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THE LONDON PRESS M. HON. RICHARD YATES Former Governor of Illinois and a Lorim come again, a conspicuous figure in Illinois. Former Governor of Illinois and a Lorimerite, who may be come again, a conspicuous figure in Illinois. A series of protracted meetings will be engaged in at St. John's Chapel, beginning Sunday, March 5. The morning sermon text is: "Justification by Faith." Evening sermon text is: "Justification by Grace." Sabbath school at Trustees Board on Monday night. Literary on Tuesday night. Any organization holding nocturnal meetings in the Church may be assembled promptly at 9:15 o'clock, p. m. St. Luke's Episcopal. Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11:00 a.m. Vesper Service at 4:30 p.m. Litany every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. There will be no Services on Sunday night during Lenteen season. The business meeting of the Woman's Club will be held on Monday, March 6, at the Lincoln Home at 2:30 o'clock. All members are requested to be present. Also those who are going to donate on printing fund, please bring amount at the next meeting. We desire each chairman will have a full report; also the committee on By-laws and the Constitution be reay to report. MRS. T. L. BROOKS, President. MISS V. WATTS, Club Reporter. The members of the Woman's Club met Sunday afternoon at U.B. chuch and organized a juvenile section to aid the Mothers' section. This section is being superintended by Mrs. Fannie J. Johnson. More than 40 children were enrolled and a very efficient set of officers. White Woman Kills a Colored Man in Paracould, Ark. Miss Emma Wilson shot and killed Louis Meadows. For what? Because he was a bootblack and had "frequently polished her shoes." "He attempted to follow her into a down town hallway late Monday afternoon, Feb. 27." Why did he follow her down the hallway? (if he did). Was it because he polished her shoes or was there any intimacy? Wonder how many women did he follow after polishing their shoes? The report says she was justified and was released. Why not enforce the law? OBSERVER. The nomination of eight men for Commissioners and two for Mayor on last Tuesday was one of the most interesting elections we have had in the city for years. There were several surprises, of course, and we all knew that 99 men had to be defeated. There were about thirty desirable Vol. 8. No. 1 CHURCH NOTES St. John Notes. Club Notes. The Ten Winners Single Copy 5 cents] 1. and a Lorimerite, who may be in Illinois. and capable men on the ticket—probably more. Men were successful whom we had no idea could win and men were defeated whom we anticipated would run high; such is politics. We are glad that out of the eight there are at least five good, desirable men. C. S. Gibbs, the Colored candidate, received a much higher vote than many of the prominent and well known business men, but nothing like he might have received. For C. E. Wyatt only to receive 70 votes is something astounding, and hundreds of votes cast for candidates were thrown out. A number of voters thought that number of voters for one and vote legally, but we understand that all ballots where less than four were voted for, such ballots were invalidated. We do not know the truthfulness of this matter, but we do know that many people voted for only one and two. It was thought that Seeley and Schnepp would be the nominees. Now it is up to the Colored men to use diplomacy and help elect the best men out of the ten. We should not be keeping up a graet noise, but find out the policies of the best men and what they really stand for, and then help to land them. There are good men on the ticket, but we must be assured that these "good men" believe that all men have rights and are entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness before we vote for them in preference to others on the ticket. Mayor John S. Schnepp has made what is called a good business administration, but he seems to be imbued with the false idea that Negroes should not receive their proportionate ratio of patronage, and for that fact it seems that the Negroes are justly alienated from him. But how the Colored vote will go in the fight for Mayor remains for awhile to be seen. It is generally understood that the Colored vote will go 95 per cent for Seeley. There were a goodly number for Payton in preference to Seeley for the nomination, but they will all line up for Seeley, it is said, in preference to the present Mayor. Cor Commissioners, Hamilton, Smith, Coe, Spaulding, Reece and Farris are all considered strong men. All members of Capital City Lodge No. 12, K. of P., are hereby notified that the lodge meets Monday evening, March 6, at 7:30 p. m., and you are requested to be present at that hour, especially officers. Card of Thanks. Mr. and Mrs. Wade of East Clay street, wish to extend a hearty thanks to their many friends for their kindness during the illness and death of their brother, Otis Hall. E. L. ROGERS, C. C. "Be ye doers and not sayers only. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1911 BORAH CALLS NORTHERNERS HYPOCRITES. Negro Has Been Used as Political Football. Washington, Feb. 16.—That prejudice against the Negro is just as intense in the North as in the South and that the North plays the hypocrite in its contentions to the contrary was bluntly asserted in the senate today by Senator Borah of Idaho. His declarations regarding the Negro were made at the close of a prolonged speech in opposition to the Sutherland amendment to the senate resolution providing for the election of senators by popular vote. That amendment would have the effect of giving congress control of senatorial elections. The Idaho senator's pronouncement on the race question of Senator Root that without the Sutherland provision the resolution would deprive the Southern Negroes of federal protection in the exercise of the franchise. Notwithstanding Mr. Borah's notice that he would ask the senate to sit today until a vote could be reached on the elections resolution, the proceedings on that measure were confined to his own discussion of it. He succeeded, however, in getting a concession that the resolution should be taken up tomorrow immediately after the disposition of the routine business. A number of senators still desire to speak on the subject. Takes Up Race Problem Mr. Borah had spoken almost three hours when he entered upon the race problem of the South. The Idaho senator expressed deep regret that the race question had been brought in. He asserted that its introduction was intended only to imperil the resolution. "I wonder how long the North is going to play the hypocrite and the moral coward on this question. The northern states have exhibited the same race prejudice that has been shown elsewhere," he asserted. "In the North we burn the Negro at the stake and we have our race wars. We exhibit the same prejudices, the same intolerance as the South." Mr. Borah declared that if congress had power under the existing provision of the constitution giving congressional control over senatorial elections it should be exercised. "We assert the power but we admit that we haven't had the moral courage to exercise it." Senator Borah denied the existence of such power. Negro a Political Football Obscuring a grid "The Negro has been used as a political football about as long as our own sense of decency and his developing intelligence will permit. We may dispense with the perennial distribution of soothing syrup and give them solid food in the way of facts. "The Negro is beginning to realize that the white man of the North is of the same race as the white man of the South and that in his blood is the virus of domination and power. He should know that while his slave chains have been broken the chains of industry are being forged around him and will continue to hold him unless he himself can break them. This badge was placed upon him by his Maker, and it can be removed only by the Negro himself. The truth is that we have the power to guarantee to him equal protection of the law and to protect him against discrimination. "When the exigencies of debate are over it will be found that no measure will be offered in the senate to protect any supposed right of the Colored man anywhere. In the constitution is the universal rule of equality, the only rule under which we can legislate. "We have not the power to dictate to the states as to the qualifications of their representatives. It is for the states to say whether they will send representatives at all." Senator Borah is no doubt right in what he says concerning the insincerity of some of the men, but we do not think the federal government should surrender one iota of power to the states not already theirs (the state's). The election should be safeguarded by the all-powerful hand of the nation. Rev. J. M. Smalley. Pastor of Grace M. E. church, who will conduct a big rally and divine service tomorrow at Grace, 14th and Brown streets. Rev. Smalley has been indisposed since last September, but is much improved. The is one of our most public spirited men and it is the general wish that he may soon entirely recover. Y. M. C. A. Rally. The rally put on by the Colored Young Men's Christian Association last Sunday at Masonite hall proved a perceptible success. The house was crowded and standing room was at a premium, yet good order and precision prevailed. The meeting was called to order promptly on time and the program was carried out with dexterity. The Bible department was ably conducted by Mr. S. J. Williams, who is well versed in religious work and the Bible. The solos rendered by Miss Renfro of Kansas City, Mr. Rufus Nelson and Mrs. Rose Hunter were very appropriate and good. Rev. E. C. Cole, D.D., of Union Baptist church, delivered one of the finest and scholarly papers we have heard in some time. The affair was a total success. The large crowd came down stairs and inspected the quarters, which are in the rear of the Forum office. All were well pleased. Several new members were enrolled. The contribution was very liberal. Sunday, March 12, Dr. N. B. Ford will address men only. A Card of Thanks. Mr. and Mrs. A. Franklin, 2312 East South Grand avenue, desire to thank their friends and neighbors for the kindness shown them in the illness and death of their son, Victor W. G. Franklin, who died Feb. 15. The Negro Vote. The Colored vote was not as strong for C. S. Gibbs, Jno. Bretz, C. E. Wyattand W. J. Butler as it was anticipated and as it should have been. We are sorry that so many Negroes are ingrateful and absolutely unreliable, but The Forum has often advised candidates not to listen to the siren voices of political grafters and these fellows, white and colored, who do not represent even the name of a reputable citizen. All of those meetings represented but little. We are opposed to hiring "workers," especially questionable characters. There were many ballots spoiled on account of the fact the voter did not know how to vote. WITH THE SICK. Mr. Will Hubbard has returned from Hot Springs, where he went to accompany his sister Mrs. Lee back to Springfield. Mrs. Lee's many friends may visit her at the residence of Mrs. Frank Wilkins, 1957 South Eleventh street. Mr. John Wormley came home ill from Chicago this week. Mrs. Julia Dunean who has been ill for the past two weeks is much improved. Mrs. Thomas Richardson is still numbered among the sick, but is rapidly improving. Mrs. Prude Berry is much convalescent. Mrs. Richards, who is ill at St. John's hospital, is doing as well as could be expected. Mrs. Cellars was removed from her home to St. John's hospital. MORTUARY Mr. Franklin Sydes, father of Rev. J. H. Sydes, pastor of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church of this city, died Tuesday morning, February 28, at 3:50 a.m. Mr. Sydes was born in Bedford County, Tenn., 75 years ago. He leaves two sons, Rev. M. F. Sydes, pastor John Brown Memorial Church, Norfolk, Va., and J. H. Sydes of this city. Mrs. Delphia Chapman died Saturday, February 25, at her home, 114 South Pasfield street. The funeral services were held at the Union Baptist Church, Monday, February 27, at 3 o'clock p.m. Rev. E. C. Cole officiated. The Household of Ruth had charge of the funeral. Mrs. Chapman was a member of the Baptist Church, of the Household of Ruth and the Court of Calanthe, Court of Honor No. 4. Resolutions were read in behalf of both orders. Two sons and two brothers survive. Mrs. Joseph Richardson, of Chicago, died February 23. The editor of this paper received a letter from Mr. Richardson from Los Angeles, Cal., dated February 23, stating that he would proceed at once to Chicago. Mrs. REV. E. C. COLE. D. D. Pastor of Union Baptist Ch the city. Dr. Cole will preach a afternoon at 3 p. m. sharp. Con 2:45 p. m., so as to get seated be want to hear an able sermon, con gations and the Y. M. C. A. are out. It is the $100 rally for th Pastor of Union Baptist Church and one of the ablest men in the city. Dr. Cole will preach at Grace, M. E. Church tomorrow afternoon at 3 p. m. sharp. Come early. Be in the Church by 2:45 p. m., so as to get seated before the services begin. If you want to hear an able sermon, come. All pastors and their congregations and the Y. M. C. A. are cordially and urgently invited out. It is the $100 rally for the Church. Richardson was a Miss O'Cry, of Springfield, Ill., and has several sisters and brothers. Miss Roxy O'Cry left here some time ago for Denver, Col. Joseph Richardson is an old Springfield boy, and their residence is at 308 North Fifteenth street. His sisters, Misses Ida and Mary Richardson and brother Samuel, are also well known here. They also are in Chicago. Joseph was deputy sheriff here under B. H. Brainerd and did good service. He is now running on a Pullman car from Chicago to Los Angeles. His many friends and The Forum, extend condolences. Agent of Federal Casualty Co. Dear Sir—Accept my sincere thanks of settlement of my claim in your sick and accident Co. You have my best wishes for your success. Every working man and woman should carry your policy. Ever truly yours. JESSE WARREN MATTOON NEWS NOTES Sunday, February 26, being the first quarterly meeting in this Conference year, was a great day at Davids Chapel, both spiritually and financially. Rev. Cottman, Presiding Elder, spoke at all the services of the day. In the afternoon about fifty communed, Dr. Cottman's subject for the evening was "Escape for Your Life," which was discussed in the most impressive and heartfelt manner. The meeting of the S. F. Club, which was to have had its meeting on last Saturday evening was postponed until next Saturday, because of the quarterly meeting. Mrs. Wiley Smith will be the hostess for next week. Lorimer Retains Seat. United States Senator William Lorimer, about whom there has been so much said for the past six months relative to his being connected with the alleged "Jack Pot," will retain his seat, there being 46 senators for him and 40 against him. Mr. Lorimer has a margin of only 6 votes. Mr. Lorimer's friends are jubilant over his victory. This will send Lorimer stocks up 75 per cent. They also hold this up as slap in the faces of Governor Deneen and and The Chicago Tribune. Cullom voted for Lorimer. $100 Rally at Grace M. E. Church. The members and friends of Grace M. E. church, corner of Fourteenth and Brown streets, are making herculean efforts to raise $10. by the first Sunday in March, which is the 5th. Every club and individual are working hard. This rally means over $1,000 to the church and will lift it out of debt. Let all rally. "Come over in Macedonia and help us." Tomorrow the pastor, who has been indisposed for nearly one year will preach. Let all members be out at 11 a. m. The Forum's telephone is, Old 3806. Mr. Thos. R. Thompson, 10 church and one of the ablest men in st Grace M. E. Church tomorrow ne early. Be in the Church by before the services begin. If you me. All pastors and their congre- cordially and urgently invited the Church. SOCIETY EVENTS Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hamilton gave a delightful buffet luncheon on Thursday evening, Feb. 23, after the Smart Set performance was ended. A very enjoyable time was enjoyed. The lunchean was given in behalf of the "Stellar" members of the Smart Set company. The program which was rendered was one of the special features of the evening. Mr. Graham gave a rich musical number and Miss Blossom Barton of this city added to the occasion by singing an Italian song. The party consisted of the following: Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Graham, Tribble, Chas. Barton, John Slaughter, Mr. Ramsey, Mrs. Lucretia Thompson, Miss Blossom Barton and William Lee. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hamilton were the honored host and hostess. Mr. J. T. Graham, who is the musical director of the "Smart Set" company, was the honored guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hamilton during their stage visit in Springfield on Feb. 23, 1911. The entertainment given at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on last Tuesday evening was a success from a financial standpoint. A large audience was in attendance and refreshments were served in abundance. Mrs. A. M. Williams was hostess to the Every Wednesday Card Club this week. Mrs. E. T. Cottman will entertain the Don't Worry's Wednesday. Mr. Perle G. Carr and Arthur Holman will not take the trip to the west as was planned. However, they will go later. Mr. Perle Carr of 909 South Ninteenth street wishes the public to know that he will continue as usual his Real Estate and Loan business. Mrs. Rollins was a caller at The Forum office on last Tuesday. Mrs. Leota Singleton-Gonzalze will render a selection at the Y. M. C. A. Sunday. ELKHART NEWS Mr. P. McDonald, who has been employed on the farm of Mr. C. A. Taylor for several years past, has recently moved to Elkhart. Mr. John Brunner has moved three miles west of here. He intends to farm on a large scale. Little Miss Bernice Artis, who has been ill for the past week, is improving. Mrs. Rosa Wills spent last Sunday in Springfield. Mr. Richard Cook of Buffalo, has moved to Elkhart and will occupy the same residence vacated by Mr. John Brunner. Mr. Roderick Wheatley and wife, went to Buffalo last Saturday; the roads being so bad they were compelled to ride horseback. It is rumored that the wedding bells will soon be ringing in our vicinity. ```markdown ``` 15 cents Per Month ROGERS & OSBY Proprietors and Publishers 119 WN. 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 Aci of Congress of March 3, 1879 One Year seer eens + 50 One Month ........-0..00+ 15e ek GO ech s Je keea's 5) ae K. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J. B. Osby, Associate Editor. om Saturday, March 4, 1911. EDITORIAL THE COMMISSIONER BY J. 8. FELTER. Who Contends = ‘‘Springfield “Beautiful’’ Must First Be “Springfield Clean.” mditor of State hegister Dear Sir: Justice is the child of moral sense, and lives in the golden beams of truth mellowed by pity, and breathes the philan- thropic atmosphere of righteous- ness in the fruitful garden of the ness in the fruitfv) garden of the gods, where gentle showers of love, of benevolent wings, de- scend on the soul, attuned to its infinite Creator. A man without a moral sense is a bat, winged with greed and tyranny, and chatters in the small garret of an impoverished soul. There never was freedom with- out justice, or justice where there was no freedom. ‘They follow as the day follows the night. By ‘moral sense” we do not mean “‘the knowledge of right and wrong,”’ for, as a matter of fact, the dog knows when he is wronged; but we do mean more than the mere knowing—we mean standing in defense of right. To know the truth is one thing, and to speak the truth is often an- other thing. Morality is the soul before the bar of God and sense is its atmosphere of freedom. The best brain pulsating with truth, in all ages past, exhorted man to stand fast in the knowledge of the truth wherewith he had been made free. All great men, all along the ‘flight of ages, held in common that moral sense was freedom, and that a lie was slav- ery. When you talk about “moral sense,’” you are talking about an active and not a passive sense. An active sense is bold, and a passive sense is cowardice. A moral coward is the most, con- temptible creature known; being a slave to his inferiors, he turns his face about. ‘The country is not suffering for the want of knowledge of right and wrong, but for the want of leaders of moral sense to stand for the right. There is a psychological ele ment in human nature known an¢ called ‘‘moral sense’? that lifts man above all other animals, anc an education that does not de velop this element is an ignomini ous failure on the one hand and : monumental curse on the othe hand All great reforms were led b; men cast in the mould of ‘mors sense ;’’ men who had commune and caught and held fas thoughts, lofty thoughts — tha moved to action the thought lif of the sluggish, passive world men who dared to stand on th mountain top of ‘moral sense, where humanity is glorified an thoughts born of justice neve die. It was from this lofy emit enee our forefathers issued thei proclamation that ran around th world. It was moral sense that pr claimed freedom, and it is mor: sense that must perpetuate it. Courts cannot command onl their beneficiaries, and their d cisions determine the character ¢ their friends, Even the eur thi wags his tail on the approach | his master has a mouth full teeth. A city can rise no higher thé the civilization that eontrols | Givilization is the lettering on #l dial of moral sense, The city ¢ seven hills dropped into the vs ley, and naught remains but frowning hills and murmurir ‘Tiber to cite the traveler to tl history of her rise and fall ar civilization dead. It is the volume of trade th determines the commercial vah of every franchise, every busine site, and it is this law that giv Ee ee ne Ce ye Sokal a ie : = 4 = wi Z CAN aes me” Z | f | ae . ‘z ” | , Fs a et ea 4 a | ean i Lee i ( te 1% ae ie *% " on Saal oe eS ’ f fone & : . 4 ‘ Dunbar’s Books are on sale at THE Forum Office to every home its market value. It is the activities of trade that determine the life of a city Money and brains builds and moves great cities. A city with out brains to direct its business possibilities becomes a partisan jack-pot for the boss politicians grafters and criminals, and 4 haven for loafers to eat up the substance of the taxpayers with- out a prison or rock pile to dis. furb their dreams. Any two of the five candidates for mayor nominated will be no disaster; a good choice remains. But one hundred patriotie would-be com- missioners must be slaughtered. What a pity; yet we console our- selves with the amount of good killing still left. We believe that our cleansing power of moral sense will vindicate the wisdom of its being, and that ‘Springfield beautiful’ will come off hero of the day. ‘‘Springfield beautiful” must first be “Springfield clean.” J. 8. FELTER. Kindness. | There is nothing pays so well as ‘kindness. A man may spend his money, and in proportion as he expends it he reduces his princi- pal; but kindness is entirely differ. ent, for in proportion as you spend ‘kindness your principal increases Kindness is an attractive thing. It brings around you many per- sons who think kind thoughts of you; and this subtle, potent in- fluence of having a lot of friends help you by their actions and their pee is so very valuable that it is surprising so many self-seeking ‘people know so little of its value, People are glad to recognize kindness in an individual. No man can act the part if he is not sin- cere. He must cultivate kindness ‘if he has little of it in his makeup. ‘He must take an inventory of his qualties, and if the weeks of mean impulses are crowding out the delicate flowers of kindness, he should pull up those weeds and ‘tive the flowers a chance to grow ~ Lineoln said: ‘You can catet ‘more flies with a drop of hones ‘than with a gallon of vinegar.”” | Lincoln was an exceptionally ‘kind man, and his examples of “kindness have been of great valu ‘to millions of people. ‘You re member,”’ he said, ‘‘when they lay me away, let it be said of me that las I traveled along life’s road | ‘always have endeavored to pull uy |the thistles and plant a rose ir its stead.” | Life at best is short, and thi lonly things we really get ont of i jare health and happiness. Mone; jeannot buy these. But kindnes lean.—TMlinois State Journal. Men and Measures. ‘The intelligent Negroes are scanning very closely the different candidates for Mayor, as well as the numerous ones for Commissioners; some are not new to them. Some of them have been weighed in the bal- ance and found wanting. In_ this city there are about 1,600 Negro voters; many are large taxpayers; they have been loyal in a large meas: ure to the Republican candidates, some of which have given them a square deal in proportion to our vot- ta renee cee Senator Bo- has truthfully said, “have used the Negro as a political football.” ‘There are some of these same political tricksters who are attempting the same game, but the enterprising and business Negroes are next. In Deca- tur there are about 300 Negro voters, ‘and yet they have in the city six em- ployees in creditable representative places; in Springfield and Sangamon county, where we have 2,000 Negro voters, we have one Negro recently appointed a deputy sheriff, and a fire cepartment, and if a resolution could have been’ gotten through the city council we would be without any rep- resentation whatever in the city. It is time for us to be men and assert our rights. In the judgment of the writer, the Negro ballot is his only weapon, The developing intelligence of the Negroes are placing them upon higher grounds, We are tired of soothing syrug, but demand solid and substantial food. We desire represen- tation in our city government and that such representation come from among our best class of citizens, The “bum” element, the curb stone poll- tician and the saloon loungers must be relegated to the rear and any can- didate who caters to this class is not a fit representative for the masses. Again we advise you to weigh each man and do not 60 quickly forgot the recent past. PRO BONO PUBLICO. NEWS OF URBANA AND CHAMPAIGN. Services at the churches as usual. The Bethel A. M, E, Church is now ‘engaged in a revival. It started Sun: ‘day, February 12, 1911. As yet no ad- ditions, but we are praying for a pen- ticostal shower of blessing and a large number of conversions under the lead- ‘ership of Rey. G. W. Jones. "The service was very well attended at the Salem Baptist Church Sunday, considering the inclement weather. It began snowing in the middle of the afternoon and you know the rest. The ‘BY. P, U, was led by Sister BE. T. ‘Dean, Subject, “Serenity.” We had a ‘ang meettan, The Diogene Lodge No. 7, K. of P. gave a Valentine and Grab Bag social February 14th, Had a large attend: ance and increased the finances of the Lodge. ‘The program was as follows: Solo, Ollie Brown; solo, Woodward ‘Thoma; song, Chorus; solo, R. Jen Kins; song, Chorus; solo, Lewis John: son, Mrs, Carrie Lee has been on the sick list but is improving. Rev. Spurlock, lately imbarked inte our city, reported that he held services at the county farm and had quite ¢ nice time with the inmates of the place, We pray that God may bless and give the young man an unusual gift of preaching and teaching, Thes places need to be looked after. Miss Georgia Anderson of Cairo, Ill. has returned back to the city 0 knowledge to complete her studies We are always glad to meet Miss An derson for so many reasons; first, be cause she is a Christian lady; second because she scatters sunshine wher ever she goes. Mrs. B. F. Crushshon, of 1307 Wes Hill street, is duly authorized to col lect for The Forum. Please have you money ready when the collector call on you. The amount is small anc should be in your reach at any time and remember, time is money now. i es Nee ie. gain 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. CHURCH DIRECTORY. es” Seen) See REV. R. L. WILSON, Rector- Spnaay Set ing JOO Morn! Prayer and Sermon.11:00 a. m. Saeeeoe a: and Sermon.. 8:00 p. m. Celebration of Holy Commun- fon, first Sunday of each ee acres geecntoe = inatruction’ ev Wednesday it cistenstre7 6:00 p.m. Ladier "Guid dicate’ “avery Erinelpal saints! ‘Daye’ are ‘dbsseved by the ‘celebration of Holy Communion: &. Paul'a A.M. &. Church, REV. J. H. SYDES, Pastor Preaching every Sunday ‘at,..10:45 . m. Rand cgeaygerestec tae Bm Allen ‘Christian ‘Enideavor ‘ai, 6:30, p.m Giese every: Sunday at ss.0+22.22:00 oon Pleasant Grove Baptiet Church. iiguteenth ‘and "Gane Sts, Rey, Epwanrps, Pastor. Services, Sunday at sat-s...-11:00 a m. Bohday "school at 6.220000 08 pe mm ibvenite Service a¢ 22000020215 1380 Bi mm Prayers mecting Wednesday RE cesSerrteseeeicsrses ete ARID ane Grace M. . Church, Fourteenth “and Brown Sta. Hav 5: SMALLEY, Pastor. Services, Sunday at siessess.-1L:00 m, mi Sehuay School atact..ccccsccss+ O80. vente Service at vivir. 8:00 pm. Prayer mecting, Wednesday’ at. 8:00 p.m. Unien Baptist Church, ‘Twelfth and Mason Streets. Rev. E. D. Cou, D. D., Pastor. Services, Sunday at ..+....0+..11:00 & m. Be YR, Un at vrsessccssscise 100 Be me Sermon ats ccececwcs #00 Be me Prayer decile’ Wedieaday” at 8:00’. Holy Communion frst Sunday ot ach ‘Sunday School at 2:30'p. m. Zien Baptist Church. inti ana arpenier Sticets, Riv A.W. WILLIAMS, Pastor. Sunday Bervioe ‘at scersees7 11008: m. Stinday, School at’ vi.vivvecsee 1:00 Bem Beene. Goat eaticiccccccsey 408 pom Evening’ Service f°01221221121 $200 p.m. Brayer'Mecting: Wedriesday ‘ai 8:00 p.m: New Hepe Baptiat Church, Bight ena afer Streets fab") Patt, Pastor, Sunday Services st sees toses-11200 a.m, Sunday School at s..000.00000 08 ms Sermon at csscsgatccccscctts! #200 pe ms Prayer Meetiiig’ Wedienday "at 8:00 p: m: St. John A. M. E. Chureh, REV. WM, M. COLLINS, Pastor, Sunday Services at .......-+.10:45 a m. Sunday Schoo at © 02000000000 280 pea Bvening Service ag 700020002112 148 ps m Onticlal® Board” Meeitiig’ “ion Gaye Al eestcrreererscriers 8:00 pom. Prayer “ard” Praise” Westin Wedneadags, at veer cry 8:08 Dem. sunday "enol" “reachere Meeting ‘Thursdays ae scscs: $:08 p.m, Choir Hehearsal Bvidays ai.) #:00 py mm: Old ‘Time Methodist Church. Nineteenth and ‘Cook REY. XN, GRIFFIN, In Charge Sunday Rerviées trevcstgesress10e00 @. m. Sunday ‘School 2c TRe Bm ee wo.0+.800 Dm. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer Mesiing, Tuesday” ""s $:00 p.m. Holineas mecting very “Thursday evening. SECOND SEVENTH DAY ADVENT- 1ST CHURCH. Fifteenth Street, Between Brown and Stuart Streets—Elder L. W. Browne, Paster. Sabbath School ...........10:00 a, m. Sabbath Service ......,...11:00 a. m. Missionary Volunteer Socl- ety Meeting ............. 8:30 p. m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 8:00 p. m. Sunday Evening Service... 8:00 p. m. Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran ‘Church. Fifteenth Street, ‘between Washington and Jefferson’ Streets, REY. ‘J. H. DOSWELL, Pastor. Services very Sunday at .... 8:00 p. m. Bunday School ats... r....+2++,2:30 D. m. instruction ‘Every Wed, at....800 p. m. THE DU BOIS LYCEUM. Meets at Pleasant Grove Bap- tist Church every Thursday even- ing at 7:45 p. m., Eighteenth and Cass streets. Literary Programs and Debates on Current Topics. Public cordially invited. 8. J. WILLIAMS, President. MR. LEFRIADGE, Secretary. 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You won't find BS : IMPERIAL $3 HATS XN e ae at any other store vecause we have . the exclusive agency for this town. \ ei We believe it’s the best $3.00 : ip | Hat made, That's why we seoured Ki i the exclusive agency for them, Tmperic bse? ahd yout nine s0 when you see the aa i new Fall and Winter shapes that ‘ are ready. i PETER MYERS & CO. 529 NORTH SIDE SQUARE ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK ‘The People’s Depository We do # general banking business. Deposits received subject to check, Interest paid on average balances quarterly. Penny Savings Department for children in which deposits are received from 1c up. The ‘‘Black man’s hope’’ lies in this institution. ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK Eleventh and Washington Sts. Warning Warning Do You Carry Any Sick or Accident INSURANCE? \ If not, see T. R. Thompson at once and have him write you in the FED- ERAL CASUALTY COMPANY of De- troit, Mich. insures against accident, sickness or death. Bell Phone 1963. Springfield, II. Office 223) 8. 5th. Ottce Phone —-—-“Resldence Phone 2822 B19—R 8 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law ‘WILLIAMS’ BLDG. Mth and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois. 2 ad a she tet . Ae ORDER YOUR coaL FROM THE ECONOMICAL GOAL CO, ALSO FEED AND PRODUCE WM. WOODS, Mgr. Office, 119 N. 8th. Phone Old 3806, Old Phone 6051 Res. 17th & Lawrence, Springfield, II. FREE TUITION. The Lincoln Manual Training School Telephone, Old 3309 1901 EAST WASHINGTON STREET Springfield, Liinois oe INSTRUCTIONS IN Carpentering, Painting, Tailoring, Shoemaking, Dressmaking, Cooking, Laundry Work, Domestic Science, Other trades wiil be added as necessity demands, ‘Work Shop Open Daily Classes (except Monday) Tuesday and Thursday Eve. frem8 A.M. to4 P.M. frem 7 to 9:30 P. M. E. C. HAMILTON, Principal The PEERLESS Ice Cream Parlor —AND— Resturant Doing a Regular, Good, Steady Business Fish! Fish! Fish! Served in Any Style 1325 E. Mason St. MRS. L. FISHER, Prop. Edward Baumann Chas. T. Baumann BAUMANN BROS. 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Send for freo ‘Fielan Colas aod Cash Poise oer COMPANY, 239 te 249 Weet 37th St. NEW YORK Dr. S.A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, OFFICE:—627% Bast Adama street. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2p. m. to 4 p. m. 7pm tod ' ‘Telephone: (old), OMice: 3329. ae Rea. 1607-12 Calls promptly made. 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. Come to the Masonic Hall Mon- day evening, March 6, and meet the delegation from Jacksonville, Decatur, Lincoln and Taylorville. Mr. 8. J. Williams and family have moved to 1228 E. Jackson street. The musical rendered at St. Paul’s A. M. B. Chureh last Mon- day evening under the manage- ment of Mesdames White and Jackson, was quite a creditable affair, ' Several of the partici- pants were absent, but those pres- ent acquitted themselves to ad- vantage. Professors Lemke and Sehocei treated the audience each with a fine rendition. Dr. Magee acted as master of ceremony. WANTED—Colored girls for cooks and housework. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, 3051 South Sixth street. Mr. Jesse Warren, who has been indisposed for several weeks, is again able to resume his work. Mr. Jefferson Scroggins, fore- man of Engine House No. 5, was severely injured at the fire last Monday on East Washington street. | Anyone wishing to buy a home, ‘rent or build, see B. L. Ivory & Co,, real estate dealers, 105 South Eleventh street. We have the Paul Lawrence Dunbar books on sale at this office and all the leading colored news. papers.—The Forum. Dr. J. H. Magee will act as ‘financier at the Grace M. E. Rally tomorrow at 3 o’elock. gyi ning tented “win, rit to see the drama, ‘‘Out in the Streets,”’ last Thursday evening. | The United Casino Orchestra will give their first annual ball Monday evening, March 6, 1911, at Masonic Hall. H. H. PETTITT, Seeretary. The Negro Business League will meet at the Y. M. ©. A. rooms, ‘Thursday evening at 7:30. Sub- ject for . diseussion,'‘Making an opportunity,” and election of of. ficers, Revs, Wm, M. Collins and J. H. Sydes, of St Paul’s and St. John’s A.M. B. Churehes, will bring their congregations ‘and assist in the services and the rally at Grace M. E. Chureh tomorrow at 8 p. m. sharp. Bring everybody and come. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. ‘The ministers of the city met at 'Y. M. ©. A. headquarters Monday evening in an informal assembly to perfect an organization to be known as the Ministerial _Alli- ance. Next meeting the officers will be elected. The program for the Y. M, C, A. for tomorrow will consist of musie, furnished by the Y, M. ©. A. orchestra; Bible study course of 20 minutes, condueted by &. J. Williams; quotation of verses from the Bible, 3 minutes; Song Services; Offering 4:40 to 5; Ad- dress, Rev. A. W. Williams, D. D., pastor Zion Baptist Church. Men only. Meeting will be held at Y. M. ©. A. rooms. Come early. Mr. Will Hubbard, arrived home from Hot Springs, Thurs- ‘Go! And the crowd will be with you. Stay at home and you will be alone. Whent Monday evening March 6, 1911. Masonic Hall is the place to enjoy one evening of real pleas- ure, if you attend the dance given by the United Casino Orchestra. Miss Walker of Southeast of the city was operated on this this week by Dr. N. B. Ford. Miss Julia Ragland, of Atlanta, Ga, arrived in Springfield, Wed- nesday of this week, enroute from Fisklin and Nashville, Tenn: Miss Ragland will make an extended visit with Miss Alice Williams of Chatham. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Wormley. of Chicago, are visiting with Mr. Wormley’s parents, Mr. and Mrs Robert Wormley, of North Four. teenth street. The United Casino Orchestra is now ready for their First Grand Ball at Masonic Hall Monday evening, March 6, 1911. Mrs. Dan Smith, who has been quite ill at the hospital, and whe was operated on by Dr. Ford, is much improved. Revival services will be held at the Corinthian Baptist church, situated in the Odd Fellows build. ing at 13th and Madison streets. The meeting will start beginning with Sunday, Mareh 5, 1911. Little Lula Wheat of Bast Clay street, is on the sick list, but is improving. DECATUR CHURCH DIRECTORY ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH. 620 Spring Ave. Rev. J. A. Crockett, Pastor, Res. 848 West Decatur St. R. Oliphant, Chureh Clerk, Res, 920 Clinton St. Edward Motley, Superintendent Sun- day School. SUNDAY SERVICES. Sunday School ............. 9:30 a, m. Preaching ...... 0 vseeeres++2100 a, m. BE. Be Wines sven scvseesoc O180 DMB. Preaching 00... ss.cccceee« 8:00 Dm. WEEK MEETINGS. ‘Willing Workers, Tuesday...3:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting, 'Wednesday..8:00 p.m Sewing Circle, Friday........2:80 p.m Choir Meeting, Friday.......7:80 p.m Mrs, Mollie Medlock, President Willing Workers. Mrs. Felta ‘Thompson, President Sew- ing Circle. Mrs. M. Kemp, Secretary Sewing Cirele, Mrs. Bertha Benton, Church Chorister, Miss Willie Pearson. Church Organist ST. PETER'S A. M. E. CHURCH. 536 Spring Ave. J. T. Morrow, Pastor, Res. Parsonage. SUNDAY SERVICES. Allen Junior League........ 9:30, m Preaching ......-. ese.e+++-10:45 a.m Class Meetings .............12:15 p.m Sunday School ..........05 2:80 p.m Allen Senior League........ 6:80 p.m Preaching ........ scssssee+ 7:46 DM ‘Secretary Trustee Board—Rev. J. W. Woodford; Residence, 509 E. Wagnor St. Secretary Steward Board—D. W. Me- 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 ALD. ClOOL see eeeeeeseeeee Secretary CHOIR OFFICERS, Mrs. EB. N. Morrow.......-.-Chorlster ‘Miss Corrine Blanton.........Organist | WEEK MEBTINGS. Official Board, Monday. .....8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Tuesday....8:00 p. m. Literary Club, Thursday. ....8:00 p.m Easie iesing “weiaee cc otest ho ‘Sewing Circle, Friday........2:30 p.m | SEWING CIRCLE OFFICERS. Mrs, Jane King..........++..Prealdent Mrs. Anite Browner.........Secretary UNION BAPTIST CHURCH. Rey. F. P, Thornton, Pastor. Residence, 1110 11, Woods St. SUNDAY SERVICES. Sunday School ...............10 a.m. Preaching ..........++seeeeee11 am. Preaching ...........c.00cc2. 8D.M. BVP Oss sosbesicss. scot 80 Dm. MID-WEEK SERVICES. Preaching, Wednesday .........8 p.m. Prayer meeting, Friday. .......8 p.m. All are cordially invited to attend. Visit eae H. Sallie’s New Furniture Store 726 E. Wash’ton St. Tel. Main 9820 New and Second-Hand Furn: iture, Stoves, Ranges and Hardware We can Furnish your House Complete. Our Prices are Reasonable. Our Terme are Cash or Bary Payments CALL au INSPECT SECRET SOCIETIES. St, John's Chapter No. 2, H.R. A. M. jects every third Wednesday night at Maronie Hall) 0 Norte Eignth Ste THOMAS DONNIGAN, Seo'y. Charles Young Ledge No. 103, Bre. 8. E. Meets every first and tilrd Tuesday at Masonic Halk 119 North bighth St. ‘A; Bender, Bxaited Ruler. 3. W. GRADY, Sec'y. Lincoln Monument Lodge No. 1, O.U'G 0 Fe Meets every first and third Tuesday at ‘Thirteenth aid. Madison ‘Stay GEO. "ROLLINS, N. G. A. BENDER, Secretary. Golden Gate Temple No. 2, ‘Knights of Tabor. Meets every first and third Monday at masonic Hail 11)"Korth Bigntn St FH. HART, C. BM THOMAS WARRICK, C. 8. u. BF. Meets every second and fourth Tues- aay at Masonic Hail. 119 N. Bighth St. BENS. LUCAS W. Mi B. T. GORUM, W, Sec'y. Capitol City No. 12, K. of P. Meeta at Masonle Hall, 119 N. Bighth st. every iat and id Monday. EH. L. Rocrns, ©. C. J. Harold White, K. of R. 8 NOTICE. Long articles of an advertising nature will cost the usual rate of Te per line. Cards of thanks will cost you the regular rate of Ze per line. Please take notice. MANAGER. Leave for Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. David Minnard, of East Jackson street, have moved to Chicago, where they will take up their future abode. Mrs. Minnard tendered her resignation as matron of Shiloh Court No.1, and High Priestess of Marion Tabernacle No. 22. The people of Springfield regret to lose these good people and hope for them success and pros. perity in their new home. _ Mrs. Joseph Brink, of South Ninteenth street, had the mis- fortune of having her baby taken from her folded in the arms of death on last Wednesday. LEGAL Charles 8. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon County—ss, 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, haying 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 summoas issued out of said Court against said defendant, re- turnable 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 Spring#leld, 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 | Serene and a decree entered against you, according to the prayer of sal bill. S. T. JONES, Clerk. Publication Notice. State of Illinois, ag. Sangamon County. \""" Probate Court of Sangamon County, to the April term, A. D. 1911. Joseph Carter, Administrator of the “Estate of Andrew B. Carter, de- ceased, v8. Joseph Carter, Jr. Claudius LeRoy ~ Carter, Cora Pendleton. Petition to sell real estate to pay debts. | Affidavit of the non-residence of Cora Pendleton, one of the defendants above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Probate Court of Sangamon County, notice is hereby given to the said Cora Pendleton that the plaintiff, Joseph Carter, adminis- trator of the estate of Andrew B. Car- ter, deceas d, has filed his petition in the said Probate Court of Sangamon County for an order to sell the prem- ises belonging to the estate of said de- ceased, or so much of it as may be needed to pay the debts of said de- ceased, and described as follows, to- wit: Lots five (5), six (6) and seven (7) and the south halt (3%) four (4) in David De Vares’ subdivision of part of north fractional half (1%) of the N. B. one-fourth (%4) of Section three (3), Township 15 N., R. 5. W. 3rd P. M., and that a summons has been issued out of said court against you, returnable at the April term, A. D. 1911, of said court, to be holden on the 3rd day of April, A. D. 1911, at the Court House in Springfield, in Sangamon County, Illinois. Now, unless you, the said Cora Pen- dleton, shall personally be and appear before said Probate Court of Sanga- mon County, on the first day of a term thereof, to be holden at Springfield, in said county, on the Srd day of April, 1911, and plead, answer or de- mur to the said complainant's petition filed therein, the same and the mat- ters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you accord- ing to the prayer of said bill. Springfleld, Uilinots, February, 1911, PAUL G, BURNS, Clerk. CXBBS & BROWN, Complainant's Solicitor. 7 we meen Town a WANTED—A RIDER AGENT 22:2" sae ‘ample Latest Model “1 turnis ~ BPD tis ean ede Pr all paras ae ota ce - Pp TN SimoN Ee eg ULK 6 medi serreclcraal teeta per cle. We | Pe eyite reheet ae cbt ou geal nae Raper ere h \ i allow TEN DAYS? 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DECATUR, ILLINOIS News Matter and Comment---Edited By Karl Monte, A Full 88 Note Player COMPLETE $278.50 nt) ene ee ee again. ‘The dance given at the Guard’s Armory last Monda, night was ‘a great success, The people are beginning to realize that it is an opportunity not to be allowed to go wanting. A great many peo- ple have the idea that when a ball is given at the Armory by a club, firm or individual, that it is always given for gain, but this is a mistake. That is in the major- ity of cases. It is for the direct benefit of the people, that they may have a place to spend an evening of pleasure. And it seems to me that when a man or club, or other organization goes to the extent of this, that it ought to be appreciated by the people for whom this thing is being done. Namely, the. daneing class of people. Mrs. Tolidy has the sympathy of the best people of Decatur, in her present bereavement. Miss Lottie Harris of Indian- apolis, is visiting her sister, Miss Dixon, at 149 East Main street, for a few days. A young lady was very much frightened last Wednesday night, about 10:30 at an auto garrage, on Hast Wood street, when a dis. pute arose between two men. Mr. W. S. Moore and Marion ‘Hoagland, were among a number ‘of young society people who at- tended the performance of His Honor, the Barber,’ given at the opera house last Saturday night. Mr. Hoagland is the son of the manufacturer of Hoagland’s Oil of Gladness, of Bloomington, and holds a lofty position in the esti. mation of all who know him in the neighboring city as well as those in other surrounding towns. Mr. Moore is the man who astonished the Bloomingtonians and all others who happened to be pres ent a year ago, when he produced and staged a negro musical comedy in that city. They were aller of the Decatur representa tive of The Forum, and took oc casion to express satisfaction at the manner in which Decatur peo: ple extended their hospitality tc them. After the play at the opera house these young men wer< Wilied and dined (the beat the city afforded. And after dinner they both made speeches in which they expressed satisfaction, and also a desire to move to Decatur in the near future. They said that they had never heard of De. catur, except through The Forum. ‘Two oung men fighting over their ‘High Brown,’ was the miserable aspect which marred the spirit of the evening last Mon. day night at the Summer Club dance. They might be excused, however, on the ground that the girls in Decatur are not enough to go around, and it is sometimes absolutely necessary to not only fight, but to killin order to get or keep one, One thing that helped some was a very beauti- ful young lady came over from the eapital city and enjoyed the attention of some of the boys for a time, and this served to allay the deserted feeling of some of the men for a time. But this even was not for long, as Dwight Clanton came along and took her away from all the boys which left them in the same condition as when they were at first. ..A Wonderful New Player... Just the thing for YOU. You have been matting off the pasar because of the price, Becta you had a fine Grand you oud not afford to sacrifice, or because of a thousand or so other reasons. tay" DON’T WAIT ANY LONGER. Our allotment of these wonderful new innovations is limited, and we don’t know how soon we can get more of them. COME IN TO-DAY —z#£ TRY IT YOURSELF And if you do not happen to have the ready cash to pay in full we will grant reasonable terms even though the price is made ona strictly cash basis. COME ANYWAY. Look over our bright line of Pianos, Players, Music Rolls, ete., and you will wish you had one at home. Catalogs mailed free for the asking. Bruce-Surles Piano Company 309-311 South Sixth Street, :-: Springfield, Illinois Tero eT ae ee ee Grady ana Lis . Webster (7% P gi oh Dy Imperial Barber Shop q If itis Tonsorial Work see the Line of Tonsorialists Chale No.1, John Davis; Chair No. 2, 8. P. Webster; Chair No. 3, J. W. Grady; Chair No. 4, Prof. G. A. Barksdale. ‘We make a Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Electrical or Hand Facial Massage and Bleaching Hot and Cold Baths. €. M. mitenctt, Chirepediot HH. B. Stone, Shee Shining Artiet 821 E, Washington St, Springfield, I. efoto A SATISFIER W h Because it is a y FOUNTAIN SYRINGE 9 perfectly Constructed from the high- ‘ est quality rubber for $1.00. CLARKSON MODERN DRUG STORE 213 South Sixth Street Decatur, March 24. An incident of a very serious nature occurred to Arthur B. Fields last week in Palmer, Ill. A fire, which gutted a part of the business district of that. town, carried with it Mr. Fields’ barber shop and residence, valued at some- thing more than $1,300. The shop was a total loss, everything being destroyed 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 522} E. Adams St. ~* Bell Tel, 423 SPRINGFIELD, ILL. MATTOON NEWS NOTES. William Hoffman, a former resident of this city but later of St. Louis, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Chas. Parker, Thursday morning in this city. Mr, Hoffman was injured in a wreck about a month ago, which caused his death, The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the A. M. B, church, Rev. Cooper officiating. ‘The surviving relatives are the mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parker; two brothers, Fred Hoffman of Charleston, W. Va., and Charles of Danville, Til.; one sister, Mrs, Charles Turner of Chicago, an uncle, Alexander Hoffman of Danville. The following outof-town persons attended the fun- eral: Mrv and Mrs. Oscar Potee and daughter, Miss Ona, and Mra, Yates Elliott and Norton, of Charleston, Miss Cozletta Chavious returned to Tuscola Sunday after a week's visit. Grand Master George Jesse is on the sick list. Mex. arth Andotnen ontgetsbind a few friends Friday evening in honor of Miss Cozietta Chavous. Mr. Hamilton, night waiter at Sin gleton’s restaurant, is seriously {ll witt an attack of the la grippe. Miss Lena Nickens is “so as to be about” now. Robert Clanton is still confined to his room, but doing nicely under the constant treatment of Dr. Buster, who has made quite a reputation here for getting his patients on their feet. The doctor seldom fails to get them out in due time. Mrs. Henry Clay is home from the hospital, having underwent a very painful operation. Mr. Jefferson Jackson continues to improve. Mr. Richard Cecil left for Chicago this week, where he went to take up his duties where he left off when he ‘was called to the ‘bedside of his sick wife in this city some time ago. He leaves his little son, Ollie, with his grandmother, Mrs. Clanton, for the present. Colored politicians are very busy these days looking over the field of candidates for commissioner and as- ‘sistant supervisor. There are now two colored men in the field for assistant supervisor, one announcing himself a few days ago. The race is developing much interest. Decatur was visited by a snow storm this week, which seriously hindered traffic for awhile. Mrs. Aikens is back from Blooming ton, where she went on business, and promised to return in a few days. Monte & Co. had quite a lot of goods destroyed by fire this week, but not enough to seriously effect the business however. Mrs. George Jessee was hostess to the Rain or Sunshine Club. Games and contests were indulged in, after which a dainty repast was enjoyed. Mrs. William Mitchell and Miss Cozietta Chavous, of Tuscola, were guests of the club. The social given Thursday evening by the Stewardess at the home of Mra. George Smith was quite a success. Miss Iola Estell of Tuscola spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. J. P. Handshaw entertained ‘Tuesday evening at a six o'clock din- ner consisting of four courses, in ob- servance of her birthday. The guests were: Miss Cozetta Chavous of Tus- cola, Mesdames P. C. Cooper, M. An- derson, George J. Jessee and Messrs. J.P, Granshaw and Orville Turner. ev. Cooper has returned from his pleasure trip. Messrs. Orville Turner and Geo. 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