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Historical Society . State House THE FORUM Vol. 6, NO. 45. SPRINGFIELD, ULL., SATURDAY JANUARY 15. 1910. 15C A MONTH Society and Local A delightful concert was given at the residence of Mrs. Ollie Berry during the holidays. Mrs. J. Warren who has been indisposed for several weeks has about recovered. The favorable condition of Mrs Isabel Pride who was in so critical condition is received by all joyously and bespeaks much for the medical skill of Dr. James E. Henderson. Mrs. O. J. Singleton, who spent the holidays in Kansas City, Kans., with relatives, has returned reporting quite a delightful trip. Rev. J. M. Smalley of Grace M. E. church, preached two able sermons last Sunday-one at Buffalo, Ill., where he organized a mission with seven members, Sunday, Jan. 23, Dr. Gillum will hold quarterly conference, occupying the pulpit all day. Dr. S. A. Ware was called to Virden on professional business. Benedicto Musical Club. The Benedicto Musical Study Club were hostesses to their friends on New Year's day at the residence of Miss Adelaide Price. A number of friends called and an enjoyable time spent. The home was very prettily decorated in keeping with the Yuletide. Mrs. Price served the club a very delicious lunch after the regular hours for calling Later the club repairep to the home of the Misses Clem, S. College St., where the remainder of the evening was delightfully spent in a social manner. Quarterly Meeting. Quarterly meeting at St. Paul A. M. E. church, Sunday, Jan 16. R.v. Dr. E. T. Cottman, P. E., will have charge of the services. Sacrament sermon at 3 p.m. All the city pastors and congregations are cordially invited to attend.—T. Price, pastor. Birthday Party. Mrs. E. Wormley entertained several lads and lassies in honor of the eighth birthday of her son Theodore. Dainty refreshments were served. Watch for the Coleridge In our next issue—Some In our next issue—Something new.—Best Talent in the city will participate. Jan. 27. at Union Bapt. Church Admission 15c. R "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Mrs. Gaddie Entertains. Mrs. Nettie Gaddie of S. 17th street, entertained with a family reunion dinner last Sunday at 3 p.m. All of the Alexanders and several other intimate friends were present. The diversions were music and conversation. A sumptuous repast was spread. Blind Boone at St. Paul Church. Wednesday evening, January 19, Blind Boone, the musical progidy, appears at St. Paul church this city, accompanied by several talented ladies and his manager, Mr. Lange. This will be one of the rarest things of its kind and class that Springfield has ever before witnessed. Every lover of music should be out and hear him. He has traveled over this country and has been abroad appearing before statesmen and noblemen of this country and Europe. The admission fee is low. Dont fail to attend and go early. Chittling supper for sale every Saturday night at 1215 E. Jefferson street.—Mr. Wilson, Prop. Election of Officers. The Woman's missionary society at their last meeting, January 2, elected the following officers: President—Mrs. V. C. King. Vice president—Mrs. J. Williams. Sick committee—Mesdames G. W. Washington and J. F. Knott. The musical at Union Baptist church last Tuesday night was commendable. Mrs. Bowling has an excellent voice. Mrs. Carrie Lee Hamilton, as usual, in her inimitable way, was a stellar attraction. William A. Garth, a wellknown character about town, died this week. Something new.—Best Talent cipate. Union Bapt. Church mission 15c. Hon. Chas. S. Deneen. [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie, looking slightly to the right. The background is a plain, dark color. The man's hair is neatly combed, and he has a mustache.] Governor Deneen is proving to be a terror to mob violence. This week at Vienna, three colored men were accused of killing a rural mail carrier—the next thing heard of was "lynch" but the sheriff called on the Governor and he hurried troops to the scene of trouble and defied the lawbreakers, refusing to remove the prisoners for safe keeping. This stand taken by the chief executive is commendable in the highest. We deplore the crime and are in favor of the guilty parties being punished in accordance with the law to the fullest extent. CANTON AND ST. DAVID An entertainment and dance was given at Whalen hall Tuesday evening. Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. George Young gave a lob shed partr in honor of Miss Hattie Jabine of Chicago, who is visiting her father—Mrs. Noah Whalen of Chicago is home for a visit with her father—The Misses Mamie and Rose Hammond left Monday for Los Angeles, Cal. for the winter—Mrs Mattie Carey and B Burns were St. David callers Sunday—Mr. J. Yant sie is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Tom Taylor this week—Mrs. O. W. Ray and sister Miss Ray Farrall, arrived home from a 10 days visit with friends in Springfield, on their return they spent the eve with Miss Georgia Harrison of Peoria—Mr H N Farrall and wife spent the day at Peoria on business—Chas Mitchell, of Kewanee spent new Years in the city—Mr Ed Berry and wife of Chicago spent the week with relatives in St. Davids—Mr John Pierce of Canton spent Sunday in Peoria with his mother. Be ready for collector today Why not subscribe for the Forum? Mrs Jas Tyler is on the sick list—Mr Chas Anderson and wife of Galesburg spent the holidays with friends in the city—Invitations have been issued for a skating party given by Mrs. Ray at Van Winkle Lake. OW R Attorney Chas. S. Gibbs is doing a good law business—he is one of the best lawyers in this city and, on account of his large acquaintance and affable disposition, is destined to become a conspicuous practitioner in Central Illinois—his victor in the Joe Carter case is bear much fruit. Miss Hattie McTier and Mrs. J L Harvey have returned Moberly Mo where they spent the holidays with relatives and other friends. They report one of the pleasantest times of their lives Our Decatur matter will appear next issue William Garth and Mrs Rhodes of this city, died this week, the latter having been ill for some time. • THE FORUM Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROBERS & BARBOUR Prepicters One Year.....$1.50 One Month.....15c Per Copy.....5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 S. Sixth St. Phone Male 000 THE FORUM'S STAFF. M. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch One. Gammon The Printer 105] 8e. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, January 15, 1910 THE FORUM FOR 1910. The Forum for this year will endeavor to keep up its past reputation as a clean paper, aiming to disseminate knowledge and the best news possible to the people. We have been on "the square" with all and desire to remain so. In politics we have never deviated from certain fixed principles and shall ever remain the same. Our politics are well known and no one can question our integrity or our staunchness in the support of the darty of our faith. DRUNKENNESS A GREAT CURSE. It is a marvelous fact that, a few drunken men, as a rule, precipitate all or nearly all, of the bad crime and riots. Men become intoxicated with liquor and arguments arise, culminating in the most diabolical crimes. When a man is drunk he is insane. It is awful to contemplate. We can trace three fourth of the domestic "disorders" to the extravagant use of liquor. It is no necessarily an evil coming from a saloon, but coming from the use of too much liquor. Thousands of men drink liquor but are temperate in the use of it. THE CULMINATION OF LYNCH LAW. We thought that ere this time, the American people would have realized that the result of mob law is a cure to the whole nation to a far greater degree than it is to some individual or race. In the beginning these lynchings were thought to effect Negroes only, but the nation has seen that they are not confined to colored men only, but to any one and are occurring in all parts of the country as well as the south. It leads to anarchy and is simply ruining the nation. THE WEATHER Since December 5, we have been experiencing some of the severest winter weather we have had in twenty years. Snow and sleet have covered the ground for over five weeks. Coal has risen two cents and the poor people have the burden to bear. The ice man is a rarity, but O ye constant coal man. CHRISTMAS EDITIONS. The usual holiday editions of several of our exchanges were up to the standard this year. Among those worthy of our attention were The New York Age. The Indianapolis Freeman. The Detroit Leader and The Broadax. These editions were profusely illustrated with half-tones and contained a deal of good news and rich editorial matter. A DE:ERVED MONUMENT No woman in all America is more deserving of high praise for real valiant services rendered to mankind than Mrs. Ida B. Wells Barnett of Chicago. She had long since painted her name indelibly upon the walls of fame. Her footprints shall be left upon the sands of time. Her life is already worthy of emulation. She has made her mark and her life is written in deeds done. Coming up from Marshall county, Mississippi, to Memphis, Tennessee, when but a girl in 1890 2, her voice was heard as it were, as one crying in the wilderness, she astonished the world in championing the constitutional and moral rights of her people. The enemy became indignant at the truth and caused her to flee from the land of her nativity, but like the Savior of the world, she moved on but never ceased to tell the truth and expose the wrong. Ye, she even boarded the ship and flew to Europe, a more congenial clime; and told the people there her simple story—a plea for right—went from a land of freedom seeking freedom. She found a sympathetic ear as usual in England. She returned at length and stopped in Chicago, whre she found succor and friends. In Chicago she has since lived and fought and wrote and wrought magnanimously for that same simple little justice for which she was run out of Memphis. Long live this heroine of her age. Don't miss Blind Boone at St. Paul A. M. E church, Wednesday, January 19 Blind Boone is a musical prodigy—wonderful. Get your tickets early for seats. The house will be over crowded. Your attention has been and is called to the advertisement of the F. M. Legg Shoe Co. This is one of the most complete shoe stores in Central Illinois and the shoes are of the best quality. This firm will treat the customers with the best courtesies and they not only solicit your trade but will appreciate it and you will find a most affable set of clerks to wait upon you. We recommend this firm to our readers and assure them that they will find this store and the men as recommended. Once more Governor Deneen is to be commended for ordering troops to Vienna to quell a mob on lynching bent. The cause of the unpleasantness is the alleged murder of a rural letter carrier by three Negroes. Let the law take its course. The governor is resolute in his endeavors to blot out the heinousness of mobocracy from Illinois. His waterway and primary legislative policies are meeting the approval of the best thinkers of the state TUCKER'S PLACE. TUCKER'S PLACE. First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. H TU H TUCKER, Proprietor. 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We are selling, as agent of one of the greatest and best publishing houses in this country, a few books we think ‘should be in the library of every home, especially young men who have aspirations and desire inspiration, and more especially men who de- sire to be speakers and appear in the That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last dec- ade organized here. ee To Peoria -VIA- I li e a llinois Traction System. $100 ONE WAY $1.95 ROUND TRIP a eee Cars Leave Springfield pea aca naee STO e 5:40—-6:40—8:40—10:40 A. M. 12:40—2:40—4,40—6:40 P. M. i elias achalasia ataeaenielseennaiaisesaitesiaiin | "ti, |NO a [ie waAY S\’OKE waY CINDERS. aE AY TE I Ce ea ieee nasa ask dannsianepsimianere enn Capital City Pantatorium . and Tailoring The Best that can be Qbtain- ed can be bought at the above - place, Fe ss Suits tailored to your own Mand nad taste in all the latest styles. 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ROGERS, Agent, Lodges and their meeting nighte and place of meeting will be carried oe 25c the month. We have all man- ner of ledges here. rpms een mare aa iia eiie aaa aia Cuas. 8. GIBBS Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 2234 S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 WANTED—Oolored girls for cooks and house work Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bu. reau, 3054 S. 6th St, ae ae aaa ae The Forum's Staff. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Proof Reader and Stenographer, Address matter for the paper to The Forum, 3051/2 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 North Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:40 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. For South Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:05 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m., 12:09 and 12:36 a. m. For South Second street every 10 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:43 p. m., 12:00 midnight and 12:24 a. m. For North Seventh street every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m. Owl cars at 11:48 p. m. and 11:24 p. m. For Spring and East Carpenter streets every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:44 p. m. and 12:08 and 12:30 a. m. For South Grand avenue every 15 minutes from 6:22 a. m. until 11:22 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m. and 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. For Lawrence avenue every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:30 p. m. Owl cars at midnight and 12:30 a. m. For East Capitol avenue every 12 minutes from 6:12 a. m. until 11:30 p. m. Owl cars at midnight and 12:30 a. m. For Governor street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:37 p. m. Owl cars at 12:30 a. m. For South Eighth street every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:30 p. m. Owl cars at 11:37 and 11:52 p. m. and 12:30 and 12:52 a. m. Cars leave Fifth and Washington: For South Eleventh street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 12:52 a. m. For Rutledge street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m. Owl cars at 11:52 p. m. and 12:23 a. m. The Clubs, Social and Otherwise. Ladies' Sunlight Social, meets every Wednesday at the residences of its members, discusses art, culinary, and home circle questions. St. Paul Sewing Circle meets every Thursday at Lecture room of St. Paul church, discusses all important home circle questions. Mothers' Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Paul Sewing Circle. The Woman's Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section. 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 Queries and answers. The Art of Conversation. Shall and Will: Should and Would: How to Use them. 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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 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 COAL From Geo. W. Wells Quick Delivery. Good Weight. Old Phone 1383. 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. Roll Tolophone 3439 S. J. Fisher, Millinery & Dressmaking Taught by Mrs. Clark Thompfon. 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. Office Phone Residence Phone 2322 2819—R 3 A Morris Williams Attorney at Law. WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois ```markdown ``` The campaigns this spring should be made on the meritus of the men and the issues. Maybe the low price in ice next summer will even up for the high drice of coal during these eventful days Mattoon News Notes Mrs. Mifrd Norton, an old and respected citizen of this city, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Suller Archer in Chicago, Saturday morning. The remains were brought to this city for burial Monday. Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Sullie Archer of Chicago, a grandson, George Archer of New York, a grandaughter, Mrs. O. V. Roya of Indianapolis, Mrs. A. Phillis, of Paris, and Mr. and Mrs. E Norton, of Bethany and Mesdames Oscar and Arthur Potee and G. Askua of Cheriesston, were here to attend the funeral which was held at David's chapel. Mr. J. Craushaw and Mrs Bessie Williams both of this city were married Wednesday afternoon. They have the best wishes of the community. The educational literary society will elect new officers Sunday afternoon. All members are requested to be present. Miss Iva Smith has returned from a visit in Carbondale. Will Decatur try again next year to celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation? Chicken thieves visited George Smith, Ig01 Pratt Ave., Wednes day rnd stole four of the flock Mrs. P. C. Cooper is visiting in Springfield and Decatur. Mrs. George Jessee attended the Emancipation Celebration in Decatur Monday. Mr. Scowfield of Paris, was in the city Monday night The Missas Perry have resumed their duties as teachers in the various Indianapolis schools. Miss Jessie Lee left Sunday for St. Louis to resume her school duties. Mrs. Charles Woodfork is on the sicktlist. Mrs. M. Nickens has returned to Champaign after spending the holidays with her mother. Mrs. Lewis Humphrey is in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Potee, Mr. and Miss Potee and Cenneth Norton of Charleston, Mr. and Mrs. George Gray and children Mrs. M. Burnette Misses Ada Gray and Eugenia Norton and Robert Gray were the guests at atturkey dinner given by Mrs Julia Norton, Sunday. Miss Izetta Smith gave a 12 o'clock dinner to a few friends in honor of Mrs. Lillian Butler Towles of Harrisburg. A family dinner was given at the home of Mr. Allen Hawkins, Sunday. Messrs. Wiley, Horace and Phil Smith went to Decetur, last Monday. Fred Huffman of Kansas City, is the guest of his mother, Mrs. M. M. Parker. Mrs. Wesley Huffman is visiting in Virden. The program rede ed at the Educational Literary Society last Sunday was as follows— Scripture reading—Mrs. Geo Smith, Solo—Mrs. Wm. Oliver. Recitation—Mrs. J. Hadley, Solo—Mrs. M. Barnette. John M. Mosby [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. Mr. Mosby represents the colored people of Quincy and Adams county. He is industrious and with his family are paramount acquisitions to society. B. Kirman. The Tailor Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing and Pressing .... While You Wait Of Ladies and Second hand clothes to sell also new ones for Ladies and Men. Hats cleaned and Blocked. Prices very cdeap on all articles. Springfield, - Illinois Old hone 1550. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents scent free. Oftest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all newsdealers. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 625 F St., Washington, D. C. HERE IS YOUR CHANCE. WE WANT AGENTS for that GREAT BOOK "POINTING THE WAY," By Sutton E. Griggs. This is the ripest work of this well known author. The book will certainly sell, for in a beautiful, charming, forceful manner, it points outs the way for THE SOLVING of the much discussed race question. It takes equally well with white and colored people. Ask any one who has read it and he will tell you it is simply great. Splendid commissions given agents. Send $1.00 for a complete book and full outfit. Price of book $1.00. By mail $1.10. THE ORION PUB., CO. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. TENNESSEE. Author, Orator, Philosopher. WANTED--ARIDERAGENT same lines, model bicycle to make makes use. Write for all part to MONEY REQ. and to anyone, anywhere in the U. S., without a allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL duu put it to any test you wish. If you are the keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our ex FACTORY PRICES We furnish the hi to $25 middlemen's profits by buying dir- ance behind your bicycle. DO NOT h at any price until you receive our cat prices and remarkable special offers to r YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when low prices we can make you this year. We than any other factory. We are satis- BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell o double our prices. Orders filled the day received. SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not re usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. D single wheels, imported roller equipment of all kinds at half the usual 50 HEDGETHORK PUNCT SELF-HEALING TIRES for bicycle furnished by us. Our agents everywhere are one full particiars and special offer at once. We unset a record and approve of your bicycle. We ship J.S. without a cent delivery in advance, prefect freight, and E TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and not to. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to at our expense and you will not be out one cent, we furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $10 by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guard. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory special offers. BUYER'S ATTENTION. FINISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and study our superb models at the wonderfully this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory costs you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at the day received. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. We roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and half the usual retail prices. PUNCTURE-PROOF $ 80 TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY NO MONEY REQUIRED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship to anyone, anywhere in the U. S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight, and allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and put it to any test you wish. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. FACTORY PRICES: During the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make up to $25 middlemen's profits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guarantee behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone at any price until you receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory prices and remarkable special offers to rider agents. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and low prices we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money than any other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost. BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at double our price, you will receive the easy payee. SECOND LAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. SINGLE wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and equipment of all kinds at half the usual retail prices The regular retail price of these tires will $3.50 per pair, but to introduce we will you sample pair for $8.50 (with order $5.55). JO MORE TROUBLE FROM PURCHASED MEDGE THORN RECORD UNITURE PROOF HELF HEALING TURE CO. CHICAGO U.S.A. NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never become porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers standing by their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the head. The regular price of these tires is $5.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to tory price to same day etter is received. We ship C. O. D. on examined and found them strictly as represented. it (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you close this advertisement. We will also send one returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are actually reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a u will find that they will ride easier, run faster, tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. once this remarkable tire offer. by any kind at any price until you send for a pair of Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at write for our big Tire and Sunday Catalogue which the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day etter is received. We ship C. O. D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASI WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day, approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined an arc. We will allow a case discount of 5 per cent (thereby may send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this ad nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at OU not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find the wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have know that you will be so well pleased that when you want. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this rema don't buy any kind at IF YOU NEED TIRES Hedgethorn Puncture the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. J. L. 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Send one dollar promptly, and you will get this great semi-weekly newspaper two full years. Or send one dollar with another name, and the paper will be mailed one year to you, and also one year to the other subscriber. All the news of all the Earth. Correct and complete market reports. Ably edited departments for the home and for the farm. Many features of interest and value to every member of the family. Republican in politics. Conservative, dignified, truthful, reliable, progressive and up-to-date. Don't miss the biggest Newspaper bargain ever offered. Write for free Sample copy. Better still, send in your order today. Address GLOBE PRINTING COMPANY, St. Louis, Mo. Rev. J. B. Smiley has moved to Covington, Tenn., where he will reside and take charge of a church. His many friends and the Bible Class regret to see him leave. Mrs. B. F. Donagan of S. 3d street, was hostess to the mite missionary society Wednesday afternoon. A dainty luncheon was served. Announcement will soon be made of the program to be rendered at Grace M. E. church. The King Walker Shoe For Men A HAND SEWED SHOE Modern in every detail and built to wear. For sale at the East End Shoe Store. Price $4.00 J. P. Roberts, Proprietor. 1707 E. Capitol Av. Old Phone 3914 --- --- Old Phone 1456 Reynolds Sts. 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. WEEKLYCOURIERJOURNAL HENRY WATTERSON. Editor. Is a National Newspaper, Democratic in politics. It prints all the news without fear or favor. The regular price is $1.00 a year, but you can get the Weekly Courier-Journal and The Forum, both one year for $1.50 if you will give or send your order to this paper—not to the Courier-Journal. Daily Courier-Journal, a year, $6.00; Sunday Courier-Journal, a year, $2.00. We will give you a combination cut rate on Daily or Sunday if you will write this paper. FURNITURE STORE 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. 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. 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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. 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