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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS TO
MEET IN INDIANAPOLIS.
Forecast Of Program For Biennial
Session Of Supreme Lodge.
BY CHARLES d. MARSHALL.


Indianapolis, Ind.-The sixteenth bi-
ennial session of the supreme lodge.
knights of Pythias, and the supreme
court of CaIanthe. which have jurisdic-
ton in North America, South America.
Europe, Asia. Africa and Australia.
will be held in indianapolis from Aug
q to 26. inclusive. The local commit
tee having charge of arrangements for
the entertainment of delegates is COM
posed of Editor George =. Stewart Of
the Indianapolis Recorder. Grand
Chancellor Il. G. Tiderington. Leon f.
Darison and Remus Moore.
The sessions of the convention will
be held In the new Pythian temple
of Indiana at cost of $4,000. Su.
preme Chancellor Green is enthusiastic
over the outlook for the largest gather
ing of members and friends of the or
der which has ever assembled in this
city. Major General R. r. Jackson of
Chicago will be present. he has prom
fsed some interesting military features
for his part of the program.
The program will be as follows: Mon.
day, Aug. 81, 8 p. M. opening cere-
monies, reception and formal welcome
to delegates and visitors; Tuesday. 10
a. M, convening Of the supreme lodge
and supreme court in the new Pythian
temple. corner Senate avenue and Wal
nut street; Tuesday, 4 p. M. memorial
service; Wednesday evening. national
band prize contest at the state fair
grounds In which twenty-five bands
will compete. There will be three
prizes awarded, one to each of the
three most efficient organizations.
Following the contest a reception
will be held in honor of the Calanthe
and Dramatic Order Of Knights Of
Omar. The grand parade will be held
on Thursday. 1t will be led by pla-
toon OF mounted police and an escort
Of cavalry. The ofncers Of tho su-
prone lodge will follow in automobiles
headed BY the Eighth lilinois regiment
band.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05
JIM THOMAS SOME BUSTER.

jim Thomas, a colored cowboy of
this state, is certainly holding his own
with the gang of riders who are en-
tertaining down at the Springs this
week. Thomas has rode some of the
worst outlaw horses in the country
and is considered one of the cleverest
negro COW punchers in the land.
Thomas also won a fifty-yard foot race
with Fonto, the fastest Indian runner
OF the Ute tribe, and as lariat throw
er Thomas is at home with the best
in the business, and on the whole he
is everything when it comes to putting
it in the wild West style. He is a
brother to Prof. Bud Thomas of this
city.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05

GREATEST
COLONY

spirit that is the glory of the West,
the spirit which the West honors, no
matter in what kind of man it is
found.
Mrs. Smith stayed in the colony for
several days and there made be-
ginning of mission which is to look
after the spiritual welfare of the col
onists Akron and that section are
best known to Denver and Colorado
people as the home of H. G. Newsom
and family. Mr.. Newsom has for
years been a dealer in land in that
section, and this record of success
goes far to show that his faith in that
section is we'll founded.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05
Doors Which No Enemy Can Shut

Doors Which No Enemy Can Shut.
There are many hindrances in the
pathway of the aspiring coored man.
but let it not be forgotten that there
are open doors that no enemy can
close. says the Washington National
Union. In the professions. in the
church. school. home and hundreds of
Industrial avenues we have field for
our highest activities. No one can pre-
vent the blackest man from living a
clean life. No one can rob us of the
fruits of a Christian character nor the
sweetness of lofty ideals.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05
A FEW poNT's FOR ALL.

Don't bet on your elevator man, as
he is liable to take you up.
Don't say you own diamond,
Or mark it on the slate.
Though you may have good heart,
Your creditors are not willing to
wait.
There is always a man with a spade,
Ready to dig your grave if you bust.
And if | was you I'd use club
To the person who asks for trust.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05
PUGH G. JUGH.

This is pair with funny names. and
I guess they need them. From all re-
ports they are about the funniest team
in vaudeville. Their work is the kind
that everybody likes and that is fast,
witty and clever comedy. The team
of Pugh & Jugh are playing the Joel
circuit and nothing is left undone.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05
AND ROSS FIGHT A
DRAW.

New York.-Tommy Ross, the New
castle. Pa, Italian fighter, had a
shade the best of Joe Jennette, the
clever Negro boxer last Tuesday
night in their ten-round go at the
Twentieth Century Athletic club. Jen-
nette did some very clever boxing
but was in no condition to put his man
away inside of the ten rounds.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05

Founded First School In Missouri.
The first school for colored people in
Missouri after the civil war was found
ed by j. Milton Turner in Kansas
City in 1868 For II long time he
taught without a fixed salary. as the
school commissioners re fused to make
any uroyision for him
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05
MR.. RUSSELL SMITH, COMPOSER

The young Negro song writer of
note, Mr.. Russell Smith, has composed
another late song hit entitled And
Then | Might Be Wrong" The COM
position is meeting with much success
and Mr.. Smith is highly elated over
the outcome of his late venture as
composer of coon songs.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05
BIG LITTLE ED D. LEE.

Formerly the manager OF the Pekin
theatre, Memphis, Tenn, MIR. Ed d.
Lee is said to be operating the larg-
est Negro theatre in the world at
Churchs Park, Memphis, Tenn, with
a seating capacity of 1000. Mr.. Lee
is playing stock and big vaudeville
and the undertaking SO far has been
one big success.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05
ACCUSED OF STEALING.

e. E. Chamberlain, of Clinton, Me-,
boldly accuses Bucklen's Arnica Salve
of stealing-the sting from burns or
scalds-the pain from sores OF all
kinds-the distress from boils or piles.
at robs cuts, corns. bruises, sprains
and injuries of their terror" he says,
"as healing remedy its equal don't
exist" Only 25c at all druggists.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05
BERT WILLIAMS HAS GOT 'EM.

There is no use in talking, but that
Bert Williams has certainly got it un-
der the hat. Oh. yes, he is going to
remain with the Follies 1901. But
he has demanded higher salary. and
what's more, he got it for next season,
$1,000 per week.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05
THE WEAVERS DUO.

The Weavers. Eula Mae and j. j..
styled the Invincible Duo of Quality
are at the Central theatre, Dallas
Tex. for an indefinite stay. AS team
they are new to the theatrical world
But at that they are promising to
make the old timers get up and go
some
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05
SPORTS AND
THE STAGE
BY LEON PRYOR
AL BRYAN & co.

AL Bryan, eccentric singing and
dancing comedian, who created such
hit all through the East and South,
has taken unto himself two partners
who will be the rest of his company
The act is said to be one OF class and
has been booked solid on the Pantages
circuit for 80 weeks, with Denver en-
route.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05

often wondered if he could turn the
trick for Johnson, who knows. Sam
Langford is wonderful man and may
yet surprise the world.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05
PROF. BUD THOMAS WILL BE AT
THE r. M. A. CLUB.

Little Bud, the fast coming kid, will
have charge of the gym. at the Rocky
Mountain Athletic club from the mid
die of September. He will organize
all kinds of classes, and now is your
cilance.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05

Miss India Moore of Kansas City
will arrive in The city next week and
visit with Mrs. Odile Sprague.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05

Miss Ella Grove is slowly recover
ing from an attack of rheumatism.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05

In honor of her sister, Miss Brown
of Washington, d. c., Mrs. Frank
Gaines was hostess at reception to
which $50 people responded. For
three hours a steady stream of guests
called Miss Marguerite Jackson, Mrs.
Black, Mrs. Chas. Smithea and Mrs.
Ernest Gaines assisted the hostess in
receiving Mesdames Sprague, Free
man, Morris. Misses Hubbard and
Finley assisted in serving.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05

Miss Naomi Parker of Omaha is th'
guest of Miss Sonora Finley.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05
LAneFoRo QUIETLY TRAINING.

Since we hear SO very little OF Sam
Langford lately, it is rumored that ne
has gone into silent training. l nave
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05
PERSONAL MENTION.

Harry Barnett, who underwent an
operation, is improving.
Miss Naomi White was hostess at a
theatre party at Elitch's gardens at
matinee Wednesday. Twenty-four la
dies were in the party and were re-
galed with sweetmeats and flowers
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1911-08-05

Mrs. Boone is in the city from Lar
annie. Her daughter, Mrs. Hill, il
slightly improved.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08
LOCAL NEWS.

J. w. Wells Of Champaign, an
enterprising carpenter, is a men,
ber of the Order of K. of H. Of w.
This order is alive in Champaign,
and has a good roster of mem
bers. We hope the order will be
revived here. 1t is a great order.
Mrs. III. II. Petit was in Chi
cago this week on business per-
tanning to the Court of Calanthe.
Mr.. Walter Riley and wife and
child spent the day in Indianap-
oils fortnight ago.
Mr.. Harvel and wife, formerly
of 1919 e. Mason street, have
moved to Cincinnati.
The colored people in Danville
are cit. !"
The Forum Printing Co. is a go
Come in while you can. Shares
$500.
Mrs. Georgia Martin of Decatur
will spend the summer in Detroit
Mich, with G. d. Roberts of this
city.
r. T. Jackson has a good groc-
cry store. Patronize him.
Mrs. E. j. Young of Lincoln,
who has been confined for two
years from a paralytic stroke, is
very much improved. She is being
treated by the Christian Science
leader.
Mr.. Geo. j. Beard is serving on
the county jury.
A large crowd from here attend
ed the S. S. conventions at Dan
vile and Edwardsville, the one
being the A. M. n. and the other
the Baptist.
Let everybody pay up when the
collectors come. You who prom
ised to send in your money, do so.
Address p. o. money order to e.
L. Rogers, 119 N. Eighth street.
A big crowd attended the lr-
wins park picnic July 4.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stedham have re-
moved to their residence on East
Stuart street.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

shocks that the people of Bloom
ington and Normal ever witness
ed in all of their history. He
died July 4th at 8 80 a. m. from
a bullet wound from his own re-
volver in his own hand.
Albert walked into the office of
his fathers factory on w. Wash
ington street, Monday at p. M,
spoke to the bookkeeper, then
walked into the factory depart
ment, pulled out his revolver and
shot himself.
Warren Moore, the correspond
ent of the Forum, was talking to
Albert Sunday, and he seemed to
be all right. The shock did not
only surprise the people in
Bloomington and Normal, but in
all surrounding towns. 1t is not
necessary to say what a fine young
man Albert Hoagland was, for
every one who knew him know
that he was excellent. He was a
member of the Young Mems The
atrical club of this city, and al
ways took a leading part in the
home talent drama and shows and
always received encouragement
he was an ideal young man.
His funeral was largely attend
ed, thus attesting the high esteem
in which he was held.
He leaves to mourn dear little
mother, father, three sisters, three
brothers and host of friends.
WARREN MOORE.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08
The Little Gem Restaurant at
Danyille. Ill.

The Little Gem Restaurant and
Ice Cream Parlor is an ideal place.
lit is located near the square on
West Main street and is clean and
tidy. Regular meals and short
orders are served. This is one of
as nicely kept places as you could
wish for. They served large
number of the delegates attending
the S. S. convention and every
body went away satisfied. When
in Danville find the Little Gem,
121 West Main.
The colored people of Danville
should crowd this place and before
long it will be enlarged. VIM
Reasby and wife, proprietors.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

A great Industrial Edition OF
The Forum will be issued in
August, setting forth in synopsis
form the leading colored business
and professional men of Peoria
Danville, Bloomington, Lincoln
Jacksonville, Champaign, Chicago
Springfield and other towns OF
Illinois. Also a historical record
of the early colored men who en-
tered politics in this State. A full
account of what we are anxious to
do along this line will appear in
our next issue. Want two hustling
colored or white men to take the
field and work up this project
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08
THE DU BoIs LYcEUM.

Meets at Pleasant Grove Bap-
tist Church every Thursday even
ing at 7:45 p. M, Eighteenth and
Cass streets.
Literary Programs and Debates
on Current Topics.
Public cordially invited.
s. J. WILLIAMS,
President.
MIR. LEFRIADGE,
Secretary.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08
PEORIA A GREAT CITY
Second Largest City in State Is Very
City-Iike and Has Best Class of
White People and a Very
Thriving Colored
Element

stereotyping department on the
Peoria Star, while Mr.. Ruff is
linotype operator on the Herald
Transcript. This is quite boom
for Peoria. We hope the white
papers of this and other cities will
take notice and take cognizance
Peoria is all right.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

guests were: Effie and Leila Gains
Lottie Watts, Virginia Smith,
Pearl Russell, J. Belcher, Mildred
Hopkins, Laura and Georgia Will
son, Messrs. Bland Roberts and
Chas. Fowler, Robt. Marshall, L.
Belcher, w. Young, Bruce Ford,
Leon Smith, Elmer Robinson.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08
Gem Cafe Reopened.

The Gem Cafe has again re-
opened, prepared to feed the peo-
pie. The proprietor intends to
keep efficient help and the place
first class. The public is invited
to call and see and eat.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

The picnic at Mechanicsburg
July 4 was a marked success and
the affair was carried out intelli-
gently and orderly. Mr.. B. H. Bel
lamy delivered the Grafton on the
occasion to good advantage. The
management deserve credit. A
neat sum was realized.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

July the High Life team went
to Wapello, but was defeated
again by a score of seven to eight
Stevenson and Barker did the
throwing.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08
Base Ball News.

The High Life team was defeat
ed at Farmer City Sunday by
score of ten to eight Stevenson
and Barker did the throwing both
boys did good.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

The people of Bloomington and
Normal celebrated July 4th by at
tending the ball game between the
A. M. e. church and the Union
Baptist church, which was played
at the Three Base Ball park. The
game was called off at 3 o'clock,
with plenty Of rooters for both
sides. The A. NJ. e. defeated the
Baptist by score of fourteen to
eight.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08
BUFFALO, I'LL.

A birthday party was given last
week in honor of Miss Everett S
fifteenth birthday anniversary.
The evening was pleasantly spent
in games and music. Light re-
freshments were served. The
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08
Negroes Hold creditable Jobs in
Peoria.

Two Negroes, Martin Journey
and Chas. Ruff, are employed in
positions unusual for colored men,
and Peoria has won on Springfield.
Mr.. Journey is foreman of the
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08
The S. S. convention was well
cared for.

We have an agent here-Mrs.
Fred Cooper, who is expected to
look after Danville. You people
who promised to send in your
money, do so at once.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

Several strangers were in the
city the 4th of July to attend the
ball game.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08
INTERNATIONAL
ORDER OF TWELVE.
Sir Knights and Daughters of
Tabor Will Meet in Their
oath ANNUAL GRAND SESSION
At Masonic Hall, 119 N. Eighth
ST., Springfield, ILL.,, July
II, IA, 1911.

Many noted Sir Knights and
Daughters will be present.
The visiting delegates will be
entertained by a Trolley Ride to
the interesting sights of the city.
The following program has been
arranged for the occasion:
Tuesday Evening, July II.
Reception for the general pub
lie.
Invocation-Rev. B. +. Porter,
C. G. O.
Welcome Address-Mrs. A. w.
Williams.
Duet-Miss Gertrude Watts,
Mrs. Melinda Moss.
Welcome Address ON behalf of
the Business Negro League of
Springfeld-Attorney A. M. Will
liams.
Vocal Duet-Mesdames V. Yates
and N. Coleman.
Response-A. w. Owens, Cairo.
Voice-Mrs. Frank Coleman.
Recital-Mrs. L. E. Barksdale.
Instrumental Solo-Mrs. Pearl
Nelson.
Welcome Address on behalf of
Knighthood of Springfield-Capt.
r. A. Byrd.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

Mr.. Ray Tate attended the game
at Farmer City last Sunday.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08
DECATUR, I'LL.

A revival is in progress at An
tioeh Baptist church. Rev, Crock
EFT is assisted by Rev. Henly of
Centralia.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

Mr.. Ed. Anson attended the ball
game at Farmer City Sunday and
at Wapello the 4th of July.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08
Of Bloomington. Bookkeeper for
Hoagland's Oil of Gladness
and Young Lady of
Sterling Qualities.
DECATUR CHURCH DIRECTORY

ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH.
$40 Spring Ave.
Rev. ]. A. Crockett, Pastor,
Res. SAG West Decatur st.
R. Oliphant, Church Clerk,
Res 92O Clinton st.
Edward Motley. Superintendent Sum
day School.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
Sunday School ....... $50 a. M
Preaching ..........1 .11:00 a. m.
B. Y. p. U...... 6:30 p. m.
Preaching ...... ........... 800 p. M
WEEK MEETINGS.
Willing Workers, Tuesday. 800 p. m.
Prayer Meeting, Wednesday. 90 D. m.
Sewing Circle, Friday. 2:30 p. m.
Choir Meeting, Friday. 1870 p. m.
Mrs. Mollie Medlock, President Willing
Workers.
Mrs. Felta Thompson, President Sew
ing Circle.
Mrs. NJ. Kemp, Secretary Sewing
Circle.
Mrs. Bertha Benton, Church Chorister.
Miss Willie Pearson. Church Organist.
536 Spring Ave.
]. T. Morrow, Pastor.
Res, Parsonage.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
Allen Junior League. ....... $3.50 a. m.
Preaching ......... 10:4b a. m.
Glass Meetings .............12:15 15 p. m.
Sunday School ............. 2: 80 p. m.
Allen Senior League. ....... $3.50 p. m.
Preaching ........ ......... TAB p. m.
OFFICERS.
Secretary Trustee Board-Rev. J. W.
woodford; Residence 500 E. Wagner
st.
Secretary Steward Board-D w. Nc
Murray; Residence. 1903 w. Decatur
st.
SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS.
Carl l. Watkins. -. Superintendent
Miss Caddie Kelley. ...,..... Secretary
Res, 848 Colfax st.
LITERARY CLUB.
Mark Cummings ...........P President
A. D. Cicel ..............S Secretary
CHOIR OFFICERS.
Mrs. E. N. Morrow. w......... .Chorister
Miss Corrine Blanton. Organist
WEEK MEETINGS.
Official Board, Monday. .....8: 100 p. m.
Prayer Meeting, Tuesday. 90 p. m.
Literary Club. Thursday. ...S:O0 p. m
Choir Meeting, Friday. 80 p. m.
Sewing Circle, Friday. .2.30 p. m
SEWING CIRCLE OFFICERS.
Mrs. Jane King. ........... President
Mrs. Annie Browner. ..... Secretary
UNION BAPTIST CHURCH.
Rev. F. P. Thornton, Pastor.
Residence, lilo II. Woods st.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
Sunday School ..............10 10 a. m.
Preaching ..................e Il a. m.
Preaching ................. SPIN
p. Y. p. U.................. 80 D. m.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

Mrs. A. Buckner was the CUES
of Mr. and Mrs. George Kelley las
week.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

The Illinois Pantatorium is {
thriving business.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

Mr.. Thomas Morgan is taking a
correspondent course in machinis-
try.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

Mr.. C. E. jackson is getting up
a pick team to play the Buffalo
FL. l.. soon.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

Champaign also has a base ball
team.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

Mr.. Green conducts decent,
clean restaurant.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

Death of Albert Hoagland.
The death of Albert Hoagland
was one of the most astonishing
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08
BLOOMINGTON NEWS.

Miss Edna Stearles, who repre-
sented Bloomington at S. S. con-
vention held at Danville, ILL.,, last
week, returned home Saturday,
July /. Miss Stearles reported a
successful trip in every way.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

Mr.. Albert Osborn is not i'm
proving any. He has lost his
hearing entirely.
Mr.. Ernest Calhoun, who is por-
ter at the Bloomington club, has
been there for three years. The
club will move into the new build
ing about July II. Mr.. Calhoun
will get his salary raised and no
ianitor work to do. You see that
it pays to stick to your job.
Warren Moore is suffering from
a sprained ankle which he received
while playing ball on the 4th inst
Mr.. Jay Patterson was In Deca-
tur Sunday on business.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08
CHAMPAIGN, ILL.

Champaign has a colored man
employed as stereotyper on the
Daily Gazette. a white paper. This
is another surprise.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08
Chauffeur News.

Mr.. John White drove a Loco to
Chicago last week. While there
he visited the Loco sales room and
the Diamond Rubber Company.
He returned home Sunday and re-
ported a good time.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

Mr.. Hubbard Wright, who has
been driving Carbon ear for W.
l.. Evans, has resigned his position
and has gone to Michigan to take
care of thjrty-horse power gaso-
line launch for Mr.. Saper of this
city.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

Mr.. F. Hedley is still driving the
Electric with success. He holds
the honor Of keeping the best look
ing Electric car in the two cities.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

Mr.. George Crawford, who has
been on the sick list for some
time, does not seem to improve
much.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

Response-Dr. A. w. Spring,
Dewmaine.
Voice-Mrs. Role Hunter.
Instrumental Trio-Messrs. Nix,
II. Alexander, Miss Viola Alexan-
der.
Solo-Miss Margaret Beard.
Welcome Address on behalf of
Church of the City-Rev. A. w.
Williams.
Response-Rev. B. f. Porter,
Carbondale.
Voice-Mrs. Mabel Brewington.
Friday Night.
Public installation of officers.
Invocation-Rev b. +. Porter,
G. G. 0.
Instrumental Solo-Mrs. James
Gradet.
Quartette-Mrs. M. Brewington,
Miss Lena Watson, Messrs. War
rick, Rufus Nelson.
Drill--Boy Scouts
Voice-Mrs. T. w. Warrick.
Installation of Officers-Louis
f. Finney, G. G. M.
Music each night by Prof. Nix s
Orchestra.
Admission, 25c.
J. c. MORRISON,
N. COLEMAN,
V. ALEXANDER,
V. YATES,
L. q. BARKSDALE,
Committee on Program.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08
DANvILLE, ILL.

Danville is a prosperous place.
The colored people are buying
their homes and living like people.
They need more business in Dan
vile. She has a very fine post
office. There is colored fire de-
partment IN Danville.
Mr.. Beeler is very creditahle
business man.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

Mr.. J. Foster, who has been
driving a Chalmers, is now driving
Carbon car for w. L. Evans. We
expect to see him keep this job un-
til September at least.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-07-08

There were over 25 colored stu
dents at the University of Illinois.
Hurrah for the colored people.
Fop Of these or more were from
Cairo, one from Springfield.