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Miss Anna Williams, formerly of Omaha, but now a resident of Oak land, Cal., is quite ill at 534 Eighth street in that city. Mr. Edward Dunn and daughter, Beatrice, of 3006 Lindsay avenue, left Thursday for a few days’ visit to Decatur, Neb. For trunks, suitcases,etc., see Fre ling and Steinle. “Omaha’s Best Baggage Builders,” 1803 Famain St. Mrs. Lee C. Allen and children, Howard and Hortense, left yesterday morning for Los Angeles, Cal., where early in October they will join Mr. Allen, and they will make their home. Mrs. Allen will stop en route at Pendleton, Oregon, to visit her mother, Mrs. Fletcher; Wallace, Idaho, where she will be the guest of her brother, Earl Fletcher; at Portland and San Francisco. The Monitor has started a section in this week’s issue on page 8, to be devoted exclusively to amusement ad vertising and news. Theatricals, trol ley parties, dances and entertainments of all kinds where admission Is charged will be grouped under this head. You will find it to your advan tage to use this column. Your ad can appear there at a reasonable rate. We will write and arrange the ad for you. See The Monitor first. Our call is Webster 4243. M. F. Singleton, who has been ofr many years a trusted employe of the Cudahy Packing Company, is now having his annual two week’s vaca tion. Mrs. Elizabeth Montgomery and in fant son, of 1827 North Twenty-fourth street, left Wednesday for Crockett, Texas. For Rent—Furnished rooms in modem home, (steam heat). H. L. Anderson, 2914 Lake street. Mrs. Ruth Bright, of Davenport, la., Grand Matron of Iowa, 0. E. S., en route to Colorado Sprihgs, was the guest of Mrs. A. N. Wade, 2503 Pat rick avenue, from Friday until Mon day night. The hour of St. Philip’s Sunday School has been changed to 10 a. m. When you need a good clean shave, see P. H. Jenkins, 1313 Dodge street. —Adv. Mr. Wiley Robbins and his son, Er nest, arrived in the city Thursday morning fro. . Arkansas City, Kas., to attend* the* funeral of his brother, the late Silas Robbins. Mrs. Silas Robbins and family de sire to publicly express through the columns of The Monitor their deep and heartfelt appreciation for the kindness of many friends during their bereavement. Men or women wanting work by tne day or week, please call Webster 3026 and list your names with the Negro Women’s Christian Association for whatever kind of work wanted. For Sale—Large base burner al most new. Cheap. H. L. Anderson, 2914 Lake street. Mr. N. P. Patton has returned from an extended trip of six weeks to Chi cago, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Du luth. Ben Slaughter has returned from Topeka, Kansas. Nearly new 8-room modem house, comer 26th and Lake Sts., large loi on paved street, $350 cash, balance like rent. Tel. Webster 6519.—Adv. Mr. Clinton Ross, former foot ball star of the University of Nebraska, will open a law office here. Mr. Ross has been practicing law in Lincoln since his graduation. Visiting cards, 25c per hundred. Russell’s Printery, Webster 1797. Gene Thomas, who for several years ran the shining parlor at 1315 Dodge street, has bought out F. J. Thompson at 103 South 14th street. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Herndon, of Mar ceiline, Mo., have been visiting Mrs. Herndon’s brother, Mr. C. C. Trent, at the home of Mrs. L. Ross, 2408 Erskine street. Hear Adams’ Saxaphone and Sing r.g Orchestra if you want good music. Webster 1528. Holland Harrold.— Adv. Mrs. Theo. Russell was painfully hurt when thrown last week from a Dodge street car at 20th and Dodge streets. Mrs. Russell is much better at present. Phone your news to The Monitor, Webster 4243. The Owl Club held a dinner party Thursday eevning at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Chiles. Fourteen couples were present. A delightful surprise party was given Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Constance Wigington at her home. Choice lots close to school and cat line. $5.00 cash and $5.00 monthly. Webster 5510.—Adv. Dan Desdunes’ Orchestra, Webster 710, 2516 Burdette St.—Adv. The Owl Club will hold their annua] ball early in October. A delightful party was given Fri day night of last week by the mem bers of Ester Temple, complimentary to Miss Hazel Hall, prior to her de parture for Quindara, Kas., where she will enter Western University. The evening was spent at cards and music, the feature being “The Rosary” sung by Miss Hall. About nine cou ples were present. Mr. Gene Thomas is now president of the Western Real Estate Co. The position was left vacant several weeks ago, owing to the death of Mr. Adams. FIRED: 2,000 one-pounders for $5. Ask Harmon and Weeth first about your coal. Web. 848.—Adv. Julius and Lloyd Hibbs .eft last Thursday to attend the funeral of their father, Lycurtis Hibbs, at Gol conda, 111. LeRoy Kelly left Thursday for Nashville, Tenn., where he will enter Roger Williams University. He will visit friends in St. Louis, Mo., and Cotton Plant, Ark., en route. Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Stevens and daughter, Catherine, of Boulder, Col., are visiting Mr. Stevens’ sister, Mrs. James D. Winfield, of 3001 Burdette sreet. Joseph LaCour leaves Sunday night for Lincoln, Neb., where he will enter the State University. Mr. and Mrs. Boyed Gater, of 2020 Charles street, had as their guests last Thursday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Saunders, of Lake Okoboji, la. Sergeant William Bond and son are the guests of Sergt. and Mrs. Philip Letcher of North Twenty-eighth St. Mrs. H. K. Lawrie will give a lunch eon at the N. W. C. A. Home, 3029 Pinkney street, Otcober 20. The anniversary program for Foun der’s Day at the N. W. C. A. Home was well carried out. Addresses were given by Henry W. Black, H. J. Pink ett and Mrs. Alphonso Wilson. A picture of Mrs. Martha Smith, first president and organizer of the home, was presented and hung upon the walls. A silver offering was taken. Mrs. James G. Jewell, who under went a serious operation at Lord Lis ter hospital Thursday of last week, ■ s slowly recovering. Mrs. A. Smith and family, of 2218 North Twenty-eighth avenue, wish to thank their many friends for the kindness shown them during their re cent bereavement. Mrs. Jennie Derricks, sister of Cal vin H. and William H. Spriggs, died Thursday, September 7th, at her home in Atlantic City, N. J., where she had been a resident for many years. Miss Oletha Russell returned Mon day from a pleasant visit to Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Monroe left this week to visit relatives in Chicago and Minneapolis. PRESENTATION OF GIFTS TO REV. W. T. OSBORNE St. John’s A. M. E. Church was filled with a large audience on Tues day night, the occasion being a union entertainment in the nature of God speed to the Rev. W. T. Osborne and nis wife, who will soon leave for the annual conference. A splendid pro gram consisting of addresses inter spersed with music was rendered. Those making adresses were the Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, pastor of Mt. Mor iah Baptist Church; the Rev. G. G. Logan, pastor of Grove M. E. Church; the Rev. John Albert Williams, pastor of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church; Dea con H. tiarrold, representing Zion Baptist Church, in the abesnce of the Rev. W. F. Botts, who is out of the city; Mrs. Eliza Turner, J. H. Glover and W. S. Metcalfe, who was master of ceremonies. Musical number were given by the choir; a solo by Miss Mattie Chiles, accompanied by Mrs. Jessie Moss; a solo by Miss Irene Cochran, accompanied by Miss Wat son; violin solo by Worthington Wil liams, accompanied by Miss Madeline i Roberts. I Among the notable features of the evening was the unanimous vote by the audience that the conference be petitioned to return the Rev. Mr. Os borne to Omaha and the presentation j to him by Mr. Metcalfe on behalf of | the Grant Brotherhood of the Church with a silk hat and a neat leather suit case. 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