The Forum
Saturday, July 16, 1910
Springfield, Illinois
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THE FORUM
Vol. 7. NO. 19.
Republican Candidate for Coun ty Treasurer
In another column of this paper appears the announcement of Chas Edmands, Jr., Republican candidate for County Treasurer, of Island Grove Township.
Mr. Edmands was born and reared in this city and educated in our Ward and High Schools. After completing his education, he worked in the Ruth hardware store for a number of years and then went into the real estate business.
Two years ago he showed his popularity when he ran for As-
Charles Edmands, Jr.
M.
Republican Candidate for County Treasurer
sessor and was elected by the largest margin of any other man on the ticket.
Recently Mr. Edmands moved on his farm, 12 miles in the country, where he now resides. As a man he stands high and with a spotless character. As a Republican, he is staunch and unswerved by petty thing and notions.
Notice
Notice is hereby given that on next Thursday at 8 p. m. there will be a special meeting of the members of the Y. M. C A, at the Gem Cafe, 819 E. Washington street for the purpose of auditing the accounts of the June campaign, to hear and receive some resignations and elect some new members to the Board.
B H BELLAMY,
President.
"Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY JULY
Political Situation in This County
Every now and then a new name is added to the long list of candidates for office in this county and this senatorial district. That the race will be a fierce one goes without argument. We are pleased to see that most of the men are reputable men who believe in a square deal.
Springfield, the capital of this great state, has a large colored population, who vote is a potential factor for the party or persons receiving it nearly solid, or solid.
These colored people are preparing to do some yeomen political work this fail and land safe the men who are on the square and are willing to do something for them. We are demanding political reciprocation and must have it; we are d manding a fair and impartial hearing on all questions affecting our moral civil, industrial and political status, and we must have it.
The office for state senator is creating quite a stir. Senator Hay is a candidate for re election Mr. Hay filled the place with credit and if he can harmonize his constituents and get a good colored vote his chances are not perilous, but on the contrary, if he fails to get such co operation and fails to get an understanding and does not extend general amnesty to his belligerents, his fate is defeat. He is not a bad man for the place and was highly recognized by the Governor on important committees, but there appears to be a general antipathy among the voters for Mr. Hay. We think that if the people understood him and were shown that he is "on the square," the whole plainaux would fall in line for him
L. L. Flinn is mentioned as a proposed candidate for the Senate and Mayor Bancroft of Jacksonville is already out.
We intend to make a strong fight for party purity and for the men who believe in giving recognition proportionately to all people according to services rendered and ability, regardless of race, color or previous condition of servitude.
Ice Cream And Chilli Parlor.
Corner Twelfth and Madison Streets. Open day and night. Short order lunches any time. CORA WELLS, Proprietress.
Your attention is called to the literary and musical program in this issue, to be rendered at Ma sonic Hall July 26. It promises to be a rare thing.
Don't fail to read the Forum for all news in regard to the Big Celebration at Irwin's Park August 4th.
The infant son of Mrs. Winnie Knott, 1508 S. 17th street was critically ill the first part of the week.
The Grace church S. S. is rapid improving.
Harry Donaldson and mother, Mrs. R. S. Donaldson spent Sunday in Bloomington, the guest of relatives.
Mrs. A. W. Williams of Zion Baptist church attended the S. S. Convention at Lovejoy last week.
The Home and Foreign Missionary Society of Zion Baptist Church gave a home party at Mrs. J. W. Grady's, 1508 So. 17th st. Monday evening.
Mr. Brown, of Jacksonville, is employed in the Treasurers Dept at the state house.
Another great big colored enterprise will soon appear in Springfield. Look for announcement.
The Gem Restaurant is making good.
You should be ready to pay for your paper on Saturdays and Monday when the collector comes around.
E. C. Hamilton, wife and son, Lee, of E. Adams st. are visiting in Jamestown, Wilberforce and Xenia, O.
Rev. C. H. Jones of Terre Haute, Ind, formerly of this city was in the city this week on business.
Mrs. Jessie Bond, formerly of Springfield, returns to her home in St. Paul today, after a visit to friends in this city.
You can purchase colored papers at Ousley's Restaurant, 819 E. Washington street; Thompson's store, 11th and Washington; Robert's Shoe Store, 1707 E. Capitol Ave; Union Grocery Store, 18 h and Cass Sts., and at the Forum office, 3051 So. 6th Street.
Miss Ella Porter has returned to her home in Alton after a visit in Springfield.
Journey to Bloomington
Is the subject of an article by B. H. Bellamy which will appear next week.
We were farced to carry over a good deal of matter for next week.
Mrs. J. H, Davi's Sunday School class of St. Paul and a few invited guests had a delightful picnic at Washington Park Thursday.
Miss Miunie York left yesterday St. Paul, Minn.
15C A MONTH
An Inquiry.
A few words to the President, Trustees and friends of the Lincoln Manual Training School in Springfield, Ill.
The President, Bishop Osborne and his personal friends are trying to make this school a success and we hope they will succeed. Too much good cannot be said about them, and they will have our hearty support if they are in position to see that all concerned will get "a square deal." But we regret very much to say that the principal of this school seems to act different in some respects other than "a square deal." and it is for him to say why this is the case. Can he expect the school to be a success through his method of doing things? We will not accept any excuse whatever for the way he treated Miss Ella Porter. This incident will be explained to the public in the near future.
Peoria Notes
The Grand Lodge K. P. met in Peoria July 5-6 7 and were highly entertained.
Fred Banks and wife entertained Monday evening.
Misses Ethel and Maud McDonald of Bushnell, Miss Bernice Casey of St. Louis and Miss Myrtle Moss of Champaign were the guests of Miss F. Harrison during the convention.
Mr. and Mrs. Sanford entertained friends and delegates Tues day evening.
Tuesday evening Miss Clara Gibson entertained in honor of Inez Moss of Champaign.
(Concluded in next issue)
Bloomington News
Fred Rush is able to attend to business.
R. Lashey has returned home after spending the 4th in Chicago.
While in Chioago spending the 4th Earl Lewis was held up and robbed of $37, a gold watch and ring.
Ike Saunders and daughter returned from Peoria after attending the annual meeting of the K. of P.
Rev. Carr preached an interesting sermon for the Woman's Club last Sunday.
Mr. and Mr.s Kelley of Gibson City are visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Schaffer.
Ike Saunders is contemplating a trip to the north Pole.
Misses Edith Thomas and Cora B- of Gibson City spent Sunday in Bloomington.
R. Lashley and Mose Brooks went fishing at Pekin.
D. Huddelaton are making their home at 305 W Mill street. They moved from Gibson City.
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EDITORIAL
Saturday, July 16, 1910
Young colored men should not sit around and argue the Johnson victory, how much money Johnson has, etc. That will do you no good. Go to work and keep quiet, Johnson won the fight because of his energy, science and deportment—not by arguing and loafing. An idle shiftless, ignorant man is not good for anything.
Jack Johnson, the best known and most talked of man in the world at present, is to be commended for the charitable disposition he has, and further, for the affection he has for his mother and other relatives and friends. He purchased his mother an automobile for her own comfort and convenience, and has deposited $100,000 in a Chicago bank. We advise Mr. Johnson, if he will pardon us, to invest in bonds and real estate, and make his name not only famous in pugilism, but also on Wall St.
White Man Lynched in Rayville, La
Rayville, Louisiana, is the name of a small town that may boast of lynching a man on July 9th. This fellow had killed a man, had been tried and condemned, and had taken an appeal to a higher tribunal (a right every citizen has) and for so doing, the mob battered down the jail doors. and lynched the poor fellow. What do you think of this for a highly civilized race? Is mob worse than prize fighting? We pause for an answer.
Women's Clubs
The steps taken by the women's clubs of the city to increase the attendance in the Sunday school is a move that should receive the approval of all the people. Any boy or girl, man or woman for that matter, is better off in Sabbath school on Sunday morning than they are on street corners.
It is a happy thought to know that our women are doing real work in their club meetings, and that they are not wasting their time in idle gossip. There is so much needed to be done. So many, young and old, who need to be encouraged and enlighten.
ed that there is no time to spend in idleness.—Nashville Globe. We hope the same enconnium can be applied to our Women's clubs here.
The Lynching in Newark, O.
The overthrow of the law in Ohio last week by citizens of Newark, and the reign of mob violence is deplorable. We condemn this outrage with as much vehement when the victim is a white man as we do when the victim is a negro. It is just as outrageous, just as inexcusable, just as unwarranted. The dethronement of law and the enthronement of the mob is an awful thing.
We have laws for every crime and if we cannot stop the mob, it will stop organized government, and the Declaration of Independence will prove a failure and all the work of Patrick Henry, Geo. Washington, Lafayette, Jefferson and Hamilton will be in vain, and England's claim that the colonists are not, and were not, capable of self government will prove true. There is no alternative. This government could not live half free and half slave, and it cannot live half mob and half civilized, or half mob law and half organized civil government.
The Rapid Rise of Pugilism.
Twenty years ago, prize fighting was looked upon with the same degree of abhorrence as bull fighting in Mexico is looked upon.
The general public paid little attention to that sport. The press gav little space to the unseemly sport. But on came Sullivan, Peter Jackson, Corbett, Sharkey, Fitzsimmons, Jeffries, Burns and Johnson.
When the climax was reached and when never before in our history, was so much attention given to the sport, it was looked upon as a great test of racial superiority, not so, merely a test of athletic superiority between Johnson and Jeffries, and a money-making proposition, such as horse racing,
That Johnson is an extraordinary man in pugilism, goes without saying.
Smalley Preaches An Able Sermon.
Rev, J. M. Smalley preached an able sermon last Sunday evening at Grace church, choosing for his subject, "The Comforter." The president of Geo. R. Smith College, Sedalia, Mo. will be at Grace Sunday. On July 31st Dr. Gillum, one of the ablest pulpit orators of this section, will be here.
The Curfew ordinance is a timely thing. It should have been in vogue years ago.
The Negro Business League meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month and every colored business man and woman should attend.
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The J. P. Roberts Shoe Company 1707 E. Capitol Ave.
Is now offering a limited number of common and preferred Shares of the Capital Stock for Sale. Call and investigate.
This is a Joint Stock Company and you can realize a good profit on the investment.
The Company is already doing a good business with the amount invested and shall soon order a large stock of Shoes for the fall and winter trade.
Do not wait until the price of shares advance—take one or more shares now
This is to be the leading Negro enterprise in the city. under good management.
J. P. ROBERTS, Mgr.
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ts. "Hints to inventors." "Inventions needed."
Patents fail." Send rough sketch or model for
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Office.
ELEY & McINTIRE
PATENT ATTORNEYS
WASHINGTON, D. C.
Book on patents. "Hints to inventors." "Inventions needed." "Why some inventors fail." Send rough sketch or model for search of Patent Office records. Our Mr. Greeley was formerly. Acting Commissioner of Patents, and as such had full charge of the U. S. Patent Office.
SO-CALLED OCTOPUS AND INDEPENDENTS FIGHTING
The People—Not the Circus—Benefit While the Cruel Circus War Lasts
On August 25th the great Sells- Floto Shows with all their magnificent paraphernalia and extra added attractions. will arise in this city for a one day engagement.
Every one conversant with the happenings of the amusement world are aware of the wonderful success which has crowned the triumphal tour of the Sells-Floto circus this season. While the circus proper has been enlarged and comes back to us more magnificient than ever before, the price of admission has been cut in half. A great circus war is raging between certain combined circuses on one side and the independent Sells-Floto people on the other. The latter are carrying the battle to their opponents and the people are benefiting thereby. That the move has been a popular one is attested to by the fact that in every big city visited this season the management was unable to provide room for its patrons.
Rev. Jamison preached an able sermon at St. Paul's Sunday evening.
Mrs. Victoria Johnson solicited the largest amount of money in the St. Paul's Stewardess contest and received a very handsome gold ring.
Mrs. J.M. Mosby is visiting her sister in Quincy and father in Shelbina, Mo.
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The Circus War
Gears
Not in any Circus Trust
The Storm Center of Circus Octopus Warfare May Occur in Your City as No Time or Place Has Been Too Sacred.
Having broken all records in the big cities of the coast, which includes San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, Tacoma and Vancouver the great Sells-Floto Shows come to Springfield for one days engagement on August 25th.
The wonderful success which has rewarded the proprietors of this magnificent attraction this year may be traced to two sources. In the first place, the character of the performance given is such as to return full values for the money. In the second place, these Western showmen have become converts to the idea of popular prices.
For the nominal sum of twenty-five cents it is possible to see this great attraction in its entirety. This is something which has never before been attempted in the history of the big shows, and the results have more than proved the truth of an argument in its favor.
Call at Thompson's, 1100 East Washington st for colored papers.
FOR RENT—1210 So. 14th St. one 4-room cottage. One and a half blocks from car line. Good conveniences. $9 per month. Inquire at 1208 So. 14th street.
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.
OUR SALE OF
Men's and Boys' SUITS
Stilll Going On
Greatest bargains ever offered in Springfield.
Suits on our Fourth Table go while they last at one-half price.
First ones here get the best choice. Better come right away.
5th and Adams Sts.
SECRET SOCIETIES.
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.
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 Taber.
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
King Cleaning Co.
Colored Odd Fellows Building 13 and Madison Sts.
WALTER KING, Proprietor Old Phone 1563
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UNION GROCERY STORE
18th and Cass Sts.
J. P. ROBERT S SHOE STORE
1907 E. Capitol Ave.
bar's Books and other Literature
Also Dunbar's Books and other Literature
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
Political Announcement
FOR TREASURER
I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the decision of the Republican primary, Sept. 15, 1910
CHAS. H. EDMANDS, Jr.
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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.
FOR PROBATE JUDGE
I hereby announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for Probate Judge of Sangamon county. Harry B. Harts.
Read The Forum.
M. VANTREACE, W. M. WYATT JOHNSON, 'Sec'y.
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
Chas. S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Sangamon County,
ss.
Circuit Court September Term, A. D. 1910.
Catherine Hubbard
vs.
In Chancery.
Brack Hubbard.
Affidavit of the unknown residence of Brack Hubbard, defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, notice is hereby given to the said Brack Hubbard that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 10th day of June, A. D. 1910, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of September, next 1910, as is by law required.
Now, unless you, the said Brack Hubbard, shall be and appear before the Sangamon, County Circuit Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the City of Springfield, on the first Monday of September, A. D. 1910, and plead, answer and demur to said complainant's bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things, therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you, according to the prayer of said bill.
S. T. JONES, Clerk.
Chas. S. Gilbs, Complainant's Solicitor.
STATE OF IL, LINGIS, $^{11}$
Sangamon County, $^{12}$
Circuit Court September Term, A. D. 1910.
Nola Overton
Affidavit of the unknown residence of James Overton, defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, notice is hereby given to the said James Overton that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 10th day of June, A. D. 1910, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of September, next, 1910, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said James Overton, shall be and appear, before the Sangamon County Circuit Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the City of Springfield, on the first Monday of September, A. D. 1910, and plead, answer and demur to said complainant's bill of complaint. the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you, according to the prayer of said bill.
At the East End Shoe Store, 1707 E. Capitol avenue, can be found the colored papers, magazines and tracts. Stop over there while ordering shoes and call for something to read.
Sorothy Dodd
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Final Settlement
Public Notice is hereby given, that the under signed, Henry Petitt, Administrator for the estate of Bluford Watson deceased, will attend before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, at the Court House in Springfield, Illinois, on the 5th day of September, 19 o for the purpose of making final settlement of said estate. At which time and place he will ask for an order of distribution, and will also ask to be discharged.
All persons interested are notified to attend, and examine the settlement now on file in said Court Springfield, Illinois, July 12th, A. D. 1910.
Chas. S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,
Sangamon County,
ss.
Circuit Court September Term, A. D. 1910.
Georgia Ann Holman,
vs.
David Haus, Christina Haus, Mathias
Young and Isaac R. Diller—In Chancery.
Affidavit of the unknown residence of
David Haus and the unknown heirs of
Christina Haus, defendant above named,
having been filed in the office of the Clerk
of the Circuit Court of said County, notice
is hereby given to the said David Haus
and the unknown heirs of Christina Haus,
that the complainant filed her bill of complaint
in said Court, in the Chancery side
thereof, on the 22d day of April, A. D.
1910, and that a summons issued out of
said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of September, next, 1910, as is by law required.
Now, unless you, the said David Haus, and the unknown heirs of Christina Haus, shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Circuit Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House in the City of Springfield, on the first Monday of September, A. D. 1910, and plead, answer and demur to said complainant's bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you, according to the prayer of said bill. JONES, Clark
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TIME TABLE OF THE SPRINGFIELD
CONSOLIDATED RAILWAY CO,
Cars leave Fifth and Monroe streets
as follows:
For North Fifth street every 10 minutes
from 6:00 a. m. until 11:20 ‘p.m, -Owl
oars at 11:40 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m.
For South Fifth street every 10 minutes
from 6:05 a, m. until 11:20 ‘p,m. «Owl
cars at 11:45 p. m., 12:09 and-12:36 a. m.
For South Second street every 10 min-
utes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:20 p.m. Owl
cars at 11:43 p. m., 12:00 midnight and
12:24 a. m.
For North Seventh street every 12
minutes from 6:00 a, m. until 11:24 p, m.
Ow! cars at 11:48 p.m. and 11:24 p.m. .
For Spring and Hast, Carpenter street’
every 12 minutes from 6:08 a: m. until
11:20 p.m. Owl cars at 11:44 p. m. and
12:08 and 12:30 a. m.
For South Grand avenue eevery 15 min-
utes from 6:22 a. m, until 11:22 p.m. Owl
ears at 11:45 p.m, and 12:07 and 12:30
a.m.
For Lawrénce avenue every 12 minutes
from 6:00 a. m. until 11:30 p.m. Owl
cars at midnight and 12:30 a. m,
For Kast Capitol 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.
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 streét every 15 min-
utes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:30 p.m,
Ow] 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
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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?
“Oh, Douglas! Thou hast passed be
yond ‘the shore,
But still thy voive is ringing o’er the
gale—
Thou'st taught thy race how high her
hope may soar,
“And bid them seek the heights, no:
faint nor fall.”
Paul Laurence Dunbar on Fred
Douglass.
Nothing Pays Like Adverstising.
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We are with the right, as was Lin-
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CHURCH DIRECTORY.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.
REV. R. Ll, 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-
fon, first Sunday of each
PHONE SEs os sph cig cap ecay nn 1 1008 my tk
Litany with instruction’ every
‘Wednesday at .............. 8:00 p.m.
Ladies’ Guild Meets ‘every
Briday St. cress cecvcessessser, 2100 oD) Oh
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.
ANG sisedecnsecewesocessevess T:46, Be M,
Sunday School at .......+..,++ 2:49 p.m.
Alien Christian Endeavor at.. 6:30 p. m.
Class every Sunday at ........12:00 noon
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Bighteenth and Cass Sts.
REY. D. W. BLOODWURTH, Pastor.
Services, Sunday at .......++.11:00 a.m.
Sunday ‘School at ............. 2:00 p,m.
Evening Service at 2.20... 7:30 p.m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday
BE sgiweieer ee ct esereesameness (8100.11 DMs
Grace M. E. Church,
Fourteenth and Brown Sts.
REV. J. M. SMALLBY, 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,
Twelfth and Mason Streets,
REV. B. L. IVORY, Pastor.
Services, Sunday at .........-.11:00 a, m,
B. YP. U. at oo .tiesseceseeoei 00 Ds mM.
Sermon at ....ev.eecseeee eee 8200 p,m.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
Holy Communion first Sunday of each
month.
Zien Baptist Church.
Ninth and Carpenter Streets.
REV. A. W. WILLIAMS, Pastor,
Sunday Service ‘at .......++++.11:00 a/ m.
Sunday School at .......++++++ 1:00 p.m.
B. Y¥. BP. U. at coc ccsceceeeeses 6:00 P.M,
evening Service at 1.2.10. 0... 8:00 p.m.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday ‘at 8:00 p.m.
New Hope Baptist Church,
Highth and Miller Streets.
REV. D. J. TATE, Pastor.
Sunday Services at ....,.+++.-11:00 a.m.
Sunday School at .....0.20.02. 9215 a.m.
Sermon at ...0.c0c0cec0cc-++., 8:00 p.m,
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 ..........52. 2:30 p.m.
Evening Service at 1.2.00...) 7:45 p.m.
Official’ Board Meeting “Mon-
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Prayer and’ Praise’ Meeting
Wednesdays at .............., 8:00 p.m.
Sunday School’ ""’ ‘Teachers’
Meeting Thursdays at ...... 8:00 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal Fridays ‘at... 8:00 p.m.
Old Line Methodist Church,
Nineteenth and Cook.
REY. N. GRIFFIN, In Charge.
Sunday Services ..............-10:30 a.m.
Sunday School .......60./000. 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-
ety Meeting ............. 3:30 p.m.
Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 8:00 p. m.
Sunday Evening Service... 8:00 p. m.
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Decatur News.
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT. For Sheriff—The Forum is authorized to announce Charles E. Tandy a candidate for Sheriff of Macon county, subject to the action of the Republican primaries, Sept. 15, 1910.
Miss Alice Johnson is visiting her parents in Bloomington this week.
The dance given by Monte and Hurley at Dreamland Park was a success despite the threatening weather. More than 200 were in attendance.
W. H Robinson and wife of Monticello have returned to Decatur to live.
You will notice in this issue that Chas, E. Tandy has announc ed himself as candidate for sheriff of Macon county. We can say for Mr. Tandy that he has made a splendid record as Co. Treasur er and stands high in the Republican ranks You will make no mistake in voting for him.
Chas. Browner, who fell from a wagon on July 4th and dislocated his shoulder, is again able to be out.
A diamond ring has been presented to a Decatur girl by a young Bloomington man. When is it to be?
Joseph Ascey and Everett Anthony of Springfield attended the dance in Decatur last Monday.
W. C. Casey of Bloomington has organized the 'Buffalo Social Club' here. The club has 5 neatly furnished rooms. In the front room is a pool table, with seats for those who wish to look on. The reception room is neat, with writing desk and table for games, that all who join may enjoy themselves. This club is regularly organized with state charter, and has adopted strict regulations and by laws. Only those who are worthy can become members of this club. There is no gambling or betting of any kind allowed. It has subscribed for several colored papers and other literature for the reading room. A first class barber shop will be connected with the club, which is needed very badly in Decatur. The club, under the present conditions, is a credit to the young men of Decatur, and it is hoped that the rules and regulations will be enforced. It will have the support of the best citizens of Decatur. They are located at 144 Merchant street and have the Bell phone. The officers' cuts will appear in our mid-summer edition next month. Look out for them.
William Walters returned from Denver last Sunday where he went to bring his sister home, who was sick. This is the first time they have seen each other for 15 years.
Mrs. Ed Motley became ill Friday and went to Petersburg for treatment, where she will remain for 3 weeks.
Lincoln News.
Rev. W. L. Anderson, the G. W. D. G. of the Western Division of True Reformer will preach the annual sermon of the Lincoln Flash Light Fountain No. 2787 of the G. U. O. of True Reformers in Lincoln on the first Sunday in August at the Second Baptist church on Broadway at 2 p. m. All members of the Fountain are requested to meet at the Hall at 1 p. m. sharp so as to march in a body to the church. We extend an invitation to the public to come and hear this man of note. Members out of town will be welcome. WM. H. FUGUA.
W. Messenger.
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. 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
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Johnson-Jeffries Moving Pictures Vs.the Clansman
Johnson-Jeffries Moving Pictures Vs.the Clansman
While we are not enamored of prize fighting, and do not care, personally, whether or not any state permits moving pictures of the Johnson-Jeffries, it is amusing to see how quickly the powers exert themselves to stop a "nuisance" when the shoe pinches the other fellows' foot, or rather when it is the reverse to that of the."Clansman," J. K. Vardaman and Ben Tillman.
They claim that it will create trouble between the races. How absurd. The same people claim that they have no power to stop such plays as the Clansman, and such lecturers as Thomas Dixon and Jas. K. Vardaman and B. R. Tillman, whose lectures are the most inflammatory and poisonous that were ever forced on the people. These men have no other object in view than to create race hatred, while the fight pictures are simply a reproduction of a legitimate athletic combat between 2 men, carried out in order, just like a football game, baseball or yacht race.
See how flexible our laws can be made.
We have no desire to see the pictures and do not think prize fighting is a think to be tolerated, but we simply call your attention to the inconsistency of the people.
Surely, if the fight reproduced is likely to create friction, the Clansman and Vardaman and Tillman will do so. Think it over.
Women's Club Notes
The Home Culture Section held a profitable meeting with Mrs. Julia Foree Monday afternoon.
The Home Culture Section will not meet again until September.
The July meeting of the General Club will be held next Monday with Mrs. Roie Hunter. E Reynolds St. at 2 p.m. at which time delegates to the State Federation will be elected, and our annual report will be made. All chairmen should have their reports ready.
The Mothers' Section will have a sacred concert at Union church Sunday at 4 p.m The boys and girls will render the program. The children from all Sunday Schools are invited to attend.
Mesdames Mosby and Smith Entertain
Mesdames J. M. Mosby and E. B. Smith entertained in honor of Mrs. Hudson of Chicago, Monday evening July 4th at Mrs Mosby's, 1107 E. Jefferson, ice cream and cake being served as refreshments.
Those present were:
Mesdames and Messrs F. R. Wilkins, A. M. Williams, Jas. Adams, B. H. Lucas, J. M. Mosby, E. B. Smith and S A. Ware. Mrs. Ethel Mathis, Capt. R. A. Byrd and Prof. Tutt of Washington.
Mrs. Ella Bell of 824 S. 15th Street is up again after 4 weeks illness. Her many friends are glad to learn of her being on the road to recovery.
Mothers, Do Not Let your Children grow Up Helpless
Mothers, spoil your children if you must, but don't make your children helpless. The boy or girl with a peevish, selfish disposition can get along in this world if the helpless one never can. Teach your girls to make their own dresses. Don't let patterns be a mystery to them or the sewing machine an instrument of torture because badly run.
When the cook leaves in a hurry, if your daughter ha snot learned to get breakfast she will be at a sad disadvantage. The woman who cannot cook is indeed a slave to her servants. Teach your son to sew his own buttons on and to look after his own things. There is no reason why a boy should be clumsy or disorderly except that a foolish mother allows him to grow up that way.
Begin early. Teach the littlest tots to take care of themselves, to wash their things. The woman who if unassisted would be helpless is indeed a slave, while she who can do all things for herself is to be envied because she is truly independent.
Another thing—don't do the thinking for your children. Teach them to reach the right conclusions by themselves—Record.
Quarterly Meeting at St. Paul Church
There will be Quarterly Meeting at St. Paul's A. M, E, church Sunday July 17th.
Rev. Dr. E. T. Cottman will have charge, assisted by the city pastors. Rev. Price invites all his friends to attend his last quarterly meeting. Services will be held at 3 p. m.
Mattoon News
Rev. E. R Cottrell, formerly pastor at David's Chapel, was in the city recently.
Mr. and Miss Hadley of Centralia were guests of relatives recently.
Oscar Portee and wife of Charleston spent Sunday in the city.
A sacred concert was given Sunday evening at Davids Chapel. Claude Scott of Champaign rendered two excellent solos.
Henry'and Roscoe Gumm visited their sisters in Centralia last week.
Miss Ada Gray has returned from the Baptist S.S. Convention at Lovejoy.
Miss Norton of Bethany is the guest of relatives.
Miss Ardela Starks of Peoria has been assigned agent for the Forum for that city and solicits your patronage. A complete letter on Peoria will appear next week.
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There will be a Literary and Musical Program at Masonic Hall on Tuesday eve, July 26. 1910, under the auspices of Club No. 9 of Grace M, E. Church
Don't miss it The Program is as follows:
Instrumental Duet, Mrs. John Gaddy and Viola Alexander
Vocal Solo, Mrs. T. W. Warrick
Address, Rev. J. M. Smalley
Vocal Solo, Rufus Nelson
Vocal Solo Mrs. J. C Douglas
Recitation—Dunbar's Mrs. E. L. Rogers
Instrumental Solo Miss Bernice Archer
Vocal Solo Mrs. M. D. Smalley
Address Attorney Chas. S Gibbs
Vocal solo Miss Emma Terrill
Recitation Miss Alice Giles
Vocal Solo Miss Marguerite Beard
If you fail to be present at this Hall on the evening of July 26 you will miss something worth your hearing—Come!
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Grand Home.coming and Emancipation Celebration August 4, at Irwin's Park near Springfield on the Illinois Traction System. Ex Governor Richard Yates and Dr. J. H. Magee and several other prominent people will deliver addresses. Read the Forum and watch for Big Bills.
Mr. Madison and wife were visiting relatives in this city last week.
Clarence Leggins spent last week in St. Louis.
Rev. Teal of Carlinville Ill. was in the city this week on business.
Watch for the Big Bills for the 4th of August celebration at Irwin's Park
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922 S. 18th St. (near P. G Church)
WARRICK & BARNETT, Proprietresses
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Mrs. Frank Hicklin is visiting relatives in Lanesville this week.
Attorney Anderson, of Chicago was in the city this week on business.
Mrs. Martha Petitt was representative of Honor Court No. 2 C C, at their Grand Session held in Peoria, July 5, 6, 7, and was elected Treasurer of the Endowment Board
Miss Golie Osborne of Sebree, Ky. is visiting her cousin, Miss Marie Tucker, 206 N. Fourteenth Street.
Mrs. Frank Hopkins of Topeka, Kansas, is visiting in the city.
Mrs. Josephine Kelly, of St. Louis is spending the summer with her sister, Mrs. M. Berry, 1430 S. 19th st.
ICE!!
Green Trading
shops at
THOMPSON'S
ing July 18 to 23. For
will give you 2 S.&H.
50 cash order 100 S.
beautiful Pictures, 16x
choice of them for 49
cash purchase, suit-
reading room or
Room
WashingtonSt.
phone 1329
what You Want
Deliveries
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
WATCH REPAIRING
J. M. BURSTEIN
Watch Maker and Jeweler. First
Class Watch Repairing of all kinds
All Work Guaranteed
Clocks Cleaned and Oiled $1.00
207 S. 6th St. Across from Furlongs'
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No matter where you live-or what you do-you should investigate the many important advantages of membership in The International Liberty Union of the World. Over 1,000 Unions instituted-more than 60,000 memberships issued-now growing by leaps and bounds, and
A small sum each month will carry a full membership—with cash benefits for sickness—according to $100,000 on deposit at State House to safe and guarantee fulfillment of contracts. A suitable person, high or low. Beautiful Membership Certifi-FREE to members. The secret signs, grips, and you—and gain you friends and assistance in many places, your right to universal recognition, and enable you to com-mit. It will add to your standing and prominence in the com-mery way we guarantee satisfaction.
Representatives Wanted
their friends during spare moments. No experience necessary talking. Makes it plain that every man and woman between their advantage to become members. It should aid you in exercise of this sound and substantial Union. Will pay you well first member from your community gets this appointment—acclin or stamps) for Union Journal Magazine three months,ions for securing a Beneficial Protective membership with the home office.
NAL LIBERTY UNION
THE WORLD
Dayton, Ohio,
U. S. A.
dents–injuries and deaths. $100,000 on deposit at State House to safeguard members Interests and guarantee fulfillment of contracts. A suitable membership for every person, high or low. Beautiful Membership Certificate, suitable for framing, FREE to members. The secret signs, grips, and accessories are provided by the State House. Your Official Button will proclaim your right to universal recognition, and enable you to command and enjoy the respect of all. It will add to your standing and prominence in the community to be a member, and in every way we guarantee satisfaction.
dents—injuries and deaths. $100,000
guard members' interests and guarantee
membership for every person, high
cate, suitable for framing, FREE to r
pass words, will protect you—help you—and gaze
Your Official Button will proclaim your right to
mand and enjoy the respect of all. It will add
munity to be a member, and in every way we gue
Member Represent
In every community to interest their friends due
as our literature does its own talking. Make
15 and 60 will find it greatly to their advan-
many ways to be the representative of this s
besides having a good time. First member
SO HURRY.
Write QUICK. Enclose 10c coin or stamp
and complete plans and directions for secu-
gency appointment. Address the home office
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329 Union Temple, Dayton, OH
Member Representatives Wanted
In every community to interest their friends during spare moments. No experience necessary as our literature does its own talking. Makes it plain that every man and woman between 15 and 60 will find it greatly to their advantage to become members. It should aid you in many ways to be the representative of this sound and substantial Union. Will pay you well besides having a good time. First member from your community gets this appointment—SO. Write QUICK. Enclose 10c (coin or stamps) for Union Journal Masazine three months, and complete plans and directions for securing a Beneficial Protective membership with agency appointment. Address the home office.
Millinery Sale
We are now selling our Summer Hats below cost. This is your chance to make money by spending money French Feathers and Willow Plumes of all kinds
DRESS WAKING
MRS. CLARK THOMPSON
1305 S. 11th St., Springfield, Ill.
Remember
the Forum's Great Mid-Summer Political and Industrial Edition will be out August 16
Get your cut and matter ready
Grady and Webster Imperial Barber Shop
If it is Tonsorial Wear
Tonsor
Chair No. 1 John Davis, Chair No. 2
Grady, Chair No. 4.
We make a Specialty of Hair
Massage and
E. H. Mitchell, Chiropodist
Sial Work see the Line of Consorialists
Chair No. 2 S. P. Webster, Chair No. 3 J. W.
Chair No. 4. Prof. G. A Barksdale
of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Facial
massage and Bleaching
H. Terrell, Shoe Shining Artist
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, Shoe Shining Artist
821 E. Washington Street SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
$
[Image of a young man in formal attire].
An Injury to One is the Concern of All
Don't miss the grand Rally and Basket Dinner at Buffalo Sunday July 24th, for the purpose of
BENEFIT MARK
buying lots for a church. Come prepared to contribute.
Rev. J. M. Smalley,
Pastor.
B H. Bellamy attended the Sunday School Convention at Lovejoy as delegate from Union church.
THE
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REV. J. M. SMALLEY
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