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THE FORUM Historical Society, State House. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a monochrome photograph of a person's profile, but no discernible features or details can be seen. THE NEW YORK TIMES THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN HON. C. S. DENEEN. May Call Special Session of the Legislature on Account of the Deafat of the Waterway Proposition by Speaker Adkins. Of The Forum Will be Held at Forum Office Monday Evening. May 22, at 8 O'clock. All persons who have subscribed to, or who will subscribe to shares in the Printing Company, be present and let us launch the move. It must be a success, and will be. Ladies and men accepted alike. It does not matter whether we have seen you concerning this project or not, you are invited. Sale of stock and collection of same is to begin. Out of town friends who desire to take out some stock may send their names in by mail. The shares are to be $5.00 each. Mrs. Anderson, on inmate of the Lincoln Old Folks' Home, died Sunday, May 14, at 10:10 o'clock p.m. She was 91 years of age and had been at the Home for ten years. The funeral was held Tuesday at the Rhoden undertaking parlors, and interment was made at Oak Ridge cemetery. Mrs. Bell Miller, sister of Mrs. A. W. Williams, of Zion church, died May 11 at the residence of Mrs. Williams, North Ninth street. The funeral was held at the residence here, and Revs. E. C. Cole of Union Baptist church here and J. M. Mason of Jacksonville officiated. The remains were shipped to Champaign for burial, and the Revs. Owens of that city and S. L. Edwards of this, officiated at the funeral. The interment was made in Champaign cemetery. A Necessary and Almost Indispensable Thing Must Succeed. The Forum started out to fill a real needed place—a vacancy in Springfield. From the beginning, we expected to meet with bumps and "thorns and thistles;" have we not been surprised to come in contact with. All real success is HON. F. G. BLAIR. Who Delivered the Ablest Speech We Have Had Before the Col- ored Y. M. C. A., May 14. ```markdown ``` Vol. 8, No. 12 A BUSINESS MEETING Mortuary. [Single Copy 5 cents] preceded by turbulent storms. All of these we have met and are meeting. We are yet confident of ultimate success—for our object is beyond a mere personal "welfare." We hope to be a real service to the community and to the race. All of these years—brief years—we have striven to establish confidence and render good to others. We have had good and liberal support from the colored people and from the white people—in part. For the past four years, we are sorry to relate, we have not been given proper recognition by the political forces to which we have so tenaciously adhered and so staunchly and unreservedly supported, but every dog must have his day—the big and the small. We have had ours. However, we shall not surrender. We are now working up a stock printing company, whereby we shall be able to do general printing W. E. B. DU BOIS Editor of the "Crisis," a Monthly Magazine Which will be on Sale at Forum Office After This Month. and also set up our own paper. We are soliciting stock from the public and are calling for volunteers. Shares on sale until further notice at $5.00 each. Some of the best people in the city have rallied and we desire as many more as will aid. Come over in Macedonia and help. You shall not lose one cent, but great will be your reward. MANAGER. Look! Look! Read and Heed. The Forum, in order to raise its circulation to 1,500 during the summer, will, for 20 days, beginning May 20, let the Forum for one year for 75c, payable in advance. This holds good to old subscribers already on our list, plus all arrearages. That is, you must pay up all you owe to date. Now is your chance to get the Forum for less than cost of production. We want circulation in order to do advertising and we want some ready money to help install the printing outfit. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." Blair Makes Able Talk. One of the most scholarly and forceful talks ever before delivered before the Y. M. C. A. was heard last Sunday by Supt. Blair. He is one of the finest historians in the State, and spoke with ease and eloquence. Mrs. Nettie Gaddie rendered a most pleasing sacred solo and the orchestra rendered excellent selections. May 28 the New Thought Circle will render a program. Negro Bank Flourishing in Philadelphia. The Negro bank organized about two years ago with ex-Congressman Geo. H. White president, located at Philadelphia, Pa., is doing a large business and a phenomenal success is apparent. Annual of C. C. Lodge. K. of P. The annual sermon on the 7th inst. was the largest ever before to turn out here. The men and women acquitted themselves creditably and made a good showing. The sermon was preached at the Union Baptist church by Rev. E. C. Cole, D. D. He dwelt at length on "Friendship," and showed that true friendship had wrought mightily. Bro. Otis B. Duncan spoke in behalf of the order with HON. JAS. A. ROSE Secretary of State—May be Can didate for Governor. great and effective eloquence. Mrs. Fannie Gray read a splendid paper in behalf of the court. Twenty-six dollars and 85 cents was raised and there was $12.10 over all expenses, which was equally divided between the Home and the Manual Training school. True Reformers Not Dead. The latest report is to the effect that the G. U. O. T. R. of Richmond, Va., is still alive and will reorganize and continue their fraternal business. A New Undertaker in Town. Mr. C. C. Williams, of Virginia, an enterprising business man, has opened an undertaking parlor in the Williams building, 1024 East Washington street and has a complete burial outfit, comparing favorably with any in the city. Mr. Williams was in St. Louis the first of this week and purchased his outfit. The business fraternity and the press, as well as the entire colored population, welcome Mr. Williams within our gates and hope for him unbounded success, but hope all of you will live forever, however. All Mr. Williams wants is to serve you in case you should happen to die. Notice! Every colored business and professional man is hereby notified to be present at the Negro Business League's regular meeting Thursday evening, May 25. Important business. J. P. ROBERTS, Pres. E. L. ROGERS, Sec. The Wonderful M. B. Hair Grower and M. B. Magic Shampoo for the Scalp. These preparations give entire satisfaction, with or without irons. Manufactured at 29th and Morgan streets, St. Louis, Mo. Price, 25c each. Large profits to agents. For sale by druggists. GRADY & WEBSTER'S New Barber Shop Now One of the Finest and Most Beautifully Arranged Parlors in the City. Probably no barber shop run by colored people in this State outside of Chicago, is more tastefully and artistically arranged than the "Imperial," run by the above named gentlemen. This shop has been steadily improving for several years, both in service, appearance and management. The shop is now fitted up with modern chairs and dressed with the best make of mirrors and furniture. It is kept clean and sanitary and the business is conducted creditably. They give attention to customers, and do not allow valgar arguments and profanity in their place. MR. ANDREW RUSSEL of Jacksonville, Banker and Probable Candidate for Governor. The shop is a four-chair shop and has a nice bath room in connection. It is brilliantly illuminated and kept well ventilated. For further information and verification, you are invited to call at 821 East Washington street. Out of town visitors are invited to make this place their "shop" while in the city. CHAMPAIGN AND URBANA. At the A. M. E. church Sunday morning service was well attended. Text: Psalm 55-6, it being a series of sermons: Evening, Psalm 8:4; subject, "Man." Sunday school at 3 o'clock, large attendance and a good lesson taught. At the Salem Baptist church Sunday morning: 9:30 Sunday school, good attendance; preaching at 11 o'clock; evening, 6:30, B. Y. P. U. meet in a regular meeting; subject, Hawaii and the Philippine Islands, and the work done by misisonaries in that foreign land. Preaching Sunday evening, text, Matthew 22 ch., 2-3 verses; subject, "The Marriage of the King's Son." May 1 at 8:30 the angel death was sent to the home of Rev. Geo. Bell and summoned him to appear before the bar of God. The services at the funeral of Rev. G. H. Bell at Salem Baptist church. Music—By choir. Invocation—By Rev. S. S. Sisson, Danville. Music—By choir. Condolence from the church and auxiliaries—Rev. M. D. Sharp, Danville. Scripture lesson—By Rev. B. N. Murrel, Peoria. Music—By choir. Sermon—By Rev. J. M. Owens, Champaign. Address—Rev. Bell as a Father in the Gospel, by Rev. S. L. Edwards; as an Associate, Rev. G. A. Turner, Danville. Ministers' and Deacons' Union—Rev. A. W. Williams, Springfield. A Member of Wood River Association—By Rev. E. H. Barden of Paris. A letter from Rev. I. L. Smith of Quincy association. Letter of condolence, E. H. Barden, Paris. The K. of P. had their annual sermon at the Salem Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Quite a large delegation was in attendance. The lodge of Westville par- ish and Danville attended in a body. Finances raised, $24.00. The funeral of Cecil Green of West Beslin was conducted at the Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. A. T. Jackson was the preacher and he delivered a powerful sermon, and more especially when he mentioned our young people, who profess a hope in Christ Jesus and then depart from it. It was quite a sad funeral. The services at Salem Baptist church were fairly attended Sunday evening. Text, 1st Cor., 3d chapter, 11th verse; subject, "Foundations." Miss Nellie Camron of West Beslin is very sick; typhoid fever. Mrs. Newby of Danville is visiting in the home of Moss, North Walnut. Mr. John Allen is still on the sick list. GRAND MUSICAL The Y. M. C. A. and New T Raie Shocei, at Masonic Hall on p. m. Admission free. Master of Ceramics, Cap The Y. M. C. A. and New Thought Circle, assisted by Prof. L. Raie Shocei, at Masonic Hall on Sunday, May 28, 1911, at 3 o'clock p. m. Admission free. 1. Music—Selected ..... Y. M. C. A. Orchestra Conductor, Mr. Arthur Naylor; accompanist, Miss Hazel Bates. 2. Invocation ..... Rev. J. H. Sydes, D. D. 3. “Gloria in Excelsis” ..... Blumenschein Chorus—Miss S. Marie Renfro, Miss Blossom Barton, Mrs. Clara Ware, Mrs. E. C. Cole, Mrs. Roie Hunter, Mrs. Fannie Gray, Mrs. C. Leota Smith, Mrs. Jno. Slaughter, Miss India Harris, Miss Ruth Lee, Mrs. Victoria Johnson, Prof. E. C. Hamilton, Mr. Rufus Nelson, Mr. Ralph Holman, Mr. Benj. Bellamy, Mr. Logan Moss, Mr. Benj. Chin, Mr. Thomas Dom negan. Dr. S. A. Ware, conductor; Miss Ethel White, a companist. 4. Introduction ..... Dr. J. H. Magee 5. “Zampa Overture” ..... Herold Prof. L. Raie Shocei and Mrs. Jessie S. Lee 6. Solo—Selected ..... Miss Blossom Barton 7. Recitation—“Tommy's Prayer” ..... John S. Nichols Mrs. E. E. Perkins 8. (a) Paper—“Sam'l. Coleridge-Taylor, the Most Cultivated Musician of Our Race” ..... Mrs. Jessie S. Lee (b) Taylor's Transcription of the American Negro Melody, “I'm Troubled in Mind,” Op. 59, No. 14. Miss S. Marie Renfro and Mrs. Lee 9. (a) “Take Nabandji,” Op. 59, No. 3; S. E. Africa Melody (b) “The Bamboula,” Op. 59, No. 8, West India Melody Saml. Coleridge-Taylor Prof. L. Raie Shocei 10. Essay—“Mental Telepathy” ..... Lieut. Clement Hinton 11. “E Flat Concerto” ..... Liszt Prof. L. Raie Shocei 12. Recitation—(a) “The Colored Soldiers” (b) Selected .....Paul Lawrence Dunbar Mrs. Carrie Lee Hamilton 14. Paper—“The Power of Thought” .....Mrs. E. L. Rogers 15. “Spanische Tanzel” .....Moszkowski Prof. L. Raic Shocei and Mrs. Jessie S. Lee 16. Free Will Offering—Chorus, “The Heavens Are Telling” .....Haydn 17. Music—Selected .....Y. M. C. A. Orchestra 18. Benediction .....Dr. E. C. Cole M. HON. EICHARD YATES. Who Can and May be Nominated for Governor. In Case Mr. Yates Were Nominated, He Would be a Hard Man to Defeat. MR. JAS. W. GRADY Manager of the Imperial Barber Shop, Now the Leader of Col- ored Tonsorial Parlors in the City—Is Secretary of I. B. P. O. E. MR. JAS. W. GRADY Manager of the Imperial Barber Shop, Now the Leader of Colored Tonsorial Parlors in the City—Is Secretary of I. B. P. O. E. 15 cents Per Month Spring Has Come | And the desire to change your raiment is sure to be with you. It certainly feels good to get rid of heavy, cumberson clothes and get | into a nice, swell appearing, fine fitting Suit for Spring and Summer. The fine, pure healthful air makes one feel the need of just;isuch clothes as will lend themselves to the season’s best enjoyment. We have all this, and more, if you will come to our store. Suits range in price from $10.00 to $35,00 | and there is splendid choosing and picking at many prices between. : They are all marked on the same money-saving basis. ) Boys’ and Children’s Department If a Suit is bad at the start, it will be bad all along the line. If a suit is good at the start it will be good while it is worn and it will wear longer than you want it to. Then isn’t it best to buy the best? 7 Boys at their very best could not give clothes worse wear than they do. You know that Clothes of quality will give positive satisfaction. Hall & Herrick Co. Clothes are the best clothes for boys in the world. See them. ; ~~ Beautiful Display of Spring Shirt 3 Rich patterns in all the best colorings; fine madras, linen; Rus- , sian cords; flannels and soft weaves with soft self collars, French | cuffs. Complete range of sizes; $1.50 to $3.50. | Neckwear for spring up from 50c. | Spring Hosiery 25c and more. : The new blocks are ready and right handsome they are. We've . the smart styles for the Swell Young Fellow and conservative ones ' forthe Older Men.* 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 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 .......-....-.- 16¢ BME OGDY oso warden ss, OO E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J.B. Osby, Associate Editor. Telephone, Old 3806 Saturday, May 20, 1911. EDITORIAL JACKSONVILLE, ILL. Jacksonville, iil., 18 a — college town,’’ well shaded, quiet and “dry.” It has some of the best! white and colored people in the State. It is an old town and was founded before Springfield. It is the home of Yates, Bryan and many noble characters who, before and after the Civil war, stood firm for right and against slavery. She furnished many underground rail- road stations, and Goy. Yates, of Civil war renown, lived, died and lies buried there. She is a town of churches. There are more fine churches there than in any other town of like size in the State. The L W. college for women is there; President Harker is the head. He is a fine man and through his great efforts this school is the pride of the M. B. chureh of this State and the central west. The Illinois col- lege for boys is also here. Routt college, Catholic, is here also. The blind institute and the deaf and | dumb institute are here. The white people are sociable and treat deserving colored people like peo- ple. There are many colored peo- oe own good property. Dr. innebrough has a creditable san- itarium. He is a progressive phy- sician, His wife is a most thrifty woman, conducts a dairy, milking over a dozen cows. They have a Penney heme oy siete, mrion et. Rev. S. 8. Waddel also has nice property, as do een Ties on West Morton street. Mrs. $. J. Young is a successful hair dresser and so is Mrs. M. J. Butler. Mrs. M. ©. Clark runs a boarding house on S. W. West street. There are two Baptist churches, one A. M. E, and a branch of the M. E. church here, under colored people. There is one colored policeman, Mr. Moore, and a colored man is connected with the fire depart- ment, The colored people have one creditable club, we are told. Mr. Short runs a tailoring estab- lishment. F. Wright has a pool room and lunch counter. The most successful and the largest business conducted by our people is ron by Malory Bros. They have a kind of department store and their goods are high class. They are intelligent and courteous and commands the respect and trade from white and colored people. ‘These young people own consider- able property and are too well known for need of elaborate men- tion, In their store you can buy from a $300 diamond ring down to a paper of pins. They are solving the ‘trace problem.”” We find a healthy sentiment between the races in Jacksonville. Jacksonville has an abundance of beautiful girls, the which many of you are aware, She has many flourishing secret societies. Mrs. Ida Cree, ‘one of the leading society ladies, will give the news from Jackson- ville every week. ‘This city has six banks and two daily papers, a beautiful postoffice. Tt does not pose as an industrial city, but a school center. ‘We secured several subscribers and expect to get 50 or 75 more, Rev. Muse has a beautiful home, and Rev. Miller of the M. KE. church is making progress with his church. Dr. M. C. B. Mason spoke May 10 to a large white audience in his usual able and eloquent man- ner. After the lecture a social was tendered and the colored peo- ple were treated like they were not ‘‘colored,”? but only people. There was no discrimination or difference shown—all were treated cordially and pleasing. . The lady in eharge of the refreshments is NEWS NOTES OF MATTOON. Sunday being Mothers’ day, Da- vid’s chapel had a beautiful pro- gram prepared for the. occasion. Mrs, J, P. Cranshaw, in a most heartfelt tone, read a paper on “Mother,” which caused many tears to flow. Rev. Cooper talked on his life without a mother. Miss Izetta Smith read ‘‘The Meaning of the Word Mother.’ Last but not least of all, Mr. Jessee spoke in a most pathetic manner on “Mother.” Mrs. P.' C. Cooper sang several beautiful solos, which pleased the audience very much. Mr. Hamilton, a traveling sales- man of Chieago, was in the city Saturday, the guest of George Smith and family. Mrs. Wm. Lee is on the sick list. Miss Izetta Smith spent Satur- day in Charleston. Mrs. Oscar Portee of Charleston spent Sunday in the city. 2 No Money (ieee ae . Kirn DAeees A odie a tt a — Satis Are ( “See | gece er ewer? | )\ | tion Guar RTs: a & P| anteed— | iBeeeagane cae j | } ete PGR \| Lowest Net gyre ee f ad Factory ipiianarentwas I) eg -h Prices [lpagumescc eo gb \ Easiect Sima en oes Terms— A Wil VP iieaeee eer: . Saving of H t pal ak $100 to A = Mit ' §200- dia | veda Fans ee aR P. A. STARCK, Pras. 4 Ree. kan = , tory Direct. 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REID, Manager Springfield Branch Office 520 East Monroe St. “7 Per You won't find styles like the io ae, IMPERIAL _ You won’t find styles near Oy et a as swagger. You won't find Se <¥ IMPERIAL $3 HATS Ae em at any other store because we have cam | the exclusive agenoy for this town. , We’ believe it’s the best $8.00 I Hat made. That's why we seoured ie the exclusive agency for them, per cial > Hale youn think 9 when you see the \ new Fall and Winter shapes that Wd i are ready. PETER MYERS & CO. 529 NORTH SIDE SQUARE J. B. OSBY ...Real Estate... Farm and City Property Bought, Sold and Exchanged. If you are Thinking of Buying a FARM or a CITY HOME please call and see me 5224 E. Adams St. ~ Bell Tel. 423 SPRINGFIELD, ILL. ENTERPRISE SAVINGS BANK eyes ee ea : subject to check, Interest paid on average balances quarterly. Penny Savings Department for children in which deposits are received from 1c up. og ae dena ; Eleventh and Washington Sts. Messrs. Chester and Roscoe Brewer of Urbana attended the field meet in Charleston Saturday. Miss Anna Woodfork of St. Louis is the guest of Mrs. Wiley Smith. ‘Mrs. Arthur Portee and daugh- ter, Miss Ona, of Charleston spent Sunday in the city, the guests of Mr. George Smith and family. The Lincoln Manual Training School 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 Office Phone 2322 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois. Edward Baumaun Chas. T. Baumann BAUMANN BROS. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Dentse Apotheke) YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED Corner 7th and Washington Sts. J. R. RHOADES Sign Painting and General Job Work Done. Professional Caterer and Candy Maker. Leave Orders at 119 N. Eighth. 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Neighbors of the Chicago Chronicle, James T. Brewington, J. T. and M. Barnett paid our office a visit Wednesday evening. Mr. Espy and Mr. Barnett are employed at the State house. Supt. Blair at Y. M. C. A. May 14. Come early and secure seats. Mr. Monroe Bradley of the State house spent Sunday, May 7, in St. Louis, the guest of Mrs. Polk of the Pyro Hair Co., and speaks in the highest terms of the lady and the business. The New Thought Circle's program for the Y. M. C. A. will be held May 28, instead of 21st. Mrs. J. F. Johnson left Wednesday for Metropolis, where she will attend the State convention of the Baptist church. Mrs. Johnson is the president of the convention. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. Mr. Jas. H. Johnson delivered an address before the joint assembly of K. of P. at Champaign last Sunday, May 7. The lodges of Danville, Champaign and vicinity met in joint session for their annual sermon. The Y. M. C. A. Bible Class is making good progress. Boost the Y. M. C. A. by attending. A literary program was rendered at Grace M. E. church Tuesday evening, May 9. Mr. J. H. White was in Bloomington May 7. Eh? WANTED—Colored girls for cooks and housework. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, 305½ South Sixth street. Mr. A. L. Walker attended the joint session of K. of P.'s at Champaign May 7. There is to be a debate at St. John's Literary, May 30, between B. H. Bellamy and Wm. M. Collins: "Resolved, that slavery in the U. S. was more of a blessing than a curse." Affirmative, Collins; negative, Bellamy. South 18th Street Confectionery will reopen Wednesday evening, May 24, at 18th street and Lawrence avenue, with Ice Cream, Soda Water, Fruits and Candies. Public cordially invited. The St. John Literary meets every Tuesday evening at 14th and Mason streets. A special literary program will be rendered free next week. Public is invited. Wm. Collins, Jr., President. MRS. WM. REDDIC, Mgr. Talk is afloat encouraging colored people to get together and start a small manufacturing establishment of some kind. The idea is a good one. Don't forget Elks' May ball, Monday, May 22. Arion hall. Every member of the Y. M. C. A. is requested to meet at their quarters Monday evening at 7:30 sharp, for only about twenty minutes for important business purposes. Ladies will be admitted at Y. M. C. A. tomorrow. Rev, J. M. Mason, D. D., of Jacksonville, missionary for the Wood River Baptist Association (appointed by the executive board of the Ministers' and Deacons' union of said district), preached at the following churches: Sunday, May 7, 11 a. m., Zion Baptist; 8 p. m., Union Baptist; Monday, May 8, 8 p. m., Pleasant Grove; Wednesday, New Hope. He is an able speaker. Y. M. C. A. Sunday—down stairs—men only. Mr. Ralph Holman will render a cornet solo for the Y. M. C. A., May 14. Bruce Ford and Russel Clem of the Springfield High School, ran off with the prize on the field day meet. Take out one or more shares in the printing proposition. This will employ three or four young men or women. Mrs. E. L. Rogers was called to Decatur, May 7, to the bedside of Mrs. C. L. Watkins, her sister-in-law. Hon. Edward D. Green of Chicago has demonstrated that he is the right man for the State legislature of Illinois. Mrs. Annie Greenwood of East Mason street was indisposed Monday, May 8. "Capt." Marcellus Polk of the Decatur "Quick Steps" was in the city Saturday for the purpose of "Rah Rahing" for the Corn Belt Athletic Association. Great Decatur number of The Forum will be out second week in June. Prof. Malone of the Lincoln school of Quincy, has resigned the principalship of said school to accept a lucrative position with a book concern. Collector will be in Bloomington, Lincoln and Peoria week of 21st. The Woman's club will meet Monday, May 22, at the Home. There will be a bean shower and sewing. Please come out. 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. C. H. JONES C. H. JONES Ice Cream Parlor Fruits and Soft Drinks, Candies and Cigars. 1103 E. Washington St. 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 Wi- 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. Merri- Join the 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 They have 108,000 loyal members. They have 18,000 trained soldiers in They have 38,000 ladies in the fem- They have the cheapest, yet best, I They are the best governed of any They have honest, thorough business They succeed because They Treat If you wish to join the progressive of New E. L. ROGERS, C. CAPITAL CITY AND TALK J. W. SLAUGH NOT Don't order your Spring Suit before and Novelty Suitings, Striped Trousers Woolen Fabrics and a beautiful set SUITS AT $18 Join the K. of P. ? Why? Because 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 They Treat You Right If you wish to join this greatest and most progrissive of Negro societies, see E. L. ROGERS, C. C., or any K. of P. CAPITAL CITY PANTATORIUM AND TAILORING J. W. SLAUGHTER, Prop. 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 SPRINGFIELD, man, 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 heirs at law of Mary Merriman, deceased, defendants above named, having seen 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, 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, Belle Merriman, Lucy Merriman, Rube Merriman, Bertua Merriman and George Merriman, the only heirs at law, Samuel E. Prather, administrator of the estate of Maria L. Merriman, deceased, and George Merriman, the only heir at law of Mary Merriman, deceased, shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Circuit Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House, in the City of Springfield, on the first Monday of May, A. D. 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. ADJUSTMENT NOTICE Estate of Belle Miller, Deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed administratrix of the estate of said deceased, hereby gives notice that she will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the July Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the third day of July, 1911, at which time all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said estate are also requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this fifteenth day of May, 1911. ROSA B. WILLIAMS. ADJUSTMENT NOTICE. Estate of Annie Richards, Decased. The undersigned, having been appointed Administrator of the estate of said deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the July Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said county, beginning on the 3rd day of July, 1911, at which time all persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said estate are also requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 11th day of May, 1911. IRA GRADY, Administrator. CHAS. S. GIBBS, Attorney. K. of P.? any? cause iss promptly. vers of real estate. family after death. in their military department. sale department. Endowment Policy. Fraternal Society. less-men officials. If You Right this greatest and most gro societies, see C., or any K. of P. PANTATORIUM TILORING HENTER, Prop. TICE before you see my full line of Staple usering and Fancy Vestings. All section to pick from 3.00 AND UP and Alterations of all Kiuds. a Specialty. and Delivered. FOURTH ST. ONE 535 ILLINOIS NOTICE S. T. JONES. Clerk. WANTED--A RIDER AGENT FACTORY PRICES We furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make and offer, one of the many ones you can buy for less than $25 middlerange's profit. Your bicycle. DO YOU BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone at any price? We offer a special offer on our of factory prices and remarkable special offers to rider agents. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and less price we can make you this year. We sell the highest pride bicycles for less money. We are satisfied with $3.00 profit above factory cost. BICYCLE DEALERS, you receive bicycles under your own name plate at ur 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. Same wheels; imported rotter chains and pedals, parts, repairs and COASTER-BRAKES COASTER-BRAKES, sturdy wheels, imported roller- equipment of all kinds at half the usual $ 5.0 HEDGETHORN PUNCT SELF-HEALING TIRES The regular retail price of these tires is $8.99. The regular price of each tire is sell you a sample pair for $8.00 (withorder $4.5). AMERICAN MILITARY PRESENTED DISTINGUISHED PRODUCT SEE MODEL NO. 1944 NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PUNCTURES NAILS, Tackers or Gliss will not let the air out. Sixty thousand pairs sold last year. Over two hundred thousand pairs now in use. Made in England. Made in Wales. If leavened and easy thingy very much. Made a special quality of rubber, which never been allowed the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customersthat their tires have only been pumped up once or twice in a whole season. They weigh no more than 100 pounds. They are made by several layers of tint, specially prepared fabric on the tread. The regular price of these tires is $5, so per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special tintery price to suit the customer. bed some day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on examined and found them strictly as advertisement, (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you close this advertisement. You run no risk in turnover. You will expense if no reason they are reliable. You will have a reliable friend 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 you your order. You will buy a bicycle you will find any kind at any price until you send for a pair of orn Puncture-Pproof tires on approval and trial at write for our big Fire and Sundry Catalogue which you buy today. DO NOT TINK OF BUYING a bicycle on anyone until you know the new and wonderful learn everything. Write it NOW. 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 required. You how to pay a cent you account for a cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you send FULLY WITH THE TIDY Tires or WITH THE TIDY Tires and send 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, know that you will be so well equipped that when you give us your order. We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remarkable tire offer. approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined at We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby m send FULL CASH WH ODATE. Hedgehorn buys us sending us an order as the tires may be returned at O not satisfactory examination. We are perfectly reliable ban! If you order a pair of these tires, you will find the wet better, last longer and look fine than any tire you have know that you will be so well pleased that when you want We want you to send us a trial order at once, hence this remi IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind of tire you have the special introductory price quoted above; or write for our describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn everyth A. A. HAH THE TAIR Suits and Ow MADE TO ORDER, $18.2 Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Cleaning. Special attention given WORK CALLED FOR ALL Prompt attention given SATISFACTION 'GU Old Tel. Cor. A NEW PIANO unt until you have examined and found the price of 6 per cent (thereby making the purchase more affordable) before this advertisement tries may be returned at OUR expense. We are perfectly reliable and money these tires, you will find that they willok finer than any tire you have ever used. Please that when you want a bicycle order at once, hence this remarkable tire don't buy any kind at any price orquoted above; or write for our big Tire at and kinds of tires at about half the usual write us a postal today. DO NOT THINK of pain of tires from anyone until you know a postal to learn everything. CYCLE COMPANY, OUR HARLEY HE TAILOR and Overland TO ORDER, $18.00 ANDmanship Guaranteed. French Special attention given to LATELED FOR AND DOWNPT attention given to all WEFACTION 'GUARANTEED. Cor. 11th & IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of tires the special introductory price quoted above, or write for our big Tire and Sundry Catalogue which describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about the usual prices. DO NOT WAIT or a pair of tires from anyone until you know the new and wonderful tires. HARLOW DETAILOR Overcoats ER, $18.00 AND UP. guaranteed. French, Dry and Steam ation given to Ladies' Work. OR AND DELIVERED on given to all work. N 'GUARANTEED. Cor. 11th & Washington Sts. NO FOR SALE A. A. HARLOW THE TAILOR Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. French, Dry and Steam Cleaning. Special attention given to Ladies' Work. A NEW PIANO FOR SALE A NEW PIANO FOR SALE BY THE FORUM Any Price--Any Style y Terms made known on Application Easy Weekly or Monthly P Special Inducements to Churche e--Any Style y ade known on Application by Weekly or Monthly P y Style you Wish on Application for Monthly Payments 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 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." BOLLMAN LAUNDRY. 723 E. Washington St. Does first class work and prompt service. Our motto is to please. Goods called for and delivered. Our prices are reasonable. Give us a trial and be convinced. Call up 207, both phones. Geo. Bollman, Prop. & Mgr. REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! double o usually have Notices the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D." also rim strip "F" to prevent rim cutting. This outstuff any other mobe-SOFT LASTIC and EASY RIDING. CHICAGO, ILL DECATUR, ILLINOIS News Matter and Comment---Edited By Karl Monte. Elks’ May Ball MONDAY, EVE., ARION HALL we _ Music by United Casino Orchestra, bi Bes cama i fe ) 5 Ce Auegia se wee $ Mie tee oe We Re eee Met Kg as Cc”. “ew pioince.” 2, Ser wee 2s ron niet ‘ 4 i pees. ; : Be f E : Po d ee it, es ad Fee Ee : ih pee. ad Se ea: t pia be oo ; i rd a h ps mi L ‘ C E (Last week’s notes.) The Pythians had their annual sermon last Sunday, and Rev Crockette delivered one of his best. ‘The men were out in force, it be- ing a very pretty day, and all made a great showing. It was noticeable that the majority were young men, but this fact is nearly always the case, as the K. of P. is fast becoming the favorite lodge for young men in all parts of the country. Rev. Fields spent Sunday in Bloomington, where he preached at the Mt. Pisea Baptist chureh, One of the Brown brofhers of |the Brown Brothers’ Magazine, is EE town this week in the interest lof his magazine, He spoke at the ‘Methodist and Baptist churches, ‘putting forth the objects of the publication. Carroll, Phoenix & Anderson ‘are the proprietors of the new |pool and billiard hall here, | Ira Seott, of Assumption, IL, was in the city for a few days this | weeks While here he called on a number of young lady friends of his, missing his train, which neces- sitated his staying over for an- other day, It is said that a number of De- catur boys may be expected to be jarrested some time in the near fu- ‘ture for refusing to attend the United States army inspection of the National Guard, held at Bloomington some time ago. It is compulsory that every man at- tend, and when he does not he lays himself liable to arrest and punishment. The men know who they are and may not be surprised when the final moment comes. The new commissioners took their seats this week and a gen- eral shake-up has occurred in all the departments of government. Mr. Donnald Brown of Danville, Ill, was in the city last Sunday visiting some friends. He spent the evening at church with Miss Georgia Leftlet, one of Decatur’s brilliant high school debutantes. "Mts. Josh Jacobs continues ill. Dunbar’s Books are on sale at Tue Forum Office Grady ana 4 , Webster we . i on. eyo LF) Imperial Barber Shop GJ If it is Tonsorial Work see the Line of Tonsorialists Chair No.1, John Davie; Chair No. 2, 8. P. Webster) Chair No. 9, J. W. Grady; Chair No, 4, Prof. G. A. Barkedals, We make a Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Electrical or Hand Facial Massage and Bleaching Hot and Cold Baths. i £.'H. Mitehell, Chiropediet _H. B. Stone, Shoe Shining Artist 821 E, Washington St, Springfield, Ill. LEEEEEEEEDEDEEEEEED EEE EES MATTOON NEWS NOTES. (Last week’s notes.) Mr. Elijah Norton, an old citi- zen of Bethany, died at his home in that city Thursday, and was buried Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Wright Elliott was called to Morganfield, Ky., by the serious illness of her mother. Frank R. Gordon and Arthur Winn of Chicago were the guests of the Misses Iva and Iveta Smith Sunday evening, May 7. _ Mrs. Helen Swanson is improv: ing nicely after a long illness. Miss Iveta Smith spent Sunday in Tuscola, the guest of Miss Tola Estell, Miss Banks of Paris is visiting with Mrs. Benj. Woodfork. An informal party was giver ‘Tuesday evening: at the home of the Misses Iva and Izetta Smith. The out of town guests were Mrs, Effie Bridgewater, Misses Cozzetta Chavis and Iola Estell of Tuscola, and Messrs. Gordon and Winn of Chicago. ‘My location—out of the high rent district—does it. I put this saving into Suit values. CHOOSE FROM 1,000 ALL WOOL SUIT SAMPLES. That includes all the new fabries for spring wear. SUITS MADE TO INDIVIDUAL MEASURE. Come and get my Low Prices. Freneh Dry Cleaning, Dyeing and Pressing and Repairing. Work called for and Promptly. Delivered. Old Phone 807 311 EAST ADAMS NICE FOUR ROOM HOUSE 2306 East Pine Street. PRICE, $1,000.00 Good weil of water. Come soon if you want it. Part Cash, balance on long time G. W. MURRAY At Law Office, 412% EAST ADAMS STREET, 4 Between Fourth and Fifth. Moses Bass, who has been very ill for some time with tuberculosis at St. Mary’s Hospital, is consid- ered in a very critical condition, and it is not expected that he will live. Mr. Nate Rogan, formerly of Buxton, Iowa, is ill here in the city. Mr. Dan Palm left the city this week for some parts in the north, to spend a part of the summer, Miss Leslie Slaughter is spend- ing a few weeks in St. Louis on a pleasure trip. Miss Freda Phoenix, who has been ill for some time, is now able to be out, Poundmaster Price also lost his official head in the onrush of the new commissioners, being suc- ceeded by Mr, Rufus Gardner. Mrs. Stella Ware was found dead near Decatur street this week with a number of bruises and cuts on her head, indicating that she had been eruelly murdered. Mr. ‘Tug Taylor, with whom she had kept company for a number of months, was arrested and charged with the murder, The coroner’s jury connected him with the mur- der, but he stoutly maintains his innocence, however. The funeral was held at the Methodist church | teeacs ‘The church was crowd- ed to its full capacity. Mr. Mose Bass’ relatives are here to visit him and be with him in his illness. They are planning to hold a liar’s contest down at the Baptist church, and Rev. Crockette has graciously invited the Forum cor- respondent to participate, but the invitation was as graciously re- fused. Mr. Moses Bass, who until this very moment, was expected to live for at least_a few days longer, is dead at St. Mary’s Hospital, where he had been ill for a number bi ose evar Aa nent capri ean erence M. B.—The Wonderful Hair Grower. This preparation gives entire satisfaction with or without irons, and promotes the growth of the hair. A trial will convince you of its merits. Prepared by M. B. Co., Commereial Hotel, 29th and Morgan streets, St. Louis, Mo. For sale by leading druggists. Price, 25 and 50 cents, Large profits to agents. “New Thought Key.”” For the month of May: ‘By striving for honorable success we create the conditions that bring it. I will think and work for success, and thus gain my desire.” Whe: you go to Decaur, stop with Mrs. Jossie Brummell for first cluss rooms with steam heat and ho: and eold bath; one block from square ; 49% Main street, De- catur, "1 Good manners and politeness by young children show that you are well bred and are teaching your children the proper lessons ‘and living good lives before them. You who do this will find that it is a good investment. vr MA We handle the oldest and best W. SS if \) Si made Pianos in the world, and ———— aes, have the largest stock aaa) A = ave the largest stock to select Tl a) ‘ from in the city. We sell on pay- f => im . — yi / ¥ | ments to suit the purchaser and i. y ee —_————___ { | ie. guarantee every instrument for El {\ ten years, We solicit your tuning malik \ NT hI Don } \ and repair work for expert men, aa Yh _—_— \ eins Zo }} and guarantee satisfaction. We | Ve ive i move Pianos anywhere as reason- \S “s Age C able as any drayman at the same hh A CQ price with expert men and low eo wagons. ie eee a aN LY. Sore NN SS Ne A C—O eas) S| te =| eS p 3 5 Tl = i———Fi i gs | SEE OUR PIANOS BEFORE(S*—1{/j /7—— 1H eB r— YOU BUY. Gj 309-311 S. Sixth PIANO co. Springfield, 11. Successors to 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 E. S. Grand. CHAS, S. GIBBS ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC OLD PHONE 1963 Office: 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 | Old Tel. 4622 Dry Cleaning, _Shampooing, Hair Pressing and Straightening + +BY... MRS. CHAS. NOLAN, 1206 Seuth Sixteenth Street “ah oan SE ice Hours} 210 5M. 719 P.M: Dr. N. B. FORD PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children ad General Surgery Room 1 N. W. Cor. 7th and Adams Sis, SPRINGFIELD, : ILLINOIS a 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 latest styles. Prices very reasonable. Hats trimmed or made to order. Call and see for yourself. Mrs. Mattie Tucker, Prop. —ste—— John Vetter —— FOoOR—— Ice, Coal and Wood BOTH PHONES 1005 East Carpenter St. St. Luke’s Mission. Sunday School at 10:00 a. m Sunday Morning prayer and sermon at 11:00 a. m. Vesper service at 5:00 p. m. Litany and Woman’s Guild, every Wednesday at 8. There will be no services on 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 E. Monroe St. Old Phone 8688 AMERICAN HaiIR-GROWER and SHAMPOO SOAP 25c a Jar and 25c a Cake For Sale by all Drugeiate Springfield, Illinois