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THE FORUM REV. E. T. COTTMAN Presiding Elder Springfield A. Charming Event Springfield District, A. M. E. Conference. THE JUDGE Presiding Elder Springfield District, A. M. E. Conference One of the most charming events of the season took place last Friday evening, when the members of the W. D. Club played the parts of hostesses at a Hallowe'en party at the home of Misses Georgia and Eulalia Osby, 200 West Elliott avenue. The house was prettily decorated in candles and jack o' lanterns. The evening was spent in music and games. Many took advantage of the fortuneteller booth to inquire into the mysteries of the future. Unique Hallowe'en refreshments were served. Those present were: Misses Elise and Vera Ford, Ada and Florence Smith of Lanesville, Madiera, Effie, Lela and Minnie Goin of Lanesville and Buffalo, Edith, Asey, Alene and Edith White, Lucy Hinton, Susye Wade, Williela Tounsell, Georgia and Eulalia Osby, Messrs. Noble Alexander, Harry Wilson, Ford, Garfield Goin, Arthur Singleton, Chester Smith, Russell Clem, Earl Rider, Fred Calvert, Albert Grady and James Grady, Douglas Cecil of Decatur, Frank Rudolph and Harrison Smith of Illiopolis. Chili Parlor and Restaurant. Mr. Chas. Anderson has opened a first class chili parlor and restaurant at 819 East Washington street, in the remodeled place formerly occupied by G. E. Ousley, and will conduct the place so as to appeal to the most fastidious. The place is well located and everything is to be prepared by competent cooks. We cordially invite you to come, see and eat. At a most enthusiastic meeting, attended by a large number of the intellectual lights of the city, the Culture Club of Springfield was organized at the Union Baptist Church last Sunday afternoon. Mr. Grant Martin was chosen temporary chairman and Benj. Bellamy temporary secretary. Addresses were made by Lieut. Clem Hinton, Rev. Washington, Prof. G. H. L. Nelson, Benj. Bellamy, Mrs. J. F. Johnson, Lieut. T. R. Thompson, Edw. Lee, and others. Prominent Physician of Bloomington. --- Vol. 8. No. 33 Culture Club Organized. DR. COVINGTON [Single Copy 5 cents] Upon motion of Prof. Nelson a committee of seven was chosen to present nominations for the various offices and committees. The committee reported the following nominations, which will be voted upon at the next meeting, Sunday October 29, at Union Baptist Church, 4 p. m.: President—T. R. Thompson. Vice President—Mrs. J. F. Johnson. Secretary—Mrs. Pearl Nelson. Assistant Secretary—Pearl Carr. Treasurer—Wm. Cansler. Critic—Chas, S. Gibbs. Journalist—Mrs. Hellie Blackwell. Chorister—Benj. Bellamy. Organist—Aletha Moss. Assistant Organist—Daisy Hennington. Program Committee—Prof. G. H. L. Nelson, chairman; Lieut. Clem Hinton, Mary Bellamy, Mrs. Nancy Coleman, Mrs. E. B. Smith. Executive Committee—S. J. Williams, chairman; E. L. Rodgers, Clarence Clem, Blossom Barton, Bert Singleton, Milton Collins, Jr., Grant Martin. Chaplain—Chas. Sellers. The club will present programs of the highest literary and musical merit, and the club will be in every sense a Forum of the people. The public is cordially invited to attend the meetings at Union Baptist Church Sunday evenings at 4 o'clock. A splendid program will be rendered each session. Home Party. The Misses Osby entertained a number of their friends at a Hallowe'en party Tuesday evening, Oct. 31, at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Osby, 1513 South 18th street. The house was decorated with jack o' lanterns and other characteristic Hallowe'en decorations. Games and music were the entertainment of the evening. A dainty luncheon was served at a late hour. LINCOLN ITEMS By Lucile L. Duke. Notwithstanding the inclement weather, the young people of Allen chapel had a crowded house Thursday evening, the 26th ult., to witness the rendition of "Under the Laurels," a five act drama. The applause of the audience was evidence of their appreciation. The financial support was good. Much credit is due all who took part in the drama. Miss Izora Rodgers spent Sunday, Oct. 29, in Farmington visiting with her uncle and cousin. Allen chapel expects every member and invites every friend to assist in preparing for the Thanksgiving dinner. The "Willing Workers" Club will be host to the public and will begin serving the guests at 12 o'clock at the church. Rev. J. W. Westley of the Second Baptist church is very much pleased with the increase of attendance in the Sunday school. "Be ye doers and not sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1911 Those who miss the violin recital by Prof. Clarence Cameron parted Sunday afternoon with her White will miss a treat. For Sale at Thompson's and The Forum ```markdown ``` Since changing the time from 2:30 p. m. to 9:30 a. m., it helps the attendance of the B. Y. P. U., which meets at 6:30 p. m. We are working for a more religious and social interest among our young people. The young people of the Second Baptist church will give an entertainment at Maennerehor hall on Friday evening, Nov. 3. There will be a lecture and a rain bow drill. Miss Elizabeth Offutt, who has been the guest of Miss Eddie Westley for the past few weeks, departed Saturday afternoon for her home in Centralia, Ill. There will be a revival meeting at the Second Baptist church in the near future. Mrs. Jane Evans and Mrs. Lamb spent Saturday, Oct. 28, in Jacksonville visiting the former's husband, who is a patient at the asylum there, and find his condition improved. Mrs. Bennie Smith has returned to her home in Chicago. Mrs. Smith was called to Lincoln to help nurse her sister, Miss Zula Bollin, who has been quite ill for the past six weeks. Miss Bollin is now a patient at St. Clara's hospital. Miss Cornelia Bibbs Foster departed Sunday afternoon with her Do You Read A Literature Edited by the Br Colore 10 cents For S Thompson's ar husband, Mr. Joseph Foster, for their new home in Fairbury, Ill. Mr. Larkin Duncan, who is still a patient at St. Clara's hospital, is improving daily. Miss Helen Orendoff, Miss Eddie Westley and Mr. Frank Parker, talented young people of the Second Baptist church, assisted the young people of Allen chapel in presenting their play. Rev. H. Lachey, who was unable to preach Sunday morning owing to a severe cold, is much improved at this writing. Mr. E. L. Rogers, editor and manager of the Forum, was in the city on business last week. All Christians are called to be workers together with God, not only to be joint heirs with Christ in the joys and glories of heaven, but to live and work in daily fellowship with Him on earth. It is as much "our" privilege to "walk with God" as it was the privilege of Enoch. He walked with God to the end of his earthly life, three hundred years, a long and delightful walk. Mrs. Wise to Mrs. Getwise. Why, Mrs. Wise, how is it you know so much about our neighboring towns? I didn't hear a thing about it. Well, Mrs. Getwise, take the "Forum" and you will learn just lots of news about people you know. Why, it only costs 15 cents a month. DECATUR NEWS. By Minnie Cordel Kelley. Attorney B. G. Clanton, Decatur's only colored lawyer, will make his debut this week by appearing in court in the defense of Karl Monte, who is held on the charge of grand larceny. Mr. Clanton is a graduate of the law department at Howard University of Washington, D. C. Quarterly meeting was observed last Sunday at St. Peter's A. M. E. church. Dr. E. T. Cottman preached at both services. At the evening service he spoke of how much pleased he was with the work in Decatur, and that the outlook was bright. The young people gave a delightful little party Monday evening at the home of Miss Phenix. Mrs. Hattie Robinson, an old resident of Decatur, is seriously ill at St. Mary's hospital. Decatur is to be complimented on the large number of colored children that attend high school. Education is something that our people need. We should encourage it among the young people. Those who miss the violin recital by Prof. Clarence Cameron White will miss a treat. "The Crisis?" Mary Gem Bainiest Men of the World Rea the copy Sale at End The Forum Dr. H. W. Jameson is indeed a Sunday school man. St. Peter's A. M. E. Sunday school is taking on new life, and with the combined efforts of pastor and superintendent, it is expected before long to have an ideal school. Much interest was taken in the trial of Tug Taylor for the murder of Stella Ware, which was held last week in court. The court room was filled to its utmost capacity each day the trial was in session. Taylor's lawyers, Gilbert, Carey & Henson, made a strong fight for the defense, but owing to the strong circumstances that surrounded the case, no one seemed surprised when the jury W. E. DU BOIS Editor The Crisis. ATTORNEY C. F. MORTIMER One of the Best Crimina M. One of the Best Criminal Lawyers in the County. returned the verdict of "guilty." The sentence was 99 years in the penitentiary. Don't forget the Clarence Cameron White violin recital at St. Peter's A. M. E. church November 14th. Miss Clarabel Redmon of Cleveland, Ohio, is planning to give a play in the near future entitled the "Stranded Troupe." Mrs. Rella Dixon will leave Sunday for an extended visit in Indianapolis, Ind. Look forward to the musical play, "Princess Moonbeam in the Garden of Love." Mrs. Edith Montgomery, Mr. Joe Martin and Mrs. Josephine Cousins are still on the sick list. When the wedding bells will ring for L. J. and R. E.? Who does L. M. go with? Who is C. M.? Why O. M. doesn't go with P. S. any more? Who Mrs. G. S. is sweet on now! If E. D. apologized to R. H.? Rev. Dr. Crockett preached a wonderful sermon Sunday, the 29th. Text, "Defects of Man;" subject, "Satan a Hinderance." He had plenty of artillery to help him. The following were present to sanction his sayings: Rev. Dr. Parham, Fields, Ward, and O'Neil. The Forum collector will soon call at your door. If you are in debt to the office, pay up. The colored man needs his money as much as the white man. Please don't get angry and stop the paper. If you are minus the cash when the collector calls, kindly give him another date. He will be more than glad to call again. Rev. R. B. Parham of 502 S. Church street was numbered among the sick last week. He is much improved by this writing, however. He was forced to be absent from the B. Y. P. U. Sunday evening. He was much missed. Rev. O'Neil was absent Sunday from the B. Y. P. U. and did not get to report on his topic. His mark was a zero. Mr. Samuel Muskrally, our silver toned tenor singer, has been all smiles for the past three weeks over the fact that Miss Roberts was sojourning in the city. During her stay she stopped at Mrs. A. Jones', 541 S. Water. Historical Society. State House. Lawyers in the County. Little Simphia Winslow was a little ill Thursday, the 26th. Mrs. J. H. Harper and J. F. Moore were callers at the residence of Mrs. S. L. Jones of 200 E. Decatur, Tuesday, the 25th. Little Alice McGavic is very sick at this writing. We wish her a hasty recovery. Dr. Charles Stewart, the noted lecturer and writer for the Associated Press, was in our city two weeks ago. He lectured at the Antioch Baptist church. His subject was, "Sambo Wax Fat and Kick." Don't forget it. Mrs. Edward Howard and Mrs. Frederick Foy were callers on Mrs. S. L. Jones Thursday, the 26th, of 200 E. Decatur. They spent a pleasant evening. Mr. Edward Howard of 430 S. Water was in Cairo last week. He is a star witness in a murder case there. Mrs. Geo. W. Valentine of 771 E. William street is still in California for her health. (Continued on last page) WILLIAM H. STEAD M. H. William H. Steaad has served as Attorney General for nearly two terms. His administration of the office has been entirely satisfactory. The legal business of the State has been transacted promptly and efficiently, and citizens, regardless of race or condition, have been treated courteously. Mr. Stead has many friends among the colored people of Springfield and throughout the State, and they will loyally support him for renomination and re-election. 15 cents Per Month ROCERS & OSBY Proprietors and Publishers 522½ E. Adams 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 ..... 15e Per Copy ..... 5e E. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. J. B. Osby, Associate Editor. Telephone, Old 3806 Thursday, Nov. 2, 1911. EDITORIAL THE STATE SUFFRAGETTE CONVENTION. The women met in Decatur this week in convention, "quarreling" because they have not the ballot and averring that they can beat the men in governing the state. No one but they believe it. Few of them can govern their children or themselves. If women can do so much with the political reins of government in their hands, history fails to record it. All the trouble, both political and social, is traceable to their perfidity. It was ever thus from the start in Eden. The Bible declares that men are to rule and govern the nations, etc. If women will go back to the kitehen and the parlor and govern there, all will be well. The Negro vote will go for the man who is considered by them the best man in this State next year. In the nation, the Republican party will maintain its large per cent of the Negro vote. Of course Taft has got a great deal of his fences to mend up before November, 1912, if he gets his full share. Taft is squaring himself with the fundamental principles of the Republican party and will be found to be the strongest man for the race in 1912, if no new developments arise. His strict adherence to the Constitution will bring forth fruit meet for repentance. While we do not believe that it is possible for all of the colored people to emigrate to Africa, neither do we believe they are going, nor have a right to be forced, nor can they be forced, but we do believe a large number should go. We also believe in colonization in this country in spots. THE SALOON QUESTION AND THE NEGRO. The colored people have always been considered to be enamored with saloons. In the South, where the Negro vote is a factor, whenever this question comes to an issue, the anti-saloon people claim that the colored vote is largely pro saloon. But the facts in the case are not given all the time. This question will come to an issue again in several Illinois cities both this fall and next spring and the colored vote will be arrayed on both sides. In Springfield, we are to have an important election Dec. 5, and the colored vote will be conspicuously in favor of the ordinance. There are many of them no doubt who will vote against it, but when the issues are brought squarely before them and thoroughly explained, we may better be able to judge which way the vote will swing. MADAM HACKLEY. The coming of Madam A. Hackley to our city Monday night has proved quite beneficial. She had a large audience and her culture displayed, her good advice given and historical data produced, are much commented upon. To hear such persons rekindles in the breasts of the young and old high and noble thoughts. She is one of the most cultured ladies of her age. EARL GILCHRIST SAVED. "The prayers of the righteous availeth much." Earl Gilechrist, the youthful colored lad of Arkansas, has been saved from the gallows by the prayers of the people. His sentence to hang has been commuted to only fifteen years in the pen. We hope that the incident, however, will serve to check crime. All young men, and older ones, too, should be constrained to do better and avoid bad company. Mothers and fathers, in order that they may not be plunged into ALCO SYSTEM CLOTHES A Fashion Revelation 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. Every garment is strictly and carefully tailored in every detail and you can always feel assured of a correct fit and individuality of style. The models illustrated are merely suggestive of the values we have assembled ready for your inspection. 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It was an able sermon, full historic data and very informative. He is quite an able speaker. A local Home W. H. M. society was organized. Mrs. W. F. Walker, President; Miss Hagar Cooper, V. P.; Mrs. Ferguson, Secy.; and Mrs. Sarah Dyer, Treas. Rev, W. F. Walker of Grace M. B. church preached quite an able sermon Sunday evening. Discourse from Haman's plot against the Jews, from Esther, "If I perish, I perish." Pastors may send in a short outline of their Sunday services every week to the Forum, $522\frac{1}{2}$ E. Adams street. A COLORED COUNCILMAN AT NASHVILLE. A colored man, a native of Mississippi, has been elected to the city council of Nashville, Tenn. The Associated Press has not heralded the news to the world, but if he had done something disgraceful, you would see it early in the morning in big headlines. Colored people must go back to the farm at all cost. 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People in all the adjoining towns will kindly send in their subscriptions or be ready to pay when the collector comes. Please be punctual in all things. The resuscitation of the Culture Club is a timely thing. They put on their first program last Sunday. Messrs. W. H. Barbour and Clarence Clem were among those who took the civil service examination for postal clerks this week. FIRST CLASS upholstering and general furniture repairing. James B. Bondman, 2020 E. Kansas street. New phone 420. Mr. Pearle Carr sustained injuries from an automobile accident last Saturday and is confined in the hospital. Every one who has received his bill will please remit at once. The hardest political battle ever before witnessed will be pulled off in Illinois in the approaching political struggle. The fight seems to be mainly against the Governor. It therefore is evident that it will be harder for Deneen to win this time than before. On account of the civil service law, employees are forbidden to work for or against any candidate for office, and that will be some hindrance, because in the last campaign one of the most effective and educational campaigns ever before made was put on by the employees of the state. Mrs. E. L. White should be praised for the effort she has put forth in paying for the St. Paul's church piano. Miss Susan D. Cooper, formerly of Springfield, who is employed by the federal government at Ellis Island, New York, as matron, was recently appointed to escort returned immigrants to Russia, who had been suffering with unbalanced minds. She sailed on the 21st inst. on board the S. S. Birma of the Russian-American line, via Holland and Denmark. On her return she will sail on a boat of the Russian East Asiatic line, in order to come by way of Greece, Egypt and the Holy Land. On Monday night at St. Paul's church occurred one of the most high classed recitals ever given in this city. Mr. E. J. McCoo held his audience spellbound as he wafted them away in rapturous delight among the ancient classics, easily displaying the most intense feeling in joy, terror and sorrow in the dramatic field of art. The Misses Barton, Renfro and Jones completely captivated their hearers as their sweet strains of music carried them into a blissful vocal repose, while the trombone solo by Mr. Henry Pettit and trio by Madam Jessie Lee and the Misses Ethel and Edith White took their hearers by storms on one of those grand, magnificent tours with the great musicians. Mr. E. J. McCoo of Chicago was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. White of East Monroe street this week. This discrimination at nickelodeons must be stopped. Mrs. Ida Payne of Decatur was the guest of Mrs. E. A. Brewington. She also visited Mrs. Works of the Old Ladies' Home. Remember our office is 5221/2 E. Adams street, Room 4. WANTED—A competent, energetic, reliable man as advertising solicitor and hustler for the Forum. A hustler can make a good salary. Your attention is called to the fact all of the colored papers can be had by calling at Thompson's grocery store, 11th and Washington streets. Remember the colored people of this county must "consolidate." JOHN H. HARRIS Who is Urging You to Send Your Children to the Manual Training School. 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 No Credit. Cash With Your Name We Are Determined To Raise Our Subscription List 1,500 More Before January, 1912. E. C. HAMILTON, If so, you should secure the Souvenir Playing Cards issued by the ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM. Three colors, gold edges, air cushions or ivory finish, telescope case, $25c per pack. Two colors, air cushion or ivory finish, 15c per pack. These cards can be secured from any agent or will be sent postpaid on receipt of price. Send four (4) cents to cover mailing for set of Souvenir Postal Cards—nine views. Address Traffic Department, Springfield, Ill. SEE YOUR DOCTOR FIRST Stop trifling with your health by taking medicines that you don't know anything about. When you are sick, see your doctor at once; he's the man who prescribes meedicines to suit your exact condition. Many a serious illness may be averted by seeing your doctor in time, and bringing the prescription to us. "See your doctor—then see us." CLARKSON'S MODERN DRUG STORE 213 S. 6th St. Springfield, Ill. Charles S. Gibbs, Complainant's Solicitor. State of Illinois, Sangamon County— 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 is 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. Our New Fall SHOES are 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. J. W. SLAUGHTERS Capital City Tailoring Es A full line of seasonable Suits and Overcoats Ta Capital City Pantator and Tailoring Establishment Full line of seasonable Woolens always on uits and Overcoats Tailored to your own ta Capital City Pantatorium Tailoring Establishment A full line of seasonable Woolens always on hand. Suits and Overcoats Tailored to your own taste From $15.00 Up. Fit and Workmanship Gu French Dry and Steam Repairing and A Special Atten 109 SOUTH SPRINGFIELD, A. A. H THE T Suits and MADE TO ORDE Fit and Workmanship Guar Cleaning. Special attent WORK CALLED FO Prompt attention SATISFACTION and Workmanship Guaranteed. French Dry and Steam Cleaning. Repairing and Alterations of All Kind. Special Attention given to Ladies' 09 SOUTH FOURTH STREET NGFIELD, - - IL A. HARLO THE TAILOR its and Overco MADE TO ORDER, $18.00 AND UP Workmanship Guaranteed. French, Dry and Cleaning. Special attention given to Ladies' W WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVER Prompt attention given to all work. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 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 MADE TO ORDER, $18.00 AND UP. Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. French, Dry and Steam Cleaning. Special attention given to Ladies' Work. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. ***** --- 1 Redmond The Shoeman Who has solved the problem for men and women at half-p He conceived the idea of building. Buys only stocks, and thereby saves every purc every pair. has solved the problem of how to sell high grade and women at half-price. Conceived the idea of selling them up in large. 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 Redmond Redmond's Sample Second Floor, 224 1/2 South Sixth Street. Climb the stairs and save DOLLARS Bell Phone 2156 Office Hours 9 to 12 A.M. 2 to 5 P.M. 7 to 9 P.M. REISCH BREW 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 REISCH BREW City Brew Their Bottle Beer Bock's Spo Can't be N. W. Cor. 7th and Adams Sts. SPRINGFIELD. ILLINOIS TECHNOLOGY Bell Phone 535 Old Tel. 4346 Pantatorium and establishment Voolens always on hand. red to your own taste guaranteed. cleaning. operations of All Kinds. given to Ladies' Work. FOURTH ST. ILLINOIS BARLOW NAILOR Overcoats $18.00 AND UP. ed. French, Dry and Steam given to Ladies' Work. AND DELIVERED given to all work. GUARANTEED. Cor. 11th & Washington Sts. how to sell high grade Shoes selling them up in an office accelled shipments and samples, user from $1.50 to $2.50 on Sample Shoe Parlors EISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! --- Prompt Delivery 2.00 No Less 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 The Tonsorial Work see the L Tonsorialists , John Davis; Chair No. 2, S. P. Webster; Chair Grady; Chair No. 4, Prof. G. A. Barksdale. Be 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, We make a Specialty of Hair or Hand Facial Mass 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. Mitchell, Chiropodist H. B. Stone, Shoe Shinji Washington St. Spring E. H. Mitehell, Chiropodist H. B. Stone, Shoe Shining Artist 821 E. Washington St. Springfield, Ill. 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. --- [Name not visible] 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. ```markdown ``` and bster ber Shop Work see the Line of Artists S. P. P. Webster; Chair No. 3, J. W. Prof. G. A. Barkedale. Cutting, Shampooing, Electrical Usage and Bleaching Old Baths. H. B. Stone, Shoe Shining Artist Springfield, Ill. 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 ``` DANVILLE, ILL., BUSINESS COLUMN. BEELER Transfer and Storage Storage, Express, Moving and Packing BEELER Transfer and Storage Storage, Express, Moving and Packing DANVILLE, ILL. DECATUR (Continued from first page) Mrs. Brunnell of 141 E. Main street was house cleaning last week. She was preparing for more guests. We wish her success. A prediction: Johnnie Doolin, Jr., President; Theo. Bowman, Jr., Vice; little George Johnson, Senator. Mrs. R. B. Parham is negotiating with a limb company for the purpose of purchasing an artificial leg. We wish her success when it arrives. The report on the topics assigned to the members of the B. Y. P. U. for Sunday, Oct. 29, were excellent. Those that are due special credit are little Miss A. Jones and Lord Clauton. The choir at the Baptist church rendered some good selections. Their melodious voices rang out loud and clear over the congregation. The choir is greatly in need of a few bass voices. Mrs. Crockette was made secretary to the instructor of the B. Y. P; U. Sunday, the 29th. A box was presented at the B. Y. P. U. whereby any suggestion by a member of that body can be reduced to writing and deposited therein. The union will act on same. The congregation at the Baptist church Sunday was very slim. Brace up, members. A New Enterprise. Mr. E. R. Brown has opened a first class "Equal Rights" barber shop at 218 W. Main street. It is a three-chair shop, with two bath rooms, a billiard room and is well lighted and clean. The men are COAL! DELIV LUMP COAL. COAL! COAL! LUMP COAL.....$2.50 per ton NUT COAL.....$2.25 per ton EGG COAL.....$2.25 per ton MINE RUN.....$2.00 per ton PEA COAL.....$1.75 per ton CORD WOOD.....$5.00 per cord WITH EVERY ORDER WE WILL GIVE VOTES FOR THE FREE AUTOMOBILE, DIAMOND RING, PIANO, WATCH, IN THE MERCHANTS' BUSINESS BOOSTING CONTEST. Is the place to get a good pair of winter pants for $1.00; good heavy underwear and sweaters; coats and jackets. The Lowest Price for Honest Goods in the City. WILL H. BEELER, Prop. LER and Storage Press, Moving Packing first class workmen and this shop will be a credit to the colored people of Decatur. The barbers are: Mr. Coleman, H. L. Goins and E. R. Brown. They deserve the patronage of Decatur. Mr. Cleveland L. Jones of Decatur is now general solicitor and collector for The Forum and you may expect him in your city at any time. EVERY VOTE A FACTOR. In the coming election every vote will count for much. The Democrats will be hard to defeat, and may not be defeated. There are large numbers of erstwhile orthodox colored Republicans who have sworn allegiance to the men on the Democratic ticket whose records are good and who believe in a just apportionment of the "spoils" as well as good treatment to all. A majority of the colored people have always been with the Republican party, but it will not pay to remain neutral and expect for them to support you solely because you are affiliated with the G. O. P. because we know whereof we speak. They will not do it in the coming election. 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. Read The Forum—all the news. COAL! ERED $2.50 per ton Phones 955 Residence 2236 On Credit! Men's Suits.....$ 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. 210 $ \frac{1}{2} $ S. Sixth St. Over Lochman's Jewelery Store. Our Fall and Winter MILLINERY GOODS Are now in. Come early and make your selections. American Hair Grower for sale here. MRS. H. TUCKER. 206 N. 14th. 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. Work Called for and Delivered. Yours for the work CLEVELAND L. JONES 200 E. Decatur St., Decatur, Ill. A We Grew Our Hair, New Let Us Grow Yours With MRS. A. M. POPE. Four years ago my nair was only a longer length, and my temples were bald half way up my head. When we first began our wonderful ties, all lengths, and all conditions of bold places of the head, many person was possible; but we have grown the success. The proof of the value of c and largely by persons whose own further fact that they have very free sell their goods (saying that "theirs ferred to "PORO." We advise you a oldest and best of its kind). See the not genuine without it. Prepared "Poro College," 3100 Pine St., St. Louis When we first began our wonderful work of growing all kinds, all qualities, all lengths, and all conditions of hair, even to the growing of hair on bald places of the head, many persons scorned the idea that such a thing was possible; but we have grown the hair for hundreds, rapidly achieving success. The proof of the value of our work is that we are being imitated and largely by persons whose own hair we have actually grown, and the further fact that they have very frequently mentioned us when trying to sell their goods (saying that "theirs is the same" or "just as good") or referred to "PORO." We advise you to use only "PORO" Hair Grower (the oldest and best of its kind). See that the name "PORO" is on every box; not genuine without it. Prepared only by MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO, "Poro College," $100 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. For Treatment, Call or Address MRS. M. E. Bell Phone 3d48. A NEW PIANO BY THE MRS. M. E. WARRICK Bell Phone 3d48. 922 8. Sixteenth 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 Office Phone 2322 Attorney at Law WILLIAMS' BLDG. 11th and Washington Sts. Springfield, - Illinois. 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 8633 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 Original HAIR BOWERS Our Hair, Now Grow Yours With ORO' E MARK istered MRS. L. L. ROBERTS. Four years ago my hair just covered my shoulders. TRADE MARK Registered sul work of growing all kinds, all qualifi- hair, even to the growing of hair on anns scorned the idea that such a thing he 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 reo use only "PORO" Hair Grower (the at the name "PORO" is on every box; only by MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO, is, Mo. WARRICK 922 B. Sixteenth St. NO FOR SALE FORUM Residence Phone 2819—R 8