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THE FORUM Vol. 7, NO. 10. The B. M. S. Club Tender Shower. Miss Gertrude Williams Is Re. cipient of a Unique Linen Shower—Will Leave Soon for Hamp- ton, Va. ton, Va. The members of the Benedicto Musical Study Club gave a unique linen shower on Miss Gertrude Williams, at the home of her brother, Lawyer A. M. Williams on Monday, 9th. As Miss Williams had not made a formal announcement of her early marriage, but the club having learned of it, the linen shower was in the form of a surprise. Miss Williams left on the 12th for her home at Hampton, Va., where she will be united in marriage to Enos Smith of Washington, D. C. the latter part of June. The bride to be was the recipient of a number of useful and handsome presents. Delicious refreshments were served. A classical musical program was rendered. Those present were: Misses Adelaide Price, Ethel White, Esther Florville, Hazel Bates. Blossom Barton, Myrtle and Helen Clem, Naomi and Daisy Donaldson, Gertrude Williams and Mrs. Lizzie Williams. A delightful evening was spent and at a late hour all departed, wishing Gertrude a delightful voyage free from all rough weathering Pleasant Grove Church Notes. The revivals continue and much interest has been manifested. On last Sabbath evening Rev. L. M. Lenard, a former well known divine of this state, preached to a crowded house. His theme, "The Believer's Prayer," commonly called the Lord's Prayer was ably handled and awakened a spiritual response from his hearers. Our mission circle met with Mrs. S. J. Williams last Friday and went from there to the residence M. Fulton for praise service with him Mr. Fulton has been sick for some time. A donation was left by the sisters which was thankfully received. Our Boy's Congress is doing nicely and many of them are seeking to better themselves in the literature of the day. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Williams entertained Revs. Lenard and Tate to dinner Tuesday. The Union Grocery Company, an enterprise recently organized, is located at 18th and Cass. They have an excellent stock of first class groceries. All in our community are papering, painting or cleaning their yards, which is certainly commendable. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." A New Enterprise Opened. "The Union Grocery Company" is the name of another enterprise opened by the colored people at 18th and Cass sts., in the Hill building. They have opened to do a general grocery business and solicit the patronage of the entire people. The Forum knows the personnel of this firm, and commends them to the public. This business is located in the heart of the thickest colored settlement in the city and their motto "a square deal" and we feel safe in saying that you will get a square deal. Now colored readers, as we have often said, that colored people's future depends on their ability to conduct businesses and the only way to make jobs is to support these enterprises and open more. Therefore, let everyone be come a customer of this store, and let us make it one of the biggest groceries in the city. You will find everything in the grocery line fresh, prices as cheap as elsewhere and courtesies unexcelled. Don't fail to see the display tonight. Dr. R.E. Gillum Here Tomorrow Dr. R. E. Oillum, Dist. Supt. (presiding elder) will hold quarterly conference at Grace M. E church tomorrow morning, afternoon and right. He is a very scholarly man, a profound reasoner and his discourses are worth hearing. All pastors and their congregations are requested to be out. All members and friends of the cause are urgently requested to be present. Sunday School at Grace at 9:30 a.m. Bring your children on time. Let every one attend MRS. E. L. ROGERS. Acting Supt. MORTUARY. Claud Artis Claud Artis died at the home of his parents in Elkhart Tuesday morning. He went home sick a week ago from Springfield where he had been working for over a year. He was not thought to be dangerously ill, but he rapidly succumbed to the fatal disease. He has a host of friends in Sprinfield, who will be greatly shocked to hear of his early and sudden death, yet we should all heed the warning and be ready, for we know not the day nor the hour that our Father will call for us to come home. Subscribe for The Forum. FOR SHEMP Republican Candidate Whose Record Shows Him to be a Man for a Square Deal and a fit Man for the Place The public in general, and especially a large percent of our readers, have been wandering around at a loss to know which of several Republican candidates is the fittest and whom they should support for the nomination and election for sheriff next September. The writer does not claim to know enough about the personal characters of other candidates to authoritatively say that they are not as good as Mr. Childers, but what we know and what we have learned from some of our reliable colored and white friends, Mr. Childers is the man for the place. He has a record showing that he is for a square deal and for justice. He is capable of discharging the duties encumbered upon a sheriff because of experience and a general knowledge of the geography of the county as well as a large acquaintance over the county. We have stated before that before we said or allowed any one to say through the paper that a man should have the colored vote, we must know something about the man, especially for this important office. From what we have been able to glean, Mr. Childers' record shows that he can be trusted with this high place of authority without fear and without favor. We want such a man and he or some man like him is the man to support. As a Republican, you have never heard anything crooked attached to him. When defeated for nomination before, he simply kept on at his business He gives employment to white and colored, according to their fitness: He is no professional politician and we endorse him from what we have learned and from what we already know of him. WM. CHILDERS Republican Candidate Whose Record for a Square Deal and a fit M The public in general, and especially our readers, have been wandering around which of several Republican candidates they should support for the nomination next September. The writer does not about the personal characters of other vividly say that they are not as good as know and what we have learned from our old and white friends, Mr. Childers is. He has a record showing that he is for justice. He is capable of discharging upon a sheriff because of experience and of the geography of the county as well over the county. We have stated before that before one to say through the paper that a meded vote, we must know something about this important office. From what we have been able to good shows that he can be trusted with morality without fear and without favor and he or some man like him is the man. As a Republican, you have never attached to him. When defeated for simply kept on at his business He gives and colored, according to their fitness, politician and we endorse him from wha from what we already know of him. Park Board Election Fred Buck. John Hartman, Ralph Baker and Jno. E. George should be elected as our Park Board. The election of the Park Board takes place next Tuesday, and we advise every colored voter to go to the polls and vote for the above named candidates as the best men for the civic betterment of the city. Regardless of political affiliations, no one will dispute the fact that every man 15C A MONTH Record Shows Him to be a Man a fit Man for the Place especially a large percent of giving around at a loss to know candidates is the fittest and whom ination and election for sheriff does not claim to know enough other candidates to authoritat- od as Mr. Childers, but what we from some of our reliable col- ders is the man for the place, is for a square deal and for arguing the duties encumbered ence and a general knowledge as well as a large acquaintance before we said or allowed any at a man should have the color- ing about the man, especially able to glean, Mr. Childers' rec rested with this high place of au- favor. We want such a man the man to support. Never heard anything crooked ed for nomination before, he He gives employment to white tness. He is no professional from what we have learned and him. named above is not only honorable and reputable, but each man if elected will be an honor to the Board and the city. We endorse them to the colored voter and assure you that if these men are elected every class, race and nationality will get a square deal. If you have doubts, make inquiry as to who each man above named is, what he stands for, and his position in the business affairs of the city and you will be convinced that we speak with authority. Don't forget to vote Tuesday, May 17th. THE FORUM Entered as second-class matter, February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & BARBOUR Proprietors One Year.....$1.50 One Month.....15c Per Copy.....5c OFFICE: 385 1-2 & Sixth St. Phone Main 938 THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Wilh H. arbour, Associate Editor and Secretary. Thompson Bros., Branch Office. Geneva The Printer 305] So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, May 14, 1910 Ex President Nord Alexis of Hayti is dead, as is also the negro secretary of Commerce in the Cuban cabinet. Claude Artis, who has resided in Springfield for a year was taken to his home in Elkhart Tuesday, May 3rd, very ill with dropsy. We are in receipt of an invitation to be present at the 29th anniversary exercises of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, to be held May 22-26. Reduced rates on all rail roads leading to Tuskegee have been made. Special Rate Over I. T. S. On account of the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Great Council of Illinois Improved Order of Redmen to be held at Springfield,Ill., May 16 17.18, 1910. The Illinois Traction System (The McKinley Lines) will sell round trip tickets to Springfield at a rate of one and one-third fare. Tickets on sale May 15.16 17. Good returning up to and including May 18. For further particulars please call on local ticket agent. Political Corruption. The confession of representative White that there was bribery and considerable political graft connected with the elevation of Wm. Lorimer to the Senate, is both surprising and alarming. Surprising in that it shows the legislators of the State of Illinois to be worth so litlte, and that after having sold themselves for $1000 each, at least two had the nerve to admit it. Alarming in that it shows the deplorable condition of our state legislature, and the class of men who may represent us in the Senate of the United States. It is more surprising that the State's Attorney of Sangamon county, instead of giving White credit for reforming, has threatened to send him to the penitentiary for being so foolish as to confess. But our own Wayman and Attorney General Stead are still on the job. But say, what became of the charges of bribery against some of our business men in the Second Ward, in connection with the Wright-Shuffelt aldermanic contest?—Chicago Chronicle. King Edward's Death On May 6th England's most popular and intrepid ruler died. Not only does Great Britian, Ireland and India mourn, but all the civilized peoples of the world. His majesty was an able diplomatist and a conscientious hard-working politician. England and all of her colonial subjects honored and loved him, for he was the greatest of hum anitarians. No mob laws and disgraces, such as frequently happen in other countries, happened under England's illustrious flag. But as kings and great potentatesdie, how can we, infinitesiimal beings but die. One thing is certain. There may be many who have scruples on the hereafter and are prepared with a logical argument to sustain their skepticism but few, if any, will deny the fact that all must lay down to die. England is a great country and has always been looked upon as the standard for all things great. We hope the succeeding ruler, George V, Edward's scn, will step in his father's shoes and proceed where his noble and illustrious sire stopped and carry the work on even more gloriously. The Lorimer- White Scandal 'If the righteous can barely escape, what will become of the ungodly?' The above quotation reminds us of the White-Wilson-Browne-Lorimer sensation. Here are men high up in the affairs of state; high in political, social and financial circles accused of, or charged with a very grave crime a crime laid at the door of the negro, as a whole, from a political viewpoint—that of selling his vote. The colored brother is said to not possess a sufficient amount of integrity to be entrusted with responsible political offices. "O you can buy them all" says the average politician. The South claims this as a reason for being opposed to the negro having political equality, or any suffrage at all, yet here are legislators. and even a U. S. Senator, involved in a most diabolical scandal—selling and buying votes—buying at the highest price. The fact that these men are charged with this offense is no evidence of their guilt in the sight of the law, for in law every man is presumed to be innocent until he has been proven guilty. but in the eyes of the people these men will be presumed guilty until it has been proven beyond reasonable doubt, and even with a preponderance of evidence, that they are innocent, because there is so much suspicion attached to the whole bi-partisan combination which landed Mr. Lorimer in the U. S. Senate. So these big fellows should cease complaining about the negro and the foreigners selling their vote, but first cast the mote from their own eyes. And if the small fellow (righteous) can barely escape, what is to become of these men (the ungodly) in high places? It will be safe to plant out the tender ones NOW ...BLOOMING PLANTS... 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MUNN & Co, 361Broadway, New York Branch Office, 625 F St., Washington, D. C. LAZY? Sometimes -when "you think you are lazy you’re not lazy at all. There are a good many people in this locality, when they feel tnat way, get help out of our 4 Spring Medicine ’ Clarkson's Modern Drug Store 213 South Sixth Street J. W. Watkins G. L, Galbreth WATKINS & GALBRETH CONTRACTORS Cement Side Walks and Cistern Building, Etc. 1007 8.17th St. Springfield. - Illinois Old Phone 3802 FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing James B. Bondman, 814 N. 5tb street. New ’phone 420. Notice of Petition to Probate Will State of Illinois, Sangamon Coun. ty, ss. In the Probate Court May Term, 1910 In the Matter of the Petition for the Probate of the Last Will and Testament of Nancy Elridge, deceased s To all persons whom this may concern, Greeting: You are hereby notified that on the 6th day of May, A, D, ror0 an instrument in writing purport~ ing to be the last Will and Testament of Nancy Elridge, deceased. was filedin the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois; also on the same date was filed a petition, asking thatthe said in- strument in writing be admitted to’ probate as and for the last Will and Testament of Nancy Elridge, deceased. Said petition states that the following persons are all the known heirs at law, legates and devis- ees of the said deceased, to-wit: Daniel Stinnet, Mason Stinnet, Fiery Stinnet also known as Effie Stinnet,'Mary Moore and Queen Ramsey, That the addresses of the said Daniel Stinnet and Ma- son Stinnet are unknown to the petitioner. That the other heirs at law, it any, of said decesed, are unknown to said petitioner. You are further notified that the hearing of the proof of the said last Will and Testament has been aet by said Court for the 4th day of June, A, D. 1910, at the hour of 10 o.clock in the forenoon, at the Court House ia Springfisld, Illinois, said County and said State, when and where you may appear, and show cause, if any you have, why said instrument in writing should not be admitted to probate as the last will and Testament of said Nancy Elridge, deceased. GEO. B, COLBY, Clerk of the;Probate Court Dated at Springfield, Illinois, this the 6th day of May, A.D, loro, CHARLES S. GIBBS, Attorney fllinois Den- tal Society. The Illinvis Dental Society Conven- will be held-at Springfield } Ill), May 17, 18, 19 and 20, This meeting is of intrest to all. dentists and for: ‘the occasion the Illinois Traction Systom (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. = A strong and respectable polit ical organization will be formed in the city fur the purpose of vie. ing with one another and consoli- dating on the best men fer the various offices, This organiza- tion will be permanent. Another News Stand You can secure The Forum and all colored papers for sale at the Union Grocery Store, 18th and Cass sts, East End Notes Those indisposed are Mrs, Watson and daughter Mrs. L Payne is improved. Mrs. Buailor on Mason js very low, The sermon preached by Rev. Jones Sunday should have been heard by every boy. Rev. Jones and B. H: Lucas are trying toor- ganiz2 a S,S. basball team— Mesdam s Harvey and Fisher are yet on their jobs—Quaarterly meeting at St. John’s next Sun- day. Notice of Dissolution. The firm of Rogers & Barbour, proprietors of The Forum, has been dissolved and changed to ROGERS & OSBY. J. B. Osby having purchased the interest of W.H Barbour. Mr, Barbour, therefore, has no further interest in The Forum, E. L. ROGERS, Editor and Mgr. The S.S, Gleaners of Union church gave a successful box so cial Friday evening. Miss Gerirude Williams left this week for her home in Hamp ton, Va. Mrs. Ben Johnson of S.College st. has returned home from Han nibal, Mo. where she has been visiting her daughter. KING CLEANING CO. CLOTHES CLEANED, PRESSED, REPAIRED Corner of 13ih and Madison Sts. Colored Odd Fellows Building. O:d Phone 1563 WALTER KING, PROPRIETOR. A SUNSHINE SHOWER For the Benefit of Estella Chapter 8, O. E. S. Wednesday Evening, May 18th at Masonic Hall 1, Arrah Wanna, an Irish Indian serenade—Misses Banks, Singleton, Smith, Barton, Fisher, Casey; Messrs Anthony, Watts, Mottiey, Nelson, Donaldson, Alexander. 2. Pantomime, O!d Black Joe—Nix little girls, 8. Recitation, (a) How Moses counted the eggs (b) Or- phant Annie—Mrs. Carrie Lee Hamilton, 4. Bleeding Moon—Miss Leota Singleton and chorus. 5. Heap Love, A love song—Young Ladies. 6. Pantomime—The famine 7 Oskaloosa Loo—Miss Maude Casey and chorus, 8. Recitation, The Raven—Miss Annie Carey 9. Music— + i 10, Comiu’ Taru The Rye—Six little girls, 11. Tableaux Mouvants—Toilet of Bride, Flight from Pom. peil, Death of Virginia, The Search, Gossip, Anger, Impu- dence, Love, la Sight of Home, Farewell to Home, Star of Bethlehem, 12. By the Light of the Silvery Moon—Miss Blossom Bar- ton and chorus ; 13. Instrumental Solo—Miss Daisy Henuington.. 14. Anvil Chorus—-From Verdi’s II Trovatore, ' Program bagins at 8:30 p m. Admission, 25c, Miss Ethel White, Mrs. Carri¢ L, Hamilton, ‘ Pianist, ; . "Manager. The Baptist Siate Convention convenes here at Union Church next Tuesday. Rev Price preached the Odd F:tows’ sermon at St. Paul's Saiday. The Women’s club of St, Paul’s church are working arduously to make the June Rally a sue- cess, The floral entertainment given at New Hope Church was ex- cellent, R, S. Donaldson of W. Canedy st, was indisposed this week, Women’s Club Notes The Home Calture Section of the Women’s club met at Mrs. Nora Reed's, N. 13th st, Monday afternoon ‘The attendance was good. This section will have a IA i ial Ky al Z = a ) / wax ‘ R iy j f Gi me | ( <a i Vi Lf Nt , mee (¢ ‘ ° BC r i \ y ‘| . \ hi } PPHOUGHTFUL, individual atten- : , tion given in selecting OUR stock. \ yi Nothing here but what is ABSO- i j LUTELY correct. All leathers. ‘ y \v ’ bi F.M.LEGGSHOECO. ff : bE y 125 West Side Square < { \ | Re ee ie Ne Ne a ea Ne ee eS eS musical contest the 8rd week “in June at Union church, We hope all persons: willassist them, The club women have the hearty sup- port of their president, Mrs, J. C. McClain,and also of Mesdames L, T. Brooks and J. Duncan. This section raised during April over $380, A payment was made on the donation sack bill for L. C. Home. On Monday, May 16th the Motners’ section wiil meet at Mrs, E. L. Rogers on 17th st. in 2nd biock south of South Grand ave. The 3oard of Directors of the Y.M.C. A. is called to meet Monday evening at 8 p. m, B. H. BELLAMY, President. Send your boy to the Y. M. C. A next Tuesday and let him have a good time, , i i Ry) The Forum’s Staff. E. L. Rogers, Editorsin-Chiet and Business.. Mgr. MISS DaIsy DONALDSON, Proof Readerxand Stenographer. Address matter for the paper to The Forum, 305%.,So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L, Régers, Mer. tek 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 oars at 11:40 p, m., 12:07 and 12:30 a.m. For South Fifth Street every 10 minutes from 6:06 a, m. until 11:20 p.m... Owl cars at 11:46 p.m. 12:09 and 12:36 a. m, For South Second streetievery 10 min- utes from 6:00 a. m. until 14:20 p. m. Owl cars at 11:43 p. m., 12:00. anidnight. and 12:24 a. m. $e For North Seventh: street .every 12 minutes from 6:00 a, m. until 11:24 p. m, Ow! curs at 11:48 p.m, and 11:24 p. m. For Spring and East pripeaet streets every 12 minutes drom/.6:08:/4, mi until 11:20 p.m. Owl cars at 11:44"p. m. and 12:08 und 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 11:46 plitm, and: 22:07 and 13:30 a.m. Wik avert For Lawrence avenue every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m.iantll 11:30 p.m. Owl cars at midight and 12:30 a.m. For Hast Cupitol'avenue every’ 12 min- utes from 6:12 a. m. until 11:30 p.m. Owl cars at midnight ‘and 12:80 a.m. For North Ninth street every 12 min- utes from 6:30 a. m. until 11:24 p. mitt « 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, mJ until 11:37 p.m. Owl cars at 12:30 a. m, For South Eighth street every 15 min- utes’ from 6:00 a.m. until 41:30 p.m, Owl wars ati11:37 and 11:52! p.’ m. and 12:30 !and 12:62 a.m, ' ' Cars'leave Fifth and’ Washington: « For South’ Hleventh street. every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m, until 12:52 a. m. For Rutledge street every 15 minutes from 6:07’ W2m.> until 17102 ‘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, cuilnary, and homie circle questions. : St, Paul Sewing Circle’ meets every Thursday at’ Lecture room of St. Paul church, discusses all important homie cirele questions. ee Mothers’ Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Pail Sewing Circle. aa The Woman’s Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and ig a rescue ‘club for the ‘fallen, 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 needlé work’ a social and lit- erary program is rendered. GERTRUDE , WADE, Pres. MARTHA CHANDLER, Secy. Don’t walt to hear what the public thinks before you express your opin- ion. Say what you think if you believe you are right, © 9 1" 7 We are with the-right, as was Lin- coln,. and the right will win, Serre ns PRICES FOR, POLITICAL " ‘ ANNOUNCEMENTS. State and Nationa?! offices......$10.00 County)! offices iysves eee eeeeeees 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 bueiness 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 ex- tended an invitation to all manner of business people and you have no ex- cuse, CHURCH BIRECTORY. ... St. Luke's ‘Episcopal Church. South Grand Ave. and Loveland St. REVo: Rw iL. WILSON, Rector. Sunday Seh0ol sviecsiees,s'e-s++-d0:00 a, m. Morning Prayer and Sermon.11:00 a.m. Evening Prayer and, Sermon.. 8:00 p.m. Celebration. of Holy Commun- + fon). first Sundayevof each THOHtH) At .eesesseeeeeees e+ + 11:00 @, m. Litany . with " instraction. every (Wednesday at ....:..++2+-+-:8:00 p, m. Ladies’. Guild , Meets’ " ‘every Eriday? at: sbetishseseseresset4B000. Pp, m, Principal Saints’ Days are observed by the‘:eglebration, of Holy Communion, , St. Paul’s' A. M. E. Church, ui 622. East;Mason Street. + ” REV. THEOPHILUS PRICE, Pastor. Preaching every Sunday at...10:45 a. m. ONG Ps edeie sk Graves sdediedess 145 1D. mM. Sunday. School at... 2:45. p.m. Alien Christian Endeavor .at.. 6:30 p. am. Class every Sunday iat.......:.12:00 noon Pleasaft Grove Baptist Church. Bighteenth«and Cass Sts. ” REY. D.. W. BLOODWURTH, Pastor. Services, Sunday at .....-...-11:00 a m. Sunday ‘School at .....sss+++eq. 2:00 p.m. Evening Serviée at .........24:30 p.m. Prayer“ meeting Wednesday » AEs", (a sutanbee ouetasateven tye) AO0NDY Mis »- Grace M, E. Church, «. , Fourteenth and Brown. Sts. servieY gis dt, SMALLEN, ‘Hastor. ervices, Su At aspeedece 11:00 a.m, Sunday shor st Rebar hed oes t00 a.m. Evening Service at ........... 8:00 p.m. Prayer-meeting: Wednesday: at. $:00.p,.m. Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran * Church, " Fifteenth Street, between Washington and Jefferson Streets. REV. J. H. DOSWEUL,. Pastor. Services ‘very ‘Sunday ats... 8:00 p. m. Sunday School'iatr. sie... 2.+ce 2:80 p.m. Instruction Every “Weds tat.. 8:00 p.m. “© Union’ Baptist Church, «Twelfth and Mason Streets.) ). 1 REV. B, L. IVORY, Pastor. Services, Sunday at ..........-11:00 a. m. Bi. P. U.'at sesscccccecsseee 7200 P.M. Sermon At ....eccpeceeeesee eee 8:00 Pp. Mm, Prayer. Meeting’ Wednesday at, 8:00 p.m. Holy. Communion first Sunaiy of each month, f 5 Zion: Baptist Church. y Ninth and ree Streets. REV, A: W. WILLIAMS, Pastor: Sunday Service ‘at ......0+++.+11:00 an m: Sunday School: at .¥........4.. 1:00 p, m. Be Oy, AE, loops sone ss uacur OA De Me Evening Service af +2141: -.. 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday ‘at $:09 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church, Eighth and Miller Streets, ir. REV. D. J. TATE,’ Pastor. 1 Sunday Services ‘at .....-+2,..11:00 a.m. Sunday School at .........ecc. 9315 a.m. Sermon at .......0c....cccs4../8200°p, M. Prayer Meeting Wedtesday at 6:00 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 0.005000... 2:30 pom. Evening Service at |..020022..) 7:45 p.m. Officlitt” Boatd Meeting’ “Mon- aye Rt eeisisssecessscernnes 8100 D. mM, Prayer Vand’ Praise’ ‘Meeting \ ednesdays at ......0./4-:-., 8:00 p.m. Sunday School ""’ ‘Teachers’ Meeting. ‘Thursdays at...» $:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Fridays ‘at::/ 8:09"p. m. A Old:uine Methodist Church,’ 1 “Nineteenth and Cook: ~ REY. N. GRIFFIN, In Charge. Sunday Services ......+.s++++.+10:30 a. m. Sunday School .....s.csss.s++ 1:30. p.m, Preaching; ....8:00 p,m. ‘and 7:20 p. m. Praver “Meeting:-Tucsdaye-.<:. 8:00 4% Holiness Meeting Thursday.. 8:00. oy ) Nee) It FORDS HAIR POMADE Pe aes ars SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. Call at Thompson’s, 815 East Wash ington st for colored papers. B. Kirman, : , \ rs Be es The Tailor Cleaning, Dyeing, Repaining ) and Pressing...... While You Wait OfLadiesand | ‘ . Gents Garments Second ‘hand clothes Yo ‘sell also'new ones for Ladies.and men. Hats cleaned and Blocked. Prices yery edeap on all articles, ~™ 712 N.'7th Bt., Springfield, --. Illinois . Old hone 1550. ‘Public stenogra- ». phy. Done at This Office. Short-hand. typewri- ting and amanuensis work. Business'let- ters, uccounts itemiz- ed, Essays, sp8ecthes or Sermons.. _written on machine: : 4 Give usa Trial. The FoRUM, 305 8.6 ) MISS. DAISY DONALDSON, Stenographer, Oli" Piidhe, 98, “Springfield Illinois } LtQUID. cent). | A High Class Complexion Beautifier | For Ladies and Gentlemen. of All Races, y 1 , § > Pitacion el Before Using After Using '~ This préparation will not make you white, blit will make'your com-+ plexion fair. For renioving pimples, blackheads, ring worms,’ and sun bdrn, wrinkles, bumps; ‘thaiiped tidifds und tetter, oF exzema? his liver spots. Keeps the skin sdftisddSyduthhul) mbes péople good losking:; 1G Bek. CONTAINS) NOTHING ‘THAT IS 5, h HARMEUL.10 THE FACE. .,.. 4 0Z-BOT TLE, PRICE 50 CENTS oni AGRE ont hues RS youtither by mail or express, charges pre- paid: “Reference, Owensboro Banking Co. aes, Ky. bie 2 aaregen JONES ‘Unger Fuge food and Brig Act, June 9 Jp, -__Dixte Liquid Bleach Made Only By JONES, WESTERFIELD & CO, ''516.4TH ST., OWENSBORO, KY. . “0 Agents‘ Wented Everywhere. ii.) ~ At you desine snecial..write-ups of social or church affairs, with all details, no condensation, etc., see the manager, as there will be some charges. LA i ket TN aS Re, ZAIN SSS \ yr SQ wea ey WEES ae * Reese” SION Sa TIME TABLE ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS ee) ae leave Springfield; ” Fast. North. South. || 500 a.m. 6:00 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, °7300,a.m, 8:00 a.m. 8:40 a.m, 7:30 a.m. 99:00 a.m, 10:00 a.m, *9300,a,m,. 10:00 a.m, 10:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m, *11:00 a.m, ©12:40 p.m. #1100 a.m, 12:00 om, 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. *1:00 p.m. 92:40 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. $11:3¢ p.m. *Limited. tRlegner. All.qthers loval. anaes CD : “ DOSE, . DIRT SMOKE CINDERS ' “ Vl ee ae aa SR Ses We will run the cards, announcing the place and meeting nights of all Lodges, for 25c per month. A | : " ALR.Garnett | CARPENTER & BUILDER: ‘Desires such Work as building flues \Painting houses and General Repair | work of the kind. ur 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-ali kinds of typewriting; orders for eglored papers. Neal & ‘Brown Have moved to 8994 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 ee Lodges' and their ‘meeting’ nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25e.the month. We have all man- ner of lodges here. ae WANTED—Oolored girls for cooks and hotse work. Apply at Itlinois Free Employment Bu. reau, 8054 S. 6th St,» “How to Talk”—for sale at Thomp- son’s and Neal & Brown’s. Price 15a) Sr tre The pastor and members of St. John A. M, E,.church, extend a standing in- vitation to, you, one and all, fo 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. WE Tae Vi AS oo tet teat WS a WI\IAMS' BLDG. Y.llth aia Warrington Sts. ~ Springfield, - Illinois J.B. OSBY SB 3 i, f feat i 2 | Farm and City Property : ic =| eee Bought, Sold and Exchanged i ee aay ore If you Are Thinking of Buying # ane ee aaa P i ae nia pe Mal Co FARM or city HOME, please cal! I ae SP ge es and see me. : muminninid 5224 BH. Adams St, Bell Tel, 423 Springfield, Illinois. Our Agents Make $50 00 a Week Selling new process water color nian Saanamnineiieiideiatsanienas, portitand gold frame Costs go cents Complete with glass, sells for $1.98. Samples and inftruction free. Young man in Ohio made $22.00 in pne day, Wearethe 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 abigincome. 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 woik for us We teach you how to mrke a success. Address at once . WILLIAMS ART CCMPANY, 2515 W. Taylor St., CHICACO, ILL. In anwering state ‘Saw adverttsement no... 650. cenceeeeteceeeeceeees EDWAD BAUMANN a 3 CHAS. T, BAUMANN, Baumann .-Bros.... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 Your Patronage solicited. OUR PLACE IS THE BEST Barbershop In Town. Shaves, haircut, shampooing Facial Massages and chiropodist work done, Try Our Place. Quick and good services rendered G. a Barksdale Tonsorialist, T. H, Mitchell, Chiropodist. 821 E. Washington St. Grapy & WEBSTER,).Propt’s. TO-MORROW MAGAZINE A medium of new thought—Learn fundamental thinking, logical deduct- tions and science. A high class magazine/ of transcendent-ideas for literature and further instruction and information. Write WALTER H. SERCOMBE, Sociologist Instructor, 139-141 B. 56 St.. Chicago, Ill. “It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me te obtain something for wyself,”—Emerson, | JES (N EACH TOWN a ee Shs hetyt fe Fi L ride and exhibita / My sample Latest Model “Ranger” bicycle furnished by us. Our age where FR ING tratene money face. Write Oe full particulars and special afer ak once ee i NO MONEY REQUIRED unill you receive and spprove of your bicycle. We ship HPN PAAD 3 atvons.anyebers inthe US. cvithout a cont desosit in advance, prepay reich’, and | h \ WE allow TEN DAYS’ FREE TRIAL during which time you may mae the bicycle and | NY) Rt it to any test you wish, If you aré then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to | \ i the bicycle ship it back: to us at our expense and you told not be out ome cent. if e furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make 1 aN WN FACTORY PRICES 30 one'smatl proft above actual Lactory cosh, Vou save ie BA FER MEYE to $25 micdtemen’s profts by buying sirect of us and have the manufacturer's guste | aN A} Fee antee behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone 2 ea Cie at 27, Arce adil’ god receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory ! RY ? my Brices and remarkable special offers to rider agents. AN NHRY RULE, YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED "32 29% "s:rive ovr peauitut catalogue apd \ MMe dow prices we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money { } fa than any other factory. We are satisfied with $1.09 profit above factory cost. i) \ BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at double ™ “our prices. Orders filled the day received. |} i) SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but Lay usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out promptly at ae, aeher Lesientak SL y Paiccnure. Paresh ae mailed free, on i vhee! d roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs a _ COASTER-BRAKES, quifinent of all kinds at half the usual retad! priccs. eer aes $@)5.0 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF $j 80 SELF-HEALING TIRES fo inrncouce,oncy TO INTRODUCE, ONLY The regular retail price of these tires 1s fee, $3.50 per pair, but to introduce we will ———— sell youasample pair for $4.80 (cash with or der $4.55). Ear ie ana Jaci d EES) a NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES §Gzzi-3 Mae RIN } NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the am eed | fo | air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. ats tori Pile isk | Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use, ——_—_—arT Scat NS i} DESCRIPTION: Made inall sizes, It is lively si ast Bee eRe and easy riding,very durableand linedinsidewith a special quality of rubber, which never becomes “ND Aj rous and which closes up small punctures without allow- Ing the sir toescape, We lnve hundvede cf letters from aatis- | Bene shiek renter toed fiedcustomers stating that their tires haveonly been pumped 4 LP ne tie cake uses up once or twice in a whole season, ‘They weigh nomoret an S ceent tanconatence Naa an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given fae Sp. Prorert pn opine ee by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the Gap fire wilt, outlast any other tread. “The regular price of these tires is $8.50 per pair, but for ® pase RIDiNG. am advertising purposes weare making a special factory price to me t the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C. 0. D. on approval, You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represenied. We will allow a eash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price 84.58 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. You run no tisk 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 safeas in a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, rear 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 323. 2!%.22y,in4 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 Gescribes and quotes afl makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. NOT WAIT 22 Write 352 postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycte DO ora 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. d. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. 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 ES week; eight or more large pages each Tuesday and Friday. Send one dollar rr 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 ES to you, and also one year to the other subscriber. All the news of all the i 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 Mowevener LS bargain ever offered. Write for free Sample copy. Better still, send in your A order today. Address GLOBE PRINTING COMPANY, St. Louis, Mo. At the East End Shoe Store, 1707 E. Capitol avenue, can be found the col- ored 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% S. 6th. I purpose, step by step, to create a reg- ular news store, handling all colored literature, books, ete. also the big Sunday dailies, and leading white mag- azines. Telephone 998. B. 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? Dr. S.A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, OFFICE:—627% East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2pm to4p.m 7p. m. to 9 Telephone: (old), Office; 3329. et * © Res., 16U7-r-2 Calls promptly made. PAULLAWRENCEDUNBAR’S Complete Life Work for Only $1.75 For sale by E. L. ROGERS, Agent 4 (rs With Gorgeous Illustrations Should bé in every intelligent home over 4 the lanc No poet sings so sweet, no poet is so humurous nor pathetic than ~ « Dunbar. While celéstial ages shall roll on, the glory A emi} of iis greatuess shall become known SHOULD HAVE. _ Weare 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 miore especially men who de- sire to be speakers and appear in the forums and ‘on the stump. Here are the names of some of the books: “‘Hamous ‘Orators of the World ani ‘Their Orations,” “Dunbar’s Complete Works,” “This Country of Ours,” “Farming by Inches,” “Hiawatha,” 75 ture,” by 100 colored young men; “Young People’s History of the World,” “Mastenpieces of English Oratory,” and | anything else not listed, call on or write That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last dec- ade organized here, DECATUR, ILLINOIS. Decatur News. Rev. J. T. Morrow preached an able sermon to the Odd Fellows last Sunday at St. Peter's church. Despite the rain there was a large gathering. E. L. Rogers of Springfield, manager of The Forum, was in the city last Wednesday and Thursday in the interest of the paper. Decatur is busy with the street fair. We want our people to patronize those who advertise in this paper. We urge our people to call on them, and always mention The Forum. The people in Decatur surely were dry. Where there are 3 breweries doing business in Decatur and the first day the Decatur Brewing Company delivered over 500 cases of beer, the Mayor should get a hustle on himself and pass on the ordinance that the City Council adopted last Monday. William Cooper, who has been in the hospital the past 6 weeks went home Thursday. Ed Brown who went to the hospital last week is able to be out again. Nathaniel Rogan returned from Terra Haute last week, where he has been visiting his mother and sister. Rev. Morrow preached an able sermon last Sunday evening to the young people by request of the Allen League. It was full of instruction. The Sewing Circle of St. Peter's church held a fair Thursday and Friday evening. A splendid program was rendered both evenings—the first evening under the instruction of Mrs. Carrie Garner and the second evening under Mrs. Wm. Hammonds. They cleared over $100 for the benefit of the church. The entertainment and program given last week for the benefit of St. Peter's church consisted of a very creditable drill, recitation by Mrs. Bronner, voice Miss Bessie Bean (nee) instrumental—Address: Rev. Morrow. The solos, musicals and the drill were all fine. All enjoyed the social side and refreshments. WANTED—Every colored resident ih Decatur to subscribe for The Forum. Give your name and address to H. A Watkins. The Sewing Circle of the Antioch Baptist Church will have a tag day next week at which time they expect to tag everybody for 10c. The money is for the benefit of the new church, and they hope to raise enough money to complete the church, and every one should buy a tag. Mrs. Mollie Metlock is preparing a drill to be given soon for the benefit of Antioch Baptist church. Mrs. Hugh Gilbert is still on the sick list. Eukie Davis had good success with his lunch stand during the fair. Claud Goins of Lincoln and Miss Caddie Kelley were married last Thursday evening at 8 p. m. at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Kelley, 848 S. Colfax st. by Rev. J. T. Morrow. The couple went to housekeeping in a newly furnished house, 581 Spring ave. They have our best wishes. 1. Lincoln News. The funeral of Mrs. M. Starks, wife of Burrell G. Starks was held Monday afternoon from Allen Chapel, Rev. H. Lackey officiating. Mrs. Starks was a good Christian woman. The city and the state loses one of its best citizens. Rev. Lackey has been called to Aurora, Ill. to preach three funeral services since coming to the city. E. L. Rogers made a business trip to our city last week. Dr. J. C. Caldwell, Gen. Secy. of the A. C. E. L. was in our city on May 6th and delivered an able address to a large audience. Claud Artis, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Artis, residing on a farm at Elkhart, died at the home of his parents Tuesday morning. Miss Florence Thompson is on the sick list. The ladies of the W. W. club cleared $75.73 at their fair last week. Mrs. Nancy Crippen is spending a few days in St. Louis. Miss Callie Price will remain at her home in Newport, Ind. where she was called a few days ago on account of sickness. Bud Orendoff made a business trip to Peoria Monday. Mrs. Mary Oliver of Joliet attended the funeral of her aunt Monday. Mrs. S. Kennedy of Mt. Pulaski attended the funeral of Mrs. Starks. Rev.Harvey McColly preached at Canton Sunday. Dr. H. C. Ganaway Physician and Surgeon --- For Printing Cards, Programs, Etc. ....SEE.... H. A. Watkins Old Phone 1327 124 East Wood Street Real Estate and Insurance Rentals and Collections .. Loans... 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. READ i PUBLISHED WEEKLY - Targest Colored Circulation in th . yunty. 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. | H. A. Donaldson a e ky g ee es a Ee a iE << oS Oe RSS ‘ek — MOY pe “oy 6 UE eo General Secretary of Col- " ored Y.M.C.A, Deneen Victor. One Likely Result of Bribery Expose His Supremacy, Chicago, May 3.—Now that it is charged that bribery entered into its operations, the bi-partisan organization in the legislature is believed to be doomed. Shurtleff in all probability, will not be able to win re-election to the speaker- ship and some believe that he will have a desperate fight for re. election to the house at all, . Al- most all of the Democrats who voted for Lorimer are likely to feel the effect of popular indigna.- tion, and a number of Lorimer Républieans also will probably bedefeated for re-election. * Defieen The Winner. If all these things happen, Gov, Deneen will be the real vic- tor and willbe sufficiently aveng- ed for the punishment dealt out to him during the last legislature by the bi-partisan crowd. “The night before the scandal broke loose Deneen could not have been elected a village con- stable,” said one shrewd Illinois politican. ‘Now he can have anything the people have to give.” Other leaders said it looked as if “ Deneen was all to the good” in the political situation which is Seite shaped for the primaries next September and the ensuing election. Organized Senate. The governor succeeded in or- ganizing the senate ‘and sought to organize the house within his own party and without underhand means. He was defeated in the honse by the Lorimer-Shurtleff- Browne bi-partisan combination. After that ‘the governor’s pro. gram was blocked throughout the session by pretty much the same combination.—Decatur (Ill.) Re- view. Cannot, Win Without it. It will be useless for candidates for the Legislature and for Coun- ty and Congressional offices to attempt to win out this fall, es- pecially.on the Republican ticket witholt giving due recognition and consideration to the colored vote, ‘We do not say this in the form of a threat for we have nev- er doae or said a thing that in our opinion, was detrimental or wrong Webeliene ‘in recipro- city and the Republican party’s principlés; but you all know that whoever the colored people sup- port as a whole wins, there being such a small margin for either party. And furthermore it is the aim of the colored people.and this paper to ascertain who are en-— titled to recognition and, unite a solid phalanx for them with the determination of landing them in the places of trust and honor. We believe that all sane men believe or know. we are not amiss in this contention. Yes, we desire recognition and seme of the, ‘‘spoils” before they spoil, . This'is also true in the park board and other minor ‘elections, The fight is on. Read The Forum. SITE. Adams St. Old Phone 807 Up:to Date Ladies’ and Men's Tailor; also Dyeing, Cleaning and Repairing of all kinds. Guarantee {to repair snags and tears so that they will not show. All kinds of remodéling and fitting done at reasonable prices. Will make any alteration on ladies’ or men’s goods at special prices for merchants. PRICES FOR MEN Suits Cleaned and Pressed, guarantee to remove all spots........ 81 25 HIP PLCSRED GNM BHONGEUs vice cccc:sscvsec Guise ctwe so0enp caseegepaye: 60 Pants Oleaned and Pressed...........00 scscceseccccsecececeres cece 50 Pants Sponged and Pressed .........cccsccscescccccscescceceesecer 15 PRICES FOR LADIES Suit Cleaned and Pressed..........sccees cesecceesceeveccesteceres OL 75 Skirt Oleaned and Preased........ ssceccoses coccccececsssccccce 100 Skirt Sponyed and Pressed....... .seccccesceccccccsccesers sovcecves 35 Goods called for and delivered Will give any gentleman with $10 worth of tickets a Swell Fancy Vest, and any lady holding $10 worth of tickets will get a Swell Ladies’ Umbrella. Don’t forget the place, between Third and Fourth on Adams St., North Side of Street. : Get Ready for Our great midsummer | Political and Industrial ...EDITION... of the FORUM Out July 16th, 1910 Bell ’Phone: 2156 7th & Adams Sts Gffice Hours: 9toI2 . Room | No. 1} 2to5 P.M. Upstairs. 7Tto 9 P:M, Dr. N. B. FORD, PHYSICIAN, and SURGEON. special Attention Given ‘Diseases’ of Women, Children add General sur- gery. N. W. Corner 7h & Adams, Room I. Springfield, Illinois. Cuas. S. Grass . Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 2234 S. Sth St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 OWN an interest in J, P. Rob. ert’s East End Shoe Company. Own one or two pairs of shoes there. Buy stock, 2,50 a share; two shares $5. For further in. formation call at the store, 1707 E. Capitol Ave, J, P, Roberts, Manager. Perales ae EE at REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery , Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock’s Special Can’t be Beat Try itt You can get notions at the East End Shoe Store. Dr. N. B. Ford was out of the city last week on business. Mr. Ousely has opened a restaurant on East Washington street. Mrs. Dana of S. 4th st. will make an extended trip to Europe this spring. Mrs. Eva Monroe, matron of the L. C. H. is visiting in Chicago and Indianapolis. Mesdames M. J. Rollins and Lizzie Brooks have gone to Hattiesburg, Miss., to visit relatives. Remember The Forum is the best advertising medium for business that you wish to bring before colored people in a special manner. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Ford of St. Louis, brother and sister-in-law respectively to Dr. Ford, spent a few days in the city this week, the guest of relatives. Miss Wright, who has been in charge of the Domestic Science department at the Lincoln Manual Training School, has accep ed a similar position in the colored school of Quincy. Union Gr 18th and MOTTO: "A Is a New Enterprise open General Grocery Business, Ha cery Line Fresh Vegetables are duce Country Butter and K of Flour, Sugar We Solicit the Patronage of all Phones, Old... A N RESTA MEALS SECO When once you eat here you w or Sho The Best Cooked Meals in the Coffee, Hot Rolls and well Coo selves. We solicit your patrons G. E. C on Grocery 18th and Cass Sts. O: "A Square Enterprise opened by Colored People grocery Business, Handling everything getables and other Coun- duce Daily Butter and Eggs, Standard flour, Sugar Coffee and Patronage of all Goods Deli Phones, Old....., New. ... A NEW STAURA S SECOND TO You eat here you will be convinced. or Short Orders Cooked Meals in the City. Our Hot rolls and well Cooked Steaks, Etc., oblicit your patronage and will treat y E. OUSLE Union Grocery Co. 18th and Cass Sts. MOTTO: "A Square Deal." Is a New Enterprise opened by Colored People to do a General Grocery Business, Handling everything in the Grocery Line Fresh Vegetables and other Country Produce Daily Country Butter and Eggs, Standard Brands of Flour, Sugar Coffee and Teas We Solicit the Patronage of all Goods Delivered Promptly Phones, Old..., New... MEALS SECOND TO NONE When once you eat here you will be convinced. Regular Meals or Short Orders The Best Cooked Meals in the City. Our Hot Biscuits, Hot Coffee, Hot Rolls and well Cooked Steaks, Etc., speak for themselves. We solicit your patronage and will treat you right. G. E. OUSLEY 811 E. Washington St. --- --- I Frank Mallory of Jacksonville was here this week. Mrs. D Johnson has opened a boarding house with rooms at 809 E. Washington. Notice G. E. Ousley's ad in this issue. Real eatable meals are served there. Dr. J. E. Henderson, who has been absent from the city the past 2 months on account of his health and for recreation has returned much improved. Mrs. Maggie Neal and family, who have conducted a restaurant in the city at various locations for the past 31/2 years, have retired from business and moved to their home on S Nineteenth street. The Negro Bus- iness League. The Negro Business League should be called together and every colored business man should be out. We now have a large number of colored men engaged in business, and meeting where ideas can be exchanged will be of untold and inestimable value. Grocery Co. Cass Sts. "Square Deal." led by Colored People to do a handling everything in the Gro- and other Country Pro- Daily Eggs. Standard Brands Coffee and Teas Goods Delivered Promptly ..., New. ... NEW URANT BOND TO NONE will be convinced. Regular Meals t Orders the City. Our Hot Biscuits, Hot fried Steaks, Etc., speak for them- age and will treat you right. DUSLEY --- --- I am the founder of the INTERNATIONAL LIBERTY UNION OF THE WORLD, the greatest secret Industrial Benevolent and Protective order for the toiling millions of men and women the world has ever known. Through this order I am devoting my life and energy, assisted by 53,000 members, to provide immediate work, higher wages, family protection, selfeducation, co-operative buying and selling, mutual uplift and cash benefits to all who will join with me in this "I-L-U FAMILY" and FOLLOW MY LEAD TO BETTER CONDITIONS. If you are looking for pleasant work that will pay you well and in which you can use all or only spare hours, you must write me immediately for full particulars of this remarkable offer, enclosing ten cents for a three months subscription to our official magazine, THE UNION JOURNAL, which with the letters and circular matter I will send you, will convince you that I am able to help you. Write me today. W. C. Critchlow, Pres. I-L-U If it is Tonsorial Work see the Line of Tonsorialists Chair No. 1 John Davis, Chair No. 2 S. P. Webster, Chair No. 3 J. W. Grady, Chair No. 4. Prof. G. A Barksdale We make a Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Facial Massage and Bleaching Here's the Money Maker for Colored People I WILL HELP YOU earn more money than you are now making. You know what more money would mean to you. 53,000 men and women in all parts of the country can testify to my ability to help you. I am the founder of the IN UNION OF THE WORLD, the Benevolent and Protective order for and women the world has ever kn am devoting my life and energy, as provide immediate work, higher w education, co-operative buying and cash benefits to all who will join w ILY" and FOLLOW MY LEAD T If you are looking for please well and in which you can use all or write me immediately for full par offer, enclosing ten cents for a three official magazine, THE UNION J letters and circular matter I will a that I am able to help you. Write W. C. Critchlow, 308 I-L-U Building [Picture of a man] If it is Tonsorial Work Tonsorial Chair No. 1 John Davis, Chair No. 2 S. Grady, Chair No. 4. Pro We make a Specialty of Hair Cut Massage and H E. H. Mitchell. Chiropodist 821 E. Washington Street --- Legal Notice Notice of Final Settlement Estate of Rilla Butler, deceased. Public notice is hereby given, that the undersigned Wyatt Johnson, administrator of the estate of Rilla Butler, deceased, will attend before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, at the Court House in Springfield, Illinois, on the 6th day of June 1910 for the purpose of making final settlement of said estate. At which time and place he will ask for an order of distribution, and will also ask to be discharged. All persons interested are notified to attend, and examine the settlement now on file in said Court, Springfield, Illinois, March 30, A. D., 1910. WYATT JOHNSON, Administrator A. MORRIS WILLIAMS, Attorney. [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. INTERNATIONAL LIBERTY the greatest secret Industrial er for the toiling millions of men known. 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