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THE Vol. 7, No. 50 A Business Man for Commissioner J. B. JOHN H. NEHER If real business ability is to count for anything in the selection of Commissioner, John H. Neher stands prominently a representative of that character. A young man well and favorably known by both while and black. Mr. Neher for a number of years was associated with the N. Hay & Co. Shoe Co., on east side of square, and for a number of years he was the executive secretary of the Business Men's Association of this city. Mr. Neher's business ability is unquestioned, and he would make, in our judgment, a splendid Commissioner. Mr. Neher is broad-minded and liberal, and if chosen for Commissioner will give all classes of citizens a square deal. He is fair and impartial in all his dealings and has made for himself a host of loyal friends, who will stand by him on February 28. At the present time Mr. Neher conducts an up-to-date tailoring establishment on South Sixth street. J. K. Payton for Mavor. Mr. Jesse K. Payton, who is a candidate for mayor, is making quite a rapid move. His friends say he will be the high man when the vote is counted. Mr. Payton offers a clean record in the past as his platform. He served as chief deputy sheriff under B. H. Brainerd for four years and worked harmoniously with his force, part of whom were colored officers. He is regarded as a very strong man in the race. Mr. Payton has proven that he is absolutely on the square. Socially Speaking: Miss Georgia Osby was hostess to the B. C. Club Tuesday of this week. The Don't Worry Club will celebrate the birthday of Lincoln and Douglas at their meeting Wednesday. They will be entertained by Mrs. H. K. Wilson at her residence, 1015 North Patton avenue. The Young People's Progressive Club will meet with Miss Olive Polk. Friday evening. Literary to Be Organized at St John. Thursday evening will mark the launching into public activity of a society to foster and perpetuate a greater interest in the works of standard literature, current events and also masterpieces in the world of music and art. The organization is for the express benefit of the growing boy and girl, on whom the present-day generation will soon be forced to depend for strength, intellectual, financial and political. The general public is invited. Y. M. C. A. Springfield, Ill., Feb. 8, 1911. Mr. E. L. Rogers, Editor Forum: Dear Sir-In compliance with the request of the officers of the Y. M. C. A., requiring me to have published a statement of the excellent wok accomplished on last Sunday by the steering committee beg leave to submit the following report: At the reorganization of the association Sunday, January 29, a steering committee, composed of ten members, was appointed to get fifty men with $1.00 each by Sunday, February 5. Seven members of the committee were present and reported the following names and moneys: R. A. Byrd, $1; E. T. Gorum, $1; Bert Singleton, $1; E. E. Perk- [Single Copy 5 cents] ins, $1; A. W. Naylor, $1; J. Wesley Gorum, $1; Rufus Nelson, $1; Jos. C. Overe, $1; Frank Hicklin, $1; E. W. Norman, $1; B. H. Lucas, $1; C. Fields, $5, solicited; Rev. Wm. Collins, $1; C. Fields, $1; Anthony King, $1; F. R. Wilkins, $1; Wm. Collins, Jr., $1; J. H. White, $1; Wm. Cansler, $1; Everett Nelson, $1; Dr. N. B. Ford, 1; Leon Stevenson, $1; Harry Dillon, $1; LaRue Willis, $1; J. M. Mosby, $1; C. C. Goins, $1; A. M. Williams, $1; Otis B. Duncan, $1; Dr. J. E. Henderson, $1; Edgar H. Harrison, $1; Rev. E. C. Cole, $1; Capt. Hodge, $1; J. Edward Thompson, $1; Walter Holmes, $1; Maj. G. W. Ford, $1; T. W. Warrick, $1; E. L. Rogers, $1; S. J. Williams, $1; B. H. Hughes, $1; Chas. C. Renfro, $1; Dr. J. H. Magee, $1; I. D. Jones, $1; E. B. Smith, $1; U. G. Cabbell, $1; E. C. Hamilton, $1; Clarence W. Leggins, $1; J. J. Bird, $1; L. P. Andrews, $1; Wm. E. Reed, $1; Abner Naylor, $1; W. D. Hoskins, $1; G. E. Ousley, $1; J. B. Osby, 1. Total amount collected, $52. Respectfully, EDWARD T. GORUM, Financial Secretary John M. Kimble for Commissioner. Another prominent business man, in the person of Mr. John M. Kimble is a candidate for Commissioner. Mr. Kimble resides at 1119 South Seventh street, and was born and reared in this city. That he will make a good executive goes without the saying. For years he was associated in the wall paper business with his father on South Fifth street, and is too well known for an elaboration. Mr. Kimble is yet engaged in business, and is a good type of citizen to elevate to this important office. He is so well known to the colored readers of The Forum that a long article is superfluous. For a long time he gave lucrative employment to colored people. All of our churches have dealt with him, purchasing paints and paper, etc., and received good treatment and many favors. He is a man who believes in "all men up." The older residents know him better than the writer. If elected he will be a credit to the city and an honor to the Council. Notice Extraordinary. J. E. Thompson will represent "the business interests of colored people" at the Lincoln Centennial at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church Monday evening, February 13. The Forum, Advance Citizen and Springfield Leader will represent the colored press in the persons of their respective editors. So great is the interest in the "Lincoln Celebration" at St. Paul A. M. E. Church Monday evening, February 13, that an "overflow meeting" in the lecture room has been provided for. All participants in this program (choir especially) are requested to be in their places at 7:30 p. m. as we must begin early on account of our extensive program. This is the greatest epoch in the history of the colored people in America. It is ours to seize the opportunity. Be on time. Time will be called on all. Respectfully, DR. J. H. McGEE, President. J. C. McCLAIN, Secretary. Business League The Negro Business League is again on a boom. They met last Thursday evening with a few men out. Next meeting will be Thursday, Feb. 23, at Forum office. Every member and interested person is urged to attend. Subject for discussion, "Making an opportunity;" after which election of officers. With the Sick Mrs. Ollie Berry, of East Monroe street, who has been seriously ill for the past month, is slowly improving. Mr. William Florville is quite ill at his home in East Adams street. Mrs. Jno. Daff, mother of Mrs. Geo. Bates, of South Spring street, is enjoying convalescence. Mrs. Clarence Clem, who has been ill with pneumonia, is rapidly recovering. Miss Elizab eth Saunders is improving. Mr. Wm. Cansler has been confined to his home with la gripe. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1911 MUST BE NO DISCRIMINATION. Railroads Should Furnish Equal Accommodations for All Passengers. Negroes Win Victory. Washington, D. C., Jan 31. Railroads must furnish equal accommodations for blacks and whites in the South. Although the Interstate Commerce Commission issued a ruling some time ago that there should be no discrimination by the Southern railroads on account of race or color, yet there has been a disposition on the part of some roads to ignore the commission's edict. The accommodations furnished the colored passengers on many roads in the South have been much inferior to those given white passengers, although both paid the same amount of fare. The recent decision of Judge Sanford of the United States Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, in dismissing the demurrer of the railroad in the "Jim Crow" car case, originally brought in Georgia, is a big victory for the negroes of the South who have been fighting for equal accommodations. An appeal may be taken to the Supreme Court of the United States, but in the end the question will resolve itself into a question of facts as to whether discrimination against negro passengers is practiced. The Georgia Edwards case, decided by the commission in June, 1907, was a test case brought against the Nashville, Chatta- [Pictorial portrait of a man in formal attire]. A. B. ABRAHAM LINCOLN In whose honor the Chief Ex here today. He was born Feb. 1. "Four score and seven years upon this continent a new Nation cated to the proposition that all Excerpt from Gettysburg ad Gettysburg, the greatest sanguin In whose honor the Chief Executive of this Nation will speak here today. He was born Feb. 12, 1809, and died April 15, 1865. "Four score and seven years ago our forefathers brought forth upon this continent a new Nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." Excerpt from Gettysburg address, after the famous battle of Gettysburg, the greatest sanguinary conflict in modern warfare. nooga and St. Louis Railroad on complaint that cars furnished negro passengers were not the equal of those furnished white passengers; that no wash bowls or towels were provided, and no smoking compartment. The railroad contended that the Interstate Commerce Commission had no power to require equal accommodations. This answer has been overturned by the courts. To Douglass Hospital all of lots 5 and 6, block 12, Edgerton Place, this city. A piece of land (13 acres, more or less), situated on Fliming's Isl and, Florida, which was be queued to his sister, Mrs. Jane McClure, during her natural life becomes the property of Edwards Waters College, Jacksonville, Fla. in fee simple, at her death. To Miss Hermie L. Denham, a Under the Georgia law separate accommodations must be furnished and under the order of the commission equal accommodations. This means that cars which are the equal in every respect must be provided by the railroads for their colored patrons, or, as a condition of failure, pay a heavy fine, so heavy they could not stand it. Equal accommodations on day coaches will not present much of a problem, but the question of Pullman accommodations will be a vexing one under the commission's ruling. BISHOP GRANT'S WILL. The Venerable Prelate Remembers Education and Shows Himself to Have Been a Man for Great Good. The will of Bishop Abram Grant was placed in the hands of the Probate Court here today. Item numbered 3 reads: "I give, devise and bequeath to the ministers belonging to the Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, of the State of Texas, all the money or sums of money due my estate at my death from the Connectional Preachers' Aid and Mutual Relief Association of the African Methodist Episcopal Church of America, said money to be paid equally by my executrix to said superannuated ministers share and share alike." To Payne Theological Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio, he gave one set (20 vols.) "International Library of Famous Literature," one set (10 vols.) "Beacon Lights of History," by John Lord; one set (12 vols.) "Biblical Theological and Ecclesiastical Cyclopedias," one set (2 vols.) "The Compressive Commentary," and one section book case containing these books; also the north half of lot 36, in Atkins and Perkins University Place, of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. A large portion of his insurance went to Payne. Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas, got the remainder of the books and a part of the insurance money, and the money derived from the sale of lot 6, block 1, city of San Antonio, Texas. 1 executive of this Nation will speak 12, 1809, and died April 15, 1865, ago our forefathers brought forth on, conceived in liberty and dedi- men are created equal." Address, after the famous battle of nary conflict in modern warfare. To Douglass Hospital all of lots 5 and 6, block 12, Edgerton Place, this city. A piece of land (13 acres, more or less), situated on Fliming's Isl- and, Florida, which was be- queated to his sister, Mrs. Jane McClure, during her natural life, becomes the property of Edwards Waters College, Jacksonville, Fla., in fee simple, at her death. To Miss Hermie L. Denham, a niece of the family, among other pieces of property, was given lot 38, block 84, this city. To Miss Lulu Bronson, his secretary, and another niece, he gave $500. To A. J. Kershaw, one set "Gibbon's: The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire." To Prof. H. T. Kealing all letters, papers, documents, files of newspapers, scrap books and periodicals. To Bishop H. B. Parks, a gold watch and chain which was given to Bishop, Grant by Bishop T. M. D. Ward. Historical Society State House. The entire estate is valued at $35,000. The remainder, or nearly all of the remainder, which is chiefly land, goes to his brother, James Gray, of Jacksonville, Fla., and his sister, Mrs. Jane McClure, Hibernia, Florida. William W. Fisher, Shelton French, Frances McWilliams, all of Kansas City, Kans., were the witnesses to this document. Dr. John Hurst, executor. Dr. William H. Peck was appointed executor of the estate of Mrs. Grant, which was valued at about $10,000, and which is to be divided equally between her two sisters and Miss Lula Bronson, after gifts to a few others of her relatives. E. E. VAUGH. From the N. Y. Age, Jan. 31, 1911; probated at Kansas City, Mo. Fruit Store. Wth a delicious line of fresh oranges, apples and bananas daily. Fine cigars and tobacco. Sam Pueblo. 802 East Washington street. W. H. Hawks for Commissioner. Mr. W. H. Hawks, the subject of this sketch, and a candidate for Commissioner of the city of Springfield, is a native of Sangamon County, was educated in our schools and has resided in this city for the past 27 years. He worked for every dollar he has accumulated at earnest and zealous labor, having been for years a clerk in a dry goods and in a grocery store. Mr. Hawkes is a taxpayer of this city and well thought of by the host of friends that he has. He is well qualified to fill the place and his business experience reinforces that qualification. He is proprietor of the "Collins House," at Seventh and Adams streets, where he has worked up a good business on his personal merits. Mr. Hawks is a man who believes in dealing out justice to every man according to the individual's worth. He pledges if elected, to do his full duty, treating every man alike and listening to all needy and worthy petitions. He is with the laboring workmen, as he came along that same road and considers himself one of them. His announcement appears in this paper. Sunday Quarterly Meeting at St John Morning sermon. E. T. Cott. Presiding Elder. Sunday School at 2 P. M. Afternoon sermon. Rev. Sydes. Communion at 4 P. M. Evening sermon. Rev. W. H. Collier. O. D. Evans—Very Popular Mr. O. D. Evans, the young man who is assistant ticket agent at the Wabash, is being boosted highly by his friends. Mr. Evans is a popular young man and his business experience eminently fits him for the position as Commissioner. He is highly recommended by the colored people. He declares that he will strive to make an exemplary official and everybody will receive the same courteous treatment that he tries to give them at the ticket office. Mr. Evans is winning favor. Banquet To-Night. The Young Colored Men will give a banquet tonight at Masonic Hall in honor of Maj. Arthur Brooks, of the military organization of Washington, D. C. Mr. Brooks is accompanying the Taft party, which will arrive in the city today from Decatur, via Interurban. The affair will be in charge of members of Company H. Eighth Illinois National Guard. How to Vote. There is some confusion as to how many persons you can vote for in the primaries. We desire to inform you definitely that you can only vote for five men. One for Mayor and four for Commissioners. Do not labor under the assumption that you can vote for ten; two for Mayor and eight for Commissioner. Richard Allen Anniversary Richard Allen was born Feb. 12, 1760, and ended a glorious career. On Thursday evening at St. John A. M. E. Church, the 15th anniversary of his birth will be celebrated in the rendition of an excellent program. Today is Saturday, pay for THE FORUM. OUR SEVENTH BIRTHDAY EDITION. Will Be Out in Elaborate Style Saturday, Feb. 18th. On Saturday, Feb. 18, the Forum will be seven years old, having made its debut in the journalistic arena Feb. 12, 1904, and missed only three Satdays since that time, two editions having missed Aug. 22 and 29, 1908, and one Dec. 17, 1910. In honor of our seventh year of existence, we desire to put on a few finishing touches and issue a big edition, with several hundred extra copies. We shall also have some special poems and articles by some of our literary contributors and a reproduction of our staff at that time and some of our articles. We shall be pleased to get some kind of an ad from every colored business man and many of our white business firms who generally rally to these efforts. We shall also be pleased to give special space to candidates, who may desire to state their platforms. We give better and larger write-ups than any paper in the city for the price as the records will show. Therefore, all business men and candidates desiring space in this special edition need not wait for our representative to call, but send in your cut and your matter to the Forum, 119 North Eighth street. Telephone Old 3806. Dinner at Lincoln Training School Dinner at Lincoln Training School The domestic science students of the Training School served an elaborate four course dinner at the school on last Saturday. It was a decided success. Chas. E. Wyatt is head man in the Record's "straw vote contest." He stood Thursday 2,768,500 votes ahead of the next highest. Mr. Wyatt appears to be one of the winners. He is gaining popularity every day; every man who knows him or becomes acquainted with him is for him. He impresses everybody as being a man of the highest integrity. The 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Nelson, 909 E. Carpenter street, died Thursday of this week. Interment was made in Oak Ridge. Mr. Frank Macpherson, of the Boston Store, is making a good race. He is well qualified to fill the position, and if elected will be an honor to the city. He is endorsed by the best people in the city. The colored people give him a good name. He is a son of a man who believes in giving any worthy man a chance in life. The colored people must pick their candidates from men of this character. At St. Paul A. M. E. Church Washington's Birthday will be observed educationally Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1911, with a rally at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, 622 East Mason Street, for Wilberforce University: Song, "My Country "Tis of Thee." Prayer, Dr. J. H. McGee. Song, "Blessed Be the Tie That Binds." Address, Attorney Charles S. Gibbs. "Washington as Statesman and President." Song, "Old Black Joe." Address, Attorney C. A. Brown. "The Negro Statesman." Song, "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp." Address, Capt. R. A. Byrd. "The Negro Soldier." Song. "Illinois." Address, Hon. A. M. Williams, "Our Enterprises." Song. "Onward, Christian Soldier." Address, Prof. Hamilton. "The Needs of Wilberforce." Silver offering. Collectors, Sir Louis F. Finnie. Chief Grand Mentor, of Illinois and jurisdiction; Sir Bradley. Grand Presiding Prince, of Illinois; Maj. Otis B. Dunean, of Company H. Illinois National Guard, and Ed. Gorum, Messenger to the Governor. Music by St. Paul's Choir. Geo. W. Donnegan, Chorister. 15 cents Per Month Chas. E. Wyatt MORTUARY Frank Macpherson. THE FORUM ROGERS & OSBY Proprietors and Publishers 119 N. Eighth St. A weekly paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class mail matter February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c E. L. Regers, Editor and Manager. J. B. Osby, Associate Editor. Saturday, Feb. 11, 1910. EDITORIAL The Tree is Known By Its Fruit. The present county officials who were elected last fall, and who, each of them, received a large negro vote, seems to rest contented without giving the negro anything like a fair deal. Now, the tree is known by the fruit it bears. We would be greatly consolled were the successful Republican candidates to explain to us why they do as they are doing. Are they ungrateful, ignorant, or are they mean? The colored people are trying to do the right in politics. They rallied to the Sheriff, the County Treasurer, and all. They supported our men for the Legislature. What is the reward? Nothing. Can these men hope for help again and get it? No. Can the friends of these men who are candidates for Commissioner hope to and get the colored vote now? No. The representative colored people have received for bread a stone. What reconciliation will there be? None. What excuse have they for their sins of omission? No plausible one. We have no apologies to make for our stand taken. We always cry out for peace! peace! but when war is inevitable, we cry, "forward march; on to war!" We first aim to be right and justified in our contentions—then we never retreat until the wrong has been righted. Any man or set of men who does or do not reciprocate and keep his word becomes as a sounding brass—they [Name] W. H. JOHN S. SCHNEPP FOR MAYOR. Mayor John S. Schnepp, who has served in that capa- years, is a candidate under the Commission form. Had sSION form not carried, it is doubtful whether Mr. Schnepp tered the race. He took charge of the affairs of the city the city's affairs were in a very bad condition, both from business management and the lack of money in the tree the city's current expenses. Since his tenure of office t general cleaning up and renovation of every department has supervision. Mr. Schnepp is to be credited for much in the city in general and especially in the minimization loon evils. He is strictly a business man and believes the run as any other business or corporation. He abolished wine room and regulated the operation of saloons better been for years. He placed competent men in charge of er's department, the water works and the streets. He is patent to make a good Mayor under the new form and re-commissioners as the cabinet, he will carry out many more Mayor John S. Schnepp, who has served in that capacity nearly two years, is a candidate under the Commission form. Had the Commission form not carried, it is doubtful whether Mr. Schnepp would have entered the race. He took charge of the affairs of the city at a time when the city's affairs were in a very bad condition, both from lack of good business management and the lack of money in the treasury to pay out the city's current expenses. Since his tenure of office there has been a general cleaning up and renovation of every department over which he has supervision. Mr. Schnepp is to be credited for much improvement in the city in general and especially in the minimization of crime and saloon evils. He is strictly a business man and believes the city should be run as any other business or corporation. He abolished the iniquitous wine room and regulated the operation of saloons better than they have been for years. He placed competent men in charge of the Controiller's department, the water works and the streets. He is thoroughly/competent to make a good Mayor under the new form and re-inforced by good commissioners as the cabinet, he will carry out many more reforms, which were begun under the present administration. He has a large following and will be a hard man to beat. His record stands forth in bold relief as an augury in his favor. have their reward. We supported our men because we believed, and yet believe, they were the best men; but we are now indicting them. There is often this assertion made: "You cannot enforce the law against public sentiment." We take issue with that contention. You can do right despite everything which is not right. "Public sentiment" can be to mob a man for spitting on the sidewalk, according to who the man is. Are you going to acquiesce in such tyranny? The thing to do is when public sentiment is wrong, change public sentiment. Die by the law and right, and you will live. The colored vote should be remembered; how it has stood for certain men and certain parties and factions, and, in this election, cast your vote only for men who are not afraid of right despite might. Lorimer's Case It now appears that Mr. Lorimer will be ousted from the Senate of the United States—a very rare thing. It is also a very grave thing. It verifies the declaration that, whatsoever a man sows that shall he reap. We cannot, and do not, say that he is guilty, but it is evident that something was done far beneath the dignity of a United States Senator. You must do right, because the "laws of changeless nature, blind oppressor with oppressed." Mr. Lorimer may be clean, but his reputation is besmirched. We are not sorry for the support we gave to the Republicans of this county and this Senatorial district last fall, but we are ashamed of the recognition our people from this county and district received. They have not been on the square, in our opinion, and when they bob up for office again we have no explanation worthy of presenting. We hope they will do their duty and pay their debts. THE DU BOIS LYCEUM. Meets at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church every Thursday evening at 7:45 p. m., Eighteenth and Cass streets. Literary Programs and Debates on Current Topics. Public cordially invited. S. J. WILLIAMS, President. MR. LEFRIADGE, Secretary. ```markdown ``` served in that capacity nearly two mission form. Had the Commis- whether Mr. Schnepp would have en- the affairs of the city at a time when condition, both from lack of good of money in the treasury to pay out his tenure of office there has been a of every department over which he be credited for much improvement in the minimization of crime and sa- man and believes the city should be bation. He abolished the iniquitous tion of saloons better than they have nt men in charge of the Comptroll- d the streets. He is thoroughly/com- the new form and re-inforced by good carry out many more reforms, which LINCOLN CELEBRATION At St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, Monday, February. 13, 7:45 P. M. Under auspices of "Illinois Colored Historical Society." Admission 10 cents. Everybody invited. Speeches, patriotic songs and papers. The colored people will honor the memory of the Emancipator. Vice Presidents. Revs, J. H. Sydes, E. T. Cottman D. D., Wm. Collins, D. J. Tate, B. L Ivory, J. W. Smalley. A. W. Williams S. L. Edwards. R. L. Wilson, Geo Wright, Drs. J. E. Henderson, S. A. Ware, N. B. Ford. Program Opening Song—St. Paul's Choir. Invocation—Rev. A. W. Williams. Patriotic Song—Choir. Introduction—Dr. J. H. Magee. Reading Proclamation—Miss N. G. Sydes. Singing—Choir. What the Emancipation Means to the Colored People of Illinois and the World—Madame Jennie Coleman McPatriotic Song—Choir. Responses, limited to five minutes—Hon. Edw. D. Green, H. H. Lucas, Rev. E. C. Cole. Solo—Miss Blossom Barton. Rev. J. H. Sydes, Rev. E. T. Cottman, D. D., Capt. R. A. Byrd, Rev. S. L. Edwards. Solo—Alberta Moore. Rev. Wm. L. Collins, Chas. Brown, Esq., E. L. Rogers, Maj. Otis B. Duncan. Song, composed by Arthur Naylor— "Talk is cheap, but it takes money to buy land," and the Forum is sure that there will be no urgent call for anxiety about the loyalty of the colored people to our Commission candidate, for we will most surely come to claim our own. We are all with you, Charlie, and we will always be with you" aspera ad astra." Chas. E. Wyatt for Commissioner Should I be favored with the nomination, and be elected, it will be my earnest endeavor to serve the people in an honorable and business like way, giving my undivided attention to the affairs that come before me while in office. I consider the office one of the most important in the gift of the people of this city and sincerely assure them, if elected, to serve them with honor and ability. Chas. E. Wyatt. 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. Marion U. Woodruff for Commissioner. Marion U. Woodruff is a candidate for the office of Commissioner. When Mr. Woodruff ran for office several years ago he promised, if elected, to introduce a measure in the City Council for cheaper gas and cheaper electric light. The people elected him and he kept his promise. He introduced a measure which resulted in the city installing its light plant and getting its lights for $60 per annum, where it before paid $187 per annum, and in the people getting gas for $1 per thousand, where before they paid $1.50 per thousand feet. Mr. Woodruff says: "There are other things the people need along with a new system of government. This city, not only now, but has for many years past needed pure water. We have been startled with the dreadful warning too often in the past from the columns of the newspapers, 'Boil your water!' On account of shortage in the galleries we are compelled to pump from the river. What we want is not pure water part of the time but pure water all the time. If the people elect me one of their Commissioners I pledge myself in addition to giving them good and faithful service in all other matters to do my utmost in securing for them good water the year round. It can be done." Mr. Woodruff served in the City Council and as Mayor one term each, or a period of four years, and has been a close student of municipal government. Mr. Woodruff is a lawyer and citizen of good repute. He will make a fair and economical Commissioner and the people will have need to be proud of him. His announcement appears in the Forum. Sung by Leota Singleton, entitled, "On the Throne of Love's Sweet Dream." Rev. D. J. Tate, Rev. B. L. Ivory. A. M. William, Rep. A. M. Williams, Esq. Jubilee Song—Choir. Ushers—Edward Gorum, Mesdames C. H. Morgan, Matilda Jackson, Eva Monroe, Matie Johnson, Mrs. Arthur Young, Sarah Harris. Chorister—Geo. Donnegan. Organist—Pearl Nelson. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church General Committee—Dr. J. H. McGee, John Mosby, Will Reed, Barney Clemm, Rev. Ben Johnson, Bert Singleton, C. S. Gibbs, Rev. J. H. Sydes. St. John's A. M. E. Church Committee—Mrs. Eva Monroe, Wm. Canler, B. H. Lucas, Henry Perry, Mrs. Millie Martin, Rev. Wm. Collins. Grace M. E. Church Committee—J. P. Roberts, C. A. Riecks, J. H. Revere, E. L. Rogers, Mrs. Bell, Rev. J. M. Smalley. Union Baptist Church Committee—Mesdames Roey Hunter, Bettie Watson, C. H. Morgan, G. H. Rollins, Dennis Douglas, James Gray, E. C. Cole. Zion Baptist Church—Sam Alexander, Nathan Smith, Amanda Carr, Rev, Chas, Houston, Mrs. R. B. Williams, Maggie Davis, Rev. A. W. Williams. New Hope Baptist Church—Mesdames Hattie McTier, H. K. Wilson, Jennie Perce, Charles Nolan, Rev. H. K. Wilson, Mr. J. B. Osby, Rev. D. J. Tate. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church—Mrs. Hattie Edwards, Mrs. T. W. Warle, Mrs. Sallie Hall, Mr. T. W. Warrick, Mr. H. B. Hughes, Mr. G. B. Lefriadge, Rev. Edwards. Refreshment Committee—John Mosby, chairman. BASIL W. OGG. To the Voters of the City of Springfield: As I am a candidate for Commissioner of the City of Springfield at the primary to be held Feb. 28, I wish to announce my position on questions of vital interest to the voters of the city. If elected I pledge myself to devote my entire time to the duties of the office and to stand unreservedly and unqualifiedly for the best interests of all the people. I stand for rigid economy and business methods in all public business matters, such as the letting of contracts, purchasing of supplies for various departments, etc. In making appointments of heads of such departments as may come under my jurisdiction, my appointees will be judged only by their qualifications to serve the public interests and cooperate for the development of Springfield. Such appointments will be made irrespective of political affiliations or influences. Ill will carefully analyze each and every measure or ordinance submitted for the council's consideration; will advocate only such measures as are for the public benefit, and will oppose all ordinances detrimental to Spdingfield. I pledge myself to conform to the letter and spirit of the law concerning connections of officials with public contracts. I am determined to give the public business the same attention and energy I have given my private business. I stand for fair elections and clean politics. As to my ability to fulfill these pledges and serve the city efficiently, I refer the voters to my private record. As the campaign must necessarily be brief I may be unable to personally meet all the voters, so I hereby solicit your support and invite a close analysis of my private and business record. Yours very truly, BASIL W. OGG. No Money in Advance — Satisfaction Guaranteed — Lowest Net Factory Prices — Easiest Terms — A Saving of $100 to $200 — From _Factory Direct_. 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ORDER YOUR COAL FROM THE ECONOMICAL COAL CO. ALSO FEED AND PRODUCE WM. WOODS, Mgr. Office, 119 N. 8th. Phone Old 3806. Old Phone 5051 Res. 17th & Lawrence, Springfield, Ill. Carpentering, Painting, Tailoring, Shoemaking, Dressmaking, Cooking, Laundry Work, Domestic Science, Other trades will be added as necessity demands. Hartmann Bros. Wholesale and Retail Bakery Both Phones 527 900 and 902 E. Washington St. Springfield, - Illinois Outside Shipping Orders a Specialty. The PEERLESS Ice Cream Parlor AND Resturant Doing a Regular, Good, Steady Business Fishl Fishl Fishl Served in Any Style 1325 E. Mason St. MRS. L FISHER, Prop. Edward Baumana Chas. T. Baumann BAUMANN BROS. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Both Phones 654 YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED Corner 7th and Washington Sts. REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! 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. Our 7th Birthday ...Edition... FEB. 18 We Issue a Big Edition Special Attention and Space Given to Candidates Get Your Copy in by Wednesday. Dr. S. A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ 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 Rent. For Rent. Five-room house at 118 So. 11th street; good condition; newly papered. Apply to La Rue Willis, 318 North Fifth street. LOCAL NEWS. Our Telephone is: Main, Bell 3806. Miss Leota Singleton, of Green & Lewis', was in Auburn this week in the interest of the firm. Major Herrick should receive consideration from every vote in the city. Anyone wishing to buy a home, rent or build, see B. L. Ivory & Co., real estate dealers, 105 South Eleventh street. We desire to call your attention to the very important duty of every voter—that of selecting men for office who are thoroughly qualified, and who you know stand for something. Mr. Leopold Green, one of our most highly respected business men, left this week for Chicago, where he will visit his mother and depart for California for the benefit of his health. WANTED-Colored girls for cooks and housework. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, 3051/2 South Sixth street. Mr. George Hastings, a professional hotel man, is now head waiter at the Gem Cafe. Mr. Hastings, being competent and experienced in serving and waiting on people, will no doubt prove quite an asset to the business. Miss Daisy Hennington is at school again after an illness of two weeks. C. E. Wyatt is making rapid progress in the race for commissioner. Messrs. E. Nelson, LaRue Willis and L. Stephenson spent Sunday in St. Louis, the guest of friends, while Messrs. J. H. White and C. Hinton spent Sunday in Peoria. Girls, get busy and furnish some attraction for the young men at home. Note—These young men go often to the cities by the rivers. There's reason. Rev. Dr. Cottman, Presiding Elder over Springfield District of A. M. E. Conference, is in the city to attend the quarterly meeting at St. John, Sunday. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. Mr. Leopold H. Green left this week for California, where he will remain indefinitely for the benefit of his health. He was accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Eva Jenifer, of Chicago. Mrs. Will Smith, of East Monroe street, has returned from her visit in Quincy. Messrs. LaRue Willis and Leon Stevenson spent Sunday in Alton. Messrs. Clement Hinton, clerk of the Federal building, and J. Harold White, cashier of Enterprise Bank, were guests of Prof. Hagan, of Peoria, Sunday. Miss Ester Florville has returned from a visit in Chicago, having been called home owing to the illness of her father, Mr. Will Florville. Mr. Clifford Boles, of Oxford, Miss., is visiting his sister, Mrs. Thos. Richardson, of East Capital avenue. Apound party and entertainment will be given Thursday eve, Feb. 16, at Grace M. E. church for the benefit of the pastor. All are cordially invited to attend. POLITICAL FOR MAYOR I hereby announce myself a candidate for Mayor of Springfield, subject to the decision of the primary February 28. 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. I hereby announce myself as candidate for Mayor of commission government, subject to the decision of primaries to be held February 28. 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, 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. 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. I am a candidate for office of Commissioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the city primaries to be held February 28. SHIRLEY A. JONES. I hereby announce my candidacy for Commissioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the decision of the primary February 28. JOSEPH FARRIS. I hereby announce myself a candidate for nomination for the office of Commissioner of the city of Springfield. Primaries Feb. 28, 1911. J. H. FELTHAM. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Commissioner before the city primaries to be held on February 28. F. W. SIEBERT. I hereby announce myself as candidate for the office of Commissioner, subject to the decision of the primaries to be held February 28, 1911. ABE BARKER. I hereby announce myself fa candidate for nomination for the office of Commissioner of the city of Springfield. Primaries February 28, 1911. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of commissioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the decision of the primary, Feb. 28, 1911. Will J. Butler. I am a candidate for commissioner. Having retired from business six years ago, if nominated and elected I will give my whole and undivided time to the welfare and prosperity of our city that I am so largely indebted to and interested in. John F. Bretz. I hereby announce myself a candidate for commissioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the decision of the primary Feb. 28, 1911. Frank Macpherson. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of commissioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the primary election of Tuesday, Feb. 28, 1911. H. O. McGrue. X I am a candidate for the office of commissioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the primary election of Tuesday, Feb. 28. Roy R. Reece. I am a candidate for the office of commissioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the primary election of Tuesday, Feb. 28. H. B. Davidson. I am a candidate for the office of commissioner, subject to the primary election to be held Feb. 28, 1911. Joseph W. Vance. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Commissioner before the city primary to be held on February 28. ALFRED BOOTH. James Quinn announces himself as a candidate for Commissioner of Springfield, subject to the primaries of February 28, 1911. Candidate for Commissioner. Primaries for the nomination of candidate February 28, 1911. Polls open 6 a. m.; close 4 p. m. Charles F. Link of Van Horn & Link's Fancy Bazaar. I am a candidate for the office of Commissioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the primary election of Tuesday, February 28. CHARLES W. WATSON. I am a candidate for the office of Commissioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the primary election of Tuesday, February 28. WILLIAM H. HAWKS. I hereby announce my candidacy for commissioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the decision of the primary, February 28. I am a candidate for the office of Commissioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the primary election of Tuesday, February 28. MARION U. WOODRUFF. PERSONALS. The Forum's telephone is, Old 3806. Mr. Frank R. Simmons is also making a very good race. He is quite popular and a young man worthy of the place. Roy M. Seeley has opened headquarters at 312 1-2 So. 5th street and is making a thorough campaign for mayor. Mr. Seeley's friends feel confident that he will win. Among the recent business men to announce for commissioner is Chas. W. Watson, of the 4th ward. The druggist, Mr. Watson, is highly endorsed and was a candidate for alderman last spring. Among the candidates worthy of consideration is the Hon. W. J. Butler. He is a man that is fearless for the right. His record and his position on public questions and the rights of all citizens is too well known to need elobate mention. Miss Alice Williams, of Catham, visited friends in this city Friday. Mr. B. H. Lucas, superintendent of St. John A. M. E. Sunday School, spent a few days in Chicago this week. Mr. Evert Nelson has returned from a trip to St. Louis. Little Harry Sommer Clem has had a delightful visit this week with his grandfather, Mr. Barney Clem, of South College street. Mrs. Mary Lee, of East Adams street, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Boles, of Chicago. Mrs. Ira Grady, of 1703 East Mason street, has been called to Rochester by the illness of her grandmother, Mrs. Richards. "On the Streets" is the name of a drama to be presented at St. Paul A. M. E. Church March 2. Mrs. Victoria Johnson, of East Brown street, spent last Saturday and Sunday visiting St. Louis, accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Mitchell, who has been visiting her for the past two weeks. LEGAL Charles S. Glibs, Complainant's Solicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon County—as. Circuit 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 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 Davis Haus, shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Circuit Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House, in the City of Springfield, on the first Monday of March, A. D. 1911, and plead, answer or demur to sald 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. AT JUST HALF PRICE Subscriptions will be Accepted for a Limited Time to the ST. LOUIS WEEKLY GLOBE-DEMCCRAT 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. Conservative, dignified, truthful. Reliable, progressive, up to date. DON'T MISS THE BIGGEST NEWSPAPER BARGAIN EVER OFFERED You will find the GLOBE-DEMOCRAT invaluable during the coming year. Send your order TO-DAY or write for free sample copy to Globe Printing Co., St. Louis, Mo. A. A. HARLOW THE TAILOR Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. French, Dry and Steam Cleaning. Special attention given to Ladies' Work. Old Tel. 3309. N. E. Cor. 15th & Washington Sts. The Gem Cafe The Place to eat when hungry Everything to suit you Regular Meals and Short Orders. 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." A. Morris Williams, Complainant's Solicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon County-ss. Circuit Court, March Term, A. D. 1911. Lolar 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. LEGAL- A. Morris Williams, Complainant's Solicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon county—as. Circuit Court, March Term, A. D. 1911. Burton 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. If it is Tonsorial Work see the Tonsorialists Chair No.1, John Davis; Chair No.2, S. P. Webster; Grady; Chair No.4, Prof. G. A. Barks We make a Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampo or Hand Facial Massage and Blead All Work see the Line of Consorialists Chair No. 2, S. P. Webster; Chair No. 3, J. W. No. 4, Prof. G. A. Barkedale. Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Electrical Massage and Bleaching If it is Tonsorial Work see the Line of Tonsorialists Chair No.1, John Davis; Chair No.2, S. P. 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Suits made to order BURSTEIN Free Coupon for $1.50 Photo at Oldfield's Studio with each dollar's worth of expert tailoring, cleaning and pressing done. Lowest prices, quick service; goods called for and delivered. Suits made to order SAM D. BURSTEIN For Plain and Fancy Sewing SEE Mrs. E. L. Rogers DONE AT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special Attention Given Diseases of Women. Children and General Surgery Room 1 N. W. Cor. 7th and Adams Sis. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 1505 South 17th Street East St. Louis, Ill., Notes. Mrs. Mary L. Johnson of Gaty avenue is on the sick list, and also Mr. Johnson. Mrs. Irene Bush of Gaty avenue is on the sick list. Mrs. Lizzie Branch will return from her mother's home where she was called to her bedside Wednesday. 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 from her妈 she was called Wednesday. Miss Blance the Park sch has finished, the Lincoln Miss Virg joined a new of the Linco several of her with her. Mr. Green entertained a Miss Blanche Mitchell has left the Park school from which she has finished, and now is going to the Lincoln high school. Miss Virginia Mitchell has joined a new class in room eight of the Lincoln high school and several of her class friends joined with her. Mr. Green Oliver of 28th street entertained a number of friends at home at a social Saturday night. Miss L. Taylor of Gaty avenue was buried last Saturday. She left a husband and two little boys. When people do right they have no excuses to make nor any apologies—they have clean records, both in politics and out. Every vote will count in this Mgr. election. --- [Oval portrait of a man] Telephone, Old, 3806 Office. 119 N. 8th St. Old Phone 807 Office Hours {9 to 12 A. M. 2 to 5 P. M. 7 to 9 P. M. Bell Phone 2156 Dr. N. B. FORD CHAS. A. GIBBS CHAS. A. BROWN GIBBS & BROWN ATTORNEYS AT LAW AND NOTARIES PUBLIC OLD PHONE 1963 Office: 223 1-2 South Fifth Street American Cleaners 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. A. B. Springfield, Ill 311 EAST ADAMS Satisfaction Guaranteed Charges Reasonable Old Tel. 4622 DECATUR, ILLINOIS News Matter and Comment---Edited By Karl Monte. At the Guards' Armory Monday night February 13, 1911, Dr. W. L. Christian, with headquarters at Memphis Tenn., chief of the churches of "The Church of God," spoke here last Friday evening at the hod-carriers' hall to an audience which filled the hall Dr. Christian has the, now unique method, of quoting the scriptures for the purpose of proving every content. No matter what the doctor said in regard to anything, he told his audience just where to find biblical grounds for support of the statement. Not only that, but he quoted word for word, paragraph after paragraph, from the Bible to which he referred his hearers. And what makes this man all the more wonderful, he does this without notes. Dr. Christian has some ideas which are certainly not the most modern in effect, but he gives you unmistakable evidence on which he bases his advocacy. The comment by the members of the audience on the speech was mostly on "How can any man get so much bible in his head so that he can command it at the proper time and place." Dr. Christian adheres to the contention that Christians and sinners should not belong to the same secret organization together; that the mixing of the sheep and the goats is un-Christian-like; that in order to be perfect Christians we must of necessity be as Christ-like as possible; and Christ never encouraged this mutual affection. The audience sat motionless while the speaker philosophically established this assertion. For probably three-fourths of the people present belong to some secret organization or another. Indeed, the very hall in which he spoke is, and was rented from one, and when he had finished a great sigh of relief went up from the mass which filled the hall. This was not for long, however, for the next step in the address was a tentative one. One which had to do with the alienation of affections. It was a practicable sermon in the strictest sence of the word, and one not soon to be forgotten. The Guards' armory is one of the nicest places in the state for a dance hall. Colored people will have it next Monday night, Feb. 13. Willie Blue, born and reared in Decatur, loved by his friends, admired by his enemies, and appreciated by his employers, died in Detroit last Sunday, Feb. 5, of the complication of typhoid pneumonia fever, having suffered a tail some time ago from a moving passenger train, he never fully recovered. Later contracting the fever and cold which later caused his death. He was brought to this city Tuesday to be ready for the funeral which was held last Wednesday at the St. Peter's Chapel, preached by the Rev. Morrow. Enjoy the Moonlight dance at the Guards' armory next Monday night, Feb. 13. The Golden Rule Court will give a banquet next week at Traver's hall. Everybody is invited, as a good time is assured. Meet your friends from the surrounding towns at the Guards' armory next Monday night, Feb. 13. Mrs. Holland of N. Water street is visiting her daughter Gussie in Chicago this week. Valentine party at the Guards' Armory next Monday night, Feb. 13. Harvy Watkins is in the city this week on a short vacation from his work in the State Legislature where he serves as house policeman. You don't know when will get another opportunity to dance at the Guards' armory. Mr. Ball left this week for the south. Mattoon News Notes Rev. Cooper was able to fill the pulpit Sunday, after a serious illness, although he is far from being strong. If there were a few more who had the push and energy that Rev. Cooper has the world would be far better. Ferdinand Broady, an aged citizen of Mattoon, died Tuesday afternoon, after a long illness. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Lee officiating. Rev. Wm. Lee is able to be about again, after being confined to his home for a few weeks. Miss Bessie Utterback is visiting in Champaign. Allen's Day will be observed on Sunday, Feb. 12, at David's Chapel; also Lincoln's Birthday. Mrs. Arthur Anderson is on the sick list. Miss Ida Smith spent a few days in Tuseola last week. Messrs. T. Utterback, S. Huffman and L. Watts were in attendance at the Monarch dance Thursday in Champaign. Orville Turner, of Logansport, Ind., is a new barber at J. Cranshaw's. Mr. Cranshaw has one of the best shops in the city. George Malone, of Charleston, was in the city Sunday. The many friends of Grand Master George Jessee will be sorry to learn that his eyes are still troubling him to a great extent. An old-time social will be given Thursday, Feb. 16, at the home of George Smith. 1801 Piatt avenue. The menu will consist of good cornbread, pig's feet and many other goodies. Come and join the crowd. Miss Lena Davis, formerly of Decatur, is ill in Bloomington. Otis Page is in Chicago on business. Leonard Page is in Detroit. It's a shame to tell it. There will be no Lincoln celebration in Decatur. We should never miss an opportunity to do homage to the really great men who have been instrumental in the furthering the cause of our race, that posterity may take increased devotion, and that the present generation may profit by the past deeds of those who gave their last full measure of devotion. Next Monday night at the Guard's armory, Feb. 13. Quite a little stir was caused last Sunday afternoon by a small blaze in the parsonage on the St. Peter's church. It was quickly extinguished, however, without much damage having been done. Rev. Archie Ward spoke last Sunday night at the Mt. Pisca Baptist church in Bloomington. He was snowbound on the way back and delayed about three or four hours on the road. The Reverend spoke on "The New Birth." Mrs. Georgia Cecil died in St. Mary's hospital last Wednesday afternoon at about 2 o'clock. Allie Walters is employed at Monte & Co., 228 W. Main street, as presser. Miss Minnie Kelly reports a fine week of rehearsals in her new play which sire is rehearsing. The Decatur quick-steps will soon be getting together. Their permission to drill with guns has been renewed, and the boys are anxious to resume business. Ed Brown wants to know why Lunie Jackson was down by the old high school building a day or so ago at one o'clock when he should have been at work. A large attendance is expected at the Guards' armory next Monday night. Charlie Lawrence got caught in a story last Sunday afternoon. He forgot to post the witness. They say that Otto Murieli "don't be there anymore." Freda Phoenix was at home to a number of friends last Sunday evening. Call Monte & Company for information concerning the dance at the Guards' armory next Monday night, Feb. 13. Ph. 2963. 228 W. Main St. Robt. Clanton is still ill. Miss Lena Nickens is on the sick list this week. Mont. Pope is seriously considering running for commissioner but he hasn't given his consent as yet. Walter Stranger is back with Greider again. Elton Linston is considering another trip to Springfield in the near future, But Bob isn't going this time. Elton says that Bob is too much expense. Bob has to have riding gloves before he can properly steer a steed. Dale Anderson says Bob nor Elton can't take his girl away from him. If you can't come to the dance at the Guards' armory next Monday night send somebody in your place as this is to be the greatest affair of the season. GIBBS FOR COMMISSIONER. Continued from last week, with apologies to Lawyer Gibbs writing without his permission. Jerald's Sample Shoes $1.95 All Styles This Week Fifth and Monroe Y. M. C. A. Program for Sunday, Feb. 12. The program for the Y. M. C. A. tomorrow at their new head-quarters, 119 N. 8th street, will consist of the following: Devotional, led by J. M. Mosby, B. H. Lucas and S. J. Williams. Addresses will be made by Rev. E. C. Cole, G. A. Barksdale, Rev. Wm. Woods and Lieut Richard Ross. 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