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(Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria Historical Society State House VOL. 11. NO. 23 (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPR Published W VOL.11. NO.23 PEORIA NEWS NOTES. Thomas Rondtree will have a crack Base Ball Team this season and is ready to meet the Union Giants or the Decatnr Brownies. Mrs. Charles Barton is employed at the Hippodrome Theatre. The boys at the Jefferson Hotel are doing nicely, thank you. Peoria should have more Colored enterprises. It is a good town and "plenty" of money is in circulation. Little Johnny is still on deck. Judge Moore has been nominated by the democratic party as one of the candidates for Circuit Judge. Judge Moore is one of the leading lawyers before the Peoria bar and held in the the highest esteem by white and Colored people, democrats and republicans alike. He is well qualified to fill the place, and, if elected, no one will be ashamed or regret having voted for him. He has many warm friends among the republicans and the Negroes. The Peoria members of Eureka Court of Calanthe entertained their husbands at a free luncheon at John Brown's Hall, Monday evening. April 26th. Miss Scott, who has been visiting at Litchfield, has returned. County Clerk, Oscar Heinrich, was somewhat indisposed last week. Peoria's south Adams street, however, is hard to beat. Miss Eugene Farmer left April 23rd for Louisville, Kentucky. L. D. Page has opened a very crediiable cafe at 2051 south Washington street, over Young Men's Social Club. K. of P. Annual Sermon May 2nd, Maceo Lodge No. 10. Ex-County Treasurer, Hines, has gone to or will go to Ohio for a period. R. T. Sprattling the blacksmith and mechanic is doing good work, his son is assisting him. Dr. Askew, who has been somewhat indisposed for three months, is convalescing. We hope the Peoria papers will help find the "Culprit" who killed the woman on north Adams street, but he appears to have changed his color, hence he is not so easily found. R. T. Sprattling, a Colored mechanic and blacksmith, of Peoria has made a wagon which will be exhibited at the Jubilee Emancipation Celebration at Chicago, and which is a splendid piece of work, unsurpassed or unequaled by anything of its kind we have ever seen. Rev. Curtwright, a very able minister, of Joliet, has accepted the invitation to take the pastorate of Mt. Zion Baptist church. The entire interior of the Court House has been painted and varnished. The Colored people should give their undertaking business to F. W. Erxleben and men like J. B. Wilton who appreciate their business and treat them as they deserve to be treated as citizens. Why can't Peoria furnish more Colored businesses? Why uot open a good restaurnt and a first class grocery store. DON'T PERSECUTE THE RAILROADS. DON'T PERSECUTE THE RAILROADS. Most men heretofore have labored under the false impression that railroads should be persecuted and handled roughly, over taxed, rates cut, etc., that is a grave mistake. Our railroads are great corporations, expending, for operation, per annum, millions of dollars in giving employment to hungry men. They are charitable, they make the country. Therefore we are opposed to placing any irksome burden upon the railroads. Give them a chance. Stop legislating against, but legislate for, them. "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, MAY 1 Weekly in Springfield SOME PROMINENT STATE OFFICIALS. PROF. A. R. CROOK. Few people realize the immense work to be done at the State Museum (Natural History) by the curator, who is, and has been for some years, Prof. A. R. Crook. The average person simply goes into the place and looks around and goes on away, oblivious of the immense amount of work and study required to keep the great State Museum in such fine shape and order. Everything is arranged systematically and every piece, large or small, is numbered and arranged consecutively. The place is also kept tidy, clean and inviting and Mr. Crook's services are a great asset to the State. He is authority on geology and mineralogy and has published several important books and data invaluable to the growth of the great agricultural section. But for this fine condition of our State Museum all of the credit does not belong to Prof. Crook, but also Miss _____, his able assistant, who may be said to be indispensible. She knows the work from A. to Z, and is an indefatigable worker, conversant with every detail of the work. Connected with this department of the great State of Illrnois is another personage, who is no mediocre, either, but an asset, Mr. Robert Taylor. IWPORTANT NEWS OF THE WEEK IN A NUTSHELL. Rooevelt and Barnes still in the ring, 105th round, nobody knocked out. William Hale Thompson is in the city. Many persons are out of work. Acting Mayor, J. Emil Smith, presided in the absence of Mayor Baumann. J. K. Payton appointed Supervisor of Licenses. The appointment is a good one. "Birth of a Nation" (The Clansman) having a knock out blow in Boston. Trotter and three other colored men arrested for trying to stop play. A great indignation meeting held. Ministers of New England pass resolutions condemning the play as immoral and productive of much evil. Roosevelt talked of as probable candidate for President. Lowden's boom for Governor gains impetus. Negroes slated for fair representation under New City Commission. Decatur has begun to rebuild already, M. E. Convention in session at Chicago. NOW WE WANT THE IMPROVEMENTS. NOW WE WANT THE IMPROVEMENTS. The Comissioners, when they were campaigning, promised among other things: The cleaning of the streets, extension of the water mains, better fire protection, a new fire department south of South Grand Ave., streets sprinkled, etc. Now these are practical things most needed and we want them. We understand and understood that the water improvement could not be had until the new water main (36 inch) had been gotten and we knew that the generator could not be gotten and installed for some time. But these other things are imperative and we want them soon. We understand also that the mayor was opposed to discrimination in the theatres and promised a committee he would see that the law was not thusly violated. We are expecting him to keep his promise. We do not propose to tolerate unnecessary insults any longer. This is a good town and if the laws are carried out or enforced people will come here and help make it better. We are also looking for better recognition and more consideration given to the Colored population. Fifteenth and eighteenth streets should be cleaned and sprinkled and east Washington street should be looked after better. --- 20 Cents per Month) KINNIEBREW TO TALK. On the third day of next month (next Monday) Dr. A. H. Kenniebrew of Jacksonville, State Organizer of the Negro Business Men's League, will address the citizens of Springfield at the Masonic Hall on the subject, "The Negro in Business," with a delegation from Jacksonville and other towns. All ministers in charge have been slated for remarks, besides there will be other numbers on the program, among which will be a selection by the "Sorority" Club and remarks from a few other local business and professional men. per April 16, Mrs. Cousins of Decatur, Ill., and Mrs. Laura LaFayette of this city. JACKSONVILLE (By Nellie Early) The fourth district Sunday School teachers Institute was held April 15 and 16th., at the 2nd. Baptist Church with a large attendance. Mrs. Laura LaFayette is president and Mrs. Cousins is secretary, she is from Decatur, Ill. There were morning afternoon and evening sessions. Excellent programs were furnished each night also excellent music by the Juvenile Choir of which Mrs. Freeman is leader. On April 15, Dr. Borden of E. St. Louis, Ill. ably addressed the audience and Miss Jane Turner made the welcome address. On April 16, the program was as foolows: Chalk talk, Rev. Chappelle of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Springfield. Ill. LINCOLN, ILL. Special by Staff Correspondent Blessed is the man that walketh not in the council of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. PSALM - 1 - 1. We comprehend there will be base ball games, and other worldly amusements, on the sabbath day, until the change comes but here is a part that the Christian, must play and I refer you to the said verse and chapter. Mr. Bud Orendoff, is one of our leading business men, he runs a fine horse shoeing shop and when business is good employs three and four hands. Devotional Exercises, "Value of Education," Mrs. Mottley, Petersburg, Ill. Miss L. L. Duke who underwent a minor operation last week at the St. Clare hospital is doing fine. Introduction of visitors, Collection. Mrs. Amanda Bell and daughter, Hazel are residing in Richmond, Ind. The Black Dimond Base Ball team played their opening game with the green house team Sunday afternoon at the I-M park. There was a large crowd out to witness the game, the greenhouse team is composed of all whites. W. H. Carter Pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church, of Springfield, Ill., was present at the 4th. Dist. S. S. Teachers Meeting. Mrs. Thos. Gorand and family have moved to Alton, Ill, Mr. J. Sterles who underwent a minor operation upon his foot is at home able to walk around the house. Mr. Sterles has suffered with his foot for sometime. A grand Love feast was given April 16, at the Odd Fellows Hall by the Excelsior Club. The menu served was excellent. Rev. G. W. Brewer, preached at the 2nd. Baptist church on last Wednesday evening, for one of the clubs owing to the carnival the crowd was small. A Grand Banquet was given April 16, at Co. B. Hall by Hicklin Tabernacle, music was furnished by Freeman's Famous Band. The Baptist church is furnishing plenty of entertainments for us to go to without spending our dimes where we are not wanted, let us learn to do like the other races are doing help one another first. Mrs. Fred Samuels of S. West St. had the misfortune to severely burn herself recently. Mr. Williams of St. Louis, Mo., visited Mrs. A. J. Jones recently. Mr. Sam Rhoads of 650 S. West St. is quite ill and has been since Sunday. Mr. Richmond Hardin, is another one of our business men he also runs a horseshoeing shop and he has been doing a successful business. Mrs. Ervin Harvey a sister of Mr. Jas. Brown of W, Anna St., died there recently. The Judge will not only get a large Colored vote, but many white republicans who do not draw political lines in the selection of Judges, will support him because of his Sterling Qualities, his fair and impartial decisions and his general amicable disposition. Election dinners and suppers were heldd April 20 at Mt. Emery Baptist Church and also at the 2nd. Baptist Church. Both had quite a success. Mr. and Mrs. Hood of Vermont, Ill are pleasantly domiciled at the home of Mrs. W. H. Parish 429 S. West St. He is employed at Grays Barber Shop. This election comes off June 7, and there are three to be elected. You will make no mistake in choosing Judge Neihaus of the three. Mrs. John King of W. College St., royally entertained at sup Weekly paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second class mall matter. Feb. 24, 1904, at the post office at Springfield, Ill., under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. 15 ADVERTISEMENTS One Col., 1 inch, per month.....$1.00 One inch, 2 Col., per month.....1.50 Two inch, 1 Col., per month.....1.50 Three inch, 1 Col., per month.....2.00 Two inch, 2 Col., per month.....2.50 Reading notices, per word, 1c; six words to a line. Special rate made to socials and churches. Display matter, first insertion, 20c and 15c per inch. Special rates made on large ads that stand several times. Political matter, 10c per line, and 10c per inch for display. Legal matter, 40c per inch, eight point type. Political announcements on application. We are not responsible for the views of correspondents and writers who sign articles. SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1915 Sometimes, very often, an "investigation" creates consternation. Poston knocked out the Brinkman Bros. in the 9th round-5 to 0. Have you observed how pretty our Court house trees are? Lincoln can't beat us for treesno not even Decatur. If Dr. Wheeler, our Sheriff, is on the "dead square," he will appoint another Colored man in Amos Duncan's place. Hush, Gibbs, you and Ollie Washington, don't tell the Brownies how Poston & Jones are starting off—bets will depreciate. When Wright caught that ball with one hand, the "stuff" was off—nothing doing—but you must give Brinkman's credit for getting to 3rd base. Well, there will be plenty of huckerberry pies, watermelons, and so forth-no one has need to starve during the summer, at least. The 50th Emancipation Jubilee to be held in Chicago, beginning in Aug. is an assured thing and may prove to be a grand demonstration. Illinois Negroes lead. There are so many conflicting averments as to which is correct: "Negro," Colored or Afro-American," one hardly knows how to refer to "our race." Say, they are cleaning up the streets sure enough-Reece and Smith were not trying to fool you fellows in their ante election speeches—these are the sort of men we have been in need of for sometime. We are unalterably opposed to costly coffins, a young man remarked last week that he had bought a $100.00 casket in which he interred his father. It is absolutely non-sense when you think deeply over the matter. No one is benefited, the living nor the dead. What does it profit a person? Suppose you have implicit faith in the here after and suppose the party dead and buried in a fine casket is sure to rise on the day of Judgment and is bound for heaven, you do not believe the fine casket will be there, nor will it help preserve the occupant until the resurection, so what use is it? The Egyptians embalmed to preserve the bodies, not the soul or life. They used, of course, an immutable substance in order to keep the form or body in its original form and appearance and were successful, and even to day, the world is astounded at their civilization, but we don't claim to be able to preserve either body or casket, you can't give a sane reason for it. So far as we are concerned we serve notice on you now (if any of you fellows out-live us) for goodness sake, no fine casket with silver handles—no opening of casket in church and all of that non-sense what's the use? Miss Georgia Osby, a local celebrity, is winning fame both home and abroad. She is now an art student at Armour Institute, Chicago, and will pose for the great artist, Jean Montrose Pushman, being chosen out of a number of 3,000 persons—what a great honor and distinction. Pushman is a celebrated French artist, and has a world-wide reputation. Miss Osby got a favorable mention in the Evening News last Saturday. Why we are in a "devil" of a fix in this country. We refer to the people of the United States. While our people were starving here last winter, we sent Belgium $21,000,000 worth of something to eat, now Belgium is "mad" at us because we did not declare war on Germany and knock "them" Germans in the head for blowing up her fine churches. The allies think we are too "neutral" and Germany is ready to lick us because we are for the allies. So where are we "at?" Germany goes so far as to infer thea if we should get into war with Japan, even though Japan is "yellow" and the United States is supposed to be a white nation that she would lend her aid to Japan. Germany even calls attention to the fact that she helped the U. S. A. secure independence from England in 1776, (which she did.) We are liable to get into it deep ere long. ON SPRINGFIELD STREET CAR ROUTE. Points of Interest—Springfield's attractions and how to reach them: Abraham Lincoln's Old Homestead —Corner of Eighth and Jackson streets. Take Eighth street cars at Sixth and Monroe streets. Lincoln's Monument—Oak Ridge cemetery. Take North Fifth street cars from Fifth and Monroe streets. State Arsenal—Second and Monroe streets. Take West Washington, Governor, Spring street or Lawrence avenue cars. Colored Orphans' Home—427 South Twelfth street. Take South Eleventh street cars at Fifth and Washington streets. Colored Masonic Temple—117-119 North Eighth street. Take South Eleventh or North Sixth street cars from Fifth and Monroe streets. Parks and Pleasure Resorts. Washington Park—South-west of the city. Take South Second street and Lawrence avenue cars. State Fair Grounds—North of the city. Take North Ninth street cars. Camp Lincoln—The permanent camp grounds of the Illinois National Guard. Northwest of city. Take the Rutledge street car sfrom Fifth and Washington streets PERSONALS Mr. Brewington, of Chicago, was in the city several days during the past week. If you wish to see a few colored people, come on Wash. St. any Saturday night. Mrs. Hicklin, of N. 13th. St., who has been ill for 8 weeks or more, is able to be up and about again. Mr. Neal, the baseball fan from Buxton, Iowa, is back visiting his father, D. Neal. Mr. Louis Stewart of Decatur was in the city Sat. of last week, being with the Decatur High School track team. Decatur and Spningfield had participants in the tournament—Young Ellis from here. Hon. Oscar DePriest, of Chicago, Alderman-Elect, was in the city. several days last week. The mustering out of Co. H. is to be regretted, even though a new Co. was musteacd in. There seems to be a Cassus Belli behind the curtains. Dr. Lewis, of Chicago, son of the sister of the late L. H. Green was in the city for a few days. Mrs. Stedham is not much improved. Mr. David Rudy is getting along remarkably well, owing to his serious illness. Mrs. Davis, of S. Spring St. is about the same. Mrs. C. H. Morgan is out and able to be around again. Vasker Stevenson was married to Miss bernice Wright Monday eve., April 19. Ira Wells was married to Miss Anna May Beams, of Hot Springs, Ark., Tuesday night, April 20. Miss Geneva Clark who has been visiting in Peoria, has returned. Mr. Karl Mon'te has gone to Chicago to take a Civil Service State position. Mr. Llyod Jones is now doing service at the Country Club. Atty. S. T. Clanton of Decatur, Ill., was in the city Monday of last week. Mrs. Alberta Barbour visited in Alton and St. Louis, this week. The Every Tuesday Whist Club was entertained last Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. William Cosby, 225 W. Wash. St. A delightful time was had. The host served delicious refreshments. Edward Baumann. C. T. Baumann Baumann Bros. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Your Patronage Solicited Corner 7th and Washington Sts. Mothers' Asthma Remedy and Cold Relief. Mrs. Jennie Henderson 527 South 12th St Telephone 6312 Atty. C. C. Carter was in Jacksonville. Monday on business. An able sermon was preached at the New Hope Baptist Church by Atty. C. C. Carter. In the school "races" at the Arsenal last Friday, April 16, Odell Barksdale carried off the honors for the Isle School. A delightful Birthday Party was given Mrs. Frank Coleman, by her husband, last Monday night, at their home on 14th.& Stuart Sts. A very pleasant time was had in conversation, games and plays. A dainty repast was served. Major Herrick of Hall& Herrick was out of the city on business this week. Rev. W. E. Wilson filled the pulpit at Grace M. E. Church last Sunday at 11 A. M. o'clock. Miss Lillia Coleman, a relative of Mrs. Maggie Neal, who died at Los Angeles, Cal, was brought to this city and interred. Her funeral was held Wednesday at New Hope Baptist Church. Rev. Carter officiating. Mrs. A. Perry, 1723 So. 17 St. died Tuesday of this week, after an extenuated illness of over two years. Her funeral was preached at Pleasant Grove Church by Rev. Chappelle. She leaves 3 Children and a husband to maurn. She was buried in Oakridge. K. of P. Sermon—everybody going. Rev. Carter preached at Grace M. E. Church last Sunday Eve. The woman's Club session was largely attended this week—Mrs. Julia Duncan read an able paper on the Club work. Prompt Service, Day or Night Moderate Charges F. W. ERXLEBEN UNDERTAKER Funeral Director and Professional Embalmer 1119-1121 South Adams St. Both Phones, Main 1962 Peoria, Ill. 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. 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. We are the largest importers and manufacturers of colored people's hair. 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Brown is on the sick list this week. The Colored people have taken an advanced stand in thing: political and organized a sort of civic league which has already been productive of much good. During the last township election a colored man was elected on the Board of Supervisors and 75 percent of this league went for the Citizens' ticket, had the other 25 per cent gone the same way every good government candidate would have been elected. Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Buster and other ladies did effectual work for Mr. Kemp and the good government ticket. Decatur Colored people are preparing to show Springfield and Peoria how to do clean politics, they say, and get good recognition, already another Colored man has been given a job for the year round. States Attorney J. L. Deck is making such a good record he may be the unanimous choice of the republicans next year. Mr. Thos. Waggoner, of Jacksonville, is in the city prospecting, he contemplates moving to Decatur. Mrs. Thos. Turner has been quite ill. The Nickens Grocery is a success. The Colored people, in self defense, should rally to the store's aid. There stock is complete and they are very pleasing and always accommodating. They feel that, as they began business first, the other business was an "interloper." But, there is no reason why every colored person should not give Nickens some of their trade—what helps Nickens, helps all the Colored people. Mrs. Warfield is to be congratulated for maintaining her bakery and restaurant as creditable as she has. Mrs. Edward Benton, of So. Franklin St. who has been on the sick list, is improving rapidly. Miss Goin of Springfield, was a visitor Sunday. Base Ball Union Giants Play 2d Game Sunday April 25 Fairly good sized crowd out Battery for Giants, Jones & Poston. Score 5 to 0 in favor of Giants. Sast Sunday witnessed the second game of the season between the Union Giants and Brinkman Bros. (white). It was a good game, not very enthusiastic but well played. Boh sides did well, but the visitors were no equals of the Giants. Poston struck out men with great rapidity. Fine work was done on the diamond also, Geo, Jones making several spectacular pick-up stops and throwing the runner out on first. Lonnie Jones doubled to second twice and Hennington did creditable work and Cansler began his famous tricks about 2nd. The game by innings: First of 1st. Brinkman in, first man up fans, 2nd man fans, 3rd man fans—no runs. Giants in, M. Wright up and walks and goes to 2nd, Causes up, singles to 1st, C. Wriht up, singles to 1st (runner out) Loonie Jones up, flied to center, Taylor up. struck out—no runs. First of 2nd Brinkman in, 1st man up and out on 1st, 2nd man up, struck out, 3rd man up walks (runner put out on 2nd by ball from L Jones)—no runs. Giants in, Hennington up, thrown out on 1st, Wallace; up and out on 1st, Geo, Jones up, struck out—no runs. First of 3rd, Brinkman in, 1st man up, struck out, 2nd man up, struck out. 3rd man struck out—no runs. Last of 3rd, Giants in, Poston up, doubles to 2nd. Wright up, safe on first. Poston advances to 3rd, Cansler up, struck out, Poston scoring, Capt. Wright up struck out, Lonnie Jones fouled out—one run. First of 4th, Brinkman in, 1st man up, struck out, 2nd man put out, shortstop to Taylor, 3rd man up, struck out—no runs. Giants in, Taylor up, struck out, Hen. nington up, singled to 1st, Wallace up, struck out. Geo. Jones up, singled to 1st. Hennington scoring. Poston up, Jones out on 2nd—one run. First of 5th, Brinkman in, 1st man up and out Poston to Taylor, 2nd man up, struck out, 3rd man up, struck out—no runs. Giants in, M. Wright up, singles to 1st, Cansler up and out, pitcher to 1st base, Lonnie Jones up, doubles to 2nd, Wright scoring, Taylor up, struck out—one run. First of 6th, Brinkman in, 1st man up, struck out, 2nd man up, struck out, 3rd man, struck out—no runs. Giants in, Hennington up, singles to 1st, Wallace up, flied out to center, Geo Jones up and out on 1st, Poston up and out on 1st—no runs. First of 7tn, Brinkman in, 1st man up, struck out, 2nd man up, struck out, 3rd man up, out to Cansler to Taylor—no runs. Giants in, M. Wright up, singles to 1st and out, Cansler up, doubles to 2nd, C. Wright up, safe on 1st, Lonnie Jones goes to 1st, Cansler scoring, Taylor up, goes to 1st, Hennington up, struck out (one man out on bases)—2 runs. First of 8 h, Brinkman in, 1st man up, struck out, 2nd man up, goes sale to 1st, 3rd man up, walks, 4th man up, flied out to left, 5th man up, goes to 1st, 6th man up, fouled out to Heinington—no runs. Giants in, Wallace up, goes to 1st, Geo. Jones up, struck out, Poston man, singles out on 1st, M. Wright up, flied out—no runs. First of 9th, Brinkman in, 1st man up, thrown out on 1st. Heinington to Taylor, 2nd man up flied out to M. Wright, 3rd man goes to 1st, 4th man up, doubles to 2nd, 5th man, struck out—no runs. Score: Giants 5, Brinkman 0 Umpire, M. Ball. Judge Neihaus for Circuit Judge NOMINATED BY ACCLAMATION Judge John M. Neihaus, present Circuit Judge, of Peoria, who was elected on his merits to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Judge Puterbaugh, is a man of the highest and best motives. He has been engaged in public life for a number of years and his record for all these years is clean and spotless. He has served in the legislature, practised law and was Judge of the Court of Equity, filling all stations with high honor. Now he is a candidate for the full term of Circuit Judge which is 6 years. Judge Neihaus has always been a consistent friend of the Colored people and as there is not much politics in the Judiciary he always receives a large Colored vote, which he should. He is an impartial man and no Colored man has ever been ill-treated or discriminated by him, therefore, he should be given consideration and support by the Colored people for their own benefit more than for the benefit of the Judge. Carter's Pool Room Headquarters for Travelers and Baseball Fans. Furnished Rooms up Stairs. Neat and Clean Beds, 25c and up. JAS. CARTER, Prop. GEO. CARTER, Mgr. 257 SOUTH PARK ST. DECATUR, ::: ILLINOIS Office Phone 717 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. 109 South Eleventh St., Springfield, Ill. A dog fight in the vicinity of the ball game last Sunday caused a "stampede"—there were persons "crazier" about the dog-fight than the game—a phenomenon. Home cooking of the Philathea Club of St. Paul's S. S. at Brown Hotel, Saturday, May 1st by the young ladies. Our Telephone Number now is Bell 2720 Office—8194 E. Washington St DR. H. A. CESS, Chiropodist ROOM 212, Second Floor 321 Main St. Peoria, II Mrs. F. P. Monroe of Quincy, Ill. will lecture here on the 6th of May at the Union Baptist church under the auspices of the U. B. F. & S. M. T's. There will also be a public installation of the Juvenile Department. Joe Ganci has moved his Ice Cream and Confectionary store from 727 E. Washington St. to 809 E. Washington St. Bigger and Better place—ready to serve. Adjustment 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., 2 to 5 p. m., 7 to 8 p. m. DR.N.B.FORD Physician and Surgeon. Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General Surgery. Room 1, Northwest Corner Seventh and Adams Streets, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. When you are in Peoria make a visit to I. W. WOODSON'S SHOP Opp. City Hall 422 Fulton St. FOR RENT—Desk room and a room for a man or two men. Apply at 819% E. Washington street. FOR RENT—We have a nice room for rent, suitable for office purposes or room- ing, well located, electric light and wa- ter. Call at Forum office, 819% E. Wash- ington 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 1c 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 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. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Diseases of Women 815 $ _{2}^{1} $ E. Washington St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. 9 to 12 A. M.} 1 to 8 P. 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