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(Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JULY 17, 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria Historical Society State House VOL. 11. NO. 34 (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPR Published W VOL.11. NO.34 AT THE CHURCHES Men's day meeting at Union Baptist church, a special program was rendered. At New Hope Sunday School, Dr. Borden delivered a very timely address and promulgated several good things The pastor preached at eleven at Grace M. E. church. At St. Paul the services were especially interesting. The song services were very praisworthy, the choir rendering most excellent music. Mr. Geo. W. Donegan, who organized the choir in 1876, is still at the helm where he has had continuous charge since. Dr. Borden's Sermon Dr. E. H. Borden of East St. Louis, a linguist, occupied the pulpit. He preached one of the most instructive sermons ever before heard there. His text was chosen from the 71st Psalm, 8th verse. It was indeed a rare treat, a real instructive discourse. He dwelt upon the fundamental principles of Christianity and analyzed the principal parts of his discourse in a logical manner. His thoughts were well presented. He urged a practical religion and an elimination of that phosphorus kind used by so many persons. Dr. Borden declared against long meaningless prayers. He impressed his hearers that in order to be a Christian or rather to comply with divine commandments we must love one another, not merely in word, but in reality. You must do unto others as you would that others do also unto you, your neighbor as yourself. He said, no Christian is lazy or will not keep a clean person and a cleau honse. These are things we need to be daily taught We desire to add that what is needed among our people are the common sense duties of life, Do not be afraid that you will treat your brother better than he treats you. Trert him right, if he does not reciprocate pity him, but treat everyone right. If you do not you do not keep the word. If any man would follow me let him deny himself and take up the cross (the work) daily, and follow me. The ministers invite you, young men, through these columns to come to Sunday School and church Sundays. At Plersant Grove church, Rev. DeShields of East St. Louis, Ill., preached. GRAND LODGE K. OF P.'S AND ORDER OF CALANTHE. GRAND LODGE K. OF P.'S AND ORDER OF CALANTHE. In Session this Week at Brooklyn (Lovejoy, Ill.) The Grnd Lodges K. of P. and Court of Calanthe for Illinois was held at Brooklyn, July 13; 14 and 15 in the beautiful new school building in this quaint Negro village. A largely attended session it was. As usual, the delegates and visitors had a very pleasant time and the hospitality of the Colored people in this village was equal to that of any of the previous meeting places. The officers elected for the ensuing year are: Grand C. C., Dr. Allen A. Wesley; Grand Vice C. C., Otis B. Duncan; Grand Prelate, W. O. King; Grand K. of R. and S., Frank B. Waring; Grand M. of E., Maj. R. R. Jackson; Grand M. A., N. B. West; Grand Lecturer, Jas. Moxley; Grand Medical Examiner, Dr. E. S. Miller; Grand Outer Guard, H. L. Thomas; Grand Inner Guard, J. C. Haynes; Grand Attorney, R. A. J. Shaw; Sup. Rep., Ed. Green and Wesley. 100 "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JULY Weekly in Springfield NOTICE I will take orders for "Made in Springfield" Shoes until August 1st at the following prices: $7.00 Shoes for $6.00; $8.00 Shoes for $6.50; $9.00 Shoes for $7.00; $10.00 Shoes for $8.00 and $12.00 Shoes for $9.00. The very leather put in these Shoes. Workmanship the best kind, guaranteed. Small deposit down, balance when shoes are delivered after September 16th. Call Old Phone 3914, I will call and take your measure as your home. Custom Shoe Maker Custom Shoe Maker 1707 E. Capitol Ave. THE GREAT EXPOSITION AT CHICAGO. The 50 Anniversary of the Freedom of the American Negro is to be held in Chicago from August 22nd to September 16th. The time is fast approaching. The legislature of this state has appropriated $25,000 toward the affair at one time and at the recent session, made a conditional appropriation of $25,000 more. It is to be hoped that the managers of the affair will make it what it should be, a great success. We believe it will be a success, because Chicago is noted for successful things. Great preparation is being made for the affair and large crowds are expected to attend. The affair should be well advertised and boosted from now on. Such things as special railroad fares should be seen after and well advertised far in advance of the dates of the exposition. Hotels in Chicago should advertise their rates so those who desire to attend may ascertain the cost of a day or a few days stay. The following letter to Constable Gibson shows what manner of man Peoria's Mayor is. Peoria, Ill., July 8th, 1915. Mr. H. C. Gibson Mr. H. C. Gibson, 307 Flora Ave., Peoria, Ill., Dear Sir:— Peoria. Ill... Dear Sir:— Recalling our conversation concerning the production of the Motion Play entitled "The Nigger," beg to say that I have taken the matter up with Mr. Robinson of the Apollo. Mr. Robinson naturally makes argument that he has engaged the picture and to release his contract would, of course, mean a loss to him. This argument does not weigh so strongly with me, except that he has agreed to cut out some of the objectional portions of the picture, and also to advertise the picture from now on as "The New Governor." Taking everything in account, also that the objectionable parts be eliminated, I have while not actually agreeing, have not refused Mr. Robinson the right to show the picture. I have however informed him and will inform all moving picture shows that during my term of office the exhibit of any picture prejudicially to your race will absolutely be prohibited, and that the plea of financial obli- --- nd Peoria gation will not be made a matter of argument. I expect to attend the exhibition and if that portion agreed to be cut out is not done so, I will refuse him the right to show the picture. Yours very truly, E. N. WOODRUFF, Mayor. PEKIN THEATRE REDUCES PRICE. Mr. L. Silver, owner and manager of the Pekin Theatre, realizing the hard times, will reduce the admission fee to 5c for certain and show the best program for these prices ever before exhibited in any place in the state. 6 big electric fans have been installed and the Pekin will be a veritable summer resort. Mr. Silver is determined to make this show house equal or out class any other in the city and only asks the co-operation and liberal support of the public which will enable him to continue these prices indefinitely. SPECIAL PEORIA EDITION OF THE FORUM. OUT JULY 28TH. SPECIAL PEORIA EDITION OF THE FORUM. OUT JULY 28TH. In this issue we shall be especially pleased to get cuts of all the business and prominent and promising persons, so as to show what our people are doing in Peoria. This will also be a Peoria booster edition. In this issue we shall have something about the history of Peoria and Peoria as a good town to live in. Our Ccolored political office holders, etc. Remember you can't afford to miss this issue. Three thousand copies for for Peoria. We want the pictures or cuts of our churches and pastors, the nice residences and such. The issue will be printed on good book paper Don't wait. See that you are not left out. Call or write the Forum, Springfield, Ill., if we fail to see you. PEKIN THEATRE Will Reduce High Cost Luxury. It is Up to You to Keep Up. Weekly Program follows: Sunday, July 18—"The Siren of Corsica," a three reel Broadway Star feature. "The Circus Girl Romance." Admission, 5c and 10c. Monday, July 19—"Across the Footlights." Also another feature. Admission to all, 5c. Tuesday, July 20—"The Oyster Dredger," a great drama. Admission to all, 5c. Wednesday, July 21—Special program, out of the ordinary. Second adventure under the Crescent, "Shadows of Pyramids." First episode of our serial, "Broken Coin," featuring Francis Ward and Grace Cunard, also Greater Springfield Band Concert. Admission, 5c and 10c. Thursday, July 22—"The Snow Girls." three reels also special William Fox feature, "Sampson," featuring William Farnum, star actor of the spoilers. Admission, 5c and 10c. Friday, July 23—"Into the Light," two reels, also the Panwer Troupe and Wizard of Animals. Admission, 5c to all. Saturday, July 24—"The White Terror," a four reel drama, also good comedy. Admission, 5c to all. Sunday, July 25—Big special feature and also "One Man's Evil, 2 reel Bison. Admission, 5c and 10c. --- ‘THE FORUM, Rogers & Osby, Publishers. Published every Saturday at 8191-2 B. Washtagton street, Springfield, Il One oar ...esesscsesseceeeseso$ 160 Bix Months ............60..0000+ BOC Three Months ...........s00++++ We One Month .........0csceeeeeees Be ‘Weekly paper devoted to the inter- ‘ests of the whole people. , Entered as second class ma!l matter Feb. 24, 1904, at the post office at Springfield, Ill, under the act of Con- gress of March 3, 1879. Ew EB. L. Rogers——Biltor and Manager ADVERTISEMENTS, One Col,, 1 inch, per month. ... .$1.00 One inch, 2 Col., per month....., 1.60 Two inch, 1 Col., per month.... 1.60 Three inch, 1 Col, per month... 2.00 Two inch, 2 Col, per month.... 2.60 Reading notices, per word, 10; six words to a line. Bpecial rate made to socials and churches, Display matter, first insertion, 20c and 15 per inch. Special rates mado on large ads that stand several times. Political matter, 100 per line, and 800 per inch for display. Legal matter, 400 per inch, elght point :type. Political announcements on appli. cation. We are not responsible for the views of correspondents and writers who sign articles. SATURDAY, JULY 17, 1915 Springfield’s Bad Streets Springfield has, without an exaggeration, the worst streets of any city her size or half so, in the state. There is not a decent street, running into the main part of the city, every street is rough and full of holes, even fourth street, which is a boulevard, under the Park board system, is dangerous for passing at night. The streets are also in bad condition. They all need resurfacing and some- thing should be done. Our men in authority should go to Peo. ria, Decatur, Bloomington or Lincoln and {emulate those cit- ies or any one of them. It is time for us to wake up. The rain seems to be here to stay, crops are suffering for good old warm wheather and when the crops suffer even so do the people. In our Sunday School and other conventions, there must be a higher standard set and carried out. It is a shame to waste so much good and valu- able time as is too often done by our people, in conventions assembled. The Georgia legislature has adopted a standing rule that no member shall be admitted in an intoxicated condition. As Georgia is a prohibition state where do the habitues obtain their dope? Illinois State Register—My! We have plenty of booze around here and a few bottles in Peor- ia, but you never heard of an Illingis member of the Legisla- ture even smelling ‘“talnted.” What is the matter with Geor- gia is the above a little against prohibition? The non-advertiser commits commercial suicide and deserves his fate! Illinois State Register. That is the God's truth—that is the cause of so many ‘‘dead”’ businesses among colored peo- ple. We are sorely in need of busi- ness-like business men, We have many enterprises here, but our people are too lethargic, An Awful Predicament, What is the matter with our city, is very obvious, there is too much technicalities, We voted for a new High School and a site for same at the Jud- icial election last June, now some “smarty” comes up say- ing it illegal. We elected a Mayor and four commissioners on April 6, all had declarations rhetorically presented. Our streets were to be made as those of Paris France and the gener- ator was to be brought here on the shoulders of them who es- poused it, both vehemently and enthusiastically. Rivers of wa: ter were to flow thru this burg and not a weed or spoonful of mud was to be seen on the crossings, Electricity was to be so cheap that every alley would look liks S. Adams St. of Peoria but alas! What is the case? We know the men have not had ample time to carry out these “threats,” as yet, but the bickering and fighting among the Council in ominous of bad things. We fear that there will be no good accured from this “interneciene’ warfare. The “incinerator” is still up there on Mason St. and the colored men who were to have a “piec of pie or two,” are hungry anc starving, we don’t know what to tell them. What are you go ing to do for them, and are you men going to signa “trea ty” for peace or shall the wat continue even as the submarine warfare in the mighty ocear across waters yonder? PERSONALS Mrs. J, A. Barnett of Boulder Colo., visited relatives and friends in our city this week. Whilehere she was the guest of Mrs. Houston of 14th. & Corn- ell St. Tommie Thompson is in the city again. Little Loretta Naylor accom: panied her Aunt, Mrs. L. La- Fayette home, (Jacksonville, ) where she will visit for a while. Mr. W: P. Hennington and his sons Wm, P, Jr., Theodric, and Robert, toured to St. Lou- is, Mo., last Friday in their Overland Car. Mr. S. L. Beatty of Cham- paign and Colonel Marshall of Chicago were in the city Sun- day, enroute to Brooklyn, to attend the Grand Lodge of K. of P's. The Elks Drill Club is making preparation for theGrand Lodge meet at Chicago in August. Mr. Geo. J. Beard is at Hav- ana for a few weeks. Mr. Robert Dent, of Lincoln, Ill., was in the city last Satur- day. Rev, Benj. Johnson of S. Col- lege St, was in Bloomington Sunday and preached for Rev. Hardison at the A. M. E. Church. Mrs, S. L. Willis of Cheyenne, Whyoming, is visiting her moth- er, Mrs. Jamison of 1110 E. Reynolds St. Dorothy, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Frank Hicklin of N. 14th St. gave a party last Tuesday afternoon, July 13, in honor of her tenth Birthday. There were quite a number of her little girl friends present. The children enjoyed the after- noon by playing various games. A delightful repast was served to them. Those attending the Grand Lodge of K. of P's and the Grand Court of Calanthe at Brooklyn this week are: Mrs. Wm, Watson, delegate for hon- or Court, Mrs, H, H. Pettit, Grand Lodge Officer, J. H. White, Grand Lodge Officer, J. W, Slaughter, Grand Represent- ative for Capitol City Lodge No. 12., F. B. Hicklin, Grand Rep. for Eastern Star No. 25, Major O. B. Duncan, Grand Vice Chancellor. A very lively session was held. “Jimmie” Lewis, held at the jail for the murder of Mrs, ‘Smith and the robbing of their store, is still playing “crazy” if he is not really crazy. But it ‘Thaw’s crazy surely Lewis is— The Negro business League met last Friday evening at the Forum office and elected officers for the ensuing year. Some practical work is going to be done. Everyone should be per. sonally interested. Mr. Jas. W. Grady was re ported somewhat better the early part of this week. His father has returned to Evans ville, however Jas. is not out o danger. The Forum speaks for all when it wishes for him re couery. He is indeed a very popular young man and an as set to the community. The picinic for Grace M. E, S. S. was held Thursday after noon at Bunn Park, So. part of city. The Forum Office is located at 819% E. Wash. St. three doors east of the Nickle Show. You ought to come up and pay for your paper every Saturday or every month. We have beer kind and patient, because we are desirous of our people be coming readers, and helpers, to establish enterprises among their people, things which arc essential. We are compelled to have support, because it costs dearly to keep the business op: erating, Pekin Theatre REOPENED L. SILVER, Manager and Proprietor All Big Features for Next Week High Class Pictures and a Strictly Frst Class ‘Show = Oo a oY’ « © “So = 7,4 i z aio: a e5it ; 2 ae | ea: 8 2° eee ge om? O fi nie ee oe =z° *: ade - = Q x | PBS NOTICE, A number of you request us to send in your bills, we pro- ceed to comply with your re- quest, yet we fail to hear from you. We again call your atten- tion 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 pub- lished as “bad” pay. Well don’t force us to surprise you. THE FREEMAN FLATS (Newly Completed) 100 Jackson St.—New phone 2184-B. 22314 N. Washington St., Rear. —New phone 2382. Electric Lights, Heat and Baths Peoria, Illinois. Dr. J. H. Mitchell 713% E. WASHINGTON STREET Springfield, 11. 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, 11. E. J. CAIN, GROCER WHOLESALE & RETAIL Milk, Cream & Ice Cream Estate of Maria Murphy, deceased. The undersigned, having been appoin- ted administrator of the estate of Maria Muryhy 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 per- sons having claims against said Estate are hereby notified to attend for the pur- pose 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, Trurrer, Public Admin. ‘A. Morris WILLIAMS, Att'y Negro Race Is Given Welcome Moved by speeches of men prominent in church and business life of the south, three hundred southern men and women, dele- gates to the world’s Christian En- deavor convention, in session here, today openly acknowledged brotherhood with the negro race and determined to extend to it the hand of fellowship. Out of this idea is to grow the southern extension committee of the Christian Endeavor, which the Rev. Ira Landrith of Nashville Tenn,, calls the beginning of the inter-dominational union of the colored people. 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, OFFICKE HOURS 8,80 10:30 A.M, 2:00 4,00 P. M 7.001.533 P.M SUNDAY 8:00-9:30 A. M, 2:00 8:30 P, M OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 110 LINCOLN AV, PHone Main 3390 8. A. ASKEW, M. D. MEDICINE AND SURGERY ___ PEORIA, ILL. O SUP 1 REISCH BREWERY C0. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. Keg and Bottle Beer unsur- passed for health and strength. | Their Bock Beer has a high repu tation. Reisch’s Gold Top ranks among the best in the country. Prompt deliveries and ship- ments made. Order direct from the brewery. Send Your Orders for Printing to the POPULAR PRICES PROMPT DELIVERY Largest Printing Office in Illinois Operated by Negroes 105 8S. 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Blouses Newly Colored and Cuffed, and Skirts Uneven at the Bottom. Taffeta and Organdy Reverse Themselves in 1-Piece Dresses. © MCCALL © MCCALL Hartwell's Leading Jewelry House of Central Ill. LARGEST LOWEST STOCK PRICES Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Solid and Silver Pated 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. We bought the well known Pierik stock at a heavy discount and are giving you the benefit. HARTWELL SUCCESSOR TO PIERICK'S. 216 SOUTH SIXTH STREET Calls Promptly Answered E. Hazel Wallace Funeral Director PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN CONNECTION CLARK'S TAILOR SHOP We can dress you up. Your money don't have to be flourishing. We will dress you up from $5.00 to $40.00 PHONE 7919 812 E. MONROE ST. 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Springfield, Illinois JOHN LUTZ Hatter and Haberdasher The Quality Shop, 204 South Sixth Street 25 PER CENT OFF Every Straw Hat in Stock COME EARLY AND GET CHOICE PICKING Subscribe For The Forum 1865 1915 National Half Century 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. BASE BALL. The game last Sunday between the Union Giants and the Paris Cleaners was a long drawn out slow game but a very closely contested one. It was nick and nick for every score. It must be also said, that it was a clean game. The umpiring of Ferguson is satisfactory he is very good. The score was: Union Giants 4, Paris Cleaners 3. To-morrow (Sunday) the St. Louis Athletics will appear on the scene. Whenever Gibbs and Washington are to be heard you may know the game is going along our way. 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. FOR SALE Colored Womag's Magazine of Topeka, Kan. The Crisis, New York. The Defender, Chicago. The Age, New York. The Freeman, Indianapolis. The Guardian, Boston. The Plane', Richmond, Va. 819 1-2 E. WASHINGTON ST. --- You are Safe When You Buy Your Drugs at the GEM DRUG STORE Soda Fountain and Ice Cream Parlor. Candies and Toilet Articles PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY FILLED JACKSONVILLE Mr. Fred Banks of Peoria, Ill. visited his Parents here recently. He was accompanied by his son. Mrs. Sarah Head of Springfield, Ill. returned home after visiting her mother. Mr. M. Howard and Mr. Jack Cubay and sister of Springfield, Ill. were guests in our city. Miss Smith of Eolia, Mo. returned home after a pleasant visit with Mrs. Warren Mitchell. Mr. W. M. Price of Peoria, Ill. visited his sister Mrs. Lewis here recently. Mrs. Mary Milan formerly of here died recently in California. Mrs. Martha Wilson received the word. The Civic League met June 29, at the Christian Church. Mrs. Dora Lolie and children of Peoria, Ill., visited Mrs. Lolie's mother here and also other relativer. Miss Cora Postly and friend Miss Saunpers of Springfield, Ill., were the guests of Mrs. Postley's parents. They also attended the brotherhood picnic of Mt. Emery Baptist at the Old Fair Grounds. Mr. Tom Robinson of Duluth, Minn. is here in our city. Mrs. Ada Walker of N. East St. is a patient of the Home Sanitarium also her baby. Both are quite ill. Word was received here recently of the serious illness of Mr. Altie Britt. He is Mrs. Lily Carter's son of E. Chamber St. Mrs. Clara Timberlate who was accidently shot recently is slowly improving. Mrs. Lena D. Marshall of Springfield, Ill., stopped over for a few day's visit here. She is enroute to Peoria, Ill. Mr. C. R. Dawson was a Chicago visitor recetly. Miss Ruth Sails of Eolia, Mo., was the guest of the Misses Wallace of S. West Street, recently. Miss Laura Louise Naylor of Taylorville, Ill. was the guest of her grandma Barnett and Miss Elnora LaFayette recently. Mr. Frank Mallory District Deputy of the Grand Lodge of K. P. attended the Grand session at Brooklyn, Ill. Mrs. C. Brown was called to St. Louis on account of her daughter's illness. Mrs. Frank Tate and daughter Miss Josephine Waddie of Anna St. were Peoria visitors recently. They accompanied little Gertrude Banks, Mrs. Tate's grandaughter home. A pleasant party was given recently in honor of the Misses Mayme Osby of Springfield, Ill. and Lelia Burghart of Greenfield, Ill. and Fred Moore of Springfield, Ill. at the home of Miss Elnora LaFayette on E. Court St. Games and dancing were the amusements. All had a delightful time. The Miss Leona Branum and Beulah Brinkman returned home from a pleasant visit to Bloomington, Ill. Rev. Whitfield of Moline, Ill. ably filled the pulpit at the 2nd. Baptist Church July 11, in the absence of Rev. DeWitt. The Barbacue given July 5, by the Brotherhood of Mt. Emery Baptist Church at the old Fair Grounds was largely awarded for various games. The meat was barbecued by Messrs. W. Jones and L. Morgan and carved by Mr. Samuel Johnson. Mrs. Percilla Kfng of 650 S. West St. returned from a pleasant visit to Hannibal, Mo. and Quincy, Ill. with her daughters there. Mrs. John Brown and granddaagher Ollie Elizabeth Brown were the guests recently of Mrs. George Houston. Mrs. Katie Honse has been on the sick list. Mrs. Elnora Mitcheson of 514 S. Clay St. is some better now also Mrs. W. M. Robinson of 483 S. Clay Ave. Mrs. Florence W. Cowns attended her attended her husband's tuneral at St. Louis' Mo. recently. Mr. Cowus was a 33rd. degree Mason. The Masons in full attend in a body. The flowers were many and beautiful. Mrs. Cowns was accompanied home by two children. CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. LUKE'S (EPISCOPAL) South Grand and Loveland Aves. Rev. FatherJ.H. Simons, Rector SERVICES 7 A. M. Holy Eucharist. Every Sunday except 1st. Sunday. 11 A. M. Matins and Sermon. 12:20 P. M. Sunday School. 8 P. M. Evensong and Sermon. COCHRAN'S Just opened. Ready for business. Home 'Cooking by Experienced Chef Travelers' Headquarters BLOOMINGTON Mr. & Mrs. A. Wilkinson of St. Louis, Mo., are visiting their parents, Mr. & Mrs. A. J. Watson 512 Lee St. During the week a reception was tandered by Mr. & Mrs. Watson in honor of their guests and a few of their friends were invited. A very enjoyable time was had and assumptuous repast, consisting of 25 plates was served. Mrs. Arzella Dean of 1206 W. Livingston St. was hostess for H. H. Ruth, Tuesday Eve. with a reception. Mrs. Mollie Thomas of 515 West Jackson St. is very ill at this writing July 13, being a patient of Dr. Covington. The Mission Circle was organized by the Union Baptist women, Mrs. A, McNeal, Pres. The second meeting will be held at the residence of the Pres. July 22. This is certainly a beautiful town. White and Colored people are getting together. The streets are model and clean. Colored people live in good houses. Negro enterprises are needed and will be had and supported. It seems that these dry towns have a tendency to improve the Negro contingent. Special connments will be made in the Forum from time to time on the progress of Bloomington. Smith's Lunch Room, Bloomington, Ill. The place of Real Home Cooked meals-Best in the city. Price 15 cents, Sunday dinners 25 cents, short orders. The Chauffeurs Athletic Club is an important organization and is for the training of young men in auto craft and also it is a social rendezvous. Warren Moore, Pres. and Eugene Love, Sec'y. Bloomington should have an agent for the Forum and furnish a live letter and sell 50 copies weekly-what do you say. The Cuban Giants, a traveling colored baseball aggregation are playing the "Indees" here Friday, they stopped at Hotel Brown. Mr. N. T. Snowden, of Chicago, is in the city attending the bed-side of his son-in-law, J. W. Grady. Delegates of the Interuational order of 12, will leave Monday for Mound City Ill. The known delegates are: Mesdames Hettie Blackwell, Aanie Harvey, Ella Taylor, Mrs. Hicklin of N. 13th. St., Mrs. Etta Harvey and Cora wells. C. F. LONG & CO. Wishes to make everyone welcome. We are forced to use the Utilities Law, to treat all alike. We Solicit Your Patronage and appreciate Your Trade E. Broadway, Lincoln III. HOME BAKERY. Moved 242 W. MAIN to 116 SO. FRANKLIN ST. Home Made Pies and Home Cooking A SPECIALTY Mrs. L. H. Warfield, Prop. DECATUR, ILL. Bell Phone 2156. Office hours, 9 to 12 a.m., 2 to 5 p. m., 7 to 8 p. m. DR. N. B. FORD Phyalcian 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 a visit to I. W. WOODSON'S SHOP Opp. City Mall 422 Fulton St. 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 Administrator's Sale of Real Estate Estate of Robert C. Carr, deceased. By virtue of an order and decree of the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, made on the petition of the undersigned Frank L. Trutter, Administrator of the attestation of Robert C. Carr, deceased, for leave to sell the Real Estate of deceased, at the July Term. A. D. 1915, of said Court, to-wit, on the 6th day of July, 1915, shall sell on the 21st day of August next, between the hours of ten o'clock in the forenoon and five o'clock in the afternoon of said day, to-wit: at 2 o'clock p. m., sell at Public Sale, at the South door of the Court House in Springfield, in said County, the Real Estate described as follows, to-wit: Lot Eight (8) in Block Seven (7) in Edwin Wila Grand Avenue sub-division the City of Springfield, Illinois, all situated in Sangamon County, Illinois, on the following terms to-wit: Cash in hand of day of sale, or at least twenty (20) per cent of the purchase price to be paid on day of sale and balance to be paid as soon as abstract is furnished and deed of administrator is ready for delivery to purchaser. The purchaser to give approved security, and mortgage on the premises sold, to secure the payment of the purchase money. FRANK L. TRUTTER, Administrator of the Estate of Robert C. Carr, deceased. Dated this 6th day of July, A. D. 1915. CHAS. S. GIBBS, Solicitor. Notice of Final Settlement. Estate of Jordan S. Murray, Deceased. Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned Executor of the Last Will and Testament of the Estate of the said Jordan S. Murray, deceased, will attend before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, at the Court House in Springfield Illinois, on the 14th day of August, 1915, for the purpose of making final settlement of said estate. At which time and place he will ask for an order r of distribution, and will also ask to be discharged. All persons interested are notified to attend and examine the settlement now on file in said Court. Springfield, Illinois, July 8th, A. D. 1915. BENJ. F. SAVAGE, Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Jordan S. Murray, Deceased. 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 713 $ _{2} ^{1} $ E. Washington LOVER ILLINOIS GROCERY STORE Telephones 3329 and 1706, Old Phones REAL ESTATE FOR SALE—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 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 BRICKS, ICES, SHERBETS AND FRAPPES WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Telephone Main 3618 310 Liberty St., Rear PEORIA, ILL., WATTS-VAN WORMER CO. Transfer, Storage and Heavy Hauling Sewer, Paving. Concrete and Railroad|Work a Specialty 214-216 E. Washington St. OLD 787—BOTH PHONES—NEW 789 J. N, WATTS, Jr. OLD PAPERS FOR SALE. resiring good, clean large paper for purposes, call at the Forum Office 10 in a bundle. Will You Please-- let us have you Printing You se-- e your ing Prices right SIOR ICE CREAM COMP MANUFACTURERS OF the High Grade Ice Cream ICES, SHERBETS AND F WHOLESALE AND RETAIL in 3618 310 Liber PEORIA, ILL., FARM COMPANY MARKERS OF Office Cream AND FRAPPES DETAIL 310 Liberty St., Rea ILL., Jr. CHAS. E. VAN WORMER TS-VAN WORMER CO. Transfer, Storage and Heavy Hauling ing. Concrete and Railroad|Work a Specialty 216 E. Washington St. 787—BOTH PHONES—New 789 ARMER CO. and Heavy road Work a Specialty ington St. ES—NEW 789