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FORUM (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, MAR. 25, 1916. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Historical Society State House, VOL. 11. NO. 50 (Single Copy, 5e. 6 Months, 80c) SPRI Published W VOL.11. NO.50 ELKS MINSTREL AND BALL Chas. Young Lodge No. 103 I. B. P. O.; E.' of W. I.B.P.O.E. Thursday March 30, 1916 At Arion Hall, 4th and Jefferson Sts. Sdringfield, Ill. Admission: Adults 50 cents; Children 25cents. Special Rates via I. T. S. Committee:—B. S. Garrett, chrm; E. Nelson. Sec'y; C. Donaldson, Treas; Geo. Moss, Alex. Bender. VOTE FOR LICENSED SALOONS FOR LINCOLN AND SAVE $100,000 ANNUALLY FOR YOUR CITY. Don't drive away business and increase your taxes by voting "dry." Colored people are drawing annually nearly $2.000 from labor caused by saloons being legally run 6 days in a week. Put these saloous out of business and nearly half of the Colored people will move away, causing the lodges and churches to suffer. Can't you see it is not yet time to vote Lincoln dry? This is no time to vote the saloons out of Lincoln. For the past 3 years we have had starvation times and the people have been taxed and burdened to "death." So if you are in favor of letting "well enough alone" you should act accordingly and get your friends to do likewise. This is not a moral question, it is an economical question, because, if saloons are voted out, a certain amount of liquor will be imported or those who desire will go elsewhere. So why not keep the money here? JAMES HALE PORTER FOR STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEEMAN. James Porter, of the first district of Chicago, is out for State Central Committeeman. Mr. Porter is a Colored man and has been an assiduous worker in the G. O. P. for 30 years and the Colored people will be pleased to see him and the race thus recognized. We commend his candidacy to the people of the 1st. TAXES. TAXES. TAXES. Taxes are now due and payable at this office. Bring your last year's receipt or a complete description of your property when making payment. GEORGE W. SCHWANER, Town Collector, Capitol Township. Office in Court House. "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, MAR. 25 Weekly in Springfield ALEXANDER & SCROGGINS REINSTATED Messrs Jeff Scroggins and H. R. Alexander the two Colored firemen of No. 5, who were suspended on charges proferred against them by the chief, were reinstated on the grounds that the said charges were insufficient. When these men were let out James Mason and Robert Cansler took their places. J. Douglas filled the place made vacant by the su-pension of C. K. Johnson, but since Cansler was a higher eligible, he takes Douglas' place. It seemed from the beginning that the charges against Alexander and Scroggins were groundless and that witnesses were perjuring themselves in order to find charges. We are glad the men were exonerated and replaced because both Alexander and Scroggins are very high class men. They attended strictly to their business and for 10 years the department has not had a better set of men. This will also prove that it pays to so conduct yourself as to be able to withstand these "onslaughts." THE REPUBLICAN TOWNSHIP TICKET. You will observe that the republican ticket for Supervisors is composed of some of the very best men in this county and, every republican is urged to support that ticket. It is important from a political view point for this ticket to succeed. The republican party must be elected in this county, state and nation next fall and the only way success can be had is to begin at the bottom and now is the time. There is no reason for bolting the ticket or even apathetic. The Colored people see that from a party stand point. The best party for them is the republican party and its men, in local or national affairs. We have a reasonably fair representation in the city and county now and can make more by rallying to the success of the G. O. P. from bottom to top. $2,000,000 FIRE AT PARIS, TEXAS. A goodly number of persons will not shed any crocodile tears when they read of Paris, Texas, great fire. About 16 or 17 years ago Paris, Texas, burned a man at the steak in the public square for an alleged atrocious crime. "Whatsoever you sow you shall reap." This is the law and the prophets. WE NEVER CLOSE Chili and Tamalas a Specialty AL. REDDING'S LUNCH ROOM Our Plate Lunch, 15c, Served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m Short Orders a Specitlty DECATUR IS NOT SATISFIED DRY Lincoln is one of the most prosperous small towns in the state, if she is not disturbed by the voting out of saloons, her future is great. It really does not pay to have dry spots. Look the matter over and give it a fair consideration, even church people would prefer orderly saloons to "blind pigs." It has been proven that where a city is dry and the towns nearby are wet, the women have more trouble keeping their husbands at home than where a man can secure what he desires. If the Lincoln people desire their taxes not to increase and fire protection to decrease, vote to stay as you are. In saloons colored people in Lincoln dram over $2,000 per annum as porters and helpers. Remember these things. 6. ($1.50 per Year in Advance 20 Cents per Month) nd Peoria HON. L. Y. SHERMAN J G. O. P. CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT "MELLESSO-BALLSO" TRADE MARK 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. A NEW BARBER SHOP OPENED. Mr. G. A. Barksdale has taken charge of the shop at 1026 E. Washington St. and the firm will be run by Barksdale & Curtis. Mr. Barksdale has a number of friends, is experienced and a careful business man, looking strictly after business and caring for his customers. For 8 years he has stood at the helm at the Jas. W. Grady shop and commanded a good business. He is very thankful to his friends for past favors and solicits their continued support. Let me send you FREE PERFUME Write today for a testing bottle of ED. PINAUD'S LILAC The world's most famous perfume, every drop as sweet as the living blossom. For handkerchief, atomizer and bath. Fine after shaving. All the value is in the perfume—you don't pay extra for a fancy bottle. The quality is wonderful. The price only 75c (6 oz.). Send 4c for the little bottle—enough for 50 handkerchiefs. 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We are not responsible for the views of correspondents and writers who sign articles. SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 1916 There is a tendency among some of the officials in this state and even in Sangamon Co. to foster and promulgate a false doctrine or "holier than I" doctrine. In Chicago Mayor Thomson has made, in less than one year, a phenomenal record, yet he is constantly nagged and maligned by a coterie of fellows and some of the newspapers; in Sangamon Co. where we have had all kinds of trouble and where all factions had been eliminated, a great howl was made about certain men being for law enforcement and, saying by inuendo, that others on the board of Supervisors, were against law enforcement, when in fact, members of the Board of Supervisors have nothing to do with law enforcement at all. Our sheriff, if he is conscientious and only carrying out his sworn duty, why hail him, "O king live forever?" The people are not "mad" at him for closing the saloons on Sunday. If he has done a moral act and accomplished good by abolishing the "line" he will be credited for it. There is some question as to whether it is a good idea or not-is small pox cured by isolation or a promiscuous distribution. We desire to be fair. There is no sense in trying to fool the women and the churches. Don't brand everybody anti-law enforcement who fail to agree with you along certain lines of methodical procedure only. Be fair because only pure gold will stand the acid test. Like Banquo's ghost the truth will not down. Dr. J. A. Wheeler, sheriff of Sangamon Co. is still reforming. The last move was to take out all slot machines and stop card playing for "fun" in saloons. It is also believed that all shows will be closed on Sunday. Homer J. Tice and Mr. Russell will contest for delegates to the National Republican Convention Mr. Davis, a meteoric politician from Chicago, was in the city this week on business. LINCOLN ILL. AND LIQUR QUESTION LINCOLN ILL. AND LIQUR QUESTION In the approaching election the attention of the voters is called to this question from a purely economic view point. Well conducted saloons are not necessarily a menace and are not detrimental, in fact a town situated as Lincoln is better off with orderly regulated saloons than she would be "dry"—Why? Well there is Springfield, Peoria and Mt. Pulaski within a radius, each of less than 40 miles, making it easy for Lincoln people to go and not only spend money for liquors, but also other money which would be spent in Lincoln. Also many persons will go and stay for two or three days and get into other pitfalls, therefore it will be more beneficial to retain your saloons and retain your employment and the license money. Elks Annual Memorial Sermon will be held at Masonic hall, Sunday, Apr. 9, at 3 P. M. Rev. Graham, of St. John A. M. E. Church officiating. THE ONLY WAY TO Chicago Peoria St. Louis Kansas City IS VIA Chicago & Alton The Pioneer Dining and Sleeping Car Line Ask the Ticket Agent for further information N. W. DANCY, Ticket Agent Jacksonvill's bonded indebted ness is $150,000. She is lighting her streets with small lamps, boot legging is plentiful, why should Lincoln, with her fine streets, plenty of lights and orderly saloons go dry and revert to such a cobdition or worse? Champaign is full of boot leggers and can not boast of any more order than Lincoln. Vote to retain your good standing, Lincoln people. Rev. P. W. Fields Lincoln Ill. Who is building a fine Church. Furnished Rooms 206 N.14 St. Mrs.J.M. Thomas, Prop. BARBER SHOP When you are in Peoria make a visit to I. W. WOODSON'S SHOP pp. City Hall 422 Fulton St. Booker T. 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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 M. Republican Candidate for Governor THE FREEMAN FLATS (Newly Completed) 100 Jackson St.—New phone 2184 B. 223 1/2 N. Washington St., Rear. —New phone 2382. Electric Lights, Heat and Baths Peoria, Illinois. DENTIST Dr. J. H. Mitchell 713% 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. Leisey'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 FOR QUALITY Stag 5¢ SMOKE CIGAR HAIR DRESSER Mrs. Belle Bass, Danville, Ill 1001 E. Chandler St. 1001 E. Chandler St. SPECIAL TREATMENT 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 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. 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BOTH PHONES Subscribe For The Forum SH0E 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. A large number of Colored people donated to the fund to aid the Jews of Poland, who are starving on account of being in the war zone of Europe. Mr. Robert Taylor of the State Historical Society, headed the list and secured donations. The Colored people have a kindly feeling toward the Jew because the Hebrew nationality have always been the Colored man's sincerest friend and benefactor. Among the Jews as a class or mass, there is no racial prejudice. The Jew, like the Colored man, has been oppressed and was once held in bondage in Egypt, by Pharoh's edict, but was liberated by Moses. Mr. Julius Rosenwald of Chicago is a staunch friend true and tried of the Colored race, and the Negroes were glad of an opportunity to reciprocate. FOR SALE: LIFE AND WORKS of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington Mrs. Lattie Poston, Springfield Agent 2210 E. Kansas St. Leave orders at Forum office. R. F. Herndon&Co. The New Silks The Silk Fashion Most Favors are abundantly shown in this store's collection. Every correct weave, color, weight and design. Printed Imprune, Crepes, Soie de Luxe, Wash Satins, Faille, Crepe de Chines, Pussy Willow Taffetas, Poplins, Satin Stripe, Taffetas, Glace Changeables, Flowered Crepes, Satin Striped Marbuisettes, Flowered Marquisettes, Crepe Legere—and many others—all in notable broad assortments—and particularly the new shades, so scarce in general, will be found here in profusion. White Goods Department 40 in. Infants' Gabardine Snitting for Skirts, Sport Coats and Dresses, fast color, sale price yard 59c 36 in. 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Novelty, Fancy and Plain Voile Seed Voile, Organdie and Marquisette over 500 patterns to choose 39c from, price, yard R.F.Herndon&Co. READ THE FORUM Place Your Political Announcements with Us We have the largest circulated Colored Paper in Central Illinois We Cover Peoria, Decatur, Champaign, Cairo, Bloomington, Lincoln, Danville, Jacksonville, Edwardsville, East St. Louis Galesburgh and Joliet Miss Ethel Singleton has taken a position with the Poro College of St. Louis. Rev. S. R. Robinson preached a practical sermon at Pleasant Grove Baptist church, Sunday Mar, 19th. More of such sermons will prove remedial. Prof. Mitchell, of the Social Center, Bloomlington, also delivered a masterly address along the line of his work. Mrs. O. G. Singleton, who attended her daughter, Mrs. Leota Harris, of St. Louis, has returned. Rev W. F. Walker will preach his fare well sermon Sunday, Apr. 2nd. before leaving for conference. H. H. Long, who has been ill, has recovered. Mr. Irwin Ford and wife, of St. Paul, Minn. were in the city visiting relatives. Men's Day was observed at the Culture Mar. 19. Prof. Mitchell addressed the audience. Mr. C. H. Barton, headwaiter of the Jefferson hotel, Peoria, was in the city a few hours last week. Hon. Chas Rice, Master in Chancery, Pulaski, Co. was in the city Mar. 21st, on business. Hon. Richard J. Barr, of oliet, was in the city March 21st, on business. Mr. Edw. D. Keys, of the Farmers' Bank spent a few weeks in Fla. for recreation. Mr. A, D. Mackie, of the Utilities Co. is in Florida for his health. Mrs. F. R. Wilkins served dinner Mar. 21st at 11th & Wash. Sts. in the interest of St. Paul church rally. An organization was perfected to co-operate with Mr. Mitchell in the Social Settlement work. Robert Taylor was chosen Tem. chrm., J. H. White, Sec'y and Mrs. J. S. Lee, Treas., at Masonic Hall Mar, 21st. Mrs. P. F. Duncan has purchased the Pekin Theatre. Miss Edith White and Mr. B. Kirby, a young society couple, were married, quietly, Wednesday March 22nd. Liberal aid from the colored people, should be given the social betterment movement again inaugurated here here. Bloomington and Quincy are doing a great good from the work of this movement. We insist that every person endeavor to keep his home, inside and outside looking inviting. As a rule, when a person does this, he or she is kept busy. To much, or rather so much talking and bothering your neighbors is dangerous. Notice of Final Settlement Notice of Final Settlement Estate of Clarinda Head, Deceased. Public notice is hereby given, that the undersigned A. Morris Williams, Executor of the estate of Clarinda Head, deceased, will attend before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, at the Court House in Springfield, Illinois, on the 4th day of April, 1916, for the purpose of making final settlement of said estate. At which time and place will ask for an order 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, March 1st, A. D. 1916. A. MORRIS WILLIAMS, Executor When a colored man is running a saloon orderly, he should be given credit. A saloon is a business and the proprietor is trying to make a living for himself and family. We are obliged to you for the splendid weather during the past week, but who ordered the lagrippe. We want men in the next legislature who know enough about law to frame legal bills and men who have at least some knowledge of our present state and federal Constitution. Within a month's time we are arranging to start out a red-hot newspaper, a paper for Central and Southern Illinois—a long felt want. STATE OF ILLINOIS { ss. Sangamon County Circuit Court, to March Term, A. D. 1916, Mildred Dixon, vs. in Chancery, Harry Dixon. Affidavits of the non-residence of Harry Dixon, 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 Harry Dixon that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court in the Chancery side thereon, on the eigth day of January, A. D. 1916, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of March next, 1916, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said Harry Dixon 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 March A. D. 1916, 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 B. G. CLANTON, Complainant's Solicitor STATE OF ILLINOIS { ss. Sangamon County Circuit Court, to March Term, A. D. 1916, Annie Treat vs. in Chancery, William Treat. Affidavit of the unknown residence of William Treat, 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 William Treat that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 22nd day of January A. D. 1916, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of March next, 1916, as is by law required. Now, unless you, the said William Treat, 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 March, 1916 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 A. MORRIS WILLIAMS, Complainants Solicitor B. J. CLANTON ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Legal Business Carefully Attended to $815\frac{1}{2}$ E. Washington St. Bell Tel. 3327 Springfteld, 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. Old phone 2322 Enterprise Bank Building Springfield, Ill. (For two quiet men) Good Location Front Room 118 So. 11th St. Call Evenings Mrs. A. J. Ball Notice The Forum Office is located at 7131/ 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 JOld 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 sfcm Fifth and Washington streets. White City Park—East of the city. Take East Capitol avenue cars from Fifth and Monroe streets. 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. 802 E. WASHINGTON ST. Springfield, Ill. WILLIAMS 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 --- 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. Manager 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. 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. Business Manager, E. L. Rogers, 713% East Washington St., Springfield, Ill. Publisher, E. L. Rogers, 713% 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. For Your Meals Go To GEO. HAIRIS' New Place, rear of Osborne's EVERYTHING WELL COOKED M. J.W. GULLETT Republican Candidate for Sec'y of State PHONE, OFFICE: BELL 2156 DENTIST 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. desiring good, clean large paper for purposes, call at the Forum Office 000 in a bundle. Will You Please-- Cheer Bringer Full Qt. Misco, Bottled in Bond $ .80 Good, Bottled in Bond .85 Anheimer, Bottled in Bond 1.00 Taylor, Bottled in Bond 1.05 River, Bottled in Bond 1.05 Row (5s) Bottled in Bond 1.25 Kentucky Whiskies, per gallon $2.25, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 Full line of GINS, BRANDY AND WINES Write for prices on other goods Kentucky Distilling Co. Phone 6691 202 North L SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Largest Mail Order House in Central Illinois et us have you Printing Prices right 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 Full Qt. 4 full Qts. Kendisco, Bottled in Bond. $ .80 $3.00 Mellwood, Bottled in Bond. .85 3.35 Guckenheimer, Bottled in Bond. 1.00 3.75 Ola Taytor, Bottled in Bond. 1.05 4.00 Green River, Bottled in Bond. 1.05 4.00 Old Crow (5s) Bottled in Bond. 1.25 4.85 Straight Kentucky Whiskies, per gallon $2.25, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 per gallon Full line of GINS, BRANDY AND WINES Write for prices on other goods Kentucky Distilling Co. Old Phone 6691 202 North Fifth St. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Largest Mail Order House in Central Illinois Let us have your Printing Prices right ST. LOUIS and Return VIA Chicago & Alton Friday, For Police M (Vote for F. E. EARLY For Assistant S (Vote for BARNEY SHORT 160 J. A. MORTON Train Leaves Springfield 7:20 a. m. and 9:55 a. m., March 24 See the City Baseball Championship Series between "CARDINALS" and "BROWNS" OTHER AMUSEMENTS OF ALL KINDS Fore morr particulars call on or address N. W. DANCY, Ticket Agent see the City championship Series between LS" and "BROWNS" AMUSEMENTS OF F. M. LEGG LOUIS J. COE 1146 PHILLIP NELCH O. G. SCOTT ANCY, Ticket Agent 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 Lotion $2.25, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 per gallon HANDY AND WINES on other goods Distilling Co. 202 North Fifth St. D, ILLINOIS house in Central Illinois have your ting right REPUBLICAN TICKET For Police Magistrate (Vote for one) F. E. EARLY 921 S. Fifth St. For Assistant Supervisors (Vote for ten) BARNEY SHORT 1605 E. Capitol Ave. J. A. MORTON 1431 S. Second St. B. H. LUERS 929 S. Second St. WILLIS S. CROWDER 1505 E. S. Grand Ave. JOHN M. KIMBLE 1119 S. Seventh St. HARLINGTON WOOD 219 S. Walnut St. F. M. LEGG 1419 S. Seventh St. LOUIS J. COE 1146 W. Lawrence Ave. PHILLIP NELCH 717 N. Fourth St. O. G. SCOTT 220 E. Cook St. Election, Tuesday, April 4th, 1916 Polls Open from 6 A. M. to 4 P. M. 1