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(Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria Historical Society State House THE VOL. 11. NO. 29 (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPRING Published W VOL.11. NO.29 PEORIA. Judges Neihaus, Greene and C. E. Stone were elected to the Circuit Court bench. Next year there is to be elected: States Attorney, Circuit Clerk, Recorder of Deeds, Coroner, County Auditor. Also representatives to the 50th General Assembly There are several prominent prospective candidates. States Attorney McNemar has made an enviable record and the democrats are liable to renominate him. Mr. Thode, Circuit Clerk, has also made a good record. John Gallagher will not be a candidate for re-election to that office. For Coroner no one has been suggested. There will also be eight Aldermen to be chosen. Several persons are already aspirants. Mayor Woodruff, who has made such a good Mayor, is being boomed for Governor or Congress. The Forum representatives suggest that he run for Congress instead of Governor. Messrs Gibson and Lewis, Constables, are making such records as will redown upon them much credit. Peoria Colored people are waking up, we see. Mr. Porter has a very "classy" restaurant and cafe now. Will you readers please patronize the merchants who advertise in the Forum? WOMEN KISS WOMEN. WHY? There are many forms of courtesy practiced among people that may be readily understood. Some of them are very timely and express a polite sense of civility These nicities are often admirable, but why women kiss women who are no relation to them is an enigma to me. Perhaps it might be one of those courteous acts of the remotest past the origin of which has long since dropped from the memory of man. Sometimes this peculiar courtesy of women means a parting of the way. This deduction is drawn from the Good Book. Orpah kissed her mother-in-law and returned to her own land and people. But Ruth, "entreat me not to leave thee for whither thou goest, I will go, thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God." Here, the long practiced custom reveals an unfaithful heart in the one and the steadfast determination shown by the other, which was not expressed by a kiss, reveals an unfailing love. I can readily see how the act of kissing when practiced by the orposite sexes may, sometimes be implimatical. We know from the science of electricity that like charged bodies repel but the unlike always attract. Hence, this act when done by the opposite sexes may be accounted for from a scientific view point. But the enigma comes when we see this custom practiced by the like in the absence of blood relation. While I do not mean to debate the right and the wrong of kissing as practiced by the opposite sexes, it may not be out of place here to express a personal view of the subject. The affinity which acts in the hearts of the opposite and tends to draw them together thusly, when truthfully done, there can be no valid reason against it. Of course, the time, the season, and the motive should be present. But can such high motive force be present in the hearts of women when they kiss one another so often? Do not their acts afterwards often show the fallacy? Since all reasonable women have been long ago admitted that they do not know why they kiss each other, let us look at the custom from the hygenic side. I take it for granted that nobody objects to a doctor giving hints on health in a public way. In this public way, he will be able to reach more people. Kissing is a very good way to spread many diseases. Tuberculosis, diphtheria, pneumonia, cancer, tonsilitis, sore mouth and lips are some of the maladies which may be transmitted by kissing. Many a case of diphtheria has been carried from one child to another by this meaningless pass time of women. One woman has a child sick with the disease and kisses it. She meets another woman who has a child at home free from the disease and kisses her. She returns home and kisses her baby. She gives diphtheria to her own child not knowing it. Yes, you may transmit disease without having an acute infection yourself. Your constitution may be strong enough to withstand the action of the little germs and if you are in good health your constitution is strong enough. But in baby the germs find a fine field in which to grow and little baby soon develops a case of diphiheria. See what you have done with a kiss in which no spark of affection went in the act. Women get busy and start anti-kissing clubs because any of those diseases may be carried by kissing. Do it to-day. REV. AND MRS. MC CRRCKEN ENTERTAIN. On Tuesday evening, May 8, Rev. and Mrs. McCracken of 622 E. Mason St. entertained in honor of Miss Vivian Clarkson, of Carbondale, Ill. The hours were from five to eight. The evening was spent in Music and singing and there were some very excellent numbers rendered. Miss Clarkson, the guest of honor, also recited a poem which she had composed. The guests were as follows: The Misses Vivian Clarkson, Helen Hinton, Adaline Tate, Lucille Hinton Alicia Smith, Alma Tate, Goldie Hinton, Leota Snowden Lucille Jackson, Mrs. Mattie Clark, Mrs. Matilda Jackson, Mrs. Ada Means and Rev. and Mrs McCracken. A delicious repast was served which consisted of: Ice Cream and Strawberries, Assorted Cake, Fruit Frappe PLEASANT GROVE CHURCH IMPROVING. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 18th and Cass Sts. is making extensive improvements. An 8 foot brick foundation is being built, the old building being raised and another story will virtually be added. Recently cement pavements were laid in front of the church relieving the people of the mud in wet weather. Last year 18th St. was paved from Washington to South Grand Ave., thus this church and contiguous property are greatly improved. A tent meeting has begun on 18th and Stuart Sts. by Rev. Chappelle and will be run daily for 30 days. Rev. J. H. Parker of Kansas City, Mo., and Rev. H. W. White, of Topeka, Kan., will assist. Also the ministers of the city have promised a united assistance. IMPORTANT NEWS OF THE WEEK IN A NUTSHELL. Secretary of State Bryan resigns, disagreed with President Wilson on war policy Wilson's second note goes to Germany. State Supreme Court is composed as follows: 4 republicans and 3 democrats. The general consensus of opinion is, that Bryan is acting at the "psylogical moment" in order to become the "peace and the dry" candidate for President in 1916. Bryan, when he discovers an "issue," is usually a candidate for President. B. M. Chipperfield, of Canton, is the latest gubernatorial possibility in the G. O. P. In Pəoria county the voters elected Chester F. Barnett, democrat, over J. E. Daily, a prominent young republican, formerly City Attorney. --- 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance 20 Cents per Month) nd Peoria BIG WEDDING AT LINCOLN. ILL. Trent-Stearls Nupital, Wednesday June 9th.1915 One of the most beautiful and elaborately prepared weddings took place here Wednesday, June 9th at 3 p.m. that has been witnessed in Lincoln in Colored society for a number of years. The contracting parties being Mr. Chas. Trent, a well known, industrious young man of this city and Miss Edna Stearls, of Bloomington, Ill. The affair took place at the home of the bride's brother, J. Stearls, a prominent business man, 210 McClean St. Rev. Brewer of the A. M. E. church performing the marital rites Mrs. Callie Dent performed at the piano and played Lohengrin's Wedding March as the couple marched in and stood between a beautiful bank of ferns. Miss Stearls was given away by her brother, J. Stearls. The decorations in the dining room were: green and white and were beautifully arranged. There were 75 guests present and it was considered the most jolly and pleasant affair witnessed in many years. The repast consisted of Chicken Salad, Penemento Sandwiches, Bread and Butter, Pickles, Coffee, Ice Cream and Cake. Immediately after the luncheon the bride and groom were stolen and given a jolly ride about the principal part of the down-town streets in an automobile, the groom being forced out and compelled to walk back, refusing, a police was detailed to bring the new groom home to his newly "beloved." The bride's shower bouquet consisted of a beautiful bunch of Magnolias, direct from Paradis, Louisiana, the gift of Mr. and Mrs Wm. Reeves, formerly of Bloomington, now temporarily sojourning in the south. Immediately after the luncheon the reception followed. The out of town guests were Mrs. C. Stearls, B. Willis, Miss Cassie Williams and Mrs. J. Ford of Bloomington; the uncle and aunt of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. White and daughter of Springfield, Ill. The couple went immediately to their newly purchased and furnished home, 1008 Pulaski street, where they are at home. The presents were many and beautiful, consisting in part of cut glass, hand painted china, linen, silver spoons knives and forks. The bride wore Crepe de Meteor, Chiffon over dress, silk fillet lace and the groom the conventional black. JEFFERSON LOTT KILLS HIS HALF-BROTHER. JOHN WILSON. The tragedy which occured last Suaday at 1226 S. 16th street, wherein two brothers quarreled and fought and bled, one getting killed, is very unfortunate, very sad and very regretable, not because of the diabolicalness so much as the triviality of the cause leading up to the shooting and the surroundings. You have, most of you around here, read the desails. The killing was caused from the crying of a baby and the subsequent argument of the brothers. All parties are Colored. It might seem strange and awful for a brother to kill a brother, but Cain killed Abel for a cause more trivial. Lott gave himself to the police. The way to not get into such awful trouble is not argue over trivial things. We hope others will see the point. Let us have your Printing Weekly paper devoted to the inter- ests 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 8, 1879. 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, 10; 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. Judge Reilly is right and the kind of Justice of the Peace, or Municipal Court Judge we want. Judge Jones' episode, collecting two fines for the same offense, is the "limit." Commissioner Smith seems to be able to handle his job satisfactorily. He is receptive and easily reached and not evasive. He says thus and so or no. If you can't get work in Springfield go somewhere else don't stay here and die, go to the war and get killed and your wife will get a pension. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Brown will leave us as residents, having leased "Hotel Brown" and leased a hotel in Chicago. We assure them that we are sorry of their departure, but glad they tarried in Illinois. We also assure Chicago that our loss is her gain, for verily, Mr. & Mrs. Brown are very desirable and affable citizens. With them go our best sincere wishes. The Umpire, The Manager and The Patrons. We call the attention of the manager of the Union Giants to a very important essential in successful base-ball business, to wit: First, make a special effort to get an Umpire who knows the rules and studies them or reviews them before each game; secondly give a square deal to each team, letting the decisions be as nearly perfect as is possible; 3rd., instruct the players to use good manners, good decorum and keep quiet when a question comes up to dispute; 4th., the managers should be level-headed and never oestentatious, never speak rash too soon; 5th., start on time, there are a number of fans who can't stay after 4:30 or 5 P. M. and furthermore it is too tiresome; 6th., Do not so much boisterousness. In short, let us see how "classy" we can be. The city does not want the name of "taking" games. Give the men instructions along the above lines. When there is a decision thought to be wrong, don't everybody yell at the umpire. If it is conclusive that the umpire erred, when all is quiet, let the manager call the umpire's attention to the error. The Patrons want good games, decorum and punctuality. If Peoria had a Wash. St., like ours she would be "it". If we had an Adams street like Peoria, there would be "nothing doing." The Chicago Tribune had better let ns alone and pacify "them" Germans. The Tribune seems to think it is simply awful because Mayor Thompson asked that 40 Colored preachers be asked to pass on the merits of the "Birth of a Nation." Colored Lawyers here hold their own. Arresting Colored Women and White Men. For alleged illicit illegal practices, the deputy sheriff and police, have, here of late, been arresting colored women and white men for illicit relations, and fining and sentencing, so we are informed, the colored women, but turning the men loose, free. This must be stopped. It is not fair and is unjust. If there be a wrong at all, it is a joint wrong, and one is as guilty as the other. The chief and the sheriff should investigate the matter and rectify it. If you people don't quit complaining at the various kinds of weather given you by the "Lord" He will surely send you to Germany to fight. When it's cold, you are crying, when it's raining, you say "isnt this weather just awful," and when it is lightning and thundering you are scared into hysterics, as though you are afraid to die and now you are complaining because it is a little warm. Tell the Lord just the kind of weather you wish. The cafe attached to Hotel Brown has closed, preparatory to Mr. & Mrs. Brown relinquishing the hotel, July 1st., altogether. It is too bad that we cannot maintain a first class hotel and cafe in this city for colored people. We hope some colored person will see the need and also see that it will pay and open a first class cafe. Whoever opens the Hotel, we hope it will be run on the first class order as has been done since it opened. When a person finds that he or she is wrong, on careful and scrutinizing investigation, the only thing to do is to amend the wrong. He who never examines his conscience to ascertain whether or not he was or is right or wrong, is a very poor creature and is as standing water-stagnant and offensive. If there be no patience in you no meekness, no obedience, no forbearance, no wisdom, no forgorgiveness, no governing of self, no faith and integrity conceded to your brother or sister, no Golden rule complied with or desired, no matter how often you attend church, pray and shout and sing, you have not one bit of the essence of Christianity. You are not even a compatible or desirable neigh- --- ADJUSTMENT NOTICE Estate of Maria Murphy, deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed administrator of the estate of Maria Murphy of said deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the August Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the 2nd day of August, 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 24th day of May, 1915. FRANK L. TRUTTER, Public Admin. A. MORRIS WILLIAMS, Att'y Notice, Business and Professional Men. The Forum is a fixture here in Springfield, we boost the town and thereby boost you. It therefore, is your incumbered duty to advertise in the Forum and help us to live. We say and do what we can to attract people here. The more people come the more you sell, everybody, it matters not how poor or how "infinitesimal," consumes some of everything sold here. So when we call around give us consideration. There is not one merchant in town who would like for us to say one derogatory word about him for fear it might cause some one to not have a good opinion of such a one. Well if you desire us to help you, help us to help ach other. bor we challenge contradiction. He who cannot govern his temper will be governed by his temper—and such a one is a dangerous individual. As we said in a previous issue, economy consists in caring for what you possess—little or much. Men always did, and always will, esteem, adore and respect, women for their fine feminine qualities and not their coarse, vulgar and obstinate mannerisms. If you don't believe it try it or read history from Helen of Troy down. Persons who are quick to "fly off the handle" should also be quick to fly back onto it or else they will be more "off the handle" than on. Or they should be wedged tightly on in the beginning, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jenkins, 211 N, 15th. St. and most of the people in that block, are improving their property and beautifying their lawns and premises, a very good sign of race pride and race progress. We hope to see this all over the city. NOTICE. A number of you request us to send in your bills, we proceed to comply with your request, yet we fail to hear from you. We again call your attention to the fact that we need the money and would like for you to act immediately. You would be surprised and "sore" if you found your name published as "bad" pay. Well don't force us to surprise you. DENTIST Dr. J. H. Mitchell 713½ E. WASHINGTON STREET Springfield, III. Hours: 9 to 12 m., 1 p. m. to 7 p. m. Sundays by appointment TELEPHONES: OFFICE 3329 RESIDENCE 1706 Office Phone 717 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. 109 South Eleventh St., Springfield, III. E. J. CAIN, GROCER WHOLESALE & RETAIL Milk, Cream & Ice Cream BOTH PHONES 712 MAIN ST NOTICE, CITY AUTHORITIES. All over the First Ward the weeds need to be cut, crossings need to be laid, and above all, the health authorities should see that the dead cats, dogs and other animals are removed. On Madison Street the alleys have an awful stench. We hope the commissioner will see after these things. The report from the Russell Sage Survey will avail nothing if actions are not taken. Reports without work are dead. Don't miss the Grand Musical and Literary Program to be given by honor Court, No. 4. O. O. C. at Union Baptist Church Tuesday evening, June 15, 1915. Admission 15 cents. Mrs. H. H. Petit Mgr. Miss Lucille Elliot Pianist. The Brothers of Cagital City Ledge No. 12 are cordially invited to attend this entertainment given by the Calanthe Sisters. Don't forget the date Tuesday evening June 15th, 1915 at Union Baptist Church. Dr. S. A. Ware directed the splendid chorus which sang part of its Folk Song Festival music. 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 Boek 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. W. L. Cosby's Case Mr. W. L. Cosby. 225 W. Washington St., who recently took seriously ill and was taken to St. John's hospital and operated on by Dr. N. B. Ford, for a very difficult and rare condition, has recovered entirely and returned to his home. This operation was performed with care and skill and Dr. Ford was highly commended by the members of the profession. The special program which was rendered at,Union Baptist Church, Sunday night, May 30th., in honor of Rev. S. C. Manuel and his bride was given under the auspices and management of the president of the Women's Club, Mrs. Jessie S. Lee. Mrs. Lottie Poston gave a recital at Lincoln, Ill., last wsek, which was quite a success. The Misses Elise and Vera Ford, who have been attending school at Fiske University returned home Thursday of this week. for Printing to the INTERY Send Your Orders for Print HUB PRIN HUB PRINTERY HUB PRINTERY PROMPT DELIVERY Largest Printing Office in Illin by Negroes ee in Illinois Operated egroes Largest Printing Office in Illinois Operated by Negroes V. 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You don't doubt for a minute that a Gas Range would save you a lot of work, but do you know that it is cheaper to cook with Gas than any other fuel? ```markdown ``` Springfield Gas and R 4th and Monroe Springfield Gas and Electric Co. 4th and Monroe Sts. Edward Baumann. C. T. Baumann Baumann Bros. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Your Patronage Solicited Corner 7th and Washington Sts. Chas. S. Gibbs ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC. Old Phone, 1963. Office: 723 East Washington Street B. G. CLANTON Attorney at Law Legal Business Carefully Attended To. 11th and Washington Sts. Enterprise Bank Bldg. MILLINERY TOILET ARTICLS OF DIFFERENT KINDS. Choice Styles and Colors 206 North 14th St. Old Phone 5916. POPULAR PRICES 105 S. Eleventh St. ```markdown ``` Hair Cutting, Shaving, Massaging, Shampooing and Bleaching—Electric Massages a Specialty. Shall we send a representative or a booklet? A postal will bring either Springfield M. B. H After you strong this spring, with the speediest string of "yearlings" in last-moment Shoe Novelties this Old Town has ever seen. Here are the three "Best Bets" in Shoedom today. Fix their names firmly in mind—and come in to "shake hands" with them— Handcraft..... $5.00 Barry's..... $3.50, $4.00 and $4.50 Reed's..... $3.00 and $3.50 Each of these grades represents a standard of style and value that no other store can possibly equal at the same price. Palm Beach Oxfords for Men, Elks' State Convention, Price..... $3.50 OVER THEGARDEN WALL Smock Aprons and all the Paraphernalia that go to make Gardening the Fad of the Summer FLAPPP HATS REPLACE THE SAILOR © MCCALL © MCCALL Hartwell's Leading Jewelry House of Central Ill. LARGEST LOWEST STOCK PRICES Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Solid and Silver Plated Ware, Clocks, Leather Goods, White Ivory, Umbrellas, Cut Glass and Fine China. POPULAR PRICES We are giving discounts of 10 to 30 per cent on all goods. 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Springfield, Illinois Everybody is going with the Greater Springfield Band on the 4th Annual Excursion and Picnic Wednesday, June 16 The following cities join us in this big day: Decatur, Jacksonville, Lincoln, Bloomington and Clinton. Grand Mid Day Boat Excursion and Basket Picnic on Steamer, Columbia. Train leaves I. T. S. Station at 7:30 a. m. Leave Lincoln at 8:30 a. m., trains returning leave Peoria at 12 p. m. Fare for round trip, including boat ticket, $1.50. COMMITTEES: Springfield; J. C. Douglas, Hardin H. Long, G. Renick Vires. Decatur; Thos. J. Turner, C. S. Bronner, H. W. Hardy. Lincoln; Bnd Orendorff. Bloomington; Pearl Anderson, Edward Anson. Peoria; D. J. Smith, J. L. Finch, Samuel Henderson H. F. Mehl, Master. SMOKE! Little Joe, El Premio, County Seat Leading Brands of Cigars. All kinds of Tobaccos Patronize Courteous Treatment. Appreciates Your Trade Square Deal Place 825 East Washington St. 1865 1915 NATIONAL Half Centurion Anniversary Exposition and The Lincoln Jubilee The Most UNIQUE EVENT of Modern Times. The Tribute of a United People to the SAVIOUR of Their NATION. CHICAGO DAY MONDAY, AUG. 23rd, 1915 Opens August 22nd, 1915 Closes Sept. 16th, 1915 COLISEUM CHICAGO SHOE SHOP J. W. Green, 406 N. Adams St., Peoria, Ill., the premier Shoe Repairer and Shoemaker, is the man to see when your Shoes need doctoring. If you will only let Green be your doctor, you need not buy a pair of shoes until next November. Let Green, 406 North Adams Street' do your work. Subscribe For The Forum PUBLIC STENOGRAPHY WORK Work Typewritten in first class order. Circular Letters Written The Best Workmanship. Guarantee Satisfactory work. Call on E. L. Rogers, 819 $ _{1/2} $ E. Wash. St. FOR SALE Colored Womag's Magacine of Topeka, Kan. The Crisis, New York. The Defender, Chicago. The Age, New York. The Freeman, Indianapolis. The Guardian, Boston. The Planet, Richmond, Va. 819 1-2 E. WASHINGTON ST. ILLINOIS ICE CREAM CO. MANUFACTURERS OF Ice Cream, Ices, etc. BELL PHONES 7755 and 7756 NEW PHONE 1655 326 to 330 N. 4th Springfield GEM DRUG STORE 1009 E. WASHINGTON ST. Soda Fountain and Ice Cream Parlor. Candies and Toilet Articles PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY FILLED TO THE PUBLIC. The Gem Drug Store is now owned by Drs. Ware, Ford & Co. This is a Colored business conducted by Colored people. Dr. Ware is the Business Manager. If 50 years of freedom have not brought you together and gave you confidence in Negro business men the race just as well quit trying to improve their condition, We know you spend your money with your white brother and neglect your own en- terprises, but what we business men want you to do is to spend half or a part with us. Your brother in “white says to you:" you must do something for yourselves. We have helped you long enough.” The Gem Drug Store has taken them at their wor] and opened this enterprise for you and it cannot live without your support, Your white brother or sister is not with you in your churches, your Sabbath schools, your socials, your home and your businesses, instructing and giving you advice. We are one of you, mingling and comingling with you. ‘That foolish notion or averment, entertained by some, as a subterfuge, to the effect that the drugs and service at this store are inferior, is erroneous, and sometimes, malicious, The same drugs used here are used by the white stores, prescribed by com- petent physicians and compounded by a competent registered pharmacist, educated from the same schools, having studied the same books and stood the same sxaminations. DR. S. A, WARE. PERSONALS Hon, Wm. Hale Thompson, Mayor of Chicago, was in the city this week. ‘The first entertainment by Co. H. under the captaincy of R. A. Byrd, was held Friday night at the Armory. A large (full) Co, is being enlisted. A great time was had. Rep. S. B, Turner was caught in a train wreck this week, but not seriously hurt. The John W. Bunn & Co., wholesale ware house caught fire this week, (Tuesday), loss great, but partial, The fire broke out in mid-day. judge Dunn was re-elected to the Supreme Court Bench, but Louis Fitz Henry ran hin close, The Forest Park High School proposition carried in the elect: ion here Tuesday. Miss Vivian Clarkson, of Car- bondale, IIl., is in the city, visi. ting her cousin, Miss Alicia Smith. Rey. Christy, Walker, anc McCracken attended the Minis ters Association in Decatur, this week, Mr. Carter of Taylorville, wat in the city Monday, on business Mr. W.L, Cosby, 225 W. Wash. St. has about recovered. Mrs. Sims, who came here recently to attend the funera of Mrs, John Stedham, is ye! ill. Mr. Jas, Bondman, 2020 E&. ansas St. is not much impro ved. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. White o East Reynolds St., were in Lin coln Wednesday attending th wedding of their neice, Mis: Stearles to Mr. Chas. Trent, Mr. Geo, W. Wright, 1928 E. Kansas St. is somewhat indis- posed. Mr. and Mrs, A. M, Williams and Mr, and Mrs. H. H. Pettit toured to Jacksonville, Sunday in Mr. William's car. They vis- ited Mr, Pettit’s brother. Mrs, Retta Willis Goodwin and little daughter, Jackelyn, are in the city visiting Mrs. Goodwin’s graddmother, Mrs. Nancy Jenkins. St. Louis Athletics will play here tomorrow. This will prob- ably be the best game of the season and the largest attend- ed. M. Wright sustained a very ugly wound on first base last Sunday, being run into by John- son, of Decatur. A special program was rend- ered at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church last Sunday in the aft- ernoon, It is very pleasing to let you know that both our dentists, Drs. Miles and Mitchell, are doing nicely. Mr. S. B. Perry of the Stand- ard Insurance Co, the largest Negro Insurance Co. in the world, was in the city this week, Mr, Jas. W. Grady is not much improved, but it is thot that, with care and rest, he will soon have reached the cri sis and begin to improve, Mrs, Sussie King of E. Stuart St., is on the sick list. | Mr. R. Newton of EB, Stuart St., is still indisposed. Mrs. A. Page has moved te her beautiful new residence for E, S, Grand Ave, Mrs, A, Page entertained thé Missionary Society of the pleas ant Grove Baptist Church, Fri day afternoon, Mrs. N.{B. Ford and daugh- ter, Vera, have left for a four weeks visit in the South, Mrs. Ford’s home, Selma, Ala, They went via Nashville, Tenn., where they spent four days, the guests of the Ford girls, students at Fiske University. | Mr. A. Meek was in Buffalo last Sunday afternoon. Mr. Eugene Jones, 2004 B. Kahsas St. is preparing to put down cement walks in front of his property on Kansas and 20th Sts., respectively. Miss Goins, of Illiopolis, Ill, was a visitor in the city, Sun- day. Mr. Jachson and Mr. Fred Foy, of Decatur came over on their motorcycles to attend the game here last Sunday, Deca- tur brought several fair rooters also. We are sorry so many per- sons are out of work, but don’t complain anymore than you can help, unless it helps. You people are doing O. K. out in the East End, improving your property, raising gardens and chickens. Hon. Julius F, Taylor, editor of the Broad Ax, Chicago, was ‘in the city this week, on busi- ‘ness, : Mr, Frank Rudolph has open- ed a black-smith shop. . “B BY is onthe sick list. The two year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Burkhead died last Sunday and was bureed Monday. Mr. Warren Smith, 1720 E. Stuart St. to Mrs. Laura Scott, 805 So. 15th St. Wednesday eve, June 9, Rey. W.F. Walker, officiating. Both parties are elderly. 9 ° B e 8 f 8 o Oo me g 2 o — ee re} asd : S 428 g © Be ~ 5 NZ eo ws 8 O8 Fe a 2 g 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, Absolute. ly sanitary, Leisey's beer on tap. cold. Finest of wines, liqu- ors 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 Pulas- ki Streets, Bell Phone 2156. Office hours, 9 to 12 | am., 2 to 6 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. BARBER SHOP When you are in Peoria make « visit to I. W. WOODSON’S SHOP Opp. City Hall 422 Fulton St. BASE BALL: GIANTS VS, DECATUR, First inning, Decatur in. First man up walks and goes to second on fast ball; Lawrence up, singles to first; Murrell steals score; Carter up, strike out; Fred Long up, flied out: J. Crittendon up, struck out. One run, two strike outs, Last of first, Jones in; Wright up, singles to first and scores; Cansler up, out on first; Cap. Wright up’ struck out; Lonnie Jones up, doubles to second and scores; Taylor doubles to second; Hennington up and struck out. Two runs and two strike outs. First of second, Decatur in, McKinley Prior up, struck out; Collins up, doubles to second and scores; Stovall up, goes to third; Blue up, ran safe to first on three strikes; Murrell up, dou- bles to second, Blue and Stovall scoring; Lawrence up, out on first to Taylor; Carter up and singled out to Taylor. Three runs one strike out. Last of second, Jones in. Wallace up, bunted and doubled and scored; Jones up, struck out; Poston up, gingled out to Crittendon; M. Wright up, singled to first and goes to sec- ond; Buck Wilson up and goes to first on fly; Cap. Wright up, thrown out on first. One run and one struck out. First of third’ Decatur in, Fred long, struck out; Crittendon up, stuck out; McKinley Prior up and struck out, No runs, three strike outs. Last of third, Giants in. Lonnie Jones up and walks and steals second; Taylor up, doubles to second; Henning- ton up, out on first. Blue to Crittendon; Wallace up, struck out; Jones up, out to Crittendon. No runs, one strike out. First of fourth, Decaiur in. Collins up, sihgles to first and steals third; Stouall up, hits safe to first but Collins is put out on third; Blue up, flied out to Wright; Murrell up and out by double play. No runs, one double play and no strike outs. Last of fourth, Giants in, Poston up and out on first, Blue to Crittenkon; M, Wright up, struck out; Buck Wilson up and struck out. No runs, two strike outs. First of fifth, Brownies in. Lawrence up, out on first by de- cision that was questionable; Carter up, out on first, Fred Long up and out, Poston to Taylor. No runs, no strike outs. Last of fifth, Gianis in. Cap. Wright up, singled to first; Lonnie Jones | up,and singled out at first; Taylor up, struck out; Hennington up singled out to Crittendon, No runs, one strike out, First of sixth, Brownies in. Crittendon up and struck out; McKinley Prior up, outon first, Hennington to Taylor; Collins up and singled to first, stealing second; Stovall up and struck out. No runs, two strike outs. Last of sixth, Giants in, Wallace up and flied out to Blue; Jones up and walks; Poston up, singles to first, Jones goes to third; M. Wright up and walks; B, Wilson up, struck out; Cap. Wright singles to first, Poston and Jones scor- ing; Lonnie Jones up and out on first. Two runs, one strike out. Eirst of seventh, Brownies in. Blue up and out, Poston to Taylor; Murrell up and singles to first: Lawrence up and struck out;{Carter up and out, Poston to Taylor. No runs, one strike out, Last of seventh, Giants in, Taylor up, singled to first; Hen- nington up, hits home run, scoring Taylor and himself; Wallace up, flied to Long; Jones up and struck out; Poston up, hits home run on a faulty decision of ths Decatur Umpire; Wright up, safe on first; Wilfon up, fled out to Carter, making a double. Three runs, one strike out. First of the eighth, Decatur in. Long up, struck out; Critten- don up and out, Wright to Taylor; Johnson up and hits safe to first; Collins up, out on first, Poston to Taylor. No runs, one strike out. Last of eighth, Giants in. Cansler up, struck out; Cap. Wright up, out on first, Blue to Crittendon; Lonnie Jones up, out on first, Blue to Crittendon. No runs, one strike out. First of ninth, Brownies in. Stovall up, struck out; Blue up and struck out; Morrell up and struck out. No runs, three strike outs, Batters for Giants, Jones and Poston. For Decatur, Blue and Collins. Score, Giants 8, Brownies 4. Tomorrow the famous St. Louis Athletics will play. FOR RENT—Desk room and a room for aman or two men. Apply at 819% Ei Washington street N. DYER’S | Restaurant 122 Oak St. Champaign, Il. Home Cooking. Best Service. Call when in Champaign. Cochran & Boyd New Lunch Room 322 E. Main St. Decatur, IL, Just opened. Ready for business. Home Cooking by Experienced Chef Travelers’ Headquarters BASE BALL Every Sunday and Holidays Union Giants’ Park 18th & Moffit Ave. C. C, Renfro, Pres. W. E. Mitchell, Mgr. 214N, 11th st. Springfield. IL Games called 3 p.m. For date and information, write the eassgee For Sale at Champaign 908 N. Champaign St. The Freeman, Chicago Defender, the Crisis. BREEDLOVES CONSOLIDATED NEWS CO, Z.L, Breedlove, Mgr. REVIVALS What They Are. Not having enough space to re- produce the whole Article, we are desirous of every colored preach- er, especially, reading the above named Article, to be found in the June number of the “Voice of Missions,” one of the church or- gans of the A. M. E. Church, writ- ten by one Rev. or Mr. Downs. Itisa gem and sheds much wis. dom and light on the real tenets of Christianity. If you have nota copy, we will gladly lend you ours, Most A. M. E's. have it and will lend you theirs, no doubt. Get it, read it and act it. EXCELSIOR ICE CREAM COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF Pure Migh Grade flee Cream BRICKS, ICES, SHERBETS | AND FRAPPES Telephone PEORIA, rm St., Rear Richard B. Harrison, the noted dramatic reader, will appear at St. Paul A. M. E. churoh, June 22. Judge G. W, Murray desires to employ a competent woman to do House Work. For information call at his office 217% South Sixth St. HOPKINS BROS. GROCERS JUST ACROSS FROM THE CITY HALL PEORIAILL. PHONE, es ee : Dr. J. I. 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