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(Single Copy, 5e. 6 Months, 80e) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, APR. 10, 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria Historical Society State House VOL. 11. NO. 20 (Single Copy, 5e. 6 Months, 80c) SPRI Published W VOL.11. NO.20 FRESH GARDEN SEED SPRING BULBS SWEET PEAS VEGETABLE PLANTS A. C. BROWN 217 South Fifth Street MRS. ESSEX J. JONES 1210 S. 16th St. a Late Graduate of Poro College under Mrs. Pope-Turnbo ST. LOUIS, MO. Is offering her services and instructions to the public Mrs. Jones also teaches the Poro System, gives Scalp and Hair Treatment. Poro is guaranteed to promote hair growth. Scalp Treatment a specialy. Give her a call. BELL PHONE 5321 LAW OFFICE Judge Murray's Office IS AT 217½ South 6th St. Writes Wills, Deeds and all kinds of Legal Papers and Settles Estates BELL PHONE 5073 Calls Promptly Answered Bell Pone, 6350 E. Hazel Wallace Funeral Director PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN CONNEC TION Prices the Lowest Satisfaction Guaranteed 119 NORTH EIGHTH STREET MRS. M. B. SMITH Bell Phone 2173 1928 E. Kansas St. Sole Agent of Parker's Madeline Hair Pomade Miss Georgia Watters of Chicago, a graduate of the Parker System of Hair Culture will be associated with Mrs. M. B. Smith for the next 30 days demonstrating the System. Parker's Madeline Hair Pomade, 50c 3oz. Jar Our Telephone Number now is Bell 2720 Office—819½ E. Washington St "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, APR. Weekly in Springfield Jack Johnson A. E. Who was defeated in the 26 round in the Stadium at Havana, Cuba, Monday, April 5, about 2:30 p. m., 1915. He showed marvelous fighting ability and science and had the better of 14 out of 5 rounds, up to the 19th, he also had conspicuous advantage of Willard in the 20th, 21st and 22nd and in the 23rd allowed the cow-boy to strike him six times about the body without protest, a reason for which has not been given. At no time, according to the fight by rounds, did Willard equal the great Texan. For these reasons people think it was a lay down for the price. We hope Jess will prove as worthily the honor as Johnson has and will be as gentlemanly and charitable. Johnson will go back to France, where he has a farm, to settle down. EDWARDS CASE SETTLED FOR $2,225 The case of Mrs. Lelar B. Edwards, for whom two juries had awarded $4,160 and $4,000 respectively and which was appealed to the Appellate court has been compromised between the company and the plaintiff for $2,225. Mrs. Edwards was injured by stepping from the car which started before she had gotten off, over one year ago. The lawyers in the case were: A. M. Williams, B. G. Clanton, John G. Friedmeyer and Senator Smith. The many friends of Mrs. Edwards will be glad to learn that she was successful even to the above amount. She sued for $5,000. BASE BALL TO BE GOOD HERE. We do not know what the three Eye League is preparing to do for the entertainment of Base Ball lovers, but there will be lots of basebal, however. The Union Giants and other local teams will furnish the sport. It is too bad for Springfield that agood team cannot be maintained here. Decatur has no trouble at all, and now it is said she will have "free" Baseball, we do not know what they mean by "free," but that is the report. Whether they mean free admissions, we know not, but you wsll have to hurry to keep up with Decatur. WHY NOT MAKE POSITIONS. We are ever alert trying to evolve ways and means whereby some of our youngsters can make a dime through energetic endeavor, and believe the only way to do is to so do. Here is a proposition that will help some one a little, if not much. We are going to see if we can not furnish our people, and others too with the Sunday papers, rain or shine, to your address indicated below. We have also made out blanks for other papers and periodicals. This is the best plan that has presented itself to us. By the first of June we shall aim to have enough orders to begin we shall begin by that time. Fill out this blank and return it at once. Name...... Address..... 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance 20 Cents per Month) nd Peoria CHICAGO AND PEORIA REPUBLICANS HAVE CLEAN SWEEP. CHICAGO AND PEORIA REPUBLICANS HAVE CLEAN SWEEP. Springfield Also Goes Strongly G. O. P. The elections last Tuesday were notable in the manner in which the people are returning to the republican party for succor. In Chicago Thompson swept the city and the majority of the Council is republican. Depriest, the Colored candidate from the 2nd ward won by 5000. In Peoria Woodruff again was elected and the republican ticket, clearly showing that the people are displeased not only with the democratic rule, but President Wilson's policies also. In this county and city the g. o. p. carried everything electing Chas. T. Baumann for Mayor, W. J. Spaulding, Roy R. Reece, J. Emil Smith and Frank Hamilton for Commissioners. The victory could not have been but a little more complete, since all but Spaulding are republicans. In Capital township the entire republican ticket won. The New Park Board Ticket won. J. N. Shelton won for J. P. Mr. Friedmeyer and Mrs. Hanes won for two years term on the school board and L. H. Zumbrook won for the short term. Frank Hamilton led the race followed by Roy Reece, J. E. Smith and Spaulding. Mr. Baumann and Mr. Schuapp ran neck and neck and it was not until the official count was made that a certainty of who was Mayor could be entertained. It is believed and hoped that better results will be obtained under the New Commission than we got for four years past and that less bickering and "flighting" will be indulged in. SPECIAL NOTICE. Read the Book that has been called one of the greatest books of the Twentieth Century TITLE. The Unseen Danger Behind Humanity. OR The Real Cause of Race Hatred. If you want to know how to establish a world of peace, prosperity, happiness and universal brotherhood this book teaches us how to realize those ideals. It also advocates one God and one Humanity irrespective of Creed, Nationality, Race or Color. The following are a few chapters: The Downfall of the Jewish Kingdom Who crucified Jesus, the Christ? Survival of the Fittest. The True Science of Political Economy. Will Charity Abolish Poverty? The Emigration Question—Are the American People a Free People? The Single Tax Philosophy. The Dangers of Idleness. Two Civilizations. The Christian Science Belief. Disease and its Causes. 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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, APR. 10, 1915 Williard is 10 years Johnson's junior. They found a white hope at last. It looks "Moughty" like Wil liard didn't whip Johnson. How long will it take them to sink all the ships in Europe? Alright boys we are ready for the State Camgaign, also the Judicial Election. They say they will now draw the pugilistic color line, but that would be admitted cowardice. Napoleon met his at Waterloo, Jeffries at Reno, and Johnson at Havana, too. Every dag has his day. Prize fighting is not considered civilized, yet the people are "crazy" over the success of Williard. If Candidates wish not to have their "private characters" exposed by the X-ray, they should not turn the X-ray on their opponents. The Quincy Whig took our erst-while citizen and friend, Mr. S. J. Morton, to task for using his political prerogative, presiding over a democratic meeting. The Democrats have been total failures wherever and whenever in the majority in governmental affairs of this nation, almost without a conspicuous exception. Regional banks are doing no good. To be allowed to over draw a few dollars occasionally conveniences 8-10 of the business people of this city and Vice-versa, so you can readily see how much help the Democratic regional banks are to the average person. The report that Miss Eulalia Osby was dead is wholly erroneous. She has not been ill. --- Hon. Wm. Monroe Trotter, editor of the Boston Gaurdian, the intrpid lecturer, was in the city a few hours last week, and paid our sanctum a visit. Miss Daisy Stewart, of Taylorville, cor. for the Forum, was in the city April 2nd. enroute to Lincoln, to visit her brother. She paid our Sanctum a visit. The popularity, ability and fairness of a judge and especially, a jurice of the Peace, is shown or demonstrated, by the number of warrants coming from his court. Justice Reilly seems to win the prize in this city. The fact is that Justice Reilly is one of the fairest and most unbiased men we ever had before. The resolution before the house to submit the Constitutional Convention to the people for their final arbitrament failed and there will be no vote for a new constitution yet. Representative Turner made a speech for the negative side; Lee O'Neil Brown called it a fad and denounced it in his characteristic manner. "In heaven alone, no sin is found, And there's no weeping there." The poet abstractly concedes or admits, that everywhere else there is sin, as a consequence, everywhere else, there is weeping. But a close logican or analyst, may ask: "weeping about what?" Whisky will soon have to wage a bloody war for "self-preservation." Everybody seems to be taking a kick at Mr. John Barley-corn. What has he done here of late to raise the ire of even his best friends, "lovers" and persons who once had to greet him early in the morn and late at eventide, have revolted? Annihilate: is the cry of the antis. What are your evils Mr. Johnie, that thou art so assailed? The editor of the Lincoln Ill. Courier-Herald, has about got us down here to believe Mr. Fred Bernard is a candidate for mayor against Mr. Brown. Bernard conducts a first class place and we fail to see why he should be centered upon and shot at daily by the intrepid Walter Nehbur, who, for sarcasm and ironical allusions is in a class by himself. All of the "Anti Negro" Legislation introduced at Washington by the 63rd. Democratic Congress was killed. What do you think of that? The fight put on by the National Association for the advancement of the Colored People and the Equal Rights League and kindred organizations did a good work and shows that organization agitation pays. The Allies don't care how many ships Germany sinks, they seem to have ships to let. It appears to be a case similar to Rome and Carthage: The Motto of The Allies, or slogan is: Germany must be defeated. You remember Rome said, regardless of all else: "Carthage must be destroyed," and stuck to the declaration, finally some one came down the road with Hannibal's head. Germany will never stop until you corner the Emperor as Grant did Lee at Richmond, while Sherman raised h—marching to the sea. THE REGIONAL BANK ARE THEY HELPING THE ORDINARY MAN? NO. A great flood of encomiums went forth on the wings of the wind, because the democrats had gotten passed the currency bill, establishing what is known as "regional banks." These banks purported to be for the direct benefit of the "common man" and the farmer. Have you felt the good effect? No, the democrats got the nation in a financial pit and have made it harder on the small fellow. The head of the financial department ordered all state and national banks to forego the long time custom of over-drawing. It does not matter if a man is worth a million dollars he can't over draw except at the peril of the bank so allowing it. If Doctor Wheeler is enforcing the law for high noble reasons, because the law should be enforced and has no selfish or ulterior motive of any kind, and intends to enforce all the laws, indiscriminately, regardless of whom the petitioner for said law enforcement may be, he should be, and will be, praised, not only by the anti saloon and "liberal crowd," but by even the saloon and "liberal" fellows themselves. You see there are a lot of laws being violated and we shall call the attention of the sheriff to them ere long. Let us have all the laws enforced to the letter. EASTER AT THE CHURCHES The Easter programs and services at all of the churches, were, to a great extent, praiseworthy. Some of the Ministers delivered sermons worthy of comment, Rev. Randle, of the M. E. Church, delivered a very instructive sermon. The services at the St. Luke Episcopal Church were very beautiful and solemn. The floral decorations added much to the beaty and the occasion. Edward Baumann. C. T. Baumann Baumann Bros. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Your Patronage Solicited Corner 7th and Washington Sts A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. 109 South Eleventh St., Springfield, Ill. Mothers' Asthma Remedy and Cold Relief. People suffering with Asthma and Cold should call on Mrs. Jennie Henderson 527 South 12th St Telephone 6312 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.' 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"The Road of Good Service" Time Table. ILLINOIS TRACTION Effective June 10, 1913. Subject to change without notice. Trains leave Illinois Traction System station, corner Monroe and Ninth streets, Springfield, as follows: NORTHWARD. For Lincoln, Peoria, Bloomington and intermediate points. †11:15 P.M. §4:15 A.M. *10:55 A.M. **4:55 P.M. *6:50 A.M. **12:55 P.M. *7:05 P.M. *8:55 A.M. *2:55 P.M. *9:00 P.M. $St. Louis-Peoria Sleeper and Limited. *Limiteds make local stops. †Local 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. *7:05 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. *9:00 P.M. 7:30 A.M. *3:05 P.M. *11:00 P.M. 7:30 A.M. *3:05 P.M. *11:00 P.M. *9:05 A.M. 3:30 P.M. $Springfield-St. Louis Sleeper, Chair car attached for Limited passengers. *Limited. †To Carlinville only. Limited through to St. Louis. 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CLANTON Attorney at Law Legal Business Carefully Attended To. 11th and Washington Sts. Enterprise Bank Bldg. SPRING AND SUMMER MILLINERY TOILET ARTICLS OF DIFFERENT KINDS. Choice Styles and Colors Mrs. Mattie Tucker 206 North 14th St. Old Phone 5916. POPULAR PRICES 10th on Washington A. B. L. F. OSBORNE PROPRIETOR Hair Cutting, Shaving, Massaging, Shampooing and Bleaching—Electric Massages a Specialty. Springfield JOHN H. BURKE Springfield, Illinois Polka from "FLEDERMAUS" (THE BAT) As sung by Mme. FREMSTADT in Opera House, Berlin, Germany Tempo di Polka STRAUSS Published by AMERICAN MELODY Co., New York SPRINGFIELD GAS AND ELECTRIC CO. A GREAT ASSET TO SPRINGFIELD The Springfield Gas Light Co. is doing a great business and is a great asset to Springfield. The Company spends over one hundred thousand dollars per annum for supplies in this city, besides the hundreds of Springfield men they employ steady. During the past 10 or 12 years, the street railway lines have been extended to the furthermost parts of the city, double tracks have been lain, paving done, besides most of the cars have been rebuilt or new cars purchased and the service in general to the public has been increased 75 per cent or more. This company gives a large number of Colored men steady employment at living wages. The newspapers are treated very fair, getting a large volume of advertising daily. They are probably the biggest single advertisers in Central Illinois. This company is continually boosting Springfield. Their improvements are steady and durable. During the State Fair season their system of handling the mass of people to and from the fair grounds, is the best in the country—almost being perfect. Few accidents occur during the State Fair season when 130,000 or more persons are transferred from one place to another. When accidents occur, such as personal injury cases, the company is fair and always ready, when possible, to make just and amicable settlements. Therefore, in our opinion, we should be proud to have this company in our midst. The officers and business managers and employs are Springfield men and a very congenial and affable set. Mr. A. D. Mackie, of this city, is General Manager and has always been a progressive booster for our city. Not many persons are there who really know the great volume of business done for Springfield by the Springfield Gas Light company. The next extensive improvement will be a car line on 17th and 18th streets, extension of South Grand Ave. line from 20th to Polk St. With a few more car lines, Springfield will have the best and longest lines of any city of her size in the State. The gas mains are also being extended to all parts of the city through the progressiveness of the Springfield Gas Light Co. One of the grandest affairs was given Mar. 25, at the 2nd Baptist Church under the auspices of Mrs. N. J. Blue who was ably assisted by Mrs. L. Lafayette who was President of the Spinster's Convention and who was the decorator and maker of all articles seen up in the Convention Hall which was quite neat. The secretary was Miss Mable Saunders, representing Miss Priscilla Abigail Hodge. Treasurer, Mrs. M. Spencer, Calamity June Higgins. Piano Solo, Miss Tiny Short, Mrs. Sussie Dealy. Talk, Miss Serena Herman, Miss Charity Long-Face. Paper, "Woman's Rights" Mrs. Stuck-Up, Mrs. M. Carter, Club Song. No one to love Marriage Certificates, Mrs. Albert Moore and Miss Cleopatra Bell Brown. Poem, Mrs. C. H. Brown, Miss Betsey Bobbett, Professor Make-Over, Mr. C. Mason assistant, Mr. W. M. Morton. Fairy, Vivian Blue, Butterfly, Thora McCree. Others were Master Buster Brown, Fladys Stewart, Erwin Moore, Francis McDaniel, Arfeta Shelby and Elnora Lalayette, Mrs. J. Curry. Lucile Carter and Gladys Stewart were Table Waiters. Psalm of Marriage, Miss Rebecca Rachel Sharp. Represented by Miss. DeWitt. Morton and Mason Brothers famous and artistic decorators have the contract for decorating the Cherry Flats. Mrs. Stanford of Peoria, Ill. was the guest of her daughter Mrs. F. Muse of 500 S. Clay St. Dr. Ellis of Springfield Ill. attended the Carnival at the 2nd. Baptist Church, Mar. 30. The West Side Art Club met Mar. 26, with Mrs. D. Tinsley. The Prim Rose Club met Mar. 24, with Mrs. H. E. Naspy on S. Church St. Mrs. Nannie O'Leary of Chicago Ill. is here ill. Miss Clemma Harold ot Iola, Kansas is the guest of Mrs. Ed. Ramey. Mr. W. M. Brown and father were recent guests of Mr. Henry Brown. Among the sick are Mesdames N. Branum, A. Henderson, Rev. DeWitt, Ethel Strong and little Katherine O'Leary. Mechanicsburg A fine program was given Sunday at 3 o'clock, Mar, 21, 1915 by Miss Alice Russell Chairman of the Program. The followings are: A solo by Miss Alice Russell Responsive reading by the congregation. A duet by Miss Buelah Galberth and Marie Shannon. Recitation by: Miss Edith English—Sowing the First Seed. Address by Chester Hopkins—Methcdism's Gift. Bringing in the Sheaves, reception by Marie Shannon. Miss Alice Russell was in Springfield, shopping, Thursday. The ladies of Buffalo Church gave a supper Saturday March, 27. Stewards will give a rally the first Sunday in April. Mrs. Alice Giles-Anderson of Danville was here this week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Taylor. A Romance extended from early youth, culminated into reality when, on last Monday Eve, at the residence of the bride, 1522 E Capitol Ave, Mr. Geo. Beard and Miss Elizabeth Green were married, the ceremony being performed by Rev. L, E. Christy, pastor of St. John A M. E. Church. Both bride and groom are natives of this city and well and favorably known. There were present a few of the intimate friends of both bride and groom and a very pleasant time was spent. They have a comfortably furnished home at 1522 E. Capitol Ave, where they began immediately housekeeping. Both Mr. Beard and Miss Green have countless friends who wish them happiness and long life on the Sea of Mairimony Mr. Beard belongs to K of P., Elks and is an employee of the state. Miss Green is a young lady of accomplishments. FREE VOICE CUL TURE LECTURE FREE VOICE CUL TURE LECTURE Madam A. Hackley will give a free voice culture lecture at St. Paul A. M. E. church Monday Eve April, 12, free to a l. This is a rare treat and everybody should attend. Mr. David Rudy who went to Hot Springs a few weeks ago, quite ill, has returned, much im proved. He was under Dr. S. A. Ware's direction. Mrs. Stedham, who had improved considerably, has taken a back set. The Elks entertainment Monday eve, was quite a pleasant affair. The ladies have been commented on for the smart gowns worn. SPRINGFIELD ON A SMALL BOOM There is notably a deal of work of the small building and repair sort, going on in Springfield, giving lots of persons work, persons who most need the work. We are glad to see such. For a long time this town has been on the drag and the ordinarily working man has nearly starved, but there is always a chance for them that endure. And, too, for a long time, a kind of anarchistic spirit prevailed among the Union men against the men who give the employment and matters were at times, deplorable. While we believe in organized labor, but only on sane basis like any other group of per, sons. And also, the organized labor should be fair and non-prejudiced, no man should be barred from a labor Union on account of color or nationality, such is not only wrong, but suicidal to the labor organization itself. Why don't you want me in your organization if it is catholic and just, and I comply with all rules, laws and customs? If you are repugnant against yourself how can you endure? A house divided against itself can't stand. Even some saloons don't allow certain persons of certain race species to come into their places—why? What has they or he or she done to you? You are violating the law and also making a fool of yourself, every person who discriminates merely on account of color or race, is a fool, and we can prove it, or rather, more tamely, ignorant. PERSONALS The Misses Hopkins, of Mechanicsburg, were in the city Saturday and Easter Sunday and stopped over with Mrs. E. L. Rogers, attending services on Sunday at the Grace M. E. Church. Messers LsRue Davis and Bruce Ford, have returned from Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn., where they articulated last fall, the one studying Pharmacy and the other Dentistry. The former has gone to work already and must be congratulated for that very thing. We are glad to see the young men aspiring to positions in life where they will be becon lights, setting upon a hill. A farewell banquet, supplemented with a literacy program, was given last Monday Eve., at Grace M. E. Church in honor of Rev. W. F. Walker, who has departed to Louisiana, Mo. for the Annual Conference, which is in session there all of this week. Mrs. L. David, mother of Mrs. C. H. Morgan, of South Spring St., has been feeble for the last week or so. Mrs. C. H.. Morgan is much improved this week. Mrs. Ed. Lee returned home Saturday after spending several weeks visit with her daughter Mrs. F. D. Keith, and other relatives of Cincinnati, Ohio. The Misses Georgia and Iola Ewing of Illiopolis, Ill. were in the city Tues. April 6, visiting Miss Ethel Wormley. Rev. A. L. Stewart and sons were here this week to attend the funeral of their daughter and sister. Mrs. Eva Taylor. The principal speaker before the Culture Club last Sunday was read by Karl Monte, who chose as a subject, "Why we should endorse the National Association for the advancement of the Colored people." His speech was, to some extent au indictment and an excoration for certain alleged ills common among the people of Springfield. Mrs. C. S. Gibbs, who has been in Indianapolis, taking a special course in hair culture, was here to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Taylor. Adjustmeut Notice Estate of Esther Blackwell, deceased. The undersigned having been appointed executrix of the last will and testament of said Deceased, hereby give notice that she will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the June Term thereof which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the 7th day of June, 1915, at which time all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby notified to attend for the purpose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said Estate are also requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 26th day of March, 1915. ELIZABETH POSTON, Execrutrix. CHAS. S. GIBBS, Attorney. 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. 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. FOR RENT—We have a nice room for rent, suitable for office purposes or rooming, well located, electric light and water. Call at Forum office, 819% E. Washington St. Also desk room for rent. WANTED—Men and women of good common sense. Apply at every man's door in the morning. Notice! Short resolutions containing less than 50 lines will cost 6c per line; 50 lines and over $5.00 and up; card of thanks will cost 50c and up; obituaries will cost $1.00 and up; all announcements of businesses and matter not considered "news" will cost 14c a word. Please take notice and govern yourselves accordingly. S. T. CLANTON Attorney and Counsellor at Law 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 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 815 $ _{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 Special Attention Given Children's Teeth Rooms 1-3 Nelson Bldg. 7th and Adams Sts. Springfield, Ill. Dr. S. A. WARE Speaks I have moved to 713 $ _{2} $ E. Washington OVER ILLINOIS GROCERY STORE Telephones 3329 and 1706, Old Phones 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. PLEASE READ THE BACK OF THE PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION. DIST. AGENT FOR CLOVER LEAF CO. DIST. AGENT FOR CLOVER LEAF CO. A. E. EEK My Co., an old line legal re- manent deposit of $125,000 should be given the first consid- er woman wishing protection death. A company that is eng employment to men and tomorrow, but see our District him write you up. Office Phone 2720 Adv. FOR TRADE—EXCHANGES A HOME PROPERTY AND MER- United States and Canada. to sell and it has a value, Business of Selling Any- Value, large or small, r. See Me. B. OSBY. Springfield, Ill. Tel. 7213 have your ting right O!! LISTEN!!! S. GIBBS MA COLLEGE in Indian- a complete course in Beauty supervision of the only Mad- ner parlors for Scalp, Facial Store of S. Edw. Thomp- hington Streets, on or about acquainted, have your hair once and then you will not ors or fakes. There is but er and her system is the best place. A. MEEK The Clover Leaf Casualty Co., an or serve company, having a permanent deposit in the treasury of Illinois. The Clover Leaf Co. should be given eration by any Colored man or woman wise against sickness, accident or death. A co reliable and believes in giving employment women of the Colored race. Don't put off today for tomorrow, but Manager, A. Meek, and have him write y 819½ E. Washington St., Bell Phone 2720 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR TRADE—SPECIALTY—FARMS, INCOME PROPERTY CHANDISE throughout the United States Now, if you have anything to sell and it remember I make it a Business of S thing with Market Value, large or far or near. See Me. JAMES B. OSBY. 217 1-2 South Fifth St. Springfield, Ill. Let us have you Printing Prices right LOOK! READ!! MRS. C. S. GIRL Who is now at the LELIA COLLEGE apolis, Ind., taking a full and complete co Culture under the personal supervision of ame C. J. Walker will open her parlors for and Beauty Treatment over the Store of S son, Corner of 11th and Washington Street April 1st, 1915. Come and see her, get acquainted, taught how to grow. Only once and the need to be coaxed again. Don't be taken by imitators or fakes, one real Madame C. J. Walker and her sy and Mrs. Gibbs will give that. The Clover Leaf Casualty Co., an old line legal reserve company, having a permanent deposit of $125,000 in the treasury of Illinois. The Clover Leaf Co. should be given the first consideration by any Colored man or woman wishing protection against sickness, accident or death. A company that is reliable and believes in giving employment to men and women of the Colored race. Don't put off today for tomorrow, but see our District Manager, A. Meek, and have him write you up. Office 8191 E. Washington St., Bell Phone 2720 Adv. 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. 217 1-2 South Fifth St. Springfield. Ill. Tel. 7213 Let us have your Printing Prices right LOOK! READ!! LISTEN!!! MRS. C. S. GIBBS Who is now at the LELIA COLLEGE in Indianapolis, Ind., taking a full and complete course in Beauty Culture under the personal supervision of the only Madame C. J. Walker will open her parlors for Scalp, Facial and Beauty Treatment over the Store of S. Edw. Thompson, Corner of 11th and Washington Streets, on or about April 1st, 1915. Come and see her, get acquainted, have your hair taught how to grow. Only once and then you will not need to be coaxed again. Don't be taken by imitators or fakes. There is but one real Madame C. J. Walker and her system is the best and Mrs. Gibbs will give that. [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. The Crisis, The Chicago Defender The Freeman, The Boston Guardian The N. Y. Age, The Forum MRS. C. S. FREEMAN, W. C peoria DAVID FOR SALE AT DAVID HUNT'S Don't forget the time or place. 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 3890 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.