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THE FORUM Mattoon News Notes Mrs. Mary Anderson is vtsit ing in Champaign the guests of friends. The S F. Club met with Misses Iva and Izetta Smith, Saturday evening. Light refreshments were served. The following program will be rendered at the Education Literary Sooiety, Sunday, January 30: Paper—Mrs. Oliver Select Reading—Mrs. Barnett Solo—Mrs. M. Barnett Becitation—Opaline Butler Solo—Mrs. Cooper Remarks—Rev. Cooper Miss Corina Utterback is on the sick list. Messrs. Elliott and Huffman spent Sunday in Decatur. Miss Maud Perry of this city who has been attending the Butler college at Indianapolis, is now teaching in one of the Indianapolis schools. Mrs. John Brandymore and baby are visiting in Tuscola. The new officers for the Educational Literary Society are: President—Mabel Killion Sec'y—Izetta Smith Treas—Iva Smith Chaplain—Rev. Hadley Chairman of Program Committee—Mrs. Anderson. Mr. E Ross, editor of a very widely circulated magazine, who resides in Brooklyn, N. Y., passed through the city last Wednesday, on route to Cairo, Idf., to be at the bedside of his sick mother. Mr. Williams, financial solicitor for the industrial school located at Nox Uba, Miss., will be in our town soon. H. Malone who has been seriously considering the matter or taking unto himself a bride who lives in a prosperous town in the northern part of the state, has pastponed the idea. George H. Jessee, Grand Master of the Masonic fraternity for Illinois, has received information from Grandmaster Grimshaw of Washington, D. C., touching an important decision handed down by the Court of Appeals. Further information will follow. DEATH OF MISS GORUM Miss Annie Gorum, youngest daughter of the late Robt. T Gorum, who died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Olive Moore in St Louis, Saturday, was buried Monday, in this city. Her funeral was he'd from the St Paul church and was very largely attended, which showed in what high esteem she was held by her many friends. Resolutions from the two clubs of which was a member, in St Louis, were read Rev. Price officiated assisted by "Be ve doers and not sayers only." Abraham Lincoln 101 Birthday Anniversary. 8 The Lincoln Centennial will be celebrated at the Union Baptist Church, Saturday, February 12, 1910. Hear..... Dr. Booker T. Washington State Arsenal Sunday, Feb. 13th different members of the city. She is survived by two sisters and four brothers. Peace be to her ashes. East End Notes. We are glad that we are able to report no sickness, except Mrs. Isabel Pride and she is steadily improving. The revival which has been in progress at St. John church, has closed. Rev. Jones was assisted by Rev. Thomas of Normal. The trustees' helpmates big rally will take place tomorrow, Sunday, January 30. The president. Mrs. Etta Harvey, never fails. The public is invited to help her. Among some of those who successfully completed the eighth grade grammar schools this week were Edith White, Florence Drake, Brownville Kirby and Fred Morris Society and Local Mrs. Head of N. 11th street, is quite ill. Edward T. Gorum of the governor's office, has been very sick this week, taking a sudden spell after attending the funeral of his sister. He is reported much improved. Mrs. E. L. Rogers has been indisposed for two weeks with a severe cold Richard Bean of E. Kansas street, is suffering from a mashed foot. The golden anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wormley was fittingly celebrated Thursday. Rev. J. M. Smnilley was indisposed the first of the week. In Old Kentucky At the Majestic. With a charm that time cannot efface, "In Old Kentucky," America's favorite melodrama, now in its seventeenth season, is now greeting local playgoers. No competition with newer offerings or opposition from counter attractions has any effect on this grand old play, that goes ahead year after pleasing countless playgoers wherever it is present. The piece is said to have an unusually fine cast this season, and the scenic equipment, always elaborate with this play, has been gotten up entirely new for this season. The pickaninnies are not to be forgotten in speaking of "In Old Kentucky." They are a wonderfully clever parcel and their band music, dancing and singing are always enjoyable. Miss Mildred Johnson is schedulded to play the leading role of Madge Brierly with this season's cast. Program at Union Church. The following program will be rendered tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock by the Missionary society. Music—Choir Scripture Lesson Prayer by the pastor Music—Ohoir Recitation—representative of the Zion church Solo—New Hope Mrs. Warrick Paper from New Hope Solo—Mrs. J. Douglas Recitation—E. G. Stewart Duett—Zion Church Address—Rev. A L. Stewart Slo—Mrs. M. B. Chatman Music, collection, benediction. QUINCY MAN GETS JOB. Prof. J. W. Tutt of Quincy, has accepted a position as messenger for Congressman Prince. The place is a lucrative and steady one. Mrs. Eva Monroe has brought the L. O. H. to a high plane excellence. Mrs. Eva Monroe has brought the L. O. H. to a high plane excellence. || @ THE FORUM, A Weekly magazine paper devoted eo the interests of the whole people Entered as second-class matter, Foo quary 24, 1904, at the postofiice at ferneaels, Ill., under the Act of ngreas of March 3, 1879. IS lo nee ROGERS G BARBOUR =~ ~~ Proprisisr eos One Year .....0.0csccccceeverees 61.50 One Month ........seeeeee cere es AES FP OOD oc. crcec ccs ccvecscesvniens ee tect ct ie i EAR SI REE See @FFICE: 305 1-2 §; Sixth St. Phone Maiw $23 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Bditor id end Secretary. A ew ieee. tne is Thompson Bros., - Hranch vce. oe ee omana The Prister 105; So. 6th & EDITORIAL Saturday. January 29. 1910 DR. WARE FOR ALDERMAN. Dr. S. A. Ware, a practicing physician, is a fulifledged candi date for alderman from the fitst ward, The doctor is well known here aud since coming to Spring field nearly fourteen years ago, has labored assidiously for the supremacy of the Repubiican party from president down \o constable and for the promotion of the colored race as well as for the whoie people and, therefore, is entitied to consideration anu the unstinted support not only of tue colored peuple, but ail Re- publicans, for whom he has o ardently labored. MISSISSIPPISUPREMECOURTSETS GOOD EXAMPLE The legislature of Mississippi in making provision for whie schools, failed to make a similar provision for Negro schools, but yet required the Negro to pay to support them. The case was taken before the Supreme Court of Mississippi for fival adjuca tion, That august body decided that the law was unconstitutional and that it failed 10 provide for similar schools for the Negro race. It was a just and rightevus decision, In Alabama, every county has a district school for whites and nota single one for Negro youth. The Negro lava is taxed to support these distriet schools and it is right that he should enjoy some of their bene. fits. There is not a white county in apy state that would ailow themselves to be taxed to sup port schools of Negroes and Cii- nese, without making similar provision for white pupils. The white man sbould be fair in deat. ing with a defenseless race; he should be abie to rise above his race prejudice and treat Negro pupils with even-nanded justice, Because of his power, he should not inflict burdens on auother race that he is unwilling to bear himself. The Negro does not care a fig for social equality, but he wants equality before the law. Deal with him as is being dealt by other races. The Mississippi Supreme Court has set a good example for all southern supreme courts, but have they the courage of their convictions to interpret the constitution as they under stand it? Verily no. The deci. sion of the Mississippi Supreme Court is far reaching and they deserve to be praised, It bas simply done what other state courts should do, if they were not afraid of public opinion. The judge who puts his ear to the ground to catch public senti— ment to guide him in his deci- sions is a misfit on the bench— pestiferous and unworthy of his high position,—Jackson, Tenn,, Christian Index. The legislative candidates for this district have not yet announ ced themselves, but it is general iy presumed that the same men will aspire for re-election, Lee’s saloon is no worse than a goodly number of other saloons and the State Journal should not attempt to fool the people. The Journal should either be for or against saloons and not be tor ever mviigning some individual. The aldermen kuew how to vote on the Lee question, If golored men are to be denied liceuse be- cause they are colored, then we have come toa sad pass The Conditions. The high price of all necessary commodities this winter and for the last year, should serve as a warning toali peopie, It should stimulate every one to ecouimize more and raise a b'g garden and plenty of chickens and all who live outside of tbe city io raise hogs and keepacow. We again urge you to start a truck farm or garden; in the summer and fal! and put up alithe fruit and vege. tables yeu cin get your haudson, buy most of your coal in the sum mer and fall—the crucial is more than the common people can long endue, We hope and chink things will be better this spring and summer and maybe hence. forth, The climax has been reached. Lieut. Richard Ross’ name is spoken of for supervisor for Cap itol township. He is competent and entitled to the honors. BACK TO THE FARM. Every day the information comes to us that the cost of foed- stuffs is advancing, The matter his reached the point where the most conservative are being dis turbed, Lt cannot be said that prices are high because of a searcity, Our crops last year were good, and we are in the height of prosperity, but never- theless the people are having a bard time to makeends meet. A plea has been set up for an adjust ment of prices or an increase in wages. ‘To do either will require time aod in many cases a stub. born fight would be put up to prevent any change either in the prices charged for food or the price paid for labor. Negroes in the Southland ean secure themselves against much of the suffering the working peo ple are undergoing if they will give more attention to farming ard to raising stock and poultry, Tbe man who has the food to sell isalways master of the situ- tion. We should hearken to the bugie call and about face and ‘trace our steps back to the farm, —Nashville Globe. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B, Bondman, 2020 Kansas street. New 'phone 420. Chittling supper for sale every Saturday night at 1215 E, Jeffer- son St,—Mrs, Wilson, Prop. TUCKER’S PLACH. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telepnone, 1478, H TUCKER, Proprietor. A ‘You won't find styles like the eS, fC .. ee” You won't find styles near ty as “ai laa - a, as swagger, You won't find tq =~) Imperial $3 Hats ~ a wey at aay other score because X _ a we have the exclusive t SS ws) agency for this town. 4 ie open \ i We believe it’s the best ‘ a $83 Hat made, That’s why ‘ a i we secured the exclusive oe ; Imperia : ry Halts agency for them. You'll | ¥ \y a think so when you see the x val new winter shapes that are a ready. tl PETER MYE&S & CO. 529 North Side Square For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN ‘. Psi 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 OUR ADVERTISING RATES, For display matter one time, 16: the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 monthr or one year, special prices made, Reading matter, one time, 7c thr line; seven words to the line; over one time 5c; for long articles 0° church advertising, some reduction. For ciubs, socials, ect., when mat ter contains over 75 words and unde: 200, send 50 cents if you desire it pub lished in full. MANAGER, “Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be yond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing o’er the gale— Thou'st taught thy race how high her hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, nor faint nor fall.” Paul Laurence Dunbar on Freé Douglass. You can always depend on The Forum to stand for principle above all else, $1.50 to Hast St. Louis every Sat- urday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM Call at this office for type-writing, work, 305% So. 6th St. Old phone 998. short hand and general stenographic TO THE LAWYER. Special—The Forum will be pleased to have that legal notice, divorces, ete. It is a paper of general circula- tion; careful in reading proof; no er- rors shall occur, Published regularly and out on time. Office Old Phone 518 Gilbert Ave: 2812 CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Real Estate, Rentals and Investment Loans H. Henshaw, Solicitor Terre HAvuTe, IND Special services at Episcopal church Sunday~don’t miss it- Everybody invited. 7:30, out by 8:45 org P’ M. Gall at The New millinery shop for the latest style hats. Best courti- sies given all and your patron- age is solicited. Come one and all.—Maitie Tucker, Prop., 208 N. 14th St. J.B. OSBY Gite dea, REAL ESTATE “gcel a ie Farm and City Property “Tees Bought, mole and Rxcuaugey . Bee ea. if you ore Tac a Buying al Soe CRY ie} t Hed poe FARM or city HOMER, please call es one = Ve on and see me. mermenutwinsia 5224 Bi. Adams St, Beil Tel, 423 Springfield, Illinois. Modern! Expert! DENTISTRY At Dental College Prices Terms to Suit. No Students. : hogan. Painless Extracting Free fig > $3 00—Set of TeethS—3 00 (recta | Gold Crowns, 22K........$3.00 _Bridgework ... ....$3.00 Mi eee Porcelain Crowns “aie Gold Fillings 675 " Ld Examination l’ree. Written guarantee with allt work. Houree to8 Sundays—g to 1. | Davis Dental Svecialists 2064 S. 6th St., Over Furlong’s : EDWAD BAUMANN a > CHAS, T, BAUMANN Baumann Bros.... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 | Your Patronage solicited OUR PLACE IS THE BEST Barbershop In Town. Shaves, haircut, shampooing Facial Massages and chiropodist work done, Try Our Place. Quick and good services rendered G. a Barksdale Tonsorialist, T. H, Mitchell, Chiropodist. 821 E. Washington St. Gravy & WEBSTER, Propt's. TO-MORROW MAGAZINE A medium of new thought—Learn fundamental thinking, logical deduct: tions and science. A high class magazine of transcendent ideas for literature and further instruction and information. Write WALTER H. SERCOMBE, Sociologist Instructor, 139-141 E. 56 St.. Chicago, Tl “It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself.”—Emerson. At the East End Shoe Store, 1707 EB. Capitol avenue, can be found the col- ored papers, magazines and tracts, Stop over there while ordering shoes and eall for something to read, The Dunbar News Company Is the place where all colored papers and magazines can be had. Call at 815, $13 E. Washington, or 306% S. 6th, I purpose, step by step, to create a reg- ular news store, handling all colored literature, books, ete. also the big Sunday dailies, and leading white mag- azines. 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 Thomp- son’s and Neal & Brown's. Price 15c. The pastor and members of St. John A. M. E. church extend a standing in- vitation 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:—627% East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 p. m. to 9% Telephone: (old), Office; 3329. ANS © Wees.,, L60t-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 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. To Peoria -VIA- e e e Illinois Traction | System. $100 ONE WAY #195 ROUND TRIP Bas RP nS Cars Leave Springfield Ga 5:40—6:40—8:40—10:40 A. M. 12:40—2:40—4:40—6.40 P. 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Address GLOBE PRINTING COMPANY, St. Louis, Mo. 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 lanc 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 forums and on the stump. Here are the names of some of the books: “Famous Orators of the World ani Their Orations,” “Dunbar’s Complete Works,” “This Country of Ours,” “Farming by Inches,” “Hiawatha,” 75 ture,” by 100 colored young men; “Young People’s History of the World,” “Mastenpieces of English Oratory,” and anything else not listed, call on or write E. L. ROGERS, Agent, Cuas. S. GriBBs Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC Office 2234 S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 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: 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. 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 Tuck Baker Editor Partial Contents. 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 sample copy 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 C Fifty 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. 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NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDER Adjustment Notice. Estate of William A. Garth, deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed stratix of the estate of said deceased, hereby gives notice that she will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the March Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the 7th day of March 1910, at which time all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said Estate are also requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. ated this 13th day of January 1910. CHAS. A. GIBBS, Bertha Gray, Attorney, Administratrix 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. Bell Telephone 3439 S. J. Fisher, Proprietor. 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 2322 Residence Phone 2819-R 3 A Morris Williams WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois Fifteenth Anniversary of Pleaeant Grove Baptist Church. The fifteenth anniversary of Pleasant Grove Baptist church will be held, Sunday, January 30. A program has been arrang. ed for the same, There wiil alsv be Lwo entertainments given, one Weunesday night, The main feature will be a cat shaking, ad mission 5c, On Thursday even- ing the anniversary reception with an excellent program and supper. Admission 25c supper free, The menu will consist of Lettuce Pick'es Bread and Butter Sandwicn Chicken Salad Ice Cream and Cake Cotfee Mrs, M. BE, Warrick. Committee 4 James Douglas, Robert Terrell, Rev.D.W.Bloodworth, pastor What Will They do With Him? By Rev. J. T. Morrow of Decatur: (Continued from last issue) We ask no special favors but simple justice under the jaw—a law that protects and punishes all men alike. For it is a fact that the law that should ggvern law-making bodies should be mutual confidence, the basis of all human progress causes the people to adopt a constitution— the ark of the ccvenant whien goes before and leads the people into the more perfect union. The constitution is vot a law but the recorded will of the people. Law means liberty and is evoived to prohibit one man from preying upon anotoer and is the necleus of civilization. Alaw that gives one man or race special rights or guarantees to an individual or in. dividuals per ect safety in the taking life or destroying the property of another is only the dynamite underming the founda. tion of the nation that some day at an unguarded moment will destroy its creator What is to become of the race? They have tried every remedy prescribed. This country cried from the house top and the valley ‘‘edu cate, accumulate wealth, clear up the moral and eivic skies and we will nelp to lift the race to the planes of freedom ard guar antee to it perfect protection and a fair sbow in the race of lite tor a livlihood. We are becoming like the young lawyer who met Jesus. When Christ spoke to him of the law he said; ‘All of this have [kept from my youth.” Christ gave him to understand that to know law and to talk law was one thing and to do was another, The Saviour only ask. ed for his heart and not his goods. Liice the lawyer we have come up to ail the requirements of the law, What lack we yet? If we be permitted to answer, it is not sccial equality, it is not intermarriage for our girls and boys are good enovgh for each other but we do ask that the other race with their wealth and advantages Jet our women alone and let each race feel that he is his brother's keeper. This done and the so called race problem will soive itself, All the laws of the United States cannot regu late the social relations between the families of the earth. Each family feels that he has indivi- dual rights that no one should interfere with, What will they do with himY We would suggest to give him a chance and let him State of Illinois, Charles S. Gibbs, Complain: aunt's Solicitor. Cireuit Court, March Term, A D, 1910, : Rebert White vs. lis Chancery. Sidie White Alfidavit of the non residence of Sadie White defendant ab ve named, having been fied in the office of the C.erk of tte Circuit Court of ssid Couny, Notice is hereby given to the said Sxdie While that the comptaiuant filed bis bill of compiaiutin aid Court in the Cuancery side thereof, on the 27h day of January A, D 1910, aud that a summons issued lout of said Cvurt against said de fendant, returnabie on the first | Monday of Merch next, 1910, as is by law required, Now, unless you, the said Sadie White shall be and appear be- fore the Sangsmon County Cir. cuit Court oo the first day of ‘the pext term thereo', to be holden at the Court House in the City of Spricgfield, on the first ‘Monday of Match A, D_ 1910, and plead, answer and demur to said complainany’s bil of com plaint, 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. JONKS, Clerk. FIRST CLASS upbolstering and general furniture repairing. James B, Bondman, 2020 Kansas street, New ‘phone 420, Chittling supper for sale every Saturday night at 1215 E, Jeffer. son St,—Mrs, Wilson, Prop. WANTED—Colored girls for cooks and house work Apply at Iilinois Free Employment Bu. reau, 38054 S. 6th St, FURNITURE We have a complete line of New and Second hand furniture. Heating Stoves, Cook Stoves —and Ranges— We have a nice line of house —furnishing goods Sold for cash or on easy pay ments. 128 N, 7th St, Old Phone; 2311 H SALLIE, Prop. 60 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE Trace Marks Desicns Copyricuts &c. Anyone sending a sketch and Sasori pion may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an fhvention is probably patentable. Communica. tionsstrictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents, Patents taken through Munn. Co. Facelve special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American, A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest cir- culation of any scientific Jcnrnal ‘Terms, $3 @ year; four months, $l. Sold byall newsdealers. MUNN & Co,3e18rossvay, New York Branoh Oftce, 2 ¥ St. Washington, D. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all man ner of lodges here. GSS IN EAGH TOWN Y Fao’ am and district to ' ride and exhibita ff Hi sample Latest Model Ranger" bicycle furnished by us. Our agents everywhere are ben making money fast. Write for full particulars and special offer at once TN Ke NO MONEY REQU LISD uniil you receive and approve of your bicycle, We ship PANNA to anyone, anywhere in the U.S. evithout a cent deposit in advance, prepay /reig ht, and ath i \\\ allow TEN DAYS? 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BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at K | double our prices, Orders filled the day received YW SECOND MAND 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 F promptiy at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or SLO. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free COASTER. BRAKES, single wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and - » equipment of all kinds at Aad/ the usual retail prices. n 0 S@p50 HEDGETHOR] PUNCTURE-PROOF Sf 80 SELF-UEALING TIRES 4 samete. ate Usha Zo bt isQ TO 1iRGDUCE, ONLY The regular retail price of these tires 1s EGE cy POS, 0 ne $3.50 per pair, bul to introduce we wil, (= Ee sell youasample pair for $4.SI\cashwithorder $4.55 PTT, m a 7 Ai i" Sf Ree ek HO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES hearin Nf: Te ee NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the K\@gPrncRe) come | air out. ‘Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. ees Fees. IN ee Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. a Kea DESCRIPTION: Macc in all sizes. Itistively S & RMR Ey and easy riding,verydurableand lined inside with WG papigat esis <= atga tO) eNO NAN a special quality of Pe oe never becomes aD <== porous and which closes up sma! unctures without alow. <, Firiteairts escape. weliivenundteds of letters fromsatin: t Notice the thick rubber tread fiedcustomers staciz ttheirtireshaveonly been pumped Gey “\) and puncture strips “Bb” : ei Wee ree Haeoa athe and “D," also rim strip “H upotice ortwice in ay,..0.cseason, Theyweighnomorethan fy 2nd “D." alao rim strip “1 Sh oniinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given to prevent rim cutting. ‘This by several tayers of trim, specially prepared fapricon the @@gp Urs will, outinst any other tread. The regular price of tlese tires is $8.50 per pair, but for mere Ue bas an advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to as NG. the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day etter is received. We ship C. 0. 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 (thercby making the price #4.65 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WIYil 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 fot 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 Enow that you will beso well pleased that when you wanta bicycle you will give ueyour order. ‘We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. don't buy any kind at any price until you send fora pair of IF YOU NEED TIRES sesectiiorn Puncture-Proot 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. but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle DO NOT WAUP ora pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wondertul offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. == Shoes == Walk Over For men Dorothy Dodd For Ladies F. M. Legg Shoe Co. 125 South Fifth Street. HERE IS YOUR CHANCE. Do you wish a sure opportunity to MAKE SOME MONEY? Then write to us, WE WANT AGENTS for that GREAT BOOK “POINTING THE WAY,” ry By Sutton E. Griggs. This is the ripest work of this well known author. The book will certainly sell, for in a beautifnl, charming, forceful manner, it points outs the way for THE soLVvING 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. ie | pats a a ge NTE ¥ = y bai ot cal te. Sos SUTTON E. GRIGGS, Author, Orator, Philosopher. 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 Washirgton St, Neal and Brown's Resturant, Masonic Hall, Robert's Shoe store, 1707 E. Capi- tol Ave., LL. J, Harris’ store, 1015 So, 17 St,. Second Hand Heaters Round Oaks, Estate Oaks, Century Hot Blast, Garland Riverside Oak and many other weil known makes, Prices $3 to $8 Also have 2 large size Stoves, No 25, suitable for store room L. MORGAN Complete House furnisher. 620 E. Washington Street Old Phone 1458 Brown Bros., (better known as ‘‘Sticks’’) Props. Have your Old Ciothes Made New—Ladies’ and Gents’ Cloth ing, Cleaned, Pressed, Dyed and Repaired—All work called for and delivered promptly by Brown Brothers, the Clothes Doctors. 15th & Reynolds Sts. Springfield, Ill —_—__ : CUT M2) Semi Annual CES B73 iP é A “eLY §~=Clearing Sale AShop forhadies” —— Goods areGoing Fast A\ FEW more days like these and the Semi-Annual Clearing Sale will be over. Springfield women car. ried away vaugains by the armful and every purchase repre- sented an actual moncy saving. In order to maintain our reputation by being just a little ahead of time, we hayen't hesitated to cut prices below cost to get the winter goods out of the way—to clar the roud for the spring's creations. Read These Descriptions Broadcloths ar. Diagonal Suits, plain or braid trimmed, coats s8 to 42 .nches long. values up to 22,50, Girls’ Two Piece College Dresses in Serge, all have embroi- dered emblem, regular 12.50. Sale price, Taffetta Silk resses, tucked down front and braid trimmed, 15,00 values, Sale price, New Spring 1910 Lingerie Waists in five different styles, laceJtrimmed, 1,00 values, 39c. Lincoln Anniversary Program, Union Baptist Church Feb. 12. OPOnOE SOG oe icc cess tes eee es chee sy 00 ese UDIbEdIOhoirs POVOCRHOR iis. ce oye ss ss +o ev. BT Cottman, D_D. PAUHGHG, BONE. iss. Met Ganck di cesen css auc ioeee rs. 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