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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-04-10
SPRINGFIELD ON A
SMALL BOOM.

There is notably a deal of work
of the small building and repair
sort, going on in Springfield,
giving lots of persons work,
persons who most need the
work.
We are glad to see such. For
a long time this town has been
on the drag and the ordinary
working man has nearly starv-
ed, but there is always a chance
for them that endure. And, too,
for a long time, a kind of an
archistic spirit prevailed among
the Union men against the men
who give the employment and
matters were at times, deplor-
able. While we believe in organ
lied labor, but only on sane ba-
sis like any other group of per,
sons. And also, the organized
labor should be fair and nom
prejudiced, no man should be
barred from a labor Union on
account of color or nationality,
such is not only wrong, but
suicidal to the labor organiza-
ton itself. Why don't you
want me in your organization
if it is catholic and just, and l
comply with all rules, laws and
customs? If YOU are repugnant
against yourself how can you
endure? Ahouse divided against
itself can't stand.
Even some saloons don't al
low certain persons OF certain
race species to come into their
places-why? What has they
or he or she done to you? You
are violating the law and also
making a fool of yourself, every
person who discriminates mere
ly on account of color or race,
is fool, and we can prove it,
or rather, more tamely, ignor-
ant.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-04-10
Adjustment Notice.


E state of Esther Blackwell, deceased.
The undersigned having been appoint
ed executrix of the last will and tes-
lament of said Deceased, hereby give
notice that she will appear before the
Probate Court of Sangamon County,
Illinois, at the June Term thereof which
will be held at the Court House of said
County, beginning on the 7th day Of
June, 1915, at which time all persons
having claims against said Estate are
hereby notified to attend for the pur-
pose of having the same adjusted. All
persons indebted to said Estate are also
requested to make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated this Goth day of March, 1915.
ELIZABETH PosToN, Execrutrix.
CHAs. S. GIBBS, Attorney.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-04-10

The principal speaker before
the Culture Club last Sunday
was read by Karl Monte, who
chose as subject, "Why we
should endorse the National
Association for the advance.
ment of the Colored people. y
His speech was, to some extent
au indictment and an excora-
ton for certain alleged ills
common among the people of
Springfield.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-04-10
MATRIMONIAL

A Romance extended from ear
ly youth. eliminated into reality
when. on last Monday Eve at
the residence of the bride, 1922
e Capitol Ave. Mr.. Geo. Beard
and Miss Elizabeth Green were
married. the ceremo y being per-
formed by Rev L. e. Chri.ty,
pastor of St. John A M E.
Church. Both bride and groom
are natives of this city and well
and favorably known.
There were present few of
the intimate friends OF both bride
and groom and very pleasant
time was spent They have a
comfortably furnished home at
1922 e. Capitol Ave. where hey
began Immediately housekeep-
ing. Both Mr.. Beard and Miss
Green have countless friends
who wish them happiness and
long life on the Sea of Mairimony
Mr.. Beard belongs to K of P,
Elks and is an employee of the
state. Miss Green is a young
lady of accomplishments.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-04-10

Dunbar books, Dunbar books, Dun
bar books, at The Forum office and
j. P. Roberts shoe store All THE
best papers on sale at Roberts shoe
store.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-04-10
Mechaniicsburg

A fine program was given sun
day at 3 o'c.ock, Mar, q, 1915 by
Miss Alice Russell Chairman of
the Program.
The followings are:
A solo by Miss Alice Russell
Responsive reading by the con
gregation.
A duet by Miss Buelah Gal
berth and Marie Shannon.
Recitation by; Miss Edith Eng,
lish-Sowing the First Seed.
Address b. Chester Hopkins
Methedism's Gift.
Bringing in the Sheaves, reel.
tation by Marie Shannon,
Miss Alice Russell was in
Springfield, shopping, Thursday
The ladies of Buffalo Church
gave supper Saturday March,
q.
Ste wards will give a rally the
first Sunday in April
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-04-10
JACKSONVILLE
(By Nellie Early

One of the grandest affairs
was given Mar. %, at the 2nd
Baptist Church under the aus
pieces of Mrs. N. J. Blue who
was ably assisted by Mrs. L.
Lafayette who was President
ofthe Spinster's Convention and
who was the decorator and
maker of all articles seen up in
the Convention Hall which was
quite neat. The secretary was
Miss Mable Saunders, represen-
ting Miss Priscilla Abigail Hodge,
Treasurer, Mrs. M. Spencer,
Calamity June Higgins. Piano
Solo, Miss Tiny Short, Mrs.
Sussie Dealy. Talk, Miss Serena
Herman, Miss Charity Long
Face. Paper, "Woman's Rights"
Mrs. Stuck-Up, Mrs. M. Carter,
Club Song. No one to love Mar
riage Certificates, Mrs. Albert
Moore and Miss Cleopatra Bell
Brown. Poem, Mrs. c. II.
Brown, Miss Betsey Bobbett.
Professor Make-Over, Mr.. c..
Mason assistant, Mr.. w. NJ.
Morton. Fairy, Vivian Blue.
Butterfly, Thora McCree. 9th
ers were Master Buster Brown,
Fladys Stewart, Erwin Moore,
Francis Mcdaniel, Arfeta Shelby
and Elnora Lafayette, Mrs, j..
Curry,ssLucile Carter and Gladys
Stewart were Table Walters.
Psalm of Marriage, Miss Rebec-
ca Rachel Sharp. Represented
by Miss. Dewitt. Morton and
Mason Brothers famous and
artistic decorators have the
contract for decorating the
Cherry Flats.
Mrs. Stanford of Peoria, Ill.
was the guest of her daughter
Mrs. +. Muse of 500 S. Clay
st.
DR.. Ellis of Springfield III. at
tended the Carnival at the End.
Baptist Church, Mar. 80.
The West Side Art Club met
Mar. &c, with Mrs. D. Tinsley.
The Prim Rose Club met Mar,
"a, with Mrs. H. E. Naspy on
S. Church st.
Mrs. Mamie O'Leary of Chi
cago III. is here i'll.
Miss Clemma Harold OF lola,
Kansas is the guest of Mrs. Ed.
Ramey.
Mr.. w. M. Brown and father
were recent guests of Mr., Henry
Brown.
Among the sick are Mes
danes N. Branum, A. Hender-
son, Rev. Dewitt, Ethel Strong
and little Katherine O'Leary.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-04-10
A. NJ EEK

The Clover Leaf Casualty Co., old line legal re-
serve company, having permanent deposit of $12500o
in the treasury of Illinois.
The Clover Leaf Co. should be given the first consid
Grafton by any Colored wishing protection
against Sickness accident death. A company that is
reliable and believes in giving employment to and
women of the Colored race.
Don't put off today for tomorrow, but District
Manager A. Meek, and have him write you up Office
S194 E. Washington ST., Bell Phone 1920 Adv.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-04-10
Notice.!

Short resolutions containing
less than so lines will cost &c
per line; SO lines and over $500
and up; card of thanks will cost
SOC 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.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-04-10

Mr.. David Rudy who went to
Hot Springs a few weeks ago,
quite Ill, has returned, much i'm
proved. He was under Dr. S A.
Wares direction.
Mrs. Stedham, who had i'm
proved considerably, has taken a
back set.
The Elks entertainment Mon.
day eve, was quite a pleasant af-
fair. The ladies' have been COM
mented on for the smart gowns
worn.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-04-10

Mrs. G. S. Gibbs, who has
been in Indianapolis, taking a
special course in hair culture,
was here to attend the funeral
of the late Mrs. Taylor.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-04-10
Let us have your
Printing
Prices right
LOOK! READ! LISTEN!!!
MRS. G.. S. GIBBS

Who is now at the LEILA COLLEGE in Indian.
apolis Ind taking full and complete in Beauty
Culture under the personal supervision of the only Mad
c. J. Walker will open her parlors for Scalp, Facial
and Beauty Treatment the Store of s. Edw Thomp-
son. Corner of 18th and Washington Streets about
April 1st 1915.
Come and see her, get acquainted, have your hair
taught how to grow. Only and then you will not
need to be coaxed again
Don't be taken by imitators fakes There is but
real Madame G. j. Walker and her system is the best
and Mrs Gibbs will give that.
Don't forget the time place
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-04-10

Mrs. Alice Giles Anderson
of Danville was here this week
to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Taylor.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-04-10
FREE VOICE Gull
TURE LECTURE

Madam A. Hackley will give
a free voice culture lecture at st.
Paul A. M. E. church Monday
Eve April, II, fee to a |, This
is a rare treat and every body
should attend.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1915-04-10

Rev. A. L. Stewart and sons
were here this week to attend
the funeral of their daughter
and sister, Mrs. Eva Taylor.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-03-05
New Ribbons

All silk Messaline, broad black
and white stripe, just the thing
for spring hat trimming; 6 in
ches wide 40 cents yard.
Plaid Messaline ribbon for the
school girls. Blue with black
and gold stripes. Very new; 5
inches wide IS cents.
White and red plaid makes
durable hair ribbons--35 cents.
Also plain check in green and
white, acknowledgement, grey
blue-lavender, yellow-pink- black
80 cents.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-03-05
New Laces


Narrow and Torchon Laces.
Excellent Lingerie trimming.
Will give good service, 6 to 8
cents a yard.
20 inch white Shadow Lace
|Flouncing. Just the thing for
shoulder Grapes and the trans.
parent under waists, 60 cents g
yard.
Ecru Flouncing, 18 inches. A
beautiful design, IS cents
yard.
Beautiful Oriental laces, 2 tt
Is inches wide. White and Ecru
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-03-05
Quality Merchandise

Every article listed on this page is
guaranteed to be Of strictly first
class Merchandise. Materials and
garments that you can absolutely
depend on as to qualiry workman
ship and style. Something that
you will be proud to possess and
wear and you can rest assured that
you will get your moneys worth
in wear. And another thing you
will have the satisfaction of buy
ing at home.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-03-05
New Hair
Ornaments

Hand carved BaretteS the
very latest fad. Small
3 to 9 bar-good for the
school girl as well as my
ladies hair 15c to 53c.
Imitation Tortoise Shell
side combs, very pretty
$50 per pair.
Front Combs, fashions
favorite, plain and jewel
ed at 15c to Soc.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-03-05
New .s Spring Styles Sly les
in Materials

~ inch Tissue DeNiles. Small embroidered rose
bud in Pink, Lavender and Tan. Beautiful-35c
yard.
Hair line striped Voiles. SO inches; Lavender,
Blue, Tan and Black-also plain colors
Flaxons narrow black and blue stripe, beautiful
sheer material for summer dresses and waists. New
designs and plain white. SO inches 20 and 35 cents
Dainty lowered dimity in Lavender, Pink and
Blue, ~ inches, Is to 18 cents.
A fine line of Cotton Poplins n inches, Blue
Brown, Dark Brown, Tan, Black and red, soc yard.
Silk Poplins, Plain, SO inches; beautiful shades.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-03-05
New Neckwear

n / fIsTI & fs
IS dozen Of the very new
est patterns in Mems
spring four-in- hand ties.
Absolutely the very best
values obtainable at
so Cents
Another extra fine line at
IS Cents
Twenty seven combina-
tons of colors to select
from.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-03-05
100, $50 and $500
M!lunl:'lsinI,gwear
For Women

Women's fine white cotton
union suits, with short sleeves
or sleeveless, low neck, knee
length. -. 60 and Csc.
Fitted Isle thread union
suits low neck, sleeveless, fit
ted knee...................$1. 90
Fine cotton ribbed union
suits, low neck, sleeveless,
umbrella style knee, $1.OO.
Extra fine mercerized union
suits with low neck, no sleeves
and fitted knee, $1.75 and 81.
Cumfy Cut and many other
styles Ladies' Underwear,
price from 1Oc. up.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-03-05

New Models
in Corsets
The Henderson Corset No.
9O5x free hip, low bust gives
the new silhouette so much
desired,
Price $3.50
Model No. SO4. A style
of Corset made of material to
give comfort and long service
to the wearer.
Model No. 946. Elastic
Reducing Corset designed fol
the stout person,
Priced $3.50
Many other styles, prices
ranging from
$1.OO to $3.50
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1915-03-05

hat that is universally considered to be the very best
So, 90 value in existence.
Our new spring line is unpacked and we
now show you very extensive variety of all the
shapes and colors.
We also carry good strong line of every day hats
in Black, Brown and Tan at
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-08-29

a seat. Seats are sold out three weeks in advance, while stand.
ing room is at a premium. Ignoring the popularity of motion
pictures does not alter the facts; it makes whoever is so blind
slip behind his contemporaries and lose a whole lot of enjoyment.
The Bismarck and Grand Theaters have set a new stan
dard in pictues. Fewer pictures and Better pictues-Pic.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-08-29

The motion picture is leaping forward as nothing ever leaped
before. Fifteen years ago the first show opened at S cents ad-
mission. We barely realize that we have the privilege of watch
ing and participating in it's most wonderful growth. Today
there is a picture that is commanding an admission price of $500
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-08-29

lures World Advertised and World Known. To accomp-
lsh this great change from melodramatic productions and slap
stick comedy, going into serious drama and high class photopays
calls for a big faith in the future of the picture art and an equal
ly large faith and confidence that the people of Bismarck want
only the best.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-08-12

thrilling adventures had come to an
end. Before fires on the friendly
hearth of the Louis XIII chateau,
where hunting dogs were carved in
the stone above the chimney, Pit
choune might continue to dream in
the days to come. He would hunt
rabbits in the still forests above the
wheat fields, and live again in the
freight his great adventures on the
desert, the long runs across the sands
on his journey back to France.
Now he closed his eyes. AS faith
full friend he rested in the atmos-
phere of happiness about him. He
had been the sole companion of lone
ly man, now he had become part of
a family.
THE END.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-08-12
MExlCANS SHOOT AMERICANS
Americans Shot by MeXcansh
Raid Outlying PIantation-Six
Greasers Killed.

Harrington, Tex. - Five American
ranchmen were wounded, two of them
seriously, and six Mexican outlaws
were reported killed and wounded
in a fight between Texas rangers
and ranchers and band Of Mexi.
can bandits at Norias ranch, ten miles
north of Lyford, in Cameron county,
according to telephone message re
ceived here from Norias.
The outlaws, estimated to number
between thirty and fifty, attacked the
Norias rancbhouse shortly before
dark. Fourteen ranchmen barricaded
themselves in the house and defended
the place until 10 o'clock, when the
message said the Mexicans withdrew
temporarily. Shortly after the ban
dts had Withdrawn sixteen Texas
rangers and armed civilians arrived.
At 1890, the report says, the Next
cans returned, unaware that 're-en-
forcements had arrived They again
charged the house and were met with
a volley of shots fom the rangers and
several of the Mexicans were killed.
The outlaws retreated into the dark
ness.
A special train left Harrington
carrying 35 United States soldiers and
IL armed civilians to reinforce the
Americans on the Norias ranch.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-08-12
THE END.
Explaining His One Little Lapse.

"Bruddren and sistahs," in trium-
plant tones announced Brother Bogus,
during the recent revival in Ebenezer
chapel, since was converted and
washed whittier dan snow, two mont's
ago, has been widout sin, bless dc
Lawd! Is sanctified, and couldn't
commit sin if / wanted to! L"
Hold on a minute, muh brudder!"
interrupted good old Parson Bagster.
"Yo' mought uh-been washed tollable
white, but Is 'bleeged to say dat dar
pears to be spot or two dat wasn't
touched wild de soap O. salvation How
bout dat time Cuhnel White filed yO'
pussonality full O. shot in his hen
house?"
"W'y-w'y, sab, femme tell 20! Dis
is how 'twuz; Yo' knows how absent
minded de Cuhnel allus was Well
sab, dat was one o. dem times-he was
studyin' bout suppin or nudder, and
dess imagined l was dar"-Kansas
City Star,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-08-12
DAISY Fly KILLER
RuraIars Seal Two FIeas.

They were curious burglars who
broke into the home of Herbert RAN
dali, an artist and curio collector of
Hartford, Conn. Passing over a guam
tity of silver, they chose their loot
from the curios. Included in the booty
they got were two very special fleas,
and the only ones in the house. The
fleas were dressed in red uniforms to
represent soldiers Mr.. Randall bought
them from an old lady in Seattle, who
made living dressing fleas in martial
array. They reposed in little boxes
against background of white cotton,
and were usually observed through a
microscope.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-08-12

hands met and clasped. "Pitchoune
is the only one in the world who Is
not de trop," said Julia gently.
Sabron, lifting her hand again to
his lips, kissed it long, looking into
her eyes. Between that great mys-
terry of the awakening to be fulfilled,
they drew near to each other-nearer.
Pitchoune sat before them, waiting.
He wagged his tail and waited. No
one noticed him. He gave a short
bark that apparently disturbed no
one.
Pitchoune had become de trop.
He was discreet. With sympathetic
eyes he gazed on his beloved master
and new mistress, then turned and
quietly trotted across the room to the
hearth-rug, sitting there meditative-
ly for few minutes blinking at the
empty CRATE, where on the warm
spring day there was no fire.
Pitchoune lay down before the fire.
less hearth, his head forward on his
paws, his beautiful eyes still discreet
ly turned away from the lovers. He
drew long contented breath as dogs
Go before settling into repose. His
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-08-12
UMBRELLA TO COVER ACRE
Amusement ProVIder Asserts He Has
Scheme Nothing Short of
Stupendous.

Tody Hamilton-the only man who
ever lost an elephant in Manhattan
and would not be comforted-says-
and II Tody Hamilton (who once lost
two lions and a tiger near Forty-sec-
ond street and Broadway says a
thing is true, then it's true whether
it's true or not-Tody Hamilton says
that Luna park is about to raise an
umbrella which no living man can bor-
row, let alone steal
The umbrella will cover an acre of
Luna park ground, so it was said by
Tody Hamilton-who for years saw
to it that a baby giraffe was born an
nually in Madison Square garden on
the night Barnum & Bailey came to
town. First of all, steel umbrella
handle will be constructed in Luna
and the handle will be lao feet high.
so it was said by Tody Hamilton-who
was the first man to reveal the news
that Slivers, the clown, was the first
man to strike gold in Alaska.
The umbrella will be steel-ribbed.
covered with circus-tent canvas. and
"iAi NC ldAoSu anu lO"ClSu ny lld-
chinery, according to a statement is
sued by Tody Hamilton-who once
crossed hoop snakes with puff adders
while with the Barnum show and
raised thereby crop of living auto
mobile tires.
Five thousand persons will be able
to enjoy the cool shade under the UNI
brella.
A searchlight with rays shooting for
ten miles, an intermittent flash beacon,
thousands of electric bulbs and things
and stuff to taste will decorate the
steel and canvas umbrella at night,
the completed umbrella to cost $751;
900, according to Tody Hamilton-who
added that he had just turned down an
offer made by Colonel Roosevelt to
stock the Luna lagoon with a CORE.
spondence school of man-eating fish,
New York Sun.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-08-12
eaIaela Offered to Gar.

Petrograd.-The report that Ger
many has made peace proposals to
Russia became known in official
circles here several days ago, and was
freely discussed in the Hobbies of the
Duma, according to the Vechernee
Vreyma.
eve learn on good authority"
says the newspaper that Germany,
through Denmark, proposed to Russia
a separate peace, Russia to receive
Galacia, while Germany would retain
the western district of Poland. A rep
resentative of the foreign office cate.
gorically denied that there was the
remotest possibility of any peace ne
gotiotions. In the Hobbies Of the Duma
the proposal was discussed as un-
worthy of serious consideration"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-08-12
Bird Alley.

Has anyone in Columbus heard Of
Bird Alley? Yep, this street is in Co
lumbus and is inhabited only by birds,
choice canary birds Bird Alley is in
the penitentiary, in the hospital de-
partment. where seventy-five canary
birds, neatly housed in artistic cages,
lend their warblings and song to cheer
the inmates of the walled city. These
birds are housed on the second floor
of the hospital building and occupy a
row about twenty feet long. All breeds
and colors are here represented. and
can be heard whistling and warbling
over this section of the prison.-Co-
lumbus Dispatch.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-08-12
Woman Destroys Bomb.

What might have been a disastrous
explosion was prevented when Mrs.
Pauline Siegel picked a bomb, with a
lighted fuse attached, from the door
step Of the house of her neighbor,
Mrs. Salvatore Corso. 1921 South
Franklin street, Philadelphia. Mrs
Siegel hurled 1t into the street. This
broke the crudely constructed bomb,
and only section exploded
Mrs. Siegel saw two men place a
queer.looking package on the step, APP
ply match, and run away. She
grasped the package and hurled It in
to the street.
1t contained six sticks Of dynamite
and a large quantity of gunpowder.
The copper wires, which had been
wrapped around the package, broke,
The contents of the powerful bomb
were scattered in all directions.
Mrs. Corso said her family has nc
enemies,