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THE FORUM Vol. 6, NO. 14. Lieut Hinton's Speech At the Memorial Day services, May 30, at St. Paul A. M. E. church— "Ladies and Gentlemen—We have assembled to pay tribute to our dead heroes who have given their lives that this nation might live to be the grandest republic the world has ever known. Decoration or Memorial Day was inaugurated by Commander-in-chief John A. Logan for decorating the graves of those who fell in the civil war and to hold memorial exercises in order that their sufferings and heroisms may never be forgotten. No matter how beautiful our floral decorations may be, or how pompous our exercises, they will never suffice the loss of those noble men. Just as their old muskets and swords will be handed down from generation to generation, as priceless heirlooms, so will their brave deeds and acts of heroisms be transmitted to posterity, on stone and in song. Neither are they the less honored who shall bear through life, marks and wounds of suffering. Neither epaulet nor badge is more honorable than wounds received in this good and noble cause. 'As long as freedom's cause the wise contend. Dear to our hearts shall their fame extend. Where these grand and noble heroes fell." Services at the Lutheran Chureh. The services at the Lutheran church last Sunday were highly commendable, both the song service and the sermon by the pastor. There was a fair size audience. The sermon deserves special mention. The public is cordially welcome to these services and there is much information and christian inspiration to be had. Forum's Equipment. The Forum, by arrangement and co-operation with Hamann the Printer, 3051 S. 6th street, is prepared to turn out any line, quantity or quality of work you may desire. The office is a complete job outfit and can do work with dispatch, from printing a visiting card to a book, as is proven by the several sets of minutes turned out here. The last being that of the H. H. of Ruth. Therefore we solicit any and all of your printing. All work brought for The Forum, should be given directly to The Forum Department or specify that it is for The Forum and come to us when you pay for same. So hereafter, bring all your cards, tickets, minutes etc., directly to us or state that the same is our job. The Forum, 3051 S. 6th St. Mr. Andrews, of Elgin, has returned to the city and will remain, having accepted a position at the state house. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." East End Notes. Mrs. Alice Cansler who was confined to her bed, is convalescing and is able to assume her household affairs. The friends of Mrs. Lizzie Taylor-Brooks will be glad to learn that she has about recovered. We are all becoming better acquainted with the mid summer carnival. Everybody will love the idea when they are thoroughly acquainted with it. The Sunday schools, churches and clubs are at a loss to know how to take care of a booth. You can appoint some one or two members of your society to look after your interests each day or night. No one person will be confined throughout the life of the carnival. Each fellow will try to make his night's receipts best and everybody have a good time and profit at the same time. I hope however that you will use your judgment. I only suggest this. We are clearing the ground getting ready to raise the big tent which will go up about June 20. There will be two band stands, one on the outside and one on the inside of the Big tent. Look out for the Merchants Blacks, they are the coming ball team in Springfield. The team is now managed by two of the best men in Springfield, Otis B. Duncan and Chas. Renfro, who are known throughout the city and they are men whom the parents of the boys can entrust them. Mrs. Ida Williams of E. Reynolds streets, is visiting in St. Louis. Mrs. Emma Chinn will leave leave for Chicago, Saturday. We fail to see why The Forum can't be placed in every Negro home. We believe it can be. What is puzzling me, is that several men have been discharged and their cases taken before the Civil Service Commissioners and they were found not guilty. Then followed the discdarge of the commissioners. We believe there is a mistake some where. I suppose it is up to the people to elect the commissioners. When you are in the east end or thinking of coming, don't buy your ice cream until you get to 1508 E. Mascu street. Mrs. Etta Harvey has an ice cream parlor and will be glad to have you call and patronize her. She is a widow and you cannot afford to slight her. She serve you any evening throughout the weed. Little Hortense Gibbs is the lucky one; she received a "Billy Possum" from the south. It is first of this administration's mascots that we have seen in the city. East End Man. CALL MEETING. The meeting for the purpose of electing officers for the Farm Trust Co., is called for Thursday, June 17, at 8 p. m. at the Union Baptist church and all parties interested are hereby notified to be present, if you are not there the election will go on nevertheless, rain or shine. The installation of Rev. D. J. Tate as pastor of New Hope Baptist church, was held last Monday evening. The program was interesting and well rendered The welcome in behalf of New Hope church and the business men of Springfield, by J. Edward Thompson, was indeed eloquent. He spoke fully on the equipments of the modern preacher and how he can best supply the needs of the people. His address was timely and very instructive. The welcome address in behalf of the sewing circle by Mrs. C.A. Dogan, was interesting and suitable for the occasion. The vocal solo by Mrs. Warrick was as usual grand Mrs. Warrick is an excellent singer. Welcome in behalf of the Law and Order League by Dr. James E. Henderson. The doctor in his eloquent manner and careful selection of words, explained fully the work and aim of the organization. He told of the good they had, through their persistent and untiring efforts, accomplished in other cities and also showed how closely allied to the christian work is the work of the Law and Order League. The address of Rev. Smalley was indeed a masterpiece of oratory and was delivered in a dignified and eloquent manner. The charge to the church by Rev. A. W. Williams was timely and instructive. Rev. Ivory in his welcome address, was indeed interesting. The choir rendered very excel lent music. Strawberries, cake and cream were served — Reporter. Break even in Double Header. The Merchants Blacks broke even in a double header last Sunday with Breckenridge. Bob Cansler, Oscar Poston and Ruby Mitchell were stars of both games. The line-up is as follows: Jimmie Waters, Babe Willis, Wm. Donagan, field captain, Joe Asey, Bob Cansler, O. Poston, C. Jackson, F. Jackson, L. Jackson, Ed Miller, Ruby Mitchell, C. Watts, Everett Washington, captain, Otis B. Duncan, manager, Charles Renfro, assistant manager. A standing challenge is out to any amateur team in the city for side bet of from $1 to $100. For games write Everett Washington 716 E. Washington St. The team will play at Taylorville, tomorrow (Sunday, June 13.) Household of Ruth, No. 190, G U. O. of O. F. will hold their annual Thanksgiving serman at the Union Baptist church at 3:00 p. m. Sunday afternoon, June 13. Sister Susan Davis, mistress of ceremonies has promised an excellent program. The public is cordially invited to attend. Jennie Douglas, M. N. G. Retta Davis. D. G. W. R. The regular monthly meeting was held on the 7. at 3 p. m. There was a large attendance and the reports of sections for the month were excellent. The donations from St. Paul A. M. E. and Union Baptist churches, amounted to $815. We wish to thank these churches. This money was turbed over to Mrs. S.L. Dana, treasurer of the Lincoln Home Board. We hope each church will respond to our appeal when one of our solicitors calls upon your congregation. The club will be assisted by the boys' and girls' section in giving an outing at Oak Ridge Park. July 12. We want to cheer the hearts of the old ladies and children of the Home The Mothers' Section will have their bank breaking and lawn sociable at the residence of Mrs. Jennie Douglas, Walnut and W. Calhoun streets, June 21, from 4 p. m. to 9.30 p. m. Delegates elected to represent the club at the coming State Federation are Mesdames J. C. McClain, the president, C. V. Yates, Hattie Clem, Lenora Fisher and C. H. Morgan. Alternates, Mesdames Isabel Pride, Roie Hunter, Julia Duncan, Ollie Price and Bettie Watson. There will be no more sectional meetings until the first week in September. The national president of Colored Women's Clubs, Miss E. C. Carter of New Jersey, will lecture in this city July 15, and will receive a cordial welcome by the women of the city clubs. Remember the date of her coming. Everybody march to St. Paul church on the evening of the 14, to the oratorical contest between Misses Anna Carey, Alice Houston, Leona Watson and Mrs. L. E. Barksdale, also the grand musical numbers which will be rendered at the same time under the auspices of the Stewardess Board. Hon. A. Morris Williams, attorney at law, of Springfield, was in Lincoln this week on legal business pertaining to real estate. Miss Monica Harris of Normal, was the guest of Misses Smith of S. Pasfield street, last Sunday. In a report relative to the Elks last week, there was an error. It should have read—Messrs. O. B. Duncan and James Adams, delegates or representatives, and the place is Detroit, Michigan, instead of St. Paul. Minnesota. The month is August. Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Mason, 124 N.14th street, Thursday, June 3, a son, who lived until Saturday, June 5, when it died and was buried Sunday, June 6. The funeral ceremonies were read by Rev. Doswell of the Evangelical Holy Trinity Lutheran church Mrs. Roie Hunter has about recovered from her recent illness. THE FORUM A weekly magazine paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, Feb- uary 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. BOGERS & BARBOUR . . . Proprietors One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 Bn. Sixth St. Phone No. 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Gamson The Printer 1051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, June 12 1909 By the way, has the Illinois General Assembly adjourned? It surely has. You don't see Lee O'Neal Browne's picture in the paper. A man who cannot furnish the community in which he lives, neither energy, industry, money or brains, is a poor specimen. fit only for servitude, with a commander over him. The Forum's idea of refuting unjust charges and lies hurled against any race, community or nation is by actual proof-not so much talk, but actions. If, for example, the colored people are said to be lazy, untidy and a set of noisy, backward people, prove the contrary by actual fact. Scores of children are seen roaming around the first ward until 11 30 and 12 o'clock midnight. Such will land them in the penitentiary—they are sleepy all day and are fit for nothing but thirty lashes. Such children get as much instruction along ethics, health and Christianity as a hog does about astronomy. Probably the reason these savage wicked mobs lynch so many colored men in preference to allowing them to be legally hanged is because the demons fear an orderly legal execution of Negroes would lead to criminal equality, and hold that Negroes are not entitled to as tranquil a death as a white man. One thing, if none other should encourage young colored men is this: that in all the great conferences, had for race discussion, the majority is always on the side with right. Even in the south where Anglo Saxon superiority is always emphasized, the conservatives out number the radicals and the constructionists out number the obstructionists and destructions, combined. Of course the Aryan race will claim superiority until some other proves superior to it. That is a natural expectancy, and not necessarily egotism or pedantry. Just do not pay any attention to a sign reading, "We do not solicit colored patronage." You who think you cannot refrain from going to some nickleodeon simply give the fellow your mon- ey who does not put up such signs don't raise any outcry. Be decent, quiet and mannerly and make the good nickleodeon man rich, and the other fellow will regret the day he wrote his iniquitous sign. But if you people don't teach your boys and girls to be nice, and not boisterous, they will sprinkle their gate posts with the blood of wrath against us. Not so much because of color, but because of Mr. Dollar. The Supreme Court of the United States has suspended the sentence on ex-Sheriff Shipp et. al., of Chattanooga, in order that said defendant might have another chance to show cause why they should not be held for contempt and punished. The table is turned now. When the Supreme Court granted Johnson time to prove his innocence, Sheriff Shipp and other hoodlums allowed him to be lynched. Now suppose of a gang of murderers, like Shipp and his gang, probably are, would run over the United States Supreme Court and lynch Shipp, et. al. It would be simply awful wouldn't it? SCHNEPP AND HIS OPPONENTS. Mayor Schnepp seems to be not equal to the position—Mayor of Springfield. If Mr. Ruely's statement defending the board of commissioners, and his defense of certain discharged men be true and irrefutable, then Mayor Schnepp has played the part of a narrow partisan politician, instead of being a plain "business man," knowing nothing save Christ and Him crucified, as the Register said daily during the eventful campaign. It is strange that some of the officers are not discharged who wink at the women of ill repute along the levee and on E. Jefferson street. If Mayor Schnepp is trying so hard to make Springfield decent and if he is determined to enforce the law, why don't he do it? It is against the law for saloons to remain open on Sunday also for men to use profane language on the public highways, and if the police can't hear such, they should open their ears and get along on 8th and Washington streets, and get wise. Preston Clay is totally blameless of the charge against him. His dismissal reflects discredit upon the mayor. We had a higher and better opinion of the mayor than that. Mr. Spaulding and Chief Kramer should not stoop to trivials neither should Fire Marshal Bolte. That act of the mayor seems babyish, not to say partisan. The children of today are the men and women of tomorrow—they are heirs apparent to the ruling positions of the government—surely it is our business to urge that the children be trained and brought up with care and given the best possible education. What it took to prepare a child for life thirty years ago, is only the beginning now. What was considered discrete is abom inable now. So be careful with the future rulers of the nation if you want the nation well ruled. Dr. Watson, eminen clergy of the A. M. E church. delivered a lecture or sermon at St. Paul, Tuesday evening to a medium size audience. His subject being: "We sdend our years as a tale that is told." TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telepnone, 1478. H TUCKER, Proprietor Imperial 5 Hats You won't find styles near as swagger. You won't find Imperial $3 Hats at any other store because we have the exclusive agency for this town. MYERS & CO. 529 North Side Square PETER MYER 529 No PETER MYERS & CO. 529 North Side Square For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 Capital Law Does Good Work. Quick Work and We solicit your patronage, and make to all Our Mo Don't forget we patronize the Forum 723 E. Washing al Laundry. Quick Work and Prompt in Delivery. age, and make courtesy, good treatment to all Our Motto ize the Forum for your patronage. GEO. BOLMAN, Prop. Washington Street. Capital Laundry. Does Good Work. Quick Work and Prompt in Delivery. We solicit your patronage, and make courtesy, good treatment to all Our Motto Don't forget we patronize the Forum for your. patronage. GEO. BOLMAN, Prop. 723 E. Washington Street. "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, nor faint nor fall." Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fred Douglass. WANTED girls, agree to work as dressers. $1.50 to Eurday and ILLINOIS Call at the work, 305½ short hand --- --- You won't find styles like the IMPERIAL We believe it's the best $3 Hat made. That's why we secured the exclusive agency for them. You'll think so when you see the new spring shapes that are ready. OUR ADVERTISING BATES. For display matter one time, 15c the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 months 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 or church advertising, some reduction. For clubs, socials, ect., when matter contains over 75 words and under 200. send 50 cents if you desire it published in full. MANAGER. Political integrity is the road but thieves reap what is sown. WANTED—Nice looking colored girls, ages 16 years to 22 years, to work at Green & Lewis. Hairdressers. 615 E. Capitol Ave. $1.50 to East St. Louis every Saturday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM Call at this office for type-writing, work. 3051/2 So. 6th St. Old phone 998. short hand and general stenographic ——— Can make from $5.00 to $25.00 per day It is The Best Seller that Has ever Been Upon the Market. A New Book Has Made Its Appearance ‘(THE INDUSTRIAL HISTORY OF THE NEGRO RACE OF THE UNITED STATES.”’ By Giles B. Jackson and D. Webster Davis, of Richmond, Va. * This book is a novelty. It contains matter coneerning the race never before published. It takes up the industrial, social, re- ligious, ethological, domestic, inventive, and business advance- ments of the Negro. One of its most important features is the origin of the Negro; why he is black and why his hair curls. Although it contains over 400 pages, with about 100 illustra- tions, the price has been placed within the reach of all, at'$1.00 for board back; $1.50, cloth bound, and $2.50, half morocco. Liberal arrangements will be made with agents;-10,000 are wanted throughout the country. For terms, write to Giles B. Jackson, 602 North Second street, Richmond, Va. Parties desiring to secure this book from the home office can send the price, $1.00, $1.50 or $2.50, to R. T. Hill, Treasurer, 602 North Second street, Richmond, Va. 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Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are hot satlefactory on examination, We are Perfectly reliable and money sent to us is assafeas in a bank, If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. | Wé Enow that you will be so well pleased that when you want a Bicycle you will give us your order, ‘We want yop to send us atrial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. ie eee lon't buy any at any unti yu send fora ir of IF YOU NEED TIRES feagetnorn Puncture Prod! tires on Tpproval and trial at the special introductory price quoted aboves or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which de ‘and quotes ali makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. w. but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle DO NOT WAIT ors pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs postal to learn everything, Write it NOW. J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. Horace Grisson of N. 10th St., attempted to kill his wife Sunday T. W. Warrick was in Cairo this week on political business. Messrs. B. H, Lucas and D, 8S. Bailey were in Chicago th's week on business, TO THE LAWYER. Special—The Forum will be pleased to have that legal notice, divorces, ete. It is a paper of general circula- tion; careful in reading proof; no er- rors shall occur, Published regularly and out on time, SOMETHING EVERY YOUNG MAN SHOULD HAVE. We are selling, as agent of one of the greatest and best publishing houses in this country, a few books we think should be in the library of every home, especially young men who have aspirations and _ desire inspiration, and more especially men who de- sire to be speakers and appear in the forums and on the stump. Here are the names of some of the books: “Famous Orators of the World ani Their Orations,” “Dunbar’s Complete Works,” “This Country of Ours,” “Farming by Inches,” “Hiawatha,” 75 cents. | “Twentieth Century Negro Litera- ture,” by 100 colored young men; “Young People’s History of the World,” “Mastenpieces of English Oratory,” and anything else not listed, call on or write E. L. ROGERS, Agent, “How to Talk”—for sale at Thomp- son’s and Neal & Brown’s. Price lic, Divine Services at the Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity Ghureh. 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 9) 8 p.m. One and all are cordially invited to attend these services, Rev. Jas. H. Doswell, Pastor. At the East End Shoe Store, 1707 E. Capito! avenue, can be found the col- ored papers, magazines and tracts, Stop over there while ordering shoes and call for something to read. i, There will be an ENTERTAINMENT Given at GRACE M. E, CHURCH Tuesday Eve.,Junel5 Program by the Negro Business Leagae Admission Free Come one, come al Prescription Filling is our business- just as your doc- tor orders CLARKSON’S Drug Store 213 8. Sixth Street Springfield. Ill. i “CORRECT ENGLISH—HOW TO USE IT.” A Monthly Magazine devoted to the use of English. Jesephine Turck Baker, Editor. Queries and answers. The Art of Couversation. Shall and Will: Should and Would: How to Use them. Pronunciations(Century Dictionary). Correct English in the Home. Correct Knglish 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 3am- ple copy Department EB. CORRECT ENGLISH, Evanston; Il. For Sale at Thomp- son’sand 728 Wash. We will run the cards, anhouncing the place and meeting nights of all Lodges, for 25¢ per month. Synopsis of Illinois Game Law You may hunt and kill qual only from November roth 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 nel, 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 Comissioner. You may kill wookcocks and mourning doves only from August ist to Novem- ber 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 ist to May ist of each year. You may kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or other water fowl from September rst to April 15th of each year. You must not kill wild geese, ducks, brant, coots, rail or othe. 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, sailbuat. 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, prai- rie chickens, grouse or squirrel for mar- ket or commercial purposes. You must not sell, buy or have in possession for the purpose of selling, ot transport for the purpose of sale, any wild geese, ducks, brant, quail, prairie chickens, grouse or squirrels that have been killed .n 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 chick- en, 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 trans port 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 firs! two days of the open season. Inhabitants of this State may receive gamé coming from other states where it is lawful to kill and ship out of suck states, and expose and sell on the mar ket such game between the first day o} October and the first day of February o} the following year. We are with the right, as was Lin- coln, and the right will win. PRICES FOR POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, ‘State and National offices......$10.00 County offices ......+se+eeee++ 5.00 ‘Mayor of Springfield .....--+++ 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time, Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper wich anyone save authorized agents Vitae ke as ae Please don’t put the collectors off When the collectors come, pay them. Gi Senden ‘The Negro Business Men’s League ‘meets every two weeks, We have ex- tended an invitation to all manner of business people and you have no ex- cuse. | 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 petson, or in any manner make any change in any license for the purpose of transferring 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 propagat- ing and restocking said sections of the State. You must procure a license before aire Tn Oil t na ti eae hunting rabbits but they may be_ killed and sold in any number and in all sea- sls ho AeA a SE sons 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 ownersnip of all song birds, game birds, and animals protected under the game law is “declared to be in the Staté. JOHN A. WHEELER, State Game Commissioner. Sprincrigtp, Its. June 1, 1908. REISCH BREWER‘YCO City Brewery. Their Bottle Beer is Fine . Bock’s Special _ Can’t be Beat » Try it! Ree eves sy, a eee in cae Call at Thompson’s, 815 Hast Wash ingtun st for colored papers. Cuas. S. Grpzs Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 2234 S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 The Eureka Comb ir mi oto I pj 10! eC eR ohne ea Se =) Cie: IS It is an assured fact that theye 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 sealpandhair, A phenomena, through its working ability, bringing the crimpy halr straightand silky in appearance, causing a rapid growth, a perma- nent 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 hon. | The EUREKA COMB Guaranteed. Why not order today? Directions go with every comb. Price, somplete, $1.50, by E- 0. ox Express Money Order, KA GOMB CO., Chattanooga, Tenn, John L. Jones ==— FURNITURE CoO. 219 N. 6th St. —————— W E CREDIT EVERYBODY. No extra charge for time, We wait on your payment when sick or out ofemployment. 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 yourfurniture. Look at our terms; 100 Worth of Goods, 5.00 Down, 7 month 75 Worth of Goods, 8.50 Down, 5 month 50 Worth of Goods, 2,50 Down, 1 month ———————————————————————————————— =——————————————=[={={_[—[=a"sssaa]m]my_s_—ey_y=ana= : Open till 8 p. m. USE HOAGLAND’S OIL OF GLAD- NESS. Hoagland’s Oil of Gladness has prov- en to be the greatest furniture pre- server in the world, owned and con- trolled exclusively by Negroes. All colored agents should become interest- ed 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, Il. You may give news matter or mo- ney you have for the Forum to Miss Daisy Donaldson; also all kinds of typewriting; orders for colored papers. The Forum’s Staff. BE. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. Miss Datsy DONALDSON, Proof Reader and Stenographer. v . . » Office Clerk, Book- keeper tte MISS BLANCHE HOAGLAND, Bloomington Agent and Correspondent. Aduress matter for the paper to The Forum, 305% So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L, Rogers, Mer. | Str i ht y H i Dear Srrs:—I have used only one bottle of Four, Pomude and now I youd. not be without it, oritmakes my hair soft and straight and oagy to comb and also starts a new growth, ing. W. F. WALKER, Sta. 1—Harriman, Tenn. Ford’s Hair (Formerly known as Ozonized Ox Marrow) Fifty years of success has proved its merits, ‘The use of Ford’s Hair Pomade makes stub- porn, harsh, kinky or curly-hair straight, soft and glossy and easy to comb, and arrange in any style desired consistent with its length. ‘Removes and prevents dandruff, invigorates the scalp, stops the hair from falling out or breaking off and gives {t new life and vigor. ‘Absolutely harmless--used with splendid re- sults even on the youngest children, Delicately perfumed, its use is a pleasure, as ludies of refinement everywhere declare. ‘Ford's Hair Pomade has imitators. Don't buy anything else alleged to be “just as good.” ‘If you want the best resu.ts, buy the best | Pomade—it will pay ou, Look for this name sete eee | At your draggint cannot supply you with the 25 Eoade regular size for $50 ‘Three bottles“ 7 e- = « 1.40 a Se 2 oe eee Sas bet eae seas charees to all potate a ‘a pieae “When grieriny sobd Postal ot express foes Order. All orders shipped promptly on ee of price. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., ie a Foy Whit Fouane ts mado only ta | cng DY te ents Wanted Everywhere | ALLAN OTS Lo gee IS dF a SS we Clea Ae RK Wy eo SAR) NR gl SON SA TIME TABLE ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS “Jeave Springfield: Rast. North. South. 5:00 a.mt 5:00 a.m. *5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *6:40 acm, 6:00 a.m. #7200 a.m. 7:15 arm. 7:00 aim. | 8:00 alm: #8:40 aim, 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m, 10:00 a.m: 10:40 am. 9:30 acm. *11:00 a.m. 12:40 p.m, *11:00 a.m. 12:00 “m: 2:00 p.m. 11:20 acm: *1:00 p.m: *2:40 p.m: *1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. *4:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m: #3200 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. *7200 p.m. $:30 p.m, 9:00 p.m: 10:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 11:00 p.m, $11:8" p.m: *Limited. #Sleeper. All others loval. Bem ee Dos? SMOKE €INDERS You can always depend on The Forum to stand for principle above all else. 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 Ta dirtat 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. Higgin- ‘botham is chairman, of the social sec- tion; 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 Twelva’’ is composed of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. THIMBLE CLUB. Meets every two weeks on Friday. Besides needle work a social and lit- erary program is rendered. GERTRUDE WADE, Pres. MARTHA CHANDLER, Secy. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25¢ the month. We have all man- ner of lodges here. It you desire special write-ups of social or church affairs, with all details, no condensation, etc., see the manager, us there will be some charges. i ised bie ii ian ca Five Hundred New Subscribers Must Be Had by July 31st, 1909. We want new Subscribers and must have them, and will, therefore, make the following liberal offer for the next 80 days: The Forum will be sent one year, beginning from date of payment for One’ Dollar to any person, the Forum and the New York Age will be sent 1 year for $1.75, or the Forum and the Colored American Mag- azine will be sent for $1.50, The Forum and The Freeman will be sent for ¢1.50, Old subscribers who pay upall back dues may share in this luxurious offer also. Dun’t put it off. This will only bold good for 30 days from the first publication of this offer. Yor further information write The Forum, 3058. 6th St. 2 eee We do the finest French Chemical Dry Cleaning inthe City Ladies’ and Men’s Garments Dyed and Cleaned With No Shrinkage. MILLER’S New Dye House And Dry Cleaning Works Practicla Dyer « Dry Cleaner . '25 Years Experience : ous . ote Majestic Theatre, Springtield Ill Old Telephone 1866 417 So, Fifth St, New Telephone, 1513 Goods Sent by Express Will Receive Prompt Attention. Fine Dry Cleaning on Ladies’ and Men's Garments. We Do Nothing but High Grade Work. PAULLAWRENCEDUNBAR’S Complete Life Work for Only $1.75 For sale by E. L. ROGERS, Agent With Gorgeous Illustrations | Should be in every intelligent home over | the lane No poet sings so sweet, no poet is so humurous nor pathetic than Dunbar. While celestial ages shall roll on, the glory of his greatuess shall become known 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 G. a Barksdale Tonsorialist, T. H, Mitchell, Chiropodist. 821 EB. Washington St. Grapy & WEBSTER, Propt’s. “It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me te obtain something for myself.”—Emerson. That Negro Business Men’s League is the timeliest thing of the last dec- ade organized here. If the average colored person will expend as many dollars in some kind of business as he will readily do for lodges and socials, his children will have a job when they grow up, eh? @ EDWAD BAUMANN a 3 CHAS’. T. BAUMANN Baumann Bros.... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 cS | ca NI ea acltian Your - Patronage solicited. My New Line of Spring and Snmmer Woolens Have Arrived. Call and Let ME Make Your Next ae Suit ee * 2 ——_ 4 a The best goods that can be cae aa Bought for the PRICE, a SUITS from $15 up. ile TROUSERS from $4 up. vs va Be & Cleaning and Repairing. . | i Phones: Inter-state 99. - 7 Central Union 535 Capitol City Pantatorium ; AND TAILORING. 109 South Fourth Street J.W. Slaughter, . Proprietor To Peoria aries e se & Illinois Traction System. $1.00 ONE WAY $1.95 ROUND TRIP Cars Leave Springfield :40—6:40—8:40—10:40 A. M. 12:40—2:40—4:40—6:40 P. M. | THE DUST THE sam | NO 2, ae OINDERS. . The Dunbar News Company Is the place where all colored papers and magazines can be had. Call at 815, $13 E. Washington, or 306% S. 6th, I purpose, step by step, to create a reg- Dr. S.A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627% East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2p.mto4p.m 7 p. m. to 9 Telephone: (old), Office; 3329. ee ae ‘ Res., 1607-r-2 Calls promptly made. Read. ! TO-MORROW may MAGAZINE A medium of new thought—Learn fundamental thinking, logical deduct- tiens and science. A high class magazine of transcendent ideas for literature and further instruction and information. Write WALTER H. SERCOMBE, Sociologist Instructor, 139-141 BE, 56 St., Chicago, Ill lular news store, handling all colored literature, books, ete, also the big Sunday dailies, and leading white mag- azines. Telephone 998, BE. L. Rogers, Manager. ’ Don’t ForceEtT 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 PHongs: Office 2322 Res. 2819R3 A. Morris Williams, Williams’ Bidg. . th & Washington Visit the new millinery store at 1207 E, Washington etreets, for hate for women only. Colored men, stand for better gov- ernment. ```markdown ``` you can buy a CHARTER OAK RANGE or STOVE made of the best material, by the most skilled workmen, for a reasonable amount It will ALWAYS give satisfaction, and will outlast a half dozen of the "cheap kind." It also effects a saving in fuel. We are sole agents for Charter Oak Stoves and Ranges. We sell the best Brussels Carpets at 85 cents a yard. 9 x 12 Room size Rugs, $8.50. Cook Stoves from $8.75 up. 6-hole Ranges, $19.75, up. We are ready to Hang that paper or Paint that House. Paper Cleaning a Specialty. Our Several Years' Experience Assure Satisfaction. We have hung paper and Painted houses over this entire city-for all classes-give us a trial. SOLD ON 55 YEARS RECORD STYLES, SIZES AND PRICES TO SUIT ALL CHARTER OAK STOVES & RANGES you can buy a CHARTER O made of the best material, by for a reasonable amount It will and will outlast a half dozen of effects a saving in fuel. We are sole agents for Charter O We sell the best Brussels Carpet 9 x 12 Room size Rugs, $8.50. Cook Stoves from $8.75 up. 6-h BUT Geo. Smith. Office: (Res. I411 E. Adams St. Springfield, Illinois. Smith & Paper Hangers We are ready to per or Paint t Paper Cleaning Our Several Years' Experien We have hung paper and Pa tire city—for all classe WEEKLYCOURIERJOURNAL HENRY WATTERSON. Editor. Is a National Newspaper, Democratic in politics. It prints all the news without fear or favor. The regular price is $1.00 a year, but you can get the Weekly Courier-Journal and The Forum, both one year for $1.50 if you will give or send your order to this paper—not to the Courier-Journal. Daily Courier-Journal, a year, $6.00; Sunday Courier-Journal, a year, $2.00. We will give you a combination cut rate on Daily or Sunday if you will write this paper. Mrs. Amanda Stanton of 409 E. Taylor St., Bloomington. Ill., has lodging rooms for men. Call inhe evenings. This is a cut showing one pattern of the famous patent top Table. The solidest and best table on the market with lined silverware drawer in each end. Can be extended to 8 feet without moving dishes from the table. Call and see it. WHICH IS THE CHEAPEST? You can buy a range or stove made of poor material, hastily put together by incompetent workmen, for very little money. It will NEVER give satisfaction, and will only last a few years with careful use. OAK RANGE or STOVE by the most skilled workmen, will ALWAYS give satisfaction, of the "cheap kind." It also For Oak Stoves and Ranges. pets at 85 cents a yard. 6-hole Ranges, $19.75, up. This is a cut showing or Table. The solidest and best t ware drawer in each end. Car ing dishes from the table. Cal Roy Harris Old Telephone, 3599 & Harris s and Panters. To Hang that pa- that House. ing a Specialty. ence Assure Satisfaction. Painted houses over this en- ses—give us a trial. Y. M. C. A. March. We have yet a few copies the Y. M. C. A. March by that brilliant young composer, Maurice . Thomas. This is one of the prettiest compositions we have heard in recent years if the piano lovers will give it a trial, we are satisfied that it will go big in this city. This music is for sale at this office. J. D. Berliew, Dealer In STAPLE & FANCY GROCE RIES. Fresh and salt Meats. 1030 East Reynolds St. Springfield, Ill. $1 PER WEEK $1 $1 PER WEEK $1 $1.00----PER WEEK----$1.00 We furnish 3 rooms complete Kitchen, Dining Room and Bed $1.00 per week. Cheaper than re- per week and own your own fu- and hotels complete. Cash or pay Furniture if you never buy. T. L. EWI 418 AD One-half block West of Sq New Phone 2039. The pattern of the famous patent to ble on the market with lined silve be extended to 8 feet without mo- and see it. in 3 rooms complete for $69.00 at s g Room and Bed Room. First class Cheaper than renting furnished roo own your own furniture. We furni plete. Cash or payments. It will pay never buy. EWING & ADAMS block West of Square, South Side or famous patent top t with lined silver- 3 feet without mov- We furnish 3 rooms complete for $69.00 at $1.00 per week. Kitchen, Dining Room and Bed Room. First class Furniture at $1.00 per week. Cheaper than renting furnished rooms. Pay $1.00 per week and own your own furniture. We furnish homes, flats and hotels complete. Cash or payments. It will pay you to see our Furniture if you never buy. T. L. EWING & CO. 418 ADAMS St. One-half block West of Square, South Side of Street. New Phone 2039. Springfield. Ill. Public stenography. 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 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. Subscribe for The Forum. --- --- te for $69.00 at $1.00 per week. Room. First class Furniture at printing furnished rooms. Pay $1.00 furniture. We furnish homes, flats payments. It will pay you to see our NG & CO. DAMS St. quare, South Side of Street. Springfield, Ill. Bell 'Phone: 2I56 7th & Adams Sts Office Hours: 9 to 12 M. Room No. I 2 to 5 P. M. Upstairs. 7 to 9 P.M. Dr. N. B. FORD, PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children add General surgery. N. W. Corner 7th & Adams, Room I. Springfield, Illinois. Race Adjustment By Professor Kelley Miller One of the greatest Books by a colored man on the market The Price is $2.13, but in order to raise our circulation we offer you this book and The Forum for one year for $2.25, you getting the Forum for only 12 cents for one year. This Offer is good until July 18.1909. The pastor and members of St. John A. M. E. church extend a standing invitation to you, one and all, to attend their services every Sunday. Services open promptly at 11 o'clock and you are out by 12:10 p. m. M. B. H. The Singleton Tragedy. Saturday, June 5, about 2:20 p.m. O. J. Singleton, 1212 S. 14th street, attempted to kill his wife. Mrs. Nancy Singleton by outrageously beating her into unconsciousness. The cause for the awful tragedy is alleged to have been three things: despondency, excessive drinking and mental aberration. Mr Singleton shortly after attempting to kill his wife, killed himself by cutting his throat on the public highway. Singleton was not considered a bad man, but had not been wholly sane and therefore had strange dreams of his wife's infidelity, which were all imaginary. Mrs. Singleton is highly respected by all—in fact, the whole Singleton family are respectable people, and regret the tragedy and suicide of their brother as much so as any one or all. There had been some turmoil in the family for some time and the climax was reached a week prior to the suicide, when Mr. Singleton had his wife and a gentleman arrested; Mrs Singleton subsequently applying for a divorce. Dr. N. B. Ford was the first physician to arrive on the scene and attended the wounded lady, who is likely to recover. The doctor showed great medical skill and found that the skull was not fractured. Dr. Ford also, as best he could examined the brain of Singleton, but could not reach any conclusions owing to the fact that the brain was so decomposed, however, it is the general concensus of opinion, that Singleton was not in a normal mental state, and that he had been unbalanced for several months. The funeral was held Tuesday at the residence The body was in charge of H. Rhoden. Brother's Statement. Champ Singleton, brother of the deceased, requests the publication of the following statement: "Editor State Register—Allow me a short space to correct a statement published in the Sunday morning State Register that my brother Oliver J. Singleton, was jealous of William Reed, employed at the state house. The statement is absolutely false in every particular and Mr. Reed had no connection whatever with the case. Mr. Reed is much of a gentleman and accompanied Leota Singleton, daughter of Oliver, to church and places of amusement. Mrs. Singleton is as good a woman as ever lived. We write this Northwestern University. Medical School, Class of '83. Dr. James E. Henderson Office: 107 $ \frac{1}{2} $ W. Side Square, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS HOURS: {9 to 11 a.m. } Diseases and Ailments of Women, a Specialty. for the sake and standing of Mrs. Singleton and family, so that her many friends may know the truth of the affair. "CHAMP SINGLETON." Result of the Contest at the Union Church Fair. One of the liviest and most interesting parts of the church fair, last week at Union church, was the voting contest under the direction of T. B. Thompson. Each vote counted one cent and there were four prizes. The first prize was won by Miss Pearl Loomis, who received 1795 votes (gold bracelet; Miss Venie Williams, 1791 votes, (gold bracelet); Miss Armelia McKinney, 739 votes, hair ornament: Miss Hortense Mosby, 360 votes, hair ornament. This totaled $46.85 and is considered creditable. DuBois Disappoints. Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, who was to have appeared here last Tuesday disappointed the people and placed the committee of arrangements in an awkward position. We looked for him up until the last hour and did not have time to make ample notice of his failure to do as he agreed. The cause of his so doing is not known at this writing. (Wed. June 9) Bloomington News. Mr. Ernest Calhoun is able to be up at this time after a very severe attack of pneumonia. Miss Mattie Blocke of Peoria, is in the city. Miss Monico Harris of Normal, visited friends in Springfield, Sunday and Monday Mr. Thomas Scroggins of W. Mill street, is indisposed this week. Many students are in Normal attending Normal school The Children's Day exercises at the Third Christian church, Sunday evening, were well received by a large audience. The Elete Thimble Club tentered a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Meauhead, 310 E. Wood street, to the graduates of 1909. The rooms were beautifully decorated with the respective school colors. June roses and ferns were extensively used as cozy corner decorations A very elaborate lunch was served. On departing, all joined in the sweet refrain, "School Days." Subscribe for The Forum. FREE 3 Years to pay $1 30 Days to pay--No money $1 A WEEK Days' Free 3 Years to pay--No money down $1 A WEEK 30 Days' Free Trial IN YOUR OWN HOME The Kenmore Piano is no reputation, known throughout the world. It is well worth $300.00, but do not compare in high quality. Only $14.99 We wish every man and woman so sure are we that it is you ever saw, that we will glance at you give a full 30 days' worth of the best piano value in the world fit, with the exception that you want the piano sent, and without a cent down. STARCK PIANO $750, Great Cut Out $10 Free Piano is not an unknown make, but a piece throughout the United States as a piano worth $300.00, and pianos are sold daily for spare in high quality with this famous pian The Kenmore Piano is not an unknown make, but a piano of national reputation, known throughout the United States as a piano of sterling qualities. It is well worth $300.00, and pianos are sold daily for more money that do not compare in high quality with this famous piano of quality. Not Order Today? to our store, give us your name and address no sent, and we'll willingly send it to your own. Starck P.A. STARCK PIANO CO. CHICAGO. PIANOS, Regular Price Greatly Reduced This Out This Ten Doll Free Credit Due We wish every man and woman to know more about this famous piano, and so sure are we that it is ever so much better than any $300.00 piano you ever saw, that we will gladly send one to your home free of charge and let you give a full 30 days' impartial trial, and if you are satisfied that it is the best piano value in the world, you can then arrange to pay for it as you see fit, with the exception that it must be paid for inside of three years. Why Not Order One Today? Come down to our store, give us your name and address, tell us where you want the piano sent, and we'll willingly send it to your home 30 days, without a cent down. Starck P.A. STARCK PIANO CO CHICAGO. STARCK PIANOS, Regular Prices $350 to $750, Greatly Reduced This Week Cut Out This Ten Dollars One of These Coupons Good as Part First Towards purchase o at 624 East Adams s Pianos shipped to any pa Terms. W P. A. STA first Payment purchase of one STARCK PIANO at St Adams street, Springfield, Illinois and to any part of the United States on Terms. Write for FREE Catalogues, STARCK PIANO Towards purchase of one STARCK PIANO at this sale at 624 East Adams street, Springfield, Illinois Pianos shipped to any part of the United States on these Libera Terms. Write for FREE Catalogues. P. A. STARCK PIANO CO.. Manufacturers. R. H. REID, Mgr. 624 E Adams St Ams St, Spring A $300 KENMORE PIANO —FOR $145— On Month's Free Trial o money down EEK Free Trial own make, but a piano of nation States as a piano of sterling qua are sold daily for more monh this famous piano of quality. For this Brand New UPRIGHT PIANO now more about this famous pianist much better than any $300.00 pianist to your home free of charge and special, and if you are satisfied that it can then arrange to pay for it as you are paid for inside of three years. Order One Day? Your name and address, tell us what you might send it to your home 30 days. Regular Prices $350 to be produced This Week Ten Dollars dit Due Bill A y m e n t MARK PIANO at this sale Springfield, Illinois United States on these Liber FREE Catalogues. PIANO CO., Springfield, Society and Local Meet me at Irwin’s Park. The Terpsichorean Danciag C.ub will have its opening Tues. day nigat, June 15. Everything is now ready for a grand time. Every body is welcome to attend {t is the intention of this club to make these entertainments a great pleasure to all. | Music by Nix & Moore. Fare for the round trip, 25c, Curs leave In- terurban Station at §8;20 and 9 p. m. Cars can be taken at Spring and Allen streets. Committee; Robert Patterson and Rennick Vires, Come with the Illinois Traction System, NOTICE, TO ALL THE CHURCHES. There will be a carnival in this city The reason we use the name church carnival is because the churches have the first choice, and wont be crowd ed out by other booths. All lodges and clubs have permission to rent booths and any person who desires to have a booth, and run a success- ful business, can rent one. ‘lhere will be plenty of room for you all. We suggest that every church have their sign over their booth; and all lodges have their signs as (he busi ness men have in the city; A. R. Garuette has run this work before and he knows what it takes to have a success All it will cost any church or lodge or any one who has a booth will be the rent for his booth. and that will be a small sum. -We_ will arrange for all other expenses. We have the ground located among col- ored people and will have large tents for booths; 60 by 120 feet. Space for booth will be lo by 15 feet. If any church or lodge want to have their own tent we will rent them the ground. Friends we can't all run a grocery, but there are other busi- nesses we can run that will be com- mendable to the Negro race. We must try and see and look for our Negro patronage and we can have a Success in this busiaess, You all can make money. Come and get your booths. A. R. GARNETTS, WM. CANSLER. LH. Green after a week oa ten days vacation has returned mach improved in health, The girls will be given a treat by coming to Lingoln Colored Home on Saturday afternoon June 12, at 3 p.m, and hearing the instructive lecture by Mrs. Josie Russel who is well acquain. ted with the laws of health, W. L. Jones of 1830 N. 14th street, is Somewhat indisposed, The millinery store of Mesdam. es Clark & Tucker was well rep. resent:d at the Union Baptist church fair last week, Attorney O. V. Royall has re moved from 2234 $5 St. and opened office at 8134 E, Wash ington St., (Over W. W. Wil- son's Barber Shop) Old Pnone 1458, 5.29 1mo. JUDGE HAND RE-ELECTED. Jndge John B. Hand of the State Snpreme Court was {re-elected to the elation of most of the peOple of the state. During his tenure in office he has shown rare juegment, profound wisdom, all of which are essential assets for a man so high up in the affairs of his fellowmen. T Mr. Editor:—You will please allow me space in your paper to apoligize to the public for the disappointment in regards to the picnic that was to have been given at Midred Park, Thursday, June 3. Our general man- ager, Charles Anderson or Hopp'ey, at the very last moment declared he was not financially prepared and | did not care to defray the expenses alone.—Olarence W. Leggens. MATRIMONIAL. Monday, June 7, Miss Hstella But- ler and Mr. James Harvel, both of this city were married by Rev. Ivory at the parsonage of the Union Bap- tist church, Both are weli known. TO THE LAWYER. Special—The Forum will be pleased to have that legal notice, divorces, ete. It is a paper of general circula- tion; careful in reading proof; no er- rors shall occur. Published regularly and out on time, For Sale Home, city property or farms. Don't pay rent Come and see us let us sell your property, rent your houses and collect your bills. Here are a few of our bar. gains— One 5 room house $1,000 One 4 room house $1,300 One 8 room house $1,400 One 7 room house at less than cost of house, Make your own terms, we mean business. We will sell you a home and convince you that it is cheaper to buy than itis to pay rent, Just drop in and jet us explain, Chas. 8, Gibbs & Co, 2233 S. 5th Street. Old phone 1963. Frank W. Neef, DEALER IN Fresh and Salted Meats. Staple and Fancy Groceries Goods Promptly Delivered, Free of Charge New Phone 569 207 N. llth St. Geo. D. Nokes, Dealer In Milk, Groceries, Fresh, Salt and Smoked Meats. S. W. Cor. 18th and Cook Streets. Bell Phone: 3758. Springfield, In. BILUS AVENUE = makes you cheerful and thoughtful. It 1s a personal c department inthe WHEEL OF LIFE that grows on you. Pe Sag XO find yourself waiting Pi BSMe with interest for what “Bil” ae has to say next. F 4, Ye AN. AMBRICAN a. 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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. $3 00. Out of city trade solicited. We are prepared to serve for banquets and socials on request. NEAL & BROWN, Proprietresses. Oid Telephone; 3914 ore The East End Shoe Store 1707 E. Capitol Ave. It is offering SHOES at special prices and hope to sell 250 pairs of Shoes by July Ist. Come and get the advantage of 10% discount Repairing Neatly Done. J. P. ROBERTS, Prop.