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THE FORUM Decatur News. Mesdames Daisy, Fant and Samuels are still on the sick list. The Steward Aid Society of St. Peters A. M. E. church gave a grand entertainment last Friday evening, celebrating the 16th birthday of young married men and women, and a nice sum was raised for their department. The Baptist church gave a grand entertainment last Wednesday evening at the G. A. R. Hall with 50 voices. They were under the leadership of Mrs. Payne of Dayton, Ohio and was well trained and had a full house for the benefit of the new church. Dr. H. C. Ganaway has had his office at 416 Powers Building over hall. Call and see him. Mrs. John Moore entertained the Sewing Circle of the A. M. E. Church last week with a winter picnic. Mrs. Rev. J. A. Crockett has been on the sick list for the last two weeks. We hope she will soon be out. The True Reformers Lodge has added over 50 members in the last 90 days under the new dispensation. This is the lodge for the negroes, and is doing good for the race, employing over 500 men and women on monthly salary and has paid over $5,000,000 in sick dues and death claims in the last 25 years. It gives the cheapest insurance that the negro can get into, then why not join insurance companies that give employment to boys and girls of our race. Mayor Borcher, the noted "Dry Mayor," is having a hard time with the city Aldermen and Police Department. I hardly think the next dry man for mayor will promise to do so much, for we have 45 soft drink stands in Decatur, and they do not pay license. We are having more drunks than when Decatur was wet. Why not let the city have the $45,000 she was getting before the town was supposed to be dry; moreover, the man that drinks has made a saloon out of his house, and has made criminals and breakers of law. Rev. J. W. Woodford was made very proud in his home 509 E. Waggoner St. with a son added to his family last Monday morning. Miss Maud Lamonti, trained nurse, of Paris Ill., is visiting Mrs J. W. Woodford. Rev. J. T. Morrow has been added to this week's subscription list of the Forum. Mr. Eli Pierce, who has been in St. Paul for several months, has returned. We are glad to have him with us. Last Saturday night a white man assaulted a white girl who works in the editorial department of the Daily Review on her way home. We note that the papers had very little to say about it, and he was not a burly white man either, as they generally apply to negro; now if the rest of the white women were as honest as this young lady, we would find that most of the crimes are committed by the low degraded white men. If the negroes would work more or good positions for their boys and girls, and put more time working for "Be ye doers and not sayers only." the general condition of the race, we would succeed as a race, we have no ground to knock on dives and saloons until we give some other employment or place to go. Until we do this we will always have dives; put more time in boosting negro enterprise, training our people to patronize our professional men and women and open up places for our people. The man who gives employment to a negro boy or girl is doing more for the race than a man with his thousands who lives all to himself. When you have news or want the Forum leave order at H. A. Watkin's office, 124 E. Wood St. At the Majestic Cole & Johnson, opening their engagement in "The Red Moon" at the Majestic last night. If ever a team of entertainers should happen to wish for a warm testimonial of their position in the public esteem, their most ardent admirers could wish them no better than the reception given these two and their company last night. The show was appreciated of course from the rise of the curtain, but the first appearance of the principals brought forth the first real show of enthusiasm which followed them to the end. "The Red Moon" has been somewhat changed since it last shone on Sangamon county—not so much as to render it unrecognizable, by a long chalk, but still with enough new things to make good the promises of the press agent; Johnson with his new "Hoota Woola" song and the pair of them in another novelty, "Run, Billy 'Possum, Run," with apologies to President Taft There are more old faces in the company than new, and all good and agreeable ones. Aida Overton Walker has two good songs, "Phoebe Brown" and "Pickanniny Days," and introduces in the second act a wierd symbolic dance set to some out-of-the-way music by Mr Johnson. Leona Marshall is a comely young woman in a pretty part, Minnehaha, and several others among the girls ought to come in for Special mention. Edgar Connor, familiarly known as "three feet of ebony grace," is as good as ever in his part of Sambo and sings his song in the last act in fine spirit and a regular boiler factory of a white dress suit. There can be no possible doubt concerning Bob Cole's exquisite gift of comedy. Without seeming to strive after effect he can make more real laughter than any comedian who has appeared on the local stage this season and they will come from far who excel him. Like many another good thing the gift of comedy is not strained, it falls like the gentle rain, and Cole is the professor who makes a deluge to order at any moment. Likewise gifted, in a more serious direction, is his partner, Rosamond Johnson. No one listening to the music of the piece from first to last can gainsay the real genius of its composer. He does a little pianologue in the course of the last act that is really delicious in more ways than one. In it are the two songs before mentioned, after which Mr. Cole joins in and the audience was for keeping them there until a most unseemly hour—they did give a good half-dozen encores, Anna Held's "Dreamy Eyes" song and other favorites. Just leaving the theater a dusky Society and Local gent was heard to remark: "Weren't they just loo-loos? I couldn't 'a' set there another hour." Same here. Ill. State Journal, Dec. 10. For Sale:—At very reasonable prices a number of ladies' waists, dresses, coats and hats in very good condition; must be sold at once. Call in mornings at 717 E. Cass Street. Mrs. Aida Overton Walker, Misses Ida Bluford, Anna Jarret and Leona Mitchell of Cole and Johnson's musical comedy, were the guest of Mrs. Jerry Morri- while in the city. The young son of Chas. Brown of S. 15th street, is seriously ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Minnie Ford, who has been ill for several weeks, is slowly improving. Dr. N. B. Ford was in Chicago last week on business. Charles H. Barton, headwaiter at the Leland Hotel, was in Chicago several days last week on business and visiting his wife. Mrs. Mattie Richards of East Stuart Street, has been indisposed. Lieut Richard Ross has made substantial improvements about his premises on E. Edwards St. There will be a concert at Grace M. E church Friday evening. Dec. 24th under the auspices of the Sunday school.—Rev. J M. Smalley, pastor. Joe Carter Secures Divorce. In the biggest legal battle of their professional history, Attorneys C. S. Gibbs and A. M. Williams fought gallantly in the circuit court this week in the notorious Joe Carter divorce case. Mrs. Mary Carter, wife of Joe Carter had sued for divorce and alimony and Joe Carter had filed a cross bill on the ground of desertion and infidelity. A large crowd of colored people witnessed the case, and the battle was I.B.P.O.E Music by Gardner Prof. S. J. Morton Music by Gardner's Orchestra Prof. S. J. Morton, Floor Manager. fiercely fought between C. S. Gibb, attorney for Joe Carter and A. M. Williams, attorney for Mrs. Carter. The case was decided in favor of Joe Carter. Both Gibbs and Williams made eloquent speeches. 38th Anniversary. The 38th anniversary at Union Baptist church was quite a success. The program rendered was very good and the promoter are to be praised for their progressiveness. Tomorrow the anniversary sermon will be preached by the pastor, Rev. B. L. Ivory. Special program at night. The public is invited Election of Officers. Tuesday afternoon Estella Chapter No. 3, Order Eastern Star elected and installed the following named officers for the ensuing year: Royal Matron, Mrs. Carrie Lee Hamilton; Associate Matron, Mrs. Lucy Young; Treasorer, Mrs. Mary Ricks; Secretary Mrs. Julia Euncan; Conductress, Mrs. Matilda Walker; Associate Conductress, Mrs. Lenora Fisher, Warder, Mrs. Stella Gray; Herald, Mrs. Martha Hicklin, Sentinel, A. J Young, Royal Patron, E. C. Hamilton. NOTICE-For the benefit of our advertisers, our paper will be out next week on Thursday afternoon and we therefore notify all parties who desire matter in the said edition for Christmas Holidays to get matter in this office not later than Tuesday. Correspondents will likewise take notice. Miss Lelah Blanton of Decatur attended the performance of the Red Moon in this city last week. NOTICE-There will be a public installation of the newly elected officers of Charles Young Lodge No.103, I. B. P. O. E. of W. at their annual ball December 29, 1909. Annual Ball Charles Young Lodge No. 103 I. B. P. O. of E. of World Arion Hall, 4th and Jefferson Sts. Wednesday Evening Dec. 29. Social Committee: James C. Adams, J. W. Slaughter, J. W. Grady, Renick Vires, A. Bender, S. J. Morton. rdner's Orchestra Morton, Floor Manager. I 4.2 Round Oaks, Estate Oaks, Century Hot Blast, Garland Riverside Oak and many other well known makes. Christmas Greetings in all its Glory ...AT... CLARKSON'S Modern Drug Store 213 South Sixth Street. The Alexander County Sheriff. For the sake of justice it is to be regretted that the governor has not the same jurisdiction over the municipal authorities of Cairo as that by virtue of which he has ousted the sheriff of Alexander county. That official, removed as the result of the lynching of William, James and Henry Salzner, has been denied reinstatement because he did not do all in his power to protect his prisoners, offering no forcible resistance after he had been captured in his attempt to carry James to safety. Although the sheriff made an effort to keep the negro out of the hands of the mob he did not do enough and he is punished. The city officials who did nothing cannot be reached by the state administration. A Tennessee sheriff has been given a six months' sentence for failure to prevent a mob murder and that act of justice coupled with the removal of the Illinois official may teach responsible officers that their duty to the law cannot be compromised in the face of a riot. Chicago Tribune. THE ADVERTISER Your attention is constantly called to the people and the firms who advertise through the Forum. We carry some of the best and most reliable firms in the city and will take it as a special favor if our readers and our friends would make our advertisers their trading places. When convenient, mention the fact that you saw the ad. in the Forum. Today is Saturday, pay for the Forum. The King Walker Shoe For Men 1 A HAND SEWED SHOE Modern in every detail and built to wear. For sale at the East End Shoe Store. J. P. Roberts, Proprietor 1707 E. Capitol Av. Old Phone 3914 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 payments. 128 N. 7th St. Old Phone: 2311 H. SALLIE, Prop. THE JOHN LUTZ Store is filled with a great stock of beautiful, practical and useful articles suitable for Holiday Presents. We have made a special effort to surpass our previous offerings of high-grade merchandise at reasonable prices. We would like to have you call and see the pretty things so much appreciated by Men of good taste, who prefer quality. Come this week to make your selection of gifts And We Will Store Them John Lutz For Sale! For Sale Colored Papers from all the United States. N. Y. Age, Freeman, P. Some of the best weekly papers in the Co. The Age gives you the most complete details Colored people are doing worthy of no Call at Thompson's, 815 Washington St. Neal a Resturant, Masonic Hall. Robert's Shoe store, 17 tol Ave., L. J. Harris' store, 1015 So. 17 For Sale! For Sale! Colored Papers from all over the United States. N. Y. Age, Freeman, Planet. Some of the best weekly papers in the Country. The Age gives you the most complete details of what the Colored people are doing worthy of note. Call at Thompson's, 815 Washington St. Neal and Brown's Resturant, Masonic Hall. Robert's Shoe store, 1707 E. Capitol Ave., L. J. Harris' store, 1015 So. 17 St. Men Women and Children's Shoes Half Soled, the pair..... Men's and Women's full rubber heels. the pair.... GUARANTEED We invite you come have your work done when you wait and at the same time see for you how shoes are repaired by the latest improv machinery. We invite you come have your work done while you wait and at the same time see for yourself how shoes are repaired by the latest improved machinery. E. SINGER 110 S. 7th St. Between Washington and Ad New Telephone 798. Open Evenings Until 9 O'clock 110 S. 7th St. Between Washington and Adams New Telephone 798. Open Evenings Until 9 O'clock. Christmas Gifts Until Christmas Hatter and Men Furnisher THINK You can have your Shoes Half Soled for ..... 204 South 6th St Sale! all over tes. , Planet. the Country. details of what the y of note, Neal and Brown's Store, 1707 E. Capi So. 17 St. 35c 40c bsolutely done while for yourself improved THE FORUM THE FORUM'S STAFF B. L. Rogers. Editor and Manager Will H. arbour. Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Broa.. Branch Office Compose The Printer 105j No. 6th No. EDITORIAL Saturday, December 18, 1909 OUR CHRISTMAS EDITION Again, we have the pleasure of issuing our "Christmas number." We may not be as "splended" as we have appeared on previous occasions, but we have a much larger local circulation and rejoice that we are yet alive, striving to elevate mankind in our feeble way. Christmas is derived from Christ and it is incumbered upon you to treat the day as becoming a christian. You are not to celebrate the day riotously and in a degrading manner, but let your conduct tell whom you are Your attentiffn is called to the splendid line of advertisements and your trade is solicited by the people who advertise. THAT 17TH PAVEMENT --- The people on 17th street, and especially the colored people, who fought against the paving of that street from South Grand Avenue to Laurel street, were in their own light and committed a serious blunder. The fact that it would strain every one is no logical argument. It is a part of that street mostly inhabited by colored people and showed that they, as a race, are averse to improvements. Furthermore, it is a very muddy street and water stands like great pools when it rains, making sickness imminent periodically. The propavement people should not stop, but get out another petition and stand by what they want next spring or summer. A light should also be placed at 17th and S. G. Aye. Please give us a primary law before Christmas, please sir. Will you? Get your wife a Christmas presents. Hats off to the coal man—wel come in the coal man. THE ADVERTISER Your attention is constantly called to the people and the firms who advertise through the Forum. We carry some of the best and most reliable firms in the city and will take it as a special favor if our readers and our friends would make our advertisers their trading places. When convenient, mention the fact that you saw the ad. in the Forum. SCHNEPP AND MORAL ISSUES Mayor Schnepp is to be given due credit for the bold stand he is taking for the civic and moral elevation of our city. Regardless of whether he is giving the colored people their just share of the spots, he is to be praised for the crusade he is making against vice and immoral business places. A special feature is his determination not to allow "bad" saloons to run unmolested, and the prevention of immoral plays at the opera houses. MUST NOT HAVE BEEN NEGRO At'Svanah, Georgia, last week three women were reported killed and one assaulted by a Negro. For a white there was great c imation, out as soon as it was learned that a white man, the husband of one of the victims, had probably committed the crime, it was not so bad, nor did the daily papers put the report on the first page. Ah, consistency thou art a jewel. White men commit bad crimes—alie criminals are equal when their crimes are the same. THE FEDERATION OF MEN'S CLUBS. Pursuant to call, the Federation of Men's Clubs met at the Y. M. C. A. building. Friday evening, Dec. 10, and a large delegation was out. A call had been given every church in the city, regardless of race or creed. These clubs are to unite and work for the moral elevation and the civic improvement. We are sorry to note that Grace M. E. and St. John A. M. E. churches were the only colored churches represented when every church in the city was invited. We hope our people will see the wisdom in cooperating with the white people when such cooperating is for the general weal of all. The fight is on Help, ye every one of you. What are you afraid of? Don't spend all of your time talking the Johnson Jefferies fight to be. Let the Merchants Blacks begin early and have a good base ball team. Your special attention is called to the page advertisement of Keisacker, the exclusive china firm. This is one of the best firms in town and the wares are all high.grade. The management as well as the corps of clerks, are affable and very pleasing. You should note the price list and make this store your place for china ware. Mr. Keisacker, the proprietor, is one of the finest young men we have met. On to Keisacker's. If we can get the support from the clergy and business for the East End Shoe Store, you will see in a short time a mammoth stock on hand. Mr. Roberts is handling the best quality of goods and every preacher in the city, and other leading men should wear his shoes and comment on the same. Will you call and see him or telephone for him to bring you up a sample pair of shoes? He is a steady advertiser and you know that he is in the business—no excuse. --- TUCKER'S PLACE. First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. H TU You won't find styles like the Imperial 6 Hats MYERS & CO. PETER MYL 529 N PETER MYERS & CO. 529 North Side Square Phone 998 OUR ADVERTISING RATES. time, 156 month 6 monthade. Office Old Phone 518 Gilbert Ave 2812 high her ights, no Call at The --- --- New Telephone. 1478. HAMANN The 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. For display matter one time, 15c the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 month or one year, special prices made. Reading matter, one time, 7c the line; seven words to the line; over one time 5c; for long articles of church advertising, some reduction. For clubs, socials, ect., when matter contains over 75 words and under 200, send 50 cents if you desire it published in full. MANAGER. "Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be yond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing o'er the gale— Thou'st taught thy race how high her hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, nor faint nor fall." Paul·Laurence Dunbar on Fred Douglass. You can always depend on The Forum to stand for principle above all else. IMPERIAL 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. We believe it's the best §3 Hat made. That's why we secured the exclusive agency for them. You'll think so when you see the new winter shapes that are ready. $1.50 to East St. Louis every Saturday 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 TO THE LAWYER. Special—The Forum will be pleased to have that legal notice, divorces, etc. It is a paper of general circulation; careful in reading proof; no errors shall occur. Published regularly and out on time. Office Old Phone 518 Gilbert Ave: 2812 C. H. JONES CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Real Estate, Rentals and Investment Loans Special services at Episcopal church Sunday-don't miss it Everybody invited 7:30, out by 8:45 or 9 P.M. Call at The New millinery shop for the latest style hats. Best courtisies given all and your patronage is solicited. Come one and all.—Mattie Tucker, Prop., 206 N. 14th St. Christmas Presents What are you going to get Him for Christmas? Nearly everybody has a "Him" or two to buy for. We refer only to "hims." Perhaps our suggestions will aid you to get him just what he needs and just what will please him. If you can't find something for his Christmas here, where in the world would you expect to find it. Suggestions.... Overcoats. Smoking Jackets, Night Robes Suits Neckwear, Dress Vests, Mufflers, Hosiery Suspenders, Hats. Rain Coats, Pajamas, Collars, Caps. Gloves. Underwear, Shirts, Umbrellas. etc. Every article fairly and rightly priced. No fancy figures. We'll put aside anything you select and keep perfectly 'mum' about it until Santa Claus time. Exclusive Agents for Rogers, Peet & Co. Clothing. Hall & Herrick Co. Fifth and Adams Sts. Special midnight Christmas service at St. Luke's Episcopal church, corner of S Grand and Loveland avenues. The services will begin at 11:45 p.m. Christmas eve. The church will be open as early as 11 o'clock p.m. The services will consist of special Christmas music. Choral Celebration of the Holy Communion with special Christmas sermon of the Birth of Christ. Everybody cordially invited to this service. Rev. R. L. Wilson, Pastor in charge. Mattoon News. Rev. P. C. Cooper is on the sick list. There is preaching every Thursday evening at the Second Baptist church. All are welcome. Mrs. George Jessee gave a taffy pull on Saturday evening at her home on Shelby avenue. A jolly time was had by all present. Miss Maud Hamont of Paris, passed through the city enroute to Decatur Tuesday. While in the city she was the gnest of her sister, Mrs. Ben Woodfork Grand Master, Geo. H. Jessee is in Harrisburg on lodge business. Mrs. P. C. Cooper favored the Educational Literary Society ```markdown ``` Mid-Night Service. Clothiers, Hatters and Furnishers with one of her beausiful solos. Sunday evening. Miss Eugenia Norton has returned from an extensive visit in Peoria. A musical will be given at David's Chapel on Sunday evening. Dec. 26. Will be for the benefit of the Old Folks and Orphans' Home and will be given at the Masonic Hall, Dec. 27. This entertainment will be varied and will please young as well as old The songs, "Cuddle Up a Little Closer," Kiddo. Snaky Eyes, I'm Going to do just as I Please, Dinah Dear, Those Loving Words Sound Mighty Good to Me, and a number of others will add zest to the program of other higher classed compositions. The admission fee of the small sum of 25c will go towards cheering the hearts of the old folks at the Home. Help us please.—Management. Chittling supper for sale every Saturday night at 1215 E. Jefferson street, Mrs. Al Wilson, Prop All matter for The Forum fail ing to appear this week will be published in our next issue which will be out Thursday afternoon. Don't fail to attend Mrs. Clark Thompson's sale next week. The Vaudetta. The Place to Buy Your Good Things for Xmas and New Year's Dinner J. Edw. Thompson, The Grocer My prices for cash are as cheap as the cheapest. My assortment too numerous to itemize; call and see for yourself. Exclusive for Holiday week. $3.00 Cash order will entitle purchaser to a nice plate or dish free. $5.00 cash order will entitle purchaser to 1 lb nuts or 2 cans corn or 2 cans peas free; $10 cash order, Half dozen large dinner plates free; $10.50 cash order, Half dozen cups and saucers free. Stop and see my beautiful line of decorated china ware. I give my own trading stamps and premiums. Christmas Candies, Nuts, Oranges, Fruit Cakes, quality the best. I will have Christmas Trees from 25c to 75c; Holly Wreaths and tree decorations. Looking for my order of Colored Dolls any moment. Goods promptly delivered. See those beautiful plates in gold frames. Telephones New 861, Old 1329. 815 E. WashingtonStreet Bloomington News. Rev. Nicholes of Champaign, preached a very interesting sermon at Mt. Pisgah Baptist church. Sunday. The Union Baptist church are preparing to have a great revival after Christmas. Rev. E. Hall is in Quincy on a visit. Mr. Charles Reeves and wife of Emporia, Kansas, is visiting Strictly one Price Songs for Xmas and New Year's Beverer Thompson, Procer The cheapest. My assortment too for yourself. Exclusive for Holiday Bak. Server to a nice plate or dish free. Server to 1 lb nuts or 2 cans corn or 2 dozen large dinner plates free; and saucers free. Of decorated china ware. I give umms. Christmas Candies, Nuts, st. I will have Christmas Trees and tree decorations. Looking for ent. Goods promptly delivered. See Telephones New 861, Old 1329. HingtonStreet his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Walker celebrated their 25th anniversary. Miss Gladys Page of Peoria, who is attending Normal University, entertained the Elite Thimble Club, Thursday. Max Potee of Motreal, Canada, is in the city on a visit. Mrs. Smith has given up her restaurant on N. Main St. Mrs. Woolridge will conduct it. LOST, one hand-worked muffler, with picture of peacock worked in center and ornaments worked ou border. Finder will deliver same to Dr. N. B. Ford, 7th and Adams Sts. and receive reward. J. B. NELSON —DEALER IN— Groceries LOUIE HAHN Meat Market New Phone 1849—Old Phone 3869 1317 S. Ninth St. What's better than a beautiful FAT for a Xmas Gift? Madison & Bagby's High Grade Millinery Store 320 S. 6th Street. Is the place to go. They have a complete line of the most fashionable and beautiful hats of the season. Visit this store before purchasing elsewhere. 320 South Sixth Street. Old Phone 1456 --- Ladies' Work a Specialty All Work Guaranteed FIRST WARD PANATORIUM Ladies and Gents Clothing Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired. Work called for and delivered. S. W. Corner 15th and Reynolds Sts. Springfield, Ill J. B. OSBY REAL ESTATE J. B. OSBY REAL ESTATE Farm and City Property Bought, Sold and Exchanged If you Are Thinking of Buying a FARM or city HOME, please call and see me. 522½ E. Adams St. Bell Tel. 423 Springfield, Illinois. 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. 522½ E. Adams St. Bell Tel. 423 Springfield, Illinois. An Advertisement in The Forum Will Bring Results 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. A Only 10 Days left to close out this fine stock of Men's Clothing. Your price is our price. Come in now and look. Nothing but bargains. Indianapolis Brokerage COmpany Don't Forget the No. 509 Monroe St. Next Door to Gaiety Theatre Building. ```markdown ``` Remember the Vandetta to be given at Masonic hall Dec. 27, for the benefit of L. O.H. See program next week. A. J. MARSHALL Cash Meat Market Fresh, Salt and Smoked Meats. [ Old Phone 2968. 1320 South Eleventh Street. Springfield, - - Illinois Old Phone 1456 S. W. Corner 15th and Reynolds Sts. Call at Thompson's, 815 East Washington st for colored papers. A New Grocery Opened Give Us a Call New Phone 2044 - 1106 E. Mason St Can make from $5.00 It is The Best Seller to Upon the A New Book Has Made "THE INDUSTRIAL HISTORY THE UNITED By Giles B. Jackson and D. We This book is a novelty. It can never before published. It tak ligious, ethological, domestic, im- ments of the Negro. One of its 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. 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 moroceo. 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. DIXIE LIQUID BLEACH (Alcohol 16-10 per cent) A High Class Complexion Beautifier For Ladies and Gentlemen of All Races. 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. CONTAINS NOTHING THAT IS HARMFUL TO THE FACE. 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, 1909 Dixie Liquid Bleach Made Only By JONES, WESTERFIELD & CO. 516 4TH ST., OWENSBORO, KY. Agents Wanted Everywhere 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. 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. TIME TABLE OF THE SPRINGFIELD CONSOLIDATED RAILWAY CO. Cars leave Fifth and Monroe streets as follows: 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. Don't Worry Twelve is composed of of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. THIMBLE CLUB. Meets every two weeks on Friday. Besides needle work a social and literary program is rendered. GERTRUDE WADE, Pres. MARTHA CHANDLER, Secy. 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS. State and National offices.....$10.00 County offices ..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ..... 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time. 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. ```markdown ``` Before Using The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. 118 West Kinzie St. Chicago, Ill. FORD'S HAIR POMADE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. Agents Wanted Everywhere. A. R. Garnett CARPENTER & BUILDER Desires such Work as building flues Painting houses and General Repair work of the kind. See him at 322 N. Chesnut St. 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. CORRECT ENGLISH—HOW TO USE IT." A Monthly Magazine devoted to the use of English. Josephine Turck Baker, Editor. Partial Contents. How to Use them. Pronunciations(Century Dictionary). Correct English in the Home. Correct English in the School What to Say and What not to Say Course in Grammar. Course in Letter Writing and Punctuation. Business English for the Business Man. Compound Words: How to Write Them. Them. Studies in English Literature. Agents wanted. $1.00 a Year. Send 0 cents for sam pie 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. "THE FLAMING SWORD" 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. Ford's Hair Pomade Flfty years of success have proved the merits of this preparation. What is more attractive than a beautiful head of hair? It has been the ambition of women in all ages. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade makes stubborn, harsh, kinky or curly hair softer, more pliable and glossy, easy to comb and arrange in any style desired consistent with its length, as long as the Pomade remains in the hair. This result may be obtained by one thorough application according to directions. Two to four applications a month will keep the hair in satisfactory condition, and two to four bottles, regular size, are usually sufficient for a year. Directions with every bottle. Ford's Hair Pomade removes and prevents dandruff, invigorates the scalp and keeps it from getting harsh and dry. stops itching and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off and gives it new life and vigor. Absolutely harmless. Used with splendid results even on children and infants. Delicately perfumed, its use is a constant pleasure. A most satisfactory toilet preparation for ladies, gentlemen and children. Don't buy anything else alleged to be "just as good" if you want the best results buy Ford's Hair Pomade. Look for this name — "Charles Ford, Prest."—on your package. If your druggist or local dealer cannot supply you with the genuine, we will send you One bottle, regular size, for . . . $ .50 Three " " " " " " . . . 1.40 Six " " " " " " . . . 2.50 One " small " . . . . 2.25 We pay postage and express charges to all points in U.S. A. When ordering send Postal or Express Money Order. All orders shipped promptly on receipt of price. Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fresh Country Produce. The best goods at the lowest prices. Goods Delivered to all parts of the city. Hanselman & Robinson, Propietors. AGENTS WANTED take from $5.00 to $25.00 per day. The Best Seller that Has ever Been Upon the Market. New Book Has Made Its Appearance INDUSTRIAL HISTORY OF THE NEGRO RACE OF THE UNITED STATES." B. Jackson and D. Webster Davis, of Richmond, Va. Book is a novelty. It contains matter concerning the race are published. It takes up the industrial, social, re-ological, domestic, inventive, and business advance-negro. One of its most important features is the Negro; why he is black and why his hair curls. It contains over 400 pages, with about 100 illustrations has been placed within the reach of all, at $1.00 for $1.50, cloth bound, and $2.50, half moroceo. Liberal arts will be made with agents; 10,000 are wanted in the country. For terms, write to Giles B. Jackson, 602 and street, Richmond, Va. Parties desiring to secure from the home office can send the price, $1.00, $1.50 or T. Hill, Treasurer, 602 North Second street, Richmond, age, 13 cents extra. By Giles B. Jackson and D. Webster Davis, of Richmond, Va. S J. Fisher, Proprietor. Millinery & --- PETER H. 1 After Using ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS leave Springfield: East. North. South. 5:00 a.m. 5:00 a.m. *5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *6:40 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. *8:40 a.m. 7:30 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m. *11:00 a.m. *12:40 p.m. *11:00 a.m. 12:00 m. 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. *1:00 p.m. *2:40 p.m. *1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. *4:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. 3:30 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 9:25 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 11:00 p.m. †11:30 p.m. *Limited. †Sleeper. All others local. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDER Fish! Fish! Fish! The East End Fish Market— Fresh and Fried, all hours during the day and until 11.30 p.m. at night. 1519 E. Mason street. Bell Telephone 3439 Proprietor. Dressmaking Taught by Mrs. Clark Thompson. 1207 E. Washington 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. Residence Phone 2819-R 3 Office Phone 2322 Attorney at Law. WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois 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 address. 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 "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 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 MAGAZINE 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. EDWAD BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN Baumann Bros.... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 Your Patronage 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. 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. 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 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. --- forumis 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. This Traction System. $1 00 ONE WAY $1 95 ROUND TRIP Leave Springfield 6:40—8:40—10:40 A. M. 2:40—4:40—6:40 P. M. DUST DIRT S OKE CINDERS. THE RAPID WAY City Pantatorium d Tailoring To Peor .VIA. Illinois Tra System $1 00 ONE WA $1 95 ROUND T Cars Leave Sp 5:40—6:40—8:40—10:40 12:40—2:40—4:40—6:40 THE SAFE WAY NO DUST DIRT S OKE CINDERS. Capital City Pa and Tailor To Peoria -VIA- inois Tract System. $1 00 ONE WAY $1 95 ROUND TRIP ers Leave Spring 5:40—6:40—8:40—10:40 A. M. 12:40—2:40—4:40—6:40 P. M. NO DUST DIRT S OKE CINDERS. All City Pantail and Tailoring 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 S OKE CINDERS. THE RAPID WAY Capital City Pantatorium and Tailoring Capital City Pantatorium and Tailoring [Name] hter, . Proprietor coln Nickleodeon Visit The Lincoln Nick Lincoln Nickle 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: 71 House on the North s on continuously and are the The best order and conduct r the place: 719 is t on the North side o continuously and are the very best and best order and conduct is maintained. The place: 719 is the Colored 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 ashington St. - Spr ington St. - Springfield, Ill. 719 E. Washington St. - Springfield, Ill. CHAS. S. GIBBS Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 223½ S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 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. Read the Advertisements. This Christmas give HER a set of Furs. Women are simply crazy for them this year. They're so reasonable in price and the happiness one will give is so out of proportion to what you'll pay that you can't go wrong. Assortments are great and prices many. Lots of other things she'd like in the Newman Ladies' Shop—come in and talk it over with one of our young women—let her help you make a suitable selection and whatever you choose you can rest assured that if it isn't what she wants, we will gladly refund the money or exchange the goods. Newman's WEST SIDE OF SQUARE "A Shop for Ladies" No extra charge for packing gifts in Holiday Boxes. Look in our Christmas Window as You Go By 1 一 Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. STATE OF ILLINOIS, Sangamon County, Circuit Court, January Term, A. D. 1910. Lucy Williams, 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 18th 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. 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 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. 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. S. T. JONES. Clerk. S. T. JONES, Clerk. Holiday Carnival The Odd Fellows Band, assisted by Jacksonville, will hold their first Annual Carnival at Masonic Hall on North Eighth Street— A program for every evening will be rendered. The best talent of Jacksonville and Springfield will unite. A handsome gold bracelet will be given to the lady receiving the most votes. Everybody can enjoy themselves, old and young. Orchcstra Will furnish music every every evening after the program Committee of Arrangements: Expert! At Dental College Prices ```markdown ``` 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 WEEKLYCOURIERJOURNAL HENRY WATTERSON. Editor. City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! 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. —FOR SALE AT— WANTED-Colored girls for cooks and house work Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, 3051 S. 6th St. The Freeman and the New York Age and all colored literature: including copies of the FORUM. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all manner of lodges here. Colored men, stand for better government. Subscribe for The Forum. No extra charge in Holiday Look in our Christmas Public stenography. Done at This Office. Short-hand. typewriting and amanuensis work. Business letters, accounts itemized, Essays, speeches or Sermons written on machine. live us a Trial. 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. --- For packing gifts in Boxes. Window as You Go By 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. COAL -OF- William Reddick By the Ton $2.50. Prompt De- liveries. Old Phone 2563 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. --- Order Your -OF- 1707 East Lawrence Thousand of Poinsetta's have converted our store into a Fairyland of Flowers and Wonders. NEVER in the world's history has there been produced such beautiful China and Glass as that which the manufacturers have turned out for the 1909 Holidays. Consequently there will be more China and Glass given for presents this year than ever before. We realized that there would be an unusual demand and have placed on display a stock which it has taken us months to choose, for in every case we have tried to get the best and prettiest lines obtainable. We now wish to say that it is unnecessary for you to go to any larger city, for you have in Springfield the prettiest and most complete line of China and Glass in the state outside of Chicago and even not excelled there. Buying direct from foreign markets insures us in saying we can sell cheaper than any dealer in the city. Glance Through These Suggestions--Notice the Wide Range in Prices. No matter what article you are hunting you can choose it from among hundreds. Olive Sets ..... 1.50 to 2.50 Table Sets ..... 1.00 to 75.00 Tete-a-tete Sets ..... 7.5 to 12.50 Smoking Sets ..... 1.25 to 7.50 Child's Sets ..... 7.5 to 1.50 Melon Sets ..... 3.00 to 9.00 Teapot, Sugar & Cream Sets ..... 1.00 to 12.50 Grape Fruit Sets ..... $3.00 to $ 9.00 Cracked Ice Sets ..... .50 to 3.50 Ice Tea Sets ..... .60 to 10.00 Stein Sets ..... 3.00 to 15.00 Boudoir Sets ..... 1.00 to 15.00 Mantle Sets ..... .50 to 30.00 Steak Sets ..... .75 to 25.00 Game Sets ..... 5.00 to 15.00 Fish Sets ..... 5.00 to 15.00 Vinegar and Oil Sets ..... .50 to 15.00 Sugar Shakers ..... .35 to 1.50 Janet Flower Holders ..... 1.00 to 10.00 Candelabrum ..... 1.50 to 12.50 Candle Sticks ..... .15 to 3.50 Candles ..... .05 to .25 Candle Shades ..... .25 to 5.00 Candle Holders ..... .03 to 1.00 Candle Lamps ..... .50 to 4.00 Cut Glass Every Piece Best Quality Water Pitchers ... $1.75 to $20.00 Salad Bowls ... 2.00 to 25.00 Olive Dishes ... 1.00 to 3.00 Oil Decanters ... 1.25 to 10.00 Vinegar Cruets ... 1.25 to 10.00 Wine Decanters ... 1.50 to 15.00 Vases ... 5.00 to 15.00 Tumblers, 6 for ... $1.00 to $10.00 Goblets, 6 for ... 2.00 to 8.00 Electroliers and Gas Portable Lamps are shown here in great variety and at prices from twenty to twenty-five per cent less than any other place in the city. We are particularly proud of our extremely low prices in this line and you can only judge for yourself by comparison, to which we will gladly submit. Especial Attention is called to our Dinner Ware Department where you will be shown countless patterns in every known make of China or Porcelain which you can buy as a complete set or you may pick out just the pieces you need, and rest assured you may always match them up at any future time have a perfect system of holding packages for Christmas teed or money returned. Choose your gifts now as we have a perfect system of holding packages for Christmas Day. Every purchase guaranteed or money returned. "The Home of Exclusive China" 406 Monroe St. Both Phones 443 Odd Fellows B1ds. Breakfast Sets ..... $2.25 to $50.00 Tea Sets ..... 2.00 to 20.00 Chocolate Sets ..... 1.00 to 25.00 Coffee Sets ..... 4.00 to 12.50 Lemonade Sets ..... 1.00 to 15.00 Claret Sets ..... 5.00 to 12.50 Wine Sets ..... 1.00 to 25.00 Water Sets ..... 7.5 to 30.00 Pudding Sets ..... 1.25 to 15.00 Sugar and Creams ..... 2.5 to 5.00 Punch Sets ..... .80 to 30.00 Cider Sets ..... 1.00 to 10.00 Dresser Sets ..... 1.00 to 15.00 Toilet Sets (12 pieces) ..... 4.50 to 15.00 Sherbet Sets ..... .40 to 10.00 Whiskey Sets ..... .30 to 12.50 Chop Sets ..... 1.50 to 20.00 Salad Sets ..... 1.75 to 45.00 Ice Cream Sets ..... 1.75 to 20.00 Lemonade Pitchers ..... 7.5 to 15.00 Water Pitchers ..... 3.5 to 20.00 Rose Jars ..... .25 to 15.00 Fern Dishes ..... .25 to 12.50 Art Ferns ..... .25 to .50 Aquarium Castles ..... .10 to 1.00 Bon Bon Dishes ..... .15 to 3.00 Talcum Shakers ..... .25 to 1.50 Electroliers ..... 3.00 to 25.00 Celery Trays ..... .50 to 6.00 Olive Trays ..... .25 to 3.00 Dresser Trays ..$1.00 to $ 5.00 Roll Trays .. .50 to 5.00 Hair Receivers .. .15 to 4.00 Powder Boxes .. .15 to 4.00 Bon Bon Boxes .. .25 to 5.00 Collar Button Boxes .. .50 to 1.00 Tie Pin Holders .. .50 to 1.50 Hat Pin Holders .. .25 to 3.00 Fruit Sets .. 2.00 to 12.50 Nut Sets .. 1.50 to 5.00 - / at Yt ge val Bobo & s Ko CHRISTMAS PRESENTS % bp When in doubt what to give, : < remember that Shoes or Slip- . : pers are always acceptable.... s : W* CARRY for gentlemen, Hanan, Walk-Over and other x ‘ makes; for Ladies we have Lounsbury. Dorothy Bt Dodd and many other styles. £lippersw« have in all kinds i se and grades at the right prices. For boys and girls we have ae good shoes and leggings----the kind that pleases RedCross BN Stamps for your Christmas packages, also Red Trading & Stamps with every purchase. x SSS SSE a F. M. LEGG, Shoe Company. at 125 West Side Square. A rank Heddercsan. sb) schwen nee: Successor to E. E. Staley sie So PEL ie pe Last week was zero weather, Hello Mr. Snow, come to stay, eh? L. C. Home Board. The Lincoln Colered tome Board met on Tuesday afternoon at4 p.m.in their last monthly meeting for 1909. The attend. ance Was not iarge. yet much business of importance was tran- sacted, The Board exiended their sympaiby to the president, Mr Johu Brown, Sr ip the loss of bis beloved wife by sending a le ter of condolence to the be reaved ones, The Bourd extended a vote of thanks (o the Woman's Ciub, the chnrehes and ihe Hks for the liberal donations of money sent in at this meeting which amount ed to $388.05. This amount help ed greatiy in paying stauding bis of current expevses, The chairman of the Pbhilarthropic Section, Mrs Julia Duncan, de. serves great credit for bringing iu $10.20 this movih We wish to thank all those who contribut. ed $1, toher You will receive your receipts iu a few days ac. knowleding same. Tné board appeals to the men aud women of our race as Citizens to try and buy one foot of pennies or more, to help reach the mile run of 5280 feat by January 1, 1910 This will be your New Yvar of. fering for the aged and orphans. When donating piease sevd in your address so the secretary of the Home Board wil! know where to send your receipt. Accept our hearty thanks. Respectfully, Jos, Bunn, Ist V. Pres., Mrs. J, C. McClain, Sec’y. FIRST CLASS upholsterivg and general furniture repairing, James B. Bondman, 2020 Kansas street, pew phone 420, With the Sick. Both Phones 926 122 KE. Side Square William EK. Claypool Prescription Druggist Pormerly Dr. James’ Drug Store. Springfield, = Illinois Mrs. Rhodes of E. Jackson St. who has been indisposed for some time, is not much improved, Mrs. Harmon ot 1612S, 17th street, is no better, Blind Boone Coming. Biind Boone, the Negro musi. cal progidy appeared here before a good audince at the Ist Chris tian church, Friday dight, Dee 10. While here he was the guest of Dr, S. A, Ware. January 19, 1910, Boone will appear at the Su Paul A. M. E. church, Another Big Negro Enterprise. Muskogee, Okla., Dec. 8.—To accom- odate the demand trom Negroes in the state for loans, for the purpose of improving tbeir real estate and al- so for the buying real estate upon the payment plan, the Negroes of Mus kogee have organized a Building and Loan Association with a capital stock of $50,000, Which makes it Lhe strong- est organization of its kind in the West. The incurporators are: A. W. Patterson, J. BE. Jobson, J. H. Bs cre, J. R. Mayne, Louis Brown, C. D Yancy, W. 5. Brown, Geo. P, John- son, R. H. Waterford, L. EF Fue, Geo. W. Davis and J. H. Liiey A E Patterson bas been selected as the president. The object of the as- seciation is to lend general financial assistance to Lhe Negroes of the state as well as to make a depository for his small savings. The main office of the association is Suite 246, Brown Building, Muskogee, Ok. —Boley Prog- ress. Christmas Trers Holly, Green and Mistletoe Memorial Wreaths and Emblems Plants and Flowers A. C. Brown, ae Millinery Sale next w ek be- ginning Tuesday at Mrs, Clark- Thompson's 1207 E. Washington Sv Hats reduced to luwest price,