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THE FORUM Vol. 6, NO. 38. SPRINGFIELD, ULL., SATURDAY NOVEMBER 27, 1909. 15C A MONTH Mattoon News Notes Sunday was quarterly meeting day at David's chapel. Rev. Cottman, presiding elder of the Springfield district, became quite in Friday evening at the home of Rev. P. C. Cooper. Thanksgiving dinner was served all day up town by the stew ardess of David's chapel. Edward Adams of Tuscola, was in the city, Sunday. Miss Margaret Huffman entertained a few friends Monday. Games and music were enjoyed till a late hour. Refreshments were served. Miss Cecil M. Thomas of Paris, was the guest of Miss Izetta Smith, Thanksgiving day. Mrs. Maggie Nickens of Champaign, spent Thanksgiving the guest of her mother, Mrs. Sara Potts. Mrs. S. B. Joues of E. St. Louis, who has been visiting in the city, left Thursday for Chicago, for a visit with relatives. Miss Maud LaMonte of Paris, has been at the bedside of her mother in-law in this city, spent a few hours in Paris, Thursday. A social was given last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Wright Ehlot for the benefit of David's chapel. Union Church to Celebrate. The grand celebration of the 38th anniversary of the Union Baptist church will take place Wednesday evening. December 15, with a program continuing over Sunday. A free supper will be served to those who donate 38c in their envelopes as a free will offering on this date. We invite the members of sister churches and the public come out and celebrate with us. The program will appear in the next issue of this paper. Mrs. J. C. McClain. Chairman of Committee, Rev. B. L. Ivory, Pastor. ENTERTAINS IN HONOR OF MISS THOMPSON. Dr. N. B. Ford and wife, 12 15 South 17th St., entertained in honor of their guest, Miss J. Thompson, of Nashville, Tenn., last Monday evening. There was a large number of invited friends out who enjoyed themselves to the utmost. The time was pleasantly spent in games, music and conversation. Quite a delicious repast was served. THE CULTURE CLUB The Culture Club is to be reinstated and the 2nd Sunday in December is the day it is to be launched at St. John church. It is a necessity and we advise that each interested person make him or herself a committee of one and get out a sufficient number to launch it. The thing to do is to make it go. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." East End Notes Health in general, is good. Mrs. Isabelle Pride of E. Carpenter St. is indisposed this wk. Mrs. Belle Bailey of East Washington St. died Tuesday morning. Mrs. Alice Nickoli of N.15 St. is convalescing, and her friends will be glad to see her out once more. The attempt to organize the literary society Sunday afternoon at St. John church was again a failure. The day was a busy one Rev. Jones preached an able sermon at 11 a.m. A good Sunday School at 2:30. Funeral of Mr. James Taborn at 2 and E.T.C. club had a nice program at 4:30 Miss Amanda Wells, the popular east end girl, who never fails to appear on the program, read a very excellent paper. She can always be depended upon. Little Marie Tucker at the piano and Miss Wells with a book and pencil make a good program For fear the thought will enter the minds of some concerning the Negro candidate in the 1st. ward, I will say I do not see any signs why we should not have one.—East End man. From The First Ward. To the Forum. (From the First ward.) After looking over the political situation from a republican ward, composed of working men, honest voters, both white and black, we believe in the principles of the party; Solomon says a wise man changes often. We call on the people of the first ward and of the city, to answer this question: D.d you ever even know the democrats from this ward to support every democratic measure that came up in the council? This has been done by the republican representatives, and it might have appeared to them that it was the best thing to do, but meant another weaken ing blow to the Republican par, ty of which we form a part. So it is time the party; not only the colored people but the white as well, should become aroused over these things and get busy. I am sure the colored voters of the first are getting busy and are going to rally around a true Republican, and that will be a black man. We know he's a Republican. We know if he gets in the council he will not forget the principles of Republicanism and go off with the democrats on every issue. So we are watching every thing and putting tab on it. We don't blame the democrats for trying to make good for the party, and we think the Republican party ought to look out for itself. We will say more about the matter in the next issue. Committee from the 1st ward. Miss Emma Williams, of Dyersburg, Tenn., is spending the winter here with her parents Rev and Mrs. A. W. Williams. Society and Local Long Coats at Short Prices Woman's Club Motes. The Philanthropic Section met at the Home, Nov. 22, in their regular monthly meeting. The chairman, Mrs. Julia Duncan, outlined the work of taking the envelopes for the mile ef pennies sixteen to a foot. As they are handed to friends, we ask that 16 pennies be put into the envelope. The report is to be made Jan. 1. This section will hold open doors at the Home Jan. 1, from 2 until 5. The public is invited there. To assist in receiving: Mesdames Ivory, Clem, Duncan and Morgan. The bean shower amounted to $2.25 in money. After the business a praise and prayer meeting was conducted which was enjoyed by the inmates of the Home. The chairman wishes to thank the faithful ones who came out and ask that all join her in the work We hope that all those interested will pay one dollar toward the support of the Home -Lean an Outland, reporter. The Program at New Hope. The Thanksgiving day program rendered at New Hope Baptist church under the management of Miss Nancy Brown, was an excellent one, and all are pleased. The participants acquitted themselves creditably and a large audience was out. The day was ideal and all had a most pleasant time. At Grace. St. Paul, St. John and Union churches, Thanksgiving dinners were served and the people in general had a good time Mrs. Eliza Barbour of Pittsfield is in the city week having been called to attend the funeral of Mrs. Belle Bailey. DIED—Mrs. Belle Bailey died at her residence, 1710 E. Washington street. Tuesday at 10:20 a.m. after a long illness. The funeral was conducted at the Union Baptist church Thursday morning. Interment in Oak Ridge cemetery. THE FORUM A weekly magazine paper devoted to the interests of the whole people Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR Preprinters One Year ..... $1.5c One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 S. Sixth St. Phone Main 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. EDITORIAL Saturday, November 27, 1909. A colored man for alderman of the first and sixth wards, is the slogan. There is some probability of a colored man running for lower Illinois House. A colored man in Boston is a candidate for mayor of the Hub city. This is the proper thing to do. Let the Colored man aspire for honors. Sheriff Davis says the report that the "best citizens" participated in the Cairo lynchings is erroneous. That is a self evident fact, for no man or set of men, who participate in a mob can be the "best men." The reverse should be considered more nearly true—the wore citizens. Notice-if you want roomers; want a job; want help; want the peoples trade; want your churches filled., want large crowds at your balls and other affairs, advertise them through the Forum, the regularly dependable circulated colored paper in the city, and Central Illinois. The factional strife rampant among the leaders of the National Baptist Publishing Boards at Nashville, Tenn., is the worse thing possible. Such things are the direct cause of many failures and so much hardship through out the connection, and among our people in general, where they are in absolute control of their affairs. We hope they will soon get matters amicably adjudicated. We don't doubt the veracity of sheriff Davis as doing all he could to save James from the mob, but we criticise the course he took in the beginning. In fact James should not have been taken from Cairo, but kept in jail guarded with deputies armed with winchesters, and the malitia called out early—a special grand jury summoned and the fullest investigation made as to who killed the girl—if James did it, then as soon as the law requires, gave him a fair trial, if guilty, gave him the full penalty Now which would have been the saner? --- The Negro is unwilling to accept any agreement made by any set of leaders whereby his citizenship is to be sacrificed. We object to being 'shelved,' when foreigners who have to special love for our country are becoming active participants in the affairs of the nation.—South Western Christian Advocate, New Orleans, La. If the American people do not put a stop to mob violence, the cremation of men's bodies, and even live men, the people of civilized Europe will put us down as heathens, incapable of self-government, despite the George Washington, Patrick Henrys, Alexander Hamiltons and the seiges at Valley Forge, Tyconderoga, Yorktown and Bunker Hill. The American white people are on trial again, testing whether or not this nation can long endure. EXTENDING THE OLIVE BRANCH A new era is dawning in Atlanta, Ga and the best white and the best colored people are getting together mutually. The Negroes to be shown special courses by the real best white citizens and will be givrn special reserved seats at the finest Grand opera during this season. They are to have a mid-winter lecture course and the prominent Negroes are invited to attend. This is signifficant when it is to be remembered that Atlanta had a very serious riot not many months ago. Similar overtures are made to the colored people of Memphis along improvement and political lines and a revolution is likely to take place in the South, and infavor of the colored man. CULLM'S SENSATIONAL OUTBREAK. The declaration a few days ago of U. S. Senator S. M. Cullum, came as a clap of thunder and a "mighty rushing wind," The synopsis of his pronunciation was this; That were it not for the fear of Negro domination, every state south of the Ohio would go republican; that what the South feared is the negro vote and that to maintain the supremacy of the white people, they voted mostly solid for democray, against their real honest convictions etc.. The people generally, inter. pret Mr. Cullom as saying what he believes should be done, and the colored people severely condemn him, for they aver that, for 40 years, they have helped to make him the distinguished man that he is. A. R. Garnett is getting to be quite a painter. There should be strict rules for the home. Teach your children early, the right way to go. Make home congenial; abstain from "contagious" gossip or tale telling—think only on noble and high ideals—place your feet on higher ground. The aim of the Forum is to do the best possible service to the people in general. TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House. First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telephone. 1478. H TUCKER, Proprietor. Imperial 5 Hats You won't find styles near as swagger. You won't find Imperial $3 Hats at any other store because we have the exclusive agency for this town. MYERS & CO. 529 North Side Square PETER MYER 529 No PETER MYERS & CO. HAMANN The Printer But still thy voice is ringing o'er the gale— Thou'st taught thy race how high her hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, nor faint nor fall." high her ights, no Call at The --- --- For Fine Commercial Work 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 OUR ADVERTISING RATES. 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Cars leave Fifth and Monroe streets as follows: For North Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:40 p. m. 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. For South Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:05 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m. 12:09 and 12:36 a. m. For South Second street every 10 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:43 p. m. 12:00 midnight and 12:24 a. m. For North Seventh street every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m. Owl cars at 11:48 p. m. and 11:24 p. m. For Spring and East Carpenter streets every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:44 p. m. and 12:08 and 12:30 a. m. For South Grand avenue eevery 15 minutes from 6:22 a. m. until 11:22 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m. and 12:07 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 Governor street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:37 p. m. 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THIMBLE CLUB. Meets every two weeks on Friday. Besides needle work a social and literary program is rendered. GERTRUDE WADE, Pres. MARTHA CHANDLER, Secy. 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. A. R. Garnett CARPENTER & BUILDER Desires such Work as building flues Painting houses and General Repair work of the kind. See him at 352 N. 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It can never before published. It tak ligious, ethological, domestic, in- ments of the Negro. One of its b origin of the Negro; why he is bl Although it contains over 40 tions, the price has been placed w board back; $1.50, cloth bound, a 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. 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. 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. ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS leave Springfield: East. North. 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Retail roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and half the usual retail prices. PUNCTURE-PROOF $4 80 IRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY 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 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. sample latest Mosel Ranger - bicycle furnished by us. Our agents everywhere are making more bicycles full particulars and special offer at once. NO HONEY REQUIRED to approve of your bicycle. We ship to anyone, anywhere in the U. S. without a cent deposit fee, 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 at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $20 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 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 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 ur prices. Orders 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 and promptly from our 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. NEDGETHORN RECORD PUNCTURE TIRE CO. DROPE SCHLAG SEM HEAL V5 U.S.A. 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 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, so per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to taped same day etter is received. We ship C. O. D. on he examined and found them strictly as represented. it (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you close this advertisement. We will also send one returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are really reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a u will find that they will ride easier, run faster, y tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We then you want a bicycle you will give us your order. ence this remarkable tire offer. ay any kind at any price until you send for a pair of born Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which es at about half the usual prices. al today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle from anyone until you know the new and wonderful learn everything. Write it NOW. 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 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. the rider only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined a We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby me send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this a nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at O not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have know that you will be so well pleased that when you want We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this rei IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind Hedgethorn Punctu the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO or a pair of tires from anyone offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn every or pair. All orders shipped same day etter is received by a cent until you have examined and found them a discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. W pump. Tires to be returned at OUR expense if in vination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent pair of these tires, you will find that they will m and look finer than any tire you have ever used or do well pleased that when you want a bicycle you a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires on price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and S makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual price but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK or a pair of tires from anyone until you know it only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it 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. Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This tire will outlast any other make- SOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING. THE BROOKLYN HOUSE 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. 5221 E. Adams St. Bell Tel. 423 Springfield, Illinois. MSCALL PATTERNS 10¢ AND 15¢ NONE HIGHER MSCALL'S MAGAZINE 50¢ A YEAR INCLUDING A FREE PATTERN MaCall Magazine For one Year, Any 15c cCall Pattern and The Forum all for $1.65 Per year. This a good bargain The regular price for book alone is $1.75 the year. McCALL PATTERNS Celebrated for style, perfect fit, simplicity and reliability nearly 40 years. Sold in nearly every city and town in the United States and Canada, or by mail direct. More sold than any other make. Send for free catalogue. McCALL'S MAGAZINE More subscribers than any other fashion magazine—million a month. Invaluable. Latest styles, patterns, dressmaking, millinery, plain sewing, fancy needlework, hairdressing, etiquette, good stories, etc. Only 50 cents a year (worth double), including a free pattern. Subscribe today, or send for sample copy. WONDERFUL INDUCEMENTS to Agents. Postal brings premium catalogue and new cash prize offers. Address THE McCALL CO., 238 to 248 W. 37th St., NEW YORK M'CALL'S MAGAZINE THE QUEEN OF FASHION This is specially interesting, ladies, as ccCalls deals with the Fashions. Call at The Forum or address us at 30512 S. 6th St. EXTRACT FROM TAFT'S SPEECH OF ACCE JULY 28, 1908. THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM, A CAGO, EXPLICITLY DEMANDS JUSTICE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE OR C AS EXPLICITLY DECLARES FOR THE AND WITHOUT RESERVATION, IN LE OF THE THIRTEENTH, FOURTEENTH AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION LESS TO STATE THAT I STAND SQUARELY ON THAT PLANK IN THE BELIEVE THAT EQUAL JUSTICE TO THE FAIR AND IMPARTIAL ENFORCED AMENDMENTS IS IN KEEPING WITH CAN SPIRIT OF FAIR PLAY. THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM, ADOPTED AT CHICAGO, EXPLICITLY DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR ALL MEN WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE OR COLOR, AND JUST AS EXPLICITLY DECLARES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT, AND WITHOUT RESERVATION, IN LETTER AND SPIRIT OF THE THIRTEENTH, FOURTEENTH AND FIFTEENTH AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION. IT IS NEEDLESS TO STATE THAT I STAND WITH MY PARTY SQUARELY ON THAT PLANK IN THE PLATFORM, AND BELIEVE THAT EQUAL JUSTICE TO ALL MEN, AND THE FAIR AND IMPARTIAL ENFORCEMENT OF THESE AMENDMENTS IS IN KEEPING WITH THE REAL AMERICAN SPIRIT OF FAIR PLAY. An Advertisement in The Forum Will Bring Results Colored Skin Made Lighter. Colored Skin Made Lighter. The Chemical Wonder Company of New York manufactures seven Chemical "Wonders," which enable colored people to improve their appearance. These wonders cost 50c each. White women spend millions to beautify themselves. Colored people should make themselves attractive as possible. Colored men who use these wonders secure better situations in banks, clubs and business houses. Colored women occupy higher positions socially and commercially, marry better and get along better. (1) Complexion 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 healthy, soft, fine. Makes any colored face more attractive. Improves any colored countenance like magic. (2) Magnetto-metallic comb called "Wonder Comb," can be heated 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 cornstalks grow, so this 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 delightful 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. (7) 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 adden Agents wanted everywhere. Can start business with $3. TO CHEMICAL WONDER CO., 2 RECTOR ST., NEW YORK. or M. B. BERGER & CO., (our selling agents). same address "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled one to obtain something for myself". Emerson. That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade 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. GRADY & WEBSTER, Propt's. TO-MORROW A medium of new thought—Learn fundamental Thinking, logical deductions 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, Ill. G EDWAD BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN. Baumann Bros.... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 Your airtonage solicited. At the East End Shoe Store, 1707 E. Capitol avenue, can be found the colored papers, magazines and tracts. Stop over there while ordering shoes and call for something to read. The Dunbar NewsCompany Is the place where all colored papers and magazines can be had. Call at 815, 813 E. Washington, or 306 $ \frac{1}{2} $ S. 6th. I purpose, step by step, to create a regular news store, handling all colored literature, books, etc., also the big Sunday dailies, and leading white magazines. Telephone 998. E. 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 Thompson's and Neal & Brown's. Price 15c. 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. VISIT OUR Furniture Store We have a complete line of New and Second hand furniture. Heating Stoves, Cook Stoves —and Ranges— We have a nice line of house —furnishing goods— Sold for cash or on easy pay- ments. 128 N. 7th St. Old Phone: 2311 H. SALLIE, Prop. 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 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. To Peoria .VIA. Illinois Tra System To Peoria .VIA. Illinois Traction System. $1.00 ONE WAY $1.95 ROUND TRIP Cars Leave Springfield 5:40-6:40-8:40-10:40 A. M. 12:40-2:40-4:40-6:40 P. M. THE SAFE WAY NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS. THE RAPID WAY Capital City Pantatorium PETER H. J. W. Slaughter, Visit The Lincoln Nick Visit The Lincoln Nickleodeon Owned and controlled by colored men. The only such enterprise In Central Illinois. The shows are on continuously and high class. The best order and co Remember the place: 719 House on the North s s are on continuously and are the very best and class. The best order and conduct is maintained. Number the place: 719 is the Colored house on the North side of street The shows are on continuously and are the very best and high class. The best order and conduct is maintained. Remember the place: 719 is the Colored House on the North side of street Miss Pearl Loomis, Ticket Seller. 719 E. Washington St. - Spr Washington St. - Springfield, Ill. 719 E. Washington St. - Springfield, Ill. DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS. THE SAFE WAY Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 2231 S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 THE RAPID WAY The Best that can be Obtained can be bought at the above place. Suits tailored to your own taste in all the latest styles. French Dye and Steam Cleaning. Repairing a Specialty. Try my new Sanitary Steam Presser which gives new life to all woolens. Bell Phone Main 535. Inter.state Phone 99. 109 SOUTH FOURTH ST. Proprietor Watch This Space 418 Adams St. South Side St. DENTISTRY At Dental College Prices Terms to Suit. No Students. Painless Extracting Free $3 00—Set of TeethS—3 00 Gold Crowns, $2K.....$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 2061 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! Neal and Brown's The Freeman and the New York Age and all colored literature; including copies of the FORUM. Colored men, stand for better government. --- ```markdown ``` —FOR SALE AT— Subscribe for The Forum. T. L. EWING, Furniture, Stoves and General House Furnishings 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. Visit the new millinery store at 1207 E. Washington streets, for hats or women only. WANTED-Colored girls for cooks and house work. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, 3051 S. 6th St. -FOR- L. EWI niture, ves and eral use Fur EWING, ure, and l Furnishings Public stenography. Done at This Office. short-hand. typewriting and amanuensis work. Business letters, accounts itemized, Essays, speeches or Sermons. written on machine. The FORUM, 305 S. 6 MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Stenographer. Old 'Phone, 998. Springfield Illinois Order Your COAL From Geo. W. Wells Quick Delivery. Good Weight. Old Phone 1383. --- Springfield, Illinois Bell 'Phone: 2156 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. Order Your COAL -OF- William Reddick By the Ton $2,50. Prompt De- liveries. Old Phone 2563 Residence 1707 East Lawrence Residence I wish every Pythian "brave man" would take a copy of the Pythian Monitor. There is an article in the December number on "Reclaim Your Suspended Members" which is worthy of attention. In the January issue E. L. Rogers will have an article on "Pythianism and Our Duty" and other matter pertaining to our Springfield lodges. All who desire this Pythian paper can secure a copy at J. E. Thompson's grocery store or Neal & Brown's restaurant. --- The MERCHANTS and Professional Men Who advertse in this enterprise Our Christmas Number is to be out in splendid style, embellished with half tones, etc. Saturday, Dec. 11th. No busine s among our people should fail to be represented. Begin early to select space. Agents: Please make special efforts to in crease your subscription lists. It matters not which way a man may turn, or what fearful concentration of circumstances, may environ him, he should never forget that a sense of duty pursues mankind ever. It is omnipresent like the Deity. If we take to ourselves the wings of the morning and dwell in the utermost parts of the sea, duty performed or duty violated is still with us for our happiness or misery. If we say the darkness shall cover us, in the darkness as well as in the light our obligations are yet with us, and we can not satisfy them unless they are truly and faithfully discharged. —N. B. Union. AN APRON FAIR The Ladies' Guild of St. Lukes Mission on the corner of E. So. Grand and Loveland Aves., will hold an apron fair three nights beginning Tuesday, Nov. 30, and closing Dec. 2 There will be in connection with the fair a short program each evening. All are cordially invited to attend. Admission 5c. By order of the Guild. Annabel Harmon, Pres. Rev. Wilson, Pastor. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B, Bondman. 2020 Kansas street, new phone 420. Mrs. Minnie Ford, 1129 East Madison St., who has been very ill, is much improved, being under the medical care of Dr. N. B. Ford. Mr. Clarence Clem and 3 other colored persons, were among those who took the civil service examination in the Federal building last week. Miss Johnie Thompson, who has been visiting friends in Decatur for the past 7 or 8 months, and also in Springfield recently has returned to her home in Nashville. Tenn Dr. S. A. WARE. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 p. m. to 9. Telephone: (old), Office; 3329. Res., 1607-r-2 Calls promptly made. SHERIFF SHIPP AND FIVE OTHERS TO SERVE TERM. The Supreme Court of the U. S. denied a new hearing to sheriff Shipp and five other men, who are alleged to have been guilty in contempt of court in relation to the famous Ed Johnson lynching case, which took place at Chattanooga, Tenn, March, 1906.4 It will be remembered that one Ed Johnson, colored, was accused of committing an atrocious crime, tried and sentenced to be hanged, when attorneys appealed to the Supreme Court for a stay of execution, which was granted, in the meantime the sheriff allowed a mob to collect and lynch Johnson. This act was declared in contempt of court and parties cited to appear before that august body and show cause why sentence should dot be passed upon them, which they failed to do and were given each; respectively. 90 and 60 days in prison. ENTERTAINED The Ladies Guild of St. Luke E church gave a birthday party in honor of their pastor, Nov. 12th, at the residence of Mrs. M. Hogan, 1928 E. South Grand Av. A very pleasant evening was spent in playing various games. The hostess served a very nice repast. Those present were Mr. Frank Jackson and wife, Dr Ford and wife, A. D. Harmon and wife, C. A. Brown and wife A. M. Williams and wife, Rev. Smalley and wife Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Miss J. Thompson, of Decatur, J. H. White, Mrs. E. L. Rogers, Mrs. G. Taylor and daughter Mr. Rhoden, Mrs. J. Douglas, Mr. and Mrs Hogan, Miss Hagar Cooper, Kenneth and Mabel Brown, Father Wilson, their guest. Miss Lovina Watts gave a miscellaneous shower Monday Nov. 22, in honor of Mrs. Eva Harris Harlow. The evening was spent by playing sociable games etc. Mrs. Harlow received quite a number of valuable presents. A three course luncheon was served with all the delacacies of the season. E E A $300 KENMORE PIANO —FOR $145— On Month's Free Trial to pay--No money do $1 A WEEK Days' Free Tri to money down EEK Free Trial 3 Years to pay--No money down $1 A WEEK 30 Days' Free Trial IN YOUR OWN HOME Piano is not an unknown make, but a throughout the United States as a pian orth $300.00, and pianos are sold daily are in high quality with this famous p wn make, but a piano of nation States as a piano of sterling quae are sold daily for more mon h this famous piano of quality. The Kenmore Piano is not an unknown make, but a piano of national reputation, known throughout the United States as a piano of sterling qualities. It is well worth $300.00, and pianos are sold daily for more money that do not compare in high quality with this famous piano of quality. For this Brand New UPRIGHT PIANO man and woman to know more about we that it is ever so much better than now more about this famous plan much better than any $300.00 plan to your home free of charge 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. P.A. STARCK PIANO CO CHICAGO. STARCK PIANOS, Regular Prices $350 to $750, Greatly Reduced This Week Cut Out This Ten Dollars Towards purchase of one STARCK PIANO at this sale at 624 East Adams street, Springfield, Illinois. Pianos shipped to any part of the United States on these Liberal Terms. Write for FREE Catalogues. 624 E. Adams St. Springfield, Ill Mrs. E. L. Rogers was in Decatur this week. Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. STATE OF ILLINOIS, Sangamon County, ss. Circuit Court, January Term, A. D. 1910. Lucy Williams, vs. In Chancery. Morris Williams, Affidavit of the non-residence of Morris Williams, 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 Morris Williams that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 24th day of November, A. D. 1909, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of January next, 1910, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Morris Williams, 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 January, A. D. 1910, 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. DIXIE LIQUID BLEACH (Alcohol 16-10 per cent) A High Class Complexion Beautifier For Ladies and Gentlemen of All Races. Before Using After Using Before Using After Using This preparation will not make you white, but will make your complexion fair. For removing pimples, blackheads, ring worms, and sun burn, wrinkles, bumps, chapped hands and tetter, or exzema, also liver spots. Keeps the skin soft and youthful, makes people good looking. 4 OZ. BOTTLE, PRICE 50 CENTS If your Druggist hasn't it, send Money order, to address below. We will send it to you either by mail or express, charges prepaid. Reference, Owensboro Banking Co. Owensboro, Ky. Serial No. 27862, guaranteed by JONES, WESTERFIELD & CO., Owensboro, Ky., under Pure Food and Drug Act, June 30, 1900 Dixie Liquid Bleach Made Only By JONES, WESTERFIELD & CO. DUCTION e, hats is my trade, new ones well made; and can not be beat. INTRODUCTION MUND is my name, hats is my trade. Old ones repaired, new ones well made; Our prices are low, and can not be beat. When our work is done; it looks complete; Where there is a will, there is a way, That is what the people always say, We will fix your old hats, and also say. That we do good work and are here to stay. We Guarantee to Repair Hats of All Descriptions: Silk, Felt, Stiff, Panama and Straw. If work is not satisfactory money refunded. Reference: To the Best factory in the United States. MUND The Only Hatter in this City. 231 $ \frac{1}{2} $ S. 6th St. - Springfield, Ill. T. Bailey of Bloomington, was in the city this week being called here by the death of his mother. FOR RENT-One 5 room house, good location near car line See Wm. Woods, 1027 S. 17, St., or a Pierik's jewelry store, East Side Square. Mrs. Meissa Moss of Paris, Mo., was in the city this week having been called here to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Belle Bailey. Mrs. Lida Tinsley of Jacksonville. also came to the city for the same purpose. Mrs. Clark-Thompson will be glad to have young ladies call and learn dressmaking. Some of the best musical talent of the city met this week and effected an organization known as "The Mozart Recital Club—Motto—Non Parallel." They elected as manager, Mr. Nelson, and Miss Nancy Brown, Sec'y. Another meeting will be held next Monday night, Nov. 22d, at Neal & Brown's restaurant, for permanent organization. MISSIONARY PROGRAM Program of the different missionary circles of Springfield to be held at New Hope Baptist church Sunday, Nov. 28, 1909, corner 8th and Miller Sts., at 3 p. m. Prayer. Song.....Choir Paper.....Mrs. H. King Recitation.....Euclia Osby Solo.....Mamie Osby Paper.....Mrs. C. L. Stewart Duett..Mrs. B. Coleman and Miss Randoff Recitation.....Mrs. Myrtle Jones Paper.....Mrs. R. B. Williams Solo.....Miss Nancy Brown Paper.....Mrs. Knott Solo.....Mrs. B. L. Ivory Recitation.....Lora Logan Solo.....Miss Ruth Watts Remarks by pastors. MRS. TATE, President. MRS. NOLAN, Secretary. Chancera Notice. Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. STATE OF ILLINOIS, Ss. Sangamon County. Circuit Court, January Term, A. D. 1910. Amelia Sheffey, vs. In Chancery. Andrew Sheffey, Affidavit of the non-residence of Andrew Sheffey, 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 Andrew Sheffey, that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 15th day of October, A. D. 1909, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of January next, 1910, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Andrew Sheffey, 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 January, A. D. 1910, 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. 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