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Mrs. Florence Johnson and commit tee will serve a delicious GeorgeWash ington luncheon at the N. W. C. A. home next Wednesday afternoon, Feb ruary 20, from 3 until 7 o’clock. Tick ets are 36 cents and every one is in vited to attend. J. H. Broomfield’s car collided Sun day afternoon with a Ford, which was badly damaged. Mrs. Minnie Ricketts, one of the occupants of Mr. Broom field’s car, had her arm injured. Mrs. Charles Folsom was taken to the University hospital Friday, Feb ruary 1. She was operated upon Wednesday, February 6. The opera tion was successful. She was remem bered by her sister, Mrs. Lincoln Con nor, and Mrs. Dolly Walker with a bouquet of flowers on Sunday. Call Colfax 1270 or Walnut 733 and make >our reservations for the George Washington luncheon at the Old Folks’ Home Wednesday, February 20. Mrs. Fred C. Williams, who was called to St. Louis February 1 by the serious illness of her father, Steve Perkins, has returned to the city, leav ing her father much improved. The Rev. T. A. and Mrs. Taggart and Miss Gertrude Jackson were en tertained at luncheon by Mrs. Marie Denman, 6704 South Thirty-second street. $50.00 cash and $18.00 monthly buys a five-room cottage. Tel. Webster 5519 or Douglas 2842. The Christian Endeavor society of St. John’s A. M. E. church requests the presence of all patriotic race peo ple Sunday evening, February 17, at 7:30 o’clock. Mrs. Eulah Hines, presi dent; Mrs. Effie McClure, vice presi dent; Miss Corinne Thomas, secretary. Mrs. H. R. Roberts, who underwent a serious operation at St. Joseph’s hos pital a fortnight ago, is slowly improv ing. She has improved sufficiently to leave the hospital and is now at her home, 2610 North Twenty-eighth ave nue. Come to St. Philip’s church Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock for the com munity chorus. Go where the goers go. You will be sure of a good time at the Camouflage Ball to be given Friday, February 22, at Peterson Hall by the O. N. E. club boys. Admission, 25c.—Adv. Don’t forget to come to the George Washington luncheon at the Old Folks’ Home Wednesday afternoon, February 20th. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Roach died February 6 at the residence, 3033 Burdette street, and was buried from the Obee-Hunter-Wakefield funeral parlors February 8. Remember that date, February 22, at Peterson Hall. Admission, 26c.— Adv. Mrs. James A. Griffin, 2511 Li North Twenty-sixth street, laid covers for eighteen February 8 in honor of her daughter Anna’s 14th birthday anni versary. The decorations were red, white and blue. The evening was spent with games, music and recitations. Many useful presents were received. Rufus Ralph, who died at 1323 How ard street February 12, will be buried Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from Zion Baptist church. Interment will be in Forest Lawn. The Rev. W. F. Botts will officiate and the Obee-Hunter Wakefield Undertaking company will be in charge. Mrs. Chester Williams has been very ill with appendicitis. She is slowly im proving under the skillful treatment of Dr. J. H. Hutton, North Twenty first street. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson h*rve moved from 1205 North Twenty-first street, Omaha, to 2510 Third ave nue, Council Bluffs, where they have bpgun purchasing a home. The Rev. Mr. Chase of the Omaha City Mission will speak to the young people of the Epworth League at Grove M. E. church, Twenty-second and Seward streets, at 6:30 Sunday evening. W. A. Anderson, president. Rev. G. G. Logan, pastor. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar Big gest and Best.—Adv. Does The Monitor bring results ? Listen to this: “Please discontinue Mrs. White’s ad. All rooms rented.” The ad was in two issues. “Please take out my ad. I ought to have told you to do so after the first insertion. Secured the help advertised for almost immediately and it takes up all my time answering the phone about that ad. Please take it out."—Dr. J. B. Hill. Mrs. Sherwood spent the past week in Lawrence, Kan., with her grand mother. She reports a very pleasant visit. Miss Corinne Thomas spent the week-end in Des Moines with her cou sin, Lieutenant and Mrs. Bundrant. Mrs. Selena Davis and Mr. Daniel Banks were married Tuesday evening, February 12, at the parsonage by Rev. W. C. Williams. The bride was dressed in a very handsome gown of gray taf feta. Those present were: Mesdames W. M. Page, R. C. Price, Lena Brotch er, M. Gottrell and Katie Jones. NEWS OF ST. PHILIP’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH The kensington lnucheon given by the Woman’s auxiliary last Monday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. J. F. Smith, 2414 Binney street, was a delightful and successful affair from every point of view. About fifty ladies were present and beautiful needlework was exhibited in abundance. The first prize for the neatest work was given to Mrs. J. C. Donley for a briar rose crochet pattern. The second prize was divided between Mrs. J. Allen and Mrs. Williamson, as they were tied on cluny lace. It has been decided to organize a community chorus as an outcome of the singing school which was begun last Sunday afternoon at the church. The public who wish to join this com munity chorus are invited to come to the church Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock. This is not a select affair. Anybody and everybody who wants to and is able to sing at all will be made welcome. Mrs. Pinkston has volun teered her services as director. To those who know her ability it will be appreciated as a rare privilege to be under her instruction. Community chorus from 4 to 5. Choir practice of Easter music from 5 to 6. Evensong at 6 o’clock. Ash Wednesday services were well attended.. The confirmation class has been or ganized. YOU attend the Camouflage Ball given February 22 by the O. N. E. club joys at Peterson Hall.—Adv. NEWS OF ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday was a good day for Zion. The crowds and collections were both very gratifying. The sermons, “A Proper Vision” in the morning and “Personal Victory” at night, were masterpieces of oratory and all who did not hear them indeed missed a treat. The following out-of-town visitors worshipped with us Sunday morning: Mrs. Rachel Reed, Monmouth, 111.; Mrs. Mabel Mills, Bruntin, Ala.; Mrs. Lee Williams, Kansas City. Ivan.; Mrs. Hattie Womack, Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. A. C. Brown, Los Angeles; Mas ter James Ogelsby and Lillie Richard son, Jacksonville, Fla. The Miss.on Circle was entertained this week by Mrs. Griffin, 2209 North Twenty-seventh avenue. The art section of the Wide-Awake Twenty-four met this week with Mrs. Reuben Moore, 2302 North Twenty seventh avenue. For real study of the Scriptures come to the pastor’s Bible class, which meets every Tuesday night in the rest room of the church. Lest the members of the Sunday school should forget, remember the dish towel shower for Zion. The public is cordially invited to at tend all our services. ST. JOHN’S A. M. E. CHI RCH Rev. W. S. Metcalfe preached a soui stirring sermon Sunday morning to a large and appreciative audience. His text was, “I am the vine, ye are the branches.” Also at night Rev. W. C. Williams preached a very beautiful and didactic sermon, “Can the Ethio pian Change His Skin or the Leopard His Spots?” Don’t fail to see the big infant ex hibition and play by the young ladies of the O. N. E. club, “The Great Sur prise.” Don’t forget the date, Feb ruary 18, at St. John’s. The M. K. & T. was the first rail road to report toward the big June rally, which w^s $45.60. Watch their bulletin board! The Christian Endeavor will render a sacred program Sunday evening. The Dunbar Dramatic club is pre paring for its first big pla>. Watch for the date. The sick of the church are Mes dames Ewing, Davis, McCullough and Mr. Bolder. The financial report for Sunday, February 10, was as follows: Missionary collection $ 8.35 Papers (Kansas City Sun).. 1.65 Trustees. 49.06 Class dues . 34.80 Sunday school . 7.68 Christian Endeavor . .89 Turned into sinking fund from various clubs. 59.00 Total amount received. $156.43 WEDDING BELLS ARK RINGING On Tuesday evening, February 5, Miss Irene F. Phillips was quietly married to Sergeant John F. Faucett. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride by Rev. W. F. Ylotts. There were no bridal attend ants and the guests were restricted to relatives on account of the very recent death of the groom’s mother. Ser geant Faucett left the same evening for Camp Funston, Kan., where he is with the 317th motor supply train of the Ninety-second Division. For the present Mrs. Faucett remains in the city, but hopes to visit her husband in the near futrue. MRS. TURNER DIES AT LORD LISTER HOSPITAL Mrs. Eva Turner of 2201 North Twenty seventh avenue died at the Lord Lister hospital Monday, Feb ruary 11. The funeral was held Wed nesday afternoon from Zion Baptist church, the Rev. W. F. Botts and Rev. M. H. Wilkinson officiating. Mrs. Silas Johnson by special request played for the service. Mrs. Turner leaves a hus band, a daughter, Stella; a father, two sisters and a brother to mourn her loss. Interment was at Forest Lawn. Silas Johnson had charge of the fu neral. NOT READY TO ANNOUNCE PLANS It was’ stated in last week’s issue that a full report of the plans for rais ing funds for Omaha’s proportion of the proposed community house for the Colored soldiers at Camp Funston would be published in this week’s Monitor. A committee is being form ed to push the campaign as soon as plans are perfected and it is deemed expedient to do so. Inasmuch as the personei of the committee has not been completed it is deemed wise to postpone publication until full partic ulars can be given. NEWS OF MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH The Dorcas kensington met at the home of Mrs. E. Smith, 2534 Hamilton street, Thursday afternoon, and for current topics Mrs. D. W. Gooden read an instructive paper on “Democracy.” This was followed by a discussion. The meeting next Thursday will be at the home of Mrs. L. Taylor, 2817 Miami street. All members of the church who have come from Kansas meet every Mon day night at 2526 Lake si' eet. J. L. Betts, president. Regular services Sunday. Morning sermon topic, “Noise”; evening, 8 o’clock, “Four Headlights.” Sunday school, 1 p. m.; Sunshine Missionary circle, 6:30 p. m. Subscribe for The Monitor. $1.50 a year and worth it. MADAME HENDERSON HAIRDRESSER and MANICURIST Agent for the Celebrated Madame Walker Preparations. The Walker Method Taught. Diplomas Granted. Phone Webster 1489 2304 N. 25th St. Omaha, Neb. y..«..«..—•»———• .. —y MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. The CHAPMAN Drug Store 934 P St., Lincoln Opposite Main Door Post Office Cameras and Films, Magazines, Cigars, Candies and a full line of Druggist Sundries m • . •» i Miss Eudora Ware I TEACHES PIANO AND VOICE Special Attention to Beginners Terms Reasonable. Webster 2921 2622 No. 25th St. | Smoke John Ruskin 6c Cigar. Big | pest and Best.—Adv. LODGE DIRECTORY Omaha Lodge No. 146. A. F. and A. M., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Fridays of every month. Lodge room 24th and Charles. P. IH. Jenkins, W. M.; W. H. Robinson, J Secretary. Keystone Lodge No. 4, K. of P., I Omaha, Nebr. Meetings first and third Thursdays of each month. H. I A. Hazzard, C. C., J. H. Glover, K. of R. and S. Weeping Willow Lodge No. 9596, G. U. O. of 0. F., meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month at L. B. F. Hall, 24th and Charles. R. S. Gaskins, N. G.; T. H. Gaskins, P. S. International Order No. 631 Col ored Engineers and Portable Hoisting Enginemen meets at 2225% Lake street first and third Wednesday in j each month. W. H. T. Ransom, pres ident; J. II. Headly, Cor. Sec.; J. H. Moss, Rec. Sec.; S. L. Bush, Treas. NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL. In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. In the Matter of the Estate of Elizabeth Harden, deceased. All persons interested in said estate are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in said Court, praying for the pro I bate of a certain instrument now on file in ! said Court, purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased, and that a hearing will be had,on said petition be fore said Court on the 18th day of Feb ruary, 1918, and that if they fail to appear at said Court on the said 18th day of Feb- | ruary, 1918, at 9 o'clock a. m. to contest ; tlie probate of said will, the Court may j allow and probate said will and grant ad- j ministration of said estate to Susan E j Rice, or some other suitable person, enter j a decree of heirship, and proceed to a set- j tlement thereof. BRYCE CRAWFORD. 3t County Judge. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION. In the County Court of Douglas County, I Nebraska. In the Matter of the Estate of Samuel E j Harden, deceased. All persons interested in said estate arc ! hereby notified that a petition has beer I filed in said Court alleging that said de- | ceased died leaving no last will and pray- j ing for administration upon his estate | and that a hearing will be had on salt1 petition before said Court on the 18th day of February, 1918, and that If they fail tc appear at said Court on the said 18th day of February, 1918, at 9 o'clock a. m. to contest the said petition, the Court may grant the same and grant administration of said estate to Susan E. Rice, or lorm other suitable person and proceed to v settlement thereof. BRYCE CRAWFORD. 3t County Judge. Buy Good i Groceries I From Your Own Groceryman J. L. BETTS 2526 Lake St. Web. 5262 HOLSUM AND KLEEN MAID Why Buy Inferior When * The Best COSTS NO ""RET JAY BURNS BAKING CO. 1 OMAHA TRANSFERS. “The Only Way” baggage: Checked to Destination TEXAS WHEN IN TEMPLE, TEXAS STOP WITH Mrs. J. S. 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Russell, Proprietor A Church Where All Are Welcome Services Sunday School, 10 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m., 8 p. m. League, 6:30 p. m. . Florence P. Leavitt Club, Mon day afternoon. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday Evening. W. H. M. S. Thursday Afternoon GROVE METHODIST CHURCH Ladies’ Aid, Friday Afternoon. 99nH nnrl Sts OnUlhB Nph, (iRII1 UN G. LOGAN, 22nd and hcwarci ms., umana, incd. Reg lg2g N 22nd Wefc 5003