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THE FORUM Vol. 7. NO. 4. Quarterly Meeting at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church Quarterly Meeting will be held at St. Paul's A. M. E church Sunday, Apr. 10. Rev. Dr. E. T. Cottman, P. E., will have charge of the Services. All the city Pastors and congregations are invited to worship with us at 3 p. m REV. T. PRICE. Pastor. The inauguration of a colored Y, M, C, A, started of under auspicious skies. The membership is already about 25 or 30. Messrs Donaldson, Coleman and Bellamy who took the initiative are to be praised for such a grand thing. The hope and most sanguine expectations are to make it a great success. The funeral of little Elizabeth Newman, grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry King of S Pasfield St, was held Wednesday afternoon at the residence. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Henrietta Newman, and her grand parents. Remember that H. B Hughes has a furniture store at 18th and Cass Sts. NOTICE. Any person desiring job work or any business with The Forum will find the office girl at the same place. The telephone is 998 You may also call for job work. BOY WANTED- To work around the house. Apply at 3051 S. Sixth St. St. Paul A. M. E. Church Notes. Rev, Price delivered a very comprehensive and soul-inspiring sermon Sunday morning. His concluding remarks to the men were indeed timely. He implored them to aid Christ in the advancement of His Kingdom by taking the right stand and on Tuesday, cast their vote for the Right. for God, Home, Country and Humanity. On Sunday evening, the blind Evangelist, David Wendell Reed, rendered one of his excellent sacred song services, which was highly appreciated. To-morrow is Quarterly Meeting at St. Paul: nev. E. T. Cottman, P. E., will preside. The public is cordially invited to attend all services. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." FRED W. LONG There are few men in our local affairs better known than the subject of this short article and who we present to our readers as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Sangamon county. Born June 10. 1875 in this city and has been a life long resident of Sangamon county. He is a son of the late Chas. H. Long, who was in business at 215 South M. Candidate for Sheriff of Sangamon County. Fifth street for over forty years. He worked at his father's store up to the retirement of Mr. Long, Sr., in 1897. After this he became city salesman for Frank Wiedlocher, holding this position until December, 1898, when he was appointed court deputy in the county court by County Court Clerk Opel. Mr. Long won many friends in his capacity of clerk of the county court, and his careful attention to duty there resulted in his being appointed chief deputy sheriff by Sheriff Werner in December, 1906, when the sheriff assumed the duties of office. In the administration of the affairs of the office under Sheriff Werner,Mr. Long has had a leading part. Among other things that have been accomplished by the administration, the fact that $2,852.11 has been turned over to the county during the past year in excess fees is mentioned. Mr. Long's friends are confident of his success because they say with the nomination his popularity means much. We are striving constantly to get our readers to patronize the people who advertise with us and to mention The Forum. Let us stick to the people who invite to their place via the columns of The Forum. For Sale Summer Dresses, Hats, Waists Lace Curtains, Etc., in good condition. Prices very reasonable. Call in the mornings at 717 east Cass st NOTICE! NOTICE!! EAST END SHOE STORE The East End Shoe Store is now selling stock of two classes, Preferred and Common. Parties desiring information as to the price of shares may call at the store, 1707 E. Capitol Ave. J. P. ROBERTS, Mgr. Take some Shares in the East End Shoe Co. It promises to become the greatest colored enterprise in the city. Let us not lose sight of the K. of P. Entertainment on April 14th. Today is Saturday, pay for the Forum. Program of the K. of P. and Co. At Masonic Hall, Thursday 1. Selection .... 2. Address .... 3. Song for Trombone .... 4. Bass Solo—"Asleep in the D 5. Reading .... 6. Voice .... 7. Violin Solo .... 8. Piano Selection .... 9. Voice .... 10. Cornet Solo .... 11. Selection .... ADMISS Program of the K. of P. and Court of Calanthe Entertainment At Masonic Hall, Thursday Evening, April 14, 1910 1. Selection.....Hagan's Orchestra 2. Address.....E. L. Rogers 3. Song for Trombone.....H. H. Petitt 4. Bass Solo—"Asleep in the Deep".....Mr. Rnfus Nelson 5. Reading.....Mrs. E. B. Smith 6. Voice.....Miss Leota Singleton 7. Violin Solo.....Miss Allene White 8. Piano Selection.....Mrs. Nettie Grady 9. Voice.....Mrs, D. O. Yates 10. Cornet Solo.....Mr. Edward Smith 11. Selection.....Hagan's Orchestra T. R. Thompson.....Master of C Major Otis Duncan.....Manager of H· H. Petitt.....Chairman of T. R. Thompson.....Master of Ceremonies Major Otis Duncan.....Manager of Assembly H· H. Petitt.....Chairman of Committee --- MORTUARY. PETER RICHARDS Mr. Peter Richards of E. Kansas street, who has been critically ill for several months, died yesterday about 1 a.m. The funeral will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist church to-morrow, 18 and Cass sts. Rev. Bloodworth officiating. Interment will be made in Oak Ridge Cemetery. ELIZABETH NEWMAN Little Elizabeth Newman, grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry King, S. Pasfield st. died suddenly Monday afternoon. Interment was made in Oak Ridge. The account of wedding. Women's Club and Mattoon notes will appear next week. Notice We would like to inform the public that the FORUM is doing business at the same place, 305 South 6th Street, and expects to do a bigger and better business than ever. We intend to make improvements on our paper from time to time, and to keep on hammering for the elevation of the colored people as we have done for the past six years. We solicit your Job Printing and other work, and assure you that you will be treated as courteous as ever. We make this note because some one had erroneously stated that we were going out of business. Our Phone Old 99 Ask for office lady. Court of Calanthe Entertainment Day Evening, April 14, 1910 Hagan's Orchestra E. L. Rogers H. H. Petitt leep" Mr. Rnfus Nelson Mrs. E. B. Smith Miss Leota Singleton Miss Allene White Mrs. Nettie Grady Mrs, D O. Yates Mr. Edward Smith Hagan's Orchestra Master of Ceremonies Manager of Assembly Chairman of Committee EDITOR. . THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted the interests of the whole people Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year.....$1.50 One Month.....15c Per Copy.....5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 S. Sixth St. Phone Main 90 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Once Homem The Printer 105] 8a. 6th St EDITORIAL Saturday. April 9. 1910. Your attention is called to F. M. Legg's and J. P. Roberts' shoe store ads. Buy your shoes from them. The county election comes on apace. Do not overlook the good men. Care must be taken in the selection of good and able men for the legislature—men such as are now representing us from this district. We are striving constantly to get our readers to patronize the people who advertise with us and to mention The Forum. Let us stick to the people who invite to their place via the columns of The Forum. J. W. Watkins and G. L. Galbreth have their advertisement in this paper, soliciting work as contractors and layers of cement side walks and building of cisterns, etc. You will please call on them for such work and have them do it. They do first-class work. Read their ad. When Jesus taught that this life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment, he meant to teach us that things are made for men, not men for things; that success is to be measured by the development of character, not by the accumulation of wealth. It is now reported authoritatively, that King Menelik of Abyssinia, is dead Menelik called himself Negus Negusti, or King of Kings. He was considered the greatest of colored rulers. In 1896 Menelik became famous when he defeated the Italian Army. He claimed to be a direct descendant of King Solomon. Our social and industrial system should be measured not by the wealth it produces, but by the men it produces: not by the abundance of the material things but by the kind of man developed in the process. Man is the standard of value, not things. If an industrial system does not produce good men and good women, or tend to produce them it fails if measured by measured by Christ's standard. National Baptist Union. --- Dr. N. B. Ford, who came within our gates about a year ago, is doing a great business. He is one of our most proficient medical doctors, and has a large, varied practice. His office is beautifully and well furnished and he pays prompt attention to all calls. He is a young man and is making a perceptible success. E. T. Barbour, on of the most learned lawyers in Oklahoma, though he is a Negro, and despite the fact that he had several white competitors, was elected special judge of Canadian county by the forty-four members of the El Reno bar. And they say that Mr. Barbour didn't even have a close shave.—New York Age. Logan Hay. Such men as Hons, Logan Hay and T. E Lyon are highly commendable to their constituents and are creditable representatives of the people, regardless of party affiliations. It is a source of much pleasure to us to commend them and their stand taken on all propositions, to the colored people of Sangamon and Morgan counties. Without going into detail, the colored people should remember who is who, and who are always for their constitutional rights. and not theirs only, but that of all citizens, regardless of race, color or condition, both previous and present. What of the Future? The saloon interests of this city by the decision of the voters yesterday, are relieved from any anxiety about conducting their saloons legitimately for two years at least. It now depends upon themselves how strenuous the agitation against them will be in the future. About 5,000 votes were cast at the election against the saloons. A change of 700 votes would have decided the issue against them. It will be wise for the liquor interests to respect the wishes of these 5,000 voters so far, at least, as to respect and obey the laws which are intended to regulate their business so that the opposition to them may be lessened. For it cannot be disguised that much of the opposition to the saloons is due to their violation of the laws of the state and the ordinances of the city placed upon the statute books for their regulation. Both sides are well aware of this fact. The saloons must admit that if the question submitted to the voters read "shall the saloons be required to obey the law?" instead of "shall they be abolished?' the vote would have been "Yes" by a very large majority. The vote in their favor, thereof, should not be construed into permission to disregard laws and ordinances in conducting their business. The State Register calls their attention to this fact in their own interests and in the hope that they will act wisely in the matter. Illinois State Register of April 6th. The above is the irrefutable truth. Today is Saturday, pay for the Forum. TUCKER'S PLACE. First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. H TU H TUCKER, Proprietor. Imperial 5 Hats MYERS & CO. PETER MYLEN 529 PETER MYERS & CO. 529 North Side Square HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 --- --- New Telephone, 1478. For Fine Commercial Work 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. OUR ADVERTISING RATES. For display matter one time, 15 the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 month or one year, special prices made. Reading matter, one time, 7c the line; seven words to the line; over one time 5c; for long articles of church advertising, some reduction. For clubs, socials, ect., when matter contains over 75 words and under 200, send 50 cents if you desire it published in full. MANAGER. "Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be yond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing o'er the gale— Thou'st taught thy race how high he hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, no faint nor fall." Paul Laurence Dunbar on Frec Douglass. You can always depend on The Forum to stand for principle above all else. You won't find styles like the IMPERIAL You won't find styles near as swagger. You won't find Imperial $3 Hats at any other store because we have the exclusive agency for this town. We believe it's the best $3 Hat made. That's why we secured the exclusive agency for them. You'll think so when you see the new spring shapes that are ready. $1.50 to East St. Louis every Saturday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM Call at this office for type-writing, work. 305 1/2 So. 6th St. Old phone 998. short hand and general stenographic TO THE LAWYER. Special—The Forum will be pleased to have that legal notice, etc. It is a paper of general circulation; careful in reading proof; no errors shall occur. Published regularly and out on time. Office Old Phone 518 Gilbert Ave: 1282 C. H. JONES CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Real Estate, Rentals and Investment Loans 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 sent free. Oldest 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. DECATUR, ILLINOIS. Watch this space. Decatur News. Mrs. Jefferson Jackson, who went to St. Mary's Hospital two weeks ago, is some better; she expects to be able to be out in about two weeks. Mr. Wm. Cooper was taken to St. Mary's Hospital last week. He will soon be able to be out again. Mr. Thomas Turner returned from Kankakee, Ill., last Friday, where he had been visiting relatives. Mr. Eli Pierce of Monticello Ill. was in Decatur Tuesday for the ejection. Miss Carrie White is visiting in Chicago. Miss Victoria Owen is on the sick list. A box social and musical was given last Thursday eve April 7, by Pathagoras Co. No. U. R. Knights of Pythias. They had a large attendance and also a good time. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE FORUM, the organ of the race. W. H. Barbour, of Springfield, was in Decatur last Tuesday on business. Decatur went wet by 690 majority, and about 4000 voters marched through the city and rejoiced over their victory. The Merchants and Manufacturers' Association will see to it that we have regulated saloons. This Association is made up of business and professional men of the city who do not approve of the rotten condition in which Decatur has been running in the last two years. May the Law and Order League join in with them as these men did with them two years ago, when Decatur went dry by a majority of 1048. We feel sorry for Decatur with 8500 voters, to know that there are 4700 "hell-hounds" in Decatur if the Local Option argument is true—who do not believe in Edited By H. A. Watkins. good government and protection of their homes,but some of the "hell hounds" came from the west side of the city. I wonder what Mr. Local Option men will say now, who tried to defeat the Republican ticket because they did not come from their rank. We will say to you Mr. Local Optionist that Decatur went dry 2 years ago by 1048 majority and last Tuesday went wet by 690. Now we say to you that if your argument be true, your two years of Local Option sent 850 voters to the "hell-hound society" who were with you two years ago. Therefore we claim that local option has ruin 850 men in two years, or you must take back your argument and come out like bold Christians and admit that there were some good men in favor of regulated saloons. What have you to say? We would like to urge our people to patronize those who advertise in The Forum. These business places are helping to support this paper, and in so doing, help the race. Go in and see thcm. Mrs. Lena Morris of Bloomington was the guest of Mesdames Metlock and Spayne Sunday. Mrs. Joe Cousin and Miss Lydia Bank were contestants for a round trip ticket to Chicago. Mrs. Cousin was the winner. The contest was given under the auspices of the Antioch Baptist Church. Misses Willie Persell and Ethel Shaw are visiting relatives and friends in St. Louis this week. Dr. H. C. Ganaway Physician and Surgeon --- We Wire Your House for ELECTRIC LIGHTS on Easy Payments WE ALSO Sell Gas Stoves.. on Easy Payments Decatur Railway Light Co. 124 So. Water St. SMOKE Havana Blend 5c. CIGAR Decatur Union Made Shade-Lokey Co. The Home of Good Shoes Is Really the Home of the Best Shoes. 152 E. Main St. Decatur, Illinois Hear the Piano In Your Church Made by the Kimball Co., we will then leave it to your judgment as to what make of Piano you will purchase. The Forum's Staif. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. Will H. Barbour, Asst. Editor. MI 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. 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 North Ninth street every 12 minutes from 6:30 a. m. until 11:24 p. m. For West Washington street every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m. and 12:07 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 Elighth street every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:30 p. m. Owl cars at 11:37 and 11:52 p. m. and 12:30 and 12:52 a. m. Cars leave Fifth and Washington: For South Eleventh street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 12:52 a. m. For Rutledge street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m. Owl cars at 11:52 p. m. and 12:23 a. m. The Clubs, Social and Otherwise. Ladies' Sunlight Social, meets every Wednesday at the residences of its members, discusses art, culinary, and home circle questions. St. Paul Sewing Circle meets every Thursday at Lecture room of St. Paul church, discusses all important home circle questions. Mothers' Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Paul Sewing Circle. The Woman's Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section. Don't Worry Twelve is composed of of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. THIMBLE CLUB. Meets every two weeks on Friday. Besides needle work a social and literary program is rendered. GERTRUDE WADE, Pres. MARTHA CHANDLER, Secy. Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. We are with the right, as was Lincoln, and the right will win. PRICES FOR POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. State and National offices.....$10.00 County offices ..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ..... 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time. Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents Please don't put the collectors off When the collectors come, pay them. The Negro Business Men's League meets every two weeks. We have extended an invitation to all manner of business people and you have no excuse. CHURCH DIRECTORY. South Grand Ave. and Loveland St. REV. R. L. WILSON, Rector. Sunday School .....10:00 a. m. Morning Prayer and Sermon.11:00 a. m. Evening Prayer and Sermon.. 8:00 p. m. Celebration of Holy Commun- ion, first Sunday of each month at .....11:00 a. m. Litany with instruction every Wednesday at .....8:00 p. m. Ladies' Guild Meets every Friday at ..... 2:00 p.m. Principal Saints' Days are observed by the celebration of Holy Communion. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, REV. THEOPHILUS PRICE, Pastor. Preaching every Sunday at...10:45 a. m. and .....7:45 p. m. Sunday School at .....2:45 p. m. Allen Christian Endeavor at...6:30 p. m. Class every Sunday at .....12:00 noon Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Pleasant Grove Baptist Eighteenth and Cass Sts. REV. D. W. BLOODWURTH. Pastor. Services, Sunday at ..... 1:10 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 2:00 p. m. Evening Service at ..... 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at ..... 8:00 p. m. Grace M. E. Church, Fourteenth and Brown Ses. REV. J. M. SMALLEY, Pastor. Services. Sunday at ..... 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 9:00 a. m. Evening Service at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at ..... 8:00 p. m. Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fifteenth Street, between Washington and Jefferson Streets. REV. 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. 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 Zion Baptist Church. Ninth and Carpenter Streets. REV. A. W. WILLIAMS, Pa. Carr. 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 Mon- days 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. 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. Praver Meeting, Tuesday ..... 8:00 p. m. Holiness Meeting Thursday ..... 8:00 p. m. Ford's Hair Pomade 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 pilable and glossy, easy to comb and arrange in any style desired consistent with its length, as long as the Pomade remains in the hair. This result may be obtained by one thorough application according to directions. Two to four applications a month will keep the hair in satisfactory condition, and two to four bottles, regular size, are usually sufficient for a year. Directions with every bottle. Ford's Hair Pomade removes and prevents dandruff, invigorates the scalp and keeps it from getting harsh and dry, stops itching and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off and gives it new life and vigor. Absolutely harmless. Used with splendid results even on children and infants. Delicately perfumed its use is a constant pleasure. A most satisfactory toilet preparation for ladies, gentlemen and children. Don't buy anything else alleged to be "just as good" if you want the best results buy Ford's Hair Pomade. Look for this name —"Charles Ford, Prest."—on every package. If your druggist or local dealer cannot supply you with the genuine, we will send you One bottle, regular size, for . . . $ .50 Three " " " " " " . . . 1.40 Six " " " " " " . . . 2.50 One " " small " " " . . . 2.25 We pay postage and express charges to all points in U. S. A. When ordering send Postal or Express Money Order. All orders shipped promptly on receipt of price. Address The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. 118 West Kinzie St. Chicago, Ill. FORD'S HAIR POMADE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. Call at Thompson's, 815 East Washington st for colored papers. B. Kirman, The Tailor The Tailor Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing and Pressing..... Of Ladies and Gents Garments Second hand clothes to sell also new ones for Ladies and Men. Hats cleaned and Blocked. Prices very cdeap on all articles. 112 N. 7th St., Springfield, - Illinois Old hone 1550. Public stenogra phy. Done at This Office. Short-hand. typewriting and amanuensis work. Business letters, accounts itemized, Essays, speeches or Sermons written on machine. Give us a Trial. The FORUM, 305 S 6 MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Stenographer. Old 'Phone, 998. Springfield Illinois DIXIE LIQUID BLEACH (Alcohol 16-10 per cent) A High Class Complexion Beautifier For Ladies and Gentlemen of All Races. Before Using After Using PETER B. ```markdown ``` W This preparation will not make you white, but will make your complexion fair. For removing pimples, blackheads, ring worms, and sun burn, wrinkles, bumps, chapped hands and tetter, or exzema, also liver spots. Keeps the skin soft and youthful, makes people good looking. CONTAINS NOTHING THAT IS HARMFUL TO THE FACE. 4 OZ. BOTTLE, PRICE 50 CENTS If your Druggist hasn't it, send Money order, to address below. We will send it to you either by mail or express, charges prepaid. Reference, Owensboro Banking Co. Owensboro, Ky. Serial No. 27862, guaranteed by JONES, WESTERFIELD & CO., Owensboro, Ky. under Pure Food and Drug Act, June 30, 1909 Dixie Liquid Bleach Made Only By JONES, WESTERFIELD & CO. If you desire special write-ups of social or church affairs, with all details, no condensation, etc., see the manager, as there will be some charges. ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS leave Springfield: East. North. 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Neal & Brown Have moved to 8091 E. Washington Street. Furnished Rooms and Private Boarding House. Special attention given to serving parties and banquets. Good Service Rendered. Your Patronage Solicited. 8091-2 E. Washington 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, Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all manner of lodges here. WANTED-Colored girls for cooks and house work Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, 3051 S. 6th St. 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 NO MONEY REQUIRED when you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship to anyone, anywhere in the U. S, without any 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 at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $20 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 we receive. Our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory prices and remarkable special offers. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and study our superb models at the wonderfully 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 plate at our prices. Orders filled the day received. SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number hand token on our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. Describes bargain lists mailed free. COASTER-BRAKES, single wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and equipment of all kinds at half the usual retail prices. COASTER-BRAKES, equipment of all kinds at half the usual $ 8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCT SELF-HEALING TIRES The regular retail price of these tires is $8.50 per pair, but to introduce we will. $ 8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF $ 4 80 SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE,ONLY MEDGE THORN RECORD PURCURE TURE 60 PROOF CHICAGO SELF HEARING U.S.A. and easy riding, very durable and thread inside with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. They have the hundreds of letters from satis-faction that the manufacturer been printed up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh less 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 $5.50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $8.50 per pair. All orders shipped same day. 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. You run no risk in sending us an order as the tires may 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. approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined a We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby m send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this ad sending us an order as the tires may be returned at O not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find t 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 of the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about h DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everyth J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY At just one-half the regular low price, subscri limited time to the St. Louis Weekly Globe-Dem week; eight or more large pages each Tuesday promptly, and you will get this great semi-week Or send one dollar with another name, and the p to you, and also one year to the other subscriber Earth. Correct and complete market reports. A the home and for the farm. Many features of in member of the family. Republican in politics. O ful, reliable, progressive and up-to-date. Don't bargain ever offered. Write for free Sample co order today. Address pay a cent until you have examined and found the discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement as the tires may be returned at OUR expense examination. We are perfectly reliable and money well paid a pair of these tires, you will find that they will and look finer than any tire you have ever used as so well pleased that when you want a bicycle tire us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire don't buy any kind at any price us HED TIRES Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires every price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and will make and kinds of tires at about half the usual but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK or a pair of tires from anyone until you know it only costs a postal to learn everything. Write DO CYCLE COMPANY, C half the regular low price, subscriptions will be St. Louis Weekly Globe-Democrat, issue more large pages each Tuesday and Friday will get this great semi-weekly newspaper with another name, and the paper will one year to the other subscriber. All the and complete market reports. Ably edited the farm. Many features of interest and family. Republican in politics. Conservative and up-to-date. Don't miss the red. Write for free Sample copy. Better Address until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you DER and enclose this advertisement. You run no risk in this may be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, neither than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order, after at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. doesn't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of Hedgehorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at need above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which kind of tires at about half the usual prices. Write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful arts a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. LE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. regular low price, subscriptions will be accepted for a is Weekly Globe-Democrat, issued twice every pages each Tuesday and Friday. Send one dollar this great semi-weekly newspaper two full years. other name, and the paper will be mailed one year the other subscriber. All the news of all the market reports. Ably edited departments for Many features of interest and value to every publican in politics. Conservative, dignified, truth- up-to-date. Don't miss the biggest Newspaper for free Sample copy. Better still, send in your address 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. At just one-half the regular low price, subscriptions will be accepted for a limited time to the St. Louis Weekly Globe-Democrat, issued twice every week; eight or more large pages each Tuesday and Friday. Send one dollar promptly, and you will get this great seml-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, truth- GLOBE PRINTING COMPANY, St. Louis, Mo. PAULLAWRENCE Complete Life Work for For sale by E. L. ROGH LAWRENCEDUN lete Life Work for Only ale by E. L. ROGERS. VRENCEDUNBAR'S ife Work for Only $1.75 E. L. ROGERS, Agent PAULLAWRENCEDUNBAR'S Complete Life Work for Only $1.75 For sale by E. L. ROGERS, Agent Should be in every intelligent h the land. No poet sings so sweet, no poet is so humurous no Dunbar. While celestial ages shall roll on, of his greatuess shall become knowe e in every intelligent h the land so sweet, no poet is so humurous no While celestial ages shall roll on, of his greatuess shall become know very intelligent home over the land. , no poet is so humurous nor pathetic than celestial ages shall roll on. the glory featuess shall become known Should be in every intelligent home over the land. No poet sings so sweet, no poet is so humurous nor pathetic than Dunbar. While celestial ages shall roll on, the glory of his greatuess shall become known THE BROADWAY MUSEUM J.B.OSBY REAL ESTATE Farm and City Property Bought, Sold and Exchanged If you Are Thinking of Buying a FARM or city HOME, please call and see me. 52212 E. Adams St. Bell Tel. 423 Springfield, Illinois. --- Modern! Expert! DENTISTRY Terms to Suit. No Students. Painless Extracting Free $3 00-Set of Teeth$-3 00 NATION Hours—8 to 8 Sundays—9 to 1 Davis Dental Specialists 2061 S. 6th St., Over Furlong's EDWAD BAUMANN At the East End Shoe Store, 1707 E. Capitol avenue, can be found the colored papers, magazines and tracts. Stop over there while ordering shoes and call for something to read. CHAS. T. BAUMANN. Baumann Bros.... The Dunbar NewsCompany Is the place where all colored papers and magazines can be had. Call at 815, 813 E. Washington, or 306 $ \frac{1}{2} $ S. 6th. I purpose, step by step, to create a regular news store, handling all colored literature, books, etc., also the big Sunday dailies, and leading white magazines. Telephone 998. E. L. Rogers, Manager. Prescription Druggists. (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? Your Patronage solicited. OUR PLACE IS THE "How to Talk"—for sale at Thompson's and Neal & Brown's. Price 15c. BEST 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. TO-MORROW Telephone: (old). Office; 3329 Res., 1607-r-2 Calls promptly made. MAGAZINE A medium of new thought—Learn fundamental thinking, logical deductions and science. A high class magazine of transcendent ideas for literature and further instruction and information. SOMETHING EVERY YOUNG MAN SHOULD HAVE. We are selling, as agent of one of the greatest and best publishing houses in this country, a few books we think should be in the library of every home, especially young men who have aspirations and desire inspiration, and more especially men who desire to be speakers and appear in the 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 timelest thing of the last decade organized here. ```markdown ``` sell you a sample pair for $4.80 (cash with order $4.55). NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. double or SECOND usually have Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strip "B" and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This tire will outlast any other make—SOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 314 N. 5th street. New phone 420. Read The Forum. Subscribe for The Forum. Colored men, stand for better government. Today is Saturday, pay for the Forum. This Space IS FOR YOU Nothing Pays Like Adverstising SECRET SOCIETIES. Central Lodge No. 3, A. F. and A. M. Meets every first and fourth Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth street. M. VANTREACE, W. M. WYATT JOHNSON, Sec'y. St. John's Chapter No. 2, H. R. A. M. Meets every third Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. THOMAS DONNIGAN, Sec'y. Ivanhoe Commandery No. 3, Knights Templar. Meets every fourth Friday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. WM. NOBLE, E. C. THOMAS DONNIGAN, Rec'dr. Charles Young Lodge No. 103, I. B. P. O. E. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. J. W. GRADY, Sec'y. Lincoln Monument Lodge No. 1, G. U. O. O. F. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Thirteenth and Madison Sts. GEO. ROLLINS, N. G. JOS. DOUGLAS, Sec'y. Golden Gate Temple No. 2, Knights of Tabor. Meets every first and third Monday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. F. H. HART, C. M. THOMAS WARRICK, C. S. U. B. F. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St. BENJ. LUCAS, W. M. Capitol City No. 12, K. of P. Meets at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St., every second and fourth Monday. H. SALLIE, C. C. Court of Calanthe Entertainment Day Evening, April 14, 1910 Hagan's Orchestra E. L. Rogers H. H. Petitt leep" Mr. Rnfus Nelson Mrs E B. Smith Miss Leota Singleton Miss Allene White Mrs. Nettie Grady Mrs, D O Yates Mr. Edward Smith Hagan's Orchestra Program of the K. of P. and Court of Calanthe Entertainment At Masonic Hall, Thursday Evening, April 14, 1910 1. Selection.....Hagan's Orchestra 2. Address.....E. L. Rogers 3. Song for Trombone.....H. H. Petitt 4. Bass Solo—"Asleep in the Deep".....Mr. Rnfus Nelson 5. Reading.....Mrs E B. Smith 6. Voice.....Miss Leota Singleton 7. Violin Solo.....Miss Allene White 8. Piano Selection.....Mrs. Nettie Grady 9. Voice.....Mrs, D O Yates 10. Cornet Solo.....Mr. Edward Smith 11. Selection.....Hagan's Orchestra ADMISSION 25c Program at 8:30 sharp. Assembly at 10:00 Thompson.....Master of Ceremony S Duncan.....Manager of Assembly Sitt. .....Chairman of Committee T. R. Thompson.....Master of Ceremony Major Otis Duncan.....Manager of Assembly H' H. Petitt.....Chairman of Committee Pleasant Grove Church Notes. The Missionary Society had an interesting meeting at the home of Mrs. C. F. Lefraige Friday. They had as visitors Mesdames King and A. L. Stewart of Union. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Cyrus Edwards on S. 17th St, Friday 8th. All ladies of the congregation are invited to attend. Our Sunday School is progressing nicely. The attendance is increasing each Sunday. Rev. Bloodworth, after a pleasant visit of three weeks with his family in Lebanon, Tenn., returned Friday. We are glad to have him back again. The B. Y. P. U. meets every Sunday evening at 6:30. Much interest is being manifested in the Union by our young people. Rev. Bloodworth preached to large congregations both morning and night. The morning subject, "The Necessity of Self Denial," contained many beautiful thoughts as well as essential advice. Would that all of Springfield could have heard it. Mr. Richards, one of our members, is very low with dropsy of the heart. He has the prayers and sympathy of the congregation. We extend a hearty welcome to all of Springfield and especially the stranger in the city. Come and worship with us. REPORTER. forums and on the stump. Here are the names of some of the books: "Famous Orators of the World and Their Orations," "Dunbar's Complete Works," "This Country of Ours," "Farming by Inches," "Hiawatha," 75 ture," by 100 colored young men; "Young People's History of the World," "Masterpieces of English Oratory," and anything else not listed, call on or write E. L. ROGERS, Agent. Shoe Repairing. A. J. Gordon is prepared to repair your shoes and can do it better and cheaper than the down shops. He is an expert shoe maker with long experience. For the present he is located at his residence, 1715 E. Reynoids St Call and see him. Paul Laurence Dunbar The late poet whose life works are for sale at this office. Every home should have a copy of these poems. Price $1.75 to $3.50 per book. Leave orders at East End Saoe Store or Thompson's Grocery Store, Dorothy Dodd THOUGHTFUL, individual attention given in selecting OUR stock. Nothing here but what is ABSOLUTELY correct. All leathers. F. M. LEGG SHOE CO. 125 West side square NOTICE You can see me at the Forum office on business before 9 a.m., at noon, and after 5 p. m., or catch me at office during these hours by Old phone 998; other time of day you can get me by telephone, Old 383, Insurance Dept., State House. Leave orlers for for job work and we will call or send for it. E. L. ROGERS. J. W. Watkins G. L. Galbreth WATKINS & GALBRETH CONTRACTORS Cement Side Walks and Cistern Building, Etc. 1007 S. 17th St. Springfield, - Illinois Old Phone 3802 GARDEN SEEDS Fresh and True ...PLANT NOW... Peas, Beans, Corn, Cucumbers Squash and Melons. Peas, Beans, Co Squash an FINE ONI A. C. B Seed and Fl 217 S. Fleet Porterfield Of W. Va. Dead Colored Man of Charleston,West Virginia, Who Died Recently, is Praised by White Press. Saturday evening there died at the Charleston General Hospital a colored man who left behind him the kind of reputation that many men strive for with all the power at their command and then fail to acquire. Fleet Porterfield left a host of friends among both the white and the black races who mourn him sincerely. He left a reputation for honesty and integrity as good as man could leave. His word was absolutely inviolate. This man would not lie to assist in the playing of a joke. There never lived a man to whom truth was more sacred. The memory of Fleet Porterfield will be cherished by many people and were he of the kind of men to whom monuments were built, inscribed upon the shaft that marked his resting place might be written the proud inscription: "Here lies one who worshipped truth." On the following day the Gazette published another editorial as follows: The crowd that turned out to he funeral of Fleet Porterfield and the mass of flowers that decked this man's grave is a greater tribute to the poss bilities of the Negro race than any speech or any editorial. The honor, integrity and faith of Fleet Porterfield made every one who knew him forget color and race in their respect for the man. The men of the colored race who heard the sermon over his remains yesterday, preached by one of their own race, will do well to heed the advice given them that they may strive to emulate the example of the dead man. They will seek far to find a better example than in this man, look they in what race or rank they will.—N. Y. Age. Let us not lose sight of the K. of P. Entertainment on April 14th. orn, Cucumbers d Melons. ION SETS ROWN Power Store 5th St. Charles S. Gibbs As a Lawyer. Much credit is due Atty. Chass S. Gibbs, who, through great trials and much perseverance, ascended to the legal throne amidst barristers of the first water, and in the very heart of the keenest competition, is making his way and making a living, working up a good lucrative practice. While his is not an exceptional case by any means, few men in public life deserve a higher compliment. We would like to inform the public that the FORUM is doing business at the same place, 3051 South 6 h Street, and expects to do a bsgger and better business than ever. We intend to make improvements on our paper from time to time, and to keep on hammering for the elevation of the colored people as we have done for the past six years. We solicit your Job Printing and other work, and assure you that you will be treated as courteous as ever. We make this note because some one had erroneously stated that we were going out of business. Our Phone Old 998 Ask for office lady. June Rally On Wednesday evening Mr. John Mosby gave the first initial social for the benefit of the men's club of St Paul Church, at his residence E. Jefferson st. It was a decided success. A very excellent program was rendered by local taleht of the city. Those contributing to the excellent program were Mr. and Mrs. Ben. Lucas, Mrs. E. B. Smith, Messrs Will Smith, and Rufus Nelson and the Misses Ethel and Edith White, Justine and Amelia Mc Kinney and Hortense Mosby. This social by the men serves as an impetus to the Woman's Club, who have shouldered the burden so long, they are glad to see the men awaking from their lethargy and to begin to be doers. --- Notice EDITOR. ANNE g and selling the most fashionable and most in the City. Our prices are as low as any in the City. We have the largest assortment in Springfield. Give us a call and save a walk up stairs. Second Floor Is showing and selling the most fashionable and most beautiful Hats in the City. Our prices are as low as any Millinery Store in the City. We have the largest assortment of Trimm med Hats in Springfield. Give us a call and save 50c on your Hat. Walk up stairs. Second Floor 221 $ _{1/2} $ South 5th Near Dodd's Drug Store C. Niswonger. Pronrie Miss C. Niswonger, Proprietress To contain from 25 to 40 pages Illustrated with Cuts and Printed in Colors. This will be a great opportunity for every Church to give a brief history of its life, its growth and its present condition, also every Lodge and every known business among our people Notice to Ministers: Have Your Sermons Type Written. WE DO STENOGRAPHIC work at The Forum office at the very cheapest rate. It pays to have your business letters written on a machine also. WE ALSO solicit all kinds of job work, from a book down to a visiting card. For typewriting see Miss Donaldson, or telephone, Old 998. Quite a nice program will be rendered at New Hope Baptist Church next Monday evening in honor of the first Anniversary of the pastor, Rev. D. J. Tate. The public is urged to attend. We want 1000 new subscribers by July 4th. Will send you the paper a year for $1 in advance. This offer is good until the 1st of June. Bring your job work to this office. We are doing it cheaper than elsewhere. Rev. T. L. Smith, of Quincy, was in the city this week on business. One of the best entertainments of the season is the K. of P. and Court of Calanthe Entertainment to be given Thursday eve. See program. Mrs. Bettie Smith of Chicago, attended the Gibson-Davis wedding this week. She was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Woods. Mrs. Gibson, of Peoria, mother of Mr. Thos Gibson, and her daughter were guests at the Davis-Gibson wedding. Mrs. McCreev and little daughter, Thora, of Jacksonville. Ill., were guests at the Gibson-Davis wedding. Mrs. Arminta Rider of Chicago visited her mother and sister for a few days. Miss Minnie Martin of 214 N. 11th St left last week for Glasgow, Ky., to attend the bedside of her mother who has been quite sick. Bell 'Phone: 2156 7th & Adams Sts Office Hours: } 9 to 12 Room No. I } 2 to 5 P. M. Upstairs. } 7 to 9 P. M. Dr. N. B. FORD. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children add General surgery. N. W. Corner 7h & Adams, Room I. Springfield, Illinois. 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 CHAS. S. GIBBS Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 223½ S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 Work on the building at 11th and Washington Sts. to be erected by Mr. A. M. Williams, has begun. Mr. Williams must be given special credit for doing large business. The Enterprise and Illinois Loan Associations are doing a "land office business." Toese institutions will yet become the pride of the colored people of Illinois. Another up.to.date restaurant will pay in Springfield. Legal Notice Notice of Final Settlement Estate of Rilla Butler, deceased. Public notice is hereby given, that the undersigned Wyatt Johnson, administrator of the estate of Rilla Butler, deceased, will attend before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, at the Court House in Springfield, Illinois, on the 6th day of June 1910 for the purpose of making final settlement of said estate. At which time and place he will ask for an order of distribution, and will also ask to be discharged. All persons interested are notified to attend, and'examine the settlement now on file in said Court, Springfield, Illinois, March 30, A. D., 1910. WYATT JOHNSON, Administrator A. MORRIS WILLIAMS, Attorney Revival Services In Progress at Union Baptist Church Revival services are in progress at Union Baptist church and much spiritual interest is being manifested. The public is cordially invited to attend this series of meetings. Chancery Notice. STATE OF ILLINOIS { Sangamon Co. Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. Circuit Court, May Term, A. D. 1910. In Chancery. Josie Blanford vs. William Blanford Affidavit of the non residence of William Blanford, 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 William Blanford that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said court in the Chancery side thereof, on the 16th day of March A. D 1910, and that a summons issued out of said court against said defendant, return- able on the first Monday of May next, 1910, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said William Blanford 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 May. A. D. 1910, and plead, answer and demur to said complainant's bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you according to the prayer of said bill. S. T. JONES. Clerk. REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! --- READ THE FORUM PUBLISHED WEEKLY Largest Colored Circulation in the county. Price: per annum, $1.50; three months, in advance, 40 cents; per month. 15 cents. Office: 305 1-2 South Sixth Street. TELEPHONE MAIN 998, INTER-STATE 1092. WRITE ALL MATTER TO THE FORUM. E. L. ROGERS, Manager. FIRST WARD PANATORIUM Brown Bros., (better known as "Sticks") Props. Have your Old Clothes Made New—Ladies' and Gent's' Clothing, Cleaned, Pressed, Dyed and Repaired—All work called for and delivered promptly by Brown Brothers, the Clothes Doctors. The Best of the Season The K. of P. and Court of Calanthe Entertainment to be given at Masonic Hall THURSDAY, Evening April 14, 1910. A special program will be rendered. Music by our best orchestra. A fine supper will be served consisting of the dainties of the Season. Admission 25c Every K. of P. and member of the Court is expected to boost the affair. Arrangements are being made for the best and most pleasant affair ever before given. Old Phone 1458 FIRST W Brown Bros. Have your Old Clothing, Cleaned, Pressed for and delivered pr 15th & Reynolds Sts. When you Buy Rubber Goods, Better Buy the kind that we Guarantee. Try one of his Hot Water Bags Springfield, Ill