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Vol. 7, No. 44 Fifteen Teams Raise $16,000 More Than $50,000 Re- quired of Black Men. ANOTHER BIG GIFT IS MADE Cyrus H. McCormick Duplicates Donations of Julius Rosenwald and N. W. Harris. The successful close of the ten-day campaign for a Negro Y. M. C. A. building fund was announced last night in a swirl of irrepressible enthusiasm after a dinner at 3335 State street. It was an evening of almost continuous cheering, beginning at the moment when Cyrus H. McCormick was introduced and he told that he would add $25,000 to the similar amounts given by Julius Rosenwald and N. W. Harris toward the $100,000 promised by the Central department, and ending only when the military band quitted the platform to go home. New Record Attained The Negro population raised not only the $50,000 conditional upon which the remainder for a $150,000 building was to be forthcoming on the promise of General Secretary L. Wilbur Messer, but reached the mark of $66,026.93. The nearest approach to such a feat on the part of Negroes anywhere in the world for any purpose was when $32,000 was reported to have been raised in sixty days for the Negro Y. M. C. A. in Washington. The Work by Teams The captain of each of the fifteen young men's teams reported the following result of the ten days' work on the part of their men: City Detective Frank R. Stark $10,034.00 Charles A. Griffin 5,959.00 F. V. Babb 2,696.00 E. A. Lightfoot 4,395.00 A. G. S. Sims 3,744.00 Robert B. Glover 1,004.50 Charles H. Davis 3,281.50 R. C. Kelly 2,555.50 Frank Tinsley 2,275.50 Henry F. Thomas 2,049.50 W. H. Terrell 5,310.68 Albert G. Williams 2,953.00 Guy T. Cannon 1,694.50 George E. Duncan 2,611.25 Ernest H. Williamson 3,558.00 Other Gifts Announced. It was announced that Mrs. T. B. Blackstone had contributed $100, and a letter was read from Martin B. Madden promising $100, not included in the total. The waiters of the Auditorum, Congress and Great Northern hotels formed a building fund league and gave $527, and the Olivet Baptist church donated $1,650. The citizens' committee raised $12,051.20. B. H. Johnson presided, and besides Mr. Messer and Mr. McCormick, the speakers were: J. E. Moorland, international Negro secretary; Edward P. Bailey, president of the board of managers of the Chicago Y. M. C. A., who was present with Mrs. Bailey; I. E. Brown of the Central department, each team captain, pastors and members of the citizens' committee. Erect Building This Year. There still remains for the Central department to raise $25,000 to complete the $100,000 before the entire fund will be complete. Mr. Messer said last night he hoped it would be possible to erect the building this year. The location will be between Thirty-first and Thirty-ninth streets, on or near State street. It will be modeled after the Hyde Park branch building.—From the Record-Herald. MR. FRANK R. SIMMONS FOR COMMISSIONER. Mr. Frank R. Simmons, the present Comptroller of the city and son of F. Simmons, who for many years was engaged in running Simmons' Book Store on the East Side Square. Young Mr. Simmons, who announces himself for Commissioner in the Forum, is well known and equally as well liked by the people of this city—the Colored citizens feel that Mr. Simmons deserves consideration and a fare portion of their vote whenever he aspires for office. D. Mr. Frank Simmons and father have at all times been considerate and have given our people good employment and continues to do so. This kind of disposition is positive proof of a man's gratitude and characteristics. He is a man of clean character, reputation of the best and has the ability both intellectual and executive. While serving as a member on the Board of Supervisors, Mr. Simmons helped to secure aid from the County for the Lincoln Colored Old Folks' Home. He is a young man of progressive proclivities and will be just and fair to all. He asks your support on his record as a business man and as an upright citizen. CAPITAL CITY LODGE NOTES Installation of officers of Capital City Lodge, K. of P., took place last Monday night at Castle Hall. The officers are: C. C., E. L. Rogers; V. C. C., B. Garrett; Prelate, W. Wade; M. F., T. R. Thompson; M E. G. G. Bates; K of R. and S., J. H. White; M. A., W. D. Hoskins; Inner Guard, H. H. Petitt; Outer Guard, Mr. Hubbard; Grand Representative, Otis B. Duncan. The Lodge will be called to order at 7:30 p. m., during the winter season. All officers will please be at hall on time. E. L. ROGERS, C. C. J. H. WHITE, K. of R. S. J. E. K. HERRICK FOR COM MISSIONER Mr. Herrick, the subject of this sketch, is a member of the firm of Hall & Herrick, clothiers, and is a pioneer citizen, representing the best type of the American. Mr. Herrick is essentially a good man for the place because he is a man of experience and has made a good success at private business. He has the highest respect of the readers of this paper and is entitled to a good big Colored vote because his record shows that he believes that a man is a man. When we get a chance to support such a man we should never let the opportunity go by default. Mr. Herrick stands for a square deal and proves by his deeds—we commend him and endorse him. ROY M. SEELEY FOR MAYOR Mr. Roy M. Seeley, for six years City Attorney, who, each succeeding term was elected by an increased majority, is out for Mayor of Springfield, under the new form. Mr. Seeley is well known and very popular. His record as City Attorney is unassailable and he has not neglected a single duty during his incumbency in this office. He is an affable young man and, relying on his past record and public experience, is out for this exalted position. He has always got a large percentage of the Colored vote and is still hoping and expecting to receive the same support. He believes in a fair deal and all men up, not some men down. We have always been an ardent supporter of Mr. Seeley and can safely commend him to our readers. DR. R. E. GILLUM HOLDS FINAL QUARTERLY MEETING. Dr. R. E. Gillum, Dist. Supt., was at Grace M. E. Church last week and conducted the services the entire day. This being the last conference for this year. He preached three able sermons. He is considered among the ablest ministers of Illinois and Missouri. Rev. Rolings has been here all this week conducting a series of meetings at Grace M. E. Church. Much good is being done. Rev. Rolings is optimistic and believe grace will be triumphant. OLIVER D. EVANS FOR COM. MISSIONER. Mr. Oliver D. Evans, assistant ticket agent at the Wabash depot, a young man of sterling qualities, well known by the readers of The Forum, is out for Commissioner. Mr. Evans is no politician and is running on his merits. He has lived here all of his life and knows naught but to do the square thing. He will be pleased to have the support of the people. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." WOMAN'S CLUB NOTES. The mother's section of the Club met at the Zion Baptist Church on last Sunday afternoon, Jan. 15th 1911. There were present about twenty mothers, and about seventy-five boys and girls. The audience was ably addressed by the President of the Mothers section, who is Mrs. J. F. Johnson, her main thought for the young people was "How to Be Useful Men and Women." The collection amounted to $2.12. Miss Mattie Cooper acted as secretary. The Chairman of the home culture section has invited Atty. Gibbs to address the ladies on the commission form of government, on the second Monday in February. The Woman's Club will meet at the residence of Rev. Mrs. Ivory on next Monday. W. E. ROBINSON FOR COM. MISSIONER. W. E. Robinson, born July 11, 1857, in Bond county, Illinois. While serving in his home county as county superintendent of schools, he was elected to the position of Supreme Recorder of the Court of Honor, a Springfield business institution that has grown to immense proportions. During the thirteen years he has acted in his present capacity, $10,192,278.54 have passed through his hands, every cent of which has been accounted for to the entire satisfaction [Image of a man with dark hair and a suit, facing forward.] 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. To be at St. Paul A. M. tion of the Insurance Department of the State of Illinois. By reason of his interest in civic affairs, he became a candidate last spring for alderman from the Fourth ward and was elected by a majority of 714. His experience in the city council gives him an insight into the city's affairs, that will be of great value in the development of the new form of government in the event of his election. Mr. Robinson comes highly endorsed by the colored people of the Fourth, and we are pleased to see men of his standing, reputation and business sagacity aspiring for office. We must stand by and rely on such men for a square deal and recognition. This class of men are usually for the right, regardless of whom you are. Such men realize that all of us have rights and must live. SOCIALLY SPEAKING. Mrs. Will Fields of East Brown street, was hostess of the Every Wednesday Card Club of this week. The Thimble Club are preparing to have a Bazaar in the near future, at which some very elaborate needle work will be exhibited. The club is under instruction of Mrs. E. T. Cottman. Mrs. Jno. Walker of South Sixteenth street entertained the Don' Worry Club this week. The Benedicts' Musical Study Club are planning a grand sleighing party for the club, the junior members are to be included. The Young Peoples' Progressive Club are arranging to startle the community with a high-class drama. CHAS. E. WYATT FOR COM MISSIONER. Mr. C. E. Wyatt, a candidate for Commissioner, is a business man of the highest integrity and unquestioned ability. He is a successful business man and not an office seeker. From authentic sources we learn that this place is seeking the man. We find that Mr. Wyatt is thoroughly versed in the needs of this municipality and a man who knows and recognizes men only on that merits and worth. He is broad minded and absolutely on the square. He knows no man on account of condition or race, but what he stands for and is. Mr. Wyatt believes such a man should be respected and rewarded, etc. He is a heavy taxpayer in Springfield and has lived in the county for forty years or more. Without fear we commend him to our readers and would be glad to have every one personally acquaint himself with Mr. Wyatt. He gives large employment to working men and colored men by the hundreds are in his employ. We write this of Mr. Wyatt, not as a matter of "business policy," but because when such men are found willing to come over in "Macedonia and help," the people should know them. We endorse him and see in him a man who stands on that high plane where righteousness reigns supreme. WITH THE SICK. Mrs. Lucia Grady of East Adams street, is able to be out after two weeks' illness. Mrs. A. M. Williams has been confined to her home with la grippe. Mr. J. C. McClain is enjoying convalescence. Mrs. Thes. Richardson of East Capital avenue, has been quite ill but is improving. Mrs. Mary Lee is able to be out again. A. B. will render appropriate services has been the custom for the past. Paul A. M. E. Church, Feb. 13 SOCIALLY SPEAKING. Mrs. Will Fields of East Brown street, was hostess of the Every Wednesday Card Club of this week. The Thimble Club are preparing to have a Bazaar in the near future, at which some very elaborate needle work will be exhibited. The club is under instruction of Mrs. E. T. Cottman. Mrs. Jno. Walker of South Sixteenth street entertained the Don't Worry Club this week. The Benedicts' Musical Study Club are planning a grand sleighing party for the club, the junior members are to be included. The Young Peoples' Progressive Club are arranging to startle the community with a high-class drama. Mrs. Carrie Lee Hamilton expects to give another Indian play in the early spring. The Negro Business League will meet at the Forum office, 119 North Eighth street, Thursday evening, Jan. 26th, at 7:30. All business men and friends are invited and urged to be out. The elergy especially. The aim is to set a high and noble thought wave in motion. Everybody (men) come. J. P. ROBERTS, E. L. ROGERS, Pres. Secretary. Historical Society State House. NEGRO CONTRIBUTIONS TO Y. M. C. A. FUND. The generous advances of Julius Rosenwald and of N. W. Harris have been met, and more than met, by the enterprise of the colored people of Chicago. The conditions imposed by these two public-spirited citizens, when offering contributions toward the construction and equipment of a Y. M. C. A. building for Negroes, have led to great activity among the city's colored population, which, within less than a fortnight, has collected not only the $50,000 that was stipulated, but a total fund of $16,000 in excess of that amount. As an immediate result of such energy and liberality, a third donation—of $25,000, like the other two—has been made by Cyrus H. McCormiek. The capacity of the Negroes for serviceable organization and effective action has thus received a striking exemplification. Their own liberality and promptitude, in connection with the generosity of well-wishers among the othe rrace, results in the assurance of a fine new edifice to cost some $150,000 and to serve as a social and educational center for young colored people desirous of turning themselves to good account. The best help is self-help. Such effort leads to increased self-respect and also to increased respect on the part of the community in general. The conduct of our colored citizens during the campaign just closed will lead, as they cannot but learn, to a double gain.—Record-Herald. W. J. SPAULDING Mr. Willis J. Spaulding, a candidate for Commissioner, has always stood for the progressive program and was a staunch advocate of the adoption of the commission form. He is allied with that element of our population that believe in the right, and running the city strictly on a business basis. He has been head of the water works department for nearly two years, making many improvements. He is a man of good clean repute, honest and progressive. He will simply do justice to the place if elected. His record as a citizen is his platform. 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. SOUIBS. It looks like Charles E. Wyatt will run ahead of the ticket for Commissioner. Frank Hamilton and a host of other good men are expected to be out soon. Mr. W. E. Robinson of the Fourth ward is highly endorsed by the people of that ward, both colored and white. A. Booth is a fit man for Commissioner. C. E. Wyatt—in the lead. Watch The Forum next week. POLITICIAN. N. POSKOER 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. AT ZION CHURCH The special meeting held at Zion Baptist church on last Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the Woman's Club was quite a success from all points of view. The meeting was known as the Young People's meeting and in response to the invitation there was a goodly number of youngsters present from the various churches of the city. The call for the young to attend this splendid meeting showed without question what a deep sympathy and interest the Woman's Club has for the boys and girls of the race. The heart to heart talks by the two pastors and the executive members of the club were par excellent and a world of good ought 15 cents Per Month to have been berefted from each serious thought. The volunteer brief talks by the High School boys and girls were more than commendable and portrayed an advanced intelligence. Mr. Alexander need have no fear of making a great intellectual speaker before his career of life is ended. LOCAL NEWS Mrs. Addie Barton, who died at the hospital, was buried on Wednesday, Jan. 18, the funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church. For Commissioner, don't forget J. Emil Smith. J. E. Smith, who has served creditably and faithfully since 1907 as city clerk, is now a candidate for Commissioner and is out because he is competent and feels that he is going to win. Mr. Smith has made a creditable record as clerk. MATTOON NEWS NOTES Among the sick are Mrs. George Jessee, Mrs. Minerva Barnett, Grandma Smith, Mrs. Katherine Hawkins and Miss Mabel Killion. Miss Myrtle Moss passed through the city Saturday from St. Louis, en route to her home in Champaign. Mrs. John Brandymoore has returned home from a visit in Tuscola. Harry Malone is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Oliver are the proud parents of a boy baby. Mrs. Mayno has returned to her home in Centralia, after a visit in the city. ELKHART NEWS Mr. Thos. Artis made a trip to Lincoln to transact business on last Tuesday. Miss Fannie English, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Jno. Brunner, for some time, returned to her former home in Readsville, Mo., and since has again returned to Broadlands. Mr. and Mrs. Redrick Wheatley have gone on route to Buffalo, N. Y., where they will stay for a short time only. Arvelle Artis, who has been ill since Thanksgiving, is much improved and quite able to be out again. Harrison Yokuem, who has ill for the past six months, has ceased to suffer and entered into rest on last Monday. Mrs. Artis, who has been away for the winter, returned to her home on account of illness. Mrs. Artis brings back the very profitable and encouraging news of the great progress the Negroes have made in the many places of which she had the honor of visiting while on her travels. SECRET SOCIETIES. Central Lodge No. 3, A. F. and A. M. Meets every first and fourth Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth street. St. John's Chapter No. 2, H. R. A. M. Meets every third Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. THOMAS DONNIGAN, Sec'y. Ivanhoe Commandery No. 3, Knights Temple. Meets every third Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. WM. NOBLE, E. C. THOMAS DONNIGAN, Rec'dr. Charles Young Lodge No. 103, I. B. P. O. E. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. A. Bender, Exeter Ruler. J. W. GRADY, Sec'y. Lincoln Monument Lodge No. 1, G. U. O. O. F. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Thirteenth and Madison Sts. GEO. ROLLINS, N. G. A. BENDER, Secretary. Golden Gate Temple No. 2, Knights of Tabor. Meets every first and third Monday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. G. H. HAMILTON, C. S. THOMAS WARRICK, C. S. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St. BENJ. LUCAS, W. M. E. T. GORUM, W. Sec'y. Capitol City No. 12, K. of P. Meets at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St. every 1st and 3d Monday. E. L. ROERS, C. C. J. Harold White, K. of R. S. 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. EDITORIAL THE ORGAN RECITAL. As was intimated in our issue of last week, the purchasing of a pipe organ at St. Paul A. M. E. Church will prove quite an asset to the church. R. S. Donaldson, who made the deal and first saw through the scheme and then presented it to the church, deserves special credit. The people see that it pays not to give so many "little affairs," but make special effort to have something good once a month. A church has a business side to it just as other institutions do, and if the managers of the church are the right men in the right places success is assured. C. S. Gibbs should get a large Colored vote. Do not be deceived on the plea that a "Colored man stands no show." The Negro is too quick to retreat. Surely I must fight if I would reign, is sung but not practiced by too large a number of us. Now there will be many candidates out for office. Of course all are "special friends to the Colored people," even those whose ads, you do not see in a Colored paper. We desire our readers to give ear to what we shall say editorially of the various men. We shall eling to the truth and not for money or price shall you be deceived through this paper. We all know that there are men more fit than others, and the fittest shall have editorial preferment so far as we are concerned. We hope you will know the truth when you see it. Captain P. W. Harts, one of the pioneer lawyers and best known citizens of our city, is a candidate for Mayor. Mr. Harts is an old soldier and was captain of a company in the Union army of the Civil War. He is an extensive tax payer and represents the best blood of the populace. His announcement appears in our political column. He is too well known for extended introduction. His capabilities are beyond question. A DIFFERENTIATION Now people, and I mean Colored people, if there is really anything to you worth noticing, do remember that we are "in Illinois" and you will certainly have to "produce your credentials." We assume that the Leader thinks this way, too, and while we congratulate the Leader upon this one good thought, we feel, nevertheless, to take some variance with him. If those who had time to peruse that paper can recall, he flatly stated that "there is nothing in the commission form of government for the Colored people" in Springfield. Now, with all due respect to the honest but narrow conviction of our esteemed contemporary, we beg to differentiate. On the contrary, there is everything in the commission form of government, but it is for the man of principle, regardless of his color, political harangue or personal selfishness. The new commission form sits squarely on its merits and it is a self-evident fact from its recent election, that although slightly chilled by the wintry winds, the frost was not deep enough to ingraft the process of maturity. We feel a high-handed moral insult in the insinuation that there is nothing in better government which can appeal to the Colored voters, the honest, intelligent Colored voter has always stood for a municipal banner which can waive in pure atmosphere, high above any idea of "political purchase," and simply because we do not feel disposed to descend from the Pedestal of Dignity to pick up the common expression, "Great Scott," is no sound-mined reason for such a gross misrepresentation of our race pride. 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. 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. DECATUR CHURCH DIRECTORY ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH. 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 Sew- ing Circle. Mrs. M. Kemp, Secretary Sewing Circle. Mrs. Bertha Benton, Church Chorister. Miss Willie Pearson, Church Organist. 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. 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. Amie Browner.....Secretary THE LEGEND OF THE WORLD Dunbar's Books are on sale at THE FORUM Office UNION BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. F. P. Thornton, Pastor. Residence, 1110 ... Woods St. 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. RELIABLE JEWELRY AT CLOSE PRICES 100 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 S. Sixth St., opposite Bressmer's. BURSTEIN'S The Smallest Jewelry Store in Town. We have a limited number of The New York Age's CHRISTMAS EDITION AND THE THEATRICAL 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. TAKE HEED! End-of-Season Clearance Sale 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. FOUR FLOORS OF CLOTHING See Our Display Window. AMERICAN HAIR-GROWER and SHAMPOO SOAP 25c a Jar and 25c a Cake For Sale by all Drug ists Springfield, Illinois PETER MYERS & CO. 529 NORTH SIDE SQUARE 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. Imperial 5 Hats PETER MY 529 NORTH S ENTE SAVING The People We do a general banking subject to check. Interest par Penny Savings Department for received from 1c up. The "Black man's hope" ENTERPRISE Residence Phone 2819—R 3 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois 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. MERS & CO. BIDE SQUARE ERPRISE GS BANK 's Depository ing business. Deposits received d on average balances quarterly. r children in which deposits are lies in this institution. SAVINGS BANK Eleventh and Washington Sts. LOOK NATIVE SALVE DISCOVERED 3500 feet down in the earth. When the doctor fails try a box 25c, 50c, $1 Mrs. P. Taylor, Agt. 1721 E. Kansas Av. Mrs. M. L. Taylor Dress Making, Plain Sewing and Bushel Work. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 1305 E. Capitol Ave. --- Other trades will be added as necessity demands. NOTE You can secure any of the calli NOTICE ure any of the colored net calling at You can secure any of the colored newspapers by calling at THE FORUM Office: 119 North Eighth Street Also, books by Negro and tracts from Kelley Mi are The Age; The Freeman Express; Washington, D. papers. Visit by Negro Authors—Du n 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. 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— to trade on HING FURNISHINGS Satisfaction Charge Old 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 AND- Doing a Regular, Good, Steady Business Fish! Fish! Fish! Served in Any Style 1325 E. Mason St. MRS. L. FISHER, Prop. --- Work Shop Open Daily (except Monday) from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. ICE the colored newspapers by ing at Authors—Dunbar's Works er. The leading papers The Planet; Dallas; Texas, C., Bee, and the Chicago MONEY TO LOAN On Househld 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 1621 Old Phone 4280 For Plain and Fancy Sewing Mrs' E. L. Rogers DONE AT 1505 South 17th Street Satisfaction Guaranteed Charges Rensonable 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. Dr. N. B. FORD Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General Surgery Room 1 N. W. Cor. 7th and Adams Sts. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Classes Tuesday and Thursday Eve. from 7 to 9:30 P. M. Old Tel. 4622 OLD PHONE 1963 Both Phones 654 Office Hours {9 to 12 A. M. 2 to 5 P. M. 7 to 9 P. M. BOLLMAN LAUNDRY. 723 E. Washington St. 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. 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. Anyone wishing to buy a home, rent or build, see B. L. Ivory & Co., real estate dealers, 105 South Eleventh street. Mrs. J. P. Roberts of 1928 East Stuart street, is visiting in East St. Louis this week and is the honored guest of Mrs. Sarah Goodwin. 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. Mr. J. C. McClain has been ill for several days. See Mrs. Dr. Ford for an up-to-date special scalp treatment. WANTED-Colored girls for cooks and housework. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, 3051 $ \frac{1}{2} $ South Sixth street. Desk room for rent at Forum office. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. Mrs. Alma Smith of East Stuart street, has been quite indisposed for several days. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Anthony King of East Monroe street spent last Sunday in St. Louis. Mrs. Bertie Smith is visiting in Quincy. Miss Stella Jackson has returned to her home in Alton, after a pleasant visit with her cousin, Mrs. Louis Taborn of East Washington street. People who would have the "race" to patronize them should first patronize the "race." The East End Shoe & Notion Store can furnish every member of your family with good shoes and rubbers for less money than the down-town stores. Fair and courteous treatment to all. Old phone: 3914, 1707 East Capital avenue. J. P. Roberts Shoe Co. The great Shocei Recital at New Hope Baptist Church, Feb. 6. Mrs. A. N. Williams has been indisposed this week. Mr. A. Perry of South Seventeenth street was indisposed this and last week. Mr. Frank Chandler of South Seventeenth street is indisposed this week. Mr. A. W. Naylor of the Insurance Department, has recovered. J. E. Smith, who has served our city clerk for two terms, is out for Commissioner. Mr. Smith is a competent and reliable man. He has been on the "square" with his constituents. The people know him and believe that if he pledges a fair administration to all, he will give it. Major Herrick should receive the consideration of every voter in the city. The first real snow of the season fell Monday evening. Messrs. John and Ben Orendoff were in the city this week to attend the Elks' Lodge. Mrs. J. P. Roberts was a visitor in St. Louis this week. Mr. Geo. E. Coe, a prominent business man, is a candidate for Commissioner. Mr. Coe is a commission merchant, with a business at Fourth and Monroe streets and too well known for elaborate mention. He has been in this business for years and his integrity and worth are established. If he is chosen one of the four, it is a self-evident fact that the city, en masse, will have justice. Every citizen in Springfield is proud of the progress being made at St. Paul A. M. E. Church. It lifts us all up. POLITICAL FOR MAYOR I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Mayor of the city of Springfield, subject to the primaries of Feb. 28, 1911. P. W. HARTS. My knowledge of municipal affairs derived as a close student of the success and failures of four administrations under which I have had practical experience as City Attorney, justify me in announcing myself a candidate for Mayor, subject to the primaries of February 28, 1911. ROY M. SEELEY. FOR COMMISSIONER. Major J. E. K. Herrick, of the firm of Hall & Herrick, announces himself as a candidate for ommissioner of the City of Springfield. Primaries Feb. 28, 1911. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Commissioner before the city primaries to be held on February 28. CHAS. E. WYATT. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Commissioner of the City of Springfield, subject to the primaries of Feb. 28, 1911. WM. CHILDERS. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Commissioner of the City of Springfield, subject to the city primaries to be held on February 28. W. E. ROBINSON. I hereby announce myself as candidate for Commissioner of the City of Springfield, subject to the primaries, February 28, 1911. FRANK FITZSIMMONS. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Commissioner of the City of Springfield, subject to the decision of the primary election February 28. J. EMIL SMITH. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Commissioner of the City of Springfield, subject to the primaries of Feb. 28, 1911. WILLIS J. SPAULDING. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Commissioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the decision of the primary February 28. GEORGE E. COE. LEGAL- A. Morris Williams, Complainant's Solicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon county—ss. Circuit Court, March Term, A. D. 1911. Burton Samuels. Burton Samuels. va. In chancery. Clara Samuels Affidavit of the unknown residence of Burton Samuels, defendant above named, having been filed in the office 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 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. OSBORNES BARBER SHOP AND HAIR SUPPLIER 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 20c. Call and see our new quarters. 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. 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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." Quick Service. The Pla Ev Regular M GUARANTEED. Cor. 15th & Washington Sts. m Cafe Brilliantly Illuminated. at when hungry to suit you and Short Orders. 4 Grady ana 4 » ~ ¥en 4 Webster ( (7 i% ve pe oe ‘ — oe whe Py Imperial Barber Shop Qh J ; ¢ < : : If it is Tonsorial Work see the Line of Tonsorialists Chal No.1, John Davis; Chair No. 2, 8. P. Webster; Chair No. 3, J. W. Gredy;, Chair No, 4, Prof. G. A. Barkedale > We make a Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Electrical or Hand Facial Massage and Bleaching Hot and Cold Baths. | EH. Mitenel, Chirepediet —H. B. Stone, Shoe Shining Artie 821 E, Washington St, Springfield, INL Ys of Fi la” ee fo an N | C cid | THE FORUM will print cards, placards, make your cut and give you an announce- ment and writeup. We have a bonafide circulation—is a paper of circulation and opinion, Telephone, Old, 3806 Office, 119 N. 8th St. E, L. ROGERS, Manager Mid-Winter Clearing Sale a ae Oe a 's High-Grade Furnishi Men’s High-Grade Furnishings A GREAT money saving event for you. Every year we want to clear out the many odds and ends accumulated during the Christmas rush, as well as the complete lines of winter goods of which we have too many. Space does not allow to mention all the bargains you can find here, but the following partial list will convince you that a visit to this store will prove profitable to you. Terms Cash Money back if not satisfied with purchase High-Grade Neckwear, Fancy Shirts, Cape and Kid Gloves, Umbrellas for Ladies and Gentlemen, Men’s and Boys’ Winter Caps, Men’s Fur Caps, Children’s Tams, Men’s and Boys’ Sweater Coats, Ladies’ Sweater Coats, Winter Underwear, Fancy Half Hose, French Flannel Vests, Black Derby Hats, all at bargain prices. G11204 SOUTH SIXTH STREET Do You Carry Any Sick or Accident INSURANCE? If not, see T. R. Thompson at once and have him write you in the FEDERAL CASUALTY COMPANY of Detroit, Mich., insures against accident, sickness or death Bell Phone 1963 Springfield, IL, Offloe 223 1-2 8, 5th DECATUR. By Karl Monte. in the political line last Friday night by the Colored people of this city. A mass meeting was held at Trayer’s Hall for the purpose 4f effecting an organization for the advancement of the Negro in polities, and incidentally to. in- dorse a Negro candidate for assist- ant supervisor of Macon county. The meeting was called to order by Chairman A. D. Ceeil, who ex- plained the purpose of the body there. Mr, Ceeil was afterwards made president; Mr. B. F, Cous- in, secretary; Mr, Walter Stran- ger, assistant seeretary; Wil- liam Hammonds, treasurer, and Mr. Robert Rogan, vice-president Speeches were made in the interest of the different candidates for in- dorsement, of which there were three: Messrs, Jacobs, Rogan and Moore. The balloting was then begun with the following result: Mr. Moore reeeived seven votes; Mr. Rogan, fifteen; Mr. Jacobs, twenty-six, Mr. Jacobs being in- dorsed on the first ballot, after which the indorsement was made unanimous. Mr. Hue Singleton steadfastly refused to accept a nomination, yet it was quite no- ticeable throughout the —proceed- ings that Mr. Singleton held the balance of power; that every sug- gestion which he fostered was sue- cessful and that every motion which he opposed was killed. Per- emptory speeches were made by Messrs. Singleton, Nickens, Moore, Hunt, McGaavock, Crockette, Woodford and Rogan. The Rev. Dr. Crockette, after making an ex- planatory speech, offered the fol- lowing resolution: Whereas,- It has often occurred that persons without the eonsent-or knowledge of the colored voters generally, become eandidates for publie office, and ‘Whereas, Such persons might not be the choice of the colored voters, and thereby cause friction among us, be it Resolved, That all colored per- sons desiring to become candi- dates for office in Macon County, come before this body and be in- dorsed. The resolution was adopted with- out opposition, A general advis- ory board was then appointed by the president, consisting of Mr. Singleton, Mr. Crockette, Mr. Nickens, Mr. Woodford and Mr. McGavock. The body will assem- ble from time to time, at the direc. tion of the president, and discuss the issues o fthe day. Rev. Crockette preached in Peo- ria last Sunday. Rev. Murrell of that place exchanging with him here. Dr, Crockette reports an excellent time in the distilling city, being well entertained there, and speaking to large congregations. The Peerless Improvement Club has adjourned for a few weeks owing to the inclemeney of the weather. But will resume again as soon as the weather will permit. The ladies of the Antioch Bap- tist Church will give a bazaar next week, Harver Watkins is representing the Colored people of Decatur in the State House during the pres- ent session. ‘The saloon, barber shop and res- taurant porters gave a ball’ last Tuesday night from 8 to 12. They report a very large attendance. Two ‘‘High Browns’’ blew in from Springfield last Sunday night. Miss Elvira Jones has been ill for a few days, but is improving not. _ They are stilly discussing ‘‘Vi- sion’? and ‘‘Ideal’’ in Decatur. ‘Will somebody please contribute something on the subject for the benefit of the clergy and for the edification of others. Webster says: ‘‘Ideal’’ means a standard of perfection. And ‘‘Vision’’ means an optical illusion. Miss Georgia Cecil is improving. Mrs. Akeing, daughter of Mrs. Bristou of this city, is back from her extended visit to New York and the East, where she went on a business trip. Mrs. Akeing will make her home here for awhile with her mother. | COAL! COAL! | Order your coal of Wm. Red-| dick. Orders filled promptly. Scavenger work done also, Good coal and full weight. Old Tele- phone 2563. Residence 1707 East Lawrence Street. we ee | LEGAL | Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon County—ss. Cireuit Court, March Term, A. D, 1911. Georgia Ann’ Holman vs. Davis Haus, Christina Haus, Isaac R, Diller and Mathias Young. In Chancery. Affidavit of the unknown residence of Davis Haus, defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, notice is hereby given to the said Davis Haus that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 22nd day of April, A. D. 1910, and that a summons iesued out of said Court against said defendant, re- turnable on the first Monday of March next, 1911, as is by law required. Row, ison rot ie std peels Haus, shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Circuit Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House, in the City of Springfleld, on the first Monday of March, A. D. 1911, and plead, answer or demur to said com- plainant’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 sald bill, 8. T. JONES, Clerk. CHURCH DIRECTORY. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. REV. R, L. WILSON, Rector. Sunday School .........++++++.10:00 a. m. Morning Prayer and Sermon.11:00 a. m. HOUDINE Braver an! Sermons, #00 p.m. Gcebration “of Violy ‘Commi ‘ore Mest “Bundey “OF each mona, careectigegaeagO0 & mm. ang with “jastruction’ "eve Wednesday at vosrcrs.crers 8:00 p.m. Lalor Gund Meets’ avery Prinelpal Saints! ‘Daya’ are ‘observed by inelpal Poe the ‘celebration of Holy Communion. Me LhAcAL Sh ki Onan Pe ee one REY, J. H. SYDES, Pastor Preaching every Sunday at...10:45 a. m. BOG cexectspetshescnceeessse> LGR. Dy al Sunday’ School at’ V0. Bay bem. Allen Christian kndeavor at.. 6:80, p. m. Glass every Sunday at .......-12:00 noon Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. ighteenth and Cass Sts. ‘Rey. Epwanps, Pastor. Services, Sunday at ..........11:00 a m. Sunday ‘School at ....c.i.s1s: 2:00 p.m. Brenig Served at ccaay 72 prayer meet ine BE ade Teter {sss tet aberte AE Bie Grace M. E. Church, Fourteenth and “Brown Sta, REV, J. M. SMALLEY, Pastor. Services, Sunday at .--....+--11:00 a. m. Sunday School at.....c.ccc.ce.+ 9280.0. m. Bvening Service at vv... 8:00 p.m. Prayer ‘meeting Wednesday at. 8:00 p. m. Union Baptist Church, ‘Twelfth and Mason Streets, Services, Sunday at y.er-.++-+11200 a. m, BeY. P. Us at vevsecccsccscses 1300 p.m. Sermon ae ieee gy a8 Bm ayer Meeting’ We mn. Holy Communion fist Sunday of ach month, Sunday School at 2:30 p. m. Zien Baptist Chureh, Ninth Sha’ Carpenter. Stieeta. BBV, A. 1W., WILLIAMS, ‘Pastor. Sunday Bervice at ...se.-++.--11:00 a. m. Sunday, School at... 1200. mm: B.Y. B. Unt seocccccccsoss 6200 pe im. Bvening: Service at "22202001112 $200 p.m: Prayer Meeting Wednesday ‘at 8:00 p. m. New Hope Baptiat Church, Bighth ‘and Miller Streets, REV. b.'J. TATE, Pastor, Sunday Services at .+...0+.++-11:00 @, m. Bunday School at ..000/0000017 035 a! m. Sermo at eeess.ccsecccs2, 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. St, John A. M. E. Church, REY. WM. M, COLLINS, Pastor, Sunday Services at ....-...+.-10:45 a, m. Sunday Sehool at ..0.00000012'2:80 pram. Bvening Service at 2222022012 148 p.m. Omiclal” Board Meeiinig’ “Mon- GAYS At vane sceaecwessens es 8:00 p.m, Prayer \and.” raid’ Meeting fednesdays at se-+,;...1..-1 8:00 p.m. Sunday Renool "teacher Meeting ‘Thursdays at..-\.- 8:09 p. m. Choir Rehearsal Fridays ‘at::! 8:00 p. m. ld ‘Time Methodist Church. Nineteenth and. Cook. Rey, XN. GRIPFIN, In Charge, Sunday Services .......0+..e0+-10580 @. m. Sunday ‘School .-c.ccceccsece, 1:80 p.m, Preaching... ..2300 p,m. ana 7:30 p. m. Prayer Mesting, ‘Tuesday... 8:00 p.m. Holiness meeting every 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 Servic ..........11:00 a m. Missionary Volunteer Soci- ety Meeting ............. 3:30 p,m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 8:00 p, m. Sunday Evening Service... 8:00 p. m. Holy Trinity Evangelical Luther yeni Ghurch. v Fifteenth Street, ‘between Washington and. Jefferson’ Streets, Rwy. J. H. DOSWHLL, Pastor. Services Bvery Sunday at .... 8:00 p.m. Sunday Sehodl at -ccv.c-s-0+- 2:00 p.m Instruction Bvery Wed,” at....8.00 p.m: Ladies! Save Money and Keep in === Style by Reading McCall’s Magazine and Using McCall Patterns ‘McCall's Magazine will MSGALLS MAGAZINE] help you dress styl- en seoand eneine foxcpgated on the eat aueee & Soe pune Bnet P Beh ihe AS ARS bn all homo aud per N sonal matiars. Only fobs your tetodtar eae ee sein ss emame| Site (hapa sod tee hee sample Sopp, honk Reena yom to maton vat Seba a garoweSade ge fuel ad eilica'which wi boptet paste ceede cantare Vinee aris ee py ee We Will Give You Fine Presents for ene, sub- pd ed Frcciien Anse toa a re Ga ‘THE McCALL COMPANY, 239 te 249 West 37th Si, NEW YORE THE FORUM OFFICE has been moved to 119 N. 8th Street THE MASONIC BLDG. We will soon be neatly arranged for the reception of customers and friends SEE Bring your Job Work and matter for publication to -119 N. EIGHTH STREET | J. B. OSBY | ...Real Estate... Farm and City Property Bought, Sold and Exchanged. If you are Thinking of Buying a FARM or a CITY HOME please call and see me 5223 E. Adams St. ~ Bell Tel. 423 SPRINGFIELD, ILL. | A. JACKMAN & SON | GROCERIES AND COUNTRY PRODUCE Your trade solicited Phone, OW A647 2104 E. STUART or SAE as John Vetter ——FoR—— Ice, Coal and Wood BOTH PHONES 1005 East Carpenter St. — County 904 R. 4, Old Phone HOWARD M. WILLIAMS " ORDER YOUR COAL ECONOMICAL COAL CO. ALSO FEED AND PRODUCE Office, Higham Pee: Old 3806, Old Phone 6051 Res. 17th & Lawrence, Springfield, lil. SEE MRS. H. TUCKER 206 N. Fourteenth for nice hats in all the Iatest styles. Prices very reasonable, Hate trimmed or made to order. Call aad eee for yourself, Mrs. Mattie Tucker, Prop. 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