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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 3, 1917)
..... j Miss Pansy Caldwell, daughter of Monatan Johnson, has come to Omaha from Denver and expects to make this city her future home. Elmer Morris, an Omaha young man and graduate from Creighton Phar macy College, will open a drug store at 1904 North 24th street this week or the early part of next. Mr. Morris has the best wishes of The Monitor for this business venture. We will try to make a general clean up on subscriptions within the next two weeks. Please have a smile and some change when our genial collector presses the electric button. A mistake was made last week in omitting the name of Miss Cordelia Johnson as one of the recent High School graduates. Miss Johnson has the hearty congratulations of this pa per and its friends. Leon Smallwood, Jr., won first prize for an essay at his school this week. Miss Constance Wigington left Omaha Sunday for Chicago, where she will join her mother. Go to Gordon’s Drug Store, 24th and Burdette Sts., for Brown Skin Powder, Dr. Palmer’s Skin Whitener Soap and Skin Whitener. Webster 6174.—Adv. Mrs. B. 0. Davis and daughter, Ethel, of Washington, D. C., arrived in Omaha Monday p. m. They are guests of Sergeant and Mrs. Philip Letcher. Mrs. George E. Miller, of Lincoln, Nebr., was in the city last week to visit her uncle, G. W. Pleasant, who is quite ill at 2305 North 27th. The Shriners’ Annual Ball. Re member all. At Alamo Hall. Hear the call: ‘‘Balance All.” February 8. Buy your tickets early.—Adv. Anthony Scott, of Topeka, Kas., died Monday night at St. Joseph’s Hos pital. He was the father of E. G. Scott, who, with his wife, Mrs. Maude Scott, left Tuesday to attend the funeral. Mrs. Volney Carter, wife of Volney Carter, died Thursday night at St. Philip’s rectory after a protracted ill ness. She was buried from St. Phil ip’s Church, of which she had been a devout communicant for nearly twen ty-five years. The interment was at Forest Lawn and the funeral under the proficient charge of the Western Undertaking Company. Her husband has the sympathy of his many friends in his bereavement. Keystone Lodge No. 4, K. of P., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursday of each month. M. H. Haz ard, C. C.; J. H. Glover, K. of R. S. Miss Ruth Alexander and Miss Cuma Watson attended the senior ban quet of the Commercial High School at the Hotel Loyal Friday evening, January 26. After the banquet the evening was spent in dancing. Both girls reported having a most delight ufl time. The coming event will be the Shriner’s Ball at Alamo Hall, Febru ary 8.—Adv. Among those attending the funeral of Mr. Andy Brown from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Preston Graves, of Lincoln: Mrs. Jeanette Marshall, Mrs. Delsena Ellis, Mrs. Blanche Over street, Mr. Zach Johnson, and Mr. Ar thur Patrick. Miss Dora Johnson, of Kansas City, is stopping with friends at 2304 No. 25th street. When you need a good clean shave, ■ee P. H. Jenkins, 1813 Dodge street. —Adv. Mrs. Edna Jackson, niece of Mrs. Annie Banks, is quite ill at 912 No. 20th street. Uncle Sam Hardin, of 946 North 27th, is confined to his bed with la grippe. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. A beautiful prophecy party and luncheon was given Thursday eevning, January 25th, in honor of the two Central High School graduates, Misses Venus Cropp and Cordelia Johnson, at the residence of Mrs. Wm. C. Ricks. A delightful evening was enjoyed by all. Will N. Johnson, Lawyer, 109 So. 14th Street. Douglas 5841. All news must be in before Wednes day noon, in order to appear the fol lowing Saturday. Any sick in the city who need aid, no matter of what creed, should call Mrs. J. H. Glover, Webster 2255, of the Missionary Society, St. John’s A. M. E. Church. Smoke John Ruskin 6c Cigar. Big gest and Best.—Adv. Charles Shelton, 3410 North 29th, was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital Sunday night for several weeks’ treat ment. Mrs. General Scott gave a matinee party last Thursday for Mesdames John Jackson and Myrtle Simmons, of Kansas City, Kas., after which a five course luncheon was served at her residence. Weeping Willow Lodge No. 9596, G. U. O. of O. F., meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month at U. B. F. Hall, 24th and Charles. M. H. Hazzard, N. G.; T. H. Gaskins, P. S. Belmont Laundry, Webster 6900. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mrs. Frank Stewart, 3016 Mander son, who has been ill with severe ton sil itis, is convalescent. John Ruskin Cigar, 6 cents. Biggest and Best. The Y. G. P. C. held their meeting Ihursday, January 25, at the home of the Misses Hendricks, 3211 Pink ney. A delightful luncheon was served. The next meeting will be held February 1 at 2517 Miami. Miss Beatdice McGowan, president; Miss Ethel Brown, secretary. Boys, watch the work of Fred Houston. He is one of the best bar bers in Omaha. At Jewell and Phan nix, 105 So. 14th.—Adv. ST. PHILIP’S NOTES A dinner will be given In the Guild rooms of St. Philip’s Church, Monday evening, February 19. Committee in charge, Miss Paul, Mrs. Joe Brown and Mrs. Donley. Adults 36c, chil dren 15c. The Altar Guild met with Miss Paul Tuesday evening. ST. JOHN’S A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES Sunday is 26c day for the Trustee department. Among the sick of the Church are Mesdames E. L. Jackson, Geo. Mack, Gertrude Tucker, Anna Tucker, I. A. Hughes. St. John’s Sunday School feels proud of three of their girls who grad uated: Misses Cordelia Johnson and Venus Cropp from Central High School and Miss Cuma Watson from Commercial High School. Miss Corinne Thomas was one of the popular participants on program at the Social Settlement last week. So well did she render her contralto solo that she was compelled to re spond to the second round of applauds. The Tuesday Night Forum still draws large crowds. A very large appreciative audience listened to the solos that were well rendered by Mrs. Ida Baker, soprano, whose clear sweet voice held her audience spell bound and Mr. Perry who showed marked ability and training, and Rev. W. T. Osborne delighted the audience in his rendition of “Beautiful Hills.” Mr. G. W. Parker, speaker of the evening, interested his hearers as he unfolded events after events of history of the race, teaching many facts that were not generally known. His address was received heartily by an enthusiastic audience. Program for Tuesday eve, Feb. 6. Instrumental solo, Mrs. Clarence Singleton. Soprano solo, Mrs. C. H. Hustor. Address, “Deeds and Not Words,” Mr. Silas Johnson. Mezzo soprano solo, Mrs. Walter Brown. Literary Digest. Contralto solo, Mrs. Fingers. This program will be a treat to the public as it will be the first appear ance of each participant at St. John, and every number will prove inter esting, instructive and entertaining. Dinner, chicken and dumplings, greens and bacon. Committee on Dinner, Mesdames Delia Brown, Mary Thomas, Eva Walker, J. S. North, Lulu Rountree. Refreshments, Mesdames W. S. Metcalf, Anna Ricks, Walter Brown, Thos. Hutchinson, J. S. Turner. Entertaining and Usher Committee, Mesdames Emma King, S. K. Brown low, Mary Steward, Bell Taylor. New members who have joined the Missionary Campaign, Mesdames J. S. North, Bessie Thomas, Georgia Mounts, Ida Baker, Lulu Strather, ml. Burrows, Belle Johnson, Henry Black, J D. Lewis, Ella Roe Jackson, Flora Rhodes, Ed Patton and Mrs. Douglas. To Our Many Friends, Both of Omaha and Lincoln: We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our many friends and Res cue Lodge No. 25. Also Lebanon Lodge of Lincoln during the illness and death of our beloved husband, father and brother, also for the beau tiful floral offerings. Mrs. May Anna Brown, Mrs. Winifred rBadshaw, Mr. James May, Master John Lowe. Just 50 Dozen of This Pure Thread Silk Hosiery at 79c pair j 1 NOT A VERY big announcement as far as quantity goes, but the best goods very often come in small parcels. If we were to go out into the market to buy them over again today, 79c would not be the selling price, of that you may be sure. Women’s Pure Thread Silk Hosiery, all new designs; fancy em broidered fronts, two-tone self embroidered as well as plain black and white and black; very effective styles. THESE ARE THE RUN OF THE MILL, but it will take an expert in many instances to find the fault—suffice to say that in no instance is the wear effected. A full fashioned silk to knee; high spliced soles, heels and toes, with wide garter tops. Just 50 dozen—so PLEASE COME EARLY. — Other Items of Interest Women’s Boot Silk Hosiery, in all colors, also Fiber Hose. These are fashioned and seamless. Specially priced, Saturday, pair ... J7C Women’s Fiber Silk Hose, a new lot in all colors. C *-s Seamless. 3 pairs for $1.00, pair.. .JJC Children’s Hose, in heavy and medium ribbed. | P Double heels and toes. Pair. IOC ' New Novelty Skating Leggings, with fancy | tops. Pair. 1 • O V7 Infants’ Cashmere Wool Hose, black, white and 1 Main Floor BRANDEIS STORES L-----------: