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(Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, FEB. 6, 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance VOL. 11. NO. 10 (Single Copy, 5e. 6 Months, 80c) SPR Published W VOL. 11. NO. 10 Mr. H. Sallie for Commissioner Prominenr Business Man for 17 years Making a Strong Race. Mr. H. Sallie, proprietor of a Furniture and General Store at 726 East Washington Street, for 17 years a business man in the city, is a candidate for City Commissioner He is well known to nearly everyone in the city, and, during his residence here, he has proven his good citizenship, his loyalty to good government and sustains a clean reputation. Mr. Sallie has contributed largely to the general improvement of the city and all charitable purposes—the churches, lodges and the poor in general. In announcing his candidacy, he feels satisfied that, if elected to the office of Commissioner, his ability and experience will equip him to fill the position with credit and honor. No candidate aspiring for this place is better acquainted with the needs and conditions of the city. He is not making his campaign on sympathy or asking any special favors, but he feels that the chances are good and the time is full ripe for him to make the race. Therefore he is making a strenuous effort to get out a good vote and solicits the unqualified aid from every voter in the city of Springfield. He feels that if the people look at the proposition in the true light they will see it as it is and go to the polls and rally patriotically. His many friends, both white and Colored are lining up for him and clubs have been organized over the entire city. If nominated and elected Mr. Sallie pledges to stand for the highest ideals and the best moral and financial interests of Springfield and to give his eutire time to the duties of the office. Opportunity knocks at your door but once, don't let this opportunity pass to be represented in the governmental affairr of the city. Ex- Mayor Devereux Out for Mayor. Ex- Mayor Devereux Out for Mayor. Ex-Mayor Harry H. Devereux has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Springfield and a live campaign has been inaugurated. During Mayor Devereux's term as Mayor, we had most prosperous times in Springfield and everybody got a fair deal. He was elected by the largest margin of any candidate, the first and second term and his votes came from all political faiths. He was the only Mayor who closed the saloons on Sunday and, seeing that an overwhelming majority favored the open Sunday saloon, he raised the lid, but he showed, that if the people wanted them closed, it was possible. It is freely predicted that he will be on the firing line in this campaign and if he does not get the nomination he will make the next best man know he was a candidate. Since his retirement from politics he has been engag-ed in the coal business and attending to that work alone. His friends have urged him to become a candidate, and after thoroughly anylizing the situation he entered the race. Probably no man in Springfield is more popular with the masses of the people than Mr. Devereux and it is no secret that he has as many Colored friends and supporters as any other man if not more. He showed no special favors to Colored men, but he recognized them as citizens and worthy competent men of the Colored race were given an opportunity to be represented just as other men. This was all the Colored people asked and all they ask now. We are sure the Ex-Mayor has the highest praise of the readers of the Forum and we commend him to you for your consideration and your suffrage. Prominent Lawyer Dies Here. Albert Salzenstein, one of the most noted lawyers before the Sangamon County bar, died here last week. "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, FEB. Weekly in Springfield DEVEREUX FOR MAYOR [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. There need be no doubt on the part of any voter as to my attitude toward municipal ownership. As Mayor I felt compelled to gavel an adjournment of the Council to prevent the further leasing of the City Light Plant to the Utilities company and as a result of this "gavel rule" I was empowered by the Council to operate the Plant for the City, which policy has ever since been followed. As Mayor, I repeatedly advocated combining the Water and Light Plants, believing that the saving thus effected would result in cheaper current and cheaper water. I invite the closest comparison between the tax rates for city purposes under the Devereux administration and those of more recent years. The coal mining industry is Springfield's greatest commercial asset and I advocate the fullest recognition of this fact by the community to the end that our city may remain the permanent Illinois headquarters of the United Mine Workers of America. The time of every citizen should be his chief consideration and I advocate a prompt ending of the grade-crossing evil, with its altogether unnecessary delays and dangers, by the construction of a belt line around the city. Springfield owes it as a duty to itself to provide a proper and comfortable Isolation Hospital for those of its people suffering from infectious diseases. The North End Smelter, giving direct employment to 300 men, was located here largely through my efforts as Mayor, and if elected, it will be my constant endeavor to secure new industries that our city may become that which its remarkably cheap fuel fully warrants, one of the leading manufacturing centers. I ask the voters of the men and women of Springfield in the solemn pledge that if I am elected they will have no occasion to regret their support. HARRY H. DEVEREUX ForCOMMISSIONER OF THE Ciy of Springfield VOTE FOR J. EMIL SMITH OF THE PRIMARIES. FEBRUARY 23rd. Ira A. Hickman for Justice of the Peace Ira A. Hickman, republican candidate for Justice of the Peace, has lived in the city most of his entire life and is well known to all or nearly all of the Colored residents of the city and is fully able and capable of filling this position satisfactorily to all. Please give his candidacy careful attention. 15. ($1.50 per Year in Advance 20 Cents per Month) End Peoria William H. Conkling FOR MAYOR [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. As I am free from any obligation except to the PEOPLE, to whom I expect to render my final accounting, I want to make my position clear on several questions of public importance. Above all, I am for the BEST interests of the City of Springfield and her citizens, and my every official act will be performed with that end in view. I stand for CHEAPER GAS and CHEAPER ELECTRIC LIGHT and I pledge myself to do whatever is within my power to bring about that result. I shall use my best efforts to place the municipal light plant and the water works upon a MORE EFFICIENT and ECONOMICAL BASIS. I believe that the question of TAXATION is one of fundamental importance to every tax-payer and citizen. I believe the tax-payers' money should be used to the best advantage to obtain an efficient and economical city government, and in its expenditures, thorough consideration should be given the needs of the entire city. I shall stand for a lower tax rate and economy and efficiency in every department. I shall stand for the erection of a new municipal building to house all the city departments and to provide ample quarters for the holding of conventions and other public gatherings, THIS BUILDING TO BE ERECTED WITHOUT ADDITIONAL TAXATION. I shall stand for the improvement of our sanitary conditions by the proper grading of all dirt streets, the cleaning of public alleys and the speedy disposal of garbage under the direction of the proper official. I shall stand for additional fire protection by the acquisition of more fire fighting apparatus and the extension of our water mains to those districts not now protected. I shall stand for a division of funds for street improvements in order that each district may receive its share. A police matron at the city prison. The building up of our present industries and to lend encouragement to the establishment of new and substantial factories that will provide employment to the greatest possible number of our citizens. The co-operation of all citizens in securing a site for the new million dollar educational building to be erected by the state. And the co-operation of the mayor and commissioners in all matters pertaining to the general welfare of the city. WM. H. CONKLING. ForCOMMISSIONER OF THE City of Springfield VOTE FOR ROY R. REECE PRIMARIES, FEBRUARY 23rd- Weekly paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. 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SATURDAY, FEB. 6, 1915 Political Announcements Political Announcements FOR MAYOR I hereby announce my candidacy for the nomination for the office of mayor subject to the municipal primary to be held Tuesday, February 23, 1915. FOR COMMISSIONER 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. I hereby announce myself as candidate for re-election for commissioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the primaries to be held February 23, 1915. FRANK H. HAMILTON. MR. H. SALLIE, for 17 years a citizen and a successful business man of Springfield, does hereby announce his candidacy for commissioner, subject to primaries to be held February 23, 1915. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of commissioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the decision of the primary February 23, 1915. LAWRENCE L. FLINN. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of commissioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the decision of the voters at the primary to be held February 23, 1915. CHARLES H. CLAPP Why not call the Secretary of State Mr. Speaker? Don't plant your garden too early, respect the ground hog. All who make it thru this winter "safe and sane" will be heroes alright. In 1917 it will be the aim of the voters to select a legislature that will not deadlock. The Springfield News-Record says that "Chicago women are refusing to enter the race for Alderman." We don't blame them, how can a woman be an Alderman? President Wilson intimated that he regretted to consider himself wiser than both houses of the Congress, but that he couldn't be dissuaded from the belief on the immigration bill. That member of the Illinois House who said answering the roll call was as pleasing and amusing as our picture shows should be sued for slander. ```markdown ``` In Peoria when Atty. Harry Miller tells a witness to "sit down," he means for such a person to sit down, or else the fine, statwart, tall barrister will knock you down. Senator Dailey, of Peoria, if he has it to do over again, will throw Lieut. Gov. O'Hara over board. Daily don't propose to be ignored and gaveled around. Peoria don't send such men to Springfield. Once upon a time, memorial. There sit a Legislerture Who Ballotted both night and day. day, But could not 'lect a Speaker They argued and they 'sputed Over liquor, beer and wine. But 17 of the number Were scared of Mr. Provine What private griefs they have, I'm sure I do not know, But, for full four long weeks They come and went thru snow It is a sad travesty Upon our commonwealth To make a mockery Over this dry and wet.—Non Over this dry and wet.—Nonsense. Despite the rumor to the effect that 4 of the star players of the Union Giants will go to New York to play, manager W. E. Mitchell, who gave Springfield the best local colored team she ever before had, will maintain a good team and is busy on the job already, securing men and making early arrangements for the season. While Poston, Jones, Wright and Jones, who are said to be signed up with Ford for the New York team, are considered good and are good, manager Mitchell bids them god speed and is recruiting plenty of good material to fill their places. Judge Creighton of the Circuit Court is considered one of the ablest and the fairest Judges that ever before sat upon the bench. He is careful, cautious and prudent and sees that no man or no side gets other than absolute fair treatment in his court, he is truly. "The Grand Old Man." WINS ANOTHER BIG CASE Attys. Williams and Clanton won the suit against the city of Springfield for Oswald Donegan who lost one eye by being shot during the night of the riots here in 1908. Donegan sued the city for $5,000 but the case was not settled when the other cases were settled some time recently. Messrs. Clanton and Williams presented their case to the Jury in a clean able manner and showed by a "preponderance" of the evidence that Donegan was entitled to recover damages under the statute. They also presented the law ably and forcibly in their arguments before the jury. A verdict was returned awarding Donegan $1,500. EDWARDS CASE AGAIN WON BY LAWYERS. Mrs. L. B. Edwards was again awarded damages in the circuit court by a jury, this time for $4,000. A. M. Williams and B. G. Clanton were the lawyers for Mrs. Edwards assisted by John G. Freidmier. Attys. Childs and A. M. Fitzgerald represented the street car company. Messrs. Williams and Clanton showed rare legal ability in presenting the case and the testimony of Dr. S. A. Ware was unshacken or rather was corroborated by other doctors to the extent that Dr. Ware's reputation as a skilled Physician was sustained. We advise the colored voters to pay close attention to the candidates who advertise in colored papers and give such candidates first consideratin. Any candidate who does not care enough for the colored vote to advertise in a colored paper is not likely to give any attention or recognition to colored people. COLDEST DAY IN THREE YEARS Last Thursday, Jan. 28, was the coldest day experienced in Springfield for 3 years, at 8 a.m. o'clock it was 12 degrees below zero and throughout the day the warmest was 7 above, at noon it stood 1 below zero. How do you like old July now? W. H. Conkling for Mayor In this issue of the Forum, appears the announcement of Wm. H. Conkling, candidate for the nomination for mayor of the city of Springfield. Not only does Mr. Conkling tell you he is a candidate, but he states plainly his position on all questions of importance to the residents and taxpayers of the city. He hides behind no veiled promises, or promises that are impossible of performance. What he says he will do he will endeavor to the best of his ability to accomplish. He alone of all the candidates now in the field, assures the people that he will abide by the WILL OF THE PEOPLE. By that he means, that whatever they vote for they should have. The new municipal building, which will provide employment to hundreds of workmen now idle, the improvement of our municipal and electric light plants and the encouragement to new industries to locate in Springfield, are some of the planks in his platform. All of which are what the people want and what the city needs. As a friend of the colored people of Springfield, he stands without an equal. During the administration of the Hon. L. E. Wheeler as mayor of Springfield, Mr. Conkling was City Comptroller. He had a hand in the conduct of the affairs of the city during those four years. Never were the colored people of the city treated more fairly. They were given positions which have since been denied them and they were placed on a footing where their rights were properly recognized. In Mr. Conkling, the colored people of the city can be assured that they will find a friend and one upon whom they can rely upon for a square deal. He should be chosen one of the candidates to make the final race for election Lincoln's Celebration will be held at Grace M. E. Church Sunday, Feb. 14th, Miss Susye Ewing will have charge of the program, come and enjoy a rare treat. The children of the Grace M. E. Church will give a Valentine Party Feb. 12, in the basement of the church, come and enjoy yourself. F. W. ERXLEBEN UNDERTAKER Funeral Director and Professional Embalmer 1119-1121 South Adams St. Both Phones, Main 1962 Peoria, Ill. "I'd like to kiss her but hate to stop Smoking." That's the way you feel when you smoke. Stag Not made by a Trust 5 CENT CIGARS AMERICAN CLEANERS. Cleaning, Dyeing and Repalring— All Work Guaranteed—French Dry Cleaning of Ladies' and Gents' Clothing—Goods Called for and Delivered —Prices Reasonable. O. P. BERRY, Prop. Old Phone 3632. 1808 E. Monroe St. Office Phone 717 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. 109 South Eleventh St., Springfield, Ill. TAXES TAXES TAXES Taxes are now due and payable at this office. Bring your last year's receipt or a complete description of your property when making payment. GEC. W. SCHWANER. Office in Court house Town Collector Capital Township. Adv. B. (Barney) GENAUST Candidate for Justice of Peace Mr. B. Genaust, republican candidate for Justice of Peace, is well qualified to fill the position and is experienced in public affairs and dealings with people, having been engaged in business in this city for over 10 years, If elected to this office, the Colored man can be assured of a square deal and absolute justice in every particular. Mr. Genaust is well known among the Colored people and they know him to be a man who makes no difference on account of color or creed. If nominated and elected, he will fill the position with justice and impartiality to all. Such men only, are the kind we can and do recommend. BLACKSTONE CAFE CO. John I. Aden, mgr. TeI. 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 FOR JOHN M. MOSBY Bell Phone 4338 Moving and Transferring A Specialty. 1614 East Jackson St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL TAXES TAXES TAXES Taxes are now due and payable at this office. 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You don't doubt for a minute that a Gas Range would save you a lot of work, but do you know that it is cheaper to cook with Gas than any other fuel? $18.50 up Easy Payments Shall we send a representative or a booklet? A postal will bring either Springfield Gas and Electric Co. 4th and Monroe Sts. 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. Res. Phone, 4946 Chas. S. Gibbs ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC. Old Phone, 1963. Office: 723 East Washington Street Bell Phone 2322 B. G. CLANTON Attorney at Law Legal Business Carefully Attended To. 11th and Washington Sts. Enterprise Bank Bldg. FOR WINTER and XMAS HATS, LATEST STYLE AT Mrs. Mattie Tucker TOILET ARTICLS OF DIFFERENT KINDS. CALL AND SEE THEM. 206 North 14th St. Old Phone 5916. POPULAR PRICES 10th on Washington PETER H. BURTON L. F. OSBORNE PROPRIETOR Hair Cutting, Shaving, Massaging, Shampooing and Bleaching—Electric Massages a Specialty. Shall we send a representative or a booklet? A postal will bring either Springfield JOHN H. √ DECATUR (By Special Staff Correspondents) Misses Goldie, Lucile and Hazel Phoenix entertained a number of friends at home Sunday, those present were; Misses Simpie Winston, Lucy Cooper, Ethel Wormley, Lola Ewing, Lozetta Robinson, Freda Kelly, G. B. Ewing and Messrs. John Lawrence, Fred Lang, Mark Motley, Claude Holmes, Art Coleman, Fred Raglin, Harry Long, Charlie Fowler, Owen Warfield, Joe Pryor, Ed. Raglin and Calvin Kelly. The bunch departed at a late hour and reported an enjoyable evening. Mechanicsburg Mr. Hall will soon leave for California to spend the winter. Messer. Lenard and Henry Venneman and Mrs. Sam Williams of Buffalo, and Mrs. Frank Emmons of Buffalo Hart were entertained tor dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wilson on Thursday. Mrs. B. B. Darnall is confined to her bed with an attack of sciatica rheumatism, Dr. Riddle is in attendance. On Thursday, Helen Rebekah Lodge installed new officers. Rev. Lovejoy organized a prayer meeting at the Christian church on Wednesday eve. A good crowd attended. Misses Lena Tyell and Alice Young of Springfield, spent a few days calling here. Misses Ethel Wormley and Georgia Ewing were transacting business here Monday. BUFFALO Mrs. F. C. Hall was hostess to the Modern Priscilla club at her country home on Saturday eve. The members of the Woman's Club were guests of Mrs. T. E. Orr at her home on Monday afternoon. Miss Harriet Lynn returned Sunday from a few days visit to Miss Ida Yocum of Williamsville. Bobby Smith is seriously ill from pneumonia. DAWSON Mrs. Edward Pierce of Springfield was calling on friends Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Whittington where calling on the latters sister Mrs. Tom Barnes of Lanesville, Wednesday. Earl Turly who has been helping his uncle invoice his stock of general merchandise goods at Rochester has returned. ILLIOPOLIS The ladies of the First Christian Church will entertain the Knights Phytias to an oyster supper Thursday. The ladies of M. E. church will entertain Odd Fellows next Thursday. School of Methods for Bible School workers under the auspice of Miss Mee Young of E. St. Louis, Clarence DePew of Jacksonville and Richard Heilbron will be given 26 to 29; lunch served 6 to 7 at First ```markdown ``` Christian church, public invited Mrs. G. W. Ewing is quite ill at home this week suffering from heart trouble and rheumatism. JACKSONVILLE (By Nellie Early) Mrs. Josephine Butler of this city was united in marriage to Mr. Valentine of Missouri January 16th. The Allen's Improvement Club meeting was held at Mrs. W, Pattersons. Many pleasant surprises was given the Evangelist, Mrs. Wade while in our city. Revival meeting at Bethel's A. M. E. Church ended on Jan. 17th, with much success, and many additions. Mrs. Wade our Evanglist left for Springfield and from there she expects to go to Peoria, where many sinners are found. The pastor and wife of McCabe M. E. Church were well remembered with a nice donation which made both feel very happy and very thankful. Rev. Bows of St. Louis, Mo. preached two powerful sermons at McCabe Church Jan. 17, at the Quarterly meeting which ended the 4th and last of conference year. A collection of $14.45 was taken up and the meeting was up to the top. A grand ministrel by 4 boys was given January 5th, on S. Wese St. which was well attended and enjoyed by all. Miss Lucile Watts of Pittsfield, who has been visiting her sister here has returned to her home. Mrs. Bradford and Mother Dealey royally entertained the members of Second Baptist Church choir recently at Captain Freeman's residence. Miss Nellie Earley our reporter and friend was royally entertained by Mrs. J. Stewart at a fine supper recently. Mrs. Hester Mitchell of Quincy is visiting Mrs. Guthrie of S. Sandy St. The Prim Rose Club met at the residence of Wm. Smith last Wednesday. Harry Blackwell and Hiram Bryant were Jacksonville visitors recently. Y. M. M. of Jacksonville base ball club will start working in short February, so if in need just call for Jacksonville to help you out. LANESVILLE Miss Julia Whitehouse of Illiopolis spent Thursday here a guest of Mrs. Floyd Whittemore. Miss Dorathea Mullady spent last Friday and Saturday at Illiopolis the guest of Miss Clara Swanson. Miss Elsie Brokaw and Eva Davey were visiting in Illiopolis Saturday afternoon. St. Paul, Minnesota Through the kindness of the editor of the Metropolis Gazette New Year's greetings are herein extended to the friends of Illinois. It is a very mild statement when we say, "We certainly feel the absence of that daily contack with Baptist ministers of like blood." Negro Baptist churches are few and far apart in this State. After almost two months in St. Paul, myself and wife are fast becoming attached to this city, and to this specific church-Pilgram Baptist. It is the oldest, and the foremost church for colored people in the North-west. In point of actual work being done through its Sunday school, it is rated with the most advance. In all the state of Minnesota (Interdenominational considered) only two other churches are rated with Pilgrim. Those two are the First Baptist church (white) St. Paul, the Central Presbyterian (white) St. Paul. Every department of the down to date modern Sunday school is being done in Pilgrim. The "Sub-Zero" weather in these parts is a matter of fact. From ten to twenty-five degrees below zero is not near so much talked of as weather thirty to thirty-five above zero. Personally, we found it to be a job requiring constant attention to keep ourselves "As warm as we could." Because of the unaccustomed cold weather, we shall not be able to know the city at large very well before Spring. But this is true, we find this weather much more desireable than the kind we have in Central and Southern Illinois, for health conditions. Pilgrim Baptist Church is the only down in town church for colored people. It is located near the corner of Summit Ave. and Ceder St., just two blocks from the State Capitol. It is just a few blocks from the very center of the city St. Paul. Hence it is easily accessible to people living in all parts of the city. Within this congregation is some of the leading professional men of the race living in Minnesota. Among the professions and businesses represented by men of this church are; Attorney-at-Law, Hon. W. T. Francis; Physician, V. D. Turner, M. D.; Dentist, John R. French, D. S. D.; Undertakers, Simpson and Wills. In addition to these there is a long list of business men and women. This church has within its membership some very strong aggressive women whose training and business qualifications are above the average. These people are giving to the church their undivided support. Respectfully yours. PERSONALS Miss Viola Birdsong, 823 So. 15th St. is on the sick list. Reece, Edmsnds and Smith are making a most thorough campaign and arrangements have been made tor meetings from every ward in the city up to and including the election. Amos Duncan and Miss Esther Florville were married last week. The groom is a deputy sheriff and the bride is a business young woman, having conducted a furniture store for several years. Mrs. H. K. Wilson has returned from Indiana, where she went to attend the burial of her mother. Mrs. Miles, wife of Dr. Miles, has been very ill the past week. The Variableness of the weather and the Severity of it is causing much sickness and rheumatism caution must be taken of your health. Chas. H. Edmunds, candidate for Commissioner, possesses all the qualifications requisite to makeng a competent official. He is a young man, clean character, born and reared in this county and educated here. He has a spotless reputation and is very popular with all. His ability is not questioned because he made one of the best records as County Treasurer of any man who ever before filled the office, he is seeking this place on his past record, both as an official and as a citizen reared and schooled in the county. There is no reason why he should not get the support from every class of citizen. The Women's Club who served a New England Dinner last Thursday, Jan. 28, at 1103½ E. Washington St. was quite a success. There will be a Trustee Rally at the Grace M. E. Church the third Sunday in February. Mrs. C. H. Morgan of South Spring St. is suffering with a bad cold. David Rudy who has been very ill for 4 months has gone to Hot Springs, Ark. Mr. Clem of S. 15th St. who has been very ill is somewhat better at this writing. Miss Julia Smith of S. 14th, St. is on the sick list. Mrs. E. L. Rogers is suffering with a severe cold. Write ups of marriages and socials over 10 lines will not be accepted as "free news," but will cost from $1.50 upwards. "The Road of Good Service" 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. **"Parker 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 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. Parlor cars for Decatur and Dan ville leave 10:00 a. m. and 5:10 p. m. A. Asthma Remedy and Cold Relief. Mrs. Jennie Henderson 527 South 12th St Telephone 6312 E. Hazel Funeral PROMPT AMBULANCE SERV Hazel Wallace Funeral Director AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN CONNEC TION E. Hazel Wallace PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN CONNECTION 119 NORTH EIGHTH STREET WILLIAMS BROKERS, LOAN AND INVESTMENT ESTATE, MORTGAGES, HANDLED—MORTGAGE 109 South Eleventh Street A. M. Williams, President. E. S. Williams, Secretary. All business confidential best results Springfield LAW C Judge M Off IS WILLIAMS COMPANY BUS, LOAN AND INVESTMENT BANKERS—REAL STATE, MORTGAGES, STOCK AND ESTATES BUDLED—MORTGAGES BOUGHT AND SOLD Eleventh Street Telephone 7171 Williams, President. Jacob Williams, Vice-Pres. Williams, Secretary. A. Leigh Wells, Cashier. business confidential. Invest with us, where best results are obtained. WILLIAMS COMPANY BROKERS, LOAN AND INVESTMENT BANKERS—REAL ESTATE, MORTGAGES, STOCK AND ESTATES HANDLED—MORTGAGES BOUGHT AND SOLD LAW OFFICE Judge Murray's Office IS AT 217½ South 6th St. Writes Wills, Deeds and Settle ills, Deeds and all kinds of Legal Papers and Settles Estates Writes Wills, Deeds and all kinds of Legal Papers and Settles Estates BELL PHONE 5073 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE SPECIALTY—FARMS, INCOME CHANDISE throughout the Now, if you have anything remember I make it a thing with Market V far or near JAMES B. 217 1-2 South Fifth St. STATE FOR SALE OR TRADE—EXCHANGES A PERTY—FARMS, INCOME PROPERTY AND MER- SE throughout the United States and Canada. If you have anything to sell and it has a value, number I make it a Business of Selling Any- 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. Fifth St. Springfield, Ill. Tel. 7213 AT ALL GOOD DEALERS 50¢ UP Style 309 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 Baumann Bros. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Your Patronage Solicited Corner 7th and Washington Sts --- Bell Pone, 6350 Prices the Lowest Calls Promptly Answered Satisfaction Guaranteed IS AT Tel. 7213 The Secret of a Good Figure often lies in the brassiere. Hundreds of thousands of millions of Brassiere for the reason that they regard it as necessary as a corset. It supports the bust and back and gives the figure the youthful outline which fashion decrees. BENJOLE (BE-AN JO-LEE) BRASSIERES are the daintiest, most serviceable garments imaginable. Only the best of materials are used. It helps to hold a flexible bending of great durability—absolutely rustless—permitting laundering without removal. They come in all styles, and your local Dry Goods dealer will show them to you on enrolment. You can easily get them for you by writing to us. Send for an illustrated booklet showing styles that are in high favor. BENJAMIN & JOHNES 50 Warren Street Newark, N. J. 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. 223½ N. Washington St., Rear. —New phone 2382. Electric Lights, Heat and Baths Peoria, Illinois. Lawrence L. Flinn For Commissioner Chas. F. Clapp 1229 North Eighth Street M. B. Young Hustling Business Man Making a Strong Campaign. Lawrence L. Finn, former Alderman from the 5th ward and a hustling young business man, is a candidate for city commissioner. He is thoroughly competent in every way to fill the post, both from ability and experience. As Alderman, he made a splendid record and was always alert and watchful to the best interests of all the people in all parts of the city. Candidate for Commissioner In making a public announcement of my candidacy for Commissioner, will say that I am now finishing my fourth year of public service in the capacity of City Comptroller, during which time my every effort has been to serve the city faithfully and honestly. The systematic, efficient and complete manner in which the accounts and records of this office have been kept have been attested to in the comments of the reports made by each of the three firms of the Certified Public Accountants that have made the annual audits during my term of office. If elected to the office of Commissioner I would have the benefit of the knowledge I have gained through the handling of the detail work of this office, particularly as to revenues, expenditures, etc., that would otherwise require at least a year to become acquainted with. He is absolutely on the square and believes in meting out even handed justice to all. As A derman and in the affairs of business he has shown that a colored man will get from him the same fair treatment as any other man. He has a large acquaintance among the colored people and has proven his friendship in divers ways. Mr. Flinn has a broad, comprehensive platform on which he is making this race and his is as good as the most exacting person could wish. It is customary and proper that each candidate should, in a general way, outline or state what he is for and what he would use his efforts to accomplish if elected. His earnest desire is to help make the city beautiful and the only way to do so is for such young men to be placed at the head of of the helm, men who are looking out for the future of the city. I am for a good, clean, honest business administration of the affairs of the city on an economical basis. To see that all moneys justly due the city from any and every source are paid in or promptly collected. That the city gets value received for every dollar expended and that all business transactions be handled with promptness and as much dispatch as is consistent with the proper handling of same. TAXES TAXES TAXES Taxes are now due and payable at this office. Bring your last year's receipt or a complete description of your property when making payment. I was one of the first advocates of combining our two Municipal Plants as a matter of economy, and am now in favor of combining them under one roof at the Pumping Station in the new home that has been built for them, and to sell electric current to all consumers in the City of Springfield as fast as the plant can be built up to produce the necessary current to meet their requirements. Office in Court house Town Collector Capital Township. Adv. A. M. Williams, Complainant's Solicitor STATE OF ILLINOIS, ss. Sangamon County Circuit Court—To March Term, A. D. 1915. Alberta Barbour vs. In Chancery. William Barbour I am for clean streets and alleys, more street lights, extending our garbage disposal system, improving our Fire and Police protection and all other necessary public improvements, taking up the most necessary ones first. 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. I am in favor of working for such an amendment to the Commission Form Act as would require each candidate aspiring to the office of City Commissioner to designate the department to which he aspires and make the race for Commissioner of that department only. This would not only protect the candidate and the people, but would eliminate the possibility of confusion in organizing for work after the election. 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. I am in favor of greater publicity of our Municipal accomplishments and prospective or intended improvements, together with other facts and information of a boosting nature for the City of Springfield, and feel that a Municipal Journal or Magazine, such as is being published monthly by a number of cities operating under the Commission Form, should be published here, and possibly it might be well to combine with it our monthly detailed report of receipts and expenditures. J. H. DRENNAN. Clerk While it is a pleasure, for the candidate at least, to meet and shake hands with as many voters as possible before election, I will have to for go this pleasure or neglect the duties I am now being paid to perform, and as February is the last and busiest month of our fiscal year, I will not be able to get out and make a personal campaign. 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. If elected I will devote my whole time and attention to the affairs of the city, and any one having any business pertaining to city affairs to take up with me will find me on the job and ready to transact them with the same promptness and courtesy I have endeavored to show them during the past four years as City Comptroller. Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General Surgery. Room 1, Northwest Corner Seventh and Adams Streets, SPRINGFIELD, 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 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. 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. 9 to 12 A. M.} HOURS { SUNDAYS 1 to 8 P. M.} { 9 to 12 A. M. 5 to 8 P. M. PHONE, OFFICE: BELL 2156 Dr. J. I. MILES DENTIST Special Attention Given Children's Teeth Rooms 1-3 Nelson Bldg. 7th and Adams Sts. Springfield, Ill. WELL. I AM STILL IN THE RING, HANDLING, GROCERIES, MEATS AND NOTIONS. Colored as well as White Patronage Solicited. BELL TEL. 1836. O. L. STONE. 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 For Re-election The City Commission has Frank H. Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton murmur or complaint and there mention coming to his department man every day in the week. His previous good record has didate for re-election and is a good man in the city for such a that competency before. JOHN S. S. For M The taxpayer will not for last two years have been the city and that Mayor Schnepp in taxes both years. This statement can be vote taken on the Tax Levy Cleril on June 23, 1913, and on in City Clerk's office on peges ForCOMM Mr. Commlssion has no more faithful man in Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton filled his position complaint and there was no complaint coming to his department. He is the same day in the week. Vicious good record has been sustained. Election and is a good man. He is to the city for such a position and wailey before. IN S. SCHNE For Mayor Expayer will not forget that the tax years have been the highest in the history. Mayor Schnepp voted against the statement can be verified by the report on the Tax Levy Ordinance by the 23, 1913, and on July 27, 1914. Mr. K's office on peges 250 and 294. COMMISSION -OF THE- 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. JOHN S. SCHNEPP For Mayor A. A. The taxpayer will not forget that the taxes for the last two years have been the highest in the history of the city and that Mayor Schnepp voted against the increase in taxes both years. This statement can be verified by the record of the vote taken on the Tax Levy Ordinance by the City Council on June 23, 1913, and on July 27, 1914. See Journal in City Clerk's office on peges 250 and 294. ForCOMMISSIONER City of Springfield CHAS. H. ED AS. H. EDMA CHAS. H. EDMANDS PRIMARIES, FEBRUARY 23rd. Women who are Women who are Registered can Vote Women who are Registered can Vote in this Election 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 --- FOR EDMANDS Registered can Vote in this Election Vote For Ira A. Hickman Vote For CANDIDATE FOR Justice of the Peace Subject to Decision of Republican Party Primary, February 23, 1915 The Crisis, The Chicago Defender The Freeman, The Boston Guardian The N. Y. Age, The Forum DAVID HUNT'S -OF THE- ```markdown ```