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THE FORUM PYTHIANS MAKE GOOD SHOW1NG. Render Most Appropriate and Creditable Program. The entertainment last Tuesday evening by the K of P lodges was one of the best, most appropriate and classic. we have here along that line for a long time. Everything did had some class to it. Mr. Jas. H. Johnson, captain of the new company, made the preliminary remarks and then in a fitting manner, the welcome address and introduced the honoree of the occasion. Mr. R. R Jackson, in well chosen words. The participants on the program rendered excellent pieces. The first being a rendition by Miss Blossom Barton, vocal solo, which was superb. Miss Retta Davis also rendered an excellent solo Maj Jackson then delivered the address of the occasion an effort worthy of the best orators—a masterly address, historical, philosophical and inspiring—Springfield was given a rare treat. After this most able and profound practical address came Miss N. Brown, the sweet voiced bird, who again capped the climax and enraptured her auditors. Remember what we said before about November 30, well that encomium may be again applied. Miss Barton, however, needs special comment, for she is a cultured vocal artist with much volume. Music was furnished by Nix's orchestra and a very pleasand one hour and twenty minutes dance had. Arn't the K. of P's 'it?' THE ELKS'BALL Last Monday night, February 1 1909, the Elks' gave another of their famous balls at Arion Hall. Their functions are always largely attended and this one proved no exception to the previous ones Brilliancy, was ever prevalent. Exquisite floral decorations, from which a sweet and odoriferous essense impregnated the hall, was congenial and add to this the chic, petite and pretty girls and matronly middle aged women, and you have a picture worthy of a connoiseur. Then the gallant young swains were ever in evidence too. Prof. Blood's orchestra rendered the music for the dance numbers. An excellent evening was spent. Elks have a way of conducting their affairs that appeals to their patrons and makes them long for more such affairs. "This is one more fast world," and Elks are noted for their rapidity, you know. The public awaits your next affair. Mrs. E. B. Smith has about recovered. Rev. Ferguson, rector of the Episcopal Mission, preached another able sermon last Sunday Mrs. Lena Hoskins has returned from Chicago. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Slaughtersville, Ky. The blizzard of last Friday and Saturday made us think we were once more back in the chilly north. Mr. Rufus Couch was in Sebree last Sunday. Little Miss Gabriella Dixon is confined to her home with whooping cough. Master Odell Barksdale is convalescent Mesdames Ollie Dixon and Odella Morgan went to Sebree to visit Mrs. Amanda Dixon who is very sick. George Yarborough led the school this month with a general average of 944. Claud Craddock, one of our popular young men was married last week to Miss Mamie Browder, one of the belles of Hanson, Ky. Mr. Louis Clark and daughter of Hanson, Ky., were in the city last Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mr. Jack White. Mrs. Arthur Dixon is on the sick list this week. Miss Ruth Drake has been absent from school several days this week on account of illness. Mrs. Hattie Springfield stuck a nail through her foot a few days ago. Although it has been quite painful, she is much better now. Mr. Jack White, an old and highly respected citizen of our town died last Monday. His funeral was preached at the A M E Zion church, Rev. Waters officiating. Interment was made in the City Cemetery. He leaves a wife and one son to mourn their loss. Mr. Wm. Hancock of Providence, is in the city for an in definite period. Mr. Thomas Drake spent Saturday in Hanson. Misses Willa Drake and Georgia Springfield, spent a pleasant forenoon in Hanson, last week. Our people are greatly pleased with The Forum. WITHIN THE SOCIAL RADII. Quite a novel entertainment and enjoyable one, was that rendered at Mrs. Tucker's, 206 N 14th street, last Monday evening by the Woman's Club. A conundrum bill of fare, being the feature, and the trip around the world. Mr. Jesse Warren is improving through the medical skill of Dr. Jas E. Henderson. COLORED PEOPLE OF THE WEST END. The colored people of the west end are to be congratulated for paying their pavement assessments on Scarritt street, and holding their valuable property in that section secure. Hon. L. Y. Sherman J. Republican Candidate for Mayor The following was composed January 25. in honor of Abraham Lincoln's 100th birthday celebration by Mrs. A. White. Lincoln was a warrior bold, Lincoln was a soldier, For this government he fought Until the war was over Lincoln was a soldier. But when great strife With north and south Was raging like sea billows Good kind old Abe Stopped splitting rails And made the nation quiver. WOMAN'S CLUB NOTES. The monthly meeting of the Springfield Woman's Club met at L. C. Home Monday afternoon, February 1. The meeting was instructive and beneficial to all in attendance. Peace and harmony prevailed from the opening until the closing prayer. Every woman, especially mothers, would be greatly benefitted by becoming a member of this club. As a club we are climbing and doing our best to Lift as We Climb. The Boys' and Girls' meeting met Sunday at 4 p.m. at St. Paul church. Quite a lively interest was manifested when it came to election of officers. Master Russell Clem. president; Master Bromwell Kirby. secretary. The Conumdrum Supper and Trip Around the World social, given at Mrs. Tucker's, Monday evening, was quite a success. A number got lost in going around the world, if they are missed in the city you may know they have not returned yet Mrs Lulu Tucker-Cole. was the first successful traveler, with Dr. J. H. Magee a close second. The Home Culture and Social Section, Mrs. C. H. Morgan chairman, will meet Monday. February 8. at the residence of Mrs. Warrick, 1227 S. 16th St. H. D. Dottman, reporter. NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE ORGANIZED Last Wednesday evening at the residence of C. A. Ellis, 1417 E. Monroe street, the Negro Business Men's League was organized. The meeting was previously called to meet at this place and on this date and a goodly number of intersted men were out E M. (Continued on last page.) « THE FORUM. a A weekly magazine paper devoted @ the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, Feb- guary 24, 1904, at the postoftice at ea Ill., under the Act of ingress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS BARBOUR «== ~~ Proprieor a tlie One Fear occ e es secs 5 OO One Month ........:0ccceeececeees 156 OFFICE: 005 1-2 6; Sixth St. Phone Malu 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. BL. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Wili H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Bi es mts Thompson Bros., - Hranch vmice. eee Se onsen The Priater 105) 0. th RoE eee ioe EDITORIAL ——— oo Saturday, Fdb. 6 (909 Remember January 29 and 80 for their terribieness. Foolitiness takes only with the fcolish, Did you know these people want L, Y. Sherman? Probably the most incompre- hensible verse in the Bibie is the 3d verse of the 11 chapter of the Hebrews, What sayeih ye the ologians? We are giad the preachers are becoming satisfied only with in. telligent preachers, and reject- ing emotional ‘ spell binders,” Some of these people, when it gets below zero, wish they were down in Alabama, under the “Bamboo tree” I told you once or more times, that it pays to pay your debts. If vou don't believe it, try it for 1909 aud see if you don’t have more money and a happier and more tranquil conscience. In every colored home let there be read, Negro newspapers or (colored) magazines aud books printed by our people. Lucul cate into your children that racial admiration is the essential ingre- dient for the elevaticn of this people, Let us believe and it shall be so, that a black man or yellow, or brown, or red man, is endowed wi has high intellect ual capabilities as the white man —for they are, Because a man isofa given color or race, does not presuppose his superiority. No history ucr ethnology teaches it. This claim of Caucasian in nate superiority is arrogated by themselves. THAT LINCOLN CENTENARY BAN. QUET AND THE NEGRO, The daily papers exaggerated the case in the superlative de- gree relative to the colored peo. ple being ‘offended’ and incensed over not being asked to partici- pate in the ceutennial affair, and many white people seem to be ia error altogether, at what the colored people do take issue The colored people did not de- sire nor expect, to take part in the $25 (dollars) per plate ban. quet, which they know is a pure- ly social affair. They take ex. ceptions to there not being plac edon any of the committees of arrangements, and not being represented on the speaker's program in any way. We know the committee sought to get Dr. Booker T, Washington, whose presence would be a credit to the whites, while uot adding any lustre to Mr. Washington, what. soever. But so far as being real- ly ‘offended,’ we don’t care that much about mixing with the oth er race’ We have cur love, our heritage and our valor—all these have been too weil attested for dispute. We shali do honor to Lincoin as long as good deeds done are a virtue, and if the white people become so ‘modern. ized’ and commercialized and ar rogant and seifish, aS to even forget Lincoln, we shall never diminisa that patriotism, that love, that courage, and that chiv- alry, exemplified at Bunker Hill, Fis. Pillow and Wagoner, New Orleans and San Juan Hill, EVERY AGE HAS ITS CHAMPION | a On March 4th, less than one ‘mouth from now there retires from the Senate of the United States, a mighty man, a cham- pion for right, liberty and jus- tice—the highest type of the American statesman—a man of |p wer, courage and valor—as brave a soldier as ever entered upon the political escutecheou and marched to the fronuer, Hon. Joseph Benson Foraker, Fora- ker retires but the goddess of Liberty stands unterritied at Washivgton—for men may come and men may go, but the tree of liberty abideth forever—every age has its champion, When Phiilips, Garrison and Beecher had run their careers ihere appeared on the scene ready to take up where they left off, a young man from Massachu- seus, the cradle of liberty—Chas. Sumuer—how well he did his duty, history well tells. Sumner died in the cause—thevy ali die in this great cause Others follow- ed Sumner—others will follow Foraker. What a mighty galaxy ‘they are—oue by one they pass off the stage for this is Writ. For dust thou art and unto dust thou ‘must return, but yea, their work do follow them, “On Fame’s eternal camping grouod, ‘There silent tents are spread am memory guards with solemn round ‘Tne Bivouac of the dead,” | Let us sing, L. Y, Sherman is one of the leading men of the state—would not it be fine to have him mayor? The trouble with the masses of women is; They are not philo- sophical enough, Major R, R. Jackson spoke a mighty timely truth when he de clared that the only way to make some of the trifling men go to work is for the women to stop supporting them. What steps are you féllows taking to pay off the riot claims? Have you forgotten vbe riot that you allowed to take place here last August, when not a single police drew a revolver or even raised a ‘bill." We have uot for- gotten. TUCKER’S PLACHE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telepnone, 1473. ‘ F TUCKER, Proprietor. If you must pay $5.00 for the name in a hat--pay it fora good name-- We'll give you $2 change. Not because ‘the Imperial isn,t worth more, but just to show you other HATS aren’t worth as much. $3 yesterday, to-day, to-morrow. PETER MYE..S & CO. 529 North Side Sauar ° Capital Laundry. Does Good Work. Quick Work and Prompt in Delivery. We solicit your patronags, and make courtesy, good treatment to all Our Motto Don’t forget we patronize the Forum for your patronage. Geo. BoLMAN, Prop, 7 : 723 EK. Washington Street. Both Telephones: 207 ; THE FORUM Is row the Leading Colored Paper inthe City dd dd Has the largest and best circulation. \¢ Goes among in@rential people For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN ‘ Printer ina! 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 OUR ADVERTISING RATES. For display matter one time, 1be the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 month» or one year, special prices made, Reading matter, one time, 7c the line; seven words to the line; over one time 5c; for long articles 7 church advertising, some reduction. For clubs, socials, ect., when mat- ter contains over 75 words and under 200, send 50 cents if you desire it pub lished in full. MANAGER. Political integrity is the road but thieves reap what is sown. Call at this office for type-writing, work. $ 3 0 5 \frac {1}{2} $ So. 6th St. Old phone 998. short hand and general stenographic "CORRECT ENGLISH-HOW TO USE IT." A Monthly Magazine devoted to the use of English. Josephine Turck Baker, Editor. Partial Contents. Queries and answers. The Art of Conversation. Shall and Will: Should and Would: How to Use them. Pronunciations(Century Dictionary). Correct English in the Home. Correct English in the School What to Say and What not to Say Course in Grammar. Course in Letter Writing and Punctuation. Business English for the Business Man. Compound Words: How to Write Them. Studies in English Literature. Agents wanted. $1.00 a Year. Send 10 cents for sample copy For Sale at Thompson's and 728 Wash. We will run the cards, announcing the place and meeting nights of all Lodges, for 25c per month. Synopsis of Illinois Game Law You may hunt and kill qual only from November 10th to December 20, of each year. You must not kill any prairie chicken or grouse for a period of four years from the first day of July 1907 or any wild turkey, pheasant or partridge for a period of six years from July 1, 1907. You must not net, trap or ensnare quail, prairie chicken, pheasants or partridges at any time or under any circumstances, unless authorized to do so by the State Game Commissioner. You may kill wookcocks and mourning doves only from August 1st to November 30th, of each year. You may kill grey, red fox or black squirrels from July 1st to November 15th of each year. You may kill all kinds of snipe and plover from September 1st to May 1st of each year. You may kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl from September 1st to April 15th of each year. You must not kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl after sundown or before sunrise of each succeeding day. You must not kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl from any steamboat, sailboat, electric or gasoline launch, or from any sinkboat, box or sneakboat, or artificial blind in the open waters of this State. You must not kill wild geese, ducks, brant, quail, pheasants, partridges, prairie chickens, grouse or squirrel for market or commercial purposes. You must not sell, buy or have in possession for the purpose of selling, or transport for the purpose of sale, any wild geese, ducks, brant, quail, prairie chickens, grouse or squirrels that have been killed in the State of Illinois. Yon must not at any time kill more than twenty wild ducks, geese, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl, or more than fifteen quail or other game birds in one day. You must not kill, catch or have in possession, living or dead, any wild bird or part of bird other than a game bird, except English sparrow, crow, crow black-bird or chicken hawk, and you must not purchase or expose such birds for sale. You must not destroy or remove from their nests the eggs of any prairie chicken, grouse, quail, wild turkey, pheasant, partridge, duck, goose, brant or song bird. You may kill for commercial purpose and transport for sale or market all kinds of snipe, plover, mourning doves and rabbits. You must not offer for sale or transport for the purpose of selling any snipe or plover or mourning dove after the expiration of five days next succeeding the first day of the closed season; nor can you sell the same during the first two days of the open season. Inhabitants of this State may receive game coming from other states where it is lawful to kill and ship out of such states, and expose and sell on the market such game between the first day of October and the first day of February of the following year. SUNSET MAGAZINE beautifully illustrated, good stories $1.50 and articles about California and all the Far West. a year CAMERA CRAFT devoted each month to the artistic reproduction of the best work of amateur and professional photographers. $1.00 a year ROAD OF A THOUSAND WONDERS a book of 75 pages, containing 120 colored photographs of picturesque spots in California and Oregon. $0.75 Total . . . $3.25 All for . . . $1.50 Address all orders to SUNSET MAGAZINE Flood Building San Francisco All hunter's licenses, whether resident or non-resident, expire on the first day of June of each year. You must not use or attempt to use the license of another person, or in any manner make any change in any license for the purpose of tran ferring the same, under the penalty of prosecution for forgery. Owners of farm lands, their children or tenants, may hunt and kill game on their own farms during the open season when it is lawful to kill game, without procuring a hunter's license, but they must not hunt beyond the lines of their own farms without a hunter's license. The State Game Commissioner, his wardens or deputies, may hunt, ensnare or entrap game birds and animals and transport them to sections of the State where a scarcity of these game birds or animals exists for the purpose propagating and restocking said sections of the State. You must procure a license before hunting rabbits but they may be killed and sold in any number and in all seasons of the year. You must not at any time use a ferret for the purpose of hunting, capturing or killing any game, animals or rabbits. The title to and ownersnap of all song birds, game birds, and animals protected under the game law is declared to be in the State. JOHN A. WHEELER, State Game Commissioner. SPRINGFIELD, ILLS. June 1, 1908. REISCH BREWER YCO REISCH BREWER YCO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! Call at Thompson's, 81 East Washington st for colored papers. ROYALL & GIBBS Attorneys and Counsellors at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 2231 S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 The Eureka Comb It is an assured fact that there is now on the market, a COMB, Scientifically Made of Hardened and Highly Polished Metals. Copper and Brass, associated together, conducts an influence over the scalp and hair. A phenomena, through its working ability, bringing the crimp hair straight and silky in appearance, causing a rapid growth, a permanent cure for dandruff, stopping the hair from falling, making natural straight hair, light in weight and airy in appearance. The best hair dryer. No other metals so suitable for the hair. Brass and Copper are friendly to horn. The EUREKA COMB Guaranteed. Why not order today? Directions go with every comb. Price, complete, $1.50, by P. O. or Express Money Order. EUREKA COMB CO., Chattanooga, Tenn. --- John L. Jones FURNITURE CO. 219 N. 6th St. WE CREDIT EVERYBODY. No extra charge for time. We wait on your payment when sick or out of employment. Our competitors cannot touch us in terms and prices. We furnish your home with new Furniture cheaper than renting Furnished Rooms. Buy from Jones and own your furniture. Look at our terms: 100 Worth of Goods, 5.00 Down, 7 month 75 Worth of Goods, 3.50 Down, 5 month 50 Worth of Goods, 2.50 Down, 1 month Legal Notice. A. Morris Williams, Complainant's Solicitor. CIRCUIT COURT, MARCH TERM, A. D. 1909. STATE OF ILLINOIS, Sangaram County, ss. Nancy Fields vs. In Chancery. Elzie Fields. Affidavit of the non-residence of Elzie Fields, defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, notice is hereby given to the said Elzie Fields that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 12th day of January, A. D. 1909, and that a summons issued out of said Court against defendant, returnable on the first Monday of March next. 1909, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Elzie Fields, shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Circuit Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the City of Springfield, on the first Monday of March, A. D. 1909, and plead, answer or demur to said complainant's bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you, according to the prayer of said bill. S. T. JONES, Clerk. 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Agents Wanted Everywhere. ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS leave Springfield: East. North. South. 5:00 a.m. 5:00 a.m. *5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *6:40 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. *8:40 a.m. 7:30 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m. *11:00 a.m. *12:40 p.m. *11:00 a.m. 12:00 m. 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. *1:00 p.m. *2:40 p.m. *1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. *4:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. 3:30 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 9:25 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 11:00 p.m. †11:30 p.m. *Limited. †Sleeper. All others local. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CLINDERS I wish every Pythian "brave man" would take a copy of the Pythian Monitor. There is an article in the December number on "Reclaim Your Suspended Members" which is worthy of attention. In the January issue E. L. Rogers will have an article on "Pythianism and Our Duty" and other matter pertaining to our Springfield lodges. All who desire this Pythian paper can secure a copy at J. E. Thompson's grocery store or Neal & Brown's restaurant. Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents Jones FURNITURE CO. 6th St. CODY. No extra charge for our payment when sick or out ors cannot touch us in terms home with new Furniture ned Rooms. Buy from Jones at our terms: 5.00 Down, 7 month 3.50 Down, 5 month 2.50 Down, 1 month 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. 'Don't Worry Twelve' is composed of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. THIMBLE CLUB. Meets every two weeks on Friday. Besides needle work a social and literary program is rendered. GERTRUDE WADE, Pres. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all manner. of lodges here. If you desire special write-ups of social or church affairs, with all details, no condensation, etc., see the manager, as there will be some charges. Legal For Sale Notices FOR SALE—4 room house, wel! and cistern, 25 dollars wil handle it. See C S. 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AGE, In which prominent church- men discuss ‘The Charch and the Stage.’’ inciuding Bishop Alexander Walters, Rev. Reverdy Ransom and— Dr. W. H, Brook. Por Sele a: 815 BH. Wash. The presiding elder of the Springfield district of the Lilino. is Conference, aud wife, will be tendered a banquet by the HE. T. C. clubof St, John A’ M, EY chureb, Feb. 9ch, 1909, The program wil! consist of 5 minutes talks by representatives from the various departments of the church, interspersed with musical selections After the program the toilowing menu will be served; Chicken salad, pota. to chips, bread and butter sand- wiches, coffee, pickle, pie, nuts and fruits. There will be no charges other than the admission fee, which will be twenty five cents. The club will spare no pains to make it one of the grandest events in che history of the church, All ave cordially invited. 1 28 13, Mrs. B. T. Spiller. MANICURIST. Graduate From Burn- ham School, Chicago. 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Two Yearly Subscriptions $1.25 Send $1.25 TO-DAY for your own subscription TWO YEARS, Or, if you prefer, you may send $1.25 and the name of one of your neighbors and this great SEMI-WEEKLY paper will be mailed ONE YEAR to both of you. Single YEARLY subscriptions ONE DOLLAR, and The Paper Is Worth The Money. SAMPLE COPIES FREE Lik GLO8E PRINTING COMPANA St. Louis. Mo. LINCOLN CENTENNIAL! At St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Friday, Feb. 12 at 8 p. m. Under auspices of "ILLINOIS COLORED HISTORICAL SOCIETY" Free Admission Everybody Invited The Colored People will honor the memory of the Emancipator Rev. A. W. Williams Nathan Smith Rev. Bloodworth Leanah Outland Mother Patterson Jake Edwards Henry McClain David Williams John B. Williams Amanda Carr John Fry Robert Fry Thomas Davis Gus Johnson Mrs. Gus Johnson Grant Martin John Walker Aggie Lee Matilda Wilson Dave Mennard Lieut Col R S Donaldson, C A Brown Illinois 'T Syst 50 - Trains Out of Sp 18 Cars South 14 Ca The People's Route to S Decatur, More Trains Than A bine NO ADJUSTMENT NOTICE. Lois Trace System Bains D t of Springf outh 18 14 Cars No Route to St. Louis, Decatur, Danville. Than All Cor bined NO DUST DIRT S OKE CINDERS. Illinois Traction System. 50 - Trains Daily - 50 Out of Springfield. 18 Cars South 18 Cars East 14 Cars North Estate of Thomas Watson, Deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed 11 center of the Last Will and Testament of the said deceased, hereby gives hence that he will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County. Ill- ness in the April term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the 5th day of April 1939 at which time all persons having claims against said estate are herby notified to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All per- ```markdown ``` Dr. J. H. Magee Jennie C. McClain Major Ford Rev. E. T. Cottman, 0.0. Rev Smalley Rev. B. L. Ivory Sarah Harris Wm Florville Wm. Baylor Tom Donnegan George Donnegan Louisa David Elizabeth Morgan . H Morgan hoeba Dunn Anna Davis Henry King Martha Hicklin Major Otis B. Duncan Rev. G. W. Jones L H Green. Harry Don aldson, Joe Overby Speeches, Patriotic Songs and Papers United Church Choirs Rev. T. Price Dr. J. H. Magee Four Voices Rev, E. T. Cottman, D. D. Mrs. Jennie Coleman McClain Rev. B. L. Ivory, D. D. Rev. G. W. Jones Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan Rev. T. Price Rev. A. W. Williams Mrs. Martha Hicklin Address..... Address..... Address..... Address..... Song..... Pape..... Addresses: Representing ' Rev. Jas. H. Voice; Retta Davis Centennial Silver Offer Song.... Traction Item. Daily - 50 Springfield. 18 Cars East Cars North L. Louis, Peoria, Bloomington, Danville. All Competitors Com- ed AST RT OKE NDERS. sons indebted to said estate are also to the undersigned. Dated this 25th day of January, 1909. CHARLES S. CIBBS, Executor. Royall & Gibbs, Attorneys. Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. Address.....Capt. R. A. Byrd Address.....Rev. M. C. Elzy Address.....Rev. J. M. Smalley Address.....Rev. Bloodworth Song.....Four Voices Pape.....Miss Katie Johnson Addresses: Representing Law and Order League: - Att'y. Royall and Gibbs ' ' Rev. Jas. H. Doswell, H T L church, Press: E L Rogers Voice; Retta Davis - Lincoln: Sarrah Harris Centennial Silver Offering Song.....United Choirs GENERAL COMMITTEE Benj. Johnson T. W. Warrick Andy King Capt. R. A. Byrd A. M. Williams J. W. Slaughter J. E. Thompson Wm. Holt Mrs. Chas. Kirby George Rollins Laura Thompson Mary Brandon Price H. Tucker Mattie Tucker Frank Simpson Ella McKinney Matilda Jackson Edward Jackson Julia Duncan Margaret Neal Moses McCloud Mrs R S Donaldson HON. RICHARD YATES [Picture of a man in a suit with a serious expression]. Who is now in the Senatorial Equation. ..PROGRAM.. Victoria Yates Geo. Birdsong C. S. Gibbs Wm. Renfro John Mosby O. V. Royall Alex Bender H. Sallie L. F. Osborne Chas. Kirby Mary Rollins Henry Rhodens Sarah Ann Harvey Chas. Ellis Geo. Green Mary Hudson Henry Wilson Clark Duncan Josie Jackson Sam Alexander-r H. T. Bowman Sarah Work, G G Bates Dr. J. E. Henderson Dave Bass Mrs. Dave Bass Moses Smith Rev Geo. Wright Susan Wright Aunt Susan Johnson Jack Johnson Carrie Ellis D. S. Bailey E. E. Perkins J. W. Grady S. P. Webster Ed. Lee Mrs. Ed. Eee J. J. Bird Wm. Waters Mary Minnard Mr. Wormley Sr. Bert Singleton PEARL WOODS-DRAKE, - Organist GEORGE DONNEGAN, - Choister ```markdown ``` 06 J. S. D. Lee Mary Lee Rosa Chandler Susan Davis Ben. H. Lucas Tom Watts John Douglas Mary Faro Edith Farro Williams Dan Chinn E. L. Rogers W. T. Scott Abner Naylor Eila Naylor Arthur Naylor Chas. Hicklin Frank Hicklin Annie Vantrece Ed. Williams Barney Clem Dr. S. A. Ware A J young, D O Yates A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN WHO DESIRE AN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION. Many of the young men who have finished the course in agriculture at the Tuskegee Institute are commanding salaries ranging from $50 to $100 per month. The graduates of this department of the school are successfully employed as instructors, or as managers of important agricultural operations. The school has an agricultural faculty of twenty instructors; men who have received their training in the best agricultural schools of the country. Care and management of cattle and stock, two (2) years' course. Poultry raising, two (2) years' course. In addition there is a special post graduate course of one or two years provided for graduates of high schools and colleges. We are especially anxious to have a large number of agricultural students who have finished high school or college courses. Any young man who is ambitious enough to finish any of the courses above mentioned can readily secure immediate employment at good salaries. Opportunities are now open to 500 young men and women who may wish to take any of the above courses of instruction. The cost of board is $6.50 per month. No charge for instruction. For further information, address: BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. DON'T FORGET I am now doing a general Real Estate AND Loan Business Property in all parts of the City offered for the very Lowest Prices and best TERMS. Loans made on Property or Anything of Value. Strictly Confidential Ladies Business solicited PHONES: Office 2322 Res. 2319R3 A. Morris Williams, Williams' Bldg. 11th & Washington The Dunbar NewsCompany Is the place where all colored papers and magazines can be had. Call at 815, 813 E. Washington, or 306½ S. 6th. I purpose, step by step, to create a regular news store, handling all colored literature, books, etc., also the big Sunday dailles, and leading white magazines. Telephone 998. E. L. Rogers, Manager. Order Your Coal From Geo. W. Wells By the ton. Old Phone 1383 Residence 1610 East Mason St. TO THE LAWYER. Special—The Forum will be pleased to have that legal notice, divorces, etc. It is a paper of general circulation; careful in reading proof; no errors shall occur. Published regularly and out on time. TIME TABLE OF THE SPRINGFIELD CONSOLIDATED RAILWAY CO. Cars leave Fifth and Monroe streets as follows: For North Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:40 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. For South Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:05 a. m. until 11:25 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. For South Second street every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m. Owl cars at 11.48 p. m., 12:00 midnight and 12:24 a. m. For North Seventh street every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m. Owl cars at 11:48 p. m. and 12:24 a. m. For Spring and East Carpenter street every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:44 p. m., 12:08 and 12:30 a. m. For South Grand avenue every 15 minutes from 6:22 a. m. until 11:22 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. For Lawrence avenue every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:36 p. m. Owl cars at midnight and 12:30 a. m. For East Capitol avenue every 12 minutes from 6:12 a. m. until 11:36 p. m. Owl cars at midnight and 12:30 a. m. For North Ninth street every 12 minutes from 6:30 a. m. until 11:24 p. m. For West Washington street every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m. Owl cars a t11:45 p. m. and 12:07 a. m. For Governor street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:32 p. m. Owl cars at 12:30 a. m. For South Eighth street every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:30 p. m. Owl cars at 11:37 and 11:52 p. m., and 12:30 and 12:52 a. m. Cars leave Fifth and Washington: For South Eleventh street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:52 p. m. Owl cars at 12:22 and 12:52 a. m. Many Foot Troubles May be relieved and corrected by wearing my Special Shoe properly constructed to give support to the weakened part and eventually restore same to its normal condition. It matters not whether flat, deformed or tender feet—broken down arches—or lame—my system of Plaster Paris Lasts, the exact duplicate of your own feet rectify these misfortunes and permit walking as others do. Physicians and surgeons are invited to inspect my system of shoe building Illustrated Booklet for 4c to Pay Postage. MARTIN LARSON Expert Shoe Specialist, 54 Fifth Avenue, near Randolph St. Chicago, Ill. HOME BUYING. The colored people should keep ever before them these necessary and coordinate essentials: Home buying, farming, hog raising, poultry raising, business enterprise establishing, frugality—and we need to do these things here in Springfield and Sangamon county as much so as in Louisiana and Mississippi. We need more farmers; and, in fact, more producers of all the things that must be consumed. Has a colored man as much sense as any other man? Well, you must prove it. Why can't we have a shoe store, here? A gents' furnishing store, a furniture and stove store? Who are you blaming, the white people? Must the white people set you up in business? Cannot we have a drug store—if not, why not? We have two loaning institutions here; why don't you go down and take out some shares? Dr. S. A. WARE. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. Call at this office for type-writing, work. $ 305 \frac{1}{2} $ So. 6th St. Old phone 998. short hand and general stenographic HERE IS YOUR CHANCE. WE WANT AGENTS for that GREAT BOOK "POINTING THE WAY," By Sutton E. Griggs. This is the ripest work of this well known author. The book will certainly sell, for in a beautiful, charming, forceful manner, it points outs the way for THE SOLVING of the much discussed race question. It takes equally well with white and colored people. Ask any one who has read it and he will tell you it is simply great. Splendid commissions given agents. Send $1.00 for a complete book and full outfit. Price of book $1.00. By mail $1.10. THE ORION PUB., CO. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. The Forum's Stañ. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. MISS DAISY DONALDSON. Proof Reader and Stenographer. Office Clerk, Bookkeeper Legal e printing Postage, express tures All other Tota Book valt Cash on Bills rec Other led Tota GEDWAD BAU MANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN Baumann Bros.... 3sit dav TENNESSEE. The Forum's Staif. MISS BLANCHE HOAGLAND, Bloomington Agent and Correspondent. press matter for the paper to The Forum, 3051/2 So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L. Rogers, Mgr. Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 Your Patronage solicited SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES. St. Paul, 622 E. Mason St., Rev. T. Price, pastor. Union, 12th & Mason Sts., Rev. C. S. Manuel, pastor. Zion, 9th and Carpenter, Rev. Williams, pastor. Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity, 15th St., between Washington and Jefferson Sts., Rev. Jas. H. Doswell, pastor. Pleasant Grove, 18th and Cass, Rev. Bloodworth, pastor. St. John, 14th and Mason Sts., Rev. J. Bundy, pastor. New Hope, 8th and Miller, Rev. M. C. Elzey, Pastor. Grace M. E., 14th and Brown Sts., Rev. J. M. Smalley, Pastor. Sunday School at all the churches; the public invited to attend. Services at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. OUR PLACE IS THE BEST Barbershop In Town. Shaves, haircut, shampooing Facial Massages and chiropodist work done. Try Our Place. Quick and good services rendered 821 E. Washington St. GRADY & WEBSTER, Propt's. A. E. SUTTON E. GRIGGS, Author, Orator, Philosopher. Legal expenses, advertising, printing and stationery..... 32,949.99 Postage, telegraph, telephone, express, furniture and fixtures..... 14,452.16 All other disbursements..... 51,381.94 Total disbursements.....$2,006,896.14 LEDGER ASSETS. Book value of bonds.....$3,231,759.36 Cash on hand and in bank..... 74,861.88 Bills receivable..... 12,209.38 Other ledger assets..... 14,375.50 Total ledger assets.....$3,333,206.12 NON LEDGER ASSETS. Interest accrued..... $38,933.95 Gross premiums in course of collection..... 301,290.06 Gross assets.....$3,673,430.13 DEDUCT ASSETS NOT ADMITTED. Bills receivable..... $12,209.38 Gross premiums in course of collection..... 28,694.44 Book value of bonds over market value..... 322,736.24 $353,640.06 Total admitted assets.....$3,309,790.07 LIABILITIES. Net amount of unpaid losses..... $629,453.41 Total unearned premiums..... 1,046,583.95 Commission and brokerage..... 68,731.05 Salaries, rents, bills, etc..... 45,000.00 Advance premiums..... 13,685.00 Other liabilities..... 250,000.00 $353,640.06 Total liabilities.....$2,053,453.41 BUSINESS IN ILLINOIS. Total premium received during the year.....$171.122.42 Total losses paid during the year.....54,068.36 OSCAR KING, Gen'l Manager. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of January, 1908. E. A. Rabener, Notary Public. (Seal) OFFICIAL PUBLICATION. Annual statement of the Pennsylvania Casualty Co., of Scranton, Penna., on the 31st day of December, 1907, made to the Insurance Superintendent of the State of Illinois, pursuant to law. CAPITAL. Amount of capital stock paid up in cash..... $200,000.00 INCOME. Premiums received during the year..... $469,094.51 Interests and dividends..... 15,847.15 Inspections..... 96.30 Profit on sale or maturity of ledger assets..... 400.00 Policy fees..... 9,647.71 Total income..... $495,085.67 DISBURSEMENTS. Losses paid during the year..... $205,899.08 Commission or brokerage..... 135,119.80 Policy fees retained by agents..... 9,647.71 Salaries, fees and all other charges of officers, clerks, agents and employees..... 59,859.15 Rents..... 6,177.26 Repairs, expenses and taxes on real estate..... 327.55 All other taxes, licenses and insurance department fees..... 11,222.93 Legal expenses, advertising, printing and stationery..... 15,095.50 Postage, telegraph, telephone, express, furniture and fixtures..... 10,457.77 All other disbursements..... 3,930.94 Total disbursements..... $458,737.89 LEDGER ASSETS. Book value of real estate..... $38,050.00 Mortgage loans on real estate..... 2,500.00 Loans on collateral security..... 2,000.00 Book value of bonds and stocks..... 340,004.50 Cash on hand and in bank..... 88,101.24 Bills receivable..... 2,026.58 Agents accounts..... 22,349.61 Total ledger assets..... $495,031.93 NON LEDGER ASSETS. Due and accrued..... $3,654.00 Gross premiums in course of collection ..... 94,798.59 Gross assets..... $593,484.52 DEDUCT ASSETS NOT ADMITTED. Company's stock owned ..... $ Bills receivable..... 2,026.58 Gross premiums in course of collection ..... 5,687.17 Book value of bonds and stocks over market value..... 37,843.01 $45,556.76 Total admitted assets..... $547,927.76 LIABILITIES. Net amount of unpaid losses..... $80,078.19 Total unearned premiums..... 184,327.58 Commission and brokerage..... 25,238.99 Salaries, rents, bills, etc..... 969.39 .Settac vbgkqj cmfwyp vbgkq cmfwyyeewww State, county and municipal taxes ..... 5,000.00 Total liabilities..... $295,614.15 BUSINESS IN ILLINOIS. Total premium received during the year..... $54,615.27 Total losses paid during the year ..... 13,906.76 THOS. E. JONES. President. F. H. KINSBURY. Secretary. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3sit day of January, 1908. If you want seats at St. Paul during the Lincoln Centennial celebration come early. 7:30 p.m. A lot of these cheap restaurants and nickleodeors are refusing colored people and know it is against the law. They are criminals and before they know it they will be paying out all their profits for fines. The spirit of the Lord shall not strive with men all the time. The colored people, as well as the white, are going to vote for the best men and you just as well choose the best men in your primaries. Don't allow a set of ignorant, ingrates to get on the ticket and then cry out: "Party loyalty" as the slogan. The people have, too fresh on their minds August 15, 1908 Our police force must be expurgated. We must have men who will enforce the law; we must have councilmen with backbone; we must have men of integrity, and we will have them so help us God. There are colored papers so afraid they will give honor to some other man in a similar business that they make editorials, stolen, appear ridiculous For instance the Metropolis Gazette copied our editorial on the Ambidexter's being purchased by Bishop Osborne, without crediting it to this paper and there is no sense to the article thus used in the Gazette because, in places it says: "Bishop Osborne of this diocese" meaning Springfild, and speaks of a mission here. The way the Gazette has the article there is, at Metropolis, an Ambidexter, a Bishop Osborne and an Episcopal church. If you people want articles why don't you credit them. Some times you are caught and made a fool from your own folly. A lot of these candidates don't think enough of colored people to solicit your support through colored papers, but their announcement appears in every white paper of the city, and yet they have the temerity and gall, to ask you for your vote, don't forget them. No. Ask them why they draw the "color line." It is time for the colored people to watch these things. If they are so anxious to help colored people, they cannot better do so than to help colored enterprises, especially colored papers. The white papers will not print anything save the criminal side of the Negro. Therefore, it is high time for us to set up and take notice. During the riot not a white paper advised the colored people to stand fast and protect their homes, not one. Neither did a single papr condemn Mrs. Hallam after she had changed tales. A comment on Abe Lincoln in honor of his 100 anniversary by Mrs. A. W. White, Lincoln was tall and gaunt and thin But he had a beautiful soul within, Four millions of souls he freed with his pen. Lincoln was a statesman brave and true For his country he knew just what to do In memory we'll honor him with red, white and blue. Lincoln split rails to earn his own food He hewed his own logs for his hut in the woods His facial expression was kind and good. Lincoln's body is lying in yonder white tomb His soul is with angels around the white throne In the city eternal, divine is his home. The program at the Lincoln Centennial celebration at St. Paul A. M. E. church will begin at 8 o'clock sharp. All who are not there by said hour, will miss the opening. After the regular program a banquet and toast speeches, in the lecture room or the Centennial Love Feast. LAW AND ORDER LEAGUE PASSES RESOLUTIONS. At the regular session last Sunday, the Law and Order League passed the following resolutions: In view of the fact that the white citizens of the city of Springfield and state of Illinois are preparing to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln on February 12, 1909; that all the committees have been selected to take charge and conduct such celebration and no colored citizen of Springfield has been selected to act with any one of said committee or even invited to do anything in connection therewith: And whereas; in the opinion of this League, such actions or oversight are totally violative of the great and just principles for which the immortal Lincoln fought and wrought—in contradiction to all that was best and most conspicuous in his life; and that for which he is best remembered throughout all civilization—and further whereas notwithstanding any insult or oversight on the part of "modernized" white citizens of Lincoln's home city toward the colored people of Springfield there still remains swelling in the breasts and hearts of her colored citizens that patriotism that characterized the colored martyr, Crispus Attucks in the first American skirmish with British soldiers in the streets of Boston—the same patriotism that characterized the colored soldiers at Ft. Pillow and the unmatched "Black Battalion" at San Juan Hill; and they challenge all races in their admiration of the life and work of the most genuine and far sighted statesman this country has produced, in the person of Abraham Lincoln, therefore, be it Resolved, Tnat a committee of members of this League be appointed by the president and given plenary powers to act in conjunction with the committee in charge of the Lincoln celebration to be held in St Paul A. M. E. church on February 12, 1909, and be it further Resolved. That all other organizations of this city composed exclusively of colored people, be invited to cooperate in making the celebration to be held in said church, a success and thereby attest the loyalty of the colored people of Springfield to the memory and honor of the greatest benefactor of our race. Committee { Chas. S. Gibbs, O, V. Royall, Jas. H. Johnson. WANTED—experienced. young energetic colored man. sober in habits. to hang paper. No other need apply. Call at 1411 E. Adams St. Geo. Smith. 12330 LINCOLN. The act was the prompting of his soul's conception. Which he sought not to hide with any deception. Nature's God inspired him to do the deed. And thus four million souls were freed. B H W EXTRACT FROM TAFT'S SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE JULY 28,1908. THE REPUBLICAN PLAY CAGO, EXPLICITLY DEMAND WITHOUT REGARD TO RAI AS EXPLICITLY DECLARES AND WITHOUT RESERVATION OF THE THIRTEENTH, FOUR AMENDMENTS TO THE CO LESS TO STATE THAT I SQUARELY ON THAT PLAN BELIEVE THAT EQUAL JU THE FAIR AND IMPARTIAL AMENDMENTS IS IN KEEPIN CAN SPIRIT OF FAIR PLAY THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM, ADOPTED AT CHICAGO, EXPLICITLY DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR ALL MEN WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE OR COLOR, AND JUST AS EXPLICITLY DECLARES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT, AND WITHOUT RESERVATION, IN LETTER AND SPIRIT OF THE THIRTEENTH, FOURTEENTH AND FIFTEENTH AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION. IT IS NEEDLESS TO STATE THAT I STAND WITH MY PARTY SQUARELY ON THAT PLANK IN THE PLATFORM, AND BELIEVE THAT EQUAL JUSTICE TO ALL MEN, AND THE FAIR AND IMPARTIAL ENFORCEMENT OF THESE AMENDMENTS IS IN KEEPING WITH THE REAL AMERICAN SPIRIT OF FAIR PLAY. Mr Lafu "Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be yond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing o'er the gale-- Thou'st taught thy race how high her hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, now faint nor fall." Paul Laurence Dunbar on Freed Douglass. For Rutledge street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m sih no arrao o notisod a in beilw Owl cars at 11:52 p. m. and 12:22 Public stenogra phy. Public stenogra phy. Done at This Office. short-hand. typewriting and amanuensis work. Business letters, accounts itemized, Essays, speeches or Sermons. written on machine. Give us a Trial. The FORUM, 305 S 6 MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Stenographer. Old 'Phone, 998. Springfield Illinois Capitol City Lodge, No. 12, K. of P.. meets every second and fourth Monday night of each month in Masonic hall on North Eighth street. Special meetings made known by K. of R. & S.. LINCOLN. B H. W USE HOAGLAND'S OIL OF GLADNESS. Hoagland's Oil of Gladness has proven to be the greatest furniture preserver in the world, owned and controlled exclusively by Negroes. All colored agents should become interested in this enterprise. Have we any colored sympathizers? If so, send $1 and get special terms for 30 days. Send $1.00 and get $3.00 worth of oil. George Hoagland, 903 W. Jefferson St., Bloomington, Ill. You may give news matter or money you have for the Forum to Miss Daisy Donaldson; also all kinds of typewriting; orders for colored papers. "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. tered against you, according to the prayer of said bill. Divine Services at the Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity Church. On Fifteenth between Washington and Jefferson streets. Bible Reading. 11 to 12 a. m. Preaching at 8 p. m. Instruction in the chief parts of the Christian doctrines every Wednesday at 8 p. m. One and all are cordially invited to attend these services. 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. 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 at Fifth and Monroe. PRICES FOR POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. State and National offices.....$10.00 County offices ..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ..... 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time. Society and Local Save Money and Dress Well er By having me to pA, make your j “aes ° seem Winter Ser Suits ee) ge Pos A choice line of wool oe, ) gee, §=fanricstoselectfrom A Pa jf (Callandsee what eae fs Ihave. Soa eg e eee oe Capitol City i Pantatorium * 109 South Fourth Street J.W. Slaughter - Proprietor Furnished or Unfur- nished rooms at MRS. CHAS. JENKINS’, 211, N. 14, St Valentine Ball. Wednesday evening, Feb: 17, 1909, at Masonic Hall, given under the auspices of 20th Century Dancing club. It promises to be the hit of the season, The program will be entirely new, therefore you can't afford to miss it Remember the Prize Waltz—Fine unbrella BLOOD’'S full orchestra. Ad nission: 35 cents Prof. 8. J, MORTON, Ccnduetor, Hon Roy M_ Seeley, who is a can- didate for City Attorney, has given the city such creditable administra- tions, that his re election is assured. The Forum endorses hin > SATE Dp Ay Morning taik, Feb. 6, ‘09. Time rolls on. A year ago Monday Thaw was cleared of murder and declared insane, What changes will this Year bring—who knows? One thing is certain. Its Wise to look head. Procrastination Is the thief of time, We cannot urge to» stroagly th: Advantaze of making arrangements fora f mily Monumentin the golden now, So many resting places in the silent city are Unmarked, n-glected, through want of fore thovugnt, The Springfield Monument Company. Will take the same care in mak ing the simpl+ headstone as in the more eaborate Monument. Governor or subject get the same fa r treatment Never before have we been prepared to serve you as well as now. Oar faci ities for buying and working are superb! Suppose you stor in the Office on third and Monroe and let us talk to you about your needs in this line, Iv may save you nuudreds of dollars Special program by the Chris, tian Temperance Union at Union chureh, tomorrow at 3p. m, Lec. tur: by Mrs, White, The Watermelon Trust. One of the Jatest attractions will be presented at Masonic hall Monday, Feb, 8, 1909, Paul Langford and Sisereta Langford will be the star,. Prof, Kid Mor. gan will officiate at the piano, Curtains raises at at 8:30 sharp: Admission; 25c. Reserved seats, 35c. Dancing from 10:00 p, m, tola, m. ir THE TRUE REFORMERS. All members of the True Re- formers are urged to be out next Toursday at thetr hall, 13th and Madison streets, at 7,30. Mr. Watkins will be here to revive the lodge Everybody come Those who are behind and‘ail— come and bring a new applicant, We desire to set the lodge on tirm footing.—W. Sec’y. All lodges are invited to turn out ina body in ful! regalia and attend the Lincoln Centennial celebration at St. Paul church Special invitation is extended Decvtur; Boomington. Lincoln, Jacksoavelle and Psoria —De J H. Mag2e, Don't wait for the collector, cail to the offigs and pay your in deotedness to this psper, Lincoln Contennial edition of Tne Porum out next Toursday, ‘get matter in first of wee's All matter sent to this paper for this week. not appearing will appear next week. Mr. Corl Faui and wife, have removed to the city from Mt. | Puiasici, Ill,, and are at 206 N. 14th street Wanted—At Oregon, IIl., a competent, energetic, honest, re- jiabie colcred woman to do cook. ing and a girl or woman for house work Govd people, good salary, good treatment, Elegant room furnished with heat, bath, etc.. for help, References re. quired, Apply or write to E, L. Rogers, 800} 8, 6th St., for in formation at once Negro Busines League. (Continued from front page) Williams was chosen president, J. E Thompson correponding Sec'y.; E. L, Rogers recording Sec’y,, J. M, Grady Treas. Tie object of the league is to encour age business enterprises amcng our people and emphasize the ne. cessity of patronizing all colored enterprises, thereby giving more employment to our people out of the schools. All present spoke of the timeliness of the organiza tion and its piace, The next meeting will be held Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 7:45 P. M, at Williams law oftice, 1024 E, Washington St All colored business and professional men, are invited. Don’t wait for the organization 10 grow but» come. We mean ‘business, Sec'y. 4 Cc. B. DAVIS General Ins. Agent. Sick, Accident, Lite. Fire Insurances. ie eeibben SF ani rds d Representing the best and most reliable ______Companiesin the country. Every person Should Have a sick or Accident Policy, whereby he or she may get sometning to rely on when incapable of working | es The Agents Will Call on You. General Headquarters: 2238 1-2 So. 5th St E. L. ROGERS, Sub. Agent. es ane 3054 South Sixth Street. Springfield, Illinois When Sick or Hurt is the time of Need. Neal &Brown’s 728 E. Washington St. in new quarters. Now one of the best in city To our new quarters, we extend 9. spe- cial invitation to the public. OUR MOTTO: To give the best meal; the bestserv- ices and the bestand most courteous attention to patrons. Regular Meals a specialty. Short orders served 21 meals by ticket. $5 00, Out of city trade solicited, We are prepared to serve for banquets and socials on request NEAL & BROWN, Proprietresses. 2 ee | ’ Don’t Be Fooled By Fakirs _ Bring Your Old Hats To ‘Now Located at 513 E. Jefferson Street, With ANDERSON & BALE, Cleaners and Dyers,and he will Clean and Re- block them for you in any of the Latest Prevailing styles. Remember his 19 years experience in 3 ot the best factories in the East, enables __him to do the work as represented. _ Give MACK a Call. He will be Glad to Talk Hats to You io Work Called for and Delivered Telephones: old, 3837; New, 735| “Nuff Said.”’ a a NN a SEL Se ATE ANIC URE ASAP NT OED be Gy east pie Announcement is made of the candi- dacy of L. Y¥. Sherman for mayor of Springfield, subect to the decision of the Republican primary election. FOR CITY TREASURER: Thereby announce myselfa candidate for Gity Treas. on the Republican ticket, subject to tne decision of the republicank Primaries, February 23, 1909. JOHN H RUCKEL. Dress Making And Plain Sewing Mrs. C. A. DOGAN 1422 East -Adams Street.