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THE FORUM (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JAN. 23, 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria Historical Society State House VOL. 11. NO. 9 (Single Copy, 5e. 6 Months, 80 Published VOL.11. NO.9 Dr. Spingarn's Lecture. "Tests of Democracy" was the subject on which Dr. J. E. Singarn lectured Sunday in Springfield where he spoke at 2:30 in the First M. E. Church, at 4 o'clock in the Union Baptist Church and at 8 p. m. in St. Paul's A. M. E. Church. Dr. Spingarn is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Association for the Advancement of the Colored People and is touring the West at present under the auspices of the Association which is an organization of Colored people and their white friends in a new movement against all forms of race discrimination. In telling of the association and its work Dr. Spingarn described the successful fight it had recently made against the amendment to the Immigration Bill which proposed to exclude Negro aliens regardless of their ability to meet the literacy test. He declared that a systematic effort was being made by certain Congressmen to pass legislation hostile to Colored people. In conclusion Dr. Spingarn said: The American people are tired of the Negro question: they wish that it might be dismissed from their minds for all time; but despite this it will not down. Certainly it will not down so long as segregation and disfranchisement and lynching and the exclusion of Colored immigrants are the only way we use to down it. For no question can be solved until it is solved with justice, and never has our nation applied a consistent justice to the Negro problem since the War Amendments were first passed after the Civil War. We come to the American people with a plea for justice. We say to them frankly, as Sir Sidney Olivier, the British Governor of the black-teeming Jamaica, has said before us, that never can we solve the problem by the dead-line of color. When you ask for office or position of responsibility for some able Colored man, you are always met with the answer: "But you can't treat black people like white people; there are some very talented ones, but the whole race is so ignorant and vicious." Well, even if the masses are ignorant, what has that to do with the able men who are not ignorant? When Woodrow Wilson runs for President, we don't say: "We cannot elect him President because the great masses of the American people are not fit to hold that office," we test him by his own ability and his own ideals; and the black man has the right in each individual case to demand that this test an no other be asked of him. Rev. Walker on the Negro Church. The Rev. Dr. C. T. Walker, pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle Church of Augusta, Ga., has put forth a magnificent paper on "The Negro Church as a Medium for Race Expression." It is thoroughly good. But it is his criticism which specially interest us. We are doubly glad that such sound and judicious criticism comes from Dr. Walker, because every one knows he is true to his race, and is one of the leading Negro Baptist ministers of this country. We hope, therefore, that what he says may sink deep down into the hearts of all our people. Our best friends are the ones who will tell us the naked truth with a view of such reformation as will construct and not destroy. Such is eminently true of Dr. Walker in the extract which follows: 'For one thing, colored church members must be taught to go to church on time and the ministers must be taught to begin their services on time. Today it is the rule not the exception, that where the service is announced for 11 a. m. or 8 p. m., it will be 11:30 or 8:30 before service begins. This is a glaring fault and needs to be corrected. And then the Negro must be taught better and truer ideas of conversion. He must be taught that emotionalism, whatever part it may play in religion, cannot be substituted for genuine piety. In the third place, the Negro must be taught a greater reverence for the House of God itself and for the service of the Most High. For a fourth thing the Negroes must be taught to conduct their church collections differently. In the average Negro church it takes a half hour following the sermon to "lift the collection" as we are in the habit of saying. This is fundamentally wrong, and should be corrected speedily. In the matter just complained of, the Negro church as a medium of expression proves that the Negro is lacking in a due regard --- V "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JAN. 23 Weekly in Springfield for time and that there is vast room for improvement in the Negro's conception of the Christian religion and in his methods of church work and worship. The Negro church has done well—demonstratably well. It will do a great deal better when it ceases to be the center of the Negro's social, intellectual, business and becomes only what it should be; namely, the center of moral an dspiritual growth and development." Every word of what Dr. Walker says is true. Dr. Walker is a black man, and a Baptist preacher. He ought to know, and he does know. Let rll our churches honestly try to put into practice his most admirable advice. In so doing we shall give the Holy Spirit the very best opportunity for His formative and creative work within the hearts and lives of our people. What we need to learn is the spirit of obedience, He has pointed out the Right Way, let us walk in it. And such is the solution of that part of the problem. The first of the year is a good time to make a new start, and to use new methods. Let us be wise. —From The Ledger, Baltimore, Md. This is exactly what the Forum has been preaching. Now what have you to say about this? Dr. Walker is one of the ablest preachers in America, white or Colored. As a pulpit rrator he has few equals, probably no superiors. President Roosevelt said Walker is a modern Spurgeon. The Baptist denomination has none other to equal him nor has the great M. E and A. M. E. denominations any to surpass him, if all reports are true. Carter H. Harrison to Run Again. Carter H. Harrison, Mayor of Chicago will run again, and it is to be presumed, with the "aid and consent of Mrs. Harrison. This will make the third time Mr. Harrison will have run for the office of Mayor. He has been defeated only once, if we err not. He is to have opposition at the primaries in the person of a Roger C. Sullivan man, therefore a fierce campaign is promised, the republicans will also put up a strong man to run against whoever is nominated. Mr. Harrison is a very popular man, or rather, he has been and will put up a strong fight. He still has the support, it is presumed, of the administration. Frank Fitzsimmons for Commissioner Frank Fitzsimmons, the well known Contractor of this city has announced in another column of the Forum, his candidacy for City Commissioner. Mr. Fitzsimmons is better known and well liked among the laboring class of citizens he has employed in his building operations a large force of men. The laboring class of the Colored people, especially, like him for the many opportunities he has given them in the way of employment during the five years he has been in business as a contractor here. The Forum has found Mr. Fitzsimmons to be absolutely on the square, and feel as though he could and would give to the people of Springfield a good business administration, if elected to the office of Commissioner. The laboring class of the Colored people are loud in their praise of Mr. Fitzsimmons, and no doubt he will have a large following from among them. ForCOMMISSIONER —OF THE— -OF THE- City of Springfield VOTE FOR VOTE FOR ROY R. REECE PRIMARIES, FEBRUARY 23rd- 5. ($1.50 per Year in Advance 20 Cents per Month) End Peoria ForCOMMISSIONER OF THE -OF THE- City of Springfield VOTE FOR VOTE FOR J. EMIL SMITH PRIMARIES, FEBRUARY 23rd ForCOMMISSIONER -OF THE- -OF THE- City of Springfield VOTE FOR VOTE FOR CHAS. H. EDMANDS PRIMARIES, FEBRUARY 23rd. Women who are Registered can Vote in this Election Candidates for Commissioner Roy R. Reece, formerly Mayor of Springfield and J. Emil Smith, formerly City Clerk, and both candidates for Commissioner 4 years ago, receiving the nomination, are both candidates in this campaign again for said office. They are competent men whose abilities and integrity are well known. They have experience in governmental affairs of the city. They have been tried as public officials and found not wanting. They have clean records. We must be careful and scrutinizing in the selection and election of these officials. In order to get men who will administer the affairs of the city to the best interest of all, such men as are known to be "on the square" with all, should be given the support of the voters, and the Colored voters will do well to see that their support is given to this class and calibre of men. There are eight commissioners to be nominated and four to be elected. No better men can be selected than Smith and Reece. Men who have been "tested" and come out of the fire whole. Now let us give this election the best attention we have ever before given in an election, and, as a race or class of people, let the Colored people stand by their best friends and the men who will be impartial and just to all, regardless of all else. We recommend the candidacies of these men and believe such as are the proper men to support. Mr. Wm. Conkling, Assistant Postmaster is out for Mayor. He is a man of ability and a constructive man. THE SOCIAL RADII Among the many clubs, and literary societies springing up in the city, a society organized by the younger girls, and known as M. P., bids fair to become prominent not only in the city but in the State, owing to the work it is planning to take up there are 10 members in the Club of whom are High School girls. The list of officers are, Pres. Miss Helen White, Vice Pres. Miss Lucretta Smith, Secv. Miss Richardson, Journalist, Miss Eulalia Osby, and Chairmain of Program Comm., Miss Alma Tate. Last Saturday the club was royally entertained at the residence of Miss Smith, at which meeting they discussed their plans for the coming season. After the business session, the hostess served a delicious 8 course luncheon. There is a great work on foot for the club, and we hope they will succeed. Weekly paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second class mail 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, JAN. 23, 1915 Political Announcements I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Office of Commissioner, primary February 23, 1915. R. B. FLESCH. I HEREBY announce my candidacy for the nomination of commissioner of Springfield, subject to the primaries to be held Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, 1915. FRANK FITZSIMMONS. We can not be too constant in our advice to colored people against boisterousness and loud talking and vulgarity on the streets and in the public places. It is uncalled for and does no good. The local colored business men should wake up and become more a unit, harmonize their petty differences and try to make a good showing. We have a large number of enterprising business men but they are not cemented close enough together. Mr. Quinn, a representative in Congress from Mississippi, is a wugwump and a liberty assassinator. He knows nothing except to fight any and everything having a semblance of recognizing the equality and citizenship of the Afro-American, he is a coward and is not fit to be a colleague in the House with such able gentlemen as Mann, Madden & Co. If we are taxed because of a war in Europe what would they do if we were engaged in a war ourselves? If the American people ever establish a real stable, sound government, they must repeal all laws repugnant to the best interest of the Negro, a constituent part of the whole. No government can be sound so long as the men who govern fail to protect by word and law the weakest constituents parts of itself. This is self evident. Editor Isaac Fisher of the Negro Farmer, is correct in his most able thesis on "A good profession for women." Every woman in the land should read this article and she who reads it adds to her career a lasting, never perishing and rich heri- tage, that will not pass away. The good that is being inculcated from that great fountain, Tuskegee, is inculculable. No one agency in all America, is doing so much good, the various opinions and ideas, to the contrary not-with-standing. Senator Borah, of Idaho is an enemy to the best interest of the colored man. He is being talked of for the presidency but he will never reach there, he may see the promised land but that only, he is a traitor to the true tenets of the Republic. At Gettysburg it was decreed that, "this nation should have a new birth of freedom and that government of the people for the people and by the people, shall not perish from the earth." Borah has not correctly interpreted this decree. The immigration bill as amended by the U. S. Senate was killed in the house by a substantial vote. Congressmen Mann, Madden and Sabath, made the welkins ring with their vitroolic protests against the Negro exclusion clause in the Amendment and thus recorded Illinois anew in the list of states that will not be sold into Egypt for a mess of postage. SANITATION AND THRIFT Sanitation and Thrift go hand-in-hand together. No lazy person has a sanitary place of business or home. To keep even oneself clean requires energy. The result therefore, or the reward for thrift is good health, longevity and a good reputation. What is needed in every home is more thrift, more economy and more wholesome instructions given within the home. As a race varity, the Colored man needs to read more good literature and less murder and divorce proceedings. Mary Hol- land's helping hand in the Chicago Tribune and how to keep well in the same paper and in the Defender is worth more Special I The K $1.00 FOR Until Janu land's helping hand in the Chicago Tribune and how to keep well in the same paper and in the Defender is worth more Write ups of marriages and socialis over 10 lines will not be accepted as "free news," but will cost from $1.50 upwards. The Forum $1.00 FOR ONE YEAR Must Be Paid In Advance Let us have you Printing Let us have your Our Telephone Number now is Bell 2720 Office—8194 E. Washington Our Telephone Number now is Bell 2720 Office----8194 E. Washington St than the average "Club" and many other places where our people "Kill time." We are not opposed to social gatherings where real good is derived from the exchange of ideas, but you will agree with the Forum when it declares that nine-tenths of the time spent at three-fourths of our Clubs and Circles is a total waste and most of the matter discussed is common place and even menacing and abortive. WE ARE AS CONSTANT AS THE NORTHERN STAR. The Democrats from the South are doing their level best to stir up anew, the sectional strife between the North and the South and are successful to a marked degree. Our Illinois Congressmen must go down on record opposing all race and class legislation now being offered by the stupid ignoramuses from the South. We are glad to note, however, that all of the South are not in the same band wagon, there are some left with courage, manhood and sense, some of the type of Col. Watterson, W. Grady, and Wade Hampton. We are fulledged American citizens, as Mr. Trotter contends with frights, inalienable, purchased by our blood-shed freely on a thousand battlefields from York town and Bunker Hill to San Juan Heights in sumlit and Cuba fair, and all of these fine institutions, this land of promise are but our precious heritages—we shall never surrender—to do so would be base ingratitude to Lincoln, Douglas, Sumner, Lovejoy, John Brown, Garrison, Harriet B. Stove and the rest. No, we are not on borrowed land, tis true, some are wont to call this "A White Man's Country" but history proclaims such an averment a lie. these possessions we achieved. They are ours, common heirs, are we to them forever. Write ups of marriages and so- cials over 10 lines will not be ac- cepted as "free news," but will cost from $1.50 upwards. Low Rate FORUM ONE YEAR January 1, 1915 ave your ting ne Number cell 2720 Washington St Prompt Service, Day or Night Moderate Charges F. W. 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Mr. Clark, of St. Louis, an enterprising tailor and haberdasher, was in the city last week on business. Chas. F. Clapp, our efficient City Comptroller, is a candidate for City Commissioner, he has a clean record and a good standing in the community. Mrs. Hallie White of Duqoin, Ill. is visiting her father and brother at 1113 So. 13th St. indefinitely. Miss Eva Jones of North Dakota, is visiting Mrs. Willetta Martin at 1725 E. Mason St. Atty. S. T. Clanton, of Decatur, was in the city last week on business. The receipts for Hon. W. T. Vernon (net), Dec. 29th, were $35.00, considering the most inclement weather, this was not a bad showing. J. B. Osby made a business trip to Chicago, Jan. 16-19. Miss Zola Houston, of Shelbyville, who has been the guest of Maj. and Mrs. Ford at Camp Butler for some time, surprised and delighted the vast audience at the Culture Club, Jan. 17th, with an exquisitely rendered contralto solo. Rev. E. J. Jones of So. 16 St. was in Danville, last week and preached at the Oak Knole Baptist Church Sunday, Jan. 17th. He reports having been hospitably entertained by the good people of Danville, and having visited the musical studio of Madam Gaddie. He reports that a Rev. Mr. Bachler has been called to take charge of the Second Baptist Church. Mrs. Q. H. Bradley, 900 So. 18th St. is on the sick list. Frank Coleman, mail carrier, is on the sick list. MORTUARY John Wilson, one of the elderly citizens of Springfield, died Monday, January 18th, 1915, at his residence 1951 So. 11th, St. of complication of diseases. He is survived by his wife, five daughters and three sons. Rev. Carter of New Hope Church officiating, assisted by Rev. Manual of Union Baptist Church. . Burial in Oak Ridge Cemetary. BLACKSTONE CAFE CO. John I. Aden, mgr. Tel. 321 N. Adams St. Main 3562 PEORIA ILL. Dr. H. A. CESS, Chiropodist ROOM 212, Second Floor. 321 Main St. PEORIA, ILL. FOR Coal & Draying DON'T FORGET JOHN M. 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Only the best of materials are used: for instance, "Walton," a flexible bonnet, or "beautiful but durable"—permitting hundering 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 for an illustrated booklet showing styles that are in high flavor. 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 Electric Lights, Heat and Baths Peoria, Illinois. DECATUR (By Special Staff Correspondents) Mr. McJones fell and sustained quite an injury. U. G. Slaughter is an art painter of some fine note. His works should be taken to Chicago for exhibit. Several avowed candidates for Circuit Judge are already visible former county judge e, O. W. Smith, former states attorney, Redmon, present master in chancery, Black, republicans. On the democratic side Judge Whitefield is the only avowed candidate. The candidates for commissioner and mayor are slow in announcing, waiting to see who will be who. In addition to these candidates the regular township tickets will be in the field. also, next year there are the circuit clerk, states attorney and coroner to be chosen, besides the national and states elections. T. J. Corley, proprietor of the St. James Hotel, is prominently mentioned as a candidate for commissioner. Mr. Corley will make a good man for one of the five and his record as superviser-at-law verifies the prediction. If you are desirous of saving a large per cent on the dollar, trade at the BELL CUT-RATE DRUG STORE. JACKSONVILLE (By Nellie Early) Scott Daniel Timberlate his third Birthday sure did celebrate, by inviting 15 tots and by them by them being royally entertained. Master Scott Daniel many presents received. For there was seen a beautiful nice Christmas Tree. Miss Margaret Dewitt a grand recital sure did give for all scholars there best did play, for their music in the Second Baptist church parlor was by all rendered well. Telling of their teachers training and of their learning. The bunch of the Second Baptist church many parties gave during the holidays. Miss Irene Campbelle in Chicago will live. Back to school Miss Margaret Berry returned. Allens improvement club a meeting held, at Mrs. M. E Moxley's I can tell for it was fine and interesting as well. Mrs. A. Wade, evangalist preacher, preached able sermons at the A. M. E. Church, revival meeting and prayed good as well Miss Mable Sanders and Ula Jackson of Carroiton town and State of Mississippi strong came to our city to make a visit. Installation of the House Hold of Ruth's officers No 4919 were installed by Mrs. A. J. Jones, accompanied by Mrs. Alice Scott, the greatplaces for 12 were filled by officers for the insueing year, and not a tear was shead. The members of Friday Art club their husbands on New Year's day delightfully entertained at the beautiful home of Capt. Freeman's you see where all like to be. PEORIA PEORIA Henry J. Ingram, graduated from the University of Illinois in 1912 in the law department degree of L. L, B. For the past year has been associated with the law firm of Dailey and Miller of Peoria, Ill. Candidate for City Attorney. Subject to Republican Primaries. The thing to do in the Spring election is to choose men who can get along amicably together in the city hall. 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." It appears that we are in Cuba, from the dark and dampness of the weather. If you are able to shop at al shop early. What William Monroe Trotter said to the President in full in next week's issue of the Forum. (His speech here at Masonic Hall.) SPINGARN'S SPEACH. We feel much enthused over and indebted to, Prof. J. E. Spingarn, of New York city, a representative of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored people, who honored our city and paid visits to our churches, making most able talks. Never before have we listened to a better summarization of the most vital issue before the American people, the ballot and the Negro. "The New Abolitionists," is a most dear name to the American Colored man. Mr. Spingarn spoke with power, logic and effect, his address is a rich heritage, and will leave on the sweet memory of all, irradically, an impression of joy and courage. State House News David Love who accepted a position with the Board of Administration has been succedded by Leon Stevenson. Mr. Lacey, L. F. Finnie, W. T. Scott, Jessie Hawkins and an army of Pages, (would bes), are "deadlocked" at the State House also a number of the 'boys' feel it a SINE QUO NON duty that they take their respective places and go to work for the State 4 or 5 months bi annually, speaker or no speaker. An event and interesting social was given by the Junior Benedictos in the form of a box party at the home of Miss Edith Asey, 1819 So. 14th St. Thursday evening Jan. 14th. The evening was spent in dancing and music, those present were: Messrs. LeRoy Bowman, Samuel Cheeks, Russel Clem, Charles Ellis, Leonard Grady, James and Cbas. Huston, Fred Pettiford Earl Rider, Horace Stone, Geo. White, Wm. Wormly, Brummel Penick of Detroit, Mich., Misses Margaret Huston, Eva Bridget, Susye and Arisa Wade, Edith and Helen White, Madera Goins, Lucile Jacksson, Leota Snowden, Ediih Asey, Edith Grady, Zoe Houston of Shelbyville, Margaret Grimmit, and Ida Parker of Logansport, Ind. GIBBS SUPPORTS H. SALLIE To the Editor of the Forum, Springfield, Ill. My Dear Sir; I have been asked by many of my friends as to whether I was going to be a candidate for Commissioner in the Spring election, and I take this method of making public announcement that I absolutely will not enter the race at all, and that, in so far as I am able to influence them: ALL OF MY FRIENDS will enthusiastically and earnestly give their support to Henry H. Sallie, the furniture and bicycle dealer, of 726 E. Washington St. for one of the offices as Commissioner. This announcement may come as a great surprise to my friends, who are aware of the fact that Mr. Sallie and I are not on good terms but, I propose at this time to rise above all personal feeings, and for the time be do the things which I think are right. Henry Sallie, or H. Sallie, as he is commonly known, is a substantial business man, and if nominated and elected could fill the office of Commissioner as well as many others who aspire to this office, and in so far as I am able to support his caddidacy by encouragement or public speaking during the campaign. I shall certainly do so, and that too in spite of the fact that we are not even on speaking terms, and if I can do this is under that condition, there is no reason why any other fellow who is friendly with Mr. Sallie and knows him to be a competent man can not do the same thing, and as a matter of abstract right and justice, I make this public appeal to the voters of Springfield on behalf of the candidacy of H. Sallie. Respectfully submitted, CHAS. S. GIBBS Dr. Mitchell. Dentist Dr. J. H. Mitchell, a graduate of Northwestern Dental College also took a special course in Gold Filling, Crown and Bridge work, Dental Surgery and all diseases of the oral cavity, comes well recommend from the office of Dr. W. T. Jefferson, who is a well known dentist in Chicago, where he spent three years as an assistant, is now located in this city with office at $615\frac{1}{2}$ E. Washington St., as an associate with Dr. S. A. Ware, the well known physician and surgeon of this city. Dr. Mitchell would be glad to have all who are suffering with any disease of the mouth or teeth, to call and have the mouth or teeth treated. Examination and consultation free. Office hours from 9 a.m. to 12 m., 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. All work on Sunday by appointment only. Bell Tel. 3329 Res. Phone 1706 A. M. Williams, Complainant's Solicitor STATE OF ILLINOIS, $s. Sangamon County Circuit Court—To March Term, A. D. 1915. Affidavit of the non-residence of William 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 William 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 Monday of November, 1914, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said William Barbour, shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Circuit 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 complaint, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated, will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you, according to the prayer of said bill. J. H. DRENNAN, Clerk Bell Phone 2156. Office hours, 9 to 12 a.m., 2 to 5 p. m., 7 to 8 p. m. DR.N.B.FORD Physician and Surgeon. Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General Surgery. Room 1, Northwest Corner Seventh and Adams Streets, SPRINGFIELD, ILL 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. WANTED—Men and women of good common sense. Apply at every man's door in the morning. Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Brady several weeks ago entertained guests at their home west of town. 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 124½ East Wood St. Your Legal Business handled Carefully and Prudently Advertisements for Foreign Papers Taken 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 Hotel Brown The Popular Hotel for Colored People. Special rates to State House and Hotel Workers. Eleventh and Adams Streets SPRINGFIELD, ILL. OLD PHONE 3327 OFFICE HOURS 9 to 12 a.m. 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Dr. J. G. ELLIS PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Diseases of Women $ 8 1 5_{2}^{1} $ E. Washington St. SPRINGFIELD. ILL. FOR RENT I have nice 4 room house with well and cistern. FOR RENT. G. W. Murray WELL. I AM STILL IN THE RING, HANDLING, GROCERIES, MEATS AND NOTIONS. Colored as well as White Patronage Solicited. BELL TEL. 1836. Church and Decatur Streets. DECATUR, ILL. MADE IN SPRINGFIELD 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, Dunbar books, at The Forum office and J. P. Roberts' shoe store. All the best papers on sale at Roberts' shoe store. --- Frank H. Hamilton 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 friendly man every day in the week. His previous good record has been sustained. He is a candidate for re-election and is a good man. He is the most competent man in the city for such a position 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. 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 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. 2:00-8:30 P. M. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 110 LINCOLN AVE. PHONE MAIN 3390 S. 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, W. C. peoria Rousing Chri OFFFRED AT sing Christmas Spee FRED AT THE HOME OF Rousing Christmas Specials PHILLIP'S BARGAIN STORE 121 South 7th St. Snappy Style It's only a matter of coming to a few steps from the business center chases.. Extra indudements, extra their real worth. Buy useful pres- ated. Here are six good snaps; hu Happy Styles in Wearal buy a matter of coming to this store for your holiday from the business center and save many dollars in extra indudements, extra goods, extra values, at least. Buy useful presents; they are always the m ore six good snaps; hurry along and Snap 'em up. 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. Black Fur Neck Piece, value $10.00 our price ..... 1.98 Ladies' Plush Coats, value $25.00 our price..... 8.50 Men's Tailored Suits in blue Serge value $22.00, our price..... 12.00 Rubber Sporting Boots, value $7.50 our price..... 3.98 Men's $15.00 Overcoats at ..... 6.98 Ladies' $12. and $15. Dresses at ..... 3.95 You cannot possibly find sur field. Come along lively. Philips B 121 South cannot possibly find such bargains elsewhere one along lively. Phillips Bargain Store 121 South Seventh St. You cannot possibly find such bargains elsewhere in Spring field. Come along lively. Philips Bargain Store 121 South Seventh St. CALL The Crisis, The Chicago Defender The Freeman, The Boston Guardian The N. Y. Age, The Forum 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. WANTED Lady or man to collect for the Forum on commission basis. Good money for energetic person. Colored preferred. Apply at FORUM OFFICE. 819 1/2 E. Washington St. Christmas Specials THE HOME OF SANTA CLAUS Everything to Wear for Everybody in Wearables this store for your holiday gifts. Walk er and save many dollars in your pur- goods, extra values, at less than half nts; they are always the most appreci- ry along and Snap'em up. bargains elsewhere in Spring- argain Store Seventh St.