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THE FORUM Fifteenth and Washington Streets, Where Boys and Girls May Learn to be Useful. School Opens Sept. 6. LINCOLN MANUAL TRAD Fifteenth and Washington Street Learn to be Useful. REISCH BROS.' BREWERY. One of the Oldest and Best Business Firms in Central Illinois. Have Helped to Make This City by Investing Their Capital at Home. Among the substantial business men of Springfield, who by assiduous labor and good business management, have reached that plane in the business world that commands respect, are Reisch Bros. of this city. There are no set of men in Springfield more liberal and more philanthropic, no set of men have done more for the progress of the city and county and no set of men have helped the religious and educational and dependent institutions more than these men. They have made money and that money is invested right here in Springfield. They have contributed largely to every just and worthy cause making application. They are large taxpayers and by their success, the city is benefactor. Reisch Bros. are now erecting one of the finest office buildings in Central Illinois, located on the west side of square. There are not a more congenial set of men in the State, personally, than the Reisch Bros. SHOE REPAIRING. Call Bell Phone 3914 and J. P. Roberts' Shoemaker will call and get your old shoes and return them like new. Best leather used —it lasts longer. The best is the cheapest. Prices right. 1707 E. Capitol Ava. DECATUR Edited by Johnnettè Clanton. Scraps of News. Mr. and Mrs. Payton Smith have moved from their apartments on Spring avenue to occupy a modern house on Edward street. Rev. S. T. Clanton preached in the morning at the Baptist church, his subject being, "The Heavenly Citizenship," and in the evening at the A. M. E. church, the subject being, "The Christ Among the Christians." Both discourses were greatly enjoyed by the congregation. Dr. Clanton left the latter part of the week for his work in Selma. The soldiers gave a barbecue and dance at McGavie's Tuesday night. The great "hog killing" and twirling of the "fantastic MAINING SCHOOL BUILDING. ets, Where Boys and Girls May School Opens Sept. 6. toe" was an overwhelming success. The Baptist church gave a chicken fry at Jefferson and Water streets. This was given by the men of the church. The church men have at last woke up from the look things had the other night. Sick List Mrs. Ewing McGavis has been suffering greatly from an ingrowing toe nail, but it is better now. Mrs. Hurt is ill at her niece's. Mrs. Sam Robinson's, at 1785 N. Clinton. Little Miss Alice Brown is improving. Mrs. Anna Hutchinson is improving. People You Know. Mr. George Williamson, from San Antonia, Texas, is in the city visiting relatives. Mr. Williamson is Decatur's former Beau Brummel and we all wonder if his arrival is the cause of a certain lady's flight. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. John Ammons are at Mechanicsburg and will be there during the chautauqua. Mrs. Thorpe went to Indianapolis to meet the Supreme Court of Calanthes. She will remain there until the end of the meeting. Miss Leliah Blanton spent Sunday at Lincoln with Miss Perkins. Mr. S. Muskeyvalley is spending a few weeks with his mother at Cairo. Miss Beulah McMurry is in Taylorville with her guest, Miss Eva Dyer. Mrs. W. Hamilton and sons have gone to her mother's in Lafayette for a short visit. Miss Blanch Kelley went with Mr. Bishop to Indianapolis to visit friends and relatives. Mrs. Ganaway is back from Lafayette, where she has been visiting Mrs. W. Anderson. Miss Farr of Mt. Pulaski was the guest of Miss Lena Nickens Sunday. Miss Valena Mullon, who has been the guest this summer of Miss J. Clanton, returned home Thursday by the way of Chicago, and from there on to New Orleans. Miss Mullon stated that she had greatly enjoyed her visit in Decatur. The world is very small and we all hope to see her again. Especially one will wish this. During the interval let us hope "he" will console himself with "Beautiful Garden of 'Roses.'" That Reminds Me As heard over the phone Monday morning— "There might be a wedding here soon for all you know." "Ah! indeed?" second party. "Yes." "Who are the interested parties?" "Oh—er—" click-click, and that first party had gone. Now who knows? "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 1911 I Wonder- If Miss Blanche Woodford enjoyed her swinging. Ask Miss L. If everything one hears over the phone is the truth. Ask N. R. and Mrs. A. If Miss V. M. enjoyed having "two" instead of "one" last Sunday night? Ask J. C. If Decatur is going to produce another Jack Johnson? Ask the "boys." If we shouldn't be careful about what we say over the phone? Wait for the grand Organ Recital and Concert at St. Paul's A.M. M. E. church, Wednesday evening, Sept. 20. Watch The Forum for the program of the finest and best talent in the city. DR. J. H. MAGEE, JOHN MOSBY, BARNEY CLEM, GEO DONNEGAN, BRO. STEDHAM, Committee of Arrangement. Military Notes. Major Otis B. Dunean, Capt. R. A. Byrd, Capt. W. D. Hodge, Lieut. Richard Ross, Lieut. Morgan and Lieut. Thos. R. Thompson attended the National Guard association at Chicago, also the army manoeuvers at Grant Park, and were very much elated over the bill of fare and service rendered at the Dunbar Cafe, owned and managed by two of Springfield's most worthy young ladies, namely, Miss Lizzie Mitchell and Miss Lillie Coleman. When in Chicago give them a call. 3129 State street. K. o Military En and B ARION HALL, TUESD FOURTH AND J (During E Military Entertainment and Banquet SPEAKING AND MUSIC FINEST THE LARGEST AND COOLEST HALL IN THE CITY Committee of Arrangements—Chas. C. Renfro, J. Beard, Leon Stevenson, Otis B. Duncan, Fred Hardin H. Long, Ollie Berry, John Thompson. Committee of Arrangements—Chas. C. Renfro, George J. Beard, Leon Stevenson, Otis B. Duncan, Fred Hatfield, Hardin H. Long, Ollie Berry, John Thompson. Admission—Single, 50c; Per Couple, $1.00 Entertains at Riverton Mrs. Johnson entertained Aug. 10 at 2 and 6 o'clock luncheon and dinner respectively to the following guests: Mesdames Major Ford, Geo. Ford, Chicago; Dr. N. B. Ford, Misses Hallie Ford, Vere Ford, Anna Harris and Lillie Gibson, the latter two ladies of Riverton, while the former are of Camp Butler. Mrs. Johnson served a delicious repast and all report a delightful time. The Grand Lodge, U. O. of O. F. P., met in Chicago last week and had a most excellent time. H. M. Burrell and G. T. Jackson attended. Mr. Burrill of Peoria was elected second major. PROF. E. C. HAMILTON Of the Lincoln Manual Training School of This City. BLOOMINGTON NEWS. By Warren S. Moore. Mr. James Skinner of Pontiac was in the city on business again Sunday. Mr. Walter L. Porter of Canton, Ill., formerly of Bloomington and Pontiac, passed through the city Saturday on his way to Pontiac to the bedside of his grandmother, who was not expected to live. Mr. Porter returned to Bloomington Sunday. He conducts a pantatorium at Canton, Ill., and is doing well. He also plays base ball with a white team of that city and is making good. Mr. Walter Babb, who has been away for a month, returned home last week. Mrs. Frances Jarden of Champaign is visiting her sister, Mrs. O. Casey. Mr. Shelton Brooks, the famous comedian second to Birt Williams, is playing at the Majestic this week. Rev. Hoagland returned home Sunday, Aug. 20, from Denver, Col., and Little Rock, Ark. He attended the National Negro Educational Congress at Denver and then went to Little Rock and delivered an address to the annual meeting of the National Negro Business League. Mrs. Mollie Scott left Wednesday for Kansas City, Mo. Mr. W. O. King left Saturday night for Indianapolis, Ind., to at- of P's. Entertainment Banquet at DAY, AUGUST 29, '11 JEFFERSON STS. (incampment) FINEST DANCE ents—Chas. C. Renfro, George tis B. Duncan, Fred Hatfield, y, John Thompson. tend the encampment of the K. of P., Uniform Rank. Lieut. S. I. Witherspoon took over a number of boys to the rifle range Sunday. The Miller High Life ball team was to play Tremont, Ill., Sunday, but somebody got cold feet. Mr. Ed. Anson attended the races at Peoria Wednesday. Mr. Fred Johnson, one of Bloomington's well known colored men, arrived in the city Saturday from Chicago looking well. Chauffeur News. Mr. R. A. Rhodes made several trips to Leroy fair last week in the Kissal. Mr. James Walker drove the Marmon over to the Leroy fair Thursday. W. S. Moore drove the Loco to Clinton Sunday. Mr. Merian Hoagland expects to purchase an auto or a motorcycle in the near future. M. Edy Thomas, Mr. Jas. Schaffer, Mr. Fred Chester, Mr. Elia Pierce attended the races at the Leroy fair Thursday. The Ros Lee from Tennessee Co. will start to rehearsing the first week in September. Mr. James Walker and Miss Lora spent Sunday in Anderson, Ind. ```markdown ``` HON. RICHARD YATES. Will Speak at Irwin's Park Sept. "The following is a partial p the forenoon: Two big base ball games. I 1904. Other speakers: Otis B. H. Bellamy, "The Nation's Wro Progress of the Negro." The f Dr. S. A. Ware, will be a feature and complete program later. I will be there. Plenty fun and an play. Samuel Alexander is cha N. Park Sept. 22—Emancipation "Lincoln." is a partial program for the all games. It is to be the ones: Otis B. Duncan, "The Nation's Wrongs;" C. S. G. Gro." The famous musical be a feature of the program later. It is hoped the easy fun and amusements. Theander is chairman of the d [Picture of a man with a serious expression, wearing a dark suit and a white shirt. The background is plain black.] [The image is likely a historical photograph, possibly from the early 20th century, given the style of the man's attire and the black-and-white format. The man's face is partially obscured, but his hair is neatly styled. The photograph is likely from a newspaper or a similar publication, as indicated by the caption "Picture of a man with a serious expression, wearing a dark suit and a white shirt."] Will Speak at Irwin's Park Sept. 22—Emancipation Day. Subject, "Lincoln." Will Speak at Irwin's Park Sept. 22—Emancipation Day. Subject, "Lincoln." The following is a partial program for the day, beginning in the forenoon: Two big base ball games. It is to be the biggest affair since 1904. Other speakers: Otis B. Duncan, "The Negro Soldier;" B. H. Bellamy, "The Nation's Wrongs;" C. S. Gibbs, attorney, "The Progress of the Negro." The famous musical extravaganza, led by Dr. S. A. Ware, will be a feature of the program. Watch for bills and complete program later. It is hoped that all the ex-slaves will be there. Plenty fun and amusements. The best orchestra will play. Samuel Alexander is chairman of the day. Mrs. J. Stearles is visiting in Bloomington and Normal. Mrs. E. C. Moore visited in Peoria Tuesday. Mrs. P. Walker is visiting in Indiana. F. Osborne attended the dance in Peoria last week. Dr. A. A. Alexandria and wife were in the city a few hours Thursday. They returned to St. Louis. Mrs. T. W. Bryde visited friends in E. St. Louis Sunday. Miss Leola Brown and Miss Mildred Reedy of Alton went to Collinsville on the 14th "A Fish Vacation." Last week the following gentlemen took a trip on their vacation to Havana, Ill., where they fished and rivaled even Peter and those fishermen whom the Lord saw. Those composing the party were: Major Ford, Jas. Goins of Lanesville, Mr. Osby, Bruce Ford, Dr. Ford and F. R. Wilkins. Five days were spent. EDWARDSVILLE NEWS Miss Rebecca Scott of St. Louis was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. St. Clair last week. Rev. Wm. Green of Murphysboro, Tenn., was in the city last week shaking hands with his friends. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jasson. Mr. Daniel Curtis of Pin Oak was called to Wanda on the 8th Miss Marie Woods and Miss Josie Robinson were callers in E. St. Louis last week. WAN 500 More P "THE OTHER SIDE OF ANTI More People to SIDE OF THE RAC By Sept. 30, 191 WANTED E FOR to the Best Colored F We cover Decatur, F conville, Bloomingto This is also the Best Colored Paper in which to advertise. We cover Decatur, Peoria, Lincoln, Danville, Jacksonville, Bloomington, etc. By B. F. Briggs. Historical Society. State House. 22—Emancipation Day. Subject, Lincoln." Program for the day, beginning in it is to be the biggest affair since buncan, "The Negro Soldier;" B. Angs;" C. S. Gibbs, attorney, "The famous musical extravaganza, led by of the program. Watch for bills it is hoped that all the ex-slaves usements. The best orchestra will man of the day. Dr. A. A. Alexandria and wife were in the city a few hours Thursday. They returned to St. Louis. Mrs. T. W. Bryde visited friends in E. St. Louis Sunday. Miss Leola Brown and Miss Mildred Reedy of Alton went to Collinsville on the 14th The funeral of Mrs. Joe Gamble was held at the Mt. Joy Baptist church last week. It was a sad funeral, but largely attended. Out-of-town attendants were Rev. Williams and wife, Mrs. Robert Williams and sister and Mrs. Geo. Roberts, all of St. Louis. Mrs. Henry Ruffain was called to Alton last week to attend the funeral of a friend. The Rally at Grace. The rally at Grace M. E. church Sunday proved to be very successful, all hindrances being considered. Rev. Walker preached three sermons during the day and they were good sermons. A large number of people from Buffalo, Ill., were present and lent much to the success of the day. The choir from Buffalo rendered music. Those from Buffalo were: Mr. Chas. Watts and family, Mr. and Mrs. Townsley, Mrs. McDaniels and children, Miss Mattie Perry, Mrs. Graves, Mr. Moore. Subscribe for The Forum. ITED people to Read THE RACE QUESTION" ...IN.... 15 cents Per Month 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. E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager J. B. Osby, Associate Editor. Telephone, Old 3806 Thursday, Aug. 24, 1911. EDITORIAL Zion Baptist Notes. Mr. Editor of The Forum: Will you allow me space in the columns of your very excellent paper to announce to the public the coming of the greatest talking man of any race or nationality upon the earth? He is the mouthpiece for the National Baptist convention. Yes, Mr. Editor, he talks with his mouth, head, hands and feet. Sir, he talks all over. You just ought to come and see him talk besides hearing him! This talking man is the Rev. Wm. Beckham, S. T D., Field Secretary National Baptist convention. Rev. Wm. Beckham, D. D., will preach at the Zion Baptist church Sept. 3 at 7:30 p. m. Don't fail to hear him. The public is cordially invited. You will be paid for coming. Some Prominent Colored People of Decatur. These are people who own good property and are doing business or are worthy of emulation on account of their future promise: Mrs. Bowman, hair dresser and real estate owner; H. Singleton, property owner and proprietor of the finest restaurant run by a colored man in Central Illinois; Mrs. Hollinger, property owner and restaurant keeper; A. Barnes, restaurant; H. A. Watkins, property owner and real estate; C. L. Watkins, mail carrier; Mr. Stewart, mail carrier and property owner; Josh Jacobs, property owner and barber; J. A. Crockett, pastor; J. T. Morrow, pastor; Chas. Belle & Co., M. Hunt. T. W. Quinlan Moves Office. T. W. Quinlan has moved his law office to the Hay Bldg., 6th and Washington streets. Although William B. McKinley of the Nineteenth District of Illinois is one of the wealthiest members in Congress, he is one of the quietest and most unassuming of men, says Leslie's. Those who know him at close range tell many a story of his kindly heart and generous nature. "One hot day," says a man associated with Mr. McKinley in business, "we were at work in the office when a little dog came sneaking in to escape the misery of blistering sidewalks. A worse specimen of tattered dog I never saw. It was mud-stained and owned a bushy, unkept coat that made hot weather a horror to it. Its ears were ragged and there was a hunted, homeless look in its pathetic eyes. It turned these pathetic eyes on McKinley, who was trying to catch up with a hard day's work. In a few minutes he laid down his pen, left the room and returned with a bowful of water. I was called away. "When I came back I found the Congressman with a newspaper spread over his knees, and upon it stood that dog. A pair of seissors which had cut off millions of dollars in coupons was shearing away at the ragged coat of the wretched little beast, which was looking up with almost human gratitude in its pathetic eyes. "What are you doing?" I asked. "I'm getting the hot coat off this poor little pup. He's in misery." answered the Congressman in his quiet way." The program is made up of literary, musical and athletic novelties. Watch for the bills. The following speakers have accepted the invitation to be present: Ex-Gov. Richard Yates, Major Otis B. Duncan and Hon. C. S Gibbs. SAMUEL ALEXANDER. Chairman of the Day. THE 74TH ANNUAL SESSION Of the Wood River Baptist Association. Wood River Association, beginning Aug. 28, 1911, with the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Notice! Take the South Grand avenue car at Eighth and Monroe streets, get off at South Grand avenue and Eighteenth street, come north four blocks to No. 926 Eighteenth street. (See Pastor.) Homes. Mrs. Milly Hunter, 1011 s 17th street. Rev. G. C. Mason, D. D., Moderator, and Mrs. B. Duglas, 1720 East Cass street. Rev. E. H. Borden, D. D., Ph. D., Corresponding Secretary, and Homes. Mrs. Frances Barnett, 1727 East Lawrence avenue. Rev. B. N. Murrell, D. D., and Mrs. R. Duglas, South Grand avenue. Mrs. B. Burns, 1005 South 17th street Mrs. S. H. Edwards, 1115 South 17th street. Rev. M. D. Sharp and two more. Mrs. M. R. Roberson, 1009 East Stewart street. One East St. Louis Friendship. Mrs. V. Henderson, 1714 East Stuart street. Two East St. Louis, Mt. Olive. Mrs. Agnes Hicks, 1708 East Stuart street, two Decatur union. Mr. Geo. Roberson, 1708 East Stuart street, one Danville Shiloh, or Mrs. Mary Hudson, 1411 Adams street. Rev. B. M. Hurd and Mrs. Ida Walker, East Miller street. Litchfield and Kelleyville. Mrs. Matilda Wilson, 1947 South 11th street. Mrs. Florence Cook and Mrs. Mary George, 1429 South 11th street. Rev. M. F. Epps and Mrs. R. B. Williams, Zion Baptist. One, Miss Douglas, of Quincy. Mrs. Fannie Hart, 1718 East Stuart street, three ladies. Mrs. Watls, 1718 East Kansas street. Rev. S. Sisson and Mrs. Ida Bronets, 1805 East Jackson street. Rev. John Grant and Mrs. S. Jackson, 1718 East Cass street. Rev. T. J. Carr and Mrs. L. R. Johnson, 2108 East Stuart street. East St. Louis, Mt. Zion and Pilgrim Mrs. W. M. E. Johnson, 2131 Pine street. Rev. L. A. Crockett and Rev. S. A. Crockett and Mrs. S. Blanford, 819 South 15th street. Rev. T. L. Smith and Mrs. Bellamy, 308 North 15th street. 19th street. Rev. J. Dechields and three more. Mrs. L. Roah, 2026 East Clay street. Two ladies, Mrs. ----. Mrs. Ellen Betters. 1901 East Clay street. Mrs. S. of Bloomington and Alton Union. Mrs. R. Berry, corner Clay and 16th streets. Mrs. L. Laffayette, Mrs. C. W. Tinsley, Miss Cora Davis and Mrs. Anna Scroggins. Mrs. W. M. Redick, East Lawrence avenue. Mrs. Eliza Smith, Mrs. J. F. Johnson. Mrs. H. L. Stewart, take two. Mrs. Stewart, Paris and Edwardsville. Mrs. M. Loveliss, East Grand avenue. Rev. J. M. Mason and Mt. Emory Pastor. Mrs. W. Hickman, East Grand avenue. Revs. of Moline and Lovejoy. Mrs. Eliza Mason, 801 S. 18th street. Rev. H. H. DeWitt and Mrs. E. Jones, 1716 East Lawrence avenue. Mrs. H. G. Wells and five more. Mrs. S. King, 2127 E. Stuart street. Galesburg and Georgetown. Mrs. G. H. Hubbard, 2221 East Brown street. Lincoln and Macomb. Program Tuesday, 7:30 P. M. The following program will be rendered: Invocation—Rev. Collins, A. M. E. Church. Short prelude. Scripture Reading—Rev. E. H. Borden, D. D. Solo and chorus. Welcome address in behalf of citizens—Mayer J. S. Schnepp. Welcome address in behalf of ministers—Rev. J. H. Sydes, D. D. In behalf of Sunday school—T. W. Warrick, S. S. Supt. In behalf of churches—Prof. S. J. Williams. In behalf of business Men's League—Mr. J. E. Thompson. Response in behalf of Association—Rev. ---. Rev, G. C. Mason, D. D., L. L. D. Moderator and Master of Ceremonies. A reception will be given at 9 o'clock. Church Directory. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Sunday School at 9; preaching at 10:30 a. m. and 7 p. m.; B. Y. P. U., 5 p. m. Home and Foreign Missionary Society Thursday at 2:30 p. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Marching must be done for God and His church. Rev. S. L. Edwards, Pastor and clerk of ministers and Deacon Union. LINCOLN, ILL Mrs. Arthur Benson and sister, Mrs. Graves, of Mexico, Mo., have been ill at their home on Pekin street, for the past few days. Mrs. Jessie West, who has been ill the past two weeks, is much improved, being able to leave her room. Miss Alice Williams, who has been visiting her mother and friends, will leave in a few days for her home. Mr. Leon Peterson of Beloit, Wis., was entertained by Mr. Wm. Dyer while in the city. Mr. Peterson graduated with honors from the Beloit high school. The young man may enter Harvard to study dentistry. Master Lee Orendoff left for Chicago Thursday morning to visit his father. Prof. A. L. Stewart of Springfield spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Lincoln last week and lectured on Wednesday night on "Church Extension." As the professor is a good speaker and having his subject well in hand, pleased his audience well. The Lincoln Manu Telephone 1501 EAST WASH Springfield INSTRUCTION Carpentering Painting Shoemaking Dress Laundry Work Hair M Other trades will be ad Work Shop Open Daily (except E. C. HAMIL Rail and Riv Illinois Trac Steamer "O Sunday, A INSTRUCTIONS IN Rail and River Excursion Traction to Venice, Ill., and Steamer up the Mississippi A clean, cool, comfortable trip. Take advantage rate to see the immense McKinley Bridge over the Ri and enjoy an outing on the "Father of Waters" palatial Steamers. $1.75—Round Trip— From A clean, cool, comfortable trip. Take advantage of the low rate to see the immense McKinley Bridge over the River at Venice and enjoy an outing on the "Father of Waters" on one of its palatial Steamers. Springfield, Chatham, Auburn, Thayer, Virden, Girard and Nilwood. Take the "ROAD OF GOOD SERVICE." Quite a number of young men attended the picnic at Irwin's park Thursday and lost the ball game, Springfield winning 7 to 2. The ladies' club of K. P.'s gave a successful entertainment Thursday evening at Casey's hall. Silver Wedding a Success. The silver wedding anniversary at Zion church of Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Williams, Aug. 20-22, was a grand success, both as a social, literary and financial affair. An excellent program was rendered and at the banquet most eloquent and humorous toasts were said. B. H. Bellamy presided and did credit to himself and the occasion. Many useful and ornamental presents were given. Among the most worthy was a $25.00 purse, presented to Mrs. Williams by the ladies. Special credit is due the ladies of the church. The African Movement. Some few weeks ago a colored man was through here advocating the establishment of a colony in Europe or Africa or any other place outside of America. He does not argue that it is feasible to move all of these 10,000,000 colored people, but he does think it a good idea to have such a colony as a refuge. We have not given the project serious consideration, but believe that the idea is not altogether a bad one. America is the inherent home of the colored people who help develop her resources and make her institutions what they are, by sacrificing the best blood it produced. They are a part and parcel of the nation and will always be a factor in the body politic, but a colony established is not inimical to our welfare. Married at Peoria. Rev. B. N. Murrell of the Mt. Zion Baptist church and Miss Frances Turpin, both of Peoria, were married last week. This came as a surprise to many of his parishioners and the people of Peoria. Rev. Murrell is quite an intellectual man and beloved by all. Miss Turpin is a charming young lady and a valiant church worker. Miss Alice Giles, Mrs. E. L. Rogers and Rev. W. F. Walker of Grace M. E. church left Tuesday afternoon via Wabash railway for Hannibal, Mo., where they are attending the district conference of the M. E. church. Mrs. Pearl Nelson, who has been quite ill, is much improved. **Annual Training School** Old 3309 WINGTON STREET Old, Illinois Tailoring Bricklaying Cooking Cooking Domestic Science Dressing Dellery ded as necessity demands (Monday) from 8 A. M. to 4 P. M. BUTTON, Principal Over Excursion the action System the "Grey Eagle" ug. 27, '11 rip. 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We believe it's the best $3.00 Hat made. That's why we secured the exclusive agency for them. You'll think so when you see the new Fall and Winter shapes that are ready. Join the K. of P. ? Why? Because 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 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 Edward Baumann Chas. T. Baumann Dr. S. A. W PHYSICIANS AND OFFICE—615½ E. Wa HOURS: 10 a. m. to 1 BAUMANN BROS. E. L. ROGERS, C. C., or any K. of P. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Both Phones 654 Corner 7th and Washington Sts. Let The J. P. ROBERTS SHOE CO. Shoe Your Family. We will save you money. If you cannot come to the store, call Bell phone 3914, and we will fit you in your home. Lest you forget, we carry a complete line of hosiery. 1707 E. Capitol Ave. Why Not Read The Courier- Journal? HENRY WATTERSON Editor. WE CAN FURNISH YOU ...THE FORUM... AND THE Weekly Courier-Journal Both one year for $2.00 We can also give liberal combination rates with 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 FRACTION 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. 8:00 a.m. *8:40 a.m. 7:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. *9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 9:00 a.m. *11:00 a.m. *12:40 a.m. *11:00 a.m. 12:00 m. 2:00 p.m. *11:30 a.m. *1:00 p.m. *4:00 p.m. *1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. *4:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. *3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. *2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. *6:40 p.m. *3:30 p.m. *6:00 p.m. 9:25 p.m. *6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. *6:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. *7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 11:20 p.m. 11:00 p.m. *11:20 p.m. *Limited. +Sleeper. All others local. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDER 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. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 p. m. to 9. Telephone: (old), Office; 3329. Res., 1706-r-2 Calls promptly made. FURNISHED ROOMS — First class accommodations; modern conveniences. $ 1 1 0 3 \frac {1}{2} $ E. Washington street. Mrs. Jessie Ballinger, Prop. LOCAL NEWS In honor of the visitors to the military encampment, there will be a ball at Masonic hall Thursday evening, Aug. 31. Nix's Orchestra will play for the ball at Masonic hall Thursday, Aug. 31, during encampment. Do not forget that there will be a great ball at Masonic hall on Thursday, Aug. 31. A big crowd is expected. The Court of Calanthe will have their regular meetings on Fridays at the Masonic hall hereafter. Mrs. Maggie Payne of Decatur was in the city last week visiting her old friends, Mrs. Works and Mrs. E. A. Brewington. She returned home Monday of this week. Mr. Ralph Loomis and Mr. Alvin Moss are spending a two weeks' vacation in the southern part of the State. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. Mrs. Carrie E. Baker of Fowler, Ill., entertained her sister, Mrs. Rosia B. Moss, of Springfield, Ill., for several days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis of Galesburg, Ill., were visitors in the city last week and while here were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Blackwell. Mr. Davis is in the mail service at Galesburg, and Mrs. Davis was formerly Miss Ada Medlock, one of Springfield's most ardent church and Sunday school workers. Let everybody pay up when the collectors come. You who promised to send in your money, do so. Address P. O. money order to E. L. Rogers, 119 N. Eighth street. Mrs. J. F. Johnson has returned from Quincy, where she attended the grand session of the S. M. T. lodge. She was re-elected State Grand Chaplain of the lodge. A very successful session was held, with a large attendance. Mr. Rudolph, the pioneer business man of Lincoln, has sold his blacksmith shop and moved to this city with his business. He is one of the best known men in Lincoln and we are glad to have him come to our city. Attorney at Law WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois. Residence Phone 2819—R 3 Another Low Rate on the Forum Beginning Aug. 10, to August 20 The Forum, One Year For No Credit. Cash With Your Name We Are Determined To Raise Our Subscription List 1,500 More Before November. Dr. Kumler, president of Waldon University, Nashville, Tenn., a former resident of this city, and pastor here, is visiting his friends and relatives. Mr. Jas. H. Johnson and Mr. A. L. Walker attended the Supreme Lodge biennial convention in session at Indianapolis this week. The Woodriver Baptist Association convenes here Monday. Mrs. A. W. Williams is indisposed. The Eighth Illinois Regiment will be in camp here all next week. Big day Sunday. Remember that Arion hall affair, Aug. 29. Mrs. Chandler of South 17th street is no better. 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 Communion today. Sunday of each month at ..... 11:00 a.m. Litany with instruction every Wednesday at ..... 8:00 p.m. Ladles' Guild Meets every Friday at ..... 2:00 p.m. Principal Saints' Days are observed by the celebration of Holy Communion. Preaching every Sunday at...10:45 a. m. and ... 7:45 p. m. Sunday School at ... 2:45 p. m. Alien Christian Endeavor at ... 6:30 p. m. Class every Sunday at ... 12:00 noon Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Eighteenth and Cass Sts. REV. EDWARDS, Pastor. Services, Sunday at ... 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at ... 2:00 p. m. Evening Service at ... 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at ... 8:00 p. m. Grace M. E. Church, REV. J. M. SMALLEY, Pastor. Services, Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School at. 8:00 a.m. Museum at. 8:00 a.m. Prayer meet Wednesday at. 8:00 p.m. KEY, E. D. COLE, D. D., raster. Services, Sunday at 11:00 a.m. B. Y. P. U. at 7:00 p.m. Sermon at 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Holy Communion first Sunday of each month Sunday School at 2:30 p. m. Zien Baptist Church. Ninth and Carpenter Streets. REV. A. W. WILLIAMS, Pastor. Sunday Service at ..... 11:00 a. m. Sunday School at ..... 1:00 p. m. Evening Service at ..... 8:00 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p. m. REV. D. J. TATE, Pastor. Sunday Services at 9:1. a.m. School at 9:1. a.m. Sermon at 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE DATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether communications are properly付账. Communications strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsome illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all new dealers. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway. New York Branch Office, 62 F. St. Washington, D.C. Another on the Beginning Aug. Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Sollicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon County—ss. Circuit Court, September term, A. D. 1911. Mattie Weldon vs. Daniel Weldon, in chancery. Affidavit of the unknown residence of Daniel Weldon, defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said county, notice is hereby given to the said Daniel Weldon that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said court, in the chancery side thereof, on the 2nd day of August, A. D. 1911, and that a summons issued out of said court against said defendant returnable on the first Monday of September next, 1911, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Daniel Weldon, shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Circuit Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House, in the City of Springfield, on the first Monday of September, A. D. 1911, and plead, answer or demur to said complainant's bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you, according to the prayer of said bill. S. T. JONES, Clerk. Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Sollicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon County—ss. Circuit Court, September term, A. D. 1911. Rector Hustard vs. Marguritti Hubbard, in chancery. Affidavit of the unknown residence of Marguritti Hubbard, defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said county, notice is hereby given to the said Marguritti Hubbard that the complainant filed his bill of complaint in said court, in the chancery side thereof, on the 2nd day of August, A. D. 1911, and that a summons issued out of said court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of September next, 1911, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Marguriti Hubbard, shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Circuit Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House, in the City of Springfield, on the first Monday of September, A. D. 1911, and plead, answer or demur to said complainant's bill of complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you, according to the prayer of said bill. THRIFTY ORGANIZATION. Annual Meeting of Society of Virginians Shows Large Results. The annual business and social meeting of the Ladies' auxiliary of the Society of the Sons of Virginia recently held in Granada hall, Brooklyn, was attended by an unusually large number of members and visitors. Mrs. Jenie Stewart, who has been re-elected for the fourth year as president, is rejoicing over the near accomplishment of the standard to which she has been earnestly working—that is, to increase the membership to 100 and the bank account of the organization to $1,000 during her administration. The annual reports revealed the fact that the membership is 104 and the treasury has $905.09 to the credit of the society. The social features of the meeting were greatly enjoyed after the installation of the following officers by the Rev. Dr. William M. Moss: Mrs. Jennie Stewart. president; Isabelle Quarles, vice president; Mrs. Polly Pass, recording secretary; Mrs. Arthur Q. Martin, assistant recording secretary; Miss Cora Robinson, financial secretary; Mrs. C. H. Turner, assistant financial secretary; Mrs. Annie Durrell, treasurer. CAPITAL CITY PANTATORIUM AND TAILORING J. W. SLAUGHTER, Prop. NOTICE Don't order your Spring Suit before you see me and Novelty Suitings, Striped Trousering and Woolen Fabrics and a beautiful selection to pick SUITS AT $18.00 AN Spring Suit before you see my fangs, Striped Trousering and Fangs and a beautiful selection to pick from TS AT $18.00 AND Don't order your Spring Suit before you see my full line of Staple and Novelty Suitings, Striped Trousering and Fancy Vestings. All Woolen Fabrics and a beautiful selection to pick from SUITS AT $18.00 AND UP A Perfect Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed Ladies Work a Specialty. Goods Called For and Delivered. 109 SOUTH BELL PH SOUTH FOURTH BELL PHONE 535 LD, A. HARL THE TAILOR s and Over DE TO ORDER, $18.00 AND manship Guaranteed. French, Special attention given to Lad CALLED FOR AND DE Prompt attention given to all wor INSFACTION GUARANT 109 SOUTH FOURTH ST. BELL PHONE 535 A. A. H. THE T Suits and MADE TO ORDER Fit and Workmanship Guarana Cleaning. Special attention WORK CALLED FOR Prompt attention SATISFACTION Old Tel. 4346 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. Rev. A. W. Williams PASTORAL AND MAR GENERAL AND MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY Williams, D. D., pastor of the Zion celebrated his fourth pastoral 20-22, 1911, at the Zion Baptist Sermon by Rev. E. C. Cole 10:45 a. m. Preaching at 3:00 p. 0 by the pastor. Option, Tuesday evening, August ideal program will be rendered by ideal talent of the city. pt. R. A. Byrd, Dr. S. A. Ware, Williams. Tremonies, B. H. Bellamy, Esq. eee. Silver offering after each se- will be served by the committ PASTORAL AND MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY THE CHURCH Rev. A. W. Williams, D. D., pastor of the Zion Baptist church, Springfield, Ill., celebrated his fourth pastoral and marriage anniversary August 20-22, 1911, at the Zion Baptist church. The Anniversary Sermon by Rev. E. C. Cole, D. D., Sunday, August 20th, at 10:45 a. m. Preaching at 3:00 p. m. by Rev. Chas. Houston. At 7:30 by the pastor. Pastor's Reception, Tuesday evening, August 22d. A special literary and musical program will be rendered by some of the best literary and musical talent of the city. ```markdown ``` SPRINGFIELD, TICE before you see my full line of Staple usering and Fancy Vestings. All section to pick from 3.00 AND UP FOURTH ST. ONE 535 SARLOW NAILOR Overcoats R, $18.00 AND UP. Steed. French, Dry and Steam on given to Ladies' Work. R AND DELIVERED given to all work. GUARANTEED. Cor 11th & Washington Sts. Mrs. A. W. Williams MARriage ANNIVERSARY pastor of the Zion Baptist church, fourth pastoral and marriage an- the Zion Baptist church. Rev. E. C. Cole, D. D., Sunday, teaching at 3:00 p. m. by Rev. Chas. evening, August 22d. A special will be rendered by some of the best city. Dr. S. A. Ware, Dr. J. E. Hender- bellamy, Esq. ing after each service. by the committee—Mrs. Matilda A. W. WILLIAMS, Pastor. NOTICE ILLINOIS