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THE FORUM THE FORUM THE F WISHES ON A Happy MORTUARY Mr. Walter King died at his father's residence, South Pasfield street, Thursday afternoon at o'clock, after a lingering illness of heart trouble for several months. He leaves a wife, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Henry King, several brothers and sisters, and a host friends to mourn his loss. The funeral will be held today at the residence at 1:30 o'clock, and from St. Luke's Episcopal church, Loveland and South Grand avenues, at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made in Oak Ridge cemetery. --- Mrs. C. A. Ricks, of South English avenue, died last week at St. John's hospital after a lingering illness of several months. Her funeral was held Sunday, Dec. 24, at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. H. Sydes officiating. Interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery. Mr. Thos. Barbee died last week after a short illness. He was a barber and well known. His funeral was held Sunday, December 25. Undertaker Rhoden had charge of the funeral. AN APPEAL TO REASON. Again we call your attention to a pertinent matter—trading with the people who advertise with The Forum. We purpose to start out next year making a special appeal to our thinking readers. You like to trade and spend your money where you are wanted or invited. You would not attend an affair where other people were invited and you were not. There are merchants who invite you directly through this and other Colored papers, to call at their places, and there are others whose ads. you never see in a Colored journal. It's true they advertise—but—not in Colored papers, yet many of you go there in preference to the places that do ask you through this and other Colored papers. Resolve for 1911 to be a man and stand by the people who recognize you by appealing to you through your own mouthpiece. This is reciprocity, pure and simple. The Colored business man not only deserves your trade, but demands it. You can not afford not to assist him, when possible or permissible. It is the Negro business and professional men who are shaping the destiny of the race. The Colored people have always been recognized as good common laborers, but not as business and professional men. In these vocea- J. W. GRADY Member of firm of Grady & Webster, tonsorial artists, now have a splendidly equipped place. FORUM ONE AND ALL New Year FORUM E AND ALL New Year. tions they are being tested. What hurts one hurts all, and vice versa. We are here appealing to the thinking people. In politics a business Colored man or land owner has more weight than a roamer or a mere working man. roamer or a mere working man. It has long been said, here in Springfield, that our Colored preachers do not give the Colored business and professional men a fair deal. To what extent or degree this allegation or charge is true we know not. One thing is certain: The clergy should be the staunchest friends and supporters of these men. Their voices should be re-echoed at appropriate occasions from the pulpits and the reverberations should be heard in every corner of the city in behalf of the Colored business and professional men. Because they (the preachers) are sentinels and lights sitting on a hill. We have some such here. We hope they are all imbued with this spirit. We believe our clergy will not err by complying with all the demands in this article. If you assist The Forum, The Forum is bound to reciprocate. The same is true in all businesses. The better we succeed the better it will be for every church in town. The reason is clear. This is the law and the prophets. We are inseparably bound together—one great chain. JUDGE MURRAY'S LAW OFFICE. Judge Murray has opened a nice law office over Schnepp & Barnes' printing office, 4121/2 Adams street, between Fourth and Fifth streets. The Judge has had long experience in the courts. It will pay you to call on him. He can help you out. He invites all who have business. ENTERTAINS AT CHRISTMAS DINNER. Mr. and Mrs. Foree, of East Jackson street, entertained at a family reunion on Christmas day in the form of a Christmas dinner, which was sumptuous. Those present were: Mr. J. Warren and wife, Chas. Hunter and wife, Geo. Holman and wife, Mrs. Baking, Mr. and Mrs. Savington, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Minnard, Mr. and Mrs. Taborn and Mrs. B. Garrett. LARGE ATTENDANCE AT ELKS' BALL. The annual ball of the Elks, given at Arion Hall last Monday evening, was largely attended. There were about ten present from Lincoln, eight from Decatur, two from Elkhart, several from the suburban towns and the near vicinity, the total number of attendants being about two hundred. The grand march, which was beautiful, was led by Mr. A. W. Naylor and Mrs. Cora Hubbard-Lewis. There were 130 in the grand march. The music was furnished by Gardner's orchestra. The grand march was artistically carried out. The grand proceeded as follows: Figure eight, square, double circle, triangle, parallelogram, grand promenade. The dancers enjoyed themselves to the fullest degree. The affair is reported to have been a success in the entirety. COAL! COAL!! Order your coal of Wm. Reddick. Orders filled promptly Scavenger work done also. Good coal and full weight. Old Telephone 2563. Residence 1707 East Lawrence Street. --- "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1910 DESERTS FAMILY. Mr. Henry Pendergrass, who resided on South Seventeenth street with his family, left home on the 14th of November. He has deserted children, home and all. He took away everything that would do his children good—the price of twenty-four choice hogs, horse and surrey and fine blooded colt six months old, and on the 4th day of December he was in Madison, Ill., to witness or acted as best man at the marriage of Susie Houston and W. S. Pendergrass. The 8th of December W. S. Pendergrass and wife were at my house (Mrs. Pendergrass, South Seventeenth street), and refused to acknowledge of knowing anything of the whereabouts of his brother, Mr. Henry Pendergrass. It has been rumored that Mr. H. Pendergrass left $75 or $80 for the family. This is very untrue. He did not leave one penny. Mrs. Pendergrass, the deserted wife, says she does not know why he left home, unless he could not stand prosperity. WIFE. THE SHOOTING AT LANES VILLE. Monday, Dec. 26, a Colored man named Taylor shot another Colored man named Ponyard. A telephone message was sent deputizing one Mr. Metcalf to arrest Taylor. Mr. Metcalf went to carry out his orders and, according to reports, was resisted, Taylor attempting to draw a gun on the officer, who fired with great rapidity and killed Taylor. The officer was exonerated. Taylor is dead and buried and Ponyard is suffering from his wounds. The way of the transgressor is hard. We deplore the affair. PROF. W. E. B. DU BOIS. Formerly Professor of Sociology, Atlanta, Ga., University, Author of "Souls of Black Folks." A brainy man and a fearless advocate of the rights of his people. He is supposed to be the opponent of Booker T. Washington in theory, as to the solution of the so-called race problem in America. He is editor of a new magazine called "The Crisis," published in New York City. Dr. DuBois was a member of the committee that sent the letter to the people of Breat Britain at London, denying that the Colored people were satisfied with the treatment given them in this country, as claimed in the recent speeches made abroad by Dr. B. T. Washington. Dr. Du Bois is a ripe scholar and it remains to be seen whether his or Dr. Washington's policy is the wisest. The one is radical and uncompromising, while the other is conservative, wise and diplomatic. FREE! FREE! FREE! Free tuition at the Lincoln Manual Taining School, to the first 25 pesons who apply on Jan. 3, 1911. THE MID-WINTER CARNIVAL. The Mid-Winter Carnival given at Masonic hall by Mr. Thos. Nix & Co. was a decided success, both financially and from a standpoint of amusement. The hall was atistically decorated with colors of the season. The affair went on three nights. Thursday night quite an interesting program was rendered, as follows: Old fiddlers' contest, participated in by Mr. Dent and "Pap" Jones. This was quite amusing. "Pap" Jones was awarded first prize. He played the ancient music. The solo by Miss Leota Singleton, with piano accompaniment by A. W. Naylor and violin by Mr. Cooper, of Jacksonville, was exceptionally fine. The song was written by Mr. Naylor and set to music by him. It was a classic piece and made a "hit." The people enjoyed a nice dance as a finale. THE PEOPLE HAVE RIGHTS THAT MUST BE PROTECTED. Ever since we have attempted to run a newspaper we have striven to upbuild, to elevate and to dissiminate data and mould sentiment of a remedial nature, both in affairs social, industrial, economic, religious, financial and political. We have striven to do some real service. It has occasionally fallen upon us, as a matter of duty, to reprimand a newspaper or any other person or organ that has no originality, no stamina and is afraid, or too ignorant to speak out for it, or they, or he, as he thinks to be right. Leaving the people to be the judge is not worthy of the position occupied. Whenever we think a thing deserves praise it is our duty to praise it; when we think it deserves censure and is at hand, it is duty to censure it. REV. E. C. COLE CALLED. Rev. E. Calvin Cole, of St. Louis, Mo., has been called to the pastorate of Union Baptist church, and the installation exercises will be held at that place Sunday, Jan. 8, 1911. An elaborate program has been prepared for the occasion. Rev. Cole is reputed to be quite an intellectual man and, according to comment, will meet the requirement. CHAMPAIGN ITEMS Rev. J. M. Owens has returned from Arkansas back to his charge. He reports times very good. Mrs. Hattie Wells, of 1410 West Church street, Urbana, buried her sister, who died in Arkansas the 22nd inst. Rev. J. M. Owen officiated, assisted by Rev. Jones of the A. M. E. Church. Rev. McWilliams, the State Missionary, filled the stand in the absence of Rev. J. M. Owens. His text was Luke 14th, 17th verse. The Sunday School rendered a fine program Dec. 24. The Salem Baptist Church are now rendering their five nights' program, which is as follows: Sunday, December 25. B. Y. P. U.'s program: 6:00 p. m. Song, by choir. 7:30 p. m. Invocation, Rev. P. F. Hawkins. Instrumental Solo—Miss M. Randolph. The Birth of Christ—William Williams. Vocal Solo—Ollie Brown. "The Spread of Christianity"—Mrs. R. H. Johnson. Christmas Anthem—Choir. Solo—Mrs. C. A. Lee. Christmas Offering—Chosen remarks by pastor. Monday, December 26. 7:30 p. m. Song—By Choir. Invocation—Rev. D. C. Jones. Solo—Eva S. Jackson. Paper, "What Has Christianity Done for the Negro?"—Edward Payne. Drill—By Sunday School. Grab bag, free luncheon. Tuesday, December 27. 7:30 p. m. Song—By Choir. Invocation—Rev. John Rivers. Solo—By Mrs. C. A. Lee. Paper—Mrs. H. J. Wells. Solo—J. Phrophet. 7:30 p. m. Music — Mildred Randolph. Invocation — Deacon B. F. Crushshon. Instrumental Solo — Josephine Allen. Paper—Mrs. L. B. Johnson. Paper—Mrs. L. B. Johnson. Debate—Resolve, That the Negro Emigrate to Northern and Western States. Free luncheon. Thursday, December 29. 7:30 p. m. Old-time revival, spelling bee and recitations. Prizes awarded. Send your news items to Mrs. B. F. Crushshon, 1307 West Hill street. She is duly appointed by The Forum. Mrs. E. L. Rogers is indisposed, having been so for the past two weeks. THE FORUM FOR 1911 It is the hope and aim of The Forum for the incoming year to make quite an extensive improvement. We have already done much along this line. The price for the paper will remain $1.50 per year, payable in advance; per month, 15c. Our advertising rates will be: Display matter, per inch, first insertion, 15c; each successive insertion, 10c per inch. Reading matter will cost 7c per line, instead of 5c. We will charge for long obituaries and social write-ups. Cards of thanks, etc., will cost the regular rate, 7c per line. REVIVE HARLAN LAW The Harlan Law Class, from which has come three Colored lawyers—Gibbs, Williams and Brown—should not be allowed to be eradicated. The old method of study can be carried out, therefore, if there are any young Colored men who desire to study law the method will be explained by me on application. E. L. ROGERS GEM CAFE'S XMAS DINNERS SUMPTUOUS. The Gem Cafe was appropriately decorated for Christmas with the season's decorations. All the meals were delicious, consisting of turkey, goose, chicken, roast pork and beef, with all of their accompaniments. HON. A. RUSSEL Of Jacksonville, Ill., spoken of and highly endorsed for Governor. N. POSKOUER Formerly with the United Shoe Repairing Co., has moved to 321 E. JEFFERSON ST. High class Shoe Repairing. Sewed half soles: Men, 50c; Ladies, 40c. Sample Shoes for sale at your own price. Call and see him. THE MEMORIAL OF THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN, N.Y. M. H. ATTORNEY C. F. MORTIMER One of our most prominent y who know him and who is consid One of our most prominent young men, who is well liked by all who know him and who is considered a legal light. JUDGE G. W. MURRAY. Who will address the Y. M. C. A. at New Hope Baptist church, cor. Eighth and Miller streets, tomorrow at 4 p. m. His subject will be "Lineoln." CARD OF THANKS. I desire to thank all those who so kindly assisted me in my late bereavement, the death of my daughter, Mrs. Carrie Morris, especially Mrs. Wormiley and family. MRS. C. BADGER SECRET SOCIETIES. Central Lodge No. 3, A. F. and A. M. Meets every first and fourth Wednesday night at Masone 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, See'y. Ivanhoe Commandery No. 3, Knights Templar. Meets every fourth Friday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. W. NOLBERT, B. M. THOMAS DONNIGAN, Re'dr. Charles Young Lodge No. 103, B. F. O. A. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. A. Bender, Exalted Ruler. J. W. GRADY, See'y. Lincoln Monument Lodge No. 1, G. U. O. O. F. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Thirteenth and 14th Tuesday at GEO, HOLLINS, N. G. A. BENDER, Secretary. Golden Gate Temple No. 2, Knights of Tabor. Meets every first and third Monday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. W. NOLBERT, G. 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. E. T. GORUM, W. See'y. Capitol City No. 12, K. of F. Meets at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St. every 1st and 3d Monday. SALLIE, C. C. J. Harold White, K. of R. S. ```markdown ``` young men, who is well liked by all ered a legal light. 15 cents Per Month THE FORUM ROGERS & OSBY Proprietors and Publishers 119 N. Eighth St. A weekly 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. One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J. B. Osby, Associate Editor. M. H. Spenceer, General Agent and Correspondent. Saturday, Dec. 31, 1910. EDITORIAL SHALL WE HAVE AN EDUCATED MINISTRY? (Continued from last week.) God calls no man into the ministry to live an idle and dissolute life. The God-called preacher is studious. He daily qualifies himself—the head, heart, mind, soul and body—for his work. To have good lungs and good voice are insufficient for him. He feels that he must know in order to reach; hence he is a plodding and laborious student of men and things. This he realizes to be his duty so that in feeding the flock of Christ he may not give "stone" for "bread," "scorpion" for "fish," a "serpent" for an "egg," or "chaff" for "wheat." The Colored churches, irrespective of denominations, must have an educated ministry equal to the ministry of any other race of people if they are to keep pace and march to the dulcet strains of the music of progress, maintaining their status and preserving the potency of their usefulness in the world. Watchman, what of the night? The night of ministerial ignorance is fast passing away and the day of ministerial culture is rapidly dawning upon us. This fact demonstrates the progress of the race. That an enlightened ministry is a necessity will be seen when we consider the onward march of science; the great civic, social and religious problems which present themselves in the course of events for solution from time to time; the great educational work which is being carried on among the youth of our race by our schools, colleges and universities by means of which the intellectual and moral standards of the race are being raised and the minds of the young and rising generation improved and prepared for future usefulness. The number of graduates which is being sent forth yearly from our institutions of learning makes it necessary for the intellectual standard of the ministry to be raised and demands that the pulpit go up higher in mental culture. We must have an educated ministry because Scriptures recognize and enjoin the same. Samuel the prophet, priest and organizer, reformer and judge, in order to give permanence and effectiveness to the prophetical functions; to be prepared for the new epoch and the change of government from the Theocratic to the monarchical, instituted the schools of the prophets, the pupils of which are called the sons of the prophets. These schools or colleges of the prophets were analagous to our divinity and Theological Seminaries; for the reason that they were established for the purpose of preparing, educating and training young men for the prophetic or ministerial office. Such schools were instituted at Ramah (Is. 19:19), Bethel (2 Kings 3), Jericho and Gilgal (4:38). Jehovah says, "I will give you pastors according to mine heart which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding." (Jer. 3:15). The priest life should keep knowledge and they, the people, should seek the law at his mouth. Why? Because he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts. The people were instructed by Haggai (2:11) as follows: "Ask now the priest concerning the law." It was the prescribed duty of priests to teach the children of Israel all the statues which the Lord hath spoken them by the hand of Moses. (Lev. 10:12). In the correspondence course of instruction which was given to Timothy by Paul, we note the following among other things: "Give attendance to reading." "Neglect not the gift that is with in thee." (1 Tim. 4:14). "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be as assumed rightly dividing the word of truth." (2 Tim. 2:15.) The injunction of Christ is—"Learn of me." The duty of the hour is for the church to see that the scholarly culture of the pulpit is not behind that of the pew, in order that a greater co-operation, as well as a larger amount of practical sympathy may exist between these two great and potent factors to the end that the masses of the people may be intellectually benefited, morally elevated and finally saved. Further, an educated ministry is a necessity when we consider that the doctrines of the Bible are to be taught, its laws intelligently interpreted, its Theology intelligently understood. In this connection we would enter a plea for Theological Seminaries for the Christian ministry; a preparation which the ministry of the present century cannot well afford to dispense with if success is to be achieved in its line of work.—From N. B. U. R. (Continued in next issue.) SPRINGFIELD'S LIBERALITY. The charitable disposition of the people of Springfield is not to be surpassed by any city in the nation. Illinois may well be proud of her capital, the sacred resting place of that immortal emancipator—Lincoln. The many poor or unfortunate children whose hearts were filled with joy by the gracious liberality of the Sangamo Club, the United Charities, the Springfield News Club, the Salvation Army, and the countless individual donors will be a blessing to posterity and God, the fountain head of love will bless these good people and call them the children of the Most High—for blessed is the cheerful giver. PASSING OF THE YEAR 1910. Evolution and the course of events have wrought many changes in the development of human life and endeavor, and today we find ourselves at the end of the tenth year of the twentieth century and standing, as it were, upon the threshold of the New Year 1911. We take an optimistic view of the future. For this liberty we thank Him who holds the destiny of the nations in the hollow of His hand and who also rides upon the stormy seas. The old year, which is now dying in the lap of Father Time, has witnessed, aside from the marvelous increase of the population of the United States during the past ten years, from 77,256,630 to 93,402,151, which is a net gain of 16,145,521 souls, exclusive of the Philippine Islands, the increased cost of food stuffs, big express strike, the construction of a fleet of Dreadnaughts, which cost $10,000,000 each, and the additional cost of $1,200 for firing one single shot, a decrease in the lynch evil, the election of a Republican governor for Tennessee, a marked decrease in racial antagonism in the South, but which has left its slimy trace upon the history of the outgoing year and owing to the advanced age in which we now live and rivalry in the trades and professions, friction between the races has been more or less severe in several parts of the country. All of this is due to the fact that there exists in America racial demarcations which are based solely on the idea of the Negro's inability to become a full-fledged citizen. The decree of evolution only will solve at the proper time the question of superiority of the races of the earth and the platitudes of the Vardaman and Tillman types that at best can merely engender race antipathy and strife. But if we could heed the injunction of Holy Writ, which saith: "From one blood all the races of the earth were made to dwell upon the face of the earth together," there would be no question of race. Then, too, "if all men were born free and equal," as Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence, there would be no logical reason for a question of race in this country, but a question only of fitness should command our attention. We are united people in all things saving social equality, a circumstance that is determined by selection. All white people are not social equals, and vice versa. Prejudices and fallacies will not stand the stern test of the ages, and suffice it to say that it is high time that we were building our castles on a solid foundation, which will fall not during the persistent storm of criticism and investigation. Nineteen hundred and ten, with its long train of events, passes into history.—Bluff City News, Memphis, Tenn. Dunbar's Books are on sale at THE FORUM Office Res. 920 Clinton St Edward Motley, Superintendent Sunday School. 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. Molle Medlock, President Willing Workers. Mrs. Bertha Benton, Church Chorister. Miss Willie Pearson, Church Organist. ST. PETER'S A. M. E. CHURCH. 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 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 SUNDAY SERVICES. Sunday School ..... 10 a. m. Preaching ..... 11 a. m. Preaching ..... 8 p. m. B. Y. P. U ..... 6:30 p. m. MID-WEEK SERVICES. Preaching, Wednesday ..... 8 p.m. Prayer meeting, Friday ..... 8 p.m. Lord's Supper each third Sunday. All are cordially invited to attend. AMERICAN HAIR-GROWER and SHAMPOO SOAP 25c a Jar and 25c a Cake For Sale by all Drugcists Springfield, Illinois Mr. Walter King is much improved. Dr. Ford and family have moved to 900 South Fifteenth street from Seventeenth street, will occupy the residence of Nathan Smith. Office Phone Residence Phone 2322 2819—R 3 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois. BUY YOUR Drugs of Booth PURE FRESH DRUGS IS MY MOTTO Beef Iron Wine, 50 Cents a Bottle Four 10c. Rolls of Toilet Paper, 25 Cents Tooth Brush free with a Bottle of Booth's Tooth Powder One quart Witch Hazel 35c. 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L. Rogers DONE AT 1505 South 17th Street Satisfaction Guaranteed CHAS. A. GIBBS CHAS. A. BROWN GIBBS & BROWN ATTORNEYS AT LAW AND NOTARIES PUBLIC OLD PHONE 1963 Office: 223 1-2 South Fifth Street American Cleaners Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing All Work Guaranteed French Dry Cleaning of Ladies' and Gents' Clothing. Goods called for and delivered. Prices reasonable. O. P. BERRY, Prop. 1808 E. Monroe St. Old Phone 3632 Edward Baumaen Chas. T. Baumann BAUMANN BROS. YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED Corner 7th and Washington Sts. Bell Phone 2156 Office Hours 9 to 12 A. M 2 to 5 P. M. 7 to 9 P. M. Dr. N. B. FORD PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General Surgery Room 1 N. W. Cor. 7th and Adams Sts. SPRINGFIELD. ILLINOIS Charges Reasonable Old Tel. 4622 PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Both Phones 654 Does first class work and prompt service. Our motto is to please. Goods called for and delivered. Our prices are reasonable. Give us a trial and be convinced. Call up 207, both phones. Geo. Bollman, Prop. & Mgr. FURNISHED ROOMS. With or without Board, 1203 E Washington Street. MRS. E. TERRELL, Prop. Dr. S. A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ East Adams street HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. LOCAL NEWS. Our Telephone is: Main, Bell 3806. D. O. Yates, of Mattoon, was in the city this week. Prof. Malone, of Quincy, was in the city Saturday, en route to St. Louis. We wish you a Happy New Year. No resolutions or "new leafs" need apply. Mrs. Lula Hall, of Evansville, Ind., sister of Mr. Ed. Hall, is the guest of her sister-in-law and brother, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Hall, East Phillips avenue. She attended the ball. Anyone wishing to buy a home, rent or build, see B. L. Ivory & Co., real estate dealers, 105 South Eleventh street. Attorney C. S. Gibbs was indisposed several days last week. Mrs. O. P. Bery was indisposed last week. Dr. J. H. MaGee spent Sunday and Monday in Chicago. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Osby, Seventeenth and Pine streets, last week, a son; second child. Mr. Osby is all smiles and Mrs. Osby and boy are doing nicely. Mrs. E. L. Rogers entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Watkins, of Decatur, Sunday (Christmas) at 2 o'clock dinner. Those present were: H. A. Watkins and wife, Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Gorum and son, Edward; Miss Ethel Adams, Mr. B. H. Bellamy, Miss Alice Giles. Mrs. L. Frazier, 1706 South Seventeenth street, entertained several of her friends at a Christmas dinner December 25. WANTED—Colored girls for cooks and housework. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, $305\frac{1}{2}$ South Sixth street. Mrs. J. W. Grady entertained at a Christmas dinner at her residence, 1508 South Seventeenth street, December 25. Desk room for rent at Forum office. When you receive your statement by mail, showing what you owe The Forum, please remit at once. Next year will be a year of much reading. We want everybody to read The Forum. The collector of this paper will be in Decatur next week with the aim of collecting from every subscriber and getting the books straightened; also in Lincoln. Please be in readiness, have all of your receipts ready. Miss Alice Giles and mother entertained a few of their friends at a Christmas dinner Thursday evening. A musical program and Xmas tree exercises was held at Masonic hall, Tuesday evening. Mrs. H. Pendergrass of south Seventeenth street wishes to thank her immediate neighbors and friends for kindness given during the holidays. Mr. Clyde Donaldson, U. of I., spent Christmas at home with his parents. Miss Daisy Donaldson, recently of Chicago, spent the holidays with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Perkins left last week, Dec. 23, for Little Rock, Ark (Mrs. Perkins' former home), where they are spending the holidays. They will return Jan. 2nd. Dr. Jas. E. Henderson, who was called to Nashville, Tenn., to attend the bedside of his aged mother a fortnight ago, has returned. His mother is somewhat improved. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. Special program by the Y. M. C. A. in connection with the installation of officers for the year, will be held at New Hope Baptist Church Sunday, Jan. 1st. Judge Murray will deliver a lecture on Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation. The hour is 4 p.m. The location is 5th and Miller streets. Mrs. Frank Chandler, Seventeenth and Cedar streets, spent Christmas with her sister in Greenville, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Watkins, of Decatur, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Rogers Sunday (Christmas). Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Leggins entertained a few guests Tuesday evening, including Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Gibson and their mother, Susan Davis, the latter guests are residents of this city. See Mrs. E. L. Rogers for dressmaking, plain or fancy. Old Telephone 4622. Miss Phoebe Mitchell is visiting her brother in Peoria during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Watkins were visiting friends and relatives in Springfield last Sunday. Mrs. Frances Newby, of Danville, Ill., and sons and grandson are visiting parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Womerly, N. 14th St. Mrs. Louise Wilson-Tucker, of Rock Island, is visitig her parents and family on South 11th street. Died, Thursday about 4 p. m., Walter King, at his father's residence, South Pasfield street. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church Organ Association wishes to announce to the public that they will give an organ recital at St. Paul's Church in January, 1911. Watch for program and date in our next issue. Ladico! Save Money and Keep in Style by Reading McCall's Magazine and Using McCall Patterns McCall's Magazine will help you dress stylish in the latest fashions in the New Fashion Designs in each issue. Also valuable information on the latest fashions and special matters. Only 60 a year, including a free pattern. Submit your free copy for free sample copy. MEGALL'S MAGAZINE help you dress stylishly at a moderate expense by keeping you posted on the latest fashion clothes and hats. 50 New Fashion Designs in each issue. Also valuable information on home and sonal matters. Only 50c a year, including a free pattern. Subserve today or send copy McCall Patterns will enable you to make your own home, with your own hands, clothing for yourself and children which will be perfect in style and fit. Price—none higher than 15 cents. Send for free Pattern Catalogue. Will Can. Get. Closing subscription among your friends. Send for free Premium Catalogue and Cash Prize Offer. THE MEGALL COMPANY, 239 to 294 West 37th St. NEW YORK LEGAL A. Morris Williams, Complainant's Solicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon County-ss. Circuit Court, March Term, A. D. 1911. Lelar Belle Madden vs. Robert Madden. In Chancery. Affidavit of the unknown residence of Robert Madden, 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 Robert Madden that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 6th day of December, A. D. 1910, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of March next, 1911, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Robert Madden, 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 March, A. D. 1911, and plead, answer or 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. ADJUSTMENT NOTICE. Estate of Andrew B. Carter, Deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed Administrator of the estate of said deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the January Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the 2nd day of January, 1911, 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 1st day of November, 1910. JOSEPH CARTER, Administrator. CHAS. S. GIBBS. Attorney. PALACE BARBER SHOP J. F. OSSBORNES BARBER SHOP AND SALON If it's good work you want, call at Palace Barber Shop and have the best Tonsorial Artists in the city do your work. Our specialties: Hair Cutting, Shampooing and Electric Facial Massage. Hot and Cold Baths 20e. Call and see our new quarters. 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HARLOW THE TAILOR MADE TO ORDER, $18.00 AND UP. Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. French, Dry and Steam Cleaning. Special attention given to Ladies' Work. PROMPT attention given to all work. SATISFACTION GUARANTEE 309. N. E. Cor. 15th & Washi The Gem Cafe SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Old Tel. 3309. N. E. Cor. 15th & Washington Sts. The Gem Cafe Quick Service. the Place to eat when hungry Everything to suit you ar Meals and Short C The Plane Ev Regular M The Place to eat when hungry Everything to suit you Regular Meals and Short Orders. Try our Pies Special Attention given to Parties and Banquets Our Motto is—"To give more and better eatables for your money than any other place in the City." GUARANTEED. . Cor. 15th & Washington Sts. m Cafe Brilliantly Illuminated. at when hungry to suit you and Short Orders. RELIABLE JEWELRY AT CLOSE PRICES Don't pay the big jewelers fancy prices until you see what we ask for the same watch. Our small room, cheap rent and low running expenses enable us to put this saving into the value. STRETCH YOUR CHRISTMAS SPENDING MONEY. It will be worth your while to stop and examine our pretty line of Christmas Novelties, Watches and useful gifts. Prices duplicated from any catalogue you bring us. No store on earth can beat our prices on standard jewelry. Visit this little shop, located at 207 South Sixth, opposite Bressmer's. BURSTEIN'S The Smallest Jewelry Store in Town. Mrs. M. L. Taylor Dress Making, Plain Sewing and Bushel Work. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 1305 E. Capitol Ave. ark see the Line of specialists S. P. Webster; Chair No. 3, J. W. of. G. A. Barksdale. cutting, Shampooing, Electrical page and Bleaching 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, Electrical or Hand Facial Massage and Bleaching Hot and Cold Baths. B. Stone, Shoe Shining Artist Springfield, Ill. UNION GROCERY CO. 900 S. 18th St. (Cor. 18th & Cass Sts.) meet you with a welcome, be surprised to find stock, upon your inspection, only superfine." medal and Snow White are the gems of flour— and sugar and the best of canned goods, butter and pure lard, make your cooking be just as it should." s, coffees, candies and cakes be on your list when for your guests you prepare; consider your better half's taste ackle his palate with our groceries and care." "Will greet you with a welcome, You'll be surprised to find That our stock, upon your inspection, Is simply superfine." "Gold Medal and Snow White are the gems of flour— Eggs and sugar and the best of canned goods, Creamery butter and pure lard, Will make your cooking be just as it should." "Our teas, coffees, candies and cakes Should be on your list when for your guests you prepare; Always consider your better half's taste And tickle his palate with our groceries and care." "To please our customers is our MOTTO, Prompt delivery we will give To those who order groceries from us, Regardless of where they live." ERPRISE S BANK ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK The People's Depository business. Deposits received on average balances quarterly. children in which deposits are lies in this institution. SAVINGS BANK seventh and Washington Sts. We do a general banking business. Deposits received subject to check. Interest paid on average balances quarterly. Penny Savings Department for children in which deposits are received from 1c up. HURRAH! THE UNION WINS! No matter where you live—or what you do—you should know all about the great Union movement that is now sweeping over the country by leaps and bounds. Over 1,000 Unions already chartered—more than 60,000 memberships issued—all groceries and supplies furnished at wholesale cost—sick, injury, accident and death benefits—and "every honest claim paid before sunset on the day of final proof." 50c a month and up—easy to carry—you cannot afford to stay outside—get all the facts at once. Join and you may have a Field Marshalship. Will have all benefits—also make money getting others. Hurry and be first. Write for complete plans. Send 10c (coin or stamps) for the Union Journal Magazine three months, with full particulars for taking out Beneficial and Protective membership with Field Marshalship. Address: The International Liberty Union of the World, 329 First Nat'l Bank Bldg., Covington, Ky. 3500 feet down in the earth. When the doctor fails try a box 25c, 50c, $1 Mrs. P. Taylor, Agt. 1721 E. Kansas Av. PETER H. BURGESS "We'll appreciate your patronage. Even an order from time to time; Just go to the Bell Telephone And call 1849." A. B. B. DECATUR Messrs. Moses King and Edward Gray of Chicago are spending the Christmas holidays in Decatur. Mr. Gray is a medical student in the Northwestern University, and Mr. King is employed in a laundry in Chicago. Mrs. Ledbetter, of Chicago, is spending the holidays in this city. She is the sister of Mrs. Geo. Valentine of this city. Mrs. Ada Clark received a very beautiful and costly present off the Christmas tree at the Baptist church, one which she is said to have appreciated to the highest extent. No name was attached to the present and Mrs. Clark takes this means to thank the donor very much. Mrs. Hurley, mother of the redoubtable "Hurb," attended a funeral in Springfield this week. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Cousin spent the holidays in Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton of Chicago have come to Decatur to be here for a few weeks. They will be at Mrs. Singleton's. Mrs. Willie Persell McAlester, formerly of this city but now of St. Louis, spent the holidays in Decatur with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Persell, of this city. Miss Georgia Leftlet spent the Christmas in Chicago with her father. Miss Alice Johnson spent the holidays in Bloomington. Mrs. Thompson has returned from the sick bed of her father in Kentucky. Thomas Turner, who has been ill at a sanitarium, died this week and was sent home to Kentucky. Mrs. Niecie Hunt accompanied the remains. Mrs. Mary Woodfolk of Danville, who died Monday, was brought here this week for burial. Mrs. Dawson's remains were accompanied by a number of her friends and relatives. She leaves a son and a daughter of about 12 and 18 years, respectively. Undertaker Dawson had charge of the funeral and she was buried from that place. Quite a number of the elite and otherwise from Decatur spent the holidays in Springfield to the dance and other entertainments. WE ARE OFFERING FOR A LIMITED PERIOD OF TIME, THE WEEKLY CHICAGO INTER OCEAN THE GREATEST REPUBLICAN PAPER IN THE U. S., and One Year for $1.50 Both for the price of one. This means yearly subscriptions paid in advance. ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM TIME TABLE 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. 6:00 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. *11:30 a.m. b. p.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. *2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *3:30 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. *7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. *9:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 10:00 p.m. *11:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. †11:30 p.m. *Limited. †Sleeper. All others local. NO DUST DIRT SMOKED CINDERS J. W. WATKINS CONTRACTOR Cement Sidewalks, Cistern Building, Etc. Old Phone 3802 1007 S. 17th St. Springfield, Ill. Our location, out of the high rent district, enables us to offer THE LOWEST PRICES IN THE CITY ON Men's Suits and Overcoats Our stock is large and complete. We have hundreds of articles, many for the women, all marked at the Lowest Prices. It will pay you to trade at this store, where you always get the fullest value for your money, BETWEEN SIXTH AND SEVENTH. 1 CLOTHING, SHOES AND FURNISHINGS CHURCH DIRECTORY. 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 Communion.. first Sunday of each month at ..... 11:00 a.m. Litany with instruction every Wednesday at ..... 8:00 p.m. Ladies' Guild Meets every Friday at ..... 2:00 p.m. Principal Saints' Days are observed by the celebration of Holy Communion. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, REV. J. H. SYDES, 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 Services, Sunday at ..... 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 2:00 p. m. Evening Service at ..... 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at ..... 8:00 p. m. Grace M. E. Church, Fourteenth and Brown Sts. REV. J. M. SMALLEY, Pastor. Services, Sunday at ..... 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 4:00 p. m. Evening Service at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at ..... 8:00 p. m. Union Baptist Church, Twelfth and Mason Streets. Services, Sunday at ..... 11:00 a. m. 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 Ninth and Carpenter Streets. REV A. W. WILLIAMS, Pastor. Sunday School at 1:00 p.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. New Hope Baptist Church, Ellen and Miller Street. 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. WM. M. COLLINS, 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 Mon- day 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 Plays at 8:00 p.m. Old Street Methodist Church. REV. N. GRIFFIN, In Charge. Sunday Services ..... 10:30 a. m. Sunday School ..... 1:30 p. m. Praaching ..... 3:00 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. Prayer Meeting, Tuesday ..... 3:00 p. m. Holiness meeting every Thursday evening. 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. Fifteenth Street, between Washington and Jefferson Streets. REV. J. H. DOSWELL, Pastor. Services Every Sunday at ..... 8:00 p. m. Sunday School at ..... 2:30 p. m. Instruction Every Wed. at ..... 8:00 p. m. Among some of the out-of-town visitors here for Xmas and for the Elks' ball were: Karl Monte, H. H. Hurley, Mrs. J. Brummel, Decatur; Mr. Dent, F. S. Rudolph, Jno. Orendorff, Mr. Grubbs, Lincoln; Mrs. L. Wilson, of Rock Island; Chas. and Karl Fant, Elkhart; the Wheatleys, of Lanesville. There were many names we failed to get. Why not take advantage of this and buy your winter's supplies here at this store, where everything is marked at the Lowest Possible Prices? Men's Best Suits and Overcoats in all wool materials, blacks, blue, gray, brown, and all kinds of Fancy Patterns, such as sell around the square for $15 and $18, priced here at only .... $8.50 We show an endless variety at $10, $12 and $15 SPECIAL One lot of Men's Overcoats in black and blue kersey, good wearing garments, worth $8.00, special at $4.50 Bargains in Men's Furnishings and Shoes Special Men's heavy weight fleece lined or ribbed Underwear, the best 50c kind, at 37½c Boys' heavy Underwear in closely woven fleece lined, worth 35c, garment 25c Ladies' warm lined Shoes for Winter wear, worth $2.50, special 1.50 Ladies' Underwear, best ribbed quality in ecru or white, per garment; sizes 4 to 9 25c Miners' heavy blue jersey Work Shirts, fast colors, 75c grade, each 45c Men's Dress Shirts, nice light patterns, suitable for Season, price 50c Winter Neckwear in fancy holiday boxes, pure silk, the 50c quality 25c we have hundreds of articles, many for at this store, where you always get A. GREENBER SEVENTH. LOOK FOR N A. JACKMAN & SON Dealers in GROCERIES AND COUNTRY PRODUCE Your trade solicited Phone, Old 4647 2104 E. STUART John Vetter Ice, Coal and Wood BOTH PHONES 1005 East Carpenter St. COAL COAL WHEN YOU ARE COLD CALL County 904 R. 4, Old Phone EDWARD M. WILLIAMS ORDER YOUR COAL FROM THE ECONOMICAL COAL CO. ALSO FEED AND PRODUCE WM. WOODS, Mgr. Old Phone 5051 224 N. 6th St. Springfield, Ill. Your - Credit - is - Good MEN'S AND LADIES' CLOTHING on CREDIT A WEEK 50c. A WEEK H. WOLFSON CREDIT CO. Over Lochman's Jewelry Store 21C% SOUTH SIXTH ST. REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! Boys' and girls' strong Winter Shoes, rock oak shoes, worth $1.50 at any store; our price.....1.00 Men's Dress Shoes, in gun metal, calf, button or lace, worth $2.50; special.....1.50 All Wool Flannel Shirts, all colors, worth $1.50; special.....95c Men's good heavy Arctics.....1.00 Arctics for women and children at reduced prices. Large variety of all-wood Under- wear in all colors, $1.50 value, per garment.....95c Boys' Suits, all colors, $2.50 and $3.50 value, for $2 and Boys' Overcoats, all colors, $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00 values, at $2.00, $2.50 and.....2.00 Extra value in Sweater Coats, $1.00 value at.....50c $2.50 and $2.00 value Sweater Coats at.....1.50 Established 20 Years 617 WASHINGTON ST. AME ON FRONT OF STORE WALL PAPER NOW is the TIME to clean your house for the Winter. What is the use of looking at those old, dirty walls when you can get a whole room of Wall Paper. Border, Ceiling and Side Walls, for 75c. We also have patterns at $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and up. Painting, Paper-Hanging and Decorating. Estimates Furnished Prices Moderate Interstate Telephone 761 1225 E. Washington St. A. ROBINSON FOR FRESH GROCERIES Fresh Country Milk 5 Cents per quart at the Store GIVE HIM A CALL BRICK STORE, 13TH AND WASHINGTON STREETS Today is Saturday, pay for THE FORUM.