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South Side Notes Mrs. Sara Severe had a fall last week and was quite siek, but is much better now. Don’t forget the mid-winter carnival to be held at Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church Thursday and Friday, De cember 27 and 28. The ladies have prepared many useful articles to be sold, also a good supply for the first evening and a program for the last evening. J. H. Wakefield, Manager So. Side Branch of Obee-Hunter Undertaking Co.—See ad. Mrs. George Johnson, of 6618 South 27th street, who was thought to be improving last week, is very seriously ill. Her mother and father have again been called from South Dakota. She is now at the home of Mrs. Bessie Johnson, 28th and Drexel street. The Bethel Baptist Mission will hold a three days’ bazaar beginning Xmas day at 30th and U streets. On Xmas day they have prepared an Xmas dinner to which they solicit the pat ronage of all. During Tuesday, Wed nesday and Thursday the Mission will sell articles of clothing. Little Miss Sylvia Gray, of 1211 Missouri avenue, the daughter of Mrs. Frank Gray, is quite sick at her home, threatened with pneumonia. Don’t forget the Xmas tree Mon ady night at Allen Chapel A. M. E. church. The senior stewardess will serve chitterlings, fish and cream.— Mrs. L. Pegram, President. ATCHISON. KANSAS Mr. and Mrs. Tony Taylor announce the marriage of their daughter Gertie to Mr. Lemuel Brown of St. Joseph, December 24. Mrs. Matilda Allen, one of Atchi son’s highly respected citizens, died Sunday at 4 a. m. at the residence of her granddaughter, Mrs. George Ker ford, 929 South Fourth street, after an illness lasting a year. She is survived by one daughter, Esther Smith of To peka; five grandchildren, William and Hazel Smith of Atchison, Ruth of Omaha, Mrs. Pearl Wililams of St. Joseph and Mrs. George Kerford. Fu neral services will be held at the A. M. E. church Tuesday at 2 p. m., Rev. Bilious officiating. Interment at Mount Vernon cemetery. Mr. Tony Taylor returned from Ex celsior Springs Sunday much im proved. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hill are the proud parents of a fine baby girl. Mother and baby doing well. Dr. D. H. Steward of Garden City, Kan., has moved to Atchison and has taken the place of Dr. Caldwell, who a short time ago movAl to Kansas City, Mo. We wish Dr. Steward much suc cess. Subcsribe for The Monitor and read about your relatives and friends in Omaha. A. Brown of Oak Mills was called to Des Moines, la., on account of the death of his wife, who had gone there for her health. She suffered a para lytic stroke. William Henderson is in St. Joseph working at the packing house. Louie Letcher is home sick. Miss Ruby Morton, teacher in the public schools, took several of her pupils with her to Topeka, visiting government buildings, looking up Kan sas history. She and children report a good time. ST. PHILIP’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Instead of the three customary ser vices on Christmas day, it has been decided to have only one service on Christmas day this year and that will be at 9 o’clock Christmas morning. All members of the cognregation are urged to attend this service and the public is cordially invited. The Sunday school children will not receive the usual Christmas gifts this year. There will be a Christmas tree, upon which the children will place small gifts of money, which will be sent to help sarve the lives of little children who are starving in Armenia, Syria and other Bible lands. Despite the severe weather the sale held by the Women’s auxiliary in the guild rooms Thursday was a decided success. They will hold their usual birthday party New Year’s day. NEWrS OF MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH The pastor, the Rev. M. H. Wilkin son, returned Friday from El Paso, Tex., where he conducted a successful revival. The usual Sunday service will ba held. Morning sermon topic, “The Sav ing Name.” Evening, “Devil Fighters." The Sunday school Christmas tree will be held Monday night. The par ents and public are invited to put pres ents on the tree. Hair growing and hair preservation, scalp treatment, manicuring and mas sage. Smith, Chiles & Wheeler, 2414 North 24th. Webster 3024.—Adv. Don’t worry. Do your bit. Lincoln Department Mrs. B. Hawkins is seriously ill at her home, having suffered two para lytic strokes the latter part of last week. Mr. A. F. Burres was called to his home in Hannibal, Mo., Saturday even ing by a telegram announcing the death of his father. Rev. B. Hillman has been confined to his home by illness during the past week. There will be a grand “Christmas Cabin” at the Baptist church Christ mas eve, Monday, December 24, at 8 o’clock. Special musical and literary program by the Sunday school pupiis. All are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. L. C. Washington has been on the sick list this week. The three lectures given in Lincoln by Rev. Charles Stewart of Louisiana made lasting impressions for good. In a most scholarly way he drove home his facts as to the advantages of a pure life. The Mission Circle of Mount Zion Baptist church are making a great ef fort to have the church wired for elec tric lights. Any help will be appre ciated. The Optimistic Set met Sunday evening at the home of Mrs. A1 Taylor and packed and arranged for shipping a large Christmas box for the boys at Camp Funston. The club will meet Friday, December 28, with the presi dent, Mrs. Monroe Williams, 2089 M street. Mrs. Bell Johnson returned home Saturday after a visit with her mother in St. Joseph, Mo. Lebanon lodge will hold its annual St. John’s day banquet at Masonic temple December 27. Gideon Band will receive callers New Year’s day at Mount Zion Baptist church. In the evening there will be an “Old Folks’ Concert” and the young ladies will present a playlet, “The Crowning of the Queen.” Mrs. E. J. Griffon will spend the holidays in Memphis, Tenn., visiting with her mother, who will return to Lincoln with her. The patriotic drill and musical given by St. Anne’s tabernacle last Wednes day was a great success in every way. The L. L. S. Kensington club was beautifully entertained by Mrs. Abner, 820 F street. A collection of $5 was taken up among the members to be sent to Omaha for the Smith defense fund. They also shipped a box of Christmas gifts for the soldiers at Camp Funston. Friday the annual Christmas tree party for members will be held at the home of the president, Mrs. James Dean. The regular fort nightly meeting will be with Mrs. Charles Haynes, 2117 South Tenth street. Mr. Gus Harding is reporter! quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. James Murray of Min neapolis, Minn., are in the city, having been called here by the illness of Mrs. Murray’s mother, Mrs. Hawkins. Mr. and Mrs. James Cowden and daughter Christine of Kansas City are the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Christman. Mr. Christman, who has been very ill for some time, is some what improved. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Good crowds attended both morning and evening services last Sunday, and all who were absent Sunday night in deed missed a treat, for Pastor Botts was at his best. The B. Y. P. U. held its annual elec tion of officers Sunday evening and for another year will be under the ef ficient leadership of Mrs. Odessa Har ris. Her re-election for the foflrth time proves that her untiring efforts have not been in vain. “The Fruit of His Folly,” given Monday night, under the auspices of the Wide-Awake Twenty-Four, was a grand success. We thank you for your patronage. The Mission Circle met this week with Mrs. Flanagan on North Twenty eighth avenue. If Mr. John Stout will call Webster 6128 he will receive a message from his mother, who is in distress at Springfield, 111. Our services are worth attending. Visitors are invited to worship with us. i_ _ RATES—I'd cents a word for single insertloni, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement for less than 15c. Cash should ac company advertisement. HOUSES FOR RENT For Rent—Modem 4 room flat over undertaker. $12 a month. 27th and Parker. Phone Webster 816. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. * First class rooming house, steam heat, bath, electric light. On Dodge ' and 24th st. car line. Mrs. Anna Banks, 924 North 20th st. Doug. 4379. For Rent—Modem furnished rooms, 1 2320 North 28th ave. Webster 2058. Furnished rooms, 1817 Izard. Tyler 1609. Neatly furnished rooms, all modern conveniences, 2421 Erskine street. Phone Webster 2531. Call after 5 o’clock. For Rent—Furnished room in mod em home to one lady. Webster 3466. 1414 North Twenty-sixth street. For Rent—Neatly furnished rooms to man and wife, 2430 Erskine St. For Rent—Two furnished rooms, strictly modem, 1923 North 27th St. Webster 3150. Neatly furnished modem room for rent. Call W’ebster 4716. Mrs. D. Bowen, 2524 North 25th St. Two furnished rooms with board for gentlemen, Mrs. E. J. Toddy, 2117 Grant street. Webster 5344. For Rent—Modem furnished rooms. 2320 North 28th Ave. Phone W’eb | stcr 2058. Neatly furnished rooms in a pri vate home. Modern except heat. Men only . W’ebster 1760. For Rent—Neatly furnished room in modem home for man and wife. 3702 Noi'th 23rd St. Webster 3727. For Rent.—Nice front room, 2621 Miami in private family. Neatly furnished rooms, 1842 North 27th St. Call Webster 2812. For Rent—Neat and sanitary fur nished rooms, 2237 Seward St. Mrs. A. E. Jones, Webster 2957.—4t. For Rent. Unfurnished rooms with electric light and water, 2603 Cuming street. Harney 5412. Front parlor for rent in modem home. Private family. Gentleman preferred. $2.00 a week. 2414 Ers kine St. Webster 4760. Furnished rooms, strictly modem, 2620 Burdette street. W’ebster 5543. Mrs. E. M. W’right. Neatly furnished rooms, 2915 Ers kine street. Mrs. F. Johnson. Web ster 3143. Two furnished rooms for three or four working men. 2202 Clark St. Phone W’ebster 7034. Furnished rooms for two gentle men. Southern men preferred. Mrs. Bessie Johnson, 2720 Drexel street. South Side. First-class modem furnished rooms. Mrs. L. M. Bentley W’ebster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769. Fourteen neatly furnished rooms. Mrs. Ella Dunivan, 4716 South 27th street, South Side. Phone South 3067. Furnished rooms to rent in a mod ern house, 2619 Hamilton street. Phone Webster 1250.—Adv. WANTED. WANTED—Middle-aged woman or a boy or girl, to take care of doctor’s office and answer phone. Web. 3567 or call at 1324 N. 24th st. SubscriDe for The Monitor. $1.50 a year and worth it LAWYER TO ASSIST THE DRAFT BOARDS Wheeling, W. Va.—E. J. Graham, a Colored lawyer of this city, has been appointed in Group No. 1 of Wheeling and Ohio county attorneys to assist in the work of draft classification. THE BETTER KIND Made from good clear lumber, covered with fibre; well bound on edges. Durable comers and braces where necessary. Sturdy locks and hinges, 2 trays nicely cloth lined. Priced at $10.00, $12.00, $18.50 and $15.00. Freling & Steinle “Omaha’s Best Baggage Build 1803 FARNAM STREET ! ! ' I I f . HOLSUM ! AND j KLEEN MAID ♦ Why Buy Inferior When , The Best | COSTS NO ”"'T’ET JAY BURNS BAKING CO. j Accordion, .side, knife, sunburst or box pleating Covered buttons, all sizes and styles. Hemstitching, picot edging, Em broidery. beading, braiding, cording, eyelet, cut work, buttonholes, pennants. Ideal Button & Pleating Co. Douglas 1936 300-310 Brown Bldg. (Opposite Brandeis Stores.) The Business World Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People—Help Them to Grow by Your Patronage. Annie Banks Cecil B. Wilke* BANKS-WILKES Funeral Directors and Embalmers Lady Aaaiatant Satisfaction Guaranteed 1914 Cuming Street Res. Doug 4379. Office Doug 3718 PATTON KiTteL AMD CAFE. N. A. Patton, Proprietor J 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. j Telephone Douglas 4445 ! 62 MODERN AND NEATLY j FURNISHED ROOMS l Res. Colfax 3831 Douglas 3181 t AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney-at* Law 3807 Camden Avenue. 1 ‘Repairing and Storing Orders Promptly Filled NORTH SIDE SECOND-HAND STORE Auction Every Saturday R. B. Rhodes Dealer in New and Second Hand Furniture and Stoves. Household Goods Bought and Sold Rental and Real Estate 2522 Lake St. Webster 7971 i DR. P. W. SAWYER : | Dentist 1 J 220 So. 13th St. Phone Doug. 71.»o| Automobile and Open Horse Drawn Hearaea Day and Night , JONES » CHILES FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Web. 1100 and Web. 204 Licensed Ernbalmer. The People’s Drug Store 109 South 14th Street Drugs, Cigars and Soda Toilet and Rubber Qooda Special Attention to Prescription* Wa appreciate your patronage. Phone Douglas 1446 I * * _' ' ' * * ‘ TERRELL’S DRUG STORE Graduate Pharmaclat Prompt Delivery Excellent Service Webster 4443 24th and Grant j f Getting Ready for Christmas Time now to prepare the box for the boy who is away from home. We are wonderfully pre pared this year with all kinds of useful, attractive article for Christmas giv ing. Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. ♦ We Have a Complete Line of j rLOWER.GRA.SS AND GARDEN j Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart’s Seed Store 119 N. Kith St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 _ WATERS BARNHART n jo M A H AJ •XMI* •>•>•!• X* X* vv v vX* X* J WANTED! 500 Colored Customers Who Un- .j. X derstand the Value of Good Y £ Shoe Repairing, J H LAZCRUS, 2019 Cuming § Hill-Williams Drug Co. I'l RE DREGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming Sf. Start Saving Now One Dollar will op. n an account in tbej Savings Department « of the | j United States Nat’l Bank i I6tti and Farnam Streets ] t * .—* C. S. JOHNSON 18th and I/ard Tel. Douglaa 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Beat for the Money Established 1890 C. I. CARLSON Dealer in j Shoe* and Gent*’ Furniahinga j 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. j I STANEK’S PHARMACY j Henry Stanek, Prop. J PRESCRIPTION EXPERT j t Cor. 2-ttli and L Sta. Tel. So. 8781 Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 4-*- » • ■« .» • • ■ • • « • ■ • ■ • -o •■■•-•■■4 "ARi-fToi ’ satisfied.*~*"j with your Dry Cleaner? j If not, trv the ROYAL; DRY CLEANERS BEST WORK AND SERVICE 1 NONE BETTER Call Us First PHONE DOUGLAS 1811 I 24th St., 1 block north of Cuming ‘ Street 1. A. Edhotm E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 C. H. MARQUARDT j < ihil M ARK E l Retail Dealer in 1 rcah and Salt j Meats, Poultry, Oysters, etc. I 201)3 Cuming St. Dour. 3S3t j Hoi'f It ndered Lard. We Smoke? and Cure our own Hams and Bacon, i Open All Times. Reasonable Prices €bc CdeGtern funeral home i The Place for Quality and Service SILAS JOHNSON Funeral Director | Licensed Lmlmlrner In Attendance Webster 243 2518 Lake St. 1 OMAHA TRANSFER CO. B 4 ‘’The Only Way” BAGGAGE Checked to Destination Walch Your Step and Call for | Step Lively Corn Easej for Corns, liunionH and Ingrown • Nails. I For Sale at ■PEOPLE’S DRUG STORE. } I TAKE PLEASURE In thanking you for your patronage I want your trade solely upon the merits of my goods. You will profit by trading here. H. E. YOUNG Webster 515 2114-16 N. 24th St. good'groceries always * C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. A1m> Fresh Fruit* ancf*Vegetahles. J006 Coating St. Telephone Douglaa 1098 .... --- . ..... .... ■ .4 J11111111111111111111111111111111111111II1111111111111111111111111111111 i 1111111111111111111111111111111 . = REPAIRS AM) SUPPLIES FOR 1 STOVES, HEATERS, FURNACES AND BOILERS I = PROMPT SERVICE—MODERATE PRICES = - Water Fronts and Mater Heating Attachment!* * - | OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORKS, 1206-8 Douglas St. Phone Tyler 20 1 ........ * .*■.*..*! a'-a iai.aiia it. *n*..a i*.i*i » •t 9-i|rt->ti*i |n|--> i 't » | g,| NORTH SIDE BOOSTERS • i " 1 Four Chairs :: :: ' I_II I E. W. KillinffHWorth R. C. Price The Alamo Barber Shop and Pocket Billiard Parlor The best equipped shop In the state. Most capable and courteous barbers. The only Colored shop In the state built on the latest pattern. Everythlna sanitary. Shop department open from 8 a. m. to 11 p. m. Saturdays 8 a. n’ to 12 p m. We carry a full line of Choice Cigars and Tobaccos, Candles and Chewing Gum. KILLINGSWORTH & PRICE, Props., C. B. MAYO, Foreman. Phone Webster 5784. 2416 North 24th Street . . . .......tl