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THE FORUM (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Historical Society State House VOL. 11. NO. 26 (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80 Published VOL.11. NO.26 DECATUR. Mrs. Lucretia Nickens died last Thursday evening and was buried May 15th, funeral at St. Peter's A. M. E. church. Mrs. Fant and mother, of Mt. Pulaski, who have been visiting Mrs. M. H. Metlock, have returned home. Mrs. Pratt is ill at her sister's, Mrs. Quincy Mottley, 1250 E. Sangamon St. Mrs. A. C. Crawford, N. Jasper St., has been ill for some time, but is improving immensely. The new hotel is going up rapidly. The (Brownies) baseball team is doing good work. They played Dalton last Sunday. Weil sir, all your correspondent can say is "Decatur continues to improve." "Everyone has an auto—O yes." Hue Singleton will rebuild a modern three story structure. First floor for cafe and private dinners on the second floor. Mrs. Price of Springfield was in Decatur Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Lucretia Nickens. Mrs. Thos. Turner will spend the summer at a Michigan resort. Rev. J. A. Crockett is preparing to take a trip to Mississippi and Arkansas, his native home, from which section of the country he came 35 years ago. Dr. Buxton, member of the Illinois General Assembly from the 28th senatorial district, is making a good record in the lower house. He has been an indefatigable worker and has not been afraid to come out boldly and vote his convictions on all the important questions coming before the body. He has stuck with the republicans and was with the caucus organization for speaker. Dr. Buxton has been recognized on many of the most important committees by Speaker Shanahan. He is a man you can't daunt. He is thinking strongly of coming out for State Senator next year. Ike Partee tendered a birthday party at his home Saturday afternoon, May 22nd, to several invited friends. He is 26 years old. Mr. Partee is an energetic contractor. Mack Jones was called to Crawfordsville, Ind., last Saturday on account of the death of his mother. He also lost his father about two months ago. Thirsty, He Reached Out of Bed to Get a Glass of Water Fell. Broke Neck and Died. Reaching out to get a glass of water Charles H. Foster, 1027 S. 17th St., aged 59 years fell out of bed at 7 a.m. Wednesday morning breaking his neck, from the effects of which he died a few minutes later, Coroner Rhodes held an inquest at which it was shown that Foster at the time of his death was suffering from heart trouble. The remains were removed to the establishment of E. H. Wallace, where the funeral services were held at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, Rev. J. J. Chappelle pastor of the Pleasant Grove Baptist church, officiating. Decendent is survived by two sons, J. E. of Springfield and Earl of Quincy, Ill., one daughter, Mrs. Rosabell Howard. THE ELKS' MAY BALL. The "May Ball" given Monday evening at Arion Hall by the Elks, may be said to be, quite a nice affair. The beautiful were in trim for the occasion and over 100 persons participated. The handsome men and "beautiful attired ladies tripped the light fantastic toe to the even strains of music rendered by Hogan's orchestra until the cock crew and then some." All seemed to enjoy the dance: It was not marred by any disorder and therefore, was a total success. It was at 11 o'clock when "pleasure chief" R. Vires and lady lead the grand march, which was participated in by nearly 100 persons. Virgil Mottley, it may be amiss to record, won the prize for handsomeness and with the ladies there was no contest. "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, MAY 2 Weekly in Springfield HON. FRANK K. DUNN. Republican candidate for re-election as Justice of the Supreme Court, 3rd District. FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE. FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE. PETER H. JAMES S. BALDWIN Republican candidate for Judicial Circuit Election Monday, June 7th Mr. Baldwin is among the most prominent lawyers of Decatur and is able, conservative and a man of fine disposition, eminently qualified to fill the position with honor and credit. AT THE CHURCHES. Dr. J. C. Sherald of Atlanta, Ga., Secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions, will be in the city on the 27th and will lecture at the Grace M. E. church Sunday, May 29th, 1915, at 11 o'clock. Don't fail to hear him, he is wonderful. The Hoop Drill which was given at the Grace M. E. church Thursday evening was quite a success. Quarterly Meeting was held at Grace M. E. church last Sunday. Dr. Dickerson of Chicago gave an excellent lecture on health which will be long remembered. At 8 o'clock services, Rev. L. E. Christy pastor of the St. John's church preached a very inspiring sermon, assisted by Rev. J. N. McCracken. At 8 o'clock, the presiding elder, Dr. Boles of St. Louis, preached a very able sermon. At each service the house was crowded to its capacity, having about ten out of town visitors. The collection for the day was $24.00. The churches out south are doing splendid work, if you don't believe it come and see for yourself. Don't forget Sunday, May 23, at St. Paul's church: The wonderful evangelist, Miss Mary G. Evans. --- 20 Cents per Month) SENTEL FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE. Geo. A. Sentel from Sullivan, Illinois, republican candidate for Circuit Judge in the sixth Judicial Circuit is making a strong campaign for election. He is going over the circuit and meeting all the party workers and republicans which is possible for him to meet and is making a strong and favorable impression on all. The sixth Judicial district is comprised of the counties of Champaign, DeWitt, Douglas, Macon, Moultrie and Piatt. Mr. Sentel is forty-two years of age, has been a lawyer for nineteen years, practicing law in all its departments during sad time; he has also received ten successive appointments of two years' each as Master in Chancery under Judges E. P. Vail, F. M. Wright, W. C. Johns, Solan Philbrick and W. G. Cochran which makes him one of the best chancellors and most competent men in this section of the country. Mr. Sentel as Master has been judging the law for the past twenty years writing out his finding of facts and law which is much harder to do than to decide a case on the bench orally without giving any reason for decision. So if he is elected Circuit Judge, the position will not be new to him, as Mr. Sentel is competent. When only a small boy he was a boot black and news boy on the streets of Sullivan, Illinois and Decatur, Illinois. He received his education in the common schools and graduated in 1891 and taught school four years, reading law at nights. While Mr. Sentel was attending school he helped his father in the meat market business at odd hours and on Saturdays and learned to be a butcher, but his ambition was to be a lawyer. He was admitted to the bar in 1896, after a hard fight and has made a success as a lawyer. His decisions as Master have been almost universally sustained. Mr. Sentel is a self made man, is broad minded and strictly honest. He is absolutely square in all his business is thoroughly competent to fill the office on the bench, is absolutely free from any revengeful or hatred feeling, but goes upon the broad principle of justice to all; he is even tempered and has a judicial temperment. He will undoubtedly receive the full support of all the republicans in this district and a great many of his democratic friends say they are going to support him. His father was a soldier in the Union army and Mr. Sentel prides himself in being the son of a veteran. He will no doubt be elected on Monday, June 7th, 1915, which is the date of the election, together with his running mates, Judge Franklin, H. Boggs of Urbana and Hon. James S. Baldwin of Decatur both of whom are also excellent candidates and will receive the full support of their party. DUNCAN AND TAYLOR RECALLED. Amos Duncan and Harry Taylor, who were appointed as emergency plainclothesmen, not having taken any examination, have been "recalled" from the force. It is said that other men objected because there were and are, eligible men on the list awaiting for appointment in rotation. It is also claimed that several Colored men objected on other grounds. It is further pointed out that Colored men from other than the 2nd precinct of the old first ward, should have recognition, for instance, the 32nd precinct (6th ward.) That talk, of course, about separate Colored and white examinations for police is not only a joker, but absurd and has no precedence. Furthermore, the person who suggested such, is an enemy to the Colored man and seeks some subterfuge to dodge behind when the duty evolves upon him to give Colored men a chance. NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS. In order that we shall be enabled to keep a city news gatherer, as is temporarily now employed, we ask that subscribers pay the collector at appointed times, some of you "promise" and have us make the long journey, but think nothing of disappointing us. Pay something every time the collector comes around, and especially when you set the time. Also give in whatever you have when the solicitor is there. 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. E. L. Rogers——Editor and Manager 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 22, 1915 Fifty years ago the greatest tragedy in American history was enacted—Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Though fifty years ago that name was loathed and despised, and he, the owner of that name, was slain by a zealot crazed by sectional venom, and terms of execution was constantly poured upon him, today none, South or North, are "too poor to do him reverence." We are inclined to the belief that had Abraham Lincoln lived the lot of the colored American would have been better. Race hate, sectional prejudice, enforced segregation law, and Jim Crowism would not have had Lincoln's sanction. We do not wonder that the Constitution, Atlanta, thus speaks: "History has established that his death was a deplorable loss to the South. He was the one man who could have and would have averted reconstruction's horrors. The South today recognizes this fact—knows now that in Lincoln it had a true and genuine friend—and is ready to accord him that place in history which he well deserves." National Baptist Union. Now what do you think of the South? The day will come "every knee shall bow and every tongue confess." him or her? If you see one's error and claim to be for right, council with him don't defame him or her, Furthermore, you have not time for these trivialities, such degenerates you, not the person whom you attempt to stigmatize. Do you catch the idea? The same is true about preserving health etc. you know what is best, but will not conform to the laws of nature and the hygienic rules, but you are sick and die prematurely for your laziness and lethargy, yet a number cling to that superstitious idea, "God called him," but there is nothing to that. "The Birth of a Nation" will not get a "berth" in old Chicago. Mayor Thompson doesn't care to see it. Its the same old "Clansman" and the "Lepeods Spots." Hats off to Poston, Jones and "Slim" Taylor—you can't lose 'em. In this issue of the Forum appears the likenesses of Hon. Jas. S. Baldwin, of Decatur, republican candidate for Circuit Judge of the 6th. Judicial Circuit and Geo. A. Sentel, of Sullivan. The election will be held on Monday, June 7th. Mr. Baldwin is a well known and well experienced lawyer, qualified in every way to eminently fill the position, as is Mr. Sentel. They are staunch republicans, having been active participants in the party councils for many years. The success of the ticket depends upon the interests manifested by every voter in the district. A preacher can use lots of strong words in the pulpit, detail by name every kind of vice found in his community, denounce people as hypocrites, liars, and thieves, call them whiskey barrels, beer kegs, black legged gamlers, peanut-brained dudes, he can cut and lash the preachers, insult with vulgarity school teachers, and declare that every dancer, theatre-goer and wealth-seeker is bound for hell; he can say all that and more too, attracting great crowds to his meeting—do all that and not preach a bit of the gospel of Jesus Christ. And there are hundreds of Baptists, not of the intelligent sort, who, hearing that kind of billingsgate will shout aloud: "Thats the kind of preaching I like." From the National Baptist Union Review— You are right, but it is not confined to any one denomination. We hope the people will profit by such able editorials appearing in this Journal and in the S. W. Christian Advocate. Ill gossip is an awful thing. People who allow themselves to become addicted to this most abominable habit find little time for the things noble and ennobling. It robs you of your time to read and think of higher things; it creates dissention and causes friends to become enemies: it makes a good person a mean, disagreeable, despicable contemptible person; it is based mostly on hearsay and is irrelevant in court; it is costly and evtravagant, because you can be sued for any statement made defamatory of one's reputation, which you can't prove. Mr. Rossevelt is taking up over a month's time and spending thousands of dollars endeavoring to prove what he said about Barnes. Sometimes, many times, what one might say about a person is true but is it worth gossiping? Is it compatible with Christianity to talk about it. Miss Mattie Perry and friends were Springfield visitors last Sunday. Mrs. Edgar Piller of E. Pine St. is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Lucian Hall of S. 18th, St. is seriously ill at this writing. Miss Henrietta Harris of S. 17th. St. is somewhat indisposed this week. Mr. LeRoy Baumann received word Monday Eve. of the sudden death of his brother-in-law Mr. E. Coil, of Detroit, Mich. PERSONALS Mr. R. Vires was in Peoria this week to complete arrangements for an excursion to be run from here to Peoria in June. The Woman's Congress met at Anioch Baptist church, Decatur, this week going in a body. G. A. Barksdale, from here, addressed the body. Mr. and Mrs. Malone, of St. Louis, were visitors in the city Sunday, the guests of Capt. and Mrs. R. A. Byrd. Jas Bondman, Jr. is again confined to his bed at 2020 E. Kansas St. The funeral of Chalmus W. Wilson, was largely attended last Sunday. Well, after all, it is very hard to beat old Springfield. Mr. G. H. L. Nelson and sister and brother Frank attended the funeral of Mrs. Lucretia Nickens, their relative, in Decatur last Saturday. Mrs. Bessie V. Nelson, spent a few days in the city this week from Chicago, visiting her father and relatives. She came direct here from Decatur where she attended the funeral of Mrs. Lucretia Nickens a relative. Mrs. Fannie Johnson, N. 7th St., was called to Quincy Monday to be at the bed-side of Mrs. T. L. Smith, who is quite ill. Dr. Bell, of Peoria, the expert horse dentist, was here this week for two days. May 25, 26 and 27 there is at New Aope church, a Bazaar. Mr. F. C. Brown, was in Chicago this week, on business. Mrs. Grace Bates of Quincy Ill. was a Springfield visitor last Sunday. Mrs. Alberta Barbour of E. Washington st. has been somewhat indisposed this week. The Rebecca Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. Emma Jenkins 211 N. 15th St. last Thursday, Mrs. Alberta Barbour president. The Ladies Baptist Congress met this week in Decatur Ill. quite a few ladies from Springfield attended. The Union Baptist church is making great preparations for a grand reception which will be given on May 27th for their Pastor Rev. S. C. Manuel and his bride, who will arrive here from Kentucky on May 26th. 300 invitations have been sent out. Mr. Wm. Cosby, 225 W. Wash. st., was operated upon this week by Dr. Ford, having a severely infected intestine. John Bell residing in the rear of the Wabash hotel was found dead in his bed Wednesday morning. The evidence showed he died of heart trouble. Mr. W. L. Cosby, 225 W. Washington st. who has been seriously ill was taken to St. John's hospital Thursday. Edward Baumann. C. T. Baumann Baumann Bros. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Your Patronage Solicited Corner 7th and Washington Sts. What it takes to bring back winter coats, this winb has got it; eh? James S. Baldwin James S. Baldwin of Decatur, Illinois, one of the candidates on the republican ticket for Circuit Judge in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, comprising the counties of Champaign, DeWitt, Douglas, Macon, Moultrie and Piatt, is making a canvas among the citizens of his district and getting acquainted with the voters, and is making a very favorable impression among those who have met him, and he, as others interrested in the success of his ticket, finds a very pronounced expression among the voters in favor of the election of the entire republican ticket. Mr. Baldwin is forty-one years of age and has practiced law in all its departments in Decatur for about twenty years having graduated from the Law Department of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in the year 1896. The last four years Mr. Baldwin has been the legal adviser of the Council of the City of Decatur, and concerning his public work in this respect, the Decatur Herald under date of March 27th, 1915, said: "No member of the Macon county bar has been more prominently in the public eye the last 4 years than Mr. Baldwin. His task wast to post himself upon an untried law providing for a new form of government and guide five untried commissioners aright,in addition to attending to the many routine legal matters for the city. In this work he has been brilliantly successful." Mr. Baldwin has a pleasing personality an no doubt will get the full party vote in this county on June 7th next. Prompt Service, Day or Night Moderate Charges F. W. ERXLEBEN 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. 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The C. W. B. M. met May 6, with Mrs. Mary Richard on Allen Ave. Among the well rendered numbers were recitation "Give to the world the best you have," Miss Nellie Early; also recitation by little Arlee Wells, "The laws of duty;" Bible Reading, Mesdames M. Richard, E. Florence, L. Mounts, Nora Wells and Miss Nellie Early. Roll call and each one answered by telling of some late reading they had read. Excellent refrehments were served. The next meeting will be the first Thursday afternoon in June, at 4 o'clock at the residence of Miss Nellie Early, 719 N. Cox St. Mesdames B. Parish and Mrs. C. H. Freeman are improving. Mrs. Henry Smith of N. Sandy St., celebrated her birthday with a delightful party which was enjoyed by all, excellent refresements were served. There were about 27 present. Mrs. Smith received a number of nice presents. Among them were several valuable presents from her sister Mrs. Ada Ryan of Denver Colo. Martha Stewart, principal of the New Orleans, La., University is making good there and is well liked. He will return next year. His many friends are proud of him. A Grand Carnival was held recently at the A. M. E. Church. One of the most interesting programs was given by the Allen's Endeavor. There was a very fine debate. Little Bessie May Black of N. Cox st. had the misfortune to cut her head severely. The needlecraft Club met May 7, with Mrs. M. Williams. The daughter of Mr. Jas. Mack died recently in Seattle, Wash. The Universal Club met May 6, at Mt. E. B. church and served an excellent luncheon. The Universal Club of Mt. E. B. Church will give a fish-fry May 27, at the church. Mrs. Mack Johnson of S. Fayette st. is a patient at the Passavant Hospital. Mr. Walter Ryan the brother-in-law of Mr. H. Smith of this city is ill at his home in Denver Colo. Carl Spencer, one of our H. S. boys is making good. He was awarded recently the gold and silver medals at Griggsville, Ill., Silver and bronze medals at Jacksonville, Ill., and the beauiiful Silver cup Big Tropie. LINCOLN, ILL. Special by Staff Correspondent Lincoln leads any town of her size for progress. The new mayor is a progressive, wide awake man and will make a good record. Mrs. D. L. McKinnic has been somewhat indisposed for quite awhile. A large force of Colored men are working in Lincoln on the paying of W. Broadway. These men are from Springfield—pant. If you can't find work in Springfield go to Lincoln. A new enterprise is to be or has been opened in Lincoln, Ill. Mrs. Mary Hummer is at the hospital, having been operated on. Miss Lucille Duke is still incapacitated from the operation undergone at the hospital for ingrowing toenails. Next year you are to elect a part of your county officials. Begin to pick them out. Johnnie Orendoff is hold'in'em down. You can't lose him. Mr. Ross has purchased the house and lot at 701 N. Sangamon. Miss Izora Rogers has gone to Metropolis to open a hair business. Mrs. Hardin is on the sick list. FOWLER NEWS (BY MISS BERTHA SCOTT) The U. B. Sunday school pupils are preparing to give a Children's day program in the near future. Mose Wilkins visited in Quincy with his daughter, Miss Addie recently, Mrs. Pilcher and Miss Tillie Shep were at Coatsburg one morning where they visited with relatives and friends Mrs. Abe Miller of Merdon has been seriously sick. We hope she may improve rapidly. Mrs. Henry Hagmeyer and daughters were here last week where they assisted Mrs. S. A. Smith witq paper hunging recently. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Meyers have recently purchased a new automobile. Mrs. Henry Decker visited with her relative, Tom Kendall, who ose health has been very poor. Fred Glayland and son Robert, Warren Seckman, George wilki's Opal Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Robertson attended the S. S. convention at the 1st Christian church in Quincy. A. C. Scott was in Mendon last Saturday. The Ladies Aid Society of St Paul Lutheran church will hold their annual bazaar and ice cream social on the church lawn June 3. R. M. Stahl is having a series series of improvements on his residence just N. of the village. Our school closed Thursday, May 6 with a basket picnic. Both teachers have been retained for the coming term. CARL RAUTH FLORIST FLORAL DESIGNS A SPECIALTY 506 North Sixth St. BOTH PHONES 623 SPRINGFIELD ILL. 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. By Day or Week and Transient. Mrs. Early, 512 So. 10th St. Springfield Illinois. Nicely furnished front room, for man & wife or two men, use of Kitchen and dining room 2:50 Per week. Mrs. M. F. Clark 1305 So. 11th St. 100 Jackson St.—New phone 2184-B. $ 223\frac{1}{2} $ N. Washington St., Rear. —New phone 2382. Electric Lights, Heat and Baths Peoria, Illinois. Notice of Final Settlement. Estate of Robert Lee Wilson, deceased Public notice is hereby given, that the undersigned, George W. Ford, Administrator of the estate of Robert Lee Wilson, deceased, will attend before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, at the Court House in Springfield, Illinois, on the 14th day of June, 1915, for the purpose of making final settlement of said estate. At which time and place he will ask for an order of distribution, and will also ssk to be discharged. All persons interested are notified to attend, and examine the settlement now on file in said Court. Springfield. Illinois, May 13th, A. D., 1915. GEO. W. FORD, Administrator. VISIT Carter's Pool Room and Cigar Store 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. Our Telephone Number now is Bell 2720 Office—819† E. Washington St. Office----8191 E. Washington St $ ^{n}$ DR. H. A. CESS, Chiropodist ROOM 212, Second Floor 321 Main St. Peoria, Ill When in Lincoln always stop at Hardin & Bernard's Palace. The finest in Lincoln. Absolutely sanitary. Leisey's beer on tap. cold. Finest of wines, liquors and cigars, imported and home made. A strictly first class place. 200 Chicago Street. The very best courtesies to all. A few doors from Interurban station, Cor. Chicago and Pulaski Streets. 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. FOR RENT—Desk room and a room for a man or two men. Apply at 819½ E. Washington street. FOR RENT—We have a nice room for rent,suitable for office purposes or room- ing, well located, electric light and water. 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 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 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} $ E. Washington St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. 9 to 12 A. M.} 1 to 8 P. M.} HOURS { SUNDAYS 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. Dr. S. A. WARE Speaks I have moved to 71312 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. DEATH OF BISHOP TURNER. Bishop Henry McNeal Turner of Atlanta, Ga. is dead. He was 83 years old and was an active conspicious figure in the body politic and in the ecclesiastical circle for 50 years. A brave man and a daughty warrior who knew not fear. His works do follow him. While he wrought and fought mightily and contributed largely to the forward march of civilization and his race and church, the A. M. E., his death, even after reaching 4 score and three years, is a loss. That is a sufficient eulogy—a just enconnium—may he rest in peace. ATE FOR SALE OR TRADE—EXCHANGES A TY—FARMS, INCOME PROPERTY AND MER- SE throughout the United States and Canada. If you have anything to sell and it has a value, member I make it a Business of Selling Any- thing with Market Value, large or small, far or near. See Me. JAMES B. OSBY. Fifth St. Springfield, Ill. Tel. 7213 t us have your Printing Prices right OLD 787—BOTH PHONES—NEW 789 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR TRADE—EXCHANGES A SPECIALTY—FARMS, INCOME PROPERTY AND MERCHANDISE throughout the United States and Canada. 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