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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (May 12, 1917)
i.ir. joe Officer, well known formei j O in ah an, came down from Toronto for a few days’ visit last week. Dave Russ has returned to Omaha j after a stay of several months in Salt Lake. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Big gest and Best.—Adv. Omaha waiters are feeling the ef- I fects of prohibition. Twenty-foui i waiters on the floor of the Henshaw served two parties of two people all evening last week, while the Paxton dining room served one Swiss cheese sandwich, it having been ordered by a bellboy. For chi’ls use our best coal or youi kind at Harmon & Weeth. Webster 848.—Adv. The Waiters’ Protective Association will hold their weekly meeting Sun day, May 13, at three o’clock in the banquet hall of the Warden Hotel. Through the efforts of President Jordan the association will be ad dressed at each meeting by citizens of prominence. The meeting on Sun day will be addressed by Hon. A. P. Scruggs, Inspector of Weights and M easures. J. T. Thompson, one of Omaha’s well known barbers, is back from the Springs. He is again with Jenkins’ Shop and solicits his old patronage. — Adv. The municipal auditorium has been donated to the N. W. C. A. for whose benefit Mrs. John Perry will present her company of talented young peo ple in one of the strongest plays of the American stage, entitled “Satan” May 28.—Adv. The Clenlan’s Woman’s Club met at the residence of Mrs. Gertrude Ashby Tuesday, May 8. A delightful repast v.as enjoyed by all the ladies. Mrs. Cora Davis is quite ill at 1136 Park avenue. Miss C. C. Kays, of Mayfield, Kay., is with Mrs. Jones at the Toro Cul ture College. She has hail ten years’ experience in teaching first gra(de schools in Kentucky. Mrs. Keys is a graduate of Poro college. Cantata, “Golden Locks and the Three Bears,” June 1st. Keep date in mind—June 1st.—Adv. Mrs. Vernon Roulette left Wednes day to join her husband in Chicago where they will make their futuri home. Prince Ozeal Chapter No. 46 gave a party at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. Severe, 4421 South 26th St. April 1st. Refreshments served in washtubs, dustpans and pancake grid dles and other household utensils; cake, cotton, claw, sawdust. Mr. M. Thompson, who formerly resided in Omaha and was the part ner of A. Chisley & Co., has left De troit, Mich., where he now resides, to visit his home in Newport News, Va. Enroute he will stop in Omaha and Kansas City for a few days to re new old acquaintances. A surprise party was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Brown Friday eve ning by a few North Side friends, n.ler the leadership of Mrs. William Murphy and Chas. Solomon. A very pleasant evening was spent. , Desdune’s Orchestra, which played for the big Red Cross ball at the Fontenelle May 1, and won much favorable comment, will play at the Auditorium May 28, for the benefit of the Old Folks’ Home. Nuff said. —Adv. The Phi Delta Sorority met with Blanche Vance on Miami street, May 2nd. A number of young matrons met at the residence of Lira. Will N. John , on Wednesday afternoon and organ .zed the ioung idatrons’ Club, to be devoted to the study of art and lit erature. Mrs. \Y. J. Johnson was elected president and Mrs. Will N. Johnson secretary. The Woman’s Auxiliary of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon will give a musicale at Jacob’s Hall, Monday evening, May 21st. Ad mission 25 cents.—Adv. J. A. Jaxon and Dr. J. A. Wright of Baltimore, Md., spent the week end in Omaha on business. Mr. Jaxon is a well known newspaper man, being or. the staff of The Globe and Com mercial Advertiser of New York City. He is an old friend of J. C. Donley of this city, who showed him such social courtesies as his limited visit here would permit. Parish meeting St. Philip’s Church next Tuesday night. All members are requested to attend. Next Thursday being Ascension Day there will be special services at the church of St. Philip the Deacon at 7 and 10 a. m. Ladies tailoring and dressmaking. Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St. Webster 1483.—Adv. Mrs.. Mi A. Walker returned from Kansas City, where she went to dis pose of a homestead. She was very successful in her undertaking. BERG RE-OPENS Berg, the Omaha clothing firm sc well known to Monitor readers, has just re-opened for business after the disastrous fire some time ago. Then new place is not so large as formerly for the sole reason that locations art hard to secure, but for what it loses in size it makes up in exquisite refine ment. It appears somewhat more ex clusive, but this is only seeming. The same democracy exists and tht same high quality and reasonable ness in prices holds sway. Our read ers will find the new Berg shop at 1415 Famam and on 17th and Far nam is located the new Berg shop for ladies. FIRMS WANTING COLORED LABOR Bethlehem Steel Mills, Sparrow’s Point, Md. Yale & Towne Manufacturing com pany, Stamford, Conn. Minnesota Steel Mills, Morgan Park, Duluth, Minn. Packing houses, Omaha, Neb., and Sioux City, la. Union Pacific Railway company, Omaha, Neb. None of these firms are yet ad vancing transportation, but should they do so The Monitor will send for those whose applications are in. BETHEL CHURCH NOTES The Bethel Baptist Church on the south side will begin its spring re vival Sunday night. The first ser mon will be, “Behold I send My Mes senger.” Everyone invited. The re vival will last for two weeks. Mother’s Day will be observed at Bethel Sunday, 2:30 p. m. Rev. Tag gart will preach a special sermon to the mothers of Omaha. EASY TERMS Five room house modem but heat, at 28th and Ohio streets, good neigh borhood, close to car line; only $1600. Robbins, Telephone Douglas 2842 or Webster 5519. Vacant garden lot for sale on easy terms. Phone Douglas 2842.—Adv. RECENT ARRIVALS FROM THE SOUTH Among the recent arrivals from the south brought here by The Mon itor are: J. L. Burhma, Laurel, Miss. Joseph McArthur, Pensacola, Fla. Duby Wright, Pensacola, Fla. Coleman Dangerfield, Pensacola, Fla. Edward McCants, Milton, Fla. Levi Franklin, Pensacola, Fla. Henry S. Davis, Mobile, Ala. James Taylor, Pensacola, Fla. A diamond ring will be given to the one selling the most tickets over $25.00 for the benefit play at the Auditorium May 28. This offer is open to all. For .particulars call Mrs. John Perry, Harney 3886 or Mrs. Jewell, Wrebster 3217.—Adv. John Ruskin Cigar, 6 cents. Biggest find Best. MR. CLIFFORD GREEN Expert Soda Fountain Dispenser, Formerly With Sherman-Mc Connell, Now With THE ALAMO i 465 Pairs of | | $7.00 to $10.00 | Boots | More Than Thirty Superb Styles | (J^C QC Per | tyD.yD Pair I = Main Floor, Rear = |BRANDEIS STORES | ....mi ■■■■■■■.■■■■ Mill ..IIIIIIIMI.IMIMIII.mm. LIVE BETTER FOR LESS PRESIDENT WILSON SAYS Let every man and woman assume the duty of careful provident use and expenditure as a public duty, as an order to patriotism, which no one can now expect ever to be excused or forgiven for ignoring. BUYING AT THE BASKET STORES HELPS YOU SAVE Plant Garden. Everybody is doing It. .Seeds. Garden or Flower, 3 pkgs.05 Tomato and Cabbage plants, doz.10 LEMONS—As the weather gets warm er, you will want more, get them before they advance. NOW—$4.33 i>er case; doz. 16c to 19c. BREAD—Two lie loaves or 1 10c loaf, .09c COFFEE Tip. Finest Moca and Java blend steel cut, grade usually sold for 60c, lb. ..43c Independent—A favorite wherever known, 45c grade lb. can.29c In 1 lb. can .56c Cash Habit—A 35c grade.26c Thrifty Habit—Sweet drinking Santos blend, lb.20c TRUCK AND PRODUCE—We want to buy more at our stores from producers. $5.00 Orders Delivered Free within a reasonable distance, smaller orders over $1, for 8c. CLEANING MATERIAL • 'lothes Baskets .90 Bluing, 19c bottle .04 Ammonia, 10c bottle .08 Diamond C Soap, 9 bars for.25 White Borax, Naphtha or Electric Spark Soap, 7 bars.25 Excell Soap, like Ivory, lie bar.04 Cocoanut Oil, Pumice or Tar, bar....04 chloride of Lime, can.12 Bon-Ami, Powdered or bar.09 3 for .25 MEAT DEPARTMENT Splendid variety best quality meats. Prices as low as possible for the high grades we carry. Best Creamery Butter, 1 lb. carton...43 Good Creamery Butter, 1 lb carton...41 Good Tub Butter, lb.40 Best Til) Butterine, Tinted.28 Best Tip Butterine, White.27 Cnsh Habit, lb.25 Magnolia, 2 lb. roll.41 Lincoln and Omaha THE BASKET STORES _ Forty Stores 1 Our New Location | 1 300-308 Brown Building | | 16th and Douglas Sts. Opposite Brandeis = I The Ideal Button and | | Pleating Co. | PLEATING, BUTTONS AND HEMSTITCHING 1 1 300-308 Brown Bldg. Telephone Douglas 1936 = zTilliiiiiiiliiiiiilliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilliiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiillllliiiiiiilliiliiiiiliiiliiil?