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[ Among the Churches y ST. JOHN'S CHURCH NEWS. Tbe third annual baby show con test under the ausirtces of the Ladies’ society, proved a decided success, so . (tally as well as financially. The effi cient Mrs. Roe Jackson is to be con gratulated upon such splendid suc cess. Previous to the presentation of the prizes, a musical and literary program was rendered under the di rection of Mrs, Charles Curry. As a sign of appreciation the so ciety presented Mrs. Curry with a large bouquet of Ophelia roses, and Miss Corinne Thomas with a basket of jonquils for their efforts in mak ing the affair a sucegs. The babies were a warded prizes as follows: June Artison, $128.60, first prize. $15; Robert Blair, $110, second prize. $10; Evelyn Floyd. $77.25, third prize, $5; Irene Jones, $59.75, fourth prize. $2.50. .Tosie Woods. $40.65, fifth prize, $2.50; Hattiemae George. $20.40, sixth prize, $2.50; Jauntla Macy, $10, seventh prize, $2.50. The amount cleared in this enter tainment was $421.83. ZION BAPTIST. Although the weather was quite In clement, a fair crowd braved the storm and attended services last Sunday morning. The pastor preached a splendid sermon on “How to Bring the Church of Today to the Standard of the Apostolic Churches” In the evening the pulpit was occupied hv Rev. Mr. Terry of St. Louis, Mo. The bazar held last week under the direction of the women laymen was a gratifying sureess. On Thursday night a song recital was given hv Mr. Cogswell of West ern university. He was assisted by Mr. Rice at the piano, and a home tal ent quartet. All the numbers were welJ worth the applause they received. 7,e Wide Awake 24 will be enter tained Friday evening by Mrs. J. B. McGowan. 2417 Erskine street. All members are asked to be present. The sick of the church are improv ing at their respective homes and at the various hospitals of the city. Services at the regular hours next Lord’s Day. Baptizing will follow the 11 o’clock service. \I,EEN CHAPEL. Services were very good Sunday. Rev. Mr. Eleum preached a splendid sermon. He is a coming young man. Rev. W. H. Housley spoke to the sat isfaction of all present. The Easter program which was rendered at 8 o’clock was a great effort on the part of the young people. Dr. Lemma spoke on the "Resurrection." Those who donated for the $1,000 rally were: Mrs. Slias Johnson, $10; Christ Rid dle, $5; Cora Broadnax, $5; Virgil p is, $2: Hattie Pittman. $2.50; James Washington, $1; Pauline Mit ehel $2.50; Fred Gilmore. $1; Mrs. E. W. Blue, $5. Next Sunday at 8 p. m. Rev. W. H. Housley will preach. Rev. .1. A. Broadnax left for Law rence. Manhattan and Junction City, Kas., this week. SIOCV CITY, IOWA. The most unique affairs of the sea son was a supper given by Mrs. John Williams Friday evening, April 9, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Lee, Fortieth and Jackson streets. It was oiled the “Irfist Supper. Mr. Williams on his deathbed requested his wife to give it, and have as her guests the members of Decatur lodge No. 14. Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, their families and other friends. The house and table was beautifully decorated with lilies and ferns, and over the center of the din ning table hung a photograph of Mr. Williams, which was draped in Amer ican flags. A lovely six-course re past was served, after which a short program was rendered. Mrs. C. E. Stubblefield gave a beautiful reading entitled. "If I Should Die;” opening retqarks by Rev. P. M. Lewis, pastor of Malone A. M. E. church Mr. M. Askew. P. S. G. W., spoke on the Ma sonic life of Mr. Williams and pre sented Mrs. Williams with a beautiful headed bag on behalf of the members of Decatur lodge. Mr. Williams re sponded by reciting a poem which she composed, which was enjoyed by all. After wishing Mrs. Williams Godspeed the forty guests departed declaring Mrs. Williams a wonderful hostess. Mr. Ed Askew, W M. of Decatur lodge No. 14, was masler of ceremonies. Mrs. Hortense Maxey entertained the Willing Workers’ club last Thurs c..;..:..:.-x--x--x--x*-x-x--x-'X--x--x--:--> 'f Suits Cleaned, Preeeed and Re- X X paired for Ladles and Gents. X X Hats Cleaned, Blocked and Dyed. X X We Try to Please You. We Call X X for and Deliver Clothes to Any X ♦j. Part of the City. y Gem Cleaners f . H. ANDREWS, Prop. X *1’ 4825 8. 26th S*. Phone South 3887, y South L-.., Omaha. (j. ••X"X--X"X"X-*X”X"X"X"i" (lay at 2 p. m. at her home on West Sixth street. Mrs. Nettie L. Adams entertained twenty-five of her friends at her home, 612% Main street, Wednesday night in honor of her eighteenth birthday anniversary. Rev. Mr. Terry and wife, who have been the guests of Rev. Mr. Curson of Mt. Zion Baptist church, left Monday for Omaha. Mrs. Daisy Hicks, who has been de tained at her home, 1301 Hill avenue, by illness is now recovering. The evening choir under the leader ship of Mrs. Phalbia Boyd rendered j a most excellent Easter cantata at Malone M. E. church Sunday night,1 April 4, to a large audience. In the mprning the pastor, Rev. P. M. Lewi.-, preached an Easter sermon that was a masterpiece. Miss Violet Fisser has completed a j course in the Poro Hair Culture, under ; Mrs. Susie Perry, at her parlors, 506 West Seventh street. Mrs. Howard Hill, 15 West Thir-1 teenth street, left last Saturday foi i Ft. Louis, Mo., to visit her sister, Miss i Dowdy. Mr. Walter Williams has moved hi; ! family to 15 West Thirteenth street. Mr. and Mrs. HenryNel son are oc cupying the apartments upstairs. Mrs. Brown of 711 West Seventh street, who has been ill, is recovering. Mrs. Ella Flinn of 1707 Will avenue, is able to be out after a severe illness. The trustees of Malone A. M. E. church will give a rally Sunday, April 18, to pay off the miscellaneous debts. It will be in charge of Mr. M. Askew, treasurer. Mrs. Mahalia Wright rendered a solo Sunday night, April 4, that made a great impression upon the appre ciative audience. ATCHISON'. KANSAS. Mrs. Rachel Taylor is gaining her strength and will be out soon. Mr . Arthur Boyd of IMalte City whs the Easter guest of Mr. and Mrs. Allen. Mr. Andrew Johnson is out again after being in six months after hav ing his toe amputated. Mr. Aaron Shakelford will leave soon for Washington, D. C. The Misses Lucile White and Nina Clinkscale, who attended the state normal at Emporia, spent Easter with REPUBLICANS UNITF _,N McMullen is Govemoi HF CAN WIN adam mcmullen There are six candidates in the field for the Republican nomination for Governor. To win in November we must nominate the strongest and ablest man to head he state ticket. We must nominate the man who will win on his merits. We must nominate the candidate who will bring strength to the whole ticket. Adam McMullen will help us elect our congressional and county tickets throughout the state. Adam McMullen has no factional fights and if we nominate him h^ will carry the state by fifty thousand. Republicans, unite and vote for McMulIon for Governor. Primary Election April 20, 1920 PUBLICITY COMMITTEE McMullen-for-Governor Club parents and relatives in this city. Mr. Ira Hickey spent Easter Sun day in Omaha, where he attended the baptizing services of his brother. Miss Otie Ousley of Kansas City spent the Easter vacation with her father, Henry Ousley, of this city. Mr. Walter Gray of Lawrence spent Sunday with Prof, and Mrs. W. E. Gray. ■'HMWjH'K XX XXX XXXX X X X X XX X XXX X XXIX X X X XXXX XX «*«••« X XX BANQUET I GIVEN FOR THE BENEFIT OF ?. Ml. MORAH BAPTIST CHURCH GREAT RALLY ; Si (fij AT THE BETTS HOTEL 2122 Erskine Street SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 24 50 Cents Per Plate B 8 xxxxx xx xxx xx xxx xxx x x-.x a:asKKar,K- «• K::a;'a1r«ia..K1 k xx x xx x xx^ ah«ISiKlSS^Igggt!;«a a it x x x a a :: x x a x x x x x x a it it a it a a a a a it a a a'a if a a a it a a a a it it it xxxx it FRIEDMAN BROS, now open j FAMILY SHOE STORE 1504 North Twenty-fourth St. A full line of men’s, women’s and children’s shoes. Quality Right, Prices Right £ A trial will convince you that we will give you the best M “ shoes and the most reasonable prices in the city. Your VOTE Appreciated GOULD DIETZ ^ CANDIDATE FOR District Delegate To the Republican National Convention Primaries to be held April 20, 1920 A i A Every Day Brings Its Own Opportunities— •{• X Yours Comes on April 20th TO VOTE FOR * [ HARRY ASHER j REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR % | State Representative I X X vVVvvvvvvvvvVVv L. N. Bunce * - ♦ - t grew up around the cor ner of 24th and Lake, 4$4 and has been in business there for seven years. During that time he has rented about 300 houses 4*4 to colored people and has 4*4 always done his best to 4$4 serve them in any man ner. He owns no prop ►% erty of his own and in the renting and selling of houses JL merely acts as agent for other people. He has always »*« been willing to rent or sell a house to a colored man when he could do so. Any reports to the contrary are absolutely false. a ♦ ♦ Most of you know Bunce but very few of you know any of his opponents, who now come around begging for votes, giving you the glad hand and trying *$* to shake your confidence in the one man w'ho has had as much or more dealings with the colored people than V any man in town. ♦% V* You know what Bunce has done and will continue *♦* to do, but what has any of his opponents done for you, *** or will do? * f % On Next Tuesday Stand X t Solidly Behind Bunce ❖ ♦> **♦ 4% Help Him to Win by a Large Majority. For £ Not Only Has Bunce Tried to Do the Right »> Thing, But He Will Truly Appreciate Your Support. Remember to Vote for ♦> L. N. BUNCE * ♦> “ON TO CALVARY” Slogan of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Its Great Financial Drive. PILGRIM REST BAPTIST CHURCH MAKES ITS LAST APPEAL. To the Many Friends? and Readers of This Paper: We are making this last appeal, asking that you will please send us a contribution for our rally, May 1st. For six weeks you have been reading our appeal in this paper. Up to this time vei*y few have answered our1 appeal. It may be that you have not realized the importance of this appeal. Now if you are in sympathy because of Christianity, please let us hear from you before May 1. *■***. •' .. The above is a cut of the Calvary Baptist church (white), 26th and Ham ilton streets, erected in 1900. This building has been purchased by contract by the Pilgrim Rest Baptist church (colored) at a cost of $36,000. Fifteen thousand dollars of the purchase price is to be paid before entering the building. Eleven thousand dollars is to be raised by the congregation and friends by May 1st. We are therefore asking every reader of this paper and the pub lic at large to give us your moral and financial support in the raising of this eleven thousand dollars. Below you will find a coupon which you will please fill in, sign and return with the amount you will give for this pur pose. Please do not lay this aside, but give it your immediate attention. All contributions will be acknowledged in the columns of this paper. Watch this fund grow. Address all communications to REV. W. M. FRANKLIN, Pastor Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Residence Address, 1318 North 26th St., Omaha, Neb. Enclosed please find $..as a donation on purchase price of Calvary Baptist Church, Omaha, Neb. I Name .. Street Number.... City . State...... ......i | Patronize the State Furniture Co. f 14th and Dodge Streets j [ The Monitor recommends its advertisers. Reliable and accommo- ? > dating service can be found here. *