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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (May 19, 1917)
...7-_- - ..— Miss Celota Thompson entertained in honor of her mother’s birthday an niversary Saturday evening, May 12, at her home 2216 North Twenty-sev enth avenue. Mrs. Lucinda Smith Davis, who has been quite ill since her return from Kansas City, Mo., is much improved. Bob Robinson returned Monday from a visit to Kansas City, Mo. While there he saw Joseph B. Laeour whom he reports as meeting with great success in selling Lincoln Mo tion Picture stock. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Big gest and Best.—Adv. The Crescent Whist Club met at the residence of Mrs. P. White, 1402 No Eighteenth street, Tuesday afternoon A four-course luncheon was served. First prize was won by Mrs. Roberl N. Green; the booby prize .by Mrs. Belle Taylor. Next meeting will b< with Mrs. Green, 2626 Seward street J. H. Broomfield, Charles Byrd, T Jackson and Harry Bufovd left Wed nesday for a motor trip to Excelsioi Springs, Mo. En route they will stop at St. Joseph and Kansas City. The Woman’s \uxiliary 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. A May Pole entertainment will be given Monday night, May 21st, at the People's Mission, 116 North Tenth street. Good speaking and singing and winding of the May Pole. Com mittee <»n erfreshments, Mrs. Hattie Agers. Mrs. Blanche Kennedy and Mrs. Jennie Peair; on decorations Mrs. Annie Lcnville, Mrs. A. Nash; Mrs. Blanche McDaniels. Sunday School superintendent, Mrs. C. Lewis Ladies tailoring and dressmaking. Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St. Webster 1483.—Adv. Mrs. Julia Butler, of Chillicothe, Mo., was the guest of Mrs. Gertie Wiley and sister for a few days. She was entertained extensively during hei visit here and left for home Wednes day, carrying away a most favorable impression of Omaha. Mrs. Victoria Morris, of Denver, Col., en route home from Kansas City, spent several days in Omaha, as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Susie Coopei o* 1312 Jones street. The municipal auditorium has been donate*! to the N. W. C. A. for whose benefit Mrs. John Terry will present her company of talented young peo ple in one of the strongest plays of the American stage, entitled “Satan” May 28.—Adv. C. C. Trent returned Friday morn ing from Marceline, Mo., where he went to attend the funeral of his nephew, Curtis Herndon. Mrs. Beatrice Brown, sister of Mrs. Nick Patton, died at St. Joseph’s hos pital last Thursday night. The body was shipped to Columbus, Ohio, Sun day morning by the Western Under taking Company. Mrs. Patton accom panied the remains. 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. Mrs. Charles McClure underwent a serious operation at the Nicholas Senn hospital Wednesday morning. It is requested that friends delay visiting her until her return home, which it is expected will be within the next ten days. Mrs. A. Harbin, of 3002 Grant St. who is confined to her bed, wishes to thank the Mission Circle ladies for the beautiful flowers sent her. Linton Humble, who died at 1101 Capitol avenue Sunday, was buried Wednesday from the chapel of the Western Undertaking Company, Wed nesday afternoon. The Rev. A. Wagg ner officiated. For chi'ls use our best coal or your kind at Harmon & Weeth. Webster 848.—Adv. Have you joined the Red Cross So ciety? You ought to. This great so ciety for relieving human distress and suffering draws no race or color line. One dollar a year makes you a mem ber and a helper in this noble work. Mrs. W. E. Wise, of Columbus, 0.; is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Singleton, 1428 North 22nt! St. 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. Mrs. Millard F. Singleton has gone to Chicago for an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. James W. Madden Miss Frances Shaw left Wednesday evening for Joliet, 111., for an indef inite stay. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Mack wish to announce the engagement of theii daughter, Geraldine Tipps, to George C. Wheeler. 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, Webster 3217.—Adv. The Waiters’ Protective Association will hold their regular meeting Sun day afternoon from 3 to 5 o’clock ir the banquet room of the Warden ho tel. The principal speaker will be W, S. Metcalfe. John Ruskin Cigar, 5 cents. Higgest and Best. The Phi Delta Sorority was hostess for the members’ mothers at a beau tifully appointed luncheon given at the home of the Misses Watson. The dec orations were pink carnations and ferns. During the evening a musical and literary program was rendered to which the mothers responded. So pleased were the guests that they sug gested the sorority invite them again, and upon motion it was decided that Mothers’ Night should come annually Get your tickets early for the grand benefit play to be given at the Audi torium May 28, for the Old Folks’ Home. Boxes 75c; first floor 50c; balcony 25c. Call Webster 3217 or Harney 3886 for box reservations.— Adv. Miss Belia Spicer, of Lincoln, and Miss Mary Green, of Brownville, Neb., were guests of Mrs. Larry Peoples Sunday and Monday. They are both sorority girls and members of the local society called upon them. Mrs. Silas Johnson, director of the musicale to be given May 21 at Ja cobs’ Hall, promises some very beau tiful things for the occasion. Miss Dolores Johnson, a new and decided acquisition to the muiscal cir cles of our city, will sing at the Audi torium May 28. Be sure and hear her.—Adv. Dillard Simpson, headwaiter at the Field Club, requests that all waiters working at the opening wear the cus tomary waiters’ black uniform. The G. U. O. of O. F. District Grand Lodge No. 8, of Misouri will hold its Grand Session in Omaha, Neb., August 7-10, 1917. Watch paper for further announcements. J. C. Belcher, president of committee; W. H. Pane, vice president of committee; J. Whit ney, treasurer of committee; R. L. Woodward, secretary. A very pleasant birthday surprise dinner was given Mr. and Mrs. D. J Ervin at their residence in West Ben son Sunday, May 13th, by their chil dren, Miss Lillian Ervin and Messrs. Walter Jasper and Lanson Ervin. As a further surprise they were presented by their children with a check for $127.00 for the purpose of defraying their expenses for a visit to their for mer home in Tennessee. The pre sentation was made by Mrs. M. C. Sands. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ranson, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. P. Agee, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Sands, Mrs. H. A. Chiles, Mrs. W. W. Wade, Mrs. Nelson Brown, Mrs. E. H. Harper, Mrs. L. Strawthers. You will miss it if you fail to see Andrew Reed in the drama, “Satan,” May 28 at the Auditorium. He’s great.—Adv. Six of the men whom The Monitoi Irought from the South have been joined by their families and are now housekeeping. For real estate, loans, insurance and investments, see Eugene Thomas first. Rooms 413-14 Karbach Block, 15th and Douglas. Phone Douglas '!607.—Adv. Mr. Murphy, superintendent of the Cudahy plant at Omaha, says that the Southern Colored workmen sup plied him are the most industrious class of men he has ever handled. It was because these men made such records that the company is advanc ing transportation. The Omaha Poro Hair Dressing Parlor We treat the Scalp. 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