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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-04-18

Bethel church, elder Brown of Union,
Baptist. elder Hall of Mt. Pisgah,
elder S Cheers of E. ST. Louis. mis-
sionary of the Wood River Baptist
Association and elder j. Jack-Last
Thursday evening occurred the death
of Mrs. Price Of N. East St. The
deceased was only i'll week or so
and her death was quite shock to
her friends. The body was taken to
Rock Island where her relatives live
Bcco : panied by Mr. Price and son,
Harry-Miss Lillian Calhoun who
was Ill the early part of the week is
much better. Mrs. Della Savage is
much better Mrs. VIM. Caldwell is
very i'll at this writing Mrs. A.
Stevenson is able to be up.-Mrs. M.
Hasler who had the misfortune to
sprain her ankle is much BETTER
Mrs. Wright of Stilwell st. is i'm
proving Mr.. Bibbs has returned to
New York City-Mrs. Rowena Wat
son does not improve as we'll as
friends would like for her to.-Sun-
day was rally day at Union Baptist
church. i. Witherspoon of E. Mar
ket ST., who has been i'll is some bet
ter,-When you have news please call
S60L Elder Geo. Hoagland will FIJI
the pulpit of the Christian church at
Dobden Sunday
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-04-18

AT Vandalia. this week Governor
Deneen. reopened his campaign in a
remarkably temperate mood. refuted
the charges made against him by the
Elk Gov. and declared that Mr.. Yates
assertions or charges are inconsistent
He showed by figures and facts, the
receipts and expenditures of the state
and asked his gubernatoral oponent
specify what items, receipts or ex-
penditures to which he (Yates) de-
sres rectifled. Denecn is an able
man and shrewd competitor, here
Greek has met Greek.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-04-18
Mrs. Harriet jenkins Dies i'm
Pittsfeld.

Harriet Hamon was born in
Virginia in 1921, and died at the
home of her daughter in Pitts
field, March 25, 08. She was
united in marriage with Isaac
Jenkins during the civil war
She was the motht r of thirteen
children, two of whom survive
her, Mrs Eliza Barbour of Pitts
field and Charles Jenkins of
Chicago; brother, Alfred Fore
man of Chicago, one sister, Mrs.
Malinda Smith of La Grange.
Mo. and two grandsons to mourn
their loss Mrs. Jenkins united
with the church when a girl and
lived a consistent christian life
and died in the triumph of faith.
The funeral services were held
at the A. M e. church at Pitts.
field on Tuesday. March q, con-
Quoted by Rev. Giles of Quincy,
and Rev. Sandy Osborne, the
local pastor, after which the re.
mains were laid to rest in the
West Cemetery to await the final
judgment day.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-04-18
Mr. Ben Rich.

Mr.. Ben Rich, cur present Re.
corder is truly deserving pub :
lie officer. He has held and con.
Quoted the affairs of that impcr-
tant Office so well thai no opposi.
tion is liable to come against him
for denomination. The office is
the key to our city. possession
and Mr.. Rich always has the
keys where they can be found
He will qe candidrte for renom
inatiod before the primaries Aug
8, and let us unile on him for the
place. He only asks his constit-
uepts to refer to his record when
ever consideration is in mind as
to his fitness, faithfulness and
courtesies.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-04-18

We make special plea to our
readers to go'there and give your
trade. The goods are of the high
est quality-you do not want
'shoddy stuff that he does not
keep. Quality considered, he is
selling at prices that will make
you marvel. AS we have said
before and in another column, if
you will only patronize those peo
pie who advertise, you help US
and even yourself. Surely you
have no objection to helping your
self. Try him and every one who
does not help himself and US, we
will make pres ent of a 500 bill
How many of you see the logic
in what we say and will act in ac-
cordance thereto? Editor
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-04-18

Mrs. Sam Williams of Mon
mouth, ILL.,, has joined her hus-
band here and their tenn porary
abode is in apartments in the Am
bidexter buildings.
Remember on the 80 of this
month at Arion Hall, the cantata
King Saul, which promises TO be
the most classic presentation that
we have had in the city for some
time, even surprising the Queen
Esther of last year, Get your
seats in advance.
The Easter exercises of St.
Paul's A. M. e. Sunday School
will begin at 2 o'clock owing to
the Knights sermon.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-04-18

The A. M, E church revival
closed Monday night with great
Love feast at which time so
members marched in singing Il
want to be soldier the fruits
of the meeting. Rev. Sydes,
pastor of the church feels very
happy over the success.
Rev. Giles the presiding elder
of this district is in the city, he
held quarterly meeting at the
Methodist church.
E. L Howard and wife left
Monday for Keokuk, Iowa after
spending week here in the in-
terest Of the Colored American
Magazine.
4 g. eat rally is expected at the
Elm St Baptist church April 26
1903 at which time the debt will
be w lei out
Mrs. l.. Johnson who has been
IN the hospital for some time will
be able to return home next week
Rev Buckley of Keokuk was in
the city the guest of his relatives
Rev. T. L. Smith and wife.
The funeral of Mrs. S Holder
was held at the A. NJ. E. church
Monday, Rev. Sydes officated
The deceased was faithful wife
and was we'll spoken of by her
friends and neighbors.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-04-18
Jacksonville Items.

The Ladies Art Club was post
poned and will hold their meet
ing this week at the home of Mrs
Martha Wilson in honor of Mrs.
Eugene Hayden's mother,
The woman's Club was enter
tanned be Mrs. L. Postly at their
club room. After the transaction
of usual business a dainty repast
was served. They are planning
for reception April 90.
@. ELIAS Winston spoke at
Central Christian Church this
week. A fair sized audience was
present was present SO hear him
speak in theinterest of the Chris
tlan industrial and Business In
stitute of which he is principal.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-04-18
Hughes Endorsed.

Gov Chas. E. Hughes of New
York was endorsed by that state
last week for President of the u :.
S. Several attempts to thwart
the endorsement proved futile.
Massachusetts sends uninstruct
ed delegation, but in the conven.
ton assembled praised the Ma
tional Admi nistration and flung
a bouquet at Taft.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-04-18
For Lieutenant-Covernor

The above is the likeness of Col.
Matthews, Veteran of the Civil
War. One among that host that
marched over hill and vale, bearing
the guns and cannons, fighting, yea,
and dying for the perpetuity OF the
the republic. These men who stood
as sentinels, guarding the future
destiny of this nation eau not be too
highly honored. The Forum asks OF
voters of this state to make the SUBJ
ject of this sketch Lieutenant Gov.
ernor for the good that he has done.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-04-18
Blooming News

Sunday was quarterly meeting day
at the A NJ. e. Church-Elder Geo.
Hoagland entertained the members
of the colored Ministerial Association
Mono ay morning at dinner. Bust
dess was transacted in the forenoon
Those present were, Elder Johnson
of A NJ E.. presiding elder Cottman
of Springfield, Elder Herd of Normal
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-04-18
Ordinance
for $1,000 License

Alderman Newman of the 4th
ward; re introduced his $1,000
license fee before the city council
last Monday, and many other
moves were made regulating the
operation of saloons. The Sun.
day closing is again up, and is
but the enforcement of the statu
ary requirements. Mayor Reece
Will do himself good by acceding
to law and enforcing Sunday
closing.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-04-18

The Republican candidate for State
Treasurer, who. it seems, may t.
have opposition in the Primaries
which attests his undaunted popu-
larity.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-04-18

E. w. Wheeler of 118 S. II st.
was called to Missouri this week
to attend the funeral of a sister.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-04-18
Carlock's Big Sale.

Your special attention is called
to Carlock S Big Sale, explained
in a page 'Ad' in this paper.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-15
ARoNyer of RenntX.

The Ladies Social Circle Of the Congre-
gational church are making great plans
for their Harvest Home Festival to be
held in the basement OF the church on
Wednesday and Thursday evening, Octo-
Der % and %, and the basement has
been beautifully decorated in anticipation
Of the coming event.
The spacious dining room has been dec
Grated to form what might be termed a
composite or in other words blending of
the modern American and ancient Grecian
dining rooms, the idea being suggested to
Rev Myers while making his visit through
the once buried city of Pompei. The
base boards and wood work are of ma
hogony finish. the walls of bright cherry
surmounted by frIeze of gold above
which are mural decorations Of fruit and
game. The design is the work Of Rev.
Myers and his son #Lauron and Henry A.
Smith, who have done all Of the work
themselves. The lob'refects great credit
on the gentlemen concerned and the room
is veritabe bower Of beauty.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-15
Fred NJ. warmers Loyalty

The republicans Of the state have de-
cided the matter and | will accept their
decision and do al ! can to assist in the
election Of their choice This was the
statement made by Fred. M. Warner when
he thought that another than himself had
been elected as the republican candidate
for governor, He was disappointed then,
but he did not fail to keep in mind what
was due from him as republican and as
one who had been honored by his party,
and there are thousands Of republicans
all over Michigan who did not favor Fred
Warner at the primaries who will loyalty
support him for governor because Of his
prompt and manly acceptance Of what
seemed to him defeat and disappointment.
1t is not hard to do the right thing and to
say the right thing when all ones purposes
are favored, but the acceptance Of defeat
in a generous way requires a different
sort Of material Nothing that could have
been done or said by Governor Warner
would have so recommended him to the
republicans Of Michigan as his statement
OF good will and favor for his competitor
when he thought that competitor and not
himself would be the republican candidate
for governor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-15
A BARBECUE
WITH ROAST OK
Feast VIII BE Pulled on In City
Saturday
There IL Democratic Politics In Tn,
Aninfai-IIemaus,S sweet, and
Bible VIII speak

The democratic state and county COM
mlttees have arranged for political
meeting to be held in this city Saturday
Oct z, and the faithful are bending every
energy with the assistance Of substantial
help from republicans to make it a success.
N the way Of calling out crowd.
An OK will be roasted and served to
democrats, republicans prohbitionists, in
dependents and socialists alike, while at
the same time Lawton T. Hemans the
democratic nominee for governor, Edwin
f. Sweet, democratic nominee for Con-
gress, and John F Bible, all around dem-
ocrat and one Of the electors at large, vii.
talk democratic doctrine TO the crowd and
try and convince republicans and all others
Of different political faith and holding a
different view OF the fitness things
politically, Of what they term the error Of
their ways.
The OK TO be roasted has been fatted
under a republican administration that
has made it possible for the farmer to put
the animal in excellent condition for the
oven, and, it is said, has been donsted by
republicans, who undoubtedly vii come
IA for their share Of the roasting which
the speakers will administer to the party
in general. Should the weather De favor
able there will likely be large crowd in
the city. The speaking will oaaa at enc
= clock in the afternoon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-15

his hands and his careful methods Of dis
posing OF it has made him very popular
official whose reelection is certainly as
sured, for the voters Of lonia county are
not in the habit Of turning down worthy
and trusted public servant.
Mr.. Wider's many friends in Belding,
where he resided so long, and the northern
part OF the county will give him very
large vote next month.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-15
DIEKEMA= TO SPEAK

- Y IT 1t''IEJ " 20 IIN"E'tfJ wv :
senator Huntlcy Russell Also
The republican county committee has
arranged to hold meeting in this city
on the evening Of Wednesday, Oct %.
1t will be held in the opera house and will
be addressed by our popular congressman.
Gerrit Dekema, and State Senator
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-15
FRED M WARNER

the ticket if possible, soon found out after
the recount began that the case was hope
less and retired from the costly expert
ment.
The campaign will now progress smooth.
ly and Mr.. Warner will be reelected gov
ernor. Some people seem to think other
wise and there are few republicans who
are even betting that Hemans will be
elected, but they will lose their money
Michigan has nearly hundred thousand
Republican ma jorty and in a presidential
campaign the voters generally all get out
to the polls. Governor Warner can lose
a whole pile Of votes and still be elected
by from three to ten thousand majority
Do not allow Democratic friends or weak
kneed Republicans to lead you into be-
lief to the contrary.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-15
Prosperity special

The special train Of the Wholesale Doal.
ers Association Of the Board Of Trace Of
Grand Rapids passed through the city
Wednesday morning. 1t arrived at $50
and the party about fifty Of than made
q stop OF an hour, taking in the business
portion Of the city and greeting cur mor-
chants IN friendly handshakes. n rur-
Der were shown parc way through the
gtas r-i--.-.zll urdsf - ,.i g. -a4sJ--
Brcker TneY wefe al gfedury ,,,,--~-a
with the appearance Of the city.#its live
merchants and progressive business .ir-
terests. Thoy are out for three days
tour in central Michigan.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-15

Alex Balm, and two daughters, Mrs. Ber-
tha Shawley and Miss Susie Bain all Of
this city. Another daughter, Euphemia
Balm, passed to her rest eleven years ago.
The funeral services we're held at the M.
E. church today, Rev. G. W. Maxwell
speaking comforting words to the grief
stricken family and friends. The remains
were laid to rest in River Ridge cemetery.
Elverton w. Kimberley.
Elverton W. Kimberley, an old pioneer
and respected citizen of Otisco, died on
Thursday, October 9th, at the home Of
Aldo Gardner near Smyrna, where he
was visiting for few days. He was
taken with severe attack of stomach
trouble with which he had been troubled
for years, and passed away very quickly.
Mr.. Kimberley was born in Massachu-
setts, and came here many years ago with
his father, Frederick Kimberley, The
funeral was held at the home OF his
brother Lester at Cooks Corners, Sunday,
Rev. N. J. Myers, of this city preaching
the sermon Mrs. Decker Hoppough sang
and many old neighbors and friends at
tended the services, His remains were
laid to rest in Otisco cemetery by tn Q side
of his wife who preceded him only few
months ago. Deceased had been resi-
dent Of Belding for more than 20 years.
Mrs sydney Gardner.
Mrs Sydney Gardner died at the old
farm home near Smyrna, Saturday eve
ming, October 10th, having reached the
ripe old age of 70 years, and following
closely her husband who passed away
about four months ago.
Mrs. Gardners maiden name was Beck
with and for number years she conduct
ed a millinery and dressmaking business
until she married Mr.. Gardner and went
to live on the farm with him. One son,
Aldo, with whom she lived at the time of
her death, survives her. She was wo.
man highly respected and faithful mem
Der Of the M. E. church The funeral
was held Wednesday at her late home
and the remains were laid to rest IN the
Smyrna cemetery beside those Of her
husband
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-15
THE HAND
OF DEATH
Falls Heavily in Belding and Vi
cinity the Past Week.
Five We'll. known People Have An
swered the Final summons since
Our Last Issue.
Abel Craven

Abel Craven. for the past four years
resident Of this city, died very suddenly at
his home near the ball park Saturday. af-
ter having almost reached the four score
mark in his existence. He had Just re-
turned from the well, where he had gone
for pail of water, when be suddenly
reeled and fell on the stove, expiring i'm
medately
Mr.. Craven was born at Staey Bridge
Lancashire, England, Oct l6, 1928, and
had he lived six days longer would have
been 80 years Of age. He came to Amer
ica when but | years old and settled at
Fall River, Massachusetts, where he re-
sided until l948, when he moved to York
vile, Kalamazoo county. living there until
1868. In 1868 he was joined in marriage
to Wilmina Thomas and went to Cedar
Creek, Barry county, where he lived until
1904, then moving to this city to be with
his children in his declining years.
Deceased is survived by his wife three
daughters. one son, eleven grandchildren
and one great-grandohild, besides host
of friends. He united with the church
forty years ago. living a corsistant Chris
tian life up to the hour of his death and
dying in the full hope of a bright hereafter.
The funeral was held at the M (.
church Monday morning and the remains
were taken to Deton, Barry county, for
interment.
Mary Robinson.
Mary Robinson died Saturday, evening,
October 10TH aged 20 years.
Mrs. Robinson was born in Yorkshire,
England, August goth, 1880, and for the
past years has made her home with
her cousin. William j. Wilson, Of this city.
The deceased was also an aunt of Mrs. j.
T. Noble Of this city Funeral services
were held at the late home of the deceas-
ed. Tuesday Rev H. s. Bush, rector of
the Episcopal church at Greenvllle offici-
ating The remains were taken to Or
angepoyt, N Y Tuesday, for interment,
William Wilson accompanying them to
their last resting place.
Mrs. John Balm.
Mrs Mary Ann Balm, wife of John Bain,
died Monday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock,
aged 68 years.
Mrs. Balm was born in North Sherbet,
Cane a, and for the past S years has
been a resident of this city She
has been in poor health for several
years as result Of throat trouble and for
the past few weeks has been confined to
her bed. She leaves a husband one son,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-15
For Register ofDeeds

Any person who has had business to
transact at the county registers office in
Iona will at once recognize the above pic
ture. Mr., Wilders first term in the office
of register Of deeds has been a most sue
cessful and satisfactory one in every way
His attention to the business coming into
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-15
WARNER WINS

His Name Heads Republican Ticket
Bradley At Last WtthdraVvs
The state board Of oanvassers has com
pleted its work and placed the name Of
Fred M. Warner at the head Of the Repub-
lican ticket. DR.. J. B. Bradley, who, with
his financial hackers were endeavorng
to work scheme to keep his name on
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-15
Photos FOR Christina.

Following our custom Of previous sea-
sons, we viii give three extra photos free
with each dozen ordered between Oct IS
and Nov L. This Is to get cur Xmas
work unaer way early. Don't fail to taks
advantage Of it. The Doty Stuaio
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-15

Huntley Russell, who will discuss the is
sues involved in the campaign. A male
quartette from Grand Rapids has also
been engaged to sing campaign songs and
it is expected the meeting will take on the
nature Of roundup rally with all Of the
county officers present, some Of whom
will also do some speech making
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1908-10-15

Gas COKE, Gas CoxE, Time to put
in your winter supply. One-third cheaper
than hard coal and goes farther. 5tf
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-25
a'Ags9a9 At q! 9ss9PF 9sj;zggF
Nf ANAGER MccAREY has called off his popular price

M ANAGER MccAREY has called of his popular price
Vk weekly show for Friday night and will give
Flynn will entertain at the Maud cabin
Mecrey that since two Of the @ % @ %
right and to let them go hungry for awhlle anu
and easier to do business with Strange though It may
it is fact that there fighters in this portion Oh
world hagge and fuss the money question
with an energy eloquence worthy of champion al
they ond IS BE bey ws g to to Eos and
fight they swell like poisoned pup and begin to get
of the lunch Counter man awhile longer this
of the thick covering caa Of the eS TsoTPae s win
be allowed to get back to ordinary proportions
The magnates who are in power in the California Win
have taken wise course in refusing to permit
to pitch for clubs in that league until he has
with IL e onson % siv %t te
while he is suspension the clubs and the league
the outlawed clubs would be put under the ban This
would put all the big League stars - who play with With tav tine
of them would risk tie penalty for the small money in
against it for players The ruling of the winter league
is made for the protection of the league
who viii play hereafter AS soon as Johnson restored
goa hs WIN s 10 then
Winter clubs will raise the ban here and he prob
ably will play with the Santa Anas as originally planned
Freddie Welsh says that he is anxious to get busy
and responds favoraby the suggestion that he
be matched with Maurice sayers whose clever work Fri
that he believes would prove unusually attrac
tive box office many First would
bring together two ceverest ghtweights in
business Then, it would put a boxer against him who
would have good chance of winning. addition to
these arguments. it surely would result of the
fastest and prettest bouts staged anywhere Such
card could not fail to draw good crowd Welsh and
Sayers hit about the and both good class and
evenly matched throughout AS headliners Of a
card would be classy and attractive that
the Maud pavilion undoubtedly would be taxed to its
capacity.
Regarding the action of the national baseball
mission suspending players few DAYS ago
because they played with independent clubs in Chicago
after the big had ended find
prova anywhere except in the offices commission
The Interpretation of the outlaw rule stretched
show in ridiculous light No injury has been done
organized baseball to the clubs that hold
the offending players and the penalty suspension
which prevents the players from picking little
expense during the cold months, is unjust
and unreasonable and such tactics by the moguls will
aid materially in promoting the among the
players the organization association having
its sole that of mutiny and redress of