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Historical Society State House THE FORUM VOL. 7. NO. 5 New Hope Anniversary Rev. B J. Tate pastor of New Hope Baptist church celebrated his first anniversary last Tuesday evening. The reports show the standing of the church as follows; Sewing Circle raised $ 169 50 Missionary circle " 14 85 B. Y. P. U " 63 00 Wood Side club " 43 55 By the church in general 1300 00 Total $1490 88 No. of members received 30 All honor to Bro. Tate, long may he prosper at the little church on the corner of 9th and Miller Streets. Perhaps the best attended musical for a long time was the program rendered by the students of Misses Nelson last Tuesday evening at Pleasant Grove church. The house was filled to its capacity and the program was a credit to the teachers. More parents should put their children in the care of Misses Nelson. Woman's Club Notes The regular business meeting of the Woman's Club was held on Monday, April 4. at Lincoln Colored Home. The attendance was large and the meeting a very harmonious one. Each chairman made an excellent report for their section, We are glad to say the charity committee certainly understands their duty. We wish to thank the following churches for their donations the past month St. John $2.10, New Hope $1.60, P.easant Grove 80c and Zion Baptist $1.10. The other churches will fall in line this month. We thank those who donated so liberally for the Department Bazaar Owing to so much going on the bazaar was not so largely atttended; yet we cleared a neat little sum. On April 11th the Home Culture Circle will meet at the residence of Mrs. Nora Reed, 609 N. 13th St. at 2:30 p.m. Total amount gathered in by club for month of March $87.96 Mrs. Leanah Outland, Reporter The only way to have a good garden is to plant one and cultivate it. You can secure colored papers from all parts of the country at Thompson's grocery store. The colored magazines will probably be in in a few days. We have missed them for several months and do not know the cause. We are also offering until May 1st, Dunbar's $1.75 book for $1.35 C. O. D. and the $2.50 bood for 2.25, $3.50 for $3 00. If you have not one order during this special dispensation. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Davis - Gibson Nuptials The marriage of Miss Mary Retta Davis and Mr. Thomas Gibson of Peoria, 111., was solemnized Wednesday evening April 6 at the home of the brides mother. Mrs. Susan Davis of 1001 N. 4th St., before a large number of invited guests. Promptly at half past eight, to the strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March, played by Mr. Thomas Nix (violin) and Miss Pearl Nelson, cousin of the bride. The ushers. Messrs Otis Duuncan and Clarence Leggins, who preceded the best man, Mr. Robert Smith, entered the South parlor by way of North parlor followed by the matron of honor, Mrs. Arminta Rider, sister of the bride, followed by the ring bearer, little Geraldine Gorum. Preceding the bride and groom the dainty little flower girl. Thora McCree of Jacksonville slowly wended her way. The bridal party stationed themselves under a canopy of palms where the ring ceremony was performed by Rev. T. Price. Mr. Frank Harris rendered several musical selections after the ceremony during congratulations It was a pretty pink and white wedding; the color scheme being carried out in the artistic decorations, costumes and the sumptuous supper. The bride wore a lovely Parisenne creation of heavy embroidered satin and carried a huge boubuet of of white roses. The groom and attendants wore the conventional black. The matron of honor was charmingly attired in a dainty lace dress over pink silk and carried rose. The ring bearer and flower girl wore lovely white dresses with pink sashes The happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful, costly and useful presents. There were guests from Peoria, Jacksonville, Chicago, St. Louis and other points. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson will reside in the city for the present, the groom being employed at the State Power House. Both young people are popular and come of prominent families Their many friends wish them joy and happiness as they sail o'er the versatile sea of life. PROGRAM RENDERED AT PLEASANT GROVE CHURCH. The following excellent program was rendered at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church last Tuesday evening under the management of Miss Grace Nelson, and was a success in every particular. Miss Nelson is rendering efficient services for the church and is a credit to the same. Opening overture, duet, Misses Nelson. Invocation, Rev. Bloodworth. Instrumental, Beulah Johnson. Instrumental, Elizabeth Saunders. Voice, Wiletta Watson. Instrumental, Edna Levels. Instrumental, Maria Tucker, Cornet solo, Mr. Smith. Instrumental, Lulu Wheat. Voice, Amanda Wells. Voice, Mr. Levels. Instrumental, Wiletta Watson. Duet, Miss Nelson and Mrs. Warrick. Voice, Leonard Barbour. Instrumental, Daisy Hennington. Voice, Mr. Edwards. Duet, Miss Nelson and Marie Tucker. Instrumental, Leona Gardiner. Closing duet, Mamie Curtis and Daisy Hennington. Remarks by the pastor. Attorney Harry B. Harts M. B. Who will announce himself in the near future a candidate for Probate Judge of Sangamon County. Mr. Harts is one of the most popular of the young Republicans of this city and is as fit if not more fit for the place than any other man we can recall. He is a good citizen, an able lawyer and as good a friend to all classes as our city produces. He has always been a staunch Republican, yet his friends among the opposite party are legion. Mr. Harts has never caused friction as a factional man but has ever stood on the broad principles of his party, acquiescing in the will of the majority. He is highly endorsed for the place. OUR ONLY HOPE OF EXISTENCE. Our past servitude and the conditions that have confronted us for the past forty odd years have by no means been conducive to our spiritual and financial growth, but rather a hindrance. Like the plant of the field that must depend for most part upon the soil for existence. We, the Afro-Americans, are forced to depend upon our more favored brother in white who owned us for more than two hundred years and when forced to give us up turned us out without food or shelter. For quite a number of years we have struggled for an existence along the religious, moral, educational and commercial lines. We find ourselves confronting difficulties with which no other race in the world are having to contend. We receive less wages for our labor than other races. The doors entering nearly all of the public works are closed against us by reason of the unions and our brother in white absolutely refusing to work with us. There are very few jobs open to the colored man that pay enough to support a family. This, with the laws that are being enacted, to curtail our privileges, are burdens grievous to be borne. We, therefore, ask our white friends to give our boys and girls employment that they may earn a living. Don't force them to stand on the street corners and criticize them for it. First, give them a chance. When we take into account the difficulties from every point of the compass and the small wage received we must admit that no race has made the advancement, along all lines under similar circumstances, as has the Afro-American, and yet he needs the sympathy of the more favored race. REV. J. T. MORROW. Decatur, Ill. MATTOON NEWS NOTES. Rev. Brown of Harrisburg preached at the Second Baptist Church Sunday. Much credit should be given Rev. Wm. Lee for his punctual attendance at the great revival which has been in progress for seven weeks. During all the meetings there were only two to which Rev. Lee was not present, taking a very active part. Nathan Johnson of Centralia is the guest of Miss Addie Butler. The Phyllis Wheatley Club were entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Archie Carter. A social period was enjoyed, after which a four course luncheon was served. Miss Corriene Utterback of this city and Mr. Frank Rudolph of Lincoln quetly journeyed to Charleston last week and were married. The friends of the young couple wish them much joy. Mrs. Wesley Hartwood and Miss Iva Smith were Sunday callers in Charleston. Mrs. Arthur Anderson and Mr. Wiley Smith are among the sick. Mrs. John Brandymoore and little daughter leave in a few days for a visit in Tuscola. Mr. Joseph Hadley is greatly improved after a few days' illness. Arthur Casey and mother of Tuscola were guests in this city Saturday. Edward Elliott spent Sunday in Decatur. Misses Perry have returned to Indianapolis after a visit with their mother, Mrs. Susan Perry. Mr. Milford Norton of this city, but who has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Sallie Archie in Chicago, is suffering with rheumatism. C. W. Club Entertainment At Massnic Hall Thursday evening, April 28th in addition to a splendid program consisting of some of the best talent of the city the witches' scene from the cantata Saul King of Tarsus will be produced. Don't fail to attend. Mrs. Hazel Fisch, Manager. Admission 25c. Mr. E. B Smith of the State Treasurer's Dept. left this week for his home at White Hall on account of the illness of his wife. Notice Hofferkamp Bros. ad and go there for your hardware. We are determined to get our readers to patronize our advertisers. Notice A. C. Brown's and Mr. Janssen's and go there for your flowers, etc. Women's Club Notes. The Home Culture Section of the Women's Club met at Mrs. L T, Brooks Monday, Apr. 11th and had a good attendance. This Section will put on a grand entertainment Apr. 28th at Masonic Hall. Watch for the program. The Mothers' Section will meet with Mrs. Foree, 1413 E. Jackson St., Monday, the 18th at 2.30 p.m. Mrs. H. Clem, Chairman. Mrs. L. Outland, Reporter For Sale Summer Dresses, Hats, Waists Lace Curtains, Etc., in good condition. Prices very reasonable. Call in the mornings at 717 east Cass st. THE FORUM weekly magazine paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. OGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year.....$1.50 One Month.....15c Per Copy.....5c OFFICE: 305 1-2 Bs. 51th St. Phone Main 998 B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Sensus The Printer 105½ Se. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, April 16, 1910. Smalley Preaches two Able Sermons at Grace Church. Sunday, Apr. 3rd at 11 a. m. and 8 p.m. at Grace M. E. church, 14th and Brown sts., Rev. J. M. Smalley, the pastor, preached 2 as able sermons as a goodly number of us ever heard in this city. At 11 a. m. he chose as his text, "I will now turn aside and see this great sight, why the bush is burning, but is not consumed," and he handled his subject to advantage and made a most explicit discourse. At 3 p. m. Rev. B. L. Ivory of Union Baptist church preached before a good sized audience. He also preached a memorable sermon. At 8 p. m. Rev. Smalley capped the climax. He chose the subject, "Cast all your cares on Him and He will care for you." He was eloquent, choice in his selection of words, and explicit in his entire discourse. His comparisons were applicable and for over 70 minutes he held a full house in rapture while he spoke. We are glad to give a young man credit when credit is due,regardless to what profession or trade he belongs. We are glad to note that he has been returned by the Conference for another year. E. H. Wright is Defeated. Colored Candidate for Alderman in Second Ward of Chicago Fails of Election Was Able Man. We are indeed sorry to note that E. H. Wright, the colored candidate for Alderman in the 2nd Ward of Chicago, failed of election. On occasions like this, especially when the man is unquestionably able, the colored vote should be solid. The failure of Wright should not discourage the colored people nor him, but create a stronger sentiment in favor of Negroes holding public office. --- Springfield Goes Wet. Again a majority of the voters of Springfield are in favor of saloons, and the traffic, therefore, will be continued for two years more. It is notable, however, that the anti-saloon people made great gains in this city over two years ago. When the question was submitted two years ago the saloons won by nearly 1900 votes, whereas this year they won by only about 1400, a loss of nearly 500 votes. --- A surprise was given however at Decatur, where saloons won by over 500 majority. Decatur had been dry for two years and the local option people had presented Deatur as a model. The local option people will continue the fight and hope to win in 1912. Several other dry cities went wet. The council stands 8 Republicans and 6 Democats, a gain of 2 by the Democrats, but that gain was not unexpected by the leaders of the Republican party. They even expected a tie in the Council. Several of the Republican nominees were not strong men at all. The Democrats also defeated the Republican candidate for Supervisor-at-large, but the County Board remains Republican. A fierce campaign on County Legislative and Congressional candidates will now begin. --- The colored vote in the 6th Ward did well, but the 1st Ward seems to have not rallied as strong as it should in favor of the moral issue. Make the Most of To-day Yesterday is dead. Tomorrow is not yet born. Today only is ours. Life is only lived by each individual heart beat, Some worry over the past Why waste time over that which is gone and cannot be changed? Some worry over the future. Most of our anticipated troubles never happen. Why worry over the future? Only the present is ours. Let us make the most of that. By living for the present with faith in our ability to do great things, we not only conquer our own troubles, but have time to help the less fortunate who still live in the past, or who are afraid to tackle the future. Did you ever stop to philosophize that the surest way to forget our own troubles is to help our neighbor bear his? In stooping down to lift up the other fellow with his burdens our own rolls off. We generally see what we are looking for. The one who seeks trouble finds it. He who seeks happiness finds that also. And say, let's not try to sprout wings. They would not look well on any of us. They certainly would not be comfortable. As for getting around, speaking for myself, I would a good deal rather have an automobile in this world. The wings will come in the next if we live right.—The Petersbury, Ill, Observer. TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House. First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. New Telephone, 1478. H TUCKER, Proprietor. Imperial 5 Nails MYERS & CO. 529 North Side Square PETER MYER 529 Nor For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer Phone 998 --- --- For Fine Commercial Work 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. OUR ADVERTISING RATES. For display matter one time, 15c the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 months or one year, special prices made. Reading matter, one time, 7c the line; seven words to the line; over one time 5c; for long articles or church advertising, some reduction. For clubs, socials, ect., when matter contains over 75 words and under 200, send 50 cents if you desire it published in full. MANAGER. "Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be yond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing o'er the gale— Thou'st taught thy race how high her hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, nor faint nor fall." Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fred Douglass. You can always depend on The Forum to stand for principle above all else. You won't find styles like the IMPERIAL You won't find styles near as swagger. You won't find Imperial $3 Hats at any other store because we have the exclusive agency for this town. We believe it's the best $3 Hat made. That's why we secured the exclusive agency for them. You'll think so when you see the new 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. 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FP ay Decatur News. - Charitably-inclined people will find this the very season to give to the poor, Read the advertisements in our pa- per and you-will find the proper pian to spénd your money. * ee eee UnitedtOrder of #. oh 1 a Pom + Trué Reformers We would. tike to see more trogyoes join the United Order of Priae -Re~ formers,.one of the strongest negro organizations in this country. This institution employs 900 men and wo- men of Sur race on monthly salaries. Not only does it give employment to our race, but it has branched out in- to all the avenues of the business world. They own and operate the first negro bank in America that does more than $3,000,000 of business a year, The Building and Loan Assoc- jation that builds homes and gells to our race on the installment plan,own and operate -a chainof stores through- out the country. It established homes for the poor, takes care of the sick, and buries the dead; owns and con- trols more than 60 buildings through: out the country, prices ranging from $5000 to $100,000. This institution has an insurance department that writes insurance for our people only, a printing depart- ment that sends out to our race ev- ery week (known as the Reformer) the greatest negro paper in this ‘country, This institution. has paid millionsof dollars‘int6 the*wands of our rdcé, It is no longer a question of whether or not’ the institution is a go, but one of whether you will go with it. The Rosebud Department is set aside for children ranging from 2 t 16 yearsof age. This department trains the children from youth how to preside, keep records of the meet: inns, and learn to transact business in an intelligent way. There are sick dues to this department, and death benefit. It takes in children regardless of demonination or social connection, and when they reach the age of 16 they are transferred to the senior department, Mr. W. D. Hoskins of Springtleld visited the Misses Blanton, 1042 N. Union St. Sunday, Miss Ida White of Springfield vis- ited her sister, Mrs. W. H. Hammons Sunday. / Miss Carter of Chicago was the guest of Miss Lola McGregory sun- day. Mr. Moses King of Chicago is vis- iting his motker. Mrs. Necie Hunt is very sick, She has the best wishes of her friends for a speedy recovery. Mrs. M. Spayne is visiting her sis- ter, Mrs. Cowan, of Blooming: on this week, Born to Mr. and Mrs. Essie Haw- kins last week, a son. Mrs. Geo, Jamerson is suffering with her eyes. Local Option is settled and _every- body is getting down to business, Rev” Peter Fitias’ of Bloomington preached at Antioch Baptist church Sunday morning. Mrs. Florence Cook of Quincy and Miss Wells of Champaign lectured at Antioch Baptist church last: Monday on Home and, Foreign Missionary work, : Mrs, Mollie "Metlagy.. gave’: six o'clock dinner last'Saturday a ag Se a a ‘Messen! of -Rloomingtonyyisit- We MGesteven Elder Sunthiv.. . ee i fae given -you want shoes go:7to Shade & Lokéy, 152 B..Matn St. » The re- table . shoe “eigte. 4 .Call,,and,” see phen srt Ps Saree County. politics are. veryeinuch"tailk- ed at present. Chas. Tandy." 'S: P. Michelson and Chas, Beeker are the prospective candidates for Sheriff. More are expected to joinin the race. All the above are good men. ‘There is talk of John Allen and others who will be candidates fur the high coun- ty office. eer Miss Carrie White who has been in Chicago to fluish. her course in hair dressing returned home last Sunday evening. , Mr. John Harper, who went to Mexico two weeks ago after the body of his brother, W. A. Harper, re- turned home last Tuesday, the body having been interred before he reach- ed there. The Dunbar-Taylor Recital for the promotion of literature and music concerning the negro by Mr, William A. Thomas speaker, and Miss Hattie Johnson pianoist of Boston;:Mass. at St. Peter's A. M. EB. Churefl last Wednesday evening, was a rare treat, Mr. .Samiiel Robinson and family 1516 N. Clinton St. who have been sick for the past two weeks isable to be out again. There was a special service at St. Peter’s A. M. EB. last Sunday even- ing. Rev. Morrow preached for 20 ‘minutes, after which spécial music was rendered by the choir and 3 sa- cred selections were given by 5 mem- bers of Prof. Alexander’s band. The collection for the day was $40.80. The choir of St. Peter's under the leadership of Mrs. E. N. Morrow can- not be surpassed by any in the state. They are singing classical music that would be pleasing to any one who would bear them. This city should feel proud of Mrs. Morrow. There will be a special rally Sunday to make payment on the newe-lot pur- chased for the new church and all members are urged to do as Rev. Morrow has asked. The fight for Alderman will be next Tuesday, and every negro should get out and vote. This is our only sword of defense and we should vote every chance we get. Do not fail to vote next Tuesday. We Wire Your House for ELECTRIG: LIGHTS _ ign Baby: Pavmenty.. - Sell. Gas’. Stoves... _, on-Hasy Payments Decatur -Railway Light Co, 124 So. Water St. SMOKE Havana Blend 5c. CIGAR _ Decatur Union Made Shade-Lokey Co. Hear the Piano - In Your Church . Made by the Kimball.Co., we will then leave it to | your judgment as to what maka of Piano you will | purchase, W. W. Kimball, 149 E. Main St. - Decatur, Illinois. Dr. H. C. Ganaway Physician and Surgeon : The Forum's Staff. 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. Cars leave Fifth and Monroe streets as follows: For North Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl ours at 11:40 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. For South Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:00 m. until 11:45 m. Owl 1:45 m. 12:00 m. 12:00 m. 12:00 m. cars at 11:45 p. m., 12:09 and 12:36 a. m. For South Second street every 10 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:43 p. m., 12:00 midnight and 12:24 a. m. For North Seventh street every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m. Owl cars at 11:48 p. m. and 11:24 p. m. For Spring and East Carpenter streets every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:44 p. m. and 12:08 and 12:30 a. m. For South Grand avenue every 15 minutes from 6:22 a. m. until 11:22 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m. and 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. The Clubs, Social and Otherwise. Ladies' Sunlight Social, meets every Wednesday at the residences of its members, discusses art, culinary, and home circle questions. St. Paul Sewing Circle meets every Thursday at Lecture room of St. Paul church, discusses all important home circle questions. Mothers' Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Paul Sewing Circle. The Woman's Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section, Don't Worry Twelve is composed of of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. THIMBLE CLUB. Meets every two weeks on Friday. Besides needle work a social and literary program is rendered. GERTRUDE WADE, Pres. MARTHA CHANDLER, Secy. Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. We are with the right, as was Lincoln, and the right will win. PRICES FOR POLITICAL State and National offices.....$10.00 County offices ..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ..... 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time. Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents Please don't put the collectors off When the collectors come, pay them. The Negro Business Men's League meets every two weeks. We have extended an invitation to all manner of business people and you have no excuse. CHURCH DIRECTORY. St. Luke's Episcopal Church. South Grand Ave. and Loveland St. 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 Communion, 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. 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, 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. Union Baptist Church, 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 Zlon 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. Prayer 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. 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. Ford's Hair Pomade ```markdown ``` Fifty years of success have proved the merits of this preparation. What is more attractive than a beautiful head of hair? It has been the ambition of women in all ages. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade makes stubborn, harsh, kinky or curly hair softer, more pliable and glossy, easy to comb and arrange in any style desired consistent with its length, as long as the Pomade remains in the hair. This result may be obtained by one thorough application according to directions. 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. 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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. South. 5:00 a.m. 5:00 a.m. *5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *6:40 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. *8:40 a.m. 7:30 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m. *11:00 a.m. *12:40 p.m. *11:00 a.m. 12:00 m. 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. *1:00 p.m. *2:40 p.m. *1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. *4:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. 3:30 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 9:25 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 11:00 p.m. †11:30 p.m. *Limited. †Sleeper. All others local. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS We will run the cards, announcing the place and meeting nights of all Lodges, for 25c per month. A. R. Garnett CARPENTER & BUILDER Desires such Work as building flues Painting houses and General Repair work of the kind. See him at 322 N. Chesnut St. You may give news matter or money you have for the Forum to Miss Daisy Donaldson; also all kinds of typewriting; orders for colored papers. 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. S. J. Fisher, Proprietor. 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. Residence Phone 2819—R 3 Office Phone Residence Phone 2322 2819—R 3 A Morris Williams Attorney-at-Law. WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois --- THE BROADWAY --- DENTAL At Dental C Terms to Suit. No Students. Painless Extracting Free $3 00-Set of Teeth$-3 00 Hours—8 to 8 Sundays—9 to 1 Davis Dental Specialists 2061 S. 6th St., Over Furlong's EDWAD BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN. Baumann Bros.... Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 Your Patronage solicited. OUR PLACE IS THE Barbershop In Town. Shaves, haircut, shampooing Facial Massages and chiropodist work done. Try Our Place. Quick and good services rendered G. A Barksdale Tonsorialist. T. H. Mitchell, Chiropodist. 821 E. Washington St. GRADY & WEBSTER, Propt's. 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. 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. --- Springfield, Modern! ```markdown ``` Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) BEST TO-MORROW 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 Illinois. 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. 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 dallies, and leading white magazines. Telephone 998. E. L. Rogers, Manager. If the average colored person will expend as many dollars in some kind of business as he will readily do for lodges and socials, his children will have a job when they grow up, eh? "How to Talk"—for sale at Thompson's and Neal & Brown's. Price 15c. 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. Dr. S. A. WARE. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. Telephone: (old), Office; 3329. Res., 1607-r-2 Calls promptly made. SOMETHING EVERY YOUNG MAN SHOULD HAVE. We are selling, as agent of one of the greatest and best publishing houses in this country, a few books we think should be in the library of every home, especially young men who have aspirations and desire inspiration, and more especially men who desire to be speakers and appear in the That Negro Business Men's League is the timeless thing of the last decade organized here. NO MONEY REQUIRED when you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship to anyone, anywhere in the U. S. with free delivery and free 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 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 at any price until you receive our catalogues and learn our unharmed factory prices and remarkable special offers to rider agents. 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 name plate at double our prices. Orders filled the day received. SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $2 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. Shipping is free. Shipping and pedals, parts, repairs and equipment of all kinds at half the cost. COASTER-BRAKES, single wheels, imported roller equipment of all kinds at half the usual $ 8 5.0 HEDGETHORN PUNCH SELF-HEALING TIRES 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). $ 8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF $ 4 8 SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY HEDGE THORN RECORD PUNCTURE PROOF SELF HEALING TIRE 60 CHICAGO U.S.A. 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. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easyriding, verydurable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never become porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers 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 $5.50 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. 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. the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined a card. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby means send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this card, sending us an order as the tires may be returned at O'Connor not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find it wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have known that you will be so well pleased that when you want, we want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this reminding 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 $10 DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT WAIT or a pair of tires from anyone offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everytime. At just one-half the regular low price, subscribe limited time to the St. Louis Weekly Globe-Denver 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 price to you, and also one year to the other subscriber. Earth. Correct and complete market reports. A home and for the farm. Many features of the member of the family. Republican in politics. Ful, reliable, progressive and up-to-date. Don't bargain ever offered. Write for free Sample order today. Address per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is rec pay a cent until you have examined and found the with 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 in a pair of these tires, you will find that they will and look finer than any tire you have ever used so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire don't buy any kind at any price us every price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and makes 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. Writer 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 be 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 passive and up-to-date. Don't miss the red. Write for free Sample copy. Better Address Others shipped same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. Offer 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you offer OER 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 a these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, 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. US don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at agreed above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which all kinds 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 as a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. LE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. Regular low price, subscriptions will be accepted for a 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 to 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 semi-weekly newspaper two full years. Or send one dollar with another name, and the paper will be mailed one year to you, and also one year to the other subscriber. All the news of all the Earth. Correct and complete market reports. Ably edited departments for the home and for the farm. Many features of interest and value to every member of the family. Republican in politics. Conservative, dignified, truth- ful, reliable, progressive and up-to-date. Don't miss the biggest Newspaper GLOBE PRINTING COMPANY, St. Louis, Mo. PAULLAWRENCE Complete Life Work fo For sale by E. L. ROG 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 know- e in every intelligent h the land so sweet, no poet is so humurous no While celestial ages shall roll out, 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 beatuess 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 double SECON usually have promptly at p order today. $4^{80}$ 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. READ THE FORUM PUBLISHED WEEKLY Largest Colored Circulation in th. 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. Pleasant Grove Church Notes Our Bible class meetings are still growing in numbers. One of the most interesting meetings we've had was last Sabbath morning. Several visitors were present and seemed much interested. We invite you to come again and bring others with you. Rev. A. L. Stewart preached an interesting and logical sermon for us Sunday morning, subject "Obedience." As Rev. Stewart's logic is always practical we hope the congregation will heed and obey the same. On Friday evening a meeting was held in the Church by the Women's Missionary Society for the purpose of organizing the young ladies of the congregation into an auxiliary society. Many young ladies were present and were so enthused that a society was organized with Miss Mildred Hughes as president and Miss Georgia Wilson secretary. The ladies society served excellent refreshments. Rev. Bloodworth's subject Sab bath evening was "Bones in the Valley."—Ezek 27;1. Discussed under the four following divisions 1st Restoration of the Jews, 2nd Resurrection Symbolized, 3rd The Condition of the World, was Dead Spiritually—4th The Produced Remedy for Spiritual Revision—The Word of God. There was a large congregation present and the seating capacity was taxed. Deacon Berry is reported as being very ill. 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. 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 locat d at his residence, 1715 E. Reynoids St Call and see him. THE FO 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. 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. Elighth St., every second and fourth Monday. H. SALLIE, C. C. Paul Laurence Dunbar 1 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 353, Insurance Dept., State House. Leave orders for for job work and we will call or send for it. E. L. ROGERS J. W. Watkins G. L. Galbrthe 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 ON A. C. B Seed and F 217 S. A Purchasable Ballot. It is reported that colored men took all kinds of Dewey money in the 2nd ward of Chicago and then voted for E. H. Wright; but that is not right, because when a man pays you, you usually promise to vote your ticket like he marks it and when you fail you have disregarded your integrity. Furthermore, Wright only got about 1600 out of about 4000 Negro votes, whereas he should have gotten at least 3500.leaving 500 Negro job holders who were under obligations to support Mr. Dewey's candidacy. If the Negroes of Chicago are so chickenhearted and afraid or jealous as was evidenced in the 2nd Ward contest, they should shut up complaining about the disfranchised colored brother down in Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. They might as well disfranchise in Chicago. We blame the colored people for not selecting Wright. The time has come and always has been for the colored people to hold their ballot non-purchasable When ever there is a lot of money to be spent the cry always goes out to the effect that the colored vote can be bought and some instances the charge appear to be true. Let us hold the ballot violate and non purchaseable. No true statesman should desire a purchased office by mere money anyway. We advise Mr. Wright to not become discouraged, but be buoyed on even by defeat and go it again. Let's get out of the habit of talking about our neighbors. It does not matter how bad or how indiscreet they are, if they are not worth saying a good word for they are not worth consideration. So place your thoughts and sayings on nobler things than gos. siping or rehearsing trivialities. You will find this to be a source of much felicity and the Christian spirit. The colored people of Tennessee are to be congratulated on their proposed Normal and Industrial Institute. orn, Cucumbers d Melons. ION SETS BROWN lower Store 5th St. Mattoon News Notes The weekly prayer meeting will begin again next Wednesday April 13 Rev. Cooper; pastor of David chapel dismissed his prayer meeting because of the great revival which was being held in the city. Mrs. James Butler entertained the Phyllis Wheatly Club Thursday afternoon at her home on Charleston Avenue. A two course luncheon was served which consisted of veal salad, creamed peas in shells, hot rolls, fruit surprises, waffles and coffee The club will meet Thursday with Mrs. Bertha Carter. Homer Parker has returned from a visit with relatives and friends in Frankfort, Ind. Miss Clara and Maud Perry of Indianapolis are enjoying their spring vacation with their moth er. Mrs. Susan Perry. Miss Iva Smith sp Thursday in Champaign. Messrs Jones and White of Chicago are the guests of Mattoon friends. While in the city they are stopping at the Dole House. Mrs. George Jesse attended the quarterly meeting services in Champaign Sunday. She was the guest of her nephew, Lance Williams. Thomas Wright of Tuscola, autoed to Mattoon Saturday and spent the day. Mrs. P. C. Cooper and Miss Zella Powell spent Wednesday in Shelbyville. Grand Master, George H. Jesse was called out of the city for a few days on Lodge business. The Rain or Sunshine Candy Club gave the trustees a neat sum of money Sunday night for the benefit of the A. M. E. Church. The cut Mr. Taft is inflicting to the Negro is the 'most unkindest cut of all.' We had hoped he would at least not disturb such eminent men as Col. H. A. Rucker of Georgia and others of his kind who have held their positions without a demerit mark. 1 ing 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 us 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 Trimmed Hats in Springfield. Give us a call and save 50c on your Hat. Walk up stairs. Second Floor 221 $ \frac{1}{2} $ South 5th St. Near Dodd's Drug Store C. Niswonger. Pronrie Miss C. Niswonger, Proprietress Get Ready for Ourgreat midsummer Political and Industrial ...EDITION... of the FORUM Out July 16th, 1910 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 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. Society a Mrs Nora Smith of St. Charles Mo. is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. Woods of N. 2nd St. Mr. Geo Neal of Hannibal, Mo is in the city on business. Mrs Addie Woods. Mrs. Nora Smith and Mrs. Pearl Nelson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wier of Mechanicsburg Wednesday day. Mr. H. A. Watkins of Decatur, was in the city on business this week. Dr. J. T. Caston of Jefferson City, Mo., was in the city this week. Mrs. Maggie Neal was some what indisposed this week. Mrs. Geo. Wright of E. Kansas St. was called to St. Louis last week on account of the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Frances. Mrs Alma Smith of E. Stuart Street visited friends in Alton Sunday Miss Ella Wilson of Rockford, Ill., is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson of S. 11th St. Miss Iola Dammon, who has been confined to her bed for the past four or five days is much improved. The play, "The Crowning of the May Queen," with the May pole drill connected, will be given at St. John's A. M. E. church Monday evening, May 2. Those managing the affair say it will be the best play of the season. Mrs. Clark Thompson who has been in Chicago for the past few weeks, has returned. The entertainment at Masonic Hall last Thursday evening, despite the storm. was very well attended, and the program, though late beginning, was good. OWN an interest in J. P. Robert's East End Shoe Company. Own one or two pairs of shoes there. Buy stock. $2.50 a share, two shares $5. For further information call at the store. 1707 E. Capitol Ave, J. P. Roberts, SUBSCRIBE FOR THE FORUM, the organ of the race. Bell 'Phone: 2156 7th & Adams Sts Office Hours: 9 to I2 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. CHAS. S. GIBBS Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 223½ S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 nd Local 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. Boy Wanted-To work around the house. Apply, Hamann, the Printer, 3051 S. 6th St. MORTUARY BEVERLY—Died, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Beverly, 1629 E. Miller street, at 9 p.m., Wednesday. Apr. 13th 1910 of pnuemonia, Percy T. Beverly, aged 2 years, 11 months, and 13 days. He is survived by his parents, and one brother, Harold. The funeral was held this morning and interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery. 章 赖 丽 ROSE—The infant child of Mrs.Sarah Rose died Apr. 8th at the age of 12 days. H. Rhoden Mr. H. Rhoden; our undertaker who came here in 1904 and began business under very gloomy skies, is to be praised in the highest for his undaunted courage and his individual perseverance. By steady work and good business acumen, he now does a good business and has elegant undertaking parlors at 116 N. 2d St. He is an experienced licensed embalmer. We commend him to the people. 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! 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