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FORUM Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria Historical Society State House THE (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) VOL.11. NO.35 THE NEGRO BUSINESS. THE NEGRO BUSINESS. In a former article the writer made some observations relative to the possibility and future of the Negro, I said: "While we have made progress along several lines, church, secret societies, and to some extent in business in other cities, but what are we doing in Peoria?" Our capacity to work out a great future and contribute our share as a race to the worlds civilization, remains to be determined. That it is yet a question of the future, and it depends very largely with what we are doing with the forces at our command. That this is true no one can deny. Certainly we are a long way from the goal. We have made very little progress in business lines. Even in the South where we constitute half of the population, and yet the suppling of our people's consumption is negligible, it is scarcely a drop in the bucket. This ought not to be so. There is no reason in the world why we should not be able to have business of our own, and now is the time. Here is Dr. Scott trying to better the condition by organizing the Peoria Sons and Daughters of Industry which meets every Thursday night in the M. E. Mission, 501 Spencer St. Now, why not come out, and hear the plans, and if they suit your case, then help this inubital character who believes that if your co-operation is given a business league can be formed where ample employment can be given your sons and daughters. Look for a while if you please at the National Business League of which Dr. Booker T. Washington, a leader of this great race, is the president. What is the purpose of this league? Its purpose is to bring Negroes who are engaged in business in order to give them an opportunity to exebange views, and to mutually co-operate for their general improvement, also to let the world see that scattered throughout the country are a number of Negroes who are making good in business. Now let us look at St. Louis, Mo., there we will find H. S Ferguson who is an example of what Negroes can do in the restaurant business. He is said to have started in 1904 with a small restaurant and a cook. Now he has in St. Louis a string of seven well equipped restaurants in which more than fifty persons are employed. You may think this man above mentioned is exceptional, but our women are doing likewise, they are successfully conducting business and accumulating wealth. One of the most successful business woman is Mrs. C, J. Walker; dealer in hair goods of Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. Walker's income from the business, which is now incorporated, is said to be $35,000 a year. I have only mentioned two persons as time would not allow me to show you what the Negroes are doing in the columns of this paper, but if you want to know more of the business Negroes get the "Negro Year Book" through V. A. Cook, 501 Spencer St., or direct from Monroe N. Work, Tuskegee Institute, Ala., for 35c. Now, it is whether we are going to co-operate or not and join the throng of progressive Negroes or not. I know we can if we just trust the other fellow. We wear shoes, hats and all kinds of clothing like other people and yet no business of our own. There is no reason in the world why we should not get together and organize ourselves and sell our people some of the things they eat and wear, there is where the money is made. No people in the world, according to our means, dress better than our people. The truth of the matter is, they dress beyond their means. Where does all this money go? It goes to the people who supply the needs and wants of our people. What is true of dry goods stores is also true of shoe stores. No people are more fastidious than our people about the style of shoes they wear, and yet in this city there is not a place of Negro establishment where you can go and buy a pair of brogans. As long as this condition of affairs obtain we can never attain to our highest and greatest development, neither can we be respected by other races as an important factor in the business life of our community. For there is nothing in civilized life that compels respect and recognition of civilized people as money and business, and certainly we cannot command much money as long as we remain a negligible quantity of business. Until we get to cooperate and trust the other fellow until he is caught, we as a people will never come into our own. V. A. COOKE, Peoria, Ill. "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JULY Weekly in Springfield DEATH OF JAMES W. GRADY Popular and well known Barber Passes Away after 7 Weeks Illness Had been in Imperfect Health for Over a Year. Had innumerable friends Mr. Jas. W. Grady, formerly proprietor of the Imperial Barber Shop, 821 E. Washington St., who left his shop ill May 30th last, never again to return, died at 4:15 a.m., Tuesday, July 20th, 1914 at St. Johns Hospital, where he had been taken Sunday, July 4th. Mr. Grady was considered an exceptional young man. He was frugal, industrious and energetic, providing well for his home. His barber shop is a model one and he strove ever to improve it. His friends and customers were legion. He had, in his more youthful days, obtained a practical education and was conversant on all current and historical topics. He was born in Knoxville, Tenn, in the year 1879 and attended school at Evansville, Ind. He married Miss Della Snowden of this city in 1904. His mother died when he was young. He is survived by his wife, his father, John Grady, his sister, Miss Ellen Grady, of Evansville, Ind. He was a member of Capital City Lodge No.12, K. of P., Chas. Young Lodge 103, I. B. P. O. E. and Central Lodge No. 3, A. F. and A. M. He had several years ago affirmed allegiance to the Christian religion and was baptized since his late illness. The body was taken to undertaker Wallace's where many of his friends viewed it. The funeral was held at St. Paul A. M. E. church. Thursday at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. N. J. McCracken officiating, assisted by Revs. S. C. Manuel, L. E. Christy and J. J. Chappelle. The funeral, burial and all arrangements were under the direction of the Masons, the K. of P. and Elk lodges. The floral offering were many and beautiful, betokening the love and admiration in which the deceased was held by his "comrades" and friends. "Here was a Caesar, when cometh another." He was the "personal friend," it seems, of all. No one said aught against him. "He lived to bless mankind." He was onr friend, ever true and tried. He rejoiced in lofty converse and his auditors and conversers were ministers, doctors, lawyers and the great "common people." He is dead but his works do follow him. We mourn yet we know he has but run the race to its finality, that we all must needs prepare to finish. While we are sorry he has been taken from us, we rejoice to know that his was a life of sunshine and shadow, and now, we hope that he is in the land or state of ecstasy, where the golden sun shines ever and the sweet voiced birds sing from morn 'till night and all is well. Farewell, a long farewell, to all that is mortal. He was buried by Masonic rites, covered with flowers. Requiescat en pace. BASE BALL. St. Louis Athletics vs. Union Giants. On account of rain the crowd was not as large as it otherwise would have heen, but it was a goodly sized crowd and enthusiastic. The game was also late because of rain Umpire for Home Team, M. Ball. Battery for Giants, Jones and Cansler, and Poston and Jones. For St. Louis, Johnson and Ball. This was a very peculiar game. It was and it was not a very good game. Jones in the box did clever work for awhile. The score: Giants 11, Athletics 9. 1915. ($1.50 per Year in Advance 20 Cents per Month) nd Peoria COLE AND BURTON MAKING GOOD. Messrs John Cole and Wm. Burton, deputy sheriffs, are making good records, and, if the rate is kept up, will redown creditably upon the city and the race. INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL INCORPORATED. The incorporation of an Industrial School for Colored boys and girls, as an adjunct to the Lincoln Colored Old Folk's and Orphan's Home, is a progressive move. "BILLY" KERSANDS IS DEAD. Billy Kersands, the original and premier Comedian, is dead. He died suddenly while yet on the job. He traveled over a greater portion of the globe and made "countless numbers" to laugh. He was past three score years and ten. He made "barrels" of money and was not a pauper when he joined the "innumerable Caravan." One of Kersand's favorite songs were: Almighty dollar, I need thee every hour." His was a spectacular career. He lived to bless mankind. Requiescat en pace. FADS AND FANCIES OF THE SPORTING SEASON FADS AND FANCIES OF THE SPORTING SEASON The Tennis Costume Takes on Trousers and the Smock Turns into a Sports Coat. CALICO IN THE WAKE OF CRETONNE. © MOCALL © MOCALL --- Published every Saturday at 819 1-2 E. Washington street, Springfield, Ill. One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 80c Three Months ..... 50c One Month ..... 20c Weekly paper devoted to the interests of the whole people. Entered as second class mall matter Feb. 24, 1904, at the post office at Springfield, Ill., under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ADVERTISEMENTS. One Col., 1 inch, per month.....$1.00 One inch, 2 Col., per month.....1.50 Two inch, 1 Col., per month.....1.50 Three inch, 1 Col., per month.....2.00 Two inch, 2 Col., per month.....2.50 Reading notices, per word, 1c; six words to a line. Special rate made to socials and churches. Display matter, first insertion, 20c and 15c per inch. Special rates made on large ads that stand several times. Political matter, 10c per line, and 30c per inch for display. Legal matter, 40c per inch, eight point type. Political announcements on application. We are not responsible for the views of correspondents and writers who sign articles. SATURDAY, JULY 24, 1915 BLOOMINGTON Bloomington is awake, Prof. Mitchell of Quincy, has done the awakening. The Social Center, is the best thing ever before organized for the aleviation of sin and ignorance and idleness among Colored people, it is a co-operative function between the races. The white people are taking an active part and the colored people are doing their part. Last Monday evening a program was rendered, which was a musical and literary treat. The addresses of Messers Soper and Templeton, two white men who are doing so much for the Center's existence, was enthusiastically applauded. Mr. Soper pays $35 per month toward the rent of the building, which building was formerly occupied as a saloon, now as a racial and humanity up-lift—What a contrast. At this center is a reading-room, a rest-room, and on the first floor, the assembly room and soda fountain and restaurant. It will be a lever for incalculable good. A perfect organization has been affected. Sunday, July 18, a special program was rendered and on Monday evening, July 19, a grand reception and Banquet was tendered, Dr. B. T. Washington, who was at the Bloomington Chautauqua on said date. Great credit must be given our people of Bloom,ington for this advanced step. The Woman's Club which meets every Thursday at the homes of its members and which is doing and telling good work, met at Mrs. Ford's, 1206 E. St. this week and will meet at Mrs. Irwin's 403 Roosevelt Ave., next week. J. Scribner, the oil man, (of joy,) is still joyful in the hope of an ultimate success. Out For Russell. Jas. Brewington, of Chicago, a real estate man and prominent politician, declares that he is out for Russell, for Governor. Mr. A. B. Orendoff, was a delegate to the Grand Lodge, K. of P. at Brooklyn. Mr. Robert Dent stole away Saturday, July 10, to the Capital City of the state, going incognito, and on Sunday, July 11, was married at the St. Luke Episcopal Church to Miss Laura Moore, of Little Rock, Ark. Mrs. Zenobia Mason of Galesburg has been the guest of Miss Mae Perkins of E Clinton St. Mrs. Estella Taylor of Gary Ind., is the guest of Miss Mae Perkins of E. Clinton St. Mrs. Hattie Brummel entertained with a Inncheon at her home a week ago Sunday eve., in honor of Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Mason. Mrs. Katherine Hardin and Mae Perkins were hostesses to about forty friends with a musical and lawn party at their houses on E. Clinton St. in honor of their visiting guests. A beautiful program was rendered. Mr. & Mrs. Bud Orendoff of E. Broadway, entertained in honor of Mrs. Taylor and Mason. The Union Snnday School picnic was held Thursday, July 15, at Evaris grove. Mrs. Murine Stewart of Terre Haute is spending a few weeks with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Albert Perkins on Clinton St. The 2nd. Baptist Church is progressing nicely. We are all willing workers, striving in the name of Isreals God to complete our new edifice by Dec. 1, '15. The Missionary Society is doing great work. They had their election of officers on the 19th. of July. Mrs. P. W. Fields has undertaken to organize a junior Choir which she will successfully do. The purpose of this Choir is to sing for the Sunday School and the B. Y. P. U. Mrs. Mammie Willis of Bloomington, Ill. was the guest of Mrs. P. W. Fields for a few days. Mr. Quincy Mottley of Decatur, Ill, was in our city Sunday and all were glad to see him. Dr. E. H. Borden was in our city last Sunday night and addressed the congregation of 2nd. Baptist church. He is one of the leading men of our race. Rev. P. W. Fields was called to Petersburg, Ill., to preach the funeral of Miss Mary E. Mottley. Willard-Johnson Fight a Fake is Charge Now Many attacks on the genuineness of the Jess Willard-Jack Johnson fight for the world's heavyweight championship have been made, but the worst jolt appears in the latest issue of John Bull, which has just reached this country from England. Horatio Bottomley, editor of the paper, stands by any disclosures his periodical makes. He charges that Johnson declared the fight was a fake and that Johnson now is forced to admit it because he has not redeived $50,000. a guarantee that was promised him for laying down to Willard. In support of the charges he reproduces a number of telegrams claimed to have been sent by Johnson. The Business to be Continued. The J. W. Grady barber business will be continued and managed by the same mgr. G. A. Barksdale. The family and friends wish to thank all for their aid and courtesies and kindnesses shown. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank our many friends for the cour.esy shown us, during our sad bereavement. We also wish to thank Dr. N. B. Ford for his untiring services. Respectfully, Mrs. Della V. Grady, Mr. Jerry Grady, and Miss M. E. Grady. STATE OF ILLINOIS, } ss Sangamon County Circuit Court to September Term. A. D. 1915, Anna Righter vs. In Chancery: Frederick W. Righter. Affidavits of the non-residence of Frederick W. Lighter defendant above named, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, Notice is hereby given to the said Frederick W. Righter that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 30th day of January, A. D. 1915, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of March, 1915, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Frederick W. Righter, shall be and appear before the Sangamon County Circuit Court, on the first day of the next term thereof, to be holden at the Court House, in the City of Springfield, on the first Monday of September, A. D. 1915, and plead. answer or demur to said complainants bill of complaint, the same and the matters and tings therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed, and a decree entered against you, according to the prayer of said bill. J. H. DRENNAN, Clerk T. C. TORRENCE, Complainant's Solicitor E. J. CAIN, GROCER WHOLESALE & RETAIL Milk, Cream & Ice Cream BOTH PHONES 712 MAIN ST Pekin Theatre REOPENED L. SILVER, Manager and Proprietor All Big Features for Next Week High Class Pictures and a Strictly First Class Show ILLINOIS ICE CREAM CO. MANUFACTURERS OF Ice Cream, Ices, etc. BELL PHONES 7755 and 7756 NEW PHONE 1655 326 to 330 N. 4th Springfield 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 7131/2 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 DRESSMAKING PLAIN and FANCY WORK Care and Pains Taken on all Work Mrs. J. M. Rogers, 905 S.14th. St. -For Sale in Decatur- Dave Hunts on So. Main St. The Defender The N. Y. Age The Forum The Freeman and The Crisis Any other Colored papers will be supplied on demand. J. W. Green -Is the man who doctors shoes- He is an expert and never loses a case None of his patients ever die He also has a supply of second hand shoes some as good as new FOR SALE "DIRT CHEAP" ADJUSTMENT NOTICE Estate of Maria Murphy, deceased. The undersigned, having been appointed 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 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 Prompt Service, Day or Night Moderate Charges F. W. ERXLEBEN UNDERTAKER 1119-1121 South Adams St. Both Phones, Main 1962 Peoria, Ill. 8:30 10:30 A. M. 2:00 4:00 P. M. 7.00.8:30 P. M. SUNDAY 8:00-9:30 A. M. 2:00 3:30 P. M. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 110 LINCOLN AVE. PHONE MAIN 3390 S. A. ASKEW, M. D. MEDICINE AND SURGERY PEORIA, ILL. REISCH BREWERY CO. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. Keg and Bottle Beer unsurpassed for health and strength. Their Bock Beer has a high reputation. Reisch's Gold Top ranks among the best in the country. Prompt deliveries and shipments made. Order direct from the brewery. Advertisements for Foreign Papers Taken Any one desiring to get an ad in the Freeman, the Age or Chicago Defender may do so by calling on or writing E. L. ROGERS, Agent for all Papers 819% EAST WASHINGTON ST. Bell Tel. 2720 B. G. CLANTON Attorney at Law Legal Business Carefully Attended To. 11th and Washington Sts. Enterprise Bank Bldg. SPRING AND SUMMER MILLINERY TOILET ARTICLES OF DIFFERENT Short resolutions containing less than 50 lines will cost 6c per line; 50 lines and over $5.00 and up; card of thanks will cost 50c and up; obituaries will cost $1.00 and up; all announcements of businesses and matter not considered "news" will cost 1c a word. Please take notice and govern yourselves accordingly. 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. HUB PRINTE INTERY HUB PRINTERY HUB PRINTERY PROMPT DELIVERY Largest Printing Office in Illinois Operated by Negroes e in Illinois Operated egroes Largest Printing Office in Illinois Operated by Negroes WE MAKE A SPECIAL SHAVING AND SHAMMER OR HAND MASSAGE A AND COLD BATHS 821 East Washington Street J.W.Grady Imperial Barber Shop MAKE A SPECIALTY OF HAIRCUTTING, ING AND SHAMPOOING-ELECTRICAL AND MASSAGE AND BLEACHING-HOT COLD BATHS WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF HAIRCUTTING, SHAVING AND SHAMPOOING-ELECTRICAL OR HAND MASSAGE AND BLEACHING—HOT The Palace Barber Shop L. F. OSBORNE PROPRIETOR PHONE 6158 y. Satisfaction Guaranteed in Connection. Hot and Cold Baths. Satisfaction Billiard Room in Connection. 815 E. Washington St. Springfield A WELL-COOKED DIN is assured if you use Range. You don't do a minute that a Gas Ra would save you a lot of wow but do you know that it is cheaper to cook with Gas than any other fuel? $18.50 up Easy Payments KED DINNER d if you use a Gas you don't doubt for hat a Gas Range u a lot of work, ow that it is A WELL-COOKED DINNER is assured if you use a Gas Range. 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? Springfield Gas and Electric 4th and Monroe Sts. 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 Attorney at Law Legal Business Carefully Attended To. 11th and Washington Sts. Enterprise Bank Bldg. SPRING AND SUMMER MILLINERY TOILET ARTICLS OF DIFFERENT KINDS. Choice Styles and Colors Mrs. Mattie Tucker 206 North 14th St. Old Phone 5916. POPULAR PRICES 105 S. Eleventh St. Springfield, Illinois Hair Cutting, Shaving, Massaging, Shampooing and Bleaching-Electric Massages a Specialty. Shall we send a representative or a booklet? A postal will bring either Notice! Springfield ```markdown ``` JOHN H. BURKE Springfield, Illinois 1 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 PEKIN THEATRE The Only Amusement House. The Place for the Cure of the "Blues" Weekly Program as follows: Monday, July 26—Wm Fox feature, "The Gilded Fool," featuring Wm. Farnham. Also "Blue Blood and Yellow Backs," L.Ko Comedy. Admission, 5c and 10c. Tuesday, July 27—Special 5c program. "Circus Mary" in three reels, also two other reels. Wednesday, July 28—Third adventure under the Crescent, "For Honor of Women." Also episode 2, "The Broken Coin." Admission 5c and 10c. Thursday, July 29—"A Boob's Romance." Special two reel feature, also three other reels. Admission, 5c. Friday, July 30—Vaudeville, King Raest and Laughing Sam, direct from the New Monogram, Chicago, Ill. Also Larry O'Neil, Gentlemen. Nothing but fun from start tn finish. Admission, 5c and 10c. Saturday, July 31—Special four reel feature, "Conscience." Also new act of Vaudeville, Admission, 5c and 10c. Sunday, August 1—Special reel. War pictures. War extra in four reels. Also "Test of a Man," two reel Bison. "When Schultz Lead the Orchestra," Joker Comedy. Admission 5c and 10c. 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. 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 Bell Pone, 6350 Calls Promptly Answered E. Hazel Wallace PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN CONNECTION Prices the Lowest Satisfaction Guaranteed 119 NORTH EIGHTH STREET 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. Special Low Rate The Forum $1.00 FOR ONE YEAR Until JULY 20, 1915 Must Be Paid In Advance SUMMER VACATION STYLES ARE NOW READY IN McCALS PATTERNS The Newest Summer Fashions are accurately describ- ed and beautifully il- lustrated in the new McCALL Pattlerns and Fashion Publications Now On Sale A Convenient Skirt and Blouse The Newest Style McCall Patterns 6615-6619. We are offer- ing 44 other attractive new July designs. McCall Patterns 6615-6619. Two of the 44 new July designs. WATCH THE SPECIAL PIECE-GOODS SALES and make stylish but economical clothes for yourself. The present Fashions are easy to drape, and McCall Patterns insure the smartest styles and a perfect fit! GET THE SUMMER McCALL BOOK OF FASHIONS TO-DAY R. F. Herndon & Co. Springfield, Illinois "THE QUALITY SHOP" COOL STRAWS Its getting warm again. This time you'll need a straw hat. You'll want the coolest thing on your head you can get. We have cool straw hats at prices that will not hurt a lean pocketbook. All Straws Reduced 25 Per Cent Reduction Sale on Silk Shirts Hatter and Haberdasher 204 South Sixth Street 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. LAW OFFICE Judge Murray's Office IS AT 217½ South 6th St. Writes Wills, Deeds and all kinds of Legal Papers and Settles Estates BELL PHONE 5073 PUBLIC STENOGRAPHY WORK 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 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. --- GEM DRUG STORE 1009 E, WASHINGTON ST. Soda Fountain and Ice Cream Parlor. Candies and Toilet Articles PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY s PERSONALS | 0% time “Chiverie” Mr, Pearl G. Carr left this week for San Francisco to at- tend the exposition. He will make nine stop-overs, among which are Seattle, Los Angeles and other places enroute. Mr. T. R. Thompson attended the session of the Grand Lodge K, of P. at Brooklyn last week, Mr. G. H. L, Nelson took the Civil Service examination last week for city health inspector. Little Chester Edmondson, 211 N, 15th. St. who resides with his aunt, Mrs. Chas, Jen: kins, is visiting in Clarksville, Mo.» Mrs, Fannie Johnson and Mrs Geo. Watts, superintended the pienic for the Juvenile of the S M. 7's at Bunn Park last Fri day, July 16, About 60 persons were out. A pleasant time wa: had. The W. W. Sewing Circk gave a private picnic at Bunn Park last Friday, July 23, in honor of Mrs. Vaugn, mother of Mrs. S, C. Manuel, who is a guest of Rev, & Mrs. Manuel. The Woman's Day Rally at Union Baptist Church last Sun: day was a great success. A very interesting program was rendered and $70.11 was rais- ed. A very creditable showing. The men raised $50.00 the Sun- day prvious. Mr. Chester Johnson of En- gine House No. 5 is taking his vacation, Mr. J. C. Douglas is working temporarily at Engine House No. 5. Mr. Robt, Patterson of Peoria, Ill, was down Sundy and visi- ted his wife and child, at his mother-in-law’s, Mrs. Watts, 1001 S. 17th. St. He was also at the ball game. Miss Hazle Tucker, sister of Mrs, E. H, Wallace, is visiting in Springfield and Dayton, Ohio. Jas. McCoo and A. L. McCoo Jr., of Chicago were guests of their uncle, Edward J. McCoo, 1622 B. Jackson St. last week, and during their sojourn here were entertained by Mrs. O. G. Birdsong, So. 15th. St., and Mrs. E. L. White, 1312 E. Mon- roe St. They have returned to Chicago and were accompanied back by their cousins Jordice and Harold McCoo, who will remain in Chicago for three weeks. Miss Lucretia Nickens of Deca tur, is visiting Mrs. Price, 1723 E, Capitol Ave. The brick foundation ot Pleas- ant Grove Baptist Church is be- ing rapidly campleted. Mrs. Rilda Champ of Jackson- ville, IL, visited friends and relatives in our city this week. An old time “Chiverie”™ was given in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Note of 1727 E. Brown St. ‘Monday evening by members and friends of Union Baptist Church. All spent a delightful ‘time, Refreshments were ser- ved. Mr. Roy O'Banion of §. 16th. St. is reported improved. He has suffered a paralytic stroke. Mr. John Hudson, who sus- tained the serious injury of a foot in the mine, is improving at St. John’s Hospital. Little Hosella and Hermus Giles are spending their sum- mer vacation in Danville, Il. with their Uncle & Aunt Mr, & Mrs. Walter Anderson, Rev, L. E. Christy, of St. John's Church preached the Sac- ramental sermon at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, July 18. Rey, Jackson P. E. presided. W. J, Horn, a leading busi- ness man, was married this week, His wife died about a year ago. The Cuban All Stars one of the fastest teams that ever came across the “pike,” defeated the “Indees,” a semi-pro white team here last week in a 12 inning battle. Score 2 to 1. Peoria will play the Union Giants here to-morrow. Mrs, J. L. Harvey and Hettie Blackwell were delegates to Mound City to the international Order of 12. Mr. T. R. Thompson was in Danville this week on business, Don’t be afraid to plant a late garden, work every spot of soil you have and don’t be so lazy. Two colored persons were ar- rested for stealing ice, my good- ness! Will colored people steal everything? We excused the man who stole coal when it was below zero, but what do they want with “illegitimate” ice? Eddie Washington was arrest- ed this week charged with “salt and batterie.” Mrs. Thos; Hubbard has been on the sick list, suffering with heart trouble. She is convales- cent, CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. LUKE'S (EPISCOPAL) South Grand and Loveland Aves. Rev. Father]. H. Simons, Rector SERVICES 7 A. M. Holy Eucharist. Every Sunday except Ist. Sunday. 11 A, M, Matins and Sermon, 12:20 P, M. Sunday School, 8 P, M. Evensong and Sermon. COCHRAN’S New Lunch Room 322 E. Main St. Decatur, 11. Just opened. Ready for business, Home ‘Cooking by Experienced Chef Travelers’ Headquarters Mrs. Margarett A. Womack of Chicago Past Grand worthy Counsellor of the Calanthe’s is visiting Mr. and Mrs. H, H. Pettit of 1006 N. 12th, St. Mrs. Martha Pettit of Honor Court No, 4 0. 0, C. was elect: ed G. W.Inx. at the Grand Ses- sion in Lovejoy, Ill. Mr. Clarence Rankins, of Peo- ria, Ill. was in the city visiting this week, The Superintendents and teach- ers League will give their third Annual Union Picnic at Bunn Park, July 29. All are invited to attend, Mrs, Sarah Dyer, 211 S. 14th St., returned this week from a visit to her daughter, Mrs, Alic Giles Anderson, Mrs. Julia Smith visited with parents at her home in Taylor. ville, Ill, this week. She return ed Thursday. DECATUR Decatur’s New Chief of Police, E. F. Wills, has doue away with what is called “trailing” at po- lice headquarters and here-alter parties arreste | will have stand immediate or remain in jail wn- til a hearing is given. The old system of allowing justices of the Peace to come to headquar- ters for the purpose of allowing persons accuse: of violating the law to get bonds, has Leen dis- continued, The chief is going to enforce the law and improve the conditions, le says. Decatur is completing her beautiful streets, which, when completed will be quite an as- set to the city. Mrs, Pratt, 1250 E. Sanga- mon St. who has been quite ill, is much improved. Mrs. Swinney, of Lebanon, Ind,, is visiting her sick daugh- ter, Mrs, Pratt, 1250 E, Sang- amon St, Mr. Edward Parham, the chauffer, was arrested recently in Taylorville for speeding. Mrs. A. C. Crawford, of N, Jasper St., has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Jones, in Chicago. While there she met Mrs. Kirkland, her sis- ter of Columbia, Mo,, also Miss Alice Williams, Mr. Renfro and Miss Stella Renfro, also of Col- umbia, Mo. Mrs. T. L. Smith of Qvincy is reported about the same as she has been for the past several weeks. C.F. LONG & Co. lce Cream Parlor Wishes to make everyone wel- come. We are forced to use the Utilities Law, to treat all alike. We Solicit Your Patronage and appreciate Your Trade E, Broadway, Lincoln Ill, Ihe LODGE LUNCH ROOM and HOME BAKERY, Moved 242 W. MAIN to 116 SO. FRANKLIN ST, Home Made Pies and Home Cooking A SPECIALTY Mrs, L. H. Warfleld, Prop, DECATUR, ILL. Bell Phone 2156, Office hours, 9 to 12 am, 2 to 5 p. m., 7 to 8 p. m. DR.N. B. FORD Physician and Surgeon, Special Attention Given Diseases of Women, Children and General ‘Surgery. Room 1, Northwest Corner Seventh and Adams Streets, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. BARBER SHOP When you are in Peoria make a visit to — I, W. WOODSON’S SHOP Opp. City Hall 422 Fulton St. N. DYER’S Restaurant 122 Oak St. ‘Champaign, ILL. Home Cooking, Best Service. Call sha 18 Chala pagal?” om 2 ae 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. [11 Gens cltend oe For date and information, write the si 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 un- dersigned Frank L. Trutter, Administra- tor of th ettate of Robert C. Carr, deceas- ed, for leave to sell the Real Estate of said deceased, at the July Term, A. D. 1915, of said Court, to-wit, on the 6th day of July, 1915, shail 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 Es- tate described as follows, to-wit: Lot Eight (8) in Block Seven (7) in Edwin 4. Wile _'» Grand Avenue sub-division & Ma Bity of Springfield, Mliinois, all ‘situated in Sangamon County, Ilinois, 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 bal- ance tobe 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, Trurrer, Administrator of the Estate of Robert C. Carr, deceased. Dated this 6th day of July, A. D. 1915. Cuas. S, Ginps; Solicitor. Notice of Final Sextlement, 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 settle- ment of said estate. At which time and place he will ask for an order of distri- bution, and will also ask to be discharg- Pi All persons interested are notified to attend and examine the settlement now on file in said Court. Springfield, [linois, July 8th, A. D. 1915, Bens. F, Savace, Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Jordan S, Murray, Deceased. / Cuas. S, Grens, Attorney. PHONE, OFFICE: BELL 2156 Dr. J. I. MILES Dentist Special Adention Given Children's Teeth Rooms 1-3 Nelson Bldg. 7th and Adams Sts. Springfield, Ill. Dr. S. A. WARE Speaks I have moved to 1 . 713; E. Washington {OVER ILINOIS GROGERY STORE Telephones 8829 and 1706, Old Phones REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR TRADE—EXCHANGES A SPECIALTY—FARMS, INCOME PROPERTY AND MER. CHANDISE 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 Any- thing with Market Value, large or small, far or near. See Me. JAMES B. OSBY. 217 1-2 South Fifth St. Springfield, Ill. Tel, 7213 EAS FS ARS OLD PAPERS FOR SALE. Parties desiring good, clean large paper for shel ving or wrapping purposes, call at the Forum Office, 10c per package, 100 in a bundle. Will You Please-- Let us have your Printing Prices right We cen I will take orders for “Made in Springfield” Shoes until August Ist 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 best leather put in these Shoes. Workmanship the best kind, guaranteed. Small deposit down, balance when shoes are delivered after September 16th. Call Old Phone 8914, I will call and take your measure at your home. J. P, ROBERTS, Custom Shoe Maker 1707 E. Capitol Ave,