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DECATUR (By Special Staff Correapomlents) Decatur is still the banner town. Just now she is a little quiet, but the new hotel is being erected and will l>c one of the finest down-state hotels. The streets are clean, and the illum inations at night are grand. When one goes awa}r from De catur for a short stay and re turns, the city appears still more beautiful, especially when you have not been out of Sangamon county—no reflection, but a hint for Springfield to clean up. There has been much sickness and several deaths. Mrs. Sam Robinson of Clin ton St. is much improved. Robert Kemp was elected by 10 votes majority as one of the republican members of the board of supervisors—quite an honor for Decaturs’s colored popula tion. Mrs, M. Cummings is visit ing in Springfield, her former home. A "Brotherhood” has been or ganized at the A. M. E. Church. Miss Mary Green of Mt. Pu laski is visiting Mrs. Priscilla Belle. Judge Whitefield has the dem ocratic nomination for Circuit Judge. It is said Judge McCoy is making a good County Judge. The Negroes have a good citi zens’ league. The K. of P. Lodge and the two Courts will hold their an nual sermon jointly with Cham paign and there will be a grand time. All K- of P’s who do not go to Champaign are invited to go to Springfield May 2nd. "Scue” Clark and E.[R. Brown are holding "them” down o. k. Mack Jones is still on the job and Singleton's place still looks better and better. The grocery store run by Mr, Nickens is a creditable enter prise and should have liberal support. Messrs. Geo. and las. Carter have opened a pool hall and cigar store on Park street and have quite a nice and spacious place and is headquarters for travelers and transients. They are obliging nnd accommodat ing and invite you to come and see them when you come to Decatur. Mrs. Bettie Wright, mother of Mrs. M. H. Medlock, is visiting her daughter and niece in Bloomington. Mr. Henry White, an aged resident of the county, died and was buried this week. Mrs, Williams, sister of Miss Lou McReynolds, \v h o was brought here sick from Kentucky about two weeks ago, died Monday and was interred here this week. Mrs. Clanton was here this week from the south, enroute to Chicago. Mrs. Daisy Barnes, 138(4 N. Franklin St, is on the rick list JACKSONVILLE (By Nellie Early) Mr, John McCree was called to Peoria, 111. April 5, to be witness on a trial. Miss Louis Skinner who has been ill at her home in Mon mouth, 111. returned here. Among the sick arc; Ethel Strong, Mrs. Merriweather, Bell Washington, Mrs. DeWitt, Mrs. M. Morrison and Mrs. S. Dealy. 7'lie C. W. I). M. met April 1, with Mrs. W. H. Robinson 438 S. Clav Avc., with a pleasant meeting. Among the numbers on the program were—Reading, “A child in the midst,” Miss Nellie Early; Bible reading: Mrs. A. Dabney; also prayer, Mrs. E. Florence, also Song Service. Reading “A black Cloud of witnesses,” Miss Gene vie Hatchman. Recitation, Mrs. H. Davis, "Look to the Hills.” Reading, What is fighting in the sight of God?” Mrs. H. Davis. Excellent refreshments were ser ved. Anderson Banks, the wide awake-paper hanger is doing a great business at his place on S. Main St. Rev. G. T. Shaw has returned from Alton, III. Mrs. Barnett Scott of Louisi ana, Mo., visited friends here recently. Mr. and Mrs. Riley Dailey of Springfield, III. spent Easter with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Clark of 721 E. College St. Mrs. Chas. Keed spent Easter Sunday in Louisiana, Mo. Mrs, Laura Lafayette spent Easter Sunday in Chicago, 111. accompanied by little Helen Tin sley, who visited her mother. Miss Anna Lvnch, of Spring field, III, spent a few days here resently. The Friday Art Club met April 2 with Mrs. Mary Banks on North Diamond street. The Young People’s Socialist Club met recently with Mrs. Kay Hill. Mrs. Nora Gaines of Peters burg' 111., was here Easter Sun day to visit relatives. Mrs. Mamie Edwards of Car rollton, 111., was a recent visitor st her mother, Mrs. L. Coffman, who has been ill. Miss Josie Waddie was a re cent visitor to her sister, Mrs. Claud Banks, of Peoria, 111. A grand carnival was given March 30 and 31, under the auspices of Mrs. J. McCree, at the 2nd Baptist Churck ior the 4th Ward Club. Among the many attractions were the museum, fat woman, bearded man, little midget, pic ture gallery, fish pond, merry go-round, which was in charge of Miss M. DeWitt. Mrs.C. IT. Freeman had charge of the tickets at the door March 30 and Mr. Fresman had charge the 31st, The musenm was in charge of Prof. W. M. Morton with his able assistants, C. E. Mason and IT, E. Nasby. PERSONALS Hon. B. M. Chipperfield of Can ton, Congressman at large from the State* was in the city this week. Last Wednesday nignt at the 1st Presbyterian church, memo rial services in honor of the 50th anniversary of the death of Abra ham Lincoln, were fittingly ob served. Bishops McDowell and Fallows were among the speakers The speech of Bishop McDowell was a masterly plea for justice and in defense of the Colored man. Bishop McDowell is of the M. E. Church. The Colored people are asking the legislature for $25,000 more to help them in the celebration and exhibition of the 50th anniversary of actual freedom. This is a small sum and every member of the house and senate should go on record as favoring the bill. The Celebration is to come off this summer and to make a creditable showing, they must have means. The bill should pass and those favoring it and voting for it will not regret having so done. Abner Naylor attended the fu neral of Mrs. Williams of Decatur, sister of Miss Lou McReynolds, this week. ! Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Alexander of Danville, 111., arrived in the city about two weeks ago and were the guest of relatives. Mr. Alex ander is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Alexander of S. 11th St. If you desire to get Fresh Meats of quality where everything is sanitary, go to Chas. Metzger’s, 627 East Washington Street. A trial is proof. Mrs. M. J. Waldron attended the Annual Conference at Louisi ana, Mo., last week. Rev. W. F. Walker was return ed to Grace M. E. church for an other year, making five consecu tive years of service when this conference year shall have ended. E. J. McCoo was called to Chica go last week as a witness in a street car case. Miss Ethel White has returned home from Beloit, Ala., where she taught music. Mrs. McBose, 909 E. Cass St., who has been ill is much improv ed. The repeated recital, under the direction of Mrs. L. C. McCoo and class, given at St John church, re cently, was a success and largely attended. O. G. Birdsong has returned from a week's visit to Southern Illinois, his former home, where he went to see relatives. Mrs. L. C. Hubbard was granted a divorce from her husband last week on the grounds of “cruelty." C. C. Goins, who is working for the Clover Leaf Insurance Co., at Columbus, Ohio, was in the city this week. Mrs. Lilia Coleman of Los An geles; Cal., cousin of Mrs. Nancy Coleman is dead. Chicago Defender, N. Y. Age, Boston Guar lian on sale at Gem Drug Store, 10th and Washington. Meet me at Pekin Theatre, Apr. 22nd. H. Rhoden, undertaker, contin ues to improve his business. K. of P. annual sermon May 2d at Union church. Joe Ganci has moved his Ice Cream and Confectionary store from 727 E. Washington St. to 809 E. Washington St. Bigger and Better place—ready to serve. Adjustment Notice. Estate of Esther Blackwell, deceased. The undersigned having been appoint ed executrix of the last will and tes tament of Bnid Deceased, hereby give notice that she will appear before the Probate Court of Sangamon County, Illinois, at the June Term thereof which will be held at the Court HouBe of said County, beginuining on the 7th day of June, 1915, 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 20th day of March, 1915. Elizabeth Poston, Execrutrix. Chab. S. Gibbs, Attorney. Bell Phone 2156. Office hours, 9 to 12 a.m., 2 to 6 p. m„ 7 to 8 p. m. DR.N. B. FORD Physician and 8urgeon. Special Attention Olvsn Diseases of Women, Children and General 8urgery. Room 1, Northwest Corner Seventh and Adams Streets, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. BARBER SHOP When you arc iu Peoria make a visit to I. W. WOODSON’S SHOP Opp. City Hill 422 Fulton St. FOR RENT—Desk room and a room for a man or two men. Apply at 819K E. Washington street. FOR RENT—We have a nice room for rent,suitable for office purposes or room ing, well located, electric light and wa ter. Call at Forum office, 819# E. Wash ington St. Also desk room for rent. WANTED—Men and women of good common sense. Apply at every man's door in the morning. HfiMfyU ■ a ' Notice! 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 14c a word. Please take notice and govern yourselves accordingly. s. T. CLANTON Attorney and Counsellor at Law 124 l/i East Wood St. Your Legal Buginegg handled Carefully and Prudently Advertisements for Foreign Papers Taken Any one desiring to get an ad in the Freeman, the Age or Chicago De fender may do so by calling on or writing B. L. ROGERS, Afent for all Papers 819tf EAST WASHINGTON ST. Bell Tel. 2720 Hotel Brown The Popular Hotel for Colored People. Special rates to State House and Hotel W orkers. Eleventh and Adams Streets SPRINGFIELD, ILL. OLD PHONE 3327 OFFICE HOURS \ 2 | fJVto™ p. m. Dr. J. G. ELLIS PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Diseases of Women 8I5j E. Washington St. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. 9 to 12 A. M.) ( Sundays > HOURS I 9 to 12 A. M. 1 to 8 P. M. j j 5 to 8 P. M. PHONE, OFFICE: BELL 2156 Dr. J. I. MILES Dentist Special Attention Given Children's Teeth Rooms 1-3 Nelson Bldg. 7th and Adams Sts. Springfield, 111. Dr. S. A. WARE Speaks I have moved to 7135 E. Washington OVER ILLINOIS GROCERY STORE Telephones 3329 and 1706, Old Phones Made in Springfield shoes to order $7.00 to $12.00 per pair, our own make $4.00 to $6.00 per pair. First Class Repairing promptly done, 18 years experience all work guaranteed. Men's shoes for sale $2.50 and $3.00 per pair. J. P. ROBERTS CUSTOM SHOE MAKER 1707 E. Capitol Ave. Bell Tel. 3914 Dunbar books, Dunbar books, Dun bar books, at The Forum office and J. P. Roberts’ shoe store. All tthe best papers on sale at Roberta’ shoe, store. 1 CHAS. METZGER HIT MIRIET All Kinds of First Class Sausage a Specialty 627 East Washington St. Both Phones 26C J. N. WATTS. Jr. CHAS. E. VAN WORMER WATTS-VAN WORMER CO. Transfer, Storage and Heavy Hauling Sewer, Paving. Concrete and Railroad Work a Specialty 214-216 E. Washington St. Old 787—BOTH PHONES—Nkw 780 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OR TRADE—EXCHANGES A SPECIALTY—FARMS, INCOME PROPERTY AND MER CHANDISE throughout the United States and Canada. Now, if you have anything to sell and it has a value, remember I make it a Business of Selling Any thing with Market Value, large or small, far or near. See Me. JAMES B. OSBY. 217 1-2 South Fifth St. Springfield, 111. Tel. 7213 Let us have your Printing Prices right GRAND STEAM DYE WORKS CUTTERS AND TAILORS Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing Ladies’ Work a Specialty Suits Made to Order $15.00 land up Work Called For and Delivered 120 S. 11th St. (in Hotel Brown) Bell Tel. 2403 Springfield, 111. EDWAKD W. LADEN, Prop. OFFICE HOURS 8.-30 10:30 A. M 2-00 4:00 P. M 7.00-8;30 P. M. SUNDAY 8:00.9:30 A. M. 2:00 3:30 P. M OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 110 LINCOLN AVE. Phone Main 3390 S. A. ASKEW, M. D. MEDICINE AND SURGERY PEORIA, ILL. Eureka Court No. 38 Order Calanthe meets 2nd and 4th Monday nights at Henry Brown Hall, 204 Main St. Mrs. C. S. Freeman, W, C peoria The Crisis, The Chicago Defender The Freeman, The Boston Guardian The N. Y. Age, The Forum FOR BALE AT DAVID HUNT’S