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THE FORUM VOL. 7. NO. 27 SPRINGFIELD. ULL., SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17. 1910. 15C A MONTH Rev. B. L. Ivory Pastor of the Uni of the Union Bapti Pastor of the Union Baptist Church. Springfield, Ill., Sept. 13, 1910. Rev. B. L. Ivory, D. D., was born in Brownville, Tenn., and was educated in the common schools in said city, after which he went to Nashville, Tenn., entered Roger Williams University and completed a theological course for the ministry and in the meantime was called to the pastorate of Providence Baptist church and served with credit to the denomination. From there he went to Winchester, Tenn., and pastored the First Baptist church of that city and also edited a paper known as "Elk River Organ." Serving there four years, he was then called to the Second Baptist church at Anderson, Indiana, serving the people there for three years, after which he was called to the Union Baptist church of this city. Under his leadership, one hundred and twenty-three sou's have been admitted to the church, and outstanding Society News. Miss Bessie Willis is Guest of Honor Mrs. Celia Watts and daughter, Lavina, entertained at a basket picnic Thursday afternoon in honor of Miss Bessie Willis of Chicago. Mrs. Emma Craddock was toastmaster. --- "Be ye doers and not sayers only." 1 Baptist Church. debts amounting to two hundred ($200) dollars have been eliminated, the Maddox estate has been repaired, new sidewalks have been laid, a new pool has been installed in the lecture room, the church was thoroughly renovated for the General State Convention, the church being carpeted by the Willing Workers Sewing Circle, the lecture room was overhauled by members and friends of the church, who had the interest of the church at heart and the 40 watt Tungsten complete with fixtures and shades were installed in the pulpit for beautifying the church and has been paid for by the Sunshine Gleaners. We can cheerfully and truthfully say, that the church has thrived under the leadership of Rev. B. L. Ivory, D. Wherever he and his wife may cast their lot, may the benedictions of one most high abide with them, care for them and protect them is the sincere wish of his many friends. A very fine menu was served a five o'clock All departed having spent an enjoyable after noon. Gleaners Gather The Misses Bellamy entertained Saturday in honor of Miss Bessie Willis of Chicago. The presence of the Gleaners was a feature. Governor Hadley of Missouri Speaks Before National Negro Educational Congress at st. Louis. August 25th. GOVERNOR POINTS TO EDUCA TORS. "Upon no other class of citizens does the responsibility of leadership rest so heavily as upon you. It must be admitted that much race prejudice exists, but the Negro himself is not without his faults, and it is up to you to establish for yourselves your own status among the races, as no one e'se can do it for you. And it is to the educators and not to the politicians of your race that you must look for the preservation of your citizenship. The Negro youth must be taught that it is of higher value to his future to earn wages than to receive a salary. "Your race has been deprived of its civil rights in many states, and recently the new state of Oklahoma, which is more western than southern, has been added to the list of those in which you are deprived of some of the civil rights which you should enjoy. And even in Missouri, only two years ago, one of the political parties openly avowed that its success at the polls would be followed by Negro disfranchisement. The answer to your prayers that that party be not successful is responsible for my presence here today. And I promise you that, while I am governor of Missouri, no harm shall come to your civil rights, in so far as I am able to prevent it. As long as I can accomplish it, no laws shall be passed in Missouri taking from you equality of opportunity. "I bring you words of hope and congratulation on what I know you have accomplished and what you are going to accomplish in the future. I congratulate your race upon its rapid acquisition of material wealth and its advancement in culture and intellectual development. Let the teachers and ministers of your race join hands and dominate your society to the exclusion of the saloon, the crap game and the chittling supper. I have endeavored to keep the door of hope open to you in Missouri, but remember that you must be the architects of your own future." DR. ATTERWAY SPEECH. Dr. Atterway, of Florida, made a speech before the A. M. E. Conference Wednesday night on education, said to be the finest speech ever before heard in that church. He is the man who won the day at the educational congress at St. Louis, Aug. 25. The church was packed. The young people have formed a musical Symphony club, a full account of which will appear next wk. MATTOON NEWS Revs. Cooper and Lee and Mrs P. C. Cooper left last Tuesday for Springfield to attend annual conference. Musical is a Success The musical given last Thursday evening was quite a success. The following program was rendered: 1. Opening Remarks — Rev. Cooper. 2. Solo—Miss Izetta Smith. 3. Reading — Mrs. M. Nickens. 4. Song—Led by Mrs. Cooper. 5. Paper—Mrs. F. Rudolph. 6. Instrumental Solo — Miss Zella Powell and Claude Barnette. 7. Remarks — Messrs. Jesse and H. Gumm. Mrs. Margaret Nickens left Wednesday for Champaign to spend the winter. Henry Gumm spent a few days of last week with his sisters in Centralia. Mrs. Kinnebrough to Speak at White City Mrs. Kinnebrough to Speak at White City Every mother should hear and have her chi dren hear Mrs Kinnebrough of Jacksonville at the auditorium at White City Emancipation Day. Mrs. Kinnebrough was on the program at the National Educational Congress at St. Louis, and took the audience by storm with her ability and her knowledge of the prime requisites of the home, the school and the pulpit. See the program in another part of this paper. Card of Thanks The relatives of Mrs. Amanda Reynolds desire to thank their friends and the general public for assistance and sympathy in the illness, death and burial of Mrs. Reynolds. Annual Conference is in session this week full account given in next issue. We are with the right, as was Lincoln, and the right will win. 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 THE FORUM'S STAFF E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J. B. Osby, Associate Editor. EDITORIAL Saturday. Sept. 17 1910 If the nominated Republicans can't get together and harmonize all of their forces and recognize all men according to their worth, success. Those candidates who hope to win should also not cast pearls to swine. Gammon Theological Seminary and Atlanta University have been consolidated and a white man placed at the head of the Institute. Beveridge Good Man for Presidency. U. S. Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana is one of the brightest luminaries in the political constellation and one of the ablest men in the Senate. That he a good man, and the proper man, for the presidency, goes without argument ROOEVELT LORIMER EPISODE When it is observed that Senator Lorimer is a U. S. Senator, representing the most dignified deliberative body in the world, and hailing from the great state of Illinois, being himself a member of the Hamilton club and having been previously extended an invitation to participate in a great feast, the course taken by Roosevelt is extraordinary and unpreceden ed. What effect his actions will have politically, remains to be seen. Maine Joins Democratic Ranks. Maine, one of the rock-ribbed New England Republican States, went Democratic last Monday, electing a Democratic governor and probably a Docratic legislature. This is a bad move for the Republicans on the checker board. Maine seldom goes "wrong" and when she does you may suspect that something is wrong in the ranks of the Republicans. --- The Republicans have lost sight of the true principles of the party fighting among themselves for greed and undeserved honor. We fear that, unless care is taken and arduous work done, the great Republican party will be overthrown in November, and our next Congress at Washington will be rued by the Democratic party. If that should happen, it is to be feared that the next president of the United States will be a Democrat. Tennessee Has Chance to Join Republican Rank The Republic ns, if they are not too narrow-minded and too prejudiced, can carry the state of Tennessee, and thereby offset the result in Maine, which state, for the first time in 30 years, has gone Democratic. Gov. Patterson, the Democratic caucus nominee, because of the bitter political fight against him, threats of revolt, etc., has resigned, but it is thought that the feeling is so intense between the Patterson and the anti Patterson forces, that the Democrat candidate can hardly win. What about the Republicans? Can they possibly agree and win? Yes, it is possible only through one channel—by recognizing the stalwart Negro constituency. If the Republicans are too mean and too greedy and too prejudiced to allow the colored voter of Tennessee a voice and give him recognition, they cannot win—but the chance is theirs. "D. D.," and Its Significance. "D. D." stands for, or is the abbreviation of. Doctor of Divinity. Doctor of Divinity means a man or person, learned in letters and polished with theological knowledge, or the science of God the Creator. A man is a fool who steals or buys a D D, because when he says he is J H. Jones, D D. and gets up before the people and cannot use five sentences grammatically correct, he only sets himself up for ridicule. D. D only helps the man who can back it up. The trouble with a number of our men is that they are wo- shipping the "D D" and could not reason from cause to effect. can't use grammar as well as a seventh grade pupil. nor bound correctly the United States This is not a joke but a serious condition existing. We do not say this to cast reflection on any particular guilty person, for we have reference to no particular one. This applies generally and it is written in order that this abomination might be lessened. We believe that the use of titles wrongfully applied. is a stealing and robbing of the first water. 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, 18th and Cass Sts., and at the Forum office, $ 305 \frac{1}{2} $ South 6 h Street. PAUL L. DUNBAR'S PAUL L. DUNBAR'S Complete Life Work for Only $1.75 For sale by E. L. ROGERS, Agent Should be in every intelligent h the lanç No poet sings so sweet, no poet is so humurous no Dunbar. 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Receive a sketch without charge, in the EMANCIPATION DAY To be Observed at WHITE Thursday and DAY and All Springfield and partic We have arranged a of good Special reduced rate tion System Mrs. Dr. Kinnebrew of Jackson St. Louis'a feature The Roller Coaster and Basin Amuse Beginning at 10 o'clock p.m. by Mrs. Roie Hunter. Invocation ing of the Emancipation Pro- Hamilton, Oration, "Was Slave special by Rufus Nelson, Addr Solo by Miss Hazel Bates; Addr of Jacksonville, Ill., 5 minute Soldiers and former slaves, Re- various Churches Saturday, September SUNDAY and NIGHT field and adjoining participate arranged a program of good talent produced rates on on Illi- ton System. See bill ebrew of Jacksonville, who m Louis' a feature on the progra master and Base Ball to be Amusemeuts. 10 o'clock p. m., Song by Gran unter. Invocation. Song by the principation Proclamation by L ion, "Was Slavery a Blessing? as Nelson, Address by Rev J. M. azel Bates; Address by Mrs. A. Ill., 5 minutes talks will be former slaves, Remarks from the WHITE CITY Thursday, Sept. 22 DAY and NIGHT All Springfield and adjoining cities will participate We have arranged a program composed of good talent Special reduced rates on on Illinois Traction System. See bills. Mrs. Dr. Kinnebrew of Jacksonville, who made the "hit" at St. Louis'a feature on the program The Roller Coaster and Base Ball to be features in the Amusemeuts. Beginning at 10 o'clock p.m. Song by Grand Chorus. conby Mrs. Roie Hunter. Invocation. Song by the Chorus. Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by Mrs. Carrie Lee Hamilton, Oration, "Was Slavery a Blessing?" Vocal Solo a special by Rufus Nelson, Address by Rev J. M. Smalley, Iiano Solo by Miss Hazel Bates; Address by Mrs. A H. Kinnebrew, of Jacksonville, Ill. 5 minutes talks will be made by old Soldiers and former slaves, Remarks from the pastors of the various Churches Peerless Athletic Club Banquets Local Organization Gives Reception in Honor of Clyde Donaldson at the Gem Cafe Last Thursday evening the Peerless Athletic club gave a reception in honor of Clyde Donaldson, who goes to college at Champaign. The luncheon was given at the Gem Cafe in East Washington Street. The table was very beautifully decorated with white and red roses and fern leaves. Plates were laid for twentyfour and at each plate was laid a pink and white rose. A dainty and delicious three course luncheon was served. --- --- adjoining cities will cipate program composed talent s on on Illinois Trac- u. See bills. onville, who made the "hit" at re on the program Ball to be features in the meets. Song by Grand Chorus con- on. Song by the Chorus. Read- clamation by Mrs. Carrie Lee ery a Blessing?" Vocal Solo a ess by Rev J. M. Smalley, Iiano ress by Mrs. A H. Kinnebrew, tes talks will be made by old marks from the pastors of the The young men of the club wore full dress suits with their club colors diagonally across their breasts. The young ladies were attired in white, pink and blue. The guest were received by President Virgil Mottley and Vice-president Ben Chinn. Chas Ellis Jr. was toastmaster. Toasts were said by Logan Moss, Everett Nelson, Ben Chinn, Arthur Singleton, Virgil Mottley, and, in behalf of the young ladies present, Miss Hazel Davis responded. After the luncheon, carriages were waiting and the party was taken to the residence of Miss Leota Singleton So. 14th Street where the last course was served. The remainder of the evening was spent in games and music. Effie and Ralph Wilson, who spent the summer with their sister, Mrs. Tucker have returned to Rockford. --- 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. Decatur, Ill. PILSNER BEER Pilsner Beer just names the It is a splendid tonic, relieves strength and brings back real hea It was made with the utmost c rials and under the most sanit healthful. Better beer cannot be Your case will be sent to you your order. DECATUR B We are sole distributors for the Pa and Export Beer. All Out For The Emancipa September The Greatest Greatest T tory of Sp Watch for and Bi or just names the most delicious drink aid tonic, relieves the nervous stu- rings back real health. with the utmost care, of the purest er the most sanitary conditions. itter beer cannot be made. will be sent to your door as soon as ATUR BREWING Distributors for the Pabst Prewing Company For The "White ancipation I ember 22nd Greatest Day on test Time in y of Springf eh for Prog nd Big Ads Pilsner Beer just names the most delicious drink to be found. It is a splendid tonic relieves the nervous strain. adds new strength and brings back real health. It was made with the utmost care, of the purest and best materials and under the most sanitary conditions. It is clean and healthful. Better beer cannot be made. Your case will be sent to your door as soon as you telephone your order. We are sole distributors for the Pabst Prewing Company's Blue Ribbon and Export Beer. All Out For The "White City" Emancipation Day. September 22nd 1910. The Greatest Day on Earth. Greatest Time in History of Springfield Watch for Programs and Big Ads. DECATUR. ILL., NEWS. 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. 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. --- most delicious drink to be found. the nervous strain. adds new health. are, of the purest and best mate- mary conditions. It is clean and made. our door as soon as you telephone BREWING CO. Most Prewing Company's Blue Ribbon e "White City" tion Day. 22nd 1910. Day on Earth. time in His- springfield Programs g Ads. 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. 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 OFFICERS For COUNTY and JUVENILE - JUDGE... G. W. MURRAY GHM CAF H 819 E. Washington St. Is Now Doing a Flourishing Business Weare striving to work this up t? a First- Class Place Ice Cream Served Daily Ameal with us will convince you of our superiority---Ladies Specially Invited--- Special attention given Sunday customers and visitors. G. HE. OUSLEY, Prop. boo a ae Bate. ee ee re . ae Seidom is an advertised prepara- tion underestimated, yet s‘range as it may seem there is at least one rem- edy that we krow of whicn 1s hardly given the credit jue it. This prepara- tion is Ford's Hair Pomade, a prepa- ration that has been on the market for over fifty years and during that time, has, without a doubt, been the means of helping the co cred peop.e more than any other remedy in this line. Ford's Hair Pomade, manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., of Chicago, It, is a preparation that will make tie hair softer and mare pliable, easy to comb and put up in any style that the length will permit, No lady can afford to be without it, No one need be afraid to buy. this old time tied remedy for short and curly hair, for, as we said, we honest'y believe that it will co even more than ihe manufacturers claim of it and if ever there was a remedy that is un- derestimated, Ford's Hair Pomade is the remedy, A good fault we will aa- mit, and it affores the Forum pleasure in saying these few words in behalt of a good thing for his people. Try it, The East End Shoe and Notion store can shoe Every Member of your family with good Shoes for less than down town Stores Fair and courteous treatment to a!l oe Roberts Shoe Co. Old ‘Pione 39 4. 1707 E. Capi ol Ave A Limited Number of shares of stock are for sale. COUNTY JUDGE. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Judge of the County Court, of Sanga- mon County, subject to the decision of the Republican’ primaries, J. B. WEAVER. Cuas. S. Grpss _ Attorney and Counsellor | at Law. . NOTAKY PUBLIC . Office 2234 S. 5th St | Rear of White Dental Parlors. | O!d Phone 1963 ‘Today is Saturday, pay for the Forum 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. ELAS DE RNR ROE RES a ATE | The Best Ting for the Most Troubles | WI-DA-ME SALVE ‘Useful in any home and useful every day Made by Wi-da-me Co., Fairmount, Ind. FOR —‘atarr , Cross. Colds, Coughs, Lagrippe, Quinzy, ‘Tonsilitis, Sore Throat Congestion Of Lungs and Poeumonia, Hayfever, Asthma, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Pains, Lame lack, Sprains, Hruises, S'iff or Sore Muscles, Blood Poison U!cers, Old sores, Carbuncles, Boils, Cuts, Wounds, Fever Wlisters, Sores in Mouth Insect Nites Kurns Sca'ds. Eczema. 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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 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 Freed Douglass. Nothing Pays Like Advertising 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 Lin coin, 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. St. Luke's Episcopal Church. 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- Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. Ladies' Guild Meets every 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 Class Sts. REV. D. W. BLOODWURTIL, Pastor. Services, Sunday at... 1:00 a.m. Sunday School at... 2:00 p.m. Evening Services at... 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Grace M. E. Church. Fourteenth and Brown Seat REV. J. M. SMALLEY, Pastor, Services, School at. 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at. 9:30 a.m. Evening Service at. 8:00 p.m. Prayer meet at Wednesday at. 8:00 p.m. Union Baptist Church, Twelfth and Mason Streets REV. U. L. WORY, 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 ..... 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 1:00 p. m. B. 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 ..... 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 9:15 a. m. Sermon at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. St. John A. M. E. Church. REV. G. W. JONES, Pastor. Sunday Services at ..... 10:45 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 2:30 p. m. Evening Service at ..... 7:45 p. m. Official Board Meeting Mondays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer and Praise Meeting Wednesdays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Sunday School Teachers' Meeting Thursdays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Choir Rehearsal Fridays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Old Time Methodist Church. Nineteenth and Cook. 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 Society Meeting ..... 3:30 p. m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 8:00 p. m. Sunday Evening Service ..... 8:00 p. m. Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church REV. J. H. DOSWEILL, Pastor. 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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. CHICAGO,ILL. AGENTS WANTED. --- ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM East. North. 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PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. special Attention Given Diseases of Women. Children add General surgery. N. W. Corner 7h & Adams, Room 1 Springfield. Illinois. BIRTHDAY PARTY. A number of young people met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Finney to celebrate the 17th birthday of their daughter Ethel. Those present were the Misses Mabel Bean, Florence Drake, Blanche Douglas, Cora Thomas, Olivia Blanford and Mabel Alexander, Messrs. Noble Alexander, Pearl Carr, John Hudson, Fred Douglas, Jesse Folks, Willie Shields. Refreshments were served and all had a delightful time. For Sheriff Wm. Childers 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 villiams Attorney at Law. WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield. - Illinois --- ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK THE PEOPLES DEPOSITORY ILLINOIS SAVINGS INVESTMENT ENTERPRISE LOAN & SAVING COMPANY ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK The Enterprise Loan & Savings Company will have its annual meeting of their stockholders in the directors' room of their Savings Bank on Wednesday evening September 28th, 1910 at 8:00 o'clock P.M.. All stockholders are requested to be present, election of officers for the ensuing year and business pertaining to the Company will be transacted. DETROIT, MICHIGAN We are glad to learn that D. Detroit, Michigan, has colored people who are holding good positions and aspiring for honor and good citizenship. We are informed that colored men are employed in the shops, clerks in banks and conductors and motor men on street cars, e.c. In fact, they are given places to some extent in proportion to their general fitness for the places. This should serve notice on all that 'worth makes the man, and want of it, the fellow." TO THE VOTERS OF SANGAMON COUNTY: Four years ago I appealed to to the people of Sangamon for their support when I was seek the responsible position of county superintendent of schools. My work as a teacher at that time had become well known and upon that record the voters elected me to the high office which I E. C. PRUITT Candidate for Re-election as Co. Supt on the Republi can Ticket now hold and for which I have always felt profoundly grateful and for which I have endeavored to repay the kindness by 4 years of faithful, progressive and devoted work. I am again appealing to the voters for their suffrage. I realize that I must base my claim to such consideration on the record of the present term of service. Therefore I invite and urge your most searching investigation of all my official acts. I have tried at all times to give every one a square deal and to put the schools of this county on the highest plane possible. On the record of my administration and on my reputation as a teacher I ask your support at the polls at the polls on the eighth of November. Very sincerely yours, EDGAR C. PRUITT Please don't put the collectors off When the collectors come, pay them. Spencer Preaches at Grace Church. Preaches Two Able Sermons at Grace Church-Is a Loc turer of Marked Ability. Rev. Spencer, who is in our city on business, preached two very able sermons at Grace M. E church last Sunday, at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. The sermons were instructive and inspiring, and showed Rev. Spencer to be a man of ability and research. He waited at length on the three essential requisites for the manifestation of Christianity, showing that the only way to do God's will is to do good to one another; speak not evil; do the kind deeds of charity. Testimonial Concert is a Success. The Testimonial Concert given at St. Paul's church last Monday evening by Mrs. Carrie L. Hamilton, was good, the lateness of the b gaining being the only merit. Some of the participants arrived late and some never arrived at all, but those that were there made good. Atty. Cnas. S Gibbs was the master of ceremonies and paid a glowing tribute to each participant. and, winding up, gave Rev. Price a deserved "send off." White City Thursday, Sept. 22nd Next Thursday—Emancipation Day—it will be the privilege of every family in the city and people from adjoining towns, to take their children to WHITE CITY for an all day's outing. The roller coaster and other amusements will be in full operation. All ex slaves and old soldiers will be called on to relate something of their past lives. --- Let us practice Economy, Sobriety, Refinement and Punctuality-these three essentials make the man and the woman. Patron e the Firms that advertise. Hall For Rent I have a large hall 38x48, convenient for society, church or club meetings. Will fix up hall to suit tenant. JAS. B. BONDMAN. 2204 E. Kansas St. Call at Thompson's, 1100 East Washington st for colored papers. ILLINOIS MINES RESUME WORK The coal mines all over the state have come to terms and signed the Peoria scale. Now, after a long siege of involuntary rest, the miners are all at work. Most of them are hard up financially, on account of the cessation of work and it will take all winter to "catch up." A goodly number of miner's see the wisdom in branching out and running a little farm or truck garden, raising poultry, etc. KEEP COOL KEEP COOL AT South End Ice Cream ...Parlors... Ice Cream and Cool Soft Drinks FISH A SPECIALY-SATUDAYS Give us a Call 922 S. 18th St (near P. G. Church) WARRICK & BARNETT, Proprietresses --- A. Morris Williams, Secretary. practice Economy, affinement and Punc- three essentials to and the woman. the Firms that We want your patron- age The Union Grocery Co. Is a new enterprise. opened in the Colored center of the population and guarantees to sell as cheap if not a little cheaper than up town stores Our service is good. Will you please call or telephone and let us have the next order? We are making places for your high school, business and college girls and boys—see. OUR GOODS ARE FRESH DAILY The Union Grocery Co 18th and Cass Sts. Tel. Old 1849 REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! For all kinds of Job work done, by the day or Contract. Call on, or telephone, Oscar Peandrews, 931 So. Pasfield St Tel. old: 4290 Talk of the Town The picnic at Buffalo was a success. Club Number Four of Grace church gave an entertainment at Mrs. Andrews on 16th St. Tues day evening. Mrs. S. B. Ferrier of Los Angels is visiting her cousin, Mrs. H. D. Cottman. Remember the Rally at Grace M. E. church Sunday September 25th. If you fail to receive your paper regularly, notify us at once. Dr. Attaway of Jacksonville, Fla. is attending annual conference here Do not fail to attend the Eman cipation celebration next Thursday at WHITE CITY. The program will be superb. Another brutal murder took place here last Sunday night, one white man shooting another on a street car at 9th and Madison streets. Rev. W. H. Sanders, former pastor of St. Paul's A. M. E. church, now of Chicago, will ad dress the Y. M. C A. tomorrow. Men only. 4 to 5 p. m. 819 $ E Washington street. Miss Irene Rudy is on the sick list. Wm Osby of Detroit has returned to his home in Michigan. Miss Goins of Wheeling has supervision over the Domestic Science Department of the Lincoln Manual Training School and comes well recommended and well educated along these lines. It is absolutely necessary that our people force their children to learn how to do things and do them well. Miss Ford, sister of Dr. Ford, left this week for Okcmulgee, Okla., where she will resume her work as a teacher. FOR RENT-Five room house in good condition. Hard and soft water. Apply 1519 So. Seventeenth Street. N. POSKOVER High Class Shoe Repairing Prices for Half Soles Men's Sewed on Machine, 50c Ladies Sewed on Machine, 40c Half Soles Tacked, 35c Opposite Grand Hotel All Work Done Promptly 110 N. 7th St. 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, 18th and Cass Sts., and at the Forum office, $305\frac{1}{2}$ South 6th Street We are with the right, as was Lincoln, and the right will win. --- A Hair braids made to order 2127 E. Kansas St. Prices reasonable. AMERICAN HAIR-GROWER and Shampoo Soap 25c a Jar and 25c a Cake For Sale by a'l Druggists Springfield, Illinois SPRINGFIELD CONSOLIDATED RAILWAY COMPANY City Car Service at Frequent Intervals to All Parts of the City Keep Cool by taking an Open Car Ride in the Evening to Mildred Park WASHINGTON PARK LINCOLN PARK or the Country Club WHITE CITY Now Open Every Day DANCING Tuesday and Thursday Evenings & Sunday afternoon and Evening MOVING PICTURES Every Evening SPECIAL EVENING EXCURSIONS A 25 Mile Ride For a 15c Fare FOR INFORMATION Tel. Either Phone 1771 Oysters At Gem Cafe. ON TO WHITE CITY! John Wilson, Jr, has left for Colorado Springs on account of his health. The ministers of the A. M. E. Conference tendered Bish C. T. Shaffer a banquet at Masonic hall last night in honor of his 40 th anniversary in the service of the church. The affair was gorgeous. It appears that Mesters is the nominee for sheriff. Rally at Grace M. E. Sept 25 Rev. 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Enclose 10c (coin or stamps) for Union Journal Marazine three months, and an envelope for sending a Beneficial Protective membership with agency appointment. Address the home office. The PEERLESS Ice Cream Parlor —AND— Restaurant Doing a Regular Good, Steady Business Fish! Fish! Fish!! Served in Any Style 1325 E Mason St. NIX & FISHER, Props. Please don't put the collectors off When the collectors come, pay them. 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 Tonsorial Work se Tonsorialists vis, Chair No. 2 S. P. Webs Chair No. 4. Prof, G. A H Quality of Hair Cutting, S Massage and Bleaching Chiropodist H. Terrell, al Work see the Line of Consorialists Chair No. 2 S. P. Webster, Chair No. 3 J. W. No. 4. Prof. G. A Barksdale of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Facial message 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 —AND— [Image of a young man with a serious expression, wearing a suit and tie. The background is plain black.] An Injury to One is the Concern of All Sec'y. Wallace Makes Address Secretary of the Colored Y. M. C. A. of St. Louis Makes Able Address—Wm. Osby Makes Speech The services conducted at the Y. M. C. A. last Sunday was of a high order. The room was crowded with the best young men of the city. Addresses were made by Mr. Wallace, Secy of the C. Y. M. C. A. of St Louis, an amiable young man of exceptional ability. Mr. Wallace spoke on "Why Have a Y. M. C. A. and How." Great good issued from his address. William Osby of Detroit also spoke His subject was "The Returned Ambassador' which was highly interesting. It has been some time since the young people were so richly benefitted by practical talks from young men. The Y M. C. A. is making good. THE ILU [Name]