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Gathered by The Forum's Live Force of Special Correspondents Macon County Draws Color Line. There are now about forty "bootleggers" in Macon County Jail. There are three parts to the jail. The front is called the east and west sides, and this is where the "bums," criminal and Negroes are kept. The south side, the new department is all nice and clean and has large roomy cells baths and toilets in each cell. The cells also have table for cards, chairs and cots of all kinds, and a plenty of fresh air. The prisoners in this department can walk from the office to all parts of the jail. You never hear a word from the Sheriff. This is where the white "bootleggers" stay. In this section the prisoners stay up all night if they want to, all others go to bed at eight and nine o'clock. On one occasion there were two Colored men indicted by the grand jury for bootlegging and about fifteen white men. They were all put in the south side at that time, everything seemingly was fair with the Colored boys. They were nice and clean, had sheets, pillows and comforts sent over to them from their homes, and their cells were much cleaner than the whites. In about two weeks later two Colored and two white men were arrested on the same charge. They worked in the same saloon. The Colored men were put on the west side and the whites were put on the south. The Colored boys were put in among lice, bed bugs and tramps, while the south side was clean. A few days later in came a bunch of higher class of bootleggers. Then the "knocking started on the Colored men by the white men. Next the south side was "run over" and there were more people than cells. Very soon the whites began to prepare a slate and the Negroes got tipped of the slate by some of their "white friends" who had some brain, and the Negroes let them know the Colored people knew everything. Then they, the high class booleggers, held a meeting in the Sheriff's office and made out their slate and had the Sheriff to come in one night and weed them out. So the Negroes and six of their white friends were put in cells among bed bugs, lice and tramps. The white men are in the south side, enjoying a homelike life, receiving their company and smoking cigars. All the Negroes can do is to sit and look at the white men walk up and down the corridor. Then we wonder why we vote the republican ticket. Well we will help another republican Sheriff, and see if he draws the color line if so, we will sure know how to vote next time. We can say for the Turnkeys, they treat all alike. They are the poor man's friend. More partiality—Judge Whitfield and Nickleson gave the high class bootleggers 30 days on two accounts and gave the Negroes 60 days, they all were arrested on the same charge. The white men had been arrested before for the same charge and the Negro had never been arrested before. When his his 60 days were up the white man was released and the Negro stayed in 97 days, when his account called for 90 days. See any difference? We would like to have our white and Colored friends come and visit us. Come near breakfast and supper hours. Yours truly, COLORED PRISONERS OF MACON COUNTY. Mayor Schnepp May not Run Again. It is generally believed that Mayor Schnepp, who has a large volume of business will not be a candidate for re-election. The Mayor has or will have, at the expiration of this term, served 6 years as Mayor of the city. The work of a Mayor is too voluminous to care for a large private business. VOL.11. NO.6 (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, DEC. 12, 1914. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria historical Society ta House THE FORUM "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." PEORIA (Mrs. S. A. ASKEW) After three weeks of socials, entertainments and turkey dinners the climax was reached in the farewell reception, which was tendered Rev. Murrell and wife at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Monday eve.. November 30th, at 8 o'clock. Mr. R. A. Gibbons acted as toast master during the evening. The seating capacity of the chapel of the church was filled with friends who had gathered to express their regrets at his leaving, many told of the kind acts he had done for them and of the comfort he had been to them in the sad hour of bereavement. Everyone was grieved because of his going away, yet they felt that the great work he had accomplished here, merited a higher calling, a broader field of labor and greater opportunities. Hence, with sorrow their friends bade them farewell and asked that God's blessings attend them in their new field of labor. The special guests were Rev. Jones and wife of Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church, Rev. Hayes of St. Paul Baptist Church. Refreshments of ice cream, cakes and coffee were served during the evening. Rev. Murrell and wife left the following day for their new home in St. Paul, Minn. Word has been received since, that they reached their destination in safety and were met by a committee of two who conducted them to their temporary home at 633 Central Ave. The ladies of the "Social Hour Club" were delightfully entertained at the home of Mrs. Sarah Brewer 918 Blain street, Monday afternoon. The hours were spent in making Christmas gifts for each member of the club. An appetizing dinner was served at 5 o'clock by the hostess. Mrs. Nettie Johnson entertained the "Art Club" at her home Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Belle Hiclin will be hostor the "Womans Aid Club" Thursday afternoon Dec. 17, at her home on Green St. The "aesthetics comm" of the Sisterhood will hold their meeting at the Progressive Club rooms Thursday afternoon Dec. 10th, at 804 State St. Mrs. Sarah Haley, Chairman. The Ladies of the "Thinble Club" will hold their Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Floyd, Monday, Dec. 21st. Mrs. John Pierce and daughter of Canton spent Sunday in this city at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ellis 316 Gale Ave. TAYLORVILLE Friday the High School was dedicated. Many thro mud and water water waded. The A. M. E. ladies gave an oyster Stew, INOIS, SATURDAY, DEC. 12, 1911 Quiet a number bought the brew. Rollin Stewart while trimming a tree, Thought he'd try and trim his knee. This war on tax or tax on stamps, Is making the government funds advance. Lonzo Erving is in jail, Held accountable without bale. So much thieving has been done Lonzo is thought to be the one, Getting money under false pretense, He gets free board with Billy Brents. Rector thought he'd take a drink, And got in trouble with Steve Link. Its been so long since it has rained, That quit a few are rattled brained. Miss Pauline Mayse some taffy made, And Marian Madison his skill displayed. The taffy was good but hard as wood, To bite a piece you never could. The bunch was there, now it wouldn't be fair, To tell just who and who was not there. But we had lots of fun, and at a late hour we homeward run. ILLIOPOLIS Mrs. Garvey Grundy and Miss Pearle Russell of Mechansburg entertained a number of friends at a party near lanesville last Saturday evening. Those present were: Misses Alice and Pearle Russell, Mrs. Grundy-Miss Viola Edwards, Miss Ma,rie Shannon, Misses Lola and Georgia Ewing, Meesers Harrison, Daniel and Johnnie Smith, Mr. Archie Vaughn, Mr. Bob Marshall and Ma. Wyla Smith. Games were played and refreshments served, the crowd returned to their homes at a late hour reporting of a enjoyable eve. William Ford of Cleveland, O. was the guest of Miss Georgia Ewing Sunday. The C. W. B. M. had charge of the church service Sunday eve, Mrs. Ingle delivered an excellent talk on "Foreign Missionary," a beautiful quartet was sang, little Jane Cantrall spoke a short piece, Miss Minnie Shepard and Mrs. Sealock gave a reading on Missionary work. Dr. Dyre spoke at I. H. S. Monday a. m. and entertained a large crowd at M. E. Church Monday eve. Rev. Sealock will have charge of I. H. S. class Tues. eve. Regular "Prayer Meetings" Wed. An Oyster Supper will be served at First Christian Church Thursday everybody invited admission 25c. Saturday eve "Silas Marion," play will be at I. H. S. every body invited invited, admission 25c. Grand Lecture and Musical Springfield's Greatest Literary Treat Dr. W·T. VERNON Late Register U. S. Treasury will deliver his Famous Lecture: "The Man and the State" Chamber of Commerce Benefit of Campbe assisted by Spriggfield's Local Vocal St Vernon is the most celebrated Lecture the race has in the world to-day and h capital City is to be made the greater a decade. Wherener Dr. Vernon has l proclaimed the "matchless orator of inspiring, ennobling, splendid, forens race's achievements in liquid words of Auspices Chamber of Commerce Benefit of Campbell College. Assisted by Spriggfield's Local Vocal Stars. Dr. Vernon is the most celebrated Lecturer and Orator that the race has in the world to-day and his coming to the Capital City is to be made the greatest literary event of a decade. Wherener Dr. Vernon has lectured he has been proclaimed the- "matchless orator of the race." Eloquent, inspiring, ennobling, splendid, forensic portrayal of the race's achievements in liquid words of eloquence PATRONS The Xmas Editi ful color cover, the fi be beneficial to all to as it is widely and ca before the public in a hence we invite your The Xmas Edition The Xmas Edition of the Forum will be in cover, the finest we have yet produced special to all to get in our Annual Holiday widely and carefully read. The only to be public in a way profitable is through invite your attention to this special ed The Xmas Edition. The Xmas Edition of the Forum will be in a beautiful color cover, the finest we have yet produced. It will be beneficial to all to get in our Annual Holiday Number as it is widely and carefully read. The only way to get before the public in a way profitable is through the press, hence we invite your attention to this special edition. Gibbs Scores Big Victory. Attorney C. S. Coleman,charged with jury never reached a borne in mind that th ants, regardless of ho rney C. S. Gibbs, who represented a charged with arson, won a notable victory or reached a verdict, but disagreed. I mind that the odds were all against the ardless of how totally innocent they may Attorney C. S. Gibbs, who represented Jones and Coleman, charged with arson, won a notable victory. The jury never reached a verdict, but disagreed. It must be borne in mind that the odds were all against the defendants, regardless of how totally innocent they may be. Elks' Annual Xmas Ball. The Annual Ch Lodge I. B. P. O. E. Fourth and Jefferson Evening, December tended and largest at chestral Music. Fin Annual Christmas Ball given by Cha B. P. O. E. of W. will be held at A. and Jefferson Streets, Springfield, Illinois December 28th, 1914. These are the largest attend balls of the city. The Music. Finest hall in the city and most spacious. Prepare for the occasion. Do miss, "everybody" attends. The Annual Christmas Ball given by Chas. Young Lodge I. B. P. O. E. of W. will be held at Arion Hall, Fourth and Jefferson Streets, Springfield, Illinois, Monday Evening, December 28th, 1914. These are the best attended and largest attend balls of the city. The best Orchestral Music. Finest hall in the city and most convenient and spacious Prepare for the occasion. Nobody desires to miss, "everybody" attends. COMMITTEE: Alex. Bender, Chairman; Geo. Beard; Otis B. Duncan; J. W. Grady; J. C. Adams. Dr. N. B. Ford Dr. J. O. Miles Dr. S. A. Ware Atty. A. M. Williams Atty. B. J. Clanton Atty. C. S. Gibbs Maj. O. B. Duncan Rev. N. J. McCracken Rev. L. E. Christy Rev. Wm. M, Carter Rev. Father Simon Rev. J. J. Chappelle Rev. W. F. Walker Rev. S. C. Manuel Maj. G. W. Ford Capt. R. A. Byrd Hardin Long Robt. Taylor J. W. Grady T. R. Thompson J. M. Mosby Amos Duncan John W. Slaughter Wash E. Johnson E. L. Rogers Lieut. R. Ross 20 Cents per Month) and Musical First Literary Treat VERNON Treasury will deliver his lecture: and the State M. E. Church December 29, 1914 ON, 25c e benefit of Campbell College as Local Vocal Stars. Celebrated Lecturer and On- orld to-day and his com- made the greatest litera- Dr. Vernon has lectured tachless orator of the race splendid, forensic portrait liquid words of eloquence. ADMISSION, 25c PATRONESSES Mrs. Lizzie Wilkens Mrs. J. F. Johnson Mrs. J. S. Lee Mrs. Jesse Rodgers Miss Eva Monroe Mrs. Nancy Coleman Miss Mary Bellamy Miss Eulalia Osby Mrs. Emma Goins Mrs. Hardin Long Miss Gladys Saunders Mrs. E. J. McCoo Mrs. Thos. Wartwick Mrs. J. T. Coleman Mrs. S. A. Ware Mrs. J. A. Slaughter Mrs. G. A. Barkesdale Mrs. Frank Burns Mrs. Bertha Hall Mrs. Eolia Nelson Mrs. N. B. Ford Mrs. R. A. Byrd Mrs. Jos. Morgan G. H. L. NELSON, Chairman. Edition. Forum will be in a beautiful have yet produced. It will Annual Holiday Number ead. The only way to go suitable is through the press to this special edition. who represented Jones are on a notable victory. The out disagreed. It must be were all against the defensi innocent they may be. all given by Chas. Your will be held at Arion Hail Springfield, Illinois, Monds. 4. These are the best of the city. The best O the city and most conven or the occasion. Noboct attends. chairman; Geo. Beard; O V. Grady; J. C. Adams. Weekly paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second class mall matter Feb. 24, 1904, at the post office at Springfield, Ill., under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. 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 application. We are not responsible for the views of correspondents and writers who sign articles. SATURDAY, DEC. 12, 1914 If you are able to shop at all shop early. It appears that we are in Cuba, from the dark and dampness of the weather. The Elks report "one more time" in Decatur, Decatur is "one more burg" anyway. "If you wish to avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing." The thing to do in the Spring election is to choose men who can get along amicably together in the city hall. Dollars to doughnuts that Carter Harrison will run for mayor regardless of Mrs. Harrison's "promise" he made. It is a far reaching fact that the future welfare of America depends largely upon the Amicable relations existing between the white people of the U. S. and the Negro. It will not do for the relations (friendly,) which have, for all of these years, existed between the original American and the Afro-American to be further estranged; there must not only be courted amicable relationg, peace, harmony, etc., but justice equality of opportunity and fair play in their entirety. The Colored people must be given a liberal education, all of their constitutional and natural rights. Absolute equality before the law and a man's chance in the race of life. If these cardinal principles and essentials are denied him much longer it will react against the ones so denying them and the white people, at a time when the perpetuity of the nation is at stake, will not receive the then needed support or sympathy of the Negro, as was the case at Boston, Lake Erie, New Orleans and during the Civil war for 2 years and more. We write these few lines to let the public know that we need not only battle ships and cruisers, but friends and especially the friendship of the nation's best friend—The Negro. ```markdown ``` Practical Presents Inter woven TOE AND HEEL JACKET The Suggest Early Buyer this in every sense a man's store. We now by time and experience, just what we have gathered an array of Chris so any we ever had. Gifts purchased ereed when desired before Christmas. Clothes and Lounging Gowns, $3.00 to 20.00. 2.00 to 6.00. Girts, 50c to 5.00. Gloves, $1.00 to 3.00. Fur Lined Gloves, $2.50 to 15.00. $2.00 to 6.00. Seal Caps, $12.00 to 25.00. Silie Hose, 35c to 50c. Milk Hose, 75c to 2.50. Eaters, 75c to 3.50. Silie Hose, 25c, 35c and 50c. Fishmere Hose, 25c, 35c and 50c. Bak Hose, 25c to 2.50. We Suggest Early Buying This is in every sense a man's store. We have learned to know by time and experience, just what most men want. We have gathered an array of Christmas gifts superior to any we ever had. Gifts purchased, laid aside and delivered when desired before Christmas. Bath Robes and Lounging Gowns, $3.00 to 20.00 Shirts, $1.00 to 6.00. Night Shirts, 50c to 5.00. Holiday Gloves, $1.00 to 3.00. Fur and Fur Lined Gloves, $2.50 to 15.00. Fur Caps, $2.00 to 6.00. Genuine Seal Caps, $12.00 to 25.00. Ladies Lisle Hose, 35c to 50c. Ladies Silk Hose, 75c to 2.50. Boys Sweaters, 75c to 3.50. Mens Lisle Hose, 25c, 35c and 50c. Mens Cashmere Hose, 25c, 35c and 50c. Mens Silk Hose, 25c to 2.50. HOLIDAY SETS Hats, $3.50 to 8.00. Knox Derbies, $5.00 Soft Hats and Derbies, $3.00 to 5.00. 1 and Domestic Velour Hats, $3.00 to 5.00 Novelties, 25c to $10. Fine Canes, 50c Vests, $2.50 to 5.00. Evening Vests, $4 to Stetson Hats, $3.50 to 8.00. Knox Derbies, $5.00. Trimble Soft Hats and Derbies, $3.00 to 5.00. Imported and Domestic Velour Hats, $3.00 to 5.00. Leather Novelties, 25c to $10. Fine Canes, 50c to $7. Fancy Vests, $2.50 to 5.00. Evening Vests, $4 to 10. COMBINATION SETS Hose; 50c to 1.50. Handkerchiefs, 50c to 1.50. Silk Suspenders in fancy boxes, 50c to 1.50 ers and Garters, $1 00 to 2.00. Sinen Handkerchiefs, 15c to 50c. Embroideried Handkerchiefs Three Handkerchiefs, 50c. Three Handkerchiefs, 75c. Three Handkerchiefs, $1.00' Four Handkerchiefs, $1.50. Abrellas for Ladies and Gents, $1.00 to 10.0 Neckwear, 25c to 3.00. Ufflers and Reefers, 25c to 10.00. veaters, $2.00 to 10.00. Tie and Hose; 50c to 1.50. Tie and Handkerchiefs, 50c to 1.50. Holiday Silk Suspenders in fancy boxes, 50c to 1.50. Suspenders and Garters, $1 00 to 2.00. Ladies Linen Handkerchiefs, 15c to 50c. Ladies Fine Embroideried Handkerchiefs Box of Three Handkerchiefs, 50c. Box of Three Handkerchiefs, 75c. Box of Three Handkerchiefs, $1.00' Box of Four Handkerchiefs, $1.50. Fine Umbrellas for Ladies and Gents, $1.00 to 10.00. Holiday Neckwear, 25c to 3.00. Mens Mufflers and Reefers, 25c to 10.00. Mens Sweaters, $2.00 to 10.00. 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Atty Fred McKinney, of Hannibal, Mo. was in the city last week in the interest of the Fidelity Ius. Co. Frank R. Wilkins of the Board of Health, who has been sent to several points to demonstrate their new health preserver, reports much success and favor wherever he has gone. The Grace M. E. Sunday School will render their Christmas program on Dec. 24th. Mrs. Lucendia Smalley will give an entertainment and program on Dec. 29th at Grace M. E. Church, Mrs. Smalley will award prizes to the two selling the most tickets. C. H. Morgan of S. Spring St. who has been indisposed is some what better at this writting. The Womens Club received ten new members into the club Monday afternoon, the woman are all working beautifully together, and they are arranging to receive callers at the Arsenal New Years Day. Great preperations are being made by the Womens Club to have memorial services over Mrs. Rose Hunter, one of the deceased members. FOWLER NEWS (BY MISS BERTHA SCOTT) We have been having ideal weather this fall and up to the present time the roads tor traveling have been beyond criticism. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Smith recently spent Sunday with A. C. Scott and family. Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Brady several weeks ago entertained guests at their home west of town. Most of the farmers of this vicinity have disposed of a number of their hogs owing to the prevelence of the stock disease. Gracie Scott was awarded the medal for making the highest average in her schoolwork during the past month. Mrs. S. A. Smith was among the Gem City shoppers last Friday. Miss Bertha Scoot has again taken up piano work at the Quincy College of Music. DON'T FORGET LON T PUSKET THE GOLDEN JUBILEE JANUARY 1st, 1915 STATE AKSENAL, Second and Monroe 8th Regiment Moving Pictures, 3 Reels. Band Concert and a Big Celebration 50th Anniversary of Nego Freedom Gen. Com. C. S. Gibbs, Maj. O. B. Duncan R. Vires, Eva Taylor, Thos. Wallace Swann and T. R. Thompson. FOR Coal & Draying JOHN M. MOSBY Bell Phone 4338 Moving and Transferring A Specialty. 1614 East Jackson St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL With the present high price of Shoes it pays to have your Shoes Repaired Roberts Knows How. 17 years of experience. Work called for and delivered without extra charge. J. P. ROBERTS 1707 East Capitol Ave. Old Phone 3914 FOR RENT: To some couple with no children, four room house in a good neighborhood, very cheap. See Charles S. Gibbs, 723% E. Washington St. City. Old Phone 1963. ON SPRINGFIELD STREET CAR ROUTE. Points of Interest—Springfield's attractions and how to reach them: Abraham Lincoln's Old Homestead—Corner of Eighth and Jackson streets. Take Eighth street cars at Sixth and Monroe streets. Lincoln's Monument—Oak Ridge cemetery. Take North Fifth street cars from Fifth and Monroe streets. State Arsenal—Second and Monroe streets. Take West Washington, Governor, Spring street or Lawrence avenue cars. Colored Orphans' Home—427 South Twelfth street. Take South Eleventh street cars at Fifth and Washington streets. Colored Masonic Temple—117-119 North Eighth street. Take South Eleventh or North Sixth street cars from Fifth and Monroe streets. Parks and Pleasure Resorts. Washington Park—South-west of the city. Take South Second street and Lawrence avenue cars. Reservoir Park—North-east of the city. Take North Ninth street cars. White City Park—East of the city. Take East Capitol avenue cars from Fifth and Monroe streets. State Fair Grounds—North of the city. Take North Ninth street cars. Camp Lincoln—The permanent camp grounds of the Illinois National Guard. Northwest of city. Take the Rutledge street car from Fifth and Washington streets. "The Road of Good Service" Time Table. ILLINOIS TRACTION Effective June 10, 1913. Subject to change without notice. Trains leave Illinois Traction System station, corner Monroe and Ninth streets, Springfield, as follows: NORTHWARD. For Lincoln, Peoria, Bloomington and intermediate points. †11:15 P.M. $4:15 A.M. *10:55 A.M. **4:55 P.M. *6:50 A.M. **12:55 P.M. *7:05 P.M. *8:55 A.M. *2:55 P.M. *9:00 P.M. §St. Louis-Peoria Sleeper and Limited. For Carlinville, Hillsboro, St. Louis and intermediate points. $2:25 A.M. 9:30 A.M. *5:05 P.M. *5:00 A.M. *11:05 A.M. †6:05 P.M. †6:00 A.M. *1:05 P.M. †7:15 P.M. *7:05 A.M. †2:05 P.M. 9:00 P.M. 7:30 A.M. *3:05 P.M. †11:00 P.M. 7:30 A.M. *3:05 P.M. §11:00 P.M. *9:05 A.M. 3:30 P.M. $Springfield-St. Louis Sleeper, Chair car attached for Limited passengers. *Limited. †To Carlinville only. Limited through to St. Louis. St. Louis Parlor Cars leave 7:05 a. m., 11:05 a. m., and 5:05 p. m. EASTWARD. For Decatur, Champaign, Danville and intermediate points. 5:00 A.M. *1:00 P.M. *6:30 A.M. *3:00 P.M. 8:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. 9:00 A.M. *5:10 P.M. 10:00 A.M. 6:05 P.M. *11:00 A.M. *7:10 P.M. 12:01 A.M. 9:10 P.M. 11:15 P.M. SOUTHWARD. Parlor cars for Decatur and Dan- ville leave 9:00 a. m. and 5:10 p. m. 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. 7150 100 Asthma Remedy and Cold Relief. People suffering with Asthma and Cold Mrs. Jennie Henderson 527 South 12th St Telephone 6312 E. Hazel . Hazel Wallac E. Hazel Wallace Funeral Director PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN TION AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN TION PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN CONNEC TION Prices the Lowest . Satisfaction Guaranteed 119 NORTH EIGHTH STREET People's Industrial Casualty Company SICK, HEALTH AND ACCIDENT ASSOCIATION le's Industrial Cas Company HEALTH AND ACCIDENT ASSOCI 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, Ill REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OF SPECIALTY—FARMS, INCOME CHANDISE throughout the Now, if you have anything remember I make it a thing with Market V far or near JAMES I 217 1-2 South Fifth St. WE CREDIT No Cash Down and $ this Steel Range, G STATE FOR SALE OR TRADE—EXCHANGE SOLLTY—FARMS, INCOME PROPERTY AND DISE throughout the United States and if you have anything to sell and it has a member I make it a Business of Selling thing with Market Value, large or small, far or near. See Me. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR TRADE—EXCHANGES A SPECIALTY-FARMS, INCOME PROPERTY AND MERCHANDISE throughout the United States and Canada. Now, if you have anything to sell and it has a value, remember I make it a Business of Selling Anything with Market Value, large or small, far or near. See Me. JAMES B. OSBY. South Fifth St. Springfield, Ill. CREDIT EVERYB Down and $1.00 per Wee Steel Range, Guaranteed 5 WE CREDIT EVERYBODY No Cash Down and $1.00 per Week Buys this Steel Range, Guaranteed 5 Years QUALITY HOME HEATING We also carry a Complete Line of FURNITURE, RUGS, E Buying in large quantities for our 30 stores es sell at the most reasonable prices on E-Z P Just say "charge it." We take old Stov old Furniture in exchange for new John L. Jones Furniture 620 E. Washington St. Bell Pho FURNITURE, RUGS, E- n large quantities for our 30 stores en- the most reasonable prices on E-Z P say "charge it." We take old Stov- old Furniture in exchange for new John L. Jones Furniture Washington St. Bell Pho FURNITURE, RUGS, ETC. Buying in large quantities for our 30 stores enables us to sell at the most reasonable prices on E-Z Payments. Just say "charge it." We take old Stoves and old Furniture in exchange for new John L. Jones Furniture Co. 620 E. Washington St. Bell Phone 7315 We are the largest importers and manufacturers of colored people's hair. We guarantee perfect satisfaction or money refunded. This hair is positively superior to any on the market, and will stand combing and washing the same as your own. We sell hair by the pound; hair nets, toilet articles and straightening combs at wholesale prices. Agents wanted. Send two cent stamp for illustrated book on hair at once. Humania Hair Co. Dept. 76. 23 Duane St. New York Edward Baumann. C. T. Baumann PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Your Patronage Solicited Corner 7th and Washington Sts. --- Bell Pone, 6350 Calls Promptly Answered Wallace VICE—CHAPEL IN CONNEC ON . Satisfaction Guaranteed strial Casualty pany CCIDENT ASSOCIATION Springfield, Illinois FOR TRADE—EXCHANGES A HOME PROPERTY AND MER- United States and Canada. to sell and it has a value, Business of Selling Any- value, large or small, Mr. See Me. B. OSBY. Springfield, Ill. Tel. 7213 EVERYBODY $1.00 per Week Buys Guaranteed 5 Years RUGS, ETC. for our 30 stores enables us to the prices on E-Z Payments. We take old Stoves and exchange for new Furniture Co. St. Bell Phone 7315 REISCH BREWERY CO. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. Keg and Bottle Beer unsurpassed for health and strength. Their Bock Beer has a high reputation. Reisch's Gold Top ranks among the best in the country. Prompt deliveries and shipments made. Order direct from the brewery. THE FREEMAN FLATS (Newly Completed) 100 Jackson St.—New phone 2184 B. 223 1/2 N. Washington St., Rear. —New phone 2382. Electric Lights, Heat and Baths Peoria, Illinois. Tel. 7213 Snappy Styles in Wearables It's only a matter of coming to this store for your holiday gifts. Walk a few steps from the business center and save many dollars in your purchases. Extra indudements, extra goods, extra values, at less than half their real worth. Buy useful presents; they are always the most appreciated. Here are six good snaps; hurry along and Snap 'em up. You cannot possibly find such bargains elsewhere in Springfield. Come along lively. Pekin Theatre Springfield's Latest Movie House. Where Everybody Goes Monday, Grand Opening Day Special Programs Free Carnations for Every Lady Opens at 2 o'clock P.M. S. L. Silver and R. A. Byrd, Proprietors DECATUR (By Special Staff Correspondents) Fred Evans and wife and Verne Page have returned from Chicago where they went to visit Mrs. Eva Cason who is ill. Miss Priscilla Jackson, who has been visiting her uncle, Fred Evans, E. Orchard St., has returned to her home in Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. Fred Evans, who sued the Empress Theatre for alleged infractions against the civil rights law, was offered considerations as a settlement for being thus wronged. She refused to take money, but pressed her suit. While she never won her point on a technicality, but won the principle involved. It is unlawful in this state to discriminate against or refuse any person on account of color or nationality or creed in any public place. JACKSONVILLE (By Nellie Early) The Civic League met at the MaCabe Church and the meeting was interesting. A report was read by Dr. Beverly. Mallory brothers played at Greenheld Thanksgiving. Rousing Chris OFFFRED AT PHILLIP'S S BARGAIN STORE 121 South 7th St. Snappy Styles It's only a matter of coming to the a few steps from the business center chases. Extra indudements, extra their real worth. Buy useful presented. Here are six good snaps; hurry Black Fur Neck Piece, our price ... Mrs. L. L. Kinniebrew royally entertained twelve friends at a three course lunch. The dining room was decorated in green and white. Messrs. Chas. and Lonnie Hall were the guests of the Jarger's home. Mr. U. Cambell of Chicago visited relatives and friends here recently. Miss Dora Waffull a teacher in Corso, Mo., and Miss Alberta O'Leary a teacher in E. St. Louis resume their work after spending the hollidays at home. Mrs. Wash Smith of Wellsville, Mo. was the guest of her son, Henry Smith. Mesdames Martha Richardson and Mary Wad of Springfield, were the guests of Mrs. Champ Thanksgiving. Mrs. Ada Taylor - Ryan of Denver, Col., visited her sister Mrs. Henry Smith, Thanksgiving. Services were held at the McCabe and the Bethel A. M. E. Churches. Benj. Champ was a Springfield visitor lately. The A. M. E. Church served supper at the church Thanksgiving. Walter Blue and Mrs. Blanche Kirk were married at Carlin- ville, Thanksgiving. Mr. Blue is a very able waiter. The couple will reside in Carlinville. Miss Serena Herman rendered stmas specials THE HOME OF SANTA CLAUS Everything to Wear for Everybody ies in Wearables to this store for your holiday gifts. Walk letter and save many dollars in your pur- ra goods, extra values, at less than half presents; they are always the most appreci- urry along and Snap 'em up. e, value $10.00 1.98 a fine Drama on Thanksgiving at McCabe Church. It was a decided success. Chas. Hall of Litchfield, spent Thanksgiving with his relatives here, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Terry. A very successful dinner was given at the Second Baptist Church Nov. 26th. The Universal Club served dinner at the Mt. Emery Baptist Church Thanksgiving. Leslie Harrison spent Thanksgiving in Peoria with his sister. Miss Ruth Yates of Clarksville, Mo., visited Miss Johnson here for a few days. Mrs. Sarah Bell entertained her friend, Mrs. Cecelia Brown, Nov. 29th. BUFFALO (By Miss Ewing.) Mrs. Lee Galbroth was a Springfield visitor Sunday. Miss Bertie Wheatley and Arville Wheatley of Assumption, attended the Thanksgiving dinner and supper at the St. Pauls M. E. Church. Miss Frances Leola English daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben H. English of Buffalo Hart wins victory over 45 white pupils of the East Side School making an average of 100 per cent in all studies. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Artis and little son D. Artis spent Sunday with the latters parents Mr. and Mrs. Ben English. The Thanksgiving dinner given at St. Pauls M. E. Church was well attended and the sum of $32 was taken in. The club members wish to thank their many friends who contributed so freely for the dinner. The pastor Rev. C. N. White deserves much praise for the splendid work he is doing in Buffalo. A short but interesting program was given in the evening. Miss Edith Almer English was a Springfield viritor Saturday. Harry Pope of Chicago is visiting his mother Mrs. Nanie Pope, William Honor who is ill at St. John's Hospital remains about the same. There will be a supper given at St. Pauls M. E. Church Saturday evening. Come and bring your friends. Mrs. T. S. McDaniel and children spent Thanksgiving in Springfield. The Misses Ada and Pearl Smith have returned home from Chicago where they spent several weeks visiting relatives. Bell Phone 2156. Office hours, 9 to 12 a.m., 2 to 5 p. m., 7 to 8 p. m. DR.N.B.FORD Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General Surgery. Room 1, Northwest Corner Seventh and Adams Streets, SPRINGFIELD, ILL I have a nice 4 room house on E. Pine St., Well and cistern. Must apply soon. G. W. MURRAY, 217½ S. 6th St. Nice, Neat. Sanitary Furnished Rooms. Boarding by day or week, reasonable prices. MRS. E. WOODS, 706½ E. Washington St. BARBER SHOP When you are in Peoria make a visit to I. W. WOODSON'S SHOP Opp. City Hall 422 Fulton St. FOR RENT—Desk room and a room for a man or two men. Apply at 819% E. Washington street. A Little Better Than You Thought was Best. WHAT? A Tailor-Made Suit Call and look at our New Fall and Winter Samples. WHEN? NOW. WHERE? At WILLIAMS', The Practical Tailor 248 West Main Street Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing. Best Work. Lowest Prices. Patronize the Patronizer. CALL Advertisements for Foreign Papers Taken E. L. ROGERS, Agent for all Papers 819% EAST WASHINGTON ST. Bell Tel. 2720 OFFICE HOURS 8:30 10:30 A.M. 2:00 4:00 P.M. 7.00-8:30 P.M. SUNDAY 8:00-9:30 A.M. 2:00-3:30 P.M. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 110 LINCOLN AVE. PHONE MAIN 3390 S. A. ASKEW, M. D. MEDICINE AND SURGERY PEORIA, ILL. Order Calanthe meets 2nd and 4th Monday nights at Henry Brown Hall, 204 Main St. IF IT COMES I "YOU KNOW PIANOS Make a handsome Christmas Present; and they last. Why not have a Piano delivered for Christmas? You can make a small payment down and the balance monthly or yearly if you wish. PIANOS And Player Pianos. We have the largest and most complete stock shown in Springfield. Oldest and best as well. PIANOS To rent—on hand at present—100 pianos to rent at $4 and $5 per month. All piano rent to apply on purchase if you wish. PIANOS Make musicians of your boys and girls. Give them a chance with a piano in your own home and start the New Year right. PIANOS From Springfield's largest and most reliable piano house. Chickering & Sons, Boston, Jesse French, Kurtzman and French & Sons are pianos of quality. J. B. BLISS, Secretary, Treasurer and Gen. Manager First Class Cafe AND SODA OUNTAIN Meals and Short Orders 224 West Main Street Best Cooking. Best Service. MAC JONES, Proprietor DECATUR, ILL. WANTED—Men and women of good common sense. Apply at every man's door in the morning. Notice! Short resolutions containing less than 50 lines will cost 6c per line; 50 lines and over $5.00 and up; card of thanks will cost 50c 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. S. T. CLANTON Attorney and Counsellor at Law 124 1/2 East Wood St. Your Legal Business handled Carefully and Prudently Any one desiring to get an ad in the Freeman, the Age or Chicago Defender may do so by calling on or writing J. W. GREEN 406 North 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. RESTAURANT For Home Cooked Meals and Short Orders, Call at 211 N. Washington St. PEORIA, ILL. MRS. LUELLA SMITH, Prop. IF YOU WANT A GOOD SQUARE DEAL FOR YOUR FANCY HOLIDAY GOODS, Call O T. STONE Corner Church and Decatur Sts. Bell Phone 1836 Office:124 East Wood Leave your News with Bell Tell. 3931 Call here and pay your Forum bill and get receipt Eureka Court No. 38 The Crisis, The Chicago Defender The Freeman, The Boston Guardian The N. Y. Age, The Forum FOR SALE AT DAVID HUNT'S 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. Lady or man to collect for the Forum on commission basis. Good money for energetic person. Colored preferred. Apply at FORUM OFFICE, 819% E. Washington St. FRENCH'S IS GOOD" and they last. Why not have you can make a small payment early if you wish. largest and most complete stock as well. lanos to rent at $4 and $5 per purchase if you wish. als. Give them a chance with the New Year right. t reliable piano house. Chick- Kurtzman and French & Sons Piano Co. en. Manager Springfield, Ill. WANTED