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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 17, 1917)
Colored Engineers and Firemen’s Protective Association meets first and third Tuesdays of each month. E. H. Johnson, pres., J. H. Moss, sec’y. If you have a little money you would like to invest, read the Hunger ford Potato Growers’ plan and our editorial. Myrtle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gray, of 1211 Missouri avenue, was married to Iris Stewart January 22. They have gone to Minneapolis, Minn., where they will make their home. Mr. and Mrs. Asa Dudley, of Ers kine street, are the proud parents of a fine baby boy who was born Tues day, February 6. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Harian was buried Thursday, February 15, by the Western Under taking Company, interment being in Forest Lawn. Mrs. Bettie Star, of 2562 Cuming street, is quite ill. ; 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. Miss Georgia Wilson gave a sur prise birthday party in honor of Miss Eva Munday on February 10, at the home of Mrs. Coleman, 20th and Pop pleton. There were tewnty guests present and the evening was spent in games and music. Belmont Laundry, Webster 6900. Satisfaction guaranteed. The Clenlans Woman’s Club met Tuesday with Mrs. Frank Gray, 1211 Missouri avenue. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Lulu Thornton, February 27, Keystone Lodge No. 4, K. of P., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursday of each month. M. H. Haa ard, C. C.; J. H. Glover, K. of R. S. When you need a good clean shave, see P. H. Jenkins, ISIS Dodge street. —Adv. The Pleasant Hour Social Club gave a delightful Valentine party at Pat ttrson Hall Wednesday night. Valen tines were exchanged between the la ri es and gentlemen. Many beautiful gowns were in evidence. Mrs. B. D. Davis and daughter, Ethel, of Wash ington, D. C., guests of Mrs. Letcher, were the out of town guests present. For chills use our best coal or your kind at Harmon & Weeth. Webster 848.—Adv. The Wo man's Auxiliary of St. Phil ip's Church had a Valentine party at the residence of Mrs. George Watson, 2716 North 28th avenue, Wednesday r.ftemoon from 2 to 5 o’clock. There was a large attendance. The after noon was spent in literary and card games. The prize winners were Mrs. Fred Thompson, Mrs. Joseph Taylor, Miss Anderson, Mrs. Wm. Brooks and Mrs. Bundrika. 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. E. W. Killingsworth, manager of the Alamo, returned Wednesday evening after a month's trip to Paris, Dallas, Fort Worth, Texas, Tulsa, Okla., and Kansas City. He had a fine trip and returns ready to give Omahans real service in the amusement line. The Ash Wednesday services at the Church of St. Philip the Deacon will be holy communion at 7 a. m.; rnatims and penitential office at 10:30 a. m.; children’s service at 4 p. m.; evening prayer, litany and sermon at 8 p. m. Dan Desdunes’ Orchestra, Webster 710, 2516 Burdette St.—Adv. Mrs. J. H. Smith has received the sad news of the death of her father, Nelson Taylor, a former well-known resident of Lincoln, who passed a\^ay Saturday in Pasadena, California, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Palmer, with whom he has made his Kome for the past few years. Mrs. Smith has the sympathy of her many friends. Oletha Russell, Notary Public and Public Stenographer, 413 Karbach Blk. Douglas 3607.Adv. * Joseph Carr, who broke his leg by a fall is doing well at the Ford hospital, under the skillful care of Dr. J. H. H utter. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Big gest and Best.—Adv. Mrs. Clara Chambers left for Ex celsior Springs, Mo., Wednesday night for a month’s visit. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Biggest and Best. N. W. C. A. NOTES The N. W. C. A. desires to report the following donations and pledges received from Nov. 1, 1916, to Feb. 1, 1917: Donations Omaha Retailers’ Assn.$76.00 E W. Pryor . 5.00 James C. Dahlman . 5.00 Victor Rosewater. 5.00 Joe Hummel .. 1.00 Mrs. Georgia Mounts . 1.16 Joseph Officer . 2.00 John H. Broomfield . 6.00 Cash donations from local churches for Thanksgiving. 21.00 Mrs. R. K. Lawrie, provisions. 8.16 Mrs. Plummer Walker, provis’ns 3.00 Miss Ellrette Smith, provisions.. 3.66 Mrs. R. W. Freeman, 1 basket pro visions, cash . 36 Mrs. Banks, cash...26 J Christienson, provisions .80 Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Freeman, Ra diant Home hard coal burner. Mrs. A. L. Bowler, 1 chicken. Woman’s Home Missionary So ciety, store holders, quilt pieces, 1 coat, underwear. Mrs. Davis, 2 jars pickles. Mrs. Geo Woods, 1 jar jam. Mr. Anderson, services hauling. Mrs. Frank Rice, 1 chicken. Mrs. Phillip Letcher, 2 jars fruit, 20 pounds flour. Mrs. Martha Smith, 2 jars fruit, 2 glasses jelly. Mrs. Lizzie Stewart, 2 jars fruit. Mrs. Isaac Bailey, 1 dozen oranges and bananas. Mrs. C. J. North, 2 quilts. Rev. Jno. A. Williams, subscription to Monitor and free advertising space for reports. Pledges W. S. Metcalf .$4.00 Ben Slaughter . 3i00 M. F. Singleton .:... 6.00 Dr. L. E. Britt .'. 1.00 Mrs. Geo. Watson . 1.00 Gratefully acknowledged, Mrs. James G. Jewell, Pres. Miss Ellrette Smith, Secy. Weeping Willow Lodge No. 9696, 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. ST. JOHN’S A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES Rev. W. T. Osborne, Pastor. St. John’s A. M. E. Church was filled on Tuesday evening with people from every walk in life, paying honor to the sacred memories of Frederick Doug lass and Abraham Lincoln. The prin cipal addresses were made by Mr. Henry W. Black on Douglass, and Mr. S. L. Patton on Lincoln. Mr. Black filled his hearers with intense en thusiasm as he related facts of the life and works of Douglass. Mr. Patton delivered the best and most interest ing address on Lincoln that has yet been listened to at St. John’s^ For twenty-five minutes he held his audi ence in complete silence, less they should lose one sentence of his splen did address. Rounds of applause were given the speakers as a demon stration of the appreciation and in terest. Mr. Daniel Desdunes, Sr., who knew Frederick Douglass, and the Rev. W. Osborne, also spoke of important facts in the history of the two great men’s lives. The Missionary ladies had as honored guests, Mesdames H. C. Sum ney and Burke. Mrs. Hibbs proved herself an ac complished pianist. Mrs. Walter Brown, in her sweet solo, “There’s a Rose in the World for You,” and Mr. Thomas Perkins saxophone solo, “The Rosary,” and the enchanting music rendered by St. John’s Choir, under the direction of choir master J. C. Parker, were enthusiastically received by the large appreciative audience. The popular young people of St. John are in charge of the program Tuesday, February 20th. Instrumental solos by the Misses Cordelia Johnson and Ozelia Dunning. _ Headings by Mrs. J. D. Lewis and Miss Rachel Henderson, vocal ^blos by the Misses Venus Cropp and Pearl Kay. The young people will also have as honored guests on program, Mrs. Hazel Turner, of Council Bluffs, a ve ry sweet soprano soloist. Dinner at 7:30. Committee: Mesdames Anna Burton, -Lulu Rountree, J. S. Turner, Mattie Jackson, Anna Banks, S. L. Bush. Refreshments: Mesdames Myrtle Moore, Ida Lindsey, Ida Ba ker, Alice Sheerwood, W. S. Metcalf. Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Bush entertained at dinner on Saturday, Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Osborne. Mrs. Evelyn Ray, who has been very sick at her home on North 40th street, is improving and hopes to be out soon. Mother Ewing was called to High land, Kas., Monday, by the death of her son, Walker Miller. The Senior Aid will celebrate Wash ington’s birthday, February 22. The first report from the Mission ary campaigns will be made at the Forum Tuesday evening, February 27, when 100 men and women will report not less than $1.00 each. A 31-piece breakfast set, beautiful silk waist and silk shirt will be given as prizes to the three persons reporting the larg est amount over $1.00. A good con cert under the management of Mrs. W. T. Osborne, will be the entertain ing feature. WHO GOT THE MONEY? At the Rome Wednesday night the host to a party gave $13.50 to be di vided between seventeen waiters. Each waiter got 25 cents. Who got the rest? 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. f«—............. ....... ..-—t Particular Dent'stry Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Gas for Painless Extractions Best 22K gold crowns.$4.00 and $5.00 Gold fillings ..$2.00 and up Casted gold inlays..$5.00 and up Heavy 22K bridgework...$5.00 and $6.00 per tooth Porcelain crowns ...$5.00 Full upper or lower plates, best material....$10.00 Silver fillings ....$1.00 Temporary fillings.-.-.$ -50 Extractions ...$ *50 and up Clarence H. Singleton, D. D. S. 109 South 14th Street (Over Peoples’ Drug Store) Office Hours, 9 A. M. to 12 M. 1 P. M. to 7 P. M. Phone Douglas 7812 I