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G. R. Kinney Co. Incorporated “Shoes for the Entire Family” 207-209-211 North 16th St- Hotel Loyal Building. Shoes are high priced. Everybody says they are, but the Kinney stores are able to solve the footwear problem. By large purchases from the lar gest shoe factories in the world, by fast turnover, quick sale, a small profit on each pair of ^ shoes, we are able to turn out dependable, stylish footwear at one-third of the prices asked by other stores. MEN’S SHOES! of course. But LADIES’ SHOES . A few of our great money savers shown below. Ladies’ medium heel, brown, black and gray wid— $2.98 to $5.98 Black, brown or gray kid, fancy heels, very stylish and dressy, per pair— $3.98 to $6.98 We cairy a complete line of children’s shoes at surprising ly low prices. 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111M1111IIMIM111M1111 Ml 11111M III 11111111111 1 THE Netherwood Musical Cafe WILL OPEN THEIR CHOP SUEY CAFE | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20th, 1918 = You will be entertained by Miss II. Shelton. Harold Bona = parte. Carrol Doughty, Charles Harold Drummer. | AFTER THE “PUT PLENTY OF DANCING | WILLIAM SNELL, Manager. 11II111111111II1111 111111111111111111•11111111111111111III111M11111111111M111111II11 ^iiiiiiMiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiimimmiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiir 1 AGAIN THE COLUMBIA CLUB | WILL GIVE A GRAND BALL AT MECCA HALL Thursday Evening, Oct. 24th Every lady will receive a souvenir : Music by Prof. Perkins’ Jazz Rand j Prof. Jeffeix, Floor Manager. = Add 33c plus 5c war tax. EiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiimmiiuiiimiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiii Mrs. P.L. JENKINS TRY PORO SYSTEM Try our scientific method of treating the scalp. We positively grow hair no matter how short it may be. All work done at ray residence. You give me a trial. Res. 3009 Corby. Tel. Web. 6080 * THE SLAUGHTER SYSTEM AND • m LLYRA HAIR BEAUTIFIER for beautiful hair Guaranteed to Grow Hair in SIX TREATMENTS or money refunded. SYSTEM and BEAUTIFIER sold everywhere. Write for particulars about the System. LLYRA HAIR BEAUTIFIER 50 cents per box, 4 cents ! ! postage. Agents Wanted. } THE SLAUGHTER SYSTEM MNFG. CO. .1001 Law »n Avenue - St. Louis, Missouri -1 M. F. Singleton returned from Co- j lumbus. Ohio, last Thursday accom panied by his daughter, Mrs. Bessie Moffit, who is suffering with a nerv I ous breakdown. Mrs. Moffit is slowly I improving. The Woman’s Auxiliary' of SL I Philip’s Episcopal church met Thurs I day with Mrs. L. O. Gregory of 2610 I North Twenty-fifth street. The meet- | I ing next week will be with Mrs. A. D. I James, 2632 Decatur street, j Furnished Rooms—Strictly mod I cm. With or without board. 1516 I North 16th. Tel. Webster 4983. j The Rev. J. D. Crum has returned I from an extended trip through Iowa i and Illinois. Mrs. Marie New and daughter have returned home from a visit with Mrs. Annie New in Shawnee, Kas., and ] relatives in Kansas City, Mo. j The Douglas Republican league will meet in St. Philip’s guild rooms Tues- \ day night. Mis. Mary Gann is visiting her sis- j ter Mrs. Sidney Milier of 2626 Maple i street. Neatly' furnished rooms for light housekeeping. 722 N. 16lh st. Tel. Doug. 9027. J. L. Webster.—Adv. M tji. Retta Baker has just returned [ i from a business trip to their farm in j ! Tonganoxie, Kas. She also visited | in Kansas City, Kas., and Kansas ■ City', Mo. She reports the farms look-> ing well in that section and people1 prosperous. The Bakers now have | their farm rented but expect to sell ‘ j their home and go on thf* farm March j ! 1st. Mrs. James W. Smith and son,; Henry, left for Chicago Saturday j i morning, where Henry will enter the ] j Charles L. Reese automobile school. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Big- | gest and Best.—Adv. Mrs. Frances Brown, daughter of; ; Mrs. Britton, died at the University; hospital Thursday. The funeral was: I held from the chapel of the Silas ■ Johnson Western Funeral Home. Mrs. Nate Hunter has returned j home after a delightful visit to Chi 1 cago. Mrs. Frances Burrell, 3903 North Twenty-first street, has been ouite ill ■ with the Spanish “flu,” but under Dr. J. H. Hutten’s skillful care is improv I ing. j Mrs. Mead Hall and daughter, Mo ! nita, left Saturday evening for Chi i cago, for an extended visit. ; Mrs. Lester Taylor of Kansas City, j Kas., was called to Omaha last week j by the death at Denver of her niece. | Mrs. Mary Jones Chiles, whose body ! was brought to Omaha by her moth : er, Mrs. P. S. Stovall, and sister, Miss ! Juanita Jones, who W'ere at Mrs. i Chiles’ bedside when she died. The ! funeral was held last Saturday after noon from Silas Johnson’s chapel, in ] terment being in Forest Lawn. Albert W. Jefferis is the kind of man to send to congress. Vote for him. j —Adv. ; Mrs. Leonard E. Britt entertained ■ at a kensington Monday afternoon I ! from 3 to 6 complimentary to her I aunt, Mrs. James Washington of San Francisco, Cal. If you are a newcomer to Omaha or have moved since last election don’t I forget to register so >'ou can vote. And inform yourself as to men and j measures so that you may vote intelli- j gently. Read The Monitor and follow its advice and you won’t go wrong. Make your vote count and be respect-1 ed. Cards have been received by friends announcing the birth of a son to Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Singleton October 3. Dr. and Mrs. Singleton are residing in New York City. Mrs. J. H. Saunders of 2404 North Twenty-fifth street is quite ill with Spanish influenza. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Hutton have •moved into their beautiful new home, 1624 North Thirty-third street. Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Walker have returned from Seymour Lake and have moved into a beautiful new home at 2423 Maple street. Furnished Rooms—Strictly modem. With or without board, 1516 North 16th St. Tel. Web. 4983. Why not take a course in conversa tional French with R. L. Desdunes, 2215 North Twenty-fifth street? Phone Webster 3300.—Adv. The second anniversary of Rev. Thomas A. Taggart, pastor of Bethel Baptist church, will take place on Sunday, October 20, at 2:30 o’clock p. m. The following program will be given: Introduction of master of cere monies, Rev. J. P. Jackson, by Deacon B. F. Lee; invocation. Rev. J. A. Har ris; welcome address, Mrs. Estella Andrews; response, Bert Patrick; ad dress, “Rev. Thomas A. Taggart as a Leader,” Fred C. W'illiams; “History of Rev. Thomas A. Taggart as Pastor of Bethel,” Mrs. Frank Nelson; ad dress, “Rev. Thomas A. Taggart as a Financier,” Mr. C. H. Walls; short talk, Mother Flemings; remarks, Rev. Thomas A. Taggart; annonucements; benediction. Finee chance for Colored gentleman with a little capital to operate a hot lunch stand. The best paying location on Twenty-fourth street. Inquire at the Hamilton Soft Drink Parlor, cor ner Twenty-fourth and Hamilton streets.—Adv. A banquet will be given by the ladies in the T. D. C. hall, Twenty ninth and T streets, in honor of the Rev. Thomas A. Taggart’s anniver sary, Thursday evening, October 24, at 8:30 p. m. Following speakers will take part in program: Toastmaster, Deacon Clark; address, Rev. W. F. Botts; address. Rev. M. H. Wilkerson; remarks, Rev. Jesse Young; address, Rev. J. Costelia; address, Rev. Wil liam Franklin; remarks, Deacon C. C. Carriek. Public cordially invited. In vitations, 50 cents.—Adv. Mesdames Bailey, Johnson, Des dunes and Jewell entertained at a four-course dinner in honor of Mrs. T. H. Slater of Atlanta, Ga., at South’s cafe last Wednesday evening. Those present were: Mesdames Slater, John Albert Williams, Jesse Peoples, John Smith, George Johnson, Isaac Bailey, Dan Desdunes and James G. Jewell. Mesdames Emma Smith, Jesse Peo ples and John Smith entertained fifty friends at a reception Friday, compli mentary to Mrs. D. H. Slater of At lanta, Ga., who is a visitor in the city. There was a largely attended meet ing of the Crispus Attucks auxiliary of the Red Cross at the N. W. C. A. Home on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Marshall, a former resident of Omaha, now residing in Pittsburgh, Pa., was a visitor. A collection of $1.50 was taken, which was given to Mrs. Bow ler to purchase little necessities for the two old ladies at the home. Don’t fail to attend the grand pa triotic ball to be given Monday even ing, October 21, at the Mecca.—Adv. The ladies of the Crispus Attucks auxiliary will be the patronesses for the grand patriotic ball Monday even ing at the Mecca.—Adv. The grand patriotic ball, which was to have been given October 14, will take place Monday evening, October 21, at Mecca hall.—Adv. Desdunes’ band will play Monday evening at the Mecca. ’Nuff said.— Adv. Mrs. W. A. Scott went to Leaven worth, Kan., on a business trip this week. Roscoe Conkling Simmons at Cal vary Baptist church, Tuesday, October 29. Please notice change of date from October 24 to October 29.—Adv. -\ Among the Churches I MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. M. H. Wilkinson. Pastor. We had outdoor services last Sun day, morning and night, with splendid results. If our churches are at liberty to open their doors Sunday we are ex pecting a heavy rush at all services, and there will be the old time cove nant in the morning and communion at night, right hand of fellowship to new members, by baptism and grace experience. We hope all our states’ captains will come representing their states with splendid reports, looking to the close of our coming rally the 24th of No vember. We begin our cottage prayer meet ings the 28th of this month. The places of these meetings will be: Brother H. L. Anderson’s, 2914 Lake street; Brother W. B. Long’s, 2517 Lake street; Mrs. B. Thomas, 1826 North Twenty-third street; Brother C. M. Simmons, 2228 Seward street; Brother George Smith, 2534 Hamilton, and Brother J. I. Cane, 2712 Parker street. Sunday night, the 3d, Rev. P. C. Parker will be the visible leader, bet us all get ready. Sunday afternoon, the 27th, Rev. J. Costello of Pleasant Green Baptist church will preach for the Missouri club, accompanied by his church. ST. JOHN’S CHURCH NEWS Corinne Thomas, Editor. The "flu” ban not being lifted Sun day, services were held on the lawn. A very timely sermon was preached by the Rev. W. C. Williams. At night services were held under electric lights stretched across the lawn. This attracted many of the pedestrians and automobile passers, who stopped and listened to the well chosen sermon by ! the pastor. The Bible class met this week with Mrs. W. S. Metcalf. Teachers’ meeting and choir re hearsal were held Thursday night at the church. Word has been received from Cor poral Frank Blackwell that he is at Camp Upton, so you know' what that means—to France soon. Also we re I ceived a very interesting letter from . Lieutenant Reed, who is already in | the “theater of action.’’ Mrs. W. C. Ricks entertained at 3 o’clock dinner Wednesday in honor of Mrs. A. Williams of Topeka, Kan., and Mrs. W. C. Williams. Rev. W. C. Williams has requested that all of St. John’s members report their Liberty bonds purchased to the assistant clerk, Corrine Thomas. Do this as soon as .;>*.ssible. Try to make St. John’s 100 per cent in this drive. ZION BAPTIST CHI RCH Obeying the order of Dr. Manning that no public indoor meetings be held during the epidemic of Spanish flu, last Sunday services were held on the lawn. If the ban is not lifted this week open air services will be conducted Sunday, October 20, at 11 a. m. and 5 p. m. Otherwise services will be held at the regular hours. Everybody wel come. PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH The Rev. John Costello, Pastor. Pleasant Green Baptist church had a large congregation at their outdoor services Sunday evening at 5 o’clock, at which Rev. Mr. Harris preached a delightful sermon. The collection was $27. On Sunday afternoon the funeral services of Mr. Blade were held at Pleasant Green Baptist church, with the Rev. J. Costello officiating. In terment was at Forest Lawn ceme tery. The building of the church is still progressing and the opening is ex pected soon. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends and neighbors, the employes of the Black stone hotel and Dr. and Mrs. Gooden for their kindness and the beautiful floral offerings during the illness and death of our beloved mother, Mrs. I Caroline Pritched. MRS. KITTY BROWN, MRS. LUCY SMITH, MRS. GERTRUDE SAUNDERS. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends for their kindness at the death of Mrs. Frances Brown also for the beautiful floral offerings.—Mrs. Emma Britton, mother; Mrs. Beulah Miller, sister; Mr. Roy Brown, husband. SHORT-CUT YOUR DRESSMAKING Learn the Snow methods of cutting, with which you can do your sewing in half the time, twice as easy and a good deal better. Used by leading dress makers everywhere. Call or write for free illustrated catalogue and full in formation. Mrs. C. Ridley, 1922 North Twenty-fifth street.—Adv. NOTICE Opportunity knocks but once. Your rent, heat, light and telephone free until your business is established. We want an A-l hot lunch man. The Hamilton Soft Drink Parlor, corner 24th and Hamilton. The Waiters’ Protective Employ ment Association at their meeting Tuesday, October 15 organized the ; waitresses of Omaha. This organiza tion will co-operate with and be under the protection of the Waiters’ Protec tive Employment association. CALVIN H. SPRIGGS, President. E. L. ELLIS, Secretary. r « « ■«■■«.. .. PORO HAIR CULTURE We treat the scalp and grow the hair. Manicuring and massage. HATTIE B. HILL, Proprietor 2320 North 2(ith St. ( Phone Webster 3390. I \ 4.——.—.—a-— . a 4 | C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Izard Tel. Douglaa 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Beat for the Money Established 1890 C. I. CARLSON Dealer in { j Shoes and Gents’ Furnishings [ . 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. | .... « • * ■■ t 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 908 | t—.... i Telephone Douglas 5712 PACIFIC Pool Parlor C. BRANCH, Proprietor BOB JOHNSON, Mgr. Cigars, Tobacco and Soft Drinks LAUNDRY OFFICE 1014 SOUTH TENTH STREET (Opposite Pullman Hotel) OMAHA, NEB. t-.*«*. » » « » Start Saving Now Om Dollar will open an account In th« Savings Department of the United States hat’l Bank leih Hd Farnam Streets 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 i i > i ' i * i E. A. Williamson DRUGGIST Competent and Reliable 2306 North 24th St. Webster 4443 1. A. Edholm E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 The Hamilton SOFT DRINK PARLOR Cor 24th and Hamilton HOT DRINKS Get Acquainted With Joe WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE 100% Service Our Motto J. S. SHIRT SHOP 1420 Douglas St, Rialto Theater Bldg. MEN’S HATS AND FURNISHINGS Open All Times. Reasonable Prices The Silas Johnson Western Funeral Home Webster 248 2518 Lake St. The Place for Quality and Service Licensed Embalmer In Attendance Lady Attendant If Desired. Music Furnished Free.