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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 11, 1920)
JT’ —• Events and Persons Mrs. May A. Byers, 1154 North Twentieth street, and Mrs. Georgia Wright entertained at 6 o'clock din ner November 4, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Andrews. After dinner Mr. and Mrs. Andrews journeyed on to the New Pilgrim Baptist church, where an ex cellent program was rendered. Jenkin’s Barber Shop—All Work Strictly First Class. 2122 H. 24th St. Web. 2095. Rev. M. II. Wilkinson left Monday for Lincoln, Hastings, Grand Island and Beatrice, engaged in his new field, mission work. He yill be away for three weeks. He made his final report to the church Sunday night. They have over $1,700 in the bank. A purse was given Rev. and Mrs. Wil kinson in token of the profound re spect of their friends. PUBLIC stenographer, H. Wallace Thurman. 817 N. 16th St. Desdune® and Clarke Realty Co. Mrs. Sallie Stewart, 1126 Highland avenue, Kansas City, Mo., is the guest of Mrs. May A. Byers, 1154 North Twentieth street, this city. Mrs. Stewart is also here to visit her son, Mr. Emmet Stewart, who is employed at the Union station as supply man. Mr. Frank Carter, popular chef of the Union Pacific, who has been away since August 2, in charge of the Harrinian party on a trip to Califor nia and northern Idaho, is back in the city entertaining the boys with ‘'how he hunted bears” at Island Park, northern Idaho. Mr. Carter said that he did not kill any bears, but we did. Bruce Kinley, former Omaha boy, for the last three years residing at Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is in the city renewing old acquaintances, bav ;ng Just visited the city of his birth, Chicago, where he purchased a mod ern bungalow for his father, Mr. James Kinley, a well-respected citi zen of Chicago, who was so unfor tunate as to lose his sight. Heist Pharmacy for drugs. 2702 Coming street. Harney 681.—Adv. Mr. H. W. Black was a very pleas ant caller at The Monitor office Mon day. Miss Madree Penn, president of the Kaffir Chemical laboratories, was back in the city Saturday and Sun day, leaving again Sunday night for southeast Missouri. This hustling little lady is putting Omaha on the map, and the Kaffir plant over in the work. E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 600 Bee Bldg. Douglas 3841 or Harney 2156. A. P. Scruggs, Lawyer, 220 S. llth St ». 7«1«. CoL 88JH._AdT. Officer W. H. Ransom, who was on the sick list last week, is again able to be on duty. Officer Harry Buford wishes to call the citizens’ attention to the fact that the north end of the city is now clean. Give him credit, boys! Give him credit! Mr. Cyrus D. Bell, a. former news paper man, was a very welcome vis itor to The Monitor office Monday. Tile Priscilla Needle Craft club met with Mrs. Wade Green Thursday aft ernoon. Mrg. B. Watson and Mrs. Gertrude Raffety were the club’s guestB. Jenkln’s Barber Shop.—All work strictly first-class. 2122 N 2bth street. Web. 2095. Mr. C. J. Montgomery of Atchison, Kan., arrived Sunday morning to be the guest of his sister, Mrs. Jesse Carroll, of Twenty-eighth and Dodge streets. He left Wednesday night for home. Tuesday, in company with his sister, he inspected the Kaffir Chemi cal Laboratories, with which he is well pleaBed. There was born to Mr. and Mrs. i lea Curry, 2204 North Nineteenth street, Monday evening, a bouncing eight-pound baby daughter, whose name is Anna Ruth Curry, Both are doing well. Dr. J. M. Robinson, assistant state surgeon of the Missouri Pacific Rail road company for the state of Arkan sas. visited Dr. R. C. Riddle last week. The medical and dental societies of Omaha entertained Dr. J. M. Robinson of Arkansas at the office of Drs. Madison and Hill, 1320 North Twenty fourth street, Sunday afternoon, No ernber 7. Violin Instruction by Clarence Dea dlines, 2502 Burdette street. Webster (6; Tyler 1234.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Davis gave a re ception last Friday evening at their beautiful home, 2820 North Twenty sixth street, iri honor of the former’s sister, Mrs. Lulu Henson, of Nevasota, Tex. Adams’ orchestra wafted sweet strains of music during the entire evening. The house was tastefully decorated with the season’s flowers. Don’t forget the Grocery Ball at Columbia hall Monday night, Novem ber 15- Live chickens, sugar and a sack of flour given away.-—Advt. Mrs. Emma Blaghuin of Des Moines, who was the guest of her daughters, Mesdames LaCotir and Hndlin, left last Tuesday for Mobile, Ala., her former home, where she will spend the winter with relatives. ATTENDS SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Important Amendments Made In Dio re win J nnons at Meeting Held in Lincoln. Itev. John Albert Williams was In incoln Wednesday attending the pecial Council of the Diocese of Ne braska, which was held in Holy Trin ity church. Several impprtant amend ments to ,the constitution and canons of the diocese were passed. Among the important changes made were fixing the date of the annual council the third Wednesday In January in stead of the third Wednesday in May; appointing an executive council upon which is placed an Important respon sibility tn the administration of dio esan business, and increasing the lay representation from missions to the annual council from one to two. ( AHD OF THANKS We desire to thank our neighbors, the Western Star No. 1 K. of P. lodge, friends and all Mr kindness shown us in our recent bereavement in the death ■if our beloved one. Mr. Kdward Hem mlngs. Also for the beautiful floral designs.—Mrs. H. M. Hammings, Wife; Mrs. H. M. Wright, Mother, and All Relatives. CAMP FIRE Croup Oeowasin met Friday at Twenty-fourth and Lake streets for a hike to Florence. On account of the rain they got as far as Fort Omaha, where they took a car and went to their guardian’s home, Mrs. Larry oeoplcs, to cook their supper. I'lII DELTA GIRLS The Phi Deltn girls met Wednesday evening at the homes of the Misses 'Cthei and Teressa Jones. After a hort business meeting, at which time Margaret LaCour was appointed so cial secretary, politics was discussed pro and con. At 11 o’clock the girls sat down to a delightful luncheon. Red and white carnations formed the ■enterpieee of the table. RECOVERING PROM INJURY Cyrus P. Bell, one of Omaha’s old est and most highly esteemed cltl 'ens, who was injured a fortnight ago at Twenty-sixth and Farnam streets by being knocked down by an auto nobile, is recovering rapidly from his njurles. PROMINENT BURGEON AN OMAHA VISITOR l^ast week Dr. J. M. Robinson of Little Rock, Ark., chief surgeon of Rush Memorial hospital of that city, was a welcome Omaha visitor. Dr. Robinson, who is recognized as one of the leading physicians and sur geons of the South, was the guest of his brother, James A. Robinson, 3308 Hlondo street, whom he had not seen for a number of years. He also-visit ed Dr. R. C. Riddle, who was his un derstudy before Riddle entered the rovernment service in 1918. Dr. Robinson, who has been a sub scriber to and an admirer of The Monitor for several years, having be come acquainted with the publication through Mr, Fred C. Williams, who a few years ago made a successful •outhern trip as The Monitor’s repre sentative. took advantage of ills visit to our city to become personally ac quainted with The Monitor Staff by visiting the office and looking us ,ver. It is hoped that he will come again. CHANCE TO BECOME A TRAINED NURSE Wanted—A young woman who de sires to take nurse training. Room, hoard, laundry and $1 a day. Good opportunity for the right woman. Call Dr. Riddle, Douglas 7841. COLORED CO.M.MEKCI \L CLUB IH'LI.ETIN The last officials meeting of the first, executive committee was held at I he club rooms Iasi Thursday night and important business was transact d. A unanimous vote of thanks was tendered the president, E. W. Pryor, or his efficient work. Commenda tion was also! given other officers. The annual election of the board of directors will be held Friday, Novem er 26. The polls will be open at the rooms from 9 a. m. to 7 p. m. All numbers whose dues have been paid and are therefore in gdod standing have the privilege of electing the board of directors. November 18 a reception will be held at the club rooms for club mem ,ers and their wives. The bachelors are expected to bring their best girl. IMPOISTA vr ANMIl'M'EHENT Do you want an automobile? Then look for The Monitor’s offer next week. Just to give you a hint: The Monitor will give a high-class car to any individual, church, lodge, society or other organization which will se cure at least 1,000 new cash yearly uibscribers within four months. Con test will begin December 1 and close April 1. Watch for our advertise ment and line up your friends in and >nt of town so that you may get this car. It will be a beauty. OMAHA KIIANTH X. A. A. ('. P. WILL ELECT OFFICERS SCMIAY The N. A. A. C. P. met at Pilgrim Baptist church. Twenty-fifth and Hamilton streets, last Sunday night and listened to a special sermon by the Rev. Wm. Clark of Newport, Ark. An appeal was made for the defense fund for the men who are under sen tence of death for the Blaine, Ark., "race riot” and whose cases have been appealed to the supreme court. In ‘he ease of six the sentence was re voked. In the case of six others the sentence was confirmd, but has been carried up to the United States su preme court. ext Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock sharp the association will meet in the same church for the annual election of officers. The secretary and treas >rer will make their reports for the •ar. All members are urged to at H>nd this Important meeting. BISHOP SHAYLEK PREACHES AT ST. PHILIP’S CHURCH Last Sunday night the Rt. Rev. Ernest Vincent Shayler, D. D., bishop of Nebraska, preached at the Church of St. Philip the Deacon to a good sized congregation. It was an in spirational, doctrinal sermon on “The Being and Goodness of God” so sim ply and plainly put that even a child could graBp the lesson so effectively taught. Sunday morning, despite the ^un pleasant weather, there was a good congregation present. The music of I he Eucharistic service was beauti fully rendered by the choir and the1 Gear preached from the Epistle for • e day on "Heavenly Citizenship.” The usual services next Sunday at 10 and 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. MOVIE STAR VISITS OMAHA K HIE MIS Clarence Brooks of Los Anigeles, al.. movie star in “Every Man’s Duty” and other Lincoln Motion Pic ture company releases, arrived in the city Friday, en route west, and spent i few days visiting friends. While here he was the guest of George P. .Johnson. Mr. Brooks left Tuesday night for St. Louis, Mo. SI HSCHIPTIOAs FOR X. YV. C. A. SUCCESS V The Negro Women s Christian asso ciation wish to express their appre ciation to the public for the contribu tions toward the funeral expenses of Mrs. Sylvester, who died at the home. Those contributing and amounts are as follows: Seventh Day Adventists.$ 8.23 Presbyterian church. 3,00 Pilgrim Rest, Baptist church.. 12.27 Zion Baptist church. 13.25 St. John’s A. M. E. church.... 51.45 Mt. Moriah Baptist church.... 6.00 Mr. J. II. Dickerson. 1.00 Mrs. W. J. Broteh. 1.00 Mrs. A Bowler. 1.00 BUILD FOR HER \ 1101X18 ABOUT TIIU TKIA.NULK The; drive is ou. More than 150 en thusiastic citizens met In the new branch headquarters of the Y. W. C. \. Monday night to get and give new aspiration and vigor to the budget ampalgn. Original yells were sent p and grim determination seized ev ery enthusiast In the building. This was the first meeting of the team cap-1 tuins, and they were very much en- j couraged at the prospects. Daily re ports will be made at the branch j building every night by the workers They send this as a notice to th«^en-l lire citleznry of Omaha, who are In crested in seeing your young woman- j hood sheltered and protected, to pre- i pare to give as generously as your j means will allow. Mrs. J. H. Smith. 1.00 Mr. George Roland.% .10 virs. .Nellie Gordon.25 Mr. Aaron Beck. .35 From a Friend. 1.00 j From miscellaneous sources.. 3.00 Total amount collected.. .$133.30 1 Funeral expenses. 134.00 j __ LODGES BUSY BEES The Busy Bees will have a big j number of candidates for the second meeting in November. The lodge. meetings will be the first and third j Friday evenings of each month. Charles H. Bradford, deputy grand master of the Busy Bees, sends out i call for boys from 15 to 18 to start a drum corps for the Busy Bees lodge. They will be members in full as all jthers of the Busy Bees. Any boy vishing to become a member of the irum corps will call Harney 2329 and sk for Mr. C. H. Bradford, or call at 317-319 South Twenty-seventh ave nue. C. H. Bradford, deputy grand master; John Days, W. H. chief; Elizabeth Bradford, B. H. queen; Pinkney Snell,' secretary; Katie Mitchell, endowment secretary. MeeStng nights first and third Fri days at U. B. F. hall, Twenty-fourth and Charles streets. The Busy Bees' first meeting was well attended. The first endowment was sent away, and those who have not sent in their endowment will not expect any benefit until sent. The grand master will be here Friday eve ning, November 21. The lodge opens at x o’clock. All members are ex pected to be on time. WAITERS P.E. A. BULLETIN Sergeant W. A. Agins has left the l^oyal and gone to the Rome hotel. Mr. James Griffin has taken charge )f the Rome hotel dining room. Mr. E. L. Reid, head waiter at the Plaza, will double his crew next week. Mr. Thomas Lynch of the Athletic club captured two “baby burglars” last week. Mrs. Sidney Newby is recovering from her operation. Mr. Claude Ridley has returned to the city after taking his wife home for burial. He went back to the Ath letic club Tuesday. Items of acute interest to our mem bers will appear in this column weekly. The W. P. E. A. officers: E. L. Ellis, secretary; F. K. Stone, secre | taryt-reasurer; E. A. Lytle, assistant secretary. — I TKU MPJI OF Till: SCREEN olorert Photoplay Makes Hit With Omaha Movie Goers—Thousands Witness Play and Were Satisfied. Thousands of Omaha’s movie fansji were treated to Mlcheaux's new j screen production, staged hy an exclu- j ive colored cast, in three runs at the I Diamond theatre, Twenty-fourth and ] Lake streets, ending November 5. The j play, featuring the “Brute,” was { clean, sensational and interesting in j . very act. The scenery in which the ! play was staged was especially at-1 tractive. Those who witnessed it were imbued with a higher sense of respect for our players as presented on the average screen. The scene was in a j cry attractive and fashionable home, with such furnishings and surround-1 ngs as would make no one ashamed. \s a rule when members of our group i ire put. on the screen they are there i as the “smut faces” or "baok-yarders” nr some character that Is merely '‘funny” and not at all enlightening, ot so with this play. This produc ion was entirely free from all objec ''enable scenes and presented a won derful story of a beautiful and tender • frl in the toil of a shrewd gambler •d boss of the underworld, whose j reed is: “To make a woman love you, knock her down.” Miss Evelyn Preer divided honors ith the world-renowned Sam Lang brd, who was introduced to the Teen in a wonderfully realistic pic irization of one of his many fistic battles. Every red-blooded man, worn- | n nnd child was Intensely Interested nd highly pleased with this sensa tional photoplay and expressed their appreciation for this effort put forth v Mr. and Mrs. Martin Pedersen, pro rietors of this playhouse. ITRNER COLLEGE MOVES TO MEMPHIS MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. II.—-A few lays ago in a meeting of the trustees f the Turner College, which Is locat ed at Shelhyville, Tenn.A it was pro nosed to move the institution to Mem phis. The vote was unanimous. A location here in the city has already een selected and a payment has been made. The place Is a beautiful ome In Mouth Memphis. It, has on it now sev ral buildings that can well be used for school work. Fur Collar Coats J*or Women and 97/isses j $14.95 This assortment of new winter coats with fur col lars will appeal strongly to all women. They are made in the late loose and belted effects, of a splendid quality of velour in all the season’s newest colors. 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