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THE FORUM Frank J. Bolles is Given Reception Frank J. Bolles of Oxford, Miss is Tendered a Reception at the Home of Mr. and Mrs. William Florville A reception was given in honor of Frank J. Bolles of Oxford. Miss. Thursday evening. June 2 at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm. Florville, 1201 E. Adams st. The residence was charmingly decorated with a profusion of pink and white roses and carnations. Pink candles set in glass candelabrums with pink and white ribbons draped to the chandelier were used effectively in the dining room. The evening was spent in games and music. The winners of prizes were Mrs E B. Smith, B. H. Lucas and E. Nelson. A dainty luncheon, consisting of the delicacies of the season, was served. Those present were: Mesdames and Messrs C. F. Fields, E. B. Smith, H. H. Long, A. M. Williams, J. M. Mosby, Bert Singleton, B. H. Lucas, Mrs. Claude Champ, Mrs. L.B. Taborn, Frank Wilkins, Misses Bertha Davis, Hortense Mosby, Helen Clem, Leota Singleton, India Harris, Hazel Bates, Nancy Davis, Blossom Barton, Nellie Banks, Ethel White, Cecelia Taborn, Phoebe Florville, Mary Maxwell, Helen Hinton, Messrs Roy Smith, Larue Willis Everett Nelson, Leon Stevenson, Virgil Mottley, Frank Boles and John H. White. Woman's Club Notes The monthly meeting of the Women's Club was held with Mrs J. Duncan Monday afternoon. It was largely attended and considerable business was trans acted. The sections made good reports for the month. We wish to thank Union church for $2,21, New Hope for 1.50 and St. John's for 1,15. We hope our other churches will aid the Home this month. Delegates to the national meeting will be Mesdames J. C. McClain, Roie Hunter and J. Duncan. The progressive supper will be at Masonic Hall Monday June 27. Public is invited. Monday, June 13th the Home Culture Section will meet with Mrs Foree, 1421 E. Jackson st., with Mrs Roie Hunter as chairman. We extend a vote of thanks to the Forum for favors shown us during the year. Nothing Pays Like Advertising. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Dr. Booker Preaches Able Sermons. Dr. Jos. A. Booker, the honored guest of the Y M C A preached 3 able sermons to large audiences Sunday at New Hope at 11 a. m., at Grace at 3 p. m. and at Union at 8 p. m. The people are highly pleased with Dr Booker, who is an able man and whose sermons are efficacious and very profitable. Capital City K. of P. Thriving. The general public will be gratified to know that the progress of the Knights of Pythias in this city is rapid. At each regular session new men are joining. At the last session the following officers were elected for the ensuing six months: H. Salle, C. C. J. W. Slaughter, V. C. C. J. H. White, K. of R. S. J. M Mosby, Prelate, Capt. W. D. Hodge, M. A. H. H. Pettittt and T. R. Thompson, M. F. Geo. Bates, M. E. Jas, H. Johnson, C. of U. R. All members should attend the next meeting, which the last meeting before the grand lodge meeting which is held at Peoria July 5, 6, 7. Larue Wilson and Frank Boles, have opened a cleaning and pressing business at 318 No. 5th St. and are ready for business. They do first class work. Mr. Willis is an energetic young man reared in this city. Mr. Boles of Oxford, Miss. is an experienced workman and they guarantee full satisfaction, Call and see them. Old phone 2812, new 811. Household of Ruth 190 will hold their annual Ruth Day services at New Hope church Sunday, June 12 at 3 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend. Mrs Gomaz of Bloomington has taken the agency for the Forum for that city and will endeavor to get every colored family in the city to take the Forum. We solicit for her your support. Give you news to her in a CONDENSED FORM. Union Grocery Co. is handling Snow White flour and other standard brands and is also saving you 2c on lb. on Swift's pure lard today. Fresh Vegetables, new potatoes and strawberries just received. Fresh butter, eggs etc. Goods promptly delivered. Call or telephone. Old phone. 1849. 18th and Cass. Mrs. Emma J. Craddock has received her certificate as Notary Public. This speaks well for our young woman. It shows what one can do by trying and by educating themselves. James. H. Johnson is in Chicago this week. He is expected to return Monday. Buy shoes at the colored shoe store, 17th and Capitol ave. Benj Johnson preached in Hannibal, Mo. Sunday. Sec'y Colored Y. M. C. A. of St. Louis, Mo. atST. JOHN A. M.E. CHTUCH 3:30 p.m. Mrs K. D. Fields and daughter Josephine White of Chicago have been the guests of Mrs Susan Davis. Mrs. Brewington of S. 11th st. who been very ill for some time, is better. Mesdames L. Crittenden of Salt City, Nowell of Greenville Lively of Chicago were called to the bedside of Mrs James Brewington. Lincoln News. Ed Motley of Decatur was here Sunday. Raymond Orendoff is working in the Davis-Drain barber shop. Wm. Russel succeeds F. Parker in the Mongomery shop. The 2nd Baptist carnival opened Wednesday evening at the church. The stewards of Allen Chapel will have an entertainment next Thursday evening. George Collins of Bloomington spent Sunday in the city. Wm. Fuguv is ill with the mumps. Teachers' meeting every Monday evening at 2nd Baptist, also prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at both churnes commencing at 7:30. Sunday was communion day at 2nd Baptist. We want 25 more subscribers for the Forum. According to the postal laws, any person receiving a paper is bound to pay for it. So get your receipts ready and be prepared to pay when I come around. Rev. Lackey being unable to preach Sunday, Rev. McColly preached in the evening for him. Levy Fugua of Chicago visited his grandmother, Mrs. Jane Williams, last week. Misses K. B. Wilson and L. Duke are the delegates to the S. S. Convention in Paris. H. A Donnegan will represent the church in the district conference. Preston Townsond and Miss L. Woods were happily united in marriage Saturday evening at the residence of Mrs William Boyd. We all join in wishing them a long and happy married life. HEA W. B. W. Sec'y Colored Y. M. C. at ST. JOHN A. 3:30 TO - MORROW --- D. of D. Degree is Conferred. On Tuesday night June 7, Dr. Scruggs, pastor of Calvary Baptist church Monmouth, and president of the Baptist General Convention of the State, acting for the authorities of the Conroe Normal and Industrial College of Conroe, Texas, presented a diploma to Rev. Williams, conferring upon him the degree of Doctor of Divinity. This honor has been heartily conferred on Dr. Williams in recognition of what he has achieved in the field of letters and the splendid work he has done in advancing the Master's kingdom. Like many others, Dr Williams early in life had no opportunity to secure an education, but feeling called to the work of Gospel Ministry, he began preaching. Mrs, M Cummings of Decatur attended the wedding of her sister. Miss Salone Nelson Tuesday. Children's Day will be observed at St. Paul's Sunday. An oratorical contest will take place to decide who will be delegate to the convention at Paris. Also the one who will appear on the literary program at said convention on June 23rd. Wilson Patterson and Salone Nelson were married at the home of the bride's mother Tuesday morning by Rev. Price. Both young people are well known in this city. The first entertainment put on for the season at Irwin's Park Wednesday evening was a success, a goodly number being out. Mesdames L. Fisher and Thos. Nix have opened a first class ice cream parlor and cafe at 14th and Mason sts. They deserve your patronage. Meet Me at Irwin's Park Every Wednesday Night. The Terpischorean Dancing Club has commenced its regular weekly dances. Trains leave Illinois Traction Station at 6:00 p. m., 8:20 p. m. and 9:00 p. m., returning about 11:45 p. m. Round trip only 25c. Trains stop and tickets can also be purchased at Spring and Allen Streets. The dances are bigger and better than ever. Ladies admitted to dance hall free until further notice. Committee Thos. Nix Jack Gray Bert Smith Rennick Vires Committee THE FORUM A weekly magazine paper devoted to the interests of the whole people Fntered as second-class mail matter February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springtield, Tll., under the Act of Congress of Mareh 3, 1879, ROGERS & OSBY - Proprietors ONO Neat ia oavescineh yao oases ROO One MON. woes ceneens eens Oe POR CUD Ge cata io res eek eee ae OFFICE: 205 1-2 S Sixth St Phone Main 998 THE FORUM’S STAFF E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J, B. Osby, Associate Editor. Hamann, The Printer - 3055 So. 6th St. EDITORIAL Saturday, Jun2 11, 1910 G. E. Ousley, who is conduct ing a restaurant at 811 EB, Wash ington st., is meeting Jwith fla’ tering success, He is a good cook and his trade is so rapidly increasing that he wil! soon be forced to get new quarters. His pies are superior. Dr. J. A. Booker Deliver a Very Able Address. The banquet given by the Y. M, Cr A, wa tonor, Or Dr oJ. Ay Booker Saturday eve, June 4ih at Masonic Hall was a gratifying success, <A pleasant and enjoy able affair and a sign of progress in our city. The affair began ata late hour —about 10;30—ard closed about 1a,m. Sunday. There were 90 or 100 plates and every one was taken, Atty. A. M. Williams acted as toastmaster and did honor tohim self and the occasion, At 10:45 Pres. Bellamy rapped for order and turned the banquet over to the toastmaster, who called upon Rev. J. M. Smalley to invoke the blessing, Toasts were said by L, H, Green, Capt. R. A. Byrd, Atty, CO. S. Gibbs, Atty. C. A, Brown, Revs J. M, Smalley and Wm Woods and Dr.J. A. Booker, All did credit to themselves and the occasion. Dr, Booker, the guest of honor delivered one of the most able, instructive and powerful address es we have ever heard, While he is earrest and business-like in his address, he is humorous and keeps his hearers laughing, but his jokes are all rich and are said to make apt illustrations. is an able orator and a man of strong personality, The attendance was made up of representative men, and the ladies, who were so_ prettily gowned and so charming in coun- tenance, lent color to the situa- tion, The menu was served by Mr. Ousley. Four skilled waiters handled the affair with preci- sion. The menu follows: ox tail soup, celery, olives, radishes, prime ribs of beef, pickled ox tongue, new potatoes, creamed french peas, sliced tomatoes, roquefort cheese, ice cream and cake, coffee. Editor Bry- ant’s Trouble The attempt to publish a news- paper in Mississippi is full of periland danger lurks at the door of the editor, Two weeks ago at Brookhaven, Editor E, N, Beyant, of the ‘Peoples’ Relief.” was threatened by a mob and had to skip out to save his life The mob then amused itse!f by scattering the type, brealing up the presses and finally burning up the plant, The offending ar. ticle appeared in his issue of May 14,which was but a clipping from the Richmond Planet on h: Colkman Texas, cu'rage, Sunday, April 24, in which the colored people were driven from the town, At West Point and at Yuzoo City trouble of this kind has happened before. The story is still fresh in the minds of the reading public, What is the rem edy? Will evolution ever settle the question as to whether this is a country of free and untram- meled speech? The press is eith - er subsid’z°d or put out of com- mission.—Bluff City News, Mem phis, Tenn, Down in Mississippi, you fi d in some localities ihe meaaest and most ignorant wretches on the globe, We must denounce the right even at the expense of home, press, happiness and even life If one man is driven away another shall come and preach the truth, Never surrender, Convention News The County Optionists met in this city in large numbers from all over the state last Tuesday at the Armory. Rousing speeches were made and the salsous de nounced. The Undertakers’ Convention convened here this week, National News Another earthquake — shook Italy this week and stirred all of Rome. Senator LaFollette of Minn, and other U, S. Senators almost clashed in the upper house this week. Jack Johnson is not the only fistic hero in the arena, T. R. Roosevelt, Jr., is to be married this month, The Democrats ure badly mix- ed upin Washington. Tuskegee’s Commencement this year was grand. Notice. Cards of thanks and all matter announcing an_ entertainment where there is an admission fee, or where refreshments are to be sold is not what is considered general news matter and will cost you the advertising rate of 5e per line, six words to the line. So if you have an article with 30 words in it it will cost you 5c, To ascertain what the cost will be for such matter,count your words and divide the number of words by 6 and multiply the quotient by 5 and you bave the price, Get Ready for Our great midsummer Political and Industrial ...H DITION... of the FORUM Out July 16th, 1910 Eis VE UW (eet ns a Me You won’t find styles like the Lema ipy' MPERIAL CC ~ = / You won't find styles near SS “ oo y "t flod . pe _ as swagger, wo = eb ; is swage : ou wou = “{ Imperial $3 Hats . , ey at any other store because \ - ae we have the exclusive ' OI agency for this town. Va We believe it’s the best a eh $3 Hat made, That’s why y @ a we secured the exclusive | Tmperia i‘ Hals agency for them. You'll e \ a ‘ think so when you see the XY "i new spring shapes that are \ ‘ ready. iS er a - }TETER MYERS & CO. 529 North Side Square For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN ‘ Printer ahs 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 a Oe a a SN ee ee For display matter one time, 15 the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 monthr or one year, special prices made, Reading matter, one time, 7c the line; seven words to the line; over one time 5c; for long articles o7 church advertising, some reduction. For clubs, socials, ect., when mat ter contains over 75 words and unde? 200, send 50 cents if you desire it pub lished in full. MANAGER. You can always depend on The Forum to stand for principle above all else, $1.50 to East St. Louis every Sat- urday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM Call at this office for type-writing, work, 305% So. 6th St. Old phone 998. short hand and general stenographic TO THE LAWYER. Special—The Forum will be pleased to have that legal notice, ete. It is a paper of general circula- tion; careful in reading proof; no er- rors shall occur. Published regularly and out on time, 60 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE Trape Marks Desicns Coptricuts &c. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opition free whether an fhvention is probably patentnble. Communica tions strictly conddentinl. HANDBOOK on Patents sent free, Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co, receive special notice, without charge, In the Scientific American, A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest cir- culation of any scientific journal, ‘Terms, $3 a year; four months, §L Sold by all newsdealers. MUNN & Co,2°12rox0, New York ‘Brauch Oftice, 62 F St Washington, D.C. OUSLEY’S THEY ARE ALL COMING MEALS SECOND TO NONE When once you have eat here you will be convinced. Regular Meals or Short Orders The Best Cooked Meals iu the City. Our Hot Biscuits Hot Coffee, Hot Rolls, and well Cooked Steaks, Eic , speak for themselves We solicit your patronage and will treat you right G. E. OUSLEY 811 E. Washington St. J, W. WATKINS CONTRACTOR Cement Side Walksand Cistern Building, Etc, 100758. 17th St. Springfield, - Illinois Old Phone 3802 Millinery. Weare carrying a choice line of hats suitable for all occasions, with prices to suit the hard times and the high cost for foodstuffs, We trim hats to your taste. Call and see our supply. MRS, MATTIE TUCKER, 206 N. Fourteenth Street. Adjustment Notice Estate of Wancy Elridge, Deceased ‘The undersigned, having been appointed Exe- cutrix of the last will and testament of said de- ceased, hereby gives notice that she will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Mlinois, at the August Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County. beginning on the first day of August, 1910, at which time all persons having claims against said estate are here by notified to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted, All persons indebted to said Estate are also requested to make immediate pay- ment to the undersigned. Dated this 4th day of June, 1910. Queen Ransey, Cuas, S: Gines, Executris Attorney OWN aninterest in J, P. Rob- ervs East End Shoe Company. Own one or two pairs of shoes there. Buy stock, $2,50 ashare; two shares $5. For further in. formation call at the store, 1707 E. Capitol Ave, J, P, Roberts, Manager. Political Announcement For County Superintendent I hereby announce myself a candid- ate for County Superintendent of Schools for Sangamon County, subject to the decision of the Republican primaries, Sept. lth, 1910. H. 0, CRUITT FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce myself a candi- date for Sheriff of Sangamon county, subject to the decision of the Demo- cratic primary. FRED, W. LONG. Read The Forum. SECRET SOCIETIES. Central Lodge No. 3, A. F. and A. M. Meets every first and fourth Wednes- day night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Highth street. M, VANTREACE, W. M. WYATT JOHNSON, Sec'y. St. John’s Chapter No. 2, H. R. A. M. Meets every third Wednesday night at Masonie Hall, 119 North Eighth St. THOMAS DONNIGAN, Sec'y. Ivanhoe Commandery No. 3, Knights Templar. Meets every fourth Friday night at Masonie Hall, 119 North Kighth St. WM. NOBLE, E. C. THOMAS DONNIGAN, Ree'dr. Charles Young Lodge No. 103, 1. B. P.O. E Meets every first and third Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Kighth St. ‘A, Bender, Exalted Ruler, J. W. GRADY, Sec'y. Lincoln Monument Lodge No. 1, G. U. 0. 0. F. Meets every first and third Tuesday at ‘Thirteenth and Madison Sts. GEO. ROLLINS, N. G. JOS, DOUGLAS, Sec’y. 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. 8. U. B. F. Meets every second and fourth Tues- day at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St. BENJ. LUCAS, W. M. William Cansler, W. Secretary. Capito! City No. 12, K. of P. Meets at Masonic Hall, 19 N. Bighth St., every second and fourth Monday, H. SALLIE, C. C. J. Harold White, K. of R. S. FIRST CLASS uphoistering and general furniture repairing. James B Bondman, 2090 B Kur- sas street. New pucne 420. — + We make a specialty of Cleaning and Pressing Ladies’ Garments : * KingCleaning Co. Colored Odd Fellows Building 13 and Madison Sts. WALTER KING, Proprietor Old Phone 1563 DRESS MAKING BY MRS. E, L. ROGERS 1505 South Seventeenth Street Paul Laurence Duabar : i ee, Te ie te. ‘3 _ ‘te oy : p re se iG ae : eee i, . a ee. Pe ee ff ee ee ee s Be at eo ge ce: a tee mee : fs ‘ ee I ge ee . ee : | a Pe Ly ce Ss os = Pes vee. he, ce ae a nae Sal va f ‘ET $ tee — : Pe - gs t Se ed a ee hs & . 3 ME : i : rs ai Bo pnd ae com. ~ foe Q ee pe oR aes es : ee er occa ‘ - : we ei en oa The late poet whose life works are for sale at this office. Every Lome should have a copy of these poems. Price $1.75 to $3 50 per book. Leave orders at East End Save Store or Thompson’s Grocery Store, WALK-OVER. . SHOKS.. SOMETHING NEW | SOMETHING BETTER This Cut shows our Na Gilson Tie Patterns ee, Price $4 00 F. M. Legg Shoe Co. 125 West Side Square | Help Wanted AGENTS AKE MAKING BIG money selling our combination Benefit p'an. Benefits for sickness accident natural death accidental death, quarintine, loss of emp oy ent, Insures beneficiary: Identifies member rspecially large benefits for accident or death while in public conveyance. best and most liberal policy. Good contracts given Standard protective Society. Phoenixville, Pa. WM. NOBLE HORSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. Mr. WILLIAM NOBLKH, the celebraud Kentucky Horse Sho er, who has followed shoeing thoroughbreds for years. is now able to do good work at reason: able prices. 1725 E. Brown St. : Sp ing‘ield, Ui!. The Forum's Staff. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. MISS DaIsy DONALDSON, Proof Reader and Stenographer. \duress matter for tne paper to The Forum, 305% So. Sixth St. Matters of business or information to E, L, Rogers, Mgr. TIME TABLE OF THE SPRINGFIELD CONSOLIDATED RAILWAY CO. Cars leave Fifth and Monroe streets as follows: For North Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:20 p.m. Owl ears at 11:40 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a, m. For South Fifth street every 10 minutes from 6:00 a, m. until 11:20 p.m. Owl curs at 1145 p. m., 12:09 and 12:36 a. m. For South Second street every 10 min- ules from 6:00 a.m. until 11:20 p.m. Owl cars at 11:43 p. m, 12:00 midnight and 12:24 a. m. For North Seventh street every 12 minutes from 6:90 a.m. until 11:24 p. m. Ow! cars at 11:48 p.m. and 11:24 p.m. For Spring and Bast Carpenter streets every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p.m, Owl cars at 11:44 p. m. and 12:08 and 12:30 a.m. For South Grand avenue eevery 15 min- ules from 6:22 a. m. until 11:22 p.m. Owl curs at 1145 p.m. and 12:07 and 12:30 a.m, For Lawrence avenue every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:30 p.m. Owl cars at midnight and 12:30 a.m. For East “a avenue every 12 min- utes 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 min- utes from 6:30 a. m. until 11:24 p. m, For West Washington street every 15 minutes from 6:00 a.m. until 11:15 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p.m. and 12:07 a. m. Kor Governor street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a.m. 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 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 ears 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. Pau) church, discusses all important home cirele questions. Mothers’ Literary, meets every month, auxiliary to St. Paul Sewing Circle, The Woman’s Club, meets every week, is the oldest club—has been and is a rescue club for the fallen, a philanthropic agency, this club has a social and juvenile section, : Don't Worry Twelve is composed of of the elderly married ladies—meete weekly. THIMBLE CLUB. Meets every two weeks on Friday. Besides needle work a social and lit- erary program is rendered. GERTRUDE WADR, Pres. MARTHA CHANDLER, Secy. Don’t watt to hear what the public thinks before you express your opin- jon. Say what you think if you believe you are right. We are with the right, as was Lin- coln, and the right will win. PRICES FOR POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, State and National offices......$10.00 County, oMces secs cc esacesie: 6,00 Mayor of Springfield ........-+ 5.00 Regular write-ups, 10 cents per line. Ten-line notice one time, Parties will please enter into no busiress 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. Ld CHURCH DIRECTORY. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. REV. R. L. WILSON, Rector. Sunday School -........++++++-10200 a. m. Morning Prayer ‘and Sermon.11:00 a. m: kvening Prayer and Sermon.. 8:00 p.m. Celebration of, Holy Commun- ion, first Sunday of each MOHUHS Gt oa. ties uses otebscenli00\ ty Litany with ‘instruction’ ‘every Wednesday at ..........+... 8:00 p.m. ‘Ladies’ Guild Meets’ ‘every BMIMB WBE 0h 5 sans ssousaccese S100) De Tis 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...10:49 a.m. GHA De eiacihietosaysiavesy Cann boi Sunday School atv... 000.6... 2245 p.m. Alien Christian Endeavor ‘at:; 6:30. p. m. Class every Sunday at .....::.12:00 noon Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Isighteenth and Cass ‘Sts. REY. D..W. BLOODWURTH, Pastor. Services, Sunday at .....+.++-11:00 a.m. Sunday School at ....2.00.002 2:00 p.m. Evening Service at \2...0020... 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday AE Si eOiile cucevabenee eieesiine g@ 100 1b aTgs Grace M. E. Church, Fourteenth and Brown Sts. REV. J. M. SMALLEY, Pastor. Services, Sunday at .......+.-11:00 a. m. Sunday School at .....0........ 9:00 a.m. Evening Service at ........... 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at. 8:00 p.m. Union Baptist Church, Twelfth and Mason Streets. REV. B, L. IVORY, Pastor. Services, Sunday at ........+..11:00 a. m BoM Be Os Gb ossscrvisscnesee (00 DoD Bermon ab se. secescsoetesoness S100 De aM, Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Holy Communion first Sunday of each month. Zion Baptist Church. Ninth and Carpenter. Streets. REV. A. W. WILLIAMS, Pastor. Sunday Service ‘at .........+.-11:00 a. m. [Sunday School at ..6.0...0.... 1:00 p.m: Bly. Bo Uy at csesccecccsegees G00 MDS M /Kvening Service at 2.002222... 8:00 p.m. | Prayer ‘Meeting Wednesday ‘at 8:00 p. m. New Hope Baptist Church, Fighth and Miller Streets, REV. D. J. TATE, Pastor. Sunday Services at ...........11:00 a. m. Sunday School at ........2.... 9:15 a.m. Bern Gt’ 0s .ccrs veaees sens, SOOM By Mis Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. St. John A. M. E. Church, REY. G. W. JONES, Pastor. Sunday Services at’.......++..10:45 a, m. Sunday School at .....2....622 2:30 p.m. Evening Service at \...022..0. 745 p.m. Official’ Board Meeting “Mon- UayeAl oe aieeiecdinsacss 8100 Doane Prayer and’ ’ Praise’ Meeting Wednesdays at ...........-.., $: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, Nineteenth and Cook. REY. N. GRIFFIN, In Charge. Sunday Services ........++++++10:30 a. m. Sunday School ..00000000000/5 1:30. p.m. Preaching ......3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Tuesday .... 8:00 p.m. SECOND SEVENTH DAY ADVENT- IST CHURCH. Fifteenth Street, Between Brown and Stuart Streets—Elder L. W. Browne, Pastor. Sabbath School ...........10:00 a, m. Sabbath Service ..........11:00 a, m. Missionary Volunteer Soci- Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 8:00 p. m. ety Meeting ............. 3:30 p.m. Sunday Evening. Service... 8:00 p.m. Notice. We find that space will not al low us to publish free of charge, the many church programs that are brought us, and for fear that some programs will be left out, and showing some partiality, we havo decided to charge for ALL programs, June Bazaar at Union Church. Wait for the June Bazaar at Union church, beginning June 21 under the auspices of the Willing Workers’ Sewing Circle. On Thursday, June 23 a music. al contest will be given, Vocal aud instrumental coutestanis wanted for said contest, A val uable prize will be given and a fair and impartial judge is chos- en. Parties wishing to take part will please give their name to either of the following ladies: Mesdames Della Jarman, Mattie Johnson. Hattie McTier, Nora Baker, Rosie Hunter. Don't forget the date for the contest—Thursday June 23. Call at Thompson’s, 815 East Wash ingtun st for colored papers. B. Kirman, e The Tailor Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing and Pressing...... While You Wait — Of Ladies and | Gents Garments Smee one as tart: and Hloc\e! re Ss very cdeap on all 112 “7th St., Springfield. - Illinois O'd hone 1550. Public stenogra. phy. Done at This Office. Short-hand. typewri- ting and amanuensis work. Business let ters, accounts itemiz ed, Essays. speeches or Sermons written on machine. sive usa Trial. The FoRuUM. 3(5 § 6 MISS DATSY DONALDSON, S.cnograph Old ’Phone, 998. Sp ingtie'd Tinoie| ly x B\| ij | Ore =) FP a i THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINKY OR CURLY HAIR.IT'S USE MAKES ‘STUBBORN, HARSH HAIR SOFTER, MORE. PLIABLE AND GLOSSY, EASY TO COMB AND PUT UPIN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT. WRITE FOR TESTIMONIES, TELLING HOW THIS REMARKABLE REMEDY MAKES ‘SHORT, KINKY HAIR GROW LONG AND WAVY. BEST POMADE ON THE MARKET FOR DANDRUFF, ITCHING OF THE SCALP AND FALLING OUT OF THE HAIR. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, GET THE GENUINE, PUT UP IN 25¢AND 50¢ BOTTLES witt CHARLES FORD'S NAME ON EVERY PACKAGE. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU,WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES, SMALL SIZED BOTTLE.25¢ LARGE SIZED BOTTLE.5O* THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 216 LAKEST.DEPT. _CHICAGO.ILL. AGENTS WANTED. If .ou desire special write-ups of social) church affairs, with all details, no ¢ usation, ete see the manager, as there will be some charges. LLIN OTS OS Vee \ RS Paw SES} Qaent , Sow aes Dp up TON 32" TIME TABLE ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS leave Springfield: Fast. North. South. 5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *6:40 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *7:60 a.m, 7:15 a.m. °7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. *8:40 a.m. 7:30 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m. "11:00 a.m. *12:40 p.m. °11:00 a.m. 12:00) m. 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. *1:00 p.m. 2:40 p.m. 1:00 p.m: 2:00 p.m. *4:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. 3:30 p.m. *5:90 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. $:30 p.m, 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m: 11:20 pm. 11:00 p.m. #11:3° p.m. *Limited. Sleeper. All others loval. EE DUST DIRT SMO CINDERS We will run the cards, announcing he place and meeting nights of all Lodges, for 25¢ per month. A. R. Garnett CARPENTER & BUILDER Desires such Work as building flues Painting houses and General Repair work of the kind. See him at 822 N- Chesnut St. You may give news matter or mo- ney you have for the Forum to Miss Daisy Donaldson; also all kinds of typewriting; orders for colored papers. Bell Phone: 2156 7th & Adams Sts Gflice Hours: l 9tcl2 . Room No. 1} 2to5 P.M. Opstairs. { 7to9 P.M. Dr. N. B. FORD, PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. special Attention Given Diseases «f Women, Children add General sur- gery. N. W. Corner 7h & Adams, Room |. Sprinzfield, Illinois. Lodges and their meeting nights and place of meeting will be carried for 25e the month. We have all man- ner of lodges here. WANTED—Colored girls for cooks and house work Apply at Lilinois Free Employment Bu- reau, 3054 S. 6th St, “How to Talk’—for sale at Thomp- son’s and Neal & Brown's. Price lic, The pastor and members of St. John A. M. E. chureh extend a standing in- vitation to you, one and all, to attend their services every Sunday. Services open promptly at 11 o’clock and you are out by 12:10 p. m, Office Phone Residence Phove 2322 2819—-R 3 A Morris Williams Attorney at Law. ‘ WIELIAMS’ BLDG. lith ana Wasington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM Springfield, Colored men, stand for better government. At the East End Shoe Store, 1707 E. Capitol avenue, can be found the coloured papers, magazines and tracts. Stop over there while ordering shoes and call for something to read. EDWAD BAUMANN CHAS. T. BAUMANN. Baumann Bros.... Prescription Druggists. (Deutsche Apotheke) Corner 7th and Washington Sts Both Phones 654 Dr. S. A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ East Adams street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 p. m. to 9. Telephone: (old). Office; 3329. Res., 1607-r-2 Calls promptly made. Notice. Cards of thanks and all matter announcing an entertainment where there is an admission fee, or where refreshments are to be sold is not what is considered general news matter and will cost you the advertising rate of 5c per line, six words to the line. So if you have an article with 30 words in it it will cost you 25c. To ascertain what the cost will be for such matter, count your words and divide the number of words by 6 and multiply the quotient by 5 and you have the price. WANTED—Every family in town to read The Forum. "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 a FARM or city HOME, please call and see me. 5221 $ \frac{1}{2} $ E. Adams St. Beil Tel. 423 Illinois. Cleaning, Pressing General Repairing We have opened business at 318 N. 5th St. And are prepared to Clean Press, Dye and Repair your Clothes We Guarantee Satisfaction OUR MOTTO: FIRST-CLASS WORK Ladies Garments a Specialty Goods Called for and Delivered promptly GIVE US A TRIAL Old Phane 2812 New Phone 811 Frank Boles & LaRue Willis 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 Kindly send The Forum for one month free of cost to Name..... ▲address..... City..... State..... Fill out the coupon in this issue 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 Largest Colored Circulation in tl unty. Price: per annum. $1.50; three months. in advance. 40 cents; per month. 15 cents. Office: 305 1-2 South Sixth Street. TELEPHONE MAIN 898, INTER-STATE 1092. WRITE ALL MATTER TO THE FORUM. E. L. ROGERS, WANTED--ARIDER AGENT making money fast. Write for full particulars and special offer at once. NO MONEY REQUIRED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship to anyone, anywhere in the U. S. without a cent deposit in advance, prepay freight, and allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and put it to any test you wish. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. FACTORY PRICES We furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make 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 wonderful low braces 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 ur 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 $9 or less. We bargain lists mailed free. We also sell the retractable roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and 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 5.0 HEDGETHORN PUNCT SELF-HEALING TIRES A 70 The regular retail price of these tires is $8.50 per pair, but to introduce we will sell you a sample pair for $4.50(cash with order $4.55). $ 8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF $ 4 8 SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY HEDGE THORN RECORD PUNCTURE TIRE GO PROOF CHICAGO SELF HEALING U.S.A. NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES Tails, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several layers of thin, specially prepared fabric on the tread. The regular price of these tires is $8.50 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 heaped same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on it examined and found them strictly as represented. (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you close this advertisement. You run no risk in returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are exactly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a will find that they will ride easier, run faster, tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We then you want a bicycle you will give us your order, hence this remarkable tire offer. Buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of worn Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which lies at about half the usual prices. Today. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle from anyone until you know the new and wonderful learn everything. Write it NOW. COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. NCEDUNBAR'S work for Only $1.75 ROGERS, Agent the rider of only $4.50 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement. You run no risk in sending us an order as the tires may be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined an We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby ma- send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this ad- sending us an order as the tires may, be returned at OU not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find the 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 rema- IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about ha- DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everythi J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY PAULLAWRENCE Complete Life Work for For sale by E. L. ROG today a cent until you have examined and found the a discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price WITH ORDER and enclose this advertisement, as the tires may be returned at OUR expense destination. We are perfectly reliable and money s pair of these tires, you will find that they will and look finer than any tire you have ever used o so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you is a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire o D TIRES don't buy any kind at any price un price quoted above; or write for our Big Tire and makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual but write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK or a pair of tires from anyone until you kn It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write DO CYCLE COMPANY, C LAWRENCEDUN Delete Life Work for Only Sale by E. L. ROGERS, 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. describes and quotes all makes and kinds of trees or ates do NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle 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. PAULLAWRENCEDUNBAR'S Complete Life Work for Only $1.75 For sale by E. L. ROGERS, Agent Should be in every intelligent h the lanč. No poet sings so sweet, no poet is so humurous no e in every intelligent h the lan. intelligent home over land. 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 n 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. DECATUR, ILLINOIS. Decatur News. Mrs. Charity Valentine who has been very sick at her home, 771 East Williams st. is much improved. Those sick are—Mrs Robert Ernest, Mrs Gilbert and Mond Hammonds. Rev. D L. McGriff of Mattoon was in the city last Monday on business. Mrs Ed Mottley who has been visiting parents in Petersburg the past month returned home Monday. D catur has 2 colored mail carriers, C. L. Watkins and Mr Stewart, and 1 colored man on the police force (driver). Ivanhoe Lodge 8 K, of P, is in a flourishing condition. The membership is made up of energetic young men. The decorum and business system in the lodge room are excellent. There are about 60 members, and they have a large sum of money. The officers are: J. Channey, G C; Wm. Hammond, V C C; J. Jackson, K of R S; Dr. H. C. Ganaway, M E; Jno. F. Moore, M F; M. P. Bledsoe, Prelate; Walter Stranger, M A. The lodge meets 1st and 3rd Monday of each month in Travers Hall, 124 E. Wood st. Karl Monte of Chicago and Herbert Hurley of this city have purchased the cleaning and pressing establishment of D. L. McGriff. 228 W. Main st. Mr. Monte has had 7 years experience and is well prepared to do your cutting, overhauling and cleaning. Mr Hurley is a clean cut young man and is liked by all who know him. We recommend them to the public. All the religious denominations said the other day in Washington City that the negroes must stand aside, that they were not good enough to join in the services of the Lord Now, when they reach their hand out for you remember that the majority only want you for a tool, make no difference what kind of an organization they try to pull you in, you should shake your head no and work for the salvation of your own race. We need you all the time. The city council still stands 8 to 6 for the advancement of the city and the 8 are willing to give the people what they want, yet the mayor vetoes the wishes of the people and the 6 sustain his veto, when it requires 10 to pass it over his head. You are only keeping the city out of $100 a day and working for the city to go wet 2 years hence. Just think! 12 drunk Sunday. Decatur is erecting some more skyscrapers. The Citizens' National Bank will be a credit to the city. We are striving to make The Forum the best paper in Central Illinois. See H. A. Watkins and have him send it to your address for 15c per month. Heury Scott is still on the sick list. Edited By H. A. Watkins. E. L. Rogers of Springfield was in the city last Monday and Tuesday in the interest of The Forum. Mrs Jas McGregory, 245 N. Main st., was on the sick list last week. Rev. J. T. Morrow was in Springfield last Tuesday on business. Wm. Moore and Jas Oddie will go to Clinton Wednesday to play at the corn carnival. Mrs M. Cummings attended the wedding of her sister Salone, last Tuesday in Springfield. Decatur has a beautiful new postoffice. ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH. 620 Spring Ave. Rev. J. A. Crockett, Pastor, Res. 846 West Decatur St. R. Oliphant, Church Clerk, Res. 920 Clinton St. Edward Motley, Superintendent Sunday School. Miss Bedith Bell, Secretary Sunday School, Res. 827 W. Maritta St. SUNDAY SERVICES. Sunday School ..... 9:30 a.m. Preaching ..... 11:00 a.m. B. Y. P. U. ..... 6:30 p.m. Preaching ..... 8:00 p.m. WEEK MEETINGS. Willing Workers, Tuesday...3:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday...8:00 p.m. Sewing Circle, Friday...2:30 p.m. Choir Meeting, Friday...7:30 p.m. Mrs. Mollie Medlock, President Willing Workers. Mrs. Felta Thompson, President Sewing Circle. Mrs. M. Kemp, Secretary Sewing Circle. Mrs. Bertha Benton, Church Chorister. Miss Willie Pearson, Church Organist, ST. PETER'S A. M. E. CHURCH. 536 Spring Ave. J. T. Morrow, Pastor, Res., Parsonage. SUNDAY SERVICES. Allen Junior League ..... 9:30 a. m. Preaching ..... 10:45 a. m. Class Meetings ..... 12:15 p. m. Sunday School ..... 2:30 p. m. Allen Senior League ..... 6:30 p. m. Preaching ..... 7:45 p. m. OFFICERS. Secretary Trustee Board—Rev. J. W. Woodford; Residence, 509 E. Wagnor St. Secretary Steward Board—D. W. Mc- Murray; Residence, 1209 W. Decatur St. SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS. Carl L. Watkins.....Superintendent Miss Caddie Kelley.....Secretary Res. 848 Colfax St. LITERARY CLUB. Mark Cummings .....President A. D. Cicel .....Secretary CHOIR OFFICERS. Mrs. E. N. Morrow.....Chorister Miss Corrine Blanton.....Organist WEEK MEETINGS. Official Board, Monday.....8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting, Tuesday.....8:00 p. m. Literary Club, Thursday.....8:00 p. m. Choir Meeting, Friday.....7:30 p. m. Sewing Circle, Friday.....2:30 p. m. SEWING CIRCLE OFFICERS. Mrs. Jane King.....President Mrs. Amie Browner.....Secretary 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. The Home of Good shoes Is Really the Home of the Best Shoes. the Piano in Your Church e Kimball Co., we will then leave it to t as to what makə of Piano you will 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 makə of Piano you will purchase. W. W. Kimball, st. Decatur, Illinois COLEMAN & GRADY Upholsters $ ^{A 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 Services at Grace Church. A very live Sunday School has been inaugurated at Grace M. E. church and begins at 9:30 a.m. All parents and their children are cordially invited. At 11 a.m. last Sunday Rev. Smalley preached an able sermon. Mrs. Smalley is organizing the Home and Foreign Missionary Society. Children's Day will be celebrated at Grace church June 12. An elaborate program is being prepared. --- Mattoon News Miss Zella Powell is convalescing from a serious attack of pneumonia. Mrs. F. B. Jackson and daughter, Wilma, are expected in the city Thursday to be the guests of Miss Iva Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Portee and Kenneth Norton of Charleston spent Sunday afternoon with their mother, Mrs. Julia Norton. Rev. Cooper has returned from Chicago, where he spent a few days. Clint Ellis and wife of St. Louis spent Sunday in Charleston the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Portee. Mesdames Geo. Jesse and J. P. Cranshaw have returned from Champaign, where they attended the graduation of Miss Alice Lee. Miss Estella Powell of Carbondale passed through here Thursday en route to her home in Philadelphia. Miss Powell teaches in Carbondale. Nothing Pays Like Averstising WANTED-Every family in town to read The Forum. Springfield, Ill. To Attend the Convention of NationalGuards Major Otis B. Duncan, Capt. W. D. Hodge, 1st Lieuts. R. Ross and C. Hinton, Commissary T.R. Thompson and 2nd Lieut. J. Morgan, officers of 8th Infantry I. N. G. left yesterday for Chicago to attend the annual National Guard Association to be held there to day. The state naval officer will entertain the soldiers and a pleasant time is anticipated after the regular business transactions are over. Making Good Dennis Douglas of the northwest end, who has a 15 acre truck farm, is making good. He is giving close attention to business and the result of this years work may cause him to go at the business more extensively. This should inspire others to make to the woods. Mr. Douglas admits that it keeps a man from the street corners. MARRIAGES Ayers-Summers Andrew Ayers and Miss Essie Summers were united in holy wedlock at the residence of Horace Tucker, 206 N. 14th st. at 12:30, Tuesday, June 7th, Dr. J. H. Magee officiating. Micheux - McCracken Oscar Micheux quietly slipped away to Chicago, where he was married April 21st, returning with his wife to Gregory, South Dakota Saturday evening. Mr. Micheux was one of the early homesteaders in this county and owns a half section of land southern east of town. His bride has a claim in Tripp county, where they will make their future home—total, 800 acres. --- 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 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' Uniform the place, between The Adams St., North Side 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 f0 50 15 man with $10 worth currency Vest, and any half of tickets will get arella. Don't forget third and Fourth on e of Street. A. NELSON Grocery, Bakery and ...Market... Hay and Feed of all Kinds Best Brands of Flour New Phone 707 1930 E. S. Grand Ave. Our Fresh Bread for Sale at UNION GROCERY CALL FOR NELSON'S BREAD 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. Calk of the Cown Mr. Smith of S. 17th st, is very ill, R Vires has opened his series of entertainments at Irwin’s Park. Miss Lula Collins of Cincinnati is visiting MrsS Osby, 17th and Pire sts. Mrs R. S. Donaldson visited friends and relatives in Quincy Sunday. Mrs Thos, Jackson and daugh ters Carrie and Lucille were excursionists to Quincy last Sun— day. David Giles, wife and children and Mrs A L. Stewart and daugh ter visited in Quincy last Sun. day, Mrs Arminta Ryder of Chica go who has been visiting her mother, Mrs Susan Davis, N. 4th st, left Saturday, June 4 for her home, We are glad to see the Union Grocery Store forgiag its way upwards to success, Good man agement will make this the larg- est grocery company in the city, es Grady i N we and 4 a Ne P.. E Webster | & y ce | ©--© a Imperial Barber Shop J If it is Tonsorial Work seeth wine of Tonsorialists Chair No. 1 John Davis, Chair No, 2 S. P. Webster, (hair No. 3 J. W. Grady, Chair No. 4. Prof, G. A Barksdale We make a Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Facial Massage and Bleaching E, H, Mitchell, Chiropodist H. Terrell, Shue Shining Artist 821 E. Washington Street SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Summer Outing Excursion River Side Park, Near HAVANA, ILL. THURSDAY, JUNE 238, 191% | Given by E. B. Smith and George W. Coleman VIA. C.P. & St. L. RY. This Excursion will be conducted orderly and as quiet as any Church or Sunday School Excursion. You may rest assured that nothing objectionable will be allowed, such as intoxicants, boisterousness’ Invitation extended to all, and especially the Churches and Y. M'C. A.. Join your friends from Peoria, Jackksonville, Galesburg and other cities near by MALLORY BROS. ORCHESTRA will furnish MUSIC Tickets on Sale June 16 to 23 Round Trip, $1.00 Children from 5 to 12 years, Two for $1 k + | ’s th Here’s the a a p ye | I WILL HELP YOU carn | more money than you are now making. You know what more be ; 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 a Ge T 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, self- education, co-operative buying and selling, mutual uplift and cash benefits to all who will join with me in this ‘‘I-L-U PAM- ILY’’ and FOLLOW MY LEAD TO BETTER CONDITIONS. EE Ce el a Ee 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: : ne a ee | | W.C. Critchlow, Pres. I-L-U 38C& LL-U Building Dayton, Ohio, U.S. A. | - Fire damaged the building in which the Webster and Grady barbershop is located last Wec- nesday evening. Meet Me at Irwin’s Park Every Wednesday Night. The Terpischorean Dancing Club has commenced its regular weekly dances. Trains leave I!'. inois Traction Station at 6:00 p, m,, 8:20 p, m. and 9;00 p. m., re turnivg about 11:45 p,m, Round trip only 25c, Trains stop and tickets can also be purchased at Spring and Allen Streets, The dances are bigger and _ better than ever. Ladies admitted to dance hall free until further no- tice. | Thos, Nix | Jack Gray ; Bert Smith | Rennick Vires Committee WATCH REPAIRING J. M. BURSTRIN 22 ee ee ee Watch Maker and Jeweler, First Class Watch Repairing of all kinds All Work Guaranteed 207 S. 6th St. Across f om Furlongs’ N dtice to the Public N. POSKOVER The Shoeman | Formerly worked for the United Shoe Repairing Co., on South fourth Street. desires to notify all of his old friends that he has opened a Shoe Repairing Shop ofhis own at 110 N’ 7th St’ Call and see h m_ you know what kind of workman he is 110 North 7th Street