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THE FORUM Woman's Club Notes The business meeting was largely attended on the 7. The sections made good reports. The Philanthropic Section under the chairmanship of Mrs Julia Duncan has raised nearly $100 during the past three months. This section works entirely for the Home. The sections will give a bazaar commencing March 30. inclusive April 1, at the Home. Please take note of the same. Each member must work hard in this bazaar. The Home Culture Section will meet at the residence of Mrs. Bettie Watson, 1711 E. Moffatt Ave., 14, at 230 p. m.—Leana Outland, reporter. Mattoon News Notes Cottage prayer meetings are being held at the homes of Chas. Parker and wife and Wright Ehlott and wife. Everyone is invited to these meetings. They will be held till the great revival begins. The quarterly meeting will be held at St. David's Chapel, Sunday, Feb. 13. The S. F. Club met with Mrs. Arthur Anderson. Saturday evening. Refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Wesley Hartwood. Messrs. Launce Williams and Charles Brown of Champaign, spent a few days in the city last week. Alexander Robinson and wife of Lerna, entertained at dinner Sunday, in honor of their daughter, Sarah, it being her birthday. Those from this city who attended were: Mesdames Wesley Hartwood and Arcnie Carter; Miss Izetta Smith and James Anderson. Miss Iva Smith spent Sunday in Tuscola. Carson Moss of Champaign is spending a few days in the city. The life of Frederick Douglas will be discussed Sunday, at the Educational Literary Society. George Barnette and wife passed through the city Thursday from Metropolis, enroute to their home in Indianapolis. The Phyllis Wheatley club of David's Chapel will meet with Mrs. Mary Anderson on Thursday afternoon at her home. 1509 Shelby Ave. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 Kansas street. New phone 420. I love my money, but oh you valentine promenade at Masonic Hall, Feb. 14. H. W. Jameson of Peoria was in the city this week. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." The New Hope Baptist church will rally Sunday for the purpose of meeting the requirements of the main debt of the church. At 11 o'clock service the pastor, Rev. D. J. Tate will preach, this service will be followed with a financial appeal by a representative of the Booker T. Washington meeting for Sunday night. At 3 p. m. Dr. B. L. Ivory, will preach. Special music will be rendered by the choir. At this a financial appeal will be made by Rev. Bloodworth. The old line workers of the church, the sewing circle represented by Mrs H K. Wilson, its president and the Woodside club represented by Frank Coleman, its president are asking their friends to stand by them in giving as the Lord has prospered them on this great Booker T. Washington day in Springfield. At 7 p.m. on this day we close our doors and will listen to our much honored race leader, Dr. Booker T. Washington at the Armory. The monthly missionary program will be observed February 27, 1910, at 3 o'clock p.m. Washington's Birthday Washington's birthday will be celebrated at St. Paul church, February 22d under the auspices of the Stewardess Board No. 2. and Company H of the June rally club. An excellent program has been arranged by the committee and we invite the public to come and help us to show our appreciation of the talent of the participants. The ladies of the board will serve an enjoyable lunch or supper, which ever you desire in the lecture room Kiddo! Take your hands away. I am going to Masonic Hall Monday evening, Feb. 14th to hear the Cubana Slide played. Mrs. Katie Cosby of Cairo, is in the city and is the guest of Mrs. T. W. Warrick of S. 16th street. Rev. Jordan Chavis of Chicago was in the city this week on U. B. F. business. All members of the united choirs who wish badges for the Booker T. Washington meeting can secure them tonight. Be a jolly good fellow if you don't last but a day and go to the Valentine Promenade. A good time assured to all. Two rooms for rent, partially furnished.—527 S. 12th St. East End Notes. The people are well in this end of town this week for which we are always thankful. Mrs. Pride is not feeling so well at this writing. Marguerite Slater has left us again. The boys are a little lonesome A number of our bys and girls are attending the Manual Training school, and are singing high notes of its praise. Mrs. Susan Davis, of N. 4 h street, is visiting in this end of town at this writing. Mrs. Anna White visited in Glenarm, this week. She reports a fine time. Mrs. Etta Harvey will make a business trip to St. Louis Saturday. After she returns hairdressing will take place at 1508. We are watching Ruby Mitchell yet, we don't want him to get away for he is the star putcher for the Merchant Blacks Robt. Cansler is watching him for he is expecting to catch him this summer. But they say Bob likes the Wheatty girl, too. We are off to a political meeting tonight. We are better satisfied. Now we are jubilant over our candidate. We are going to shove him over the plate says the east end man. A SURPRISE. The Pastor's Aid of St. John church tendered Rev. Jones and wife a surprise, February 7. The pastor, after having a meeting at his own church then prepared to visit the Episcopal church on S. Grand Ave., but was interrupted by a host of friends who rushed from his dining room. They served ice cream, cake and fruit. Rev. Jones and wife received many gifts such as eatables and can goods. This showed the high esteem in which the pastor and wife are held. Zion Baptist Notes. All are preparing to attend the Lincoln Celebration at Union church Saturday evening at 7 45. Quite a number of the members are on the sick list. Mrs Octava Rederrick was taken to the St. John hospital yesterday. The church attendance is good considering the weather. Rev. S. S. Scisson was the guest of Rev. A W. Williams and family last week. The financial interest is beginning to awaken thru the envelope system that has been put in operation by the pastor. There will be a measuring sociable and musical program on the evening of February 17. All are invited to attend. Mrs. Eula Richards entertained the Nacmi Sewing Circle last Thursday. The circle was largely attended. An elegant lunch was served. NOTICE-All subscribers out of the city who wish The Forum continued, please send in their remittance promptly when statement is sent, else we shall be forced to stop paper in accordance with business demands. New Hope News. Captains { Mrs. Anna Williams Mrs. Sidoev Sims I Dies Very Suddenly. Mrs. Maud Grant, wife of Charles Grant of S. Pasfield St., while enroute to the doctor's office, Friday afternoon in a cab, when scarce a block from home, became very ill and was hastened back home but expired in a short time. She was accompanied by her sister. Mrs. Cummins. Surviving her are her husband, two daughters, mother, five sisters and one brother. A CARD OF THANKS Mrs. E. L. Rogers wishes to thank the participants on the program at the entertainment at Grace M. E. church last Tuesday evening and the public for its patronage. ALDERMAN FLINN'S POSITION. Alderman L. L. Flinn of the 5th ward is highly praised for the high ground he takes on all questions affecting the public. He has proven himself to be a strong man since his election to the council three years ago. The people think well of him for the position he took regarding the mail carriers and free transportation on street cars and are incensed at the critics who took a different view. The contention of Mr. Flinn is well taken. What he asked for is simply a little rest for the poor tired mail carrier, the same privilege being in vogue in several other cities Mr Flinn has the highest endorsement of all well thinking people, not only for his stand in this case but all measures in the council where justice and right are at stake. He is a young man and well liked by his constituents. Subscribe for The Forum, the only regular Negro paper here. nd Local Meet Mr. Dudley and friends at the Valentine Promenade after the show. Dr. N. B. Ford successfully performed surgical operations on three different patients at St. John's hospital this week W. H. Pendergrass has been confined to his bed three weeks but we are glad to see him at work again. Mrs. Henry Perry of E. Brown street, is spending a few days with her mother in Chicago. Mrs. M C. Watkins, who served an elaborate dinner Sunday to invited guests and enjoyed herself with her many friends became suddenly ill but is much better at this writing. 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. COGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year.....$1.50 One Month.....15c Per Copy.....5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 S. Sixth St. Phone Main 929 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Once. Bemann The Printer 105] So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, February 12, 1910 SEPARATE SCHOOLS. Several prominent colored men think separate schools for colored children in the districts where the colored population is so large will be a good thing. The logic used in the argument is sound. The claim is that colored teachers will serve to change the atmosphere and not only inspire but elevate the colored youth. The claimants point to several cities where colored schools or separate schools are in vogue. This does not mean that it will be practicable to have all ward schools separate, as there are but few colored people in some wards. This idea does not mean to interfere with the high school either. These ideas are good ones THE BENEFITS OF CRITICISM. Friendly criticism at all times tends to make ones efforts better, more conscientious; that is, when made for that specific purpose. Some of us make palpable blunders in many ways, they are varigated and diversified, and we stumble and keep right on regardless. In our home life, our church, lodge and literary affairs, much criticism is wont to be made and if given at the opportunity time and in the proper spirit, will be a remedial panacea for all the little ilis that crop out in our every day life. Apropos the above, we wish to say that the Negro newspaper extols many things done by the race when they know that way down deep under the left side of our vests, censure should be made without reserve. This has its cause, you know—his subscription list keeps him mute. All literary productions are criticised. Who has not heard of Jenette Guder, or W. L. Hubbard, the musical critic of the Chicago Tribune? Then there is our own Sylvester Russell who has done so much to bring the Negro stage performers to such an attitude of excellence. For our part, we intend to say things advisedly and our prime object shall be for the betterment of all concerned. Friendly criticism will be a boor to us. It is sometimes with the church as it is with nations, 'War must sometimes be carried on in order to establish a sound and durable peace at last.'—N. B Union. OUR IMPRESSION OF GOVERNOR DENEEN. We met the governor early last fall and on first sight, he impressed us as being perfectly trustworthy, fair and conscientious, we had faith in him because of his clear and concise manner of expressing himself, his countenance as was expressed through his facial contour at once made us lose any fear or ill-at-easiness we had contemplated, superinduced by individuals who are averse to the governor and who have said that he was cold and not approachable. Not an atom of the marble heart, nor a tint or scintilla of the iceberginess no refrigerator greeting, no evaseness, but the direct antithesis met us; cordial, pleasant and businesslike. We were agreeably surprised, as we had felt all along that the governor was friendly toward us. From now on we shall feel that Charles S. Deneen whether governor of this great state, or United States Senator, President, minister extraordinary plenipotentiary to the Court of St. James, we shall abide in our faith of his friendship for the Negro. Guess everyone has read of the Cairo hellishness, well the governor's stand in that affair magnifies our already well-founded and premeditated impressions of his magnanimity.—W.H.B. The required number of signatures to the petition of the local option advocates having been secured, a real and genuine combat is to ensue. The petition is: Shall Springfield become local option territory? Those who are for it will vote yes in the square and the contrary no. Adversity is not necessarily an evil. To be thrown upon one's own resources is to be cast in the very lap of fortune, for our faculties then undergo a development and display an energy of which they were previously unsusceptible.—N. B. Union. OUR REPRESENTATIVES. The people of this congressional district, two years ago, elected men to legislate for them of the highest political and moral integrity—men to whom they can point to with some degree of pride These men have stood for sound legislation and for the popular bills versed by their constituents—the primary, deep waterways, the commission farm and safe mining bills. These men on the Republican side are: Messrs. Logan Hay, in the senate; Thos. E. Lyon and Harry W. Wilson representatives. The future of these young men is bright. These men may be depended on on all sane measures. Rev. Wilson Preaches Able Sermon Rev. R. L. Wilson of the Episcopal church (St. Luke) preached a most able and classic sermon last Sunday—all of his sermons are masterly ones but the one last Sunday was especially good. The Sunday school is increasing and the instructions are thorough. Last Sunday was Ash Wednesday and services were held at the edifice. Mrs. Clark Thompson is in Chicago and will spend a week buying her spring stock of millinery goods. TUCKER'S PLACE. 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 HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 time, 150 3 months ade. Office Old Phone 518 Gilbert Ave: 2812 "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 Freed Douglass. high her ights, no Call at The --- --- New Telepnone, 1478. For Fine Commercial Work 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. 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 Call at this office for type-writing, work. $ 3 0 5 \frac {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. C. H. JONES CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Real Estate, Rentals and Investment Loans H. Henshaw, Solicitor TERRE HAUTE, IND Special services at Episcopal church Sunday-don't miss it Everybody invited. 7:30, out by 8:45 or 9 P.M. Call at The New millinery shop for the latest style hats. Best courtiies given all and your patronage is solicited. Come one and all.—Mattie Tucker, Prop., 206 N. 14th St. DECATUR, ILLINOIS. Local Option a Hindrance Here. Society and Personals--Rev. J. T. Morrow Writes on the Needs of the Race. The revival services at St. Peters church are progressing nicely. There have been several converts and additions to the church. Rev. Morrow is having Rev. J. I. Thomas of Normal, helping him this week. Miss Marie Elison of Jacksonville, is visiting friends in Decatur, this week. Mrs. Ed Garner of Detroit, Michigan, is here visiting her parents and friends. The St. Peters church choir under the leadership of Mrs. E N. Morrow, is making music as they never did before. She is an able instructress and is well versed in music. We can well say we have the best choir in the state, with no exception. E. J. McWhirter has a first class pantatorium at 141 N. Main street. Call and see him. Mrs. Ollie Ward-McNab went to Chicago this week on business The following names have been added to The Forum's subscription list this week—Messrs. Heggings, White, Bowens, Eukie Davis, Dulin, Tandy, Browner, Trice, Walters, McWhirter; Mesdames McGregory, Bledsoe, Long, Pierce. Johnson. We want 200 subscribers for The Forum. It is the cleanest journal in the state and has been out every week for the last six years and always takes the stand for the best interests of the Negro race. Now have in this city 137 paid subscribers. The Maple Leaf Court of Calanthe No. 25, had their installation of officers last Monday evening, about 60 invited guests were out and a fine repast was served, consisting of Chicken Salad Escalloped Oysters Bread and Butter Sandwiches Ice Cream and Cake Coffee Mr. Moses Bass who has been in St. Mary's hospital for the last three weeks, is able to be out. Leave all the news for The Forum at my office, 124 E. Wood St. Two years ago we had 30 men employed as cooks, waiters and porters in the saloons and the good local optionists promised --- Edited By H. A. Watkins. Watch This Space This Space Reserved Give Us Your Ad. the Negro to get them better jobs if they would vote saloons out, now I find the saloons out and also the Negro out of employment. Those who led the local option fight among the Negro race, why don't you hold those God fearing people to their promise. Now when you get in to the fight this spring, be sure and ask them about it, and find the reason one of the Decatur expastors did not give to one of our churches the $100 he promised them before leaving the city to complete their building for their faithful work in the local option fight two years ago. We want our people to patronize the advertisers who will appear in the next issue of The Forum. THE NEEDS OF THE RACE. We are aware of the fact that the needs of the race are many and varied. One of the greatest needs is the return to the true worship of God. The race or nation that neglects the worship of God finds themselves confronting problems too difficult for human minds. Education is the instrument by which we reach man's higher senses bringing him into closer relation with God, better preparing him to lift his fellowman to a higher plane of religious and civic righteousness. Industry is God's highest earthly law for the development of man and beasts. An empty head and an idle hand leads to the destruction of race or nation. To develop spiritually we must put our talents to the exchange and give to the spiritual world the best we have in us, otherwise we become spiritual dwarfs and have no claim upon heaven or earth. What is true of the moral world is true of the physical world. The man who fails to toil and develop the physical man becomes a weakling and can't give back to the world more than he is. We can never give out more than we take on. If the race would take on more of the science of agriculture he would be better prepared to supply the wants and meet the real needs of the country. The farm will bring him to the front as no other avocation. When we produce the necessities of life we are sought by all. It is high time that the race besir themselves and take time by the forelock, for it is a fact that we are living in the most crucial period of the race's history since Emancipation as it pertains to the laws of the government, racial hatred and the business world. The time is far spent and the opportunities that presented themselves thirty-five or forty years ago will never return. Land that could be bought then for five, ten, fifteen and twenty dollars per acre, sells now for one hundred and fifty dollars per acre. We admit that the employment as waiters in cafe, hotels, porters and coachmen are well enough and the race should do its best to please their employer and hold these jobs, but the avocation that will bring the race and his into demand is the farm life—the only independent life lived by the human family and the best place to raise the boys and girls. A large per cent of those raised in cities and towns generally develop into city dudes. 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. 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. 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(Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 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? solicited OUR PLACE IS THE "How to Talk"—for sale at Thompson's and Neal & Brown's. Price 15c. Barbershop In Town. Shaves, haircut, shampooing Facial Massages and chiropodist work done. The pastor and members of St. John A. M. E. church extend a standing invitation to you, one and all, to attend their services every Sunday. Services open promptly at 11 o'clock and you are out by 12:10 p. m. Try Our Place. Quick and good services rendered G. A Barksdale Tonsorialist. T. H. Mitchell, Chiropodist. Dr. S. A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 821 E. Washington St. GRADY & WEBSTER, Propt's. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 p. m. to 9. TO-MORROW MAGAZINE Calls promptly made. SOMETHING EVERY YOUNG MAN SHOULD HAVE. A medium of new thought—Learn fundamental thinking, logical deductions and science. A high class magazine of transcendent ideas for literature and further instruction and information. We are selling, as agent of one of the greatest and best publishing houses in this country, a few books we think should be in the library of every home, especially young men who have aspirations and desire inspiration, and more especially men who desire to be speakers and appear in the Write WALTER H. SERCOMBE, Sociologist Instructor, 139-141 E. 56 St. Chicago, Ill "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade organized here. THE SAFE WAY CHAS. 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 Negro Joins Mrs. Belmont. Negro Joins Mrs. Belmont. Society Leader Includes Blacks in Her Fight for Rights for Women. New York, Monday—Society women who have joined with Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont, in the war for equal rights for all, especially in the matter of voting are faltering today because Mrs. Belmont has taken Negro women into the fold on the equal rights basis. Mrs. Belmont, as president of the Political Equality association, went motoring across the color line yesterday and landed at the Mt. Olivet Baptist church, where she urged 400 Negro women to get into the fight for the ballot. 50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Wormley. On Thursday evening, January 27, 1910, occurred the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wormley. At 8.30 o'clock the bride, Mrs. Wormley came into the church leaning on the arm of her youngest son, Jesse and Mr. Wormley came in attended by his daughter, Miss Jennie. They were met at the altar by Rev B. L. Ivory. Preceeding the bride and groom were the flower bearers. Little Inez Craddock and Master Theodore Wormley, Rev. B. L. Ivory performed the ceremony after which Dr. J. H. Magee spoke of the forebearance of these venerable people who, even admidst adversity, had spent so long a time together, and it was his sincere hope that they might live fifty years longer. If death should separate them it was his fond hope that the one who would depart first would wait at the banks of sweet Jerusalem until his companion should join him in that haven of rest. The decorations prevailing in the lecture room of the church were white and gold which were artistically arranged The taules were decorated with white and yellow carnations and palms. Seated at the first table were the elderly ladies and gentlemen, friends of the bride and groom. The menu consist of— Pickles Olives Bread and Butter Sandwiches Chicken Salad Gold Ice Cream White Ice Cream Golden Cake Coffee Mr. and Mrs. Wormley received a bag of gold from state house employees and many others and they were also the recipients of many other valuable presents. The Union Baptist church presented them $10 in gold. Mrs. Virgie Cummings of Decatur, spent several days in the city this week visiting her sick sister. Mrs. C. Grant. There will be no services at any of the churches tomorrow evening owing to the lecture at the arsenal by Dr. Booker T. Washington, the wizard of Tuskegee. Dr. Booker T. Washington will be in the city today and will deliver the principal address before the Lincoln Centennial Association at the St. Nicholas Hotel, tonight. A Unique Surprise. Mr. Clyde Donaldson was tendered a very unique surprise last Friday evening a week ago, in honor of his successful completion of the four years' course at the high school. Clyde was spirited away to a friend's home and while absent about forty of his friends came to his home, and on his being sent for, he was overwhelmed with surprise at seeing the bright and encourag ins faces of his friends. The evening was very enjoyably spent in music (instrumental and vocal) and games that delight the hearts of the young youth. Many handsome presents were received. A dainty lunch was served, and at a late hour the happy crowd repaired so their several homes, wishing Clyde success in his future course of study. Negro Business League at New York. The next Negro Business League will meet in New York next summer. Last summer the votes were divided between Springfield, Boston, and New York the executive committee had to meet and decide which place. This committee met last month and decided on going to New York City. MORTUARY. Died at 7:40 o'clock Sunday morning February 6, 1910, at the residence, 18th and Cass streets, of pneumonia, Mr. Henry Hill, aged 60 years. Deceased was born at Campbellsville, Ky., but has been a resident of Illinois for the past 30 years. He was a coal miner and was a member of local No. 413 United Mine Workers of America. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Ella Hull, and four children. The funeral was held from the Zion Baptist church, the pastor, Rev. A. W. Williams, officiating. The interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery. Colored Girl Wins Honors. A colored girl won first honors in her class at Hoboken, N. J., last week among a large number of white children. All the papers made comments thus keeping the Negro before the time light. There are but few colored people in the city which has a population of 10.000. Last Sunday the services at Grace M. E. church were conducted at 11 a.m. by Rev. E. K. Manuel and at 8 p.m. by Rev Ben Johnson of St Paul church The Sunday school and Epworth League are making material progres. Tonight at Union Baptist church the Lincoln Memorial services will be held. Come early, no reserved seats—the house will be crowded. A most excellent program will be rendered—see it on another page of this issue. Mr. Brown of Yonkers, N. Y.. is in the city. The many friends of Mrs. Fannie Carter, formerly of this city, will be surprised no doubt to hear of her marriage to a Mr. Smith of Quincy. 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. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. TENNESSEE. 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 We furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make to $25 middlemen's prorts by buying them at our own price. You save $10 an ante 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 our prices. Orders filled the day received. SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a hub on hand taken by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out promptly at prices ranging from $38 to $88 for receptive bargain lists mailed free. COASTER-BRAKES. single wheels, imported roller pedals, parts, repairs and equipment of all kinds at half the retail price COASTER-BRAKES, single wheels, imported roller equipment of all kinds at half the usual $ 5.00 HEDGETHORN PUNCT SELF-HEALING TIRES 40 The regular retail price of these tires is $8.50 per pair, but to introduce we will sell you a sample pair for $4.80 (cash with order $4.55). NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE,ONLY HEDGE THORN RECORD PUNCTURE TIRE 00 PRADOP CHICAGO SELF HEALING U.S.A. porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. The regular price of these tires is $8, so per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. We will also send one nickel plated brass hand pump. Tires to be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined as we will allow a cash 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 OR 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 rem IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at 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. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. Shoes Walk Over For Men Dorothy Dodd For Ladies F. M. Legg Shoe Co. 125 South Fifth Street. THE ORION PUB.. CO. double SECON usually have promptly at pr $8 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 A. B. SUTTON E. GRIGGS, Author, Orator, Philosopher. SUTTON E. GRIGGS, Author, Orator, Philosopher. ```markdown ``` Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This tire will outlast any other make—SOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING. CHURCH DIRECTORY. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, 622 EAST MISSION STREET REV. THEOPHILUS PRICE, Pastor. Preaching every Sunday at... 10:45 a.m. and... 7:45 p.m. Sunday School at... 2:45 p.m. Alien Christian Endeavor at... 6:30 p.m. Class every Sunday at... 12:00 noon Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Eighteenth and Cass Sts. REV. D.W. BLOODWURTH, Pastor. Services, Sunday at... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at... 2:00 p.m. Evening Service at... 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Grace M. E. Church. Fourteenth and Brown Sts. REV. J. M. SMALLEY, Pastor. Services, Sunday at ..... 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 9:00 a. m. Evering Service at ..... 8:00 p. m. Praver meeting Wednesday at ..... 8:00 p. m. Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. J. H. DOSWELL, Pastor. Services Every Sunday at ..... 8:00 p. m. Sunday School at ..... 2:30 p. m. Instruction Every Wed. at ..... 8:00 p. m. Union Baptist Church. Twelfth and Mason Streets. REV, B, L, IVORY, Pastor. Services, Sunday at ..... 11:00 a.m. B. Y, P. U, at ..... 7:00 p.m. Sermon at ..... 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Holy Communion first Sunday of each month Zion Baptist Church. Ninth and Carpenter Streets. REV. A. W. WILLIAMS, Pastor. Sunday Service at ..... 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 1:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at ..... 6:00 p. m. Evening Service at ..... 8:00 p. m. Praver Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. New Hope Baptist Church, Eighth and Miller Streets. REV. D. J. TATE, Pastor. Sunday Services at 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at 9:15 a. m. Sermon at 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. St. John A. M. E. Church, Fourteenth and Mason Streets. REV. G. W. JONES, Pastor. Sunday Services at ..... 10:45 a.m. Sunday School at ..... 2:30 p.m. Evening Service at ..... 7:45 p.m. Official Board Meeting Mondays at ..... 8:00 p.m. Prayer and Praise Meeting Wednesdays at ..... 8:00 p.m. Sunday School Teachers' Meeting Thursdays at ..... 8:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Fridays at ..... 8:00 p.m. Old Line Methodist Church, Nineteenth and Cook. REV. N. GRIFFIN, In Charge. Sunday Services ..... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School ..... 1:30 p.m. Preaching ..... 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Tuesday ..... 8:00 p.m. Holiness Meeting Thursday ..... 8:00 p.m. Telephone: (Bell) 337. Northwestern University, Medical School, Class of '83. Dr. James E. Henderson Office: 107 $ \frac{1}{2} $ W. Side Square, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Hours: { 9 to 11 a.m. } Diseases and Ailments of Women, a Specialty. FURNITURE STORE We have a complete line of New and Second hand furniture. 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