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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 6, 1917)
EVENTS AND PERSONS Miss Anna Hegwood, of Kansas City, Mo., spent the holidays with her sister, Mrs. W. H. Cruse, of 2616 Grant street. Miss Hegwood left for home Monday night. Mrs. Joseph Taylor entertained the Crescent Whist Club at a five-course luncheon, December 27, complimen tary to Mrs. A. H. Thompson, of Kan sas City, Mo. After the luncheon whist was played, Mrs. Thompson winning the first prize and Mrs. P. W. White the booby. Mrs. H. J. Crawford, who has been confined to her bed with pleurisy, is improving. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Sayles and baby left Saturday for Chicago, 111., and Gary, Ind., where they will visit Mrs. Sayles’ brother and Mr. Sayles’ sister. Mrs. C. W. Dickerson, who has been quite ill with la grippe, is improving. Mrs. Lillian Gully, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Irvine Grey, 2610 Seward street, left for her home in Chicago Saturday morning. Mrs. George W. Dickinson returned from Colorado Springs Wednesday of last week with her daughter, Mrs. II. W. Black. The Elite Whist club met at the residence of Mrs. T. S. Riggs, 3112 Corby street, Wednesday, January 3. Mrs. E. R. West won first prize. Dependable dressmaking, 849 No. 27th street. Miss Gladys Councellor. —Adv. T. S. Riggs has returned from Jop lin, Mo., where he visited his mother and sister. He also visited relatives in Kansas City and Baxter Springs, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Agee enter tained a number of friends at an eight course Christmas dinner at their resi dence, 4701 Parker street. Covers were laid for twelve. Herman Phillips was toastmaster and a pleasant pro gram of after dinner speeches was given by the guests present. Mrs. Ida Withlow, wife of Charles Withlow, died at her home in East Fort street, East Omaha, December 26, and was buried from Jones and Chiles’ chapel December 28, interment being in Gracelawn cemetery, South Side. The Rev. W. T. Osborne, pastor of St. John’s church of which the de ceased was a member, officiated. Mrs. Withlow was an old resident of Om ha. Her protracted illness gave abun dant opportunity to her friends and neighbors to do her many appreciated kindnesses. Her white neighbors, who held her in high esteem, generously helped in making provision for her burial. Her husband survives her. The Don’t Worry Girls met at the home of Mrs. Estella David, 1211 Missouri Ave., South Side, Dec. 28. Owing to the disagreeable weather a few’ of the members have been some what indisposd. This w'eek’s meet ing was held at the home of Mrs. Nannie Johnson, 1714 Williams street, Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Dorn, 925 No. 27th, entertained a few friends at a sumptous dinner party New Year’s evening in honor of Norris Hodge, cousin of Mr. Dorn, and whom the latter had not seen for many years. Dancing and whist furnished the even ing’s entertainment. Robert Severe, 4421 South 26th, was brought home seriously ill on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, of Mount Moriah Baptist church, will preach at St. John’s A. M. E. church Tues day night, Jan. 9. Rev. W. F. Botts, of Zion Baptist, w’ill preach Thursday and Friday nights, Jan. 11 and 12, respectively. SOUTH SIDE. (Mrs. Lulu Thornton, Correspondent) Mrs. J. H. Nichols, who has been very sick threatened with pneu monia, is slowly recovering. Mrs. J. H. Andrews entertained New Year’s day at her home, 2412 P street. Covers were laid for six teen. The evening was spent in games and music. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. S. Orvin, Mr. and Mrs. John Vaughn, Mr. W. J. Andrews, Miss Stella Jefferson, Mr. Cecil Wallace, Misses Thersa and Maude Orvin, Mrs. Hattie Orvin, Mr. Will Orvin and little Mildred Browne. Mrs. Sallie Broomfield fell on the slippery walk in front of the home of her sister at 26th and P streets, this week and dislocated her shoulder. The shoulder has been replaced and though suffering much pain she is doing nicely now. The Bethel Baptist church began a revival meeting Wednesday night, Jan. 3rd. Everybody is invited and urged to come out and help us. Mrs. W. Malone of 32nd and U street is quite sick. r «■ »'■»■■»■ . . ... « « ■« t Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 rut STAHEK’S PHARMACY j Henry Stanek, Prop. PRESCRIPTION EXPERT ! Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. So. 878 ( t'■«"»'» MELCHOR-- Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. i ii I > j If Particular i Have Your Clothes MADE, CLEANED, and PRESSED By V. B. YOUNG The Best and Most Reasonable < Place in the City. 219 North 9th St. Lincoln, Neb. 1 heffley’s Tailors For Nifty Up-to-Da*e CLOTHING i ' Oliver Theatre Bldg. 149 N. 13th «... . . .1 The CHAPMAN Drug Store ' 934 P St., Lincoln Opposite M.oin Door Post Office Cameras and Films. Magazines, Cigars, Candies and a full line of Druggist Sundries ...... . t COLORED ORCHESTRA SCORES TRIUMPH The fight of the union musicians against Colored orchestras in Omaha has been a most interesting one and a fight which has interested not only the Colored people, but the wealthy white citizens of Omaha. It has been of about two months duration, the union generally getting the best of the Colored musicians until last Sat urday night at the Yale Glee Club reception. The arrangements had been made for the great social event some time ago and Olsen’s orchestra, supposed to be the finest in the city, was em ployed. Adams’ orchestra was also engaged, but Olsen issued an ulti matum that if the Colored men played he would walk out. Olsen was as sured by the gentleman employing him that the engagement of the Col ored players would be cancelled and the same was done. At this point, Mr. Luther Kountze, the Omaha mil lionaire, stepped in and told the Col ored boys that they would play, but to keep the matter quiet. Saturday night the elite of Omaha society was gathered at the Fontenelle and danced to the most excellent music of the Olsen orchestra until twelve. As the clock struck the midnight hour a dance had just finished and the crowd applauded for an encore. Suddenly the curtains of the stage were swept aside and Adams’ orchestra of eight pieces struck up a sensational piece. The guests stood frightened for a moment, then turning their eyes up ward they saw the Colored musicians playing like wild. Applause broke forth so intensely that for almost five minutes the guests clapped and shout ed, forgetting to dance. Olsen’s or chestra look up, frowmed, folded their instruments and beat it. It was a triumph for the Colored musicians. During every dance the Yale Glee Club members crowded about the players, especially attract ed by the phenomenal trap playing of Holland Harrold. When the dance closed, Mr. Kountze came over to the orchestra, sat down and said to the orchestra, “Boys, you have made good. You have put across better music than has ever been given us in Oma ha. Hereafter every function which we give at the Fontenelle, you will play. Send me your bill and I will pay it and give each one of you a bonus of ten dollars. I am proud of you. Good night.” It was a victory worth while. THE PLEASANT HOUR CLUB The Pleasant Hour club gave their first New Year dancing party Wed nesday night at the Alamo. It was a formal affair and many beautiful gowns were in evidence. Dancing be gan at an early hour and about ten o'clock over thirty couples were swinging happily to the spirited music of Desdunes orchestra. Promptly at twelve the Home Sweet Home waltz brought the close and the members and guests departed after a most en joyable evening. There will be a meeting of the Pleasant Hour club members on next Tuesday evening at the residence of Doctor J. H. Hutten. The annual election of officers and other import ant business matters will be taken up and all members are requested to come early. MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH The month of December and year 1916 are ended, and yet not ended. There are very many kind remem brances of the same, that would be un grateful on the part of the people and church to forget. Time and space would not permit, however, to enter into details. Our membership has increased by four additions for the month. Money taken in from all sources reached the point of $136.00. With all improvements we are glad to report that not one cent is due. Salary and current expenses are all clear, and we enter the new year with breasts uncovered, because there is none to endanger us, from being in debt along these lines. The watch night service was a grand success. The congregation was overflowing, and many had to stand. Next Sunday morning will be cove nant, baptism, fellowship, roll call and communion. At night the dis course will be, “Out of the Church— Out of Heaven.” CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES—1% cents a word for single Insertions, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement for less than 15c. Cash should ac company advertisement. HOUSE FOR SALE. Home bargain, $250 cash, balance monthly. Desirable six room modem home, choice location, paved street, shade and fruit. New up-to-date fur nace, brick cemented basement. Non resident owner will sacrifice for quick salp. Office phone, Douglas 147. Res idence evenings, Walnut 2168. George Marshall, 635 Keeline Bldg. 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