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FORUM (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, FEB. 20, 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria VOL. 11. NO. 12 (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPR Published W VOL.11. NO.12 C. E. H. Basil W. Ogg For Commisioner. Basil W. Ogg, proprietor of the 400 Cigar Co. and president of the Auto-Sales Co. of this city, is a candidate for commissioner. There is not a more industrious or deserving young man in the city than Mr. Ogg, neither is there any of the candidates aspiring for said position better fitted from business experience than Mr. Ogg. He is a graduate of the Springfield High School and is one of the best known young men of the city. Mr. Ogg has a large host of colored friends and aquaintances who supported him 4 years. The office calls for young alert men who are men of integrity and desirous of seeing Springfield raised to the standard of other cities of her size. Political Advertisement Political Advertisement Roy R. Reece Mr. Roy R. Reece was reared here in Springfield. He is the son of the late Adj. General, J. N. Reece and served for a time as assistant Adj. General of this stage. He has many warm friends who are working assiduously for his nomination and election to the office of Commissioner. He has been in public office before and made a record for himself as a business man and public officer. He has a large following of all classes and creeds. It is freely predicted that he will receive the highest mark vote. Spingarn Medal On January 17th, 1915, at the Springfield Culture Club, Prof. J. E. Spingarn, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colord people, delivered an able address in behalf of the colored people in open protest to the various segregations and discriminations being imposed upon the Afro-Americans. In his address, he made mention of a gold metal which he offered annually to the Colored man or woman, boy or girl, who had performed the highest achievement. This medal is valued at $100, was awarded in New York City, on Lincoln's Birthday. "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, FEB. 2 Weekly in Springfield BURKE VANCIL For Commissioner BURKE VANCIL For Commissioner T. E. The Light Plant should be located at the Pumping Station. The City Council should not be controlled by private interests. Mr. Vancil is an attorney at law and a former tax assessor of Capital township. When he was tax assessor he revolutionized the tax system in a way which has since been highly praised by the people, cutting down the residential taxes and equalizing the taxes of the business portions of the city. Mr. Vancil is a well known citizen and a prominent lawyer and thoroughly able to fulfil the place creditably. Political Advertisement FOR MAYOR CHARLES T. BAUMANN In announcing my candidacy for Mayor I desire the people of Springfield to know that I have always advocated and supported the plan to combine the electric and water plants at the pumping station and sell electric current to private consumers, and will, if elected, do all in my power to carry out that plan. I also advocate and, if elected, will endeavor to procure the selection of the members of the Civil Service Board by the entire City Council and not by the Mayor alone CHARLES T. BAUMANN. JOHN R. BOOTH CANDIDATE FOR Justice of the Peace 1429 Norh Fifth Street Republican Primary Feb. 23. ForCOMMISSIONER ~OF THE~ Ciy of Springfield VOTE FOR J. EMIL SMITH PRIMARIES, FEBRUARY 23rd. 5. ($1.50 per Year in Advance 20 Cents per Month) And Peoria J. Emil Smith J. Emil Smith, when he was City Clerk, made a good record. He was genial and kindly disposed toward all and everybody got a fair hearing in his office. Mr. Smith was born and reared here and has many friends. He is now a candidate for Commissioner. While there is no party lines drawn in this form of government Mr. Smith is a life long republican and has labored arduously whenever occasion presented itself for his party, His platform is a good one. He has sufficient ability and experience to fill some department creditably if nominated and elected. He solicits the votes from all and guarantees faithful fulfillment of the duties should they be entrusted to him. Jesse K. Payton for Commissioner Unqualifiedly Endorsed by Leading Citizens of all Classes. Mr. Payton's qualifications are beyond question. His integrity is beyond question. His executive ability is beyond cavil. He is now filling out the unexpired term of the late Geo. E. Coe, as commissioner of finance — he has handled that arduous job with surpassing ability—arduous because our city treasury has been with out sufficient funds to meet the current expenses for 4 years or more and it takes a financier to handle a job with a constant deficit, Mr. Payton has proven equal to the emergency, he is a gentleman and a courteous man, if elected he can fill and will fill, the position with honor and credit and his candidacy is highly commended to all voters regardless of race or class. CHAS. H. EDMANDS. JR. Mr. Edmands made quite a good business record as County Treasurer. He is a young man yet and his candidacy for Commissioner is receiving quite an impetus. Mr. Edmands solicits the votes and assures all that he will stand for a better Springfield. For Commissioner OF THE City of Springfield VOTE FOR Frank Fitzsimmons Primaries February 23rd ForCOMMISSIONER —OF THE— City of Springfield VOTE FOR ROY R. REECE PRIMARIES, FEBRUARY 23rd- THE FORUM. 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Political announcements on appl: cation. ‘We are not responsible for the views of correspondents and writers who sign articles. SATURDAY, FEB, 20, 1915 Political Announcements FOR MAYOR Thereby announce my candidady for the nomination for the office of mayor subject to the muncipal primary to be held Tuesday, February 23, 1915. HARRY H. DEVEREUX. FOR COMMISSIONER Thereby announce myself asa can- didate for Office of Commissioner, pri- mary February 23, 1915. R. B, FLESCH. I HEREBY announce my candidacy for the nomination of commissioner of Springéeld, subject to the primaries to beheld Tuesday, Feb, 23rd, 1915. FRANK FITZSIMMONS. Thereby announce myself as candidate for re-election for commissioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the prim- aries to be held February 23, 1915. FRANK H. HAMILTON. Mr. H. SALLIE, for 17 years a citizen and a successful business man of Spring- field, does hereby announce his candi- dacy for commissioner, subject to prim- aries to be held Februaay 23, 1915. I hercby announce myself a candidate for the office of commissioner of the city of Springfield, subject to the decision of the primrry February 23, 1915- ‘LAWRENCE L. FLINN. I hereby announce myself as a candi- date for the office of commissioner of the ctiy of Springfield, subject to the de- cision of the voters at the primary to be held February 23, 1915. CHARLESJH. CLAPP. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of commissioner of the city of Springfield, Ill, Primary February 23rd, 1915. BURKE VANCIL, ‘The Primary law has receiv- ed its first foul blow. The Lincoln memorial ban- quet this year is said to have been the best ever, if they con- tinue to be the best the last one will be so fine that its magnificance can’t be described in language. Candidates must remember that the people presume tliey (the candidates), have plenty of money. The United States warned Germany, and Germany in turn, warned the U.S. A.---that's all for the present. Senator Sherman should not forget his Afro-American consti- tuents so, If that ground hog don't watch the weather man’s re- port he will be found frozen as hard as a brick one of these nights. Women can't vote for Justices of the Peace nor any constitu- tional office. You women have not caught up with us yet. Hons. Martin B. Madden and James R, Mann, seem to be the only real champions left in this grand old state for equal and exact justice to all, regardless of race, color or previous con- dition of servitude. That ground hog may foo} some of the people all the time and all of the people some of the time, but he can’t fool all of the people all the time. | All of the Candidates are for combining the electric an¢ water plant at the pumping station, so what is the issue: One consolation: We are not likely to have a “deadlock” or that proposition, regardless as to who are the successful can Ginatel: Lincoln has decided to try commission form of government We hope you success dear old Lincoln, but we doubt very much of the wisdom of the changes. Be sure to elect men who are broad minded, liberal and not insane on the wet and dry issue. Lincoln’s saloons are run as orderly as most of the churches, no reflection at all. Thomas Gains of 3% miles south of Springfield, better known as Straw-Berry King, is the leading man in the market with lettuce this season. The financial report of the business of the County by County Auditor Alvin S. Keys is very comprehensive and shows plainly the condition of our county, every penny taken in and every penny paid out and by whom to whom and for what. It appears from this de- tailed report that Mr. Keys de- serves much credit for the manner in which his business has been conducted, VOTE FOR FOR = e oka S e i . Proprietor HILMER PIANO CO, I FAVOR PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF {THE PUBLIC UTILITIES Mr. Rildolph/ tilde member of the reputable Piano Firm at 409 South Sth Street, is a can- didate for the office of City Commissioner, and if nominat- ed and elected, will not only discharge the duties of what- ever department he is placed over with unfaltering care and economy, but will reflect credit npon the office and accrue hon- or upon himself, He has lived and labored here for several years and those with whom he has come in closest contact give him an unqualified good repu- tation. - For a number of years he had an office with the Merchants Transfer Co, and there showed special ability and business acu- men. He is spoken of in the highest terms by the Colored men with whom he formed an acquaint ance and around whom he was engaged in business and these men speak unreservedly in his favor as a man of the highest type. He is for equal rights for all and a clean, high standard citi- zenship. Realizing that the only way to obtain these cardinal assets men who govern and ex- ecute the laws of the people must themselves be of this type of citizen. Mr. Hilmer has proven to be a man of this calibre and_ will meet the test of the most exact and scrutinizing. WILLIS J. SPAULDING >) nce , are : . oe < : ae gs os be _ ; _—— (8 i — i a - hago Re i. « CANDIDATE FOR a Stands incompromisingly for Public Ownership of the City’s Utilities; the combining of Elec- tric and Water Works Plants; for cheaper gas and electricity; tor better water; for the City’s best interests at all times; has stood firm for the peoples’ cause as he saw it and has been unrelenting in what he conceived to be right; unfalter- and indefatigable in his fight for his conceptions — Solicits your vote in order that he may be re-elected to consumate his plans, Neca TAXES TAXES TAXES Taxes are now due and payable at this office. Bring your last year's re- ceipt or a complete description of your property when making payment. GBO. W. SCHWANER. Office in Court house — Town Collector Capital Township. ‘Adv Prompt Service, Day or Night Moderate Charges F, W. ERXLEBEN UNDERTAKER Funeral Director and Professional Embalmer 1119-1121 South Adams 8t. Both Phones, Main 1962 | Peoria, Ill. astral et kiss horbub hate to j stop Sai Tate Jf vey souls ven you snake a } pecent | SY Oe ‘ot 4 ARS Betas uF 3 Si i Be Ss eS , NF Wee ay | v Pe E85 ee US aig foo AMERICAN CLEANERS. Cleaning, Dyeing and Repalring— All Work Guaranteed—French Dry Cleaning of Ladies’ and Gents’ Cloth. ing—Goods Called for and Deilvered —Prices Reasonable. 0. P. BERRY, Prop. Old Phone 3632. 1808 E. Monroe St, Office Phone 717 “A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. 109 South Eleventh St., Springfield, Il. TAXES TAXES TAXES Taxes are now due and payable at this office. Bring your last year's re- ceipt or a complete decription of your property when making payment. GEO. W, SCHWANER. Office in Court house Town Collector Capital Township. Adv. B. (Barney) GENAUST Candidate for Justice of Peace Mr. B. Genaust, republican can- didate for Justice of Peace, is well qualified to fill the position and is experienced in public sffairs and dealings with people, having been engaged in business in this city for over 10 years, If elected to this office, the Col- ored man can be assured of a square deal and absolute justice in every particular. Mr. Genaust is we 11 known among the Colored people and they know him to be a man whe makes no difference on acccunt of color or creed. If nominated and elected, he ‘will fill the position with justice and iipartiality to all. Such men only, are the kind we can and do recommend, BLACKSTONE CAFE CO. John I, Aden, mgr, Tel. 321 N. Adams St. Main 3562 PEORIA, ILL. Dr. Hl. A. CESS, Chiropodist ROOM 212, Second Floor. 321 Main St. PEORIA, ILL. Notice of Final Settlement Estate of Henry R. Cecil, deceased. Public notice is hereby given, that the undersigned administrator of the estate of Henry R. Cecil, deceased, will attend before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, atthe Court House in Spring- field, Illinois, on the 29th day of March, 1915 for the purpose of making final set- tlement of said estate. At which time and place he will ask for an order of dis- tribution, and will also ask to be dis- charged. All persons interested are notified to attend, and examine the settlement now ‘on file in said Court. Springfield, Illinois, February, A. D. 1915. FRANK L, TRUTTER, Administrator. 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Old Phone 5916, J OCT RR 2 SS RHAIE fi ! hi \ Bi Wr ANOS Gina IN GIN BEFORE QP arrer W\ en AG * PRESTO} STRAIGHTENS ‘THO MOST OBSTINATE, STUBBORN, KINKY HAIR RET? icra: Deni, iin 9a i serircm lhe SCALP) "PRESTO" males Seaton, PRESTO" Hakan Gan See, GRIST Wie Ome Dooey favor Mord i ho Le Tvs soar vo al tala ol oa senso ceart con kesh seen ease package "PRESTO? "Ti KING OF ALL HAIR PREPARATIONS iagchrror valida oer oc a psig nl psp eg nd a ant tan oan Tee aS PRESTO.” Apt "PRESTO we Pace pa uen 1 Nccuce ose nu edet im SHO A esi er eT comico eal SATISFACTION GUARANTEED THE yerte MFG.C9 La FAYE cpenTton.Nc. AGENTS HERE IS THE MONEY MAKER! Se pRBER YoU. SAW AD. Be . UNDERWOOD FOR COMMISSIONER “JIM CROW” PARTLY DEFEATED Southern Democrats Lose in First Skirmish Mr. Underwood, tor 4 years, chief of police, and considered the best and fairest chief to all classes and businesses, we have before had, is a candidate for Commissioner. Mr. Underwood is spoken of in the highest terms for the manner in which he con- ducted the office of Superinten- dent of Police and on that rec- ord, the people seem to think he can and will, if nominated and elected, make a most ex emplary official. The office of Chief of Police sought him and not he the office. The Commis- sioners believed him to be a man upon whom they could rely to discharge the duties im- partially and treat all interests alike, having special favorites among none and he did so. So far as the discharge of his du- ties, there has been no material complaints for the past 4 years therefore he can be, and is, highly endorsed for said posi- tion, Tt appears that the infamous Clark “Jim Crow” bill for the District of Columbia, has met defeat in the first round. This bill, as you know, was designed as a reflec- tion, more than anything else, on the colored man of this country’ It is as ignominious as it is uncalled for. No one, worthy of note, is making any complaint on account of the intermingling of all races in the National Capital in common carriers. There seems to be the biggest fools in Congress from some parts of the United States you ever heard tell of. Why discriminate or attempt to humiliate the Afro-American more than any other hyphenated Americans? In fact, the colored man is not an Afro- American, but a real American as a whole—there are only a few here from Africa, WILSON’S VETO PERIL TO NATION'S PROGRESS, The immigration bill as finally passed by Congress was the most sane and logical thing the democrats ever did before but the President, by using his constitutional perogative, killed and laid to waste, the only real remedial legislation that the party has thus far done during the present quadrennium. Why not have a literary test? ‘This is exaetly whatthe country has been in need of for 75 years, and, after one of the sanest and, if you please, the fairest, bill on this subject was drawn up, thoroughly ex- purgated and diagnosed and passed by both houses, the President, a highly educated man, vetoes the bill and Con- gress lacked 5 votes of passing the measure over his head. This isa good example of the right man being in the wrong pew. Certainly we want some class to the people whom we are to adopt into the family as heirs and joint heirs to our heritage. SPRINGFIELD CULTURE CLUB. Last Sunday was High School Day at the Springfield Culture Club, Some of the interesting numbers on the program were: An Oration by Leslie Holman and a paper by Willard Wilson ‘on “The Religion of Abraham Lin- coln.” Miss Alicia Smith read an excellent paper on the subject of “Separate and Mixed Schools” the paper was well prepared and Miss Smith deserves special com- mendation for her deliverance of said paper. The program was a very lengthy one and we feel proud of our young boys and girls in school who have the inter- est and determination to take part in the things which stand for the uplift and betterment of our race. No less credit is to be given the other participants on the program who recited and likewise those who rendered excellent musical numbers. | Among the visitors at the cults ure Club were: Hon. S, B, Turner, one of our Negro Representatives in the Forty-ninth General Assem- ‘bly; L. F. Finney, Chief Grand Mentor of Knights and Daughters of Tabor; Mrs. Chas. A. Barton and mother. Mrs. Locretia Thomp: son of Peoria, Ill. Next Sunday, February 21, will be Frederick Douglas Day. A | good program is being preparéd and the public is extended a hear ty welcome. Because he is a candidate for public office, Dr. E. G. Covington, a reputable Colored citizen of Bloomington, McLean County, the town that went dry last Spring, was threatened death. Dr. Covington should put the United States government in search of the anarchist, but never withdraw Such thugs, cut-throats and murderers as this black hand are the specimens that boast of their superiority and who originate all of the caste laws. Special Low Rate The Forum $1.00 FOR ONE YEAR Until March 20, 1915 Must Be Paid In Advance A BOLD ROBBERY AVERTED. Let us have your Printing Prices right A very clever concocted scheme to rob the pantatorium of B, C. Clark, 812 E. Monroe St. last Sunday night, was pre- vented by the timely arrival and interception of detectives, who had been aprised of the intentions of the thieves before night by one young man whom the would-be robbers had taken into their confidence, but who in fact was a friend of Clark's and put the officials on to the eae Peter Moss, 1113 E, Mason St fell from a three story building at Little's Livery Stable last Tues- day, sustaining serious injuries’ He was taken to St. John's Hos- pital. ‘The Sangamo Club boys seem to “have it on” the Leland Hotel “high brows,” but the Illinois Ho- tel brand is hard to catch. Jefferson Scroggins is on the sick list. Our Telephone Number now is Bell 2720 Office—8194 E. Washington St Feb. 20, Candidates Issue. 2000 Copies Sent to entire Colo: ed vote. FEB. 27th. LINCOLN NUMBER ON SPRINGFIELD STREET CAR ROUTE. Points of Interest—Springficld’s at tractions and how to reach them: Abraham Lincoln's {Old Homestead —Corner of Bighth and Jackson streets, Take Highth 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, Gov- ernor, Spring street or Lawrence ave- nue cars. Colored Orphans’ Home—427 South Twelfth street. Take South Bleventh 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. Wasington 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 grouids of the Illinois National Guard. Northwest of city. Take the Rutledge street car sfrom Fifth and Washington streets, “The Road of Good Service” Time Table. ILuino1s TRACTION Effective June 10, 1913. Subject to change without notice. Trains leave Mlinois Trattion Sys- tem station, corner Monroe and Ninth streets, Springfield, as follows: NORTHWARD. For Lincoln, Peoria, Bloomington and intermediate points. 11:15 PM. $4:15 A.M. 10:55 A.M. **4:55 P.M *6:50 A.M. °912:55P.M. 7:05 P.M. *8:55 A.M. 92:55 P.M, 9:00 P.M, §St. Louls-Peoria Sleeper and Lim- ited, *Limiteds make local stops. tLocal to Lincoln. **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. *11:05A.M, 16:05 P.M 46:00 A.M. *1:05 P.M. °7:15 P.M *7:05 A.M. 2:05 P.M. 9:00 P.M 7:30 AM. *3:05 P.M. 11:00 P.M. 7:30 A.M. *3:05 P.M. §11:00 P.M. | *9:05A 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. BASTWARD. 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. 4:00PM 9:00 A.M, *5:10 P.M. 10:00 A.M. 6:05 P.M 11:00 A.M, °7:10 P.M 12:01 A.M. 9:10 P.M. 11:15 P.M, SOUTHWARD. Parlor cars for Decatur and Dan- ville leave 9:00 &. m, and 6:10 p, m. a Bhs aaa Mothers’ Asthma Remedy and Cold Relief. People suffering with Asthma and Cold should call on Mrs, Jennie Henderson 527 South 12th St Telephone 6312 Bell Pone, 6350 Calls Promptly Answered E. 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He upheld the civil law and the Colored people have not forgotten these things. 6. His record on municipal affairs in general is an open book. 7. His record as regards recognition of Colored men along all lines where such men were competent and deserving, stands out in bold relief. 8. He is congenial and accessible. If these are not sufficient reasons we do not care for better. Colored People Favor Devereux It seems that a majority of the Colored voters are lining up with H. H. Devereux because of his good past record and because other mayorality candidates are somewhat indifferent or incert. Mayor Devereux is a man kindly disposed and quick to do whatever he thinks is right and whatever he can do. When he was Mayor, the poor have not forgotten how the Mayor distributed flour, chickens and coal over the city to them "Bread cast upon the waters is returning after many days, not void." Seed sown in good soil always brings forth fruit, sometimes in abundance, when cultivated. SHANAHAN SPEAKER; ELECTED ON 68TH BALLOT. Bi-Partison Combination Cause. After one of the longest wrangles in the history of Illinois politics. David E. Shanahan, by a fusion of democratic and republican wets and enough drys to fill in, was elected Speaker of the House last Tuesday, receiving 80 votes, 3 more than the constitutional number required. There was much dissatisfaction however, as Shanahan had openly declared that he would not accept the "crown" "tainted" with Lee O'Neill Browne-ism, but, on the eve of election, unlike Caesar, he could not refuse or rather, did not. He, however, explained why he would and did accept the gavel offered by bi-partisan alliance. Mr. Shanahan said that he had been urgently requested to take it as a "pro bono publico" and felt that this state was about to be ignominiously disgraced in an indefinite deadlock and he felt a repellant force so strongly that the exigencies compelled him to stay the disgrace. Therefore we have Speaker David E. Shanahan from Cook County. Lawrence L. Flinn For Commissioner blow 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. 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. 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. 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. GEO. W. SCHWANER. Office in Court house Town Collector Capital Township. Adv. A. M. Williams, Complainant's Solicitor STATE OF ILLINOIS, Sangamon County Circuit Court—To March Term, A. D. 1915. Alberta Barbour vs. William Barbour In Chancery. 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 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 124 1/2 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 819½ 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. 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 Frank H. Hamilton, pre-re-election on his record and chargeed his duties more faithfully. He is in charge of a city's affairs, and, on account of civil engineering, he has made his friends are legion. Everybody's friend and quality every day in the year, and none of his stars have His announcement appears in per, and he desires his friend last count. The City Commlssion has Frank H. Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton murmur or complaint and there mention coming to his departmently man every day in the week. His previous good record has didate for re-election and is a good petent man in the city for such a that competency before... The Big 9 Shoes Shoes for the Whole Ladies find Dress Shoes in patent leather and gun metal, in colored tops, also in lace. These Shoes sell elsewhere at from $3.50 to $4.00, at our low price of only ... 1.98 OUR HIGHEST PRICE REMEMBER G. R. Kin Two Blocks West on ADAMS ForCOMM H. Hamilton, present Commission, on his record and merits. No more duties more faithfully nor better in charge of a most important issue, and, on account of his expert knowledge, he has made that department a legion. Everyone likes H. Hamilton's friend and greets all with the day in the year. He polled a large number of his stars have been taken from the placement appears in another column, he desires his friends to stick with. Commission has no more faithful service in Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton filled his position complaint and there was no complaint to his department. He is the same day in the week. Vicious good record has been sustained. Selection and is a good man. He is to the city for such a position and waits agency before. Big 98c & $10 Shoe Sale For the Whole Family at Cutting Press Shoes in patent metal, in colored place. These Shoes are at from $3.50 to new price of 1.98. Ladies', Men's. Child at cut prices. Childrens Rubber at only. HIGHEST PRICE IS ONLY REMEMBER THE PLACE R. Kinney & Co. Two Blocks West of Court House on ADAMS STREET COMMISSION Frank H. Hamilton, present Commissioner is out for re-election on his record and merits. No man has dischargeed his duties more faithfully nor better than Hamilton. He is in charge of a most important part of the city's affairs, and, on account of his expert knowledge in civil engineering, he has made that department a success. His friends are legion. Every one likes Hamilton. He is everybody's friend and greets all with the same cordiality every day in the year. He polled a large vote before and none of his stars have been taken from his crown. His announcement appears in another column of our paper, and he desires his friends to stick with him to the last count. The City Commission 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.. The Big 98c & $1 98 Shoe Sale Shoes for the Whole Family at Cut Prices. Ladies find Dress Shoes in patent leather and gun metal, in colored tops, also in lace. These Shoes sell elsewhere at from $3.50 to $4.00, at our low price of only ... 1.98 Ladies', Men's. Children's Rubbers at cut prices. Childrens Rubber Boots at only ... 98c OUR HIGHEST PRICE IS ONLY $1.98 REMEMBER THE PLACE G. R. Kinney & Co. Two Blocks West of Court House on ADAMS STREET ForCOMMISSIONER City of Springfield VOTE FOR CHAS. H. EDMA VOTE FOR 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. 2:00-3:30 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 --- resent Commissioner is out for merits. No man has dis- fully nor better than Ham- most important part of the of his expert knowledge in the department a success. Any one likes Hamilton. He meets all with the same cordi- He polled a large vote before been taken from his crown. In another column of our pa- pals to stick with him to the no more faithful worker than on filled his position without a was no complaint worthy of it. He is the same affable friend- has been sustained. He is a can- od man. He is the most com- positiion and was elected on 8c & $1 98 Sale Family at Cut Prices. Ladies', Men's. Children's Rubbers at cut prices. Childrens Rubber Boots at only ... 98c CE IS ONLY $1.98 THE PLACE Money & Co. of Court House STREET MISSIONER FOR EDMANDS Registered can Vote in this Election Vote For IraA. 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-