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THE FORUM VOL. 6, NO. 42. SPRINGFIELD, ULL., SATURDAY DECEMBER 25, 1909. 15C A MONTH Only 5 Days More, All of Then. Now any $20 Suit or Overcoat for $10 $5 All Wool Pants $2.98 INDIANAPOLIS BROKERAGE CO. 509 E. Monroe Street. Next door to Gaiety Theatre The Lincoln Theatre The first three nights of this week. Miss Annetta Wilkins was the reigning feature at the above named theatre as the vaudeville attraction. This lady is one of the best singers of the race, and why more of Springfield's elite did not hear her. we know not. This lady was no "coon shout r" instead she was a cultured canta trice. Before this house was established our people were loud in their clamoring for some place to go. But since some one has had the backbone to foster the venture, the 400 are the most perspicuous by their absence. Miss Wilkins was brought to this city to appease a crying demand, and at a salary of $50 per week. Janson and Watts, grotesque dancing and singing comedians are filling a four nights engagement at the Lincoln. They are headliners in the profession and the management solicits your patronage. Mattoon News. The best talent of the city will take part in the musical to be given on Sunday, Dec. 26. The Sunday school Christmas tree will take place Friday evening at David's Chapel and on Saturday evening at the Second Baptist church. Mrs. Griggsby of Richmond, Ind., is the guest of friends in the city. Miss Jessie Lee, a teacher in the St. Louis schools, is the guest of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Lee. Miss Maud Perry, a student in the Butler college of Indianapolis, is spending her vacation with her mother, Mrs. Susan Perry. Miss Iva Smith is visiting in Carbondale, Ill. Only 5 Days Mo Now any $ "Be ye doers and not sayers only." The Blind Boone Musical Co., will be the guests of Mrs. George Jessee while in the city. Misses Clara and Bertha Perry teachers in the Indiana schools, are spending the holidays with their mother, Mrs. Susan Perry. Mrs. Lillian Butler Towles of Harrisburg, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Butler. Lance Williams, a student of the I U. is spending Christmas with relatives. Sad news was received in the city Saturday of the serious illness of Miss Cozzetta Chavous of Tuscola, but who is making her home in Bloomington. We hope to learn of her speedy recovery Miss Anna Woodfork will de part soon for Champaign where she will reside Mrs. J. Powell is improving nicely. Horace Smith will spend a few days in Terre Haute. James W. Grady Secretary of the Eiks. Member of committee on arrangements for the annual ball the 29. Music by Gardner's Orchestra Prof. S. J. Morton, Floor Manager. I.B.P.O.E Music by Gardner Prof. S. J. Morton Society Fred Scott has returned from a trip to Dubuque, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Douglas of E. S. Grand, celebrated their crystal wedding anniversary last Friday. John W. Slaughter has returned from Birmingham, Ala. Mrs. Wormley of N 14th street was called to Danville on the account of the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Newby. Leon Stevenson, a student of the high school is employed at the post-office during the Xmas rush. George Person and T. Bailey desire to announce that they have sold their interests in the Silver Grill. The Holy Trinity Lutheran church, 15th and Jefferson Sts., will have special services Xmas morning at 6 a.m. On Monday evening they will have their Xmas tree and program. The public is cordially invited. Lieut. Richard Ross First lieutenans Company H Illinois N. G.; head chef Leland Hotel; member advisory Board, Lincoln Manual Training Shops. 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 orton, Floor Manager. ty and Local from Atty. A. M. Williams [Picture of a young man with curly hair, wearing a suit and bow tie.] Prominent young attorney who has that marked zealousness for the uplift of the race, that makes his citizenship here essential. Entertains Friends. Mr. C. W. Leggens, on Friday evening, December 17, entertained a number of friends in honor of Mr. John Mitchell of Kansas City. An elaborate five course dinner was served at the Neal & Brown cafe. The guests were: F. Mitchell and company, C. Mitchell and company W. Mitchell aed Mrs. Harris, J. C. Overby and wife, M. A. and C. W. Leggens and company. A very pleasant time was had. Zion Baptist Notes. All are looking forward to a Merry Christmas. Santa Claus and his house will be a great scene for the children. Thursday, Dec. 30, a concert will be given. Last Sunday twelve were were baptized. Miss Ada Barks has left the city for her former home in Pittsburg, Pa. 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 . . . . Proprietors: One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 St. Phone Main 903 B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Once. Gomann The Printer 3051 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, December 25, 1909. POLITICAL NOTES The time is drawing near when we will have to take the stump and cry aloud and spare not. We have spoken of our determination to put a man in the field and also of the abuse we have received at the hands of the so called Republicans of the first ward. We have come to the conclusion that it is death any way and we might as well die fighting as sitting still and dying. We know that there is an alderman to be elected, and we believe that we have men that will compare favorably with some that we worked hard for and elected to represent us and failed. We don't think we could do worse. We will promise to look after two things. First the interest of the whole people of the first ward and above all things we will safely guard the interests of the Republican party. Enough said for the first ward. Remember The Forum does the job work up-to-date, cheap and promptly. The tendency of the Negro to run down criminals among his own people and hand them over to justice is as great or greater than among other races. But the tendency of the criminal white man to take advantage of race prejudice and make some Negro the scapegoat of his crimes is proven by the many instances in which it is done. . . The town of Savannahah, Ga, the other day was in a fever on account of the brutal murder of two women and the serious wounding of another. The authorities were hissed upon the Negro; one hundred and fifty were arrested, against whom there was no charge but their color, but now it turns out that the husband of one of the women is pointed out by his surviving wife as the man who made the assault. It seems harder for the white man to control his prejudices than for the Negro to control his criminals. HENSON AND THE NORTH POLE. Masthew A. Henson, the Negro that reached the North Pole with Commander R E. Perry, lectured Monday night at the Odeon. The audience was not large, but very appreciative. He told in a plain way the simple un varnished story of his trip and its hardships to the North Pole and many sketches of Eskimos and their domestic habits. He did not utter a syllable about the Peary and Cook controversy, but charmed his audience by the pictures upon the canvas, which were not excelled by either Cook or Peary. He is a fine looking man and shows no evidence of the effects of the hardships he endured by his hazardous journey. He spoke simply of what he knew and observed. and made no attempt at far fetched and philosophic theories. Every one was plersed, e.d he was roundly applauded. The musical prelude was splendid, and the highest compliments are due to the performers. Mr. Henson was banqueted Sunday evening at the Home Club. It was a pleasant and sumptuou affair.—St. Louis Advance. THE PASSING OF TIME Ee we go to press again, the fleeting days of 1909 will have passed; the solemn sound of bells telling the advent of 1910 shall have been heard and their resounding echoes shall have encircled the globe. Time flies swiftly. Let us make our mark during our days for but a little while and then we die. This has been, in some respects, a remarkable year. Each year, however, is remarkable. We have had no interne wars, save outbreaks arising from benious crimes or supposed to have been committed. The greatest national event for 1909 was the tariff bill, better known as the Payne Aldrich bill—that bill was passed and it pleased some and angered others; business has been at a low tide this year and now we have a severe winter to pass through. From a local standpoint we are getting along fairly well. Christmas day, Dec. 25th is the day on which Christ was born and light took the place of darkdess. It is called the beginning of the new dispensation. Let us endeavor to conduct ourselves as to be examples for the emulation of others. We should rejoice and be exceedingly glad that we are alive and able to have as much of the comforts of life that we possess. Another year is about to dawn upon us and let us go forth to meet it with armor and sword and fight for the redemption of the world. "Unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord." THE TROUBLE AT E ST. LOUIS. Last Saturday night a man boarded a suburban street car at E St. Louis, Illinois, and killed the motorman and wounded the conductor and let the car take its own course. When the car was stopped remember, three foreigners are said to have jumped off and disappeared. A colored man was accused of the crime, of course and great excitement prevailed. The crime is a bad one, regardless of by whom committed but not unprecedented. Whoever did the act should be punished, but the law is ample and mob violence should not even be considered. If the severity of our law in not sufficient, then our system of legal punishment for crimes is defective. It is strange too, that no suspicion resists on those men who are reported to have jumped off the car and disappeared why did they not remain and give the police all the possible information they might have bad. Let the guilty man be punished TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House. First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. H TU H TUCKER, Proprietor. Imperial 5 Hats MYERS & CO. 529 North Side Square PETER MYL 529 N PETER MYERS & CO. HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 time, 156 months ade. Office Old Phone 518 Gilbert Ave: 2812 high her ights, no Call at The --- New Telephone, 1478. For Fine Commercial Work 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. OUR ADVERTISING RATES. For display matter one time, 15c the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 months or one year, special prices made. Reading matter, one time, 7c the line; seven words to the line; over one time 5c; for long articles or church advertising, some reduction. For clubs, socials, ect., when matter contains over 75 words and under 200, send 50 cents if you desire it published in full. MANAGER. "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. You won't find styles like the 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 1/2 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 H. Henshaw, Solicitor Special services at Episcopal church Sunday-don't miss it Everybody invited. 7:30. out by 8:45 or 9 P.M. Gall 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. 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. 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 ..... .75 to 12.50 Smoking Sets ..... 1.25 to 7.50 Child's Sets ..... .75 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 ..... .75 to 30.00 Pudding Sets ..... 1.25 to 15.00 Sugar and Creams ..... .25 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 ..... .75 to 15.00 Water Pitchers ..... .35 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 Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. STATE OF ILLINOIS, Sangamon County, ss. 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. 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. JONES, Clerk. Holiday The Odd Fellows Band, assisted first Annual Carnival at Masoni December 23 A program for every evening will Jacksonville and Springfield will will be given to the lady recan enjoy themselves, old and yo Wm. T. Orch Will furnish music every ev Committee of J. Morris. J. Douglas Modern! Saturday Carnival News Band, assisted by Jacksonville, will hold their carnival at Masonic Hall on North Eighth Street— November 23, 24, 25, 1909 every evening will be rendered. The best talent of Springfield will unite. A handsome gold bracelet to the lady receiving the most votes. Everybody selves, old and young. n. T. Hagan's Holiday Carnival The Odd Fellows Band, assisted by Jacksonville, will hold their first Annual Carnival at Masonic Hall on North Eighth Street— December 23,24,25,1909 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. Orchstra music every every evening after the program. Committee of Arrangements: F. Burns, J. Douglas E. Smith. Will furnish music every every evening after the program Committee of Arrangements: DENTISTRY At Dental College Prices Terms to Suit. No Students. Painless Extracting Free $3 00—Set of Teeth$—3 00 Gold Crowns, 22K ... $3.00 Bridgework ... $3.00 Porcelain Crowns ... 3.00 Gold Fillings ... 750 Silver Fillings ... 500 Examination Free. Written guarantee with all work. Hours—8 to 8 Sundays—9 to 1. Davis Dental Specialists 206½ S. 6th St., Over Furlong's REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fin Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! The Freeman and the New York Age and all colored literature: including copies of the FORUM. Colored men, stand for better government. --- --- ```markdown ``` —FOR SALE AT— Subscribe for The Forum. Chancery Notice. Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. STATE OF ILLINOIS, ss. Sangamon County, 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. S. T. JONES, Clerk. 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. 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S. GIBBS 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. 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. 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 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. Call at Thompson's, 815 East Wash ington st for colored papers. A New Grocery Opened Give Us a Call Neal & E Resta Have Moved to 117 N. 8th To our new quarter cial invitation OUR M To give the best r ices and the best a attention to pati Regular Meals a specialty. 21 meals by ticket. $3 00. We are prepared to serve for NEAL & BROW DIXIE LIQUID BLEACH (Alcohol 16-10 per cent) A High Class Complexion Beautifier For Ladies and Gentlemen of All Races. ```markdown ``` 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, 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. --- 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. Queries and answers. The Art of Conversation. Shall and Will: Should and Would: How to Use them. Pronunciations(Century Dictionary). Correct English in the Home. Correct English in the School What to Say and What not to Say: Course in Grammar. Course in Letter Writing and Punctuation. Business English for the Business Man. Compound Words: How to Write Them. Studies in English Literature. Agents wanted. $1.00 a Year. Send 0 cents for sampe copy 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 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 piliable 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. Neal&Brown's Restaurant To give the best meal; the bestservices and the best and most courteous attention to patrons. Regular Meals a specialty. Short orders served 21 meals by ticket. $300. Out of city trade solicited. We are prepared to serve for banquets and socials on request. NEAL & BROWN, Proprietresses. Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fresh Country Produce. The best goods at the lowest prices. Goods Delivered to all parts of the city. Hanselman & Robinson. Proprietors. PETER PETER A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z. 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 Brown's Restant Masonic Hall, n Street ers, we extend a spe- to the public. NOTTO: meal; the bestserv- and most courteous rons. Short orders served Out of city trade solicited. Banquets and socials on request. N, Proprietresses. 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 S. J. Fisher, Proprietor. Millinery & Dressmaking Taught by Mrs. Clark Thompfon. 1207 E. Washington 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 Residence Phone 2322 2819-R 3 A Morris Williams Attorney at Law. WILLIAMS' BLDG.. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois --- CHRISTMAS PRESENTS _ Be When in doubt what to give, ; remember that Shoes or Slip- & | pers are always acceptable.... : W* CARRY for gentlemen, Hanan, Walk-Over and other e makes; for Ladies we have Lounsbury. Dorothy + Dodd and many other styles. €lipperswe have in all kinds : and grades at the right prices. For boys and girls we have : good shoes and leggings--.-the kind that pleases RedCross Stamps for your Christmas packages, also Red Trading Stamps with every purchase. F. M. LEGG, Shoe Company. 125 West Side Square. * Frank Mendereent eeo8: Schwengels. Successor to BE. Staley Charles H. Barton Ma a a eS ees co 7 al ea a x : 4° fe 5 ae Sy a ee ae eS OM ee: || Se bo i: gamer cay Were cae iene | OE Sass" mee | oe Eo ee Pe i wes paeaee ey Seen ig RS 08 1G eget EROS. oe eee Sg PORES” aint MRE sD, eS ies ED Peas ag pega Pe SR ties. P8 So Be Seana ee alle Boh BR re a eu Bisa ac IE ie oon MRS ec % Sena Headwaiter Leland Hotel Annex-- Reliable and Competent. Mr. Barton has given practically all his life to this voeation and is proficient in this line of work. A creditable corps of assistants, under his direct employment at the Annex, give satisfaction. Mr. Karton's ex perience in large hotels is extesive; he was headwaiter at the palatial Ilinois hotel at Bloomington and served in a like capacity at leading hotels in taltimorn, and Louisville, resigning on account cf ill health, Ie is able to hardie such a hotel as the new proposed Leland Mr. Barton stands well with all who know him East End Notes The general health is fair with the exception of Mrs. Maygie ‘Tuck, 1613 E. Masin street, who is somewhat indisposed —Mrs. Isabelle Pride is repo'ted mubh better at this writing but it seems that she is not out of danger as yet We are praying for her recovery as she is missed in our church and Sunday school circles, — Miss Margaret Slater has been visit- ing in Chicago this week.—Mr,. Law- rence Payne and wife were out of town this week.—Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell of Kansas City, are expected in the city this week.—Mrs. Harvey and BH. Lueas report’ that the children are progressing nicely with their rehearsals for the Christmas exercises. They say it will be a treat tohear them, Misses Amanda Wells, Leona Watson and Mrs Malinda M ss will play a prominent part with the smaller children. Ruby Mitchell wiil be one of the star features as a vo- calist, Miss Margaret Slater will pre- side at the piano. Reu. Jones seems to be well pleased with the outlook Mrs. Roie Hunter was visiting in Peoria —Mrs. Alexander of N lith street is still out of the city. We have not forgetten nor lost sight of our candidate for alderman This is the sentiment of the voters of the first ward — mast End Man. The Lincoln Manual Training Shops wilt close Friday noou for the regular vacation during the heiidays, Ail departments will be open ready for business Tues day, Jan. 4. 1910: NOTICE—For the benefit of out advertisers, our paper will be out next week on Thursday after noon and we therefore notify ali parties who desire matter inthe said edition for Christmas Holi days to get matter in this office not later than Tuesday, Corres. pondents wil! likewise tale no- lige. Chittling supper for sale every Saturday night at 1215 E, Jetfer son street, Mrs, Al Wilsou, Prop Governor Charles S. Deneen BS Pe tbe | i ee Ce eee ce Be ee pe Me BREE hee ga <i eae eee : ee Fe es Ca Co ie Gees oo Pos E eas See ; oe a Te EOE aie eS es AeA Piel ne ne oe ee Sa ke Pea ee eae ee me es Ne ee oe eee Pee “Sega ose ti oe” ee so Ae a / pag be Ae ape _ “oe? aed Oe aga Re Pee CO ng gs ’ ic) Pe i eae RE RSE i . bo oe UllU Sch eon cae te aoe a a BG a Po ee oo eee ae re . BO Re a So Tiiinos chief executive, whoi being commended generally for his failure to reinstate Sheriff Davis of Cairo; and his ardent advocacy fora direct primaiy law, Governor Deneen is proving lo be quite a Constructive politician, For Sale:—At very reasonable prices a number of ladies’ waists, dresses, coats and hats in very good condition; must be sold at once. Callin mornings at 717 EB. Cass St. NOTICE—There will be a pub- lic installation of the newly elect. ed officers of Charles Young Lodge, No 102, I, B. P. O, E. of W. at their annual ball December 29, 1909, An Advertisement in The For Will B The Forum Ladies' Work a Specialty All Work Guaranteed FIRST WARD PANA ARD PANATORIUM Brown Bros. Props. Ladies and Gents Clothing Cleaned, I Work called for and deli Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired. and delivered. Ladies and Gents Clothing Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired Work called for and delivered. Mr. J. E. Thompson wishes to announce that his order of colored dolls have arrived. 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. Price $4.00 J. P. Roberts, Proprietor. 1707 E. Capitol Av. Old Phone 3914 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. --- --- Bloomington News. Miss Nina Newman of Anderson, Indiana, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Wallace Walker. The A. M. E. church held the annual fair last week. Many beautiful articles were exhibited. Mrs. James Woolridge received a handsome gift as a prize for selling the largest number of tickets Miss Cottie Chavers who has been very ill at the Brokaw hospital with rheumatism, is some what improved. Miss Alverta Duff of Normal, has accepted a position at Casey Brothers as secretary. Mrs. Bowen and family will spend Christmas in Ashville, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. W. Walker entertained a party of friends in honor of their 25th anniversary. The house was beautifully decorated with hollies and ferns All in attendance report a pleasant time. Many handsome presents were received. There will be a great candy pull at the Union Baptist church Thursday evening of this week All are cordially invited to at tend in order to help the church. Mr. Rufus Lashley gave his opening next door to the opera house where he will run a colored club. John Randolph and Walker Duff of Pontiac, were in the city Sunday. Mrs. Roy Williams of Chicago is expected here soon to spend Christmas with her mother. Mr. and Mrs. James Schaffer entertained a party of friends at six o'clock dinner, Sunday. Bloomington subscribers are requested to be able to receive the agent. Call up new phone 168-L when you have news for The Forum. In stating the list of officers elected and installed for the ensuing year of Estella Chapter No. 3, O.E.S., Mrs. Matilda Jackson holds the office of Conductress instead of Mrs. Matilda Walker. Old Phone 1456 S. W. Corner 15th and Reynolds Sts. THE ADVERTISER. 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. FURNITURE STORE Springfield, Ill 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.. FOR SALE Second Hand Heaters and Oaks, Estate Oaks, Century Hotel and Riverside Oak and many other makes. Prices $3 to $8 large size Stoves, No 25, suitable for L. MORGAN house furnisher. 620 E. Wash Christmas etings in all Glory ... AT... LARKSON' Etern Drug Round Oaks, Estate Oaks, Century Hot Blast Garland Riverside Oak and many other well known makes. Complete House furnisher. 620 E. Washington Street 213 South Sixth Street. Buy Your Good Things for Xmas and Dinner 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