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THE FORUM Vol. 8. No. 16 M. B. HON. B. F. CALDWELL Of Chatham, Ill., May be Candidate for Governor. Served Several Creditable Terms in Congress from This District. BLOOMINGTON Mrs. Hattie Rush gave a lawn social at her residence last Thursday for the benefit of the A. M. E. church, and was largely attended. Miss Lenmons of Pontiac. Ill., is visiting Mrs. James Schaffer on S. Main street. Miss Emma Moore of Peoria, Ill., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Bessie Davis, on W. Clay street. Mr. Fred Rush and Mr. James Hawkin, Bloomington's best fishermen, went fishing last week and after failing to get the fish to bite decided to go in swimming, as it had been fifteen years since Mr. Rush had been in swimming he had forgotten how to swim, and came near drowning, but just as he came up the third time there happened to be a log floating by. With hard struggling Mr. Rush got the log and himself back to the bank safely. Mr. Rush crawled out of the water, held up both hands and said, "Never again." News of the Chauffeurs' Club. Among the chauffeurs who attended the races at Indianapolis May 30 are: Mr. Merian Hoagland, driving a Chalmers car. Mr. Hubbert Wright, driving a Carbon car. Mr. Warren S. Moore, driving a Locomobile. Mr. W. S. Moore left Bloomington May 22, arrived in Indianapolis May 23, was there until Friday. While there he visited the race track quite often, but failed to pick the winning car. Friday, drove to West Baden and French Lick, Ind.; came back to Indianapolis Sunday, and there met H. Wright and M. Hoagland. H. Wright left Bloomington May 27, 9 a. m., arrived in Indianapolis at 7 p. m., same date. While are made several trips to Richmond, Ky. Mr. Hoagland left at 4:30 a. m., May 28, arrived at 2 p. m., same date, just in time for church, after cleaning up car. Mr. Hoagland, after the races, went to South Bend, Ind., Chicago, Storm Rock, Ill., and several other places, and arrived back home Thursday, June 8, with only one puncture, after traveling 1,500 miles. W. S. Moore arrived home June 1st, traveling 1,300 miles, with 32 punctures and blow outs, one missing light and 15c. A Stoddard-Dayton car ran into Moore car while driving to the race track, but only knocked the front wheels out of line; no one was hurt. While in Indianapolis they met several Bloomington boys—Mr. Chas. Hawkins, Mr. Nelson Robinson, Mr. Chas. Johnson, Mr. Clarence Brown and several others. Bloomington was well represented at the Crown Garden, in a box party, May 30, after the races. Mr. John White and Mr. Earl Doyage also attended the races. Mr. John White, better known as Barney Oldfield, is planning on driving a Loee to New Orleans for Mr. Stevenson. Bloomington has four new chauffeurs this year-Mr. James Walker, driving a Mormon; Mr. Earl Lewis, a Buick; Mr. Tom Morgan, a Loco; Mr. Meadows, a Mitchell. Watch out for the Chauffeurs' minstrel or ball soon. Mr. James Foster, driving a Chalmers, went to Peoria Tuesday. Mr. Oscar Waddell has joined the Chauffers' club and is driving a new Pullman car, the only one of its make in the city. The K. of P. Lodge is planning for a picnic some time soon. Little Willie Rush is now employed at Bunnell Bros. We hope to see him keep the position, if it don't affect his eyes. A letter was received from Rena Roads this week, saying that he was thinking of going to the coronation with Mutt V. Jeff. Charles Fred White's Fine Record As an athlete Charles, Fred White, University of Pennsylvania, law, '12, has accomplished wonders within the past seven years. Here is his record: Class and varsity track teams (high jump and broad jump), Phillips Exeter academy, 1903-4; class football team, Exeter, 1903; class and varsity track teams (winner in ten different events in one afternoon), Williston seminary, 1906-7-8; all round (Kennedy medal) champion track and field athlete, Williston, June, 1907; champion broad jump and record holder, Amherst College Interscholastic association, June, 1907; champion high jump and record holder, Amherst College Interscholastic association, June, 1908; freshman and varsity track team (best freshman broad jump and largest point winner). U. of P., 1909-10-11; joint holder of A. A. U. all round 100 yard dash record, Chicago, August, 1910; champion middle Atlantic A. A. U. 220 yard dash, Philadelphia, September, 1910; winner of numerous prizes in 100, 220 and 440 dashes; high and broad jumps, running and standing; high and low hurdles; hammer, shot put and discus throw. Lincoln's Base Ball Team. Lincoln has a colored base ball team—the "Lincoln Giants" managed by Clark Jones. This team challenges the world. Some of the players are experts in this profession. Batteries: Charles Goins and Robt. Ellis. Springfield may well emulate Lincoln and have a team. Clark Jones, Ben Orendorff, Jno . Orendorff, Bud Orendorff, the Den brothers, H. A. Donagan etc., say the team is good. A lawn social was given at the Second Baptist church Tuesday evening, June 6, and a good pleasant time enjoyed. Miss Calla Mitchel has been visiting in Normal. The new Lincoln hotel certainly has a congenial managerial force. The colored people of Lincoln are preparing to celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation in August. Mr. Jas. Booth is one of the leaders, and he is certainly a live wire. Mr. Booth is chief clerk at the new Leland, a position enviable, and he is a credit to the hotel. He is an "all round man"—to a great extent he is indispensable. He has been at this place for the past seven years. He is well versed along historical and current topics and is well liked by the white and colored people. He has been to Paris and London, and knows a thing or two. He was very obliging to the Forum, and we were never treated more hospitable by any one than he. He in tends to assist in a new move and help a deserving colored enterprise in Lincoln. Reception in Honor of Grand Master Chavis. The U. B. F. & S. M. T.'s gave a brilliant reception in honor of their state head, Grand Master J. Chavis, of Chicago. After a business meet in the lodge room the party assembled in the Y. M. C. A. hall and heard the address of the honoree. Others made short talks. Ice cream and cake were served. WANTED—Ladies or gentlemen for home work; salary $15.00 a week. Experience unnecessary. Address R. R. Denison, Gen. Del. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 1911 THE FORUM For 30 days $1.00 Per Year June 20 to July 20, 1911 MATTOON NEWS Izetta Smith The Sunday school of David's chapel rendered a most excellent program Sunday evening in observance of Children's day. The program was: Praise Waiteth for Thee—Choir. Prayer—Rev. Cooper. Open the Door for the Children —Congregation. Scripture reading—Rev. Cooper. Spring is Here—By school. Recitation—Elliott Barnett. Exercise, The Beautiful World. Anthem, The Great Commission —Choir. Recitation—Miss Josie Norton. Recitation—Loraine Barnett. Remarks—Rev. Cooper. Recitation, Loving Words—Albert Hadley. Attention, All—Larksie and Samuel Utterback and Perry Swanson, after which they collected the money. Judge Charles Rice of Mound City made a few remarks in. In his remarks, Mr. Rice said that the race problem would be solved when the parents took more time to teach their children the moral standard of life. Mrs. Eli Norton and daughter, Miss Josie, of Bethany, spent Sunday in the city. Judge Rice of Mound City passed through the city Sunday en route to Wilberforce to attend the commencement exercises. THE R For 3 $1.00 P June 20 t 19 While in the city he was the guest of Grand Master Jessee. Grand Master G. Jessee was in the southern part of the state last week on business. Miss Iva Smith is visiting in Chicago. Misses Cozzetta Chavis and Iola Estell of Lincoln were the guests of Misses Iva and Izetta Smith Sunday. Miss Sallie Robinson of Lerna was in the city Sunday. Mrs. Oscar Portee of Charleston was the guest of home folks Sunday. Mrs. Chas. Parker has returned from a visit in Pittsburg, Pa., and Chicago. Mrs. Stella Ward is able to be out again after a few days' illness. Big Crowd Goes to Havana Mr. E. B. Smith took a big crown of excursionists to Havana Thursday. The day was ideal and all passed off quietly and orderly. No disturbance occurred and a most pleasant time was had. Grady & Webster Prepare Young Men of Wedding Party. From Tuesday up to 6 o'clock Wednesday evening, the Imperial barber shop was the center of attraction, being headquarters for the young men making ready for the great wedding of Bates-Wilson. The long train of carriages strung along by the shop was an eventful sight. Grady & Webster are specialists along this line of work and give good satisfaction. When you desire to be "fixed" just right for receptions, weddings and great events, have these men do your work. The Imperial barber shop, 821 E. Washington street. Printing Company Organized. The Forum Printing Company has been organized and after a meeting June 9 and 13, the following officers chosen. President, H. R. Alexander; Secretary, E. L. Rogers; members of Board, J. P. Roberts and G. E. Ousley. Certificates for issuing stock are now ready and we shall be pleased to have all subscribers pay in. We are ready to receive. The Negro in the Arctic Zone. A Negro was Peary's sole companion when he reached the north pole. Yet the Winnipeg board of trade is protesting against the taking up of homesteads in Alberta and Saskatchewan by Negroes on the ground that they are not adapted to the Canadian climate. The board of trade of Edmonton, still farther north, joins in the protest. The Canadian government could, if it chose, keep out the Negroes who wish to settle in Canada without giving the United States cause for official complaint. The immigration law authorizes it whenever deemed expedient to bar out "immigrants deemed unsuited to the climate or requirements of Canada." If the government were to decide that the climate of Canada would not do for Negroes or Syrians or Egyptians, that would TORUM 0 days Per Year to July 20, 1911 Doubtless it would be a kindness to men reared in a tropical country to forbid their settlement on the Mackenzie or the Peace river. Their ignorance of what should be done in the new conditions would be great and their sufferings would be appalling. That does not hold good of Negroes whose ancestors were brought to this country 200 years ago or more. They are by this time pretty well acclimated and they are in good shape to deal with the coldest weather Canada can produce. They have become so thoroughly acclimated that when they go to tropical Africa, whence their forefathers came, they suffer as much as a white man does. The United States has many kinds of climate, ranging from that of Arizona to that of northernmost Alaska. It has a climate for every race which may send representatives here. Most of the American Negroes are in the south, but some can be found working cheerfully and steadily in the coldest parts of the United States. There are races which cannot stand below zero weather, but the Negro is not of them. Nevertheless that is a matter for the Canadian government to determine. It can plead climate as a reason for stopping Negro immigration. But even if it should not, it would be wiser for the American Negroes not to go to Canada. They would encounter prejudice which would be a more formidable enemy than the bitter cold. They could not protect themselves against the one—though they could against the other.—Chicago Tribune. ```markdown ``` DECATUR Miss Lorane Gillock, who has been visiting her friend, Miss Wookford, here, returned to her home in Danville last Thursday morning. She reports that Decatur made a very good impression on her while here. The young men of Decatur gave a moonlight hay ride last Wednesday in honor of Miss Gillock of Danville. They rode to the park at Boiling Springs, where they danced and served refreshments till the "morning after." When the party first arrived at the park they were surprised to find that the pavilion was already occupied by a party of high school pupils. They finished soon after the colored party arrived, however, and everything went off very nicely. A number of the boys have expressed their intention of going over to Danville in the near future. Messrs. Riley Jackson and Nate Rogan are to be appreciated for the getting up of the party, as through their effort it was accomplished. The Misses Kelley and Sheen gave a delightful little moonlight picnic last Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Sheen, in honor of visiting friends. The lawn was beautifully decorated with Japanese lanterns, and well supplied with "cozy corners." A nice little supper was served during the evening, and the large audience in attendance expressed themselves as having had a most delightful evening. At the reception given at Travers hall last Thursday evening, an excellent program was rendered, and the large attendance fully justified. Mrs. Joe Martin entertained the Willing Workers of the Baptist church last Friday evening with an excellent program, musical, and with a swell little banquet in the evening. There were two graduates this year from the Decatun high school. They were also present. Mrs. Martin never falls behind in her entertainments, and this was no exception. Rev. Morrow is out of the city this week. Rev. Crockette returned from a very pleasant trip last week. Mr. Ben Clanton is expected home some time in the near future. Miss Valena Mullen of New Orleans, La., is visiting the Clantons of this city. Miss Mullen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Mullen of that city, very respectable and highly intellectual people. Miss Mullen will sojourn in the city for some time. Mr. Edward Jacobs of this city has two cousins, the Misses Ricks, who will pass through the city this coming Sunday on their way to their home in Ohio, where they will spend the summer. While here they will spend the time with the Misses Blantons. Miss Lola McGregory has been slightly indisposed for the past few days, but is now very nearly recovered and able to be about. Mrs. Vernice Hunt is on the sick list. The one hundredth anniversary of Harriet Beecher Stowe was celebrated Wednesday night at the Antioch Baptist church with be-fitting exercises. Mrs. O. B. Clanton was master of ceremonies. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Caldwell entertained at dinner last Friday. Matrimonial. Married, at the residence of Mr and Mrs. Clark, East Cook street, last week. Samuel Phoenix and Miss Wretha Dixon of Petersburg, Rev. Wm. Woods officiating. They will reside in this city. Fire at Williams' Building. A firg destroyed the three-story brick building at 11th and Washington streets last Tuesday. Mr. C. C. Williams, the new undertaker, suffered a total loss. All belongings of roomers were lost, and Osborne's saloon was destroyed. The Enterprise bank and Osborne's barber shop escaped. Total loss, about $20,000. Historical Society. State House. 15 cents Per Month MR. L. L. FLINN. Endorsed by some of his friends for the lower house of the General Assembly next year. Mr. Flinn would make one of the best men in this county for that place. LINCOLN NEWS Always remember whatever you sow that shall you reap. Miss K. B. Wilson has returned to the city after being absent for several weeks at Galesburg on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Mitchell. She reports her mother as being some better. Raymond Orendorff has gone back to the country. Frank Parker succeeded him at the Drain & Davis barber shop. The S. S. contest will be held Thursday, June 22, to decide who will represent our school on the literary program at Danville. Children's day program was celebrated Sunday at Allen's chapel. J. S. Long is in the city visiting. He is the father of Mr. E. F. Long, a young man we need to be proud of. Mrs. Lena Gowns Boyd was a visitor in Decatur Sunday. Lee Orendorff and Ivory Wesley are, farmer boys now. Good luck, boys; stick to the farm. Mr. Ed. Johnson and wife, Mrs. B. Orendorff and husband were callers at Mt. Pulaski Sunday. Miss Mae Perkins and Miss Izora Rogers were elected delegates to the Sunday school convention at Danville June 28-29. Mrs. Mattie Starkes and family are spending a few days in Peoria with her mother. Miss B. Payne of Greenview, Ind., is the guest of Miss C. Bibbs. Look out, Warren. Rev. J. W. Wesley will preach a special sermon to men only Sunday, June 25, and women only July 2. Mr. Charles Miles is one of the leading horse trainers and breakers in the city. Can we have some place to spend our idle time on Sundays and week evenings! A good chance for Mr. Chas. Smith, the ice cream man. You have a nice yard, if you will only spend a little time at home. Mr. Alfred Dyer is suffering from a sprain received Sunday at home. When in the city and need a shave, call at the N. Sangamon barber shop, run by Mrs. Anderson. Mrs. Grimes spent Sunday in town, the guest of Mrs. Mary Hummers. You will see a complete history of our people in this paper. Look for it. You that don't take the Forum, hand in your name. "The Holy City" and Tennyson's "Lotus Eaters" will be pantomimed at St. Paul's A. M. E. church, Monday night. A. June 26. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` 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 ..... 5c E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J. B. Osby, Associate Editor. Telephone, Old 3806 Saturday, June 17, 1911. EDITORIAL Where were all of the "Big Negroes?" Monday evening? They were not seen at St. Paul's church, where Prof. Kelley Miller, one of the ablest and most logical men of this country, spoke. We are chagrined on account of their conspicuous absence. It shows that they are not abreast with the times and are not in truth "loyal" to the higher purposes for which they are supposed to be. We hope hereafter, when such men are to speak, the house will not hold them. We are too much given to frivolities and not enough imbued with the nobler and grand things. Woe be unto you, you are not right. The members of the Bible class are learning a thing or two. They will see clearer who attends these meetings and studies the Scripture with diligence. There was only one professional man to hear Prof. Kelley Miller Monday night, Dr. S. A. Ware. We wonder what was the matter with the other men of distinction? Such conspicuous absence of our leading men of thought is deplorable. The K. and D. of T. Annual sermon of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor will be held at Union Baptist church Sunday, June 18, 1911, at 3 p. m. PROGRAM. Selection—By the Choir. Invocation—Rev. A. W. Williams. Address, "Knights of Tabor"—Capt. R. A. Byrd. Sermon—Rev. E. C. Cole. Vocal Solo—Mrs. N. B. Cole man. Address, "Daughters of Tabor" —Mrs. M. Hicklin. Selection—Choir. Rev. A. W. Williams, master of ceremonies. National Negro Business League. The National Negro Business League will holds its twelfth annual meeting at Little Rock, Ark., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 16, 17 and 18, 1911. Those intending to be present should notify W. M. Alexander, chairman committee on homes, $ 504 \frac{1}{2} $ W 9th street, Little Rock, as early as possible. Governor George W. Donaghey of Arkansas is manifesting great interest in this coming meeting, and has assured the local league of his entire willingness to do everything possible toward making the meeting a success. Governor Donaghey, the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, and the most important white citizens of Little Rock joined with the local league of Little Rock in inviting the National organization to Little Rock. The citizens have already begun to make extensive preparations for this meeting. The annual meetings of the National Negro Business League are yearly increasing in value and helpfulness to the race. They bring progressive colored men and women together from every section of the country, and afford a chance to become acquainted and exchange ideas with each other. Moreover, the deliberations of the meetings, and the opportunity which the members of other races are afforded to learn of what the Negro is doing for himself, are helpful in the highest degree. Lastly, the annual vacation which every person usually takes can be made both inexpensive, delightful and profitable by attendance at these meetings of the National Negro Business League. Hon. J. E. 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Mrs. Buretta Croker, wife of Dr. Croker of Chicago, has returned |home after a visit of three weeks with her mother, Mrs. N, H. Jen- kins, 417 N. Fifth street. Longfellow’s beautiful Indian legend, ‘‘Hiawatha,’’ will be given at St. Paul’s A. M. E. church, Monday night, June 26, under the direction of Mrs. Carrie Lee Ham- ilton. Mrs. Chas. Jenkins returned last week from Chicago, where she spent two weeks visiting friends. In a mortuary notice last week where it said Mrs. Cora Hubbard- Harper-Lee, it should have been Mrs. Lutiseia, instead of Cora. ‘The class of little girls who are now rehearsing for the concert June 26, will render some fine Grecian art posing. Mr, Albert Meek of Princeton, Ky., well known here and’a form- er resident of this place, is spend- ing his vacation here and in St. Louis. While here he is the guest of his wife and relatives. Mrs. Chas, Noland of South 16th street has returned from a visit to relatives in Chicago. Mrs. J. W. Watkins visited St. Louis a week or two ago. The Misses Laura and Georgia Wilson of South 17th street, vis- ited Buffalo Sunday. Buffalo seems yery attractive to these dames. ‘There will be a meeting of the Illinois delegation of the National Negro Educational Congress at the Y, M. GC, A. building Tuesday evening, June 20, 1911. Please be present. Mrs. W. H. Reed and Mrs. Roie Hunter returned from a week’s visit to St. Louis Saturday. Mr. B. H. Bellamy was in Alton Sunday. He likes Alton; even ‘the very name resounds through the hills of that city with sweet consonance. Mr. Earl Simpson will open a barber shop in dear old Lincoln “compact.” WANTED—Colored girls for cooks and housework. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureas, 30514 South Sixth street. The rally will begin at Union Baptist chureh tomorrow. Mrs. Elizabeth Linza Davis, state president of the Colored Woman’s Federation of Clubs of Chicago, addressed the local club Monday afternoon at Union church. A large and appreciative audience greeted her. Her ad dress was very good. Remarks were made by Revs. E. ©. Cole, J. H. Sydes, W. M. Collins and Prof. Kelley Miller of Howard Univer- sity, Washington, D. C. . Join the K. of P. P 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. AND TAILORING J. W. SLAUGHTER, Prop. - NOTICE Don't order your Spring Suit before you see my full line of Staple and Novelty Suitings, Striped ‘Tronsering 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 and Alterations of all Kiuds. Ladies Work a Specialty. Goods Called For and Delivered, 109 SOUTH FOURTH ST. BELL PHONE 535 SPRINGFIELD, - - ILLINOIS Miss Williams of Chatham was up Monday evening to attend the lceture of Prof. Kelley Miller at St. Paul.’s. Mrs. Elizabeth L. Davis of Chi. cago was the guest of Mr, and Mrs. C. H. Morgan for 6 o'clock dinner Monday. FOR RENT—A modern 6-room house, 1905 E. Jackson St. Apply to J. H. White, Enterprising Sav- ings’ Bank, 11th and Washington streets. Mrs. C. C. Renfro of East Ma- son street left for Chicago Thurs- day for a week’s visit to New York friends and relatives Among the high school gradu- ates this year are Misses Blossom Barton, Adlaide Price, — Jackson and Hartene Mosby. Miss Mosby is one of the youngest pupils to graduate and this fact is very complimentary. All young men who have Y. M. ©. A, coupons will please turn in whatever money collected and all who promised 50¢ per month may pay same to E. L. Rogers or B. 1. Gorum. The same is due for June. Mr. A. W. Naylor played with the Malory Bros.’ orchestra at Havana Thursday. Mrs. Nettie Petitt has gone to Pittsfield, Ill, to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, and to at- tend the wedding of her sister, Miss Nannie Johnson, C. H. JONES Ice Cream Parlor Fruits and Soft Drinks, Candies and Cigars. 1103 E. Washington St. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLE. MENT. Estate of Nancy Eldridge, Deceased. Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned Executrix of the es- tate of Nancy Eldridge, deceased, will attend before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, at the Court House in Springfield, IMlinois, on the 12th day of July, 1911, for the purpose of making final séttlement of said estate. At which time and place she will ask for an order of distribution, and will also ask to be discharged. All persons interested are notified to attend and examine the settlement now on_file in said Court, Springfleld, I1l., June 7th, A. D. 1911 QUEEN RAMSEY, Executrix, A. Morris Williams, Complainant's Solicitor. State of lilinois, Sangamon County—as. Cireuit Court of Sangamon County, to the Ma: term, A. D. 1911, Emma tewis, George Lewis and Wi nona Lewis. vs. In Chancery. George Merrimaa, John Merriman, Belle Merrimaa, Lucy Merriman, Rube Merrimrn and Bertha Merriman, the only he'-s at law of Maria L. Merri- man, deceased, and George Merriman the only heir ‘at law of Mary Merri- man, deceased, and Samuel 1, Prather, administrator’ of the estate of said Maria i. Merriman, deceased. Affidavit of the unknown residence of John Merriman, Belle Merriman, Lucy Merriman, “Rube Merriman, Bertha ‘terriman and George Merri- man, the cnly heirs at law, samuel B, Prather, administrator of the estate of Maria {. Merriman, deceased, and George Merriman, the only heir at law of Mary Merriman, deceasea, defend- ants above named, having acen filed in the office of the clerk of the Circuit Court of said county, notice is hereby given t* the said John Merriman, Belle Mwriman, Lucy Merriman, Rube Merrimau, 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, doceased, that the complainant tiled their bill of complaint in ssid 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, return- able on ine first Monday of May next, 1911, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the sald John Mer- riman,’ elle Merriman, Lucy Merri- man, Rube Merriman, Bertva Merri- man’ an George Merriman, the only heirs at law, Samuel H, Prather, ad- ministrator of the estate of Maria L. Merriman, deceased, and George Mer- riman, ‘ce only heir at law of Mary Merrima.., deceased, shall be and ap- pear borore the Sangamon County Circuit Court, on the first day of the next tern thereof, to be holden at the Court House, in ‘the City of Spring- field, on the first Monday of May, A.D. 1911, and plead, answer or demur to sald, complainant's bill of opm: plaint, 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. ADJUSTMENT NOTICE. Estate of Belle Miller, Deceased. The undersigned, having been ap- pointed 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 sald County, beginning on the third day of July, 1911, at which time all persons having claims against said estate ace hereby notified to attend for the pur- pose of having’the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said estate -are also requested to make immediate pay- ment to the undersigned. Dated this fifteenth day of May, 1911, ROSA B. WILLIAMS, Administratrix. G. W. MURRAY, Attorney. ADJUSTMENT NOTICE. Estate of Annie Richards, Decased, ‘The undersigned, having been ap- pointed 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 re- quested to make immediato payment to the undersigned, Dated this 11th day of May, 1911. IRA GRADY, Administrator. CHAS. S. GIBBS, Attorney, The Dance IRWINS’ Electric Park WEDNESDAY NIGHT TERPSICHOREAN DANCING CLUB 2 je ROUND TRIP 5c ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM wusieFuisad iy Pot Nis Oresia A. A. HARLOW THE TAILOR Suits and Overcoats MADE TO ORDER, $/8.00 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. 4346 Cor. IIth & Washington Sts. | BY THE FORUM - Any Price--Any Style you Wish Terms made known on Application Easy Weekly or Monthly Payments Special Inducements to Churches or Lodges First to Come will be First to be Given Consideration | The Gem Cafe _ | \ Quick Service. Brilliantly Dluminated. | The Place to eat when hungry Everything to suit you Regular Meals and Short Orders. —==Try our Pies==— Special Attention given to Parties and Banquets Our Motto is—“To give more and better eatables for your money than any other place in the City.” 819 E Washingt st, = E Ousley, BOLLMAN LAUNDRY. 723 BE. Washington St. Does first class work and prompt service. Our motto is to please, Goods ealled for and delivered Our prices are reasonable. Give us a trial and be con- vineed. 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! C. C. Williams Undertaker 1024 East Washington St. Summer Time is Travel Time ILLINOIS TRACTION offers an opportunity for summer tra- cess and pleasure. comfortable cars. You will dirt, dust and cinders. and fast. Automatic Electric B Blake Dispatchers Signa- tion operation. ATES Saturdays and Sunda- nt. RIDE Illinois Traction S THE ROAD OF GOOD SERVI OLD PHONE 5531 Summer Time is T THE ILLINOIS TR ceptional opportunity for for business and please COOL, comfortable car smoke, dirt, dust and SAFE and fast. Autom nals and Blake Dispa fast, safe opperation. LOW RATES Saturday your agent. RIN The Illinois T "THE ROAD OF THE ILLINOIS TRACTION offers an exceptional opportunity for summer travel, both for business and pleasure. COOL, comfortable cars. You will miss the smoke, dirt, dust and cinders. SAFE and fast. Automatic Electric Block Signals and Blake Dispatchers Signals insure fast, safe operation. LOW RATES Saturdays and Sundays. Ask your agent. (MCKINLEY LINES) Grady and Webster Imperial Barber Shop Tonsorial Work see the Tonsorialists John Davis; Chair No. 2, S. P. Webster; Ch. Grady; Chair No. 4, Prof. G. A. Barksdale A Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampooing for Hand Facial Massage and Bleaching Hot and Cold Baths. Shell, Chiropodist H. B. Stone, Shoe St. Bington St. Spring We 20 Per C —out of the high rent district—does not values. FROM 1,000 ALL WOOL SUIT S includes all the new fabrics for spring TASTS MADE TO INDIVIDUAL MEASURE Come and get my Low Prices. My Cleaning, Dyeing and Pressing and Work called for and Promptly Delivered M D. BURSTE 807 311 EAS Fancy Sewing SEE L. Rogers NONE AT 17th Street Guaranteed Reasonable Tel. 4622 Bell Phone 2156 Dr. N. B. PHYSICIAN A Special Attention Given Children and C Roo N. W. Cor. 7th SPRINGFIELD. Out of town su If it is Tonsorial Wear Tonsor Chair No. 1, John Davis; Chair No. Grady; Chair No. 4. We make a Specialty of Hair or Hand Facial Masks Hot and C E. H. Mitchell, Chiropodist 821 E. Washington St. Save 20 My location—out of the high saving into Suit values. CHOOSE FROM 1,000 ALL That includes all the new SUITS MADE TO IND Come and get French Dry Cleaning, Dyeing Work called for and SAM D. E Old Phone 807 For Plain and Fancy Sewing SEE Mrs. E. L. Rogers DONE AT 1505 South 17th Street Satisfaction Guaranteed Charges Reasonable Old Tel. 4622 If it is Tonsorial Work see the Line of Tonsorialists Chair No. 1, John Davis; Chair No. 2, S. P. Webster; Chair No. 3, J. W. Grady; Chair No. 4, Prof. G. A. Barksdale. We make a Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Electrical or Hand Facial Massage and Bleaching Hot and Cold Baths. E. H. Mitchell, Chiropodist H. B. Stone, Shoe Shining Artist 821 E. Washington St. Springfield, III. Save 20 Per Cent 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. SAM D. BURSTEIN It pays to advertise in The Forum Boost home industry. --- ```markdown ``` Springfield, Ill. el Time offers an ex- ter travel, both will miss the metric Block Sig- signals insure Sundays. Ask on System SERVICE" the Line of er; Chair No. 3, J. W orksdale. umpooing, Electrical teaching The one hundredth anniversary of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," was memorialized at St. John's A. M. E. church Wednesday evening, June 14, under the auspices of the Colored Woman's Club. An appropriate program was rendered. Rev. W. M. Collins preached the sermon. Mrs. Julia Duncan, chairman; Mrs. Eva Monroe, secretary; Mrs. Etta Harvey, chairman program committee. The club meets Monday, June 19, at Mrs. Marie Perry's, 1500 block, S. 17th street. The people of St. Paul's M. E. church, Buffalo, are to be congratulated for the splendid showing made. Kellev Miller's Address. Last Monday evening, Prof. Kelley Miller, of the chair of Arts and Sciences, J. Howard University, Washington, D. C., delivered a lecture before a small, but very intelligent and appreciative crowd. The smallness of the audience is due to the fact that few people knew who Mr. Miller is. His was the finest talk we have had the pleasure of listening to for some time. He chose for his subject, month at .....11:00 a.m. m. Litany with instruction every Wednesday at .....8:00 p.m. Litany with Guided Meets every Friday at .....2:00 p.m. Principal Saints' Days are observed by the celebration of Holy Communion. A RIDER AGENT IN EACH TOWN and district to ride and exhibit or full particulars and special offer at once. ED until you receive and approve of your bicycle. We ship or furnish by us. Our agency wherever are or for particulars and special offer at once. ETRAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and if you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make one small profit above actual factory cost. You save $100. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone receive our catalogues and learn our unheard of factory offers. WHEN you receive our beautiful catalogue and FINISHED study our super grade at the wonderfully this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for less money than we sell the lowest grade bicycles for more money you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at any received. We regularly handle second hand bicycles, but trade by our Chicago retail stores. These we clear out or $10. Descriptive bargain lists free. rated rallies, bargains and pedals, parts, repairs and half the usual retail prices. PUNCTURE-PROOF $ 80 PIRES A SAMPLE PAIR TO INTRODUCE, ONLY WANTED—A RIDER sample Latest Model "Ranger" bicycle by making money. We will sell prices NO MONEY REQUIRED until you to anyone, anywhere in the U.S. without a allow. THEN TAKE IT AND put it to any test you wish. If you are the keep the bicycle ship it back to us at our e- FACTORY PRICES at one small profit to $25 middlemen's profits by buying di- technic your bicycle. We do it at any price you receive our cai- prices and remarkable special offers to you. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED we low prices we can make you this year. We want BICYCLE DEALERS, you can sell double our prices. Orders filled the day received usually have a number on hand taken in trade by our promptly at prices ranging from $3 to $8 or $10. COASTER-BRAKES, equipment of all kinds at half the usual $8 50 HEDGETHORN PUNCT SELF-HEALING TIRES making money fast. Write for full particulars and special offer at once. MAKE A WEEKEND DEAL. We ship to anyone, anywhere in the U. S., without a cent deposit in advance, drop off freight, and allow TEN DAYS' FREE TRIAL during which time you may ride the bicycle and put it to you试驾 wish you. If you are then not perfectly satisfied or do not wish to try it, you can return it for a discount. FACTORY PRICES We furnish the highest grade bicycles it is possible to make at the middlesize's at one small profit above actual factory cost. You save 60% to go middlesize and be an independent dealer behind your bicycle. DO NOT BUY a bicycle or a pair of tires from anyone at any price until you receive our catalogues and learn our unhurdled of factory prices and remarkable special offers. YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our superb models at the wonderfully YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED when you receive our beautiful catalogue and lower prices we can make you this year. We sell the highest grade bicycles for under any other factory. We are satisfied with $1.00 profit above factory cost. BICYCLE DRAILERS, you can sell our bicycles under your own name plate at 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 equipment of all kinds at half the usual retail price. REDGCTHERN RECORD HUNTURE TIME 50 TIME 50 SELF REALINS The regular retail price of these tires is $149. You can sell you a sample pair for $2.89 (and order price $1.53). 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 lively and easy riding, very durable and lined sidewall. MATERIALS: 100% polyurethane. porous and which closes up small punctures without allowing the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters from satisfied customers and we have often been pumped with pressure or twice in a whole hour. We have an ordinary tire, the puncture resists qualities being given to it, and we have a special trend. The regular price of these tires is $8, so per pair, but for advertising purposes we are making a special factory price. open same day letter is received. We ship C.O.D. on examination and found them strictly as represented. (it thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you believe that the business You must take at returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are rectly 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 ence this remarkable tire offer. Buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair oforn puncture-Proof tires on approval and trial at write for our Big Fire and Sundry Catalogue which ties 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. COMPANY, CHICAGO, ILL. ER YEAR the rider of only $4.80 per pair. All orders shipped same day receipt is received. We ship C.O.D. on approval. You do not pay a cent until you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby making the price $4.55 per pair) if you have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will send us an a账 order as the tires may be returned at OUR expense if for any reason they are not satisfactory on examination. We are perfectly reliable and money sent to us is as safe as in a bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find that they will ride easier, run faster, wear better, last longer and look finer than any tire you have ever used or seen at any price. know that you will be so satisfied that you will give us your order. the rider of only $4.88 per pair of orders shipped same day any time. You do and pay a cash discount of 5 per cent (thereby send FULL CASH WITH ORDER and enclose this sending us an order. The three may be returned in our satisfactory examination. We are perfectly reliable bank. If you order a pair of these tires, you will find wear better, last longer and look finer than you have know that you will be so well pleased that when you want by wag, you do and pay a final cost it can be presented in the IF YOU NEED TIRES hedgehorn. Punctual the special introductory price quoted above or write for our describes and quotes all makes and kinds of tires at about the DO NOT WAIT but write us a postal today. DO offers we are making. It only costs a postal to learn every J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY $1.00 PER IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until you send for a pair of the special introductory price quoted above or offrir a big Tire at a store. 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. $1.00 PER YEAR FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS WILL GET THE FOR The 75c Proposition THE FORUM WILL GET THE FORUM The 75c Proposition Expires June 20, and untill July 20 we are to let the paper one year for $1.00 Old Subscribers who pay up back dues may also take this proposition "Loyalty," and made the finest, the most logical, the most classical and the most convincing and indisputable arguments ever before heard in St. Paul's or any other place. He is an orator and rhetorician of the highest type—unassuming, but eloquent and fluent. "Never a man spake like this man." Miss Mabel Dyer of the DuBois school graduated from the eighth grade Thursday. Mrs. Emma J. Craddoek of the Home Protective Association and Miss Ella Wilson of Chicago, sisters of the groom, Mr. Jno. Wilson, Jr., were callers at our sanctum while in the city. They were here attending the wedding. Mrs. Carrie Baker of Falor, Ill., was in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. Rosa Moss. 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. 8:00 p.m. Celebration of Holy Commun- ship. Notice the thick rubber tread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "D," also rim strip "B" to prevent rim cutting. This makes the rubber tread make-NOFT, ELASTIC and EASY RIDING. REY EDWARDS, Pastor Services at 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, Fourth and Brown Sts. REV. J. M. SMALLEY, Pastor Services, Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at 8:00 p.m. Evening Service at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Unien Baptist Church, 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. Zlen Baptist Church. Ninth and Carpenter Streets. REV. A. W. WILLIAMS, Pastor. Sunday Service at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at 8:00 p.m. Evening Service at 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church, Eighth and Miller Streets. REV. D. J. TATE, Pastor. Sunday Service at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at 9:10 p.m. Sermon at 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Sunday Services at ..... 10:45 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 2:30 p. m. Evening Service at ..... 7:48 p. m. Official Board Meeting Mon- Prayer and Praise Meeting Wednesdays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Sunday School ("Teachers") Meeting Thursdays at ..... 8:00 p. m. Choir Rehearsal Fridays at ..... 8:00 p. m. REV. N. GRIFFIN. In Charge. Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 1:30 a.m. Praaching 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Tuesday 8:00 p.m. Holiness meeting every Thursday evening. SECOND SEVENTH DAY ADVENT- IST CHURCH. Fifteenth Street, Between Brown and Stuart Streets—Elder L. W. Browne, Pastor. Sabbath School 10:00 a.m. Sabbath Service 11:00 a.m. Missionary Volunteer Soci- ety Meeting ..... 3:30 p. m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday ..... 8:00 p. m. Sunday Evening Service ..... 8:00 p. m. To Ladies and Gentlemen: Have your hair straightened without irons or any heated devices. The preparation removes dandruff, stops falling hair, promotes an abundant growth and keeps the hair soft and glossy. See Mr. Nancy Coleman, 1730 E. S. Grand. The Original HAIR GROWERS We Grew Our Hair, Now Let Us Grow Yours With 'PORO' POPE. age my MRS. L. Four MRS. A. M. POPE. Four years ago my hair was only a longer length, and my temples were bald half way up my head. first began our wonderful work of growing all and all conditions of hair, even to the grow the head, many persons scorned the idea that we have grown the hair for hundreds, reproof of the value of our work is that we are persons whose own hair we have actually it they have very frequently mentioned us (saying that "theirs is the same" or "just so." We advise you to use only "PORO" B of its kind). See that the name "PORO" without it. Prepared only by MRS. A. M. 3100 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. When we first began our wonderful ties, all lengths, and all conditions of bald places of the head, many person was possible; but we have grown the success. The proof of the value of it and largely by persons whose own further fact that they have very few sell their goods (saying that "theirs ferred to "PORO." We advise you oldest and best of its kind). See the not genuine without it. Prepared "Poro College," 3100 Pine St., St. Louis When we first began our wonderful work of growing all kinds, all qualities, all lengths, and all conditions of hair, even to the growing of hair on bald places of the head, many persons scorned the idea that such a thing was possible; but we have grown the hair for hundreds, rapidly achieving success. The proof of the value of our work is that we are being imitated and largely by persons whose own hair we have actually grown, and the further fact that they have very frequently mentioned us when trying to sell their goods (saying that "theirs is the same" or "just as good") or referred to "PORO." We advise you to use only "PORO" Hair Grower (the oldest and best of its kind). See that the name "PORO" is on every box; not genuine without it. Prepared only by MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO, "Poro College," 3100 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. For Treatment, Call or Address MRS. M. E Bell Phone 3848. Your Cre Men's and L HRS. M. E. WARRIC 922 Your Credit Is Go Men's and Ladies' Clothing on Credit MRS. M. E. WARRICK Bell Phone 3848. 922 S. Sixteenth St. Your Credit Is Good Men's and Ladies' Clothing on Credit 50c A Week SPECIAL SALE Ladies' Wash Dresses, at..... $3.00 Children's Dresses, at..... 50c 50c A Week H. Wolfson Credit Co. Over Lochman's Jewelry Store 210½ S. 6th St. Springfield, III. "Notice." MILLINERY 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. St. Luke's Mission Sunday School at 10:00 a. m. Sunday Morning prayer and sermon at 11:00 a. m. There will be no services on Sunday night during the Lenten season. 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 3632 CHAS. S. GIBBS ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC OLD PHONE 1963 Office: 223 1-2 South Fifth Street AMERICAN HAIR-GROWER and SHAMPOO SOAP 25c a Jar and 25c a Cake For Sale by all Druggists Springfield, Illinois MRS. L. L. ROBERTS. Four years ago my hair just covered my shoulders. TRADE MARK Registered ful work of growing all kinds, all qualif- of hair, even to the growing of hair on ems scorned the idea that such a thing the hair for hundreds, rapidly achieving our work is that we are imitated hair we have actually grown, and the frequently mentioned us when trying to is the same" or "just as good") or re- use only "PORO" Hair Grower (the that the name "PORO" is on being imitated; only by MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO, is, Mo. W. WARRICK 922 S. Sixteenth 8t. Hit Is Good ladies' Clothing Credit SEE