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THE FORUM PEORIA A GREAT CITY Second Largest City in State Is Very City-like and Has Best Class of White People and a Very Thriving Colored Element PEORIA A G Second Largest City City-like and Ha White People Thriving Elder As we said before, Peoria is a great city. She has a population nearly as large as Chicago, i. e., next in size to Chicago. Peoria has a fine set of white people. She is a great political city and will, no doubt, furnish the next Governor. Senator Dailey seems to be the biggest man for the place in that city. Dailey is a mighty fine man—able and brainy. We are proud of many colored persons in Peoria. Mr. Tom Haydon, who conducts a barber shop, is an old resident, who has a beautiful home and is worth considerable money and real estate. He saved and should be an example to the young men who do not think. Mr. Haydon has a large hennery and raises poultry. Mr. Lou Owens is another young man worthy of note. He conducts a pressing business at 724 South Adams street, and is doing a good business. Dr. J. Allen Cotton. Dr. J. Allen Cotton, who unfortunately became involved in a The Little Gem Restaurant at Danville. Ill. The Little Gem Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor is an ideal place. it is located near the square on West Main street and is clean and tidy. Regular meals and short orders are served. This is one of as nicely kept places as you could wish for. They served a large number of the delegates attending the S. S. convention and everybody went away satisfied. When in Danville find the Little Gem, 121 West Main. The colored people of Danville should crowd this place and before long it will be enlarged. Wm Reasby and wife, proprietors. A New Odd Fellows Lodge. Woodside Lodge No. 8689, G. U. O. O. F., was organized here June 17 by Messrs. Givans and Smith of Peoria, with 31 charter members. This promises to be the strongest new order in the city. Their quarters are located at 22nd and Kansas streets. This makes two lodges of this order in the city. The lodges are at peace, however, one with the other, and will work hard to raise the fraternal flag high into the breeze. N. F., D. W. Finney. Gem Cafe Reopened. The Gem Cafe has again reopened, prepared to feed the people. The proprietor intends to keep efficient help and the place first class. The public is invited to call and see and eat. A great Industrial Edition of The Forum will be issued in August, setting forth in a synopsis form the leading colored business and professional men of Peoria, Danville, Bloomington, Lincoln, Jacksonville, Champaign, Chicago, Springfield and other towns of Illinois. Also a historical record of the early colored men who entered politics in this State. A full account of what we are anxious to do along this line will appear in our next issue. Want two hustling colored or white men to take the field and work up this project. Annual Picnic Lincoln Manual Training School at Clear Lake, Thursday, July 6, 1911. In Memory of Mrs. Katie Lee. Mother is not dead; she's just asleep. Her soul is in heaven, where she is much happier than we. She has been in that wonderful, beautiful home four years, June 19, 1911. [Single Copy 5 cents] GREAT CITY City in State Is Very Has Best Class of Male and a Very G Colored ement law suit, charged with forgery, was convicted and the case was taken to the Supreme Court, which tribunal affirmed the decision of the lower court. This charge being a penitentiary offense, the doctor will have to serve for a period, unless elemency or a pardon is given from the Governor. He is very popular, however, with all the leading colored and white people and the sympathy for him is general. They are very sorry that he became involved in this case, and nothing seems to be too good for them, the people, to do in Cotton's favor. A large petition is being circulated, to be presented to Governor Deneen, asking that he be reprieved or pardoned. Even the professional and business white people, nearly unanimous, are for Cotton's liberation. They believe Cotton did not commit this deed wilfully, and that the penalty is too severe. Owing to the high endorsement Dr. Cotton has from the best people, we feel sure that Gov. Deneen will be justified in granting a pardon. We, her five children, hope to meet her there, and are going to try and follow her sweet footsteps that she left, for she was as sweet as the sweetest of roses. Forget her, we never will; we can not. Desdemonia Lee-Smith, Harry Lee, Ruth Lee, Grace L. Lee, Edward Lee, Jr. By Grace L. Lee. DECATUR NEWS Decatur Lodge No. 17, A. F. and A. M., held their annual sermon at the Baptist church. Rev. J. M. Rivers of Champaign, Ill., officiated. Mr. William Baker, a young man from Kansas City, Mo., is now in the city visiting his relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Mozzee of W. Marietta street. Miss Blanche Woodford left for Danville Tuesday, where she will spend two weeks visiting her friends. Mrs. Rev. Jones is in the city visiting relatives and friends. She will return to her home in the near future. Miss Alma Wooford is visiting relatives and friends here during her school vacation. Miss Cosetta Chavoris, Miss Effie Bridge Waters from Tuscola, and Miss Iola Estell Finley of Terre Haute, Ind., were in the city visiting their relatives and friends. Mr. James Carter of Clinton was in the city Sunday visiting his friends. Miss Haskins of Detroit, Mich., is now in the city. She will spend at least two weeks in the city visiting her friends. Miss Lusetta Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Robinson, is progressing very nicely in her violin studies. Mr. Henry Robinson is making considerable improvements on his property, located on North Broadway. Mr. William Baker, from Kansas City, is learning to be an undertaker. While on his vacation he is visiting relatives and friends here. Look! Look! Stop and listen! There will be on the night of --- "Be doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JULY 1, 1911 Fourth of July at the Stewart mansion, in Walnut Grove addition, one of the grandest affairs of the entire season—a lawn social and big chicken fry, ice cream soda and many things too numerous to mention. Location, in the northwest part of city. Take the Pythian Home street car to Sawyer street. For young people there will probably be some hay wagons secured. Don't forget Stewart's mansion. Decatur has a base ball team. They mean to play ball. Bert Carroll is manager, Chas. Stovall is captain. The team is challenging all amateur teams. Miss Helen and Hazel Ricks of Iowa Falls, Ia., were guests of the Misses Bledsoe and Blanton last week. They were en route home from Fiske University, Nashville, Tenn. INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF TWELVE. Sir Knights and Daughters of Tabor Will Meet in Their 24th ANNUAL GRAND SESSION At Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St., Springfield, Ill., July 11, -14, 1911. Many noted Sir Knights and Daughters will be present. The visiting delegates will be entertained by a Trolley Ride to the interesting sights of the city. The following program has been arranged for the occasion: Tuesday Evening, July 11. Reception for the general public. Invocation—Rev. B. F. Porter. The lawn social given at Rev. J. A. Crockett's last week for the benefit of Antioch Baptist church was a decided success. The delegates to S. S. convention at Edwardsville, Ill., July 4 are: Mrs. Josephine Cousins, Miss Ada Murrell, Miss Blanch Woodford, E. B. Mottley. Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Crockett and Miss Zora Watkins representing the B. Y. P. U. Mr. Geo. Crooks has been indisposed. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor held their annual sermon at Antioch Baptist church Sunday be- Grand K. c East St Grand Lodge East St. Louis Tuesday, July 11 1911 fore last, Rev. J. A. Crockette officiating. Edward Parham of 502 South Church street is on the sick list. Mrs. Bernice Hunt has been indisposed. Mr. R. B. Parham has been indisposed. Mrs. Mattie Davidson will spend the summer with her mother at Edwardsville. U. G. Slaughter is expecting to take up the business of salesman for a large clothing firm. Mrs. S. A. Robinson has been indisposed for some time, but is now convalescent. Little Georgia Hawkins had her finger operated on on account of tuberculosis of the bone. WITH THE SICK Harry Dillon has been indisposed for the past week. The infant child of Mrs. Charles Burton, East Stuart street, was indisposed this week. Miss Minnie Keeley and Mr. Roy Jacobs of Decatur will furnish the Decatur items. Mr. Jacobs will also solicit. Mr. L. H. Taylor will write and solicit for Peoria. See him. Mesdames Isaac Crittendon and Edward White are visiting relatives in the city. Sir Knights and Daughters of Tabor Will Meet in Their At Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth St., Springfield, Ill., July 11,-14, 1911. Many noted Sir Knights and Daughters will be present. The following program has been arranged for the occasion: Invocation—Rev. B. F. Porter, C. G. O. Duet—Miss Gertrude Watts, Mrs. Melinda Moss. Welcome Address on behalf of the Business Negro League of Springfield—Attorney A. M. Williams. Response—A. W. Owens, Cairo. Voice—Mrs. Frank Coleman. Recital—Mrs. L. E. Barksdale. Instrumental Solo—Mrs. Pearl Nelson. Welcome Address on behalf of Knighthood of Springfield—Capt. R. A. Byrd. Response—Dr. A. W. Spring, Dewmaine. Voice—Mrs. Roie Hunter. Instrumental Trio—Messrs. Nix, H. Alexander, Miss Viola Alexander. Lodge of P. . Louis Welcome Address on behalf of Church of the City—Rev. A. W. Williams. Response—Rev. B. F. Porter., Carbondale. Friday Night. Public installation of officers. Invocation—Rev. B. F. Porter, C. G. O. Instrumental Solo—Mrs. James Gradet. Quartette—Mrs. M. Brewington, Miss Lena Watson, Messrs. Warrick, Rufus Nelson. Drill—Boy Scouts. Voice—Mrs. T. W. Warrick. Installation of Officers—Louis F. Finney, C. G. M. Musie each night by Prof. Nix's Orchestra. Admission, 25c. J. C. MORRISON, N. COLEMAN, V. ALEXANDER, V. YATES, L. E. BARKSDALE, Committee on Program. LINCOLN NEWS Died, at his home Tuseday morning at 12:05 a. m., Mr. Booker Bently. He had been failing in health for the past year, at one time being very low, but recovered to a certain extent. Last week he suffered a relapse from which he never recovered. Mr. Bently was one of the old settlers of Lincoln, coming here from Kentucky about twenty-four years ago. He raised a large family up in this city, teaching them to be honest boys and girls. His death is regretted by all who knew him, for he was highly respected by both white WANTED THE FORUM Should Be Read by Everybody and colored. He left a good example for his children to follow. Those in attendance at the S. S. convention at Danville were: Rev. H. Lackley, Wm. Dyer, Miss M. Perkins, I. Rogers, H. B. Wilson, L. Duke, Fred Orendorff and H. A. Donnegan. Mr. Jerry Evans has been acting rather strange for a time. Those who knew him took more notice of it than others. He has been taken from his home and is under the care of the officers. Mr. Evans came to this city some years ago and led a highly respected life. His friends will be sorry to hear of this sad mishap, but can only hope that his mind will soon return to him. Mr. Earl Simpson of Clinton has opened up a barber shop on Sangamon street. Mr. Leopold Green of Springfield was the guest of Mrs. Ed. Johnson June 25. Mr. W. B. is quite a ladies' man, having a new one every Sunday. Dr. E. T. Cottman closed his third quarterly meeting and conference Monday night. Mrs. Waskel of Michigan is the honored guest of Mrs. E. Kemp of N. Logan. Miss Fannie Choice will leave very soon for her home in South Carolina. She has been employed in the V. O. Johnson family for some time and proven to be one of the best citizens. Her leaving is regretted very much. Mr. Joseph Foster came down Sunday to visit his father-in-law, Mr. Booker Bently, for the last time. Mrs. M. Bibbs was numbered with the sick Sunday. Mr. John Whiteside and Mr. Foster are members of the sick list. Mr. Wm. Dyer won honors at the S. S. convention. He represented our school at Danville on the literary program. The contest was one of the best ever held in Allen chapel. Miss C. B. was full of smiles Sunday. Now that the two S. S. conventions will soon be over, let us prepare to have a grand union picnic. The G. U. O. of T. R. held their regular meeting Tuesday night. Mrs. W. D. Cottman spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. G. W. Griffin was a visitor for a few days in Mackinaw visiting her dear old George. Mr. Ben Orendorff is think of spending the month of August in New York. Peter White, the celebrated cook that used to cook for Mr. Pat Weekly, is now engaged by Mr. Jeff Davis, who is now running the New Lincoln hotel. With a cook like Mr. White, the hotel will surely be a success. Mr. White proved to be a good citizen and a help to the community, so we welcome him home again. Historical Society. State House. 15 cents Per Month NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Twelfth Annual Meeting to be Held in Little Rock, Ark., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. For the meetings of the National Educational Association to be held in San Francisco in July, information has been furnished as to how arrangements should be made for Pullman or tourist car parties. The same information, with variations, may be of interest and value to the members of the National Negro Business League. 1. Carefully canvass the matter in your own city or state. Formulate your plan of action, then select active workers in each important center to carry out the plan. In all cases make the special Pullman or tourist car party a personally conducted affair. 2. Select the most attractive route for the going trip in Little Rock to arouse interest among the delegates. Start early enough to permit stop-overs at points of interest en route. The one in charge of the party should make a careful study of points of interest, etc., that he may in his correspondence, advertising and on the trip speak with authority. 3. Get the active co-operation of all the railroads and especially of the initial line in your state. When you have decided upon the route you favor, write (or better see personally) the general passenger agent of that particular railway. Tell him you will undertake the work of securing a special car party to the Little Rock meeting, if you have positive assurance of his active co-operation on the following lines: (a) The railroad to furnish full information to all prospective members of the parties, giving data covering itinerary and points of interest en route to Little Rock. (b) The railroad to circulate this information and itinerary with your co-operation among the members of your Local or State League. (c) The railroad to advertise the special Pullman or tourist car party in all the Negro newspapers of the state. (d) The railroad to send instructions to its agents throughout your state to carry out the active canvass for members for the party, with your co-operation. 4. Secure headquarters for your party in Little Rock, through W. M. Alexander, chairman committee on homes, $504\frac{1}{2}$ W. 9th St., Little Rock, Ark. Persons intending to organize such tourist car parties are urged to keep the corresponding secretary, Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, in close touch with their plans, so that he may bring parties in the same territory together. Attention to this request will be cordially appreciated. It will facilitate the whole movement. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, President. Tuskegee Institute, Ala., June 17, 1911. ITED people to Read THE RACE QUESTION" 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 B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J. B. Osby, Associate Editor. Telephone, Old 3806 Saturday, July 1, 1911. EDITORIAL Where Does the Negro Get Justice? This is a question of today and is often refreshed in our minds from time to time. Is the Negro an inferior being to that of other races? No! A thousand times no! All men, regardless of race or previous condition of servitude, were created equal, or born equal in the eye of God. But we do confess that we are inferior in advantages and numbers, but surely not innately. Men are not inferior or superior because of race or color, but only inferior or superior in heart and brain. Superiority only lives where there is honesty, virtue, charity and love. The enemies of the Negro, because of his color, is an enemy to the above named characters. Every child should be taught that, regardless to color, we all have the identical shade of brain. Why is it, whenever opportunity presents itself, the Negro is scuffed and lowered in some of our minds or hearts? The same is done in our school rooms on commencement day. Why not, after the colored child has used its brain and scaled the same mountain to finish the same course in school, be placed on the same level with the white child? When they are divided in groups according to the school, and when the name of a school is called the colored and white, both attended and finished in the same grade. Do not say to the colored child, "Wait for the rest of your people; you will be seated together. Why do we have such principals or leaders? Oh, justice! All hail the day when Etheopia shall stretch forth her hand. Capital City Lodge, K. of P., to Attend Grand Lodge at East St. Louis in a Large Body. Capital City Lodge, K. of P., is expecting to send a large delegation to the grand session at East St. Louis, which convenes July 10. Major O. B. Duncan is the representative. The lodge elected officers for the ensuing six months last Monday, as follows: C. C. E. L. Rogers; V. C. C., A. Perry; M. E., G. G. Bates; M. F., T. R. Thompson; K. of R. S., J. H. White; M. A., O. P. Berry; Prelate, Pearl Carr. Geo. J. Beard is chairman of the sick committee, and any brother getting sick must notify him. His most convenient address is 821 East Washington street. A Word to Graduates. Ye sweet girl graduates, know ye not that you know not? If you do you are wise. We desire to offer a word of advice if you will permit. You have completed your studies up to a given point. You have not learned very much yet. Some of you have completed the high school curriculum, yet you don't know but a very little—you have studied Latin and higher English and history. You can prove that the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides, travel roughshod through Caesar's Gaule wars, extract the square and cube roots of numbers, and locate, in your mind, the various stars, etc., yet you know but little. Therefore, we advise you to take cognizance of this fact and deport yourselves circumspectly before the world, and thereby bring credit upon your parents, yourselves and your ma mater. You have just be- The people consider that di- Summer 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 such 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 there is splendid choosing and pity they are all marked on the same mor Boys' and Children If a Suit is bad at the start, it will be If a suit is good at the start it will I wear longer than you want it to. adid choosing and picking at many ked on the same money-saving basis and Children's Depa d at the start, it will be bad all along d at the start it will be good while than you want it to. 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? Boys at their very best could not may do. You know that Clothes of quality Hall & Herrick Co. Clothes are t orld. See them. 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We fit the face a hat; yes, and we fit and please We Will Duplicate Any Mail Order Hall & Herrick ocks are ready and right handsome th for the Swell Young Fellow and c en. We fit the face as well as the and we fit and please the purse also. Duplicate Any Prices Qu Mail Order Houses & Herrick Comp The new blocks are ready and right handsome they are. We've the smart styles for the Swell Young Fellow and conservative ones for the 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 Mail Order Houses Hall & Herrick Company Hall & Herrick Company Fifth and Adams Streets just not let it do your association is ex- if you school, school. go on to sew, to do general house work and wash and iron as well as short- hand and bookkeeping—one is as essential as the other. Many of you girls can't wash a garment properly; you do not know how to iron, you can't sweep and dust a room properly. Cooking is out of the question with you. But, above all, learn to do what you do well, as and you do of virt name; church choose ingly. woman mediat ```markdown ``` Boys at their very they do. You know that Cl Hall & Herrick Co world. See them. Beautiful D Rich patterns in a sian cords; flannels and cuffs. Complete rang The new blocks a the smart styles for for the Older Men. sell a hat; yes, and w We Will Du Hall & Fif ploma a light and you must not extinguish that light, but let it shine and be a lamp unto your feet and a guide for your associates. Something tangible is expected of you graduates—if you possibly can, continue in school, at least through the high school. You high school graduates, go on to college—learn to cook, to sew, well, and know that you know not and you will learn. But whatever you do, strive to hold up the flag of virtue and maintain a good name; go to Sunday school and to church; keep good company; choose your associates scrutinizingly. 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All of the Shirts have the soft French turnback cuffs attached. We are receiving Novelties in these lines every week. Soft Shirts, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 Soft Collars in sizes 13 1-2 to 17, in two grades, 15c, two for 25c Silk mixed Soft Collars $25c Chas. T. Baumann Edward Baumann Chas. T. Baumann BAUMANN BROS. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Both Phones 654 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. Why Not Read The Courier- Journal? HENRY WATTERSON Editor. WE CAN FURNISH YOU ...THE FORUM... AND THE Both one year for $2.00 We can also give liberal combination rates with Dally or Sunday Courier-Journal. Write Courier-Journal Company, Louisville, Ky., for free sample copy of edition you desire, but be sure to send your subscription order to this paper—NOT to the Courier-Journal. ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM TIME TABLE ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM—CARS leave Springfield: East. North. South. 5:00 a.m. 5:00 a.m. *5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *6:40 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *7:00 a.m. *7:15 a.m. *7:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. *8:40 a.m. 7:30 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 9:30 a.m. *11:00 a.m. *12:40 p.m. *11:00 a.m. 12:00 p. 7:00 p. *11:00 p.m. *12:00 p. *2:40 p.m. *12:00 p.m. *2:00 p. *4:40 p.m. *1:30 p.m. *3:00 p. 6:00 p.m. *3:00 p.m. *4:00 p. *6:40 p.m. *5:00 p.m. *5:00 p. 9:25 p.m. *6:00 p.m. 6:00 p. 11:40 p.m. *6:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. *8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 11:00 p.m. +11:30 p.m. *Limited. †Sleeper. All others local. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS We have the Paul Lawrence Dunbar books on sale at this office and all the leading colored newspapers.—The Forum. Dr. S. A. WARE, PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE—615½ E. Washington St. HOURS: 10 a. m. to 12 m. Telephone: (old), Office: 3329, ... Res., 1706-r-2 Calls promptly made. FURNISHED ROOMS — First class accommodations; modern conveniences. $1103\frac{1}{2}$ E. Washington street. Mrs. Jessie Ballinger, Prop. LOCAL NEWS. The Y. M. C. A. Scouts are preparing for the encampment. The choir of Grace M. E. church turned out in full force and assisted the St. John's A. M. E. church in their series of programs. Mr. Edw. Anderson of St. Louis, was in the city Sunday, June 25, the guest of his aunt, Mrs. George W. Wright, of East Kansas street. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. Mrs. Mabel Anderson went to St. John's hospital for an operation Monday night. Died at 3:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, at the home of its parents, 2306 E. Stuart street, the infant child of Rev. and Mrs. E. L. Moore. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. W. F. Walker, pastor of Grace M. E. church, officiated. Alvin Howell of Quincy, nephew of Mr. Jas. Smith, was in the city Sunday, the guest of uncle. Remember winter. FOR RENT—A modern 6-room house, 1905 E. Jackson St. Apply to J. H. White, Enterprising Savings Bank, 11th and Washington streets. The Y. M. C. A. Bible lessons every Sunday are very good and very instructive. Every young and old man should come. You will enjoy it. Last Sunday the association was addressed ably by Mr. G. H. Neill of Hannibal, Mo. Come out tomorrow. WANTED—Colored girls for cooks and housework. Apply at Illinois Free Employment Bureau, 305½ South Sixth street. Respect the ice man. Do not forget the ice cream social July 6. Thomas Wright and Miss Margaret Hughes were married at Havana during the excursion June 15. The Forum is standing the test. Every colored home should have this paper. Train up your child to read something else about you except your vices. Office Phone Residence Phone 2822 2819-R 3 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois. SECOND SEVENTH DAY ADVENTI- IST CHURCH. Fifteenth Street, Between Brown and Stuart Streets—Elder L. W. Browne, Paster. 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. 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 estate of Nancy Eldridge, deceased, will attend before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, at the Court House in Springfield, Illinois, on the 12th day of July, 1911, for the purpose of making final settlement 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. Springfield, Ill., June 7th, A. D. 1911. QUEEN RAMSEY, Executrix 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, Administratrix. G. W. MURRAY, Attorney. 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. GIBRS, Attorney K. of P.? any? cause its promptly. ars of real estate. family after death. in their military department. male department. Endowment Policy. Fraternal Society. less-men officials. At You Right this greatest and most egro societies, see C., or any K. of P. PANTATORIUM MILORING ENTER, Prop. TICE before you see my full line of Staple usering and Fancy Vestings. 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Church, Founder and Head Sts. REV. J. M. SMALLEY, Pastor Services. Sunday at ... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at ... 2:00 p.m. Evening Service at ... 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at ... 8:00 p.m. Union Baptist Church, Twelfth and Mason Streets. REV. E. D. COLE, D. D. Pastor. B. Services at Sunday at 11:00 a.m. S. Y. P. at 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 Nineteenth and Carpenter Streets. RBV. A. W. WILLIAMS, Pastor. Sunday Service at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at 1:00 p.m. B. Y. P. U. at 6:00 p.m. Ewning Services at Sunday 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 Services at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at 8:00 p.m. Sermon at 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Sunday Services at 10:45 a.m. Sunday Services at 10:45 a.m. Monday Service at 7:45 a.m. Monday Service at 7:45 a.m. Sunday School Teachers Meeting Thursdays at... 8:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Fridays at... 8:00 p.m. Old Time Methodist Church. Nineteenth and Cook. REV. N. GRIFFIN, In Charge. Sunday Services... 10:30 a.m. Sunday School... 1:30 p.m. Teaching... 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Principal Meeting, Tuesday evening. Holmess meeting every Thursday evening. NOTICE C. H. JONES LEGAL ILLINOIS Grand 4th of July Celebration Free Vaudeville Afternoon & Evening Base Ball Game Union Giants vs Monarchs Dancing Afternoon and Evening G. A. Barksdale and C. S. Gibbs WILL BE AMONG THE ORATORS Union Giants vs Monarchs Dancing Afternoon and Evening G. A. Barksdale and C. S. Gibb WILL BE AMONG THE ORATORS Dancing Afternoon and Evening G. A. Barksdale and C. S. Gibbs WILL BE AMONG THE ORATORS Grand Fireworks Display Balloon Ascension Moving Pictures Round Trip 25c via Illinois Trade A. A. H THE T Suits and MADE TO ORDE Fit and Workmanship Guara Cleaning. Special attent WORK CALLED FO Illinois Traction System A. HARLO THE TAILOR It s and Overco MADE TO ORDER, $18.00 AND UP Workmanship Guaranteed. French, Dry ning. Special attention given to Ladies' W K CALLED FOR AND DELIVER --- A. A. HARLOW THE TAILOR MADE TO ORDER, $18.00 AND UP. Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. French, Dry and Steam Cleaning. Special attention given to Ladies' Work. WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED Prompt attention given to all work. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. A NEW PIAN EW PIANO FOR A NEW PIANO FOR SALE BY THE FORUM Any Price--Any Terms made known Easy Weekly o Special Inducements t First to Come will be First The Ge Quick Service. The Place to e Everything Regular Meals a Try o Special Attention given Our Motto is—"To eatables for your other place Price--Any Style you forms made known on Application Easy Weekly or Monthly Payment Inducements to Churches or t to Come will be First to be Given Considera The Gem Cafe Service. Brilliantly Illum The Place to eat when hungry Everything to suit you Dar Meals and Short O Try our Pies Special Attention given to Parties and Bang Notto is—"To give more and tables for your money than a other place in the City." Any Price--Any Style you Wish Terms made known on Application Easy Weekly or Monthly Payments Special Inducements to Churches or Lodges First to Come will be First to be Given Consideration The Place to eat when hungry Everything to suit you Special Attention given to Parties and Banquets Our Motto is—"To give more and better eatables for your money than any other place in the City." 819 E. Washington St. G. E. Ousley, Proprietor. 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. --- Old Tel. 4346 ARLOW MAILOR Overcoats , $18.00 AND UP. steed. French, Dry and Steam on given to Ladies' Work. R AND DELIVERED Cor. 11th & Washington Sts. Style you Wish on Application Monthly Payments to Churches or Lodges to be Given Consideration m Cafe Brilliantly Illuminated. at when hungry to suit you and Short Orders. our Pies two Parties and Banquets give more and better money than any in the City." G. E. Ousley, Proprietor. REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Boat Try it! 115 South 11th. Street 5531 FOURTH OF JULY R ON THE ad of Good Serv LOW FOURTH OF JU ON T "Road of Go "Road of Good Service" Oh me! Oh, my! Oh, you Fourth of July We'll travel far On a Traction car. No Dust or Dirt Our clothes will hurt. The Rates are Low— Come on, let's go. Fare and a half Makes one laugh. For Happiness Ride the I. T. S. Fare and Round Trip GOOD RETURN These Rates are Good on Sleep and St. Louis on July ASK YOU Don't let Dirt, Dust, Sn Fourth of July trip. Ride the cool ride. YOU "Come FR Danville, Urbana, Champaign, Peoria, Lincoln, Spring intermediate point ILLINOIS TRAC (McKINLEY) are and One-Hour FOR End Trip July 3 GOOD RETURNING JULY are Good on Sleeper out of People St. Louis on July 2. For informa- tion ask YOUR AGENT Dirt, Dust, Smoke and Cinder trip. Ride the Traction and YOU CAN Come Clear FROM Ona, Champaign, Decatur, Clinton, Lincoln, Springfield, St. Louis intermediate points if you ride ther DIS TRACTION SH (MCKINLEY LINES) Grady and Webster Imperial Barber Shop Tonsorial Work see the Tonsorialists Davis; Chair No. 2, S. P. Webster; Bady; Chair No. 4, Prof. G. A. Barkes Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampoo Hand Facial Massage and Bleach Hot and Cold Baths. I, Chiropodist H. B. Stone, Sho n St. Fancy Sewing CE L. Rogers R AT 17th Street Guaranteed Reasonable L. 4622 Bell Phone 2156 Dr. N. PHYSICIAN Special Attention Children a N. W. Cor. SPRINGFIELD, Round Trip July 3 and 4 GOOD RETURNING JULY 5TH These Rates are Good on Sleeper out of Peoria, Springfield and St. Louis on July 2. For information ASK YOUR AGENT Don't let Dirt, Dust, Smoke and Cinders spoil your Fourth of July trip. Ride the Traction and enjoy a clean, cool ride. Danville, Urbana, Champaign, Decatur, Clinton, Bloomington, Peoria, Lincoln, Springfield, St. Louis and all intermediate points if you ride the If it is Tonsorial Wear Tonsor Chair No. 1, John Davis; Chair No. 2, Grady; Chair No. 4, We make a Specialty of Hair or Hand Facial Mass Hot and C E. H. Mitehell, Chiropodist 821 E. Washington St. 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, Ill. It pays to advertise in The Forum Boost home industry. --- OLD PHONE 5531 PETER H. BURGESS URTH Rates JULY ON THE Good Service" ON THE This is pretty rotten and we admit it. In fact we put it in this ad. on a dare. But on the level, if you are going to travel on the glorious Fourth cut this junk out, present it to any agent of the Illinois Traction System, together with THE PRICE, and receive a ticket to any station on the line. Don't overlook this bet—or the price. and One-Half FOR Keep July 3 and 4 BURNING JULY 5th Sleeper out of Peoria, Springfield in July 2. For information OUR AGENT Just, Smoke and Cinders spoil your side the Traction and enjoy a clean, YOU CAN "One Clean" FROM Design, Decatur, Clinton, Bloomington, Springfield, St. Louis and all the points if you ride the TRACTION SYSTEM (KINLEY LINES) Work see the Line of Tensorialists Dr No. 2, S. P. Webster; Chair No. 3, J. W. No. 4, Prof. G. A. Barksdale. Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Electrical Massage and Bleaching Cold Baths. H. B. Stone, Shoe Shining Artist Springfield, Ill. Bell Phone 2156 Office Hours 9 to 12 A.M. 2 to 5 P.M. 7 to 9 P.M. Dr. N. B. FORD PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General Surgery Room 1 N. W. Cor. 7th and Adams Sts. SPRINGFIELD. ILLINOIS Out of town subscribers are being sent their bills. Please remit it once. FOR Springfield, Ill NEW YORK A. B. Dunbar's Books are on sale at THE FORUM Office At Rooms, 119 North Eighth Street THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 6th From 8:30 to 11:00 P. M. Benefit of Y. M. C. A. TICKETS, 15c LADIES AND MEN Mrs. A. Hoagland has returned home after a pleasant visit in Peoria. Mr. Samuel Williams was taken to the hospital Monday to be operated on. Mr. Oscar Waddell is getting along fine with his new Pullman car. W. S. Moore was out of the city Sunday on business. Miss Emma Moore was in Peoria Saturday on business. Mrs. Gabrella Chester is now living in Bloomington, and she and Mr. Chester expect to go to house-keeping in the near future. Every one is expecting to see a good ball game July 4 between the A. M. E. church and the Union Baptist church. Miss Edna Stearles left Tuesday to attend the S. S. convention at Danville, Ill. Miss Stearles was elected delegate to represent Bloomington. Msis Lemmons of Pontiac was visiting in the city the first of the week. Chauffeurs' News. Mr. John White was fined $25 for speeding Monday. Mr. James Foster has resigned his position at Mr. Messinger's, and a white man is now driving the car. Hildred Barton is driving the red car that A. R. Rhoades turned over at the Leroy races two years ago. Mr. Barton no doubt will make good on the job, unless Rhoades comes back to Bloomington. W. S. Moore received a card from A. R. Rhoades this week, saying that he would be back when the elephants roosted in the trees. Mr. R. Lahsley and Mr. Fred Rush were fishing in the Illinois river last Monday and brought a large number of fish home. While fishing Mr. Rush was asked to go in swimming, but only said: "Rufus, when the river runs dry that's plenty of time to swim; you ain't talking to me." Miss Reona Watson will leave soon for her summer vacation. Miss Watson will visit St. Louis first, and then Detroit, Mich., and Chicago. Miss Watson is a student of the B. H. S., and a leader for the young girls of her age, and is also organist for the Union Baptist church. She will be missed very much by that church, and her many friends. Mr. C. E. Jackson was in Galesburg the first of the week on business. Mr. J. Stearles from Lincoln was in the city Sunday to attend the Masonic annual sermon held at the A. M. E. church. DANVILLE NEWS. Mr. Beeler, the transfer man, runs nine wagons and gives employment to over a dozen colored men. The S. S. convention was largely attended. Mrs. Newby fell on the church steps and sustained injuries. Mrs. Fred Cooper will represent the Forum here. Mr. Bass is yet indisposed. Thompson & Brown do a great shoe making and repairing business. Look for special comment on Danville next issue. One Brings Another Hardly a day passes but some customer brings in a friend to acquaint them with our store. The reason is that in no other place are you served in a more satisfactory way, so you are not satisfied to trade anywhere else again and you want your friends to know it. CLARKSON'S Modern Drug Store 213 South Sixth Street THE AMERICAN 1/2 PRICE BARGAIN STORE 803 East Washington Street Owned and Managed by American Pants made to order.....$3.50 $2.00 ready made Pants.....1.00 Ladies' $1 pure Silk Hose.....35 Men's $12.00 Suit.....5.00 Men's 50c Underwear.....17 Men's 10c Sox.....05 Men's $2.00, $1.50, $1.25, $1.00 Dress Shirts, while they last.....50 A full line of Ladies' Silk Kimonas, Night Gowns, Chemise and Skirts of all kinds at one-half price—the finest—all samples. MRS. A. M. POPE. Four years ago my dad was only a longer length, and my temples were bald half way up my head. When we first began our wonder- ties, all lengths, and all conditions o bold places of the head, many perse- was possible; but we have grown the success. The proof of the value of o and largely by persons whose own further fact that they have very fry 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. Lou 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 MRS. M. E Bell Phone 3848. Your Cred 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 Lechman's Jewelry Store 210½ S. 6th St. Springfield, Ill. 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. St. Luke's Mission Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning prayer and sermon at 11:00 a.m. Vesper service at 5:00 p.m. Litany and Woman's Guild, every Wednesday at 8. There will be no services on Sunday night during the Lenten season. 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 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 Drugists Springfield, Illinois ```markdown ``` The Original HAIR GROWERS We Grew Our Hair, Now Let Us Grow Yours With MRS. L. L. ROBERTS. Four years ago my hair just covered my shoulders. TRADE MARK Registered ful work of growing all kinds, all qualifi- of hair, even to the growing of hair on ons scorned the idea that such a thing the hair for hundreds, rapidly achieving our work is that we are being imitated hair we have actually grown, and the frequently mentioned us when trying to is the same" or "just as good") or re- to use only "PORO" Hair Grower (the that the name "PORO" is on every box; only by MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO, is, Mo. Call or Address E. WARRICK 922 S. Sixteenth St. SEE