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M. C F. MORTIMER, One of Springfield's Most Brilliant Young Lawyers Vol. 8, No. 3 C F. MO One of Springfield's Most NEGRO TEACHERS TO MEET IN ST. LOUIS JULY 26-30. The National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools has accepted an invitation of the Conventions Bureau of the Business Men's League to hold its eighth annual convention in St. Louis this year. The date of the meeting will be July 26-30. The sessions of the convention will be held in the auditorium of Sumner High School and the delegates will be entertained by a local committee of Negro teachers and citizens, of which Prof. Richard H. Cole, principal of the Simmons school, is chairman, and which will open permanent headquarters at Douglass Hotel, Beaumont street and Lawton avenue. The association is composed of a large number of the leading educators of the Negro race and all of its past sessions, which have been held in cities further south, have been attended by several hundred delegates, and the St. Louis meeting is expected to attract an unusually large attendance on account of the city's accessibility. Dr. Booker T. Washington, president of Tuskegee Institute, will be one of the principal speakers. The officers of the association are: President, W. T. B. Williams. THE EDITOR MR. DAVID WILLIAMS, Of Chatham, Pioneer Citizen and Successful Farmer. THE [Single Copy 5 cents] ORTIMER, Most Brilliant Young Lawyers. agent of the Slater fund, Hampton, Va.; vice presidents—Inman E. Page, president A. and M. College, Langston, Ok.; N. B. Young, president A. and M. College, Tallahassee, Fla.; I. S. Clark, president Baton Rouge College, Baton Rouge, La.; F. L. Williams, principal Summer High School, St. Louis; and I. M. Terrell, supervisor of schools, Fort Worth, Tex.; secretary, Ida C. Plummer, city schools, Washington, D. C.; assistant secretary, Mrs. J. E. Porter, city schools, Okmulgee, Ok.; corresponding secretary, J. R. E. Lee, director academic department, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala.; treasurer, J. A Martin, principal city schools, Jackson, Miss.; registrar, G. H Garvin, principal city schools, Winchester, Ky.; chairman executive committee, M. W. Dogan, president Wiley University, Marshall, Tex. Y. M. C. A. Program for Tomorrow. Scripture reading and prayer. Music, vocal—Glee Club. Instrumental music—Y. M. C. A. orchestra. Bible quotations, three minutes. Song—Glee Club. Address—Dr. A. C. Piersel, 1st M. E. church. Music—Orchestra. Bible Lecture—Major J. E. K. Herrick. Remarks. Reception of members. Benediction. Sunday, March 26, ladies day. Special program. Open at 3:45 p. m. Interdenominational Alliance of Springfield and Vichity. The colored ministers of the city met at the Y. M. C. A. building Monday, March 13, 1911, and effected an organization, known as the Interdenominational Alliance of Springfield and vicinity. Officers elected: Rev. J. H. Sides, president. Rev. E. C. Cole, vice president. Rev. D. J. Tate, secretary. Rev. Wm. Collins, treasurer. The alliance will meet the second and fourth Mondays of each month. The program committee, Revs. E. C. Cole, Collins and Tate, will arrange a program for the next regular meeting, at which time the organization is expected to be made permanent. MORTUARY Mrs Annie Cox Mathews, mother of Mrs. O. P. Berry, Eighteenth and Monroe streets, died Monday evening, March 13, and the funeral was held Wednesday at the residence, Rev. E. C Cole officiating. Interment was made in Oakridge. H. Rhoden had charge of the funeral and burial. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 1911 TRUE REFORMERS' EXTRA SESSION Strong Efforts Being Made to Save Order From Total Failure. RETRENGHMENT OF FORCES. Delegates From Twenty-seven States and a Large Number of Prominent Business Men Pledge Grand Master Holmes Their Loyal Support—Commissioner Button Gives Advice. / By GEORGE F. KING. BY GEORGE F. KING. Richmond, Va. - The recent special session of the Grand United Order of True Reformers was the most representative one ever held by this great organization. Leading business men from over twenty-seven states were present. It is remarkable to note the harmony and general unison among the delegates to save the organization. This meeting, consisting of more than 750 delegates, proves conclusively that the Negro is capable of conserving his financial interest in a legislative body. The meeting was presided over by Grand Master A. W. Holmes, who exhibited unusual ability. Colonel Joseph Button, commissioner of insurance of Virginia, and Isaac Davenport, his actuary, visited the grand fountain and were received with great ecat. Their remarks were pregnant with sound advice. The colonel in part said: "I have a great interest in you people because your organization has done more for the uplift of the Negro than any other fraternity of your race. The report of the grand master, which showed that $54,000 had been raised since last October and that claims were rapidly being paid throughout the country, elicited great enthusiasm on the part of the body. The reports of Grand Worthy Secretary W. P. Burrell revealed many facts desired by the delegates. He PRESIDENT A. W. HOLMES, stated that he had sounded the alarm for years about the czar-like procedure of W. L. Taylor, the dethroned head of the order. All reports were carefully audited by men on committees who were financiers. Prominent among them were Professor R. B. McRary, Adolphus Humbles, estimated to be worth over $200,000; Dr. James B. Dudley, president of the North Carolina A. and M. College For Afro-Americans; Dr. J. E. Dellinger, Dr. John Merriwweather, Dr. W. T. Johnson, and Dr. W. F. Graham. The policy of the order is retrenchment. Salaries of several officers were reduced. The field force was reduced by declaring vacant the offices of two deputy generals; the real estate department was abolished; the offices of manager and editor of the Reformer, the official organ, were combined, and B. A. Graves, who was formerly manager, was elected for said positions. J. C. Newsome of Newport News, Va., was elected attorney for the order. The delegates expressed implicit confidence in Dr. John E. Merriwweather, a wealthy and conservative business and professional man of Richmond, Va., and he was elected grand worthy treasurer, which position was formerly held by R. T. Hill. Intelligence and sane business judgment was supreme at this session, and the following representative people from various sections of the country were elected to the board: A. W. Holmes, Richmond. Va.; W. L. Anderson, Beaver Dam, Va.; George E. Morris, Morristown, N. J.; W. P. Burrell, Richmond, Va.; Mrs. Rosa Thompson, Philadelphia; Dr. John E. Merrilweather, Richmond, Va.; Dr. James B. Dudley and Dr. John Greensboro, N. C.; Adolphus Humbles, Lynchburg, Va.; W. R. Griffin, Washington; Dr W. T. Johnson, Richmond, Va.; Floyd Ross, St. Louis; Lee Trent, Pittsburg, and Joseph Ward, Richmond, Va. The other officers elected were L. D. Hodge, G. W. G., Montgomery, W. Va.; H. Brown, G. W. A. G., Annapolis, Md. J. R. Wilson, G. W. P. G., Danville, Va.; Mrs. M. L. Howard, G. W. R. H., Atlanta, Ga.; M. J. Gibson, G. W. L. G., Indianapolis, Ind. Riddings Loft Nothing to Tuskegee. The Tuskegee (Alm.) Student denies the statement which appeared recently in many papers throughout the country to the effect that the late Henry Riddings of Sioux City, In., in his will bequected $30,000 to the Tuskegee institute. There is no provision in Mr. Riddings' will for Tuskegee institute, and the school often suffers from just such statements as this. MARYLAND LEAGUE ACTIVE. Annual Meeting to Be Held In Baltimore March 20. The Maryland Progressive league, which will hold its annual meeting at Sharon Baptist church, Baltimore, March 20, will probably formulate a policy which will touch upon some of the things most vital to the interests of the race in the state. Delegates from all parts of the state are expected to be in attendance. Among the things on the tentative program for discussion are the race segregation measures, the rural schools and the improvement of the race as an economic and industrial factor. Mr. John Henry Smith, one of Baltimore's most representative citizens, is the president of the league. EMBARRASSING POSITION FOR SALVATION ARMY. Race feeling which developed among the southern delegates to the Salvation Army conference held in Washington the last week in February resulted in the abandonment for the time being of the army's plans for the organization of a movement among the colored people of the United States. A storm of protest went up from the officers from the south when a northern delegate proposed that white officers be required to conduct meetings among the colored people. They virtually declared they would not assume such duties, with the result that the committee appointed at the same meeting to draft a plan for the new work was discharged before it had time to commence work. Commander Evangeline Booth, head of the American Salvation Army, said before leaving for New York that if necessary a Salvation Army with colored leaders to conduct the meetings will be organized. "We thought it better to drop the matter temporarily," said Miss Booth, "owing to the feeling among our southern officers. "They have worked amid a vast colored population for years, and I presume they know more about the colored people than the rest of us. I have no criticism to make against them. Our plans were never matured. I think the matter was never formally discussed among us before. "There are practically no colored people engaged in Salvation Army work in this country. In India we have native officers in command, and I suppose it would be just as well, if not better, to have colored officers here I am confident we shall accomplish a great deal for the general welfare." Operetta In Aid of Boys' Athletic Club. The literary and social entertainment recently given by the instructors and pupils of the Indiana avenue public school in Atlantic City for the benefit of the Boys' Athletic club was a brilliant affair. The pupils taking part in the operetta, "A Merry Company," reflected much credit upon both themselves and their teachers. Results of Industry and Economy. In spite of the dull times and the scarcity of money, our people continue to buy property in and outside of the city limits, says the Honston (Tex.) Freeman. Most of these are women, small wage carriers, who are out in search of employment as cooks, nurses, handmares, seamstresses and like. Publius Cyrus said: "You can achieve victory better by deliberation than by wrath." He who is a majority winner in the essential battles of life knows that there is more truth in that declaration than speculation. He who compromises any problem confronting him by getting mad lacks in good judgment. Anger is a form of insanity, and it prejudices the mind and prevents clear and sound reasoning. He that governeth his temper is said to be greater than he that taketh a city. Beware, and think on these things!—National Baptist Union-Review. Historical Society State House. W. E. B. DU BOIS, Author and Scholar—One of the Ablest Men of the Colored Race. The W. D. Club met last Monday, March13, at the home of Miss Edith Asey 1819 South Fourteenth street. A delightful luncheon was served after the meeting. The evening was spent in music and games. Miss Anna Burkes was made a member of the club. The members present were: Misses Georgia Osby, Eulalia Osby and Elise and Vera Ford, Anna Burkes and Edith Asey. Little Miss Vera Ford of 900 South Fifteenth street, is confined to her bed with pneumonia. REV. J. M. SMALLEY, Pastor of Grace M. E. Church, Who leaves next week for Columbia, Mo., where he will lattend the annual conference. He is fast recuperating from a long spell of sickness, and it now appears that he will soon have regained his normal physical state. He is loved by his entire membership and the people in general, and all wish that he may be returned to this post of duty. The Enterprise Bank Directors in their business meeting last Wednesday evening, showed that the bank has done over $60,000 worth of business and that there is a large amount on hand from depositors, the books have been accurately and intelligently kept and that the prospects for a great volume of business in the future is evident. MANAGER. is evident. BY FRANKLIN HARRIS REV. E. C. COLE, D.D. Pastor of Union Baptist Church, Who Opened last Wednesday by invoking Divin Who Opened the Illinois Senate invoking Divine Blessings. Pastor of Union Baptist Church, Who Opened the Illinois Senate last Wednesday by invoking Divine Blessings. The Death of Rev. O. H. Webb, of Hannibal. Mo. March 11, 1911, shall always live fresh in the memory of every modern thinking Negro man and woman in Hannibal, Mo., as it marked the climax in one of the oldest and venerable old pioneers of the Gospel in Missouri or elsewhere. The body of Rev. O. H. Webb lay in state in the Eighth and Centre streets Baptist Church from 9 a. m. to 2. p. m. Monday, March 13, 1911, when the funeral services began. This venerable old gentleman planted this Church many years ago. Sixty-two years, four months and twenty-eight days ago, Father Webb preached his first sermon in Eighth and Centre streets Baptist Church. Father Webb in the latter days of his life was compelled by age and feebleness, to give up the preaching of the Gospel, and then the grand old order of the United Brothers of Friendship threw around him that armor of love, and took into that home, sheltered and feil him as best they could until the hour of his death on last Wednesday morning, March 8, 1911. The "meral services over this aged clergy were very impressive, the order of the U. B. F. turned out in a body. There were visiting ministers from all over the states of Missouri, Iowa and Illinois. When the curtain of life fell and closed the days of Father Webb on this earth, a truly good man passed away; a Christian gentleman, one of the greatest men of his day. When he founded Eighth and Centre Baptist Church, it is said, he would first have to gather around in the homes of our people and preach the Gospel, and then finally he mustered courage and went to the Laws of this Land to investigate why he could not found a Church for his people and worship God under their own vine and fig tree; then at this memorable time was Eighth and Centre streets Baptist Church founded. This Church will always be as a monument to this departed brother. Oh, may we as Christians emulate the life of this dear and venerable Father of the Gospel, so that when we come to die we may close our eyes in sleep as we may quote as the poet writes; So live that when thy summons, Come to join That inumerable caravan That moves to that mysterious realm Where each can take his chamber In the silent halls of Death. Thou go not like a quarry slave at night. By an unaltering trust, approach thy grave Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him And lies down to pleasant dreams. This is what Father Webb has done. NOTICE Long articles of an advertising nature will cost the usual rate of 7c per line. Cards of thanks will cost you the regular rate of 7c per line. Please take notice. MANAGER 15 cents Per Month SOCIALLY SPEAKING The Enterprise Bank A weekly paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class mail matter February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5c E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J. B. Osby, Associate Editor. Saturday, March 18, 1911. EDITORIAL VENTILATE AND LIVE. We again call the attention of the public, and especially the Colored people and our Churches and halls, where large numbers gather, to the very important fact of ventilation. There is seldom a time that you go into a church or hall and find enough ventilation. Ventilation is as necessary as food, heat and light, exercise, etc., "good air," and plenty of it, is now the slogan for the suppression of tuberculosis. Everybody wants good health and long life—ventilation is the best road of travel in order to secure either or both. This should be taught from the pulbit and from the fire-side. Governor Wilson of Kentucky, pardoned a colored man sentenced to the penitentiary for life for stealing a turkey. The Governor of that state seems to be a man of courage and brains. The next legislature will convene January, 1913. The members of the House and Senate will be elected in the fall of next year. The people are laying traps for those members who cannot or do not help those who help place them. In this campaign let every man bestir himself and vote for good men. We are tired of retrogression—let us progress. The colored vote was split up like the other vote and we do not propose to take all the blame for the defeat of certain candidates whom the people thought would have succeeded. We admit that there were rascals among us, they were sheep in wolves' clothes, but the respectable Negroes did not lie—they voted for good men and have no guilty consciences. Ex-Governor Yates will no doubt appear on the political battlefield as the "unconquered hero." If you see Yates riding the war horse ahead of the army, don't be surprised. He can come back. Mesdames Blayne Garrett, Mable Brown and Miss Ida White, all of whom were operated on at St. John's hospital this week by Dr. Ford, are improving rapidly. Miss Phoebe Florville is indisposed. FEDERAL CASUALTY INSURANCE. By T. R. Thompson, Agent. F airners to all is the theme of my verse. 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Dunbar's Books are on sale at THE FORUM Office SOCIAL EVENTS. The Ministers' Alliance was the guest of the Executive Board of the Y. M. C. A at a three course dinner, served at the Lincoln Manual Training School, on last Monday. The dinner was prepared by the students. Short talks were made by the ministers and each one expressed himself as being well pleased with this practical demonstration of Domestic Science. After inspecting the various departments of the school, the guests departed with many words of praise on their lips. Those who enjoyed this privilege were: Revs. J. H. Sydes, Wm. Collins, E. C. Cole, J. M. Smallley, Father Wilson and D. J. Tate; Messrs A. M. Williams, E. T. Gorum, J. M. Mosby, Wm. Cansler, T. W. Warrick, H. K. Wilson, Henry Salle and the President of the Y. M. C. A, Capt. R. A. Byrd. Mrs. Carrie Lee Hamilton and her company of brilliant young people will appear Monday night, April 2, at Masonic Hall, in "Grand Opera," entitled "Pantomimes and Indian Character Songs," for the benefit of Estella Chapter No. 3. There will be a "Social" given March 21st, at the Lincoln Manual Training School, 1501 East Washington street. Come and enjoy yoursef. MATTOON NEWS NOTES Mrs. P. C. Cooper has returned from a visit at Clinton, Ill. A social was given by the Stewardess Thursday evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Anderson, 2300 Dewitt avenue. Mac Ganaway, a traveling salesman for men's clothing, was in the city Wednesday with his Spring and Summer outfit. Mrs. Arthur Anderson became quite ill at the Sunday morning service, and had to be taken home. Mrs. Sarah Potts entertained the S. F. club Saturday evening. A social period was enjoyed after the regular program. The hostess then served a most delightful two course luncheon which consisted of fried spring chicken, hot rolls, butter, pickles, cake and coffee. Mrs. Edw. Elliott and Rev. Norton of Charleston were Sunday callers. Mr. and Mrs. John Turner of Lebanan, Ill., are the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Lee. Mrs. Margret Nickens and mother are moving in their new home, lately purchased at 1801 Dewitt avenue. ewits atts has gone to Danville to reside. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Wilhams, 1928 East Jackson street, is indisposed An organization said to be the acme of colored musical comedy stars in J. Leubrie Hill's season's big hit, "My Friend From Dixie," will be the attraction at the Majestic Theatre. Nothing has been left undone to make this the most elaborate and entertaining colored musical show ever seen in the city. The first act is laid in Virginia on the plantation of Jasper Green. In this scene many pastimes are enloved by the dusky belles and boys. Chief among the party of forty people who offer the above is J. Leubrie Hill, a character comedian identified with the best colored offerings in Amer.ca. Hill plays a real type of colored wench from the country, who later attempts to force her way into society by the liberal use of money. Nothing could be more ridiculously funny than the awkward mannerisms of the wench who knows more about corn pore or bacon than wining and dining in society. The antic is advertised to make a horse laugh. There is an abundance of catchy music by Will H. Vodery, the Sousa of the colored race. Among the many are "Molasses Candy," introduced by Will Brown, the warmest baby in town. Brown is the best next comedian since the late George Walker; his partner Shelton is a low comedian of the Williams type and introduces the most original dance on the stage. Others of note are Louis Mitchell, Leona Marshall, Mamie Butler, Evon Robinson, late of Cole and Johnson Company. When Horace, the great Greek historian, said, "Brave men were living before Agamemnon," he said that which was true of the past and what would be true of all times. There have always been courageous men to serve God by contending for the rights and dues of the weak and oppressed of mankind, and there will always be such men, for God himself has elected that it shall be so. There are things grand and admirable in human nature, but there is no trait more beautiful in the grandeur of its helpfulness than that exemplified by the disinterested unselfishness of going out of one's self to the extent of recognizing that which is noble and lovable in another. There are those who are so lost in their own selfish frigidity as to be wholly incapable of feeling that reciprocal warmth which will enable them to see their neighbors as they would, and persistently insist that their neighbors see them. Y. M. C. A. Notes. The Young Men's Christian Association is making rapid progress, and the prospects are that when the year shall have ended next February, a great deal of good will be manifest, and a great volume of work will have been done. The quarters are nicely furnished. Good programs and instructive Bible lessons are given the people every Sunday. Our quarters are open to members and visitors every day and evening. Good literature has been placed at the disposal of the studious and reading mem The program, music and Bible lessons, last Sunday, were highly complimentary. Dr. N. B. Ford, our popular young physician, read an able paper, treating on hygiene Such lectures are worth more to our people than medicine "Notice." To Ladies and Gentlemen: Have your hair straightened without irons or any heated devices. The preparation removes dandruff, stops falling hair, promotes an abundant growth and keeps the hair soft and glossy. See Mr. Nancy Coleman, 1730 E. S. Grand. CHURCH DIRECTORY. St. Luke's Episcopal Church. REV. R. L. WILSON, Rector. Sunday School.....10:00 a.m. Sunday School and Sermon.....10:00 a.m. Evening Prayer and Sermon.....8:00 a.m. Celebration of Holy Commun- ion first Sunday of each month at.....11:00 a.m. Litany with instruction every Wednesday at.....8:00 p.m. Ladies' Guild Meet...every Friday at.....2:00 p.m. Principal Saints' Days are observed by the celebration of Holy Communion. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, BYN. L. CERDS Poster. Preaching every Sunday at. 10:45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m. Sunday School at. 2:45 p. m. Clinician at. 2:45 p. m. When Endeavor at. 12:00 p. m. Every Sunday, at. 12:00 p. m. Services, Sunday at 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at 2:00 p. m. Evening Service at 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p. m. REV. J. M. SMALLEY, PHSU Sunday School at ... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School at ... 8:00 p.m. Evening Service at ... 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at ... 8:00 p.m. Services. Sunday at ..... 11:00 a.m. B. Y. P. U. at ..... 7:00 p.m. B. Y. P. U. at ..... 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Holy Communion first Sunday of each Ninth and Carpenter Streets. RIDGEWILLIAMS, Pastor. Sunday Service at ... 8:00 a.m. Sunday School at ... 1:00 p.m. Sunday School at ... 9:15 a.m. Evening Service at ... 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church, Eighth and Miller Streets. RIDGEWILLIAMS, Pastor. Sunday Services at ... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at ... 9:15 a.m. Sermon at ... 9:15 a.m. Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Sunday Services at ..... 10:45 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 2:30 p. m. Evening Service at ..... 7:45 p. m. Official Board Meeting Mon- days at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer and Praise Meeting Wednesdays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Sunday School Teachers' Meeting Thursdays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Choir Rehearsal Fridays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Old Time Methodist Church. Nineteenth and Cook. REV. N. GRIFFIN, In Charge. Sunday Services ..... 10:30 a. m. Sunday School ..... 1:30 p. Prayer Meeting ..... 3:00 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. Prayer Meeting, Tuesday ..... 8:00 p. m. Holiness meeting every Thursday evening. SECOND SEVENTH DAY ADVENTI- ST CHURCH. Fifteenth Street, Between Brown and Stuart Streets—Elder L. W. Browne, Pastor. Sabbath School ..... 10:00 a. m. Sabbath Service ..... 11:00 a. m. Missionary Volunteer Soci- ety Meeting ..... 8:30 p. m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday ..... 8:00 p. m. Sunday Evening Service ..... 8:00 p. m. Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Fifteenth Street at Washington, and Jefferson Streets. REV. J. H. DOSWELL, Pastor. Served Sunday at ... p.m. Sunday School at ... 2:30 p.m. Instruction Every Wed. at ... 8:00 p. 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. 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NO CO., Manufacturers 09 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Dept. 30 D. Manager 520 East Monroe St. A. B. You won't find styles like the IMPERIAL You won't find styles near as swagger. You won't find IMPERIAL $3 HATS at any other store because we have the exclusive agency for this town. We believe it's the best $3.00 Hat made. That's why we secured the exclusive agency for them. You'll think so when you see the new Fall and Winter shapes that are ready. ERS & CO. SIDE SQUARE RPRISE GS BANK INSTRUCTIONS IN Carpentering, Painting, Tailoring, Shoemaking, Dressmaking, Cooking, Laundry Work, Domestic Science, Other trades will be added as necessity demands. Work Shop Open Daily (except Monday) from 8 A. M. to 4 P. M. Classes Tuesday and Thursday Eve. from 7 to 9:30 P. M. E. C. HAMILTON, Principal The PEERLESS Ice Cream Parlor Dr. S. A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE: -627½ East Adams street HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. —AND— Resturant -AND- Doing a Regular, Good, Steady Business Fish! Fish! 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Send for free purchase. 239 W. 240 W. 31st S. NEW YORK THE McCALL MAGAZINE 239 W. 240 W. 31st S. NEW YORK --- Classes Tuesday and Thursday Eve. from 7 to 9:30 P. M. 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: (oid). Office: 3329 Res., 1607-r-2 Calls promptly made. COAL! COAL!! Order your coal of Wm. Reddick. Orders filled promptly Scavenger work done also. Good coal and full weight. Old Telephone 2563. Residence 1707 East Lawrence Street. BOLLMAN LAUNDRY Does first class work and prompt service. Give us a trial and be convinced. Call up 207, both phones. Geo. Bollman, Prop. & Mgr LOCAL NEWS. Our Telephone is: Main, Bell 3806. Mrs. C. H. Jones is indisposed. Mr. B. H. Lucas will deliver the principal address at the Y. M. C. A. March 26, ladies' day. Attorney C. S. Gibbs, an able speaker and eloquent, will address the Y. M. C. A. Sunday, April 2. Subject, "Citizenship." WANTED—Colored girls for cooks and housework. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, 305½ South Sixth street. It is the place to go—The Y. M. C. A. Sunday, March 26, "Ladies' Day." Come early in order to get seats and not disturb the services, which begins at 3:45 p. m. and closes at 5 p. m. We begin on time. Let every man be out tomorrow to hear Dr. Piersel of the First M. E. church. He is an able speaker and will teach you something good for your lifetime. Anyone wishing to buy a home, rent or build, see B. L. Ivory & Co., real estate dealers, 105 South Eleventh street. An item appearing in The Forum last week to the effect that one or two young ladies are temporary members of the Y. M. C. A. orchestra, should have said: Two young ladies are regular members of the orchestra. We have the Paul Lawrence Dunbar books on sale at this office and all the leading colored newspapers.—The Forum. When you go to Decatur, stop with Mrs. Jossie Brummell for first class rooms with steam heat and hot and cold bath; one block from square; $49\frac{1}{2}$ Main street, Decatur, 'll. Ladies' Day at Y. M. C. A. Sunday, March 26, 4 p. m. Come early. Mrs., Mary Rogan of Decatur was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. C. H. James, 126 N. 14th street, isst Sunday. Rev. Chas. Jones has moved his business from 819 E. Washington street to Eleventh and Washington streets The K. of P. Lodge is preparing to give one of the best literary entertainments of the season. This Lodge has the reputation of doing great things Watch next issue for the advertisement, etc. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Brown, formerly of South 16th street, have moved to Chicago, where they will reside indefinitely. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. Mrs. Thos. Richardson, 15th and Capitol avenue, who has been ill for some time, is convalescing. Watch for the K. of P. entertainment. Date and place later. Little Vere Ford, daughter of Dr. and Mrs N. B. Ford, is very ill from an attack of pneumonia. The Y. M. C. A. orchestra has organized and will be in readiness to render good services in the near future. Mr. H. R. Alexander is also organizing a glee club and our musical features will soon be highly commendable, prepared to render excellent pieces for the Sunday services. Commencing with Monday, March 20, Benj. H. Bellamy will manage the Union Grocery Store, located at 18th and Cass streets. Mr. Bellamy desires to see all of the friends of the company call and see him. 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. St. Luke's Mission. Sunday School at 10:00 a. m. Sunday Morning prayer and sermon at 11:00 a. m. Vesper service at 5:00 p. m. Litany and Woman's Guild, every Wednesday at 8. There will be no services on Sunday night during the Lenten season. SECRET SOCIETIES. St. John's Chapter No. 2, H. R. A. M. Meets every third Wednesday night at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. THOMAS DONNIGAN, Secy. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. A. Bender, Exalted Ruler. J. W. GRADY, Sec'y. Lincoln Monument Lodge No. 1, G. U. O. O. F. Meets every first and third Tuesday at Thirteenth and Madison Sts. GBO. BOLLINS, N. G. A. BENDER, Secretary. Golden Gate Temple No. 2, Knights of Tabor. Meets every first and third Monday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. F. H. HART, C. M. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St. BENJ. LUCAS, W. M. E. T. GORUM, W. Sec'y. Capitol City No. 12, K. of P. Meets at Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St. every 1st and 3d Monday. E. L. ROOGERS, C. C. J. Harold White, K. of R. S. A. Morris Williams, Complainant's Solicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon County—ss. Circuit Court of Sangamon County, to the Mar term, A. D. 1311. Emma Lewis, George Lewis and Winona Lewis. vs. In Chancery. George Merriman, John Merriman, Belle Merriman, Lucy Merriman, Rube Merriman and Bertha Merriman, the only heirs at law of Maria L. Merriman, deceased, and George Merriman the only heir at law of Mary Merriman, deceased, and Samuel P. Prather, administrator of the estate of said Maria L. Merriman, deceased. Affidavit of the unknown residence of John Merriman, Belle Merriman, Lucy Merriman, Rube Merriman, Bertha Merriman and George Merriman, the only heirs at law, Samuel E. Prather, administrator of the estate of Maria L. Merriman, deceased, and George Merriman, the only heir at law of Mary Merriman, deceased, defendants 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 John Merriman, Belle Merriman, Lucy Merriman, Rube Merriman, Bertha Merriman and George Merriman, the only heirs at law, Samuel E. Prather, administrator of the estate of Maria L. Merriman, deceased, and George Merriman, the only heir at law of Mary Merriman, CAPITAL CITY AND TA CAPITAL CITY PANTATORIUM AND TAILORING J. W. SLAUGHTER, Prop. NOTICE Don't order your Spring Suit before you see m and Novelty Suitings, Striped Trousers and H Woolen Fabrics and a beautiful selection to pick SUITS AT $18.00 AN Don't order your Spring Suit before you see my full line of Staple and Novelty Suitings, Striped Trousering and Fancy Vestings. All Woolen Fabrics and a beautiful selection to pick from. SUITS AT $18.00 AND UP A Perfect Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed Cleaning, Pressing, Repairing Ladies Work Goods Called For 109 SOUTH BELL PH Cleaning, Pressing, Repairing and Alterations of all Kiuds. Ladies Work a Specialty. Goods Called For and Delivered, --- SECRET SOCIETIES. U. B. F. LEGAL SPRINGFIELD deceased, that the complainant fled their bill of complaint in said court, in the chancery side thereof, on the 27th day of October, A. D. 1910, and that a summons issued out of said court against said defendants, returnable on the first Monday of May next, 1911, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said John Merriman, Pelle Merriman, Lucy Merriman, Rube Merriman, Berthea Merriman and George Merriman, the only heirs at law, Samuel E. Prather, administrator of the estate of Maria L. Merriman, deceased, and George Merriman, the only heir at law of Mary Merriman, deceased, 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 May, A. D. 1901, 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. Charles S. 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, 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 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. State of Illinois. ss. Sangamon County. Probate Court of Sangamon County, to the April term, A. D. 1811. Joseph Carter, Administrator of the Estate of Andrew B. Carter, deceased. 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, administrator of the estate of Andrew B. Carter, deceases d, has filed his petition in the said Probate Court of Sangamon County for an order to sell the premises belonging to the estate of said deceased, or so much of it as may be needed to pay the debts of said deceased, and described as follows, towit: Lots five (5), six (6) and seven (7) and the south half $ \frac{1}{2} $ four (4) in David De Vares' subdivision of part of north fractional half $ \frac{1}{2} $ of the N. E. one-fourth $ \frac{1}{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 Pendleton, shall personally be and appear before said Probate Court of Sangamon County, on the first day of a term thereof, to be holden at Springfield, in said county, on the 2rd day of April, 1911, and plead, answer or demur to the said complainant's petition filed therein, 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. Springfield, Illinois, February, 1911. PAUL G. BURNS, Clerk. GIBBS & BROWN, Complainant's Solicitor. PANTATORIUM ILORING TICE store you see my full line of Staple usering and Fancy Vestings. All selection to pick from. 8.00 AND UP NOTICE and Alterations of all Kiuds. k a Specialty. or and Delivered, FOURTH ST. ONE 535 ILLINOIS S. T. JONES. Clerk. S. T. JONES. Clerk. ILLINOIS YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and low price we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money than any other industry. We are satisfied with $50 profit above factory cost. NICOLLE HALLING can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at double our price. Our bicycles are imported from this manufacturer in this single wheel, imported roller chairs and pedals, parts, repairs and COASTER-DRARES, equipment of all kinds at half the usual retail price. $ 50 NEDGETHORN PUNCTURE-PROOF $ 4 80 SELF-HEALING TIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY The regular retail price of these tires is $50 per pair, but to introduce we will A NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES We have three thousand pairs sold last year. Each pair is housed in pairs now in use. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. DESIGNED BY Made small sizes. I do well and easywriting very delicate designs but can be made in large sizes with just a few porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to circulate. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied air to customers. We have printed up letters of uprice or twice in a whole season. They wear no more than an ordinary tire, the pressure resisting qualities being given by soft, specially prepared fabric on the tire. The regular price is £100. We are advertising purposes we are making a special price to added same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on examinel and found them strictly as represented. (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you close this advertisement. You run no risk in buying a bicycle from a reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a will find that they will ride easier, run faster, tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We then you want a bicycle you will give us your order. Or any kind at any price until you send for a pair of our Puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which writes at about half the usual price. BUYING a bicycle from anyone until you know the new and wonderful learn everything. Write it NOW. the rider of only $1.50 per pair. All orders shipped same day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount, of 5 per cent thereafter making the price $4.55 per pair if you have not paid the full amount. If you do not pay the full amount, sending an an order as the tires may be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. We will send you a free tire inspection report and give us your order. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence a remarkable tire offer. All orders shipped same day letter is required until paid, be examined and found in a point of credit thereby making the ORDER and enclose this advertisement tires may be returned at OUR expense and kinds of tires at rebuilt half made on these tires, you will find that they look finer than any tire you have ever used. I pleased that when you want a bicycle and kinds of tires at rebuilt half made don't buy any kind at any price. HRES Hedgehog Puncture-Proof tires quoted above, or write for our big tire and kinds of tires at rebuilt half made write us a postal today. DO NOT THEN a pair of tires from anyone until you buy a postal to learn everything. WOLE COMPANY, A. HARRIS THE TAILOR and Over TO ORDER, $18.00 AU manship Guaranteed. French Special attention given to LALLED FOR AND D prompt attention given to all w SFACTION GUARANTEE N. E. Cor. 15th & PIANO FOR IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of tires the special introductory price quoted above, or write for our big Fire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes of tires at about the usual prices. You can write for our big Fire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes of tires at about the usual prices. DO NOT WAIT BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful HARLOW TAILOR All Overcoats ER, $18.00 AND UP. guaranteed. French, Dry and Steam ation given to Ladies' Work. OR AND DELIVERED on given to all work. N GUARANTEED. E. Cor. 15th & Washington Sts. A. A. HARLOW THE TAILOR MADE TO ORDER, $18.00 AND UP. Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. French, Dry and Steam Cleaning. Special attention given to Ladies' Work. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Old Tel. 3309. N. E. Cor. 15th & Washington Sts. A NEW PIANO FOR SALE BY THE FORUM Any Price--Any Style y Terms made known on Applica Easy Weekly or Monthly P Special Inducements to Church First to Come will be First to be Given C The Gem C ce--Any Style y made known on Applica- tion Weekly or Monthly P eements to Churche he will be First to be Given C the Gem C y Style you Wish on Application or Monthly Payments to Churches or Lodges st to be Given Consideration em Cafe Any Price--Any Style you Wish Terms made known on Application Easy Weekly or Monthly Payments Special Inducements to Churches or Lodges First to Come will be First to be Given Consideration The Gem Cafe Quick Service. Place to eat when I Everything to suit you Meals and Shops Try our Pies attention given to Parties and to is—"To give more is for your money to other place in the City Boston St. G. E. Prop eat when hungry ing to suit you and Short Orders. our Pies in to Parties and Banquets to give more and better our money than any e in the City." G. E. Ousley, Proprietor. The Place to eat w Everything to su Regular Meals and Try our P Special Attention given to Pa Our Motto is—"To give eatables for your mo other place in th 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." 819 E. Washington St. G. E. Ousley, Proprietor. Hartmann Bros. Wholesale and Retail Bakery Both Phones 527 900 and 902 E. Washington St. Springfield, - Illinois Outside Shipping Orders a Specialty. --- --- ```markdown ``` double > 80C9 small, narrow proportional Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D." also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This tire will outlast any other tire. Use LASLSTIC and EASY RIDING. CHICAGO, ILL Brilliantly Illuminated. REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! A Full 88 Note Player COMPLETE $278.50 ...A Wonderful New Player... Just the thing for YOU. You have been putting off the purchase because of the price, because you had a fine Grand you could not afford to sacrifice, or because of a thousand or so other reasons. 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. 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 on a strictly cash basis. COME ANYWAY. Look over our bright line of Pianos, Players, Music Rolls, etc., 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 If it is Tonsorial Work see the Line of Tonsorialists Chair No. 1, John Davis; Chair No. 2, S. P. Webster; Chair No. 3, J. W. Grady; Chair No. 4, Prof. G. A. Barksdale. We make a Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Electrical or Hand Facial Massage and Bleaching KSON MODERN DRUG S 213 South Sixth Street CLARKSON MODERN DRUG STORE 213 South Sixth Street ...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 $ \frac{1}{2} $ E. Adams St. Bell Tel. 423 SPRINGFIELD, ILL. PETER B. BURGESS If it is Tons Chair No. 1, John D. Grady We make a Speech or Hair E. H. Mitchell, C 1821 E. Washington St. C Peptonize A CLARKSON Farm and C If you are TH [Name] at the Line of Mer; Chair No. 3, J. W. arksdale. Impooing, Electrical leaching S. Shoe Shining Artist Springfield, Ill. I'S and Wine IC UG STORE et right, Sold and FARM or a $1.00 BOTTLE J. B. OSBY DECATUR, ILLINOIS News Matter and Comment---Edited By Karl Monte. Miss Maggie Johnson of this city, who left some time ago, is reported as having been married to a Southern man in Chicago and gone to Tennessee, where she will make her future home Mrs. A. D. Cecil, who was burned by a lamp explosion, is slowly recovering at St. Mary's hospital! Richard Cecil of Chicago, is thinking seriously of returning to this city, his old home. Marcellus Pope has amply demonstrated his ability to aspire to the short distance championship, and an opportunity to compete for this honor should no longer be denied him. Herbert Hurley, Decatur's famous beritone, is back from Chicago and the East, where he went to complete his studies Friends of Otis Page will be surprised to know that Otis is in Des Moines, Iowa, where he went to visit his sister-in-law, Miss Mabel Evans, of 225 East Court street. Otis sent to his brother-in-law, Fred Evans of this city, for his light suit and incidentally his razor. He laid great stress upon the fact that he did not mean his safety razor, but that he meant for Frad to send his most unsafety razor, as Otis is expecting to go to a dance some time in the near future. The Bloomington boys gave a dance here this week. A prediction: Robert Clanton, Pres.; Dale Anderson, Sec. of State; and Elton Linston, Sec. of War. Miss Minnie Kelley's "Penalty of Pride" was something very much out of the ordinary. Indeed, seldom is the opportunity presented to see just that kind of talent displayed by colored people. John Brown, who played the part of the tough, was great, doing credit to the cast and to himself, as did Miss Kelley, who directed the play all the way through and devoted much valuable time to the putting of the players into condition. Miss Jessie McMurry was, beyond a doubt, the star of the aggregation with Mr. Karl Watkins a second close. Mr. Watkins, who is himself a playwright, had only a very short time to prepare himself, yet he acted the part in a manner quite commendatory, and certainly much better than the one who was to have taken the part. Marceolus Pope was fine, very good, and in his portrayal of "Vivian Kirk" in the second act he made a lasting impression. Charlie Lawrence and Miss Prudence Sheen, playing the lovers were hard to beat; and they played as though they had become accustomed to it in real life. Dan Parham played his part as few amateurs can, being perfectly at ease, and possessing a marked stage appearance. Some of the players did not talk loud enough, but this was probably the only adverse criticism and the production was a credit to Miss Kelley, who directed the play, and to the society for whose benefit the play was given. The Rev. Mr. Parham spoke at St. Philips A. M. E. Church last Sunday night to a very large and appreciative audience. He said that by the forty-nine gods, anybody who said that they had lived for a generation and had never heard the Gospel preached until a few months ago, was a rotten liar, and that any person who could make him believe it would have the unexpected pleasure of seeing him eat a book. He said that there were two laws—the law of the free, and the law of the condemned; substantiated that, and then said that Paul said that he would rather speak five words he knew than five hundred which he did not know. "What was it in that cup on the night of the pass-over?" he asked. "The bible does not say, and we have no reason to believe that it was wine, if anybody says that wine grows on trees and that a person can pick it off in a cup, they are a blamed fool to say that." The doctor expostulated to some extent on this phase of the sermon, at the end of which the audience seemed to have been very much entertained. The Casey boys are out now and have gone back to Bloomington to work in the cleaning and pressing establishment of their brother, which they helped to establish. The Casey brothers say that they do not care for any more club business in Decatur. Mr. Major Casey says that he is undecided as to what he will do in the future. While Mr. Washington Casey will be with his brother in that city. Mrs. Hawkins, of the Church of God, says that we put her name in the paper last week, and that it is a criminal act to do so. We are sorry that we have been guilty of criminality to this extent. What Mrs. Hawkins objects to is the article saying that she believed in the bible in its entirety, including the acts of the Apostles, which is the version of King James etc., as viewed by the critics of today. We are sorry that we said that she did, as it is not our intention at any time to say anything which is in the least misleading. Our object is to give the Decatur News to the Decatur people and to the country with such comment as the Decatur correspondent may see fit. Mrs. Mary Hurley read the letters of our late deceased bishop last Sunday night, at St. Phillips A. M. E. Church. She read in a loud, clear voice, one which could be heard in all parts of the room, penetrating as it did every nook and crevice of that spacious auditorium. Mr. D. L. McGriff is in Minn., married to a very pretty young heiress. Such is the advice received here by his friends, who always keep in touch with the traveling parson. And they take this opportunity to wish him well. Mr. Westly Ball is now down in Mississippi, where he wen t for the purpose of claiming some money left him by his father at his death. Mr. Ball is expected back soon. The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins will hold their meetings at the regular place, Hod Carriers' Hall, every Sunday until further notice. Preaching at 11:00 and Sunday School at 10 in the morning. Tomorrow afternoon they will baptize all those who are candidates for suct. and Mr. Emory J. Cain, of Indianapolis, will also speak to the Church during the day. Everybody is invited to come and take an active part in these meetings. The Decatur correspondent can say that visitors are treated with the greatest courtesy by these footwashing. Baptist people and no one need have any fear that, because he does not share this peculiar belief, that he will be treated with other than the same. Some time ago, some friends of Mr. Edw. Brown, who is "One of the boys," asked why Brown's name never appeared in the Decatur News. They were informed that Brown never does anything to have his name put in the paper. But now comes Brown, and with one sweep of the hand, brushes aside all this excuse. Negotiations have been going on for some time, say, for six months, and finally Brown succeeded in persuading Miss Anna Cleveland, who is very well known here in local circles, to come, to his terms. Brown is a very careful young man, and during that time, by great perseverance, succeeded in saving up $1.25 and got the license. The final act was then committed by the Rev. Mr. Hawkins behind closed doors which robbed the old bachelor's club of one more vietim. Here's hoping that they may live happily all through a long, long, life, and that their troubles may be "little ones." The Rev. Mr W. M. S. McCutcheon of Tenn., is carrying on the protracted meetings for Dr. Crookete, which began this week to extend the remainder of this week and next. Mr. McCutcheon brings his wife with him and will not be surprised if the meeting continues longer than it has been scheduled, as great success is in sight. He preached to the congregation on "Decatur on Fire," last Wednesday night, and has other interesting subjects on hand for his audiences for the future. The ladies of Decatur have organized a social club known as the Marle Leaf Social Club of Decatur. It might be said that they have an unique and very romantic way of choosing their members, which remains a secret to only the members of the club. This circle is destined to be of much good to the community, and a great help to Decatur society, as in this Decatur's best local talent is invest. ed. The club, which consists of about thirty members, is still in its infancy, yet, it is making rapid progress toward the taking up of dramatic art study. Great stress was brought to bear upon Mrs. Hurley to become president, but after all the physical and mental strength had been expended in this direction, to no account, Mrs. Bris tou Ganaway was chosen as the head of the organization. It is planned to give a brilliant spectacular fantasia some time in the near future. Quite noticeable among the leading spirits is the Mesdames Aikens, Hurley and Miss Ada Clark. Upon these women, to a great extent, depend the success of the organization. Mrs. Mamie Robinson is vice-president of the club. 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