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(Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria Historical Society State House THE VOL. 11. NO. 30 (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPR Published W VOL.11. NO.30 COLORED BAPTISTS OF ILLINOIS MEET IN ROCK ISLAND. The Illinois General Baptist State Convention convened with the McKinley Baptist Church, June 9-10-11 at Rock Island. Rev. L. D. Darden, the recording secretary called the Convention to order at 10 a. m., and stated that he regretted very much to announce the illness of Dr. E. J. Fisher, the president. The convention then engaged in special prayer for the president led by Rev. F. W. Penick after which Dr. William Gray nominated Dr. F. A. McCoo of Chicago for President pro tem and Dr. W. H. Snowden nominated Dr. S. H. Gibson of Bloomington. Dr. H. S. Gibson was elected, and after a few well chosen remarks, appointed the various committees. The remaining part of the morning was spent in reading letters from various churches, The convention adjourned at 12:30 o'clock for dinner. At 2 p. m. the convention re-assembled to hear the introductory sermon by Rev. J. M. Haggard of Spring Valley. On motion of Rev. E. H. Borden a resolution was adopted endorsing President Wilson's actions in the present controversy with Germany. At 8 p. m. Dr. Harry Reed (white) pastor of the 1st Baptist church addressed the convention, referring briefly to the work in Rock Island explaining how the white Baptists lifted a $1,500.00 mortgage off the McKinley church. On motion of Rev. E. H. Borden, letters of condolence were sent to Dr. E. J. Fisher and Rev. Blake who were very ill. The principal business of Thursday morning's session was the address by Dr. Morris, Secretary of the B. Y. P. U. State Convention (white) in which he urged a deeper interest in the work. Mr. H. M. Craig (white) made a splendid talk on the "Enlistment of the Boys in the Christian Work." Rev. A. Madison, the old veteran of the State who has done more missionary work than any one man in the state, gave a strong talk on Missionary Endeavors after which the President called to the rostrum, Rev. F. W. Penick who had been assigned to preach a doctrinal sermon. The speaker took for his text St. John 6:67,68 from which he preached an excellent sermon. The following subjects were discussed: "The moral force of segregation" by Rev. G. A. Oglesby. "Denominational Literature" by Dr. E. T. Martin. "The need of a Branch of the National Publishing Board in the West" by Dr. I. A. Thomas. "A Greater Convention" by Dr. J. H. Snowden. Dr. D. H. Harris read a splendid paper on Temperden, in which he said: "We believe that the Negro Baptists cannot afford to disregard the enlightened and Christian opinion of those who are laboring to advance the cause of social betterment, vice commissions, anti-saloon forces and leagues which seek to promote cleaner politics. Such people must not be permitted to bear their burdens without the assistance of the Negro Baptists If the above named forces fail in their work we must share with them the humiliation. If success crown their efforts we must enjoy the victory. The various committees made their reports. The Financial committee reported $250 raised during the session. The Woman's department reported a splendid session. The convention concluded with an educational sermon by Dr. E. H. Borden. This was a masterpiece. POSTON GOES TO ST. LOUIS CUBS. Oscar Poston, the peerless pitcher of the Giants, has gone to St. Louis, temporarily or permanently, and will play with the famous St. Louis Cubs. The Cubs have gone to New Orleans and will play several games in the south. The Giants are sorry to lose "spot" but hope that he will have a successful entourage. A "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." MR. W. J. BRYAN'S RESERVATION --AS A PRIVATE CITIZEN. MR. W. J. BRYAN'S RESERVATION --AS A PRIVATE CITIZEN. A few days ago the people of the United States awoke as from a dream. Perhaps no one entertained the mere slighest idea that such a shock awaited the dawn of day. Like an earthquake it came when nobody was on guard. How still the heart of this great republic stood when that unexpected news was given to the press of the land, "The Secretary of State has resigned!" What! Do you mean to say that the man who stands second before the eye of this country in public affairs has quit his job? Surely it can not be true! The position he holds is too important to even think of a vacancy at this time. Bnt alas! it is true. His resignation is even now in the hands of the President. Yes, the man who knows more about the working of this republic than anyone except President Wilson has quit at ahe very time when his services are most needed by his country. Mr. Bryan's knowledge of the international relations between this country and others is indispensable without loss which may be serious. Even now great questions are to be solved and fundamental principles of human rights are awaiting adjustment. Such a change in operation of affairs at this time is too preposterous to entertain for a moment. His knowledge is needed and every humble citizen's rights deserve it. Yes, he has quit office and reserves for himself the right to discuss in public any phase of state matter occurring under his administration which he may choose to do from time to time. As an humble citizen may I not choose to say a few words about the acts of a public officer? I would like to ask whether or not it is justice to the president and to the republic for a man to quit so important an office as Secretary of State at such a time as this? Is it not a fact that his name appears on the note in question which has produced the condition now existing? Is there any public knowledge of his hesitancy accompanying the signing of the first note? Is not the second note the same in substance but milder than the first? If this be true why such a sudden face about? Is he not willing to stand by his signature of the first note? The republic of the United States has no love to waste upon a paltron. Mr. Bryan is no coward because his civil war record disproves any such assertion. Can it be possible that this great mind while piercing the future chose this as the psychologic moment to lay a base for anticipated political action? Even in this the people of the United States love not the man who will play politics at such a time as this facing, possibly, danger of an enormous loss should a grave crisis occur. Whatever may be the outcome in the near future over this matter between the United States and Germany it will rest upon the contents of the first note sent. The people will hold Bryan as much responsible as President Wilson. The resignation dope will not prove an effective alibi. Every man's true position now is by the side of our President and our country. There can be no middle ground. There is only one flag for us all both, Jew and Gentile. We are all Americans either for our country or against our country. I have but one life to give and reserve the right to offer it to my country should occasion demand. I love all countries but mine first. S. A. ASKEW. M. D. MISSIONARY BOARD MEETS IN N. Y. The Missionary Board of the A.M.E, church, comprising the entire connection, America, Africa and the Islands of the sea, meet in New York City, June 23, at the Bible House No. 61. Rev. N. J. McCracken, a member of the Board and of the 4th Episcopal District will attend and will be in New York City eight or ten days. 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance 20 Cents per Month) nd Peoria TENT MEETING GOING ON AT EIGHTEENTH AND CASS STS. Rev. J. J. Chappelle is progressing with the services. The meeting is to close July 1st, with a great rally at which time $500 is to be raised. The work is progressing on the remodeling of the church. Rev. Chappelle has able assistance and invites all to attend. A very attractive church will be a great improvement for that part of the city. Everybody should take an envelope and, by July 1st, rally day, have from $1.00 to $5.00 therein. Don't wait until July 1st. Get your envelope and put in 10c or more at the time. Sacrifice and build your church edifice and pay for the service rendered by the assistance. HOW ABOUT THE WORK HOUSE? We are still for the work house for Springfield and Sangamon county and do not see a sane season why there should not be one. It is no credit or benefit to have persons who commit crimes paying them by eating or sleeping and rooming at the county's expense. What objection is there to the work house? The trouble with Springfield and Sangamon county legislators is, they wrangle and tangle over trivial matters and are afraid to fight for real remedial issues. Afraid of being "defeated" in the future for office on the whim of some "organization." We think it time for the people to get men who will do things. BASE BALL. Last Sunday was scheduled for St. Louis Athletics, a fine day was the luck of the fans, a large crowd assembled early and a record breaker was promised, but owing to the severe storm from St. Louis up to Staunton, the St. Louis team was encompassed and could get no farther north than Edwardsville, 77 miles from here, the wires being completely down in many places. It was thought and hoped the team would come via C. & A., but it is supposed that they could not even reach the C. & A. in time, since you must go from Edwardsville to Alton on the electric car also, a distance of 4 or 5 miles, perhaps. But the fans were there. After waiting until all hope had vanished, the management went over and secured the T. C. team and gave a very nice game after all, seven innings. Our boys never did get in "trim" and it appeared for a while that the T. C's. would "white wash" the Giants, but they didn't. After the first of the sixth the Giants made 2 scores, but no more. For the first two innings Taylor pitched and put up a fairly good game, Poston twirled the other five innings. Hartman for the T. C's. pitched a fine game also. The game was played fast and "furious." Ferguson, the new umpire, did excellent umpiring, a most satisfactory game. Several wild throws and careless plays by the Giants put the locals out of business. The final score being: Thomas and Clarke 6, Giants 2. The game for to-morrow will be played by the Peoria (Terre Haute) team and the Giants at Giant's Park. UNION GIANTS:TO RECEIVE SHAKE UP. UNION GIANTS:TO RECEIVE SHAKE UP. While the Giants have played better ball this year than previous seasons the manager has frequently expressed himself to the boys that he was not satisfied with their showing. Mitchell has admitted that by the first Sunday in July will find new faces in the Giants line up. Mitchell says that the Springfield fans want a winning club and he is going to see that they have it. 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SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1915 You fellows have the wrong idea, Gibbs doesn't hold that most of you are not guilty, but that you are not guilty as charged in the indictment. Most of you did commit the crime, but not "feloneously," or maliciously. You never "premeditated." You simply did it, "extraneously." The burden is to prove the case as charged in the indictment. The last edition of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans, La., one of the organs of the M, E. Church, was a most commendable edition, all of the numbers are good, and, from a literary standpoint the paper ranks first class. All members of the M. E. Church, especially, should read this Journal. Now you see that right here and amidst all of this war and when the north is trying to save Franke's life; Germany is about to jump on us, "them" fools down in Georgia lynched a Negro on suspicion. We are forced to say: To h--- with Georgia and her kind. "Sick 'em Germany." Although William Jennings Bryan, the once "boy orator of the Platte," has resigned from the sectaryship of State, the highest executive position except the presidency, the old flag floats hitherto, above the houses and steeples and the trees. The Star Spangled Banner and Old Glory sounds sweet to us yet and we have not forgotten that this is our country, her institutions are our heritages. Lincoln is dead (mortally,) but this nation had, on Nov. 19, 1863, a new birth of freedom read out to it on the battlefield of Gettysburg and that declaration shall not perish from the earth. The unveiling of the tablet marking the spot where Lincoln made his famous sad farewell address to Springfield, was held Monday under very solemn auspices. Senator Sherman, Ex. Gov. Yates and Gov. Dunne, made the principal speeches. John W. E. Bowen, Jr. has just been awarded a fellowship of the American University, being one of the five who were granted this honor by the Board of Awards during the commencement week of the University. The fellowship pays $400 annually and Mr. Bowen will continue his study in American historv at Harvard University. This fellowship is based upon scholarship, good character and promise of usefulness. Measured by this standard, the honor was well placed. It is exceedingly interesting to note how this young man has risen. While he was in college he used to milk cows, attend the garden, mow the lawn, scrub the kitchen in the forenoon and in the afternoon give himself to a close and critical study of the languages, history and philosophy. He has never failed in any of his regular daily work and he has brought great honor to his distinguished father and his struggling race. Mr. Bowen is to continue his post-graduate in American history, jurisprudence and civics in Harvard University, where he hopes to win the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans, La. The Fraternal Order of Eagles met in this city this week. Yes, women have as much right to vote as men, but that is not the contention. They have the same right as men to plow, dig ditches, carry the hods, fell the trees, build railroads and plough ships over and under the sea, shoulder the musket, be drowned first etc. But we have been trying to keep the women sweet and clean and tender and attractive so we shall have cause not to stray off obliviously and leave them all alone. In a conspicuous place in every home and business place and public place, even in the church, printed in emblazened letters should be these lines: "As a man thinketh in his heart (mind) so is he." And- Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap" The word "man" must not, however, be confounded with "masculinity," man as used is a general term, applied to all, men and women, male and female. Hon. L. Y. Sherman, Geo. A. Sentel, of the 6th. Judicial Circuit, Ex-speaker Adkins, of Bement, Piatt Co. and Louie Miner, editor of the Journal, were seen together talking this week. And we can't say that they were not talking politics, yet they might have been discussing the war and Bryan's escape. The Chicago strikes show a decadence in our governmental affairs and in the stability and perpetuity of our civic and industrial system. It is deplorable beyond comprehension. If we are not able to arbitrate and agree on our local affairs how can we hope to ever be a first class peace nation? We have little labor wars constntly and the time is not far distant when these very strikes will reach a dangerous point. The spirit of the striker is anarchistic. Their methods are warlike and destructive. They are antagonistic to the letter and the spirit of free government. They do not recognize the rights of Estate of Maria Murphy, deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed administrator of the estate of Maria Murryh 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 the employer in the premises. They must be subdued or this grand old country will lose her title. "Carthage must be destroyed" and so also, must this specious propaganda, called "Union." They are wrong in spirit and in procedure. Gullet leads in race for Sec'y, of State. J. W. Gullet, formerly chief clerk in the Secretary of State's office under Mr. Rose, is leading in the race for that office, so far as the general consensus of opinion is concerned. Mrs. Kenedy and daughter, Florence, of Eeaufort, S. C., sister and neice of Major Geo. W. Ford, are visiting the Major and family at Camp Butler. Miss Florence will attend the summer school at Urbanna Ill. this summer. Why Bruce Ford declares they had an "immense" time at Peoria. Rennick Vires may make Peoria his home-We told you Peoria is attractive. Mr. Leon Stevenson is suffering much this week from toothache and is being treated by Dr. Miles. The Negro business League met this week at the Forum office. Miss Frances Baumann(white) daughter, G. Edward Baumann was married last Wednesday ever to Mr. Chas. Hartmann, asst. City Comptroller. ILLINOIS ICE CREAM CO. MANUFACTURERS OF Ice Cream, Ices, etc. BELL PHONES 7755 and 7756 Springfield BELL PHONES 7755 and 7756 NEW PHONE 1655 326 to 330 N. 4th 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. THE FREEMAN FLATS (Newly Completed) 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. DENTIST Dr. J. H. Mitchell 713½ E. WASHINGTON STREET Springfield, Ill. Hours: 9 to 12 m., 1 p. m. to 7 p. m. Sundays by appointment TELEPHONES: OFFICE 3329 RESIDENCE 1706 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. 109 South Eleventh St., Springfield, Ill. E. J. 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GET THE SUMMER McCALL BOOK OF FASHIONS TO-DAY R. F. Herndon & Co. Springfield, Illinois Little Joe, El Premio, County Seat Leading Brands of Cigars. All kinds of Tobaccos Patronize CIACCIO BROS. Courteous Treatment. Appreciates Your Trade Square Deal Place 825 East Washington St. Big Sale for Satu Lavin's No 625 E. M Any of the Popular 50c Novels will sell for.....38c Books for Girls' and Boys at.....20c, 25c, 35c and 60c Beautiful Stationery at prices ranging from.....10c to 75c per box Shaving Soaps and Powders from.....5c to 25c LAVIN, 62 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 DONE AT THE FORUM OFFICE Work Typewritten in first class order. Circular Letters Written The Best Workmanship. Guarantee Satisfactory work. Call on E. L. Rogers, 819½ E. Wash. St. rday and Monday velty Shop You are Safe When You Buy Your Drugs at the Soda Fountain and Ice Cream Parlor. Candies and Toilet Articles PERSONALS Mr. B. L. Wallace, of Monmouth, Ill., is visiting his daughter, Mrs. F. C. Brown at Hotel Brown. Mr. Lavin, of the Lavin Novelty Store, 625 E. Monroe St. was in Lincoln, Monday on business. Miss Smith, sister of Mrs. C. S. Gibbs, and school teacher at Knoxville, Tenn., is visiting her sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Gibbs, respectively. Miss Hortense Gibbs has returned from the South where she has been attending school. A. B. Orendorff, of Lincoln, was down to see the "invisible" St. Louis, Giants baseball game Sunday. Read the Colored Papers. For sale at: Hotel Brown, T. R. Thompson's, Gem Drug Store, J. P. Roberts, 1707 E. Capitol Ave., and Forum office. Any paper desired and not at these places, leave order. Dr. Miles has purchased a new electric engine, which will emensely facilitate his work. Boys and girls can earn "pin" money after graded and high schools are over, by canvasing for the Forum and other papers and Dunbar books. Apply at the Forum Office and get details, out of town persons, write us, suppose you only earned $1 per week picked up on the side, is that not a great aid to your parents and yourself? Try it if you have no other work to beat it. Mrs. Rhetta Croker, of Chicago, Ill., visited her mother, Mrs. Nancy Jenkins, of S. 14th St., last week. Miss Hortense Moseby has returned home for the summer to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moseby of East Jackson St. Miss Daisy Hennington has returned home from Los Angeles, California, where she visited Mr. & Mrs. J. P. Jones, formerly of this city. Noble Alexander who has been attending Fisk University, at Nashville, Tenn., arrived home last Saturday for the summer. Mrs. S. B. Turner, editress of the Illinois Idea, Chicago, was in the city this week on business. Mrs. Eva Monroe attended the Colored Woman's Federation Meeting at Chicago a fortnight ago and made several addresses. The Pleasant Grove Baptist Church is carrying on a Camp Meeting at the corner of 18th, and Stuart Sts. Come one and all and enjoy a good evening. Mr. Fred Brummell, of Decatur, was in the city this week. Dr. Buster, of Decatur, was through the city this week enroute home, from St. Louis. He was accompanied home by Mr. C. N. Hinton and Dr. N. B. Ford of this city. Mr. R. G. Douglas is improving his home by papering it. Mrs. Jennie Porter of 809 S. 18th. St. will go to Omaha Nebraska where she will spend the summer. Mrs. Mollie Berry of E. Clay St., is able to be up. Mr. & Mrs. Berry went fishing Wed. June 8th. and were very fortunate to bring back with them forty pounds of fish, The Misses Marie Tucker and A. Nelson, have returned from Wilbeforce University where they have been attending school. The Trustees of the Grace M. E. Church, of S. 14th. St., will have their rally, the 4th. Sunday in this month. Rev. Colwell, of the Buffalo Church, will preach at 3 o'clock. Mr. W. E. Johnson attended the S. S. Convention this week, of the St. John's Church at Upper Alton. Rev. L. E. Christy, pastor of the St. John's Church left the city Monday, for Wilbeforce, Ohio, to attend the commencement at Wilbeforce College. He is one of the Trustees. Mrs. Ollie Berry is ill at her home on E. Monroe St. Mrs. Paul Brewington has returned from visiting her mother, Mrs. Walker, in Chicago. She spent a lovely time among her friends also, while she was there. The "Japanese Wedding" given by the young ladies of the Philathae Class of the St. Paul A. M. E. Sunday School last Thursday night (June 10,) was very well attended considering the condition of the weather, which was very rainy. Miss Vivian Clarkson, who has been visiting her cousin Miss Alicia Smith, returned home last Friday. Mrs. Jessie Hamilton of Jackson Tenn. is visiting Mr. & Mrs. F. H. Hart aunt and uncle. Mr. Geo. Lewis has leased Hotel Brown and will move from the Pullman to that hotel. The Commission of Pardens of the State of Georgia' refused to recommend that Frank be either pardoned or the sentence commuted to life imprisonment. The whole matter is now up to the Governor of that State. CITY HALL NEWS. The Mayor has retained Mr. Clapp as City Comptroller because Mr. Clapp has made a most enviable record. Mr. Frank Elshoff is City Treasurer, he is a competent young man. Mr. O. F, Davenport is city clerk, also a very affab' and competent man for the place. All of the force in Commissioner Hamilton's office is retained. Miss Baumann, a niece of the Mayor is stenographer in the Mayor's office. Mr. C. F. Haendle is chief Clerk for the Civil Service Board. Mr. Spaulding retains his assistants. The Stenographer for Com. Davidson, Mrs. Phillips is retained so far by Com. Reece. Commissioner Smith does all of his own work, paying off the bills. FOR RENT, June 21st, house at 118 So. 11th. St. Inquire at 2091/2 So. 14th. St. When In Springfield Call at BARBER SHOP 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. Our Telephone Number now is Bell 2720 Office—819† E. Washington St DR. H. A. CESS, Chiropodist ROOM 212, Second Floor 321 Main St. Peoria, Il When in Lincoln always stop at Hardin & Bernard's Palace. The finest in Lincoln. Absolutely sanitary. Leesey'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 819% E. Washington street. N. DYER'S Restaurant 122 Oak St. Champaign, Ill. Home Cooking. Best Service. Call when in Champaign. Cochran & Boyd New Lunch Room 322 E. Main St. Decatur, Ill. 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. 214 N. 11th st. Springfield. Ill. Games called 3 p. m. For date and information, write the manager For Sale at Champaign 908 N. Champaign St. The Freeman, Chicago Defender, the Crisis. BREEDLOVES CONSOLIDATED NEWS CO. Z. L. Breedlove, Mgr. LINCOLN, ILL. Rev. P. W. Fields, is progressing finely with the construction of the New Baptist Churce. "Doctor" Willie Dyer, who is pursuing a course of medicine at the Uni. of Chicago, is at home for the summer. Rev. Brewer has charge of the Colored barbershop for Lincoln. Mr. & Mrs. McKinnie have made Extensive improvements on their property at Sherman Pekin Sts. W. Broadway St. is being paved by Bretz's Colored men. Miss Lucile Duke is recovering from the operation recently. Mrs. Hummer, who has been at the hospital and who underwent a severe but successful operation is convalescing. Richard B. Harrison, the noted dramatic reader, will appear at St. Paul A. M. E. churoh, June 22. HOPKINS BROS. GROCERS JUST ACROSS FROM THE CITY HALL PEORIAILL. PHONE, OFFICE: BELL 2156 Dr. J. I. MILES Special Attention Given Children's Teeth Rooms 1-3 Nelson Bldg. 7th and Adams Sts. Springfield, Ill. Dr. S. A. WARE Speaks I have moved to 71312 E. Washington OVER ILLINOIS GROCERY STORE Telephones 3329 and 1706, Old Phones REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR TRADE—EXCHANGES A SPECIALTY—FARMS, INCOME PROPERTY AND MERCHANDISE throughout the United States and Canada. Now, if you have anything to sell and it has a value, remember I make it a Business of Selling Anything with Market Value, large or small, far or near. See Me. JAMES B. OSBY. 217 1-2 South Fifth St. Springfield, Ill. Tel. 7213 OLD PAPERS FOR SALE. desiring good, clean large paper for purposes, call at the Forum Office 00 in a bundle. Will You Please-- et us have you Printing You se-- e your ing Parties desiring good, clean large paper for shelving or wrapping purposes, call at the Forum Office. 10c per package, 100 in a bundle. Will You Please-- Let us have your Prices right MILSIOR ICE CREAM COMP MANUFACTURERS OF Hire High Grade Ice Cream ICES, SHERBETS AND H WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Main 3618 310 Libe PEORIA, ILL.. WHO'S HERE; LITTLE JOHNIE HAS GO Fish Fry at Central Park, Wednesday, June 16, and evening, given by Ma- Everybody welcome. Entrance to Park Free. RAM COMPANY MARKERS OF Office Cream AND FRAPPED DETAIL 310 Liberty St., Rea ILL., HAS GOT 'EM Central Park, Peo June 16, after- en by Magnolia Welcome. Dance k Free. Pure High Grade Ice Cream BRICKS, ICES, SHERBETS AND FRAPPES WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Telephone Main 3618 310 Liberty St., Rear PEORIA, ILL., LOOK WHO'S HERE; LITTLE JOHNIE HAS GOT 'EM. Big Fish Fry at Central Park, Peoria, Ill., Wednesday, June 16, afternoon and evening, given by Magnolia Club. Everybody welcome. Dancing. Entrance to Park Free. TS, Jr. CHAS. E. VAN WORMER TTS-VAN WORMER CO. Transfer, Storage and Heavy Hauling aving. Concrete and RailroadjWork a Specialty -216 E. Washington St. OLD 787—BOTH PHONES—NEW 789 ARMER CO. and Heavy roadjWork a Specialty ington St. ES—New 789