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A. Who is persuing a special course in the Armour Art Institute, Chicago, and who is considered very promising. Miss Osby is also considered one of the prettiest girls of the Capital City, regardless of race. Notwithstanding this high compliment, she is unassuming and of a very affable disposition. She has also made quite an enviable reputation at the Art School, posing in various sittings for the Exposition at San Francisco. Since Miss Osby is a product of this city, the people should and do, feel proud of her and bid her God speed, also encourage all of our young people to strive to make a mark in life. Ed. The other night I had a dream and a most delightful one it was. I dreamed I was in the city of Leopoldville on the Congo River. This is a city of the Congo Free State in Africa and it has a population of about sixty thousand, mostly boys, girls and old maids. Old bachelors are not allowed to run loose there, you know they kill them alive. As I was about to say, this city is a beauty and is situated near Stanley pool or lake on the Congo River. Half way between this city and the mouth of the Congo there is a beautiful natural scenery, called the Yellalah Falls. Here I met, by chance, a beautiful Madagascaran damzel who had made the voyage around the Cape of Good Hope to these Falls in order that she might feed the birds and pick some flowers. You know she has a lovely garden and villa there. Some friends and I went down to these Falls on important business intending to return the next day, but one of the boys got into trouble with an Egyptian about an African princess and was arrested. We remained over the third day to help him out as we had plenty of money and that is what that native court needs most of the time. Xmas, you know, is here. All went well at the trial because we had the dough. After the hearing we planned to go the next day afternoon VOL.11. NO.8 THE (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JAN. 9, 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria Miss Georgia Osby A. persuing a special course in the Chicago, and who is considered very is also considered one of the City, regardless of race. No implant, she is unassuming and motion. She has also made quite the Art School, posing in various at San Francisco. Since M is city, the people should and did her God speed, also encourage to strive to make a mark in life MY DREAM her night I had a dream and a m I dreamed I was in the city of o River. This is a city of the ca and it has a population of abo boys, girls and old maids. O wed to run loose there, you k As I was about to say, this c "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." but one of the boys, the fellow ed that we take in the movie the last evening at the Falls, While we sat watching scene passing through the ree prince was trying to lasso the missed when he hunted in A caught my eye. Just to our princess with her fifteen ma- ship. I was afraid to gaze a not behave. Her captain lo pleasing expression, so I desi Here, a strange coincide dropped her Madagascar Jas- hand, I seized it joyfully and lighted and thanked me most knowledged her courtesy pol up to sit with them but kindly insisted. Thinking it might fuse a princess, I accepted. I forgot all about what t don't know who received th the lion. I was satisfied in w Madagascaran princess and w who stood up the longer, the Say, this princess was so a cross between a Dutch no- father's side while her mother whose father was an African was a dream! She was just trying to describe for the last Somehow this princess to ed me to sail with her the ne Well I would love to . . but s I accepted and all was well man. The next day we set out Hope. The voyage was deli- with me and that beauty. walked or rode. Good Hope then I realized. The princess suggested t and see the priest. I unders there before her, trembling. married man . . but she said y What! thought I, must b to jump overboard when my and said, get up and make a How glad I was when sh many a time what "meine fra known what a time I was hav gascaran princess. R. B. Flesch for Mr. R. B. Flesch, a prom tate man of Springfield, is the Forum, soliciting the support and the Colored vote in part Commissioner of Springfield. He is an able man and and, if nominated and elected of whatever department he sh mically and business like. He over a quarter of a century a all the details of city governn Weekly in Spring, the boys, the fellow who was pinch-take in the movies that night. Since morning at the Falls, we all agreed and we sat watching the pictures of going through the reels showing how trying to lasso that lone bull lion in he hunted in Africa, a delightful eye. Just to our right sat that Mist with her fifteen maids and the capes was afraid to gaze at her but my eye. Her captain looked at me with depression, so I desisted, while he was a strange coincident happened, the Madagascar Jasmine and it fell rudely it joyfully and took it to her. I thanked me most heartily. Of course her courtesy politely. Then she with them but kindly I begged to be enthinking it might not be good etiquette, I accepted. It all about what the movies were said to have received the K. O. blow, that was satisfied in the presence of the man princess and what difference up the longer, the man or the beast, this princess was some girl, I tell you between a Dutch nobleman and a Hitch while her mother was a pure Man was an African chief. I tell you now! She was just what the idealist describe for the last five thousand years. How this princess took a liking to me with her the next morning to love to . . . but she said, you must and all was well. You bet I was next day we set out headed for the Oversee voyage was delightful and time was that beauty. I don't know the code. Good Hope Cape! cried the amazed. Princess suggested that we stop off at the priest. I understood what was meant for her, trembling. I was trying to . . . but she said you must do what thought I, must be done. I had all board when my wife nudged me up and make a fire. Bad I was when she did that! I have what "meine frau" would have done at a time I was having with that beautiful princess. but one of the boys, the fellow who was pinched, suggested that we take in the movies that night. Since that was the last evening at the Falls, we all agreed and started out. While we sat watching the pictures of an exciting scene passing through the reels showing how an African prince was trying to lasso that lone bull lion the "Col" missed when he hunted in Africa, a delightful attraction caught my eye. Just to our right sat that Madagascar princess with her fifteen maids and the captain of her ship. I was afraid to gaze at her but my eyes just would not behave. Her captain looked at me with a not-too-pleasing expression, so I desisted, while he was looking. Here, a strange coincident happened, this princess dropped her Madagascar Jasmine and it fell right into my hand, I seized it joyfully and took it to her. She was delighted and thanked me most heartily. Of course, I acknowledged her courtesy politely. Then she invited me up to sit with them but kindly I begged to be excused. She insisted. Thinking it might not be good etiquette to refuse a princess, I accepted. I forgot all about what the movies were saying and I don't know who received the K. O. blow, the prince or the lion. I was satisfied in the presence of this beautiful Madagascaran princess and what difference was it to me who stood up the longer, the man or the beast anyway? Say, this princess was some girl, I tell you! She was a cross between a Dutch nobleman and a Hindoo on her father's side while her mother was a pure Madagascaran whose father was an African chief. I tell you, this girl was a dream! She was just what the idealists have been trying to describe for the last five thousand years. Somehow this princess took a liking to me and invited me to sail with her the next morning to Madagascar. Well I would love to . . . but she said, you must go. Again I accepted and all was well. You bet I was a happy man. The next day we set out headed for the Cape of Good Hope. The voyage was delightful and time was no more with me and that beauty. I don't know whether we walked or rode. Good Hope Cape! cried the captain, and then I realized. The princess suggested that we stop off at the Cape and see the priest. I understood what was meant and sat there before her, trembling. I was trying to say I was a married man . . but she said you must do what I wish! What! thought I, must be done. I had about decided to jump overboard when my wife nudged me in the side and said, get up and make a fire. How glad I was when she did that! I have thought many a time what "meine frau" would have done had she known what a time I was having with that beautiful Madagascar princess. B. Flesch for Commission B. Flesch, a prominent contractor in Springfield, is the first man to annex iting the support from the people oared vote in particular, for the officer of Springfield. In able man and a business man,inated and elected, will administer department he should be assigned in business like. He has resided in letter of a century and is fully convalls of city government. R. B. Flesch for Commissioner Mr. R. B. Flesch, a prominent contractor and real estate man of Springfield, is the first man to announce in the Forum, soliciting the support from the people in general and the Colored vote in particular, for the office of City Commissioner of Springfield. He is an able man and a business man, primarily, and, if nominated and elected, will administer the affairs of whatever department he should be assigned to, economically and business like. He has resided in the city for over a quarter of a century and is fully conversant with all the details of city government. TAYLORVILLE Miss Margret Houston of Springfield was a guest of Miss Molly Darwin over Christmas. She returned Sunday evening. Robert Robinson of Decatur was a visitor in this city Sunday. Misses G. Collins and Leona Stewart were Decatur visitors Christmas. Mrs. Grace Reed of Pleasant Plains is visiting relatives in the city this week. --- now who was pinched, suggest- s that night. Since that was we all agreed and started out. in the pictures of an exciting hels showing how an African that lone bull lion the "Col" africa, a delightful attraction right sat that Madagascaran ids and the captain of her at her but my eyes just would looked at me with a not-too- sted, while he was looking. ident happened, this princess mine and it fell right into my took it to her. She was de- t heartily. Of course, I ac- citely. Then she invited me I begged to be excused. She not be good etiquette to re- the movies were saying and I be K. O. blow, the prince or the presence of this beautiful what difference was it to me man or the beast anyway? me girl, I tell you! She was obleman and a Hindoo on her her was a pure Madagascaran chief. I tell you, this girl what the idealists have been five thousand years. ook a liking to me and invi- text morning to Madagascar. she said, you must go. Again You bet I was a happy headed for the Cape of Good nightful and time was no more I don't know whether we Cape! cried the captain, and that we stop off at the Cape stood what was meant and sat I was trying to say I was a you must do what I wish! done. I had about decided wife nudged me in the side fire. he did that! I have thought u" would have done had she ing with that beautiful Mada- S. A. ASKEW, M. D. Commissioner ainent contractor and real es- e first man to announce in the from the people in general vicular, for the office of City a business man, primarily, will administer the affairs should be assigned to, econo- He has resided in the city for and is fully conversant with ment. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carter entta- tained a number of friends at a dinner Christmas. Mrs. Malinda Perrymann has returned from Litchfield after an extended visit with her niece Mrs. L. Lewis. Mrs. Perrymann is on the sick list at present. Mr. John Collins while sleigh riding Xmas eve, turned a corner to swiftly and was thrown from the sleigh receiving a cut over the eye and one side of his face was badly bruised. How- ever he was able to attend to his resturant and he is getting along nicely. Hobson Steele of Assumption pleaded guilty to larceny and waived trial to lesson expense and was taken to the Pontiac Reform School to begin an indiffinite term. It will be remembered he stole a load of corn from Marian Holland and disposed of it in Assumption in November. Lonzo Erwihg who has been held for some time for getting money under false pretense, began his trial Monday and it occupied the whole day and was given to the jury at four P. M. Some time ago three houses were robbed of jewelry Alonzo said he knew who did it and where some of it was, and if given money could recover it He first went to Springfield, sent for more money, went to Terre Haute, wired for more from there to Chicago sent twice for more declaring he had some of the jewelry each time and needed more to recover more of the articles. The owners became suspicious and sent for him to come home at a certain time and when he did not, he and an officer declared he had pawned the jewelry, upon investigation that proved false and he was brought to Taylorville to await the action of the grand jury for operating a confidence game. The community Christmas Tree that was erected on the svuare for the benifit of all the children in Taylorville was a grand success. Each night since Christmas eve it has been lighted all over with varied colored electric lights. The public and Sunday Schools and lodges all participated in making it a success. Music was furnished by the band. Singing by all the school children. Mrs. Malinda Perryman died of acute pneumonia at 7:05 A. M. Thursday, age 74 years. She was tee aunt of Mrs. Wm. Carter 802 E. Franklin St. where she has been making her home. A short funeral service was held at the residence by Rev. Gray, Friday morning, after which Mr. and Mrs. Carter departed with the body for Bowling Green, Ky. where the final services were expected to be held Sunday. It was her wishes to be taken back to her home. She is well known in this city, also Litchfield and Decatur, having resided in those places during her life. Mrs. Grace Reed departed for Pleasant Plains Thursday. Mayor W. M. Provine is in the race for the spearership in the legislature this term. The trial of the people vs. Alonzo Erving took up the greater part of last Monday. The case was given to the jury at 4 P.M. that evening. They hung and it was necessa.y to introduce more evidence which occupied nearly all day Teesday. The jury retired at 8:30 P.M. and did not reach a verdict until 8:45 A.M. Alonzo was found guilty with a sentense of from to ten years at the Ill. Southern Penitentiary. 20 Cents per Month) LINCOLN, ILL. Special by Staff Correspondent The First Quarterly meeting of Allen Chapel was held Dec. 27th. Rev. A. T. Jackson B. E. came over Sat. morn and remained with us to the conference. Monday night Rev. G. W. Brewer pastor relized a very successful Quarterly meeting and is feeling delighted over the success. There was $22 32 collected Rev. Jackson preached two splendie sermons Sunday, we are always glad when it is time for him to come. Mrs. Lafe Allerson of Elkhart who has been a patient at the St. Clair Hospital for several weeks, returned to her home last Sunday. Katherine, little daughter of Mr and Mrs. Chas. Meter who has been very ill for the last three weeks is somewhat improved at this writing. Claud Givens of Decatur was called to our city on the account of the death of his mother, who died in Chicago while undergoing an operation. Rev. G. W. Wesley received a letter from his daughter Eddie Moe who has joined the Blind Boone Cencert Co. stating that she is doing fine. Robert Kennedy of Morris, Ill. attended the funeral of Mrs. Givens last week. Preston Artis of Ehkart. who had his leg amputated, is reported getting along nicely. Rev. Harvey McColley who has been quite ill at his home is some better at this writing. MORTUARY The funeral of Mrs. Luly Givens, wife of Washington Givens, who died in Chicago last Tuesday while undergoing an operation, was held at the Second Baptist Church Thursday Dec 24, Rev. Peter Fields officiating. Mrs. Givens will be missed, for she was one of the best citizens coming from Kentucky some 12 or 15 years ago. Mechanicsburg Mechanicsburg Mrs. John Johnson of Riverton spent Sunday with her aunt Mrs. Will Bonaport of Buffalo. Miss Alice Russell left Sunday for Alton where she will spend several weeks visiting relatives and friends. MADAM HACKLEY AT CULTURE CLUB Madam Azackly Hackley, who has spent several years in Paris France, lectured before the Culture Club last Sunday to good advantage. ANOTHER HOLIDAY SHOOTING BETWEEN COLORED MEN Last monday William Robinson, of E. Mason St. shot Fred Stover, of Barclay. Both are coal miners and the difficulty arose over Robinson's intrusion upon Stover's premises. Robinson was arrested and incarcerated and Stover's wounds were dressed. The wounds are not considered very serious. THE FORUM, Rogers & Osby, Publishers. Published every Saturday at 8191-2 B, Washington street, Springfleld, Il QHO FORr oe. ceessenrsseceeees 91:80 Six Months ........essseesseree+ 80€ Three Months ........s...0.0+0+ 500 One Month ........sseeccerseees 200 Weekly paper devoted to the inter- ests of the whole people. 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SATURDAY, JAN, 9, 1915 There are 18 more ‘wet’ dem. ograts in the house than wet repub. liewns; but that does not signify, necessarily, that the democratic partyof rum, -In tbe house there are 52 “wet democrats, and 18 “drys".ou the republican side, there:are, 44.drys and 18 wets. From a numerical standpoint the democrats, are ‘wet’! and the re publicans are “dry” but some dry persons drinis When we read*dailey of the passing from these mundane Shores so that bouroe from which no traveler e'er returns, of so many able ard useful persons, some suddeuiy and others dram. atically, we payse io meditate how insignificant is a mere mor. ta! life is simply @ transition—a mere accident so far as this life is concerned but we live in deeds and.not years, No given number of years is guaranted, not.even Ube three score and ten. The Forum's advise to the people in general is this; Do un to others as would that others do even so unto you, and be ye doers and not sayers only, patronize those firms whose ads you. see in the Forum, There is Baumann Bros, a firm that has advertised with us weekly, every since we started the pa- per, also John Lutz, Hall and Herrick and many others. J. W.. Grady has done likewise, all or nearly. all of the professional men also. THREB CITCUIT JUDGES TO BE ELECTED This summer there are three Circuit Judges in this judicial district to be elected, Judge Bur- ton's and. Judge Jones’ places and that of Judge Creighton. Jude Burton was appointed to fill Judge Thompson's place and Judge Jones was elected to fill the unexpired term of the late Judge Shirley, Judge Creighton’s term also expires this summer. This is Open to candidates. who think they will make. good judges. BASE BALL PROSPECTS .. GOOD FOR 1915. On- aceount of the splendid record made last year by the local base ball team, great in- terest is being manifested early, Special Low Rate The Forum $1.00 FOR ONE YEAR Until January 1, 1915 Must Be Paid In Advance Let us have your P e e rinting Prices right Our Telephone Number now is Bell 2720 Office—8194 E. Washington St for the 1915 season. The Union Giants, whether under new or the same management, will have a splendid aggregation for the 1915 season, a regular’ cir- cuit is being arranged and by the time the season opens, everything will be in line. ato. WHAT WE SHOULD TALK ABOUT IN 1915 God our father. Jesus Christ our Saviour, The Holy Spirit our gulde. Saving souls and how to save them, Giving to missions and other good works Good plans and good people, ete, Contributed PROF. GEO, NEILL OF HANNIBAL, MO. DEAD Prof. Geo. Neill, of Hannibal Mo. formerly connected with the Home Protective Associa ‘tion, an Insurance Co, and well known here, died recently at Provident hospital, St. Louis, Mr. Neil's former home was Lagrange, Mo., where taught school for several years, His death will shock his many friends. CHRISTMAS SOCIALS | The Embroidery Art Club was entertained during the hol. idays.at the Brown Hotel by Mrs. F. C. Brown and the hus- bands of the members of the club were entertained. by Mrs. Robinson, of N. 3nd St. | IN THE COURTS. B.C. Brown has sued A. M Williams, and L. H.:Coleman of the Illinois National Ban! for wrongfully and checking ou money alleged to belong to F C. Brown when said mone} was deposited in the Enterpriss Bank. The suit grew out o alleged discrepances in th. building of the Brown Hotel. Mr. Brown is held’ in th hightest esteem and, as Mr Williams has oft been commend led-for, hia. industrial eniterprise it is hoped that the business will be equitably adjusted be- tween all parties, HAPPENINGS DURING THE PAST 10 DAYS A burglar, who robbed « store south of the city Dec. 23 was killed in a pitched battl with the officers Dec. 24th, He was a white man. | Mrs. Sophia Ridgly Smith, < pioneer white lady, died Dec, 2¢ at the advanced age of 86 yrs Christmas Day, the prisoners in the county jail had a fine dinner. Better than a majority out of jail. Masses. McLeod, one of the old colored residents of the city died Christmas eve. and wa: hare Dec, 26, funeral was held at the’St. Paul A. M. B, Churel Rev. N, J. McCracken, officiat. ing. dace Githseh” ehiott? Otit Odom, a saloon keeper in the latters business place, Dee. 25 Both’ are colered men. Hotel Brown Arrivals Miss G. S. Hector, H. Cole. man, A. H. Johnson, Danice Zaucy, Philadelphia, Pa, Rev. J. W. King, Madison, Ill. 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ASK YOUR AGENT ABOUT THIS DE LUXE SERVICE That all our patrons may enjoy a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year is the sincere wish of the Vienna Bakery 621 E Monroe St. Both Phones 1166 WILLIAM BROKERS, LOAN ESTATE, MORE HANDLED—1 WILLIAMS COMPANY BROKERS, LOAN AND INVESTMENT BANKERS—REAL ESTATE, MORTGAGES, STOCK AND ESTATES HANDLED—MORTGAGES BOUGHT AND SOLD --- ```markdown ``` ( IS AT Springfield, Illinois. PERSONALS News was received here Monday night of the death of Alice Taylor of Chicago, Ill Mr. and Mrs. Leon Stevenson S. Spring St, will spend the holidays in Hull Ill, the former home of Mrs. Stevenson Miss Florence Gaines entertained a number of friends on New Year's eve. A light lunch was served and a dainty breakfast was served by the girls New Year's morn. On the evening of Jan. 6th, 1915, at Lincoln Colored Home Springfield, Ill., there was a branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People organization, under the direction of the Field Agent of that body, Miss Katherine Johnson, who spoke very interestingly of the beginning of this movement in a New York residence, with three friend of the race as charter members, Mrs. Mary White Ovington, Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard, and Morfield Storey The following officers were chosen to have charge of the Springfield branch: President, Mrs. Fannie Johnson, Vice-Pres, Maj G. W. Ford, Secy. Alice E. Goin, Treas. Mrs. Emma W. Singleton. We desire to call the Legislature's attention to the fact that we don't need anymore laws—repeal that obnoxious "anti pass law" and a few others and get your money there at the treasurer's office and go on back home and prepare for next campaign that will be a good record. FOWLER NEWS (BY MISS BERTHA SCOTT) Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Dudey were at Mendon one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. A Miller and family entertained company at their home east of Munder recently. Miss Fannie Scott of Glebsburg will spend the Holidays with home-folks at North Fower. Mrs. L. C. Meyers suffered an attack of LaGruppe but is better now. Miss Tilda guard My sch of Milwaukee. Wis, is here visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. S. A Smith was on the sick list but is now improving. The Raiegh agent was through out this vicinity recently. E A. Schroeder and son Arthur called at the home of Chas. Schroeder recently. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Worman, and his brother Merl of Troy, Kan., have been here visiting relatives and friends. William Nelson is making his home with his brother Hilander FOR Coal & Draying DON'T FORGET JOHN M. MOSBY Bell Phone 4338 Moving and Transferring A Specialty. 1614 East Jackson St. 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. 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 House—Capitol avenue and First street. Take Spring, Governor, South Second street, or Lawrence avenue car. 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. **"Parlor car Limiteds for Peoria;** no local stops. 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. 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. 7159 A. B. Asthma Remedy and Cold Relief. Mrs. Jennie Henderson 527 South 12th St Telephone 6312 E. Hazel zel Wallace E. Hazel Wallace E. 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PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Your Patronage Solicited Corner 7th and Washington Sts. --- Bell Pone, 6350 Calls Promptly Answered Springfield, Illinois 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 The Secret of a Good Figure often lies in the brassiere. Hundreds of thousands of women wear the Bien-Jolie Brassiere for the reason that they regard it as necessary. It holds the best and back and gives the figure the youthful outline which fashion decrees. Bien Jolie (WE-AN JOE-LEE) BRASSIERES are the daintest, most serviceable garments imaginable. Only the best of materials are used—in the jacket, "Woolen," a flexible bon- ing of great durability—but ruthless—permitting hungering 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 carry them for you by writing to us. Send a printed booklet showing styles that are high favor. BENJAMIN & JOHNES 50 Warren Street Newark, N. J. REISCH BREWERY CO. 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. $223\frac{1}{2}$ N. Washington St., Rear. —New phone 2382. Electric Lights, Heat and Baths Peoria, Illinois. Tel. 7213 (By Special Staff Correspondents) 4 ClASS Of TEN MUSICA! SCUOIAEE under the instructions of Miss Myrtle Stewart are rapidly ab sorbing her easy methods of teaching, Miss Stewart has been a scholar of the Milikin Conser- vatory of music for several years She ranks with Decatur’s talen- ted piano musicians. Miss Martha Valentine spe t the holidays in Murphysboro, ml. Mr, and Mrs. Clarence John- son mourn the loss of their son Clarence Oliver who died Dec, 16th, friends extend their heart- felt sympathy. Dr. and Mrs, Ford and daugh- ter Vera of Springfield were the guests of Dr, and Mrs. Buster during the holidays. Att'y L. E. Johnson of Wash- ington, D. C. visited our worthy Bar member S. T. Clanton while enroute to Danville, Ill. Miss Clara Crowly is recover- ing rapidly trom a broken arm which she received from a tall, A.D. Cecil has purchased the elegant 9 room modern house at 644 W, Packard. The Misses Lawrence expect soon to change their residence from 527 S, Jackson to 356 S, Webster. S. T, Clanton spent the holi- days with his parents Dr. and Mrs. S, B. Clanton, Dr. Clanton is vice-pres. of the Selma Uni. at Selma, Ala. Mr. Clanton re- ports a glorious time. Decatur at last has a modern Dancing Class composed of the following officers, Pres. and In- structor, T. Glass, Vice-Pres, Charles Lawrence, Treas. Mrs, J. H, Johnson, Secy, Mrs, Car- rie Turner, 16 members com plete the class. The Pricilla Pleasure Club gave Russ Collins a surprise on his birthday. Parlor games and the excellent refreshments served caused all to enjoy the evening. Mrs. Love is improving. Miss Veta Crolly is improving rapidly. Mrs. Kenny is improving. Mrs. Clifford Walker's sister is spending the holidays with her. Miss Myrtle Stewart and brother entertained in the home Sunday in honor of Mr. Lenard Bredlove and Mitchell Watkins of Champaign. Those present were as follows:- Miss Mildred Johnson, Miss Lena Moore, Miss Bessie Watkins, Howard Harris, Carl Logan, Homer Goins, Louis Stewart and Mrs. Louis Stewart. Mrs. Louis Stewart en- tertained the Half Century Bible Class at her home Tuesday af- ternoon. Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Turner entertained in honor of Miss Vance Sunday afternoon those present were: John Lawrence, Russel Blue, George Goin and Miss Lozetta Robinson. Mr. Theology Porter, colored was frozen to death shortly af ter he wandered away from the rendered at the St. Peters A. M, E, Church Christmas eve. | LEO M. FRANK GETS NEW HEARING Justice Lamar, of the U. S. Supreme Court granted Leo M. Frank, sentenced to be hangec at Atlanta, Ga., Jan, 22nd, a new trial on the petition by Frank’s Attorneys alleging that the verdict was unconstitution. al. Frank was not in the court room when the verdict was read, A STORK’S VISIT Mr. and Mrs. John Dammon are the proud parents of a 11 pound boy which arrived Mon- day December 28th, 1914, as a New Year's greeting, making the second child. Mother and child are doing nicely. THE COOKING QUESTION Probably fried pork and hot bread form a rather smaller pro. portion of diet, even in Georgia and Arkansas, than in other days but it is still doubtless true that the average American housewife who does her own cooking and washes her own dishes, has much to learo about the fine art of pre. paring a meal, It is a far, far ery from the res turants of Bordeaux to the dried. apple pie of the Mansion House dining-room in that dear old Mil. pitas, Arkansas, } ut somewhere between these two extremes may we pray to land. If the schools of America would cut out half a dozeo peri- ods per week now devoted to an. alyzation of Greek mythology and just \each our girls the sci- ence of buying a standard roast and roasting that same as it should be done, we will venture to predict that divorce would be less frequent and crimes of vio- become a lost art. Why do we laugh at the sign: “Coffee like your mother used to make?” Because Mother proba bly didn’t know the first princi. ples of making coffee, Bordeaux may produce gout ank Bright's disease, but those Frenchmen fighting in the trenches have something to look forward to, anyhow, if they ever get out alive, Minois State Journal Political Announcements FOR COMMISSIONER didate for Office f Commissioner, pri R. B. FLESCH. A. M, Williams, Complainant's Solicitor STATE OF ILLINOIS, {es Sangamon County Circuit Court—To March Term, A. D, 1915, Alberta Barbour) vs. In Chancery. William Barbour | Affidavit of the non-residence of Wil- liam Barbour, defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the clerk of the Circuit Court of said county, notice is hereby given to the said Wil- liam Barbour that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said court, in the chancery side thereof, on the eighth day of October, A. D. 1914, and that a summons issued out of said court against said defendant, returnable on the first Mouday of November, 1914, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said William Barbour, shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Circnit Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the court house in the city of Springfield, on the first Monday of March, A, D, 1915, and’ plead, answer or demur to said complainant's bill of com- plaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated, will be taken as confessed, and a decree en- tered against you, according to the prayer of said bill. J. H, DRENNAN, Clerk’ Try us LAINO BROTHERS Clothing, Shoes and Men's Furnishings 812 E. Washington Street, Springfield, Ill. : New Phone 536 Chas. Metzger Meat Market All kinds of First Class Sausagea Specialty. 627 E. Washington Street, Both Phones 286 A Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all J. M. NOLAN GROCER 13th & Cass Sts. Hotel Brown The Popular Hotel for Colored People. Special rates to State House and Hotel Workers. Eleventh and Adams Streets | SPRINGFIELD, ILL. | A, J, Marshall Cash Meat Market Fresh, Salt and Cured Meats WE SOLICIT AND APPRECIATE COLORED TRADE 1105 E. S. GRAND AVE. Old Phone 2968 © SPRINGFIELD, ILL, OLD PHONE 3327 OFFICE HOURS} 2 to § and.7 109 pm, Dr, J, 6. ELLIS PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Diseases of Women > E, Washington § 815, E. Washington St, SPRINGFIELD, ILL, ase MME Bae i Bell Phone 2166. Office hours, 9 to 12 am., 2 to 5 p. m., 7 to 8 p. m. | DR.N.B. FORD Physician and Surgeon, ener Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General ‘Surgery. Room 1, Northwest Corner Seventh and Adams Streets, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. FOR RENT Thave a niee 4 room house on E, Pine St, Well and cistern, Must apply soon. G. W. MURRAY, 2174 S. 6th St. Nice, Neat, Samtary Furnisb- ed Rooms. Boarding by dey or week, reasonable prices, MRS. E. WOODS, 7064 E, Washington St. First Class Cafe AND SODA FOUNTAIN Meals and Short Orders 224 West MainStreet Best Cooking, Best Service. MAC JONES, Proprietor DECATUR, ILL. 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 aman or two men. Apply at 819% E, Washington street. WANTED=Men and woinen of food common sense. Apply at cvery 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 14¢ a word. Please take notice and govern yourselves accordingly. 8. T. CLANTON Attorney and Counsellor at Law 124% East Wood St. Your Legal Business handled Carefully and Prudently Advertisements for Foreiga Papers Taken Any one desiring to get an ad in the Freeman, the Age or Chicago De- fender may do so by calling on or writing E. L. ROGERS, Agent for all Papers 819% EAST WASHINGTON ST. Bell Tel. 2720 MEN etic J. W. GREEN 406 N rth Adams Street PEORIA, ILL, The place to have Shoes re. paired for the bad weather, Green is all right and gives sat. isfaction. You never go away dissatisfied at Green's. He is jvvial and courteous with it. RESTAURANT For Home Cooked Meals and Short Orders, Call at 211N. Washington St, PEORIA, ILL. MRS, LUELLA SMITH, Prop. FOR RENT , I have nice 4 room house with well and cistern. FOR RENT. G. W. Murray 2172 S. 6th St. WELL, I AM STILL IN THE | RING, HANDLING, GROCERIES, MEATS AND NOTIONS. Colored as well as White Patronage Solicited. Bet Tex. 1836, Church and Decatur Streets Decatur, ILL. Mave 1" SpRinorietp shoes to order $7.00 to $12.00 per pair, our own make $4.00 to $6.00 per pair. First Class Repairing promptly done, 18 years experience all work guaranteed. Men's shoes for sale $2.50 and $3.00 per pair. J.P. ROBERTS CUSTOM SHOE MAKER 1707 E. Capitol Ave. Bell Tel. 3914 Dunbar books, Dunbar books, Dun- bar books, at The Forum office and J. P. Roberts’ shoe store, All tthe best papers on sale at Roberts’ shoe store. 2 €. : e 3 Frank H. Hamilton : 3 x & 3 gi & 3 For Re-election £ 3 & WAND ADREDRRDIDWD DDN III The City Commlssion has no more faithful worker than Frank H. Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton filled his position without a murmur or complaint and there was no complaint worthy. of mention coming to his department. He is the same affable friend- ly man every day in the week. His previous good record has been sustained. He is a can- didate for re-election and is agood man. He is the most com- petent man in the city for such a positiion and was elected on that competency before. Mr. Hamilton wishes all a merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. 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 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 receipt a Rousing Christmas Specials OFFFRED AT THE HOME OF ’ PHILLIP’S SANTA CLAUS BARGAIN STORE Evorything to Wear for 121 South 7th St, Everybody Snappy Styles in Wearables It's only amatter of coming to this store for your holiday gifts. Walk @ few steps from the business center and save many dollars in your pur- chases, Extra indudements, extra goods, extra values, at less than half their real worth. Buy useful presents; they are always the most appreci- ated. Here are six good snaps; hurry along and Snap ‘em up. Black Fur Neck Piece, value $10.00 Woah elds ons been cere 1.98 Ladies’ Plush Coats, value $25.00 QUERETICE... cs sessesscssece 8.50 Men's Tailored Suits in blue Serge value $22.00, our price............ 12,00 Rubber Sporting Boots, value $7.50 Me 3.98 Men's $15.00 Overcoats at ........ 6.98 Ladies’ $12. and $15. Dresses at .. 3.95 You cannot possibly find such bargains elsewhere in Spring- field. Come along lively. Philips Bargain Stor 121 South Seventh St. OFFICE HOURS 8:80 10;30 A.M, 2:00 4,00 P. M. 7.00.8;30 P. M. SUNDAY 8:00-9:30 A.M, 2:00-3:80 P, M. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 110 LINCOLN AVE, PHONE Man 8890 8S. A. ASKEW, M. D. MEDICINE AND SURGERY PEORIA, ILL. Eureka Court No. 38 ,Order Calanthe meets 2nd and 4th Monday nights at Henry Brown Hall, 204 Main St. Mrs. C, S. Freeman, wW.c Peoria i } The Crisis, The Chicago Defender The Freeman, The Boston Guardian The N.Y. Age, The Forum FOR SALE AT DAVID HUNT’S pre ee STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS MODERN ROOMS FOR RENT Steam Heat Electric Lights H, M, GREENE, Prop. Old Phone Main 5623 303.N. Washington St. Prorra, Tut. WANTED 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 Sts