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I Among the Churches K_ - ST. JOHN’S NWS Sunday closed the big ’•ally at St. John’s. The amount raised was $4,010. The members and friends feel very thankful to God and their leader for their splendid success. The L. E. W. Club served ice cream and cake after class Tuesday night. Rev. W. C. Wiliams left Tuesday night for his summer vacation. The W. W. Club held their meet ing in Elmwood park Friday after noon. After the business part was over a very sumptuous luncheon was spread. NEWS OF MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, Pastor. In the midst of the severe hot weather Sunday service was well at tended, with additions to the church. | The woman’s club rendered a de lightful program in the afternoon. Sunday morning service 10:45; Sun- j day school 1:30; preaching 8 o’clock; j prayer meeting every Wednesday ■ night Strangers welcome. LIBERTY CONGRESS WILL MEET JUNE 21ST Washington, D. C.—The Liberty Congress will meet June 21st, at Zion A. Al. E. church, Cackran and 14th street. It is the purpose of the Liberty Congress to bring to the attention of the U. S. congress and President Wil The banquet given by the Kan sas Club June 7 was a fine success. For all of which they thank the pub lic. The Dorcas Kensington met with Mrs. J. W. Hibbler Thursday. After a short business session a delightful lunch was served. Many were pres ent. The Sunshine Mission Circle will meet in conjunction with the Dorcas Kensington every fourth Thursday. All members and friends are cordially invited to be present. The B. Y. P. V. was postponed Fri day, June 7, oh account of the ban quet and bazaar. This society meets every Friday at the church. Every one is cordially invited to attend. Rev. M. H. Wilkinson and wife were entertained at lunch by Mrs. E. Jones, 2519 Parker. The Silver Leaf Club will have elec tion of officers and a literary pro gram Tuesday, June 25, at the church. Refreshments will be served. Admis sion free. Those on sick list: Mr. George Wil liams, 1404 North 20th; Mrs. L. Crow der, 2210 Clark street; Mr. Salfurgs; Mrs. M. Holmes. 1835 West 23d. son many matters of vital interest that have to do with the welfare of the Colored people of America, and their rights as citizens. It is ex pected that every state in the Union wil be represented. A record of the Liberty Congress thus far is one of accomplishments. A war saver is a life-saver. GIRL INHERITS FORTUNE Oklahoma City, Ok.—On July 2 Edith Durant will be of age. She owns an oil well in Tulsa county which gives her a large income, and will also receive something like $150,000 in cash and title to land worth a million dollars. Mrs. Sallie Hodge Lee also comes of age this year and will re ceive a large fortune. She is married and has one child. Sarah Rector, who has received prominent notice recent ly, is only 14 years old and is worth close upon a million dollars. White guardians have done much to waste the money belonging to these minors. The courts of Oklahoma in all case refused to appoint guardians to prop erty if they are not white men. WOMEN GET DAMAGES Los Angeies. Cal.—A jury in Judge McCormick’s court awarded $50 dam ages each to Beatrice Benton and Edna Steward, Colored women, who demanded damages aggregating $10' for alleged discrimination in being charged 25 cents admission instead of the regular prices of 10 cents at the Crown theater, Pasadena, January 1, 1917. The proprietor of the theater, C. A. Flagg, testified that no discrimi nation has been intended, but that 26 cents was charged because all of the 10 cent seats were occupied . A mixed jury tried the case. SOLDIER GIVEN 20 YEARS ON CHARGE OF DESERTION Philadelphia, Pa.—Private Conway Jews, whose home is in Cambridge. Md., was sentenced last week to twen ty years at hard labor in the Atlantic branch of the United States discip linary barracks at Fort Jay, N. Y. for desertion from Camp Meade, lid FRENCH HEAVY BATTERY AND DRESSING STATION _ .. . ^ mi... n j ^. ■>'/j%$ffij&*;'/Ma/,t^4i&/,s.,-, .'////.■/;.. —iewtuw/^w/w////• v■;/***<*■ ■ "•■ . ^ The illustration shows a French heavy artillery battery in action in the Somme sector, ami a French dressing gtatlon immediately In the rear of the fighting line in Flanders. HUGE AUSTRALIAN HOWITZER IN ACTION IN FRANCE One of Ihe great Australian siege guns m at n m , lien .,1 h'rauce" unilt-r a eainoutiuge screen llial con ceals the gun from the enemy airplanes. The size of the shell used in this howitzer cun be seen, for a number of Shells are shown In this Australian offlelul photograph. The Shells are rolled up from the side of the gun In u steady Stream.to the breech. Classified Advertising RATES—1*4 CKDli a word for sia|U insertions. 1 cent a word for two or more insertion! No advertisement for leas than 15c. Cash should ac company advertisement WANTED—Neat appearing Color ed girl for confectionery at once. Ap 1 ply 1415 N. 24th st. W ANTED—Good barber at 2018 N. I 24th st., at once. WANTED—Girl or woman to take 1 complete charge of two childrefi in small home. Harney 6355. WANTED—Bellboys, Omaha club; $35 and board. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. FURNISHED rooms for rent; strictly' modern. Res. 2212 Seward. Tel. Web. 3733. FOR RENT — Furnished rooms, 1549 N. 17th st. Web. 5230. Floyd Carlton. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, ail modern. 2706 Parker st. Web. 1250. Furnished rooms in strictly modem house. Men preferred. 814 North 23r street. Red 8156. Mrs. Ida Cary. Nicely furnished rooms. Phone W’ebster 2941. FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms. Phone South 1981. Residence 4814 South 25th st. Mrs. Sadie Mo btrly. FOR RENT—Right at 24th st. car, one large room for couple, also one small room. Webster 4745. First class rooming house, steam i heat, bath, electric light. On Dodge and 24th st. car line. Mrs. Ann- Banks, 924 North L’Oth st. Doug. 437... NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS 1217' i and 1219' i So. 16th St. Phone Douglas 8730 J. LOGAN. Two furnished rooms, 2415 Indiana avenue. Tyler 3399-W. For Rent—Two furnished rooms, strictly modem, 1923 North 27th St. W'ebster 3150. For Rent—Modem furnished rooms. 2320 North 28th Ave. Phone Web ster 2058. Neatly furnished rooms in a pri vate home. Modem except heat. Men only . Webster 1760. Neatly furnished rooms, 1842 North 27th St. Call W'ebster 2812. First-class modem furnished rooms. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769. FOR RENT—Ten rooms. 1403 N. 18th street. $16.50. Phone Douglas 3607.—Adv. HOUSE FOR SALE FOR SALE—Acre of ground and 5 room house; $200 down, balance ersy payments. Douglas 3607. FOR SALE—Neat five-room cot tage; modern except heat. Easy terms. Mrs. M. C. Sands. Webster 6017. 2t FOR SALE — Two hand tailored evening suits. One full dress, size 37, cost $75; one Tuxedo, size 39, cost $60. Either would sell as new suits. Will sacrifice for $15 each. Call Webster 1853. $100 down, balance easy monthly payments, will buy a 5-room cottage, modern except heat; close to ear, school and church. Phone Douglas SC07 or Webster 1124. HOUSES FOR RENT FOR RENT—10 rooms, 1527 North 17th st.; $25 per month. Doug. 3607. FOR RENT—Three-room house; city water and gas. 2529'i Wirt st. I Webster 4395. For Rent—live-room strictly mod ern cottage, furnished or unfurnished, j of 2609 lllondo. See Mrs. N. A. Walker. Call.Webster 4007. Furnished room for gentleman. Mrs. E. M. Wright, 2620 Burdette St. Web. 5543. Furnished room; strictly modern; gentleman only. Mrs. M. Murray, 2714 North 25th St. Web. 979. -- —AMUSEMENTS” Make thrift your buy-word. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 91 ; will give a Concert and Bazaar at Taborian Hall, 24th and Patrick Ave, Thursday evening, June 20. Mrs. Es sie Bell has charge of the program, so come out prepared to enjoy the tvening. Aprons and fancy articles of all kinds will be sold. The grab bag will be in charge of Mrs. L. Mul drew, Mrs. S. Lewis and Mrs. E. Burkes. Lunch and ice cream will ! be served. Admission 15 cents.—Adv. Meet me at the Grove M. E., Mon day, June 24th. Pm going to hear the Invincible Concert Company. Yes, it is really true! Adams’ Jazz Band of Omaha cabaret fame will play at Mecca Hall Monday night, June 17. Bring friends, brothers, sisters, par ents and grandparents. Come early to avoid the rush. A thousand dol lars’ worth of real music for fifty cents. Dance and keep young. Pa-Pa Club. Alhambra 24th and Parker Streets. Monda\ and Tuesday “PA R ALTA." Bessie Barriscale in “BLINDFOLDED." Keystone Comedy. Wednesday Pearl White in No. 11 of “THE HOI SE OF HATE." Gladys Leslie in “AMATEI It ORPHAN.” Luke C-omedy. Thursday Triangle Wm. Desmond in “AN HONEST MAN.” ('omedy. Friday Bryant Washburn in “NO. 21." Luke Comedy. Saturday FOX SPECIAL HEARST-PATHE NEWS. Mutt and Jeff Comedy. Sunday, June 23. Triangle—Clara Anderson in “M ADAM PA I LATTE.” Hearst-I’alhe News. Fox Sunshine Comedy. Diamond 21th and Lake Sts. Sunday SPECIAL BLl EBIRD | I Tuesday Don’t Forget i "THE HOUSE OF HATE.” | t —- g JIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiihiiu'. , I I | The Invincible Concert Company | E Featuring | Jas. Johnson and Ed. Mackey 1 THE WORLD’S BLIND WONDERS Assisted by Mrs. Johnson and Daughter § = Masters of Violin, Guitar, Comet, Saxophone, Piano at = GROVE M. E. CHURCH, 22ND AND SEWARD STS. Monday Evening, June 21th, at 8:30 Sharp. = Admission: Adults 35 Cents. Children 25 Cents. = riiiiiiiiiii:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiniiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii|,= • •: a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a ;; a a a a :: a a a a a I A DANCE CARNIVAL Under the supervision of Mrs. Buford, will be given WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, BY THE O. N. E. CLUB FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COLORED ORPHANS’ HOME a AT LINCOLN, NEBRASKA » a I WOLFS HALL, 22nd and Cuming St. II a PROGRAM COMMENCES AT 8:30 P. M. % Admission, 35c; Children, 15c. S M I0 ;k k it it it it it it Hit it Hit it it Hit Hit Kit it it it it it h hkhkk hkk.kkk Kit tCil Hit n K il H it it it it H Classified Business Directory BILLIARD PARLORS CAPITOL BILLIARD PARLOR Cigars and Tobacco. Barber shop in connection. All kinds of choice candies, chewing gum and I soft drinks. Service to our guests I our specialty. Athletic and baseball headquarters. Webster 1773. 2018 North 24th St. Charles W. South, Prop. BLACKSMITHS J. W. STAPLETON South 2571. 5825 South 23d St. — CAFES AND RESTAURANTS THE BUSY BEE CAFE | South 2793 4 917 South 26th St. STAMP’S RESTAURANT 2522 Q Street.^ DRESSMAKERS Tan nTepa rtee Webster 3519, 1531 North 21st St. DRUG STORES THE PEOPLE’S DRUG STORE Douglas 1446. 109 South 14th St. ADAMS HAIGHT DRUG CO., 24th and Lake; 24th and Fort, Omaha, Neb. HARDWARE W. B. NICHOLS Paints, Oils and Glass. Webster 3516. 24th and Lake Sts. . COLORED NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES FRANK DOUGLASS Shining Parlor. Webster 1388. 2414 North 24th St. MARKETS DEEP WATER FISH MARKET Webster 3943. 1409!A N. 24th St. PHYSICANS AND SURGEONS DR. AUG. G. EDWARDS Physician and Surgeon Office and Residence, 2409 Erskine St. Hours: 8 a. m. to 10 a. m.; 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. and evenings. Phone Web ster 71. TAXI SERVICE J. D. LEWIS Five-passenger.$2 per hour Seven-pass.$2.60 and $3 per hour 3 p. m. to 12 p. m., Doug. 3724. 12 to 3 a. m., DoUg. 1491. Residence, 3 a. m. to 3 p. m., Web. 949