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THE FORUM Big Fire in Decatur. Last Sunday, Decatur suffered a big loss by fire. The main part of the block burned on the south by east Main street, on north of Prairie avenue, on the west by north Water and on the east by Merchant street, was nearly totally destroyed, the total loss reaching over $1,000,000. Decatur is one of the most progressive cities in the state and we hope she will soon re-build, bigger and better than ever before. ENTERTAINED FRIENDS On last Saturday evening a few friends of Mrs. Isaac Stone, who is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Stevenson on E. Madison street, tendered her a surprise. Those in attendance were: Rev. G. W. Jones and wife, Joseph Johnson and wife, G. Wright, Irene Perry, Marie Wells, Anna White, Bettie Poston, Mrs. Hawkins of Glenarm, Isabel Pride. Rev. Manuel Entertained. Rev, and Mrs. S. C. Manuel of New Albany, Indian, a suburb of Louisville, entertained the Springfield delegation to the National Negro Business League and about twelve others at their residence last Friday, 26, to a five course six o'clock dinner. Among those were J. E. Thompson, Ed M. Williams, and A. M. Williams of Springfield; Miss Vaughn of Russellville, Ky., Dr. Manuel, Jr., and wife, Mrs. Washington of New Albany and Mr. S. C. Manuel and wife and Prof. Robinson. The affair was quite elaborate and all had a most pleasant time. There being about 15 seated at tables, Mrs. Washington, the versatile toastmistress, did honor to herself and the occasion in that capacity. The responses were: Miss Vaughn on behalf the school teachers; A. M. Williams, the lawyer; J. E. Thompson, the grocer; Dr. Manuel, Jr., the physician. All are liberal in praising Rev. Manuel and wife for their hospitality. Musical Club Meets. The Benedicto Musical Club was delightfully entertained by Misses White at their residence on E. Monroe, on the 23. The study of Lohengrin and Tannehauser was resumed, and a thorough study will be made of said plays. The instrumental duets by the Misses White were highly appreciated by the club also selections by Miss Leota Singleton. The club will not meet on the 30th, but will be given an informal reception by the vice president. Miss Leota Singleton, Thursday evening. September 2. at her residence S. 14th street. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Bloomington News. Misses Nina and Florence Babb and two nephews, were the guests of Mrs. Emily Wilson on the 24th. Miss Izine Crowder of Decatur is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Emily Wilson, of S. East St. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Brooks of Springfield. returned home Sunday, having spent a pleasant week with Mrs. Stanton and daughters. Mrs. Mabel Hopkins and two children, and Miss Zuba Smith of Kansas City. are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Dice of S. East St. Bernice Hoagland spent the 22 and 23, in Springfield, the guest of Mrs. C. H. Barton. Miss Leorah Walker entertained the Elete Thimble Club, Thursday evening. Albert Hoagland was in Pontiac, last Wednesday on business for his father. Mrs. F. Harber has returned home after a lengthy visit at Galesburg. The Syndicate Club met with Albert Osborn, Tuesday eye. East End Notes. Every thing is still quiet. Everybody is well except Mrs. Matilda Ford. She has been real sick for a few days but is much better at this writing. Martin Merrill is at home from the hospital where he has been confined for three weeks having suffered from four of his ribs being broken and other bruises about the body. Mrs. Joe Johnson, is ready to do all kinds of sewing. So you see we have all the material from a lemonade seller to a dry goods merchant. We want all the colored people to come to the first ward for we expect to trot out some fellow for alderman next spring. Look out for we are coming. The Merchant Blacks still have the belt and say they are going to keep it. They are going to have a live one on Sunday, you will miss a treat if you fail to see them. They are going to play in their new park on 18th and Mofftt Ave. They will play Hankins' team, one of the best in the city. Otis B. Duncan and Chas. Renfro have great faith in the black boys.—Mesdames Harvey and Fisher are still cooling and sweetening E. Mason street with ice cream. There is some cleaning and painting going on in this part of the city if you will take notice.—Chas. Nelson is moving away from us. We are sorry to see him go but the best of friends must part. He is acting a little queer, I think the county clerk is going to have a job soon, so says the East End Man. Band concert at Mildred Park by the colored Odd Fellows' Band beginning Aug. 29, afternoon and evening. A good time assured. Cottman Anniversary The thirtieth wedding anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. E. T. Cotman at St. Paul church last Thursday night, was largely attended. Mrs. Cottman was dressed in a beautiful creation of white satin and looked charming in the same bridal veil which she wore at their wedding thirty years ago. Mrs. Martha Hicklin as bridesmaid. Rev. E. T. Cottman was dressed in conventional black and was all smiles, as he was thirty years ago. Rev. L J. Johnson of Bloomington, acted as best man. Miss Pearl Drake played the wedding march for the bride and groom who played their part by steady steps to the altar, where Rev. T. Price read an impressive marriage ceremony with the ring service. Following the ceremony, an elegant program was rendered as follows: If I had a Thousand Lives to Live, Miss Nancy Brown; address, Dr. J. H. Magee; solo. Oh Promise me, Miss Leota Singleton; solo, With You in Eternity, Miss Nancy Brown; response by Rev. E. T. Cottman and wife; solo by Rufus Nelson. Miss N. J. Brown's two solos were sang in her own sweet inimitable style and Miss Singleton's renditions were beautiful, entrancing and very effective. Rufus Nelson sang a beautiful classic selection with raptuous effect. A delightful menu was served by Mr Jerry Morrison to 175 guests. The bride and groom were recipient of many valuable and handsome presents. This was one of the most delightful social events that was ever held in Springfield. Appropriate responses were made by the following ministers: T. Price, Geo. W. Jones, L. J Johnson, H. W. Jamerson J. W. Ti and Wm. M. Collins, Rev. E. T. Cottman and wife responded in beautiful and touching words of the ways of pleasantness and sunshine of their married life. --- Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Arbuckle, Pearl Paper Knife. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Smith, Pearl Handle Olive Fork. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Morgan.....$2.00 Miss E. Stanton.....Doily Willis Hoskins.....Pearl Paper Knife Mrs. W. Young.....$ .50 Mr. and Mrs. A. Perry.....Dish Pan Mrs. F. Birdsong.....Tea Kettle Rev. and Mrs. I. S. Stone, Pearl Handle Cheese Scoop. Mr. and Mrs. E. Rhinehart and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Lee, Pearl Handle Fruit Knives. Mrs. M. Beduhn.....Japanese Powder Puff Mrs. C. Carmody, Two Handkerchiefs (40 years old). Mrs. Anna Hughes and sons, Oakland, California, single present. Mattoon, Ill. Mr. C. B. Ammons Mrs. Minerva Barnet Mrs. Cordelia Clemons Mrs. Delia Smith Mrs. Susan Smith Mrs. A. V. Jesse Maggie Parker Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Lee Mrs. Arie Barnet Mrs. Mary Butler Mrs. Victoria Powell Miss Bertha Perry Rev. and Mrs. P. G. Cooper Woman's Club Notes. On account of Monday, September 6, being Labor Day, the business meetin has been postponed until Monday, September 13, at which time the entire membership is requested to be in attendance. The Federation recently held in Chicago, was largely attended and more ardor—if possible—and enthusiasm displayed in their work. Springfieldians are delighted to know that Mrs. Eva Monroe, of this city, was re-elected president of the State Federation. This is certainly in accord with the eternal fitness of things, as her earnestness for the cause she represents; her capabilities along executive lines, make her the logical person to head the organization. We look for ward with bright prospects in the future from this auxiliary for the betterment of mankind and with Mrs. Monroe as president in this state, we expect much in Illinois and our expectations will not be amiss. Public Notice. Fellow citizens: Owing to a conflict in the place of holding the Emancipation Celebration for Wednesday, September 22d the place—White City—has been called off. Speakers who were invited by our program committee to speak at White City, are hereby respectfully informed that their invitations are cancelled on account of change of management and place. Dr. J. H. Magee, H. Salle, H. Tucker, E. L. Rogers, J. E. Thompson, Sam Alexander. Private parties are arranging, however, to have a big celebration at White City, because of the convenience and good inducements offered. D. S. Bailey has returned from his vaction trip. Harriman, the great railroad king, is very ill. THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. BOGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 $ Sixth St. Phone Nain 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Once. Gomann The Printer 3051 8o. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, August 28, 1909. THE BUSINESS LEAGUE AND ILLINOIS The Negro Business League is not as powerful and influential in Illinois as it is in Mississippi and some other states, possibly because the colored population is so sparse, but Illinois is a great state and her colored people do not lag behind long. We have big Chicago where Negroes are engaged in every known business, and where a powerful local league should be worked up, and will be worked up. Springfield has not been wide awake but before long she will be one of the best business cities of her size in the country. We are marching on to success. SUPERVISORS IN THE SOUTH. In Mississippi, where the Negroes out number the whites. President McKinley appointed two Negro supervisors. President McKinley recognized that to appoint all whites and no Negroes under such circumstances would be grossly unfair and not so likely to conserve justice in taking of the census. In varying measures this good and just policy obtained throughout the South. We hope that President Taft will recognize this same vital phase of the situation In Mississippi, in 1900, Chas. Canks and W. E. Mollison, two capable and representative Negroes were appointed. The results of their work were eminently satisfactory Tnere are in every Southern state in like manner many Negroes disqualified neither by partisanship nor incompetency. Especially in such states as Mississippi and Georgia do we believe that the best interests both of the work and of the races demand that President Taft appoint a proportionate number of Negro supervisors.—New York Age. The late Colonel Vilas. of Wisconsin, in his will bequeathing $6,000,000 to Wisconsin University, provided that one-fifth of it be given to Negro students. This $1,200,000 for the education of Negro youth in one of the greatest universities in America. There is the place to send any number of bright Negro boys and girls.—St. Louis Advance. --- Perhaps the best organized and most enterprising of the State Business Leagues is that of Mississippi, which occupied all of the Thursday morning session with an account of what has been accomplished by the Negroes of Mississippi, as individuals and through their business organizations Mississippi has at the present time eleven Negro banks, and which is a larger number than those of any other State, though Virginia, which has the next largest number of banks, has the first Negro bank established in the United States, and a considerably larger invested capital. There are several towns in the United States, where no white man lives and where all the business as well as the local government is carried on by Negroes. The largest of these is Boley, Indian Territory, but the oldest and best established is Mound Bayou, Miss. Among the delegates is Laiah T. Montgamery, the founder of Mound Bayou, and Charles Banks, the cashier of the Bank at Mound Bayou and leading Negro business man of Mississippi—New York Age. Colored Girl in Rural School Class. In the district graduation class of over 200 pupils last week, there were two colored girls who graduated from the 10th grade, Misses Lelah and Effle Goins, of Lanesville. This is especially commendable as it is the first time county schools graduated pupils higher that the 8th grade. Tuesday, Aug. 17, Mrs. F. B. Hicklin tendered a reception to 25 or 30 young people in honor of the Misses Goins. Delicacies of the season were served as refreshments and all had quite a delightful time. THE NEGRO BUSINESS NEW Booker Washington is the best qualified exponent of the theory that the negro must have work and that the South must give it to him. Those who face that situation fairly and squarely, who recognize that the work must include the higher classes of labor no less than the field and the household, will best apreciate the value of the industrial education first attempted at Hampton, by Gen. Armstrong, and later carried on by Louisville's guest at Tuskegee. And, as they realize that only by giving the intelligent negro all the chance he needs, only by making of him a busy and thrifty breadwinner, arousing in him a proper sense of responsibility, can many economic problems be solved, so will the debt of gratitude be more cordially recognized and acknowledged. Said Gov. MacCorkle, of West Virginia: "What the South wishes is to have the negro educated thoroughly in body, soul and mind. Let him become a useful farmer; let an effort be made to make him a useful artisan; let him be taught the social economics of life; how to live cheapest and best, and he will be a builder up of that section and an honor to his race. 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Washington St. E. L. ROGERS, General Agent CITY OF BROOKLYN J.B.OSBY REAL ESTATE J.B.OSBY REAL ESTATE Farm and City Property Bought, Sold and Exchanged If You Are Thinking of Buying a FARM or city HOME, please call and see me. Illinois. Springfiled. making money fast. Write for full particulars and special offer at once. BEWARE! WE REPEAT. We will not deposit any money to anyone, anywhere in the U. S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight, and allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and put it to any test you wish. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. FACTORY PRICES We furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make to $5 middlemen's price by at small profit above actual factory cost. You save $10 to $15 prices behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY bicycle or pair tires from anyone at any price until you receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory prices and remarkable special offers to rider agents. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and low prices we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money than any other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost. BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at double our prices. Orders filled the day received. BICYCLE DEALERS, you can regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. COASTER-BRAKES, single wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and equipment of all kinds at half the usual retail prices. HEDGE THORN RECORD PUNCTURE PROOF SELF HEALING TIRE CO CHICAGO U.S.A. 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We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. The regular price of these tires is $8.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day etter is received. We ship C. O. D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will send one nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. 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Chancery Notice State of Illinois, Sangamon County, ss. Mary Kroffler, William Yooffler Mary Khenley vs. William Kneffley in Chancery. Affidavit of the unknown residence of William Kneffley, 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 William Kneffley that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 13th day of July A. D. 1900, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of September next, 1900, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said William Kneffley, 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 1st Monday of September A.D. 1900, 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, Circuit Clerk CHAS. S. GIBBS. Complainant's Solicitor Chancery Notice. Chancery Notice. State of Illinois, Sangamon County, ss. Edward Brown vs Nellie Brown in Chancery. Affidavit of the non-residence of Nellie Brown 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 Nellie Brown that the complainant filed his bill of complaint in said Court in the Chancery side thereof, on the 26th day of July, A. D. 1909, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of September next, 1909, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Nellie Brown 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 September 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, CHAS. S. GIBBS, Circuit Clerk, Complainant's Solicitor. 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 Couversation. Shall and Will: Should and Would: How to Use them. Pronunciations(Century Dictionary). Correct English in the Home. 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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. Call at Thompson's, 815 East Wash ington st. for colored papers. The Forum's Staif. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Proof Reader and Stenographer. Address matter for the paper to The Forum, 305½ So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L. Rogers, Mgr. Great A $1.00--For The Our subscription list must this summer. We are th Great Aug. Offer Our subscription list must be raised to 2000 or more this summer. We are therefore, offering you the THE FORUM At one dollar ($1.00). 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Agents Wanted Everywhere. 305 $ \frac{1}{2} $ S. Sixth St. ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM TIME TABLE 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 CINDERS ug. Offer Forum--$1.00 be raised to 2000 or more erefore, offering you the all during August, paid in be sent one year for $1.00. in advance when even or no nts in other towns may get s proposition. For ation address. Springfield, Illinois. 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 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. MARTHA CHANDLER, Secy. 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. (Continued from page 2.) a most magnificent one, and |] look on the next twenty years for a wonderful increase in the character, standing and well: being of the negro derived from this commen-sense method of teaching.” There will not, we apprehend, be much difference of opinion as the soundness of the view so convincingly set forth; certainly little or none here in Kentucy, where the en- rollment of colored children in the schools shows a higher per- centage than in acy other state. And the day foreshadowed has in a measure, arrived; is, at all events, fast arriving. It cannot be expected 10 eventuate all at once, but how considerable a progress has been made can be gathered from the proceedings of the National Negro Business League, in session in this city. Though but ten years old, the value of its earnestness and or. ganization is substantially in evidence; business, avd business only, is the subject of its con. cern, and its propriety and level headedness are a tribute to its founder, Dr. Booker Washington. Here in the South, where indus. try is developing to an unpreze- dentod extent, the negro busi. ness man is welcome,—Louisville Courier Journal. A REPLY. In reply to Zion Baptist notes of last week: There has beena radical change in the previous administration and we don't see why there would not be a grand success as A. W. Williams and wife has been so prosperous in the past two years, As for changeing the superin tendent and teacher you think you have put the better in place of the bad. I hope that God will provide you with sufficient know. ledge and wisdom to fit you for superintendents and teachers for the Sunday school in the future day, Mrs. Williams has the right to love children and the exciu sive right, because she has none The great work that has been done by A. W. Williams and wife in church and Sunday sctool is unknown to church and commun ity at large. Mr, Williams has done more for Zion than any other pastor and that is stuck when he wasu't wanted, We admit he is an able pastor but he has not been able to raise his salary since he has been em- ployed by the Zion Baptist church. If there is any church in the United States that you think you could pastor it would be a grati- fication to accept it. Yours truly, —A reader’ THANKS. We desire to tender thanks to all those who so ably assisted on committee work in the recent wedding anniversary of Rev, and Mrs. KE. T, Cottman: with Mrs, Jennie Morrison, chairman of the committee on decorations, who is a fine artist in decora. tions, Their work made the church very beautiful for the grand occasion. Mesdames H. Tucker, Lulu Cole and Morris also assisted in the decorations, We thank the young men who volunteered their services to wait on the tables, We thank the Benedicto club for their services as ushers. We thank Arthur Young, Mesdames Sarah Harris and Lewis for valuable services rendered. Wethank Mr, Jerry Morrison for his able and artistic management of the sumptuous menu. We thank one and all, who may be omitted from this card, for whatever they have done to make the anniversary such a grand success, Thanks are also extended to Bro, Benj. Johnson, who so ably assisted in the decorations and arrangements. Thanks are in order for the excellent service rendered by Mrs. Pearl Woods Drake as mus. ical directress at the anniver. sary. Dr. J. H. Magee, Rev. T. Price, Committee. Rev, G. W. 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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, Cee et ee Se) Wek ee rey i i a Bi Mf JSS go EEG Fe Oe KB A Lae ee 8) al ae Mi Pe Se eee | P| YO 17 IL Wei dee | nS ie i eee ee 1 gece au | fae eg | a = Yi — SRL at OE PARR TT? sy are epee eT ee Whe dh Ce IS NS ag ta Oe, STARCH 22442 ag be nvageo. 0 gawk Sere ies eee ree PIANOS, Regular Prices $350 to | $750, Greatly Reduced This Week | Cut Out This Ten Dollars A LE EN Le, | | $10 Free Credit Due Bill | i One of These Coupons Good as Part An Afternoon Dinner. Mrs. Frank Jackson of 1521S. 17th street, eniertained at dinner Friday, the 20:h inst, the follow. ing ladies; Mesdames G. A, Barksdale, E, L, Rogers, Stead. man, Henderson of St. Joseph, Mo.and Miss Delcenia Rice ot Rock Island. The time was spent doing fancy work. A very delicious dinner wss served at 2.30 p, m. Springfield Elks Represented At the recent convention of the 1B P.O.E. held in Detroit, Michigan, it ean be seen by the following, that Charles Young Lodge No. 103, of this city was there and inthe thickest of the fray. First of all, Major Ous B Duncan was nominated for Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight, but de- clined the honor in favor of a friend. Magnanimity persoui- fied, He addressed the body at the request of the Grand Exalt ed Ruler, on the important sub- ject of, Tae Good of the Order, The Major was made a member of the committee on Fraternal Greetings. James C, Adams, one of the fleevest of the fleet, was there and was always in evidence, James was appointed secretary of the committee of Appeals and Grievances Jimis an Eik, and at that, one of the first magni- tude. E. E. Perkins,—the same in. domitable Perkins who has serv. ed as Exalted Ruler of the local lodge several terms—was made the Grand Master of Social Ses- sions, This honor is placed in the proper hands, and Emmett E. will establish such a precedent for good results, that the lodge will have to look long and ad- visedly for his equal as a succes: ‘sor. None will be his superior. | The personnel of the local del- egation could not have been bet. ter. All three are representa- ‘live young men with an ardent fervor for all that tends to lift ‘up the race, whether in secret lodge work or in public life, | From their report, the order is ‘in excellent condition, through. ‘out the country, | The Grand Lodge meets nex! year in Brooklyn, N. Y, 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, Mer. |624 E Adams St., Springfield, Ill Society a WANTED-Colored girls for cooks and house work. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau 307 1 2 S. 6th St. See Mrs. L. E. Barksdale of 1715 S. 17th street, for shampooing and straightening hair. Her terms are reasonable. Call or send postal. Oct.30 Misses Carrie and Lucille Jackson of W. Jefferson street, are visiting in Keokuk, Iowa, for several weeks. Mr. George Hoagland and daughter, Bianche, of Bloomington, were in the city this week on business. Mrs. Mary Fossett of Frank lin, Indiana, was a pleasant visitor of Rev. E. T. Cottman and wife this week. Rev. Wilson of St. Luke's Episcopal church, S. Grand Ave. and Loveland, preached a most able and practical sermon last Sunday evening to a good sized audience. Mr. and Mrs. Washington have moved from E. Jackson to 17th and Clay streets. You are invited to attend the Business League meetings every second and fourth Wednesday. The delegation returned from the National Negro Business League highly elated over what they saw and what they partook of. Mr. Martin and wife and grand son, will visit their daughter, Mrs. Frances Hopkins, Sunday, the 30th in Fairmount. Miss Fay Edwards left Sunday morning for Peoria where she will visit indefinitely. Mrs. Clark Thompson is now residing with Mrs. Warren, 126 N. 14th St. The Crescent Club met at the residence of Mrs. J. Warren. 126 N. 14th street. Aug. 25. The club will meet at the residence of Mrs Wm. Hagen. 1123 E. Adams street, Wednesday afternoon September 1. All members are requested to be present as business of importance is to be transacted. If you wish to meet your friends and visitors from Decatur. Bloomington. Lincoln and Jacksonville, come to Masonic hall, Monday evening, September 6. The celebration of the Emancipation this year, will be one of the pleasantest of its history. Watch for big advertisement. You can't afford to miss the Grand Ball at Masonic Hall, Labor Day night. Come early and stay late Music by Nix Orchestra. Matrimonial Announcement. Friends in this city have received announcement cards to marriage of Miss Ethel M'Cracken, daughter of Rev. N. J. M'Cracken, to Mr. Elijah Clemmons of Chicago, which takes place next Wednesday. J. B. Walker of Fairbury, a student of George R. Smith College. Sedalia, Mo., was in this week, enroute home. He will re-enter school this month Get in line early, Labor Day night so that you can get a ticket for the Grand Ball at Masonic Hall. Music by Nix Orchestra. Mrs. Alice White left last week for a month's visit with her daughter. Mrs. McCoo, in Chicago. You will miss the best part of Labor Day if you don't go to Masonic Hall, Monday evening. Sept. 6. The best of order will be maintained. Ben Chinn left Thursday evening for Chicago, where he will reside, having gone to join his parents. Virgil Motley has gone to Chicago, where he will spend his vacation. Mrs Jennie Donaldson who has been confined to her bed the past week, is much improved Mrs. Otlie Terrell is visiting Miss Grace Renfro in St. Louis. Miss Retta Davis has returned from Detroit, Michigan, where she attended the Elks convention. The East End Shoe Store Sells Shoes From 10c to 50c Cheaper per pair than elsewhere. Repairing Neatly Done While You Wait. Call Old Phone 3914. J. P. Roberts, Proprietor 1707 East Capitol Avenue. FOR SALE Man or Woman. A 320 Acre South African Veteran Bounty Land Certificate. Issued by the Department of the Interior, Government of Canada, Ottawa, under the Volunteer Bounty Act, 1908. Good for 320 acres of any Dominion Land open for entry in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba. Any person over the age of 18 years, Man or Woman, can acquire this land with this Certificate without further charge. For immediate sale, $800. Write or wire, L. E. Telford, 131 Shuter Street, Toronto, Canada. 731828 Divine Services at the Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity Church. On Fifteenth between Washington and Jefferson streets. 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. Rev. Jas. H. Doswell, Pastor. EXTRACT FROM TAFT'S SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE JULY 28,1908. THE REPUBLICAN PLAN CAGO, EXPLICITLY DEMAND WITHOUT REGARD TO RAC AS EXPLICITLY DECLARES AND WITHOUT RESERVATION OF THE THIRTEENTH, FOUR AMENDMENTS TO THE CON LESS TO STATE THAT I SQUARELY ON THAT PLANK BELIEVE THAT EQUAL JUS THE FAIR AND IMPARTIAL AMENDMENTS IS IN KEEPING CAN SPIRIT OF FAIR PLAY. THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM, ADOPTED AT CHI-EXPLICITLY DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR ALL MEN BUT REGARD TO RACE OR COLOR, AND JUST EXPLICITLY DECLARES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT, WITHOUT RESERVATION, IN LETTER AND SPIRIT THE THIRTEENTH, FOURTEENTH AND FIFTEENTH AMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION. IT IS NEED- TO STATE THAT I STAND WITH MY PARTY ON THAT PLANK IN THE PLATFORM, AND I THAT EQUAL JUSTICE TO ALL MEN, AND FIR AND IMPARTIAL ENFORCEMENT OF THESE AMENTS IS IN KEEPING WITH THE REAL AMERI-IRIT 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 Jaffe ture," by 100 colored young men; "Young People's History of the World," "Masterpieces of English Oratory," and anything else not listed, call on or write E. L. ROGERS. Agent, Special services at Episcopal church Sunday-don't miss it Everybody invited. 7:30, out by 8:45 or 9 P.M. LARKSON'S CLARKSON'S Modern Drug Store The Home of Pure Drugs and Fine Perfumes 213 South Sixth Street. Neal&Brown's Restaurant To give the best meal; the best services and the best and most courteous attention to patrons. Regular Meals a specialty. Short orders served 2I meals by ticket. $300. Out of city trade solicited. We are prepared to serve for banquets and socials on request. NEAL & BROWN, Proprietresses. PLATFORM, ADOPTED AT CHI- LIS JUSTICE FOR ALL MEN JUSTICE OR COLOR, AND JUST FOR THE ENFORCEMENT, IN LETTER AND SPIRIT ETEENTH AND FIFTEENTH ESTITUTION. IT IS NEED- STAND WITH MY PARTY IN THE PLATFORM, AND JUSTICE TO ALL MEN, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THESE WITH THE REAL AMERI- 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 desire 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 and Their Orations," "Dunbar's Complete Works," "This Country of Ours," "Farming by Inches," "Hiawatha," 75 KSON'S