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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-18

mind and body. Thus, our Spring
field Forum, during the entire
seven years Of its existence, has
truly served as the grandstand in
sustaining, majestically, the over
whelming varieties of merit in mu-
sic, literature and art; also the
worthy financial projects, political
exploits and business enterprises
of current notice.
And today we commemorate
the instance of Feb. IL, the sew
enth anniversary of our advent
into a career of public utility. Of
this we are duly proud, and it is
our earnest prayer that the Forum
may long cooperate in the inter-
est of the people it SO generously
representatives,, until 20 and 7
anniversaries.
We feel, too, the synonyme of
this, our seventh year, with Bibli-
cal history; the number seven in
Bible lore bears analogy to in
stances of Divine Interpretation.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-18
On Lincoln the Emancipator.

Old Winter evidently doesn 7
think much of DR.. Osler's theory
concerning the age limit, for al
though nearing the last stage OF
practical life its social nature
seems to be more regenerate with
elasticity than ever, and February,
the last month of the hibernal trio,
is proving the grand finale to a
chorus of celebrated occurrences.
There is one which has awakened
both national, civil and racial
pride, and on such a one do we
now lay tribute.
Long has Lincoln surpassed the
humble glories Of Earth IS mortal
domain, and all along the footpath
of Time the searching world can
trace his great achievements. His
reign as Executive was calm and
fearless, striving purely to do the
right as God had given him to see
the right. Abraham Lincoln was
man after Gods own heart, and
thus the chosen one to do his bid
ding" requiescat in pace. "
Long may our lands be bright
With Freedom s holy light;
Protect us by thy might,
Great God, Our King.
staff Editor.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-18
Geo. g. Latham for Commissioner

Mr.. Geo. G. Latham, a candi-
date for Commissioner, is one of
the most prominent men in the
city, residing at 903 South See.
ond street. He has lived and la
bored for the improvement of the
city for many years and will
make for the city, if elected, an
efficient, capable and reliable ex-
ponent.
He is too well known by the
white and colored readers of the
Forum to need much description
We desire simply to state his
qualifications and the character
of the man. He stands for prog.
ress and believes in the city being
run on equitable and economical
and fair basis. He is among that
element of our population that
believes that every man should
have justice.
In announcing his candidacy in
the Forum, he solicits its readers
support. We learn from good
sources that Mr.. Latham is in ev.
cry respect a good man for the
place, and every race and creed
may expect from him naught but
fairness. Having learned this OF
the subject" of the sketch, we
can conscientiously make this ap.
peal.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-18
G. S. Gibbs for Commissioner.

AS this campaign nears the end c. S.
Gibbs, attorney at law, desires to ap-
peal to the voters for their support
Mr.. Gibbs is thoroughly competent to
fill the place, and is the lone repre-
sentative Of his people out Of the 108.
His experience in public affairs ena-
bles him to fill the place with credit
and with honor. He is not afraid to
speak out for the rights of the whole
people, and as lawyer he has proven
this assertion. The good element of
the people, who see Alright and see the
results in advance, are standing by
him to the man. 1t is proven that ii
any class or race desire protection, a
just legislation, they choose one of
their own to represent them. Mr.. Gibbs
stands high with all classes and vote
for him will show manhood and pa
triotism, not because he is Gibbs, but
despite that fact.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-18

The Rev. J. w. E. Bowen, d
D., Nestor of the Cannon Facul
ty, thrilled a large audience of stu
dents and others at the Clark Uni
versity Chapel on Emancipation
Day. In the sweep of his states
manlike utterances he was ma
jestic; in his comprehensive his
torical survey Of slavery he
showed mastery of that field; in
his discrimination touching the
value of emancipation to both
white and black he gave each
their due. His eulogy of the black
man in the Church and as a sol
der and citizen was the eloquent
spontaneous outburst of great
representative of the race. His
appeal to the youth to measure
to their responsibility and oppor.
tunity will never be forgotten
and should be heard by every col
ored young man or woman in the
land. - Southwestern Christian
Advocate.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-18
Mrs. Georgia Gibbs Is Honored.

Mrs. G. S. Gibbs has recently
been appointed member of the
State Advisory Board of Charities
of the Children s Home and Aid
Society. The object of this or
ganization is to secure appropri-
ate homes for orphans, dependent
and otherwise neglected children.
This position incumbers heavy
and conscientious responsibility,
each member being required to
sign a bond of trust. Aside from
the commendable nature of the
work, the appointment is to be
particularly appreciated by the
colored people, it being our first
and only instance of recognition in
this institution.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-18

has proven a substantial friend of
the colored people in many ways
that count-he has aided them in
material ways. He practiced law
here for 30 years.
Mr.. Wood is highly recommend
ed by the old substantial colored
residents. Mr.. Wood is at pres
ent secretary and general man.
ager Of the Chicago-Springfield
Coal Company. Mr.. Wood is well
qualified and believes in giving
every man, regardless of color or
class or creed, a fair consideration
and a square deal.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-18
BASIL ". oGG.

oA0AA w. WV.
To tho Voters of the City of
Springfield:
As / am . candidate for Com
missioner Of the City of Spring
field at the primary to be held
Feb. %, I wish to announce my
position on questions of vital in
terest to the voters of the city.
If elected I pledge myself to
devote my entire time to the du-
ties of the Office and to stand un-
reservedly and unqualifiedly for
the best interests of all the people.
stand for rigid economy and
business methods in all public
business matters, such as the let
ting of contracts, purchasing of
supplies for various departments,
etc.
In making appointments of
heads of such departments as
may come under my jurisdiction,
my appointees will be judged
only by their qualifications to
serve the public interests and CO.
operate for the development of
Springfield. Such appointments
will be made irrespective of po-
litical affiliations or influences.
Ill will carefully analyze each
and every measure or ordinance
submitted for the councils con-
sideration; will advocate only
such measures as are for the pub
lie benefit, and will oppose all or
dinances detrimental to Spding-
field.
I pledge myself to conform to
the letter and spirit of the law
concerning connections of officials
with public contracts.
I am determined to give the
public business the same attention
and energy have given my pri-
vate business.
I stand for fair elections and
clean politics.
As to my ability to fulfill these
pledges and serve the city efficil
emily, ! refer the voters to my pri-
vate record.
As the campaign must neces-
sarily be brief I may be unable to
personally meet all the voters, so
I hereby solicit your support and
invite q close analysis Of my pri-
vate and business record.
Yours very truly,
| RASTI. w OCC
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-18
Chas. z. Wyatt for Commissioner

Should be favored with the NOM
nation, and be elected, it will be my
earnest endeavor to serve the people
in an honorable and business like way,
giving my undivided attention to the
affairs that come before me while in
office.
| consider the Office one of the most
important in the gift of the people of
this city and sincerely assure them, If
elected, to serve them with honor and
ability. Chas. e. Wyatt.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-18

The East End Shoe & Notion
Store can furnish every member
of your family with good shoes
and rubbers for less money than
the downtown stores. Fair and
courteous treatment to all. Old
phone: 1914, 1907 East Capital
avenue. j. p. Roberts Shoe Co.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-18

Of what effect is the curfew if
the law is not enforced? We see
young negro boys, and even girls,
some S. II. s. girls, uptown, at
tending public promiscuous, free
for-all dances. What shame on
the parents!
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-18

These youngsters who attend
dances are proving quite a men
ace to decency. Be careful about
allowing your daughters to at
tend dances unless you are sure
it is a fit occasion and that the
association is not injurious.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-18
Allyn for Commissioner.

Nelson Allyn, Of the 4th Ward,
is a very competent man, and is
experienced in the workings of
the city He is a candidate for
Commissioner.
Geo. A. Wood for Commissioner.
Mr.. Geo. A. Wood, candidate
for Commissioner, was born in the
LIST Ward of this city SO years
ago and has lived here all of his
life. He attended the Palmer
School with the Donagan boys,
and is well known and liked by
the colored people of this city,
most of whom are personally ac-
quainted with him. Mr.. Wood
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-18

Mr.. Larue Willis spent few
days in Taylorville this week on
a hunting tour.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-18
Vote For
PERCY j. MCKEE
For Commissioner

Mr. Mckee is business being the plumbing business
at Eleventh and Edwards He thorough gentleman
and well known by the coored and white people the 9th Ward
If elected, you expect from him good services
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-18
| N s u R A N c { F?

If not, see T. r. Thompson at once
and have him write you in the FED
ERAL CASUALTY COMPANY of De-
troit, Mich, insures against accident,
sickness or death.
Bell Phone 1868.
Springfield, III. Office 223La S. 5th.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-18

Bishop Walden, of the M. E
Church, is 80 years old.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-02-18

X. H.
Springfield Branch Office IA
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-29
SARAH M. HOOKER.

q i1.
Sarah NJ. Tillett, was born in Ohio,
November %, 1852, and died at her
home in Richland township of heart
|fsMsire, March p ss j ~ ise At. the age
Of four years, she, with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs George Tillett, came to
this state locating at Muscatine, and
four years later, she. with her par
ents came to this county locating in
Richland Township, which place has
ever since been her home. On May
9th, 1871, she was united in marriage
at Prairie du Chen, Wisconsin, with
Year Hooker. who died July 10Th,
|1SSe.
Mrs. Hooker's death was very sud-
den, no one having heard dNher COM
plain of being i'll before her decease.
and was alone when then end came.
She was found lyinN on the couch by
her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Mattice,
about $3.50, Wednesday morning. The
body was. still warm when found. Cor
oner Bowman was called but decided
it was unnecessary to hold an in
quest over the remains. The funeral
was held from her late home at ten
O'Clock A. NJ March. 24th, Rev B, NJ.
Ansden officiating. Interment was
made in Pleasant Hill cemetery.
She, was a member of the Methodist
l s y a4s Z
Episcopal church. and leaves to
mourn her death a large number of
Friends, and the following children:
R. d. Hooker Of this city; Robert
Hooker, Lamont; Mrs. 3. F. Mattice,
Richland township and Mrs. Edna
Wilcox, Grand Meadow. Minnesota
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-29
MRS. ELIZABETH BELL.

After a several weeks illness with
capillary bronchitis. Mrs. Elizabeth C.
Bell of Morning Sun. Iowa, died at
the home OF her daughter, Mrs. q.
.. Dittmer, on Main street, last Tues
day afternoon, March 21st. 1911. A
short service was held at the Dit
mer home Wednesday afternoon, at
five o'clock, Rev. w. H. Ensign, pas
tor of the First Presbyterian church
of this city officiating. The body,
accompanied by the children of the
deceased, was taken to Morning Sun,
Iowa. Thursday afternoon for inter-
ment. ,-.
Mrs. Bell was born in South Caro-
lima, March 7th, 1898. and has been
a resident of Morning Sun. for the
past sixty years. Visiting in this
city frequently, she had formed man.
friendships, and the Announcement
of her death, was learned with sin
cere regret. The deceased is sur
yiyed by the following children: Mrs
James Hogg. Chicago; Mrs, w. w
zollars, Portland, Oregon; Mrs. E
(W. Gillett, Gresham, Oregon; Mrs
3. G. Dittmer. Manchester; Mrs. EN-
ma Erwin and Miss Addie Bell Morn
ing Sun With the exception of Mrs
collars and Mrs. Gillett, of Oregon
Mrs. Bells daughters have been a
4 her bed side during her Illness.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-29
MRS. sABRA CARPENTER.

:
Mrs. Sabra Carpenter, mother OF
Mrs. a. d. Long of this city, died at
her home at Earlville, Iowa. Tuesday
afternoon, March 21st, 1911, after q
brief illness. !.
Mrs. Carpenter, whose, maiden
name was sabra Tillotson, was born
in Oswego, New York, April 5th,
1917 where she grew to young wo-
manhood. Her marriage to Daniel
Carpenter occurred in Delaware,
New York in 1S45. The following
year the couple came to Winnebago
county, Illinois, where they remain
ed for a few years thence to Wis
cousin and in 1860, they came to
Iowa, settling in Delaware county
and with the exception of about six
years spent in Kansas, Earlyille has
been her home. She was the mother
of six children, Mrs. Eide, deceased,
those who survive are: George a.
Carpenter, Baird, Iowa; McDonough
Carpenter, silverton, Oregon; d. u
Carpenter and Frank Carpenter, liy-
ing on a farm near Earlyille; and
Mrs. A. ID. Long of this city. She
also leaves one sister, Mrs. Cordel-
Tia Rose Of California.
The passing away Of this vener-
able woman brings sorrow to her
many friends. The past ten years
she has been in i'll health hut bore
her sufferings with Christian forti-
zude. She was a consistent member
of the Methodist Episcopal church.
The funeral service was held Fri
day afternoon from the NJ 3;
church at Earlville Interment was
made in Fairview cemetery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-29
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
DEVELOPS CONTEST
CANDIDATES FOR COUNCILMAN
IN CHICKEN WARD HAVE
CLOSE RACE.
ELECTRIC LIGHT FRANCHISE CARRIED
Hutchinson Electric Light Franchise
Win by Substantial
Majority.

In spite of the bad weather good
vote was polled at the city election
Monday. In the Third Ward con
test developed between John Heth-
erington, the regular caucus nominee
for councilman, and N. H. Hyde,
whose friends advanced him as an
independent candidate. The Judges
of election for that ward have certi-
fled that Mr.. Hesherington received
36 legal votes and Mr.. Hyde 38 legal
votes.
The question of granting Jos.
Hutchinson an electric light fran
chise carried by a vote Of 148 to 81.
The vote on this proposition, by
wards was as follows:
Fl. For Against,
First ward. 81 %
Second Ward :. ...6O SlS
Third Ward !. &. 81 81
There were 211 votes cast in the
city for the Union ticket, divided in
the various wards as follows. First
ward, SO, Second ward, rs, Third
ward, "a.
The correctness OF the result of
the election of councilman in the
Third ward as returned by the, judges
Of election is open to serious doubt.
Mr.. Hetherington will ask for a re-
"a = - y
count Of the ballots and the election
will not be determined until this is
done 1t will be remembered that
Messrs. Hyde and Hetherington were
both candidates for the nomination
in the union ward caucus. Mr..
Hetherington, receiving majority Of
the votes, was declared the regular
nominee and his name was printed
in the proper place on the ballot,
Mr.. Hyde's name did not appear on
the printed ballot, not having been
nominated by any party or placed
thereon as an independent candidate
ny petition. Those who sought to
vote for Mr.. Hyde wrote his name on
the lower margin of the official
printed ballot and the ones SO voted
for him We're counted in his favor by
6he Judges. The votes cast for Mr..
.Ietheriigton wers regularly soted
according to law by marking the
square in front OF his name as it
was printed on the ballot, The
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-29
RAY ROBINSON HAS OPERATION
Manchester Boy is Taken III in Ger
many sind Is Obliged to Sub
nit to Operation. Z.

V. { : IS
Ray Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Grated on for appendicitis at Bruns-
wick. Germany. op Thursday, March
%. A cablegram bearing this news
was received here Saturday and a
second one received on Monday Of
this week announced that he was
getting along nicely. His many
friends regret his misfortune which
is aggravated by reason of his being
SO far away from home and friends.
His parents are confident that he
will soon be restored to health for
he is in a locality where the best of
surgical attendance and hospital SER
vice can be secured,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-29
j. 3. EvERs RESIGNS DEPUTY
SHIP.

q ]. B. Eyers, Deputy County Auditor
has resigned his position and will
leave that office about May 1st, with
the intention Of removing to Isabelle,
South Dakota, where he expects, to
make his future home. He will locate
on homestead claim near that
place, and will engage in the abstract
business at Isabelle in company
with ]. e. Trusdale, who hes had
charge Of the tax ferret business in
this county for the past two years.
Since his residence here, Mr.. Ev-
ers has made many friends who re
gret his removal from this city. He
has made capable official, and Aud
itor Davis will lose a trusted EN-
lployee. Messrs. Evers and Trusdale
are entirely and thoroughly responsi
BILE men and The Democrat predicts
That they will meet with success ii
their new home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-29
/ MILLINERY OPENING.

Miss Mabel sibert announces her
formal millinery opening for saturda,
afternoon and evening. April first,
Miss sibert has recently opened a
new millinery. store at 109 Franklin
street, two doors north Of the Della
ware County State bank. She has
a complete new line Of the seasons
attest offerings. The salesroom is
arranged and fitted up with handsom
fixtures. A special invitation is ex
tended to the public to attend hel
opening on Saturday next.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-29
MANCHESTER LoosEs IN PoPu.
LATl0N.
official Census Returns Show Slight
Falling off In Common With
Other Rural Districts.

; b ~ ; 8 .A.at
The population of Manchester de-
creased 129 between the years 1900
and 1910 according to the detailed
enumeration of population Of Iowa
which was made public last week. In
1900 this city had population Of
1887 and the count OF 1910 shows
2,75s. The population in most of
the rural districts OF the state de-
creased during this period while all
Of the larger cities show gains. The
state as whole shows falling off
from 2,2s1, 1853 in 1900 to 2,224,771 in
1910.
The population OF other cities and
GOWNS in this neighborhood is as fol-
stowe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-29
Millen OF Earlyille was

Nv. l. Millen of Earlville was a
business visitor in the city Saturday.
Mir. and Mrs W. w. White are
visiting with friends at Cedar Rapids
Mrs. John Sullivan is visiting al
the home of her son, H. F. Sullivan
at Waterloo.
Miss Florence Riddell, is gues
at the home of her parents al
Strawberry Point.
Miss Zelda Blake went to Fay
cite today for few days visit a
the home of Miss Goldie Dorman.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-29
Il. il. PORTER GOES WEST,

H. H Porter. one of the we'll
known young farmers of this county,
who has lived at, or near Delhi, all
of his life, left last week for Round
up, Montana, to take chagre of a
large tract of land owned by the
Manchester & Montana Land Com
pany. Mr.. Porter took with him two
car loads of the newest and most up
to-date farm machinery and six
span of horses and mules. Friends
wish him health ard prosperity in his
new home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-29
BARGAINS N WALL PAPER.

The Democrat calls attention, to
the large advertisement of w. G.
Amsden in this issue. Mr.. Amsden
is offering some special inducements
to purchasers of wall paper. and
agrees to furnish paper for an ordi-
nary sized room for as low as SLAP,
Read his advertisement and note
the prices quoted
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-29

Miss Ellen Gallagher Of Belve-
dere, Illinois, is visiting at the A.
E. and G. A. Peterson homes In this
city. Mrs. A. E. Peterson and Miss
Gallagher visited with friends at
Strawberry Point Saturday, guests at
the home of the formers sister Mrs.
David Riddell.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-29
DISTRICT COURT NOW IN sEs-
SION.

=
The district court is now in session
with Judge Franklin c. Plat on the
bench.
The trial OF jury cases will nov
occupy the attention of the court un-
Lii all that are for trial this term
are disposed OF. The first case
.alled was that of the State Of Iowa
rs. Mangold. The jury was selected
Monday afternoon and the trial is
now in progress. The grand jury re.
ported Tuesday morning and were dis
sharged. several indictments wers
returned. The report is not made
pubic but it is understood that sev.
.ral indictments have been found fol
alleged violations Of the liquor laws.
The indications are that this term
Will not last longer than next week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-29
COUNCIL MEgTINe THURSDAY.

An adjourned meeting of the city
council will be held on Thursday ey-
ening of this week. AT this time
the question of making certain i'm
provements on Union street will
come before the council for its fin
al determination. 8a
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-29
ivered as on any other day.

iivered as on any other day.
Holders Of lock boxes will be en-
titled to have their mail distributed
into the boxes ON Sunday as all
mails will be received and dispatch
ed on that day as usual. This ap
plies to patrons who desire to have
their mail delivered by carrier dur
ing the remainder Of the week.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-03-29
MANCHESTER pUsLIc LIsRARy
NEW BOOKS.

NEW BOOKS.
Chesterton- Tremendous .rif.es.
& Lucas Mr.. Ingleside.
Bennett How to live on "a hrs.
j day.
Eliot Conflict between Individual
SIN and Collectoism.
Kelley Sir Walter Raleigh. II
Arabian Nights. @
Lindsay Daniel Boone.
Lagerlof Wonderful Adventures o
Nils.
{ Baylor Quan & Quanita.
Audoux- Marie Claire.
Hall Adolescence.
Richmond Good Neishbors
TrineWhat all the Worlds 9
Seeking.
Alston- Mind Power and Privileg
as.
chfsteA don war Or Peace. i
PepYs Red Letter Day. ]:
5Rauschenblsch Chris tianity ant
he Social Crisis. =
Richards Florence Nightingale.
Bush--A Prairie Rose.
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