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THE FORUM Bloomington, Ill. Mrs. Gasfield Meadows is seriously ill. Mrs. G. Buchanan entertained at cards Saturday evening. Mrs. Thompson is on the sick list. Mrs. Ernest Young entertained at her home in Normal, Tuesday evening. Covers were laid for 24. Ernest Gallogay is entertaining his mother from Missouri who will be his guest for a few weeks. Last Saturday afternoon at Squire Hendry's marriage parlors, occurred the marriage of Mrs S. Redd to her son-in-law, Mr. W. Burke. The ladies of the Baptist church will commence their annual fair Monday evening at the church. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Moore visited relatives in this city the first part of the week. Mrs. W.O. King does not im prove as rapidly as her friends would like for her to. Mrs. Jane Meanhead is seriously ill. Mrs. Nannie Browner of Decatur, will be the guest of Mrs. M. Stearles this week. The mothers' meeting of the Methodist church will be held under the auspices of the stew ardesses of that church, Friday, all day, Miss Lillie Young entertained Mr. and Mrs. Dave Moore, Monday evening Mrs. M. Stearles visited in Decatur last Sunday. John Ford has been appointed a member of the police force. Girard Covington has the mumps. Mr. and Mrs. McClullan of W. Front street are the proud parents of twins, a boy and girl. Mrs. James Skinner has returned from Pontiac after a week's visit with her mother. Frances Piques is on the sick list. Dorothy and Bernice Hoagland are able to resume their school duties after being sick with the measles. Decoration Day. Next Thursday is Decoration Day, a day set apart to remember them who have died in and and out of God. You may go out there and lay a flower on a grave showing forth your love for your friend even though he or she knows not what you do- by so doing, some one will do even so unto you. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." "Ye living men come view this ground. Where you must surely lie." Remember to decrate. A New Shop For Men Carlock's new shop for men, located at 225 S. 6th street, is quite unique and exquisitely furnished with the most tasty articles for men. They are quite affable young men and will be glad to have readers of The Forum and the general public call and see them. We recommend them to you and hope you will call and mention The Forum. They are all right. Watch for their notice here next week. Do your buying with people who advertise here. Villa Ridge News. Leading men of our times, men who spend much time in the lifting up of the Negro race, no matter the cost. Mr. James Moss, first mentioned, is a self made man, always striving for the betterment of humanity. No man thinks of the welfare of his family more than Mr. Moss. He teaches that which is much needed and that which is instructive along all lines. He is a man who participates no evils or wrongs, base or degrading things that exist among the non-energetic class. Not like many men of his standing, he has plenty of everything It comes from many directions and he is always ready and lends a helping hand to those who are in need. Mr. Moss is O. K. He is one of our leading or foremost farmers, who says he does not know how to farm. His farm contains over two hundred acres, good land. Most all or the greater part is under cultivation, near one fourth is wheat and grass, other in strawberries In every young man and some old men would take Mr. Moss as an example the condition of our race would not be so oppressed. Mr. Press Williams is another of our leading men who is advancing in the upward direction. He has near seventy acres of tending land. Mr. Williams was among the first to pick strawberries this spring. He has many early berries, and regardless of the cool weather his berries are doing fine. Mr. Williams is not intending for the chilly waves and rainy season to make him fall short, for he can and is helping himself. Beside his own land he has three other small farms under cultivation, though they are rented from the following people: Mrs Henry Anderson, Mrs Charley Gray (both widows) and Mr. John Davis. It is thought that Mr. Williams will plant corn in all ground rented. He knows what is best, and most needed for he has hogs, cows and horses, which will destroy many bushels of corn in a short time. There is money in raising hogs. Do you see where Mr. Williams is? I do, at the top. Petersburg News. Mrs. Sylvester Penick of Tallula was the guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Vaughn Sunday. Mrs Frank Penick visited in Springfield Sunday. Miss Armina Conners of Kanass City is visiting her sister, Mrs. Thomas Cross. Mr. William Reed visited in Bloomington last Sunday. Miss Luella Jackson visited in Jacksonville this week- The St. Paul Sewing Circle The Mothers' Literary met on last Thursday afternoon in the auditorium of the church with Mrs. A. B. Jones presiding. A short program was rendered. Mrs. N, C. Brown read an excellent paper in which many good thoughts were brought out. Instrumental music was rendered by Mrs. Brown and little Susie Wade. The fourth Thursday in next month will be young peo people's day at the literary. They hope for a large attendance. The Sewing Circle will meet next Thursday at the church. Decatur News. Decatur is one of the most flourishing cities in the state. She has many factories and they increase. The colored people have just learned the importance of buying homes. A goodly number of them find it difficult to rent. The new Baptist church, being built by Mr. Hughes and his assistants, will be a fine one—built of concrete to cost $3,500. Mr. Hughes is a fine mechanic and commands the respect of all. The people were well pleased with Hallie Q. Brown who lectured there last Thursday. Dr. Ganaway commands a good practice. See Miss Daisy Wilkins and get The Forum, also give her your news items. A. D. Cecil is doing a land office business iu wall papering. The Forum is what you want —try it and if you like it, keep it- Theatrical News. Ernest Hogan is a special feature this week at Keith & Proctor's 23d street theatre, New York City. A new act appeared last week called the Four Oreole Maids. It is composed of the following well known singers: Misses Knox, Mackey, Harvey and Green, late members of Rufus Rastus Co. Gus Hill. manager of the S. Set will surround his star S. H. Dudley, with the best company he has had, including Brown and Narvarro, the celebrated sketch artists. The famous Brittons are meeting with great success having just returned from Europe. Their dancing has been the talk of New York. Williams and Walker have just closed a very successful season at Atlantic City last week. A great many colored performers are engaged in summer parks. Black Patti has engaged Miss Agnes Casey of this city for her next season. She goes to New York in July for rehearsal. In the near future we are promised a summer vaudeville styled after New York's latest fads called Bar Domes, an entererprise that will be highly appreciated by amusement seekers and will be conducted on a policy that will appeal to everyone. Governor Deneen Who is now reviewing the work done by the legislature. The leading representatives of the various rail roads were here this week to urge the governor not to sign the two cent fare bill. J. B. A big day at Union all day tomorrow—public reception Monday night. THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR . . . Proprietors One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 &; Sixth St. Phone Main 900 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Games The Printer 1951 Se. 6th N. EDITORIAL Saturday May 25, 1907 The first ward voters are still waiting for the city appointments to fall their way. You may have to wait indefinitely. A Correction. In our issue of last week in the article of the reception by Mrs. Arval Terrill, the conclusion read: "All retired at the proper hour," which -should have read, all departed for their homes at the proper hour. The Culture Club has adjourned for the summer, and will open up again in October. This club accomplished incalculable good and, no doubt, will open next fall under a more auspicious atmosphere. Howeyer, we think the early adjournment is a little premature. Good things should not shrink from so flimsy a thing as the approaching warm weather. The Forum would favor the club holding session until at least June 15, each year. Come Not to Call the Righteous. The Forum is of the people, by and for the people, but still above that, we are for what we think is right and care not how it pinches the flesh of guilty persons. In the meantime we are sorry that we are forced to take up so timid a subject as the following—"We came to to call the sinners, but lo!" We have friends to come to us and declare that the "righteous" are going the way of the ungodly. Is it not awful to have men complaining to us for succor, declaring that, from circumstantial evidence, their wives are untrue and are meeting unscrupulous men at suspicious places and suspicuous hours. We write this because these men evidently love their wives and are striving to make home happy. The women who are guilty should quit. Such things are what causes penitentiary sentences and leaves homeless children on the mercy of a cruel world. When you are married it is your duty to be the wife of your husband and him only should you serve. The same of course, applies to the men. Look at these rascals ruining young girls and then abandoning them. Look at some of you women, your husbands striving to make --- THE FORUM happy, and you running off to places of ill-repute. What kind of a family do you hope to rear? You reap only what you sow. The men. some, call some of the clubs of our women a rendezvous for gossip and meeting people they should not meen. We hope the last charge is not true, even remotely. Every person's sins will find him or her out this side of the grave; and, after death to judgment. Let us be better and purer, especially the married people. On last Friday morning, an article appeared in the Register by one of its insidious reporters, relative to the arrival of the Young Female Vaudeville from Decatur, under this big heading: "Negroes Cause Disturbance." We say insidious authoritively. In refuting this article our attempt is not to show that the people appeared as angels, nor do we aim to deny that there might have been a more tranquil repairing to their homes from the cars than there was, but what we deny, according to information gleaned from authentic sources, is, that, as a whole, the article is a wanton untruth, and that the spirit of the writer was to deceive by amplification. Mr. Terrill nor anyone else saw a man shoot off a revolver, but declares that the car did run over a torpedo or some explosive substance equivalent to that of a revolver. From what we are able to glean, the report in the Register is the direct opposite to the truth—the Decatur Herald and the police said the conduct of the company and the visitors was excellent. Of course there were Negroes in that city and on the cars (not the special car though) who do not respect themselves nor anyone else and were not wanted in the crowd but that does not sustain the malicious erroneous report of the Register, (if the reports we get are true) and even then the article should not have been general but specific. The Register says "one big burley negro," bad grammar and all, we find no such word as 'burley' but we do find 'burly,' meaning clownish, coarse and rough. Most people would believe burly meant black, as they never refer to white people as being burly, but always to Negroes. Many Yale students are burly. It may be that this will hold that phantastic reporter for a while. The democratic party carried Baltimore, Md., in a recent election. the reason assigned is that the Negro vote bolted the Republican party as a protest against the President's actor in the Brownsville affair. At that rate the 50,000 Negro voters in Ohio will demand at least a respectful hearing.—S. C. Advocate. A number of bills were sent out from this office to the Chicago adjustment Co., which we hope to hear from as they arepast due. In every possibility there is a probability, remember. We must not spend so much money on Excursions. Proves Phantasm. Board and Lodging House. First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. New Telepone, 1478. If you're in doubt let us lead trump to you? The "Imperial., is always the proper hat never alike two seasons together--except in price ---$3.00. PETER MYE PETER MYERS & CO For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Telephone 998 ...CAPITAL GEO. BOLLMA Quality of work a GEO. BOLLMAN, Proprietor. 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Wilson's New Place Restaurant Staple and Fancy Groceries and Ice Cream Regular Meals and Short Orders Homemade Pies—Candies Morris Wilson, Proprietor. cor. 11 and Madison. The Female Vaudeville at Decatur. (Continued from last week.) As we concluded last week, the department of this company was excellent, both in Decatur and out. The troup arrived at Decatur at 5:30 p. m. and Mr. Terrill had carriages awaiting them, which bore them to their places of abode where they costumed for the play. The selection of G. A. R. Hall was a distinct favor for the company. The hall is a beautiful place, and is decorated with American flags and likenesses of the redeemers of the nation. The play consisted of three acts and occupied about one and one-half hours or two, to be carried out. The hall was crowded, but the ushers were equal to the emergency and all were fairly well seated. One thing, the show is composed of young people of good moral persuasions and are fairly intelligent. Mrs. Arvall Terrell as stage mistress, is eminently fitted for the place and will develop into a star. She is intelligent and maintains her equipoise finely. The ensemble, was very good, considering the fact that this was only their second appearance. The favorite fun makers proved to be Miss Willa Curtiss and Mrs. Oletha Moss. Miss Curtiss made a hit on "Why don't you spend something else besides the evening," and Mrs. Moss on "He's a cousin of mine." All were good, considering all environments and the newness of the company. The Japanese, Hottenot and Indian impersonators were good. The solos of Mrs. Terrell and Mrs. Harry Brewington were special features also. For good conduct and the financial success of this play we credit Mr. Arval Terrell without reservation. At Grace M. E. Church. TUESDAY. MAY 21. "The Forward Move" made their initial move in the form of an old fashion spelling match and singing School. Nearly every one present took a hand in the affair. The last to leave the floor were: Eva G. Stewart, 7th grade in Lincoln School and Miss B. Washington, 3rd year S. High S Miss Washington won prize. A palatable feature was that of free greens and corn bread, the corn cake being baked on a griddle and stove 39 years old, the lady who made the "pone" is 87. Springfield, Ill., May 22, 1907. Mrs. Charles Rose entertained the ladies of the Embroidery club at a carnation reception from 2 to 6, in honor of Mrs. Nettle Pickett, of St. Paul, Minn., at her residence in I. O. O. F. Bldg., May 17. A most delightful time was spent in games and conversation, while Mrs. John Mosby served the ladies with a cooling punch. The rooms were beautifully decorated with carnations. At 5 o'clock our genial hostess served dainty refreshments. Those present were: Mrs. Nettie Pickett, St. Paul; Mrs. R. A. Byrd, Mrs. Bert Singleton, Mrs. Thos. Steele, Mrs. D'El Ward, Mrs. Arthur Mallory, Mrs. Hardin Long, Mrs. C. F. Fields, Mrs. E. B. 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At this writing she is much improved. Mrs. Nannie Smith Forman was taken to the hospital Tues day for treatment. William Linn is unable to work the result of a dislocated wrist. Mrs. James Hummer has returned to the city. Miss Florence McDonald will remain in this city indefinitely. Rev. J. A. Crockett of Decatur preached at the Baptist church Tuesday evening. William Houser took Clarence McCurdy to Bloomington Wednesday, on the occasion of the Elk meet. Please don't put the collectors off by telling them you want to see the editor. We employ them because we have not time for that ourselves. When the collectors come, pay them. Also don't say you will pay at the office unless you mean it and do it. TIME CARD ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM. 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Last Sunday the charming musicians with their melodious voices, enchanted their audience with sweet strains of most beautiful music. Miss Alene White is organist and Mr. Donegan is director. Mrs. Martha Pettitt left Sunday for Quincy to visit her sister Mrs. Fannie Johnson. "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. Dr.C.H. JONES, Contractor -- Builder Real Estate Rentals and Manager Peerless Ideal Portrait Co business Letters, Deeds. Wills and Mortgages drawn. All business confidential. Office: 116 South Seventh Street. BELL PHONES: Res. 2595 r 3 Office, main 3437. MORTON'S SALOON 817 E. Washington St. Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars. SCHLITZ BEER 8 J. MORTON, - G. J. BEARD, Proprietor, Dispenser. Professional. Dr. C. L. BOYD. 59-60 Franklin Life Bld'g. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. HOURS—9 to 11:30 a.m. 2 to 5 p. m. 7 to 9 p. m. Phones—Old, 1298; New,2396. Specialist in Diseases of Women and Children. 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For Home-Made Cakes, Pies, Cookies, And a first-class meal, patronize BROWN & NEILL' Restaurant /26 East Washington Street Regular Meals, 20c SUNDAYS: 25c. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. keeper and Collector. Miss Allene White, Contributor. Mrs. E. L. White, Contributo. Chas. Hatcher, Alton Reporter and Agt. Miss Nannie Davis, Petersburg. H. A. Donegon, Lincoln. MISS JOSEPHINE SNOWDEN. Proof Reader and Stenographer. MISS BLANCHE HOAGLAND, Bloomington Agent and Correspondent. MISS JESSIE M. WATKINS, Villa Ridge. Address matter for the paper to The Forum, 305½ So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L. Rogers, Mgr. The Clubs. Social and Otherwise. Ladies' Sunlight Social, meets every Wednesday at the residences of its members, discusses art, culinary, and home circle questions. St. Paul Sewing Circle meets every Thursday at Lecture room of St. Paul church, discusses all important home circle questions. Mothers' Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Paul Sewing Circle. The Woman's Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section, Mrs. C. H. Morgan is president, Mrs. Higginbotham is chairman, of the social section; Miss Clara Blackwell is press reporter for this club. The None-Such, is a social club among the younger society folk—meets every Thursday. The Don't Worry, is a club composed of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all manner of lodges here. Don't borrow the Forum. Reemodeling Sale To Tne People of Springfield and Vicinity: Weare offering this week our Double Breasted Men’s Suits of surpassing style, quality and tailoring. 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SS ........._ ET The Female Vaudeville. after pay” ing all expenses realized from the entertainment, 34.50; which was di- vided equally among the girls. Inn the near future Mr. Arval Terrell will. manage a park near Springfield, which will bé equipped with eveything necessary. A good thing in a good ‘place at a good time, makes good. A. M. Williams. Real Estate and Gen- eral Loan Business. Office in Residence, 1603 East Jack- son St. Old Phone 1768 r 2. Loans made on real estate or good substantial securities.—All business private and confidential. The-© Hess Tailoring Co. {3 i, Are Always | YW on top. - RD 4 } Order Sos your € ¢L Sprin NCL serine NP Suit VY Now 411 E. Wash St, - Springfield AMERICAN HAIR GROWER. | . oe a | +. oe oie, % Ce aa Dh. ae } RRR | ad ; yo s ; : hn BME Ny, " a oe bo Miri ae pene I ed + oie aM A good reliable hair-grower. It is food for the hair roots thereby caus- ing it to grow and present a lustrous, healthy appearance. 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The Jolly Twelve Club enter- tained their gentlemen friends Tuesday evening May 21stat the home of Miss Minnie Martin. 15- 18 E Mason Street in honor of her birth day. The evening was spentin music and games. De- licious refreshments were served, The hostess wishes to thank her friends for the béautiful pre- sents she received, Dr. MaGee has_ returned from Chicago. While there he preach ed for Rev, W. H. Sanders, church. He will-spend next Sun day in Decatur the guest of Rev. J. W. H: Jackson and congrega- tion. Mr: St. Mark Jones has return- ed frum school, Dr, Ganaway of Decatur was in the city Sunday, Miss Katherine Johnson, of Little Rock, Ark., arrived in the city Tuesday with Misses Alice Grady and Mamie Benson. They are the guests of Mrs. O, J, Sing leton of South 14sh St. By insuring in the National Life Annuity Co, for $5,000 you cre- ate an estate, which, in case of your death, your children can be educated, or if you become total - ly disabled you draw acertain amount each month, and when you reach 70 years you begin to draw out. Don’t let this oppor- tunity slip, See E. L. Rogers, Miss Annie Cansler will repre. sent The Forum at Dewmaine, Ill, Geo, Persons left this week for Mt, Vernon where he will en ter the grocery business. Mrs. Dyer of Eest Carpeuter St. died last Friday the 18 at the age of 68. The funeral rites was said early Sunday morning Rev. T. Price officiating. Mrs Gibbs left this week for Knoxville, Tenn. to the bed side ofher mother The Pekin Cafe. S.G. Rhoades, Proprietor. Sunday dinner 5:00 P. M. Spring Bean Soup Radishes Salted Wafers Young Onions Sweet Gherkins Fried Black Bass Fresh Pork Hash with Green Pappers on Toast Mashed Potatoes Stewed Toma- | toes Wax Beans ‘Raost Young Chicken with sage , Dressing Hot Tea Biscuits Hot Coffee Corn bread Ice Cream Pree, 25 cents 1024 E. Washington. St. Augustine’s Mission. 1420 South Grand Ave., East. Ser- vices every Sunday. Sunday School, 4 p. m.; Divine services, 7:45 p. m. All are invited. Conducted by Rev. Jefferson. "Lord God of Hosts be with us Yet." Mothers, your daughters are but the reflexion of you, as a lamp is but some remote minute part of the sun, and the sun is an attribute from God: Teach your girls that a certain age, that it is but proper to enter into society, and to keep-company with young men be sure that the company is compatible. You know that certain men are not fit characters to associate with your daughters. Inform them of the reasons why they should aot associate with such and point out to them noble women who have reached their goals by being extremely careful cautious, and studious. To amount to anything, three esssutials are always uppermost or foremost. They are these: Be modest and be cautious about your association. Be honest and reputable, be studious and industrious. Economy of course will take care of itself if the other essentials are complied with. Don't expect your girls to know things you do not teach them. Make home pleasant. "The Degree Business." What unholy ambition is actuating our ministry for the most now! Most all of them are now, even before any meritorious service is done, they pass their card in with Rev. Dr. So and So, D. D., LL. D., etc. It has gotten so here of late that you can scarcely meet a man of us in any of the walks of life who is not a "doctor" or "prof.," or "D. D." and such. This is an indication of childishness or weakness that we should at once get rid of or the race will be a laughing stock to the civilized world. Dont sham your way through life, be a man, don't be a flunky, nor a monkey—but a man!—Freeman. You are right brother. Some years ago every colored man who could barely read wanted to be called 'reverend' or 'parson'. It is really a shame. Every man or woman who can play a litte rag time music or teach a 5th or 6th grade school is a 'professor.' Why don't you quit this nonsense? "The Influence in the Amelioration of African Slavery," is a timely article in the Colored American Magazine for May, by Mrs. Josephine Silone Yates, A. M. of Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. We hope every intelligent person in this city will get a copy and read this interesting piece of historical data. Magazines for sale at Thompson's and Neal & Brown's. God, abominates laziness and for that reason the idler never has any reward. He gives men heads to think with and not to loaf with. But many of our people, who sneer at the silly folks who hang around street corners, loafing and simpering, go themselves mooning after all sorts of curiosities and seances, loafing with their brains —N. B Union. The point is well taken. Whosoever would be noble and reach a high plane in life, let him think noble thoughts—subsequent—is noble deeds done. THE FORUM The Chattanooga Blade says: "The speech of Ben Tillman delivered in this city some few nights ago, did not create much of a boom, is evidence that he still sleeps upon the ash banks of fowyism and race prejudice, 'looked' up in the dark and ancient chambers of animosity so long, until the tap of the drum to the march of enlightment and intellectuality has 'out' striped him so far, that he has not heard the horn blow for twenty years." Florida—land of Ponce De Leon, of Flowers—Pascua Florida—echantment land, the mecca for immortal youth—De Soto and his noble band. How now? What baseness be you now engaged in?—The Freeman. Silent! Who "shot up Brownville. Riverton, Ill. Riverton has some industrious colored people. It is a coal mining center and is located on the Sangamon river. We ask every one there to give Miss Gertrude Beck their name for the Forum or the magazines. Riverton is a good place for persons who desire to do truck farming. There are 15 or 20 colored families there who seem to do well. Give Miss Beck your news items. Illinois Dry Cleaning and C. B. Reichelt F. C. Kirkgesner 326 South Sixth St FANCY DRY CLEANING AND Dyeing In ALL 16 BRANCHES PRESSING and REMATRING Goods called for and delivered. Join our $1.00 per month Club, Old phone, 909 New; 1593. Club Notes The Mothers' section was royally entertained by Mrs. Julia Oliver at her lovely residence on E. Stuart street. Monday night. There were more than 18 ladies present and they worked on the quilt for the Home. After partaking of light refreshments this section closed for their summer vacation. The Philanthropic section will meet at the L. C. Home, Monday and this will be a financial shower. Also any other articles one wishes to donate. Chairmau, Mrs Lucy Young. The State Federation of Illinois Womee's clubs will convene in Champaign June 11-14. Monday May 27 the Springfield club will select their delegates. All members should be present at the L. C. Home. Club Reporter. May be the reporter on the Register was 'half shot" when he said last Friday, May 17, that some one shot as the crowd from Decatur were wending their way homeward. Listen,A $5,000 Proposition. The finest ever before offered to all people regardless of race or color. The National Life Annuity Co. Of Jacksonville Illinois. All Policies $5,000 I will be glad to insure you. When permanently disabled you draw this amount monthly. If you die your heirs or assigns draw it monthly. Call and see E. L. ROGERS, Agent 305 So. 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REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! CONSOLIDATED STREET CAR ROUTE. Points of Interest Springfield's Attractions and How to Reach Them. Lincoln home—Corner Eighth and Jackson streets—take South Eighth car. Lincoln Monument, Oak Ridge Cemetery—take North Fifth street cars at Fifth and Monroe streets. Parks and Pleasure Resorts. Washington Park, southwest of city take South Second or Lawrence avenue cars. Reservoir Park, northeast of city—take North Seventh cars. Camp Lincoln. The permanent camp grounds of the Illinois National Guards. Take Rutledge or Camp Lincoln cars. State Fair grounds, north of city. Take North Seventh cars. White City Park east of the city. Take East Capitol avenue cars New Ideas In The Latest Desired Price 17 Jewel Illinois. 18 sn 11 Jewel Illinois. 16 size, 20 y 15 Jewel Illinois, I2 size, 20 y 15 Jewel Illinois, I0 size, 20 y Fine I5 Jewel, I2 size, Fancy Solid Gold Chatelain Watch P Silver, Gold Filled, Enamel an Tobin & The Popular P 522 So. Side Sq. In The Latest Designs at Reasonable Prices 17 Jewel Illinois, 18 snze, 20 year guarantee $12 11 Jewel Illinois, 16 size, 20 yerr guarantee.....$II.00 15 Jewel Illinois, I2 size, 20 year guarantee.....$I3 15 Jewel Illinois, I0 size, 20 year guarantee.....$I4 Fine I5 Jewel, I2 size, Fancy dial.,20 year guarantee .....$I0 Solid Gold Chatelain Watch Pin fine movement.....$I0 Silver, Gold Filled, Enamel and Gum Metal Chatelains $5 to $12 Tobin & Canham The Popular Price Jewelers 522 So. Side Sq. Springfield Ill. Society and Local Calhoun Ave.—6 rooms, good cellar, walks, well and cistern; $2000; $300 cash, bal. $18 and $20 per month. South Pasfield St., 3 blocks south of Laurel St.—6 room house, good cement driveway, cement walks, good barn, good cellar cemented, with sewer, $2250; $300 cash, bal. $16 per month. 1219 East Converse Ave.—6 rooms and bath, furnace and all of cellar cemented, cemented driveway, newly papered, hardwood floors, $3200; $300 cash, bal. $2800, $30 per month. Several other buildings, ranging from $1000 to $5000. Neatly furnished rooms for men only. Mrs. Josie Puckett, 225 W. Washington For Rent-A five room house furnished, $15 per month. See Mrs. Ella Wilson, 635 N. 2nd St. The Sunlight Social Circle will meet at the residence of Mrs. R. Douglass next week; 7281 East Washington St. At oney Royall has opened up his law office at 10241 East Washington St.; where he is ready to do legal business. We have longed for a colored lawyer and hope he will soon have a good business. He is a graduate of Harvard law school and has practiced in Indiana for 10 years. Rev T. Irie has purchased a beautisul phaeton and a handsome horse. Harry Lee and Guy Willis were visitors in Peoria Sunday. Mrs. Hatcher of E. Carpenter St e g 90 years, a pioneer citizen f r d ed Tuesday. Rev. pr preached funeral, in terment was maee in Oakridge. A Card of Thanks. The family of Thomas Broady desires to thank the public for favors and condolences shown in their late bereavement and desires to express the same thru this medium. Virgil Mottley will be glad to take your name for The Forum Any one giving him his or her name helps Virgil that much. He is a worthy yoang man who quit the high school ts help his mother. --- 2308 East Pine, $950. Signs at Reasonable prices e, 20 year guarantee $12 err. guarantee.....$II.00 year guarantee..... $I3 year guarantee..... $I4 medial.,20 year guarantee ..... $I0 in fine movement..... $I0 d Gum Metal Chatelains $5 to $12 Canham price Jewelers Springfield Ill. --- The Pekin. This is the most popular Negro headquarters in Springfield. The Pekin, 1024 E. Washington street, is every day becoming more and more natural for passersby ts look in and see our beautiful ladies and gentlemen seated and relishing upon our delicious, appetizing dishes Our chilli is hot and our ice cream is cold and we serve it each day to the young and the old. The cleanliness, the courtesy and the esprit de corps kept in the cafe parlor, is indeed a revelation to those who have never been out to a colored cozy nook. We served a dainty repast last Sunday to 22 ladies and gentlemen and all gladly enjoyed the refreshing beverages. etc. The party expressed themselves as having a most enjoyable evening at the New Pekin cafe with Mr. Rhoades. At 10.15 all departed cheerfully for their homes. Two parties were served in the afternoon by Mr. and Mrs. Cabbell and Walter Clark and company. The cafe is open from 6 a.m. til 1 a.m. Short orders at all hours Our Sunday meals defy competition. Five o'clock dinner every evening. Luncheon at noon time. Every meal or short order is guaranteed to be the best in the city for the same price. Rooms and board will be furnished at the rate of $4 per week and up until Monday evening, June 3d then the prices will range at $4.25 per week. Notice the bill of fare and you will be sure to board with us.—S. Rhoades & Co. Mesdames W. P. Henington and Will H. Barbour were visitors in Decatur last Wednesday. Mrs. Annie Atkinson, accompanied by her grandchildren, were the guests of their husband and grandfather, respectively, at Quincy last Sunday. Inn the near future Mr. Arval Terrell will manage a park near Springfield, which will be equipped with everything necessary. A good thing in a good place at a good time, makes good. THE FORUM [Image of a man in a suit with a tie]. [Name] At ST. John A. M. E, Church, Wednesday evening May 29th. "A Man With Colosal Memory" Act1 The Ghost scene from Hamlet and other fine acts. Delmonico Base Ball Team of'07 Will Challenge all teams of the State and adjacent states. THOS. STEELE MGR. IRA KING CAPT. Headquarters, 730 E. Wash. St. Telephone, New; 161, Springfield. Illinois The line Up; W. Howard,c; A. Kirby, ss; T. Hud-2b; G. Powell, p; Edward Donegan, lf; son, 3b; Ira King, cf; Oswald Done-L. Woods, c; —Jackson, p; Eugen●gan, rf; A. Dotson, 1b; Babe Williams, Porter, umpire. Leland Hotel Pantatorium..... BASEMENT LELAND HOTEL French Dry Cleaning, Steam Cleaning, Steam Dying, first-class repairing and modern pressing establishment First-class work guaranteed to Ladies and Gents Certificate of membership to Pressing club, $1. 12 garments. A work called for and delivered. Give me a call.. OLD PHONE 834. Miss Louise Wilson. 4 General Mgr. and Collector. ALWAYS THE Choicest And Best. At Clarkson's, Remember the place, 213 South Sixth Street. HEAR W. H. CRAWFORD THE GREAT SHAKESPEA REAN RECITER.