to Quiet Title.
Affidavit of the non-residence Of
Annie |. Decker, G. Z. Decker, City
National Bank of Paducah, KY, Me-
chanics Trust and Savings Bank of
Paducah, KY, and unknown heirs of
William G. Logan, deceased, of the
defendants above named, having been
fl cd In the office of the clerk of said
circuit court of Massac county, notice
is hereby given to the said nonresident
defendants. that the complainant has
filed his bill of complaint in said Court
on the cnancery side thereof on the
9th day of December A. ID. 1921, and
thot a summons thereupon issued out
of said court against said defendants,
returnahle on the 9th day of January
A. d 1921 as is by law required
Now, therefore, unless you, the said
AnnieII. Decker, G. E. Decker, City
Nation Bank of Paducah, KY. Me-
chanics Trust snd Savings Bank Padu-
cab. Ky, and unknown heirs of Will
lam G. Logan deceased, shall person
ally be and appear before the said Cir
cult 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 9th day of January A. d. 1922, and
plead, answer or demur to the said
compliments bill of complaint, the
same and the matters and things
therein charged and stated, will be
taken as confessed, and a decree en-
tered against you according to the
prayer of said bill.
Loren Smitd,
clerk of the Circtit Court
Dec. 9th 1921.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-12-16

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 of
my white friends who wish to see, and help employ
for all returning soldiers, to enter the Undertaking
business have finally decided into that business
with view of serving people, well as having
employment feeling that give them better service
than members of the other race though am in friendly
relation with all the other undertakes, and expect
tain that relationship throughout my business
am perfectly qualified to give unexceed service and
will guarantee satisfaction.
was born and reared in Metropolis 9th and Pearl
SITS. Educated in Metropolis Public Schools, gradua6Ae
from Dunbar High School in 1912. then entered the
Barnes School of Anatomy SANITARY Science and Embakn
ing Chicago Illinois, from which graduated August IA
1914, from which school hold Diploma.
We will carry a small line Of baskets only preseat
owing the advance price these goods, but have
arranged with large undertaking establishment furnish
us with anything needed short notice.
We have a first class hearse at command.
Calls answered day night; distance immateral.
We in the u. S, Service for six months, trying
to make this country safe for Democracy thereby
ing the colored equal opportunity with other
Phone 229-Ring 3.
Respectfully yours
MCCRARY'S UNDERTAKING CO,
Metropolis, Illinois,
GEORGE L. B. MCGRARY, Manager.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-12-16
Publication Notice.
State of Illinois. Massac County s..
Circuit Court, of Massae County,

State of Illinois. Massac County s..
Circuit Court. of Massae County,
January Term A. d. 1929.
Ora Street MCGEE vs.. Andrew McGee.
Annullment of Marriage.
In Chancery.
Affidayiit of the non-residence of
Andrew MCGEE, the defendant 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 nonresident defendant,
that the complainant has filled her bill
OF complaint in said Court on the Chan.
Gerry side thereof on the 9Th day of De-
cember A. D. 1921, and that sum-
mons thereupon issued out of said
Court against said defendant, returna-
able ON the 9th day Of January A. d.
1922, as is by law required.
Now, therefore, unless you, the said
Andrew McGhee 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
9th day of January A. ID. 1922, and
plead, answer or demur to the said
compliments bill of complaint, the
same, and matters and things therein
charged and stated, will be taken as
confessed, and decree entered a
gainst you according to the prayer of
said bill
Loren Smith,
Clerk of the Circuit Court
w. l.. KRONE,
complainant st Solicitor.
Dated Dec 8, A. d. 1921.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-12-16

painst said defendant, returnable on
the 9Th day of January A. ID. 1922, AS
Is by law required.
Now, therefore. unless you. the said
Carl Piuitt shall personally be and APP
pear 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 9Th day of Janu-
AIRY A. d. 1922, plead, answer or demur
to the said compliments bill of com
plant, the same. and the matters and
things therein charged and stated. will
be taken as confessed, and a decree
against you according to the prayer of
said bill.
Loren Smith.
clerk of the circuit Court
w. l.. Krone,
compliments Solicitor.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-12-16
Publication Notice.

state OF Illinois, County Of Massac, IS.
In the. Circuit Court Of Massac
County, January Term, A. d, w..
Daisy Pruitt ". Carl Pruitt. Bill ior
Divorce in Chancercy
Affidavit OF the non-resdence oil Carr
Pruitt. the defendant 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 nonresident defendant, that the
complainant has filed her bill OF CON-
plaint in said Court on the Chancers
aide thereof on the 9Th day OF Decem'
Der A. D. 1921, and that summons
thereupon Issued out Of said Court
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-12-16
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

State of Illinois,
Massac County, IS
Circuit Court of Massac County, jan
uary Term, A. ID. 1922.
Bill to Foreclose Mortgage.
In the matter of John F. Buldtman
Va. Clarence r. Garrett and Carrie l..
Garrett in Chancery No 1043
Affidavit of ron residence of Clar
ence r. Garrett. one of the defend
ants above named, having been filed
in the office of the Clerk of said Gil
cult Court of Massac County notice IS
hereby given to the said nonresident
defendants, that the complainant filed
his bill of complaint in said Court on
the Cnancery side thereof on the 7th
day of October, A d. 1921, and that
a summons thereupon issued out Of
said Court against defendants, return
able on the 9th day of January. A. D.,
1922, IA is by law required.
Now therefore. unless you the said
Clarence r. Garrett 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
9th day of January, A. D., 1922. and
plead. answer or demur to the said
compliments bill, of complaint the
same, and the matters and things
therein charged and stated, will be
taken as confessed. and a decree enter
ed against you according to the prayer
of said bill.
LOREN SMITH,
Clerk Of of the Circuit Court,
Courtney. Helm & Helm
Complainant Solicitors.
November 81, A. d.. 1921.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-12-16
The pastor who would succeed

The pastor who would succeed
with the work of his calling, tc
must study Negro-ology. one h;
to do with tire enlightening of the
soul mind. heart liie--The other
with the literal work and influence
OF the membership. control. en-
/ HANGING OF the work.
Without the knowledge OF his
work, is failure.
Lynching. mob-yiolcnce and
human burnings still goes on in
various parts OF the United States
at clip of two aud three times
each week, without any one to
stay thy hand. in the face and un-
der the nose of congress, notwith-
standing there is bill before the
House OF Representatives which
tends TO lesson this great evil prac-
ticed upon citizens who are law
abiding, simply because they nap
pen TO be colored AID with no
power behind them that cares for
this practice that has taken place
OF prize and bull fighting in the
u. s for The amusement and
past time OF the so-clled christian
nation. There are better people
in hell today than those who toler-
ate and conoone this barbarous
prac tice.
The president and COZ gres' are
too busy with the more welghter
matters, now claiming their atten-
ton, than that OF murder and ra-
pine by one race against another !:
While they dwell on tecnicslties OF
the law as to the passage OF the
Dyer Bill which was drawn to re-
medy this great sin and blot upon
this history OF country which
purports to stand up ior humanity.
Why not pass this law first, and
then the people OF the world will
believe you are sincere IN your
advocacy OF declaration OF Equal
and Exact Justice to all =
Righteousness exalts Nation,
but, sin is a reproach to any peo-
pie. is the fiat OF Devine Justice.
Where there is confidence. there
| is peace and happiness. but in the
absence -oi this virtue. home, BUSH
ness. church or society are rent a.
sunder.
In the multitude OF counsel, the
fright kind) there is safety.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-12-16
LOREN SMITH.

Clerk of of the Circuit Court.
Courtney. Helm & Helm
Compliments Solicitors.
November 81, A. d.. 1921.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1921-12-16

We pity that soul whose relig-
ion will not bind him sufficiently
strong enough to enable him to
rise above his evil companions
sufficiently high and long enough
to allow his light. (life) to shine
forth to illuminate tho pathway OF
some poor sinner that will lead
him into that path that shines
more and more until the perfect
day.