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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 22, 1919)
I ALHAMBRA ¥ The House of Courtesy. ¥ 24th and Parker Sts. IX THURSDAY— Pearl White in No. 6 x “THE LIGHTNING RAIDER” $ Edna Mayo in A ‘THE CHAPERON” ¥ Comedy FRIDAY— I Winifred Allen and Jack •{• Deveraoux in A “SUCCESSFUL FAILURE” ¥ Harold Loyd Comedy •{• SATURDAY— 4 Mary McAllister in A “THE KILL JOY" X , Pathe News. Comedy. ¥ SUNDAY— 4 Madaline Traverse in •{« “THE DANGER ZONE” X Pathe News j .% Sunshine Comedy •{■ 1| “Son of a Hun” X ? v Diamond 24th and Lake Sts. i FRANKLIN 24th and Franklin Streets > • —t Automobile and Open Horse Drawn Hearses Day and Night Allen Jones and Company FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Web. 1100 and Web. 204 Licensed Embalmer. 1,......., -;^..0..0.—.0.^.-0-0^.0..0 -.i •|- FOR FIRST CLASS JAZZ ’}' | MUSIC CALL WEBSTER 4296 Ij! 1 J. FRANK TERRY ! Trombone and Saxophone. Ij! •}• Will furnish any combination X of instruments from 4 to 15 ¥ A pieces, featuring Chas. Harrold, A ¥ the senational trap drummer. *j| lj* Prices Reasonable. X •{• 3521 Blondo St. Omaha, Neb. A ,... ..-••»» MELCHOR -- Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. ...... l K. & M. ! (GROCERY CO. | We solicit your patronage. ¥ 2114-16 North 24th St. ...... . Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St -- —- -J Mias Washington of Detroit, Mich., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Clarence H. Singleton. Mrs. Henry Buford has gone to Los Angeles, Cal., where she is the guest of Mrs. Harry Williams, formerly of ! Omaha. Young ladies wanted as waitresses at the Fashion Cafe Cabaret, 1314 North Twenty-fourth street; and would also consider a housekeeper in charge of a hotel. Apply to Mrs. Charles Warden, Warden hotel, Six teenth street, near Cuming.—Adv. Clarence Johnson, formerly of Oma ha, died at Los Angeles, Saturday, February 8, and was buried at Rose dale cemetery. The news of his death was a severe shock to his many Oma ha friends and especially to his foster mother, Mrs. G. Jackson, and family. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Smith of 1518 North Twenty-fifth street, left Wed nesday for Hot Springs, Ark., where they expect to remain for six or eight weeks. Furnished Rooms—Strictly mod em. With or without board. 1516 North 16th. Tel. Webster 4983. R. E. Johnson entertained his moth er-in-law, Mrs. Reynolds, of Denver, Colo., at dinner Sunday. Smoke John Ruskin cigar. For moving, expressing and hauling call Douglas 7952. Penn and Sibley. —Adv. The Sewing Bee Auxiliary of the N. W. C. A. home met with Mrs. R. W. Freeman last week. The regular meeting of the association will be held at the home February 26. All members are requested to be present for the election of officers The O. N. E. club will meet Monday night at the residence of Miss An thone Edwards, 2411 Erskine street. Dance U. B. F. hall, 24th and Par ker streets. Perkins’ orchestra. Ad mission 25 cents. Given by St. Bene dict’s Catholic League. Don’t forget the date—February 28. The usual services at St. Philip’s Episcopal church, Twenty-first street, near Paul, Sunday. Holy communion at 7:30 and 11 a. m.; Sunday school at 10; evening service at 8 o’clock. Watch for the announcement of the opening of the Fashion Cafe and Cab aret at 1314 North 24th street.—Adv. Lord Kurfond of Atchison, Kas., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Hall of Omaha and Mris. H. Fox of Benson. Mrs. T. S. Phillips of 2504 Bur dette street was called to South Bend, Ind., Wednesday by the illness of her mother. Her three younger boys, John, Gerald and Paul went with her. St. Benedict’s Catholic League dance at U. B. F. hall, 24lh and Par ker streets, Friday, February 28. Per kins orchestra. Admission 25c. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jones enter tained at a Valentine masquerade Monday evening at their home for their daughters, the Misses Theresa and Ruth. About forty young people spent a delightful and happy evening. Desdunes orchestra furnished the mu sic. Many unique costumes were worn. The famous O. N. E. club will give their first spring entertainment, the grandest affair of the season, March 20, at the U. B. F. hall, 24th and Parker streets. Music by Perkins’ Jazz band. Admission 50 cents.— Adv. 4t The Rev. G. G. Logan was unable to hold services Sunday because of illness. Strictly modem furnished room for rent. Call or phone evenings, Mrs. Gertrude Hickman, 1514 North 19th street. Webster 5162. J. T. Redmond was called to Great Falls, Mont., because of the serious illness of his father. THE N. A. A. C. P. FORUM HOLDS WEEKLY MEETING The N. A. A. C. P. forum met at Grove Methodist Episcopal church last Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock. While the attendance was not as large as usual those present were favored with a scholarly and well delivered address on Abraham Lincoln by Miss Madre Penn. The address was analy tical and emphasized the elements of Lincoln’s character which entitled him to greatness with a clearness and pre cision which delighted the audience. Miss Penn is a talented and pleasing speaker of whom Omaha may well be proud. The forum will meet as usual next Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock at St. John’s A. M. E. church at which time reports wil lbe received from the two special committees recently appointed to investigate certain local griev ances. PHI DELTA NEWS The Phi Delta Sorority held its last meeting in January at the home of the Misses Watson, and the first meeting in February at the home of Mrs. Simon Harrold. The Phi Delta’s annual Valentine party was given at the home of Miss Merriam Gordon Friday evening, Feb ruary 14. Dancing, cards and for tune telling formed the amusements of the evening, fortunes being told by a medium in khaki. A get-to-gcthe'r party was given Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mrs Wm. Costen, who has been a shut-in for several months, by the following ladies: Mesdames W. H. Mortimer, Dan Elligan, Wm. P. Wade, W. C. Williams, G. A. Johnson, W. B. Wat son. After spending an enjoyable afternoon and partaking of light re freshments the ladies departed for their homes leaving Mrs. Costen much improved in spirits. VALENTINE KENSINGTON The Valentine Kensington social given last Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. R. T. Walker by the Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip’s Episcopal church, was a most delight ful affair. The prize for the novelty rake game was won by Mrs. L. N. Peoples; those for crocheting were awarded Mrs. Webster anil Mrs. L. E. Britt. DESDUNES BAND CONCERT f* - Deadlines band of which all Omaha is proud is to give its annual band concert Sunday afternoon at 3:30 at the Auditorium for its maintenance fund. It is the one yearly entertain ment given by this popular band w’hen it appeals to the public for its pat ronage, which it fully desenrves. The auditorium should be crowded for this concert. The band numbers forty five pieces and has been diligently practising for three months on the program to be given. THE EMPORIUM The Emporium is the name of a new exclusive ladies’ wear and milli nery establishment recently opened on South Sixteenth street, in the building formerly occupied by the Public mar ket. It is one of the handsomest es tablishments in the city, beautifully finished in mahogany and taube. B. Pred is the president, and Joseph Bo noff, son of A. Bonoff, is manager. Whether one buys or not the store is well worth a visit. Alt visitors and patrons are assured of courteous at tention and treatment. Miss Adelle Davis is employed as stock clerk. PREPARATION WEEK AT GROVE M. E CHURCH Preparation week as part of the quarter centennial celebration of the ordination of the Rev. G. G. Logan will begin Wednesday night, February 26 with a sermon by the Rev. J. Cos tello. Friday night the Rev. Dr. J. C. Sherrill of Chattanooga, Tenn., will open the Centenary Training Council for Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island and Hastings. Sunday, March 2 the Rev. F. A. Stribbling of Topeka will preach and in the afternoon at 3:30 Mayor Smith will deliver an address. MEETING OF PORO AGENTS Wednesday night, February 12, eleven Poro agents met at the resi dence of Mrs. J. H. Hill, 2320 North 26th and organized an Omaha Poro club. The following officers were elected: Mi’s. J. H. Hill, president. Mrs. Susie Smith Trent, vice presi dent. Mrs. Susie Perry, secretary. Mrs. Rachel Harrold, treasurer. Mrs. Clara Rodgers, assistant sec retary. Mrs. Clara Chiles, Inv. Comm. Mrs. Isabel Stewart, asst. Mrs. Anna E. Jones, reception com. Mrs. Rachel Woods, asst. Mrs. Bolden Shield, sick com. Mrs. Walter Bell, club reporter. Ail Poro agents are requested to join. The next meeting will be held Thursday evening, March 6, at Mrs. Walter Bell’s residence, 2218 North 27th street. WARDEN HOTEL On Sixteenth Street at Cuming. STEAM HEATED ROOMS—HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER—BATHS By Day for One.50c, 75c, *1.00 By Day for Two.*1.00, *1.25. *1.50 By Week ...*2.00 to *4.50 Take Any Car From Station and Transfer North on 16th Street. EASY WALKING DISTANCE TO HEART OF CITY i Douglae 6332. Charlee H. Warden, Proprietor. -BUY THRIFT STAMPS I NEXT SUNDAY % Dan Desdunes AND HIS | 11 st Regimental Band, U.R. of K.P. | •£ (45 Men) •}• I WILL GIVE A CONCERT | at the Auditorium I ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23D AT 2:30 P. M. FOR THEIR ? MAINTENANCE FUND. f You Know This Band and What It Stands for, So Come Out and Do X Your Bit. & OUR SOLOISTS FOR THAT DAY ARE *j; JEFF SMITH, America’s Greatest Cornetist. •{• J. FRANK TERRY, the Wonderful Trombonist. Y HARRY MORTON, the Clever ^Baritone Soloist. Ij! Admission 50c and 25c. ? WILLIAM LEWIS, Mananer $ 2014 North 24th Street. Webster 2324. .}. ..HU...... || A mong the Churches I! ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH J. A. Broadnax, Pastor Allen Chapel A. M. E. church $1,000 rally workers for May 4th, 1919, are really down to business. The quarter ly meeting was a real success, col lections for the day was $56.65—with the envelopes and stewardess reports, total $102.50, and for the quarter by the stewards, $286.63. Total for the stewards and trustees, $575.65. One converted and baptized, 14 joiners, 7 in full membership. This being the second quarterly conference the Rev. Dr. W. C. Wil liams of St. John’s, and the Rev. Ronenee and many of their members were present. * Sunday the 16th one joined our Zion. Total collection $53.20. We come to the public once a year to help us in a financial rally. Don’t fail to help those who ask you for financial assistance. Dear editor are we subscribing and paying up for the greatest Colored paper in the west. MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, Pastor Sunday services were good all day, and good crowds attended. The Mission Circle will meet with Mrs. E. Hill, 2754% Lake street Fri day afternoon. The Silver Leaf club met with Miss Ollie Parker Tuesday night. The B. Y. P. U. will meet every Sunday evening at 5:30. Come out and help make it a success. Regular bible study every Monday night at the church. The sick of the church are doing nicely. Regular service next Lord’s day. Strangers welcome. PLEASTANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. J. Costello, Pastor The services are as follows: Sun day school at 9 a. m.; morning serv ice at 11; B. Y. P. U. 5:30 p. m.; evening service at 8. The pastor preached an excellent sermon and had a good attendance morning and night, with three addi tions. The pastor was able to be on duty Sunday. All of the sick of Pleasant Green are mending. ST. JOHN’S CHURCH NEWS The Rev. W. C. Williams. Pastor Sunday was quarterly conference and very large crowds worshipped at the three services during the day. There were five persons added to the church. The collection for the week was $200. The sick of the church are Mes dames Mattie Lewis, Clara Jones, 1142 North 20 street; Alma Osborne, and Messrs. Charles Garrett and Thisler, 2404 North 25th street. One of the most beautiful and ar tistic affairs of the season was a Valentine luncheon given on last Fri day evening by the W. W. club, which is composed of young married ladies of the church. About 200 beautifully gowned ladies and handsomely dressed gentlemen entered the lecture room of the church, which had been very hefittingly transformed into a banquet room. Upon entering each guest was presented with flowers by Mesdames Ghas. Morriss and Arthur Rafferty, whose gracious smiles were the in itial incidents to the evening’s enjoy ment. They were then served to punch after which they were seated to the various tables amid the loops and bands of hearts and cupids which streamed from every nook and comer interspersed here and there by cloist ers of flowers and ferns. The lunch eon, which consisted of a most del icious menu, creamed chicken in po tato baskets, spring peas, vegetable salad, hot rolls, pickles, ripe and green olives, ice cream dotted with candy red hearts, cake and black cof fee, was interspersed by beautiful strains of music rendered by Mrs. Es tella Douglas Me Coy, Miss Pearl Ray, accompanied by Miss Ozelia Dunning, through the management of Mrs. Jessie Moss. CORRINE THOMAS. rn* February, Birth Month of Many Famous Americans: ■ i i dt y i9tl i.i noo Washington, Lincoln, Douglas, Readily Come to Mind. J -i i Tea?,) i ,9itil - i.i j bns “Distinctive” Service i j -is'l > n -rfjjisfl Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. ilia fih Thompson, Belden & Co. The Fashion Center for Women Established 1886 .tlOtl .............. ’qqqq "GROCERIES ALWAYS.... T I C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Aim Freab Fruit* and Vegetable*. 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