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THE Vol. 8, No. 4 WORK OF WATERS NORMAL SCHOOL ITS INFLUENCE IN WINTON. Institution Founded by Dr. Calvin Scott Brown, an Alumnus of Shaw University, Has Demonstrated Its Worth In Uplift of People In the Community, Had Small Beginning. Winton, N. C.—That from obscure ranks come the men and women who are the greatest contributors to the material uplift of the human family is a truth that is accentuated in the life of Dr. Calvin Scott Brown, who is a unique character in the affairs of the Afro-American people of North Carolina. When a mere lad he entered Shaw university, having only $5 toward his expenses. He of course was compelled to experience things that were common to the struggling student who had little money. Upon one occasion during his first year at this school he exhibited such ability that a philan- DR. CALVIN SCOTT BROWN. thropic friend from the north was attracted by his earnestness and zeal and rendered him assistance. Twenty-four years ago, when he was graduated from Shaw university, the president gave him $10 and commanded him to go down to a neglected portion of North Carolina and build a school. He laughed heartily and said: "Are you serious, Mr. President? What can be done with $10?" And the president replied. "It is exactly $10 more than I had when I came to Raleigh after the war and began to build this great institution." A long story is briefly told when we remember that the school has been built and that $10 was the first of many offerings which made possible its fruitful growth. Two hundred students are in attendance. Many of them go to the higher institutions to complete their education as lawyers, physicians, teachers, bankers and ministers to their race. When Dr. Brown went to Winton, N. C., to erect this school he was discouraged because of the condition of affairs in the community, but through his great work Waters Normal institute has entered fully into the life of the community and today the people have better homes and are more prosperous than ever before in the history of Winton. A prominent white man who is cashier of the bank of that town, when asked by a traveling salesman the standing of the school, said: BOYS' DORMITORY AT WATERS NORMAL INSTITUTE. "What! That school? Certainly. That school is worth more than $100,000 to this town." Dr. Brown is a graduate from the college and theological departments of Shaw university, and because of his ability and exceptional work he has received the honorary degrees of A. M. and D. D. He is among the best theologians of the race, a deep thinker, scholar and forcible speaker. Thousands of copies of his addresses have been printed and distributed. His executive ability is evidenced in many activities of the race. He is president of the Lott Carey Foren Mission convention, secretary of the grand lodge of Masons, editor of the Baptist Sentinel, Raleigh, and pastor of four church. Single Copy 5 cents As principal of the institution, which is doing so much for the conserving of the elements that will make the race not to be always dependent, he is among the leading educators. His plant is rapidly developing, and the main building, which is brick, has the best auditorium in this section of North Carolina. Owing to the school being in an agricultural section Dr. Brown is planning for a department to be given to scientific agricultural courses. rung louder or truer for the past—well, I won't say how many years—than the voice of him whom we greet tonight. He has been a more prominent and more enduring in the hearts of our men and women than any editor who has wielded a pen during our generation, and he has won it by his loyalty, his dogged determination, his unconquerable grit and his race and extraordinary capacity to face hostility and even hatred in defense of his beliefs. While other worthy men have been given offices of honor and emotion in recognition of their services to their race party, he has had to be courted with thanks—"thank you" in thequeque of the poor"—but through all it he has remained a force which had to be reckoned with and one that was stubborn and unbending for right and justice. Think of him what you will, you must concede that among the pale shadows that ordinarily flit across the stage of our public life Tom Fortune is a solid and vigorous personality. Of course he is no saint nor has he ever proved to be a buttur he is and always has been thoroughly genuine and wholly without artifice or sham He hates peace. His God is the God of battle, and he appears to see him only in the avalanche and seems to hear him only in the thunder. He is a mille; it man, but his friends love to feel that if he strikes hard blows they are fair ones and are always or almost always struck in response to his burning sympathies and intense convictions. I hold that the race is well served when he is served by such a man. He is a man of strength, ingention, with that considerate kindness which is his, invited a few of Mr. Fortune's old friends to make a small contribution toward a fund for the purchase of some token that would express our regard for him, but it was subsequently decided that it would be better to present him with the purse than to unload on him the conventional but useless loving cup, and he pleasant due of presenting that purse. I hope to present this purse of $315 to Mr. T. Thomas Fortune as a slight token of the high esteem in which he is held by the race and wish him health and happiness until the arrival of that day, which I hope is far distant, when he shall put aside his armor and surrender his pen to younger hands. And when his work is all finished and his words all spoken it is my duty to guide him to the village to guide the younger men and that the path he has blazed will be broad and straight for the march of younger feet. Mr. Fortune was much moved by the presentation and flattering eulogy of the speakers and contributors and expressed his thanks to them as well as to the subscribers of the testimonial. Of Dr. Washington he said that he was in nowise surprised that he had undertaken the subscription, as it was not in his nature to do other than generously and magnanimously to those who had served, as he thought, his race worthily. The personal relations and close friendship which had existed for two decades between Mr. Washington and himself, he commented, had been one of the most helpful and notable in the history of the Afro-American people and was one of the happiest experiences of his life. Mr. Fortune Makes Statement. Mr. Fortune authorized the following statement in regard to the meeting: Mr. Fortune, who had refused to have anything to say one way or another as to the propriety of asking for a testimonial, declaring that he was willing to leave the responsibility for it to Dr. Washington, who proposed it, and the friends co-operating with him, objected to the manner and time of holding the testimonial presided over by the hands of Fred R. Moore of the New York Age. Mr. Fortune based his objection to the manner of making the testimonial a public function at the time advertised on the ground that proper advertisement of the gathering had not been made to insure a representative appreciation by New Yorkers of Mr. Fortune and his work of thirty years in New York, the notice having been made and speakers asked to participate all within five days of the date of meeting. At a meeting held at the law offices of Wilford H. Smith, 150 Nassau street, at which Mr. Smith, Mr. Moore, Hon. Charles W. Anderson and Mr. Fortune were present, Mr. Fortune stated his objections. After the matter was thrashed out by all concerned Mr. Fortune agreed to attend the meeting on the ground solely for the purpose of making a statement who might attend the meeting on the strength of such notice as had been made of it. Dr. Washington Pays Tribute. Dr. Washington, who was unable to be present in the city at the meeting, sent the following letter to Collector Anderson: My Dear Mr. Anderson—Inclosed I send you New York draft for $300, together with the names of the contributors toward the T. Thomas Fortune testimonial fund. It was thoroughly understood by the donors and all concerned that this money is given not because of its intrinsic value to Mr. Fortune, but simply as an indication of the race's indebtedness to him for his long and hard service in behalf of the progress of the race. No one was asked to make a large contribution. Veteran Guards' Second Anniversary. The event in military circles in Brooklyn for the week ending March 18 was the second military entertainment and dance of Company A, veteran guards, held at the company's headquarters in Herkimer street. The guard made a fine showing, and their appearance in the grand march with fun regalia created much enthusiasm. Lieutenant Denton and Captain Manning with their associates composed the committee of arrangements. GRANDEST Event of the Season Capital City Lodge No. 12, K. of P., at the Union Baptist church Thursday evening, April 6th, under the auspices of New York State Club. PROGRAM. Selection—Y. M. C. A. Orchestra, direction of Mr. A. W. Naylor Address—Rep. E. D. Green. Trombone Duet—Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Petitt. Voice—Mrs. Mattie Weldon. Instrumental Solo—Miss Edith White. Reading—Mrs. E. B. Smith. Violin Solo—Prof. Thos. Nix. Voice—Mr. Ruby Mitchell. Cornet Solo—Mr. Frank Burns. Voice—Miss S. Marie Renfro, of Lawrence, Kans. Piano Duet—The Nelson Sisters. Reading—Mrs. Annie Carey Rucker, of Huntsville, Mo. Voice—Mr. Rufus Nelson. Selection—Y. M. C. A. Orchestra. BAPTIST SCHOOL OF HIGH IDEALS Academy in Jacksonville Has Many Helpful Features. MEGCA FOR WINTER TOURISTS Under the Able and Effective Leadership of President N. W. Collier the Institution Has Steadily Grown In Influence and Usefulness—Denominational Lines May Be Eliminated. By GEORGE FRANCIS KING. Jacksonville, Fla.—The Florida Baptist academy is a splendid tribute to the energy and thriftiness of Afro-Americans. The growth of the institution, with its plant and equipment, which is conservatively estimated at Program at 8:30 sharp. Admission 15e. T. R. Thompson, Master of Ceremonies. H. H. Petitt, Chairman of Committee. An Accident at Church Mrs. Green Johnson met with a severe accident last Thursday evening at Union Baptist church by falling from the elevated steps which lead from the vestibule to the ground, necessitating several stitches to be made in her head by Dr. Ford. The New Thought Circle This association is conducted all over the world and each month of the year a new gem thought is repeated to centralize mentality. "We are judged and our character is formed largely by the company we keep; therefore my associations shall be above criticism." A New Thought Circle will be organized in this community on the first Sunday in May, Y. M. C. A. Hall, at 2:30. All interested are cordially invited to be present. The Board of Supervisors Voters will please not overlook the fact that there is to be elected a township ticket. Do your own selecting. The ticket has men on it well qualified to fill the positions. We direct your attention to the fact that Mr. J. B. Osby is a candidate and he should be elected. We need a Colored representative Mr. Osby has served on the Board before. Let every voter take notice. Smalley's Farewell Sermon Rev. J. M. Smalley, of Grace M. E. church, preached his farewell sermon last Sunday, preparatory to going to conference. His was an able effort. Not the Critic Who Counts "It is not the critic who counts—not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcomings, but who does actually strive to do the deeds, who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat." COMING Blind Harris, the Musical Wonder At New Hope Baptist church, Tuesday night, March 28. As a pianist he is a wonder. Admission only 15c. He plays classical music, he plays popular music and sings the latest songs. He imitates other instruments, he plays with his back to the instrument. Don't fail to see this wonderful exhibition. Equally interesting to young and old. He will take part in the rally service at New Hope Sunday at 11 a. m. Come and purchase one of his ballads. BAPTIST SCHOOL OF HIGH IDEALS MECCA FOR WINTER TOURISTS Under the Able and Effective Leadership of President N. W. Collier the Institution Has Steadily Grown In Influence and Usefulness—Denominational Lines May Be Eliminated. By GEORGE FRANCIS KING. Jacksonville, Fla.—The Florida Baptist academy is a splendid tribute to the energy and thriftiness of Afro-Americans. The growth of the institution, with its plant and equipment, which is conservatively estimated at $75,000, is largely due to the exceptional qualifications of its honored president, Professor N. W. Collier. By diligence and strict attention to the many duties which devolve upon him as the directing head of the school Mr. Collier has won many friends for the school. The school is fortunate in being located in a picturesque section of the city. As Florida may justly be called the gateway to the tourist section of the south, any number of prominent educators and travelers from the north visit the academy on their annual pilgrimages to this section during the winter season. The remarkable progress of the school has elicited the highest commendation from those visiting it, from ex-President Roosevelt down to the careworn veteran of the civil war from the north. People who are prominent in the educational realm admit that this work is absolutely imperative to conserve the forces of the young people, especially in Florida, if they are to become citizens of the highest ideals. The atmosphere within a radius of a mile of the academy reminds one of being near an educational movement effectively molding lives for an er- rand through life that does not blight. PRESIDENT N. W. COLLIER. The activity of the student body, actuated by the strong Christian environment and principles, the basis of work of renown, is forcefully evidenced in the life of Jacksonville. The graduates engaged in professions, commerce and trades are highly successful and are conspicuous in their respective communities because of their character for good and thorough preparation for a life of productive work. The broadness of the president is exemplified in the faculty being members of various denominations and the student body being the same. Plans are now carefully considered where the scope of the school will be such that the denominational phase, as it is believed by some to be only for those of the Baptist incellation, will interest people of all denominations. It is now largely upon this scale. Because of such ennobling ideas permeating the entire faculty and officeri and the high standard of proficiency of those identified with the academy the growth has been so steady and assuring of the need of such a movement in Florida that these exigencies require a large brick building at once. A feature that is very helpful to the boys is the military regulations of the school. The girls indulge in all healthy gymnastic exercises, and student life upon this campus invigorates the most stupid fellow and gives him a broader conception of the possibilities of becoming a desirable factor in working out honestly the problems of life. Miss S. A. Blocker, Professor Collier's assistant, is a modern Ruth. Without this modest Christian, and businesslike woman the institution would be shorn of much of the wholesome influence which it possesses. Historical Society State House. MATTOON NEWS NOTES Rev. P. C. Cooper is attending the district conference at Peoria. Grandma Powell is able to be about again after a few days' illness. Rev. Cooper is suffering from a very deep cough. Mrs. William Lee has returned from Lebanon, being called there by the death of a very intimate friend. Grandmaster Jessee was in Chicago last week on business. Mrs. Arthur Anderson and Miss Iva Smith attended a birthday party in Tuscola Wednesday evening, which was given in honor of Miss Cozzetta Chanons. The other out of town guests were Messrs. Pace, Wind and Robinson of Chicago. Mrs. Howard Brown and children of Charleston, were in the city Saturday, the guests of Rev. and Mrs. W. Lee. Miss Anna La Monte of Paris, is visiting her sister, Mrs Benj Woodfork, for a few days. Mrs. Archie Carter is home from a few days' stay in Champaign. Misses Iva and Izetta Smith spent Sunday in Charleston. Miss Mabel Killion is indisposed. Misses Bessie and Nolia Utterback and Messrs. Charles Hadley and Dean Huffman were among the crowd to the fire in Charleston Sunday afternoon. For Sale One good corner lot, located at South and Nineteenth streets; $50 down and $8 per month; $265 buy lot. J. M. Grady. Apply at Forum office, 119 N. 8th St., for particulars Grand Concert at Pleasant Grove Grand Concert at Pleasant Grove The Willing Workers and the Widows' Social clubs will give a concert and entertainment Thursday evening, March 30, at Pleasant Grove Baptist church. All are cordially invited to come Don't miss it! Come out and enjoy yourself once more. Social News Mr. Ralph and Cora Loomis spent Thursday in Decatur and had a very enjoyable trip. The Misses Hazel Davis and Reatrice McCoy were visitors at The Forum on last Saturday. Mrs. Mamie Moore and Mark Cummings were the out of town guests of the "Rosebud Art Club" exhibition, which was held at the residence of Mrs. E. T. Cottman on last Friday afternoon. Mrs. Paul Payne has been quite ill but is improving rapidly. Mrs. Mark Cummings visited her mother. Mrs. Wm. Nelson, of 530 West Canedy street. Mrs. J. F. Johnson of South Seventh street, has returned from Quincy, Ill., on Monday evening, having spent a short while there visiting friends. Mrs. Johnson was the guest of Mrs. E. L. Smith. Mr. Benj. Taylor, of 1725 E. Lawrence avenue, was called to the bedside of his brother, in Columbus, Ky. FEDERAL CASUALTY INSURANCE By T. R. Thompson, Agent. F airness to all is the theme of my verse, E ntreating you to prepare for the worst; D days that are lost from disability's cause E nitrely we cover by insurance clause; R remember that we do give assurance A and a policy which has endurance, L asts forever, does the Federal Insurance. C ome, let us write you a policy today, A gainst the loss of time and pay; S sickness which confine you in bed to lay U ntil your earnings have wasted away; A ciddent, too, may befall you this day, L lighten your burden while on your way; T though much is uncertain, we truly say, Y you need protection; let us write it today. I indeed a rare chance for both rich and poor, N o worry at all to keep wolf from the door; S since the Federal pays for time that is lost. U ntil you are well, at very small cost. "R light" is our motto, our assets secure. A ministering fair treatment to all who insure; N eglecting no one, to all we do say C usually protection is needed today. E very day brings its hazards. Insure while you may. 15 cents Per Month EVENT OF NATION WIDE INTEREST Hon. C. W. Anderson In Making Presentation as Token of Esteem From Leading Men Calls Mr. Fortune One of Race's Bravest Champions—Praised by Other Speakers. By GEORGE W. HARRIS. An audience entirely unworthy in point of numbers was present at the recent notable occasion at the Abyssinia Baptist church, New York, when Collector Charles W. Anderson, in behalf of Dr. Booker T. Washington and other leading colored men throughout the country, gave to the great veteran editor, T. Thomas Fortune, $315 as a token of their esteem. The audience was composed almost solely of members of the church, and so comparatively few were they that were not the circumstances explained New York's colored population would appear entirely ungrateful of the friendship and services of the fearless journalist who was largely responsible for the abolition of Jimcrow schools in the state and many other civil discriminations. But for some unknown reason the date, place and other features of what was to be New York's tribute to a popular champion were unaccountably withheld from the public. The arrangements for the meeting, it seems, were entirely in the hands of Fred R. Moore of the New York Age, which Mr. Fortune founded and built into its position of power and prominence of a few years ago. Up until within three days of the proposed meeting some of the speakers who were to be—Collector Anderson, Rev. R. M. Bolden, James H. Anderson, Wilford H. Smith, Esq., and N. Barnett Dodson—were not even P. THOMAS FORTUNE. asked to participate. But the few people who chanced to read or hear of the meeting were present and by their enthusiasm made up in quality what the meeting lacked in quantity. Names of the Contributors. The widely known donors to the fund for the present contributing editor of the Amsterdam News were: D. A. Hart, editor of the Nashville Globe; W. A. Attaway of Greenville, Miss; J. C. Napier of Nashville, Robert R. Church of Memphis, J. W. Strong of Waco, Tex; William H. Davis of Washington, S. H. C. Owen of Natchez, Miss. C. W. Gillam of Okalaon, Miss; D. Webster Davis of Richmond, Ta.; William A. Williams of Hampton, H. J. Richardson of Huntsville, Ala.; S. S. H. Washington, Montgomery, Ala; Dr. T. W. Burton of Springfield, O; T. Madison Vance of New Orleans, Dr. C. V. Roman of Nashville, Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland of Newport, R. I. C. W. Peters of Mobile, Ala; William J. Edwards of Snow Hill, Ala.; R. W. Wright of Richmond, Va.; Jr. Richmond, Va. Joseph L. Jones of Chennai, B. F. Allen of Jefferson City, Mo. Thomas H. Hayes of Memphis, Teen. W. C. Gordon of St. Louis, Dr. Charles I. West of Washington, W. H. Twine of Muskegow, Okla.; Joseph A. Booker of Little Rock, Ark.; Mrs. Belle Davies of Indianapolis, Ind.; W. A. Scott of Edwards, Miss.; W. A. Wright of Boston, Mrs. Belle Davies of Topkea, Richmond Carroll of Columbia, S. C.; H. H. Proctor of Atlanta, Ulysses G. Mason of Birmingham, Ala.; Dr. B. J. Morgan of Terrace, Ind.; Mark A. Thomas of Atlanta, Assistant United States District Attorney S. Laing Williams of Chicago, George W. Moore of Nashville, Tenn.; Dr. W. S. Carbearough of Wilberforce, O. C. H. Carbearough of Buffalo, N. C. New York, Dr. R. F. Boyd of Nashville, Sol C. Johnson of Savannah, Ga.; Benjamin G. Davis of Atlanta, E. C. Morris of Helena, Ark.; Rev. L. G. Jordan of Louisville, W. R. Pettiford of Birmingham, Jesse Blinga of Chicago, G. W. Franklin, Jr. of Chattanooga, R. S. Lovinggood of Austin, Tex.; Jesse Lawson of Washington, J. Butler of Atlanta, Rev. W. H. Brooks of Chicago, W. Bishop of Clinton of Raleigh, N. C. and Colonel Charles W. Anderson THE FORUM ROGERS & OSBY Proprietors and Publishers 119 N. Eighth St. A weekly paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class mail matter February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. One Year .....$1.50 One Month .....15e Per Copy .....5e E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J. B. Osby, Associate Editor. Saturday, March 25, 1911. EDITORIAL J. EMIL SMITH Candidate for Commissioner Mr. J. Emil Smith, the efficient city clerk, who has filled that position with credit and absolute efficiency and accuracy for the past 4 years, was nominated by a good majority Feb. 28, for commissioner. Mr. Smith offers a clean, untainted record, attentiveness to official business and respect and courtesy to all, as proof of his fitness to fill this important post now being sought by him. He has had large and varied experience in the governmental affairs of the city and feels intuitively that he can come up to requirements of the most exacting and scrutinizing public demands. He has carried out the duties as city clerk to the satisfaction of the public and is a reliable, honest and competent young man. He has always treated his constituents right and offers his past record as a guaranty of his claims in the present campaign. WASHINGTON GETS LETTER FROM TAFT New York, March 22.—Booker T. Washington, the Negro educator, whose alleged assailant of last Sunday night, Albert Ulrich, was held yesterday for trial on an assault charge, was still at the Hotel Manhattan today recovering from his injuries. Dr. Washington today received a letter from President Taft in the president's handwriting. The letter, as given out by Dr. Washington, read: "The White House, Washington, March 21, 1911 "My Dear Dr. Washington—I am greatly distressed at your misfortune and I hasten to write to you of my sympathy, and hope that you will soon recover from the wounds inflicted by insane suspicion and viciousness, and of my confidence in you, in your integrity and morality of character and in your highest usefulness to your race and to all the people of this country. "It would be a national loss if this untoward incident in any way impaired your great power for good in the solution of one of the most difficult problems before us. "I want you to know that your friends are standing by you in every trial and that I am proud to subscribe myself as one." "Dr. Booker T. Washington, Hotel Manhattan, New York City." A Letter Kansas City, Mo., Mar. 15, 1911 Dr. J. H. Magee, Springfield, Ill. My Dear Sir:—At our meeting held in St. Louis last August it was almost unanimously decided to hold the next meeting at Denver, since which time there has been an effort to change the place of meeting from Denver to Indianapolis. I am writing you to ascertain your feeling about the same. We hope to make our coming meeting the greatest gathering of Negroes ever held in America. Hoping to hear from you at an early date, I am, Yours truly. J. SILAS HARRIS. We are heartily in accord with the suggestion and believe that Indianapolis is a much more convenient place for most of the people interested in the Congress. Rally at the New Hope Baptist church Sunday, March 26. Blind Harris will sing at the 11 o'clock meeting. Come see and hear this musical wonder. ROY M. SEELEY'S LETTER TO YOU It has been reported to me in my canvass for the Mayoralty that many persons have expressed a desire to vote for me; that my private and public life was clean; that my honesty and ability was unquestioned, but that they had been "told" that I was backed by political bosses and would be "controlled" in the event of my election. The heavy vote I polled in past elections shows I received the unanimous support of all factions. With that as an inducement and confidence in myself of my ability and training in municipal affairs I entered the race for Mayor without any agreement or pledge either expressed or implied to any political boss, faction, interest or living person. I am familiar enough with the conditions of this city to know that the demand of the people is for clean business government and not that the city government should be used to build up political machines, aid graft or serve private interests. I have never been accused of carrying water on both shoulders, and in the event of my election I do not hesitate to publicly declare that I shall be the Mayor and administer the affairs of the city equally to all pursuant to law without any secret or implied pledge or promise to any "boss," faction or interest whatever. With this understanding, I solicit the support and votes of the citizens of Springfield. A. E. Dunbar's Books are on sale at THE FORUM Office In reply I wish to say: The heavy vote I polled in p unanimous support of all facti and confidence in myself of my a affairs I entered the race for Ma pledge either expressed or implied terest or living person. I am familiar enough with t that the demand of the people is and not that the city governmen tical machines, aid graft or serve I have never been accused o ers, and in the event of my elect declare that I shall be the Mayor city equally to all pursuant to pledge or promise to any "boss With this understanding, I s the citizens of Springfield. Ladies Day at Y. M. C. A. Tomorrow at 3:45 p. m., at 119 1-2 North Eighth street, Masonic hall, "Ladies' Day" will be observed and you will have to come early as the program will start at the hour of 3:45. The hall will be crowded and seats will be dear, but there will be room for all. The orchestra and the glee club will furnish the music. The program is as follows: Song service by glee club, H. R. Alxander, leader. Scripture lesson and prayer by Dr. J. H. Magee. Song, glee club. ROY M. SEELEY Selection by orchestra. Offering. Song, glee club. Paper, Mrs. E. T. Cottman. Selection by Blind Harris. Bible lecture by S. J. Williams. Solo—"Girl of My Dreams," by Mrs. Leota S. Gonzalze. Address—"Thought," by Mr. Benj. H. Lucas. Selection by orchestra. Remarks by Lieut, R. C. Ross. Reception of new members and donations. Benediction. Next Sunday Attorney S. C. Gibbs will address the Y. M. C. A. on "Citizenship." CHURCH DIRECTORY. St. Luke's Episcopal Church. REV. R. L. WILSON, Rector. Sunday School .....10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon.11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Sermon. 8:00 p.m. Celebration of Holy Commun- mation, first Sunday of each month at .....11:00 a.m. Liturgical instruction every Wednesday at .....8:00 p.m. Ladies' Guild Meets 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, REV. J. H. S. Pastor Preaching every Sunday at .....10:45 a.m. Sunday School at .....2:45 p.m. Alien Christian Endeavor at .....6:30 p.m. Class every Sunday at .....12:00 noon Services, Sunday at at 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at at 2:00 p. m. Evening Service at at 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at at 8:00 p. m. REV. J. M. SMALLEY, Pastor 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. REV. E, D. E. COLE, D. D. TASTOR. Services, Sunday at ... 11:00 a. m. B. Y. U. at ... 7:00 p. m. Sermon at ... 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. Holy Communion first Sunday of each month. School Day at 2:30 p. m. Zion Baptist Church. Ninth and Carpenter Streets. REV. A. W. WILLIAMS, Pastor. Sunday Services at ... 11:00 a. m. B. Y. P. U. at ... 8:00 p. m. B. Y. P. U. at ... 8:00 p. m. Evening Services at ... 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. New Hope Baptist Church, Eighth and Miller Street. REV. D. J. TATE, Pastor. Sunday Services at ... 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at ... 11:15 p. m. Sunday School at ... 8:00 p. m. Prayer 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. Officer Board Meeting Monday days at ... 8:00 p. m. Prayer and Praise Meeting Wednesdays at ... 8:00 p. m. Sister of the Teachers' Meeting Thursdays at ... 8:00 p. m. Choir Rehearsal Fridays at ... 8:00 p. m. SECOND SEVENTH DAY ADVENT: IST 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 Society Meeting ..... 3:30 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. REV. J. H. DOSWELL, Pastor. Services every Sunday at ..... 8:00 p. m. Sunday School at ..... 2:30 p. m. Instruction Every Wed. at ..... 8:00 p. m. 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. WE ARE OFFERING FOR A LIMITED PERIOD OF TIME, THE WEEKLY CHICAGO INTER OCEAN THE GREATEST REPUBLICAN PAPER IN THE U. S., and THE FORUM Both for the price of one. This means yearly subscriptions paid in advance. ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM TIME TABLE ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS leave Springfield: East. North. South. 5:00 a.m. *5:00 a.m. *5:00 a.m. *6:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. *8:00 a.m. *8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. *12:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. *1:00 p.m. *2:40 p.m. *1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. *4:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. *4:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. 3:30 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 9:25 p.m. *5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 11:00 p.m. *11:30 p.m. *Limited. †Sleeper. 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STARCK PIA Executive Offices and Warerooms, 207-209 R. H. REI Springfield Branch Office 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 FEDERAL CASUALTY COMPANY of Detroit, Mich., insures against accident, sickness or death. Springfield, III. Office 223 $ _{1/2} $ S. 5th. Imperial Hats PETER MY 529 NORTH S ENTER SAVING The People's We do a general banking subject to check. Interest paid Penny Savings Department for received from 1c up. The "Black man's hope" ENTERPRISE S Office Phone 2822 Residence Phone 2819—R 3 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois. Starch RA. STARCH PIANO ON CAGO. ARCK PIANOS the United States on EE TRIAL IN YOUR OWN HOME United States a beautiful STARCK PIANO, polished revolving top stool, with brass feet Piano Instructor. all fully warranted for 25 own home, without asking any money in adolescent, sweet-toned and highest grade it is not entirely satisfactory and acceptable amount and highest-priced piano made in all to us, in which event we will stand the and leave you to be "both judge and jury," no sale, and the trial will not cost you we are our guarantee and all our promises and agree- ration. Offer to First Buyers in New Localities Selling Expenses and Profits. Is, no matter where you are located. We will needs. Send for our Beautiful Catalog Today. 25 Years, but They LAST A LIFETIME BARGAINS IN OTHER MAKES and in used and rebuilt pianos at $80, $50, $75, $100 and up. Send for list. Church & Parlor Organs—all styles and prices. We will interest you. Mention this paper. ANO CO., Manufacturers 09 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Dept. 30 D, Manager 520 East Monroe St. [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. 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. ERPRISE S BANK 's Depository ing business. Deposits received d on average balances quarterly. for children in which deposits are lies in this institution. SAVINGS BANK eleventh and Washington Sts. ORDER YOUR COAL FROM THE ECONOMICAL COAL CO. ALSO FEED AND PRODUCE WM. WOODS, Mgr. Office, 119 N. 8th. Phone Old 3806. Old Phone 5051 Res. 17th & Lawrence, Springfield, Ill. The Lincoln Manual Training School Telephone, Old 3309 1501 EAST WASHINGTON STREET Springfield, Illinois INSTRUCTIONS IN Painting, Tailoring, Shoemaking, Tmaking, Cooking, Laundry Work, Domestic Science, her trades will be added as necessity demands. Springfield, Illinois INSTRUCTIONS IN Carpentering, Painting, Tailoring, Shoemaking, Dressmaking, Cooking, Laundry Work, Domestic Science, Other trades will be added as necessity demands. E. C. HAMILTON, Principal Dr. S. A. WARE. PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—627½ East Adams street HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. Telephone: (old). Office: 3329. "..." Res., 1607-r-2 Calls promptly made. BOLLMAN LAUNDRY. Does first class work and prompt service. Our motto is to please. Goods called for and delivered. Our prices are reasonable. Give us a trial and be convinced. Call up 207, both phones. Geo, Bollman, Prop. & Mgr. Mr. Harry Lee of the Wilson Shirt Manufacturing Company of Chicago, has been in the city for the past few days, the guest of his father, Mr. Edward Lee, of East Mason street. Another "Sunshine Shower." Time, Monday night, -April 3rd; place, Masonic Hall. Mrs. Carrie Lee Hamilton & Company. Mrs. C. H. Jones is indisposed. Mr. B. H. Lucas will deliver the principal address at the Y. M. C. A. Marsh 26, ladies' day. The annual entertainment for benefit of Estella Chapter No. 3, O. E. S., April 3, 1911, promises to be a rare treat. Twenty young people in beautiful costumes, spicy songs, graceful gestures and dramatic poses. Full program next week. Date, April 3, 1911. Don't miss that "Anvil Chorus." Attorney C. S. Gibbs, an able speakea; and eloquent, will address the Y. M. C. A. Sunday. April 2. Subject., "Citizenship." The Old Folks' Concert given by Mrs. Manuel at Grace M. E. church last Tuesday evening was largely attended. WANTED—Colored girls for cooks and housework. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, 30514 South Sixth street. "A Friend from Dixie" is a good show and is destined to become the second Williams & Walker company. It is the place to go—The Y. M. C. A. Watch for announcement of "Penalty of Pride," a high class play to be put on by a company of competent players from De catur. 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. "My Friend from Dixie" made quite a hit here for four nights this week. Mrs. Samuel Watts is indisposed. We have the Paul Lawrence Dunbar books on sale at this office and all the leading colored newspapers.—The Forum. Miss Alice Giles attended the M. E. annual conference at Columbia, Mo., this week. 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; 491½ Main street, Decatur, Ill. Rev. J. M. Smalley left Tuesday evening for Columbia, Mo., to attend the M. E. annual conference Ladies' Day at Y. M. C. A. Sunday, March 26, 4 p. m. Come early. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. Y. M. C. A. Sunday, 3:45 p. m., 2nd floor Masonic Hall. Work Shop Open Daily (except Monday) from 8 A. M. to 4 P. M. —AND— Doing a Regular, Good, Steady Business Fish! Fish! Fish! Served in Any Style 1325 E. Mason St. MRS. L. FISHER, Prop. BAUMANN BROS. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Dentische Apotheke) YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED Corner 7th and Washington Sts. LOOK NATIVE SALVE DISCOVERED 3500 feet down in the earth. When the doctor fails try a box 25c, 50c, $1 Mrs. P. Taylor, Agt. 1721 E. Kansas Av. Why Not Read The Courier- Journal? HENRY WATTERSON Editor. WE CAN FURNISH YOU ...THE FORUM. .. Both one year for $2.00 We can also give liberal combination rates with Daily or Sunday Courier-Journal. Write Courier-Journal Company, Louisville, Ky., for free sample copy of edition you desire, but be sure to send your subscription order to this paper—NOT to the Courier-Journal. Ludicie! Save Money and Keep in Style by Reading McCall's Magazine and Using McCall Patterns McCALL'S MAGAZINE McCALL's Magazine will help you dress stylish at a moderate expense by keeping your wardrobe latest fashions in clothes and hats. 50 New Fashion Designs in each issue. Also will inform you on all home and personal matters. Only 50c a year, including a free pattern. Submit a copy to send for free sample copy. MCCALL'S MAGAZINE help you dress stylishly at a moderate expense by keeping your wardrobe updated in latest fashions in clothes and hats. 50 New Fashion Designs in each issue. Also provide information on all home and personal matters. Only 50c a year, including a free pattern. Submit your own design for free sample copy. McCall Patterns will enable you to make in your own home, with your own hands, clothing for yourself and children which will be perfect in style and fit. Price—none higher than 15 cents. Send for free Pattern Catalogue. We'll create fun, custom subscriptions among your friends. Send for free Free Catalogue and Cash Prize Offer. THE M. ALL COMPANY, 239 to 249 37th St. NEW YORK Classes Tuesday and Thursday Eve. from 7 to 9:30 P. M. LOCAL NEWS. Mr. R. S. Donaldson, who has been very ill for several weeks, is fast recovering. Mr. Garrett, of "A Friend from Dixie" company, paid our office a visit Wednesday. Beautiful gardening weather—but don't plant too soon. Watch for the K. of P. entertainment. Date and place later. Henry B. Anderson, formerly of Oxford, Miss, now of Chicago, was in the city this week. 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. Mrs. Ida Jones, of Oxford, Miss., and nieces, Misses Edith and Julia Richardson, of East Capitol avenue, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Rogers at luncheon Sunday. Mrs. Jones has been in the city for several weeks at the bedside of her sister, Mrs Thos. Richardson. Remember J. B. Osby for Supervisor. He made a good official before. Rev. Mrs. Schuler, of Quiney, evangelist, is preaching and conducting revival meetings at St. Paul A. M. E. church on Mason street. The public is cordially invited to attend. Services all next week. Rev. J. H. Sydes, Pastor. 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, Sec'y. Charles Young Lodge No. 103, I. B. P. O. E. Meets every first Tuesday 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. GEO. ROLLINS, N. G. A. BENDER, Secretary. Golden Gate Temple No. 2, Knights of Tabor. Meets every first and third Monday at Masonic Hall, 119 North Eighth St. F. H. HART C. M. THOMAS WARRICK, C. S. U. B. F. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday at Masonic Hall, 119 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 E. M. L. Rogers, C. C. J. Harold White, K. of R. S. LEGAL 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 b. 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 heirs 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 Trousering and H Woolen Fabrics and a beautiful selection to pick 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, 109 SOUTH FOURTH ST. BELL PHONE 535 SPRINGFIELD, - - ILLIN deceased, that the complainant filed 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 heirs 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. 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 praver of said bill. S. T. JONES. Clerk. 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 named, having been filed in the office of the Claire 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. Publication Notice. Probate Court of Sangamon County, to the April term, A. D. 1911. Joseph Carter, Administrator of the Estate of Andrew B. Carter, deceased. vs. 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, administrator of the estate of Andrew B. Carter, deceas 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 3rd 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 TILORING HHTER, Prop. TICE before you see my full line of Staple usering and Fancy Vestings. All selection to pick from and Alterations of all Kiuds. a Specialty. and Delivered. FOURTH ST. ONE 535 ILLINOIS S. T. JONES, Clerk. ILLINOIS WANTED--ARIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN and district to ride and exhibit sample attest Model "BARKER" burglar furnished brass. Our price YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and low prices we can make you this year. We will deliver less money than any other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 mount above our bicycle DEALERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at double our prices. Orderedills the day received. We will handle second hand bicycles, but usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. Descriptive bargain lists mailed free. single wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, parts, repairs and COASTER-BRAKES porous and white covers a small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped with a special pump and that they are an ordinary tire, the puncture resulting qualities being given by several layers of tint, specially prepared fabric on the tire to protect it from the weather. In advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to sell. the rider of only $4.80 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 (thereby making the price $5.55 per pair) if you have 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 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 or seen at any price. We know that you will be so well pleased that when you want a bicycle you will give us your order. the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about half the usual prices. DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today and BUYING a bicycle otherwise we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write I NOW. 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. WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED Prompt attention given to all work. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Old Tel. 3309. N. E. Cor. 15th & Washington Sts. ISFACTION GUARANTEE 9. N. E. Cor. 15th & Was PIANO FOR 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 Churche First to Come will be First to be Given Co The Gem C ice--Any Style you made known on Application easy Weekly or Monthly Paym ucements to Churches come will be First to be Given Consid he Gem Car 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 Quick Service. Place to eat when hun Everything to suit you Meals and Short Try our Pies Attention given to Parties and B to is—"To give more an es for your money than other place in the City." ington St. G. E. Ou Propriet The Place to eat w Everything to su Regular Meals and Try our P Special Attention given to Par 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. orders a Specialty. $ 8 CHICAGO, ILL. MARLOW TAILOR Overcoats ER, $18.00 AND UP. guaranteed. French, Dry and Steam ation given to Ladies' Work. OR AND DELIVERED N GUARANTEED. E. Cor. 15th & Washington Sts. My Style you Wish on Application for Monthly Payments to Churches or Lodges not to be Given Consideration em Cafe Brilliantly Illuminated. 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. REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! YOUR PIANO Over two carloads of the finest Krell-French productions, French & Sons, Jesse French, Lagonpa Piano Players just in, and the rest of that Bruce-Surles stock just must go. We will also cut the price on some of these as we must have room. One Hallet & Davis offered the last time for..... $ 52.00 One Baldwin Piano (you know what a Baldwin is) marked down to..... 90.10 One Clinton, mahog, case, used only six mons., good as new for service, cut to 116.00 One Bruce & Co., walnut, Bruce-Surles always sold for $400, slightly used 139.50 One Lagonda, walnut case, you would take it for a new one, down to..... 164.00 One Price & Teeple, mahogany, sells in Chicago and everywhere for..... 172.00 One Story & Clark, mahogany case, always sold for $425..... 196.00 One Autopiano, and 12 rolls of music, new, for only..... 344.50 One Ivers & Pond Piano, never been out of the store, and sells everywhere for $550, an elegant mahogany case, offered for..... 368.00 French & Sons Piano Co. (Successors to Bruce-Surles Piano Co) 11 S. 6th St., Springf Grady and Webster Imperial Barber Shop Is Tonsorial Work see the L. Tonsorialists 1, John Davis; Chair No. 2, S. P. Webster; Chair N. Grady; Chair No. 4, Prof. G. A. Barksdale. Like a Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, or Hand Facial Massage and Bleaching Hot and Cold Baths. Mitchell, Chiropodist H. B. Stone, Shoe Shining Washington St. Springf 309-311 S. 6th St., Springfield, Ill. If it is Tonsorial Work see the Line of Tonsorialists We make a Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Electrical or Hand Facial Massage and Bleaching CLARKSON'S IONIZED Beef Iron and W A SPRING TONIC $1.00 BOTTLE KSON MODERN DRUG S 213 South Sixth Street CLARKSON MODERN DRUG STORE 213 South Sixth Street ...Real Estate... and City Property Bought, So Exchanged. are Thinking of Buying a FARITY HOME please call and see n 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. 99-311 S. 6 If it is Toner Chair No. 1, John D. Grady We make a Speck or Hal E. H. Mitchell, C. 1821 E. Washington S. C Peptonizer A CLARKSON Farm and C If you are THE CITY H Springfield, Mer; Chair No. 3, J. W. orksdale. Improoing, Electrical, teaching S. Shoe Shining Artist Springfield, Ill. and Wine nic UG STORE et ight, Sold and a FARM or and see me $1.00 BOTTLE J. B. OSBY DECATUR, ILLINOIS News Matter and Comment---Edited By Karl Monte. Mrs. Morrow is back from a health-seeking tour, looking very much refreshed. Mrs. Turner, of Cairo, Ill., is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. Hue Nesbitt. Mr. Abe Barnes is out on bond, and expects to come clear at his trial in the near future. Allie Walters has resigned his position at the Grieder's Cafe. James Carter is working, actually working, for a livelihood. Of course, James may have resigned by the time we go to press. Dwight Clanton and Riley Jackson are running an awful race for the hand of Freda Phoenix, and the race is becoming very close, although Dwight seems to have the lead. Miss Phoenix is silent on the matter, but developments will be watched with much interest by the people of Decatur who know the parties concerned. Decatur has lost another of its girls. Miss Bessie Clark has gone. This complicates matters some, but we are all sorry to lose Miss Clark, who is a very jolly girl and very popular in the circle in which she went. Miss Lena Nickens, who left some time ago for the purpose of teaching school somewhere in Ohio, is reported as having failed to get the school which she went to teach; then again as having gone to Indianapolis to stay there with her mother for a while; then as having gone back to get the school which she is reported as not having been able to secure; now as being inclined to come back to Decatur. We do not know the facts. But we give the reports as we receive them and leave the rest for the people to cipher. Miss Minnie Kelly became ill last Sunday night and had to leave the church. The Baptist people now claim to have the biggest and best choir in the city. Dr. Morrow was a visitor at the Baptist revival meetings this week. John Brown, who has made himself famous for getting religion every time that there has been a revival, has again come to the front, upholding that reputation John went up again this week. When asked concerning the preceding times, John said that the last ones failed to take, and that it was his intention to keep on going up every year until he was possessor of the real article, or until one of the others "took." He was asked whether he would again be baptised this year. He said, "Certainly, I intend to keep on being baptised until my sins are washed away, or I am sufficiently cleansed that I believe that I can enter the pearly gates. The Bible says that no one can enter unless their sins have been washed away, and there is no better way in which to wash them away than to be repeatedly baptised. Anyway, it is a matter which concerns only myself, so good-bye." With this the correspondent "beat it." Chas. Long is going to revive his play which he at one time started to stage, and expects to begin rehearsal in the near future. News of Urbana and Champaign The revival at the Bethel A. M. E. church closed. A very successful meeting. Twenty-three new additions to the cause of our great Redeemer. Services as usual at the Salem Baptist church one addition. B. Y. P. U. meeting conducted by Deacon Alexander. Topic, "Money, Danger and Uses." The topic was discussed by those present and some very practical thoughts presented. Mrs. Carrie Lee of 30 North Hickory street, has a very sick sister-in-law on West Prairie street, but are now convalescing. Mrs. Rabb, the president of the B. Y. P. U., has a lady friend visiting her from Virginia. Rev. Bell of East Vine street, Champaign, who has been lingering for about ten years, are reported to be rapidly sinking Next week is to be an interesting one in Decatur. Spring school vacation begins. Decatur is making an effort to extend the greatest of courtesy to Rev. McCutcheon, the southern evangelist, who is conducting the meetings here in the Baptist church this, and last week. And Rev. McCutcheon seems to be greatly satisfied. Two colored men in the political field caused the loss of both on the board of county supervisors. At a regular called meeting at a regularly stated time and place, and for everybody who cared to come, a candidate was chosen to represent the race on the ticket some time ago. But Mr. Robinson rebelled against this selection, and his rebellion resulted in not only Mr. Jacob's defeat, but his own, and the defeat of the race, while the white politicians stood back and laughed. Mrs. Holland will return from Chicago some time next week, where she went to visit her daughter, Gussie. Mr. Howard, an old resident of this city, is very ill at his home on Spring avenue. The Baptists are having a very warm time at their church the last week or so past. Quite a number of conversions have been added to their church. On Sunday night they stand in the aisle, look in at the windows, peep through the keyhole, sit on the backs of benches, anywhere. Any place so that they may hear the Rev. MeCutcheon in one of his spectacular sensationalisms. The Rev. has a very unique manner of delivering his sermons. In the pulpit he is never still, he races and rages from one side of the rostrum to the other slapping his hands together and screaming to the top of his voice. Be it said that there is absolutely no chance for the back-sliding sinner to sleep, or for the sloven church member to doze, not while the Rev. MeCutcheon is in the pulpit. Dr. Crocketeen sits on the one side while Rev. Fields sits on the other. And the Rev. Dr. Parham, even sits on the rostrum sometimes, all of whom go to add fresh fuel to the sermons of Mr. MeCutcheon. It doesn't matter where he gets his inspiration, he usually gets it, and he never fails to use it to the very best of advantage. George Trice sits down in front and says "Amen," now and then, and Walter Stranger sits some times on the west side and sometimes on the east side, but always a devotee. To choir members turn half way around in their seats, say at an angle of about forty-five degrees, and become so interested in the sermon that they forget, sometimes when to sing. James Thompson is in the choir now and that helps some—when James is there. Cook Long, who is one of the most popular men in the church, has been a regular attendant. Cook sits there and takes things as they come, whether they come his way or not, you never know. Not from anything that Cook may say or do. Because Cook is so near perfect, say his friends, that the chances are that the minister never says anything that has direct bearing on Cook's case. Dr. Crockette could have selected no better man to carry on these series of meetings, and the Baptists of this Chicago suburban town should feel themselves complimented on having this strong man, even for a short period of time. Mr. F. Watson of West Park street, is still on the sick list. Improving very slowly. At the Salem Baptist church on Thursday evening, March 16, 1911, was a program rendered under the leadership of Miss Mildred Randolph. The program was as follows: Instrumental solo, Mildred Randolph. Song—"Down By the Old Mill Stream," club. Recitation, Marie Narvell. Drum solo, Samuel Bostick. Vocal solo, Robert Jenkins. Indian quartet, Ollie Brown, Edna Riley, Angeline Johnson. Dialogue—"Old Unkle Pete," Wellington Donaldson, Charles Taylor. Song, club. Vocal solo, Ollie Brown. 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