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THE FORUM ANTI-DISCRIMINATION MEASURE INTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE BY REP. SHURTLEFF OF McHENRY COUNTY WOULD PREVENT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST RACE, NATIONALITY, SECT, CREED, OR DENOMINATION A Heavy Penalty Provided For Those Who Post Their Place With Cards or Printed Matter Giving Notice of Discrimination VCL. 12 - NO. 39 ANTI-DISCR INTRODUCED IN THE I SHURTLEFF WOULD PREVENT DISCRIM NATIONALITY, SECT, CR A Heavy Penalty Provided Place With Cards or Notice of Dis Representative Shurtliff, of McHenry County, Strikes at discrimination in public places by introducing a bill for an act to prevent discrimination at places of public accommodation, resort or amusement, and to prevent publication and distribution of discriminating matter and to punish the same, The bill provides that no person, being the owner, lesse, proprietor, manager, superintendant, agent or employee of any place of public accommodation, resort or amusement shall directly or indirectly, by himself or anybody else publish, issue, circulative, send, distribute, give away or display in any way, manner, shape, means or method, except as hereinafter provided, any communication, paper, poster, folder, manuscript, book, pamphlet, writing, print, letter notice, or advertisement of any other kind nature or description, intended or calculated to discriminate or actually discriminating against any race, sect, creed, class, denomination or nationality, or against any of the members thereof in the matter of furnishing or neglecting or refusing to furnish to them or any one of them, any lodgings, housing, schooling, tuition, or any accommodation, right, privilege, advantage or convenience offered to or enjoyed by the general public, or to the effect that any of the accommodations, rights, privileges, advantages or conveniences of any such place of public accommodation, resort or amusement shall or will be refused, withheld from or denied to any person or persons or class of persons on account of race, sect, creed, class, denomination or nationality, or that the patronage, custom, presence, frequenting, dwelling, staying or lodging at such place of any person, persons, or class of persons belonging to or purporting to be of any particular race, sect, creed, class, denomination or nationality, is unwelcome, objectionable, or not acceptable, desired or solicited. WHY LEAVE THE SOUTH? John Mitchell Jr. of Richmond, Va., Gives Reasons Why Stable Class of Colored Men will Remain in Va. He says the more the wealth of the colored people, the fewer insane assylums and almshouses, and the more wealth in the coffers of the commonwealth. Then, why should colored people of our type leave these surroundings, except to chase the Jack O'Lantern of freedom, equal rights and the equality of social privileges? True, all of these things are to be desired but weighed in the scale of obsolete justice and equality, would the balance be in our favor or against us? You speak of wealth —we have it! You speak of improved condition, over that of slavery, we have it! You speak of untilled acres, we have the tilled ones, and are getting more. You speak of the mob, the members of it are being driven out of polite society. --- Sec. 2. The production of any such communication, paper, poster, folder, manuscript, book, pamphlet, writing, print, letter, notice or advertisement, purporting to relate to any such place and to be made by any person being the owner, lessee, proprietor, agent, superintendent, manager or an employee thereof, shall be presumptive evidence in any civil or criminal action or prosecution that the same was authorized by such person. Sec. 3. A place of public accommodation, resort or amusement, within the meaning of this Act, shall be deemed to include any inn, tavern, or hotel, whether conducted for the entertainment, housing or lodging of transient guests, or for the benefit, use or accommodation of those seeking health, recreation or rest, any restaurant, eating house, public conveyance on land or water, bathhouse, barbershop, theater and music hall. Sec. 4. Nothing in this Act contained shall be construed to prohibit the mailing of a private communication in writing sent in response to specific written inquiry. Sec. 5. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Act, or who shall aid in or incite, cause or bring about in whole or in part the violation of any of such provisions, shall for each and every violation thereof be liable to a penalty of not less than one hundred dollars ($100), nor more than five hundred dollars ($500), to be recovered by the person aggrieved thereby, and shall also for every such offense be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500), or shall be imprisoned not less than thirty (30) days, nor more than ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment. You speak of lynchings, the number is being steadily reduced. We own in Virginia alone, 1,674, 823 acres of land valued at ten million, three hundred and seventy seven dollars. We own in this state town lots, land and buildings valued at $28,772,199. We own personal property valued at nine million and seventy six thousand, seven hundred and seventy four dollars. The colored people of Virginia pay taxes on property, real and personal valued at thirty seven million, eight hundred and forty eight thousand, nine hundred and seventy three dollars. The colored people of Richmond, Virginia, pay taxes on real and personal property valued at three million, three hundred and seventy three thousand and seventy four dollars. All of this great accumulation has been made in spite of the white people who envy our progress, and with the help of those white people who wanted us to succeed. SPRINGFIELD, ILL., SATURDAY FEBRUARY 24, 1917 "Be Ye Doers and not Sayers only." JAMES REILLY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Republican Candidate For Justice Of The Peace For the past 6 years, Attorney Jas. Reilly, has held the position as one of our Justices of the Peace. He has made a most commendable record and has proved his peculiar fitness for the place. He has the highest commendation from the legal fraternity, and there is no complaint from the masses as to his conduct in the discharge of his official duty. When your case is brought before Judge Reilly, you can rest assured that you will get a fair, just and inpartial hearing, regardless of your color, position or financial standing. For these, and other reasons, Judge Reilly has the reputation of being the best and fairest Justice in the city. Judge Reilly is also one of our ablest lawyers and is able to render decisions according to the law as well as the evidence presented. Therefore we recommend Judge Reilly to the voters and solicit for him, their support. THE SMART SET AT CHATTERTON SUNDAY The coming of the Smart Set to Springfield will afford a real treat to many of their friends here. They are considered the biggest best, brightest and most worthy of all colored performors. The management of the Chatterton not only shows itself fair in engaging them but invites the attendance of the colored people by advertising in The Forum. The B. C. D. Social Club was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs G. G. Bates of So. Spring St. The home was decorated in Colonial fashion with a miniature "Cherry Tree and Hatchet" to carry out the idea that made George Washing famous. Refreshments were served and a most delightful afternoon enjoyed. The guests were Mrs. Spencer of Jacksonville who is the house guest of Mrs Rhinehart of S. 3rd St. and Mrs. Z. W. Mitchell. PETTY THIEVERY AT STATE HOUSE The State House this week is agrin over an incident of petty thievery from the Lunch Room which came to a focus on Thursday night, which disproved the old theory of the colored man always being the culprit. For some time past, various articles of food have been disappearing from the Lunch Room on the fourth flour between closeing time in the afternoon and time of opening the next morning, and a great deal of complaint has resulted thereby, and an effort was put forth to apprehend the thief. An Electric Burglar Alarm was attached to the door of the Lunch Room which carried the alarm to the sleeping room of the Custodian of the State House, this being set after closeing hour in the afternoon. About two o'clock Thursday night, the custodian was awakened by the sounding of the alarm, and hurried to the Lunch Room, where he found the White night watchman coming out with a Ham under one arm and a loaf of Bread under the other, while several pies inside had been devoured. This was one time that the custodian was compelled to "fire" a watchman in the middle of the night, and the whole building is Local Brevities Miss Ollie Taylor of I415 East Adams Street entertained last Friday evening at a party as her home The evening was spent in music games and refreshments. A splendid program was rend at the Culture Club last Sunday afternoon before a good audience. On account of the funeral services at the St. Paul Church, the program was opened later than usual but made up in interest for the shortness of time. National airs and sentimental songs were sung by the audience. A feature that proved most interesting was a paper on "The true meaning of Culture" read by Mrs Emma Goins. But few papers have ever been presented to the Club that proved as profoundly interesting as the one read by Mrs Goin. Mrs O. G. Birdsong delighted the audience by a splendidly rendered Violin Solo. Mrs Bernice Wilson followed in a Piano Solo which was thoroughly pleasing. Possibly one of the finest renditions ever heard by the Club from local talent was the Violin Solo by Mr Fred Moore accompanied by Mr. Harry Ellis. Mr. Moore is destined to become a star in his line if he continues. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pettiford, who embarked on the matrimonial sea the 31st of Jan., after some weeks of honey moon experience, will be at home to friends after this week. Mr. Pettiford has a beautiful home at 1516 E. Capitol Ave., where he invites friends to call. DON' WORRY CLUB MEETS. The Don't Worry Club met at the home of Mrs. H. K. Wilson, 1015 Patton Ave. last Wednesday afternoon. A very interesting program was rendered consisting of a paper by Mrs. Barney Clem on "The Treasury of David;" biography of Geo. Washington, Mrs. L. C. Mitchell of this city were visitors for the afternoon. Mrs. Jenifer made a most interesting address on the splendid work done by the Y. W. C. A Movement of which she is president.. A Commendable Race Enterprise To Be Launched In Springfield Soon. Mr. Chas. Fred White, the enterprising, hustling and efficient grocery merchant of this city, has prepared to give the Race here an enterprise that will be in keeping with the importance of the city and the merit of its Colored population. He has organized and incorporated a Stock Company for the purpose of conducting a Merchandise Enterprise on a large scale. A full account of the undertaking will be given in our next issue. Mrs. Dule, of South Africa, lecturing on: "The needs of Africa," is stopping with Mrs. H. B-McTier, 1525 E. Carpenter St. Mrs. J, M. Rogers spent the past week in Decatur, Ill., the guest of relatives. chuckling that it was a white man and not a colored employee. It has also been learned that this same watchman was employed at the Executive Mansion during the incumbocey of Ex-Governor Dunne, when the same petty thievery was carried on, each time suspicion always being directed at colored employees of the Executive Office, who had frequent occasion to go there on errands, and who were watched like hawks during their whole time about the Mansion. This process of trapping, therefore, has acted as a vindication to all person of color employed about the Capitol and Mansion. IN THE FRATERNAL WORLD BY J. HAROLD WHITE Oweing to the pressure of other affairs, the writer was unable to prepare the regular weekly summary for last weeks Forum, but the writer did feel that in compliance with his urgent request in previous issue, some others interested in fraternal affairs would have sent a few fraternal notes to the office to be placed under this caption. In that assumption however, he was dissappointed, and even now would like to be enlightened as to the cause. Is it that the readers of The Forum are not interested in this work? Is it that the officers of these organizations do not feel that their effort to add to this column would bring good results? Or is it simply that these individuals do not feel like exerting themselves, even for their organization? I would venture to say that the latter is the cause. Lodges seem not to be a awake to the many advantages to be accrued from letting the public know a little of what the fraternities are working for, year in and year out. They seem to have forgotten that old Biblical saying, "Let your light so shine before men that they shall see your good work" but rather get into the habit of placing their light under a bushel. Popularity is a condition that cannot be confined, and if you would have a popular lodge, let the people know of it, let them talk about it and they will seek to enjoy these benefits with you. Even though quietness seems to reign, the various lodges are going about their work "with equal regularity." At the meeting of Central Lodge No. 3, A. F. & A. M., preparations were made to confer the third degree in Masonry upon two candidates on the evening of the 28th, to be followed by the usual banquet to members and visiting "brothers." The Trustees of Central Lodge have quite a busy program outlined for this year which should add many improvements to the Masonic Building, as well as its finances. It is said that an auditing committee that "will all work" has been appointed, which will insure the greatest efficiency on the part of financial officers. The investigation committee has always been on the job, so all things point to a highly progressive year. The writer even feels that that "Low Twelve Club" will soon be organized and prepared to a degree that there will be no excuse why members of Central lodge should not "shine" at all times. Capital City Lodge, Knights of Pythias, met as usual, Monday evening and welcomed as its visiting guest, Bro. Roy Henderson, Keeper of Records and Seal of Forest City Lodge No. 4, Rockford, Ill. Bro. Henderson is at present employed as a page in the House of Representatives, during the session, and is one of the most popular Session additions to our city. He just missed "Meeting the King" in Cairo last July. The committee arranging for the Pythian Banquet reported progress, with more to say next meeting and was instructed to go as far as they liked, with the sky as their limit. This in itself portends something great. Dr. J. I. Miles, our efficient Secretary of Fred Douglas Lodge, U. B. F., was unable to attend last meeting, having a "bad head." Dr. N. B. Ford has been confined to his home several days with illness; his many friends were very solicitous as to his welfare. The death of Mrs. Susan Davis removes from our midst one of our best known citizens, and a most energetic worker in fraternal so- PRICE: FIVE CENTS cieties. Her funeral was held last Sunday, with the Household of Ruth and Daughters of the Tabernackle in charge. Mr. Wm. Rider, who lived with us some few years ago, is about to renew his affiliations with Capitol City Lodge, Kinghts of Pythias. Miss Gladys Saunders is one of the few young ladies of our city who is becoming quite a worker in the women's fraternities. Her interest should be emulated by other of our young women. It is about time that the Pythia's were having some initiation work, less the brethren get rusty. Now is the best time to join. Plenty of room for choice young men. Mr. John W. Hill of Chicago, came to Springfield on 14th to receive $50 left by Mrs. Estella Lewis, endowment from the Pride of Springfield Tabernacle No. 12. Mrs. Etta Harvey, H. P. Mrs. Etta Harvey, also paid to Mrs. Geo. Bates $50.00 as endowment claim left her by her aunt, Mrs. Lucinda Johnson, who was a member of Pride of Springfield Tabernacle No. 12. This is very commendable for the order of 12. K. of D. and T, and the Board of Management. Mr. Arthur Clem, one of the most prominent members of Capital City Lodge No. 12, K. of P., recently demonstrated his ability as a student and player of "Poker," when his wife presented him, on the 23rd inst., with two baby girls. Brother Clem now is credited with the following hand: One ace, one queen, one Jack and a pair of Dueces We congratulation him, even tho. he is not providing future eligibles for the Knights of Pythias. Mrs. H. K. Wilon entertaid the Don't Worry Club, Wednesday afternoon. Major Otis B. Duncan suffered a severe attack of heart trouble Wednesday evening. Misses Helen Mae Moore and Mayme E. Csby were members of the special High School chorus that sang at the Arsenal Tuesday evening. Mrs. S. Spencer, Jacksonville, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Elmer Rheinhart, in this city, this week. The Educational Section of the Woma's Club, met with Mrs. R. A. Byrd Monday. A fine essay on the life of Booker T. W washington was read by Mrs. L. A. Barksdale, and a review of Douglass' life was given by Mrs. R. A. Byrd. The next session of the club will be with Mrs. Julia Duncan, March 18, and the club will study the lives of J. Rosamod Johnson and Nathaniel Dett composers of the Race. Miss Helen C. White will interpret compositions of both these artists. Miss Eulalai Osby will review the life and accomplishments of Mr. Johnson. Rev. W. H. Carter has resigned the pastorate of NewHope Baptist Church. Mrs. Pearson C. Ashursh, of Selma, Alabama, arrived in the city Wednesday to visit at the home of her mother, Mrs. E. L. White, 13-12 E. Monroe St. Dr. N. B. Ford, East Jackson St., who has been quite ill, is convalescent. Miss Inez Craddock was indisposed the past week. Rev, S. C. Manuel, 903 So. 41 St., was absent from his church last Sunday, being sick from an attack of Lagrippe. FOR SALE—House hold fur niture in beds, heater, chairs etc at 512 So. Douglas. Phone, 2292. Call or phone at any time. NOTICE 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? Weekly paper devoted to the interest of the whole people. Entered as second-class mail matte Feb 24, 1904, at the post office at Spring field, Ill. under the act of Congress o March 3, 1879. Don't be a pessimist. A pessimist has never been known to do anything worth while. If you have nothing better to offer do not complain of the work of the other fellow. If you cannot give sunshine, do not thrust in gloom. If you desire a better and healthier community, help to make it such. Remember the primary election Tuesday. Assert your political prerogative or hereafter keep your peace. ELEMENTS OF THE RACE PROBLEM A liberal part of the problem to which we are addressing our lives comes from the contribution from the liquor and brewery interests. This is not only apparent to the Community Uplift worker, but it is plain to the Interests themselves Because of this fact we find the Brewer and the Liquor Manufactures of England and Europe the most substantial patron and a real leader in uplift endeavor as carried on by the various agencies for human advancement. Many of our present day Community workers seem to feel that support from such sources should be refused by those engaged in good work, in Community Uplift. But we fail to see the logic of such argument. Why should the Manufacture whose trucks cut deeply into the public roads and add a serious phase to the problem of their upkeep, not be a liberal supporter to the work of keeping the roads in shape and in as far as possible, paying the cost of his own responsibility for bad roads? In fact, is there not a greater moral responsibility resting upon him for the proper upkeep of the roads than upon the individual whose business does nor call for the use of the road, and who therefore, does not make the same contribution to the problem of road improvement and upkeep. The greatest enemy a saloon keeper has is the drunkard. The most effective argument against the liquor intereste comes from the existence of the low and debased who have made hogs of themselves from the use of their products. Then why should not the liquor interests be interested in protecting themselves against a common enemy by materially helping in the work of bettering conditions, and why should those sincerely engaged in the work of bettering human conditions not be honest enough to give those who are willing to help in their Cause just credit for that which they do? The Negro must endeavor to carry his own weight, but those weights that come to him as the result of the contribution of others must be shared with them and they must be brought to realize their responsibility for these things and that we cannot carry them without their active and sympathetic co-operation. This co-operation will not result from mere agitation, demands or threats, it is a matter of education. A specie of education of the most vital importance to the future welfare, happiness and prosperity of all. But the Negro is especially concerned because his Industrial Status as a citizen is at stake; his rights and privileges from a thousand angles are involved. He must be taught the art of improving the condition of his own around him, because he s held responsible for their condition. His rights and privileges are measured out to him according to the sentiment created by the lives, the conduct and the condition of his own people. In this respect he lives under a law that does not apply to other races. RIGHT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RACES. We are living at the most dangerous time in the history of the world. This is due largely to the growing shrinkage of the world caused by the greatly improved means of communication. In many ways the whole world now is smaller than was the United States east of the Mississippi river a generation ago. It is indeed, like one great neighborhood. As a result the nations, races and classes are acting and reacting upon eachother with startling directness, power, constancy and too often virulence. This has led, and will continue to lead, to great perils. This multiplication of friction increases with more intimate relationship between the races and nations. The Theory has been for years that Religion would serve to reduce racial misunderstandings, prejudices, bitterness and strife. But the Religion of our present day is interwoven with prejudice against class and race. It is freighted with the spirit of "Race Exclusion" and dominated by the "Pharisaical" conception of race and class superiority to such an extent that in the face of the waging conflict between Christian nations we are forced to conclude that up to this time Religion has failed to provide the necessary panaces. A CENTURY OF RELIGIOUS DECLINE The decline in the controlling force of religion in the relations and affairs of men has been marked for a Century passed. The carrying out of the basic religious principles has been seen in the steady growth of fraternal and secular bodies to have been undergoing a gradual transformation, a gradual transferation from the former recognized mediums of religious life--the Church, Sunday School and such bodies--to the lodge, the charities and the fraternal and secular forces generally, for last two generations to such an extent that no longer do the cours ing currents of religious life continue to flow, as of yore, between the banks of its former religious channels. CO-OPERATION BETWEEN RACES How true it is, that in a race as in an individual, there are not only heights that lay hold on highest heaven, but depths that lay hold of the deepest hell, and without some recognized adjusting medium there is no place on earth so dangerous and disagreeable as where races and classes are thrown against each other, either in merciless competition or in contentious, jealous, bitter striving for complete mastery. One has asked "What is the secret of counteracting and overcoming these momentous perils? Some have responded with an appeal for segregation;somewiththenonsensical theory of amalgamation, and still others cry for race expatriation while others cling to the "Willo—the—wisp" race assimilation. Years of study, research, investigation and continuous experimentations bring us to the conclusion that upon RACE CO-OPERATION depends the future adjustment of RIGHT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE RACES. WINS IMPORTANT CASE. Attorney A. Morris Williams is making a wonderful record for himself and the Negro profession in his many triumphs recently; more particully is this true in the case of the People Vs. Clark Grimmett, wherein most every one thought that Grimmett would be Real Estate and Insurance. See me When you want to rent, buy or sell in any part of the state. 103 N. Main St., Decatur, Illinois. Do not fail to note the wonderful "Rea Bargain Offer" made by that sterling newspaper, the ST. 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WE HAVE OPENED A FIRST-CLASS GROCERY AND PRODUCE SHOP at our Market you save money because we are under small expense and courting these profits with you. AMERICAN FISH & PRODUCE CO. WASHINGTON STREET Phone River Whitmore 9th Fifth St. Phone, M. Dodorless Dry Cleaning Gents Germs May Cause Dirt scientific method of pressing clothes in matter, restores life and luster to the positively produces in every garment. NATURAL BODY SHOP ING ALTERING REPAIR Cleaned $1.00 Pressed only For the DAIY GLOBE-DEMOCRAT ex- presses in one order, with remittance ex- piration alone, if you are entitled do- ly one year. If you also wish to the 8.50 for both Daily and Sunday on yearly subscription, in a com- pleting SUNDAY. Advanced and advancing price of new enter into Newspaper-making ma- chine—SO DO NOT DELAY! CO., Publishers MO. A DOLLAR MADE! We will fix them up to look as synthetic process of and REMODELING OF GARMENTS Line is an assurance that we can most PRICES. We also do Ladies come in and get acquainted. 2 E. Washington Street ing us to your friends. FIRST-CLASS PRODUCE MARKET money because we don't de- counting these these items PRODUCE CO. itmore Phone, Main 976 Cleaning Cause Disease ing clothes kills all cluster to the clothes ery garment. BODY SHAPE G REPAIRING Pressed only 35c CALLS PROMPTLY ANSWERED E. Hazel Wallace FUNERAL DIRECTOR PT AMBULANCE SERVICE—CHAPEL IN CONNE st Satisfac 119 NORTH EIGHTH STREET CTOR CAPEL IN CONNECTION Satisfaction Guaranteed STREET Phone, Capitol 52 PEORIA ITEMS E.E. Harding Republican Candidate for Justice of the Peace Subject to the Primary Tuesday February 27, 1917 Polls open from 6:00 a.m. Close 5.00 p.m. Take your feet to J. W. Green. 501 N. Adams Street and let him mend them, (your shoes on your feet). Let everybody co-operate with the Booker T, Washington Social Center. Mayor Woodruff pledges to give Peoria a Colored fire Depart- ment, sure, Elect H. C. Gibson Constable by all means; he nas a record that is worth while. Peoria is an aggressive city. It lis forging fast to the front. There ee many white people who ar: |kindly disposed toward the Uoior ed people. It is to be hoped tha the colored people will become ‘awakened and see the need: of go ing into business. ‘There is not one Colored grocery store in all Peoria. Think of it, There is not a lawyer, of Color in Peoria. It is to be hoped that the Social Cen- ter will call attention to these needed things. Let us make Peoriaa busy Ne- gro Center. Let us have a real liye corre- spondent for the The Forum, put the paper in every Colored home and then get the News of Impor- tance. Solicits Your Trade New Phone 2354 Herman Ollman, Prop. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars 101 S. WATER ST. PEORIA, ILL. -F. W. ERXLEBEN : UNDERTAKER FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND LICENSED EMBALMER Professional Embalmer, Prompt Service Day and Night. Bodies prepared for shipment to all parts of the United States or any foreign country. Moderate Prices. Both Telephones’ Main 1962. 1119-21 So. Adams St. Peoria, Ill. YOUNG MEN'S SOCIAL CLUB. Mr. Jas, Finch, who opened the Young Men's Social club four years ago, isto be credited for so gonducting the club inall of this time..as not to bring upon him- self or the communtity, a single disreputable act. There has been nojfights or any roughness carried on, The club is opened eyery night and balls and other festival: are carried on occasionally, yet all ends well. The people respect the orders and deport themselves nieely, A VERY GOOD PLACE TO TRADE Chicago Market 803 E. WASHINGTON Phone Capital 509 Beef Pot Roast.._...12ic lb. | Whole Pork Shoulder . 163clb. Beef Rib Roast......15c Ib, Pork Loin Roast... .17¢ Ib. Boiling ‘Beef _... Iie Ib. No. 1 Callies.......15¢ Ib. Beef Steak 15¢ Ib. Hams, Guaranteed... 21c Ib. St pete sOuee Bete... ..- Te Veal Reest-.--- --1Tie I gciked Jewels... 170th Veal. Stew--......-.18elh, Light Fancy Breakfast Bacon. Veal Chops.........29¢ lb. == and 23c Ib. OLEOMARGARINE AS GOOD AS BUTTER OUR MOTTO: Right Prices and 16 oz. to pound LINCOLN NEWS NOTES. Mr. and Mrs, Thomas McKin ney celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary with a dinner at high noon for the family; Rev. Hardi- son was the guest. The house was beautifully dec- orated with carnations and ferns. Mrs. McKinney wore her wedding gown of cashmere and brocaded silk. In the evening they entertained the neighbors and friends until 11 o’clock. ‘At nine o’clok a dainty lunche: on was served. Toast® were made and all wish ed Mr. and Mrs. McKinnie a long life of health and happiness, Mrs. Bessie Russell renderec some beautiful pieces on the orgat Mr. a Jenkins recited that beau tiful poem “An old man.” A delightful evening was spen by all. Your Way, Any Hour, Any Day That’s the kind of transportation seavice offered between Peoria, Bloom” ington, Springfield, Decatur, Champaign, Urbana, Danville. St. Louis and intermediate points by the Iilinois Traction System McKinley Lines The first electric railway in the world to operate sleeping car service. Standard Sleeper trains nightly between St. Louis, Mo., Springfield, Ill, and Peoria, Il. One of the first electric railways to installed block siguals. Over 150 miles of automatic block signal protection. One of the few electric railways operating parlor car service. Standard freight equipment and motive power, assuring first day deliv- ery of freight between all points. 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WOLFENBARGER Republican Candidate for City At- torney of Peoria is one of the ablest attorney's in Peoria, having practiced his pro- fession in Peoria for 19 years. He is a broad minded man and well qualified for the office he seeks and has, since coming to Peoria, been an active worker in his party. He is absolutely fair with all regardless of color. We recommend him to the vot- ers and urge his active support on primary day. cs / & ES. |e | Oe eD (9 eae ae 4 tee Sip FES ABO ees MUATUN EDW. WUUMNRUPE UP PFhVynie “The little Napoleon” is a candidate for re-election. Mr. Woodruff has been successively elected to the office of Mayor for 5 terms, 10 years, and is the “idol” of Peoria He has made a record which is almost wonderful. Dur- ing his tenure of office, Peoriahas made phenomenal pro- gress from a commercial standpoint, outstripping every other city in the state morally and otherwise and is im- proving rapidly. Mayor Woodruff is conservative and progressive. The people are for him because he has made good. No other mayor in Illinois is more highly adored. He has no opposition for the nomination—a signal honor. They are all for Woodruff. Primaries Feb. 27, 1917. FRANK A. HALL Attorney at ‘Law, Republican candidate for re-election for Jus- tice of the Peace. has served in this capacity for 8 years. making an enviable record and giving en- tire satisfaction. He is fair and impartial, and has made a success. Being a lawyer, he is eminently qualified to to fill the position with credit to himself and honor to the position, His candidacy is hereby endor sed by the colored people of Peor ia and we recommend him to you and solicit yonr support at th Primaries, Feb. 27. JERRY TIPPY Republican Candidate for ALDERMAN Seventh Ward Primary February 27, Polls Open at 6 am., Close 5 p.m. Roscoe C. Frederick Republican candidate for Justice of the Peace is making a strenuous campaign for the nomination of Justice of the Peace and his many friends feel confident that he will succeed in landing the job. Mr. Frederick is a lawyer, having been admitted to the, Bar in 1910 and since that time has practiced law in Peoria. He has filled the office of Justice of the Peace for the past five years and ha’ established an excellent record. He will give us a Square Deal. ~ Vernelle F. Browne 1904 Main Street Republican Candidate For JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Subiect to the Republican Primaries February 27, 1917 FIRST-CLASS ROOMING HOUSE. Neat and Clean, Steam Heat, Electric Light and Bath. The Coziest place in Peoria to spend a pleasant night. Miss DAISY JOHNSON, 309 N. Washington St., Peoria. Polls Open 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Roscoe C. Frederick Candidate for Re-nomination for JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Subject to the Republican Primaries Tuesday February 27, 1917 <<< °° &«-F Watch for Special Peoria Page of the FORUM, begining uext week, this paper will furnish 1000 copies to be circulated in Peoria every week until after the election We shall make special effort to get the paper in every Colored home. We advise our people to patronize those who advertise in this paper—they are our best friends, PME Roa E. L. ROGERS Editor of The Forum Candidate For Justice of the Peace Vote For George W. Lewis Coal Dealer \ Candidate For Constable Republican Primaries, Tuesday MEALS"! HOME COOKED Regular Meals § - 25¢ Plate Lunch - - Ide 21 Meals - - - $4.00 M. F. CLARK 109 So. Eleventh St. ——_—_—_—_——————— TAXES! TAXES! ‘Taxes are now due and payable at this office. Bring your last years receipt or 9 complete description of your property when making pay- ment. : George W. Schwaner, Town Collect r _apitol Township. 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