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THE FORUM Historical Society State House VOL. 12 - NO. 34 ELKS' ANNUAL BALL. will be given at AT ARION HALL, 4th & JEFFERSON STS., SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, Thursday Evening, Dec. 28th,'16. Prof. Nix's Full Orchestra. Charles Young Lodge No. 103, I. B. P. O. E. of W. Single Admission, 50 cents; couple, $1.00. Recception Committee; Clyde Donaldson, Levi Smith, Everett Nelson, Jesse Wormley, Chas. Dent, Wheeler Richards. Committee of Arrangements; Geo. J. Beard, Blaine Garrett, E. Perkins John Slaughter, Alex Bender, Maj O. B. Duncan, Jas. C. Adams Dancing from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. A RAY OF HOPE FROM GEORGIA Dispatches from Albany, Ga. tell of an important conference participated in by leading white and colored men, held a few days ago to inaugurate an organized effort to stem the tide of emigration that has set in among the Negroes of that section. At the preliminary meeting representatives of both races talked things over, and an understanding was reached that immediate action should be taken to assure the Negro laborers of Southwest Georgia that they are wanted at home and will be given protection from mistreatment. It is reported that during the conference colored men were asked to talk frankly and freely, which they did, resulting in both races reaching a better understanding. Coming from Georgia, where race prejudice and lynchings thrive, this "get-together" meeting must be regarded as more than a passing incident. From it there shines a ray of hope that down in Georgia the white people are becoming ashamed of their inhuman treatment of the Negro and have decided to turn over a new leaf before the first of the year. It is surely a hopeful sign when southern white men find it no insult to their intelligence to ask southern colored men to speak out frankly and freely about the Negro; for usually the southern white man assumes the strange attitude that he knows more about the race problem, be it in the North or South, than the Negro himself. THE NEW YORK AGE. The initial meeting of the Educational Section of The Woman's Club, under the new Chairman was held at the residence of Mrs. R. A. Byrd, 404 W. Williams Bd., Monday, Dec. 18th. The afternoon was devoted to the biographies of noted colored women. Owing to the wealth of the subject it will be continued at the next meeting. A short talk was given by Mrs. Clarissa Brown, mother of Mrs. Byrd, and she was elected an honorary member of the section. In the absence of other music a Pianola selection was given by Mrs. Byrd. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. B. Osby, 200 W. Elliott Ave., Mon., Jan. 15th. Members will respond to roll-call with a quotation from a colored authoress. Mrs. R. A. Byrd, chrmn. The Goin family, formerly of Buffalo and Lanesville, Ill., late of Hulls, Ill., were recent guests of relatives in the city, enroute to Peoria and Decatur where they will make their future home. Herman Holman, of Danville, is expected to spend the Holidays in this city, the guest of friends. Local Brevities Mrs. Maggie Neal will have a family re-union dinner at her residence, 1704 E. Cass st., Dec. 25th. Out of town members, expected: George Neal, of Chicago, John Brown, and wife, of Peoria, D. O. Yates, and wife, of Charleston. Rev. W. F. Walker, and family, are occupying the new parsonage. Mrs. M. Holman, 1209 S. Fourteenth st., is visiting her children, in Detroit, Mich. Mrs. George Price, 1723 E. Capitol Ave., will leave today for Iowa to visit her sister. Miss Annie Rider is visiting her mother, 1723 E. Capitol Ave. Mr. E. W. Norman, who was struck by an unidentified autoist, and severely injured, last sept., is able to out. Mr. and Mrs, H. K. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wilson are planning to spend Xmas with Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Wilson, of Decatur, Ill. The latter will leave for Decatur the 24th, while the former will go Xmas morning. Devotional services will be held by the congregation of the New Hope Church Xmas morning, at 5 p.m. The Xmas exercises, for the S. S., will be held at 8 p.m. Watch meeting will be held at all Churches Suncay night, Dec. 31st. A sacred concert will precede the watch meeting at Union, New Year's Eve. The Grace M. E. Church will attend the sunday school program tonight. Mayor Baumann donated them a pail of candy for the children's pleasure. Miss Carrie Jackson and brother, Elmer Jackson, and family, of Chicago, will spend the Holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Jackson, of E. Jackson st. The Triangle Club will hold an informal "open doors" Xmas afternoon, 2 to 6 p. m., at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jas, B. Osby, 200 W. Elliott Ave. Misses Elith Richardson, Helene White and E. Y. Osby, assisted by their visitors, will receive the callers. Horace B. Stone, formerly of the firm of Jones & Stone, was in the city Tuesday, enroute to Chicago, where he contemplates spending the winter. Rev. W. H' Carter has been advised by attending physicians to enter the hospital for an operation and thorough treatment. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wheatley, Jr., and infant son, William Joseph, are spending the winter months in this city with Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Berry. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Perkins, of Glasgow, Mo., spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Savage, of E. Jackson St. Mrs. Sally Early, of Mounds, is spending the Holidays with her daughter, Mrs. Quincy Bradley. Mr. and Mrs. John Gaddy, and sons Lloyd and Granville, Mr. and Mrs. George Alexander, and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Gaines, of Danville, will spend the Holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Alexander, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Alexander of this city. During the week a family re-union will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam. Alexander, and on Dec. 26th Mr. and Mrs. Henry Alexander will entertain at a six-course dinner. Miss Florence Woods of Peoria spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. White last week, after an extended visit in St. Louis. "Be Ya Doers and not Sayers only." SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY DAY P, ILL., SATURDAY DECEMBER "There You Are!" Says Santa SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY DECEMBER 23, 1916 "There You Are!" Says Santa! THE ELK'S LODGE Among the local fraternal organizations of this city, is Chas. Young Lodge No. 103 I.B.P.O.E. of W., organized here about ten years ago. It is a progressive and charitable, giving liberally to the needy institutions of the colored people of this city annually. The lodge is made up of a big hearted set of young men and is the wealthiest single order in the city. The lodge has a drill team, which took the first honor at the national assembly a year ago at Chicago. Every semi-annually, this order gives a ball or ministrel which proves to be among the best social features of the seasons in which they are rendered. They took after their members and care for their sick—in short, they live while they live and are prepared to care for their sick and dead, when life is extinct. Geo. J. Beard is the Exalted Ruler for the ensuing term. Their Ball, Dec. 28th, at Arion Hall, will be a swell affair and people from miles around will attend. Go out and show your appreciation and have a good time. ORDER OF SERVICES ST. PAUL A. M. E. 622 E. MASON ST. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1916. 10:45 A. M. Sermon By the Pastor. "The Glory of Choir—"Glory Be To God In The Highest" by 2:45 p. m. Sunday School, A. King, Supt. 7:45 p. m. Programme By the Choir "There Were Shepherds." by "Glory Be To God In The Highest" Will. "Rock Of Ages" Arth. "O Lord, How Excellent.". "Sing, O heavens!" Wm. "Gloria." Mozart. W. H. BAZIE, Pastor. Sermon By the Pastor. "The Glory of Story Be To God In The Highest" by Sunday School. A. King, Supt. Programme By the Choir The Shepherds." by To God In The Highest" Will. Ges" Arth New Excellent." Evens!" Wm. . Mozart. W. H. BAZIE, Pastor. 10:45 A. M. Sermon By the Pastor. "The Glory of Immanuel". Choir—"Glory Be To God In The Highest" by Alfred Bierly. 2:45 p. m. Sunday School. A. King, Supt. 7:45 p. m. Programme By the Choir "There Were Shepherds." by Richard Earle "Glory Be To God In The Highest" Will. L. Thompson "Rock Of Ages" Arthur W. Nelson "O Lord, How Excellent." H. R. Palm r "Sing, O neavens!" Wm. J. Kurl patrick "Gloria." Mozart. Twelfth Mass THE LINCOLN HOME Few people realize what a comfortable place the Lincoln Colored Old Folks and Orphans' Home is. It has been maintained for over 15 vrs. kept in tact for utilization, by the assiduous and sacrificial work of Mrs. Eva Monroe, one of the organizers of the institution. The Home is well equipped with the best furniture; well ventilated and heated; lighted by electricity and conveniently arranged. The Matron keeps the place thoroughly sanitary—the rooms are well decorated with appropriate picture and show good taste and pride. Very recently new enamel beds were purchased and the boys were given separate apartments, upstairs. What the Home needs now, is more room. An effort should be made at once te add 10 more rooms. Christmas tree and cantata at Umion Baptist church by the Sunday school Monday night—"Joy to the world." Grant Martin supt. istor. "The Glory of Immanuel". The Highest" by Alfred Bierly. A. King, Supt. nmme By the Choir by Richard Earle Somewhere in the all big land, somewhat back of the mountains and the sea, the exact place I cannot tell, but there, wherever it is, live a people who know not what sorrow is nor disappointment. There they live in a happy clime and in a just government, yea, a land of plenty and content. No one seeks to worse his fellow man in that land because each is a part of that great homogeneous whole. Ah! is it not true that such a land would be a happy place in which to live and grow? There in that land, is no high cost of living question but every one has his full. There is no buying and selling as a profession but all exchanges are made on their face value as the need arises. Would I were in that land! It must be a joy to live in such a country where every one contributes something to its pleasure. No fifteen cts. soup beans; three dollar flour; fifty cts. eggs and butter; twenty cts. lard; two and fifty potatoes; and all necessities sky high. Gosh! when I reach that land, all of millions I have shall go to relieve the distressed. But, O, there will be no distressed there in that land! Well, I will it to the poor. Not so, a bond of equality and plenty can have no poor. O, there will be a kind of a bank or some repository, not exactly aristocratic, but you know, some place not accessible by everybody. This must be so even in a good land wherever it may be. You know, the very rich must be taken care of, I mean, not some special care; but a kind of colonization scheme somewhat remote in that land. But everybody may freely go and come upon its streets, see! Such a little device as this, you know, would not disturb its unity. Ahl this has been the musing of the idle rich in all ages of the world. A land so beautiful, so happy, so full of plenty but, yet, has some little corner where the elect may live unelbowed by the vulgar. Yes. some such place always fits in that old scheme. Large storehouses full of grain and the fields thick with herds. Then the soul may rest in bliss because here is plenty laid up for many years. Come you who would seek away over the sea for such a land, come now and look around you. Don't dream your time away in that idle atopian world. That is the land of nowhere which you seek. Here is the land of promise, cast down your bucket here and drink to the full. Yea, the deserts may be made to smile with verdure when men will to use God's way to joy and happiness. Good and just government may be had here in the only land to which man has a right. Why lock you away from the land of oppurnity; from the land upon which you have been clothed opportunity and power. This is man's world. Here, he was told to keep and to dress it. There is absolutely no limit upon his activities for good. It is his privilege to make his happiness here. See the poor at your door every day. He is paying high prices for the very necessaries of life. Has this old world ceased to bring forth plenty for its millions of souls? Look about you on every side. You can yet make this the very land for which your soul pines. Feed the millions of starving babies here and stop your needless high prices for their milk, the only kind of food which God has intended them to have. PRICE: FIVE CENTS A dispatch from Austin Wednesday made this announcement: The Supreme Court today refused a writ of error in the case of the State of Texas against the Galveston, Harrisburg, and San Antonio Railway, from Travis county. This suit was instituted by the State against the railway companies for penalties for the alleged violation of the Texas "Jim Crow" law by permitting Negro passengers to ride on the same sleeping cars as white passengers. The District Court rendered judgment for the company and this was affirmed by the Third Court of Civil Appeals, the latter court holding that the proof that white and Negro passengers occupied together a particular Pullman coach was not sufficient to show that other sleeping cars were not so arranged and marked and designated as to provide separate accommodations of equal comfort and convenience for each of the two races. While the constitutionality of this law was involved, the court did not pass upon its validity, the case being decided against the state on questions of facts. Every now and then some Southern state court sets an example for the Federal courts in handling out justice to the colored people of these United States, and they do it, too, without fear or favor. Even the United States Supreme Court was wobbly on the Negro question until a rank southener and ex-confederate soldier, Chief Justice White, threw tradition and sentiment aside, invalidating "Jim Crow" laws and grandfather clauses boldly and openly, in utter defiance of southern opinion. In face of what is being brought to pass by southern white men, The Freeman believes for a certainty that a better day is coming. O yes brother, all is well that ends well. "Ethiopia shall stretch forth her hand unto God, and out of Egypt shall come the Princes who shall rule the world." For, "Out of Egypt have I called my son." There will be 5 o'clock memorial services at Union Baptist Church, Monday morning, Dec. 25th. The pastor cordially invites all who desire to attend. The Home Culture section of the Woman's club will have open doors New years' Day, at I030 E. Washington street. A luncheon for the benefit of the dependents, will be served. Mrs. M, F. Clark, chairman. Mrs. L. Barksdale, president. They will in time rise up and call you blessed. Here we close. "So live that when thy summons comes to join the innumerable caravan, which moves to that mystorious realm, where each shall take his chamber in the silent halis of deaths. Thou go not, like the quarry-slave at night, scourged to his dungeon, but, sustained and soothed by an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave, like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him, and lies down to pleasant dreams". S. A. Askew, M. D. Peoria, Illinois. Mrs. Burrell Clark will spend the Holiday's in st. Louis. Mr. Geo. Harris has closed the Asi Cafe for the time being. The next meeting of the K. of P. lodge will be Jan. 15. REGAL PRINTING CO. Publishers 109-111 So. Eighth St. Bell Phone 5729 LE FOSTER ..................President E. L. ROGERS -_... Editor-Manager RATES. BE TONE wncncnsencns seamen. ~-- $1.50 Six Months .. exec essa." O08 Three Month ................- 50e One Month ..............--..----. 20¢ Weekly paper devoted to the interest of the whole people Entered as second-class mail matter Feb 24, 1904, at the post office at Spring- field, 11, under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Dee. 25th is Xmas, the word is compound one and a derivitive from Christ, hence tne day should ‘be solemnized and not a day of un due hilarity and sinful sport. If you believe in Christ, you believe Him to be what He is suid to be; the Messiah, the Savior, the Prince of Peace and the Light of the world—Alpha and Omega. One prophet called Him the son of David and the root of Jesse. So let us bear the significance of Jesus the Christ, in mind, not only one day, but all times, and lets strive to follow His teachings. There will be no issue of The Forum Dec, 30th. The next issue after to-day’s, will be our New Years’ issue, which we purpose to make a big newsy number, indica- tive of the sort of paper we shall strive to have for 1917. JUDGE RIELY FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE If the republicans nominate Judge Riely, now a Justice of the Peace, for Circuit Judge, to suc- ceed the late Judge Creighton, they will do a wise thing and have an able man to who will make a Judge, in fairness and impartiali- ty such as Creighton was, NOTICE All persons having clothes at the Bert Stewart Pantatorium, formerly at 802 E, Washington St, will please cull at 1109 B. Car: penter St, for same. Mrs. Stewart. Miss Alicia Smith returned from avisit to Chicago, recently—and the sound of the wedding bells is heard, tho not very audibly—but the sound is comprehensible, Fred young, the erstwhile chef, but now’ embalmer” avers that he will soon fall heir to millions. Remember open doors at 1030 E. = Washington street. Hon. Chas. Selby would make a good successor to Judge Creigh ton. STRUM BROTHERS SHOE MERCHANTS Strum Brothers are two young men, proprietors of the growing progressive shoe store, under Mitchell's Drug Store at 5th and Monroe. These young men were born and reared here and have a remarkable business future. They are promising young business men. They handle the finest sample shoes from the largest supply stores in St. Louis. Their stock is large and complete—any thing in the shoe line can be had, Since opening this thriving busi- ness, not many months ago, they have built up.a large substantial trade, and this was done because they are business young men—first they are selling good shoes at very low prices, and sccondly, they are courteous, obliging and pleasing to their customers—being careful and solicitous, that every one is made satisfied. The store is at- tractive and the goods genuine. These young brothers desire to thank their many patrons for their considerate trade in the past and solicits a continuance of their pa- tronage. They wish all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year, Always at your service. Down stairs and Down prices, . Make The Kids Happy We secured a lot of Velocipedes at a great bargain and are go- ing to close them out at an exceedingly low price. VELOCIPEDE : Suitable for children from 2 to 10 years old; priced from en + “Teas Veloolptae enna: pill stall Grtrubbie ipa ecinelee in red and black and are well made. a Juvenile Wheels We have a wheel for boys, standard make and fully guaranteed. Has Mud Guards. Price.__. .. $16.00 Chicyo Bicycles, regular size, fully equipped, mud guards, coaster brake, big bars end seat, roller chain and stand; fully guaranteed. Special price for the next tendays......_..... -._...... $25.00 JIMMIE INGELS - 133-35 S. 5th St. MORTUARY ‘The remains of Arthur Thomas, who was mortally wounded -with a knife in the hands of Geo. simpson, colored, in Alton, Dec, 12th, was bronght to this city by E. H. Wallace, Dec. 14th, who made the trip for the body. The funeral ser- vices were held at the Wallace Undertaking Parlours, He is sur- vived by his father, Green Thom- as, one brother, Ernest, 5 sisters, Mrs. Hinell, Mrs. Mitchell, Misses Trene, Cora, and Callie Thomas. Interment in Oak Ridge- Mr. James Williams, age 42 years, died at his late residence, 2300 E. Pine street Dec. 14, of pneumonia. He is survived by his mother, Mrs, susan Johnson, of Indianola, Miss., and a son, Nathaniel, of this city, Funeral Dee. 19: burial at Oak Ridge. Billy Wormley is the victim of a bad cold. Mrs. Nat, Robinson, 206 W. EI- liot Ave. has been ill for several days. Price J. Smith was taken to the hospital Thursday evening, after a four day illness at home. A Reception and Promenade will be given by some of the rep: resentative young men of the city at the Masonic nall, Jan. 1, 1917, 2 to 6 p. m, Invitations have been issued and about thirty couples will attend, including out of town visitors, Mrs. J. 4. White is chiet Patroness of the young men’s soe: ial functions, and, as usual, they will prove successful entertainers, Mrs. Bert Stewart, who accom: isd the remains of her husband to Kansas City, has returned to thh city. Mr. and Mrs. H. King, of Pas: field st., will serve a union Xmas dinner, Xmas day, The Culture Club had an excell: ent session, Sunday, A crowd was in attendance and displayed due appreciation for the excellent pro gram presented, Wm. Robertson, of Lincoln College, read a paper “Paxation, without representation is tyranny”. Miss Helene White , played a sulte of piano numbers, | »L’Envoi” and ,,A Song of Love”, of her own composition, ‘'The | Wolf Song” was the title.of Mis | E. Y. Osby’s reading. The collec | tion, of ten dollars, was turned o- |ver to the Goodfellows Club, for | charitable purposes. ‘Don’t Forget the Elk’s Ball at the Arion Hall, December 28. Miss Georgia Osby, of Chicago will spend Xmas Day with her parents and relatives in this city. Quite a few visitors will attend the Inaugural proceedings in this city, Jan. 8, 1917. A party of rep resentative colored business men from the state have made arrange: ments to confer with Gov, Lowden during the day. This conference is headed by a party of Chicago, who will have a special coach with diner attached. Local members of the conference will dine with the Chicago delegation. The committee will appeal to the Governor for a more dignified representation in the state departments, Hon. B. F. Mosely, of Chicago, was in the city Friday. DECATUR ILLINOIS. Me Dares list lis week. He was 58 years old, and came to this town when 12 years of age. Miss sallie Brown died in st. Louis Thursday and the remains were brought here for interment ‘The woman’s club has planed to have a christmas tree at st. Peters church, Mr. Thomas Hard n and Miss Mary Watt were quietly married sagurdy afternoon. NOW IS THE TIME TO SEE and the GREAT SOUTHWEST SEE the historie Alamo—the great ranches----meet the fine people---- enjoy the grandeur of the country --make your journey a real holi day. Swift, direct run to any of the following points: DALLAS FORT WORTH WACO AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO The journey is a revelation in railros¢ comfort. Fine berths, Splendid meals Courteous attendants. A service that gives you a new idea of railroad travel. * Chicago & Alton “THE ONLY WAY” | Ask the Ticket Agent for further | information Lou A’ Fyke, Ticket Agent The Forum wishes alla’ Merry Xmas and a Haopy New Year Greetings Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all. We thank you for your patronage and will appreciate a continuance of same next year. ; . Wm. 0’Banion GROCER Cor. 14th & CAPITOL AVE. Bell Phone 5378 Owing tothe continued demand for Ford cars, and notwithstay ding the fact that the Ford Motor Company,s output has been increased over last year by from 1000 to 1500 cars per day, the demand is still far greater than the supply. We are authorized by the Ford Motor Co. to announce that no more cars will be shipped to any dealer) in the Unit d States without a bonaffde signed order. This means that if you are contemplating the purchase of a Ford car inthe Spring it ls to our mutual advan- tage that you order your Ford now at the earliest possible moment, and thus avoid elay and disappointment in getting your car in the Spring. We can guarantee delivery at any time specified if you place your order now. FORD CHASIS.._...$325 FORD TOURING CAR......$360 FORD TOWN CAR... ...$595 FORD RUNABOUT.. $345 FORD COUPELET.........$505 FORD SEDAN... ......$645 ; All Prices f. 0, b. Detroit Jennings Auto Sales Company Telephone Main 4: 928-930 East Adams St. - PLEASANT GROVE Our Sunday School register stood as follow last Sunday: At- tendance 87; a year ago was 72, Offering was $3.25; a year ago it was $1.26, The year 1916 is about to close its pages of history, and a question should present itself to us as whether we have made well or not, ‘The years are passing swifter than they seem and each carries a history of past actions. Rey. J.J. Chappelle made a trip to Ind. last. week, and being ab- sent Sunday, brother Silas Edward a licensed minister, had charge of ‘the pulpit. - Mrs. Anna Page of 20th and 8, Grand Ave., has been on the sick list. Christmas is about to unfold it- self again toa part warring and peaceful nation, American citizens have been kept out of the throes of the migh- ty war, while other nations are engaged in the awful engagment of war. Since Xmas marks the birth of our Dear Saviour, we should en- joy it in a similar way. Miss Edna Brown, daughter of Mrs. Brown Kirby, 1031 So, 15th Street, returned recently with a diploma showing that she is able todo embalming work, She at- tended the Chicago College of Em- balming, and she is highly com- mended for her perseverance. She is now employed with Mr. Rhoden and assisted in the work of the late Roy Richmond and George Rollins. ‘This young lady is only 19 yrs. old; was born and reared in this city and spent two years in the 3. H. School. We hope her much success and that the young ladies with whom she associates, will em- ulate her. ‘The stork timited passed thru the 14th and left an adorable bab- daughter in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson, 1032s, spring st. Mother and daughter aré’pro- gressing nicely. FORD The Universal Car | sha oN Beauty and Utility Meet In ’ ° : REISCH’S Gift-Slippers So why not solve the gift problem by putting “Slip- pers” on your Xmas lists, for each and everyone of your friends. A wonderful array of them here: For the Fireside, for the Den, for the Boudoir. for the Opera, and the Dance. Cavalier Slippers for Men, black or Tan, trimmed in patent leather. Soft Kidskin Romeos with elas- tic sides. Bath and Opera Slippers. - Warm Felt Juliets and Antoinettes, fur trimmed, for the Ladies. Gay colored Boudoir Bootees. Felt Siesta Slippers or Comfys, low-cut. Think of the kindly consideration and_ heart's warmth suggested by a gift so intimate-as a pair of Slippers. SANTA’S OWN SHOE SHOP ° ’ Reisch’s Shoe Shop Reisch’s Building West Side Square we extend a Holiday Greeting To all our Friends and Customers in Springfield and vicinity with thanks for your patronage during the past year THE LAFAYETTE SMITH GROCER CO. Wholesale Distributors of the famous CADET AND RIVAL BRANDS PURE FOOD PRODUCTS We Wish you One and All A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Thanking you for your past patronage and soliciting your continued trade we are very respectfully, Mrs. Josephson & Son GROCERY, MARKET & GENERAL MERCHANDISE 15th & Reynolds Streets John M. Nolan The Popular Grocer 13th & Cass Street'S wishes all of his customers a very Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Thanks for past favors and solicits your future business G Cut Price Furniture Co. 620 E. WASHINGTON ST. We thank one and all of our customers for their patronage during the past year and solicit their continued trade. We extend the seasons Greeting and wish you a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Get that Turkey now for your Christmas Dinner 28c lb. Also Chickens, Geese, Ducks, Guineas and Fresh Eggs Women and Children's Dress Aprons. School Supplies. Women and Childrens Hats and Caps 10c and up. Everything in the Grocery line. If we haven't it, we will get it. MINERS' SUPPLIES The Chas. Fred. White Community Grocery and Merchandise Company CORNER MASON BELL TELEPHONE 401 N. 14th Street Capitol 726 Christmas Bargains Christmas Bargains We have just received a big lot of Ladies' Coats, that have been delayed in shipping, and owing to the latness of the season we are going to close them out at prices that means a big saving to you. COATS, SUITS Ladie's Coats and Suits in all the latest models and all the new weaves. Worth up to $25c: sale price, 12.50 to $6.98. CHILDREN COATS Children's at very low prices ranging from $6.50 to $3.98. We are placing on sale every Hat and Shape in our store worth up to $12.00, at 98c and $.98 Nothing reserved. Every Hat is on sale. We have also reduced the price on all men's and children's Clothing, Furnishing and Shoes. PHILLIP'S BARGAIN STORE 119-121 SO. SEVENTH ST. The lowest rent payer in the Ladies' Ready-to-wear Line, where you buy most for your money J. K. GINGOLD D. J. ERENSKE COAL! ORDER NOW FCR SEASON Prompt Deliveries by the TON OR LOAD Geo. W. Wells 1610 EAST MASON STREET Bell Phone 1383 Bell Phone 2322 A. Morris Williams Attorney at Law. 115 South 11th St. Office Phone 3327 Residenee 4338 B. G. CLANTON LAWYER 815 E. Washington Street Office, Bell 2156 Dr. J. I. Miles DENTIST Special Attention given Children's Teeth Rooms 1-3 Nelson-Bid'g. SEVENTH and ADAMS STREET Office Phone Bell 1271 Residence 6821 GEORGE STAAB, Jr. Plumbing, Heating and Gas Fitting. Repair Work a Specialty Estimates Furnished. 528 South Eleventh Street Bell Phone 1963 CHAS. S. GIBBS ATTORNEY AT LAW $ 723_{2}^{1} $ E. Washington B. G. Clanton, Complainant's Solicitor State of Illinois; Sangamon County, ss. Circuit Court, January Term, A.D., 1$^{17}$ Lena H. Harwell vs. in Chancery, George Harwell. Affidavit of the unknown residence of George Harwell 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 Geo. Harwell that the complainant filed her bill of complaint in said Court, in the Chancery side thereof, on the 24th day of November A.D. 1816, and that a summons issued out of said Court against said defendant, returnable on the first Monday of January next, as is by law required. NOW, unless you, the said Geo. Harwell shall be and appear before the Sangomon County Circuit Clerk, 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. 1917, 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. ADJUSTMENT NOTICE Estate of Lucinda Johnson, Deceased The undersigned, having been appoint- Executrix of the last will and Testament of said Deceased hereby gives notice that she will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the Jan- uary Term thereof, which will be held at the Court House, beginning on the first day of January 1917, at which time all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby notified to attend for the pur- pose of having the same adjusted. All persons indebted to said Estate are also requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 14th day of November 1917. EMMA BATES, Executrix A. M. Williams, Attor. cv 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. NEW CLEAN GOODS. CALL AND S FRED P. SCHLIT HARDWARE BOTH PHONES 848 4 DOORS EAST OF 407 E. ADAMS STR FRED P. SCHLITT HARDWARE BOTH PHONES 848 4 DOORS EAST OF 4TH STREET 407 E. ADAMS STREET A VERY GOOD PLACE TO TRADE Chicago Mark 303 E. WASHINGTON Phone Capita Market Phone Capital 950 Chicago Market Whole Pork Shoulder ..... 15c lb. Pork Loin Roast ..... 15c lb. No. 1 Callies ..... 18c lb. Hams, Guaranteed ..... 21c lb. Boston Butts ..... 15c lb. Smoked Jowels ..... 17c lb. Light Fancy Breakfast Bacon ..... 20c lb. OTTO: 16 oz. to pound Lunch Room Washington St. across the Street to ington Street place. Plenty of Tables for Ladies . Prompt and Courteous Treatment FROM 11 TO 3 PM OUR MOTTO: Right Prices and 16 oz. to pou Redding's Lunch R has moved from 811 E. Washington St. across the 810 E. Washington St. In a larger and more convenient place. Plenty of Tab Meals and Lunches at all Hours. Prompt and Courte PLATE LUNCHES FROM 11 TO Right Prices and 16 oz. to pound CALLS PROMPTLY ANSWERED E. Hazel Wallace FUNERAL DIRECTOR PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN CONNE Prices the Lowest Satisfa Wallace DIRECTOR VICE—CHAPEL IN CONNECTION Satisfaction Guaranteed PROMPT AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN CONNECTION Prices the Lowest Satisfaction Guaranteed 119 NORTH EIGHTH STREET Fall Announcement ouncement Fall Announcement The latest styles are now on display in the largest and most varied assortment Beautiful University Stripes and staple woolens afford you a pleasing choice for your new Fall suit or Overcoat. A Guarantee of Complete Satisfaction and of all wool quality is an ample assurance of your getting clothes perfection here. Prices Reasonable. You are invited to call early and see the new styles. CLEANING, PRESSING, ALTERING Individual work. Right Pricer Quick Delivery. Slaughter's Tailoring Co. 109 SO. FOURTH ST. Bell 535 812-14 E. ADAMS Merry Xmas and a H New Year AL CITY ER CO. ADAMS ST. CAPITAL CITY PAPER CO. 812-14 E. ADAMS ST. Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year AT YOUR SERVICE. Pocket Knives Razors and Strops Silver Plated Knives Forks and Spoons Alarm Clocks Roller and Ice Skates Flash Lights and man Beef Pot Roast ..... 10c lb. Beef Rib Roast ..... 15c lb. Boiling Beef ..... 10c lb. Beef Steak ..... 12 1-2c lb. Veal Roast ..... 12 1-2c lb. Veal Stew ..... 10c lb. Veal Chops ..... 15c lb. Pickled Tripe ..... 3 lbs. 25c. BELL PHONE, 6350 P. BILL HEADS, Bills of Fare, Mine Bulletins, Financial Secretary Reports, Circulars, Dodgers, Envelopes, Labels, Letter Circulars, Letter Heads, Note Circulars, Notice, Railroad Forms, Statements, Window Hangers, Window Cards Street Car Advertising Cards—anything in the line of Commercial Printing. REGAL PRINTING CO. 109·111 S0. 8TH STREET FOR SALE AT RegalPrintingCo. 109 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET Champion Magazine Chicago Detender The Freeman The Crisis Orders taken for any Negro Book or Paper.* DUNBAR NEWS CO. Bell Phone 5729 Green's New Electric Shoe Repair Shop Repair Work Done while you wait Satisfaction Guaranteed, Best Con- triesies. Try me and be Convinced. 10 years in this vicinity. 501 N. ADAMS ST. PEORIA, ILL. MRS. MATTIE TUCKER Milliner Fall & Winter Late Styles Now in. Toilet Articles 207 N. 14th St., Springfield, Ill. BARKSDALE & CURTIS Proprietors of the 3 Chair EUREKA BARBER SHOP Hair Cutting, Shaving and Hand Massaging a Specialty. 1030 E. WASHINGTON STREET Telephone in your Society notes such as vistors, sickness, entertain ment etc. It is free you should be interested in yourselves. Our telephone is main 5729. will you do it? FIRST CLASS ROOMS NEAT, CLEAN, TIDY Steam Heat, Electric Lights and Baths Special Attention to Transients. PEORIA' BEST Mrs. Ella Waples, Prop. 311-325 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET Baumann Bros. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS (Deutsche Apotheke) Your Patronage Solicited Corner 7th and Washington St Reisch Brewery Co. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Keg and Bottle Beer unsurpassed for health and strength. Their Bock Beer was a high reputation. Reisch's Gold Top ranks among the best in the country. Prompt deliveries and shipments made. Order direct from brewery. Suggestions For Xmas R. F. HERNDON & CO. Velocipedes for the Small Boy. Bicycles for the Larger Boy Cutlery for Wife or Mother. Fireproof Safe for Home use for Father Capital Cash Grocery and Meat Market This store is leading them all for Quantity Quality and Good Service. Wishes to thank its many friends and patrons for their trade during the past year, and solicits their patronage during the incoming year, 1917. Wishing one and all, A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We carry a complete line of Fresh and Salt Meats EARLY MORNING SHOPPING HOURS ARE BEST YOU GET THE ADVANTAGE OF UNCROWDED AISLES AND UNHURRIED SALES PEOPLE IN THE MORNING Christmas Gift Handkerchiefs One always associates Handkerchiefs with Christmas, and there is no happier gift selection. Many shipments of Handkerchiefs are being received in a wide range of colors and designs, some especially lovely ones with cut hems and hem stitch designs. Others have edging of real lace, while Medeira has sent the usual lovely examples of needlework. Madeira Handkerchiefs are priced as low as 35c and up to $2.00 each. Linen Honnkerchiefs are priceed from 25c to $3.50. Neckwear We are now displaying our complete line of christmas Neckwear. Broadcloth sets and collars, 50c to $3.50. Georgette collars and sets, plain and fancy, 50c to $2.00. Many new novelties in Silk collars and sets with Georgette trimmings, many in colors. Silks Always Please ment patterns, fine for men's shirt, and also waists ..... $1.25 yd. 40 in. Tub Crepe de Chine, small and large striped patterns, fast colors ..... $2.00 yd. 40 in. Crepe de Chine, extra heavy quality in street and evening shades ..... $1.50 yd. 36 in. Satin De Luxe, big assortment in colors, for evening and afternoon dresses ..... $2.00 yd. FANCY SHEETS AND PILLOW CASES 42x36-in embroidered and hemstitched Pillow Cases 25c each. 81x90-in Scalloped and Hemstitched Sheets.1.25 up Furs In a Great Sale Make the most acceptable Xmas Gifts. Why pay an exorbitant price when by coming to Herndon's you can take advantage of the most extraordinary values. For instance— $3.95 Black Coney Muffs for ..... $2.50 $5.00 Black Coney Muffs for ..... $3.50 7.50 French Black Coney Muffs for ..... 5.00 10.00 China Mink Muffs for ..... 7.50 3.50 Black Coney Scarfs for ..... 2.50 Also Sets of Red Fox, Cross Fox, Natural Lynx Badger, Black Opossum, priced $25.00 to $75 A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF CHILDREN'S FUR SETS Angora, Thibet, Coney, Badger, Leopard, Priced from $2.50 to $10.00 Gift Ideas from our Linen Department LINEN THE MOST USEFUL PRESENT TO GIVE LINEN THE MOST USEFUL PRESENT TO GIVE 2 yards Table Cloth, pure linen, from.....$2.50 up 2 1-2 yards Table Cloth, pure linen.....4.00 up 3 yards Table Cloth, pure linen.....5.00 up 20 and 22 in. Dinner Napkins, heavy satin damask, $3.50 a doxen up 24 in. Dinner Napkins, double sat, dam.....$2.50 up 36 in. Lunch Cloths, sat. damask lin.....1.50 up 45 in. Lunch " " " " " .....2.50 up 54 in. " " " " " .....3.00 up 36x18 in. Huck Towels, plain, fancy.....25c up 42x20 in. Huck and Damask Towels, hemstitched 22x14 in. Gnest Towe's, pure linen, hemstitched and plain..... 35c up 40x20 in. Fancy Turkish Towels, all colors..... 29c 26x14 in. Fancy Turkish Guest Towels..... 20c up 18x54 in. Fancy Scarfs, lace, embroid..... 50c up 36x35 in. Fancy Squares..... 50c up 13 piece embroidered Lunch Set..... 2.50 up Big assortment in embroidered and Cluney Doilies, Scarfs, squares and cushion pieces..... 50c up DON & CO. Boy. Ger Boy Life or Mother. e for Home use for Father TS FOR ALL lon & Bro. Bell Phone 1446 Grocery and Mea THE PROPER PLACE TO BUY YOUR LIQUORS AND WINES 106 NORTH SIXTH ST. Next to Huletts Drug Store For real good Wiskey, Wine, Gin, Brandy, etc., at prices hard to beat, BELMONT occupies the foremost place. It will pay you to come and look over our splendid assortment. Here are a few illustrations of the values given: Kentucky Wiskey, rich in age and flavor; per gallon $2.00 Brook Haven, leader in Bottled in Bond Bourbon; per quart .75 California Claret. Muscatel and Angelica Wines, per quart .35 We are giving away absolutely free, Beautiful Glass Sets, consisting of Decanter, Tray and Six Glasses. THE BELMONT CO. 106 North Sixth Street Capital 500 P NE US YOUR WANTS Carl Rauth Floral Designs a Specialty. All Cut Flowers in Season. Roses and Carnations. BOTH PHONES 623 Greenhouses 500 North Sixth St. 516 No. Eighth St. 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 sani-ary. Leisey's beer on tap, cold. Finest of wines, liquors ann cigars, imported and home made. A strictly first class place. 200 Chicago St. The very best courtesies to all. A few doors from Interurban station, Cor. Chicago and Pulaski Streets. ntity E BELMONT CO. th Street Capital 5 NE US YOUR WANTS MORAN'S MARKET and Grocery 727-729 EAST WASHINGTON ST. Bell Phone 630 EXTRA SPECIALS IN MEATS Whole Pork Loins, per pound..... Whole Pork Shoulders, per pound.....14 1 Pork Butts, per pound.....15 1 Beef Pot Roast, per pound..... Extra Fancy Chuck Roast, per pound. TON ST. Bell Phone 6307 ALS IN MEATS 15c and 14 1-2c 15 1-2c 10c pound 2c 727-729 EAST WASHINGTON ST. Bell Phone 6307 EXTRA SPECIALS IN MEATS Whole Pork Loins, per pound.....15c Whole Pork Shoulders, per pound.....14 1-2c Pork Butts, per pound.....15 1-2c Beef Pot Roast, per pound.....10c Extra Fancy Chuck Roast, per pound.....2c SMOKED MEAT SPECIAL No. 1 Skinned Hams, lb. 22c No. 1 Regular Hams, lb. 20c California Hams, lb.....16c Dry Salt Pork, lb.....15c Smoked Spareribs, ...121-2c Pickled Pork, lb.....15c Sugar Cured Bacon, lb.....22c Heavy Bacon, lb.....20c Plenty of Snouts, Ears, Tails, Neck Bones, Spareribs, Kidneys, Melts, Sauerkraut, Pickles of all kinds. EXTRA SPECIALS IN GROCERIES Commercial Club Flour, large sack, per bbl. $9.20 and $2. 25-lb. sack Sugar, with order (flour not included) for $1. Potatoes, large white ones, bu. $1. Oranges, per dozen 15, 20c, 25c, 30c, 35c 40c and 5 Mixed Nuts and Walnuts, per pound 221- back, per bbl, $9.20 and...$2.30 (our not included) for...$1.88 .....$1.98 .....30c, 35c 40c and.....50c bound.....22 1-2c Commercial Club Flour, large sack, per bbl. $9.20 and... $2.30 25-lb, sack Sugar, with order (flour not included) for... $1.88 Potatoes, large white ones, bu... $1.98 Oranges, per dozen 15, 20c, 25c, 30c, 35c 40c and... 50c Mixed Nuts and Walnuts, per pound... 221-2c New Prunes, 3 lbs.....25c Lima Beans, lb.....11c Large Prunes, 2 lbs.....25c Fancy bulk Coffee, lb 17 1-2c Large pkg. Raisins, 15 oz 12c Imperial Tea, lb.....25c 11 oz, pkg. Raisins.....10c Head Rice, 3 lbs.....25c Bulk Raisins, lb.....12c Black-Eye Peas, lb.....10c Evaporated Peaches, 2 lb 24c Soja Beans, lb.....10c Small Apricots, lb.....15c Spaghetti and Macaroni, 3 pkgs. 24c Bulk Peanut Butter, 2 lbs 25c Butterine, 1b, 22c to 30c Stock Fish, 1b 25c Merry Xmas To All WILLEN'S Lunch Room & Chilli Park Open all Night. Old 4702, New 12 106 North Elighth Street & Chilli Parlo Old 4702, New 125 eighth Street Lunch Room & Chilli Parlor Open all Night. Old 4702,New 1250 106 North Eighth Street Let us show you how to secure a set VEAL SPECIALS Veal Shoulder Roast. 12 1-2c Veal Loin Roast. lb... 16c Whole Veal Round... 17 1-2c Fore Quarter Veal. lb... 9c Hind Quarter Veal... 12 1-2c New Prunes, 3 lbs.....25c Large Prunes, 2 lbs.....25c Large pkg. Raisins, 15 oz 12c 11 oz. pkg. Raisins.....10c Bulk Raisins, lb.....12c Evaporated Peaches, 2 lb 24c Small Apricots, lb.....15c Stewing Figs, lb.....10c 10 bars Laundry Soap.....29c 2 pkgs. Cornstarch for.....18c