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THE FORUM VOL. 4, NO.19. Alton News Notes. The Union Concert company presented a May pole with much credit, Thursday evening, May 29, at the U B. O F hall. The young ladies were very good and the presentation was perfect in every way. It was a very disagreeable evening and the attendance was not as good as it should have been. It will be repeated Saturday evening by request and a good crowd is expected. They are being instructed by Mrs. I. H. Kelley assisted by Minnie Hunter. Admission 25c per couple. Earl Curtiss has gone to Springfield where he will remain. Miss Gussie Darby entertained Louis Volley at luncheon last Sunday. It is said that something surprising is going to happen soon. Ambrose Bibb the poll clerk has recovered from a short illness. Miss Stella Howard was elected a delegate to the Sunday school convention of the A. M. E. church which convenes in Decatur. She is an able young lady and is a credit to our city. Mrs. Mack Emery entertained the Helping Hand Club at her beautiful residence on Liberty street, Tuesday evening. There were many present and it was a success financially, all the members being present. A grand supper was served and was enjoyed by every member. She was assisted by the able president, Mrs. Scott Bibb, who is working hard for the advancement of the club. They are a strong organization and the best in the church. She has able assistants in the persons of Mes dames Kelly and Clark. They will be entertained next month by Mrs. Will Sims. Rev. I. S. Stone, pastor of the A. M. E. church, is making rapid progress in the way of improving his property. The people love him and he has the largest congregatlon in the city. He has done a wonderful work to ward the advance of the race during his short stay in our city. The K. of P. are making arrangements for the coming state convention of the lodge which convenes July 2. They are expecting a very large delegation from all parts of the state. The Union Baptist church will have a grand rally Sunday. Charles Townsend and wife have returned from their wedding trip and are living at the present in Alton. Mr. Townsend is building a neat residence on State street. Let every Negro in the city watch for the letter in the next issue. It is goin to be a credit to us in the city. Mrs. John Johnstone left Monday for Enderlin, South Dakota, to spend the summer with her son. Miss Elmira Craig, who has been ill for the past week, is im- "Be ye doers and not sayers only." proving very rapidly. Campbell Chapel will be painted and a granitoid walk will be put in front. It will make its appearance very attractive. The Forum is the best colored paper in central illinois. It should be in every home and thus get the news of importance as regards the interest of the race. We are trying to get a good list of subscriber. It will contain articles that are of benefit to us. Let as many subscribers as can, watch the next issue. The Death of Mrs. Parker. "So live that when thy final [summons come To join the innumerable caravan, Thou go not like the quarry-slave, [scourged, driven to his dungeon, But rather, as he who wraps [the draperies of his couch About him and lies down to [pleasant dreams." Mrs. Annie Oglesby-Parker, who departed this life June 1, '07, at 2:55 a. m., at her home, 229 W. Jackson street, was the daughter of the late Monroe F. and Sarah Fry-Oglesby, who were pioneer citizens of this city To them, 41 years, 7 months and 16 days ago, this beloved girl was born. Her entire life was spent in this city of her birth. She was educated in the public schools here and at the early age of 17, she and her brother Walter (decased) graduated from the Springfield High School, being members of the class of 1884. They were bright students and always made home very cheerful for their parents. In 1889 she became the wife of Wm E. Parker of Bloomington, who has proved to be very faithful companion all these years of wedded life. Annie, as she was usually called by her friends, filled many prominent places in life. While yet in her teens she became a member of Estella Chapter No. 3, O. of E. Star and was their secretary for some time. Since then she has filled almost every office of that Order, being the Royal Matron at the time of her death. Mrs. Parker joined Shiloh Court No. i, C. B. H. of J., about 17 years ago through the influence of Sister J. C. McClain and ever since has been a very active and earnest worker in that Order. For three years she was Grand M. A. Matron of the Grand Court Heroines of the State of Illinois and was Grand Secretary of the same for two years or more: All of these offices she filled with credit. She was a great woman to advocate missionary work and waved the banner high. Mrs. Parker was president of the Springfield Woman's club two years and ably assisted these noble women in raising funds to support Lincoln's Home which she had grown to love so well. Her encouraging words will linger many years in the minds of her co-laborers in club work. Over one year ago she was chosen as a member of the Lincoln Home Board and up to the time of her death was an ardent worker and by her efforts during the past year the Home received the neat sum of $150 in cash money to help defray expenscs—she possessed a charitable spirit. Her funeral was attended by a large number of Grand Officers who were representatives of the different societies to which she belonged, viz: Mrs. Ida McIntosh-Dempcey, G. M. A. M., of H. of J., Chicago; Mrs. C. Valentine, G. T., Decatur; Archie Ward and J. W. Woodford, P. G. W. J's, Decatur; Mrs. H. Woolridge, G. R. A. M. of the G. C., of the Order of the Eastern Star of Illinois, and also Mesdames Lula Lee, Camelia Moss, Brown and Brummel of Champaign and many others from Danville. All who came to pay a last sad tribute of respect. Woman's Club Notes The Woman's Club met on Monday at the residence of Mrs. Charles Morgan on South Spring street in their regular monthly meeting. The club elected delegates to attend the State Federation at Danville, June 11 14. Several members of the club expect to attend. Much good work has been accomplished by this club in the past year, they have raised over $204 and of this amount turned over to Lincoln Colored Home in cash $140 and valuations in donations, $60 and by B. C. D. Social Club, $141 35, for all of which we wish to thank every one who assisted on the outside. The Juvenile section assisted us greatly in making payments on our piano in the Home. The Club's annual sermon will be preached by Rev. Manuel at Union Baptist church, Sunday night, June 9, at 8 p. m.—Reporter. Lincoln News. Dnn't forget the Juvenile Sunday school social to be giver at tque A. M. E. Church Juae 18. Mrs. Sarah Perkins and daughter, Florence, were visitors in Decatur Thursday, the guests of Mrs. A. M. Steward, Mrs. Perkins daughter. Bro. Johnson, one of St. Pauls best local preachers, filled the pulpit Sunday in the absence of the pastor. Mrs. B. Johnson, the wife of Bro. Johnson, was the guest of Mrs. Fuqua while in the city. B. and J. Orendorff F. Motley, I. Grubb and C. McCurdy attended the regular meeting of the Eks Tuesday evening in Spring field. Rev. Bates of Springfield preached at the Second Baptist Church last Wednesday evening. Rev. J. Bass was a visitor in Chicago the past week. Rennick Vires was seen on Lincoln streets Wednesday. Miss Florence Thompson was a caller in Springfield last Sunday. 1907. 15C A MONTH Mrs. James Hummer has returned to Elkhart. J. B. Kibby was in the city the first part of the week. Ethel Artis came up from Elkhart to spend some money with the merchants. Wm. McGerry spent Monday evening in Springfield, the guest of his lady friend. Miss F. Thompson is taking a two weeks vacation during the illness of her sister. Mrs. Ed. Johnson. Claud Goins will leave Sunday for Joliet to work a few weeks, then go to Decatur where he will make the wedding bells ring. At Hillsboro, Ill. (Too late for last issue) Kev. G. W. Washington of this city accom丹ied Rev. Webster to Hillsboro, a week ago, where Mr. Webster is pastor of the Baptist Church. The occasion was the baptizing and administering of the Lord's Supper At 2:30 o'clock the Sunday school convened with about 75 pupils. The Sunday school and the church are quite progressive and all are alive to the work. A very interesting paper was read before the Sunday school by Miss Hayes of Hillboro. It was very interesting on dealing with social and moral ethics. The lady is to be congratulated for so able a paper. Rev. G. W. Washington preached at night before a large and intelligent audience. The sermon was a rousing one and many souls were stirred. Deacon Hayes is very active and a progressive young man, a worthy officer and a man looking forward to the race's advancement. Rev. Webster is also to be praised for his stelling qualities and progressiveness. A Boom for Decátur BY HARVEY WATKINS, DECAUR. Decatur is one of the most business little cities on the map of the great state of Illinois of 35,000, we have the richest bank of any city in the Union for its size. There are a number of factories and more coming coming. Decatur is destined to be one of the best cities in the state for business. What we want is more industrious colored people here a.d less of the shiftless kind. We are glad to say that we have not many of the latter sort. The last two weeks were busy ones for Hugh Singleton and he had to keep an extra man at the door to prevent a stampede. The G. A. R. encampment, the cadets three day's performance, the circus, etc., added several dollars to his business. [This is an interesting letter and will be concluded next week.—Ed.] --- - THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted to 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 B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Once. Homem The Printer 3051 No. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday June 8. 1907 More marriages and less divorces. Poor Spring! Didn't get any show at all. Be optomistic, but not too optomistic. Some people are too optomistic to work. A man can't preach Christ and Aim crucified unless you pay him or see that he has food and raiment. The St Louis weather fore caster says that June will be OK after the 27th That's some consolation—3 days of 'grace." The Forum offers a $5,00 reward to the man discoverer in the next 30 days. without dispute who shot Goebel and who shot up Brownsville. Remember the election day. A supreme Judge is to be elected The candidates are: Republican Juuge Dunn; Democrat, Judge James A. Creighton. Minor offices-for Magistrate, Republican, Mr. Weaver, Democrat, Mr. Breunin. Vote, Yes, for the annexation of Ridgley. Ray Stannard Baker of New York is opening the eyes of the world on the conditions of the races in Atlanta and the South. Every colored person and every white person; will do well to read the American Magazine or get the Negro papers of New York, Boston and Richmond, Va. For sale at Thompson's. or at this office Mr. Baker is giving the higher and better side of the colored people and showing how f3r prejudices go and how abominable and retarding ignorance is. One of the neatest compliments ever paid an Afro-American by any president was the appointment of Mr Whitefield McKinlay on the board to beautify the city of Washington. This is the first time where an Afro-American has been put on such a high com mission and in a place where he will constantly come in contact THE FORUM with men of high character and position. The Age does not fail to disagree with the president when it thinks he does that which is wrong, but when he does some thing of this character it stands ready to commend him. By the appointment of Mr. McKinlay to this high position of distinction and honor, and Mr. Ralph Tyler to a like position, the president has done much to change the opinion that he is drifting away from the interests of the race. New York Age. J. A. Hall's Promise. The colored people are very much surprised at James A. Hall County Treasurer who swore before the gods that if the colored people stood by him he would do even so unto them. They kept their promise. i.e. those who said they would support did on the grounds that Hall appoint a colored man in the office, where Richard Douglas was under Sullivan. Hall is not keeping his promise—surely he is not deliberately telling the untruth on the grounds that he is not again to run for the office. Roy Reece should have been elected anyway Seriff Warner has partly kept his promise. Mr. Hall should give some reason why he has not done as he promised. It is more slanderous on his reputation as to truth and veracity than it is the starving out of the men to have been placed. And, too, it weakens the integrity of the democratic party. We have arrived at the place where we expect men in politics to be men of their word a man who cannot keep his word or a man who is not truthful is not fit for political office, let him be Hall or any one else—democrat or republican—from the President down to constable, and we defy refutation from sane men Star Theatre Opens. Last Monday evening was witnessed the opening of a colored theatre in our city at 809 East Washington St., C. C. Lee, proprietor. The advent of the new play house was sounded by the music from Odd Fellow's band Mr. Lee purposes to run the show on the level with other shows and will prohibit all boisterousness and undue profanity and other acts which would bring discredit on the place, the colored race and the administration. The house is well built for such purposes and certain settings and illuminating facilities are gorgeous for the place. The order at the opening was as good as could be expected and the initial play this week was fine. The company hails from Chicago, under the management of Mr. Scroggins, a very clever theatrical man. The play Monday evening surpassed the most sanguine expectations. Some of the actors being considered extraordinarily good. Pearle Hunter was good as the leading comedian and Lauretta Smith ranked close among the best female actresses. The public will have no objection as long as the place keeps this record up. This weather is something fierce. Maybe we wont have any Fourth of July. The soldier boys dogs are coming soon. TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telepnone, 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. --- ...CAPITAL GEO. BOLLMAI Quality of work a GEO. BOLLMAN, Proprietor. Quality of work and prompt delivery. An Advertisement in The Forum Brings Instant Results. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. 529 North Side Square Telephone 998 723 E. Washington Street. Both Phones, 207. Pablo Picasso "Oh, Douglas! 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MAGEE, Secy. THE FORUM BRENNAN for MAGISTRATE Voters! In the election today there is no politics involved. We are only calling your attention to Mr Brennan because he and Justice Connolly are so fair, knowing no race or class. He is a candidate and desiree your support He does not even know we are writing this, we do so because its the truth and he is an old friend of ours, and he treats our people as he does others, that's all. Your attention is called to a poem, appearing elsewhere in this issue of the Forum, which is by Miss Cora J. Ball, of Quincy. It is quite a classical production and with practice she will appear in the limelight along side, if not parellel, with Mrs. Browning, Ella Wheeler Wilcox and Riley. The Forum has been fortunate to secure Miss Bull as a contrib urt and our readers may often be the beneficiaries of same A complete report of Ambidexter Commencement, the faculty, teachers and the work will appear in the New York Age and the Freeman next week. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor, of the International Order of Twelve, will hold their annual sermon June 16, at 3 p.m. at St. Paul church, Rev T. Price officiating. The public is cordially invited to attend. W. T. SNOWDEN. C. M. GEORGE OBANION. C. S. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Typewriter. For typewritten letters and essays, W. H. BARBOUR, 305† South Sixth street. 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 WERNOLSTRACTION SYSTEM ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM. East Bound for Decatur, Clinton and all intermediate points. intermediate points *5:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. †12:00 noon. †6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. †8:00 a.m. †2:00 p.m. *8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. *9:00 p.m. †10:00 a.m. †4:00 p.m. *11:00 p.m. Springfield & Northeastern Traction Co. Northbound. 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Buy Kansas Wheat Lands! Direct from Owner at Bargain Counter Prices! Do you know that a single Crop of wheat in Western Kansas will pay the purchase price of the land on which it is grown and profit besides? I have several thousands acres of choice wheat land in the counties of Ellis, Trego, Grove, Wallace, Lane,Greeley, Kearney and Morton bought exceedingly low during hard times which I now want to close out at once and which I offer to sell far below or We must not spend so much money on Excursions. --- is the best artising. Typewriting. a Public Stenogra- South Six Street. en or composed ounts itemized 1998. THE FORUM. as Pantatorium. Nouth Second St. Repairing and Pressing. to Ladi es' Garments. Goods Called for and Delivered. iven, Reasonable Prices. Bell Phone 2990. UC KLE, Prop. Tomlison Adams Street. Kansas Lands! at Bargain Counter ces! dinary market prices. I WANT TO DEAL WITH PUR CHASER DIRECT. Write me for full particulars ho I can save you money. Lee Monroe. N. E. Corner Sixth and Kansas, Avenues, Topega, Kansas. Subscribe for the Forum. THE FORUM Springfield Consolidated Railway Time Table Time Table of Springfield Consolidated Railway Co. Cars for North Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7½ minutes from 6:07 a. m., until 8:00 p. m.; every 10 minutes from 8:00 p. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars will leave at 11:40 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7½ minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 7:45 p. Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:48 p. m., 12:00 midnight and 12:24 a. m. Cars for North Seventh street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:48 p. m. and 12:24 a. m. Cars for Spring street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:44 p. m., 12:08 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for East Carpenter street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:44 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Grand avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:45 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for Lawrence avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m., until 11:36 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:00 midnight and 12:30 a. m. Cars for North Ninth street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:36 p. m. Cars for East Capitol avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:36 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:00 midnight and 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Eleventh and Rutledge streets leave Fifth and Washington every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:52 p. m. and 12:22 a. m. Cars for West Washington street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:45 p. m. and 12:07 a. m. Cars for Governor street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Eighth street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m. 1420 South Grand Ave., East. Services every Sunday. Sunday School, 4 p. m.; Divine services, 7:45 p. m. All are invited. Conducted by Rev. Jefferson. St. Augustine's Mission. INFLUENCE. Against the dark background of sin And cankering selfishness and strife Shines clear and white one image true, A pure and gentle woman's life, With hushed reverence I stand, And wrapped in holy wondering awe, Bhold this miracle of God This pure expression of His "Law." And marveling thus, it seemeth me That life has found a meaning new That love is greater far than hate And all of Life is "being true" Aye, being true, to high ideals And noble aims, and kindly thought, And knowing still that "good" is all, That only sin and hate are naught. So, when amid the stress of life Its seething sin, and burning wrong, Its hate, and greed, and cruel strife, And stern oppression by the strong, My soul shall turn its inner gaze Where, like a saint within a shrine Held fast in mem'rys magic clasp The glory of that life doth shine. Revenge shall hide its loathly face And all things false, impure, untrue, Will fade as in the rising sun At morning, fades the last night's dew. The sting of pain and hurt of sin The war of creeds, the doubt, the fear Shall cease, before this gentle thing And love shall prove its presence, near. Whate'er of wrong hath hid my way, Whate'e'er of error dimmed my sight. That life, is pledge, someway, somewhere, All, will be, shall be, must be, right So, in hushed reverence, here, my soul Would at this shrine pure homage pay Nor deem that God should count it wrong That I Love's offering here should lay. —CORA J. BALL. Lots For Sale 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. 2308 East Pine, $950. 2304 East Pine, $1000. Several other buildings, ranging from $1000 to $5000. See E. L. ROGERS | Springfield’s Only China Store. ow JOveraker ke Fellows’ REASON /lebaper ioe Monroe : e aut Keisacker| * DINNER SETS! Largest Display Ever Shown in the City. We import our immense stock of Dinnerware direct from France, England and Germany and by so doing are able to | give you the jobber’s profit as 1 present with your pur- chase. We positively guarantee our line to be the best that money can buy. ° . ° A Beautiful Dinner Set is an Ornament to Your Home. Syracuse China Limoges China Eng. Porcelain As perfect as any china of any The supreme triumph of the We guarantee these to not make and unexcelled for its French Manufacturers Art crackel or craze Nothing bet- delicacy daintiness and strength China of purest ivory white ter is on the market at the Made up in beautiful patterns decorated in gold, For those price. Use these every day and of classic borders and flowers. who want the best. save your finer service Set of 100 pieces Set of 100 pieces Set of 100 pieces 6 Designs 15 Designs 12 Desings $60--down to--$15 | $250 downto $25 | $20 downto $6.50 x ‘< EE Bavarian China COUPON. Warwick China These are the choiciest of all Sue i These patterns prove the aggres- patterns made in Germany, Any one bringing this siveness af the Amerioan Pot- The coloring is natural as life. Oe pr before teries. These Porcelains are aoe i 7 FeCl ee Imost as hard as China bodies. Set of 100 pieces discount of Will not Grackle 6¢ craze. $25 ‘ anes 5 on the cash seu of any Set of 100 pieces --down to--§: 's 2 Designs $ ean | BINNE TE SEE $12 and $10 rt am A DOr Tr rT anor arera try These patterns are open stock and in this way you can buy additional pieces at any time or replace broken piec+s, Traveling men tell us that we have the Largest Display in the State Outsids of Chicago. We will appreciate your visit to our store. Ambidexter Institute Closes the most Prosperous year ofits History Each Department Showed That a Thorough Training was Given Last Sunday Rev. T. Price preached the baccalauerate ser- mon, an effort bespeaking ‘he ability of the man, Monday ev ening the program vy the inter. mediate department, under Prof. Waiker, was good, Tuesday evening witn: ssed the musical and Primary Depart. ments, under Mrs Abner Naylor and Miss Lennie V, McDaniels. THE FORUM This program was fine—excep. tionally good—they showed rare ay uiy and vhorough training, Some of the participants’ were sutpassingly fine, excelling the most sanguine expectation, The instrumental » duett by Misses L, V. McDaniels and Brown was a rare treat aud their performance atthe piano would do credit to pupils ia an Acacem- ic Department. The vocal soio reudered by Miss Margurile Con- ner was captivating, her voice was as feminine, clear and sooth. ing as fair Desmonie. Misses Williams and Johnson also were Specialists. B Marian Jones sang ‘‘Good Night.’” in a manner befiting a coll g te student. | Weducsday witnessed the fin- ale. The Normal Department graduates, Roy P. Harris ora- tion, ‘An Extraordinary Age.’ Oration _“‘A New Man for a New Age.” Wayne T, Moore. These young men did credit to them- Seives and the school when they conciuded their orations, Miss Linnie V, McDaniels ren. dered classical solo on the pi- ano, showing a rare musical pro- clivity and that she is able to grasp intraca:ies of musical tech- ique iu fue syle, We look forward to nobler things next fall and same germi- nated during these three nights undreamed of possibilities for the school, Letus give praise to the Board‘ the President and teachers. Bloomington Letter. Mrs. William Watson of south Lee street, received the sad news of the death of her father, Thos. Henderson of St. Louis. She has our sympathy. Company G, expects to put on an exhibition drill Tuesday of the Home-coming week. Mrs. Frank Harbor and daugh- ter Franaes, have gone to Chica- g0, where they will be the gnests of their husband and father, The Philethea Class of the A. M. E. church will give a concert June 11, Don't forget the date. Bloomington and Normal will have seven graduates this year. They are as follows—Ethel Duff, Bertha Sewall of the Normal high school; Harry Lewis, of the Bloomington high school, Reve. lation Rhoades, Carrie Lee Fields Bertha Pollard and Grace Stan- ton from the ward schools. Capt, Matt- Searles, Lieut. I. |W. Witherspoon and Lieut. Chas ‘Smith of Company G, 8th Regt. with Dr, Dovingion, assistant surgeon of the regimental staff, left Wednesday morning for Quincy where they attended the election of officers, Mrs. A. Young has gone to Quincy to visit relatives and friends, Mrs. Newton Gaines gave a surpri-e birthday party Monday evening in honor of her husband. A goodly number attended in spive of the inclement weather. Mrs. McCreary’s eye does not improve J. Henneger presented his daughter, Ethel, a beautiful gold watch for a birthday present last Saturday. : Mrs. E. Searles gave an infor- mal reception, Satuoday, from 2 to 6 in honor of Mrs. Lawhorn of Tacoma, Washington, and Miss L. Moore of Kankakee. Delic. ious refreshments were served and every one enjoyed themsel. ves to the utmost The ladies’ sewing circle of the Boptist church. conducted their annual May fairin the assembly room of the church and it was a decided success The fair netted the neat sum of $102. Those who won prizes are as_follows— Mesdames Elizabeth Covington, 1st prize. on the quilt,she receiv- ed a quilt, Wyche won 2d prize also a quilt, S. Sanders woa 8rd a shirt waist and Hall 4th prize, a pocket book. Eider Hall won 1st prize in the guessing contest and Pearl Anderson 2d prize. Miss, Anna Davis left Tuesday morning for Ceatralia, Mo, Mrs, Mamie Crockett of Chica- go is visiiing ber mother, Mrs, Mary Steole, Mrs. E B, Elliston, sister of U.G Cabel, was in the city last week the guest of her brother; She resides at DesMoines Iowa, and was enroute from Keokuk, where she attended the Iowa C, W. F. Attend the Exclsior Occasion Cluo's Magnificent Bail end En. terainment at Masonic Hall | Monday evening. The Affair at Irwin's Park. Hereafter, let us not give picnics and dances on Decoration day. Probably no one thought of the matter in the light in which it has since presented itself. Think over the matter, we must go out and pay homage to the deeds and memory of the departed and teach the young people the significance of the same. The Forum never thought of the eronious idea until our attention was called to the fact that several white people were desirous of knowing where all the Colored people were—see the mistake? Democrats Appoint Pueblo Negro to an Important Position. Dr. S. A. Huff, a prominent physician and surgeon of Pueblo, and a member of the executive committee of the Colorado Negro Business League, has been appointed police surgeon by a Democratic administration. It is reported that the eighteen hundred Colored voters of Pueblo under the fearless and able leadership of Lawyer W. B. Townsend demanded of the Republican managers better recognition for the Colored vote, which has for many years been cast unanimously for the Republican ticket and upon being notified that they could not receive the recognition demanded they immediately started a revol and formed a combination with the Democratic nominees, who were successful in the recent election and as a result the Pueblo Colored citizens are rejoicing over the splendid recognition of this very able gentleman.—Ex. Negro Bank to be Organized First Concern of Its Kind North of Mason and Dixon Lint Will Be at Toledo, O. A national bank for Negroes will be organized here with Toledo, New York, Cleveland, and Washington capital. It will be the first Negro bank north of the Mason and Dixon line. There is more than enough idle money in the bank in Chicago belonging to Afro-Americans which if they would become united, they could put their money together and start a sound little National bank in this city, not for Colored people alone, but for anybody who had any banking business to traesact. Now is the time for the leading Colored business men in Chicago to wake up and get a move on themselves.—Broad Ax. Rev. Manuel Preaches Initial Sermon. Union Church was crowded from altar to entrance, Text. Paul's letter to the Galatians. Rev Manuel, this new pastor at Union Church preached an able sermon last Sunday evening before a large audience. He appears to be quite an able man, and his enunciations and pronunciations are good. He is a man of strong personality and uses good grammar and diction. We comment on this because so few of the men in these positions think this a requisite, but it is. He took for his text: 'Stand fast --- THE FORUM therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, ane be not entangled again with the yoke of bendage." Gal. I. 1. He urged that every man prove his christianity in deeds and not in words and was very elucidative throughout as well as pointed. He declared that he would not hold that baptism is essential to salvation, but it is essential to duty. Coupon For Voting Forum's Trip Contest. I vote the following Amt..... ..... for Miss..... of..... One CENT counts one vote. One good thing for city attorney, Roy Seeley, is: he is a young man of ability, yet unpre sentious, is studious, attentive to business, congenial and absolutely on the square—he is also unmarried. He is working himself np. E. C. Pruitt, our congenial and dutiful County Superintendent of schools, is making very much perceptible improvement in the gradation and general operation of the schools over the county. Mr. Pruitt is innately fitted for this work and the people did the proper thing when they placed him in the chair. Just because a man does not again intend to run for office is no reason for him to slight his friends. Be a man and treat everybody right because it is right. Let us get out of such narrow traits and stand up before and after the campaigns, on our integrity and that alone. J. Emil Smith, the city clerk is conducting the office all right. We have no complaints to offer. We said before the election that, as he was an experienced newspaper man, he could do the work well. Mrs. George Wells Of Des Moines. Iowa, is in the city the guest of her brother, G. G. Bates. 1032 S. Spring street. Mrs. Wells came to this city from Keokuk, where she was a delegate to the Iowa State Federation of Women's Clubs, she being a delegate to that convention. She was elected chairman of the Art and Crafts committee which bespeaks the esteem in which she is held in the great Hawkeye state. 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Take North Seventh cars. White City Park east of the city. Take East Capitol avenue cars New Ideas In The Latest Design Price 17 Jewel Illinois, 18 snze 11 Jewel Illinois, 16 size, 20 ye 15 Jewel Illinois, 12 size, 20 ye 15 Jewel Illinois, 10 size, 20 ye Fine 15 Jewel, 12 size, Fancy d Solid Gold Chatelain Watch Pie Silver, Gold Filled, Enamel and 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.....$11.00 15 Jewel Illinois, I2 size, 20 year guarantee.....$13 15 Jewel Illinois, I0 size, 20 year guarantee.....$14 Fine I5 Jewel, I2 size, Fancy dial.,20 year guarantee.....$10 Solid Gold Chatelain Watch Pin, fine movement.....$10 Silver, Gold Filled, Enamel and Gum Metal Chatelains $5 to $12 Society and Local Thaw's Trial Attracted the Attention of the World. But the attraction of Springfield in the line of men's wear, is Carlock's place, 225 S. 6th. They are the men to deal with. See their extra fine hats, cravats of the choicest sort, shirts, suits and everything you desire. See next issue. Dr. Underwood Dead. The many acquaintances of Dr. J. D. Underwood during his life time, will be sorry when they learn that he is dead. He was a man of rare intellectual ability and many people only knew him as a man of ability. He had faults as we all have, but the ministry and the race can but weep. Overaker & Keisacker In this issue of The Forum appears the large 'ad' of the above named firm, the largest and most completely stocked china store in the state outside of Chicago. We recommend you to this firm and ask you to go there for any and everything in their line of fine wares for two main reasons, first, because they desire to ask you through this medium, second, because they are congenial young men, affable and appreciative Our readers are well acquainted with the old firm and the former proprietors who were fine—these are still more fine. In this store can be had the most beautiful wedding and graduating presents ever before exhibited, as you may observe in the advertisement on another page. Our advice is, go four blocks out of the way to spend your money with the proper people—these are they. The Pekin Care Johnson and Hatfield, the Propriators. This cafe has just been remodeled, linoleum on the floor and the kitchen put in a fine condition These young men propose to run a first class restaurant with lunch room attached, and will be able to serve Springfield's hungry in manner heretofore unprovided. THE FORUM Misses Coka and Nora Lawrence of Decatur, were visitors in the city last Wednesday the guests of Mrs. C. H. Jones. Misses Silva Lawrence and Sallie Blue of Decatur, were in the city Thursday. Miss Ida Walker of Peoria, was in the city Sunday. Miss Hazel Bates left June 1, to visit relatives and friends in Chicago, where she will remain one month. During her stay in Chicago she will be present at the graduation exercises of her cousin from the Chicago high Harvey Watkins of Decatur, was a pleasant visitor in the city on the 2d. Heard on the Streets Jones—"Where is the best place to get a summer suit or anything "swell" such as hats, ties, shirts, etc?" Moore—"Why Carlock's place. These young men are as congenial and seem to appreciate your trade as well as your money, and they also advertise in The Forum. I advise you to go directly there and tell all your friends to do likewise." Jones—'Obliged. I will do so I intend to place my support where it is appreciated. By the way, where is that place?" Moore—225 S. 6. near Monroe. De Witt County, Illinois—Waynesville. One fine piece of residence property. Modern house in good condition $450.00. Easy terms. One hundred and forty-five acres rich farm land in fine state of cultivation. one mile from Waynesville, no house, $150.00 per acre, easy terms. One hundred and sixty acres 3½ miles from Waynesville, improved, twenty acres in pasture, at $115.00 per acre. Rents for $900.00 per annum. Terms easy. C. H. JONES, 116 S. 7th St., Springfield, Ill. See E. L. Rogers for the best sick and accident policies. $10 per week when sick or hurt. Get in the reading habit—Colored papers are for sale at: J. E. Thompson, L. F. Osborne's Pool Room, The Pekin Cafe, Brown & Neal's Restaurant, Elk I. Cafe. At these places you can secure the New York Age, Boston Guardian, The Freeman, Richmond Planet, The Voice, The Colored American Magazine, The Forum, Etc. Miss Katie Dawson. FOR SALE. C. H. JONES. A. Capital City Pa Fine Tailoring Styles of the Hand . . . Cleaning, Dyeing, Pressing, Repair Satisfaction Guaranteed—Go Monthly T Phones: { Bell 535 Inter-State 99 104 S. 4th St. J. W. Slaug Capital City Pantitorium Fine Tailoring--Latest Styles of the Season on Hand . . . Cleaning, Dyeing, Pressing, Repairing Ladies' Garments a Specialty Satisfaction Guaranteed—Goods Called for and Delivered Monthly Terms Given Phones: Bell 535 Monthly Terms Inter-State 99 Given 104 S. 4th St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. J. W. Slaughter, Prop. After an illness of several months, Mr. Ross died at his residence Saturday, May 25, on South Broadway. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Crackett, Monday morning. The body was laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery. The weekly meeting of the Peerless Improvement Club met last Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Van Lee at 228 W. Jefferson St. After the regular business was finished, the club adjourned to attend a Henrest social given at the Antioch Baptist by the Young Ladies' Embroidery Club. Mr. Jack Lenston has added quite an improvement to his residence on West Decatur street. Mr. and Mrs. McClelland Jones are having quite an addition made to their home on West King street which improves the looks very much. Mrs. Perkins and her daughter Florence were the guests of Mrs. Arthur Steward Thursday. The latter left Monday to make her future home in Springfield, her husband being employed there. Miss Gail Rankin of Macon was in town Thursday visiting friends. See Miss Daisy Wilkins and get the Forum. Also give her your news. If you have had the Forum, she will be very much pleased to renew your subscription. See her at any time. Don't forget the Forum is only 15c a month. Last Friday a few of the sisters of the A. M. E. Church went to Bloomington to represent the Stewardists, and Mothers of the church. A delicious dinner was served, after which a short programme was rendered. A delightful and enjoyable paper was read by Mrs. Rosa King, the subject being "An Ideal Housewife." The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the Antioch Baptist Church will be entertained by Mrs. Lina Vernon at her residence, 1049 South Colfax street, next Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Thursday being circus day and Memorial day, many seem to remember their loved ones by decorating their graves which was a very beautiful scene. Have A. D. Cecil to do your wall papering and cleaning. Call or write DECATUR NEWS. ALWAYS THE Choicest And Best. At Clarkson's, Remember the place, 213 South Sixth Street. City Cantitorium Spring--Latest Season on Pairing Ladies' Garments a Specialty Goods Called for and Delivered Terms Given Monthly Terms Given SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Daughter, Prop. 230 W. Main. Miss Beedie and Addie Cook are visiting their father in Missouri. Frankie, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips Ray, is very sick this week. Miss Hattie Armstrong is on the sick list. The Young Ladies Embroidery Club will meet next Friday with Mrs. J. D. Andrews at 1011 St. Louis Ave. Mrs. Alice Caldwell of Clinton, is visiting her mother, Mrs. King, this week. Don't refuse the Forum because it is a colored paper. Miss Mayme Clauke, formerly of this city, left last Thursday for Indianapolis, Ind., where she was later united in matrimony to Mr. Clark of that place. She received a number of beautiful presents. If at any time you wish for the Forum, just call over New Phone 481 or write 665 W. Prairie Ave. I will be very glad to answer and see that you get it. Mr. Baker Nickens, formerly a prominent Decatur man, died last Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of his wife's brother, Rev. Selory of Frankfort, Ky. The cause of his death was lung trouble. His daughters, Mrs. Bert Cousins and Mrs. George Denny, left at 8 o'clock for that place. He will probably be buried at Frankfort. Do you know that the colored people of Decatur have taken an idea of improving their property? Mr. Edward Pharm was in Bloomington over Sunday visiting friends. Mrs. Edward Mottley was in Petersburg last week visiting her mother, Mrs. Penic. Mrs. J. D. Andrews was in Springfield over Sunday visiting friends. Rev. Bates of Springfield, preached at the Antioch Baptist Church Sunday night. The Exposition number of the Forum promises to be one of the very best advertising mediums we have ever before launched. If every colored business will take a space, use cuts, etc. Miss Daisy Wilkins, Decatur Editress and Agent.