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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-10-03
PEORIA
PEORIA LIBERTY ASSO.
CITATION CELEBRATES
EMANCIPATION

The Forum:-On Sept. % the
above organization pulled off
one of the most uniqued celebra-
tions ever known in this part
of our great state. In spite of
a cool rainy day, the program
was carried out to the letter.
This organization recently come
to being for the purpose OF cele-
brating that great act OF the
immortal Lincoln which freeded
three and a half millions of Ne
groes, issued on Sept. %, 1862,
to take effect Jan. 1, 1868. A
large crowd of our people turn
ed out on this occasion and
joinded the parade which began
at Co. KS hall and went down
Fulton St. to Adams and from
Adams to Main and up Main
to Glen Dale. Five automobiles
followed in the rear of the par
ade with the Chairman Rev. b.
N. Murrell, the speakers, and
committee chairman.
The association planned to
bring the best Negro citizens of
Peoria together in this great
event in order that we might
prove to the public that the Ne
gro could celebrate their eman-
cipation without begging the
money and inviting politicians
to make the speeches on this
occasion. Such an act is only a
mild form of very cheap graft,
anyway. In order to do this
kind of contemplated celebration
only one way was possible, and
that was to unite the Negro
churches in the offort. A num-
ber of letters was sent out to
some fifty or more men to meet
at Co. KS hall for a conference.
All the Negro ministers of the
city responded, except, the Rev.
S. p. Jones. He refused to take
any part or have anything to
do with the movement. How
ever those loyal and tried mem
bers. the very life and soul OF
ward chapel, A. M. E. Church
Joined with members from Mt.
Zion and st. p ul Baptist
churches on this grand occasion.
The movement was success
from start to finish. Everybody
is happy today because for once
that great event was celebrated
in its true spirit and because
standard has been set that will
ever be a credit to the negro
citizens of Peoria. Everybody
is happy because that eye, sore
character the politician, who
has ever been present on former
occasions of this kind was con.
spicieous by his absent The
average politician OF our day is
a goody good fellow to the Ne
gro, but during Campaign time
Everybody is happy because nc
political money had any part
in the celebration. Everybody
is very happy because the Negro
citizens of Peoria have shown
that things may be done worth
while when they are united. Yes
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-10-03
REPUBLICAN SUCCESS SEEMS VERY LIKELY
Negro Republican Organization under man
agement of Atty. S. T. Clanton to
make hard fight.

In Macon county every possible step is being taken
to bring victory in November.
The of Republicansm will be espoused through
the Decatur page of the Forum and nothing will be omit
ed which is essential to success.
Every republican is invited to call at the office of S.
T. Canton, 124 E. Wood St. for any information regard
ng the republican party and the work in this campaign
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1914-10-03
News by Correspondents
Gathered by The Forum Live Force of Special Correspondents

is is possible for the webs of
spider to. bind the strongest lion.
Let us unite our forces men.
I h e emancipation program
was fitting and timely. After
an Introductory address by the
chairman Rev. B. N. Murrell,
which was power plea for Ne
gro oneness in doing big things,
Rev. w. M. Hayes of st. Paul
Baptist Church led in one of
the most fitting inocations for
the occasion | have ever heard.
Mrs. ]. M. Sheppard read Lin
coins Emancipation Proclama-
tion in a manner that was self
explanatory of her b i Ii Y.
When one hears this women he
will no longer wonder about
her son, Mr.. Douglas Sheppard
taken a degree last June from
the University of Ill. Mr.. c. S.
Ruff delivered an address on
"The Negro in business. Your
correspondent had the subject
Educational Progress of Ne
gro" The Main speaker of the
day was the Rev. Cyrus Lindell
of Kansas City, on the subject,
"The Political Emancipation of
the Negro" Rev. Lindell is a
scholar ofability and his address
was indeed a treat. He handled
the subject well and dropped
many a suggestiod. The speak
er was cheered time and time
again during the address, we
need men of his ability among
us and hope he may remain in
Illinois and make his home.
Let us keep him here. He is an
orator of national fame, a good
preacher, and a christian gen.
tleman and ripe scholarship.
The Richardson band let in
the parade and furnished good
music all along the way and at
Glen Oak Park. The band was
ably assisted by the Federal
Quarte.te. This band is a cred
it to the Negro citizens in Peo-
ria. Boys, go forward in the
musical world because music is
a part of the life of any people
The longings of the people can
often be more effectively told in
music. The Quartette did good
work and every lover of song
must be lover of these young
men. S. A. Askew M. d. 10
Lincoln Ave.
Miss Gertrude Nelson attended
the state fair.
Thos. Roundtree says that he
will be in shape next season
with an up-to-date base ball
team, they have their own ball
park arranged for and will be
prepared to accommodate the
various teams with games.
There are a goodly number OF
men at the Creve Cover Club.
Miss Walker, of Indianapolis,
is stopping at the Freeman flats.
Peoria colored people are for
ging to the front.
I. w. Woodson continues to
improve his barbershop.
The Ward Chapel A. M. E.
church has made much headway
under Rev. Jones and they want
him back.
L. ]. Gauss and Mr.. Heinrich
received large majorities, show,
! ing special popularity.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
SUDDENLY STRICKEN,
 DIES IN FEW HOURS
Mrs. Lena Shapiro, Wife of Milk Dealer, Was Sitting with Family
 When Taken III.

Taken suddenly ill with terrific pains about the head while she was sitting with her family in front of her house at No. 112S Stanley street, late last evening, Mrs. Lena Shapiro, wife of Joseph Shapiro, a local milk dealer, died five hours later. Several doctors were summ oned, but it was impossible to get any of them until members of the family had called the police and requested that any doctor obtainable be sent to attend the dying woman.
 Mrs. Shapiro was sick but five hours and the cause of death is given as cerebral hemorrhage. She was fifty one years of age and besides her hus- band leaves large family of children
 The funeral services were held this afternoon and interment was in Beth Alom cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
Anthony J. Moore.

-'he funeral of Anthony J. Moore. \ = died Saturday at St. Francis hospital, was held with celebration of solemn high mass at o'clock this morning at St. Mary's church. Fa- ther Hart was the celebrant, as- sisted by Father Reagan as deacon, Father Winters as sub-deacon and Father Fay as master of ceremonies. Father Fay read the committal at the grave in the new Catholic cemetery.
 The funeral was well attended and beautiful floral pieces were given. The pail bearers who were representatives of the orders to which MT. Moore be- longed were Charles Eliot, John Schenk, Edward Mullen. Patrick O'Leary, Cornelius Cullihan and Martin Murphy. The flower bearers were James Long, Frank Conlin and Alfred Odette. ."
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
TOURISTS READY FOR
 TRIP TO ST. ANNE'S
fanJ From lhs City in Parry Vii Ch Leaves Ttm. TTOW Afternoon.

A two weeks trip to Canada with the objective point the Shrine of St. Anne will be enjoyed by party of nineteen, most Of them New Britain people, which will leave tomorrow af- ternoon. The trip will be of two weeks duration.
 On account of making close con- nections, the local tourists will leave New Britain on the 4:35 dinky for Hartford and leave Hartford at b:25 o'clock to catch the train leaving Springfield at 7.25. o'clock.
 Changing at Springfield, the party will board a sleeper and when the members awake on Wednesday morn ing they will be at the Thousand Islands in St Lawrence river. Follow. ing rest there, they will go to Mon- treal and Quebec, making the journey by boat down the St. Lawrence. On the return a stop will be made al Montreal and later at St. AnneS. Those who prefer to do so may oc- cupy five days on the famous Sague- nay river trip. The return to New Britain will be made by way of Lake Champlain and Lake George.
 Those who will form the party are Rev. John T. Winters, pastor of St. Mary's church.; Miss Hannah Win- ters, Miss Mary A. Campbell, Miss Anna Kelly, Miss Catherine Kelly Miss Catherine Woods. Miss Margaret Daley, Miss Mary Faulkner, Mss Margaret Faulkner, Miss Mary iSulli- van and Miss Alice Mcintyre, all of this city; Rev. $. J. Kenney, Mrs. F. D. Ryan, Mrs. Mary Smith and Mrs. G. k. Hurlburt, of Hartford; Mrs.. John kenney of Mt. Carmel, Miss Katherine Eaters of Torrington, Miss Mary Coakley of New Haven and Miss Nellie Cronan of Unionville. N
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
FRATERNAL NEWS
Hall for K. of P'.

movement has been initiated by the Knights of Pythias to hire lodge hall for their joint use. The engag- ing of Electric Hall was considered and the proposition rejected, and the engaging of the hall in Parkers new block on West Main street is under consid iteration.
 At present St. Elmo lodge meets in Judas hall, Washington l.. Morgan lodge in Vega hall, and Worthy Tenn ple Pythian Sisters in o. U. A. M. hall. |. .'r .. T. w. Mitchell of St. Elmo lodge is in Canada as supreme represents tive from Connecticut to the supreme lodge convention in Winnipeg.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Jennie F.. Johnson.

Mrs. Jennie F.. Johnson of Maple Hill, widow of Burr A. Johnson. died yesterday at the age of seventy, af- ter several weeks illness. The flu neral will be held tomorrow after noon at her late home al o'clock. The Rev. Watson Woodruff of lynn. Mass, will ofiiciatc The burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
 Mrs. Johnson was born in Trum- bull and for many years had Teen a resident of this city and a prominent member of the South church. She leaves daughter Miss Mary E. Johnson, and grandson, Charles Johnson.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
BARTENDER WAS HAPPY.
So He Smashed Shenski's Hat and
 Had to Pay $2 Damage.

Because a bartender, with whom he was familiar, jokingly hit him on the top of the head and drove his straw hat over his ears, Gustave Shen- ski, of No. 40 Orange street, com plaiDed to the police of an assault. this afternoon. He said the hat was a new one and cost him s5. He also said that he had been in the saloon. only four times. ~
 Officer Wagner, who investigated the case, found out that the hat was three years old and broken at the time. He also discovered that Cue tave had been in the saloon fully two hours. To avoid any further trouble- the bartender gave the complainan, s2 and told him to get out and staf
 out. n
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
LEAVES HOME TO
 BE ACTORS BRIDE
John Ahern's Daughter Writes That She Is Now Wife of Hcboken
 N. J.. Thespian.
N. J.. Thespian.

After searching in vain for his twenty years, who disappeared from her home at 6 Short street about two weeks ago, John T. Ahern, a foreman at the Traut & Hine Manufacturing company received a letter from her this morning, in which she writes that she has become the bride of Thomas Stanley of Hoboken, N. J., presum- ably a vaudeville actor. She is well and happy and with her husband will reside in Hoboken permanently.
 During the investigation he n- stituted Immediately after he learned his daughter had left home, MT. Ahern got on a clue that she ahd been induced to go to Hoboken by a vaude- vile actor. Subsequently,, he went to that city Saturday and appealed to the police to help him find the actor, whom he had reasons to feel sure knew something of the whereabouts of his oldest daughter. He then went out on a personal investigation and, in his own words, ''rounded her up.' He did not see her then, but managed to communicate with her with the result that she wrote to him inn mediately.
 When seen today by a Herald re- porter. MT. Ahern was very reticent. He told. however, that he had re- ceived his daughters letter this morning He is the father of six children. His wife died about five months ago and. since that time. May has been keeping house for him.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
AUTOMOBILE TAKES FIRE
H. C. Noble's Automobile Suffers As
 Result of Gasoline Ignition.

After the chauffeur had completed cleaning H. c. Noble's elegant auto mobile with gasoline in the garage in the rear of the North & Judds Fore mems club house on East Main street at o'clock this morning, a spark from the batteries ignited the fresh fumes and in an instant the front of the car was seething mass Of flames.
 The fire department was called but the extinguished on Chief Dame $ auto was sufficient to put out the fire. The front of Mir. Noble's auto was badly scorched, the wiring was ruined and several of the delicate instru- ments on the front of the car were injured.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
CHp Hen7s

Mrs. Wesley Hull. of Maple street, is on d vacation in Bridyewater.
 John McInerny and James J. Wat son have been appointed appraisers of the estate of Elizabeth B. Farrell by Judge E. F. Gaffney of the court of probate. James Farrell has been appointed administrator, c. t. d.
 Miss Grace Reilly, stenographer in the office of the board of pubic works. has gone to Norfolk for two weeks. Miss Helen Emmett is sub- stituting for her.
 Miss Catherine E. Madden of Elm street, is spending a weeks vacation with relatives in Meriden and Wall ingford.
 J. w. Porter is at Weld, Me, for a two weeks vacation.
 Rev. Dr. J. E. Adams is planning for an auto trip to his summer home in the White Mountains. He will be away from his pulpit on August 9, 16 and 30. Oliver H. Nichols will be the substitute organist during the vacation period.
 Leon Grenevich, of 154 Park ave- nue. asked yesterday to have Frank Zisk arrested for trying to shoot him. Investigation showed that Fisk may have discharged d shot gun. but it he did it was only to frighten his nesphb bor Prosecutor George w. An drew declined to issue a warrant Tor Zisks arrest.
 Lena Savio of Fremont street. who has been spending her vacation in the Catskills with her grandma other, has returned to her home in this city.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
New Britain Council, o. U. A. M.

The committee appointed to make arrangements for an outing has united with, the D. of l., ard will go to Mansfield Grove, on Aug. S. by spe- cial trolley,;, leaving Central Park at s:O7 a. m. The, committee shas ar ranged for a ball game between the married and single men and will an nounce at the meeting Thursday evening complete list of events which will take place during the day. Those who are going on this trip should notify the committee not later than Thursday of this week to enable them to secure proper accommoda tiOnS <, '.'
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
United Order of Golden Cross.

New Britain Commandry, No. 8SO, will hold meetings in the future on the first and third Tuesdays of each and every month instead of the sec ond and fourth Mondays as hereto fore. The first meeting to be held under the new plan will be Tuesday evening, August 4, at S:15 o'clock. Arrangements will be made for the annual picnic to be held this month. An entertainment and social will be held after the meeting for members and their friends. All members are urgently requested to be present
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
BERLINITE SUED FOR $2OO.
Hartford Concern Claims F. l.. Norton Owes The-.. Money, and Wants It.

The Hartford Builders Finish com pany. Inc. of Hartford, is today in- stituting lawsuit proceedings against F. l.. Norton of Berlin, claiming that he owes them a bill of $145.33 and demanding damages of $2OO. Attor- ney Emil J. Danberg, lawyer for the plaintiffs, has issued writ, made out returnable before the court of common pleas on the first Tuesday in September.
 Constable Fred Wrinkle has at tached property on Kensington street.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
Card of Thanks.

We desire to return our heartfelt thanks to the kind neighbors and friends for the many expressions oi sympathy extended to us at the time of the death of eur beloved mothef Mrs. Mary A. Schuster. We are par, ticularly grateful for the floral com tributions and take this means o thanking the donors.
 JOHN SCHUSTER, MRS. WILLIAM SCHMIDT,
 MRS. WALTER W1LFRED.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
Alexandra Lodge.

Alexandra lodge, Daughters of St. George. will meet next Wednesday evening, Aug. 5, in new Turner hall, Arch street. Election of new re- cording secretary will be in order ow-4 ing to the fact that the former secre- tary, Mrs. Fletcher, has left for Cal ifornia. Every member is requested to be present.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
Mrs. Anna PasqucrclI.

Mrs. Anna Pasquerell, the wife of Nicholas Pasquerll of 91 Lasalle street, died yesterday morning at St. Francis hospital. She was Al years end and leaves a husband, six daugh- ters and four sons. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at St. Marys church at 10 o'clock. The in- terment will be in the new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
A. B. $, Picnic.

On August the annual picnic of the American Benefit society will be held at Lake Compounce and every member of the organization is entitled to go and take a friend. Each mem- Der is to provide a basket luncheon which will be served at the lake. Free boating. races and games for children will feature the day. If rainy the picnic will be postponed until August 15.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATING

Washington, Aug. 3.-This govern ment is investigating a report that the liner Kronprinzessin Cecile has been taken in charge by British cruisers. The gold bullion she carries is re- garded as neutral until delivered to the English and French consignees.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
BAN ON EXPORTS.

Baltimore, Aug. 3.-The Baltimo ore and Ohio railroad issued an embargo notice this morning to it's connect ing lines and other traffic affiliations. stating that until further notice it will refuse shipments for export through Baltimore and other Allan tic ports.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
MALONE COMFORTABLE"
Local Traffic Officer Operated Upon
 at Charter Oak Hospital Today.

Traffic Officer Anthony C. Malone t"Ted'D was operated upon at the Charter Oak hospital in Hartford this morning by Dr. o. C. Smith. The operation was a success and late this afternoon Officer Malone's condition as.-given out as "comfortab
 His many friends on the police force and about the city will hope for his speedy recovery.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03

Lincoln street school; Mrs. Mary S. Labaree, formerly superintendent of the New Britain Charity organiza- ton; Leonard Maier, son of Rev. H. w. Maier. pastor of the First Congre- gational church; Rev. Daniel Carey, formerly of this city, who has rela- tives living here now and Rev. G. E. Pihl. pastor oI the Swedish Bethany church, and his daughter, Esther.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
WOULD REMOVE RESTRICTIONS.

Washington, Aug. 3.-Restrictions which limit the issue of currency un- der the Aldrich- -Vreeland law to $500,0OO, 900 would be removed by an amendment to the banking act agreed upon today by the senate and house banking committed
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
Mrs. Mary Schuster.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Schus- ter of 176 Hart street was held this morning at 9 o'clock at St. Peters church Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Charles Coppens. Interment was in the family plot in the old Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
Bertha Girsak

Bertha. the eight months old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Peter Cir sak of S6 Seymour street. died Satur- day afternoon at the Hartford Babies Home. The funeral was held this af- ternoon at the home of the child $ parents. and the interment was in the new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
SECTION FIVE REMOVED.

tions on the amount of currency that may be issued under section five of the bank law. was removed today by the house in an amendment, passed 231 to 6 and hurried over to the senate.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
Isabelle Duffy.

Isabelle Duffy of 147 North street. the seventeen year old daughter or Philip Duffey. died Saturday. The funeral will be held tomorrow morn ing at o'clock at St. Marys church, and the interment will be in the new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
Gisclo StiSSeI.

The funeral of Giselo Stissel of 145 Glen street, who died Friday was held this morning at St Joseph's church The interment was in the new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
PREPARING INCREASES.

Washington, Aug 3.--Increases in freight rates on al the railways weyt Of the Mississippi r'Ter are bring pre- pared for submission tU the inter- state commerce commission.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
EIilda Schwcigcr.

Hlida Schweiger. the three-months- old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John E. Schweiger of 155 Curtis street, died yesterday morning. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Erwin Mortuary chapel by the Rev. M w. Gaudian.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
Rev. Harty Branch. X. o. H.

Thomas Ashe. solicitor for the Gaelic league, addressed the Rev. w. A. Harty branch of the A. o. H., at it's meeting yesterday afternoon. Two ap- plications for membership were re- ceived at the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
Odd Fellows.

The Odd Fellows field day will be held at the Berlin Trotting park on August 22. The lodges taking part are Andree, Lexington and Phoenix
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
DOrcaS Social Temple.

Dorcas Social Temple will meet with Phoenix Temple of Honor Fri day evening in o. U. A. M. hall, PIT Main street. A candidate will be initiated.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
Washington IL. Morgan Lodge.

The regular meeting of Washington l.. Morgan loge, K. of F., will be held tomorrow evening in Vega hall at s o'clock. Following the business ses- sion there will be watermelon cut in the banquet hall. F.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
OFF FOR MEXICO CITY.

Saltllo. Mex, Aug. 2.--An advance on Mexico City of over seventy thou sand well armed and equipped con stitutionalst soldiers was begun to- day on orders from General Carranza.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
CLOSES INDEFINITELY.

New York. Aug. 3.---The coffee ex- change which voted last Friday to remain closed until today, decided today to stay closed indefinitely.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
Stella Rebekah. Lodge

Stella Rebekah lodge, No. II, will hold regular meeting Friday even ing.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03

as the committee has been working hard to make this outing the best. Members are requested to take tine West Main street trolley and get off at Whites Crossing.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
Daughters of America,

Martha Washington council, D. of A., will initiate several candidates at the meeting this evening in Jr. O. U. A. M. hall.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03
HiI,a Temple.

Hira Temple. D. O. k. K., will have it's annual barbecue at Lake Com bounce on August 22. The dinner will be at 2:3O and will be followed by sports. x
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03

Catholic Women's Benevolent Legion.
 An outing at Lake Compounce will be held Wednesday afternoon by the Catholic Women's Benevolent Legion. The trip will be made on the 1:22 o'clock car
New Britain herald., 1914-08-03

Ferdinand council, K. of C., had d barbecue at Wiegand's grove yester- day