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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 25, 1919)
\ —--; Events and 1 Persons ----- Mr. John H. Broomfield attended the auction sale of stock and farm imple ments at the farm of T. A. Butterfield, Calhoun, Neb., and bought for use on | his farm the following: Two milch cows, one Holstein Hereford bull, one cream separatorfi one disc, one mower, one hay rack and other ar ticles. A chance for the kiddies to earn a prize. Read Monitor Mother Goose offer on page six. Have you joined the N. A. A. C. P. yet? Why not? The Rev. Mary E. Palmer of Pasa dena, Cal., who has been the guest of her Bister, Mrs. James H. Smith of North Thirty-fourth street for the past three weeks, left last Friday for Pitts burgh, Pa., where she will spend the winter. Mrs. Smith desires to ex- . press her appreciation to the friends who helped to make Mrs. Palmer’s stay in the city so pleasant. For special bargains in stocks, bonds and real estate see Fred Wil liams, Monitor office. Douglas .3224. The Leonard Wood political club held an informal meeting at the home of John W. Long Tuesday. E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 640 Bee Building. Douglas 3841.—Adv. Miss Helen Lucas, a student in the University of Iowa, is spending her j vacation with her sister. Miss Ger trude Lucas, of The Monitor staff. For big bargains and safe invest ments see Fred C. Williams, Douglas am.' 3224. Thomas Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. 1 Alphonse Wilson, who is a student at the Western university, Quindaro. i Kans., arrived in the city Sunday | morning to spend the holidays with * his parents, “Tommie" is growing fast, likes his school and making good. Mrs. S. D. Marsh and Mrs. Luella Walls of the South Side were pleas- | ant callers at The Monitor office this week. Photos painted in oil colors by our method, beautiful and look alive. Send $1 with photo for sample. De scribes color fully. We copy and en large all kinds of pictures. Satisfac tion guaranteed. Representatives | wanted. The Photo Color Studio, 2866 j Saratoga street, Omaha, Neb. Mrs. George A. Love, who under went an operation at the University' hospital last week, is steadily improv * ing and hopes to be able to return home the latter part of this week. North Side taxi, J. D. Lewis, pro prietor. Two hmousines with heat. Stand phone, Web. 1490; residence phone, Web. 949. Miss Gertrude Lucas has been con- | fined at home this week by sickness. Mr. Charles E. Moton, the genial new director of the War Camp Com munity, returned last week from a flying trip to his home in St. Louis. By ’’flying trip" it must not be under stood that. Mr. Moton is either an aviator or a high flyer. FOR SALE—Four-room cottage, partly modern, located at 2212 North Twenty-seventh street, for $750 cash. Call Tyler §97. N. W. Ware. Several of the younger married set planned and successfully carried out a pleasant surprise last Saturday i night on Mrs. T. P. Mahammitt and , 'presen'ed he1- with a beautiful elec- \ trie cofee percolator. The presenta tion speech was made by Harry Bu ford. * Drs. Singleton & Singleton, dentists, 111 South 14th street. (Quality and efficiency our motto. Miss Rossie Moore, who is attend ing Western university, arrived home Sunday morning to spend the holidays. ■ ■■ . He that show's passion tells the enemy where he may hit him.—Chi nese Proverb. A chance for the kiddies to earn a prize. Read Monitor Mother Goose offer on page six. Re kind. DAVIS JUDY CANNOT AGREE; DISCHARGED Veniremen Trying Mini Charged With Attack oil Mayor, In Jury Room Two Nights and Day. Enable to agree on a verdict after two nights and a day in the jury room, the Jury which hoard the evi dence in the case of George Davis was discharged by District Judge j this Saturday morning. The jury stood nine for conviction , and three for acquittal and did not I change throughout the long delib- | eratlon, according to one of the jurors. 1 Identified by Mayor He was Identified with the great- j est certainty by Mayor Smith, who, ! however, made his first identification from an old photograph of Davis which bears little resemblance to him. John Overbay also testified that he saw Davis strike the mayor. Over buy had known Davis before the night of the riot. Russell Norgard test!- i fled that he saw Davis in the mob just before the attack on the mayor. Davis' defense was an alibi. Six 1 persons testified that lie was at his j home from 8:15 in the evening of j Sunday, September 28, the night of j the riot, until he left for work the I next morning. Sims He Went Home Davis himself admitted he was at j the court house about 3 o’clock that Sunday afternoon. He said he went from there to a near-beer saloon at Sixteenth and Davenport, where he j played cards and drank whisky until about 7:30 that evening and then j shortly after that time he went home ; In a taxicab. County Attorney Shot.well has set December 29th as the date of a new trial. PROMINENT OBERLIN BUSINESS MAN VISITS CITY Mr. H. C. Tuck, a successful busi- | ness man of Oberlin, Ohio, who has 1 the only house decorator store In that, thriving Ohio educational center, has I been an Omaha visitor for two weeks. Mr. Tuck has a number of men of both races in his employ. He left for Oberlin Friday afternoon. MRS. EMILY SCOTT SUCCUMBS AFTER LONG ILLNESS Mrs. Emily Scott, aged 80 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Dickerson, 3412 Evans street. Tuesday morning after a protracted illness. Although Mrs. Scott had been a great sufferer for several i months she was always cheerful and | uncomplaining. Born in Virginia, she was for many years a resident of Danville, Va., removing from there to Louisville. Ky. About twelve years 1 ago she came to Omaha to make her home with her daughter. Her hits band was a Methodist minister promi- I nent many years ago in the confer cnees of Virginia and Kentucky. Mrs. Scott is survived by her daughter. Mrs. Dickerson: four grandchildren. ; Charles VV. and Hunley Dickerson and ; Mrs. Dewey Allen, all of Omaha, an! Miss Belle Bryant of Chicago; and seven great grandchildren. The ' funeral will be held Friday morning at II o'clock from St. John's A. M. E. church, with interment in Forest Lanw cemetery. FI NERAL OF WELL KNOWN CITIZEN Mrs. Emma Ray, a well-known citi zen of Omaha who died Wednesday after a long illness, was burled the following Friday. Funeral services were held at the home of her daugh- I ter, Mrs. A. J. Austin, 4911 North ! Forty-second street. Internment at ! Forest Lawn cemetery. Rev. W. C. Williams conducted the services. Mrs. Ray. who has lived in Omaha for over 30 years, leaves behind to mourn her loss a daughter, Mrs. A. J. Austin, and a step-son. Mr. William Ray. and a host of friends. Are you a member of the N. A. A. C. P.? If not, why not? * n 1 -'r GREEN—WATSON. One of the prettiest weddings of tile season was celebrated Wednesday evening at 8:30 at the home of the bride’s parents, 292B Grant street. The contracting parties were Miss Wil helmina Watson, born in Omaha, graduate of Omaha High School, past president of the Phi Delta and asso ciate matron of Hiawatha Chapter No. 57; and Mr. Wade Hampton Green, born in South Carolina, reared and educated in Texas and a resident of Omaha for 10 years. Mr. Green, who is treasurer of the local chapter of the Railway Benevolent Association, is a thrifty, steady and well-thought of young man. The bride wore a gown of silver lace over white satin, with white silk tassels at end of sash ends, the veil of white net with crown of orange blossoms is known as the Phi Delta veil and was worn first by Mrs. Fran ces Peoples, next by Mrs. Mary Har rold. the third wearer the bride her self. Her jewels were those worn by her mother 35 years ago, a cameo locket and twin bracelets. She car ried a bouquet of white roses. In the bridal party were her sister, Miss Cuma Watson, who wore a hand some hand-made frock of white Geor gette over white satin; best man, E. W. Killingsworth. boyhood schoolmate and friend of the groom. Just before the ceremony Miss Pearl Ray sang "I Dove You Truly.” Another sister of the bride, Miss Otis Watson, played the wedding march. The bride was given away by her father who cele brated his own happy day by wearing the same socks at his daughter's wed ding which he wore at his own. The house was prettily decorated with ferns. Those in charge of the elaborate refreshments served the many guests and friends were Mrs. Charles Hicks and Mrs. William Brown. Quantities of beautiful and useful gifts were showered upon the couple. Rev. W. C. Williams per formed the ceremony. The newly wedded pair amid the congratulations and chafing of friends left for the home on Twenty-eighth and Ohio streets, which the groom has purchased for his bride. PROMINENT TEXAS EDI’CATOII ANSWERS FINAL SI MMONS (Special to The Monitor.) Prairieview, Tex., Dec. 23.—Prof. E. L. Blackshear, for many years promi nent in educational work in Texas and for several years president of A . Pralrieview State Normal, died here last week. For the last few years he has been state superintendent of ex tension work among the farmers, where his services in promoting agri cultural interests and vocational farming have been invaluable. Prof. Hlackshear was a graduate of Wilber force university. He was the author of several scientific articles and re ceived recognition from the Univer sity of Stockholm on his treatise on “The Advantage of Compressed Air in Modern Mechanics.’’ China to Make Cement. Tic cement requirements of North Chinn will probably soon be supplied by domestic production, fine large con cern Is said to control this industry In North China, and Its plant is located at Tangshnn, a small town about 100 miles northeast of Tientsin, on the Pe klng-.Mukden railway. It is equipped witli modem machinery, and secures Its supply of limestone on the site of the works. Written by Famous King. A letter hearing wlmt is believed to be the only authentic signature of King Ferdinand of Spain—co-patron with Queen Isabella of the expedition of Columbus to the new world—that is extant in this country, forms one of the most important additions to the collections of the Historical society of New Mexico. The letter is written uj his cousin, the duke of Infantazzo. Tlte document, which is dated Dec. 28, 1512, is remarkably well preserved, it deals with the arrangements for the approaching marriage of the king’s niece and the fluke’s son, Tlte letter concludes: "Everything is already prepared for the wedding, including the money which is to he given the said court as agreed.” Tlie signature affixed is Ferdinand’s ' famous “To. El Key (I. the King).” THE CHEERFUL CHERUB Through life's mad rush there comes to me At times a. little peaceful stop Like standing in a. crowded street Right by a. nice W traffic cop. 4^* A ♦% ♦% RACE BOOKS AND PERIODICALS Our Boys and Girls A weekly newspaper for our youth, $1.00 per year; 50c for 0 months. 54 West 140th St., New York City. The Negro in American History By Prof. John W. Cromwell, $1.40 and worth more. 1439 Swann St., N. W., Washington, D. C. The Negro Soldier By John E. Bruce “Grit”. The glor ious record of America’s black heroes, 25 cents (no stamps.) 2709 Madison Ave., New York City. 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