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THE FORUM Vol. 7, NO. 11. Dr. Hyde is Found Guilty. Dr. Hyde, the famous and notorious Kansas City physician accused of poisoning the Swope family last fall for the purpose of becoming heir to a fortune through the consanguinity of his wife, was found guilty of murder in the first degree and his punishment fixed at life imprisonment in the penitentiary. This case attracted world-wide attention because of the prominence of all parties concerned. People high in the affairs of life and position are meeting the same fate as that of the poor wretch of the common people. Colored Y. M. C. A's. Banquet On June 4th the Colored Y. M. C. A. is to make its initial bow to the public in the way of a social and literary production. The occasion promises to mark a new era in the social, religious and literary functions of Springfield. For a long time the colored people of this city have been resting in a dormant state and lukewarm along all lines of real progress. The Colored Y. M. C. A. is to take its place among the permanent institutions whose aim and purpose are good. This banquet is for the benefit of the Colored Y. M. C. A. and will be an extraordinary affair. Preparations are being made to seat 200 at tables where one of the finest menus ever before served will be spread. On this occasion the principal address will be made by Dr. Jos. A. Booker, president of Arkansas Baptist College,Little Rock,Ark. who is one among our great educators and lecturers. There will be other speakers, and the Committee is to ask Gov. Deneen to make a short address. The speaking will take place the night before the banquet. Tickets are in the hands of the finance committee and can be had for $1. This ticket admits one to the banquet. We intend to make the Y. M. C. A. a signal success. Quarters must be had. furniture procured etc. Therefore we solicit the cooperation of every minister and the public in general. Great good will issue from the Y. M. C. A. We are sure of success. Get your tickets early as we are not to sell over 200. Committee. Co. H at St. Paul's Co. H, 8th Regiment I. N. G. will hold memorial services at St. Paul's A. M. E. church Sunday, 29th, where an appropriate program will be rendered. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Banquet Tendered to Rev.J. Chavis. The U. B. F. Lodge was ably addressed Thursday evening at Masonic Hall by Dr. J. Chassis, M. W. G. Master and afterwards banquetted at H. Sallie's restaurant, 25 plantes being spread. Dr. J. H Magee was the able master of ceremonies. Several of the banquetters made able extemporaneous talks. Lincoln News. Allen Chapel quarterly meeting, June 29th. Bud Orendoff has opened a blacksmith shop. Joseph Fouter and Chas. Townsond are in his employment. Misses C. Gibbs and G. Robinson were visitors in Elkhart Sunday. Mrs. S. Perkins and her daughter, Mae, attended the laying of the cornerstone in Bloomington Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. Goins visited their newly married son Claud of Decatur Sunday. Lee Dent is successor to Bud Orendoff as foreman of the Donald blacksmith shop. Miss Hattie Russell of Peoria was here Monday. J. B. Beler of Missouri has accepted the position made vacant by Joe Fouter in the T. A. Donald shop. John Hamilton and wife will leave Wednesday for their home in Boston. Warren Bibbs has filled J. Hamilton's former position. We want 50 subscribers for this paper. The funeral of Claud Artis was held Thursday from Allen Chapel, Rev. T. Price of Spring field officiating. A number of young people from Springfield, Buffalo rnd Elkhart attended the funeral. Remains were interred in Union cemetery. Allen Ceapel Sunday School Board met Tuesday evening and elected their delegates to the S. S. Convention to be held at Paris Ill. They selected June 9 to hold their literary contes to see who will appear on the program at the convention. Mesdames Ida Hummer and Wm. Townsond were visitors at the Old Folks' Home in Springfield Sunday. Tuesday is pay day for The Forum so look for the collector. Those who don't take the paper should do so. Agents will please get matter here on Wednesday of each week.—Editor. Everybody should get a Y. M. C. A. banquet ticket. The finest social affair ever given in this city. WANTED—Every family in town to read The Forum. NOTICE!! The Forum is now owned by J. B. Osby and E. L. Rogers, and they intend to not keep it going but to make it a decided success. J. B. Osby was in Alton this week on account of the death of a relative. B. H. Bellamy and C.A.Brown were the guests of the St. Louis Colored Y. M. C. A., inspecting the building and gleaning important information for the benefit of the local Y. M. C. A. J. B. Osby was in Shipman last week to attend the graduation exercises of his sister. Patriarchy No. 57 will give a grand entertainment at Masonic Hall Monday evening May 30th. Prof. E. G. Hamilton and wife have charge. Don't fail to attend it. Admission 25c. Remember the date—May 30. "The Condition of Sangamon County Schools" is the subject of an article to appear in our next edition. Mrs. Annie Lawhorn of Tacoma, Wash. is visiting friends here. She is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. White. Dr. E. J. Fisher of Olivet Baptist church, and Rev. Bohannan of Lovejoy were entertained at dinner by B. H Lucas, E. Monroe st. Thursday afternoon. Prepare for the "swap party" to be given June 1st at the residence of Mrs. Frank Chandler, 1530 S. 17th st. Everything will be swapped except your husband. Mrs. Eugene Harrison is very ill. Harry Donegan of Lincoln visited St. John's Sunday School Sunday. The Y.M.C.A. will meet each Thursday evening hearafter until further orders from the board of directors. Benj H. Bellamy Mrs. Denis Douglas of W Calhoun St is vsry busy arranging things about home and remodling her for the coming of the many social functions which she has on her calander for the coming summer. Read The Forum. Geo. W. Coleman, a very excellent young man, has opened an upholstering business at 314 N. 5th st. and is doing fire work. For some time he attended school at the Ambidexter Institute and later worked for the Hartman Printing Co. It always pays to learn a trade. Mr. Coleman has as his partner J. M. Grady, whose qualities run parallel with those of Mr. Coleman. 15C A MONTH Convention of Illinois Baptists The Baptist State Convention has been in session this week at Union church and quite a delightful time has been realized by some of the venerable divines. Tuesday and Wednesday of the Convention were given to the woman's work. The women held a delightful session each day. The following officers of the women's department were elected for the year: President—Mrs. J. L. Colsby, Cairo. 1st Vice-President—Mrs. Gray, Chicago. Rec. Secy.—Mrs. L. H. Bates. Cairo. Cor. Secy.—Mrs. Susie Hazell, Galesburg. Treas.—Mrs. Martin, Chicago. The men's department convened Thursday morning with Rev. T. L. Smith, President, presiding who, in a well prepared address captivated the convention with his wonderful oratory. Among the strongest recommendations to the Convention was the thorough establishment of a home for the aged ministers and their wives, the immediate care of father Lewis of Bloomington and the incorporation of the state convention. The convention is very large this year, there being over 30 delegates from Chicago alone. Dr Ivory and the good members of Union are handling the crowd very easily. All honor to the people of other churches who have aided Union in the care of delegates. Total collected by the women $ \$ 211 $ Thursday night, Rev. J. F. Thomas of Chicago preached an able sermon. On Friday at 11 a.m. Dr. E. J. Fisher of Chicago also preached an able sermon. Tomorrow will be the last day of the Convention. An Awful Collision An Interurban Sleeper collided with an express car near Gillespie yesterday morning, killing the motorman and couductor. Their bodies were totally consumed by fire. One other employee was seriously injured. The Sunshine Shower, put on by Mrs. Carrie Lee Hamilton last Wednesday eve was the best Amateur play we have had for years. A complete account with comment in the next issue. WANTED-Every colored resident ih Decatur to subscribe for The Forum. Give your name and address to H. A. Watkins. THE FORUM A weekly magazine paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class mail matter February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ROGERS & OSBY - Proprietors One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... c OFFICE: 305 1-2 S Sixth St. Phone Main 999 OFFICE: 305 1-2 S Sixth St. Phone Main 998 THE FORUM'S STAFF E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J. B. Osby, Associate Editor. EDITORIAL Saturday. May 21. 1910 Representatives H.W. Wilson and T. E. Lyon have made good representatives, good lawmakers and are not contaminated with the legislative bribery charge. Halley's comet will be back, they say, in 75 or 80 years. If the astronomers know as much as they claim to know why don't they tell us where this comet goes during all these years, traveling at the rate of 1,000,000 miles a day. What a phenomenon! Chief of Police Jennings of Atlanta has recommended to the Board of Police Commissioners that a reformatory be established in the city. The South is learning that it is better to reform even negro offenders that to confirm them. The Ethiopian-American Steam ship Company of Los Angeles, a corporation of negro capitalists, will operate a line of two steamers between Los Angeles and Liberia,says the Spokane Spokesman. The Los Angeles brethren doubtless realize that they will have to float some time.—N. Y. Age. B. H. Lucas For The Legislature Benj. H. Lucas, State Weigher, a young man of sterling qualities is highly endorsed for the Legislature from Cook county. Mr Lucas is well known here and no one speaks other than in the highest terms of him. We shall be glad to see him nominated and elected If he is, the state in general, and the colored people in particular, will be proud of the fact. Notice. Occasionally we are forced to leave matter from correspondents out until the next issue, because generally the matter does not get to this office early enough, and sometimes because we are crowded with advertising and other matter left over from the preceding week. However, we hope to be able to take care of all the matter ere long. We are limited with space at the present time, as are even the daily papers. Editor, Editor. The Forum's aim is to improve and make itself one, if not the best weekly in the state. Our last issue showed some decided improvements in general make and volume of ads and reading matter and our purpose is to keep on improving. We are in the business and our policy is to be an asset to the moral, financial, intellectual and political fabrics of the community. We solicit your ads and your subscriptions. Every family in town should and must be readers of this paper. The paper is now owned and run by Rogers & Osby. Colored Businesses In Springfield. Springfield is becoming a business center for our people and we are glad to announce to the world that they are opening their eyes and going into all the varied businesses. We have a large colored population here and it will be larger. Springfield is one of the best cities in the Union for the proper brand of people. You must be a hustler to live here. Let us continue to open businesses and support those we already have and make this city second to none for colored enterprises. Decatur's Future Decatur, 40 miles east of Springfield, is a city beautiful in reality. There is no city in the state, Decatur's size, that can equal her with paving, beautiful business blocks, beautiful residences and number of factories. It is hard to speculate on Decatur's future standing. She is destined to be the leading city in the state. Springfield is considerably larger than Decatur, so is Peoria, Quincy, E. St. Louis and probably Rock Island, but not nearly so well kept and clean. Decatur is also spreading with great rapidity. She has schools unexcelled and the Mill ken bank is the finest in the state outside of Chicago. One of the most beautiful residences to be seen anywhere is that of Mr. Power's on W. Decatur st. It is simply palatial. Decatur has a $250,000 High School building. Our Springfield will have to take on some of Hallev's comet's speed to keep ahead of the Macon county metropolis. The people in Decatur are a sober, intelligent and thrifty people as a whole. Divide your trade among the people who advertise in The Forum. Dr. Gillum advised the people to be jubilant and honest and they will prosper. "Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be yond the shore. Thou'st taught thy race how high her hope may soar, And bid them seek the heights, nor faint nor fall." Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fred Douglass. Get Ready for Ourgreatmidsummer Political and Industrial ...EDITION... of the FORUM Out July 16th, 1910 To contain from 25 to 40 pages I lus rated 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 Imperial 5 Hals MYERS & CO. PETER MYER 529 N 529 North Side Square HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all newsdealers. 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You'll think so when you see the new spring shapes that are ready. $1.50 to East St. Louis every Saturday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM Call at this office for type-writing, work. 3051/2 So. 6th St. Old phone 908. short hand and general stenographic TO THE LAWYER. Special-The Forum will be pleased to have that legal notice etc. It is a paper of general circulation; careful in reading proof; no errors shall occur. Published regularly and out on time. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS &C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communications stretch bounded by HANDPOCK on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the READ THE FORUM PUBLISHED WEEKLY Largest Colored Circulation in th. county. Price: per annum, $1.50; three months, in advance, 40 cents; per month. 15 cents. Office: 305 1-2 South Sixth Street. TELEPHONE MAIN 998, INTER-STATE 1092. WRITE ALL MATTER TO THE FORUM. E. L. ROGERS, Manager. Hon. A Ressel, M. J. State Treasurer Who is as Good a Man For Governor as the State affords WANTED-You to know that you can get the best Luck or Love Charms from John Russell, 122 So. 11th St. Springfield, Ill. Geo. W. Coleman, a very excellent young man, has opened an upholstering business at 314 N. 5th st. and is doing fine work. For some time he attended school at the Ambidexter Institute and later worked for the Hartman Printing Co. It always pays to learn a trade. Mr. Coleman has as his partner J. M. Grady, whose qualities run parallel with those of Mr. Coleman. WANTED—Every colored resident ih Decatur to subscribe for The Forum. Give your name and address to H. A. Watkins. Nothing Pays Like Advertising. Mattoon News One of the best quarterly meeting ever held in Mattoon was that at David's Chapel Sunday, In the afternoon about 50 communed. Rev. Cottman was with us at night. A very pretty house party was given Thursday afternoon by Mrs. J. P. Cranshaw. Needlework was engaged in after which a 3 course luncheon was served. The hostess was assisted by her sister, Mrs. A. V. Jesse. Misses Robinson, Maes and Howard of St. Louis spent Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. William Lee. Miss Louise Pittman of El Paso, Miss Izetta Smith of this city and Chester Brewer of Urbana were the guests of Miss Ona Portee last Saturday and Sunday. Miss Iva Smith was hostess to the S. F. Club Saturday evening. Dainty refreshments were served after a social period. Mrs. Edgar Brown and children of Charleston were guests of Rev. and Mrs. Lee Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Portee and Kenneth Norton of Charleston spent Sunday in Mattoon. A juvenile concert will be given Sunday afternoon at David's Chapel. An interesting topic was discussed Sunday evening at the Baraca. The subject was, "Is it more beneficial to educate the boys or the girls?" The subject is continued till next Sunday. Miss Eugenia Norton attended the Interscholastic meet at Charleston Saturday. Dr. H. C. Ganaway Physician and Surgeon We Wire Your House for ELECTRIC LIGHTS on Easy Payments WE ALSO Sell Gas Stoves.. on Easy Payments Decatur Railway Light Co. 124 So. Water St. 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. 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. 149 E. Main st. Decatur, Illinois. 152 E. Main St. The Home of Good shoes Is Really the Home of the Best shoes. Decatur, Illinois ress matter for the paper to The Forum, 3051/2 So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E. L. Rogers, Mgr. TIME TABLE OF THE SPRINGFIELD CONSOLIDATED RAILWAY CO. 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 Capitol avenue every 12 minutes from 6:12 a. m. until 11:30 p. m. Owl cars at midnight and 12:30 a. m. For North Ninth street every 12 minutes from 6:30 a. m. until 11:24 p. m. For West Washington street every 15 minutes from 6:00 a.m. until 11:24 p.m. Owl cars at 11:45 p.m. and 12:07 p.m. Owl cars at 12:30 a.m. until 11:37 p.m. Owl cars at 12:30 a.m. For South Eighth street every 15 minutes from 6:00 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. Owl cars at 11:37 and 11:52 p.m. and 12:30 and 12:52 a.m. Cars leave Fifth and Washington: For South Eleventh street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a.m. until 12:52 a.m. For Rutledge street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a.m. until 11:22 p.m. Owl cars at 11:52 p.m. and 12:23 a.m. The Clubs, Social and Otherwise. Ladies' Sunlight Social, meets every Wednesday at the residences of its members, discusses art, culinary, and home circle questions. St. Paul Sewing Circle meets every Thursday at Lecture room of St. Paul church, discusses all important home circle questions. Mothers' Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Paul Sewing Circle. The Woman's Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section. Don't Worry Twelve is composed of of the elderly married ladies—meets weekly. THIMBLE CLUB. Meets every two weeks on Friday. Besides needle work a social and literary program is rendered. Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. We are with the right, as was Lincoln, and the right will win. PRICES FOR POLITICAL State and National offices.....$10.00 County offices ..... 5.00 Mayor of Springfield ..... 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time. Parties will please enter into no business transactions for this paper with anyone save authorized agents Please don't put the collectors off When the collectors come, pay them. The Negro Business Men's League meets every two weeks. We have extended an invitation to all manner of business people and you have no excuse. CHURCH DIRECTORY. St. Luke's Episcopal Church. South Grand Ave. and Loveland St. REV. R. L. WILSON, Rector. Sunday School .....10:00 a. m. Morning Prayer and Sermon.11:00 a. m. Evening Prayer and Sermon. 8:00 p. m. Celebration of Holy Commun- Friday at ..... 2:00 p. m. Principal Saints' Days are observed by the celebration of Holy Communion. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church. REV. THEOPHILUS PRICE, Pastor. Preaching every Sunday at...10:45 a.m. and...7:45 p.m. Sunday School at...2:45 p.m. Alien Christian Endeavor at...6:30 p.m. Class every Sunday at...12:00 noon Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Eighteenth and Cass Sts. REV. D. W. BLOODWURTH, Pastor. Services, Sunday at...11:00 a.m. Sunday School at...2:00 p.m. Evening Service at...7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at...8:00 p.m. Grace M. E. Church, Fourteenth and Brown St. REV. J. M. SMALLEY, Pastor. Services. Sunday at ..... 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 9:00 a. m. Evening Service at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at. 8:00 p. m. Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fifteenth Street, between Washington and Jefferson Streets. REV. J. H. DOSWELL, Pastor. Services Every Sunday at ..... 8:00 p. m. Sunday School at ..... 2:30 p. m. Instruction Every Wed. at.. 8:00 p. m. Union Baptist Church, Twenth and Mison streets REV. B, L. IVORY, Pastor. Services, Sunday at ..... 11:00 a. m B. Y. P. U. at ..... 7:00 p. m Sermon at ..... 8:00 p. m Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. Holy Communion first Sunday of each Zion Baptist Church. Ninth and Carpenter Streets. REV. A. W. WILLIAMS, Pastor. Sunday Service at 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at 1:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at 8:00 p. m. Evening Service at 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. New Hape Baptist Church, Eighth and Miller Streets. REV. D. J. TATE, Pastor. Sunday Services at 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at 9:15 a. m. Sermon at 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. St. John A. M. E. Church. Fourteenth and Mason Streets. REV. G. W. JONES, Pastor. Sunday Services at ..... 10:45 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 2:30 p. m. Evening Service at ..... 7:45 p. m. Official Board Meeting Mondays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer and Praise Meeting Wednesdays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Sunday School Teachers' Meeting Thursdays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Choir Rehearsal Fridays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Old Line Methodist Church. REV. N. GRIFFIN, In Charge. Sunday Services ..... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School ..... 1:30 p.m. Preaching ..... 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Praver Meeting, Tuesday ..... 8:00 p.m. Holiness Meeting Thursday ..... 8:00 p.m. FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINKY OR CURLY HAIR. 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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. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25c the month. We have all manner of lodges here. WANTED-Colored girls for cooks and house work. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau. 3051 S. 6th St. "How to Talk"—for sale at Thompson's and Neal & Brown's. Price 15c. The pastor and members of St. John A. M. E. church extend a standing invitation to you, one and all, to attend their services every Sunday. Services open promptly at 11 o'clock and you are out by 12:10 p. m. Residence Phone 2819-R 3 Office Phone 2322 A Morris Williams Attorney-at-Law. WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois --- 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 ste 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"... EDWAD BAUMANN CHA3. T. BAUMANN. Baumann Bros.... 90 cents complete with glass, sells for $1 98 Samples and infraction 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 mkke a success. Address at once WILLIAMS ART COMPANY, 2515 W. Taylor St., CHICAGO, ILL. In anwering state "Saw adverttsement in"..... Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 Your Patronage solicited. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 p. m. to 9. Telephone: (old), Office; 3329. Res., 1607-r-2 Calls promptly made. --- THE BROADWAY Springfield, Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Dr. S. A. WARE. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 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., 1010. A. MORRIS WILLIAMS, Attorney. "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. J.B. OSBY REAL ESTATE Farm and City Property Bought, Sold and Exchanged If You Are Thinking of Buying FARM or city HOME, please call and see me. 5221 E. Adams St. Bell Tel. 423 Illinois. Week Selling new process water color portrait and gold frame Costs r $ 1 9 8 Samples and infraction free. e day. We are the largest piture and frame wanted in each county Give us reference it with steady, honorable employment at shed twenty-five years' We are not in the honorable trustworthy representatives only. We teach you how to mrke a success. 15 W. Taylor St., CHICAGO, ILL. unt in" ... 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. Free Subscription One Month's trial Subscription FREE. Cut out and mail the attached Coupon to the Forum and receive The Forum one month free. COUPON 1910 The Forum: COUPON Kindly send The Forum for one month free of cost to Name..... Address..... City..... State..... F.ll out the coupon in this is— sue and send it in and receive The Forum one month free. 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? SOMETHING EVERY YOUNG MAN SHOULD HAVE. We are selling, as agent of one of the greatest and best publishing houses in this country, a few books we think should be in the library of every home, especially young men who have aspirations and desire inspiration, and more especially men who desire to be speakers and appear in the forums and on the stump. Here are the names of some of the books: "Famous Orators of the World and Their Orations," "Dunbar's Complete Works," "This Country of Ours," "Farming by Inches," "Hiawatha," 75 ture," by 100 colored young men; "Young People's History of the World," "Masterpieces of English Oratory," and anything else not listed, call on or write That Negro Business Men's League is the timeliest thing of the last decade organized here. WANTED--ARIDER AGENT 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 turnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $10 to $25 middlemen's profits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guarantee behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone at any price until you receive our catalogues and learn our 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. BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at our prices. Orders filled the day received. SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $10 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. COASTER-BRAKES. 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 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 $ 8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF $ 4 80 SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. 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 upon 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 $50 per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. You run no risk in sending us an order as the tires may be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finner than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined it. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby my send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this as 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 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 rerent 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 1 DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO offers 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. A 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 pay a cent until you have examined and found the with discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the p WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement as the tires may be returned at OUR expense amination. We are perfectly reliable and money a pair of these tires, you will find that they w and look finer than any tire you have ever used so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire don't buy any kind at any price we price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and will make and kinds of tires at about half the usual but write us a postal today. DO NOT THIN or a pair of tires from anyone until you kn It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write D CYCLE COMPANY, C half the regular low price, subscriptions will the St. Louis Weekly Globe-Democrat, is more large pages each Tuesday and Friday you will get this great semi-weekly newspaper with another name, and the paper will be one year to the other subscriber. All the and complete market reports. Ably edited the farm. Many features of interest and family. Republican in politics. Conservati gressive and up-to-date. Don't miss the red. Write for free Sample copy. Better Address all orders 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 DER and enclose this advertisement. You run no risk in 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, neither than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order, order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. doesn't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at best above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which kind of tires at about half the usual prices. Write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful arts a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. LE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. regular low price, subscriptions will be accepted for a is Weekly Globe-Democrat, issued twice every pages each Tuesday and Friday. Send one dollar this great semi-weekly newspaper two full years. other name, and the paper will be mailed one year the other subscriber. All the news of all the the market reports. Ably edited departments for Many features of interest and value to every publican in politics. Conservative, dignified, truth- up-to-date. Don't miss the biggest Newspaper for free Sample copy. Better still, send in your address IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. J. 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 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. ROGI 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 double SECOND usually have promptly at r HEDGE THORN RECORD PUNCTURE TIRE 60 PROOF CHICAGO SELF HEALING U.S.A. # Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This tire will outlast any other make—SOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING. J. W. WATKINS J. W. WATKINS CONTRACTOR Cement Side Walksand Cistern Building, Etc. 1007 S. 17th St. Springfield. - Illinois FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B Bondman, 314 N. 5th 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. To all persons whom this may concern, Greeting: You are hereby notified that on the 6th day of May, A, D, 1910 an instrument in writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Nancy Elridge, deceased, was filed in the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois; also on the same date was filed a petition, asking that the said instrument 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, legatees and devisees 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 Mason Stinnet are unknown to the petitioner. That the other heirs at law, if any, of said deceased, 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 in Springfield, Illinois, said County and said State, when and where you may appear, and shew 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, 1910. CHARLES B. GIBBS, Attorney 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. 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 that way, get help out of our 213 South Sixth Street Central Lodge No. 3, A. F. and A. M. Meets every first and fourth Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth street. St. John's Chapter No. 2, H. R. A. M. Meets every third Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. THOMAS DONNIGAN Sec'y Ivanhoe Commandery No. 3, Knights Templar. Meets every fourth Friday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. WM. NOBLE, E. C. THOMAS DONNIGAN, Rec'dr. Charles Young Lodge No. 103, I. B. P. O. E. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. J. W. GRADY, Sec'y. Lincoln Monument Lodge No. 1, G. U. O. O. F. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Thirteenth and Madison Sts. GEO. ROLLINS, N. G. JOS. DOUGLAS, Sec'y. Golden Gate Temple No. 2, Knights of Tabor. Meets every first and third Monday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. F. H. HART, C. M. THOMAS WARRICK, C. S. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday at Masonic Hall. 119 N. Eighth St. BENJ. LUCAS, W. M. Capitol City No. 12, K. of P. Meets at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St., every second and fourth Monday. H. SALLIE, C. C. Colored mon, stand for better government. 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. --- KING CLEANING CO. CLOTHES CLEANED, PRESSED, REPAIRED Corner of 13th and Madison Sts. Colored Odd Fellows Building. Old Phone 1563. WALTER KING, PROPRIETOR. in you think you are at all. many people in this feel that way, get M. VANTREACE, W. M. WYATT JOHNSON, Sec'y. E. L. ROGERS, Editor and Mgr. Paul Laurence Dunbar THE LEGEND OF THE WORLD'S FIRST WORLD WAR The late poet whose life works are for sale at this office. Every home should have a copy of these poems. Price $1.75 to $3.50 per book. Leave orders at East End Saoe Store or Thompson's Grocery Store, THOUGHTFUL, individual attention given in selecting OUR stock. Nothing here but what is ABSOLUTELY correct. All leathers. F. M. LEGG SHOE CO. 125 West side square W. R. C. Notes Mrs. Victoria Yates acted as Chaplain in the absence of Mrs Eva Monroe. Mrs. K S. Johnson of 527 W. Williams st. and Mrs Leanah Outland will leave Monday for Freeport to attend the State En-campment of the G. A R., the former being the delegate and the latter representing the president. Mrs. J. C McClain, who is unable to attend because of having accepted an invitation to be in St. Louis on that date. The Encampment begins May 23rd and continues 3 days. Mesdames Outland and Johnson will visit in Chicago on their return. Mrs. K. S. Johnson. Press Cor. John A. Bross W.R.C. COLEMAN & GRADY Upholsters $ ^{A}_{\mathrm{N D}} $ General Repairing Refinishing, Enameling and Special attention given to Old family Furniture Good Work Satisfaction Guaranteed Your patronage Solicited and Appreciated 314 N. 5th St., Springfield Old Phone 2954 The Change of Cards You have no doubt observed that there is a change of the cards from the ace of spades to some other color. Troops have been called out at Philadelphia, Danville and Hannibal within the past 3 months to quell mobs, but alas! not mobs bent on lynching some colored for an alleged crime but mobs of foreigners bent on killing out American workmen. Now you see what the laxity of law enforcement. The very people who introduced mob law and allowed it to go unpunished and unchecked are now the victims of the mob law they countenanced. Verily, 'Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.' This is the law and the Prophets. This is a thing unalterable: a man not only should do unto others as he would others do unto him, but it appears that he must do so or suffer the predestined penalty. Mattoon News (From last week) One of the best musicals ever given at David's Chapel was given Sunday evening by the choir. Much credit should be given the choir. Rev. McGriff of Decatur addressed the A. M. E. S. S. Sunday morning. Mr. Austin of Murphyboro was the guest of Revs. Cooper and Lee over Sunday. A series of meetings will be held at the Second Baptist church this week. Rev. McGriff has charge. Mrs. Belle Barnete of California passed through the here last week and spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. M. Anderson, and other relatives. She was enroute to Long Beach, New Jersey to spend the summer. At a family dinner given Sunday at the home of Mrs. M. Anderson, Mrs. Belle Barnette of California and her son, Claude, of Chicago were out of town guests. Springfield, Ill. Miss Iva Smith has returned from a visit in Carbondale. The Phyliss Wheatley club of the A. M. E. church journeyed out to the suburban home of Mrs. W. Elliot. An enjoyable time was had by all. Miss Margaret Huffman is spending a few days in Springfield. Grand Master Jesse spent a few days last week in Mounds. Tenn. Colored K. of P. The Endowment Bureau of the Knights of Pythias of Tennessee met and made the following report: Balance brought forward $26,501.63 from the 29th quarter; collected for the 30th quarter $4,958.75. Admitted assets for April $31,559.80. Amount of claims filed for the 30th quarter $4400, and was paid to the beneficiaries of 25 deceased Knights, who died during the 30th quarter. There are 8000 negro Knights of Pythias in Tennessee. Dr. J. P Crawford is Grand Chancellor. The negro Knights of Pythias of Tennessee have a progressive fraternity and it is on a splendid financial basis. They are doing a great work, not only in relieving the widows and orphans of their dead members, but bringing about racial solidarity. They own valuable property and stimulate race enterprise. The society grows in popularity among the negroes annually. Jackson (Tenn.) Index. 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. Political Announcement For County Superintendent I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Superintendent of Schools for Sangamon County, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries, Sept. 15th, 1910. E. G. PRUITT. Manager E. G. PRUITT DAVE GROFFMAN DAVE GROFFMAN 311 E. Adams St. JOHN B. HARRIS PRICES FOR MEN Suits Cleaned and Pressed, guarantee Suit Pressed and Sponged ..... Pants Cleaned and Pressed ..... Pants Sponged and Pressed ..... Suits Cleaned and Pressed, guarantee to remove all spots..... $1 25 Suit Pressed and Sponged ..... 50 Pants Cleaned and Pressed ..... 50 Pants Sponged and Pressed ..... 15 PRICES FOR LADIES Suit Cleaned and Pressed Skirt Cleaned and Pressed Skirt Sponged and Pressed Goods called for Will give any gentlemen of tickets a Swell Fashion lady holding $10 worth a Swell Ladies' Umbrella the place, between The Adams St., North Side Suit Cleaned and Pressed ..... $1 75 Skirt Cleaned and Pressed ..... 1 00 Skirt Sponged and Pressed ..... 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. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE FORUM, the organ of the race. CHAS. S. GIBBS Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 2231 S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! --- 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 remodeling and fitting done at reasonable prices. Will make any alteration on ladies' or men's goods at special prices for merchants. e to remove all spots..... $1 25 ..... 50 ..... 50 ..... 15 man with $10 worth currency Vest, and any h of tickets will get rella. Don't forget third and Fourth on e of Street. 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. 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. Today is Saturday, pay for the Forum. People in Decatur who want printing should see H. A. Watkins. Notice. A number of friends, atteuded the funeral of Claud Artis, in Lincoln Thursday afternoon of last week Mrs. Augustus Johnston of W. Williams St who has been quiet ill is much improved. Mrs. Rove of S Pasfield St who has bee ill wfth diptheria, has about recovered. Mr. Trim Smith is slowly convalescing. Mrs D Johnson 8091/2 E. Washington St. was very ill the first part of the week The Old park Board was reelected. Misses Lola McGregory and Emma White of Decatur were attendance at the Elk Ball May 9 and while here were the guests of their cousin. Mr. G. Person 1106 E. Jefferson St. Presidiing Elder E. T Cottman' of Springfield district return this week afterrn absance og two weeks touring the Southern part of the state. Dr. Cottman reports the work in good shape over the district. He will hold quarterly meeting at St John church tomorrow. Union Gro 18th and MOTTO: "A Is a New Enterprise open General Grocery Business, H cery Line Fresh Vegetables are duce Country Butter and of Flour, Sugar We Solicit the Patronage of all Phones, Old 1849 A N RESTA MEALS SECO When once you eat here you w or Sho The Best Cooked Meals in Coffee, Hot Rolls and well Coo selves. We solicit your patron G. E. on Grocery 18th and Cass Sts. O: "A Square Enterprise opened by Colored People Grocery Business, Handling everything getables and other Cou duce Daily Butter and Eggs, Standard Lour, Sugar Coffee and Patronage of all. Goods Deli 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 --- A NEW STAURA MILLS SECOND TO you eat here you will be convinced. or Short Orders Cooked Meals in the City. Our Hot bills and well Cooked Steaks, Etc., publicit your patronage and will treat y E. OUSLE RESTAURANT 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 WM. NOBLE HORSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY Mr. WILLIAM NOBLE, the celebrated Kentucky Horse Shoer, who has followed shoeing thoroughbreds for years, is now able to do good work at reason able prices. 1725 E. Brown St. Spingfield, Ill. Help Wanted AGENTS ARE MAKING BIG money selling our combination Benefit plan. Benefits for sickness accident, natural death accidental death, quarantine, loss of empo yent. Insures beneficiary. Identifies member especially large benefits for accident or death while in public conveyance. Best and most liberal policy. Good contracts given Standard Protective Society. Phoenixville, Pa. Grocery Co. Cass Sts. "Square Deal." ed 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 1337 r2 NEW RURANT BOND TO NONE will be convinced. Regular Meals t Orders the City. Our Hot Biscuits, Hot ked 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 wa 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 s that I am able to help you. Write W. C. Critchlow, 308 I-L-U Building [Name] If it is Tonsorial Work Tonsorial Chair No. 1 John Davis, Chair No. 2 S. Grady, Chair No. 4. Prof We make a Specialty of Hair Cut Massage and B E, H, Mitchell, Chiropodist H. 821 E. Washington Street Another News tand You can secure The Forum and all colored papers for sale at the Union Grocery Store, 18th and Cass sts. Grand Opening The Peerless Ice Cream Pailor and Cafe opens Wednesday evening. May 25th at the corner of 14th and Mason Sts. You, your company and friends are cordially invited to attend. Plenty of good things to eat and drink. Music by Nix's Orchestra. Mrs. Lenora Fisher Louise Nix [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. INTERNATIONAL LIBERTY the greatest secret Industrial mer for the toiling millions of men known. Through this order I ly, assisted by 53,000 members, to er wages, family protection, self- and selling, mutual uplift and n with me in this "I-L-U FAM- D TO BETTER CONDITIONS. pleasant work that will pay you all or only spare hours, you must particulars of this remarkable three months subscription to our N JOURNAL, which with the will send you, will convince you write me today. w, Pres. I-L-U Dayton, Ohio, U. S. A. [Name] Work see the Line of Artists 2 S. P. Webster, Chair No. 3 J. W. Prof. G. A Barksdale Cutting, Shampooing, Facial and Bleaching H. Terrell, Shoe Shining Artist SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS FURNITURE STORE FURNITURE STORE We have a complete line of New and Second hand furniture. Heating Stoves, Cook Stoves and Ranges We have a nice line of house furnishing goods Sold for cash or on easy payments. 128 N. 7th St. Old Phone: 2311 ---