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Lincoln Department BY EUGENE NICHOLS. The Colored Girls’ Patriotic league will give a party at the Y. W. C. A. Thursday afternoon. This is a new or ganization among the girls. Mr. J. Henry Nelson is in the city visiting friends. A delightful surprise was given in honor of Miss Lottie Allen Tuesday night at her home. She was taken bv complete surprise. Mrs. Henry Gordon is now at home and is doing nicely. Miss Edna Carter has been sick, but is now able to be out. There will be a Valentine social at the A. M. E. church Thursday even ing. There will be a postoffice for mailing valentines to your friends. The D. M. S. club will meet Friday, February 22, at the home of Mr. Reu ben Murray, Seventh and C streets. All members are reminded to be pres ent, as there is important business to transact. President, Mr. Albert Bur ris. Rev. Bell has been holding services at Mount Zion church. No successor for Rev. Hillman has been chosen at this writing. Mr. Norton of Denver is here at tending the university and Conserva tory of Music. Mr. Douglas of Wichita, Kan., is also attending the university here. ATCHISON. KANSAS Miss Francis Griffin entertained Pyles, Fred Taylor, Mr. Bailus and Friday evening in honor of Miss Chloe Private Willie Highbaugh, at the home of her sister, Mrs. G. Sale. The even ing was spent in games of childish na ture, after which tempting refresh ments were served, making the affajr very enjoyable. Mrs. Tilia Baxter’s grocery on North Seventh street burned Tuesday morn ing at 4:30, cause unknown; no insur ance. Mrs. Lucinda Thomas and family lived adjoining the store and owing to the timely arrival of Mr. Gene Tolbert the occupants were rescued. Mrs. Bax ter will reopen her store as soon as it can be rebuilt. Miss Hazel Penn, who just returned from the State Normal at Emporia, took sick the next day after her ar rival and it’s to be regretted that her sickness took on the aspect of small pox. Her sister, Miss Pertilla, teacher in the Lincoln schools, is ciuarintined at their home, 713 X street. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Winnow visited Mrs. Winnow’s sister, Mrs. Zenia Hud son, who is sick in Kansas City, Kan. Mrs. Hudson is not improving very fast. Gus Downing returned from Chi cago Sunday to report to Uncle Sam. Private John Jackson, Charles Bruce and William Highbaugh spent Sunday at home. Messrs. Fred Taylor, George Mader son and Ralph Bay.lis spent Sunday in Kansas City. Levin Shaw spent Sunday in Kansas City with his father. Miss Guly Guthery of Kansas City is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Guthery. Miss Lulu Mitchell has returned from an extended visit in St. Louis and Oklahoma. Miss Chloe Pyles is substituting in the place of Miss Pertilla Penn as teacher during Miss Penn’s confine ment. Miss Clara Lee, who has been con fined to her room several weeks, is convalescent. Miss Ethel Carson’s illness is becom ing alarming to her many friends. The end came to Henry Moore, an old and respected citizen and veteran of the civil war, Mondaj morning at 4:30. He had lived his alloted time and a well spent life is left on record behind. Funeral .Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. at Ebenezer Baptist church, Rev. W. H. Hill officiating. Mr. Moore leaves to mourn his loss a wife, one daugh ter, two sons and a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Shepard received the.sad intelligence Monday morning from St. Joseph of the death of their son-in-law, Tracy Hughes. His sick ness was only a few days with pneu monia. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes were married a short time ago at the resi dence of Mrs. Hughes’ parents, 1113 North Sixth street, Atchison, and left immediately for St. Joseph, Mr. Hughes’ home, to reside. Mrs. Shepard and Mrs. Alec Denney left for St. Jo seph Wednesday morning to attend the funeral. Mr. Shepard, being sick, was unable to attend. Charles Ingram, one of Atchison county’s most prosperous farmers, suf fered a stroke of paralysis Friday, the 8th inst. His son Frank and two dauhgters, Misses Ida and Grace of Omaha, are at his bedside. He is do ing nicely at this writing. There will be a hot time in the old town the night of the Camouflage Ball given by the 0. N. E. Club boys at Peterson Hall, February 22. Some thing new and novel. Be there!—Adv, Be sure to patronize Monitor ad vertisers and tell them w'hy.—Mention the Monitor. South Side Notes Little Ruth Adams, who has been quarantined on account of smallpox at i the home of her grandparents, Mr. and { Mrs. Robert Severe, is getting along j nicely. They expect the quarantine to j be removed this week. Word was received from Miss Bea- j trice Stewart, who was suddenly called to Olathe, Kan., by the very severe 1 illness of her aunt, Mrs. J. H. Nichols, j wife of Rev. J. H. Nichols, that Mrs. Nichols was paralyzed and entirely helpless. Mr. A. C. Stewart of 1215 Missouri avenue received word from Washing ton, D. C., that he had been appointed j government meat inspector, to be lo cated at Austin, Minn., and is to take his position March 1. He will leave the later part of this month. His fam ily will follow later. Mr. Stewart is the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gray. Mr. Stewart is one of our prom- i ising young men and we hope for him the greatest success. The Bethel Baptist church held their baptismal services Sunday afternoon. They baptised in the pool that will be in their new church. Quite a number of persons from the north side attend ed the baptising. The home of Mr. J. A. McGough, 281b T street, is quarantined on ac count of smallpox. His little son Louis has it. The Alien Chapel Aid was enter tained last Friday by Mrs. Craig and Mrs. E. Clark at the home of Mrs. Clark. The Aid will be entertained next Friday b\ Mrs. Brown on Twen ty-seventh and Maple streets. We wish to thank our many friends for their kind assistance and sympa thies during the long illness and death of our little son James, and for the floral offerings.—-Mr. and Mrs. James Price. The second quarterly meeting for Allen Chapel. A. M. E. church, will be held Sunday, February 17, at the church. Presiding Elder H. W. King will be present and have charge of the meeting. Rev. Stoner of Council Bluffs will preach Sunday afternoon at i o’clock. Rev. Mr. Williams of St. John will be present with his congregation. Rev. Mr. King will preach at 8 o’clock in the evening. Rev. Mr. Broadnax, the pastor, will preach at 11 a. m. Mrs. Bessie Johnson of 2720 Itrexel street underwent an operation at Uni versity hospital, Forty-third and Dewey, last Wednesday morning for enlarged glands of the throat. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Prairie View Proud Seat of Learning Monitor Representative Visit* Mill Equipped Institution Where Prof. Terrell and Efficient Corps of Teachers Are Doing Good Work. To the Readers of The Monitor: My last letter was written at Hous j ton and I expected to leave that city on the train that bore tny letter north, but a sudden change in the climatic I conditions brought freezing rain which kept me indoors until Wednesday morning, when I left for Prairie View, that large educational institute pro- I rooted and supported by this state' for the benefit of the race, under the di rection of forty-nine capable teachers, ' of whom Prof. I. M. Terrell is the prin- ; cipal. Prof, Terrell is a north Texan | from Fort Worth, where for thirty- I three years he was engaged in school i work and known as an able teacher, i and it was by virtue of his ability alone that he was selected by the State Board of Education to head this great and rapidly growing educational insti tution, which is so needful to the youth of our race. Prairie View is typical of its name. It is situated on the mound of a hill on this broad, rolling prairie land of Wal- I ler county, two miles from the little railway station on the H. & T. C., at which point I disembarked and was whisked across the prairie to the school by auto, which is furnished for students or prospective visitors. I for got to tell you that I had been a stu dent at Prairie View so many years ago. How long? you ask. Just twenty seven years ago! And as I rolled up the long gravel drive I looked about me for the old buildings that stood there in my days, but they were all gone but one academic hall, which is now used as an office by the principal and for recitation rooms. We were proud of it in my days; it was the one big brick building, in which was the chape! and auditorium. But I could see many' changes were made. -I -was a stranger in the land of my youth. The machine stopped in front of the old academic hall just as I had recog nized it in that group of twelve large buildings, and also several large frame ones, also forty-seven cottages of the 1 modem bungalow style were distrib uted in orderly lines around the broad, level and expansive campus. I wa3 startled from my reverie by a hearty and detoned, “Well, Sir Stranger, won’t you come in and tell us who you are and why we are honored with a visit from a person who seems to be | searching our grounds and buildings as in quest of a German spy?” I realized I had been day-dreaming and had not noticed the presence of this gentleman at the door until he had spoken. I descended, presented my card and was received by the president, I. M. Terrell; his secretary, Mr. Mason, and Prof. Waller, instructor of agriculture. Of course I talked and asked many questions, and the information they imparted, and seemed glad to do so, was more than I can chronicle at this time. I must, however, tell you this: Prairie View is noted for its thorough and painstaking work of education. Its curriculum is broad and practical. Its corps of teachers efficient. Its twelve brick buildings, thoroughly modern, consist of four dormitories for girls, in charge of Miss E. P. Raker, dean; the household arts building, chapel and dining hall, steam and power plant, steam laundry and me chanical building, the last three being in charge of W. P. Terrell; boys’ dor mitory and academic building. The seven large frame buildings include three dormitories for girls; the hos pital, in charge of Mrs. S. A. McCall; laundry; boys’ dormitory; argicultura! building, in charge of C. H. Waller, and science building, in charge of P. E. Bledsoe, There are forty-nine teach ers and 958 students enrolled. I was whirled across to the little city of Hempstead, six miles north, in the auto that brouhgt me there; did some business; then boarded the train for Brenham. Brenham, you know, is the place where the lash was ap plied to several German-Americans for refusing to buy Red Cross buttons, as the press reported. The truth is they were ridiculing race men and women for manifesting interest in the Red Cross. After a day in Brenham I departed for Belleville, where I spent Saturday and witnessed the burning of the white school building. Did you say, “An other bonfire in interest of The Moni tor?” No, an accident, probably brought on by carelessness of the jani tor. I left here for Sealy, then on to La Grange, where 1 am spending Sun day. L'stil next week I am corresponding ly yours, FRED C. WILLIAMS, Traveling Representative of The Monitor. AN OBJECT OF SCORN The following poem was written in French by H, Ca.stra, a Colored man of Louisiana, after the battle of New Orleans. It. L. Desdunes has trans lated it for readers of The Monitor. It will be found interesting, instructive and suggestive: I remember one da\ in my childhood sense A certain morn my mother said, sighing: “My little one, emblem of innocence, Yvou know not yet what Fate to you will bring! Claim not country beneath these sunny skies; It matters naught whether here you were born, Trust your mother, who in truth testi fies— You are nothing but an object of scorn.” Ten years later, on an extensive sphere, We heard the sound which threat- | ened our fall: “Brothers, one blood! Quickstep to a victory, score!” (Sweet words were they). “Louisi- j ana claims us all!” From my mother taking a tender leave, I trusted you, being of the manor bom; soldiers’ pride would not let me conceive That I could be but an object of j scorn. And when I stood on the field of battle I combatted like a brave warrior; The cannon ball nor the musket rattle In my bosom never caused a tremor. I combatted with that sort of valiance For my country with hope i’nbom, Far from thinking for my recompense That I would be but an object of scorn. After the fight, when the triumph had come Through a combat against a mightv foe, You toasted me in your cups of wel come, Saluted me as a valiant hero, i Without regret and with heart sincere, Believing that it was friendship newly bom, I drank with you, proud of my soldier share. And felt more manly than an object of scorn. But at this day I’m feeling sad and sore; In you I see a change of sentiments; Upon your lips my eyes perceive no more That graceful smile—in your chosen moments I It added charm to your once honeyed phrases. Are you to me enemies newlysworn ? I see now by your forbidding gaze I am no more than an object of scorn. BUYS WAR SAVINGS STAMPS Walter P. Irvin, an employe at the federal building, has bought $100 worth of war savings stamps. Not only has he discharged a patriotic duty in thus helping the government, but he has made a good investment, which it is hoped many more of our people will follow. These stamps earn 4% per cent interest per annum. Remember the gospel of the clean plate, the serving of small portions, the purchase of less supplies. Classified Advertising RATES—1 Vi cant* a word for aiagU Insertions. 1 cent a word for two or more insertions No advertisement for less than 15c. Cash should ac company advertisement. HOUSES FOR SALE $50.00 cash and $18.00 monthly buys a five-room cottage. Tel. Weostcr 5519 or Douglas 2842. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. First class rooming house, steam heat, bath, electric light. On Dodge and 24th st. car line. Mrs. Ann- Banks, 924 North 20th st.. Doug. 437... NE \IM FURNISHED ROOMS 1217' i and 1219'. So. 10th St. Phone Douglas 8730 J. LOGAN. Two furnished rooms, 2415 Indiana avenue. Tyler 3399-W. Modern furnished rooms to gentle men in private home. H. L. Anderson, 2914 Lake street. Webster 3171. For Rent—Two furnished rooms, strictly modern, 1923 North 27th St. Webster 3150. For Rent—Modern furnished rooms. 2320 North 28th Ave. Phone Web ster 2058. Neatly furnished rooms in a pri vate home. Modern except heat. Men only . Webster 1760. For Rent.—Nice front room, 2521 Miami in private family. Neatly furnished rooms, 1842 North 27th St. Call Webster 2812. First-class modern furnished rooms. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769. Il -ll The Business World Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People- Help Them io Grow by Your Patronage. Annie Banks Cecil B. Wilke* BANKS-WILKES Funeral Directors and Embalmer* Lady Assistant Satisfaction Guaranteed 1014 Cuming Street Res. Doug 4379, Office Doug 3718 PATTUN HOTEL AND CAFE N. A. Patton, Proprietor \ 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. j Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY j ^ FURNISHED ROOMS J f> -#..♦.» » ♦ • * < Res. Colfax 3831 Douglas 3181 AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney at-Law 3807 Camden Avenue. !* Repairing and Storing Orders Promptly Filled NORTH SIDE SECOND-HAND STORE I Auction Every Saturday R. II. 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 } 220 So. 13th St. Phone Doug. 7150 j Automobile and Open a Horse Drawn Hearses Day and Nighti JONES a CHILES FUNERAL HOME 1 I.ady Attendant I Call, answered promptly anywli.r. 1 Web. 1100 and Web. 204 Licensed Embalmer. 1 ............. . . . . . Graduate of N. E. Conservatory of Music, Boston, Mass. Florentine F. Pinkston Teacher of Pianoforte, Harmony, Solfeggio Webster 2814 Boston Studio 2214 No. 28th Ave. Omaha. | ; : < The People’s Drug Store 109 South 14th Street Drugs, Cigar* and Sod* Toilet arid Rubber Qood* Special Attention to Prescription* We appreciate your patronage. Phone Douglas 1446 TERRELL’S DRUG STORE Graduate Pharmacl.t Prompt Delivery Excellent Service Webster 4443 24th and Grant TRUNKS THE BETTER KIND Made from good dear lumber, covered with fibre; well bound i on edges. Durable comers and braces where necessary. Sturdy locks and hinges, 2 trays nicely cloth lined. j Priced at $10.00, $12.00, $13.50 and $15.00. Freling & Steinle "Omaha's Best Baggage Build ers” 180.1 FARNAM STREET Seff 3Cotef 514 South 13th St. NICELY ITRNISHED ROOMS : Steam Heated I ! Strictly Modern Douglas 3707 WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO OH A H A I v v %• v v‘!*vv vvv v «5» WANTED! •j* 500 Colored Customers Who Un- .j.. X derstand the Value of Good JJ | *s* Shoe Repairing, •{• H LAZARUS, 2019 Cuming St J VVV^I’VVVV^V^VV^’I'VV^'i'VVV''"*''*' j Hill-Williams Drug Co. | IM RE DREGS AND TOILET t ARTICLES Free Delivery ♦ Tyler 160 2102 Cuming St. Start Saving Now One Dollar will op**n an account In the J , Saving* Drpartiiw nt of the I United States Nat’l Bank I «lh and Farnam Streets . . . . ... . » . A C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Dard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Beat for the Money Established 1890 ♦ C. 1. CARLSON i Dealer in j Shoes and Gents’ Furnishings j 1514 No. 241h St. Omaha, Neb. j We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER,GRASS AND GARDEN Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart’s Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 . . . .« STANEK’S PHARMACY Henry Stsnek. Prop. PRESCRIPTION EXPERT t Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. So. 878 I 4 ....... . . . . . ...,^-.^1 >"»■- » ■«■-t Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 ... a --.4 ■ Neatly Furnished Rooms Modern Conveniences With or Without Board Telephones, Doug. 9458. Doug. 8703 The Booker T. Washington Hotel Mrs. Laura Cuerlngton, Propr. In Connection with THE WASHINGTON CAFE 4 1719-21 Cuming Street Omaha I. A. Edholm E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 C. II. MARQUARDT CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, etc. ■’003 ( timing St. Doug. 3831 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. S Open All Times. Reasonable Prices : The Silas Johnson Western Funeral Home The Place for Quality and Service Licenced Kmbalrner in Attendance Webster 248 2518 Lake St. I TAKE PLEASURE in thanking you for your patronage I want your trade solely upon the merits of my goods. Tou will profit by trading here. H. E. YOUNG Webster 515 2114-16 N. 24th St. GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS ' ' 1 ' ‘ 1 ‘ 1 ' 1 1 C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Aim) Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2008 Coming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 .. ..—.. .. . >♦.», ■ ... ..... E REPAIRS AND SUPPLIES FOR = 1 STOVES, HEATERS, FURNACES AND BOILERS I = PROMPT SERVICE—MODERATE PRICES E Water Fronts and Water Heating Attachments = * | OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORKS, 1206-8 Douglas St. Phone Tyler 20 5 ... .... I: i i I B HI_^^B Sergt.-Major E. W. Killingsworth R. C. Pnce At Camp Funston At Home on the Job. The Alamo Barber Shop and Pocket Billiard Parlor The beet equipped shop In the date. Moat capable and courteous barbers The only Colored shop In the state built on the latest patternEvervthlna sanitary. Shop department open from 8 a. m. to 11 p. nl Saturdays /l m toJ2 p m. We carry a full line of Choice Clflars and Tobaccos, Candlesa!Td Chewing Gum. KILLINGSWORTH & PRICE, Props., C. B. MAYO, Foreman. Phone Webster 5784. 2416 North 24th Street * "."'"""" *"*"* * * * '*"*' * « * ...