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THE FORUM Bloomington of McLean County Last week it was our pleasure to visit Bloomington for the second time. This is quite a beautiful city and is fortunate not to be so level as Springfield. The city has a larger per cent. of paving and asphalt than our city. She has many rich men and men of historical note. She is a progressive city and very quiet; you hear no more noise and vulgarity at a saloon than you hear around a drug store or department store. She has many beautiful business blocks and the finest court house with probably one or two exceptions, that our great state affords. The general impression is that the white people are a very clever and courteous people. The colored people are generally industrious. There are a few colored businesses though not what there should be. We need a colored grocery store, shoe store and repairing shops, etc., there. The colored people who are doing business seem to be hustlers. Casey Bros., do an immense business—a creditable business. Mrs Lee Smith does a good restaurant business as does Mr. Ike Sanders. He is a clever young man, F. D. Rush is doing a good pantatorium business. He is a young man who has hustling qualities. Mrs. Wilson runs a first rate rooming house on S. East. Boone & Bailey are doing quite a good business in the barbering trade. T. Bailey conducts the shop on S. Main street and Boone on W. Grove. No doubt the largest business among colored people is that of Hoagland, who manufactures the Oil of Gladness. He is destined to do a great business. Died a few weeks ago, Mr. Henry Watson, father of Robert and "Doll" Watson of Spring field. Mr. Watson was an old respectable citizen whom all Bloomington respected. Mr. Garnett of Chicago, a young man representing Tne Illinois Aid and Cooperative Co. (insurance) left the city Monday after spending several weeks working up business. He wrote nearly 50 members and secured Mr. John Jackson as his Bloomington agent. This is quite creditable. Lend this company your assistance. Miss Elizabeth Johnson will edit The Forum at Bloomington and let us work up 150 subscribers. Give her your items, make a note of your socials and church affairs and give them to her. Stop in at Ike Sanders' restaurant when in Bloomington. Mrs. Marshall is hoping to have an interesting session of the Stewardess' Board which convenes in Pecria. T. Bailey will spend Fair week in Springfield. --- NEWS BY OUR CORRESPONDENT. Miss Rosanna Davis of Normal "Be ye doers and not sayers only." is confined to her bed with mumps. Mrs. Frank Harber of Galesburg, is visiting relatives in this city. Walker Dug of Pontiac, spent Sunday with relatives. Rev. Hall has returned from the National Convention which convened at Columbus, Ohio, after an absence of twoweeks. Miss Hannah Irving of Anderson, Ind., has returned home after a month's visit with Mrs. Pauline Walker. The Douglas Social Ball team will play ball in Peoria Sunday. E. L. Rogers of Springfield, was in the city Friday in the interest of The Forum. Mrs. John Anderson and her daughter, Mrs. D A. Moore, have returned from a month's visit in Davenport, Iowa. Miss Mabel Hawkins will entertain the Elite Thimble Club at her home on W. Washington St. John Randolph of Pontiac was in the city Sunday. Capt. Stearles does not improve any. Mrs. J. Stearles of Atlanta, was in town, Sunday. All are cordially invited to attend the great rally which will be held at the Christian church, Sunday afternoon. Rev. L. J. Johnson is out of the city this week attending conference. One of the most popular social events of the season was the reception given by Mrs. Dr. Covington in honor of her guest, Mrs. A. L. Smith of Chicago. The Covington residence was beautifully decorated in pink and white carnations. Dainty refreshments were served by Misses Louise Pollard and Jennie L. Brown. The afternoon was spent in social amusements. East End Notes. The general health is good, for which we are grateful. Last week we did not reach The Forum, and there were many inquiries. Some said we were dead, others said we were trying to find out who reached the North Pole, Perry or Cook. Neither was the reason. We will do better. It seems that the mayor has made up his mind to place Loomis and Gray as police officers during the Fair. It is to be hoped that they are retained indefinitely. This is the sentiment of the colored tax-payers throughout the city. The Merchants Black beat the Douglas Giants last Sunday. 13 to 3. They can't be beat. Marguerite Slater has returned from Cincinnati, Ohio, and resumed her studies in the high school. She is trying to educate herself with the aid of her parents who are trying to help her. It looks as if the Negroes are to be coal owners and operators, as they have bought 5,000 acres of coal land in Kentucky. Some of Springfield's business Negroes are interested in the concern. Mrs. Harvey still conducts her ice cream parlor in the east end, Call and see her. East End Man. The Finger of Scorn. The repetition of The Finger of Scorn by the Arnett Dramatic Club at Masonic Hall last Monday night, proved to be of interest from the start. The dramatis personae as printed in The Forum last week, snowed adroitly that they had attended rehearsals. The most histronic ability—perhaps—was shown in the characters represented by Miss Grace J. Nelson, Mrs. Warrick, Misses Laura Wilson and Maud Nelson. We actually felt sorry for the torture heaped upon Irene by that persistent gossip, Mrs. Pickens, but it only showed the busy dressmaker's ability as an actress, and it was highly appreciated. Mrs. Warrick's mannerisms, her sinister smile under fire, her air of importance, her delight when permitted to tell all the things she knew and those she only surmised, tended to show her versatility. Irene Arnold withstood the ordeals that fate decreed against her with a fortitude befitting a Marie. Sylph like and demure when abiding under pleasant circumstances, but when driven to bay by that designing detective, with his overtures of love, she was ferocious, and austere. Hers was a strong part, but was strongly played. Her love for a guilty parent, her knack of winning the love and respect of those with whom she came in contact, etc. were laudable impersonations. Hers was really a heart story, well delineated. Aunt Bina, as portrayed by Miss Maud Nelson, was a ludricrous personage. Her make-up, outlandish dress, bandana and the lower appendages, coupled with her antics, made her a source of facetiousness not seen off the professional boards. Bess Dunchester, the bit of a butterfly, was as sweet as could be She flutted about in child-like simplicity with her love making. Her little petty jealousies, her shy, coy girlishness, her delight at the nice things said by Doctor Dick, were prettily played. Doctor Dick's love was of the manly, dignified sort, excellently given and excellently rewarded. Mr. Warrick was fine. J. B. Smiley, the rector of St. Mark's, Silas Edwards, the detective, Geo. W. Levels, the fugitive, C. S Lefraidge, the sheriff, all played their parts with credit. — Will H. Barbour. The Colored American Magazine for September arrived this week and contains some very excellent articles; an account of the Negro Business League meet at Louisville. Attorney O. V. Royall, who left here a few weeks ago sick, died at his brother's home in New York City this week. His many friends are sorry to learn of this. An account of the election of officers of the woman's club will appear next week. Our New Agent at Bloomington. Miss Elizabeth Johnson, of Bloomington, has been secured to represent The Forum at that place and we hope the people will be liberal in their assistance. We do not see why the churches, and the people in general, do not bestir themselves and make a good showing. We should have 200 readers in Bloomington and thereby make a paying position for one or more young ladies. We commend Miss Johnson to you and ask for her your co.operation. May Change Date of Celebration. The colored people of Springfield are contemplating a change in the time of celebrating the emancipation to January 1 instead of September 22 each year, for the reason that the emancipation proclamation was really effective January 1, 1863. They also wish to make it a memorial day of thanksgiving and prayer to Almighty God for the blessings vouchsafed to millions of a race hitherto held in bondage. A programme consisting of songs of "the long ago," addresses and short talks on topics of interest to the younger people on how to make the best of life by getting ready for the duties and opportunities of the present time, is contemplated. The Illinois colored historical society will probably give the initial celebration next New Year's day or evening. Illinois State Register, Sept. 26. January 1st should be the proper day for the celebration or memorial day and many places in the South accept January 1, as the proper day. It is a fact that September 22, was a conditional proposition, effective January 1, 1863. Stork Visits Mr. and Mrs. Adams. Joseph Claude Adams came to visit Mr. and Mrs. James C. Adams, 216 N. 11th street, Friday, September 24 Baby Joe weighed 11 pounds upon his entry into this world. James is all smiles. The mother and infant are getting along nicely. Mrs. Scott of Chicago, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Morgan of S. Spring St. Mr. Frank Bates of the postal department, Chicago, is the guest of relatives in the city. Bring your church news and your printing to The Forum. The rally at Grace M. E. church and the revival, are progressing finely. The amount has reached $102 up to last Sunday. e THE FORUM. sai ca neritic A weekly magazine paper devoted @ the interests of the whole people (ieee ta Entered as second-class matter, Feb @uary 24, 1904, at the postoffice at pprineticia, Ill, under the Act of ingress of March 3, 1879. QOGERS E BARBOUR «= - = Proprietors Boe Year ....cccccccces cence eee 81.60 One Month ......... 0. .ceee eee eee NBC Ber Copy .....cceerssecersescveees: OC —— OPPICE: 305 1-2 6) Sixth St. Phone Male 998 _—— THE FORUM'S STAFF. BL. Rogers, Editor and Manager Will H. arbour, Associate Editor end Secretary. Dok ee me ners Thompson Bros, - Hranch umcee. euch ee mana The Prise 105} 80. 8 EDITORIAL — Oo Saturday, October 2, (909 THE COMING ELECTIONS, The election this spring of seven aldermen, an assessor and a few other minor officers, and the election next fall, of our county, legislative and congres. sional tickets, will be significant. The interest is seen now. The people have witnessed what they hope never again to see—Base Ingratituae. The ‘“‘dye is cast.” We urge every man who can vote to study the situation, the cause and tbe effect. Not a little interest will be shown in the local option move ment, Mayor Schnepp has been a terror on the throne and th» par. ty here who supported him is indignant at itself. Sherman would have redeemed the city. But the county and congres sional and legislative tickets— how about them? The colored peopie of the county, 1,600 strong, who vote, have been badly treated, What are the men who desire re elec tion going todo about it?. We are afraid for them, None of them have properly supported their colored aids. Do they hope for aid again? We fear they will lose. Their words are as sounding brass and tinkling cymbals, POSTMASTER MORGAN’S FAIR. NESS, The promotion of William ©, Greene upon the recommenda. tion of Postmaster E. M, Mor gan from clerk in charge of the office of general superintendent of city delivery of the New York post office to that of Assistant Superintendet of City Delivery is cause for congratulation to both Postmaster Morgan and Mr. Greene. For twenty years Mr. Greene has been in the postal service and has established a record + efficiency, we are told, that leit no question of his merit and fit. ness For our genial and splen. did postmaster, this has been only another evidence of his character and impartiality. The promotion of a colored man to this responsible head position re quired no little courage, even when the deserts are those of Mr. Greene in the face of so many capable white applicants. We wish to express in behalf of New York's Negro population its gratitude.—New York Age. MISSOURI NEGROES SLATED. Sv. Louis, Mo,, Sept, 13.—Al- bert Burgess, assistant city at- torney durivg the regime of Zeigenheim, has been endorsed by the City Republican Central Committee fer assistant state |prosecuting attorney, and from indications will get the position, Of course some opposition is be lng encountered vy some whites who have forgotten their promis. es and want to get everything, ae thinking there is to be an- other election, but the Republican |Ceutral Committee is insistent |ibat the Burgess appointment be made. I H, Bradbury, who did effective work during the two campaigns, has-also been eudors. (ed for an important position in vue of the city departments, which be, will likely get, after a hard fight. A few minor appoint meuts nave already been made, | The state officials do not seem, to be even as active in keeping | 'her party pledges as the St, Louis leaders. Gov, Hadley is said to have declared himself en. thusiastically in favor of having uniformed police in St. Louis, as their are vow about six plain | clothes officers who are appoint ed under the democratic adminis | tration. In Missouri, hower, the | Republicans appear at times to. be easily frightened at what the | democrats wiil say about them if | they keep their pledges t» the, Negro voters. Shortly after election the dem. | ocratic papers drew a dark pic-| ture of how St, Louis would be with Negro police in uniform, and although they have colored police officers in many of the large Northern and Southern cities, the proposition has been handled with kid gloves by those ‘who have had such appointments in charge ever since. —New York Age. The Cook Peary argument is somewhat similar to the famous Schley Hobscn controversy. The National Baptist Publish ing Board has purchased a rotary book-binding press, the finest south of the Ohio, they say. Fish! Fish! Fish! The East End Fish Market— Fresh and Fried, all hours dur- ing the day and until 11.380 p.m. at night. 1519 EK. Mason street, S. J. Fisher, Proprietor. Look! Look!! Look!!! Charles S. Gibbs, The well known attorney, will tell you how to guard against sick- ness and accident, call him on e old phone, number 1963, or drop in andsee him about it at 2234 S. 5th street. This is the best thing of the age, If you get sick or have an accident, why not have something to live on. or, at least enough to pay your hospital bills? Talk it over with GIBBS, Out cf town people who want calendars of colored designs, from the Colored Calendar Co, ’ write them at 223} S, 5th street, or The Forum. TUCKER’S PLACHE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telepuone. 1478, H TUCKER, Proprietor. a 2 You won'ttind styles like the oe J You won't find styles near a oO as swagger, You won't find re aN Imperial $3 Hats eC : : at aay other store because zi - fj we have the exclusive ‘ < _™ agency for this town. yy We believe it's the best N i $3 Hat made, That’s why : ql ora we secured the exclusive =" Ky Hats igency for them. You'll ‘ bea think so when you see the at new spring shapes that are “ ready. A PETER MYE..S & CO. 529 North Side Square ieee eee For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN *,- Printer Re 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 OUR ADVERTISING RATES, For display matter one time, 15 the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 month or one year, special prices made, Reading matter, one time, 7c th line; seven words to the line; ove one time 5c; for long articles o church advertising, some reduction. For clubs, socials, ect., when mat ter contains over 75 words and unde’ 200, send 50 cents if you desire it pub lished in full. MANAGER. “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 he: hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, no’ faint nor fall.” Paul Laurence Dunbar on Frec Douglass. You can always depend on The Forum to stand for principle above all else. $1.50 to East St. Louis every Sat- urday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM Call at this office for type-writing, work. 305% So. 6th St. Old phone 998. short hand and general stenographic Political integrity is the road but thieves reap what is sown, 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, Office Old Phone 518 Gilbert Ave: 2812 C. H. JONES CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Real Kstate, Rentals and Investment Loans H. Henshaw, Solicitor TERRE HAvTE, IND Special services at Episcopal church Sunday-don’t miss it- Everybody invited 7:30, out by 8:45 org P’ M. Gall at The New millinery shop for the latest style hats. Best courti sies given all and your patron: age is solicited. Come one and all.—Maitie Tucker, Prop.. 206 N. 14th St. 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 land. 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 Neal & Brown's Restaurant Have Moved to Masonic Hall, 117 N. 8th Street To our new quarters, we extend a special invitation to the public. OUR MOTTO: To give the best meal; the best services and the best and 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. WANTED--A RIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN and district to ride and exhibit a sample Latest Model "Ranger" bicycle furnished by us. Our agents everywhere are making money fast. Write for full particulars and special offer at once. NO MONEY REQUIRED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship 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 at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $10 to $25 middlemen's profits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guarantee behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone catalogues and earn our unhired of factory prices and remarkable special offers to you. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and study our superb models at the wonderfully 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 your price. Order filled the day received. SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not 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. $8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF $4 80 SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY The regular retail price of these tires is $8.50 per pair, but to introduce we will sell you a sample pair for $4.80 (cash with order $4.55). NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. 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 porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. 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 letter 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 also 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. 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. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM 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. Sp ingfield, Illinois. Illinois State Fair Opens October 1,1909. Closes October 9,1909. "The Greatest State Fair on Earth" Prepare for the Crowds Early Preparation is being made for the greatest Fair in the State's history. Everybody Boost. EXTRACT FROM TAFT'S SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE JULY 28, 1908. 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. An Advertisement in The Forum Will Bring Results ```markdown ``` SOLD ON 55 YEARS RECORD STYLES, SIZES AND POIGES TO SUIT ALL CHAPTER OAK STYLES & RANGES you can buy a CHARTER made of the best material, but for a reasonable amount. It will outlast a half dozen effects a saving in fuel. We are sole agents for Charter We sell the best Brussels Carp 9 x 12 Room size Rugs, $8.50. Cook Stoves from $8.75 up. Modern! DENT At Dental C CHARTER OAK RANGE or STOVE most material, by the most skilled workmen, the amount It will ALWAYS give satisfaction, a half dozen of the "cheap kind." It also in fuel. Gents for Charter Oak Stoves and Ranges. Best Brussels Carpets at 85 cents a yard. Size Rugs, $8.50. From $8.75 up. 6-hole Ranges, $19.75, up. This is a cut showing o Table. The solidest and best t ware drawer in each end. Ca ing dishes from the table. Expert! DENTISTRY At Dental College Prices 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. Terms to Suit. No Students. Painless Extracting Free $3 00—Set of Teeth$—3 00 Gold Crowns, 22K.....$3.00 Bridgework.....$3.00 Porcelain Crowns.....3.00 Gold Fillings.....750 Silver Fillings.....500 Examination Free. Written guarantee with all work. Hours—8 to 8 Sundays—9 to 1. Davis Dental Specialists 206½ S. 6th St., Over Furlong's REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! The Freeman and the New York Age and all colored literature: including copies of the FORUM. Colored men, stand for better government. --- ```markdown ``` A -FOR SALE AT— Subscribe for The Forum. 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 incomperent workmen, for very little money. It will NEVER give satisfaction, and will only last a few years with careful use. 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. AmandaStanton of 9 E Taylor St., Bloomington. Ill., has lodging rooms for men. Call in the evenings. Visit the new millinery store at 1207 E. Washington streets, for hats or women only. $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 pa Furniture if you never buy. T. L. EWI 418 AD One-half block West of So New Phone 2039. The pattern of the famous patent w table on the market with lined silv can be extended to 8 feet without m ll and see it. 3 rooms complete for $69.00 at s ing Room and Bed Room. First cla Cheaper than renting furnished ro own your own furniture. We furni plete. Cash or payments. It will pay you never buy. EWING & ADAMS block West of Square, South Side o 9. famous patent top ket with lined silver- 8 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. Thompson's grocery store or Neal & Brown's restaurant. --- --- 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 7h & 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 September 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. For Lawrence avenue every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:30 p. m. Owl cars at midnight and 12:30 a. m. For East Capitol avenue every 12 minutes from 6:12 a. m. until 11:30 p. m. Owl cars at midnight and 12:30 a. m. For North Ninth street every 12 minutes from 6:30 a. m. until 11:24 p. m. For West Washington street every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m. and 12:07 a. m. For Governor street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:37 p. m. Owl cars at 12:30 a. m. For South Eighth street every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:30 p. m. Owl cars at 11:37 and 11:52 p. m. and 12:30 and 12:52 a. m. Cars leave Fifth and Washington: For South Eleventh street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 12:52 a. m. For Rutledge street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m. Owl cars at 11:52 p. m. and 12:23 a. m. 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, Secv. Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. We are with the right, as was Lincoln, and the right will win. PRICES FOR POLITICAL State and National offices.....$10.00 County offices ..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ..... 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time. Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents Please don't put the collectors off When the collectors come, pay them. The Negro Business Men's League meets every two weeks. We have extended an invitation to all manner of business people and you have no excuse. You may give news matter or money you have for the Forum to Miss Daisy Donaldson; also all kinds of typewriting; orders for colored papers. A Monthly Magazine devoted to the use of English. Josephine Turck Baker, Editor. Partial Contents. Shall and Will: Should and Would: How to Use them. Pronunciations(Century Dictionary). Correct English in the Home. Correct English in the School What to Say and What not to Say Course in Grammar. Course in Letter Writing and Punctuation. Business English for the Business Man Compound Words: How to Write (Phon) Studies in English Literature. $1 00 a. Year. Send 10 cents for sampe copy Department E. CORRECT ENGLISH, Evanston: Ill. For Sale at Thompson's and 728 Wash. We will run the cards, announcing the place and meeting nights of all Lodges, for 25c per month. John Vetter Ice, Coal & Wood Both Phones 1005 E: Carpenter Street. is radical on all social, scientific and theological questions. Some of the things we teach: The earth a hollow globe; the correlation of matter and spirit; God the perfect man; re-embodiment and reincarnation; the attainment of immortality in the natural world and the establishment of the Golden Age of righteousness through the office of the Messiah of the age. Ten cents a copy; $1 a year; Canadian, $1.25. Send for a copy, or, better, send 50 cents for six months' subscription. Address, The Guiding Star Publishing House, Ester o, Florida. Straighten Your Hair DEAR SIRS:—I have used only one bottle of your pomade and now I would not be without it, for it makes my hair soft and straight and easy to comb and also starts a new growth. Ford's Hair Pomade (Formerly known as Ozonized Ox Marrow) Fifty years of success has proved its merits. The use of Ford's Hair Pomademakes stubborn, 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 it new life and vigor. Absolutely harmless—used with splendid results even on the youngest children. Delicately perfumed, its use is a pleasure, as ladies 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 results, buy the best Pomade—it will pay ou. Look for this name 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 Staff. 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. AGENTS WANTED Can make from $5.00. It is The Best Seller upon the Upon the A New Book Has M "THE INDUSTRIAL HISTORY THE UNITED By Giles B. Jackson and D. W. This book is a novelty. It can never before published. It takes ligious, ethological, domestic,iments of the Negro. One of its origin of the Negro; why he is best. Although it contains over 40 tions, the price has been placed w board back; $1.50, cloth bound, arrangements will be made w throughout the country. For term North Second street, Richmond, this book from the home office ca $2.50, to R. T. Hill, Treasurer, 602 Va. Postage, 13 cents extra. Can make from $5.00 to $25.00 per day It is The Best Seller that Has ever Been Upon the Market. "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 concerning the race never before published. It takes up the industrial, social, religious, ethological, domestic, inventive, and business advancements 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 illustrations, 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. Postage, 13 cents extra. 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. Divine Services at the Evangelical Lutheran Holy Trinity Church. On Fifteenth between Washington and Jefferson streets. Bible Reading, 11 to 12 a. m. Preaching at 8 p. m. Instruction in the chief parts of the Christian doctrines every Wednesday at 8 p. m. One and all are cordially invited to attend these services. Rev. Jas. H. Doswell, Pastor. See Mrs. L. E. Barksdale of 1715 S. 17th street, for shampooing and straightening hair. Her terms are reasonable. Call or end postal. Oct.30 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. ```markdown ``` Preaching at 8 p. m. ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM 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 to $25.00 per day that Has ever Been the Market. Trade Its Appearance Y OF THE NEGRO RACE OF O STATES." Obster Davis, of Richmond, Va. contains matter concerning the race ties up the industrial, social, re- ventive, and business advance- most important features is the back and why his hair curls. 100 pages, with about 100 illustra- thin the reach of all, at $1.00 for and $2.50, half morocco. Liberal with agents; 10,000 are wanted ins, write to Giles B. Jackson, 602 Va. Parties desiring to secure in send the price, $1.00, $1.50 or North Second street, Richmond, Coa ! Coal! Coal!! F. H. Harts Will keep you warm with Coal By the Bushel or by the Ton now selling from 8c downward New Phone 1547 R-2 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. Offiое Phone Residence Phone 2322 2819—R 3 A Morris Williams Attorney-at Law. WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois WANTED-Colored girls for cooks and house work. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau 307 1-2 S. 6th St. Colored Skin Made Lighter. | The Chemical Wonder Company of New York manufactures seven Chemical “Wonders,” which enable colored peoplé to improve their ap- pearance. ‘These wonders cost 50¢ each. White women spend millions to beautify themselves. Colored people should make themselves at- tractive as possible. Colored men who use these wonders secure bet- ter situations in banks, clubs and business houses. Colored women occupy higher positions socially and commercially, marry better and get along better. meee) “combleion Wonder Creme makes dark skin lighter colored, not with-artificial white, but naturally; makes the skin itself lighter colored every time it is applied, Keeps the skin Mealthy, soft, fine. Makes any colored face more attractive. Improves any colored zoun- tenance like magic. . (2) Magnetto-metallie comb called “Wonder Comb,” can be heat- ed before using and will straighten any hair. Will last a life-time. (3) Pomade called “Wonder Uncurl,” uncurls kinks in hair and keeps it straight, lustrous and flexible. Wonder Uncurl heated into the scalp with a “Wonder Comb" will make the kinkiest head of hair olok handsome. (4) “Wonder Hair Grow."—Fertilizers in cornfields make corn- stalks grow, so thts fertilizer rubbed into the scalp makes the hair grow longer; strengthens the scalp so it can hold the hair from falling out. It can be heated into the scalp with a “Wonder Comb.” (5) “Odor Wonder Powder” instantly destroys perspiration odor. Thousands of men are barred from good salaries because of this unseen horror. Thousands of women are shut off from marriage and social life by this invisible barrier, People cannot detect perspiration odor on themselves, Every living being should use this powder. (6) *“Odor Wonder Liquid” is Jelightful as toilet water; can be used with Odor Wonder Powder or separately, Surrounds the body with fragrance. A great luxury for,those who can afford it. @) This’ pink variety of Complexion Wonder Creme, No. 2, is called Shell-Pink. Gives lovely pink cheeks to light brown or mulatto colored faces. Light brown complexion with pink cheeks mark great beauty. Information book free. Correspondence free. Please send your ad- dress, Agents wanted everywhere, Can start business with $3. CHEMICAL WONDER CO,, 2 RECTOR ST. NEW YORK. or M. B. BERGER & CO., (our selling agents), same address, ts “It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself.”—Emerson. That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last’ dec- ade organized here. 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 E. Washington St. Gravy & Wesster, Propt's, TO-MORROW MAGAZINE A medium of new thought—Learn fundamental thinking, logical deduct- tions and science. A high class magazine of transcendent ideas for literature and further instruction and information. . Write WALTER H. SERCOMBE, Sociologist Instructor, 139-141 E. 56 St.. Chicago, Il Ee iG EDWAD BAUMANN a 3 CHAS. T, BAUMANN Baumann Bros.... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 Your Patronage solicited. | SOMi THING YOU WANTED The Industrial History of the Negro, for sale at Thompson's and 1707 BE, Capitol Ave At the East End Shoe Store, 1707 B. Capitol avenue, can be found the col- ored papers, magazines and tracts, Stop over there while ordering shoes and call for something to read. Is the place where all colored papers and magazines can be had. Call at 815, 813 E. Washington, or 306% S. 6th. I purpose, step by step, to create a reg- ular news store, handling all colored literature, books, etc, also the big Sunday dailies, and leading white mag- azines. Telephone 998, BH. L, Rogers, Manager, 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? “How to Talk’—for sale at Thomp- son’s and Neal & Brown's. Price 15c ror 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 $lo00 . One 4 rcom 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 let us explain, Chas. 8, Gibbs & Co., 223} S. 5th Street. Old phone 1963. 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 To Peoria -VIA- e es e Illinois Traction System. $100 ONE WAY $195 ROUND TRIP ' BE Mac cc Cars Leave Springfield - 5:40—6:40—8:40—10:40 A.-M. 12:40—2:40—4:40—6.40 P. M. OC i ee EE THE DUST THE SAFE | NO be, | HABID CINDERS. | Capital City Pantatorium : and Tailoring The Best that can be Obtain- ed can be bought at the above . place, ei Suits tailored to your own no re if taste in all the latest styles. Ce ee ae — ae a French Dye and Steam Clean- ee ing, Repairing a Specialty. ? 2 ( Try my new Sanitary Steam i Presser which gives new Mt life to all woolens. a — Sell Phone Main 535. {nter-state Phone 99, “ 109 SOUTH FOURTH ST. fe : PJ. W. Slaughter, . Proprietor Visit ———m,. : The Dunbar Nickleodeon Owned and controlled by colored men. The only such enterprise In Central Illinois. The shows are on continuously and are the very best and high class. The best order and conduct is maintained, Remember the place: 706 is the Colored House on the south side Of street. Miss Nellie Banks, : Ticket Seller, 706 E. Washington St. - Springfield, Ill. 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 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, —$$$ —_—$— $$ $$$ Cuas. S. GiBgs Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. e Office 2234 S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old.Phone 1963 Mrs. Jennie C. McClain. a E ‘ ’ ro. ; se a ie eG oh ieee pS Po ed . Lae Re F ‘as hy . ye Prominent Church and Society Worker. Recently Elected G. M. A. M. of the H.ofJ. <A Brief History. Mrs. Jennie Coleman McClain, whose ikeness accompanies this sketch, is one of the best known women in this state. Inde fatiguaole iu her ardor, untiring in her zaalousness, and with a heart, tnat for magnitude, is unsurpassed in tts longings, its cravings, ils anxious desires for the uplift of humanity, she has reached a height that few women attain. No doubt, many sacri. tices have been made, many a sleepless nigot, possibly a tear shed, but, she arose above the din of it all aud is vow perched upon the top of the ladder where she has a commanding view of existing conditions, and where, by the profiting of her varied exper. iences, she is in a better altitude to lead on and on, Surely her life is worthy of emulation. It should be as a beacon light to guide the unawary. les! they strike the rapius aud are flound- ered upon a rock, or, are lost in the abyss of the whirl pool of sin and its follies, A few facts of Mrs, McClain's achievements About 54 years ago, Jennie Coleman first saw the light of day. having been born here at the corner of 7th and Mason streets. At the age of five years she began what has proved an eventful career in the Sunday school. Av 16 years she had dis. played such adaptability and ardor that the Sunday schoo! convention in session at Jersey- vilie in 1869, made her vice pres- ident of the organization, She has at different. times represent ed the Union Baptist church as a delegate to the associations and misSionary societies, Her lodge connections are many, among them the Heroines of Jericho, In this noble order she -has filled every station in her subordinate lodge with credit, Tne grand body in session in Chicago, the first of this month, elected her Grand Most Ancient Matron, This is a most fitting honor, fol lowing the close of four years of service a- recording secretary of the same order, In the Grand Chapter Order of the Hastern Star, she has served as Grand Lecturer. She has been presi dent of John A, Bross Post, Wo man’s Relief Corps No, 58 and also their treasurer and secre: tary, One of Mrs, McClain’s Rg ae) eae os a tarily expressed in her work for ‘the Woman's Club. She was the first secretary of the local club ‘Serving three vears; is now its president, In 1901 she was “tected presideut of the Strate Federation serving until 1908, She also served the same as sec. retary. She has beeu the re. cording secretary of the Lincoln Coiored Home Board tor the past four years, which position she still retains. Her pride in the race is with- out fault; ever loyal and true By virtue of her church, lodge aud club affiliations, she uses a great deal of printing, This she brings to this office. For 49 years she resided on N, 4th street and but recently mov. ed to 2112S, 9th street, in the Harvard Park addition to the city of Springfieid. [f you think nature bas not lent, Anythiog for which to be proud, Look back to a life well spent, It will drive away the dark cloud, — Will H Barbour. Order Your From Geo. W. Wells Quick Delivery. Good Weight. Oid Phone 1383, The Golden Loaf Homemade Bakery 7c per Loat 1986S 19th Street. Major Marr, Proprietor, WANTED—120 men and women to join the Watch Clubs Each club is to be composed of 15 per. sons. Clubs will run for 15 weeks, One Watch drawn by some wember every week. A good chance to get a watch easy, See Wm, Wocds at Pierik’s jew elry store, = A $3800 KENMORE FREE PIANO —FOR $145 a On Month's Free Trial 8 Years to pay--No money down $1 A WEEK 9 e 30 Days’ Free Trial IN YOUR OWN HOME Tne Kenmore Piano is not an unknown make, but a piano of national reputation, known throughout the United States as a piano of sterling quali- ties. 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. Tor this Brand New Only $145 UPRIGHT PIANO 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, SS SS ee Ve a se \ Se ee he SHCae USI pas mecomh » ia Sera ai | W ee . qe i | i Hh PNB Se 2S er ay a dull Wb hea Hd WL iMRI Hat ee Ua OTS RS aera AGH De ee 42 e ee ROA. STG eEH he vadgo, OC ga STARCK PIANOS, Regular Prices $350 to $750, Greatly Reduced This Week Cut Out This Ten Dollars a na a OS { $10 Free Credit Due Bill One of These Coupons Good as Part oe ee. 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 8t., Springfield, Ill] Smart Hats Harmons Entertain Last Monday evening in honor of Rev. Wilson of the Episcopal church, and Mr. Clark, his guest, a civil engineer of Columbus, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Harmon, entertained at their residence, 1614 S. 17th street, at six o'clock luncheon. The repast was a delicious one; and quite a pleasant time, for a few hours, was spent. Thursday evening, September 16, the above named school was opened. After Thursday, the 23, the school will meet every Wednesday evening throughout the season. There will be a prize given away every month during the dancing season. Children's classes a specialty. The music will be furnished by Nix, Moore and Gray. Prof. S. J. Morton, conductor. Admission 25c from 8.30 to 12.30. For further information address, S. J. Morton, 1131 E. Madison St. Millinery & Dressmaking Taught by Mrs. Clark Thompfon. 1207 E. Washington 20th Century Dancing School. Autumn Party, Wednesday Eve. October 6, '09. Masonic Hall. All are cordially invited. Good music, good order. Nix Orchestra. Admission - 25c S. J. Morton, Conductor. Mcals! Meals! 25c The best in the city Hot Coffee and Lunch Home style cooking Special for Fair Week Gray's Place Near 8th & Wash St. Chancery Notice State of Illinois, Sangamon County, ss, Court circuit, November Term. A. D. 1999. John Porter vs Hattie Porter in chancery, affidavit of the unknown residence of Hattie Porter, defendant above named, having been filed in the office clerk of the circuit court of said county, notice is hereby given to the said Hattie Porter that the complainant filed his bill of complaint in said court in the chancery side thereof, on the 23rd day of September A. D. 1909, and that sums issued out of said court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of November next 1909, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Hattie Porter, shall appear before 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 November A. D. 1909, and plead, answer or demur to said complainant's bill of complaint, the 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, τ, jones, circuit clerk, charless s, gibbs, complainant's solicitor It's the good shape of our fashionable Hats that makes them smart. It's the good fur in the shapes that keeps them smart. Our Hats are the best examples of hattery possible to build at the price we ask Their smartness lasts; their colors stay, their trimmings live as long as the fur. Knox Hats $ 5.00 Stetson Hats, $3.50 to $10.00 Our Great Special Hats $2, $ 3 00 Chancery No ce. State of Illinois, Sangamon County, ss. Circuit Court, November Term, A. D., 1909. Hattie Robinson vs. William Robinson in Chancery. Affidavit of the non-residence e of William Robinson son, defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, Notice is hereby given by the said William Robinson that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 5th day of August A. D., 1909, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of November next, 1909, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said William Robinson 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 November 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. CHAS. S, GIBBS, Circuit Clerk. Complainant's Solicitor. Chancery Notice state of illinois, sangamon county, ss November Term circuit court A. D. 1000. Talitha Young vs Thomas Young in chancery, Affidavit of the unknown residence of Thomas Young, 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 Thomas Young, that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said court in the chancery side thereof, on the 23rd day of September A, D, 1909, and that a summons issued of said court against said defendant, returnable on the first day of November next 1909, as is by law required, Now, unless you, the said Thomas Young, 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 November 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. Chas. S. Gibbs, Complainant's solicitor Chancery Notice state of illinois, sangamon county, ss, November Term circuit court A. D. 1900 Katie Kemp vs Wesley Kemp in chancery, affidavit of the unknown residence of Wesley Kemp, that 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 Wesley Kemp, that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said court in the chancery side thereof, on the 23rd day of September A, D, 1909, and that a summons issued out of said court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of November next, 1909, as is by law required. Now unless you, the said Wesley Kemp, 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 November 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 as confessed, and a decree entered against you, according to the pray of said bill. s. t. jones, circuit clerk, charles s. gibbs, complainant's solicitor NEMAUSA HATTER AND FURNISHER AND SHIRT MAKER 204 SOUTH SIXTH STREET. A Grand Reception Tendered to the visitors of the Illinois State Fair, will be given by the Committee of Arrangements—Emmett E. Perkins, James C. Adems, Otis B. Duncan, Bud Baker. We Are Waiting For You We are showing the latest in China Glass and Pottery. Largest stock in Illinois outside of Chicago. You must watch this store. Bring your friends Our stock is enormous. You will be treated with the utmost courtesy. KEISACKER'S The Home of Exclusive China. Odd Fellows Building 406 Monroe St.