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I Miss Corene Thomas was invited to again appear on the program at the Social Settlement. She was met with a warm reception and responded to an encore. The infant baby of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hayes was buried from the family residence Tuesday afternoon, Rev. W. T. Osborne officiating and Banks and Wilkes in charge. The O. N. E. Club will render the play, "Dr. Cure-All,” at the Forum, March 20. Miss Oletha Russell is in charge of the play and Miss Pearl Ray the music. Adams’ orchestra, the premier mu sicians. Harney 6737.—Adv. Mrs. Anna Reed received a beauti ful georgette crepe waist as first prize from the Missionary Campaign. She reported $15.90. Mrs. Lulu Rountree received a 31-piece break fast set, Mrs. Martha Jackson a beau tiful white embroidered waist, and Mrs. Emma King a half dozen beauti ful dinner plates. John Ruskin Cigar, 6 cents. Biggest and Best. Mesdames Alice Sheerwood, Maggie Franklin, Mr. Thomas Reed and Mr. Martin are among the sick. Mrs. Evelyn Ray is home from the Lord-Lister hospital, and is improv ing nicely. Mesdames Thos. Payne, W. P. Wil liams, S. M. Baker, Mead Hall, W. Bradshaw, Wilmoth Harrold, Ella Reed, Lizzie Tolson, M. Mitchell, W. H. Mortimer; Misses Irene Phillips, Blanche Lawson and Birtie McRoy; Messrs. W. A. Scott and A. L. Ander son, have joined the Missionary Cam paign for April 10. The DuBois Dramatic Club will pre sent the comic drama, “Betsy Baker,” March 30. The leading roles are be ing played by Misses Beatrice Majors and Cordelia Johnson, Messrs. John Woods and Andrew Reed.—Adv. When you need a good clean shave, see P. H. Jenkins, 1313 Dodge street. —Adv. Mrs. E. D. Gully of Chicago was called to Omaha Monday by the ill ness of her sister, Mrs. Irvine Grey, 2610 Seward street. Charles May of Parsons, Kan., but recently a student at the Nebraska State University, was the guest of Joseph B. LaCour last week. Mr. May left early this week for Pittsburg, Pa., where he will enter the univer sity. For a first-class hairdresser call Webster 4769. Mrs. L. Webster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. Mrs. Freeda Penn, daughter of the late Silas Robbins, is quite ill at the residence of her aunt, Mrs. Jones, 3725 Ohio street. Thomas Reed is ill at his residence, 1524 Dorcas street, but is improving under the skillful care of Dr. L. E. Britt. Dr. J. H. Williams of Kansas City, Mo., Grand Master of the U. B. F.’s and S. M. T.’s, will spend the week end in Omaha in the interests of the order. He will be the house guest of Dr. and Mrs. D. W. Gooden, 2215 Cuming street. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Big gest and Beet.—Adv. The bodv of Mr. Pertie Palmer, who died at his home, 2221 Washington street, South Side, was shipped to his former home at Tupelo, Miss., Febru ary 28, by the Western Undertaking Company. His wife accompanied the remains. Mrs. Lulu Gates of 1011 Capitol avenue was buried from Banks and Wilke’s chapel March 3. The Rev. A. Waggner officiated. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cheatham died at Clarkson hospital I'ebruary 28, and was buried March 2 from the chapel of the Western Un dertaking Company. Mrs. Jane Shepherd, who died at St. Joseph's hospital February 28 as the result of injuries alleged to have been inflicted by her husband, who was placed in custody, was buried from the Western Undertaking chapel March 3. The Rev. M. H. Wilkin son, pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist church, officiated, and interment was in Forest Lawn cemetery. For chi ls use our best coal or your kind at Harmon & Weeth. Webster 848.—Adv. Who will be the first member of The Get One Club? We want our subscribers to "Get One New Sub scriber for The Monitor.” Who will be the first? Mrs. M. S. Riddle of Dennison, Tex., sister of Mrs. Howard L. Livingston, who was called to the city by the death of her brother-in-law, left for her home Saturday night. Belmont Laundry, Webster 6900. Satisfaction guaranteed. A four-course wedding breakfast was given by Mrs. Thomas Perry at her home, 2130 North Twenty-seventh street, Sunday morning, compliment ary to Mr. and Mrs. Simon Harrold and Mr. and Mrs. Holland Harrold. The members of the bridal party, Mr. A. M. Harrold, Sr., Mrs. E. Harrold, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Spencer and the Rev. and Mrs. W. F. Botts, were at one table, and other members of the family at another. Green and white were the color decorations. Mrs. Frank Grey was cateress. She was assisted by Mrs. A. Hicks and Mrs. Wm. Jackson. Adams’ Saxaphone Orchestra furnished the music. The Rev. John Albert Williams will preach at St. Paul’s Church next Sun day night. All news must be in before Wednes day noon, in order to appear the fol lowing Saturday. William Allen, proprietor of the Golden West Hotel of Portland, Ore., who has been on an extended trip throughout the east with his wife and three children, stopped over in Omaha last week on his return home. He spoke well of Omaha and was given a hearty welcome by the many rail road men who know him. He was the guest of S. H. Dorsey. Mrs. Allen is one of the ladies connected with The Bulletin, the only Colored weekly in the country run exclusively by women, and it is a wide-awake, up-to-date well edited publication. Mr. Holland Harrold and Miss Onita Jackson were quietly married Saturday afternoon at four o’clock at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Spencer, 2214 Grace street. It was one of the prettiest weddings of the season and a host of guests were pres ent at the nuptials. Rev. W. F. Botts performed the ceremony. In about two weeks the happy couple expect to be in their own home at 2420 Patrick avenue. They have the best wishes of The Monitor and its many readers. Oletha Russell, Notary Public and Public Stenographer, 413 Karbach Blk. Douglas 3 i07.Adv. We are open for business at 103 South Fourteenth street. The Mid West Employment Exchange. All women doing domestic work, list with us. Men wanted. Doug. 7306.—Adv. "In a Flat,” a one act play. St. John’s A. M. E church next Friday night. Admission 10 cents.—Adv. Howard Daniels of Cleveland, Ohio, who has been visiting relatives in Oklahoma City, enroute home, spent Friday, March 2, with his brother-in law, A. Stewart, of 2111 Clark street. Mr. Daniels is a graduate in music of Wilberforce university. Will N. Johnson, Lawyer, 109 So. 14th Street. Douglas 5841. Mrs. Robert T. Walker is steadily ! improving and expects to leave St. Joseph’s hospital soon. A new Baptist Church has been opened at 1406 North Twenty-second street. It is cafled Pleasant Green Baptist Mission Church. It is under the charge of M. Costello. 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. Mr. George P. Johnson was con fined to his home several days this week on account of sickness. Dan Desdunes’ Orchestra, Webster 710, 2516 Burdette St.—Adv. Jesse Black will leave for Chicago in a few days. He came to Omaha to attend the funeral of his friend, Howard Livingston. Warren Brooks of 212 South Twen ty-eighth street, who is employed at the War Department building in this city, was appointed by the Inaugural Committee an auxiliary chairman of the sub-committee on public comfort, for the entertainment and accommo dation of Colored visitors attending the inaugural ceremonies of Hon. Woodrow Wilson and Hon. Thos. E. Marshall. Mr. Brooks appreciated the honor, but regretted his inability to serve. Mrs. Ida Jane Gates died at St. Joseph’s hospital last Saturday. The remains were shipped to Des Moines, la., Monday by Jones and Chiles for burial. . £ Henry Sawyer, aged 32 years, died Tuesday at 2528 Caldwell street after a protracted illness of two years’ duration. The funeral was held from the chapel of Jones and Chiles Thurs day afternoon, the Rev. W. T. Os borne officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn. He is survived by a mother and several relatives. The Crescent Whist club met with Mrs. Lulu Rountree Tuesday after noon. The first prize was won by Mrs. Belle Taylor and the booby by Mrs. Ed Walker. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. William Jack son March 20 at which time the hus bands of the club members will be entertained. Attention! Livingston T ail oring Co. Changing Hands All Unclaimed Goods must be called for with in Thirty Days. *. ... ..I Merchandise Is Getting Scarce i Now comes the British Gov i emment, taking possession of and confiscating all goods needed for army use. 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