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THE FORUM (Single Copy, 5e. 6 Months, 80c) SPRINGFIELD AND PEORIA, ILLINOIS, SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1916. ($1.50 per Year in Advance Historical Society State House. TH 12. NO. 2 (Single Copy, 5c. 6 Month Published This is Your to Make a Pleas Starting June 1st June 10 We will Allow You Any Old IRON You This is the way we do it—bri gas iron, or electric iron to our streets and we will give you cren wards a $3.50 Electric or Gas I first payment and $1.00 with you the following month. THE (Single Copy, 5e. 6 Months, 80e) SPRING Published Weekly This is Your Chance to Make Ironing a Pleasure Starting June 1st and until June 10th We will Allow You a Dollar for Any Old IRON You May Have This is the way we do it—bring your old sad gas iron, or electric iron to our office, 4th and Mo streets and we will give you credit of one dollar towards a $3.50 Electric or Gas Iron. You pay $1 first payment and $1.00 with your gas or electric the following month. This is Your Chance to Make Ironing a Pleasure We will Allow You a Dollar for Any Old IRON You May Have This is the way we do it—bring your old sad iron, gas iron, or electric iron to our office, 4th and Monroe streets and we will give you credit of one dollar towards a $3.50 Electric or Gas Iron. You pay $1.50 first payment and $1.00 with your gas or electric bill the following month. REMEMBER Any Old Iron is Wor Don't go on trying to iron with iron, walking from ironing board hundreds of times a day to do heat right in the iron, such as iron. Any Old Iron is Worth a Dollar Don't go on trying to iron with the old faction iron, walking from ironing board to stove and b hundreds of times a day to do an ironing-get heat right in the iron, such as in the electric or iron. Don't go on trying to iron with the old faction sad iron, walking from ironing board to stove and back hundreds of times a day to do an ironing-get the heat right in the iron, such as in the electric or gas iron. This Offer for 10 Days Only Watch Our Junk Pile Grow "AT YOUR SE Springfield Gas a Compa "AT YOUR SERVICE" Springfield Gas and Electric Company JAMES JEROME HILL IS DEAD. J. J. Hill, who rose from the level of the comm- ing class to that of industrial king and empire by greatest railroad magnet in the world, is dead one the way of all the earth. He was truly a wow- being worth over $200,000,000, a vast possession as an honest man and his life is worthy of stud- ation. rose from the level of the common la- tle of industrial king and empire builder. A magnet in the world, is dead, and all the earth. He was truly a wealthy for $200,000,000, a vast possession. But he and his life is worthy of study and J. J. Hill, who rose from the level of the common laboring class to that of industrial king and empire builder. the greatest railroad magnet in the world, is dead, and has gone the way of all the earth. He was truly a wealthy man, being worth over $200,000,000, a vast possession. But he was an honest man and his life is worthy of study and emulation. BASE BALL. The Union Giants are winning everything they are making a splendid record. In our next delete detail of the Decatur game will appear. It was beaten 12 to 4. Paris Cleaners were defeated. Marrisonville was defeated and St Louis won 12 to 4. Up-to-date the Union Giants have one game. In next issue will appear special baseball. ants are winning everything they meet. splendid record. In our next issue a Decatur game will appear. Deca- 4. Paris Cleaners were defeated 7. it was defeated and St Louis was de- to-date the Union Giants have lost next issue will appear special "dope" Short less than per line and up to 50c and $1.00 a of .business consider a word govern The Union Giants are winning everything they meet. They are making a splendid record. In our next issue a complete detail of the Decatur game will appear. Decatur was beaten 12 to 4. Paris Cleaners were defeated 7 to 2. Marrisonville was defeated and St Louis was defeated 12 to 4. Up-to-date the Union Giants have lost only one game. In next issue will appear special "dope" on baseball. VOL.12. NO.2 WESTERN 00.22 J. J. Hill, w boring class to o the greatest rai has gone the wa man, being wort he was an hone mulation. Weekly in Spring Maintenance Saving Died until Dollar for You Have old sad iron, and Monroe dollar to you pay $1.50 electric bill Dollar d faction sad ave and back ing—get the electric or gas Only Grow CE" Electric FOR RFNT One nice 4 room house, cheap, 1501 So. 10½ St. Apply to H. W. Bulger, 713½ E. Washington St. When you are in Peoria make a visit to I. W. WOODSON'S SHOP pp. City Mail 422 Fulton St 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. "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." BARBER SHOP Notice! INOIS, SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1911 ngfield, Indu OFFICER A. DUNCAN M. B. Mr. Duncan is making a splendid record as a plain clothes policeman for the city. He has served over one year in the present position and previously served 3 and one-half years as deputy sheriff, rendering creditable service. Mr. Duncan has made some of the most difficult arrests of any man on the force and captured two escaped murderers. He is well liked by all and constantly makes friends. He is endeavoring to reflect credit upon his race and honor upon himself. He is proving that he is worthy of the position tendered him. Economy Cleaning and Tailoring Co. CLEANING, PRESSING and REPAIRING Special prices on Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clothing Call for Price List BERT STEWART, Prop. BELL PHONE 4266 802 E. WASHINGTON ST. GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVITY There will be a Grand Musical Festival Friday, June 16th, 1916, at Masonic Hall. Frank Bernerker and his band of twenty-six artists, introducing Mrs. Naucy Brown-Celeman in songs. For the benefit of Home and Foreign Missionary Society of New Hope Baptist Church. President, Mrs. A. Salle, Pastor, Rev. W. H. Carter., Admission, 25c. Miss Sarah Alexander, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Alexander, So. 11th St is among the 136 high schoo graduates this June. 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. 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. 20 Cents per Month) rial Edition HON. L. Y. SHERMAN HERMAN HON. L. Y. SHERMAN J. G. O. P. CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT GREAT CONFERENCE HAS ADJOURNAL The great M. E. General Conference has adjourned for 29 days of hard and effective work. Two co-authors were appointed on the committee on unification of church north and south. I Garland Penn and I E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian A S ADJOURNED ence has adjourned work. Two colore tee on unification and Penn and Re ern Christian Adve GREAT CONFERENCE HAS ADJOURNED. The great M. E. General Conference has adjourned after 29 days of hard and effective work. Two colored men were appointed on the committee on unification of the church north and south. I Garland Penn and Rev. R, E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate. HARTWELL'S JEWELRY STORE. 218 South Sixth Street. Among the leading and largest business entree in the city is Hartwell's Jewelry Store, 218 South Street. For graduation and wedding presents there are complete or choice assortment to be found in Illinois. This Jewelry Store is the pride of Springfield and commend our readers to it for anything and every jewelry. Experienced Opticians fit your glasses for you all courtesies. When in need of Jewelry remember the name Hartwell's, 218 South Sixth Street. best business enterprise Store, 218 South 66 ing presents there is no not to be found in Cen- of Springfield and w thing and everything fit your glasses and number the name and street. Among the leading and largest business enterprises in the city is Hartwell's Jewelry Store, 218 South 6th Street. For graduation and wedding presents there is not a more complete or choice assortment to be found in Central Illinois. This Jewelry Store is the pride of Springfield and we recommend our readers to it for anything and everything in jewelry. Experienced Opticians fit your glasses and give you all courtesies. When in need of Jewelry remember the name and place, Hartwell's, 218 South Sixth Street. PARADE A MONSTER ONE. The Preparedness Parade proved a monster sur y line of business and organization was repres e people are for defense. ed a monster succe tion was represented The Preparedness Parade proved a monster success Every line of business and organization was represented. The people are for defense. PEKIN THEATRE. Mrs. P. F. Duncan, who has charge of the Bentreatre, 813 East Washington Street, is making a sur- of the enterprise and pleasing the patrons by giv- in a show unexcelled by any in the city. All of fures are high clssa and moral. She is a bus- man and industrious, worthy of emulation by other the charge of the Pekin t, is making a success the patrons by giving the city. All of the . She is a business emulation by others Mrs. P. F. Duncan, who has charge of the Pekin Theatre, 813 East Washington Street, is making a success out of the enterprise and pleasing the patrons by giving them a show unexcelled by any in the city. All of the pictures are high clssa and moral. She is a business woman and industrious, worthy of emulation by others. Published every Saturday at 819 1-2 El. 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 mail matter Feb. 24, 1904, at the post office at Springfield, Ill., under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. ADVERTISEMENT8. 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, JUNE 3, 1916 John Lutz We desire to call the attention of the Colored people to Mr. John Lutz's ad in this paper. He advertises liberally in the Colored papers and we want you to make his store your hat and shirt buying place. You are aware of the fact that his is the finest store of goods of its kind, not only in this city, but in central Illinois. The Display windoes substantiate our claim. They have nothing but high-grade goods, hence you can't get "bit." EDWARD H. RICHTER Meat Market It is quality that counts in the meat line, more than in any other, and living up to the principles of handling only the highest class of fresh meat has been the means of establishing the large and growing business of EDWARD RICHTER, located at 501 North Sixth Street. He is a gentleman of wide practical experience in business and knows how to keep an attractive store, such as will merit patronage of the people, and this store is a popular one with those housewives who enjoy receiving courteous attention and the highest grade of goods, and the most reasonable prices. Mr. Richter is an energetic and enterprising business man who is public spirited and ever loyal to the best interests of Springfield. A trial order will convince you of the desirability of trading at the modern meat market of Mr. Richter. Barksdale & Curtis Proprietors of Three Chair Eureka Barber Shop Hair Cutting, Shaving and Hand Massage a Specialty. Clean Towels and Polite Barbers 1030 E. WASHINGTOM STREET Bell Phone 4994 Mrs. Allie Ball Meals Served in Family Style Good Service Courteous Treatmen Ice Cream Served Daily 118 So, 11th Street THEREPUBLICANATIONALCOVENTION Ere we shall have gone to press again the Republican National Convention will have been called to order, and no doubt, chosen the next man who shall sit in the seat of the mighty and guide the old ship of state during the ensuing 4 years over the tempestuous sea. This will be the greatest and most momentous gathering of great men and fine women this nation has ever before seen. It will be long remembered and future generations will read and talk of the 1916 convention. It is hard to forecast the outcome. The most conspicuous man in the land today is Theodore Roosevelt. He is even more conspicuous than his Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Germany. But the nominee will be the next President, unless, of course, the Great Republican Party makes a blunder, irreparable, and we don't think our party will do that. Its history and traditions are too luminous and potential. One mistake is sufficient, the cost is too great for another. PIANO STORE MOVES. PIANO STORE MOVES. The Baldwin Piano Store has moved from North 6th Street to 320 South 6th Street, opposite the Leland Hotel, where they will be pleased to see all old customers as well as new customers. They carry the very best pianos and their prices and terms are such that most anyone can af. ford to have a piano. It you are thinking of or are desirous of purchasing a piano see the Baldwin people. Mr. Anderson, the manager is a very pleasant man. Via Chicago & Alton Railroad, Springfield and Jacksonville to Peoria, and via the Magnificent Steamer, Columbia, from Peoria up the Beautiful Illinois River for an all day River Ride. EIGHTY MILE RIVER RIDE! Trains leave Chicago & Alton Passenger Stations at both Jacksonville and Springfield at 7 a. m. Tuesday, June 20th, arriving Fulton St., Peoria at 9:30 a. m. Steamer Columbia leaves Peoria 10 a. m. for ride up river, returning at 5 p. m. Returning train leaves station at 7 p. m. arriving Springfield at 10:15 p. m. and Jacksonville 11:20 p. m. ONLY--$1.50--ONLY INCLUDING THE SCENIC RIVER RIDE Come on fellows, and bring your mothers, sisters, wives and sweethearts. Plenty of room and a good time assured for all. This will be the biggest and best excursion in our history. Watch for hand bills for further particulars, and plan now to be there. BASE BALL GAME! OLD Union Glants vs. Peoria Jefferso two teams are closely matched and a f ed. Game called on arrival at Child RENNICK VIRES, I READ THE FORUM Our Political Announcements ave the largest cir ed Colored Paper in Central Illinois Springfield Union Glants vs. Peoria Jefferson Club. These two teams are closely matched and a fine game is expected. Game called on arrival at Chillicothe RENNICK VIRES, Manager READ THE FORUM Place Your Political Announcements with Us We have the largest circulated Colored Paper in Central Illinois We Cover Decatur, Champaign,ington, Lincoln, Danville Peoria, Decatur, Champaign, Cairo, Bloomington, Lincoln, Danville, Jacksonville, Edwardsville, East St. Louis Galesburgh and Joliet 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 713 1/2 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 Adjustment Notice Estate of Richard Howard, Deceased. The undersigned having been appointed Executor of the last Will and Testament 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 seventh day of August, 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 24th day of May, 1916. CLARENCE LIGGENS, Executor CHAS. S. GIBBS, Attorney N. DYER'S Restaurant 122 Oak St. Champaign, Ill. Home Cooking. Best Service. Call when in Champaign. 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 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 Easter Stock IN LATEST STYLES AND DESIGNS TOILET ARTICLES American Hair Grower for Sale The Best, the Cheapest. Call and Inspect Mrs. Mattie Tucker 206 North 14th St. Edward Baumann, C. T. Baumann Baumann Bros. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Your Patronage Solicited Corner 7th and Washington Sts. Res. Phone, 4946. Chas. S. Gibbs ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC. Old Phone, 1963. Office: 723 East Washington Street REISCH BREWERY CO. 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. W. GRADY barber Barber Shop MRS. JAS. W. GRA Prop. and Cashier 4 Chair Imperial Barber 4 Chair Imperial Barber Shop MANICURING A SPECIALTY BARBERS; Horace Stone, Lloyd C. Jones, L. F. OSBORNE PROPRIETOR PHONE 6158 Hair Cutting, Shaving, Massaging, Shampooing and Bleaching—Electric Massages a Specialty. Hot and Cold Baths. Satisfaction G Billiard Room in Connection. 815 E. Washington St. Springfield Hot Weather Specials AND ARCTIC WHITE MOUNTAIN $1.35 FREEZERS Lawn Mowers, all grades - - $3.00 to $3.50 Rubber Hose - - - . 10c to 20c per person Hose Reels - - - - - $1.00 to $1.50 Water Sprinklers - - - - - 35c to 50c Base Ball Goods, good assortment, lowest price Paints and varnish for every purpose Screen Wire 10c a yard up. Keen Kutter Tools and Kutler Fred P. Schli New Hardware Both Phones 8 4 8 407 EAST 4 doors East Satisfaction Guaranteed connection. Springfield, Illinois Specials THE MOUNTAIN RS $5.00 - $3.00 to $12.50 10c to 20c per foot - $1.00 to $3.00 - - 35c to $1.00 nt, lowest prices purpose and Kutlery Schlitt are Store Lawn Mowers, all grades - - $3.00 to $12.50 Rubber Hose - - - . 10c to 20c per foot Hose Reels - - - - - $1.00 to $3.00 Water Sprinklers - - - - - 35c to $1.00 Base Ball Goods,good assortment, lowest prices Paints and varnish for every purpose Screen Wire 10c a yard up. Keen Kutter Tools and Kutlery 407 EAST ADAMS 4 doors East of 4th St. OLD PAPERS FOR SALE. Parties desiring good, clean large paper for wrapping purposes, call at the Forum Office package, 100 in a bundle. W. L. BLUCK large paper for shelving or Forum Office. 10c per UCKE Parties desiring good, clean large paper for shelving or wrapping purposes, call at the Forum Office. 10c per package, 100 in a bundle. W. L. BLUCKE ```markdown ``` The latest Styles of the best Bicycles and M in Springfield. The Quality Harness and S in Central Illinois. 718 E. Washington S HARTMANN BR Bicycles and Motorcycles ness and Saddle Store ngton St. N BROS. The latest Styles of the best Bicycles and Motorcycles in Springfield. The Quality Harness and Saddle Store in Central Illinois. 718 E. Washington St. HARTMANN BROS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BAKERY 900-902 E. Washington St. Both Outside Shipping Orders a Specialt St. Both Phones 527 ers a Specialty 900-902 E. Washington St. Both Phones 527 Outside Shipping Orders a Specialty Electric and Hand Massage The Palace Barber Shop Both Phones 8 4 8 Hot and Cold Baths Springfield, Illinois M.