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THE FORUM Vol. 7. NO. 9 The Manning Female Minstrels. The Manning Female Minstrel held Thursday evening, April 21st at Turner's Hall on Second ave. Peoria, Ill., was a grand success. Introductory overture, "Come along Children" by company. Joe Gans (Mrs. Bert Manning.) "I am going to do what I please"—Jack Johnson (Mrs. Ida C. Sanford.) "Come after breakfast"—S.H. Dudley (Mrs. Blanche Bailey.) "Bleeding Moon"—Billy Kersands (Mrs. Etta Conway. Lillie White—Tommie Winslow. "By the light of the silvery moon. Tom McIntosh—Mrs. Helen McFethridge. Rosamond Johnson—Miss Hazel Jones "Honey Gal Senorita Carmencita—Miss Florence Harrison, in the latest Spanish dance was a success. Others on the program were Sam Lucas, Mrs. Cora Mitchell; Budie Wise. Mrs Marshall Burris; Sambo Green, Miss Viola Watson; Bob Cole, Mrs. Marie Thomas. Will Windom. Miss Valeria Watson, and Miss Maud Brewer interlocutor singing. It makes no difference what you do get the money." The second act, "in the shades of the palms, by E. H. Hagan and company was great. Mr. Hagan sang "Tomorrow, and Eyes like mine" assisted by Tommie Winslow, Thomas Jackson. Charley Johnson. Misses Edna Grace and Annie Hagan and Mable Woods. The chorus movements were very proficient in this act. Ulysses Shoots deserves great credit for his impersonations. Maud Brewer as Princess Makitira assisted by a chorus of Samoan girls made a decided hit. The costumes were such as are seldom seen in home talent shows. The last act ended with "My Old Kentucky Home with Mr. Jacob Thomas and Mrs. Marie Thomas assisted by the entire company, Springfield was very well represented at the minstrel. Some of the patrons were A. M. Williams and wife, Miss Marie Rice, Thos. Gibson and wife, Robt. Smith and wife, Mesdames, S. A. Ware, Margaret Neal, E. B. Smith H H. Long. Blane Garrett, Cora Lewis. Messrs Everett Anthony, Ois Duncan, Everett Nelson, Jno. H. White, Joe Asey, Robt. Watts. Virgil Mottley, Geo. Neal, Harry Wilson, John Whorters. Lloyd Jones, Walter Calverr, Thos. Nix. Rector Hubbard and Joe Chetum. Aunt Nancy Elrige, who was taken to the hospital last week, died Monday of this week. Her funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at Zion Baptist church. Rev. Williams officiating. She leaves one neice to mourn for her. Interment in Oak Ridge Cemetary. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Prof. W. E. B. DuBois M. Chair of Sociology, Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga, One of the Ablest Literaturers of the Country Mattoon News The people of Mattoon would like very much to see all their items in the paper. We think our items are as important as any other news. Quarterly meeting day at Devid's Chapel is Sunday, May 15th. Rev. McGriffin of Decatur, Missionary of the Wood River Baptist Association, is in the city. Mrs. George Jesse entertained a few friends at her home on Shelby ave. Thursday afternoon. The time was spent in needle work, after which dainty refreshments were served. Mrs. Freeman of Chicago was an out of town guest. Favors of California roses were given to the guests Rev. Brown of Harrisburg preached at David's Chapel Sunday morning Special song service Sunday May 8th at David's Chapel. Miss Odessa Belay of Evansville Ind. is the guest of Misses Utterback, 1601 Dewitt ave. Miss Sallie and Caros Robinson of Lena attended Ringling Bros. circus Saturday. They were the guests of Miss Izetta Smith. Carl Perry has returned from Indianapolis, where he attended a musical Monday. Mrs. Oscar Portee Portee of Charleston has been the guest of her mother, Mrs. Julia Norton the past few days. Locals Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Berry of East Monroe St. gave a very delightful party ie hon0r of Mrs. Sadie Manuel of Chicago; wro has been visiting relatives and friends in the city several weeks. The guests were highly enter- tained Hagans Orchestra which furnished music during the evening. Various games were induged in, and at 11:30 a most delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. About thirty guests were present and all departed pronounceing Mr. and Mrs Berry ideal entertainers- a real- queen and king in their home. Wednesday May 18th is the date set for the concert under the management of Mrs Carrie Lee Hamilton, for benefit of Estella Chapter No 3 O. E S., at Masonic Hall. Everybody wants to hear the famous Indian choruses; May 18th. Dont forget that Maud Casey, will ing and act that carchey Indian song (in costume) "Oskaloosa Loo," May 18th The "Anvil Chorus" from Verdi's Opera, II Trovatore is well worth the admission fee, 25c, on May 18th. Remember that little tots have have a part in the pantomime work May 18th. Next week it will be the pleasure of The Forum to announce the opening of a new enterprise. "The Famine" from Longfellow's masterpiece, Hiawatha, will be pantomimed May 18th. Frank Jackson, S. 17th st. has moved to Rock Island, Iul., for the time being. Watch for program of concert to be given May 18th in next week's paper. Mrs. Bertie Johnson of Chicago attended the funeral of her nephew, Raymond Brown, Wednesday. Mrs. Ben Johnson, S. College st. visited her sick daughter, Mrs Noah Williams in Hannibal, Mo. last week. Lincoln News. The bazaar of the A. M. E. church opened last Wednesday and ran 2 nights. It was for the benefit of the church. Rev Caldwell of the C. E. Society spoke at Allen's Chapel recently. H A. Donegan will take hold of the work again and will be pleased to have every subscriber pay him when he comes around. He will also be pleased to have your news and wants every family in Lincoln to subscribe. Illinois Dental Society. The Illinois Dental Society Conven will be held at Springfield Ill., May 17, 18, 19 and 20. This meeting is of interest to all dentists and for the occasion the Illinois Traction System (the McKinley lines) will grant a rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip. Tickets good going May 16. 17, 18, 19. Good returning May 16 to 21 inclusive. These tickets will be sold on the certificate plan. For full particulers call on local ticket agent. EXTRA Program at Grace Church. There will be an entertainment and program given at Grace M. E. church May 12th under the auspices of the Board of Trustees. The program is as follows: Inst. solo—Mrs. Nettie Gaddy Recital—Miss Alice Giles Vocal Solo—Mrs. J. C. Douglas Inst. solo—Miss Bernice Archer Address—Capt. Byrd Inst. solo—Mrs. J. W. Grady Vocal Solo—Mrs. Ruth Smith Violin solo—L. Archer Recitation—Mrs. E. L. Rogers Inst. Duet—Nelson Sisters Closing Remarks- Rev. J. M. Smalley Everybody come. Admission—10c. Dr. G C. Mason. Conroe Normal and Industrial College, Conroe Tex, through its trustees and president honors Illinois Baptis through one of her noted sons, Rev, Geo. C. Mason of Alton Ill., by conferring upon him the degree of Doctor of Divinity. Dr. Mason is Moderator of the Woodriver Baptist S. S. Convention of this state, an corresponding secretary of the Western Baptist Convention. The degree was conferred in the presence of a large congregation which had gathered in Union Baptist church. Appropriate devotional exercises were held preparatory exercises were held preparatory to the conferring of the degree, which was done following a very scholarly address by Dr. E. H. Borden of Paris, Ill. who represented the college. Y. M. C. A. Program At St. Paul's Church Tuesday evening May 10th: Invocation— Music— Introductory Remarks— Solo—Rufus Nelson Address—Capt. R. A. Byrd Piano Sclo—Miss H Bates Duet—Misses McKinney Special—The Real "Whistling Rufus" of Alton, Ill. (E. Williams) Be sure to attend and help the Y. M. C. A. The East End Man is very anxious to have a good baseball club in the city. What's the matter with YOU, boys? Y. M. C. A. e THE FORUM. A weekly magazine paper devoted fe the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class matter, Feb- ary 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Porinetela Iil., under the Act of ingress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS G BARBOUR «=~ «= =~ —Proprictors One Veoar scccccccccccsscccccnee «1.50 One Month ..........esseeeeeee ee L6G DOE QOOT ois kc isieissovesec sins vceds te OFFICE: 305 1-2 8: Sixth St. Phone Main $50 —————— THE FORUM'S STAFF. BL. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Wili H. arbour, Associate Editor end Secretary. BS Bee, Parisi “neers @hompson Bros, - ranch Oiice. Gomane The Printer 105; 80. 6th 8 EDITORIAL Se Saturday, April 30, 1910. Make your write ups of socials short and to the poiut or we cannot publish free, The Carnegie Library of Ho- ward University, Washingion. D. C, held dedicatory exercises in the new palatial structure ov the 25th ult, Among the speakers were President T'aft and Mr. Carnegie, In Franklin, Va. is located The Ashburn Bros, Shirt Manufactur ing Company, Inc. It was es. tablished March, 1909, incorpor- ated September of the same year. The capital stock is 20.000. Its daily capacity is from 50 to 75 dozen shirts, The number. of employes required is 40. The present number operating, about 15, the factory building is 45x65 in a one.acre lot, This is a ne. gro enterprise.—S, W. C, Advo. cate. Messrs A, L, Walker and Jas. H Johnson visited in Peoria Sun. day, The K, of P, Lodge is havirg great success in building up a large and substantial member ship. The next best step the Lodge can make is to erect a K, of P. building, Everybody boost the colored Must Have an Understanding The colored people must get together and have ar understaud ing on the political situation, Care should be taken in the se lection of good men for the coun. ty offices, and especially so in the selection and the election of a sheriff, We also want good men in the Legislature—men who will not cause the state to be disgraced such as Representative White has done, The very sensational re port is a disgrace, even if none ofthe parties are guilty, We hope the voters will take this scandal as a warning and not al- low such men, whose votes and integrity are purchasable—or ev en suspicious of being purchas able—to represent them. Morgan College. The Carnegie proposition to donate $50000 to Morgan College ao institution of the M, E, church located at Baitimore,on condition that the four conferences by which the college is run raise a like sum by May 15th this year, should not be lost by de fault or inertia on the part of this church, $190,000 is a good fat endow- ment for this college and it de serves a to have it and will have itif the m:mbers do their du. ty, Company H. Compiny H of the 8th Regi. meptot the I, N G., is consider. ed among three best diiiled and disciplined companies of the reg iment, Last Saturday eveniug st the Armory the aunual inspec tion’ by tke U. S. officer was gone through, and the boys made a spleudid showing. W, D, Hodge, c pain of the compauy, is cousidered par ex— cellent in military ticiics and has his aides de camp iv fine or. der and discip!ine, as is every man of the company. The company anticipates tak- ing a trip to Chicago in a specia chartered car May 80th to be accompanied by some vf their friends and relatives Gov. Hughes of New York Gov Hughes of New York has been appointed on the Su- preme Court bench of the U. S succeeding the late Justice Brew er, deceased, This may be con sidered a shrewd piece of politic al manipulation—taking Hughes out of the way for the Presi- dency, Mr, Hughes is unques. tionably the ablest politician, with few exceptions, in the na- tion. He is, however, a good man for the most important and ex- alted position as Justice of the Supreme Court of the na- tion, . If 52 Democrats voted for Lr. imer at $1000 each, it cost Me. Lorimer $52,000 besides the amovn* placed in the ‘‘jackpot,”’ whch amount is not giyen. No one cin solemnly swear that Mr, Lorimer paid one cent for votes, ‘and no one Can tru hfully contra. dict the mathemaiical fact that 52 times 1000 is $52000. If Mr Lorimer did pay this enormous amcuit, which is not easily be. lieved, yet he is said to be a mil- lionaire, that amount is nearly twice his salary for 6 years as U S. Senator. But let us not pass judgment until we shall have heard ail the testimony, the lawyers’ argument and the Court’s instructions Y.M, 0, A. Tomorrow at 2:30 p. m. will be held the annual sermon of Odd Fellows, Misses Myrtle and Helen Clem and Roy and Levy Smith were guests of friends in St. Louis Sunday, TIRED? 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The annual sermon of Golden Bell 6880 Grand United Order of Odd Fellows will be preached at St. Peter's church Sunday at 3 p.m. by Rev.J.T. Morrow. The public is invited. Antioch Baptist church gave a fine musical concert last Tuesday evening for the benefit of the church. The Allen League of St. Peter's church held their monthly business meeting last Monday evening. Rev. Smalley of Springfield stopped over in Decatur Monday enroute to his home. William Cooper who has been in St. Mary's Hospital for the last five weeks, is improving nicely. Decatur is on the wet list. Now you can get your beer at the Decatur Brewing Company, instead of sending out of the city for it. The city council has agreed on regulated saloons, with a limited number of and $1000 license. This is the wishes of the people, and it is hoped that the city officials see to it that the laws are enforced. First Annual Convention of A.C.E. League is Success. The first annual state convention of the Allen Christian Endeavor League held at Carbondale Ill. Apr. 23-25 was one of the most interesting and instructive meetings ever held. Nearly 50 league were represented, and the delegates were only those who were intensely interested in this great young peoples' movement. Dr. J, C. Caldwell, Gen. Secy. of the A. C. E. leagues over the U. S. of America and the south and west coasts of Africa was present during the entire convention and proved a great inspiration and help that the A. C. E. league was to the church and the great disadvantages under which some leagues had to work and many other things which shed a great light for the Leaguers to continue working. Rev. T.A. Harvey, State Supt. of the leagues in Missouri, and Mrs. E. M. Easton, Junior Supt. Edited By H. A. Watkins. of Missouri were present at the convention and proved a great help. Sunday morning Dr. Caldwell preached an able sermon for the convention. In the afternoon a mass meeting, 322 being present. A chorus of 50 sang. The day was stormy, but despite this the church was crowded all day. At 9 a.m. Rev. Harvey of Missouri hald Love Feast and General Class. At 6:30 p. m. Dr. Caldwell conducted the Allen League service. He spoke of Decatur, which has one of the best leagues in the state of Illinois. He also spoke of its president and benevolent pastor, Rev. Morrow. Rev. G.T.Shaw of Mound City preached at the evening service. Monday morning after the roll was called and dues collected, the convention through the entire building, also the manual training department; after which they assembled in the principal's room, where some of the pupils recited and some sung, which was very much appreciated by the delegates. Rev. Harvey and Dr. Caldwell were called upon to address the school. Mesdames Easton of St. Louis and Frances Lindsay of Mound City and Miss Minnie Kelly of Decatur made interesting talks. About an hour and half was consumed at the school, after which the members assembled at the church and continued their convention. Many interesting papers were read and discussed. The convention appointed a committee which gave their approval of the Illinois Leagues, taking out a scholarship at Wilberforce or some other colored university and taxing each league $1 a year that some worthy young man or woman might be educated. Rev. C W. Thompson, State Supt. of Illinois was presented a purse of $10 for his grand and noble work. There is not a minister in Illinois that has worked as hard for the A. C. E. League as Rev. Thompson. Monday evening a banquet was tendered the visitors and delegates. Salmon salad, olives, pickles, sandwiches, coffee, ice cream, cake and frappe were served. Following are the State and District officers for 1910-1911. Following are the State and District officers for 1910-1911. State Supt.—Rev. C, W. Thompson, Carbondale. State Pres.—Rev. Stoner, Elkville. State Cor. Secy.—Miss Minnie Kelly, Decatur. State Rec. Secy.—Miss Emma Lewis, Carbondale. Treas.—Mrs. R. Beck, Carbondale. Reporter—Miss Obera Singleton, Collinsville. Dist. Supt. of Springfield district—Miss Iva Smith, Mattoon. Dist. Supt. of Quincy district—Mrs. Josephine Brown, Belleville. Dist. Supt. of Cairo district—Mrs. Frances Lindsay, Mound City. Dr. H. C. Ganaway 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. This space for who? 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. W. W. Kimball, 149 E. Main St. Decatur, Illinois. The Forum’s Staff. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. MISS Daisy DONALDSON, Proof Reader and Stenographer. Address matter tor tne paper to The Forum, 805% So, Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L, Rogers, Mgr. TIME TABLE OF THE SPRINGFIELD CONSOLIDATED RAILWAY CO. Cars leave Fifth and Monroe streets as follows: For North Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:00 a. m, until 11:20 p.m. Owl cars at 11:40 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. For South Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:05 a, m. until 11:20 p.m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m., 12:09 and 12:36 a. m. For South Second street every 10 min- utes 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 Wast 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 eevery 15 min- utes from 6:22 a. m. until 11:22 p.m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m, and 12:07 and 12:30 a.,m. For Lawrence avenue every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:30 p.m. Owl cars at midnight and 12:30 a. m, For East eee teal avenue every 12 min- utes from 6:12 a. m. until 11:30 p. m. Owl cars at cate and 12:30 a, m. For North Ninth street every 12 min- utes 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 Wighth street every 15 min- utes 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 Wleventh 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 ite 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—meete weekly. THIMBLE CLUB, Meets every two weeks on Friday. Besides needle work a social and lit- erary program is rendered. GERTRUDE WADE, Pres. MARTHA CHANDLER, Secy. Don’t wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opin- ion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. We are with the right, as was Lin- coln, and the right will win. PRICES FOR POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. 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REY. G. W. JONES, Pastor. Sunday Services at §.......++..10:45 a. m, Sunday School at ..:..s..eee+« 2:30 p.m, Fvening Service at 12202021... 7:45 p.m. Official’ Board Meeting Mon- GAYS. Ob vis cen ric rnow ats ceces S100 Se Ws Prayer and’ Praise’’ Meeting ‘Wednesdays at ....-.++...+-., 8:00 p.m. Sunday School’ ""’ “Peachers* Meeting ‘Thursdays, at .;:..- 8:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Fridays ‘at... 8:00 p. m. Old Line Methodist Church, Nineteenth and Cook. REY. N. GRIFFIN, In Charge. Sunday Services ......+.+.+++.+10:30 a.m, Sunday School .......s.esse+. 1:30. p.m, Preaching ......3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m, Praver Meeting, Tuesday .... 8:00 p. m. Holiness Meeting ‘Thurgday.; 8:00. p.m e Van ne By WG eI / am THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINKY OR CURLY HAIR.IT'S USE MAKES ‘STUBBORN, HARSH HAIR SOFTER, MORE PLIABLE AND GLOSSY, EASY TO COMB AND PUT UPIN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT. WRITE FOR TESTIMONIES, TELLING HOW THIS REMARKABLE REMEDY MAKES ‘SHORT, KINKY HAIR GROW LONG AND WAVY. 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Agents Wanted Everywhere 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. ALLINOTSs JAE SIS Lf” Fy > SQ OTe Ere 3 ra G aS Nh CS - Ww =p ND came ef Y Mcp ecera ei Nek, > TIME TABLE ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS leave Springfleld: 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 am, 7:15 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. #8:40 acm. 7:30 a.m. *9:00 a.m, 10:00 a.m: *9:00 a.m. 10:00 aim. 10:40 a:m, 9:30 a.m: *11:00 am. = 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: #3200 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. #11:3¢ p.m. *Limited. Sleeper. All others local. ae Dust DIRT SMOKB 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 822 N- Chesnut St. You may give news matter or mo- ney you have for the Forum to Miss Daisy Donaldson; also all kinds of typewriting; orders for colored papers. Neal & Brown Have moved to 809} E, Washing- ton Stret, Furnished Rooms and Private Boarding House, Special attention given to serv. ing parties and banquets. Good Service Rendered. Your Patronage Solicited, 8091-2 E. Washington Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all man- ner of lodges here. . WANTED—OColored girls for cooks and house work. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bu. reau, 8054 S. 6th St, “How to Talk’—for sale at Thomp- son’s and Neal & Brown's. Price lic, The pastor and members of St. John A. M. E. church extend a standing in- vitation to you, one and all, to attend their services every Sunday. Services open promptly at 11 o’clock and you are out by 12:10 p. m. Office Phone Residence Phone 2322 2819—R 3 A. Morris Williams Attornev-at-Law. WIUIAMS’ BLDG. llth ana Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois NO MONEY REQUIRED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship to anyone, anywhere in the U. S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight, and allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and put it to any test you wish. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. FACTORY PRICES We furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make to $25 middlemen's profits by buying them at factory cost. You save $10 annee behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone at any price until you receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory prices and remarkable special offers to rider agents. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and 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. CYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at double our prices. Give filled the money received. SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free single wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and equipment of all kinds at half the usual retail prices. COASTER-BRAKES, single wheels, imported roller equipment of all kinds at half the usual $8.50 HEDGETHORN PUNCH SELF-HEALING TIRES A 70 The regular retail price of these tires is $8.50 per pair, but to introduce we will sell you a sample pair for $4.80(cash with order $4.55). NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY HEDGE THORN RECORD PUNCTURE TIRE CO. PROOF CHICAGO SELF HEALING U.S.A. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. The regular price of these tires is $8, so per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined a bank. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby means 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 it 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 remi 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. or a pair of tires from anyone we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everyt J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY At just one-half the regular low price, subscri limited time to the St. Louis Weekly Globe-Den 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 to you, and also one year to the other subscriber Earth. Correct and complete market reports. the home and for the farm. Many features of member of the family. Republican in politics. ful, reliable, progressive and up-to-date. Don't bargain ever offered. Write for free Sample co order today. Address per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is recouped a pay cent until you have examined and found the price 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 of examination. We are perfectly reliable and money is paid a pair of these tires, you will find that they will wear and look finer than any tire you have ever used you so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you as a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire RED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price using Hedgehorn Puncture-Proof tires by price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and will makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual price 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 OF CYCLE COMPANY, C self the regular low price, subscriptions will be St. Louis Weekly Globe-Democrat, issue of 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 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 Oriens shipped same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on until you have examined and found them strictly as represented, of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you order and enclose this advertisement. You run no risk in its 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, longer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We issued that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order, at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. We don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at red above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. Write 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. Another 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 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. 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 for 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 known 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 known 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 J.B. OSBY REAL ESTATE THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM Farm and City Property Bought, Sold and Exchanged If you Are Thinking of Buying a FARM or city HOME, please call and see me. 5221 E. Adams St. Bell Tel. 423 Springfield, Illinois. Modern! Expert! At Dental College Prices ```markdown ``` Terms to Suit. No Students. Painless Extracting Free $3 00—Set of Teeth$—3 00 Gold Crowns. 22K.....$3.00 Bridgework .....$3.00 Porcelain Crowns.....3.00 Gold Fillings.....750 Silver Fillings.....50c Examination Free. Written guarantee with all' work. Hours—8 to 8 Sundays—9 to 1. Davis Dental Specialists 2061 S. 6th St., Over Furlong's 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. EDWAD BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN. The Dunbar NewsCompany Baumann Bros.... 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? solicited. Your Patronage OUR PLACE IS THE Dr. S. A. WARE. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. Barbershop In Town. Shaves, haircut, shampooing Facial Massages and chiropodist work done. Telephone: (old). Office; 3329 Res., 1607-r-2 Calls promptly made. Try Our Place. Quick and good services rendered G. A Barksdale Tonsorialist. T. H. Mitchell, Chiropodist. SOMETHING EVERY YOUNG MAN SHOULD HAVE. 821 E. Washington St. GRADY & WEBSTER, Propt's. 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 forums and on the stump. Here are the names of some of the books: TO-MORROW 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. "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 Write WALTER H. SERCOMBE, Sociologist Instructor, 139-141 E. 56 St.. Chicago, Ill. "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade organized here. 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 SECOND usually have promptly at pr Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim outting. This tire will outlast any other make- SOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING. cI RNID 2 SOS I READ THE FORUM a Gas PUBLISHED WEEKLY “argest Colored Circulation in ti. sunty. Price: perannum. $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. MORTUARY. Elizabeth Hatcher The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Hatcher, who died last week, was held last Sunday at St. Paul's church at 2:80 p. m., Rev. Price officiating, The funeral was largely attended, Interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery, Lucretia Tinsley Mrs, Lueretia Tinsley, who died in Peoria Saturday, was brought to this city Monday and the funeral was held at St. Paul’s Monday afternoon. She leaves a husband and two daughters, Interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery, Raymond Brown Raymond Brown, son of Mr, and Mrs, Charlie Brown of S. 16 St., died Monday. Funeral ser. vices were held at St. John’s church Wednesday afternoon, Rey. G. W. Jones officiating, Surviving him are his parents, 4 brothers and 1 sister. Y, M,C, A. Notice. Again we have placed the col- ored papers and books at the J. P. Roberts Shoe Co, 1707 E,Cap. itol ave. where you can secure any of the leading colored pap. ers. If yon have news matter you would like to get in The Forum give to the collector on his rounds or telephone same to the office or mail it. Mrs. Smally has been on the sick list for the past fifteen days, SUBSCRIBE FOR THE FORUM, the organ of the race, CER FP ES 2 OL RE 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 gov- ernment. Today is Saturday, pay for the Forum. This Space Nothing Pays Like Adverstising tae pee ea SECRET SOCIETIES. Central Lodge No. 3, A. F. and A. M. Meets every first and fourth Wednes- day night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Kighth 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 Righth St. ‘THOMAS DONNIGAN, Sec'y. Ivanhoe Commandery No. 3, Knights Templar. Meets every fourth Friday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Kighth St. WM. NOBLE, E. C. THOMAS DONNIGAN, Ree'dr. Charles Young Lodge No. 103, 1. 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. 0. 0. F. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Thirteenth and Madison Sts. GEO, ROLLINS, N. G. , JOS, DOUGLAS, Sec'y. Se EN! eee ee ee Knights of Tabor. Meets every first and third Monday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. F. H. HART, C. M. THOMAS WARRICK, C. 8S. U. B. F. Meets every second and fourth Tues- day at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St. BENJ. LUCAS, W. M. Capitol City No. 12, K. of P. Meets at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Highth St., every second and fourth Monday. H, SALLIE, C. C. Paul Laurence Dunbar 8 a sate TERE a oe ee oo ES. i he Hee ee a : oe 8 - ; 2 all rN _ : ' \ SOR a, sk : s Se ee Be a be Sites Pia § aaa Rate ne: Role ‘pga a Oe re ake : : eae ee a ee Fe Seehe ees Ne oer: Co es Pate Ree ee ae tae be Se rea BOR sae Oe ee eae ae Rieke. Z oe St aaa Pe NS nS Ste tg ne 2. Ee eh eae aaa eS — Oe ae Ae aes ge ne ees ee {RR aRT Be oe Leos eae eRe ee aS ee fous Cs Q ast as a P. oe ES Joga eS say me Ee | EOS ideal | scien LS a ans: La eee Ma” ae DS eae ieee a oe ee a is i ae Se y ae ie i Boas 2 cae os z . Tk. a ate So ee Lo a €: ie aan kl a. eee ae ‘ Ee, oa ie a oe ae ek ib tiga Ce a ewes hie) b . st OK Ko gl OES Bee Wer Ae es i ok a een ; ee ae The late poet whose life works are for sale at this office. Every |ome shou!d have a copy of these poems, Price $1.75 to $3.50 per book. Leave urdets at East End Sace Store or Thompson's Grocery Stare, ra SRS See a lA 7 ql . ‘ uh ‘ (—_ 4 : | Aepigedd2 | 4 ° A ha ‘THOUGHTS individual atten- FS ; tion given in selecting OUR stock. v 4] Nothing here but what is ABSO- » LUTELY correct. All leathers. ‘ | F.M. LEGG SHOE CO ‘ ‘ 125 West cide Square pl “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, no: faint nor fall.” Paul Laurence Dunbar on _ Fre¢ Douglass. 3% W. Watkins G. L, Galbreth WATKINS & GALBRETH CONTRACTORS Cement Side Walks and Cistern Building, Etc, 1¢C7 8. 17th St. Springfield. - Illinois Old Phone 3802 Cabbage Tomato Pepper Sweet Potato Plants It will be safe to tender or .. BLOOMING Geraniums, Salvia C benas and n A. C. B Seed and F 217 S. It will be safe to plant out the tender ones NOW .. BLOOMING PLANTS.. Geraniums, Salvia Caunas, Pansy, Verbenas and many others A. C. BROWN Seed and Flower Store 217 S. 5th St. Pythians Hold Annual Sermon Rev. Price Preaches an Able Sermon to Large and Attentive Audience at St. Paul A.M. E.Church The annual sermon of Capital City Lodge No. I2, Eastern Star No 25 (Riverton) and the sisters of the Court of Calanthe was held at St. Paul's A.M.E. church last Sunday, a large and appreciative audience being out. Rev. T. Price, in an able manner, de livered the sermon. The choir furnished excellent music, and Mrs. H. H. Petitt of the Court read a most excellent paper. Mr. Smith of the band, rendered a cornet solo. The men turned out in large numbers and marched to good advantage, headed by the band. Line of march from hall to Washington St., east on Washington to 12th, north on 12th to Mason, west on Mason to church. Going from church; west on Mason to 6th, south on 6th to Washington, east on Washington to 8th, north on 8th to hall. The church was appropriately decorated with palms and the ladies wore court colors with bad ges. Those in charge of the march were Capt. Hodge, Major O. B Duncan, W. W. Wade. Master-at arms Geo. Harris. Their work is commendable. Collected at Hall . $11.25 Collected at Church 20 00 Total 31.25 EXPENSES Band $12.00 Flowers 2 50 Pastor, for Sermon 5 00 Organist 1 00 Printing 1 75 Total 22 25 Balance on hand, $9.00 which was equally divided between the Lincoln Colored Home and the Trustee Board of St. Paul's church. to plant out the mes NOW G PLANTS... Caunas, Pansy, Ver- nany others BROWN Power Store 5th St. Entertained in Royal Style. U. G. Cabbell was a visitor at South Bend, Ind last week, the guest of Thos, W Walker and Geo. W. Blann. Mr. Cabbell and Mr. Walker being highly entertained by Mr. Blann. He speaks in high terms of both Mr. Walker and Mr. Blann and their hospitality. They have splendid club quarters and always make it pleasant for their friends. Card of Thanks. Chas. Brown and family wish to thank their friends who so kindly assisted them in their late bereavement of their son Raymond. The neighbors were very liberal in their floral offerings. They wish to especially thank the clergymen who spoke words of condolence and praise. Notice. Again we have placed the colored papers and books at the J. P. Roberts Shoe Co. 1707 E.Capitol ave. where you can secure any of the leading colored papers. Dr. J. C. Caldwell, General Sec'y. of Allen Christian Endeavor Leagues of the United States and South and West coasts of Africa delivered a very able lecture at St. Paul church Wednesday euening. The derelect members of the league and also churcg missed a rare treat. If you have news matter you would like to get in The Forum give to the collector on his rounds or telephone same to the office or mail it. rs. Smally has been on the sick list for the past fifteen days. 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. M. Who may be called on to testify in Legislative Scandal. Who may be called on to testify in Legislative Scandal. Get Ready for Ourgreatmidsummer 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 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. CHAS. S. GIBBS Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 2231 S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 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 Manager. REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! Help boost the Y. M. C. A, Mrs. Smalley is yet indisposed. Mr. Leon Stevenson was a visitor at Peoria Sunday. Attend the services at St. John church tomorrow afternoon at 4 p.m. The residence of Mr. S. J Williams Sr 17th St has been beautifull painted. Rev. J. M. Smalley has organized a splendid Sunday School at Buffalo, 111. Mr. Lewis Wiggins has sold a part of the Leland Hotel Farm for a Park place. Mr. T. W. Warrick has purchased a very desirable residence on S. 16th Street. Why can't we have a respectable Base Ball team among the colored people? Attend the program to be given at Grace M. E. Church Lext Thursday See program, Rev. J. M. Smalley attended the Ministerial Association's Banquet at Champaign last Monday. Mr, Frank Coleman one of our mail carriers, is erecting a modern 6 room house at 18th and South Grand Ave. On Sunday evening at Union Baptist church a very interesting program will be rendered in observance of Mother's day which everybody has been asked to observe and celebrate. All mothers are asked to wear a white flower in their hair. The W. W. S. C. of the Union Baptist church was largely attended on last Thursday. They met in the lecture room of the church. The ladies are to have a sociable on May 12th at the church to help raise money to pay on the carpet for the church Come out and help them. Our Agents Make $50.00 a Week 90 cents complete with glass, sells for $1.98 Young man in Ohio made $22.00 in one day. We house in the world. One general agent wanted in and we sll extend you thirty days credit with stea a big income. Our business is established twent picture and frame trnst. We want honorable t. You need no capital to work for us We teach y Address at once WILLIAMS ART COMPANY, 2515 W. T. In anwering state "Saw adverttsement in"... 90 cents complete with glass, sells for $1.98 Samples and instruction free. Young man in Ohio made $22.00 in one day. We are the largest piture and frame house in the world. One general agent wanted in each county Give us reference and we sll extend you thirty days credit with steady, honorable employment at a big income. Our business is established twenty-five years' We are not in the picture and frame trnst. We want honorable, trustworthy representatives only. You need no capital to work for us We teach you how to mrke a success. Address at once WILLIAMS ART COMPANY, 2515 W. Taylor St., CHICAGO, ILL. In anwering state "Saw adverttsement in" ..... POULTRY NETTING GARDEN TOOLS LAWN MOWERS ICE CREAM FREEZERS WASHING MACHINES ...BICYCLES... $18.75 $22.00 $27.00 Tires and Su Insurance Gasoline Safest and HOFFERKAM $18.75 $22.00 $27.00 $35.00 $45.00 Tires and Sundries Insurance Gasoline Stoves are Safest and Best 621 E. Adams St. I The entertainment given at Masonic Hall on last Thursday evening, April 28th under the auspices of the Home Culture Section of Woman's Club was largely attended and a neat little sum cleared. A part of this sum is to assist in paying on an outstanding bill for the Home. The chairman of the section wishes to thank the public and the committee on program for their attendance and service rendered to make this a success. Women's Club Notes. The business meeting of the club was held Monday afternoon May 2nd at the L.C.H. The attendance was not so large yet the work reported for the month by each chairman was very encouraging. The amount donated by the churches this month as follows:--Union Baptist Church $2.57; St Johns A.M.F. $2.00 St. PaulA.M. E $2.78 Pleasant Grove Baptist $2.00 from Union Baptist church in Alton through Mrs. E Monroe $4.00 total $13.35. The Home Board wishes to thank all the churches.,also members of the woman's Club The amount turned over to L. C. H. Board from other sources on Tuesday, through the assistance of the club. By Mrs. Alice White entertainment April 8th at Zion Baptist Church $8. From K. of P. Annual Sermon $4.50. By pennies from Mrs. J. Duncan $1.75. From Mr. U. Cabbell $1. Total turned over from all sources to L. C. Home $28,60 May 9th the Mother's Section will give a Floral Carnival under the Missionary Society of the New Hope Baptist Church, corner 8th and Miller streets. The boys and girls will be adorned in flowers and a floral program will be rendered, Chairman, Mrs Hattie Clem, Chairman of Program, Mrs. R. Hunter. 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