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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 4, 1915)
MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR GREAT EDUCATOR (Continued from first page.) Stewart and her companion, a stu dent in Atlanta university, being the only colored people in the hall, which reversed public sentiment. The Rev. W. F. Botts, pastor of Zion Baptist church, delivered a brief, but forceful address on “Dr. Wash ington as a Church Man.” He empha sized the fact that the great leader never hesitated to bear testimony to the fact that he was a Christian and a Baptist. As a teacher before go ing to Tuskegee he took an active part in the work of his church and when he had attained fame he did not forget his duty to his Saviour. He had lived as a Christian man and died as a Christian man. He commended this fact to the attention of the men pres ent as a matter which they should lay to heart. Mrs. William Saunders then sang with great effectiveness, “Abide With Me.” The Rev. John Albert Williams, chairman of the committee on reso lutions, presented the resolutions which were adopted. The other mem bers of the committee were Drs. Britt, Hutten, Gooden and Edwards, and Mesdames H. W. Black, Anna Lee and Kate Wilson. The following resolutions were adopted: Whereas, Almighty God, in His Di vine Wisdom, has removed from the sphere of his earthly life, which he richly adorned with singular gifts of leadership and altrustic service, which have made the whole world his debtor, BOOKER TALIAFERRO WASHINGTON, A. M.: LL.D., founder and builder of Tuskegee Nor mal and industrial Institute, Tuske gee, Alabama; and Whereas, Dr. Washington by his distinguished services has compelled not only the United States of Amer ica, but the entire world to look upon the Negro race with greater respect; and has bestowed a rich legacy upon the race of which he was such an emi nent representative; therefore be it Resolved, That the Negroes of Omaha, in memorial meeting assem bled, place on record an expression, sincere though inadequate, of our ap preciation of the services he has ren dered not only to our race but to this great country of which we are a com ponent part, and of our keen sense of the loss we have sustained in the cutting short of his career. Resolved, That in the death of Booker T. Washington, the Negro race in America has lost its greatest leader and educator, in his unique and chosen field, which he made for himself in the face of almost insur mountable obstacles; its chief spokes man, who had the nation as his au dience; the foremost interpreter of the black to the white race and its chief apostle of industrial self-re spect and independence; and in him the country has lost the priceless sendees of one of the greatest men. irrespective of race or color, that America has yet produced. Resolved, That we extend to his im mediate family an expression of our sympathy in this their bereavement, in which also the race and nation shares, and commend them to Him Who alone can console the sorrowing and bind up the broken heart. Resolved, That we ever hold before our children as an example and in spiration to high and noble endeavor for one’s fellow men the career of Booker T. Washington, who made his way through difficulties to the stars. Resolved, That we treasure his memory; emulate as far as we may his useful career; rise, individually and racially, to the heights where for us his hopes were set and thank God for the useful life of this His servant whom He hath called to well earned rest. Resolved, That copies of these res olutions be sent to his bereaved fam ily and to the secretary of the fac ulty of Tuskegee. Mr. William Dudley, one of the best known and most influential colored citi zens of South Omaha, died Monday of typhoid-pneumonia at his late resi dence. The funeral was held from Allen’s chapel Wednesday afternoon. The church was filled to overflowing and many were unable to gain ad mittance. He is survived by a widow, a son and three daughters aim several relatives. Rev. J. H. Nichols officiated and the undertaking firm of Jones & Chiles had charge of the funeral. The New Era Dramatic club’s meeting of November 26 was largely attended, most all of the members be ing present. The first production of the club is progressing nicely. ... - —-—- ■—"—— ’ G. WADE OBEE & CO., Undertakers and Embalmers * A FUNERAL HOUSE 248 \ 2518 LAKE ST., PHONE WEBSTER ___ Unequalled Conveniences Strictly Sanitary Morgue. Two rest rooms for viewing bodies without entering; so as to pievent**ap posing our patrons to contagious or in fectious diseases. These are kept under Yale locks. Spacious Chapel and a funeral organ. Metallic lined air tight preser vation use, by which we can keep bodies months or years after bci ng treated with our specially prepared chemical compound. Expert Accomplishments We are experts in all the latest and most scientlHc methods of em'ialming and are specialists in post-mortem facial expressions. - The remembrance of the last look we ♦ make most pleasant. I Free Auto to and from parlors and to the casket company. No morgue, chapel or organ cbageg to our patrons. Advice on insurance matters, or the ] appointment of guardians or adminis trators. etc. Free memoriam records. Miscellaneous Caskets from *10 up. Horse or auto funerals, special prices to lodges. Lib eral credit on good security or to people of good repute. Mourners can remain until grave Is covered Sick (able to walk) taken to hospital in auto for <1.00. Open day and night. Bing and ring again. Web. 248, un til you get us. G WADE OHEE (A Mortician for M Years* j The Business World Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People—Help Them to Grow by Your Patronage. y *,****^*,*****"*'**''*********#*‘#**^"*****1* ^ IrHb PROGRESSIVF PUBLISHING CO. "A NEGRO FIRM OF QUALITY" T»rintlnK that attracts. For Receptions. Wedding, r Church and Fraternal Events, Dances. Clubs etc. Only Race Printing Establishment in State. M til orders a Specialty.< Satisfaction Guaranteed Phone Web 248 »» ^ke St" °maha’ Neb j W. L. HERMAN i Contracting, Plastering j i and General Repair Work j j Walnut 830 | (Thompson & Settles Go. • Manufacturers and Jobbers BOOT BLACK AND | PORTER’S SUPPLIES I Wholesale and Retail 1103So. 14th St. Omaha. Neb. Phone Douglas 5671 Res. Phone Web. 4831 Office Douk. 4287 ♦ AMOS P. SCRUGGS j Attorney-at-Law * 220South 13th Sireet i lOtar Popi'i Drug Stoui Omaha, Neb. ( —-———I Have your shoes shined right at I The Daisy Boot Black Parlor! 309 So. 15th Street J (Opposite Beaton Drug Co ) Open Wednesday, August 11th j Automobile and Open Horse Drawn Hearses Day and Night JONES & CHILES Funeral Home Lady attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Phone Web. 2i>4 2314 No. 24th Street Annie Banks Cecil B. Wilkes f BANKS-WILKES Funtril Director! and Enibilmiri * Lidjr Atilmtanl Satiifiction Guinnlted . Phones, Res, Doug. 4379, Office Doug. 37IH I 1914 Cuming Street j .... ■.■■.■.■.■•.-.-.-.■—.••♦■■.•■i i Griffin & Turner! CLEANERS AND DYERS Women’s Work a Specialty 3uutt?day pun Suissadj r Satisfaction guaranteed or your ! [ money refunded. Work prompt- f ly called for and delivered. f ! 2524 Lake St. Web. 4856 \ Fontenelle Investment Co. Real Estate and Insurance ► 220 South 13thSt., Omaha, Neb. (Over Pope’s Drug Store) DR. A. G. EDWARDS Physician and Surgeon Residence and Office. *411 Erskine St. Pltone Web. 71 ISAAC PRYOR I. H. EMERSON Res 2752 ('timing 1517 N. 26th St. Phone H. 2844 W eb. 5078 General Contractors Masonry, General Repairing and Carpenter Work OMAHANEBRASKA THE PEOPLES DRUG STORE 109 South 14th Street Drugs, Cigars end Soda Toilet and Rubber Goods Special Attention to Prescriptions We appreeiaie your patronage Phone Doufilas 1446 I L. 0. GREGORY ICE CO. • IS AT YOUR SERVICE Phone Webster 6421 MADAM LEVER Manufactures The World's Wonderful Hair Grower and shampoo Hair Dressing and Manicuring 913 N. 27th Ave. Phone Harney 1417 C M Simmons, Prop. Economy Tailoring Co. Suits Made to Order, S15 up Cleaning and Repairing Goods Called tor and Delivered 114 So. 13th Si. Omaha, Neb. MUSIC (THE RIGHT KIND) By Dan Desdunes Orchestra 2516 Burdette St. Web. 710 The Broomfield Hotel 116-118 Sou’ll Ninth St. Strictly modern and up-to-date Prices moderate Phone Douglas 2378 i . ■ ■ ■ -