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THE News by Correspondents Gathered by The Forum's Live Force of Special Correspondents VOL. 10. NO. 45 News by Co Gathered by The Forum's Live JACKSONVILLE (By Nellie Early) Mrs. C. M. Sharp has a position at Herman's Millinery store. She is well fitted for her position and receives quite a neet sum. Mrs. Lillian Plant, has returned from a business trip at Chicago. Mrs. M. J. Davis returned from Chicago Heights, Ill., where she visited her daughter. She also visited in Chicago. Misses Margaret DeWitt and Fannie Branum expect to leave December 25 for New York. The Needle Craft Club was royally entertained by Mrs. Walter Taylor 472 S. Clay Ave. The meeting was opened with a solo by Mrs. W. Taylor, prayer by Chaplin Mrs. Angie Harris an elaborate menu was served. Rev. H. H. DeWitt, pastor of Second Baptist Church was elected Moderator for the year at Wood River Baptist Convention, Alton. Rev. J. Kirk preached an able sermon September 13, at McCabe church. Rev. A. M. Todd preached able sermons during the week at McCabe Church, he was from Clarksville, Mo. Mr. Marion Mason of W. State St. returned from Chicago. Mrs. Norton of Waverly, spent a few days with her daughter Mrs. W. M. Blue of S. Clay street. She also attended the Ringling Bro's Circus here September 12. Mrs Eugene Trumbo was a patient at the Home Sanitarium on W. Morgan St. Mr. Paul Briscoe left for Chicago. A ministrel troop of our race was represented at the Ringling Bros' Circus among it was the famous Ringling Bros' Band of which Mr. Pope is leader and also was Mr. and Mrs. Myers noted people. Mrs. Medora Clark and little Margaret Payton of E. College St were Springfield visitors recently. Mrs. Clark found her son Mr Riley Daily much improved. Among the sick are little Ollie Brown, Mrs. Hayden, Mrs. Bryant Miss Nellie Early and Mrs. Sharp. We hope for all speedy recovery. Mrs. Fred Samuels has returned from Glen Dive, Montana. A very successful supper was given September 8, at the Second Baptist church by the choir. The Zoolo Club of Mt. Emery Baptist church gave a very successful supper September 8. A very successful supper was given September 7, at the A. M. E. Church. Mr. Walter Patterson of Chicago was the guest of his wife and other friends here. Rev. W. M. Sails of Eolia, Mo. preached an able sermon Septem- 13, at Mt. Emery Baptist church. Mr. C. R. Dawson spent Sept 13, in Moberly. Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria Historical Society State House (Single Copy, 5e. 6 Months, 80c) Published Correspondents e Force of Special Correspondents Mrs. Katie Parker returned from a pleasant visit with relatives of Lexington, Tenn. She was accompanied by her friend Miss Bowen from the same place. Mrs. Hansworth of Carrolton, Miss., is the guest here of her sister Mrs. W. M. Triplett and son Macon Saunders. Mrs. Burghart and daughter Lena of Greenville, was the guests of friends here. The little son of Mrs. Ollie Blue of N. Sandy St. is quite ill Little Ollie Elizabeth Brown has been on the sick list. Miss Nellie Early, our reporter was royally entertained at an excellent dinner September 13, at Mrs. Sarah Bell's on Ashland Ave. BUFFALO Saturday Sept. 5th. St. Paul's A. M. E. church held an Ice Cream supper for the benefit of the church, all reported a nice time. Mrs. Laura Bucknen of Auxvasse, Mo., is visiting her sister Mrs. Wm. Bonaparte and Mrs. Ed. Young. They spent Sunday in Decatur visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Prior and family. Abe Prior of Mexico, Mo. is also visiting Mrs. Bonaparte. Miss Mattie Perry was a caller in Springfield Sunday and Tuesday. Rev. W. F. Walker of Springfield called here Saturday evening and also attended the sucial at St. Paul's church. Mr. Russsl was called to Alton, to the bedside of his son-in-law. Mr. Honor. Miss Della Wheatly of St. Louis visited Miss Perry a few days ago. Leon Smith of Jacksonville, visited Miss Mattie Perry Sunday eve. and Monday, there were a number of young people called on him and made every hour pleasant and enjoyable for him. Mr. Smith returned to his home in Jacksonville Tuesday feeling that he has been royally entertained. Miss Nan Pope and Miss Lee Galbert of Barkley reports that Mrs. Arthur W. Watts is ill. Mrs. McDaniel spent a few weeks visiting mother and friends in Mexico, Mo., returning home a few weeks ago she reports an enjoyable time. Miss Ellen Carico was a caller in Buffalo Monday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Marshall a baby boy Aug. 24th. Miss Mary Marshall of Lanesville visited in Buffalo Saturday and Sunday. Mr. John Townsly was in Springfield Sunday. Mr. Levi Baker was in Springfield Monday evening. Mrs. Manuel Bonaparte was in Buffalo Sunday. Notice for sale at 1224 South Adams St., the Freeman, the Chicago Defender, the New York Age, the Boston Guardian, the Crisis and the Forum. "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." DANVILLE Danville colored people want every body to know they have an excellent colored doctor from Mexeco, Mo. He has a splendid practice and everybody gets better he has treated, Dr. Jas. H. Rachels Physician and Sergeon. Mt. Zion Baptist church will have a rally Sept. 28th also an Old Fashion basket dinner, everybody is invited to attend. Henry Goins of Paris, Ill., is visiting his brother Leroy of this city. He was also a guest at dinner at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Goins. A. Rhodes of Lion Ave. is on the sick list but is improving. Miss Clay who was bitten by a mad dog Aug. 24th, is doing very nicely under the care of Dr. J. H. Rachels. Mrs. Sherman Goins of 318 Elimwood Ave. and little daughter Ethel had a very pleasant visit in Frankport, Ind., last week she was the guest of Mrs. Joe Parker also Mrs L. Camenson of Albany St. She returned home last Wednesday and was accompanied from Lafayette, Ind., by an old friend, Theodore Anderson, formerly of Sparta but now of Detroit, Mich., who was on his way to his old home to visit relatives. The Future Depends on the Present and Past That's all right girls, prepare yourselves, go to school, take special courses, you have plenty of time to marry, you don't want to marry so soon any way, these jump up marriages make business for the lawyers, but that isn't it, you want "swell" accomplished husbands. So also do swell accomplished husbands want "swell" accomplished wives, marrying is easy but to get sturdy, sober, reliable men is not easy unless you are right. You need not expect to go dragging along and do all manner of questionable things and get good husbands, you will never do it, if you fool some they will retaliate later. We say this as pertinent advice. Another thing. Don't get common, we fellows do unto you too often as you will be "done unto." There are girls whom boys know where to see on what corner, what time and often. The more seldom you see girls "wandering" around the "crazier" the boys are after them and good boys too. But if you are everybodys "good thing" nobody wants you. People want precious jewels, not brass. Do you catch me Steve? And too, we believe in protecting our girls, but we can't very well protect you if we don't know where you are "at." If you are playing into the enemies hands it is not so easy to protect you. But follow the above moral code; make the above yours, "In hoc signo Vinces," and they can't lose you. Rev. Mr. Irwin of Joliet filled the pulpit at Grace M. E. church last Sunday at the 8 o'clock service. Rev. Wright of Buffalo, Ill, preached Monday evening, September 7th. ILINOIS, SATURDAY, SEPT. 19, 1911 Springfield a There can hardly be any election—C. W. Byers and J. vote as to show that the people them and that they were work clerk Byers, he is to be con good record and while his op man, there was no complaint. Judge Murray's defeat was propaganda against the judge and young Fitzgerald is a very young man. Metcalf's defeat of Keck w crats and republicans. Judge sized vote. The Judge was no victory, himself. We regret but such is life. Amos Dunc from the 2nd precinct by a geler are good men for the Hou ward Merritt won out on the d. C. H. Jenkins, E. C. Pruitt, C. Wheeler had no opposition. his record, for a democrat, is Andrew Russel carried San jority. Stringer beat Sullivar ty also gave L. Y. Sherman a whole ticket on both sides is beat Fahy by a good margin lar. So now we start out ago Decatur nominated a good surprises however. Everybo Gorray or Troutman for sher J. H. McCoy was nominated Shroll for County treasurer, Miss Moore for County Super Dr. T. C. Buxton for the Legi Lincoln. COUNTY CENTRAL CO The County Central Comm and republican parties have Keys was selected chairman of E. Caldwell of Williamsville publicans have a strong Co very effectual work will be o resentative set of men were state convention which met ed session was held and able s leading republicans. Peor knows the game. A large delegation from l invention at Peoria. There can hardly be any complaint of the results of the election—C. W. Byers and J. A. Wheeler received such a vote as to show that the people had implicit confidence in them and that they were worthy. In the case of county clerk Byers, he is to be congratulated. He had made a good record and while his opponent was a worthy young man, there was no complaint against him from any angle. Judge Murray's defeat was a surprise but there were a propaganda against the judge for personal grudges, etc., and young Fitzgerald is a very well known and popular young man. Metcalf's defeat of Keck was a surprise by many democrats and republicans. Judge Weaver also received a good sized vote. The Judge was not looking for such a signal victory, himself. We regret the defeat of W. C. Hippard, but such is life. Amos Duncan won out as committeeman from the 2nd precinct by a good margin. Lyon and Butler are good men for the House. Clarence Jones and Edward Merritt won out on the democratic side. E. S. Smith, C. H. Jenkins, E. C. Pruitt, Geo. W. Schwaner and L. E. Wheeler had no opposition. Graham is an able man and his record, for a democrat, is good. Andrew Russel carried Sangamon county by 26,000 majority. Stringer beat Sullivan in this county. This county also gave L. Y. Sherman a very gratifying vote. The whole ticket on both sides is good. Harry Hofferkamp beat Fahy by a good margin—Hofferkamp is very popular. So now we start out again. DECATUR Decatur nominated a good ticket. There were not a few surprises however. Everybody was expecting it to be McGorray or Troutman for sheriff but Tandy beat them to it. J. H. McCoy was nominated for County Judge, J. H. Shroll for County treasurer, Patterson for County clerk, Miss Moore for County Superintendent of Public Schools. Dr. T. C. Buxton for the Legislature and E. C. Perkins of Lincoln. COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE ORGANIZE The County Central Committees of both the democratic and republican parties have met and organized. Geo. E. Keys was selected chairman of the republicans and and J. E. Caldwell of Williamsville for the democrats. The republicans have a strong County central committee and very effectual work will be done. A very able and representative set of men were chosen for delegates to the state convention which met at Peoria Friday. A spiritited session was held and able speeches were made by all the leading republicans. Peoria is a convention city and knows the game. A large delegation from here attended the State Convention at Peoria. Grand Session of Convened in beautiful Masonic Temple from September 8th to 11th. Grand Court was royally entertained by Shiloh Court No. 1, Mother Court of Illinois. Grand Matron, Junior Matron and Joshua made beautiful'addresses. Grand Court was highly honored by having 'as their distinguished guest Mrs. C. R. McDowell, grand Matron of Missouri, who held election and installed the following officers: Grand Matron, S. E. Cooper, Chicago. Results of the Election American hardly be any complaint of the resentment of C. W. Byers and J. A. Wheeler receiving a show that the people had implicit consent that they were worthy. In the case of Mr. Murray's defeat was a surprise but the old da against the judge for personal grudge Fitzgerald is a very well known and well known. It's defeat of Keck was a surprise by many republicans. Judge Weaver also received it. The Judge was not looking for such himself. We regret the defeat of W. C. This life. Amos Duncan won out as comrade and second precinct by a good margin. Lyon Good men for the House. Clarence Jones Britt won out on the democratic side. F. Collins, E. C. Pruitt, Geo. W. Schwaner had no opposition. Graham is an able man, for a democrat, is good. New Russel carried Sangamon county by the stringer beat Sullivan in this county. Dave L. Y. Sherman a very gratifying writer on both sides is good. Harry H. Byer by a good margin—Hofferkamp is very know we start out again. DECATUR For nominated a good ticket. There were however. Everybody was expecting it. Troutman for sheriff but Tandy beats McCoy was nominated for County Judge. County treasurer, Patterson for County treasurer for County Superintendent of Public Works. Buxton for the Legislature and E. C. COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION County Central Committees of both the publican parties have met and organized a selected chairman of the republicans as well of Williamsville for the democrats. They have a strong County central committee work will be done. A very able set of men were chosen for delegation invention which met at Peoria Friday. A was held and able speeches were made by republicans. Peoria is a convention game. The delegation from here attended the Peoria. ```markdown ``` complaint of the results of the A. Wheeler received such a vote had implicit confidence inathy. In the case of county gratulated. He had made aponent was a worthy young against him from any angle. A surprise but there were a case for personal grudges, etc., very well known and popular as a surprise by many demo Weaver also received a good not looking for such a signal the defeat of W. C. Hippard, man won out as committeeman good margin. Lyon and Butse. Clarence Jones and Edemocratic side. E. S. Smith, Geo. W. Schwaner and L. E. Graham is an able man and good. Gamon county by 26,000 man in this county. This county very gratifying vote. The good. Harry Hofferkamp—Hofferkamp is very popular. Ricket. There were not a few lady was expecting it to be McCaff but Tandy beat them to it. Led for County Judge, J. H. Patterson for County clerk, intendeut of Public Schools. Islature and E. C. Perkins of COMMITTEE ORGANIZE committees of both the democratic met and organized. Geo. E. of the republicans and and J. for the democrats. The reunity central committee and one. A very able and reprehensen for delegates to the at Peoria Friday. A spiritpeeches were made by all the a is a convention city and ere attended the State Con- Senior Matron, Mamie E. Bish Chicago. Secretary, Lula D. Moore of Chicago. Treasurer, Julia Brummel, Decatur. Joshua, Bro. Thos. Donnegan, Springfield. Chair. of Endowmen Board, Julia Duncan, Springfield. Sec. of Endowment Board, Rebecca Johuson, Chicago. Grand Treas. of Endowment Board, Mamie E. Bish Chicago. I. S. G. K., Josephine Jones, F. St. Louis. O. E. S. G. K., Blanche Smith ```markdown ``` 20 Cents per Month) Chicago. Chicago. Historians: Nina Burns, Springfield; Mary Lee, Springfield. Grand Court Heroines of Jericho tender Ivanhoe Commandery No. 3 K. of T. a vote of thanks for their assistance and beautiful display. Welcome Ye State Fair Visitors to Our Fair City. You are as welcome as the flowers in May. The keys are yours, our historical buildings are open to you. Here you may go and kneel at the shrine of a great man, a man who wrought mightily, an apostle of freedom and liberty. He lies buried in yon graveyard, his last resting place is distinguished, a tall pyramid, towering the skies, tells where he was lain and where his dust is. Go out and behold the place where they laid him nearly a half century ago. This is a cordial, hospitable town, even though its once fair escutcheon was stained with unhallowed blood, we are striving assiduously to eradicate from our foreheads that crimson unpardonable sin. This is your fair, not ours, you are the guests, we the hosts, enjoy yourselves. This fair is not a mere good time place, see the agricultural wonders out there, this is a great state. Our fine live stock shows are unsurpassed. We have many farming implements that will meet with your approbation. Don't go out to the Fair grounds and get in a flight over politics, base ball or the war, see the grand sights thereat Don't fail to see the State House Lincoln's Residence and Oak Ridge. We have the third most beautiful cemetery in the United States, our people are O. K. So is our town. Come to Springfield and live. THE CRISIS The August and September number of the Crisis are on sale at the Brown Hotel, T. R. and J. E. Thompson's, the Forum office and at J. P. Roberts. At Peoria at 1224 south Adams street, and at Lincoln at Nelson's News Stand, Broadway and Chicago streets. If you want the Crisis or any other paper delivered, telephone 2720 in Springfield, in Peoria telephone O. K. Baker, New Phone. PUPILS OUT HALF TIME DURING FAIR The school board has at last determined on the days and partied days of recess for the city schools during State Fair week. Teaches and pupils will be released from classes Monday and Friday of next week all day, and afternoons Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Classes on days when partial schedules are maintained will be called at 8 o'clock a.m. You kids must remember not to be too selfish and leave part of the Fair Grounds for us. Published every Saturday at 819 1-2 E. Washington street, Springfield, Ill. One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 80c Three Months ..... 50c One Month ..... 20c Weekly paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second class mail matter Feb. 24, 1904, at the post office at Springfield, Ill., under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ADVERTISEMENTS, One Col., 1 inch, per month.....$1.00 One inch, 2 Col., per month.....1.50 Two inch, 1 Col., per month.....1.50 Three inch, 1 Col., per month.....2.00 Two inch, 2 Col., per month.....2.50 Reading notices, per word, 1c; six words to a line. Special rate made to socials and churches. Display matter, first insertion, 20c and 15c per inch. Special rates made on large ads that stand several times. Political matter, 10c per line, and 10c per inch for display. Legal matter, 40c per inch, eight point type. Political announcements on appli- cation. We are not responsible for the views of correspondents and writers who sign articles. It is no harm to play a mere game of cards but it looks very idle to be setting up in mid-week thus "passing away" the time, as fast as time moves to the contrary notwithstanding. We are bitterly opposed to gossip until we hate to even hear you telling the truth on your sister or brother. But the thing to do is swear off. When you can't find a good word to say about them do not say anything. Simply get your Bible or newspaper or grammar and entertain yourselves and you will become happier by that very fact. America must not allow France, England or any other country to treat their colored citizens better than she (America), A hint to the wise is sufficient. The reason is obvious, or it should be. When those black soldiers told "them" German soldiers not to come into Paris they acted wise Better live and read of the battle of Liege than go into Paris dead. England is nobody's fool. She will have armies all over Germany if the Germans don't stop their foolishness and go back home and there will not be any Germans left to tell how it happened. Do you fellows think for a minute that Lord Kitchener is asleep? We hope the colored people will not "bust" up the Odd Fellows Lodge just because certain men want to run the B. M. C. forever. Just as soon as this November election is over we should get together and put this old commission form out of business. Peoria should not forget that next Spring she is to elect her full city ticket again. You can't beat Pruitt for county superintendent of schools his work is a good record and a splendid testimonial. ```markdown ``` The President should not be a candidate again for the presidency that job is too hard for him. The State Fair is again on. You can't keep this state fair down. I thought we told you girls to keep off of Washington St., what do you want up here? The Boston Store isn't on Washington street neither are any of the churches. Washington street is no pleasure park. Why don't you girls stay off Washington St. This street is a business street, don't be forever loafing on Washington street. In the 19th district the people are going to elect McKinley, they are tired of this foolishness. Louis FitzHenry of the 17th district was nominated for Congress. The thing for the republicans to do when you get your men nominated, help elect them. Dollars to doughnuts Mr. Bryan will never accept the job of Secretary rf State again, bullets, cannon balls and missiles of all kinds flying around his head, Mr. Bryan desires you all to know that he is no Jim Blain, Hay or Webster. He don't know everything because he is Secretary of State. Mr. Bryan says he never started this war he intended to make peace again. Cansler and Lonnie Jones let balls pass them last Sunday, the result of which lost the game to ths T. C's. Gibbs and chief rooter Washington failed to get started off last Sunday, "tnem" white boys played some ball all right. Now you candidates who did not have any opposition in the primaries, be liberal and don't forget to advertise strongly. Guess Germany don't think the black soldiers are "inferior" now, eh? Sherman's vote received shows that the people are nireb of so much "noise only" at Washington D. C. Wonder if there is a single person in the whole world who would have the bravery or audacity, nerve or termidity to blame the democrats for not only the hard times but the great war which is now raging. Poston certainly will not allow them to make their scores on his faulty work. No prettier game is desired than the one played last Sunday. To-morrows game will be the charmer, at Thomas & Clarke's diamond. If you don't think the republicans are worse than the other felows then it is your duty to support the republicans. We will never deny the foct that there are good democrats, but we will deny the claim that the democrats are just as good as the republicans, the democrats don't hold that to be irrevocable themselves. The democrats have sense enough to know that they can't handle the affairs as well as the republicans, that is one reason the democrats don't care much if they are defeated. They are tired of such a strenuous life, these democrats are anxious to rest and we don't blame them. Don't fail to attend the Great Illinois State Fair Great Illinois State Fair SPRINGFIELD Sept. 18th to 26th .. SEE THE PROGRAM .. Anto and Horse Races. Every immagionable Convenience in the City and at the Fair Grounds. The Fair this year promises to surpass all previous years Peoria Human L Manufacturers and COLORED PEOPLU We match your hair carefully and m Straight or Wavy for $1.00. Also a Straightening Combs, 75c each. Wi ALL GOODS GU Peoria Human Hair Goods Co. We match your hair carefully and make a 22-inch Switch of Fine Hair, Straight or Wavy for $1.00. Also a full size Transformation for $1.00. Straightening Combs, 75c each. Wigs made to order at Lowest Prices ALL GOODS GUARANTEED. Room 326, Censral National Bank Bldg. PEORIA, ILL. 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Forum Office: 1224 S. Adams St. NEW PHONE O. K. BAKER, Manager oria Socially, Financially, Religio ly, Industrially, Politically Peoria Socially, Financially, Religiously, Industrially, Politically GET READY FOR ILLINOS STATE FAIR Low Rates---Special Service SPECIAL SERVICE will be provided in addition to the frequent Traction Schedules. There's a train into and out of Springfield any hour. AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC BLOCK SIGNALS protect you on your journey. A COOL, CLEAN, COMFORTABLE TRIP, with no smoke or cinders is assured when you ride the 'Traction." Look for 'Traction' Announcements HOTEL BROWN Convention Headquarters A Popular Hotel for Colored People Rooms by the Week or Month Sleeping Accommodation 100 Lodging 50c and 75c Dining Room in Connection F. C. BROWN, Proprietor Cor. 11th and Adams Sts. Springfield, Ill. WILLIAMS COMPANY BROKERS, LOAN AND INVESTMENT BANKERS—REAL ESTATE, MORTGAGES, STOCK AND ESTATES HANDLED—MORTGAGES BOUGHT AND SOLD Germany and the European War. Germany, it appears, will be defeated. She is a mighty empire, the head of the Teutons is a magninimous soldier; he has never been subdued; the imperial German flag has flown above the waters and her colors have glittered and glowed admirably admirably for a thousand years but the end is at hand. She hae made the error of mortal man and must die, or rather she must retreat and give place to right. She is wrong in this controversy and she done the great wrong of a tacking the colored races. She had avered that all colored and Asiatic races were inferior to her (the Aryan) and insinuated that it was beneath the dignity of Germany or any other advanced white n tion to be allied with or conform to the wishes or dictates of said colored or Asiatic races and she (Germany), criticized England France for allowing Africans to join their armies, etc. Now these able sons of beautiful France and fair England are keeping them Germans on the hike. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again. You better not fool with them black boys from over home there, they'll kill all "them Germans." You can,t scare them sable sons, not when they get started. Lork Kitchener and Premier Asquith are nobody's fools. the Englishmen are wise people. 'Hon. F. G. BLAIR P. Renominated for Superintendent of Public Instruction FOR RENT: To some couple with no children, four room house in a good neighborhood, very cheap. See Charles S. Gibbs, 723% E. Washington St. City. Old Phone 1963. ON SPRINGFIELD STREET CAR ROUTE. Points of Interest—Springfield's attractions and how to reach them: Abraham Lincoln's Old Homestead—Corner of Eighth and Jackson streets. Take Eighth street cars at Sixth and Monroe streets. Lincoln's Monument—Oak Ridge cemetery. Take North Fifth street cars from Fifth and Monroe streets. State House—Capitol avenue and First street. Take Spring, Governor, South Second street, or Lawrence avenue car State Arsenal—Second and Monroe streets. Take West Washington, Governor, Spring street or Lawrence avenue cars. Colored Orphans' Home—427 South Twelfth street. Take South Eleventh street cars at Fifth and Washington streets. Colored Masonic Temple—117-119 North Eighth street. Take South Eleventh or North Sixth street cars from Fifth and Monroe streets. Parks and Pleasure Resorts. Washington Park—South-west of the city. Take South Second street and Lawrence avenue cars. Reservoir Park—North-east of the city. Take North Ninth street cars. White City Park—East of the city. Take East Capitol avenue cars from Fifth and Monroe streets. State Fair Grounds—North of the city. Take North Ninth street cars. Camp Lincoln—The permanent camp grounds of the Illinois National Guard. Northwest of city. Take the Rutledge street car sfrom Fifth and Washington streets. A lot of you people, who are so anxious to see colored enterprises succeed, in order that your boys and girls can get jobs, ought to come up, occasionally, and pay some on your bill not all—pay some. A lot of you sensitive people were very hurt because we tried to get some of our bills collected through the agency, now we withdrew the agency or told them to let you alone, and yet you have not paid us, or them. How do you people ever expect, or hope, to get to heaven when you die? Come up and pay us a little and when the Lord sees you mean to do right. He will have a little mercy on you, otherwise, to Hell-ena you go. OFFER TO AGENTS To the agent turning in the largest number of cash subscribers by November 3rd, 1914 a beautiful diamond ring, the next highest number will receive a gold necklace or ring. Anyone may enter by becoming an agent Remember agents also get their usual commissions and may have the world as their territory. Condition: you must get 25 subscribers and up, below 25 there will be no prize consideration. You may begin from date of September 1st, 1914. How record is kept: The name of each subscriber and from whom will be published in each issue. No subscriber will count who pays for less than $1.00 worth, in other words every dollar will count for one: For instance if an agent gets 4 subscribers for 50c those four will count two or if two persons pays $1.50 each they will count three. Miss D. L. Sewart of Taylorville is a "live" one. Agents wanted everywhere. Write The Forum, Springgeld, Illinois. J. B. Weaver Re-nominated for County Judge M. H. County Superintendent of of Schools E. C. PRUITT RESTAURANT For Home Cooked Meals and Short Orders, Call at 211 N. Washington St. PEORIA, ILL. MRS. LUELLA SMITH, Prop. E. Hazel Walla Funeral Director PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN TION PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN CONNECTION 119 NORTH EIGHTH STREET FOR FIRST CLASS Shoe Repairing Call Old Phone 3914 and J. P. ROBERTS Will call and get,your old Shoes, make them over and return them to you like new Best material used. All work guaranteed. 1707E. Cap. Ave. People's Indus Com SICK, HEALTH AND A People's Industrial Casualty Company SICK, HEALTH AND ACCIDENT ASSOCIATION PAYS $2.00 PER DAY FOR SICKNESS AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE 109 South Eleventh Street. Springfield, Ill. MARION TABERNACLE For the benefit of Marion Tabernaile No.22 there will be given a Chicken Supper at Mrs. Wells', 1214 E. Madison street, Thursday Eve., September 3rd, Public is invited. Adv H. JAMES LINOLEUM FINISH OILS POLISHING Floors, Linoleum, Furniture, Leather, Canvass, Automobiles and Buggies. REMOVES Perspiration Stains, Checks and Scratches. Guaranteed to last from 5 to 6 months REINMANN BROS. CO. 116-17-19 N. WasNington St. PEORIA, ILLINOIS FOR RENT—Desk room and a room for a man or two men. Apply at 819% E. Washington street. WANTED—Men and women of good common sense. Apply at every man's door in the morning. Poro Treatment SCIENTIFICALLY TREATED Graduate PORO COLLEGE, St. Louis, Mo. Produces a most luxurant and beautiful Hair Growth Miss Lora Logan 218 E. Dodd St., SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Bell Tel. 7159 Dyer's Restaurant 65 E. Main St., CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Have made some notable improvements Regular Meals and Short Orders are served. Home Cooking a specialty. N. DYER, Prop. Sunday Dinner—One o'clock. HOTEL BROWN Our Telephone now is E Office—8194 E. Our Telephone Number now is Bell 2720 Office—8194 E. Washington St. Bell Pone, 6350 Prices the Lowest Price, 25c Calls Promptly Answered Satisfaction Guaranteed B. A. McGorray Subject to Republican Primaries, Wednesday, September 9th, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Subscribe for the Forum by the year or six months before you go, men. Leading down state paper. Springfield, Illinois ```markdown ``` LADIES ATTENTION We offer you a beautiful Switch for $1.00 only, a $3 value, also a full size length trans- formation for $1. All our Hair Goods is made of strictly human hair only. We guarantee sat- faction or money refunded. We also make Wigs, to order at very reasonable prices. Agents Wanted Peoria HunanHair Goods Co. Room 32F Central National Bank Bldg. PEORIA, ILL. MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED S. ALLOY FOR SALE AT HOTEL BROWN The Forum, The Defender, The Freeman, Boston Guardian, Indianapolis Ledger, and all Colored Papers. The September Crisis will be here Sept. 15 or before. E. L. Rogers Mgr. Dunbar News Co. Clark's Place First class tailoring establishment. Cleaning. Pressing. Repairing and Dyeng. Ladies' fancy skirts and apparel a specialty. Straw hats made to look as new Left over clothes for sale. Your work promptly called for and delivered. Satisfaction guaranteed. Prices reasonable. BURREL C. CLARK, Prop. 812 E. Monroe St. THE HOME CIRCLE. Messrs Willian and Adolph Osby of Detroit are the guests of their relatives in this city. Miss Lucille Jackson entertained Tuesday evening in honor of the Misses Elise and Vera Ford who are to leave for Fiske Uni next week. About eighteen were present and all reported an enjoyable time. Miss Mabel Dickey, the talented and artistic daughter of Rev. G. W. Dickey, gave a very excellent reading at the Every Wednesday Program at Zion Baptist Church September 16th. Miss Dickey recites only poems written by her father and we must say that Rev Dickey is "There with the goods," especially in this particular poem. It deals with the Mason St. people, as she said from "Tenth to Twelfth is the buzzard's roost," and again "if things don't change in Spring-field down on Mason St. der debbil gwine cotch you shore." The little miss rendered the poem with so much spirit the audience was quite carried away and enclosed her. She came back and, in a irresistable way told about an old man and his goat and their troubles. Again they encored her and she recited a clever little couplet entitled the Forum and boosting this paper. Two of the verses went somewhat like this. We are not sure whetter they are right or not, but here goes: "In a convention, you must have a Quorum. To get the news of Springfield, you must take the Forum. I am Mabel Dickey and I think I know my biz Do you take the Forum? Well here is. We thank both the author and the young lady for their kindness, in giving this little poem to the public they are casting bread upon the waters, and we hope we may help it to return threefold in the near future. The conference year is ending for the Pastors of the St. Paul and St. John's Churches and we are planning to give them a rousing sendoff. On the 28th of Sept. is rally day for both churches and Rev. W. H. Carter of New Hope will preach for St. John's and Rev. G. W. Dickey will officiate at St. Paul's. We hope the various congregations of the city will rally to their aid in large numbers. The members of the Ministerial Alliance are requested to congregate at the Union Baptist church, Tuesday, September 22, at 10:30. LaRue Davis has returned to this city after a summer in Michigan. Michigan seems to have agreed with Mr. Davis, as he is extremely healthy looking. He will leave at once for Nashville, Tenn., where he will enter school. Robert May of Alton, passed through this city enroute to Chicago where he will attend the University this year. Mr. May is a graduate of Alton High, February 1914. He has many friends in this city and they are all glad to hear of his progress. Married, at the home of the Rev. G. W. Wright, Wednesday evening Rev. McCracken, pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. church officiating. William Smith and Mrs. Mayme Jones both of this city. The young people are well known here and we are sure that all their friends join with us in wishing them much success. Ross Houston and sister Zola of Shelbyville where guests of the Misses Ford at their home at Camp Butler, this week. Mrs. Ethel Pemberton is the guest of her mother Mrs. M. F. Clark. Miss Beatrice Whitted of Paris, Ill., is the guest of Mrs. K. P. Taylor. Quite a few out-of-town people are already in for the Fair. Some class to the Illinois State Fair. We hope you folks will behave yourself. If you don't "Old Lady" will be waiting to carry you to the reception room of criminals, rriminals, or "innocent bystanders." Don't get mixed up with the "innocent bystander" and you will be all O. K. Mrs. Jessie M. Rogers, after an extended visit to Cairo and Southern parts of the state for 5 weeks, has returned home. James Goins is on the indisposed list, suffering with typhoid fever. Republican Love Feast at the Leland The republican love seast held at the Leland last Saturday afternoon, composed principally of the County committeemen, was a real love feast, and was a very enthusiastic meeting, it showed much strength of party and was productive of much good. Able speeches were made able men. L. Y. Sherman, Gov. Yates, W. J. Butler, Geo. L. Tipton, candidate for Appellate Court Clerk, and many others, made speeches of note. Mr. Butler said, in part, that, "he was the happiest man in defeat you ever saw and that you can not get rid of him by defeating him, but on the contrary, if you wished to get rid of him, the best and quickest way, was to elect him." There were men in the assembly who voiced in the election of 1860, and on down throughout the succeeding elections until the present day. Annual Confeecence of M E. Church Here Next Year The 92nd annual Conference of the Illinois Methodists will be held in this city next year. The M. E. church represents the greatest ecclesiastical body in the world. This church was known before the war as the "Abolitionis Church" and was the first great organization to lay the foundation for negro education in the south, her schools today dot the sua-lit hills of the sunny south in every state of that section and some of the best brain snd sweetest flowers of the north are toiling down there for the education and development of the colored man. HOTEL BROWN Guests and dining room patrons registered at the hotel for the past week are, in prrt, Mr. Woodford, Decatur; Sarah Walker, St. Louis' Mo.; J. F. Nautalou, Barclay. Ill.; E. A. Perkins, city; Mr. and Mrs. J. Hall, St. Louis, Mo.; A. Burton, St. Louis, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Reed, Jacksonville, Ill.; Ardella McGervey, Louisiana, Mo.; E. Brown, St. Paul, Minn.; E. Davis, Peoria, Ill. E. F. Tuttle, St. Louis, Mo.; Ross Houston, Shelbyville, Ill.; S. T. C. Dorsey, Chicago, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Person, of this city are also stopping at the Hotel. Preparation is being made for the Emancipation Celebration, this will probably be the last celebration this year. September 22 is the proper time to celebrate. On September 22, 1862 the conditional protocol was issued, and on January 1st, 1863 it was put into effect, hence the celebration by some on the former date and by others on the latter. Mrs. Mary E. Minnard, of Chicago, was in the city last week, visiting gaand session, Heroines of Jericibo. She left Saturday, Sept. 12 for Decatur, where she visited her brother, Henry Clay, leaving for Chicago Sunday eve. Our New Drug Store Springfield colored people have need to be proud of the new drug store just opened up in the Brown Hotel building. It is a "gem," the fixtures and toilets compare favorably with the best drug stores in this city. A beautiful soda fountain also in connection and we are sure going to show St. Louis how to be "swell." The place is just as "handsome" and neat and tidy and illuminated, you know as Dunbar said: I can't tell you its beauties, go see, you are wanted there anyway Drs. Ellis and Turner are, too, fine young men and this essential prerequisite is going to keep these "boys" busy. Judge G. W. Murray authorizes us to say he desires to thank all those who supported him in the recent Primary, and to say that he did not get a majority of those who voted (as many of his friends dide not vote.) He is now back in his office, 217½ S. 6th street Springfield, Ill., where he will devote his time to the practice of law. He will give especial attention to Probate business, settling estates, assisting Executors and Administrators, drawing wills, etc., and will gladly attend to the business of all who may call. Notice! Short resolutions containing less than 50 lines will cost 6c per line; 50 lines and over $5.00 and up; card of thanks will cost 50c and up; obituaries will cost $1.00 and up; all announcements of businesses and matter not considered "news" will cost 14c a word. Please take notice and govern yourselves accordingly. NOTICE Send in your adds for State Fair, you who will have rooms to let, will be prepared to board etc., let the out-of-town people know it. They want rooms before they get here. REISCH BREWERY CO. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. Keg and Bottle Beer unsurpassed for health and strength. Their Bock Beer has a high reputation. Reisch's Gold Top ranks among the best in the country. Prompt deliveries and shipments made. Order direct from the brewery. THE FREEMAN FLATS (Newly Completed) 100 Jackson St.—New phone 2184-B. 223½ N. Washington St., Rear. —New phone 2382. Electric Lights, Heat and Baths Peoria, Illinois. Edward Baumann. C. T. Baumann Baumann Bros. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Your Patronage Solicited Corner 7th and Washington Sts. We are the largest importers and manufacturers of colored .people's hair. We guarantee perfect satisfaction or money refunded. This hair is positively superior to any on the market, and will stand combing and washing the same as your own. We sell hair by the pound; hair nets, toilet articles and straightening combs at wholesale prices. Agents wanted. Send two cent stamp for illustrated book on hair at once. Dept. 76. 23 Duane St. New York. Prompt Service, Day or Night Moderate Charges F. W. ERXLEBEN UNDERTAKER Funeral Director and Professional Embalmer 1119-1121 South Adams St. Both Phones, Main 1962 Peoria, Ill. 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. Old Phone 3632. 1808 E. Monroe St. Bell Phone 2156. Office hours, 9 to 12 a.m., 2 to 5 p. m., 7 to 8 p. m. DR. N. B. FORD Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General Surgery. Room 1, Northwest Corner Seventh and Adams Streets, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. "The Road of Good Service" Time Table. ILLINOIS TRACTION Effective June 10, 1913. Subject to change without notice. Trains leave Illinois Traction System station, corner Monroe and Ninth streets, Springfield, as follows: NORTHWARD. For Lincoln, Peoria, Bloomington and intermediate points. †11:15 P.M. $4:15 A.M. *10:55 A.M. **4:55 P.M. *8:50 A.M. **12:55 P.M. *7:06 P.M. *8:55 A.M. *2:55 P.M. *9:00 P.M. $St. Louis-Peoria Sleeper and Limited. *Limiteds make local stops. †Local to Lincoln. **Parlor car Limiteds for Peoria; no local stops. For Carlinville, Hillsboro, St. Louis and intermediate points. $2:25 A.M. 9:30 A.M. *5:05 P.M. *5:00 A.M. *11:05 A.M. †6:05 P.M. †8:00 A.M. *1:05 P.M. *7:15 P.M. *7:05 A.M. †2:05 P.M. 9:00 P.M. 7:30 A.M. *3:05 P.M. †11:00 P.M. 7:30 A.M. *3:05 P.M. $11:00 P.M. *9:05 A.M. 3:30 P.M. $Springfield-St. Louis Sleeper, Chair car attached for Limited passengers. *Limited. †To Carlinville only. Limited through to St. Louis. St. Louis Parlor Cars leave 7:05 a. m., 11:05 a. m., and 5:05 p. m. 5:00 A.M. *1:00 P.M. *6:30 A.M. *3:00 P.M. 8:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. 9:00 A.M. *5:10 P.M. 10:00 A.M. 6:05 P.M. *11:00 A.M. *7:10 P.M. 12:01 A.M. 9:10 P.M. 11:15 P.M. SOUTHWARD. Parlor cars for Decatur and Dan- ville leave 9:00 a. m. and 5:10 p. m. Office Phone 717 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. 109 South Eleventh St., Springfield, Ill. Dunbar books, Dunbar books, Dunbar books, at The Forum office and J. P. Roberts' shoe store. All the best papers on sale at Roberts' shoe store. UNION GIANTS' Base Ball Club Own their own baseball park at 18th and Moffit avenue. Larger seating capacity. Grand stand covered. Games every Sunday and holidays. C. C. Renfro, president. W. E. Mitchell, manager. For games and other information, write W. E. Mitchell, 214 N. 11th St., Springfield, Ill. WE CREDIT EVERYBODY No Cash Down and $1.00 per Week Buys this Steel Range. Guaranteed 5 Years QUALITY STOVE BRAND We also carry a Complete Line of NOW OPENED Gem Drug Store Where Purity is Paramount Soda Water Ice Cream EleVenth and Adams Streets Brown Hotel Bldg. Phone your wants We Deliver Anything STATE FOR SALE OR TRADE—EXCHANGE—FARMS, INCOME PROPERTY AND DISE throughout the United States and if you have anything to sell and it has a member I make it a Business of Selling thing with Market Value, large or small far or near. See Me. JAMES B. OSBY. South Fifth St. Springfield, Ill. Erprise Bank Pantator REPAIRING NEATLY DONE. WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED. NING, PRESSING, DYEING AND TAILORING FURNITURE, RUGS, ETC. Buying in large quantities for our 30 stores enables us to sell at the most reasonable prices on E-Z Payments. Just say "charge it." We take old Stoves and old Furniture in exchange for new John L. Jones Furniture Co. 620 E. Washington St. Bell Phone 7315 Pure Drugs Standard Proprietary Remedies Toilet Articles Perfumes Soaps Cosmetics NOW OPENED Gem Drug Store Where Purity is Paramount Soda Water Ice Cream EleVenth and Adams Streets Brown Hotel Bldg. Phone your wants We Deliver Anything Prescriptions Carefully Compounded Rubber Goods Sick Room Necessities Bandages and First Aids REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR TRADE—EXCHANGES A SPECIALTY-FARMS, INCOME PROPERTY AND MERCHANDISE throughout the United States and Canada. Now, if you have anything to sell and it has a value, remember I make it a Business of Selling Anything with Market Value, large or small, far or near. See Me. 217 1-2 South Fifth St. Springfield, Ill. Tel. 7213 Enterprise Bank Pantatorium REPAIRING NEATLY DONE. WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED. CLEANING, PRESSING, DYEING AND TAILORING LADIES' GARMENTS A SPECIALTY. E. BUSH, Proprietor 1030 East Wash set us have you Printing J. E. BUSH, Proprietor Old Phone 1030 East Washington St. Let us have your Printing Prices right