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THE FORUM Vol. 7. NO. 15. Bloomington News Jas. Howard of Chicago, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Gomaz last Saturday and Sunday. Percy White has opened a first class tonsorial parlor. Miss Zora Pierson of Jacksonville, is the guest of Mrs. C. Bailey. Mrs. Pearl Lewis is very ill. The Sewing Circle of the Christian church meets with Mrs. J. Robinson on W. Washington street. Arch Walton is looking after Fred Rush's business, who is very ill. If you care to take The Forum or have any news for it, call up 15711 new. N Walker of Pontiac, spent Sunday in Bloomington. Miss Della Scott entertained a number of guests at her home on W. Mills st. Sunday. Fred Rush seems to be improving. The Women's Club was entertained at Mrs. Harris' of Normal Wednesday night. Misses Bell Calhoun and Bertha Pollard spent Sunday in Peoria. The graduates of the Ward school are Misses Hannah Dean, Louise Pollard and Ruth Williams. Roy Thompson and Jordan Grigsby entertained The Syndicate Club at their home Tuesday night. MORTUARY. MORTUARY. James Smith James Smith, better known as "Babe," died at the residence of his parents, S Pasfield street, Saturday morning, June 11, having been sick one week. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the residence and was largely attended. The floral designs were lovely, attesting the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Company H, of which deceased was a member, escorted the body to its resting place, and discharged their duties at the grave. Revs. Price and Smalley officiated at the funeral. He leaves to mourn for him his father, mother, five sisters, two brothers and a host of friends. The comet is gone and summer is here. Nothing Pays Like Advertising. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Mrs. Deneen Visits Training School Friday, June 10, the Lincoln Manual Training School put on exhibition for the inspection of visitors the various articles made by the students. The young fellows have done some clever work as have also the young women, making a creditable showing in needlework, laundry, dress making and culinary work. About 400 persons inspected the shops and the work. Among the visitors were Mesdames C S. Deneen, John M. Palmer, Jas. A. Rose and Ridgely, who are highly interested in school work. Closing exercises will take place tonight, at which time a private reception will be tendered the students and prizes awarded in the different departments for meritorious work done. E. C. Hamilton, who has held the principalship of the Lincoln Manual Training School the past year has performed duties in a creditable manner, as the work of teachers and students under him has proven. He is an earnest, zealous worker, being a graduate of the Normal Department of Wilberforce University, where good discipline and careful management are exemplified. The trades departments of this well known college offer to ambitious students many opportunities to gain some knowledge of the practical side of life, and during the 7 years Mr. Hamilton spent there, he made use of the advantages afforded, completing the course in carpentry, also working 2 years in the shoemaking and printing departments. He served 3 years as Band Master in charge of the University Band. At the conclusion of his school career he worked in the Mechanic Arts Department of the Agricultural and Mechanical College, Normal, Ala. Mr. Hamilton is an Ohioan by birth. He is a man interested in the religious affairs of life, doing what he can for the uplift of the race in a clean, straightforward manner. We only wish there were more like him and feel grateful for the efforts made by him in this great work Miss Wright and Mrs. Hamilton have ably assisted the work. Both are graduates of Wilberforce and have worked in the best industrial schools of the South. Being experienced in a work of this kind, they unselfishly entered the field to accomplish something that results might be seen, and they have succeeded wonderfully. Theodore Wormley, only child of Mrs. Ed Wormley, died at the residence of his grand-parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wormley, N. 14th St. Tuesday. The funeral was held at Union church Thursday afternoon. ANNUAL SERMON. The annual sermon of K and D of Tabor, maids and pages of the International Order of 12, will be preached at Zion Baptist church at 3 o'clock Sunday after noon (tomorrow) All members meet in the lecture room of the church at 2:30 P. M. By order of the joint committee. UNION GROCERY CO. Specials—New potatoes, per pk. 30c. per bu. $1 15: Best lard, 18c 2 lbs 35c. FLOUR Gold mine, per $/8, 90c. Roman Patent, " special, 75c. Snow white, everybody knows, 90c. Oranges. per doz. 20c: Lemons per doz. 20c. Fresh beans, cucumbers and Choice breakfast bacon. Fresh bread daily. Call or Telephone, old, 1849. 18th and Cass Sts. MARRIAGES. Rucker-Carey Wm. E. Rucker of Huntsville Mo., and Miss Carey were married at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. H Barbour, 1710 E. Washington street last Wednesday at 4 p.m, Rev. Ivory officeiating. The couple left Thursday morning for Huntsville. Miss Cary is well known here as a Sunday school, church worker and reciter of some note. Miss Minnie York, of Tuskegee Ala, is in the city at the bedside of her sick brother. Dr A. V. York Mr. Chas. Kirby and wife left Tuesday for Moberly, Mo., their old home, which place they have not visited for 19 years. It will be a joyous trip The Chicago firm that occasionally sends you statements of your accounts for this paper is duly authorized so to do and whatever you pay them is properly credited to your account. Prof. J. W. Tutt, of Washington, D. C. Capt. R. A. Byrd and Atty. C. S. Gibbs, will speak at Irwin's park July 4th The Stewardess and Deaconess of St. Paul give their annual picnic at Lincoln park July 4th. The annual fair of W. W. C. of U. B. chuch opens Tuesday. Wm. York of Wilberforce University, arrived last week to attend his brother, Dr. York, who is ill. We notice that Justine McKinney, Susie Wade, Vera Ford, Georgia Poston, Earl Ryder, Russel Clem, Harvey Blackwell, Robert Douglas and 2 others graduated from Ward school. The Picnic at Havana The picnic to be given at Havana, June 23rd, by Messrs E. B. Smith and Geo. W. Coleman, promises to be the best and pleasant outing for several seasons. The excursion is to be conducted in the best order and the most fastidious may go without the least fear of embarrassment. The gentlemen who are in charge are well known and highly respected in the best circles and can not afford to have anything else save a first class affair. A large number of people have gone to Havana and know of the most excellent scenery, the boat riding and fishing pleasures to be had. Being convinced that it will be first-class and nothing will occur to result in disgrace and shame, we commend this affair to all. It will be an opportunity to take the children and the Sunday School crowd out. A pleasant outing once or twice a year, conducted aright is a benefit to both young and old as a recreation and general health producer. Price, round trip: Children from 5 to 12 years; two tickets $1.00, Adults $1.00. R. Lashley and wife of Bloomington were guests of R. S. Donaldson and family Sunday. Mesdrmes J. M. Smalley and J. P. Roberts left Monday eve, for Clarksville, Mo. for a fortnight. Rev. Wm. Woods will speak at the Baptist church at Carlinville to-morrow. Beojamamin Baker of N. 14th 5t., shot his wife in the tnigh Monday evening. slightly injuring her. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frazier 1503 S. 17th St. Tuesday eve., June 14. a son' second child. Notice. Our collector will be in Danville June 22.J3 and in Jacksonsonville June 29 or 30. Meet Me at Irwin's Park 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. 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 998 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. June 18. 1910 Among the notable sayings of Dr. Jos. A. Booker were: "Be diplomatic. Let your intelligence and your religion control you. Build up a strong character. Do not strive to get away from your own people." Joseph Charles, a negro, was awarded $2000 damages by a New York court by reason of an assault on him by a policeman Judge Green said the verdict was eminently proper and should serve as a warning to policemen that they cannot take the law in their own hands.—E. St. Louis Eagle. "Poney" Moore, the notorious Chicago gambler and saloon man who is rated as wealthy is at the point of death, having been stricken with paralysis. Ere we go to press we expect to hear that "Pony" Moore is no more Some Candidates For County Offices Candidates for office in this county are springing up like hops. H.B Harts will make the race for Probate Judge. He is as reputable and competent a young man as the city affords. T. E. Lyou will aspire for the Legislature and ought to get every decent vote. Thos. Jarrett is a candidate on the Democratic side and is reputed to be a man of good standing. Mr Bowe, deputy County Treasurer, on the Democratic side. C. H. Edmands, Jr., is a candidate on the Republican ticket. Mr. Edmands is a reputable young business man and his experience should well fit him for such an office. Mr. Elshoff, a grocer, is also a candidate for Treasurer on the Democratic ticket. Congressman Graham is a candidate for re election. Mr. Graham, of course stands well among his fellow townsmen. The Republicans have no candidate for that office so far, but are likely to put up such able men as C. F. Mortimer. H. Clay Wilson, or W. J. Butler. Hon. Logan Hay has not intimated that he will be a candidate for re election. Harry Wilson has made a good legislator. --- Springfield to Have Negro Bank Not many days hence Springfield negroes will enjoy the rare distinction of having a colored bank, being probably the 2nd city north of the Mason and Dixon line so honored, the exception being Chicago. The building in which the institution is to be located is at 11 and Washington sts., and is being erected by A. M. Williams, an enterprising young business man. This institution will add inspiration to the colored business men and prove a factor in our commercial circle. The Sangamon County Election We have before us in this county a very important election—an election of officers whose duties are manifold. The trouble herefore has been that a large number of men entered the field who were wholly incompetent to fill the positions for which they aspire. As a general rule the most unfit man has the strongest combine forms a jackpot and thrusts the unfit man on the ticket. If he is not nominated he and his crowd proceed to defeat the right man, and if he wins he does not satisfy his constituents because he has not sense enough to do the work required of him. So let us be careful and choose the men who are doing the right thing, or at least the men in whom we have some confidence. The Sheriff, Judge, Clerk, Probate Judge and Clerk, Treasurer and Legislators are very important officers. The n gro voters are instructed to support only those who will give them a proportionate share of the political pie. Are we not entitled to something tangible in this country? If the men in high office will not give a square deal, they deserve defeat; and if they try and cannot, the place is too big for them and some other person deserves the place. This shall be our policy: For him who is for us, and therefore for the right; for we as individuals and a people, have made a good strong fight for political integrity and the supremacy of right, as mapped out by the Republican leaders of this county. Negro Student Wins Medal. G D. McDaniel of Baltimore, a colored student at Brown University, on the excellence of delivery of his original oration, "A Plea for Liberia," has won the Gaston medal, the most valuable prize offered by the university, and the highest honor awarded a senior. The winning of this prize carries also the right to deliver the same address at the annual commencement exercises, which occur this month. This is the first time during the career of Brown University that a colored student has won this medal. Christian Advocate. 4 Big Shows in 1 Goods Called for and Delivered WILLI S 318 N. 5th St. PHONES New - 811 Old - 2812 OUR MOTTO First-Class Work Imperial 5 Hals PETER MYER 529 N For Fine Commercial Work HAMANN The Printer 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Phone 998 OUR ADVERTISING RATES. For display matter one time, 15c the inch; over one time, 10c, 6 month or one year, special prices made. Reading matter, one time, 7c the line; seven words to the line; over one time 5c; for long articles or church advertising, some reduction. For clubs, socials, ect., when matter contains over 75 words and under 200, send 50 cents if you desire it published in full. MANAGER. You can always depend on The Forum to stand for principle above all else. You won't find styles like the IMPERIAL You won't find styles near as swagger. You won't find Imperial $3 Hats at any other store because we have the exclusive agency for this town. We believe it's the best $3 Hat made. That's why we secured the exclusive agency for them. You'll think so when you see the new spring shapes that are ready. ERS & CO. North Side Square $1.50 to East St. Louis every Saturday and Sunday ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM Call at this office for type-writing, work. $ 3 0 5 \frac {1}{2} $ So. 6th St. Old phone 998. short hand and general stenographic TO THE LAWYER. Special—The Forum will be pleased to have that legal notice etc. It is a paper of general circulation; careful in reading proof; no errors shall occur. 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 strictly confidential. 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 circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all newsdealers. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 625 F St., Washington, D.C. --- DECATUR, ILLINOIS. Decatur News. Miss Marie Gray and Nathaniel were two colored pupils who graduates from our High School, and Miss Gertrude Dansby from Milliken University. We notice in the report of the tax collector that only 181 new houses were built here last year and the papers reported 476. The collector stated that he had failed to find the number the papers reported; that they would count a house this year before it is completed and count the same house again next year. We urge our people to buy homes and stop paying rent. When young men go to church they should not stand around on the outside. Last Sunday was Children's Day and 4 young men supposed to be SPORTS!!—sat in a rig owned by an industrious citizen, smoking cigarettes all during the afternoon service. What will you do when we build up-town; disgrace the church as you are now doing?. This standing on the outside must be stopped. Mrs. G. W. Murry was here last week and made an engagement for ex Congressman Murry to lecture at St. Peter's church June 22. Miss Corinne Blanton left last Sunday for Wilberforce to attend commencement exercises there and will spend Sunday and Monday in Indianapolis, the guest of Mayme L. Hunter. Mrs. Scott, E. Main street died Thursday morning at 4 o'clock. The funeral was held at St. Peter's church Friday afternoon by Rev. Johnson of St. Paul church, Springfield. Call on Messrs Monte and Hurley when you have any work in their line. The Sewing Circle of St. Peter's met with Mrs. Joe Martin, W. King St. Friday afternoon A delightful afternoon was enjoyed. A grand entertainment was given under the auspices of the Sewing Circle of Antioch Bap ist church Friday evening at Travers Hall. The ladies deserve great credit for their faithful work. J. B.Osby and wife, of Spring field attended the funeral of Mrs. Scott here Friday. Rev. Evans of Bloomington, was in the city last Thursday on business. Mrs. George Valentine, who has been very ill, is able to be up again. Antioch church had their rally Sunday to raise money for the new church. The Willing Workers raised $238 31, and the Sewing Circle 187 77, making a total of $426 08 Mesdames Jno. Bird and Robert Ernest each presented a beautiful window to the Baptist church last week. The church extends thanks. William Cooper and Mond Hammonds are greatly improved and will soon be out again. Children's Day was observed at St. Peter's last Sunday. The collection for the day was $65, which will go for missionary work. The Rosebud Department of True Reformers gave a fine entertainment Friday evening. A nice little sum was realized for this department. Karl Monte and Herbert Hurley spent last Sunday in Springfield. Sunday is Trustee Rally Day at St. Peter's. "Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed beyond the shore, But still thy voice is ringing o'er the gale— Thou'st taught thy race how high her hope, may soar, And bid them seek the heights, nor faint nor fall." Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fred Douglass. ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH 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. 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. Annie Browner.....Secretary 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. 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, 149 E. Main st. Decatur, Illinois. 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. A. Bender, Exalted Ruler. 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. U. B. F. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St. BENJ. LUCAS, W. M. William Cansler, W. Secretary. Capitol City No. 12, K. of P. Meets at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St., every second and fourth Monday. H. SALLIE, C. C. J. Harold White, K. of R. S. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B Bondman, 2020 E Kansas street. New phone 420. We make a Specialty of Cleaning and Pressing Ladies' Garments KingCleaning Co. Colored Odd Feltws Building 13 and Madison Sts. WALTER KING, Proprietor Old Phone 1563 DRESS MAKING BY MRS. E. L. ROGERS 1505 South Seventeenth Street LEY'S RURANT ALL COMING BOND TO NONE you will be convinced. Regular Meals ort Orders e City. Our Hot Biscuits Hot Coffee, Etc , speak for themselves. We solicit right. OUSLEY When once you have 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. 811 E. Washington St. J. W. WATKINS CONTRACTOR Cement Side Walksand Cistern Building, Etc. 1007 S. 17th St. Springfield, - Illinois Old Phone 3802 Millinery. We are 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 Nancy Elridge, Deceased The undersigned, having been appointed Executrix of the last will and testament of said deceased, hereby gives notice that she will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, 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 hereby notified to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said Estate are also requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 4th day of June, 1910. QUEEN RAMSEY, CHAS, S. GIBBS, Executrix Attorney 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. C. PRUITT. FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Sheriff of Sangamon county, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary. FRED. W. LONG. Read The Forum. SECRET SOCIETIES. M. VANTREACE, W. M. WYATT JOHNSON, Sec'y. Help Wanted AGENTS ARE MAKING BIG money selling our combination Benefit plan. Benefits for sickness accident, natural death, accidental death, quarantine, loss of employment, 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. The late poet whose life works are for sale have a copy of these poems. Price $1. East End Saoe Store or The lose life works are for sale at this office. Even these poems. Price $1.75 to $3.50 per book. Just End Saoe Store or Thompson's Grocery Store. Sorothy Dodd 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 Sorothy Dodd A COMFORTABLE SHOE ```markdown ``` No excuse for summer to get comfortable shoes of our dainty flexible tau coolness. Ideal for our The F. M LE 125 South excuse for summer foot discomfort. Not comfortable shoes at this store. Our dainty flexible tan oxford's fairly rai ness. Ideal for outdoor use-indoor he F.M LEGG hoe 125 South 5th st. No excuse for summer foot discomfort. Easy to get comfortable shoes at this store. Some of our dainty flexible tan oxfords fairly radiate coolness. Ideal for outdoor use-indoors too. The F.M LECG hoe Co 125 South 5th - st. 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 reasonable prices. 1725 E. Brown St. Sp. ingfield, II sale at this office. Every home should 75 to $3 50 per book. Leave orders at Thompson's Grocery Store. Dainty light sole tan blucher. Four large eyelets. Silk ribbon. Fashionable arch. foot discomfort. Easy es at this store. Some an oxford's fairly radiate outdoor use-indoors too. ECG hoe Co The Forum's Staff. E. L. Rogers, Editor-in-Chief and Business Mgr. MISS DAISY DONALDSON. Proof Reader and Stenographer. Address 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 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 11:15 p. m. Owl cars at 11:45 p. m. until 12:07 a. m. For Governor street every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:37 p. m. Owl cars at 12:30 a. m. For South 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. GERTRUDE WADE, Pres. MARTHA CHANDLER, Secy. Don't wait to hear what the public thinks before you express your opinion. Say what you think if you believe you are right. We are with the right, as was Lincoln, and the right will win. PRICES FOR POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. 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. 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- ion, first Sunday of each month at ..... 11:00 a. m. Litany with instruction every Wednesday at ..... 8:00 p. m. Ladies' Guild Meets every Wednesday at ..... 8:00 p. m. Principal Saints' Days are observed by the celebration of Holy Communion. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church. REV. THEOPHILUS PRICE, Pastor. Preaching every Sunday at...10:45 a.m. and...7:45 p.m. Sunday School at...2:45 p.m. Alien Christian Endeavor at...6:30 p.m. Class every Sunday at...12:00 noon Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Eighteenth and Cass Sts. REV. D. W. BLOODWURTH. Pastor. Services, Sunday at ..... 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 2:00 p. m. Evening Service at ..... 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday ..... 8:00 p. m. Grace M. E. Church. REV. J. M. SMALLEY, Pastor. Services, Sunday at ..... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at ..... 9:00 a.m. Evening Service at ..... 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at ..... 8:00 p.m. Union Baptist Church. REV. B. L. IVORY, Pastor. Services, Sunday at ..... 11:00 a. m. B. Y. P. U. at ..... 7:00 p. m. Sermon at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. Holy Communion first Sunday of each Zion Baptist Church. Ninth and Carpenter Streets. REV. A. W. WILLIAMS, Pastor. Sunday Service at ... 1:00 a.m. m. Sunday School at ... 1:00 p.m. B. W. Y. P. U. at ... 6:00 p.m. Evening Service at ... 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. REV. D. J. TATE. Pastor. Sunday Services at 11:50 a.m. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Services at 8:00 p.m. Prayer. Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. St. John A. M. E. Church. REV. G. W. JONES, Pastor. Sunday Services at ..... 10:45 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 2:30 p. m. Evening Service at ..... 7:45 p. m. Official Board Meeting Mondays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer and Praise Meeting Wednesdays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Sunday School Teachers' Meeting Thursdays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Choir Rehearsal Fridays at ..... 8:00 p. m. REV. N. GRIFFIN, In Charge. Sunday Services ..... 10:30 a. m. Sunday School ..... 1:30 p. m. Preaching ..... 3:00 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. Prayer Meeting, Tuesday ..... 8:00 p. m. SECOND SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 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 tha are brought us, and for fear tha some programs will be left out and showing some partiality, we have decided to charge for ALI programs. June Bazaar at Union Church. 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 musical contest will be given. Vocal and instrumental contestants wanted for said contest. A valuable prize will be given and a fair and impartial judge is chosen. 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 Washington st for colored papers. B. Kirman, The Tailor The Tailor Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing and Pressing..... While You Wait Of Ladies and Gents Garments Second hand clothes to sell also new ones for Ladies and Men. Hats cleaned and Blocked. Prices very cdeap on all articles. 112 N. 7th St., Springfield, - Illinois Old hone 1550. Public stenogra phy. Done at This Office. Short-hand. typewriting and amanuensis work. Business letters, accounts itemized, Essays, speeches or Sermons written on machine on machine. Give us a Trial. The FORUM, 305 S 6 MISS DAISY DONALDSON, Stenographer. Old Phone, 998. Springfield Illinois FORD'S HAIR POMADE 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 UP IN 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 WITH 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,50+ THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 216 LAKE ST.,DEPT. 58 CHICAGO,ILL. AGENTS WANTED. If you desire speech, write-ups of social or church affairs, with all details, no condensation, etc., see the manager, as there will be some charges. ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS leave Springfield: East. North. South. 5:00 a.m. 5:00 a.m. *5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *6:40 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. *8:40 a.m. 7:30 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m. *11:00 a.m. *12:40 p.m. *11:00 a.m. 12:00 m. 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. *1:00 p.m. *2:40 p.m. *1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. *4:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. 3:30 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 9:25 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 11:00 p.m. †11:30 p.m. *Limited. †Sleeper. All others local. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS A. R. Garnett CARPENTER & BUILDER Desires such Work as building flues Painting houses and General Repair work of the kind. See him at 322 N. Chesnut St. Bell 'Phone: 2156 7th & Adams Sts Office Hours: 9 to 12 Room No. 1 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 7th & Adams, Room I. Springfield, Illinois Meet Me at Irwin's Park 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 Alen 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 You may give news matter or money you have for the Forum to Miss Daisy Donaldson; also all kinds of typewriting: orders for colored papers. WANTED-Colored girls for cocks and house work Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau. 3054 S. 6th St 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. Office Phone Residence Phone 2322 2819—R 3 A Morris Williams Attorney at Law. WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - 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 314 N. 5th St., Springfield, Ill. Old Phone 2954 Crum Made Minister. President Taft nominated Wm. D. Crum of South Carolina to be minister resident and consul general at Monrovia, Liberia Crum is the colored man whose appointment by Roosevelt as collector of the port of Charleston, S. C., raised a storm of protest in the South. Rev. Tate Called to Lagrange, Mo. Rev. D. J. Tate was called to Lagrange, Mo. June 4 to officiate at the funeral of Mrs. Mary Riley. Lagrange is the former home of Rev. Tate and he was heartily received. On his return he was given many remembrances. Rev. Tate stopped over at Quincy on his return, June 9, and preached an able sermon for Rev Bates. Negro K. of P. Win Victory In Tennessee The negro Pythians of Tennes see are rejoicing over the victory just won over the white Pythians The whites sued out an injunction against them last summer. When called to-day the writ was dissolved, thus leaving them as before. It is said that the whites are waiting on the Georgia case which is in the U.S. court at Washington, D, C.—Lighthouse. John Bross W. R. C. Notes The John A. Bross, W. R. C, met Fridy, June 10 and initiated Mrs. Lena Hoskins into their order, after which regular business was transacted. They then went in a body to the Training School where they spent a social hour, disbanding to return to their homes. --- Springfield, Ill. Speaks to Very Small Audience J. E. Moreland, International Sec'y of Y. M. C. A. stopped over here, enroute to his home in Washington, D. C., and delivered an instructive address to a small crowd of young men at St. Johns church Sunday. Woman's Club Notes The Home Culture and Social Purity Section of the Women's Club was royally entertained by Venie Warren Monday afternoon at her residence. N. 14th street. This section is under the Chairmanship of Mrs. Roie Hunter 25 ladies were present. The honored guest was Mrs. Eva Lewis Jenifer, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs which will convene in Louisville, Ky. on July 10th. Mrs. Jenifer made a fine talk to the women on the real duty of getting closer together, and then stand firmly for the right. Mrs. Jenifer resides in Chicago, but formerly lived here. The progressive supper will be given at the Lincoln Colored Home Monday, June 27. The club will have a picnic some time in July. The Mothers' Section will meet at Lincoln Colored Home Monday, June 20. Grand Rally at St. Paul's. June 12th, 1910. Am't raised by women, Mrs. Moore, Pres't.....$422 76 Am't raised by men, Davi id Williams, Pres't..... 231 09 Total.....$653 85 Edw. Williams. Secretary. Thos. Price. Pastor. Nothing Pays Like Adverstising. --- STRAWS-All Kinds There’s “CLASS” as well as quality, and there’s variety as well as quantity in our big Straw Hat Store. Come in and inspect our great Straw Hat Stock. Just the Style. Justthe Braid Just the Price SPLIT YATCH HATS $1.00 to $5.00 SENNIT YATCH HATS $1.00 to $3.00 MILAN HATS $1.50 to $3.00 BANGKOKS $5.00 PANAMAS $5.00 to $10.00 JOHN LUTZ HATTER AND HABERDASHER 204 S. 6th St. BY WIRE Save time and please by telepho to us. Same at- vice as if you can Old Phone 2650 Clarkson's Mode 213 South S time and effort w y telephoning you Same attention if you came in pe one 2650 New Pho I's Modern Drug South Sixth St Save time and effort when you please by telephoning your order to us. Same attention and service as if you came in person. Old Phone 2650 New Phone 2168 Clarkson's Modern Drug Store 213 South Sixth Street REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! Subscribe for The Forum. --- --- effort when you ning your order ention and ser- me in person. New Phone 2168 Drug Store ixth Street CHAS. S. GIBBS Attorney and Counsellor at Law. NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 2231 S. 5th St. Rear of White Dental Parlors. Old Phone 1963 SUBSCRIBE FOR THE FORUM, the organ of the race. Today is Saturday, pay for the Forum. 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, Jacksonville, Galesburg and other cities near by Children from 5 to 12 years, Two for $1 Grady and Webster Imperial Barber SH If it is Tonsorial Work Tonsorialis Chair No. 1 John Davis, Chair No. 2 S. P. Grady, Chair No. 4. Prof. G. We make a Specialty of Hair Cutting Massage and Blea E, H, Mitchell, Chiropodist H. Te 821 E Washington Street Sun River Side Give This Excursion will be conducted nothing objectionable will be allowed and Y. M. C. A.. MALLORY Grady and Webster Imperial Barber Shop 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 E, H, Mitchell, Chiropodist H. Terrell, Sloe Shining Artist 821 E Washington Street SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Round Trip, $1.00 The city administration should be given credit for the good condition of the streets. A creditable program was rendered by the little tots at Grace church Sunday. Mr. Jackson has opened a grocery at Twenty-first and Stuart streets. Call the Business League to order. Buy a few shares in the negro shoe store co. Help those who advertise in this paper. Dr. Booker was the guest of B. H. Bellamy while here. Mrs. K. Johnson, W. Williams st., has returned from a visit to Freeport and Chicago. Miss Hazel Davis, S. Pasfield st., is ill from over study. Dr. A. V. York arrived last week and is ill at the residence of Mrs. Julia Duncan, of N. 13th street. Miss H. Ford, of Oklahoma arrived here last week. THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 1910 Given by E. B. Smith and George W. Coleman VIA. C. 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