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Vol. 8, No. 8 TIMELY ADVICE TO WOMEN. Each Makers of Own Position, Says Mrs. M. C. Lawton. "What Cur Young Women Owe to Themselves" was the subject of a most interesting and instructive address delivered by Mrs. M. C. Lawton to the members and visitors at a meeting of the Lexington avenue branch of the Young Women's Christian association in Brooklyn recently. Mrs. Lawton spoke in part as follows: In a great city like this, with its teeming millions of inhabitants, composed, as it is, of every nationality, every kindred, tongue and tribe, there must naturally arise various conditions for our immediate consideration. The constant influx from all parts of the world to this, the metropolis of the United States, the ever increasing demand for efficient service, together with the conditions which confronts the working girl of the colored race, give rise to a problem whose complexity is almost insoluble. Although institutions for the advancement and promotion of our girls have been established through which thousands of them have been saved to the race and to the glory of womanhood, there are still phases of this situation, discouraging though they may be, that the girls, with as long as time lasts there will be working girls, but just what position they will occupy they alone must determine. It is evident, however, that their value will increase in proportion to the efficiency of their efforts, and their position or rank will be computed according to the dignity they inject into their character. Nobody is going to rate you higher than you, but you can estimate on yourselves others will do likewise, but if you feel yourselves the equal of those filling the same position you will be rated accordingly. Now, what is the cause of this lack of confidence? It is due to the fact that you have not made the necessary preparation for your life's work. Working people are the bone and sinew of the economy, and sometimes not in the kind of labor you perform, but the quality of service you give. Live in an atmosphere of self respect whether you are accorded those rights which others enjoy or not. Be honest, conscientious and upright in your dealings with your fellow man. The peace of conscience you will will repay you for the effort you put forth, and, besides, this course is the first step toward union, to which you are entitled to absolutely indispensable to racial progress and advancement. We are living in the formative, constructive or historic period of our race. We have just about cleared the forest and begun the foundation upon which future generations of our race must build the superstructure. Those of us who are thus engaged are the brick masons, stonecutters, hodcarriers, carpenters, etc., who are the nation's radial force and our work must be well done if it is to stand the storms of antagonism, the cyclonic winds of prejudice and the thunderbolts of injustice which will attack us. STOREY AND VILLARD ON RACE DISCRIMINATION. STOREY AND VILLARD ON RACE DISCRIMINATION. Wave of Color Hysteria Sweeping Country, Says Noted Publicist. In his address opening the recent meeting of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People, held in Park Street church, Boston, Hon. Moorfield Storey, who was re-elected president of the organization, said: Forty-five years ago the people of the United States were brought face to face with perhaps the most serious problem in our national history—the converting of 4,000,000 Negro slaves into citizens. At this problem the people have since been working, and it is still far from settled. The constitutional amendments were believed to have placed the rights of the Negro beyond question, but now, while the race has prospered beyond expectation, its progress has awakened felony, and even in the north a race prejudice has gained strength until men look down upon their fellows as if it were a virtue to embarrass and injure them. This condition must not endure, and it is the duty of every citizen to see that the colored people have justice and kindness. It is necessary that they should be given the rights of citizenship of the United States and that their right to vote should nowhere be denied. It is necessary also that they should be protected in the enjoyment of their property and the fruits of their labor, that they should be insured justice in the courts and that they should be defended against outrage and brutality of every kind. Speaking along the same line of thought, Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard said: There can be no doubt that a wave of color hysteria is sweeping over the country. The road of the aspiring colored man or woman becomes more and more difficult. He is abused for his low associations. Let him seek to rise above them, and what happens? Despite the fact that he has for years been told that if he acquires property and himself a family all will be well with him and his family, if he does so in a section of a city, whether it be New York, Seattle, Baltimore or Richmond, in which he may assure to his children good associations, pure air and clean streets, he is assailed as if his presence there meant the bringing in of a taint worse than leprosy, and the laws are invoked against him. Importance of Being Well Informed. Perhaps too few parents realize the importance of keeping themselves and their household well informed upon current happenings among the great masses of our people in the various sections of the country as well as in their immediate community. In order to do so they should keep on hand the very best books, magazines and newspapers published by the race. Our children should know about the past achievements of the race, the work that is now being done and of the opportunities and possibilities open to them for greater advancement in the future. New Officers For Lighthouse Lodge. Lighthouse lodge of Elks. Atlantic City, N. J., is one of the most active [Single Copy 5 cents] N. days to a adent set ofia- or the many lodges of the order on the Atlantic coast. It gave a number of splendid receptions of a social nature the past winter, and its meetings were well attended. At the March meeting of the lodge the election of officers resulted as follows: T. T. Brown, exalted ruler; W. H. Coleman, assistant L. K.; G. W. Owens, A. L. K.; Charles Moore, ex. lecture K.; H. Holland, tiler; C. Smith, manager of the social session. MATTOON NEWS NOTES Rev. Cooper delivered an excellent discourse Sunday morning, taking for his subject "The Risen Christ." The program at night under the direction of Miss Zella Powell was as follows: Anthem, "Praise Him All Ye Ransom, Praise Him"—Choir. Duet, "Hallelujah Amen"—Misses Killion and Butler. Welcome—Primary Class. Song, "Hear the Bells"—Choir. Two Sunny Hearts—Master Perry Swanson and Little Miss Romain Butler. Humility—Intermediate Class. Anthem, "In the Cross of Christ I Glory"—Choir. Recitation—Bernice Gray. Recitation—Elliott Barnette. Prose Dialogue, "What Do You Know of Easter?" Chorus—"We Shall Dwell with Our Dear Lord Forever Bye and Bye"—School. Recitation, "The Lilies' Mission"—Maggie Ferguson. Solo, "Lord Take My All"—Albert Hadley. An Easter Story—Junior Class. Solo, "He Did Not Die in Vain"—Miss Izetta Smith. Recitation, "The Day Breaketh"—Miss Mabel Killion. Solo, "Calvary," Lorenze—Mrs. P. C. Cooper. "Praise the Lord"—School. Anthem, "Fill the Air with Music"—Choir. The choir consists of Organist, Miss Zella Powell; chorister, John Powell, the others being Mr. and Mrs. George Jessie, Mrs. S. Cooper, Miss Izetta Smith and Albert Hadley. Much praise should be given Mr. and Miss Powell, especially Miss Zella, for their skill in training the children for Easter. A miscellaneous shower was given to Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Strange at their home on Wabash avenue Saturday evening by the S. F. Club, who went with baskets of good things to eat for the aged couple. Mr. Strange lost his eyesight about four years ago, which caused him to stop all his work. Mrs. Arthur Porter and daughter, Miss Ona, of Charleston, were in the city Sunday. Mrs. Maggie Nickens and Miss Clifford Brown of Champaign spent Easter with the former's mother, Mrs. Sarah Potts. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Portee and Messrs. Elliott, Norton and Yates of Charleston attended the Easter exercises at David's chapel Sunday. Mrs. Oscar Yates of Springfield and Mrs. Marshall Burris of Peoria were the guests of Mr. Yates over Sunday. Mrs. J. P. Cranshaw is visiting in Moline, Ill., the guest of her son, Lance Williams. Lincoln Monument Lodge No. 1824, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, will hold their thanksgiving sermon the second Sunday in May at 2:30 p. m., at Union Baptist church. The public is invited. Bro. A. H. Rollins, N. G. Bro. Alex. Bender, P. S. Harry W. Dillon, Chairman Committee. Bro. J. Wathers, Bro. Wm. Reddick, Bro. G. Martin, Miss Elizabeth Bell of St. Louis is the guest of her mother and sister, Mrs. E. Bell and Mrs. Minnie Jones, of this city. Mr. Mart Miller of the old Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, died last week. He was buried Saturday. Mrs. A. W. Williams of North 9th street was in Quincy last week to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law, Mart Miller. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 1911 Dr. John Hurst Will Tell Methodists Where Their Money Goes. Washington—The annual meeting of the financial board of the African Methodist Episcopal church will be held at the headquarters of the department, 1541 Fourteenth street, Wednesday, April 19, at which time Rev. Dr. John Hurst, financial secretary of the denomination, will make his third annual report. The department has been in existence since 1872 and its heads have been among the most successful men in the church. Those who have occupied the position of financial secretary besides the present incumbent were Bishop James A. Handy, the late J. W. Burley, Benjamin W. Arnett, L. H. Armstrong, M. M. Moore, P. A. Hubbard and Edward W. Lampton. When Dr. Hurst took charge in 1908, $2,825,067.60 had passed through the department. During the first year of his administration $167,397.14 was raised, and in 1910 the total amount raised was nearly $200,000. The department is now in first class shape financially despite the fact that its liabilities were increased by $14,000 by the general conference which met in Norfolk, Va., in 1908. The money that passes through the departments is raised in dollar subscriptions by the members and friends of the denomination. Of this amount 36 per cent is retained by the various annual conferences for their special needs, and the remainder goes for the educational work, salaries of general officers and the multitude of other general needs of the African Methodists. Bishop H. Blanton Parks, who has charge of the work of the late Bishop Grant, will preside over the session of the board, having been elected, chairman pro tem, at the recent session of the board of bishops. VALUABLE ADDITION TO RELIGIOUS LITERATURE. New Volume Deals With Work of Methodist Denomination. Among the many notable books relating to colored people is "Methodism and the Negro," recently issued. The author of the volume is the Rev. Dr. I. L. Thomas, field secretary of the board of home missions and church extension of the Methodist Episcopal church. It is a compendium of information concerning the great work the Methodists have done for the race spiritually, educationally and financially. The foreword is by Bishop Luther B. Wilson of Philadelphia. After a lengthy and illuminating picture by the author of the various activities of the denomination for the race there are a number of essays written by prominent ministers and laymen on "Why the Methodist Episcopal Church Is Needed Among Our People," "His Present Need" and "The Outlook." Pictures of leading schools, prominent REV. DR. I. L. THOMAS. men and women and of churches the country over lend interest to the volume. Dr. Thomas was born in Anne Arundel county, Md., in 1863. He was graduated from Morgan college, Baltimore, in 1881 and has developed into one of the best known and most eloquent pulpit orators in the country. He has been a field secretary for the past six years and during his travels the country over has noted racial conditions at first hand. He has been a member of several general conferences of his denomination and is widely and favorably known. The Onward March of Woman Suffrage Woman's suffrage is sweeping state after state into the line of victory, says the Los Angeles (Cal.) New Age. Some claim to see dire disaster in the success of this movement, but we have every confidence that the women who vote will always safeguard the interests of her husband, father, son or brother, as the case may be. We can and do trust our wives and mothers with the keeping of our honor and our homes. Surely we may trust them with the faith. Dr. R. E. Gillum Here. Dr. R. E. Gillum, Presiding Elder (Dist. Supt.), is in the city and will hold his first quarterly meeting tonight at Grace M. E. church and occupy the pulpit all day tomorrow. At 3 p. m. all churches and the Y. M. C. A. are specially invited. Dr. Gillum is pronounced as one of the ablest theologians in the ministry in this section of the country. 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 ays that are lost from disability's cause E ntireiy we cover by insurance clause; R emember that we do give assurance A nd a policy which has endurance, L asts forever, does the Federal Insurance. C ome, let us write you a policy to day, A gainst the loss of time and pay; S sickness may confine you in bed to lay U until your earnings have wasted away; A ccident, too, may befall you this day, L lighten your burden while on your way; T hough 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 until you are well, at very small cost. "R light" is our motto, our assets se- cure, A ministering fair treatment to all who insure; N eglecting no one, to all we do say C usually protection is needed today. R every day brings its hazards in- Our New Pastor. Rev. W. F. Walker, the new pastor at Grace M. E. church, is a man of business and a man read for his line of work—pastoring. He is a man who believes in being up and doing. We believe and hope that the church will make a marked improvement during his pastorial work here. His subject last Sunday, April 16, was, "If a Man Die, Shall He Live Again?" which he ably discussed. Sunday evening his discourse was on this subject, "Pitching Toward Sodom." We are glad to have Rev. Walker with us, and extend him a hearty welcome. We are pleased indeed to have a man of Rev. Walker's make-up to take the place of Rev. J. M. Smalley, who we regret his leaving, but hope he will come again. Y. M. C. A. Program April 23. The feature of tomorrow's program will be an address by Mr. Edward Anderson, member of the School Board and former city superintendent of schools. Music will be rendered by the orchestra and Glee Club. The program: Piano—Miss Anderson. Song—Glee Club. Offering. Reception of new members and donations, etc. The Races. The "races" at the Leland Hotel Alley Thursday were very spirited. The weather was ideal, but the track a bit heavy. There were five entries — Chapman Bros. Smith, Fletcher and Burns. Chapman won the "heat," making the 40 yard dash in five seconds. These races may be pulled off weekly. 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; $ 4 9 \frac{1}{2} $ Main street, Decatur, Ill. Prof. Anderson of the Board of Education will address the Y. M. C. A. April 23. BALTIMORE EDITOR'S PLEA FOR DAILY NEWSPAPER Weekly Paper Too Slow For Modern Strenuous Times, Says Macbeth. Hugh E. Macbeth, editor of the Baltimore (Md.) Times, is a firm believer in the necessity of a national Negro daily paper. He says that the weekly paper is too slow for these strenuous times in America, and that the present streumcribed position of the American Negro demands that he have some organ for defense as well as to chronicle his daily happenings of an upward trend. Mr. Macbeth has given the subject of a race daily much attention and expresses himself as follows: "The absolute necessity for some great daily organ to be published by the race grows more apparent as the days pass. I am well aware of the existence of the 300 odd weekly journals among us, and I am happy to say that they have rendered the race signal service, but must insist that I believe that the weekly paper falls for the most part to meet the demands of the day when events thousands of miles away are known as soon as they occur." After stating how the modern daily has trained the people to demand fresh news, he went on to say: "The American Negro has unconsciously been trained in this environment of quick news service. He eagerly scans his daily paper for world happenings, and his only regret is that the white press either ignores him or publishes race happenings in a biased form. In other words the modern daily does not want to present the best side of the race. "I am quite sure that we can organize as admirable a news service for our papers as that for the whites, and the race will support a national daily organ of merit. Numerous letters and offers of support that I have received from various sections of the country attest that fact, and I am ready to venture in the project if enough offers of financial and other assistance are forthcoming." EFFECT OF ROOT'S SPEECH. Foreshadows Plan of Campaign For 1912, Says John E. Bruce. John E. Bruce of Yonkers, N. Y., the well known newspaper correspondent, author and politician, expresses his opinion of Senator Ellinu Root's recent speech in the United States senate against the election of senators by popular vote of the people in the following language: "The future of the Negro is beginning to look brighter. I regard Root's warning to the south to quit its foolishness and give the Negro a fair show as a call to arms of the good hearts in this nation to take the field and fight for the preservation of the law and the constitution. "The Republicans cannot come into power again except on the Negro question. Carter and Root and Depew have already in their speeches foreshadowed what the plan of campaign will be in 1912." No Color Line Drawn at Cornell. Mrs. Gertrude Marton, matron in charge at Cornell university and head of Sage college, denies the allegations of James B. Clarke that colored girls are discriminated against by the other students at the university. "It is not true that we have placed a ban on colored girls at Sage college, and there is no color line drawn at Cornell university," she says. Thousands For Kansas University. The Kansas legislature has appropriated $105,696 for the Western university at Quindaro. Professor H. T. Keniling, editor of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Review, is the president of the university. Six thousand dollars were also allowed the Douglass hospital at Kansas City, an institution which was founded by the late Bishop Grant. Confidence In Leadership Important. If the elevation of the masses of our people in the south is to be accomplished through the individual efforts of the leaders of the race a great responsibility rests on them for proper guidance and wholesome advice. Nothing will do more to encourage and inspire the masses than confidence in those who lead the way in church, school, politics and business. It is possibly the most essential element in the material development of any race of people. Supremacy of Federal Constitution. There need not be any undue alarm on the part of those American citizens in the various states whose civil and political rights are being curtailed for the time being. Just as sure as the union of states could not long exist half free and half slave just so sure is the time swiftly approaching when the federal government will strike a deathblow to all unjust laws in the states which are in conflict with the national constitution. Historical Society, State House. 15 cents Per Month ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM TIME TABLE ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS East. North. South. 5:00 a.m. 5:00 a.m. *8:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *6:40 a.m. 5:55 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. *6:40 a.m. 7:00 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. *12:40 p.m. *11:00 a.m. 12:00 m. 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. 2:00 m. *2:40 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. *4:40 p.m. 1:20 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. *3:30 p.m. *6:00 p.m. 9:25 p.m. *3:30 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. *4:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. *11:30 p.m. 11:00 p.m. NO DUST DIRT SMOKED CINDERS 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. Evening Prayer and Sermon. 3:00 p.m. Conregation of Holy Communion. first Sunday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Litany with instruction every Wednesday at 3:00 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. SYDES, Pastor Preaching every Sunday at. 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Sunday School at. 3:45 p.m. Allen Christian Endeavor at. 4:20 p.m. Class every Sunday at 12:00 p.m. REV. EDWARDS, Pastor. Services Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at 2:00 p.m. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Grace M. E. Church, Fourteenth and Brown Sta. REV. J. M. SMALLEY, Pastor. Services Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at 8:00 p.m. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Union Baptist Church, Twelfth and Mason Streets. REV. E. D. COLE, D. D. Pastor. Services Sunday at 11:00 a.m. B. Y. P. 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. Sunday School at 2:30 p.m. Zien Baptist Church. Ninth and Carpenter Streets. REV. W. WILLIAMS, Pastor. Services Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at 1:00 p.m. B. Y. P. U. at 8:00 p.m. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Mason School at Miller Streets. Eighth and Miller Streets. REV. D. J. TATE, Pastor. Sunday Services at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at 8:10 p.m. Sermon at 8:10 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. St. John A. M. E. Church, Sunday Services at at 10:45 a. m. Sunday School at at 2:30 p. m. Evening Service at at 7:45 p. m. Official Board Meeting Mon- Prayer and Praise Meeting Wednesdays at at 8:00 p. m. Sunday School Teachers Tuesday Thursdays at at 8:00 p. m. Choir Rehearsals Fridays at 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.m. Presentation ..... 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. etty Meeting ..... 3:30 p. m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 8:00 p. m. Sunday Evening Service ..... 8:00 p. m. and JENNIFER WELL, REV. and HUSKWELL. Pastor. Services Every Sunday at ... 8:00 p.m. M Sunday School at ... 2:30 p.m. Instruction Every Wed. at ... 8:00 p.m. LITERARY CLUB Mark Cummings .....President A. D. Cicel .....Secretary CHOIR OFFICERS CHORO OFFICERS Mrs. E. N. Morrow.....Chorister Miss Corrine Blanton.....Organist WEEK MEETINGS. Official Board, Monday.....8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Tuesday.....8:00 p.m. Literary Club, Thursday.....8:00 p.m. Choir Meeting, Friday.....7:30 p.m. Sewing Circle, Friday.....2:30 p.m. SEWING CIRCLE OFFICERS. Mrs. Jane King.....President Mrs. Annie Browner.....Secretary UNION BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICES. Sunday School ..... 10 a. m. Preaching ..... 11 a. m. Preaching ..... 8 p. m. B. Y. P. U. ..... 6:30 p. m. MID-WEEK SERVICES. Preaching, Wednesday ..... 3 p. m. Prayer meeting, Friday..... 3 p. m. All are cordially invited to attend. THE FORUM ROGERS & OSBY Proprietors and Publishers 119 N. Eighth St. A weekly paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second-class mail matter February 24, 1904, at the postoffice at Springfield, Ill., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. One Year ..... $1.50 One Month ..... 15c Per Copy ..... 5e E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J. B. Osby, Associate Editor. Telephone, Old 3806 Saturday, April 22, 1911. EDITORIAL The Negro in the Army. Wisely for himself and for the military service, the president has declined to sanction that crusade which was made against the Ninth Cavalry in Texas. There are four Negro regiments in the army, two cavalry and two infantry. The Ninth is the only Negro regiment which is in Texas at the present time, and some of the people of San Antonio asked that the regiment be moved from that vicinity and assigned to patrol duty on the Rio Grande, a hundred miles away. The Third Cavalry, a white regiment, which was doing patrol duty before the movement of troops to Texas on a big scale, was to be displaced by the Ninth. Race prejudice incited the attempt to send the Negro regiment to the border, and the order for the removal had already been issued, but the president and the chief of staff in Washington have rescinded it. One of the reasons for the president's action is that the small towns on the border made protests against the stationing of the Negroes in their vicinity, although the hundreds of miles of territory along the river would have dispersed the regiment so widely that only half or a quarter of a troop would be near any single town. It appears that the black troopers resented the interdict which sought to shut them out of the white cars in San Antonio, despite the fact that they wore Uncle Sam's uniform, obtained the same pay as is given to the white soldiers, and do fighting, against Uncle Sam's enemies, when fighting is required to be done. This is one of the reasons why the San Antonio crusade was started against them. Through the president's intervention, the Ninth will remain, for a time, at least, in the camp near San Antonio. No charges of misbehavior are made against them. So far as has been learned, the black soldiers have conducted themselves as well as the whites. As the records show, they have given as good service as the whites in the country's wars. They did excellent work in the rebellion. In the Indian wars they fought as well as did the rest of the soldiers. The regiment which is in camp near San Antonio now rescued the Rough Riders at Santiago, and did much of the fighting which was credited to that white corps. The army is an excellent place for Uncle Sam to enforce the square deal.—St. Louis Globe-Democrati K. of P. the Most Gharming of All Secret Orders. The Knights of Pythias Lodge is probably the most charming and fascinating lodges extant. Here in Springfield we have a grand order—over seventy loyal and "royal" knights have cemented themselves together by those ties and bonds made famous by Damon and Pythias over 200 years ago, and there are more to come. We have the "cream" and there is not a braver set of "brave men" under the blue canopy of heaven. Widows' Social Club. All who were at Pleasant Grove Baptist church on March 30 know what a 'hit' the Widows' Social Club made. They cleared over $25. Good for the widows. The widowers must take notice. 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We fit the face as well as the head, when we sell a hat; yes, and we fit and please the purse also. We Will Duplicate Any Prices Quoted By Mail Order Houses Hall & Herrick Company Hall & Herrick Company The New Thought Circle will render the program for the Y. M. C. A. the third Sunday in May. Dr. Magee, conductor. This promises to be something out of the ordinary. Ladies will be invited. It will be the biggest day we have had. --- $10.00 to $35.00 and Children's Depa at the start, it will be bad all along at the start it will be good while than you want it to. very best could not give clothes w at Clothes of quality will give pos k Co. Clothes are the best clothes n. ul Display of Spring in all the best colorings; fine ma els and soft weaves with soft sel range of sizes; $1.50 to $3.50. Hat Department cks are ready and right handsome th for the Swell Young Fellow and c en. We fit the face as well as the and we fit and please the purse also. Duplicate Any Prices Qu Mail Order Houses & Herrick Comp Fifth and Adams Streets I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to what light I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right, stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong.—Lincoln. Notice to Lodge Members. All members-of Capital City Lodge, K. of P., are requested to be present at the next regular lodge meeting night. All officers are requested to attend regularly and promptly. All committees should make their reports in writing. E. L. ROGERS, C. C. No Money in Advance — Satisfaction Guaranteed — Lowest Net Factory Prices — Easiest Terms — A Saving of $100 to $200 — From Factory Direct. FAMOUS STARCK PIANOS Sent Anywhere in the United States on 30 DAYS’ FREE TRIAL IN YOUR OWN HOME WE WILL SEND to any part of the United States a beautiful STARCK PIANO, with handsome silk velour scarf, polished revolving top stool, with brass feet and glass balls. Starck’s Complete Piano Instructor, all fully warranted for $2 years, on 30 Days’ Free Trial sign in your own in advance, and if you do not find it the handsome, sweet-toned and highest grade Piano you have ever seen or heard, and if it is not entirely satisfactory and acceptable to yourself and folk, equal to the most famous and highest-priced piano made in all important features, then it may be returned to us. In which event will stand this freight charges both ways. We trust you and leave you to be ‘both judge and jury,’ hence you are to be pleased or there will be no sale, and the trial will not cost you a penny. Just that fair. Your banker or any commercial agency will tell you we are able as well as willing to make good on our guarantee and all our promises and agreements, hence you are safe in accepting our proposition. Send for Our Special Advertising Offer to First Buyers in New Localities and Save All Unnecessary Selling Expenses and Profits. We will make it easy for you to deal with us, no matter where you are located. We will arrange VERY EASY TERMS to suit your needs. Send for our Beautiful Catalog Today, STARCK PIANOS are Warranted for 25 Years, but They LAST A LIFETIME STARCK 68-NOTE SOLOIST PLAYER PIANOS make pianists of us all. Send for Special Player Piano Catalogue if interested. BARGAINS IN OTHER MAKES and in used and rebuilt pianos as $80, $50, $75, $100 and up. Send for list, Church & Parlor Ornans—all styles and prices. Write us today. Our beautiful literature will interest you. Mention this paper. P. A. STARCK PIANO CO., Manufacturers Executive Offices and Warerooms, 207-209 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, IL. Dept. 30 R. H. REID, Manager Springfield Branch Office 520 East Monroe St. Imperial 5 Hats PETER MYER 529 NORTH S PETER MYERS & CO 529 NORTH SIDE SQUARE PETER MYERS & CO. 529 NORTH SIDE SQUARE J. B. OSBY ...Real Farm and City Prop Excl If you are Thinking o CITY HOME ple 5221/2 E. Adams S SPRINGF ...Real Estate... Farm and City Property Bought, Soil Exchanged. you are Thinking of Buying a FARM CITY HOME please call and see n 22 1/2 E. Adams St. Bell Te SPRINGFIELD, ILL. 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. ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK The People's Depository We do a general bankin subject to check. Interest par Penny Savings Department for received from 1c up. We do a general banking business. Deposits object to check. Interest paid on average balances q any Savings Department for children in which dep isived from 1c up. We do a general banking business. Deposits received subject to check. Interest paid on average balances quarterly. Penny Savings Department for children in which deposits are received from 10 up. The "Black man's hope" lies in this institution. ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK Eleventh and Washington Eleventh and Washington 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 Estate... erty Bought, Sold and changed. Buying a FARM or a ase call and see me t. Bell Tel. 423 IELD, ILL. ing business. Deposits received on average balances quarterly. r children in which deposits are leventh and Washington Sts. 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. Residence Phone 2819—R 3 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois. Edward Baumann Chas. T. Baumann BAUMANN BROS. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) *Both Phones 654 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, 56c, $1 Mrs. P. Taylor, Agt. 1721 E. Kansas Av. Why Not Read The Courier- Journal? HENRY WATTERSON Editor. WE CAN FURNISH YOU ...THE FORUM... AND THE Weekly Courier-Journal 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. Easter Hats and Haberdashery Easter Neckwear Easter Gloves Easter Hats Spring Shirts Fancy Waistcoats Fancy Half Hose Spring Underwear Umbrellas John Lutz Hatter and Haberdasher 204 S. Sixth St. --- Dr. S. A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE:—6271% East Adama street HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 p. m. to 9. Telephone: (old), Office: 3329. "..." Res., 1607-r-2 Calls promptly made. BOLLMAN LAUNDRY 723 E. Washington St. 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. Mr. M. P. Phillips of Chicago was in the city this week, the guest of Mr. Edward White, the Pullman car man. Mr. Brown, representing Brown Bros.' Magazine of Des Moines, Ia., is in the city. Rev. J. M. Smalley and wife left Thursday evening for their home at Clarkville, Mo., where Rev. Smalley hopes to recuperate his health. He has the best wishes of all the people of Springfield. Misses Launa and Georgia Wilson were visitors at the M. E. church in Buffalo last Sunday. Mrs. Martha Chandler is slowly improving. She has been ill all the spring. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Mrs. W. H. Pendergrass' mother is a visitor in our city, to home with her daughter on South 17th street. WANTED—Colored girls for cooks and housework. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, $305 \frac{1}{2}$ South Sixth street. Quite a little sum was realized from the entertainment at Grace M. E. church. Considering the bad weather, they did excellent. All are welcome to this church at all times, on all occasions. Come. Mrs. Higginbotham of North 15th street leaves tonight (Saturday) for Chicago to visit her daughter, Mrs. Scott Outland. The members and several of the Y. M. C. A. men dined at the Lincoln Training schools Saturday noon, April 22. Hear Mr. Anderson at Y. M. C. A. Sunday, April 23, at 4 p. m. Ladies admitted. The Easter ball at Masonic hall last Monday evening was a brilliant success, largely attended and all had a nice time. The music rendered by Nix's orchestra was of the superior kind. We have the Paul Lawrence Dunbar books on sale at this office and all the leading colored newspapers.—The Forum. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. Attorney C. S. Gibbs was in Chicago a portion of last week on business. Mrs. McDaniels of Buffalo attended services at Grace M. E. church last Sunday. Dr. R. E. Gillum is to be at Grace M. E. church tomorrow instead of last Sunday, as was advertised. St. Paul's church is making strenuous efforts for the June rally. Mr. Karl Monte of Decatur our astute correspondent, and his friend, Mr. Houston, and several others from the city beautiful, attended the Easter ball at Masonic hall Monday evening. That they had a good time goes without the saving. Mr. H. A. Boyd, a prominent young business man of Nashville, Tenn., was in the city this week and lectured at Union Baptist church Tuesday evening in the interest of missions. He is a fluent speaker and a fine discourser. While here Mr. Boyd was shown the historic places of the city and the Negro business places. He was the guest of Messrs. A. M. Williams, J. E. Thompson and Rev. E. C. Cole. Miss Iva Smith spent a few days in Lincoln last week. A Called Meeting. All male musicians who play wind instruments are asked to meet at Lincoln Manual Training schools, Wednesday, April 26, at 7:30 p. m. for the purpose of organizing a brass band in this city. LEGAL A. Morris Williams, Complainant's Solicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon County—ss. Circuit Court of Sangamon County, to the Mar term, A. D. 1911. 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 I. 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 heirs 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, 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, Helle 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, shall be and appear boree 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 prayer of said bill. S. T. JONES. Clerk. Join the N WH Become They keep every promise. They pay funeral and death benefits. They own over a half million dollars. They protect YOU in life, YOUR life. They have 108,000 loyal members. They have 18,000 trained soldiers in the army. They have 88,000 ladies in the female corps. They have the cheapest, yet best, life. They are the best governed of any city. They have honest, thorough business. They Treat If you wish to join the progressive of New York, you can do so by joining E. L. ROGERS, C. A. CAPITAL CITY AND TOWN J. W. SLAUGH NOTICE Don't order your Spring Suit before and Novelty Suitings, Striped Trousers, Woolen Fabrics and a beautiful set. Join the K. of P. ? Why? They keep every promise. They pay funeral and death benefits promptly. They own over a half million dollars of real estate. They protect YOU in life, YOUR family after death. They have 108,000 loyal members. They have 18,000 trained soldiers in their military department. They have 38,000 ladies in the female department. They have the cheapest, yet best, Endowment Policy. They are the best governed of any Fraternal Society. They have honest, thorough business-men officials. They succeed because If you wish to join this greatest and most progressive of Negro societies, see E. L. ROGERS, C. C., or any K. of P. 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 World Goods Called For 109 SOUTH BELL PH SPRINGFIELD, 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, deceased -, has filed his petition in the 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 (½) four (4) in David De Vares' subdivision of part of north fractional half (½) of the N. E. one-fourth (½) 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. JERALD'S SAMPLE SHOE SHOP THIS WELT PUMP - - - $2.45 Others ask $5.00 A POPULAR STYLE This beautiful Pump has extremely high arch, short vamp and full two-inch heel. Comes in Satin, Velvet, Suede, Patent Leather and white. $5.00 value. $2.45 JERALD'S Fifth and Monroe Under Mitchell's "Down Where the Rents are Low" K. of P.? any? cause is promptly. errors of real estate. family after death. in their military department. male department. Endowment Policy. Fraternal Society. less-men officials. Are You Right this greatest and most agro societies, see C., or any K. of P. PANTATORIUM MILORING HENTER, Prop. JUSTICE before you see my full line of Staple usering and Fancy Vestings. All section to pick from and Alterations of all Kiuds. a Specialty. r and Delivered, FOURTH ST. ONE 535 ILLINOIS NOTICE ILLINOIS WANTED—ARIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN and district to ride and exhibit sample Latest Model "Ranger" bicycle furnished by us. Our agents NO MONEY REQUIRED until you ship and special offer at once. NO MONEY REQUIRED until you ship and special offer at once. W ship to anyone, anywhere in the U.S. with a landed deposit in advance, freight freight, and put it to any test you wish. If you are then, not perfectly estrified or do not wish to keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our expense and you will not be out one cent. FACTORY PRICES at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $ to $3 middlemen's profits by buying direct of us and have the manufacturer's guarantee at any price until you receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory at any price until you receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory. YOU WILL BE ACTIVISTED when you receive our beautiful catalogues and YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and low prices we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money than any other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost. 12% of our bicycles under your own name plate at our prices. Order filled the day received. SECOND HAND BICYCLES. We do not regularly 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. COASTER-BRAKES single wheels, imported roller chains and pedals, parts, repair and HODGERTON SELDRA BROOKLYN NEW YORK NEW YORK NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES NAILS, Tacks or Glass will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. DESCRIPTION: Made in all sizes. It is lightweight and easy carrying. Very durable and lined inside. Made in China. porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers asking that their tires have only been pumped with the correct pressure, and that they have an ordinary tire, the puncture resisting qualities being given by several lovers in their shop, specially prepared fabric on the back of the tire. In advertising purposes we are making a special factory price to pecified same day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on examined and found them strictly as represented. (Chersey making the price $4.55 per pair) if you choose this advertisement. You run no risk in writing at OUK expense. If for any reason they are not 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. Hence this remarkable tire offer. By any kind at any price until you send for a pair of worn Functure-Proof tires on approval and trial at your own expense for our big tire and Sunday Catalogue which lies at about half the usual prices. Today, DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle from anyone until you know the new and wonderful learn everything. Write it NOW. HARLOW TAILOR All Overcoats DER, $18.00 AND UP. Guaranteed. French, Dry and Steamation given to Ladies' Work. OR AND DELIVERED on given to all work. N GUARANTEED. Cor. 11th & Washington Sts. NO FOR SALE 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. You will allow a daily discount of $5 per cent thereby making the price $4.55 per pair if you have an order. We will not charge any additional fee for sending us 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 at any price. We will send you a sample of our tires and give you your order. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. the rider of only $18 per pair. All orders shipped same day approval. You do not pay or rent until you have claimed it. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby me send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this as sending an order, or the tires may be returned if you do not satisfactory on examination. We are of fines at about 5 bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find a wear better, last longer and finer than any tire you have know that you will be so well pleased that when you have want you will need us a trial order at once, because it is dont buy any kind of IF YOU NEED TIRES the special introductory price quoted above, or write for our describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about 5 DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn every A. A. HAH THE TAP Suits and O MADE TO ORDER, $18 Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Cleaning. Special attention given WORK CALLED FOR A Prompt attention given SATISFACTION GU Old Tel. Corr. A NEW PIANO masters shipped same day letter is re- ent until youth have received and found it at least 5 per cent (hereby making the p ORDER and enclose this advertisement dies may be returned at OUR expense if these tires, you will find that they w ok finer than you have you ever have pleased that when you want a bicycle or kids of tires at about half the money don't buy any kind at any price FRES Hedgethorn Puncture-Proof tires quoted above, or write for our big tire and and OVER TO ORDER, $18.00 AN manship Guaranteed. French, Special attention given to all we CALLLED FOR AND D ompt attention given to all we FACTION GUARANTEE Cor. 11th & IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of the special introductory price quoted on approval and trial at the Furniture 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 day. DO NOT THINK OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everything. Write it NOW. J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. A. A. HARLOW THE TAILOR Suits and Overcoats 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. Cor. 11th & Washington Sts. A NEW PIANO FOR SALE BY THE FORUM Any Price--Any Style Terms made known on A Easy Weekly or More Special Inducements to C First to Come will be First to be The Gem Quick Service. Brill 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 e--Any Style you made known on Application by Weekly or Monthly Papers eements to Churches he will be First to be Given Co e. Gem Caf Brilliantly place to eat when he Everything to suit you Meals and Shops Try our Pies ention given to Parties and is—"To give more for your money th er place in the Cit My Style you Wish on Application or Monthly Payments to Churches or Lodges first to be Given Consideration em Cafe Brilliantly Illuminated. eat when hungry g to suit you and Short Orders. our Pies to Parties and Banquets to give more and better our money than any in the City." 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 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." Hartmann Bros. Wholesale and Retail Bakery Both Phones 52 900 and 902 E. Washington St. Springfield, Illinois Outside Shipping Orders a Specialty. --- --- ```markdown ``` 819 E. Washington St. G. E. Ousley, Proprietor. REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! Notice the thick rubber trend "A" and puncture strip "B" and "D," also rim strip "H" to prevent rim cutting. This will almost any other make - SOFT, ALSTIC and EASY RIDING. DECATU R, ILL NOIS News Matter and Comment--Edited By Karl Monte, NICE FOUR ROOM HOUSE 2306 East Pine Street. PRICE, $1,000.00 Good well of water. Come soon if you want it. Part Cash, balance on long time G. W. MURRAY At Law Office, 412% EAST ADAMS STREET, Between Fourth and Fifth. THE BEST GARDEN SEEDS ARE THE ONLY ONES 70 PLANT A. C. BROWN St” SOUTH FIFTH STREET HAS ONLY THE BEST ALSO VEGETABLE PLANTS AND FLOWERS f i . - y ) 4 - Be ae uke Ss os eae at on Pact ( : Ls 7 ) bi fiir Tote S eof Bn pa 4 Bo re ee ee | ee en ae me a Die ae ae oe bt bie fe 2b Maas on Oe Be Cie ets Nae i? itis a Be. ee: al Win see cs ne a as , i & : . K DECATUR. Oe a ee ee Illinois National Guard, 8th regi- ment, died this week’ and was buried with military honors by a squad of Co. G of this city, con- sisting of Sergeant Archie Wal- den, Corp. Polk, Bugler Stearls and privates commanded by Capt. King himself, who came down from Bloomington for the express purpose. A salute of three volleys was fired in the dead man’s honor, and Karl Stearls blew taps, end- ing the ceremony, ‘The funeral was preached by Rev. Crockette to a comfortably _filled- church. Owing to. the fact that John Bright had been in the city for a [short time only, his circle of ‘friends in this city was limited to ‘a few, But to them he had al- ways borne a very good name. The ball this week at Traver hall was well attended and every- thing went off lovely. | Miss Gertrude Dansby, now studying in Chicago, was a wel- ‘come visitor this week to Decatur |for a few days. pass | Mr. Leightford Carter of Tay- Jlorville wagin the city for a few ‘hours Sunday, leaving for Spring- ‘field on an early train. | Mr. W. 8. Moore of Blooming- ton, manager of the “Rabbit's Hind Leg’? company, was in the ‘city Sunday on important busi- ness with the Forum correspond- = Mrs, Aikens returned to Decatur this week from Bloomington, where she had been on an extend- ed visit. The Allen League convention begins this week at St. Peter’s chureh. Quite a crowd is ex- pected, Dr. Morrow preached to the Knights of Templars last Sunday, ‘There was a great array of pagentry. Dr; Buster's ‘iron arse" threw him the other day. No work for the insurance company, however. Messrs. Patterson and Watkins were in the city this week from Chicago. ‘They report a very pleasant time. Mr. Huffman of — Mattoon stopped in the city a few hours Tuesday on his way from Spring- field, where he had been to spend the Easter. Dunbar’s Books are on sale at Tue Forum Office Lee Grady ona ee Webster | (i977, — imperial Barber Shop, "Wh If it is Tonsorial Work see the Line of Tonsorialists Chair No.1, John Davie; Chair No. 2, 8. P. Webster; Chair No. 3, J. W. Grady; Chair No. 4, Prot. G. A. Barksdale. We make a Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Electrical or Hand Facial Massage and Bleaching Hot and Cold Baths. £, H. Mitehell, Chiropodiet HH. B. Stone, Show Shining Artist 821 E. Washington St Springfield, Il. F Seer Ci S51.CoO Free Coupon for $1.50 Photo at Oldfield’s Studio with each dollar’s worth of expert tailoring, cleaning and pressing done. ‘Lowest prices, quick ser-rice; goods called for and delivered. Suits made to order SAM D. BURSTEIN Old Phone 807 311 EAST ADAMS CLARKSON’S Peptonized Beef Iron and Wine A SPRING TONIC $1.00 BOTTLE CLARKSON MODERN DRUG STORE 213 South Sixth Street eorge 18 all smiles. When seen last night he said, ‘‘I told you so. There ain’t nobody what can beat Mister Shade at anything.” The ‘‘wets’? won their election this week, and Harvey is elated. Mr, Grigsby of Bloomington was . caller this week. | Charlie Jackson of Springfield was seen in Springfield this week and interviewed concerning the new form of city government. He said: ‘Well, they have the ‘per- mission form’ of government now, and I think that I will run for ‘permissioner.’ ”? Dan Palm and Effie Hurley were married this week and immediate- ly left for Cleveland, where they will reside for a while at least. Dan is undecided just what he will do in the future, Miss Edna Clanton is expected home this week. _ Several Decatur people went to Springfield to their Easter ball this week. atk Harry Lewis, well known in De- catur, was seen in Springfield at the Easter festivities last Monday. Mrs. Ganaway Bristou will visit in Normal, Ill., some ame in the near future. * Friends of Billie Williams and Rufus Lashly will be glad to know that they have started a private club in Bloomington, and bid well to get along fine. Did you read that article last week on Nate Rogan? Rain and sunshine this week in Decatur, then sunshine and rain. Rey. Peter Fields is getting to be very popular these days in De- eatur and Bloomington. On this fiftieth anniversary of ‘the Civil War, won't somebody Ree get busy and start some ind of a demonstration just to show that we have not forgotten? Decatur has not got one literary elub, which does not sound very well for this city, considering the fact that we have so many ‘“‘high- ly educated’? here, and people who have the distinction of hav- ing been born and raised here, and who have been here for a long, long time. “SOUNDS GOOD TO ME” : g Such has been the talk of the re- 4 (RR __ cont purchasers of pianos from it Ca these firms during the past eight Avie Ay Foal ory ‘We handle the well known pianos iT 9 || i of KURTZMANN, FRENCH & | st) [ | SONS, JESSE FRENCH, IVERS | L ( | Se ggB? & POND and CHIOKERING & ———— : SONS. B A = : ae as eI and all these makers have beer | Nba? a manufacturing pianos for more \ SS zy a, j} than forty years. We carry no RS fat J ianos that " ts | Nag EY / pianos that we cannot guarantee | i! Ande | Ni L \ aaa stand willing to exchange at any /—) <2 Sy time the piano is not giving satis- ; faction. Before buying your ‘ we mm piano it will pay you to come in c ng and look.over our line—largest ed and nicest show parlors for pianos ieee ; ‘| ye (aN ; in the city. by) roe Ue (iy Vs xX Gare Resee—ea | We have pianos to rent on rea- it pag vei pi es | sonable terms and all rent ap- JiZeey (eZ))| | plied on purchase. ere ST People having player pianos H should come in and join our | — Him] circulating library. Three re wines | 1 thousand new rolls to select SSS | from for $10 per year—change | CEH) your rolls as often as you like. > — 7 ——_{39 PLAYER PIANOS FOR RENT SS & 309-311 S, Sixth PIANO CO. Springfield, IW. Swecessorsito Bruce-Surles Piano Co. “Notice.” ‘To Ladies and Gentlemen: - Have your hair straightened without irons or any heated de- vices. The preparation removes dandruff, stops falling hair, pro- motes an abundant growth and keeps the hair soft and glossy. See Mrs. Nancy Coleman, 1730 EB. 8. Grand. I CHAS. S. GIBBS ATTORNEY ‘AT LAW ! AND NOTARY PUBLIC OLD PHONE 1963 po 223 1-2 South Fifth Street For Plain and Fancy Sewing SEE Mrs: E. L. Rogers DONE aT 1505 South 17th Street Satisfaction Guaranteed Charges Reasonable a ea Dry Cleaning, Shampooing, Hair Pressing and Straightening on BY. MRS. CHAS. NOLAN, 1206 South Sixteenth Street Doll Phone 286 oe oan fF Oftice Hours 20 SFM. 703M Dr. N. B. FORD PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General Surgery Room 1 IN. W. Cor. 7th and Adame Sts, SPRINGFIELD, : ILLINOIS Out of town subscribers are be- ing sent their bills. Please remit at onee. MILLINERY SEE MRS. H. TUCKER 206 N. Fourteenth for nice hats in all the Iatest sty hes. Prices very reasonable. Hate trimmed or made to oe and see for Mrs. Mattie Tucker, Prop. (0): eee eae John Vetter FOoR—— Ice, Coal and Wood BOTH PHONES 1005 East Carpenter St. | St, Luke’s Mission. Suntay 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 Sun: day night during the Lenten sea- son, American Cleaners Cleaning, _ Dyeing and Repairing All Work Guaranteed French Dry Cleaning of Ladies’ and Gents’ Clothing. * Goods called for and delivered. Prices reasonable. O. P. BERRY, Prop. 1808 B, Monroe St. Old Phone 8638 AMERICAN HAIR-GROWER and SHAMPOO SOAP 25e a Jar and 25¢ a Cake For Sale by all Dragsiste Springfield, Illinois