The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-03-04

opinion OF the insurance agent,
amounted to nothing. Mr.. Fields
household effects were untouched from
the fact that his residence which
burned was rented out, and not occu-
pied by him at the time. Several years
have been spent in the building up of
the trade which Mr.. Fields enjoys,
and in the accommodating of the real
estate and the personal property, and
1t is to be regretted that such ca
lamity should overtake him at this
time. The loss is partly covered by
insurance to the extent of about $500.
Mr.. Fields was in Decatur this week
on business trip and called at the
establishment of the Decatur CORE
spondent of The Forum.
The Rev. Mrs. Hawkins, formerly of
Indianapolis, and who is at present,
with the assistance of her husband,
holding meetings here in the further
ance of the interest of the Church
of God" was interviewed last Sunday
on some religious matters. She is
staunch believer in the Bible, uncondi-
tionally; and this includes the story of
Christ, all the writings of the apos-
ties and everything that this carries
with it. Mrs. Hawkins says she be-
lieves unalterably in the version of
King James of the Scriptures.
'Do you believe in a material hell?"
she was asked.
II believe in the great lake of fire."
she replied.
DO you believe that hell is a place
where people are burned with fire and
brimstone?"
NO"
do you believe that heaven has
golden gates and streets of pearl?"
NO"
Doesn't the Bible say sou she was
asked.
well, yes
Didn't you say you believed in the
Bible in its entirety?"
We'll, I'll tell you" but the SEN
tence was never finished.
One week after she had buried her
daughter-in-law Mrs. A. d. Cecil of TAO
East Sangamon street, while making a
fire with coal oil, was severely burned
about the face and body by the explo-
sion which followed. Her husband
while attempting to extinguish the
flames, together with her little girl,
was also burned. Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil
were carried to ST. Mary's Hospital,
where, under professional treatment,
they are both steadily improving. 1t
was thought for time that Mrs. Cecil
would succumb, as the flesh on the
body was burned to crisp in most
places. The explosion was heard all
over the neighborhood
Mr.. Hamilton, night waiter at Sim
gleton's restaurant is seriously i'll with
an attack of the la grippe.
Rev. Morrow is still very sick, but is
improving.
Miss Gussie Caldwell is on the sick
list.
Miss Lena Nickens is so as to be
about" now.
Robert Clanton is still confined to
his room, but doing nicely under the
constant treatment of DR.. Buster, who
has made quite a reputation here for
getting his patients on their feet. The
doctor seldom fails to get them out in
due time.
Mrs. Henry Clay is home from the
hospital, having underwent a very
painful operation.
Mr.. Jefferson Jackson continues to
improve.
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this week, where he went to take up
his duties where he left off when he
was called to the bedside of his sick
wife in this city some time ago. He
leaves his little son, Ollie, with his
grandmother, Mrs. Clanton, for the
present.
Colored politicians are very busy
these days looking over the field of
candidates for commissioner and as
sistant supervisor. There are now two
colored men in the field for assistant
supervisor, one announcing himself
few days ago. The race is developing
much interest.
Decatur was visited by snow storm
this week, which seriously hindered
traffic for awhile.
Mrs. Aikens is back from Blooming
ton, where she went on business, and
promised to return in a few days.
Monte & Co. had quite lot of goods
destroyed by fire this week, but not
enough to seriously effect the business,
however.
Mrs. George LESSEE was hostess to
the Rain or Sunshine Club. Games
and contests were INDUCED in, after