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Historical Society State House. M. H. HON. CHARLES S. DENEEN Who was, this week, indirectly endorsed by the Illinois State Register for the Presidency. Gov. Deneen's record makes him a presidential possibility, so far as ability and Republican staunchness are concerned. We endorse him for the place. DEATH OF GEO. W. WALKER. The Colored people in particular and the entire people in general will be bereaved to learn that Geo. W. Walker, formerly the star performer in the famous Williams and Walker Co., is dead. Over one year ago the news came as a thunderbolt to the effect that Mr. Walker was demented and was compelled to abandon the stage and be secluded in a saintarium on account of mental abnormality. It is not necessary for us to undertake to go into detail as to his record and the great achievements wrought by Mr. Walker and his company. Suffice it to say, however, his was considered the premier Colored show of the world during the last past decade. We mourn the loss, and can but hope for another. His history is unique. He was prolific, diplomatic and shrewd. He had great personal trials and bore them magnanimously. It is thought that the lack of domestic tranquility had much to do with his undoing. He played well his part, however, and his name shall not perish, but live throughout countless ages. "Here was a Caesar, when cometh such another?" LINGOLN HOME NOTES. The regular business meeting of the Springfield Women's Club met on Monday, January 9, at the Lincoln Home. Business of importance was transacted. As a liberal donation, Mrs. Thos. Warrick reported to the club from Pleasant Grove Church, $3.05. Other monies received from the Xmas Rally are as follows: Mr. F. R. Thompson, $1.00; R. B. Williams, 55 cents; Miss Daisy Alexander, 50 cents; Mr. Nathan Smith, $1.00; Mrs. E. J. Smith, $1.00; H. Tuttle, $1.00; Mrs. Ollie Price, $1.00 Total collection amounted to $6.05. Mrs. Daisy Donaldson brought forward, from the sack donations, $19.00, for which sum the club thanks all who contributed to the cause so kindly. The Home Culture section will hold its meeting on Monday after- MR. SAMUEL ALEXANDER Of South 11th St. A pioneer resident and property owner of the city, a teamster and business man, spoken of as a probable candidate for Commissioner. noon, January 16, at the residence of Mrs. Edna Levelws, 2035 East Clay street. All members and friends are invited to be present. The boys' and girls' meeting will be Sunday afternoon at Zion Baptist Chureh. Miss C. L. Renfro, from Lawrence, Kansas, who is working for the interest of the Baptist Old Folks' Home of the State of Kansas, made a very interesting and instructive talk which all present at the meeting enjoyed. Miss Renfro is the honored guest of Mrs. E. B. Smith, of East Jefferson street. MANY TO ENTER RACE FOR MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS. There will be a large list of men seeking to be Commissioner or Mayor under the new system. It devolves upon The Forum and every respectable citizen and especially the colored contingent, to centralize on the best and most competent men. The better the men, the better will the city be run or managed, and it is always better for the "common" people when the better class of men are elected. The Forum stands unalterably for the better element and for reformation. Men like Mr. Herrick, F. L. Hatch, Dr. Converse and Col. Jefferson would be quite an honor to the city as mayor. For Commissioners, there will be scores of men. We shall do our full duty in calling the colored people's attention to the right men and the best men. C. S. Gibbs is a candidate for Commissioner: Mr. Gibbs is a lawyer and is able; he is well known and liked; he has the unqualified endorsement of the colored people. Among others who are or will be candidates are: J. E. Smith, J. O. Rames, D. Broida, J. B. Osby, Mr. Link, Herman Staab, Dock Elliott, Frank McGowan, Harry Harts, Joe Farris, F. R. Simmons, Jr., Mr. Vance, John Neuman and scores of others. THAT ORGAN CONCERT AT ST. PAUL'S. Last Wednesday evening the elite of the city turned out and showed conclusively that the people do appreciate good, classical programs. It was a rare treat. The auditorium was filled to the limit of its seating capacity. Dr. J. H. Magee acted as master of ceremonies, and in his own inimicable manner introduced each participant. This was equal to the best program of merit that has ever been given at St. Paul's. It was high class in the entirety. The beautiful pipe organ is an ornament to the church and makes a splendid reflection. The fact that every number on the program was superlatively grand, we hardly know how to comment, except by saying that it was one grand "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 1911 climax. There were some that deserve special credit. The choir is grand, the demonstrations by Prof. D. S. Wiley, of the First M. E. church, were highly appreciated, and most excellently performed. It is but fair to call special attention to the young musicians, the Misses White, Miss Hortense Mosby, Mr. Ellis and Mr. Harris. These young people promise to astonish the city and state and if they are pushed on they will be musical wonders. Never before has there assembled a finer nor more cultured and representative audience in St. Paul's to our knowledge. The affair was a total success. SIXTH ANNUAL Session of the Sunday School Congress Goes to Meridian, Mississippi. Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 10.—Meridian, a beautiful city in Mississippi, was awarded the sixth annual session of the Sunday School Congress of the National Baptist convention at a meeting of the Home Mission and Publishing Boards in joint session here today. This was not done, however, without having carefully considered the invitations that came from St. Louis, Mo.; Cincinnati, O.; Binghamton, N. Y.; Atlantic City, N. J.; Chicago, Ill.; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Dallas, San Antonio, and V. M. C. A. PLANS. To the Many Friends and Members of the Y. M. C. A. Movement of the City of Springfield: I have served you in the capacity of leader of your movement during the past year and I have done the best that I could have done under the circumstances. I have been re-elected for another year, but I can not serve the public in that office unless I am given better support than that I received during the past year. I have therefore asked the ones who believe that this organization should exist in this town to secure the following for the movement: First, secure in pledges from reliable men $400.00 for the running of the movement during the present year. Second, secure the pledges from fifteen men ```markdown ``` M. REPRESENTATIVE THOS. E. LYON Who is interested in several important bills. (young and old) that they will give their presence to the movement 52 times during the year and in doing the same that they will strive to live good moral lives in the city of Springfield. If these requirements are met I shall think that it is worth while for me to spend more time in this movement, if not, I shall deem it unwise for me to continue. BENJ. H. BELLAMY. Henry A. Boyd, secret ville, Tenn.; R. B. Hudging secretary, Selma, J. M. Easterling, assistant Chattanooga, Tenn. The last session of tha was held in Atlanta, G attended by some of men of both races, such D. Gray, Atlanta, Ga.; Welsh, of the Southe Home Board; N. B. Br Who is urged by a host of his friends to enter race for Commissioner. He would make an able official, having had so much experience as County Judge. LOCAL NEWS The Historical Society will meet at 206 North Fourteenth street next Monday evening, January 16, for the purpose of arranging for Lincoln celebration. By order of the President and Secretary. The regular semi-monthly meeting of the K. of P. Lodge will meet Monday evening, third Monday. All members are urged to be out. Installation of officers and the regular business to be transacted. Lodge opens 7:30. Mrs. Robt. White, of South Fifteenth street, R. F. D., is indisposed. SIXTH ANNUAL Session of the Sunday School Con gress Goes to Meridian, Mississippi Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 10.—Meridian, a beautiful city in Mississippi, was awarded the sixth annual session of the Sunday School Congress of the National Baptist convention at a meeting of the Home Mission and Publishing Boards in joint session here today. This was not done, however, without having carefully considered the invitations that came from St. Louis, Mo.; Cincinnati, O.; Binghamton, N. Y.; Atlantic City, N. J.; Chiego, Ill.; Oklahoma City, Okla.; Dallas, San Antonio and Galveston, Texas. Most of the invitations were supported by letters from the Governor of the state, the mayor of the city and pastors of the churches; for instance, St. Louis sent endorsements from the Governor of Missouri, mayor of the city, the "Million Population" Club, Board of Trade and Hotel Men's association. "The Congress in going to Meridian," said Chairman Clerk, "will serve more than one-half or all the membership of our denomination." The dates of the meeting will be from Wednesday, June 7, to Monday, June 12, 1911. The official call for the sixth session will be sent out this week, signed by C. H. Clark, chairman, Nashville, Tenn.; J. P. Robinson, vice chairman, Little Rock, Ark; [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit]. Henry A. Boyd, secretary, Nashville, Tenn.; R. B. Hudson, recording secretary, Selma, Ala.; and J. M. Easterling, assistant secretary, Chattanooga, Tenn. The last session of the Congress was held in Atlanta, Ga., and was attended by some of the leading men of both races, such as Rev. B. D. Gray, Atlanta, Ga.; Rev. M. M. Welsh, of the Southern Baptist Home Board; N. B. Broughton, of Raleigh, N. C.; W. F. Graham, of Richmond, Va., and C. S. Morris, of New Jersey. It was largely attended session and from what could be ascertained the meeting this year promises even greater success. Every one of the 25,000 churches and Sunday schools of the National Baptist convention is entitled to representation, as are also the universities and colleges; educators and missionaries are eligible to membership, and are especially solicited by the promoters to take an active interest in the meeting. It is thought that on account of the National Convention's going north this year, the Congress officials and Boards were influenced to go further South. NEW HOPE CHURCH NOTES At the New Hope Baptist Church the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. officers elected for the ensuing year are as follows: Sunerintendent of S. S.—Rev. H. K. Wilson. Assistant Supt.—Mr. I. C. Jones. Recording Secretary — Eulalia Osby. Assistant Secretary — Mary Bailey. Treasurer—Willie Roberson. Chorister for S. S.—Lora Logan. Pianist—Georgia Osby. Teachers—Class No. 1, Rev. H. K.-Wilson; Class No. 2, Mr. I. C. Jones; Class No. 3, Miss Hattie McTier; Class No. 4, Mrs. Helen Jackson. B. Y. P. U. Officers. President—Mrs. Bettie Coleman. Vice President—Pastor D. J. Tate. Recording Secretary — Willie Roberson. Assistant Secretary — Lora Logan. Treasurer—Mildred Johnson. The Sunday School meets at 9:40 a. m. and the B. Y. P. U. meets at 6:45 p. m. of each Sunday. Come and visit us. Miss Susie Renfro, a representative of the Old Folks Home of Lawrence, Kansas, spoke at the New Hope Baptist Church Sunday evening and Wednesday evening to an appreciative audience. She is a splendid vocalist, a conscientious lecturer, and seems to stamp the impress of her Christian influence upon the minds of those who hear her. She will speak on other occasions while in our city. The Shochie recital will take place at the New Hope Church on the 6th of February. See program in the next issue. TO THE VOTERS OF SPRING- FIELD, ILLINOIS. I have been sick for some days, and will not be able to get out and go around and see all of the voters between this and election day, and so I take this method of informing you that I am out for Commissioner of the city of Springfield. I need no introduction to any of you. I have lived among you and in your midst for some years; my life has been an open book; I have nothing to conceal, no excuses to offer and no amends to make; I have simply done my best to be the right kind of a citizen. The Springfield Evening News, which is not in any way supporting me, and in fact seems to be neutral in my candidacy, had the following to say in regard to my candidacy. It said in part: Clarence S. Gibbs (meaning Charles S. Gibbs), the colored lawyer, has been spoken of as a candidate for Commissioner. Mr. Gibbs would make an able Commissioner." The News in the statement above admits that my ability is all O. K. I do not need to say that I am in favor of a square deal; that fact is well known to every one who knows me. I will do all in my power, if nominated and elected, to prove myself worthy of the trust reposed in me. I was a coal miner for many years, and belonged to the U. M [Image of a man in a suit with a bow tie and a serious expression]. A. B. ABRAHAM LINCOLN The Great Commoner. The Colored Historical Society will render in memory of Lincoln's birth, as has been the two or three years. The place and date will The Colored Historical Society will render appropriate services in memory of Lincoln's birth, as has been the custom for the past two or three years. The place and date will be given later. A practicing physician, well thought of by the people of that city. W. of A. I was a member of the Federation of Labor for some years and only retired from the floor of that body when I was admitted to the bar. I read law under the Hon. H. Clay Wilson, and was admitted to the bar in the early part of 1908. I have been practicing at the Sangamon county bar ever since. I have tried to do the square thing by every one with whom I came in contact in my practice. I have been true to my clients, fair with the other parties to the litigation, honest with the court and as far as my knowledge extended I have been for fair play. I ask your vote for the nomination for Commisisoner at the primary election on February 28, 1911, and I promise that if the trust is reposed in me I will do my best to see to it, in so far as in my power lies, that the taxpayers of Springfield, Illinois, have their full measure of benefit from the money expended by the city, and that our fair city has the best kind of representative government in every particular. Yours for good government. CHAS. S. GIBBS. Mrs. Hubbard's children, of South Seventeenth street, are indisposed. It would not be consistent to sing "Bright sunny days have all passed away." even here in January. Mrs. M. J. Waldon, 1011 East Carpenter street, has been ill the past week. Mrs. Porter, of 1110 East Mason street, who has been ill for several weeks, is much improved. Mrs. A. J. Young, who recently bought property at 606 North Thirteenth street, has a lovely home, modern in many instances. ```markdown ``` will render appropriate services has been the custom for the past and date will be given later. 15 cents Per Month DR. COVINGTON Of Bloomington, Ill. LOCAL NEWS. 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. E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J. B. Osby, Associate Editor. Saturday, Jan. 14, 1911. EDITORIAL OPPORTUNITY. Opportunity! This is the word with which we all may conjure, if we will but do so with that degree of earnestness that presses onward into the battle of life with that relentless determination which will brook no lasting, permanent defeat. We have crossed the threshold of a new year—1911—which holds in its one hand a chaplet to eneircle, just before it makes its exit twelve months hence, the brow of every victor who has fought a winning fight against trials and temptations and every opposing foe to right; and in the other hand it holds the hemlock-cup of remorse to be drained to the dregs by every one whose sword remains unsheathed and who sits idly in his tent without going forth upon the field of duty to offer resistance to those forces which tend to disintegrate. Responsibility is another word ford opportunity, and he who has an opportunity—and all men have somewhere along the journey of life—has also the responsibility which that opportunity brings. This is true, and every rational intelligence should make the most of every opportunity that presents itself. Heaven dispenses its blessings to men in the guise of opportunities. Then it behooves us all to keep on the qui vive—lookout—for our opportunities.—N. B. U. R. MASHVILLE BANNER ON LYNCHINGS. The Nashville Banner of a recent issue had the following on lynching: Lynchings. The lynching record of 1910 in this country is lower than it has been within the last sixteen years. There have been fifty-seven lynchings this year at the hands of mobs, and all of them have been in the South except one, that of the white man, Etherton, who was the victim of an Ohio mob because of his activity in behalf of the Anti-Saloon League. The other victims were all Negroes except five. Georgia and Florida head the list of lynchings in 1910, with ten victims, all Negroes, in the first named state, and ten in the latter state, eight Negroes and two white men. In 1909 there were seventy persons lynched, and in 1908 there were sixty-five. The largest number of lynchings recorded was in 1894, when there were 190 victims. It is to be hoped that the reduction of the number of mob murders this year is an augury of a better recognition of the law as the means of dealing with criminals of all classes. The lynching madness is a blot upon our country, and especially upon the South, which should be entirely removed. The reputation the South has gained for mob violence has done this section incalculable injury by creating the impression abroad that we are a lawless people; that the courts are powerless, and that life and property are unsafe. The Banner's declaration -that mob violence has done the South incalculable injury is a plain truth plainly stated without frills or magnifications. Too long has this incubus of mobism clung to the body politic of this portion of the country; too long has its sway remained unchecked; too long has it preyed upon the decent opinion of mankind; too long has sovereign law and its all-sufficiency been ruthlessly trampled under foot by the unthinking rabble and blood-thirsty hoodlums who, when massed in numbers, have no regard for human life when their own miserable carcasses are not in jeopardy. The Banner's comment on this American stigma and curse—mob violence—is noteworthy because of its straightforward wording in a sensible and courageous manner. We use the word courageous adversely, because it does require some degree of courage on the part of the Southern papers—builders of public sentiment or opinion—to deal justly and squarely with any situation in which Negroes, as a race of people, are involved as human beings and as a part of the body politic. Were all the great papers of the South as fair as the Banner has been on the mob hellishness, a healthier public sentiment throughout this section regarding the same would grow up and result in the wiping out of this curse, and SOVEREIGN LAW WOULD REIGN SUPREME—Union-Review. MATTOON NOTES. "Speaking to yourselves in Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your hearts," were the beautiful words used by Rev. Cooper on Sunday evening at David's Chapel. The text was found in Ephesians, fifth chapter and nineteenth verse. On Thursday evening the ladies of the stewardess board had their monthly social call at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Utterback, 1601 Dewitt street. Mrs. Arthur Henderson is on the sick list. Clarence Bass, of Champaign, was the guest of his grandmother, Mrs. Mary Anderson, who has been ill for some time. Mrs. Simon Johnson, of Decatur, is at the bedside of her uncle, Mr. Ferd Broady, who is very low. R. C. Gumm has returned from a visit in Centralia and Cairo. The Misses Clare, Bertha and Maude Perry left Sunday for Indianapolis, after spending the holidays with their mother, Mrs. Susan Perry. Kenneth Norton and Ed. Elliott of Charleston were callers Sunday. Mr. Seofield of Paris attended the meeting Monday of Eureka Lodge No. 13, in this city. 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. M. VANTREACE, W. M. WYATT JOHNSON, Sec'y. 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 third Wednesday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. WM. NOBLE, E. C. THOMAS DONNIGAN, Rec'dr. Charles Young Lodge No. 103, I. B. P. Q, E. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. A. Bender, Exalted Ruler. J. W. GRADY, Sec'y. Lincoln Monument O. Lodge No. 1, G. U. O, F. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Thirteenth and Madison Sts. GEO. ROLLINS, 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. F. H. HART, C. M. THOMAS WARRICK, C. S. U. B. F. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. BENI LUCAS, W. M. E. T. GORUM, W. Secy. Capital City No. 12, K. of P. Meets at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St. every 1st and 3d Monday. E. L. ROGERS, C. C. J. Harold White, K. of R. S. Every citizen in Springfield is proud of the progress being made at St. Paul A. M. E.-Church. It lifts us all up. We have a limited number of The New York Age's CHRISTMAS EDITION THE THEATRIGAL MAGAZINE AT THE FORUM OFFICE, AT J. E. THOMPSON'S, AND AT J. P. ROBERTS' SHOE STORE. If you desire one call. THEY ARE GEMS. A. E. Dunbar's Books are on sale at THE FORUM Office Too much can not be said and done in the interest of the candidacy of C. S. Gibbs for Commissioner. Mr. Gibbs is too well known to need elaborate introduction on our part. He has been true and loyal to his party and the people. We commend him to you for your earnest consideration. A New Thought movement is soon to be organized here in the city. DECATUR CHURCH DIRECTORY ANTIOCH BAPISTT 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. SUNDAY SERVICES. Sunday School ..... 9:30 a.m. Preaching ..... 11:00 a.m. B. Y. P. U. ..... 6:30 p.m. Preaching ..... 8:00 p.m. WEEK MEETINGS. Willing Workers, Tuesday ..... 3:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday ..... 8:00 p.m. Sewing Circle, Friday ..... 2:30 p.m. Choir Meeting, Friday ..... 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Mollie Medlock, President Willing Workers. Mrs. Felta Thompson, President Sewing Circle. Mrs. M. Kemp, Secretary Sewing Circle. Mrs. Bertha Benton, Church Chorister. Miss Willie Pearson, Church Organist. ST. PETER'S A. M. E. CHURCH. 536 Spring Ave. J. T. Morrow, Pastor, Res. Parsonage. SUNDAY SERVICES. Allen Junior League..... 9:30 a.m. Preaching..... 10:45 a.m. Class Meetings..... 12:15 p.m. Sunday School..... 2:30 p.m. Allen Senior League..... 6:30 p.m. Preaching..... 7:45 p.m. OFFICERS. Secretary Trustee Board—Rev. J. W. Woodford; Residence, 509 E. Wagnor St. Secretary Steward Board—D. W. Mc- Murray; Residence, 1209 W. Decatur St. SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS. Carl L Watkins...Superintendent Miss Caddie Kelley...Secretary Res, 848 Colfax St. LITERARY CLUB. Mark Cummings...President A. D. Cicel...Secretary CHOIR OFFICERS. Mrs. E. N. Morrow...Chorister Miss Corrine Blanton...Organist WEEK MEETINGS. Official Board, Monday...8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Tuesday...8:00 p.m. Literary Club, Thursday...8:00 p.m. Choir Meeting, Friday...7:30 p.m. Sewing Circle, Friday...2:30 p.m. SEWING CIRCLE OFFICERS. Mrs. Jane King...President Mrs. 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. Fancy Sack Suits and Overcoats Began Friday, December 30 25 Per Cent Discount From our Regular Prices on all Men's, Boys' and Children's Suits and Overcoats. NO RESERVE. This Clearance Sale of Winter Clothing for Men, Boys and Children is a Noteworthy Event, deserving of the attention of every economical man and young man who likes smartly styled, handsomely hand-tailored, perfect fitting clothes. Men who know the high character of our clothes will take immediate advantage of these remarkable offerings. BE ONE OF THEM. See Our Display Window. AMERICAN and SHAMPOO SOAP 25c a Jar and 25c a Cake For Sale by all Druggists Springfield, Illinois End-of-Season Clearance Sale Hall & Herrick Co. FIFTH AND ADAMS STREET PETER MEYERS & CO. 29 NORTH SIDE SQUARE Imperial 5 Hats PETER MEY 29 NORTH S 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. *7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. *8:40 a.m. 7:30 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. *12:40 p.m. *11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. *2:40 p.m. *1:00 p.m. *2:00 p.m. *4:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. *2:00 p.m. *4:40 p.m. *2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. 3:30 p.m. *6:00 p.m. 9:25 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 11:00 p.m. †11:30 p.m. *Limited. †Sleeper. All others local. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS Today is Saturday, pay for THE FORUM. You won't find styles like the IMPERIAL You won't find styles near as swagger. You won't find IMPERIAL $3 HATS at any other store because we have the exclusive agency for this town. We believe it's the best $3.00 Hat made. That's why we secured the exclusive agency for them. You'll think so when you see the new Fall and Winter shapes that are ready. Carpentering, Painting, Tailoring, Shoemaking, Dressmaking, Cooking, Laundry Work, Domestic Science, Other trades will be added as necessity demands. NOTICE You can secure any of the colored new calling at NOTICE cure any of the colored new calling at You can secure any of the colored newspapers by calling at THE FORUM Also, books by Negro A and tracts from Kelley Mi are The Age; The Freeman Express; Washington, D. papers. Visit Office: 119 North Eighth Street is by Negro Authors—Dun on Kelley Miller. The I The Freeman; The Planet hington, D. C., Bee, and Also, books by Negro Authors—Dunbar's Works and tracts from Kelley Miller. The leading papers are The Age; The Freeman; The Planet; Dallas; Texas, Express; Washington, D. C., Bee, and the Chicago papers. H. Sallie's New Furniture Store 726 E. Wash'ton St. Tel. Main 3820 = New and Second-Hand Furniture, Stoves, Ranges and Hardware We can Furnish your House Complete. Our Prices are Reasonable. Our Terms are Cash or Easy Payments CALL AND INSPECT The best place to trade on CLOTHING SHOES, HATS and FURNISHINGS -AT- PHILIP SILBERMAN'S 121 S. Seventh St. SPRINGFIELD, - ILLINOIS Hartmann Bros. Wholesale and Retail Bakery Both Phones 527 900 and 902 E. Washington St. Springfield, - Illinois Outside Shipping Orders a Specialty. C. H. JONES' Soda Fountain Front of Gem Cafe 819 E. Washington St. All Popular Drinks, Hot and Cold The only enterprise of its kind run by colored people in the City The PEERLESS Ice Cream Parlor Resturant Doing a Regular, Good, Steady Business Fish! Fish! Fish! Served in Any Style 1325 E. Mason St. MRS. L. FISHER, Prop. ```markdown ``` Work Shop Open Daily (except Monday) from 8 A. M. to 4 P. M. —AND— ICE the colored newspapers by ing at Eighth Street Authors—Dunbar's Works eller. The leading papers The Planet; Dallas; Texas, C., Bee, and the Chicago MONEY TO LOAN FROM $5.00 UP On Househsld Goods, Horses and Wagons, Cows and other Chattels on weekly and monthly payments Easiest terms of any loan office in the city. Everything Confidential. Plenty of money on hand. B. GENAUST 121 SOUTH FOURTH STREET New Phone 1821 Old Phone 4280 For Plain and Fancy Sewing SEE Mrs. E. L. Rogers DONE AT 1505 South 17th Street Satisfaction Guaranteed Charges Reasonable CHAS. A. GIBBS CHAS. A. BROWN GIBBS & BROWN ATTORNEYS AT LAW AND NOTARIES PUBLIC 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 Baumann Chas. T. Baumann BAUMANN BROS. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) 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 Ste. SPRINGFIELD. ILLINOIS Classes Tuesday and Thursday Eve from 7 to 9:30 P. M. Old Tel. 4622 Both Phones 654 BOLLMAN LAUNDRY. 723 E. Washington St. Does first class work and prompt service. Our prices are reasonable. Give us a trial and be convinced. Call up 207, both phones. Geo. Bollman, Prop. & Mgr. FURNISHED ROOMS. Dr. S. A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—6271% East Adams street HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 p. m. to 9. Telephone: (old). Office: 3329. " " " Res., 1607-r-2 Calls promptly made. FOR COMMISSIONER. Major J. E. K. Herrick, of the firm of Hall & Herrick, announces himself as a candidate for Commissioner of the City of Springfield. Primaries Feb. 28, 2011. LOCAL NEWS. Our Telephone is: Main, Bell 3806. Mrs. Susie Johnson of 1115 South Twentieth street has been quite ill for several days and unable to leave her room. Anyone wishing to buy a home, rent or build, see B. L. Ivory & Co., real estate dealers, 105 South Eleventh street. Mr. Walter S. Holmes, wife and little daughter, Geraldine, were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Wright on last Sunday evening. The Economic Coal Co. has moved headquarters to Forum office, 119 North Eighth street. Your coal orders will be cared for by telephone order, 3806 or 5051. WANTED—Colored girls for cooks and housework. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, 3051/2 South Sixth street. Prof. Solomon, who rendered a musical at Zion Baptist church last Tuesday, was well received and the people are pleased with the concert. The ladies were successful in their attempt and thank the public for its liberal attendance. Mrs. Lueretia Thompson, South Eleventh street, who is seventy-seven years old, has been indisposed for the past week or two. Mrs. E. L. Rogers was in Decatur on business this week. Desk room for rent at Forum office. Mr. B. H. Bellamy left Monday afternoon via Alton and St. Louis en route to Arkansas, where he proposes to spend a few weeks, completing his business there, after which he will return and begin work here. You may call at our office and pay up in case collectors fail to reach you promptly. You can call old telephone No. 3806 and leave your local news notes. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. Divine services were conducted Sunday morning and evening at Grace M. E. Church. Evening services conducted by Rev. Wm. Woods. Dr. R. E. Gillum, P. E., will conduct services all day tomorrow at Grace M. E. Church, corner Fourteenth and Brown streets. Public cordially invited. All know of Dr. Gillum's reputation. Let every person make a special effort to pay up for The Forum all of the eback dues. We are striving to operate a paper to the credit of the people of the city. It takes much money. Attorney C. S. Gibbs, who has been indisposed, is convalescing. People who would have the "race" to patronize them should first patronize the "race." Mr. Mills and wife, of Terre Haute, Ind., were in the city last week looking after their son, Mr. Ponyard, who was shot at Lanesville December 26 by one Taylor. Mr. Ponyard died Thursday night of last week at St. John's Hospital. Miss Lucile Hall, of Evansville, Ind., who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hall, Phillips avenue, for the past two weeks, has returned home. Mr. H. A. Watkins of Decatum was in the city Tuesday on business. NOTICE Long articles of an advertising nature will cost the usual rate of 7c per line. Cards of thanks will cost you the regular rate of 7c per line. Please take notice. MANAGER 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. 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. 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. LEGAL- A. Morris Williams, Complainant's Solicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon county—ss. Circuit Court, March Term, A. D. 1911. Burton Samuels. vs. In chancery. Clara Samuels Affidavit of the unknown residence of Burton Samuels, 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 Burton Samuels that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said court, in the chancery side thereof, on the 5th day of January, A. D. 1911, 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 Burton Samuels, 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. 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 sald 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 sald County, beginning on the 2nd day of January, 1911, at which time all persons having claims against sald estate are hereby notified to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to sald estate are also requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 1st day of November. 1910. JOSEPH CARTER, Administrator. PALACE BARBER SHOP MR. OSEBORNE'S BARBER SHOP If it is 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 20c. Call and see our new quarters. Old Tel. 4167 1028 E. Washington St. SPRINGFIELD. ILLINOIS. AT JUST HALF PRICE Subscriptions will be Accepted for a Limited Time to the ST. LOUIS WEEKLY GLOBE-DEMOCRAT ISSUED TWICE EVERY WEEK Send One Dollar promptly and you will get this great SEMI-WEEKLY newspaper two full years. Or send One Dollar with another name and the paper will be mailed one year to you and also one year to the other subscriber. Two large papers every week. Eight or more pages each Tuesday and Friday. All the news of all the earth in continuous and connected form. Complete and correct market reports. Ably edited departments for the home and for the farm. Many features of interest and value to every member of the family. Republican in politics. 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Barksdale. : ‘We make a Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Electrical or Hand Facial Massage and Bleaching Hot and Cold Baths. Bs. is 6. syne alee nia Ar 821 E, Washington St, Springfield, 1. UNION GROCERY CO. | 900 S, 18th St, (Cor, 18th & Cass Sts.) “Will greet you with a weleome, 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 eare.’” “Po please our customers is our MOTTO, Prompt delivery we will give ‘To those who order groceries from us, Regardless of where they live.” | “We'll appreciate your patronage, Even an order from time to time ; Just go to the Bell Telephone ‘And call 1849.”” ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK The People’s Depository 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. The ‘Black man’s hope’’ lies in this institution. ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK Eleventh and Washington Sts. NURRAH! 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 coun- try by leaps and bounds. Over 1,000 Unions already chartered— more than 60,000 memberships is- sued—all groceries and supplies furnished at wholesale eost—sick, injury, accident and death benefits and ‘every honest elaim paid be- fore sunset on the day of final proof.’? 50e a month and up—easy to earry—you cannot afford to stay outside—get all the faets at once, A Few Field Marshalships Open. Join and you may have a Field Marshalship. Will have all bene- fits—also make money getting others. Hurry and be first. Write for complete plans. Send 10¢ (coin or stamps )for the Union Journal Magazine three mouths, with full particulars for taking out Beneficial and Protective member- ship with Field Marshalship. Ad- dress: ‘The International Liberty Union of the World, | 329 First Nat'l Bank Bldg., Covington, Ky. NATIVE L K SALVE DISCOVERED 3500 feet down in the earth, ‘When tlie doctor fails try abox 25c, 50c, $1 Mrs. P. Taylor, Agt. 1721 E. Kansas Av. AT CLOSE PRICES Li aR eanes ” aed es 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. Repairing First Class and Guaranteed. Located at 207 8. Sixth St., opposite Bressmer’s. BURSTEIN’S The Smallest Jewelry Store in Town, Mrs. M. L. Taylor Dress Making, Plain Sew: ing and Bushel Work. $@ SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 3# 1305 E. Capitol Ave. DECATUR. Hurbert has been on the sick list for about two weeks. ‘Too much Springfield, ‘don’t you know.”’ Mrs, Bristou is back in the city after an absence of a few days in Chicago, where she went to spend a few days with her friend, Mrs, Ross, who expects to spend a vaca- tion in Europe. Mrs, Bristou re- morte Bik echatient tiie, tion in Europe, Mrs, Bristou re- ports an excellent time. Little Phoebe Nan Clanton has been ill for a few days, being threatened with the croup. Noth- ing of a serious nature, however. Monte & Hurley are preparing for a great ball to be given at the armory some time in the near fu- ture. Mrs. Georgia Clanton is very ill at the home of her mother, 511 Spring avenue, Mrs. Clanton re- ceived a telegram Monday that her daughter was in a very bad con- dition in Chicago. She departed immediately for the windy city to be present at her bedside. When she arrived, she found that her illness was not of such serious na- ture that she could not be removed to her home in Decatur. She was accordingly placed upon the next train and brought to this city, where she will receive the very best treatment and attention at the hands of her mother and friends. While the improvement has been very slow, the indications are that she will recover. Quite an enjoyable “‘affair of the season’’ was given last week at the home of Mrs. Martin, 844 W. King street. ‘The house was di- vided to its full capacity, and every one seemed to be having a very good time. The birthday party was given at the instigation of Mr, T. Taylor, who saw in per- son that all” enjoyed themselves and received the best attention pos- sible. Mrs. Martin is quite a fa- vorite among the younger set of Decatur, and is to be congratulated upon the sucessful handling of the party. Rev. Crockette is spending a few days in Petersburg on business, having been called there by the general advisory board, Rev. Croekette will return in time to be present at the services next Sun- ‘day at his own church, ‘The colored people here have never had the guards armory here, and there is no reason why it would not be appreciated by them if it is possible to secure it in their behalf. Karl Monte and Hurbert Hurley have alreeady taken steps to secure it for the benefit of their friends in the near fututre. Mr. Harvey Watkins has left the city for a few days on a business trip, but he plans an early return in the near future. ‘Tax-i-cabs are all the go in De- eatur now. Two Decatur girls had the pleasure of a ride in one a few nights ago. They report it “fine.””| Bessie says it will be two years before Herb can make any impres- sion on her to amount to any- thing. What do you think of that? “Our eyes have met, our lips not yet, Oh, you kid, I'll get you yet.’’—‘‘Shakespeare.’’ ‘You'll have to let her grow a while longer.’’ Guess who said it? Iunnie still belongs to the chureh—yes. Big play coming off soon; wateh for it. Methodist ehureh. Otis Page has changed positions again. Good luek, Otis. Every time Otis changes Dwight changes, too, just to show that he is game. Fred Evans said, in a philoso- phieal way: ‘When the sun shines it shines on everything.” By. the way, we had never thought of that. Everybody is telling Monte, “I told you so?” What do they mean by that? Will Monte please ex- plain? (Contributed.) The Rey, Dr, E. T, Cottman, Presiding Elder of the Springfield District, has been here with us, He lectured to the Allen League, Jr., ‘people had expected, as the Rev. did not seem to make the impres- sion on his evening audience that had been expected. The Rev. was ethical, all right, but he seemed to get the word ‘Vision’ and ‘‘Ideal’’ confused. So that it was often very hard to tell just whether the Rev. really meant ‘‘Ideal’’ when he said ‘‘Vision,’’ or whether he meant ‘Vision’? when he said “Tdeal.’’ He said that the young man who accomplishes a thing, certainly had a ‘‘vision,’’ and the way he explained it there was no such thing as an ideal, they were all visions or nothing. So that the person who had not had a “‘vision’’ at some time in life was very rare. The Rev. spoke at some length into the evening and at the end asked that all sinners stand on their feet. Those who did not care to stand might, however, come to the front and give the Lord their heart and lay a dime on the table. The class colleetion for the day was $18.75, and the total col- lection was $51.75. ‘The quarterly conference was held Monday even- ing, beginning at 7:30, The re- ports from the different classes showed a marked inerease over that of last quarter. ‘The license of Messrs. King, Moore and Earn- est were renewed. There were some general remarks by the dif- ferent officers, the pastor and the presiding elder, as to the advisa- bility or non-advisability of sell- ing the lot purchased some time ago. The pastor promises to eall a chureh conference some time in the near future to determine just what shall be done, and what steps shall be taken concerning the affair. DECATUR COR. CHURCH DIRECTORY. | 5 Aa: Sree: See Sunday School +... .1:++01+-10:00 @, m. Mommie ‘Prayer ‘and Sermonit-00 am. Byening Prayer and Sermons. 8:00 p.m. Celebration of Holy Commun- fone nest “Sunday ‘of each Latta with ‘lastriction’ “very su) ™ Wednesday at civsicrs.csss2 8:00 p.m. Ladier "Guid Siesta’ “every Friday ic scr casa eS BS Prinel oe Saints’ Days are observed by tne ‘celebration of Holy Communion: St. Paul’s A. M. E. Church, REY, J, H, SYDES, Pastor Preaching every Sunday at..-10:45 sm. Met eer crs ae wee sumday! Sohool ak 0000.0. Fae Bum, Aiton Christian “exideavor ‘wis 6:80, p.m: Glue every’ Sunday at s.++71.12:00 noon Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. piece "and Gas Bes wv. Epwarps, Pustor. Services, Sunday at ..........11:00 am. Sunday ‘School at ........-.+.+ 2:00 p.m. Bvenigg Service a‘ 200000210 7280 Bem Prayer’ mosting Wednesday getreretene Avena! | ae Grace M. &. Church, Fourteonth ‘and Brown "Sta, HV. J. Me SMALLEY, Pastor. Services, Sunday ‘at eres. 1is00" am. Sunday School at........++-++++ 9:80 a. m. Bente Service at v..0..00.00 800 ps me Prayer'mesting Wednesday at. $200 p.m: Unien Baptist Church, ‘rwelfth and, Mason Streets, Service, "Sunday at eens. ssil0 @ m. eee Dats se lococ0 LIS 0 pms Berman at regcccguare, 4 Bm ee ieadiny” at $400 ‘p.m: PRR Sasi So hin Satay ot ath ‘Sunday School at 2:30 p. m. Zien (Baptist church, Rint tnd” Carpenter Stisets, REVI A.W. WILLIAMS, Bastor. unday gervige a veerceesess 11 a m Bundey, Sghoot at’ 20.00... 100 Bem Beers Oat we ciccsccisccs 6:08 Bem Evening’ Service a¢{20202200/! 300 Bm Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. New Hepe,Baptiat Church, igh ana iiier Sects Hiv. bs ye TATE, Pastor, Sunday ‘Services at vesse?e.cesi100 @. m. Sunday Schoolat s.Jc00.000000 849 am Barwon gtr ccc BOO. pe mm Prayer Meeting’ Wednesday ‘at $200 bm. St. Jenn A. M. E. Church, REV, WM, M. COLLINS, Pastor, Sunday Services at ...........10:45 a. m. Bunday Sehoolatec.c.200020002 9:40 poms Byening Service at 20000000210 4B ps ms Official’ Board Meeting Mon- pane Se -pasieg cing” raver ad” Bi Wednesdays at eons occa ca 8:00 D. m. sunday Revol teahicrs Meet ng hres at ...... 8:00 p.m. choir Hehearsat Wvidays ‘ais!’ #00 cm: Old ‘Time. Methodist , Church. Ainge oS Ruy. Nu GRIFFIN, In Charge gunday Rervices seers cit &. ma, Sunday School eee Rge Bo Breuching 800 Bim wid Tae Bm Braver Mesting, ‘tuesday’ (os 4:00 pi Holiness meoting very. Thursday’ evening. SECOND SEVENTH DAY ADVENT- 1ST 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 ............. 8:30 p. m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 8:00 p. m. Sunday Evening Service... 8:00 p. m. Holy Trinity Evangelleal Lutheran Shure Fifteenth Street, between Washington anacdetrerson Streets RU, “For, BOSWELL. Pastor. 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