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The Washington herald., 1922-12-29

OLDSMOBILE 6-cylinder 1920 touring:
will sacrifice; just overhauled; in fine
condition; leaving city: cheap for cash.
HUDSON, late 1920, touring; $3.50; would
consider terms Inquire 21os 18th nw.s
BUICK. 1922. touring-Slightly used; /;
Lee puncture proof. cord tires; un-
usual bargain; easy terms. See Mr.
-kIBBEY, 101s 18th ct: n. W. Main 1885
OLDSMOBILE. 1919, in first-cIass condi-
ton; driven $4,000 miles: can be seen
Sunday up to 2 p. M: s31 New Hamp-
shire Ave. n: WI REORGANIZATION.
FORD DELIVERY car: like new: $50.
$40 9Th st. n. w.
FORD truck; yr.; Al con. new tires
W. N. Hornstein. 23es 18th Ut. N. w,s
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-07-21
Thirty LynChed In
Six Months
List Comprised By Monroe N.
Work, Tuskegee, Shows Texas
and Mississippi Lead In Mob Vi
olence
In Most Cases The Victims We're
Only ChargedsWith Minr Offenses

According to the records COM
pleted by Tuskegee Department
OF Records and Research. Monroe
N Work, jim charge that IN the
first six months OF 1922 there were
80 lynchings This is 6 less than
the number, 80, Tor the first six
months OF 1921, and rs more
than the number, II, for the first
six months of 1920. Or the 80
persons put to death 10 or %
per cent were in two states. Mis-
sissippi, (7) and Texas, (r2).
OF those iynched, 2 were whites
and 2S were Negroes. Eleven OF
those put TO death were charged
with the crime OF rape and nine
teen were charged with other of
enses Five of those put to dea h
were burned at the stake and
three were first put to 'death and
their bodies were burned
The states in which lynchings
occurred and no in each state are
as follows: Alabama. I, Arkansas
2; Florida, |; Georgia, 4 Louis
lana, II Mississippi 7 South Car
olina. l; Oklahoma /. and Tex
as, IL
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-07-21
Mrs. Robert R.
Church Dies In
Washington, D. G.

Washington. d. c July "a
Mrs Robt K. Church. OF Mem
phfs. Tennessee, who was III Tor
several months died here Monday
July 5. Some. time ago Mrs.
Church, who before her marriage
to Robert r. Church was a resi-
dent OF Washington underwent an
operation at John Hopkins Hos
pital. BALTIMORE. Her condition
seemed 10 improve. but in recent
weeks those closest TO her noted a
change.
Robert r. Church, his mother
and sister. were in constant ar
tendance at the beside OF Mrs.
Church whose death was q shock
to the entire community, and in
Memphis. the sad news could
hardly be believed.
Mrs. Church. who a, a great
personal sacrifice. has been in
Washington, several months vol
unfairly assisting in shaping polit-
zeal affairs in behalf OF the race,
has received word OF sympathy
from every part OF the United
States. Mrs, Church was most
lovable.d disposition and was great
iy interested iP charity and Iacial
welfare. 4
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-07-21

ter OF ceremonies atthe Emancipa-
ton Celebration We consider
this an honor to receive such an
invitation. The unsettled condi.
ton OF the country may prevent
US from attending the affair. Ours
is TO serve the Race after all. 1t
is said, he who serves his fel-
bowman most. serves God best.
Be that AS it may. we are the SER
want OF the people, and we ger a
deal OF real satisfaction aod pleas
nre out Oi il alter all
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-07-21
TULSA NEGRO Is CANDIDATE
FOR OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE
Running on Anti-MOb and a Uniform Tax
Platform. Has Good Chance of Being Re-
publican Regular Nominee.

Tulsa, Oklahoma. July 3 e.
N. Bryant, a eolored man OF this
city is candidate for Represen-
tative from Tulsa COUNTY to the
State Legislature.
There is a largs Negro vote in
the county and with split in the
white vote. opinion is freely ex-
pressed that Bryant has good
chance OF being the regular Re-
publican nominee from Tulsa
County.
He is making his race on the
following platform:
A Regulated Uniform Tax Sys-
TEN, A Reduced Tax; A Regula-
ted School System; A Regulated
Gas Rate; in keeping with their
Franchise; A Homestead Tax
Exemption up to and under $1,000
90; A Backing System that will
help the poor man; A Reduction
10 the Rail Road fare aud Freight
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-07-21

Washington D. c. July 5 =
Thr Judiciary Committee OF the
Senate has reported the Dyer
Lynching Bill favorably The
action was made much to the sur.
prise OF the Senate and Washing
ton public because it was known
for several weekss that an adverse
report on the bin was Tie most
likely action to be taken by the
Judiciary committee on the me as
ure. The Herrin. Illinois cut
RACES are declared 10 have been
the immediate cause for this radi-
cal change OF front Of the commit
tee.
Senator Borah OF the sub-com-
mittee having in charge the bill
voted against its favorble report
The Republican members of the
committee Brandagee Cummings.
Colt. St ring Ernest Shortage,
and Ntl on voted Tor tie report
Cumberson. Oyerman. Reed.
Shields and Walsh voted with Boz
rah against iavorabl action.
Senator Boiah's opposition
is declared, by him. to be on the
grounds that it is his belief that
the Supreme Court will declare
the measure Unconstitutional il it
is adopted by Congress in its
presen, form.
1t looks as If the Senate is in
for a hot fight on the question
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-07-21

a considerable number OF Repub-
licans are known 10 be against
the adoption OF a national anti
lynching measure at this time. be-
lieving they aver. that it will
serve no public good in the state
OF the general public's 5 mind al
though it is known that there is a
substantial Southern sentiment
expressing its favor for the adopt
ion OF some legislative instruments
that will serve as a check on the
mob practices OF their section.
That the N. A. A. {. P. and
the Equal Rights League derserv-
cs the great credit for the fight
they have put up for the iavora-
BILE position now held by the bill
is now conceded on all sides here
The executives OF these organiza-
tions voice their intention OF going
to the mat on the .quesflouby car
rying the fight to the floor of the
Senate Every Republican Sena-
tor is to be tagged on the position
he takes when the final voting
takes place, No one can forecast
with certainty, the final outcome.
There appears to be powerful in
teres,s opposed to national action
in the Senate in this particular in.
stance. No one can point the in
fluence. but it seems to be around.
But the fight is on, nevertheless
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-07-21
Help in the Rally the Fifth Sunday For
Old Ministers Home
Located at GoICOnda, ILL., Recently purchased BY
the General Baptist State Association of ILL.,, for
S2O,00O,OO.

Mr.. August Quante. one of the
oldest and best known white citi-
zens of Metropolis and Msssac
county. died at his home on Me-
tropolis Street, early Sunday
night after a short confinement
He was one of the leading finan-
cial spirits OF the city and Massac
County. He was the president q
the First National Bank and had
held that position for number OF
years, he also was elected and
served as Mayor. OF the city and
made enc of the best ofhcels Il e
city ever had.\ He was easily
approached at any time, was con-
genial and the most polite man in
city. The Negro always received
employment and fair treatment at
his hands With the passing away
of Mr.. Quante. the city looses ore
OF its most spirited business men.
The Gazette is in sympathy with
his children and relatives. Peace
to his ashes. He was buried
Wednesday b III Masons.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-07-21

1t is not SO much in what you
say about paying for the Old
Ministers Home, but what youa
give in dollars and cents that,
will count in the Rally the Fifth
Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. Baptist.
We are depending On your dollar.
don't be too small at heart TO give
to the cause. Shall we be disap-
pointed in you? Surely not.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baptist. you have
been boasiing OF taking the world
Tor Christ Just help take Illinois.
and you will have done a big thing
and you can do that by sending
up freewill offering OF ST. for the
5th Sunday rally at Golconda.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-07-21
UNDERTAKING A SPECIALITY
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC!

This is to inform you that the McCrary's Undertak-
ing Company will still continue Its operation under
manager during the absence of George L. B. Nc
Crary, the Licensed Embalmer and Manager, who has
gone to Chicago to better equip himself along his line
of work in order that he might be better prepared to
look after the interests of our people
During his absence the business will receive
full and prompt attention, under the management
superntendency of a competent Licensed Embalmer.
We will guarantee satisfaction and fair treatment
both to work and price, and all we ask of you is
trial. and WE will convince you of truthfuness Of this
the above statement
When the unfortunate moment happens to you and
Death invades your home, your neghbors or
friends, don't hesitate, but call US by Phone No. 229
Ring g. and leave the rest to US. Take into your
confidence and we will prove to you, that are in
sympathy with you in the hour Of sadness and distress
We have made arrangements with one of the largest
Casket Companies of the Northwest and also have at
command Negro Casket Manufacturing Co., of
St. Louis, Mo-, also the only exclusive Undertaking
Co., of the city, with the largest supply of caskets to
select from, consisting of all Sizes grades coors and
prices.
We have been in business at 903 Pearl St., over a
quarter of Century, and that of itself is guarantee
enough to our reliability.
We are at your Service either Night or Day.
Phone 229 Ring :,
If you fail to reach US by Phone have Central to
send messenger and we will pay the messenger fee
Respectfully yours. <
M. ]. MCCRARY.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-07-21
DR.. W. P. Washing
ton Makes Plea For
Old Ministers Home.
Decatur. Ill July 3rd 1922
To The Metropolis, Weekly
Gazette, Metropolis. ILL.,.


Please allow space in your
newsy sheet to say to the con-
stituents of the General Missionary
Baptist Association OF Illinois,
that it is just twenty six days
from our great rally in Golconda.
for our Aged Ministers Home
which convenes on the goth OF
July. which is the fifth Sunday.
] have been looking for the s. S
churches. B Y. P. US. Mission
Societies and especially the Agenls
to make their financial reports to
me for the Home but all of them
seem TO have gone to sleep and
forgotten their obligation for the
Home My Brethren, are you
not willing to help me bear the
burden that should lay heavy on
each of our hearts? | did not
want to say what / am about to
say, but the negligence of my
brethren forces me to say, that |
put myself in debt $348 so Three
Hundred Forty-eight Dollars and
+ iity Cents to make our State AS
sociation able to purchase our Aged |
Home without one iota
If security We adjourned on
May the 20, 1922. And from
this entire State. ] received $I2
80 Brethren this is not in ac-
cord with our big speeches on the
locr OF the Association at Cen
tfalia, last May / ask that you
begin 10 relieve me OF this mighty I
burden SO | can at least, have
'ome sleep. | am not unmindiul T
d the great work you helped to I
10 in purchasing the property. /
out we had better not Purchased /
han TO have done SO, then take
our seat and lose both our effort
and money. will be glad to get
q letter from some brother or SIS
Ter. il it only contains one dollar
II what has been done will not
stir the Baptists to action. our
case is hopeless one. | hope 10
hear from some OF the Agents if
not all OF them in the next few
days. ard am praying that every
Baptist Organization in the State
will send a contribution TO Col
conda. ior our rally for the 5th /
Sunday in this month.
| am asking that DIR. c Fl.
Clark OF Chicago, will prepare
to be the principal speak |,
II at thS&nsleven @ clock hour on
he goth inst,
Our slogan is 81, 500. 90 thai
Jay. am asking all who read
his article to please send me one
loIlar al once for the Home.
: God bless you all.
am yours Tor the Aged Minis
eIs Home.
Az
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-07-21

1t is not Mr.. and Mrs. Talkwell
that shall be rewarded by their
Heavenly Father, but it will be,
Mr.. and Mrs. Do-well, that will
hear. Come blessed OF my Father,
you have been faithful over a few
things III make on ruler over
many things.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-07-21

rates; A Legislation that will force
Corporations to stand by their
Franchise. regardless to Corpor-
alton Commissioners; A Life and
Property Protective An,i-Riot Bill
A Protective Anti-Riot Fire Insur-
ance Law; An Anti-Sunday La
Dor law.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-07-21

The corner house owned by
Mrs F. H. Kuhlman, known as
Mcclellan corner on Stl, and Pearl
SITS. was consumed by fire about
5; 80 a. m. Monday, The build
ing was occupied by Lee Baker.
lie lost everything.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-07-21

G. w., Long. and wife. Mrs.
Nancy Crippens. Mrs. Leah Reed
Mrs. Mamie Maxwell. visited Mrs.
Lizzie Lassiter OF Beig,ds. Sun.
day.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-07-21

We have b leea invited to go 10
Asrfisbug o. August SIN ans de-
liver and addl ress are ass as Mas
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1922-07-21
Favorable Report Is
Made On Dyer's Bill
The JudiCiarysCommittee Springs A Surprise

Senntors And Workers AT Washington Be-
lieved Adverse Report Would Be Made On
Anti-Lynchng Bill Borah Only Republican
To Vote Against 1t Reed of Missouri Ale
so On Opposition. N. A. A. c. P. And Equal
Rights League Deserve Much Credit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-13

which were served by the hostess,
Harold Beebe sang several vocal Sc
lections. The May meeting of the
society will be held at the home of
DR.. and Mrs. M. G. Skinner. The
program will be prepared by Mrs.
Emma Sackett.
Attorney John T. Mathews was in
Lansing Thursday and Friday on bus
ness.
Mrs. Ed. Hannah Of Alma was a
guest the past week of Mrs. Fred
Fullerton and other Ithaca friends.
Mrs. ID. f. Martin of Washington,
ID. c., spent the past week with her
sister, Mrs. Alice Jordan. Mrs. Mar
tin is on her way to Portland, Oregon,
where she will make her home.
Mr. and Mrs. +. II. Fairbanks of
Fenton spent from Saturday until
Monday in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. +. Welch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Macarthur were
in St. Johns Sunday.
Mrs. j. d. Gilleo returned Wednes-
day to her home in Highland Park
after spending a few weeks with
Ithaca and North Star relatives.
Mrs. Rex Hoffman and daughter
June, were guests Wednesday of rel
atives in Ithaca.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-13
RIVERDALE

MIR. and Mrs. Lee Schaffer of Au-
burn Heights were over Sunday
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Schaffer.
Mrs. Nettie Rose Of Bedding is Wis
iting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Glen Rose.
Miss Pearl Mitchell of Alma was
home for over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Erskin of near
Vestaburg called on their daughter,
Mrs. Laurel Welch, Friday.
Mrs. John Hall is visiting at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Melvin
Bulge, Of Ithaca.
Miss Tella VanAlstine spent Sun
day with Miss Mary Holland, south
west of town.
Glen Hudson has returned from
Eaton Rapids, where he had beer
working for some time.
Miss Mira Greenman is visiting at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver
Jacques Of Alma.
Mrs. Fred johnson spent the week
end with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Rockafellow, Of near Alma.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Stacy anc
sons Leo and George visited relative;
near Elwell Sunday.
Ira Richards has fully recovered
from his recent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Battles anc
son Vincent visited relatives near Mt
Pleasant Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clair Mallory anc
son, north of Elwell were callers al
the VIM. Horton home Friday.
Miss lila Guilds is working il
Grand Rapids.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry White
Sunday, April ., a daughter.
Mr. and Mrs Ben Smith and child
rem of New Haven were guests O
Mrs. Calie Shanks Sunday.
The Qeen Esther Circle met at tn,
parsonage Thursday evening, in which
pot luck supper was served. Afte
refreshments were served a yer,
pleasant social evening was enjoyed
Miss Agnes Ulis, youngest daugh
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. +. Ulis, nortl
west Of town, was united in marriage
to Mr.. Ira F.. Corder, son of Mr. an,
Mrs. w. r. Corder of near Vestaburg
on Thursday evening, March 30, b.
the Rev. J. ID. Tanner of Vestaburg
Mrs. Ulis served a delicious suppe
to the relatives and friends of tn
bride and groom. Miss Uls was wei
known in Riverdale and a genera
favorite among her companions, hav
ing attended school here for mum
Der Of years and among the lot
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-13
SETIITON

There will be a concert at the Com
munity House next Friday evening,
this closing a school Of vocal music
which has been conducted by c. A.
Wright Of Ithaca.
Earle Wilcox went to Musksgon
Friday to visit his sister, Mrs. Fred
Hepler.
Mrs. Jason Garner is quite sick
Mrs. Roy Miller has also been quite
sick.
Mr.. Joseph Robinson Of Vestaburg
visited at the John Jarvis home re-
Gently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Plat are get
ting settled in their new home here.
The monthly business meeting OF
the Whosoever Class was a very en-
joyable affair at the home Of Mr. and
Mrs Marley Knott last Tuesday
evening. After the regular business
meeting some music and games were
enjoyed and last but not least de
licious refreshments were served by
the hostess
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-13
WRIGHT SCHOOL

Mr.. and Mrs. Giles Isham enter
tanned the following guests at dinner
Sunday: Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Shepherd
and son and Mr.. Hopkins Of Alma,
Miss Pauline Isham of Middleton, Mr..
and Mrs. f. Vancore and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Webb, and Ber-
nard and Erwin Hunter of Arcadia,
the occasion being the birthday of Mr..
Isham and Mr.. Vancore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nafsinger and son,
Jack, Of Saginaw, are spending few
days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alton Wiley. Sunday Mr.. and Mrs.
Wiley also entertained Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Crist Of Alma, Mrs. Gilman of
Shepherd and Mr.. and Mrs. Claude
Wiley.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Losey Of Alma
visited Monday at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. Hector Smith.
The County Red Cross Nurse visited
the Brick school Monday and exam
ined the pupils.
Bernard Rockfellow is a new schol.
! ar at the Brick school.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-13
APRIL CROP
REPORT IS OUT
DAMAGE TO WINTER WHEAT Is
NOT AS HEAVY AS WAS EN-
PECTED is THE WORD.

The damage to winter wheat from
winter killing is not nearly as great
as many had predicted nor as much
as might have been expected under
the existing conditions. The ground
was bare throughout southern Mich
igan during much of the winter, but
the weather was not severe at any
time, particularly in March when the
plant is most susceptible to injury.
I'm central and northern Michigan,
the ground was well covered with
now practically all of the time The
Joint State and Federal report is
sued today by John A. Doelle, Com
missioner of Agriculture, and Verne
II. Church, Agricultural Statistician,
u. S. Bureau of Markets and Crop
Estimates, gives the condition of
winter wheat as S3 per cent, seven
per cent lower than on the same date
last year and one per cent below the
ten-year average for April /. The
condition for the United States as a
whole averages 78.4 per cent, or
nearly - per cent below that Of last
year and six per cent less than the
ten-year average.
Rye suffered muck less than wheat
and the present condition equals the
ten-ycar average of IS per cent, al
though four points lower than it was
one year ago. The poor fields are
mainly the late planted ones. The
average condition for the United
States is 80 per cent, which is prac-
tically normal
Better prices of hogs and good
corn supply have tended to renew in
dustry in the hog industry, and the
number of brood sows now on the
farms Of the state is estimated to be
seven per cent larger than one year
ago. This increase equals the de
cline that took place in the previous
year. The demand has been strong
in recent months in nearly all parts
Of the state, and good prices have
been paid
The results Of the inquiry relative
to farm rabor show that the supply
is about normal, as compared with
the usual, and nine per cent greater
than it was one year ago. Some sec.
tons Of the state report a very mark
cd increase, but in other localities
the supply has not materially
changed
The demand is ten per cent below
normal and eight per cent less thar
it was one year ago. During the pc.
Rod when labor was scarce, farmer:
revised their farming methods in or
der to meet the situation, and now
are returning to their former sys
TEN only to very limited extent
The acute financial conditions of tn,
past year are preventing many from
hiring that otherwise would do so.
Therefore, we have the unique sit
uation Of practically a normal sup
ply of labor, which exceeds the de
mand by approximately - per cent
There has been a marked reduction
Of wages in most sections, although
some men are insisting on more thar
the prevailing price.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-04-13
CITY COMMISSION

Alma, Michigan, April II, 1922.
Regular meeting Of the City Com
mission Of the City of Alma in ses.
sion at the council chambers or
above date.
Meeting called to order at o'clock
p. m. by Mayor Charles r. Murphy.
Present: Commissioners Creaser,
Glass, Archer and Chick.
Absent-Nonc.
There being a quorum present, the
Commission was declared in session.
Minutes of the preceding regular
and adjourned meetings of April 4th
and 9TH were read and approved.
Reading Of bills and claims: