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(Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months; 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JAN. 8, 1916. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Published Weekly in Springfield and Peoria Historical Society State House VOL. 11. NO. 45 (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPRING Published W VOL.11. NO.45 ASKIN & MARINE CO. B. B. ENGEL. Manager One of the most thriving and growing enterprises in this city is the Clothing firm of Askin & Marine Co. Mr. Bernhardt B. Engel is the young manager and the man who is working up a tremendous business. Mr. Engel is a very affable young man and since taking charge of the store 9 month ago, is making a phenomenal record for good results. Mr. Engel has a large trade among the best Colored people in the city because he treats them with every courtesy and appreciates not only their trade but their friendship also. This is the sort of man we can recommend our readers to and the kind of business firm to do business with. The manager is a thorough business man and will be glad for you, when in need of the best and latest designs styles and makes of clothing, call on him at their store. This firm is one of the oldest and richest in our city and you will be pleased not only to do business here, but to meet the manager and form an acquaintance. The Forum can highly recommend Mr. Engel to you and assure you satisfaction in dealing with him. Mr. Engel is one of the finest men you ever met and no man accords you better treatment than he. He is absolutely fair and non-prejudiced. He wants your business and your friendship. So when you anticipate buying remember Askin & Marine Co. is the place, B. B. Engel, Manager. Illinois Politics Gullett is making a strong and favorable campaign. Homer J. Tice, W. H. Crum, E. C. Perkins and a few others are making the race for Auditor. The next important state-wide office is that of State Treasurer. Len Small, J. J. Stowe and Geo. E. Keys are on the firing line for said office. For Attorney General there at least three candidates: Geo. H. Wilson, Walter Provine and Senator Barr. Illinois will be the battle ground this year where the main theatre of war will be waged, hence all eyes are on this state. We elect offices from government down and all of our Congressmen. Who will be main candidate for Governor, or rather, the leader, is not yet apparent. Those supposed to be strong are: Frank O. Lowden, Frank L. Smith, Andrew Russel. Lowden seems to have more endorsements from counties than any other. For Secretary of State Gullett and Emmerson seem to lead. SANGAXON COUNTY POLITICS. Here in this county we are to elect a Coroner, State's Attorney, Circuit Clerk, Recorder and County Auditor. The only known candidates are: John Hose, Secretary of County Central Committee for Coroner; Lee B. Elkin for Circuit Clerk. Fred Mortimer will be the choice of the organization for State's Attorney. The Board of Supervisors is to be elected. Colored Men's Opportunity to be Michigan Farmers I have several sections of Michigan land just nine miles from the prosperous city of Muskegan, owned by wealthy capitalists, which I can sell it plots of forty acres each to enterprising colored men on small monthly payment of $10 00 or more. Land absolutely clear, title direct to the present owners from the State of Michigan. A. M. Williams, Agent and Lawyer. 1030 E. Wash. St. Old Phone—2322 Office—6059 House "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JAN. 8, Weekly in Springfield A GREAT POLITICAL YEAR. From all indications this will be a year of much political significance. Not since 1896, when McKinley wrested from the throes of democracy the reins of government, has the forecast been more portentous. A President and a National Congress are to be selected and the party that rules is out of harness. Hence the propitiousness. Sherman seems to be gaining popularity and his chances at the Convention are good. THE CRYING NEED. The inefficiency in business is a more detrimental set back even than the lack of finance, because where there is efficiency finance will ultimately accrue. Laziness and irregularity are death-like enemies to business success and happiness. Intellegence is an enemy to leathargy and slovenness. People who keep abreast with the times cannot be lazy or even indifferent and irregular. System governs success, health, happiness and longevity. REV. J. J. CHAPPELLE RECENES THREATENING LETTERS. REV. J. J. CHAPPELLE RECENES THREATENING LETTERS. Rev. J. J. Chappelle, pastor of Pleasant Grove Baptist church, has, according to report, received several threatening letters during the past six months. It appears that the differences are of a minor nature and emanate from a mere personal opposition. Rev. Chappelle has done, from apparances, a deal of good work from a material view point since his few years here and the members now have a creditable edifice. It is to be hoped that their differences can be and will be cured and this year will glide along serenely and uninterrupted by fusses and quarrels. JOHN HOSE FOR CORONER. John Hose, one of this county's staunch republicans, who has always been found on the "firing line" for the party's success, is the republican organization candidate for Coroner. Mr. Hose is well known and qualified to fill the position with credit and honor. He is a man of genial disposition and from him every man can and will be treated right. This is a very important county office and needs a man of Mr. Hoe's qualifications and disposition. The party will make no mistake if Mr. Hose is selected and the people will be satisfied if he is elected at the next general election. ENLIVEN THE BUSINESS LEAGUE. The Negro Business League should be enlivened. There is much need work awaiting the League's activities and we urge its resuscitation. The Forum will make another endeavor to get the men together and select officers in order that something tangible and effective can be done. SHOULD PATRONIZE. Colored people should patronize the dry goods houses, grocery stores, meat markets and all other merchants who advertise in Colored newspapers and who appreciate their patronage enough to solicit their trade through the columns of Colored journals. Your own race pride would warrant you in doing so. As we carry no advertisements that we cannot guarantee to be first class and responsible for what it states. 5. ($1.50 per Year in Advance 20 Cents per Month) nd Peoria CAPT. ROOT'S LETTER TO THE WAR DEPARTMENT. Captain Root, a former Illinois soldier boy, now of Seattle, Washington, has presented a proposition to the War Department relative to Colored soldiers which is timely and if not given better attention than President Wilson and Secretary Garrison seems to deem necessary, may cause this nation to lose the Negroe's present strong fealty and patriotism. Mr. Root has shown that we desire to be for America first, but it is natural to be presumed if you come unto your own and your own receive you not, you may become allied with some nation that does want you and will give you a square deal. This is the conclusion to be reached from Mr. Root's premise, and it is the right conclusion. It is a question of: "How long, O Cataline." CCLORED PEOPLE OF ST. LOUIS BREAK RECORD IN Y. M.C. A. DONATIONS. CCLORED PEOPLE OF ST. LOUIS BREAK RECORD IN Y. M.C. A. DONATIONS. Hats off to the Colored people of St. Louis, Mo. They are to have one of the finest Y. M. C. A's. in the country. The Negroes themselves, in their campaign for funds, raised $70,000 and individual donors gave from $5.00 up to $5,000. This looks like a new era for the Colored man. Some of the large donors who are well known around here were: Mrs. A. M. Pope Malone. $5,000; Prof. A. E. Malone, $5,000; L. S. Williams, Undertaker and Trustee of Union Memorial M. E. Church, $2.511.50. (Team No. 10.) MOTON SJCCEEDS B. T. WASHINGTON Major R. R. Moton, of Hampton Institute, Virginia, has been selected to succeed the late lamented Dr. Washington as Principal of Tuskegee Institute. Major Moton is 48 years of age and has a wife and 4 children. HAROLD REED SHOOTS WIFE. Harold Reed, 1813 east Cook street, who has be having domestic troubles, shot his wife last Monday evening with his shot gun. Mrs. Reed's brother, in her defense, beat Reed up considerably with a hammer. Mrs. Reed's condition is not serious. Reed was arrested and incarcerated in jail. SCOTT GETS THIRD REPRIEVE. Governor Dunne again reprieves Scott of Murphysboro, who was to have been hanged December 17th for the same reasons the other two reprieves were granted. "MELLESSO-BALLSO" TRADE MARK The Wonderful M. B. Hair Dressing and Grower. Five hundred agents wanted. We need agents in every town. This grower is wonderful in the growth of the hair. Only sells for 25c per box. Anyone that will use one box will be convinced. No matter how stubborn or kinky it will make it grow longer, thicker add glossy. Send for one 25c box or $1.00 agency and you can begin work. Send postal stamps or Money order. Use every other day with irons occasionally. The Wonderful M. B. Hairgrower 2926 Locust Ave. St. Louis, Mo. Published every Saturday at 819 1-2 E. Washington street, Springfield, 111 One Year ..... $1.50 Six Months ..... 80c Three Months ..... 50c One Month ..... 20c Entered as second class mail matter Feb. 24, 1904, at the post office at Springfield, Ill., under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. 15 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 appli- cation. We are not responsible for the views of correspondents and writers who sign articles. SATURDAY, JAN. 8, 1916 Be ye doers and not sayers of the word only. Let us all strive to do our duty and improve our condition. Study to economize in the home and to save the fragments Christianity is a great thing, but most people seem to not understand what it really is. The Campaign for state and county offices will begin in earnest righe after the holidays have passed. Attorney Gibb's argument before the Jury in the F. C. Brown case, was considered one of the ablest made before the bar during this term of Court. While he sprang some timely jokes, they were philosophical and made strategic points. Mr. Gibbs as a lawyer, is holding his reputation alright. Hon. L. Y. SHERMAN Leading all for President of the U. S. We call the attention of the Reptbicans throughout the U. S. to the Candidacy of Hon. L. Y. Sherman, United States Senator from Illinois, who is a candidate for President being supported by the leading men of this State and also fsm Western States. As a republican, a protectionist and a man who believes the Constitution follows the flag, there is no abler or truer man in this country to-day. If you are for the good of the country and desire to nominate a man on whom all the factions and beliefs of the party can unite and support, Sherman is the man. He is for the United States first and the polices and principals of the Rebublican party second. He is for a strong navy and adequate preparedness, for the enfranchisement of all citizens of the U. S. regardless of race, color or geographical location. We are safe in nominating and electing Sherman, and the country will find that in him it has a man who measures up to the requisites now so vital. Let all of the States from the extreme north to the extreme south; from the far west to the far east, study carefully the qualifications of this man, a man of brains, a statesman and a fearless advocate of the rights of every American Citizen. We need such a man next year as the standard-bearer of the republican party and he will bring forth fruit meet for our ailments. He has studied the minutest details of the needs of this country and no man is better informed than he. Illinois ranks third of the great states; Illinois has done more for the G. O. P. than any other state. Illinois has the most aggressive and progressive colored population of any other state and the colored people of this state are for Sherman and will be glad to see the south and the other sections line up a solid delegation for Sherman at the next convention in June. Another year is gone and yet a lot of people are as mean as they ever were; there are thousands who ignore the golden rule and thousands who care naught for righteousness for its sake. It is true time and tide wait for no man, but we live in deeds, not years, you do not have to get old before doing something somethiug. Shakespeare was only 52 years old years old when he died. Alexander the great had reached fame at 32; Paul L. Dunbar died at 34 and Lincoln was assassinated at 56, so was McKinley, Booker T. Washington died at 58, so do something Do it now. [Image of a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression, wearing a dark shirt and a necklace. The background is plain and dark. The image is cropped to focus on the man's face.] Mrs. Jennie Henderson of Springfield, Ill., has discovered a home remedy which is a relief for Asthma & Colds. Children can take it as well as adults. Helping and curing many. After suffering for 32 years with this dreadful affliction she gave up in disgust and began to experiment with home remedies and found a complete cure. Give her a trial. Mrs. J. Henderson, 527 S. 12 St. For Your Mea's GEO. HAIRIS' New Place, rear of Osborne's EVERYTHING WELL COOKED Furnished Rooms 206 N. 14 St. Mrs. J. M. Thomas, Prop. GEM DRUG CO. Dealers In Drugs, Rubber Goods and Sundries 1009 E. Washington Street Phone 2867 Springfield, Illinois. BARBER SHOP When you are in Peoria make a visit to I. W. WOODSON'S SHOP Opp. City Hall 422 Fulton St. Booker T. Washington Before death wrote his own life book 450 pages, selling price $1.25. $100 a month easily made, one agent sells 31 first day with circular, another makes $5.75 in one hour, a million copies will be sold, agents wanted everywhere, outfit free postage 15 cents, anybody can sell, we pay express, act quickly. Washington, D. C. BARGAINS IN Shoes CENNIN CLASS Out of High Rent District. I can save you 25 per cent on your shoe bill. A full line of Men's and Boys latest styles or shoes. I guarantee all shoes. We do Repair Work. I give Bank Certificates Old Telephone 4718 C.C. ST0UT Cor. 6th & Monroe Sts Under Drug Store J. J. Scanlan's 1326 South 11th St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. The LODGELUNCH ROOM and HOME BAKERY, Moved 242 W. MAIN to 116 50. FRANKLIN ST Home Made Pies and Home Cooking A SPECIALTY Mrs. L. H. Warfield, Prop. DECATUR, ILL. CHURCH DIRECTORY ST. LUKE'S (EPISCOPAL) South Grand and Loveland Aves. Rev. FatberJ.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 ANDREW RUSSEL Republican Candidate for Governor Republican Candidate for Governor 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/ 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 DR. H. A. CESS, Chiropodist ROOM 212, Second Floor 321 Main St. Peoria, Ill When in Lincoln always stop at Hardin & Bernard's Palace. The finest in Lincoln. Absolutely sanitary. Lensey'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. N. DYER'S Restaurant 122 Oak St. Champaign, Ill. Home Cooking. Best Service. Call when in Champaign. 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. THERE ARE NONE BETTER THAN THE BEST THERE ARE SOME BETTER THAN THE REST HAIR DRESSER Mrs. Beile Bass, Danville, IL 1001 E Chandler St. SPECIAL TREATEMENT given in the Madame Walker system of HAIR AND SCALP TREATMENT Mrs. Bass has taken a thorough course and received a certificate or diploma. This treatment not only develops the hair growth and improves its looks im- mensely, but serves as a tonic. A Trial is Proof of Its MERITS Prompt Service, Day or Night Moderate Charges F. W. ERXLEBEN UNDERTAKER Funeral Director and Professional Embalmer 1119-1121 South Adams St. Both Phones, Main 1962 Peoria, Ill. 8:30 10:30 A. M. 2:00 4:00 P. M. 7.00 8:30 P. M. SUNDAY 3:00-9:30 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 f. 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 Short resolutions containing less than 50 lines will cost 6c per line; 50 lines and over $500 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 PROMPT DELIVERY Largest Printing Office in Illinois Operated by Negroes ee in Illinois Operated egroes Largest Printing Office in Illinois Operated by Negroes W. GRADY MRS. JAS. W. GRA Prop. and Cashier 4 Chair Imperial Barber MANICURING A SPECIALTY 821 East Washington Street Spring BARBERS: Horace Stone, Lloyd C. Jones, G. A. Bark Special Barber Shop A SPECIALTY Springfield, Illinois d C. Jones, G. A. Barksdale, Mgr. 4 Chair Imperial Barber Shop 821 East Washington Street Springfield, Illinois BARBERS: Horace Stone, Lloyd C. Jones, G. A. Barksdale, Mgr. The Palace Barber Shop Hair Cutting, Shaving, Massaging, Shampooing and Bleaching—Electric Massages a Specialty. Satisfaction Guaranteed in Connection. Springfield, Illinois Hot and Cold Baths. Satisfaction Ballard 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 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? PAY HOME springfield Gas and Electric 4th and Monroe Sts. Springfield Gas and Electric Co. 4th and Monroe Sts. Edward Baumann. C. T. Baumann Baumann Bros. 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 Bell Phone 2156. Office hours, 9 to 12 a.m., 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. MILLINERY Fall and Winter Stock IN LATEST STYLES AND DESIGNS TOILET ARTICLES American Hair Grower for Sale The Best, the Cheapest. Call and Inspect 206 North 14th St. POPULAR PRICES 105 S. Eleventh St. Electric and Hand Massage Shall we send a representative or a booklet? A postal will bring either Notice! Springfield Hot and Cold Baths A. Every dollar you spend here brings you more than a dollar in values. You don't have to go farther than the Capital for your Groceries and Meats. We give you every advantage. Potatoes $1.15 PER BU. Bunny Coffee 27c per 1b. 3 Sacks Salt 10c Green Stamps Bacon by the side, Ib. 17c Pork Roast 14c Lard Pails 15c Sweet Potatoes 4c per 1b. 10 bars Lenox Soap 30c 10 bars Oval Green 30c Pot Roast, pound 14c Spring Chickens, pound 15c Chuck Steak, pound 15c Guaranteed Eggs, per dozen 30c Rib Steak, per pound 18c Try our Coffee, per pound 25c Loin Steak, per pound 18c Beats any 30c Coffee on the Market Porterhouse Steak, per pound 20c Aristos, Pillsbury and Snow White Flour, per Sack - - - $1.80 Extra campaign rate on yearly subscriptions only limited to orders received March 1st, 1916; open to subscribers who receive their mail by Rural Free Delivery or Star Route and at post offices where there is no newsdealer handling the DAILY GLOBE-DEMOCRAT! not open to subscribers who live in towns served by DAILY GLOBE-DEMOCRAT newsdealers. 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LARGEST STOCK LOWEST PRICES Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Solid and Silver Plated Ware, Clocks, Leather Goods, White Ivory, Umbrellas, Cut Glass and Fine China. POPULAR PRICES We are giving discounts of 10 to 30 per cent on all goods. 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 Funeral Director PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN CONNEC TION 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. Partial List of Claims Paid by the CLOVER LEAF CASUALTY COMPANY Leonard Williams $16.60 Dr. S. E. Turner 9.24 H. A. Donaldson 21.58 Joe Grayson 2.00 Rev. G. W. Dickey 69.72 Dr. J. C. Ellis 30.00 Miss Dora Chavis 13.96 Frank Nelson 11.88 Miss Cora Marshall 38.86 G. H. L. Nelson 38.00 Mrs. Sallie Miles 14.94 Mrs. Annie E. Stanton 15.06 Rev. W. H. Carter 17.70 Palmer Merriweather 1.50 L. F. Osborne 59.72 J. C. Overby 33.00 Mrs. Mattie Joiner 10.79 Elves W. Norman 24.00 A. MFEK, District Magr. MATTIE E. CLARK, Agt. Office, 713% E. Washington St. EAT AT AL. REDDING'S LUNCH ROOM Equal accommodations to all Chili and Tamal is a Specialty 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. Our Telephone Number now is Bell 2720 Office—713 E. Washington St FOR STOVES, TINWARE, PIPES, AND EVERYTHING IN THE HARDWARE LINE, Call at the Old Reliable Hardware Store 725 E. Adams St. This firm is one of the best known in the city and among the pioneer firms Recently the stock was slightly damaged by fire and many artisles so damaged are for sale very Cheap We are now at our old location F. E. Edmands WEBB PRESS BDRON W. WEBB, Prop. At a Very Low Price Nothing Too large, Nothing Too Small OUR MOTTO: Some Cheaper, Quicker and Better LET US HAVE YOUR NEXT ORDER 713½ East Washington St. Springfield, Illinois Springfield, Illinois NORTH SIDE CASH GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET A Grocery of Quality and Money Saving to the Buyer Fresh Country Produce Daily Chickens, Eggs and Butter The North Side Grocery and Meat Market is the place to buy groceries and meats. This store hos a complete stock of the very best staple and fancy groceries and the meats are fresh and everything is sanitary. They are off from the high rent district and purchasers can get THE BENEFIT OF THIS FACT. Goods are delivered to any part of the city. YOUR TRADE IS SOLICITED AND APPRECIATED. The greatest effort is made to please everybody and also save each buyer a reasonable per cent on every purchase here You are cordially invited to give this store a trial and satisfy yourselves that this is one of the best places in city to buy your groceries and meats from as well as the most economical place. We recommend this store to you and ask for the proprietor a trial order from you at least. A. J. DeFRATES, Prop. Ninth and Reynolds Sts. Bell Phone 2568 New Phone 380 PUBLIC STENOGRAPHY WORK Work Typewritten in first class order. Circular Letters Written The Best Workmanship. Guarantee Satisfactory work. Call on E. L. Rogers, 713% 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. 713 1-2 E. WASHINGTON ST. --- PERSONALS Mrs. Webb, of Mound City, spent Xmas with her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ardon W. Webb. Special Services were held at the Holy T. E. Church last Sunday. A Christmas festival was held at New Hope Baptist Church during the past week. Dr. J. H. Mitchell spent the holidays in Chicago visiting his brother. The brotherhood of Grace M. E. Church gave its annual banquet last Monday, evening. Mrs. Maggie Neal who has been quite ill, is steadily improving. The Annual ball of the Elks was given last Monday Evening and a pleasant time was had. Frank Medlock, of Clinton, Ill. spent the holidays with his father Webb Medlock. Mrs. Jennie Henderson, So. 12 St. who has been quite ill, is somewhat improved. Her granddaughter, from Detroit Mich. is at her bed side. Miss Alice Williams was on the sick list this week. Mr. H. B. Stone, barber, spent Christmas with his mother and father, Rev. and Mrs. Stone, of East St. Louis. Mr. Geo, Jones spent the holidays with his father's family, Geo. W. Jones of North 15th St. Real winter weather is here at last and the coal man looks better than the ice man. Mrs. Emma S. Jenkins, 211 N. 15th St. was called to Quincy, Dec. 22nd to attend the funeral of her uncle, Mr. Alex Turner, who Was buried Dec. 25th, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Douglas, of Clarksville, Mo, are making their home with their daughter, Mrs. Emma S. Jenkins, 211 N. 15 St. Mrs. Emma Goin, who is teaching school in Madison Co. spent the Christmas holidays with her mother, of South 11th St. Miss Bessie Watkins, of the Decatur High school spent part of the holidays with her sister Mrs. E. L. Rogers. Capt. R. A. Byrd was in St. Louis last week. Mrs. E. L. Rogers spent last Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 1- 2, in Decatur. Mr. Sam L. Wilson, an old Springfield Citizen, who has been in the west for the past few years, is spending a few days in the city. He is looking extremely well. Mr. Jas. Mason, Robert Cansler and Lawrence Brandon are New Members of the fire department. Miss Georgia Osby, of the Chicago Art School, spent the holidays with her parents, 200 W. Elliot Ave. Special 5 A. M. religious services were held at Union and St. John churches, Dec. 25th. The election of officers for Capital City Lodge, K. of P. for the ensuing six months resulted as follows: Chancellor Commander, A. L. Walker; Prelate, J. W. Walker; M.E., G. G. Bates, Vice C. C., O. P. Berry; M. F. Geo, J. Beard; K. of R. and S. J. H. White. Ollis Washington proved to be a hero in the Boston Store fire and should have a Carnigie medal. Mrs. Walls is sick at the hospital. Atty. B. G. Clanton was in Decatur Dec. 23rd, on business. Quarterly meeting at Grace M. E. church Jan. 8 and 9. E. H. Wallace presented his friends with another beautiful calendar. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Stewart sbent the holidays in Jefferson City and St. Louis Mo. Mr. Fred Scott, of Taylorville was in the city Christmas Eve. Don't fail to remember the advertisers. Bring your printing or a part of it, to the Forum office, 713½ E. Washington St. Mrs. Jennie Henderson has been on the sick list for the past two weeks. Mr. Lloyd C. Jones, the 20th century barber, spent two or three of the holidays in Chicago and is all smiles, yet. He sure had one more time. The Campaign is now on. Mrs, J L. Gunn, of Chicago, spent the past two weeks in the city, the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. Miles, 1322 E. Wash. Mr. Robert Boykin, of S. Louis, spent Jan. 2nd and 3rd in the city, visiting his sister and brother-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. J. I. Miles. Master Clement Watkins, of Decatur, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. J. M. Rogers. Dr. J. I. Miles and wite, 1322 E. Washington St. entertained a few friends in honor of Mrs, Miles' sister, Mrs. Gunn, of Chicago. A very pleasant time was spent. The diversions consisted of conversation and games. A sumptuous repast, consisting of the delicacies of the season, was served. The Colored Sherman Republican club will meet next Wednesday evening at Forum office, public invited. The involuntary suspension of members of Engine House No.5 is creating considerable comment. At a meeting of the Lay electoral Conference at Grace M. E. church this week, Mr. T. S. Mc Daniel was elected lay delegate to the College at St. Louis, to be held in Apr. Rev. N. J McCracken was in the city this week. Mrs. Leota Harris, of St Louis was a visitor in the city this week, to her mother's Mrs. Singleton. B. J. CLANTON ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Legal Business Carefully Attended to 8151 E. Washington St. Bell Tel. 3327 Springfield, Ill DRESS MAKING Mrs. Emma S. Jenkins 211 N 15th St. Bell Tel. 7235 Williams Company Financial Agents We have money to loan on all kinds of merchantable securities no matter how large or how small; call and see us. 1030 E. Wash. St. O d phone: 23 2 Enterprise Bank Bui ding Springfield, Ill. Notice The Forum Office is located at 713% E. Wash. St. over Illinois Meat Market. You ought to come up and pay for your paper every Saturday or every month. We have been kind and patient, because we are desirous of our people becoming readers, and helpers, to establish enterprises among their people, things which are essential. We are compelled to have support, because it costs dearly to keep the business operating. Bell Phone 2322 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. 11th and Washington Sts. Enterprise Bank Bldg. ON SPRINGFIELD STREET CAR Points of Interest—Springfield's attractions and how to reach them: Abraham Lincoln's Old Homestead—Corner of Eighth and Jackson streets. Take Eighth street cars at Sixth and Monroe streets. Lincoln's Monument—Oak Ridge cemetery. Take North Fifth street cars from Fifth and Monroe streets. State House—Capitol avenue and First street. Take Spring, Governor, South Second street, or Lawrence avenue car. State Arsenal—Second and Monroe streets. Take West Washington. Governor, Spring street or Lawrence avenue cars. Colored Orphans' Home—427 South Twelfth street. Take South Eleventh street cars at Fifth and Washington streets. Colored Masonic Temple—117-119 North Eighth street. Take South Eleventh or North Sixth street cars from Fifth and Monroe streets. Parks and Pleasure Resorts. Washington Park—South-west of the city. Take South Second street and Lawrence avenue cars. Reservoir Park—North-east of the city. Take North Ninth street cars. State Fair Grounds—North of the city. Take North Ninth street cars. Camp Lincoln—The permanent camp grounds of the Illinois National Guard. Northwest of city. Take the Rutledge street car from Fifth and Washington streets. White City Park—East of the city. Take East Capitol avenue cars from Fifth and Monroe streets. Adjus m ent Notice Estate of Lillie Coleman, deceased. The undersigned having been appointed Administratrix of the estate of said deceased, hereby gives notice that she will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the February term thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the 7th day of February, 1916, 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 22nd day of November, 1915. NANCY COLEMAN, Administratrix B. G. CLANTON, Attorney. STATE OF ILLINOIS } $S Sangamon County Circuit Court, to January Term A.D. 1916, Ida Powell vs. in Chancery, Russell Powell Affidavit of the non - residence of Russell Powell, defendant a bovenaimed, having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Ciruit Court of said Counts, notice is hereby given to the said Russell Powell, that the compainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 29th day of January, A.D. 1915, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of January next, 1916, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Russell Powell, 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 January A. D. 1916, and plead, answer or demur to said complainants bill of complaint, the same and matters and things 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 CHARLES S. GIBES, Complainants Solicitor We must insist upon you puying the collectors, whoever they may be, and please don't tell the collector you will see the editor. The reason we hire help is because we have not the time or rather conveyance to cover the territory and look after the other business connected with the office. Manager. BEAUTY PARLOR Mrs. Della V. Grady, Proptr. Hair Dressing Manicurins Electric Massages Electric Hair Drying Scalp Cleaning a Specialty Oxford College Goods for Sale 819 1-2 E. Wash. St. Adjustment Notice. Estate of Anna Johnson, Deceased. The undersigned, having been ap pointed Administrator of the estate of said Deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the January Te m thereof, which will be held at the Court House of said County, beginning on the third day of January, 1916 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 8th day of November, 1915. CHAS. S. GIBBS. Attorney. Statement of the Ownership Management, Circulation, etc. Required by the Act of August 24, 1912 of THE FORUM, published weekly at Springfield, Ill., for October 1, 1915. Editor, E. L. Rogers, 713½ East Washington St., Springfield, Ill. Managing Editor, E. L. Rogers, 713½ East Washington St., Springfield, Ill. Business Manager, E. L. Rogers, 713½ East Washington St., Springfield, Ill. Publisher, E. L. Rogers, 713½ E. Washington St., Springfield, Ill. Owner: (If a corporation, give its name and the names and addresses of stockholders holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of stock. If not a corporation, give names and addresses of individual owners.) E. L. Rogers and J. B. Osby, Springfield, Ill. Known bondholders, Mortgages, and other security holders, holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities (if there are none, so state.) None. E. L. ROGERS, Editor. Subscribed and sworn to befor me this 18th day of October, A. D. 1915. CHARLES S. GIBBS, [Seal] Notary Public (My commission expires May 16th, 1916. STATE OF ILLINOIS Sangamon County Circuit Court to September Term A. D. 1915, Emma Nora Baker vs. in Chancery, Benjamin Baker. Affidavits of the unknown residence of Benjamin Baker, 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, Benjamin Baker, that the c mplaint- anfiled her bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 23rd day of April, A. D. 1915, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of May, 1915, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Benjamin Baker, 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 things 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 CHARLES S. GIBBS, Complainat's Solicitor 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. 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. Parties desiring good, clear wrapping purposes, call at package, 100 in a bundle. Will Please Cheer B Kendisco, Bottled in Bond..... Mellwood, Bottled in Bond..... Guckenheimer, Bottled in Bond. Old Taylor, Bottled in Bond. Green River, Bottled in Bond. Old Crow (5s) Bottled in Bond. Straight Kentucky Whiskies, per gallon. Full line of GINS, BN. Write for prices Kentucky D Old Phone 6691 SPRINGFIELD Largest Mail Order H esiring good, clean large paper for purposes, call at the' Forum Office' in a bundle. Will You Please-- heer Bringe Full Qt. $0.80 .85 1.00 1.05 1.05 1.25 Kentucky Whiskies, per gallon $2.25, $2.50, $3.00, $ Full line of GINS, BRANDY AND WINES Write for prices on other goods entucky Distilling one 6691 202 North SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Largest Mail Order House in Central Illinois 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-- Cheer Bringers Old Phone 6691 202 North F. f. h St. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Largest Mail Order House in Central Illinois Old Phone 4704 M. L. WILLEN ROOM AND C.ILLI OPEN DAY AND NIC g you wish Served in Short 6 No. Eighth Springfield, I1. let us have you Printing Prices right M. L. W LUNCH ROOM AND OPEN DAY Any h ng you wish So 106 No. E Springf Let us ha Prin Prices LUNCH ROOM AND CHILLI PATLCR OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Anything you wish Served in Short Orders 106 No. Eighth St. Springfield, Ill. Let us have your Printing Prices right NOTICE We want the Colored People to read carefully the firms whose ads appear in this and following issues of the Forum. The men who advertise are the most progressive and should have your trade. Furthermore, the firms that advertise are our benefactors and also yours: We call your attention to the G. R. Kinney Shoe Co's ad. See their prices, these prices suit the conditions of the time. Frank R Simons Book and stationary Store. R. F. Herndon Dry Goods. --- You ase-- Bringers Full Qt. 4 full Qts. $.80 $3.00 .85 3.35 1.00 3.75 1.05 4.00 1.05 4.00 1.25 4.85 lon $2.25, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 per gallon ANDY AND WINES on other goods Distilling Co. 202 North Fifth St. D, ILLINOIS house in Central Illinois New Phone 1250 WILLEN AND CHILLI PATLCR AND NIGHT served in Short Orders Lighth St. field, I1. ave your ting right Lochman Bros. Jewelers, one of the most reliable firms in the city, the proprietors are very cordial and affable men. Capitol Grocery and Meat Market at 16th and Capitol Ave. Economy Cleaning and Tailoring Co. We Can Dress You up for $2.00 and up We have all kinds of Suits, Pants and overcoats left on hand. Call and see us open from 7 A. M. to 9 P. M. 713 E. JEFFERSON ST. Springfield, Ill.