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THE FORUM W. J. SPAAULDING. Who is Determined to Regulate Saloons in Springfield. Vol. 8, No. 30 W. J. SPAR Who is Determined to Regu NEGRO STANDS OFF A MOB Sends Four Chicago Roysterers to Hospitals—Wounds Dozen Others. Special Dispatch to the Globe- Democrat. Chicago, Ill., Oct. 8.—Ben Pitts, a Negro, was on his way to work as a janitor early this morning and passed a dance hall just as the mob of intoxicated white revel- ers came pouring out. Some one raised the cry of "Lynch the nig- ger!" and the crowd set upon Pitts, beating and kicking him. He managed to get to his feet and took refuge in a saloon where he stood off the mob with a knife until the police rescued him and locked up several of the rioters. Four of the mob were taken to hospitals in serious condition and a dozen others carried away ugly knife wounds. In hoe signo vences. Entertains. Mr. and Mrs. John Hogan of S. Grand avenue gave a party Saturday evening in honor of her sister, Mrs. Mary Ball, of Mexico, Mo., who was attending the State Fair, and who will soon return to Washington, D. C., to reside, where her husband has a government position. Those present at the party were some of Mrs. Hogan's friends, and who are the leading society and business people of the city. All were joyously entertained by whist until a late hour, then refreshments were served. CHAS. W. BYERS, County Clerk, Making Good. Mr. Byers, who is the first Republican in twelve years to be elected County Clerk of Sangamon County, is a young man of this county. He is competent, obliging and is making a record that will commend itself to the people and justify his being elected. He is filling the office with credit to himself and his constituents. He has a competent crew of clerks and auditors, and his administration will no doubt be the best we have had. SUNDAY: RELIGIOUS OR CIVIL: WHICH? Dear Editor: If Sunday is a religious institution, then the State can never properly have anything to say as to its observance; for it is not the province of the State to settle religious questions, and command the observance of divine precepts. [Single Copy 5 cents] KAULDING. ulate Saloons in Springfield. It might be proper for an ecclesiastical council to give consideration to such matters, but the function of the State is not ecclesiastical, but purely civil. Religion is a thing of the heart. It is the personal relation between man and his Creator, and for it we are amenable nowhere, except at the tribunal of the Universal Judge. Because, therefore, Sunday is an institution of the church, not of the State, and its observance is a religious act, Congress can never rightfully pass any law regulating its observance. To parry the force of this, however, the claim is advanced that Sunday is not a religious but a civil institution; and, asthe State should deal with civil matters, it should regulate the observance of the day. But if Sunday is a civil institution, why should its observance be made compulsory? We have holidays which are purely civil institutions; for example, Washington's birthday, the Fourth of July, and other legal holidays. But who ever heard of the observance of these days being made compulsory? When has a bill ever been introduced into any national or state legislature specifying how these days should be observed, and closing up all shops and business houses and places of recreation, under penalty of civil law? All would resent such a step and deem it tyrannical. But if Sunday is a civil institution, it is merely a holiday, and should be dealt with the same as other holidays. Upon which ever horn of this dilemma so-called National Reformers impale themselves, it is equally fatal to their theory, and emphasizes the truth that legislation concerning Sunday is not within the province of the State. G. B. THOMPSON. Washington, D. C. Barber Shops and Sunday Closing. Several men were arrested last week for keeping their barber shops open on Sunday in violation of an ordinance of the ctiy. There is no legal grounds upon which you can force a man to close his shop on Sunday. Such a law, we believe, is unconstitutional and void. This law was tested in Chicago and declared to be unconstitutional. Entertains. Misses Henrietta Harris and Hagar Cooper entertained Monday evening at Miss Henrietta Harris' residence in honor of Miss Cooper's brother, Mr. Adolph Cooper, of Martinsburg, Mo. Those present were: Miss Ethel Hill, Luevenia Walker, Florence Drake, Mabel Bean, Phoebe Mitchell, Blanche Douglas, Winnie Snowden, Henrietta Harris, Hagar Cooper, Mr. Adolph Cooper, William Hazel of Louisville, Ky., Milton Brooker, Fred Orendoff of Lincoln, Ill., Frank Rudolph, Fred Douglas, Albert Levels, Colonel Anderson, Walter Spratley, Willis White. The evening was pleasantly spent in games; refreshments were served. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." BLOOMINGTON, ILL., NEWS. Mr. Walter Porter has been employed as secretary for Fred Rush. Mr. Fred Johnson of Chicago was visiting here Sunday. The Union Baptist choir and pastor went to Hudson, Ill., Sunday to conduct services all day. Rev. Fields of Decatur preached for the Union Baptist church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Reeves will leave in the near future for the south where they will spend the winter. Mr. Reeves has been janitor at the police station for the past six months. Mr. Chas. Jackson returned Sunday from Indianapolis, Ind., where he has been for the past six months. Mr. Harry Belle of Farmer City was in the city Sunday. Mrs. Elerge left Saturday night for Memphis, Tenn., to visit her father and mother-in-law. Miss Emma Moore visited in Peoria Thursday and Friday. Mr. Joko Rush keeps very busy on the street now since he has a secretary. Mr. Archie Walton only gets in town once a week now. Mr. Hubbard Wright's mother, Mrs. M. Burnem, and sister, Miss Fannie Burnem, of Centralia, Mo., also his sister, Mrs. Scott, of Sumpton, Ill., have been visiting him and his wife for a week. Mrs. Burnem and daughter, Fannie, returned to their home last Monday. Mrs. Scott will leave the latter part of this week. EX-CO. JUDGE G. W. MURRAY. Who served for several terms as County Judge and Judge of the Juvenile Court, and who became He is now practicing law and has a large clientele. He is very attentive and careful in looking after wills and probate matters, settling estates, etc. A number of his friends are desirous of placing him again up for County Judge. They assert that he can go back. Though it is three years before that office is to be again filled, it is only two years or less before candidates will be out. As the time passes over ere you are aware, it is nos amiss to begin early for the battle. We do not know whether or not the Judge would consider this premature question, but one thing is certain—he treated everybody right and dealt alike with all, and the readers of this paper and the colored people in general are very warm friends of the above named gentleman. THE STOCK PRINTING CO. We desire to make collections from all parties who have subscribed to shares in order that the necessary material may be secured and business begun. It must be launched by Nov. 1 and only $150 or $200 ready cash is needed. We hope to get three or four persons with $50 each or ten with $20. Please be ready with whatever you can pay down by Oct. 15. Shares are $5.00 each. Do not wait longer. THE LIQUOR QUESTION. It is held by some that the State has no right to prohibit the liquor traffic because, forsooth, it would be an interference with the natural and inalienable right of each citizen. We take issue with that claim, and will cite the principles contained in the Declaration of Independence, which we believe will apply: "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, and whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it and to institute a government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form as to them shall seem most likely to affect their safety and happiness." We feel safe in concluding that inasmuch as the "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" are to be fostered and protected by civil government, the State is acting wholly within her rightful province in prohibiting a business which in reality invades the natural or inalienable rights of the citizen. It cannot be successfully denied that the liquor business is a menace to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Many claim that the arguments of those who favor prohibition consist largely of sentiment. Not only do the facts refute such a claim, but decisions of the United States Supreme Court attest that the question is one of serious importance. In the case of Crowley vs. Christensen (137 U. S., 86), the United State Supreme Court held: "The statistics of every State show a greater amount of crime and misery attributable to the use of ardent spirits obtained at these liquor saloons than to any other source." Again: "It is undoubtedly true that it is the right of every citizen of the United States to pursue any lawful trade, or business, under such restrictions as are imposed upon all persons of the same age, sex and condition. * * * There is no inherent right in a citizen thus to sell intoxicating liquors by retail. It is not a privilege of a citizen of the State or of a citizen of the United States." In the case of the State of Kansas vs. Zihold & Hahelin, 123 U. S. Rep., 623-662, the Supreme Court held: "We cannot shut out of view the fact within the knowledge of all that the public health, the public morals, and the public safety may be endangered by the general use of intoxicating drinks." The United States Supreme Court has also held in License Cases 5 Howard, 46 U. S., 53-632: "If a loss of revenue should accrue to the United States (because of prohibition) from a diminished consumption of arden spirits, she will be a gainer a thousand fold in the health, wealth, and happiness of the people." Some hold tenaciously to the statement that prohibition does not prohibit. This statement is usually indulged in by those who are either in the liquor traffic or favor it. If this be true, why does the liquor element work so strenuously in opposition to prohibitory measures? But their claim may be swept to the winds by suggesting that we repeal all laws against murder, theft, assaults, and crimes of all character, because of the fact that these laws do not prohibit these crimes. It was a grand day when the slavery of human beings was abolished in 1864. It will perhaps be as grand and important a day when the liquor traffic, which is making many more slaves than existed before the war, shall be eliminated by national and State government. Very respectfully, K. C. RUSSELL. FOR SALE. On account of leaving the city I am offering cheap, all of my real estate. N. H. JENKINS. A. H. Who is a Candidate for Governor, said to be Very Strong with the rank and file. LINCOLN ITEMS. Mrs. Sarah Perkins and daughter, Miss Mae, have returned home from an extended visit to Terre Hante, Ind. Mrs. O. B. Terrell of Ottumwa, Iowa, made a brief visit with her friend, Mrs. H. Lachey, last week. Miss Zulla Bollin, who has been ill for some time, does not improve very much. Rev. H. Lachey has been returned as pastor of Allen chapel, to the delight of the church and community. Beginning with next Sunday, Oct. 8, the Second Baptist will have their Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. On Friday evening, Oct. 13, there will be a box supper at the Second Baptist church. The attendance was fairly well at both churches last Sunday, considering the rain. The Literary, Historical and Debating Society will reorganize the second Tuesday evening in this month. This society meets at the Second Baptist church. Mrs. Preston Townsend returned Tuesday morning from a week's visit with relatives and friends in Decatur. Mr. Larken Duncan, who is very ill at St. Clara's hospital, is not improving as his friends wish to see him. Under the Laurel Dramatic club will present their drama at the Maennerchor hall on Thursday evening, Oct. 26. Adults, 25c, reserved seats 30c, children under 12 years 15c. Mr. Alfred Dyer was the leader of the consecration services of the Allen Christian Endeavor Sunday evening. Master Eddie Lewis and Lee Orendoff were visitors at the State Fair Monday. Mrs. Edward Johnson spent Thursday in Springfield attending the Fair. The A. C. E. League is becoming popular with both old and young. An interesting meeting was held the 8th inst. at Allen chapel and was well attended by both old and young. Miss Mae Perkins was the leader of the meeting. The S. S. at Allen chapel was very encouraging to the pastor, superintendent and teachers, because of the large attendance of adults present last Sunday. The orchestra of the school, composed of the following, Miss Mary Dyer, pianist; Mr. Wm. Dyer and Miss Lucile Duke, violinists; Mr. Fred Orendorf, slide trombone, and Mr. Clarence Dyer, clarionist, made their first appearance last Sunday, which added new life to the singing. It is hoped the good work will continue. Rev. Flemming of the Baptist church at Seatonville was a caller in our city this week. He was pastor of the Second Baptist church here ten years ago. Several persons from here attended the funeral of Mr. Albert Fant at Mt. Pulaski Monday. Mr. Fant died in Chicago last Friday. He was a graduate of Wilberforce University and since his graduation had been working in the postoffice at Chicago. The young man formerly liver here. Don't forget the date of the drama, "Under the Laurels," to be presented the 26th inst. by the young people of Allen chapel. Thank God, the young people are coming into their own and the pastor who fails to pay any attention to them will soon find himself without a job, for the future of the church rest and depend upon the young men and women. We shall never solve the problem of success for the young people until we offer them some plan of work worthy of their best endeavor. Confirmation at St. Luke's. On Tuesday evening, Oct. 17, at 8 o'clock, Bishop Osborne will visit St. Luke's church for confirmation. The bishop will also preach. Everybody cordially invited. TO THE PUBLIC. The Square Deal Restaurant has just opened at 117 North Eighth street. Regular meals 25c, lunches 15c. Short orders at all hours. Meal hours, 7 a. m., to 10 a. m., 12 m. to 3 p. m., 6 p. m. to 9 p. m. The best eating house in the city. Give us a trial. WALKER HILL, Propr. Hear E. J. McCoo on Monday, Oct. 30, at St. Paul's A. M. E. church, one of Chicago's leading tragic and dramatic readers, in concert with fine home talent. His reading of the tell-tale heart by Edgar Allen Poe, is one of the most difficult given in concert work. Another is "Panhassius," which is intensely dramatic, picturing a story of a Greek painter who lived 400 years B. C. The painter, while painting a picture of Prometheus Bound, has a slave tortured, while watching his dying agonies. Also several comic selections by noted authors. Admission, 25c. Mrs Alice White, chairman; Rev. J. H. Sydes, pastor. Mrs. J. H. Convay of Peoria was the guest of Mrs. Julia Duncan during Fair week. 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 Thursday, Oct. 12, 1911. EDITORIAL "BOB OAKLY REFORMED?" Bob Oakley, they say, will quit "bad land," get married and go into the barber business. Well, that is good news, as it were, from a far country. Hon. H. Clay Wilson, it is said, is the logical Republican candidate for Congress from the 21st congressional district. He's all right. Colored people can't eat promises any more than white people, and the Republican party must not hope to retain its Negro contingent on this kind of "food," because we do not intend to ignore men because they are allied with the Democratic party, when such men are our friends and are willing to give us nutritious food to eat and not promises only. In Massachusetts they are again calling for the Negro vote to help regain that state into the Republican column. Now, don't say that, because England refuses to allow Jack Johnson to fight in that country that that is proof positive and prima facie evidence of the Negro's superiority in the art of pugilism. If the average colored person would differentiate between "religion" and Christianity, they would make more real progress. People who study the Bible and learn the meaning the teachings are not hard to get along with, neither are they derelict in the discharge of their duty. Colored people must go back to the farm at all cost. Politicians must not mistreat the Negro so if he is to be moulded into a good citizen. HAY MAY BE BOOMED FOR BIG OFFICE. Senator Logan Hay is spoken of as a possible candidate for U. S. Senator or for Governor. Mr. Hay is serving his second term as State Senator from the 45th senatorial district. The Hay boom is the latest post fair bulletin on the board. The Senator has become very widely known in the past six years and would make a strong candidate. Chism-Dodds Nuptials. Mr. A. J. Chisam and Miss Dorothy Dodds, both prominent young society people of this city, were married at the Central Baptist church Monday evening, Oct. 2. The affairs was one of the most gorgeous of the season. Prior to the marriage, which took place at 8:30, a private supper was given at the Leland to the bridal party, which was a most sumptuous spread. Their innumerable friends hope for them a calm voyage, serene and elysiam, all the way. Mr. and Mrs. Chisam are spending their honeymoon in Chicago and Denver. Republican National Committee to Meet. The Republican National committee will meet in Washington, D. C., Dec. 12, to fix time and place of holding the National Republican convention next year. Chicago or Indianapolis is the most desirable place. I am the clairvoyant and palmistry reader from 10 years of age until now—37 years in business. Will tell accurately your past, present and future; makes no mistakes and guarantees work. Answers any questions by mail. None too hard. All business kept secret. Write C. B. Berry, 213 North Main St., Jacksonville, III. ALCO SYSTEM CLOTHES A Fashion Revelation Fall and Winter Styles Ready for Your Inspection We offer our customers for this Fall and Winter a showing of Suits and Overcoats so novel and distinct that it is nothing short of a Fashion Revelation. You'll find just those little touches that go so far toward making you feel and look well dressed. 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Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. Dr. R. E. Gillum will be in the city about Oct. 21 to hold quarterly conference. Mr. A. C. Brown, attorney at law, now residing in Chicago, was in the city last week on business and paid our sanctum a visit. Some of those who visited the State Fair were: Dr. A. J. Carey, Major Buckner, Oscar DePriest, Mr. Brewington, Dr. Miller and Mr. Field of Chicago; Miss B. Hoagland and Mr. Hoagland, of Bloomington; Mrs. Conway and daughter of Peoria; Editor Pitts and Attorney Barnett of E. St. Louis. Mrs. Susan Piper and Mrs. Julia Pollard of Minonk, Ill., spent Fair week with Mrs. R. W. Jackson on East Kansas street. Remember our office is 5221/2 E. Adams street, Room 4. Mr. E. M. Williams, one of our prosperous farmers, has moved to Wyoming. We regret to lose him and hope him success. Mr. Abbott, editor of the Chicago Defender, was in the city last Friday. Mrs. L. E. Barksdale, Beauty Culturist, Hairdressing, Chiropodist, Scalp Treatment, Physical Culture, Hair Straightening, Bust Development. Real Afro-American hair for sale at reasonable prices. Call or address 1703 So. 17th St. Mrs. Armenta Davis-Thompson of Chicago spent Fair week with her mother, Mrs. Susan Davis. Miss M. Kerney and Miss A. Adams of Chicago are the guests of Miss B. Archer and Mrs. Andrews. Mrs. B. White and Miss Payne of Elgin are visiting Mrs. Archer. It is the special desire and solicitation of the Forum that our readers make it a special business to patronize the firms that advertise in colored newspapers. Mrs. Lucy Harris of Chicago was the guest of Mrs. Preston Clay during Fair week. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jackson, last week, a girl; second child, Mr. Jackson is all smiles. The child and mother are doing nicely. Mrs. M. Retta Gibson of Peoria spent Sunday in the city, the guest of her mother, Mrs. Susan Davis, 1004 N 4th street. Mr. and Mrs. Erby of Bowling Green, Mo., spent Fair week in the city, the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Wilson, of South Spring street. Rev. W. T. Franklin of Topeka, Kan., is the guest of C. H. Jones. He also paid the Forum office a visit. Mrs. A. W. Williams, who has been quite ill since her return from Pittsburg, is much improved. Mrs. Henrietta Manly of Carrier Mills, Ill., is the guest of her relative, Mrs. Evalyn Douglass, South 17th street. Miss Scroggins of Bloomington spent a day in the city last week, the guest of her cousin, Pearl G. Carr. All the papers condone the catastrophe at Austin, Pa., and they are right in so doing. It was an awful thing. But only a few papers had the moral courage and stamina to denounce the barbaric deed done at Coatesville, Pa., a few days prior. O tempera! O mores! FALL We surely can please you have the smartest styles, because for their Hats. We have such a variety mixed, smooth or rough Hats, ture. Won't you come in and the only way to choose a becomin Knox Hats $5.00 Velour Hats $6.00, $8.00 and JOHN Please you with a Fall Hats styles, because the Best a variety of pretty coough Hats, imported on in and try the differen becoming Hat. Stetson H 8.00 and $10.00 FALL HATS We surely can please you with a Fall Hat, for we certainly have the smartest styles, because the Best Dressers come here for their Hats. We have such a variety of pretty colors in plain and mixed, smooth or rough Hats, imported or domestic manufacture. Won't you come in and try the different shapes? It's the only way to choose a becoming Hat. IN LU New SHO Are now re insp Legg Sh quare ner Low the For Oct. 10, to De forum, One Ye ```markdown ``` Our New Fall SHOES Are now ready for your inspection F.M. Legg Shoe Co. 125 West Side Square Springfield, Ill. Another Low Rate on the Forum Beginning Oct. 10, to December 30 The Forum, One Year For $1.25 Cash With Y Determined To on List 1,500 M No Credit. Cash With Your Name We Are Determined To Raise Our Subscription List 1,500 More Before November. Hatter and Haberdasher The regular meetings of the Woman's club are being held now. Mrs. Eva Monroe, who spent her vacation in Colorado, is back, hard at work and looking quite improved from the recreation. Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. 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 compliant'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. HATS with a Fall Hat, for we certainly use the Best Dressers come here of pretty colors in plain and imported or domestic manufac- ry the different shapes? It's the g Hat. Stetson Hats $3.50 to $10.00 $10.00 Trimble Hats $3.00 and $3.50 LUTZ Our New Fall SHOES we now ready for your inspection g Shoe Co. Springfield, Ill. Low Rate Forum 0, to December 30 One Year For With Your Name Trained To Raise Our 1,500 More Before LEGAL S. T. JONES, Clerk. 204 So. Sixth J. W. SLAUGHTERS Capital City Pantator and Tailoring Establishment Full line of seasonable Woolens always on hand and Overcoats Tailored to your own tails. From $15.00 Up. and Workmanship Guaranteed. French Dry and Steam Cleaning. Repairing and Alterations of All Kinds. Special Attention given to Ladies' 09 SOUTH FOURTH ST. NGFIELD, - - IL A. HARLO THE TAILOR its and Overcoats MADE TO ORDER, $18.00 AND UP. Workmanship Guaranteed. French, Dry and Cleaning. Special attention given to Ladies' WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERY. Prompt attention given to all work. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 4346 Cor. 11th & Washin 50 More 2. Capital City Pantatorium Tailoring Establishment Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. French Dry and Steam Cleaning. Repairing and Alterations of All Kinds. Special Attention given to Ladies' Work. A. A. HARLOW THE TAILOR 2.50 No More 2.00 No Less Redmond The Shoeman has solved the problem of how to sell high grade and women at half-price. conceived the idea of selling them up in. Buys only stocks, cancelled shipments and thereby saves every purchaser from $1.50 to pair. Who has solved the problem of how to sell high grade Shoes for men and women at half-price. He conceived the idea of selling them up in an office building. Buys only stocks, cancelled shipments and samples, and thereby saves every purchaser from $1.50 to $2.50 on every pair. ALL THE SEASON'S Newest Styles. All worth $5 or $4, for $2 and...... 2.50 edmond's Sample Second Floor, 224 1/2 South Sixth Street. Climb the stairs and save DOLLARS Office Hours 9 to 12 A.M. 2 to 5 P.M. 7 to 9 P.M. A. B. FORD MAN AND SURGEON Given Disease of Woman, and General Surgery Room 1 Mr. 7th and Adjun St. ILLINOIS REISCH BREWERY City Brewery Their Bottle Beer Bock's Spe Can't be B Try It You Men Why Don't You Read These Ads? Don't you wait to save on your Shoes too—like your wife does? That's why I bought 56 dozen Men's Fall Shoes for—to give you an assortment to choose from varied enough to suit every man's tastes. Tan, Patents, Dull Leathers, Vici Kid, Buttons, Lace All of them in the new short vamp pup toe lasts so popular this fall. Every one made to sell at $4.00. My price, $2.45. See them. REPAIRING done right—done quickly—no long waiting—packages delivered anywhere. We do the best work in town at the lowest prices. Jerald's Sample Shoe Shop Corner 5th and Monroe Under Mitchell's. "The Place to Buy Shoes." Grady and Webster Imperial Barber Shop Tonsorial Work see the L Tonsorialists John Davis; Chair No. 2, S. P. Webster; Chair No. Grady; Chair No. 4, Prof. G. A. Barksdale. a Specialty of Hair Cutting, Shampooing, or Hand Facial Massage and Bleaching If it is Tonsorial We Tonsor Chair No.1, John Davis; Chair No.2 Grady; Chair No.4, 1 We make a Specialty of Hair or Hand Facial Mass If it is Tonsorial Work see the Line of Tonsorialists Chair No. 1, John Davie; Chair No. 2, S. P. Webster; Chair No. 3, J. W. Grady; Chair No. 4, Prof. G. A. Barkadale. 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. 821 E. Washington St. 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 HON. THOS. E. LYON. ```markdown ``` The above is a true likeness of Mr. T. E. Lyon, a practicing attorney in our city, who has in the past ten and one-half years won an enviable reputation as a good lawyer, a good, clean legislator and an honorable citizen. He has served two terms in the General Assembly without one iota of "graft" charged against him and is highly endorsed and laboriously solicited to accept a third term. PETER B. and bster ber Shop Work see the Line of Trialists S. P. Webster; Chair No. 3, J. W. prof. G. A. Barksdale. Cutting, Shampooing, Electrical usage and Bleaching 2:30 p m. 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. --- ```markdown ``` Springfield, Ill. DANVILLE, ILL., BUSINESS COLUMN BEELER Transfer and Storage Storage, Express, Moving and Packing BEELER nsfer and Stor Storage, Express, Moving and Packing BEELER, Res 218 West Main Street DANVILLE, ILL. BEELER Transfer and Storage Storage, Express, Moving and Packing 218 West DANVI 218 West Main Street DANVILLE, ILL. JACKSONVILLE, ILL., NEWS Miss Ada Bell of 708 Ashland avenue, royally entertained the following guests on Sunday, Oct. 1: Mrs. Ada Johnson, Miss May Morrison, Miss Anna Lynch, Mr. Lloyd O'Leary and Mr. Oscar Williams. An excellent supper was served and a good time was enjoyed by every one present. The regular monthly meeting of the C. W. B. M. meet recently with Mrs. Alice Dabney on Anna street. Program opened with prayer by Mrs. Alice Dabney; song service and Bible reading; Mrs. Alberta Dabney; recitation; Mrs. H. Davis; recitation, George Miller; talk on junior work. Mrs. Jenniebel Haithman; short talk, Mr. John Haithman. Mrs. Spaulding and children of Kansas City, Mo., have returned home after a pleasant visit with Mrs. Jacob Stewart and family. Miss Etta Stewart left recently for Kettrel College, N. C., to teach music. She was accompanied by Miss Moorhead. Rev. E. M. Harlis was in Rushville on business. Mr. John Brown of 466 South Mauvistere street, had a success with the roof coating work on the Illinois Woman's College, Dunlap hotel and Cherry's livery barn. A dance will be given Oct. 16 by Edward Jones and Guy Washington at Company L's hall. This is the opening of the season. All dances given by the Yellow Rose Club. For good plain sewing and making of comforts, neat work, see Mrs. Fannie Brown, 466 South Mauvistere street. Mrs. Mattie Dixon of Mexico, Mo. and son have returned home after a pleasant visit in our city. Among those attending the State Fair at Springfield recently "LETS GO and ETS GO TO PEORIA "LETS GO TO PEORIA" Biggest Implement and Vehicle FAIR PEORIA, ILLINOIS October 9th to 14th, Incl er 9th to 14th, Incl LOW RATES ON THE Illinois Trace (McKinle Ensemble of agricultural im from leading manufacturers. field daily. Daily Flights of Bi-PI Automobile and Band Concerts Daily. Something Stirring Grand Pyrotechnic Display on Traction Sys (McKinley Lines) of agricultural implements and farming manufacturers. Practical demonstration Rights of Bi-Planes and Mono Automobile and Motorcycle Race Parts Daily. Free Evening Enter Something Stirring Every Minute. Technic Display on Monday and Friday Illinois Traction System (McKinley Lines) Ensemble of agricultural implements and farming machinery from leading manufacturers. Practical demonstrations in the field daily. Daily Flights of Bi-Planes and Mono-Planes Automobile and Motorcycle Races Band Concerts Daily. Free Evening Entertainments. Something Stirring Every Minute. Grand Pyrotechnic Display on Monday and Friday Evenings Ask the Agent for particulars. and ride the "ROAD OF GO ROAD OF GOOD SERVICES "ROAD OF GOOD SERVICE" WILL H. BEELER, Prop. Biggest Implement and Vehicle LER and Storage Press, Moving Packing Main Street LLE, ILL. were: Mrs. Jos. Wheeler, Mr. Nelson Saunders and Mrs. Edward Wright. Mrs. Ada Hobbs of Louisiana, Mo., has returned home after a pleasant visit in our city. They spent a few days in Springfield attending the State Fair. Rev. Lane preached an able sermon Oct. 8 at the Second Baptist church before a large audience. Rev. W. F. Walker of Springfield preached an able sermon at the M. E. church at quarterly meeting. A pleasant surprise party was given recently in honor of the 50th birthday of Mr. George Clark at his home. He received a handsome present. Thomas Gordon has returned home from Fulton, Mo., where he was called on account of the serious illness of his mother. The fish fry and ice cream social given recently at the Mt. Emery Baptist church was largely attended. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Robinson attended the State Fair at Springfield recently and were the guests of Mr. Robinson's relatives and Lawyer Brown's. Mr. D. D. Thomas and Mr. W. M. Triplett have bought the barber shop at the Pacific hotel. THE SOUTHERN WONDER Star Hatter and Tailor—Resident Steam Cleaner and Dyer. I have dyed for others—let me dye for you. Expert repairing neatly done. CLEVELAND L. JONES 200 E. Decatur St., Decatur, Ill. TO PEORIA" see the and see the 14th, Inclusive Station System (by Lines) Implements and farming machinery Practical demonstrations in the lanes and Mono-Planes Motorcycle Races Free Evening Entertainments. Every Minute. Monday and Friday Evenings GOOD SERVICE" Phones 955 Residence 2236 in the Centrali West Men's Suits.....$ 7.50 to $25.00 Men's Coats.....10.00 to 25.00 Ladies' Suits.....15.00 to 30.00 Ladies' Coats.....10.00 to 30.00 Ladies' Hats.....2.50 to 6.00 Boys' Suits.....3.00 to 8.00 Boys' Coats.....3.00 to 10.00 Also Household Goods for 50c a Week. H. Wolfson Credit Co. H. Wolfson Credit Co. Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing All Work Guaranteed French Dry Cleaning of Ladies' and Gents' Clothing. Goods called for and delivered. Prices reasonable. 2101/2 S. Sixth St. Over Lochman's Jewelery Store. Our Fall and Winter MILLINERY GOODS Are now in. Come early and make your selections. ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC OLD PHONE 1983 Meals 15c and 25c, and short orders. Home cooking a specialty. Home-made pies and hot homemade rolls. Best coffee. Sunday dinners special. Ice cream served Saturday nights and Sundays. Meal tickets (21 meals), $3.00. MRS. SALLIE ROSE, Propr. 802 E. Washington We Grew Our Hair, Now Let Us Grow Tours With organ our wonderful work of growing all kinds, all qualifi- all conditions of hair, even to the growing of hair on- had, many persons scorned the idea that such a thing have grown the hair for hundreds, rapidly achieving of the value of our work is that we are being imitated us whose own hair we have actually grown, and the have very frequently mentioned us when trying to that "theirs is the same" or "just as good") or re- ve advise you to use only "PORO" Hair Grower (the kind). See that the name "PORO" is on every box; it. Prepared only by MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO, fine St., St. Louis, Mo. WARE OF IMITATIONS. When we first begin our wonderful ties, all lengths, and all conditions of bald places of the head, many persons was possible; but we have grown the success. The proof of the value of c and largely by persons whose own a further fact that they have very few sell their goods (saying that "theirs ferred to "PORO." We advise you to oldest and best of its goods). See the not genuine without it. Prepared o "Poro College," $100 Pine St., St. Louis BEWARE OF 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. For Treatment, Call or Address MRS. M. E Bell Phone 3848. A NEW PIAN BY THE S. M. E. WARRICK 922 S. Sixteenth St. PIANO FOR SALE BY THE FORUM MRS. M. E. WARRICK Bell Phone 3448. 922 8. 8ixteenth St. 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 MRS. H. TUCKER. 206 N. 14th. HOME RESTAURANT MRS. A. M. POPE. Four years ago my hair was only a finger-length, and my temples were bald half way up my head. Residence Phone 2819—R 8 Office Phone 2822 Residence Phone 2819—R 8 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, Illinois Illinois. 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 O. P. BERRY, Prop. 1808 E. Monroe St. Old Phone 3632 CHAS. S. GIBBS 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 SAN MARIA The Original HAIR GROWERS MRS. L. L. ROBERTS. Four years ago my hair just covered my shoulders. TRADE MARK Registered