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THE Gathered by The Forum's Live Force of Special Correspondents VOL. 10. NO. 52 News by Co Gathered by The Forum's Live PEORIA Louis J. Gauss should be elected, W. A. Clinch should be elected. Oscar Heinrich should be elected. C. E. Shone should be elected. Lucas Butts should be elected. Dr. Geo, A. Zeller, by all means. These are among the leading men on the Republican ticket. Mr. John Galergher, present Recorder, has made a good record, no man could have been more satisfactory as a public servant. The wedding of Miss Foda Harrison and Mr. James was a big thing, they received "car load" of presents of the finest and most useful sort. Shelton and Fidler closed a 4 nights engagement here Wednesday, they stopped at Mrs. Freeman's, 100 Jackson St. Freemans and Forums on sale at 216 $ \frac{1}{2} $ N. Washington St. The Republican ticket commends itself to the voters and should have their loyal support. Jefferson Hotel men can secure the Freeman and other papers at 216 $ \frac{1}{2} $ N. Washington St. SOME ODDS AND ENDS Should anyone desire to find out for himself about the merits of the Negro newspapers coming to Peoria, let him compare one with the other, consider the news items. Note the towns carried weekly in its columns, and see the character and origin of its news matter. When this is done with fairness, one must give the vote to the FORUM. With the issue of Oct. 10, before me, and after carefully examining the same, I find no plate matter which is so common in Negro Newspapers. The Forum is set up weekly with all original matter. This is a commendable work and shows that somebody is on the job to give good service. I congratulate this paper for the clean cut work done. Again both the Forum and its Editor are old tried friends of Peoria. They have been on the job for many days. Is it fair that the citizens of Peoria should give due credit where it is merited? This being true, the Forum claims our first consideration. Think on this. The Liberty Party is here today, notwithstanding, the Peoria county Republican Headquarter's janitor on the contrary. This party's hat is in the ring, and the gods will see the fellow who tries to take it out. Do you see me? Now, we are all clean men on our ticket. The opening of the campaign at the city hall on Oct. 13, was Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria Published Correspondents The Force of Special Correspondents a success. We are expecting to poll, at least one thousand votes on Nov. 3rd, for the Liberty Party ticket. The merchants of Peoria who are doing retail business are overlooking a valuable means of advertising. The Forum goes weekly into nearly every Negro home in the city. Hence, the story of your goods would become a weekly visitor to the homes of these citizens. Consider the FORUM as a means of advertising. Rev. B. N. Murrell, the beloved pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist church, has just received a call to the Negro baptist of St. Paul, Minn. This is the largest Negro baptist church in the state, if not in the North-west it is also the oldest. Should the call be accepted, Mt. Zion will loose a good man and a strong leader. This thing is to sorrowful to write about. However the call is now before him. The message says the call was unanimous. Rev. S. B. Jones has been returned as pastor of Ward Chapel A. M. E. church. The Rev. Jones is doing good work here and his return will mean so much for the people. There is an old saying; that your sins will find you. We are glad to note that your good works will be known. Hence good works have brought Rev. Jones and wife back to Peoria for another year. Congratulations to you and your wife Rev. Jones. Sunday, Oct. 18th, was Sunday school day for the churches of the city. The parade was a very large one in which our people made a good showing. There were more than eight thousand who joined in the parade to the colisium. A very fitting program was rendered. To accommodate the people, an overflow meeting was held at the First Congregational church God's work goes on. S. A. Askew, M. D. BLOOMINGTON The Republican ticket has the very ablest and the best men and these men should be elected. Mr. Riley, candidate for Judge is a clean man and an able, fair impartial lawyer; Mr. Flesher, will make a good sheriff; B. C. Moore's record for services as County Supt. of Schools, is the best McLean County ever had, he should be re-elected; Mr. Rice for County Treasurer, Mr. Rice is one of the most popular men in the county. The candidate for Coegress, Mr. Sterling, is an able man and should be returned. The two candidates for the Legislature are able conscientious men and should have the support of the colored voters of the district. --- FORUM "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." LD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY kly in Springf inent Officials of Prominent Officials of Peoria States Attorney McNemar Attorney, C. E. McNemar, who was making a very good record. He lent and faithful to every trust. He and not a persecutor. Everyone has even handed justice. He has looked at the work of Peoria county coming up. When he shall have completed it acclaim, "he has made as fine of us we ever had." States Attorney, C. E. McNemar, who was elected 2 years ago is making a very good record. He has proven to be efficient and faithful to every trust. He has been a prosecutor and not a persecutor. Everyone has been treated with even handed justice. He has looked after every detail of the work of Peoria county coming under his observation. When he shall have completed his term the people will acclaim, "he has made as fine official in this capacity as we ever had." A. G. FORBES Forbes, the veteran Alderman from made such a splendid record in the and should be, returned next Spring, keep such men as safe guards for the. Forbes has worked hard on the important committees and his good office weight and proves effectual. All A. G. Forbes, the veteran Alderman from the fourth Ward has made such a splendid record in the council that he will, and should be, returned next Spring. The city needs to keep such men as safe guards for the city's progress. Mr. Forbes has worked hard on the budget and other important committees and his good offices have all had great weight and proves effectual. All praises for Forbes. Carl Woolf for Re-Election Spring the republicans of the seven elect Carl Woolf again. has made a good record and the seven him. He has not been silent on an ing the ward's best interests. Next Spring the republicans of the seventh Ward are going to elect Carl Woolf again. He has made a good record and the seventh Ward is proud of him. He has not been silent on any vital subjects affecting the ward's best interests. Mavor E. N. WOODRUFF a has, in the person of E. N. Woodruff. He has been the making of Peoria. Sularity is without question. He is a term, proof of popularity. During Peoria has made phenominal progress all kinds have been launched and o. He is truly a "common" man's f Peoria has, in the person of E. N. Woodruff, a mayor of praise. He has been the making of Peoria. Mr. Woodruff's popularity is without question. He is now serving out a third term, proof of popularity. During his administration Peoria has made phenominal progress, improvements of all kinds have been launched and operated successfully. He is truly a "common" man's friend and he has proven it. Mayor Woodruff is no "four flusher," but a sincere man, what he is, he is. Mayor Woodruff is no hypocrite either. He believes in law and decency, but he is also in favor of common sense. He has made the best mayor the city ever had, and his record stands out as a beacon light. We believe that, if the mayor will accept, he will be the choice for mayor next Spring again on the republican ticket. If he does, he will be re elected. Peoria Republican Ticket 20 Cents per Month) STATE TREASURER Americans have nominated in the per- of Jacksonville, a very able, popu- man who has demonstrated mer- he has shown by his large follo- confidence and esteem of his consti- ne and faithful adherent to the re- principles and not one honest m- prove that he is other than a tru- every man. The Colored peeple wi- who believes in all men up who o- He is the fittest man for the o- seeking and our state will be hon- The Colored people over the state- mussel supporters in the past and w- not been estranged from him—no no- can endorse him in the highest ter- to the electorate of this great state- right. A man of worth and int- in no man than these requisites. MISURER d in the person of any able, popular and instrated merit and his large following of his constituents, went to the republic one honest man has ever than a true and need people will find men up who deserve man for the office to will be honored by over the state have the past and we are in him—no not one. the highest terms and this great state as a worth and integrity requisites. FOR STATE TREASURER The Republicans have nominated in the person of Andrew Russel, of Jacksonville, a very able, popular and beloved man. A man who has demonstrated merit and conserved energy. He has shown by his large following, that he has the confidence and esteem of his constituents. He has been a true and faithful adherent to the republican party and her principles and not one honest man has ever attempted to prove that he is other, than a true and tried friend to every man. The Colored peeple will find him to be a man who believes in all men up who deserve to be raised up. He is the fittest man for the office to which he is now seeking and our state will be honored by electing him. The Colored people over the state have been staunch Russel supporters in the past and we are sure they have not been estranged from him—no not one. The Forum can endorse him in the highest terms and recommend him to the electorate of this great state as a champion of the right. A man of worth and integrity. Greater need hath no man than these requisites. E. L. ROGERS, Editor Forum, Springfield Springfield, Ill Support The Republican Ticket Support The Republican Ticket Every Colored man in the county will do himself and the county honor by supporting the republican ticket on November 3rd. Our status in the county is doubtful and the crisis is here. We have a chance to send a man to the United States Senate with ability, nerve and backbone in the person of L. Y. Sherman and we must do so. It is our duty and protection to do so. There is a bill before Congress now, forbidding Colored and white persons to even set and work in the governmens employ in the same rooms, and no Colored man or man of African blood or decent is allowed to occupy a position where such person will be over or in a position to give orders to any white person. This is a bill, our friends, fathered and backed by democrats. Mr. Sullivan will not espouse your cause after the election--you will have been paid. Sherman is a fearless, able man, and as Fred Douglas said: "The republican party is the ship, all else the sea." CULTURE CLUB J. E. THOMPSON, President EDITH ASCY, Secretary S. R. THOMPSON, Chairman Program Committee. For the LEGISLATURE 28th Senatorial District, Counties of Logan, DeWitt and Macon Clifford Quisenberry OF LINCOLN ADVERTISEMENTS. One Col., 1 inch, per month.....$1.00 One inch, 2 Col., per month.....1.50 Two inch, 1 Col., per month.....1.50 Three inch, 1 Col., per month.....2.00 Two inch, 2 Col., per month.....2.50 Reading notices, per word, 1c; six words to a line. Special rate made to socials and churches. Display matter, first insertion, 20c and 15c per inch. Special rates made on large ads that stand several times. Political matter, 10c per line, and 10c per inch for display. Legal matter, 40c per inch, eight point type. Political announcements on appli- cation. We are not responsible for the views of correspondents and writers who sign articles. SATURDAY, OCT. 31, 1914 THEODORE ROOSEVELT Col Roosevelt is only 56 years old, he like Napoleon Bonaparte and Alexander the great and Shakespeare too, reach the Zenith of his career early. 56 years is young for Statesman or a great man. Roosevelt won international fame 10 years ago 46 years old; Shakespeare died at 52, and Alexander the great, at, we believe 32. The Ancient soil of Germany and Belgium is being fertilized with the blood and the bodies of the youth of those countries. Is is not a pity to do this? Put down this cruel war. O civilization, what private griefs have you, one against the other? Foot ball is here, but her life is nothing to be compared with base ball, as to longevity. How many times do you fellows want to be, or have to be told that, unless you do unto others as you would that others do unto you, you can't get to heaven when you die? If the Negroes read that bill the democrats are trying to get passed at Washington, we fail to see even how W. T. Scott, and A. Bender, the head of the 20,000 Negroes who form the coalition league, can vote democratic. If you are always thinking bad, ugly thoughts, ere long you will not only be bad but look ugly and bad, surely there is no one who desires to be ugly. No not one. We do not propose to acquiesce in the fight against noise only, in the pulpits and the good preachers are backing us up, don't you forget it. Anytime you wonder how you should, in regard to parties, go read history; read of Lovejoy, Charles Summer, William Lloyd Garrison, Fred Douglas, Lincoln and the Gettysburg address; "Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth upon this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." Read of the trails and tribulations under which the men who compose the republican party or their decendants went, read the epitahs in every grave yard and see this great sight, then like Moses say; "I will now turn aside and see why this bush is not consumed." Do not forget what Soloman said, you who would be rich: "Wealth acquired dishonestly, will prove a curse," meditate over that sentence and show me a single exception to this rule, men have waxed rich by unscrupulous methods, but what did it profit them? For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world (riches) and lose his soul, reputation, character, all. Shakespeare said; "Good name in man or woman, dear my Lord, is the immediate jewel of the soul." Not the remote jewel, the immediate jewel. Our monthly contempo, the Industrial Journal, seem to have "it in" for the "Junior Benedictos," a coterie of young ladies, who have seen fit, for reasons, no one cares, to band themselves together and sail under the above appellation. We do not know, but we fear the attacks, or charges, are unwarranted and may chagrin the young ladies. We should be sure we are right before we sayaught against one another. "What private griefs the iluent. Astute Journal has, we know not." Suppose we do not hurt the tender feelings of these "fair damsels," but buoy them onward. That Meeting at St. Paul. We are surprised and almost astounded to hear of such a meeting being pulled of at St. Paul A, M.E. church last Monday evening at which all democratic candidates made speeches. It is said that it was not a political meeting, but we desire to know why were political men there and why were men of only one political faith there? We thought that church would be the last to allow such a gross error. The men may have spoken on the war, the Bible, the Darwin theory, but why chose all men of one faith, one Christ and one baptism? It is an irreparable error. We desire to see our churches purified, but you can't do it by going the wrong route. O tempora, O Mores. Sporting News. Billy McClure, the sensational 122 pound boxer of West Baden, Ind. is now located in Decatur, and would like to hear from all club owners and match makers. He also wishes to secure the service of a live manager. Mr. McClure is quite a fighter as well as a boxer. His past record shows him to be a real artist in the manly art. His past record shows him of having had fifty-three battles, losing only one in the fifty-three. Winning thirty-one by the K. O. route. Neatly Furnished Rooms AND BOARD BY DAY OR WEEK Mrs. A. V. Smith 1103 E. Washington St. Edgar C. Pruitt PETER H. HARRIS Superintendent of American Candidate for Re- made a splendid record; the be- vote for Mr. Pruitt is a vote and progress in our schools. as. W. By n Candidate for Coun- Record Good Byers, County Clerk has ma- teated everybody right and ha- for him for re-election is the p Extendent of School Candidate for Re-Election bid record; the best we ever be Pruitt is a vote for continue in our schools. W. Byers Candidate for County Clerk Ord Good County Clerk has made a splendid body right and has been fair e-election is the proper thing. County Superintendent of Schools Republican Candidate for Re-Election He has made a splendid record; the best we ever before had. A vote for Mr. Pruitt is a vote for continued improvement and progress in our schools. Chas. W. Byers Chas. W. Byers Republican Candidate for County Clerk. Record Good Chas. W. Byers, County Clerk has made a splendid record; he treated everybody right and has been fair to all. A vote for him for re-election is the proper thing. For County Judge BARNEY ROBERT FITZO DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE promise justice, Impartially m on alike, irrespective of race, o or. a product of this city and kno people personally and they k mit your support. feeling that, I need to fill the position both to quents and myself. ROBERT FITZGERALD PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE me, Impartially meted out to respective of race, creed, nation- this city and know a large per- sonally and they know me. port. feeling that, if elected, I position both to the credit of self. ATTORNEY ROBERT FITZGERALD DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE I promise justice, Impartially meted out to every person alike, irrespective of race, creed, nationality or color. I am a product of this city and know a large per cent of the people personally and they know me. I solicit your support. feeling that, if elected, I am qualified to fill the position both to the credit of my constituents and myself. ROBERT FITZGERALD FOR STATE TREASURER TREASURER FOR STATE TREASURER M. RUSSEL, of Jack Quisenberry for the Le ction of Mr. Clifford Quisenb es of the lower house, the peo od reputation. A man who st ts and a man in whom there is ed. berberry is now County Treas L. of Jacksonville cry for the Legislature Clifford Quisenberry as one o r house, the people chose a man. A man who stands well wit in whom there is implicit con ANDREW RUSSEL, of Jacksonville Clifford Quisenberry for the Legislature In the selection of Mr. Clifford Quisenberry as one of the candidates of the lower house, the people chose a man who has a good reputation. A man who stands well with his constituents and a man in whom there is implicit confidence reposed. Mr. Quisenberry is now County Treasurer of Logan County and no man in Lincoln has aught to say against him. He comes highly endorsed by the colored people. The people of the 28th senatorial dsstrict, comprising the Counties of Lngan, DeWitt and Macon. You may be well assured that if elected he will stand for the best there is in legislation. Dunbar books Dunbar books. Dunbar books, at the Forum office and J.P. Roberts shoe store. All the best papers on sale at Roberts' shoe store. Chas. S. Gibbs ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC. Old Phone, 1963. Office: 723 East Washington Street Bell Phone 2322 B. G. 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TIPTON For Congressman, 19th District W. B. McKINLEY Representatives in General Assembly E. C. PERKINS T. C. BUXTON County Judge J. H. McCOY County Clerk CHARLES H. PATTERSON For Sheriff CHARELS E. TANDY County Treasurer JOHN F. SCHROLL For County Superintendent of Schools MARY W. MOORE Vote for ANDREW RU FOR State Trea Vote for --- Let me send you FREE PERFUME Write today for a testing bottle of ED. PINAUD'S LILAC The world's most famous perfume, every drop as sweet as the living blossom. For handkerchief, atomizer and bath. Fine after shaving. All the value is in the perfume—you don't pay extra for a fancy bottle. The quality is wonderful. The price only 75c (6 oz.). Send 4c for the little bottle—enough for 50 handkerchiefs. PARFUMERIE ED. PINAUD Department M. ED. PINAUD BUILDING NEW YORK USSEL surer The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a blank or heavily pixelated area with no discernible content. The Forum has gained great prestige during the past Summer, having gained a large circulation in Peoria and Decatur. We are now running a whole page devoted to Decatur and her people. We will be pleased to have every person in Decatur to become a subscriber. We have a branch office at Decatur in which is a very competent young lady who will take your name, address and your news and money. For your benefit we will have on sale at this office, 124 E. Wood, the Chicago Defender, the Freeman, the New York Age and the Crisis and Dunbar's books. We also have all these at our Home Office in Springfield. Everyone who is not taking the Forum just as well fall in line. Editorially fearless and conservative. Agents wanted everywhere. Big commissions paid. Write E. L. ROGERS, Editor, Springfield, Ill. MISERY and PAIN In any part of the head or body is quickly relieved by using... The best Remedy on Earth for Coughs, Colds, Whooping Cough, Pains in the Head, Back, Chest, etc. 25c and 50c at all First Class Drug Stores O. L. STONE Has just Opened a Fancy Little GROCERY Cor. Church and Decatur Sts. With a Full Line of Nice Clean Groceries, Meats, Milk and Notions Full Weights and Full Measures Give Us a Trial. Everybody Invited. All Treated Right Prices Right Both Telephones. Lawrence Y. Sherman J Republican Candidate for United States Senator The ablest man since the days of James G. Blain and Elihu Root. Will be elected November 3rd. DECATUR POLITICALLY, SOCIALLY AND COMMERCIALLY IT IS THE BEST TICKET DO NOT LOSE YOUR VOTE ON EXPERIMENTALS REPUBLICAN TICKET Sangamon County and 21st Congressional 45th Senatorial Districts For Congress - L. E. WHEEL For Sheriff - JOHN A. WHEEL For Legislature - W. J. BUTT For County Judge - T. E. I. For County Clerk - J. B. WEA For Probate Judge - C. H. JEN For Probate Clerk - O. G. ADDLE For County Treasurer - GEO. W. SCHWA For County Supt. Public Schools - EDGAR C. PR Men Wanted REPUBLICAN TICKET Sangamon County and 21st Congressional and 45th Senatorial Districts For Congress - - - - - L. E. WHEELER For Sheriff - - - - JOHN A. WHEELER For Legislature { - - - - W. J. BUTLER - - - - T. E. LYON For County Judge - - - - J. B. WEAVER For County Clerk - - - - CHAS. W. BYERS For Probate Judge - - - - C. H. JENKINS For Probate Clerk - - - - O. G. ADDLEMAN For County Treasurer - - - GEO. W. SCHWANER For County Supt. Public Schools - EDGAR C. PRUITT Men Wanted Willing to Work for things worth while to attend the BARACA CLASS of ST. PAUL'S A. M. E BARACA CLASS of ST. PAUL'S A. M. E SUNDAY SCHOOL "Young men at work for young men, all standing by the Bible and the Bible School." BARACA CLASS ST. PAUL A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL Every Sunday 3 to 4 p.m. ELECTION, NOV. 3rd POLITICALLY EDITED BY S. T. CLANTON CLASS A. M. E SCHOOL en, all standing by School." WE WANT YOU DECATUR (By Special Staff Correspondents) Vote the entire republican ticket in Macon county. Judge Smith, retiring County Judge will make a good circuit Judge. He will probably be the choice of the republicans. Mrs C. P. Ganaway of Lafayette, Ind. was the guest of her niece, Mrs. Louella McReynolds. The Priscilla Pleasure Club gave a surprise party on Mrs. Thos. Turner, south Church street last week. She was the recipient of many nice presents. People are wondering why R. Thoppe didn't get that cake walk prize. Telephone your Decatur news in. You crn get a Dunbar book at Dave Hunt's pantatorium Speak easy if you speak at all; for there's no high life velvet Schlitz nor high balls in dear old Decatur. "Bunch" Smith was out of the city last week. Bunch is determined to elect McKinley and the entire republican ticket. Decatur always tries to lead. She was the first to get the pay as you enter cars running on west Main street. Miss Mary Moore should be re-elected county Superintendent of Schools. If a failure on your part to pay your brother what you owe him offend thy brother, then pay him (thy brother) and remedy the offense. Notice! Decatur People We desire to continue the Decatur page and get a regular correspondent, to do so it will cost something. If you wish us to continue this page and give you a regular writer, one who will get your news and keep your town before the people, you must do 2 things, namely, come up and pay regularly and the business firms must advertise. Will you do it? For Superintendent of Schools of Macon County vote for Miss Mary Moore, republican nominee Her record for efficiency and general satisfaction is very good and commendable. The schools of Macon County have advanced under her unwavering determination and unflagging patience The record shown by these schools speak better than words for the work of Miss Moore Therefore cast your vote for Miss Moore only for County Superintendent. STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS MODERN ROOMS FOR RENT Steam Heat Electric Lights H. M. GREENE, Prop. Old Phone Main 5623 303 N. Washington St. PEORIA, ILL. Groceries and Meats! Get the habit of trading at the only Colored Grocery in Decatur 1st. Because business enterprises establish the merits and standards of a race of people. 2nd. Because his stock is complete and his goods are equal in quality to any other and he gives you your money's worth. 3rd. This method is the only one to make employment for our boys and girls when educated. 4th. Courteous and obliging treatment to all impartially. A. L. NICKENS, Prop. 169 W. Decatur A Little Better Than You Thought was Best. WHAT? A Tailor-Made Suit At WILLIAMS', The Practical Tailor 248 West Main Street Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing. Best Work. Lowest Prices. Patronize the Patronizer. DECATUR FORUM Office: 124 East Wood Leave your News with S. T. CLANTON Bell Tell. 3931 Call here and pay your Forum bill and get recces Call here and pay your Forum bill and get receipt For CONGRESS 19th Congressional District Mon. William B. McKinley Champaign, III. Mr. McKinley's record is one of admirat d endorsement. No one should fail to supp McKinley. Hon. William B. McKinley Champaign, Ill. Mr. McKinley's record is one of admiration and endorsement. No one should fail to support McKinley. For COUNTY JUDGE REPUBLICAN TICKET Vote for Justice, J. H. McCo Justice, J. H. McCoy An Able, Fearless, Faia, Impartial, Experienced Man. Your vote and every vote solicited & appreciated ELECTION NOV. 3. Any one desiring to get an ad in the Freeman, the Age or Chicago Defender may do so by calling on or writing E. L. ROGERS, Agent for all Papers 819% EAST, WASHINGTON ST. Bell Tel. 2720 B. M. CHIPPERFIELD FOR Congressman at Large Slightly Used Stoves G. d a. New at about half price, Cash or Payments M. A. PEABODY HOTEL DE CARTER EUROPEAN PLAN Short Orders and Meals Everything Up toDate Headquarters for Travelers Furnished Rooms CIGARS AND TOBACCO 108 N. Franklin St. DECATUR, ILL. JAMES CARTER, Proprietor S. T. CLANTON Attorney and Counsellor at Law 124½ East Wood St. Your Legal Business handled Carefully and Prudently Vote For Andrew Russel FOR State Treasurer A man for all the people. A true, staunch republican Central Illinois' Big Political Number of THE FORUM For the Benefit of Candidates Busisnes Men and Firms 2,500 COPIES Cities: Peoria, Springfield, Decatur, Lincoln; Jackson vile. On good paper to show cuts up. Parties desiring space in this Special Edition please don't procrastinate. If you don't see our representative write the Forum. NEW PHONE O. K. BAKER, Manager Socially, Financially, Re- latively, Industrially, Political For Cars and Sleeper can afford the acme of travel comfort and based on the principal divisions of the I system. was the first electric railway to intro- service and is one of the few elec- tric country offering standard parlor car servi- um COMFORT---MINIMAL the travel comforts are offered at but cost. [car trains operate between field and Peoria nightly. Longer b uppers, electric lighted. car trains daily between St. Louis, Georgia and between Springfield, Deca- rbana and Danville. Large observati- table, comfortable chairs, luxurious f YOUR AGENT AEOUT THIS DE LUXE S Ois Traction Sy (McKinley Lines) M DRUG ST Where Quality is Paramount Descriptions Carefully Compose a complete line of Proprietary M Toilet Articles And Adams Sts. Brow- 327 SPRINGD Peoria Socially, Financially, Religiously, Industrially, Politically Parlor Cars and Sleepers Which afford the acme of travel comfort and regularly operated on the principal divisions of the Illinois Traction System. This was the first electric railway to introduce sleeping car service and is one of the few electric roads in the country offering standard parlor car service. MAXIMUM COMFORT---MINIMUM COST These travel comforts are offered at but slight additional cost. Sleeping [car trains operate between St. Louis, Springfield and Peoria nightly. Longer berths, windows in uppers, electric lighted- Parlor car trains daily between St. Louis, Springfield and Peoria and between Springfield, Decatur, Champaign, Urbana and Danville. Large observation platform, library table, comfortable chairs, luxurious fittings. ASKYOUR AGENT AEOUT THIS DE LUXE SERVICE Illinois Traction System (McKinley Lines) We carry a complete line of Proprietary Medicines and Toilet Articles 11th and Adams Sts. Brown Hotel Bldg. Phone 3327 SPRINGFIELD, ILL. We Deliver anything We Deliver anything WILLIAMS COMP LOSS, LOAN AND INVESTMENT BANK TE, MORTGAGES, STOCK AND I WILLIAMS COMPANY BROKERS, LOAN AND INVESTMENT BANKERS—REAL ESTATE, MORTGAGES, STOCK AND ESTATES HANDLED—MORTGAGES BOUGHT AND SOLD P ILLIOPOLIS (By Miss Ewing.) Mrs. A. P. Brickenback and son, and Mrs. Gayton will be the guests of Mrs. Buckles at Williamsville Saturday. Mrs. Fred Cline and daughter Marian were guests at luncheon of two of our Y. W. C. A. girls Dorthy and Verna Woods in Springfield, Wednesday. Mrs. Ferris Norred is suffering from a severe attack of paralysis, but is somewhat improved at this writing. Chicago White Sox put it over on the Cnbs in the city championship series and each player of the soxs received $527.30 as his shares for the series. Demmitt came for his share in this. Because of Diptheria the schools are closed. Mrs. Henry Munso was called to Cerro Gordo because of the death of her father. Knox and Sinniger have purchased Munson grocery store, and started business at once. Mr. and Mrs. Brickenback and son, Paul were Springfield visitore Tuesday. Dr. Earl Mays visited his relatives here Sunday. Miss Ada Smith was visiting here Sunday. Lawyer Andrews was transacting business here Thursday. Leo Scott was elected Pres. of our Club Friday and other officers will be elected soon. Miss Alice Russel has returned to her home in Mechanicsburg after several months visit in Alton. No doubt that every one had begun to think Illiopolis was off the map (though it is small) but those Peoria boys didn't think so. Call again and get your hats which you left. But that Danville boy always carries his caps, he had the advantage. Don't stay so late boys and you won't have to hurry for that car. Don't worry today put off until to-morrow, which never gets here. Hon. B. F. Moseley, progressive orator of Chicago, was in the city this week and made speeches in the interest of the progressive party. FOR RENT: To some couple with no children, four room house in a good neighborhood, very cheap. See Charles S. Gibbs, 723 1/2 E. Washington St. City. Old Phone 1963. ON SPRINGFIELD STREET CAR ROUTE. Points of Interest—Springfield's at Ponds and how to reach them: tracts tractionum Lincoln's Old Homestead Abraham of Elizabeth and Jackson Corner yoke Fenth street street cars at streets. Sibbey tree streets. Mistlewood. Sixth and M Monument—Oak Ridge Lincoln's Lake North Fifth street cemetery. Tay and Monroe streets, cars from Fifth Capitol avenue and State House, Lake Spring, Governor. First street, Street, or Lawrence South Second avenue, car avenue car. Second and Monroe State Arsenal west Washington, Gov streets. Take Wet or Lawrence ave ernor Spring st. nue cars. Home-427 South Colored Orphanage South Eleventh Twelfth street. Fifth and Washington street cars at Fill streets. Colored Mason street. Take South North Eighth sth Sixth street cars Eleventh or Norton rroe streets. from Fifth and Measure Resorts. Parks and P -South-west of the Washington Park Second street and city. Take South cars. Lawrence avenue—North east of the Reservoir Park—Ninth street cars. city. Take North park—East of the city. White City Park avenue cars from Take East Carrol streets. Fifth and Mon grounds—North of the State Fair North Ninth street cars. city. Take Lincoln—The permanent Camp Lines of the Illinois National camp ground north of city. Take the Guard. North street car sfrom Fifth and Weslock street. Dr. J. A. Wheeler [Image of a man in a suit with a tie and a mustache]. Republican candidate for Sheriff, who should be, and will be elected. He is the better and the abler of the two candidates. For Your Shoe Repairing SEE J. W. GREEN 406 North Adams St. PEORIA, - - ILLINOIS Eureka Court No. 38 Order Calanthe meets 2nd and 4th Monday nights at Henry Brown Hall, 204 Main St. MRS. C. S. FREEMAN, W. C. Butts For Sheriff Lucas I Butts, the republican candidate for sheriff, is a clean man, an able man, and a staunch republican whose record in public life shows him to be a "life wire" and an energetic constructive legislator, his record in the legislature shows that he was fair and willing to and did work in the interest of the laboring masses. In his campaign for the nomination he assailed no one—he got the nomination fairly and now is willing to get the election fairly. J. W. GREEN 406 N rta Adams Street PEORIA. ILL. The place to have Shoes repaired for the bad weather. Green is all right and gives satisfaction. You never go away dissatisfied at Green's. He is jovial and courteous with it. Shoe Repairing Call Old Phone 3914 and J. P. ROBERTS Will call and get your old Shoes, make them over and return them to you like new Best material used. All work guaranteed. 1707E. Cap. Ave. WINTER COAL Order now by the Ton Prompt Deliveries Full Measure GEO. W. WELLS 1610 E. Mason St. Bell Tel. 1363 RESTAURANT For Home Cooked Meals and Short Orders, Call at 211 N. Washington St. PEORIA, ILL. MRS. LUELLA SMITH, Prop. E. Hazel Funeral PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVI E. Hazel Wallace PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN CONNECTION 119 NORTH EIGHTH STREET AT ALL GOOD DEALERS 50¢ UP Style 309 People's Indus Com SICK, HEALTH AND A People's Industrial Casualty Company SICK, HEALTH AND ACCIDENT ASSOCIATION PAYS $2.00 PER DAY FOR SICKNESS AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE 109 South Eleventh Street. Springfield, Illi Subscribe for the Forum by the year or six months before you go, men. Leading down state paper. H. JAMES LINOLEUM FINISH OILS POLISHING Floors, Linoleum, Furniture, Leather, Canvass, Automobiles and Buggies. REMOVES Perspiration Stains, Checks and Scratches. Guaranteed to last from 5 to 6 months REINMANN BROS. CO. 115-17-19 N. WasNington St. PEORIA, ILLINOIS Price, 25c FOR RENT—Desk room and a room for a man or two men. Apply at 819% E. Washington street. WANTED—Men and women of good common sense. Apply at every man's door in the morning. Poro Treatment SCIENTIFICALLY TREATED Graduate PORO COLLEGE, St. Louis, Mo. Produces a most luxurant and beautiful Hair Growth Miss Lora Logan 218 E. Dodd St., SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Bell Tel. 7159 Dyer's Restaurant 65 E. Main St., CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Have made some notable improvements Regular Meals and Short Orders are served. Home Cooking a specialty. N. DYER, Prop. Sunday Dinner—One o'clock. HOTEL BROWN Our Telephone now is E Office—8194 E. Our Telephone Number now is Bell 2720 Office—819 $ \frac{1}{2} $ E. Washington St Bell Pone, 6350 Prices the Lowest Calls Promptly Answered Satisfaction Guaranteed The Secret of a Good Figure often lies in the breasts. Handles of thousands of women wear the bionic Brassiere for the reason that they regard it as necessary as a corset. It supports the bust and provides the support the youthful outline which fashion decrees. are the daintiest, mast serviceable garments imaginable. Only the best of materials are used—for instance, "Aloha", a flexible bonnet, "balaclava" to shield from permitting handling without removal. They come in all styles, and your local Dry Goods dealer will show them to you on request. If he does not carry them, he can easily get them for you by writing to us. Send for them in your booklet showing styles that are in high favor. **BENJAMIN & JOHNES** 50 Warren Street Newark, N. J. Springfield, Illinois LADIES' ATTENTION We offer you a beautiful Switch switch for $1.00 only, a $3 value, also a full size length transformation for $1. All our Hair Goods is made of strictly human hair only. We guarantee satisfaction or money refunded. We also make Wigs to order at very reasonable prices. Agents Wanted Peoria HumanHair Goods Co. Room 32E Central National Bank Bldg. PEORIA, ILL. MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED S. ALLOY FOR SALE AT HOTEL BROWN The Forum, The Defender, The Freeman, Boston Guardian, Indianapolis Ledger, and all Colored Papers. The September Crisis will be here Sept. 15 or before. E. L. Rogers Mgr. Dunbar News Co. Clark's Place Clark's Place First class tailoring establishment. Cleaning. Pressing. Repairing and Dyeng. Ladies' fancy skirts and apparel a specialty. Straw hats made to look as new Left over clothes for sale. Your work promptly called for and delivered. Satisfaction guaranteed. Prices reasonable. BURREL C. CLARK, Prop. 812 E. Monroe St.