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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (April 7, 1921)
Events and Persons Theodocia, daughter of the Rev. ant Mrs. Russel Taylor, is quite ill at the family residence. E. F. M or earl y, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Bldg. Douglas 3841 or Hamer 2156 Mrs. Lizzie Buford, who recently un derwent an operation at St. Catherine hospital, is slowly improving. Holst Pharmacy for drugs. 2702 Cuming street. Harney 681.—Adv. When you need Real Manicuring, see Miss Ethel Dow. Jenkins* Barber Shop, 2122 North 21th Street. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon will give a “Trip Around the World” lun cheon at the Y. W. C. A. Wednesday, April 13, from 6 to 9 p. m. Price of trip 35 cents. Mrs. A. D. James, chair man. The baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Pruitt, 1206 North Twenty-first street, last week was a girTanii not h boy, a. reported in last week’s Monitor. Mas ter William Pruitt, Jr., who ia proud of his baby sister, is quite indignant over the newspaper mistake. Jenkin’s Barber Shop—All work strictly first-class. 2122 No. 24th St. Webster 2095. Mrs. S. H. Dorsey, who was taken quite ill last Monday night, is reported but slightly improved. A. P. Scruggs, lawyer, ft® 8. ltt® «. D. 7812. CoL 8881.-— Adv. George H. W. Bullock, of The Mon itor staff, and L. O. Gregory are among those who have been drawn to serve on the jury. They reported foi duty Monday morning. Better paint at less money. Mullin Paint Co., 313 So. 14th St. The Rev. Griffin G. Logan, presid ing elder of the M. E. Church, who haa been kept busy away from home for several weeks, has been able to spend a few days in the city. He leaves this week for various points in his field. Jenkin’s Barber Shop—All Work Strictly First Class. 2122 S. 24th 8L Web. 2095. Mrs. Martha Jenkins, of 2864 Grant street, entertained at luncheon Tues day evening, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Grant. Covers were laid for ten. The evening wa.-y spent in playing games. All had an enjoyable time. Mrs. Francis Burell, of 3903 North Twenty-first street, left for Chicago Inst Thursday. March 31, for a three or four weeks’ visit with relatives and friends. The Colored Commercial Club wishes to announce that beginning M-nday, April 11, the offices will be at 21^:: North'24th Stmt, upstairs. Messrs. John and James Pejrg en tertained the business meeting of the Smarter Set Club, Saturday evening, March 26, 1921, at their home, 4308 Patrick avenue. Miss Pauline Black was voted into the club. The next meeting will be held April 2nd, at th. home of Miss Dorothy Williams. Mrs. Georgia E. White of 2317 Charles street, who has been ill foi two weeks, is able to he out again. Mrs. Thomas Reese has leased he' home at 2723 Miami street and will make her home with her daughter Mrs. Melvin McCaw at 2718 Ohio, street. Mrs. Helen Ilandol, stenographer for The Monitor, spent Saturday and Sun day in Lincoln with parents and friends. Mrs. Nat Hunter returned Tuesday morning from Clinton, Mo., where she was called by the illness andd eath of a younger sister, Mrs. Geneva U Brown. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Haynes, 2859 Corby street, at the Fenger hospital, early this morning. Mother and baby are doing well and the father’s chest has expanded sev eral inches. GOOD CHANCE FOR ENERGETIC YOUNG MAN Wanted — Ertergetie and capable voung man to sell real * estate and :n9uranre on commission. Applv to James A. Clarke, 208 Kaffir Block. Tvler 1035. blue circle club GAVE BIG DANCE “The Blue Circle Club” gave Its first big dance at Columbia Hall on Monday the 4th inst. In spite of the fact that the lessee of the hall made an attempt to have the dance annulled by the Welfare Board, the boys defeated him in his effort, and the dance proved a tremendous success. It was unfor tunate that a number of young peoplp were obliged to return homo^ hut the Club wishes to take this opportunity to remind all minors that it is against the wishes of the Welfare Board that they attend public dances without a written permit from their parents. Mr V Frank Barnes, fother of the club, ren dered valuable service in the check room. GENERAL MANAGER K.AFFIF CHEMICAL L ABOR A TORIES GOES SOUTH Mr. Fred C. Williams, general man ager and publicity head of the Kaffii Chemical Laboratories, left Tuesday nigth for Muskogee and other Okla homa points in the interest of his com pany. Mr. Williams expects to he ah sent about ten days. He has a wid' acquaintance in Oklahoma. ■d - I HE IKH GLAS -- DEBATING SOCIETY The Douglas Debating Society met Saturday night at the residence of John H. Crawford, Drake Court. An interesting program consisting oi speeches on important current topic? was given. Worthington Williams captivated the club with his interest ing well-prepared speech oa “^he Air plane versus the Battleship.” Jame. Lewis explained why "home brew* and “moonshine” caused such disas trous results to mankind. Dillan' Crawford gave some instructive view? on coming city election; while Lovejoy C raw ford surprised the club with his clear exposition of labor and strikes John and James Pegg, John Hortor, and Weldon Solomon also made good speeches. The club meets wiui Wel don Solomon next Saturday night. LOVEJOY CRAWFORD, Reporter. NEWSPAPER MEN EXCH ANGE CONFIDENCES Count Wilkinson, business manager and managing editor of The New Era was discoverer! in the post office Mon dav having a confidential conversation with George Bullock, business and circulation manager of The Monitor in which they were exchanging experi : ences concerning the hard work and small financial returns in running a weekly newspaper. Something wa. said about asbestos paper in express ing these gentlemen’s opinions con cerning newspaper debtors, both sub scribers and advertisers, who are sc provokingly and exasperating))' slow in paying their bills when the printei is pushing for payment. NEW GROCERY OPENS Proprietors Seek Colored Trade and Offer Reasonable Prices. The grocery store on North 24th street, facing Burdette street, former ly known as Harrington’s Grocery Co., is now in the hands of the Kostoryz Bros. They have started in to "bring up the comer." These boys are In it for business and success, and they know that the greatest measure of success comes not from overcharging patrons for goods purchased, but by placing such prices on their goods that everybody can afford to buy from them. This is good "hoss sense.” and there is little doubt that the Kostoryz boys will succeed in that community. Your trade is solicited and will be greatly appreciated. HIKE FROM LINCOLN TO OM \H AND FELT FINE _______ • Mrs. Marie Brown-Ferguson, of 1901 U street, Lincoln, guardian of the Akeyuhapi Camp Fire Girls of that city, hiked from that city to Omaha Friday. She brought over with hei in the party three girls—Corrine Fer guson, her daughter, Edith Hassel and UVcnip Mason. Besides these Mrs. Wm. Todd of Lincoln, came ovei with the party. The trip was made in something less than a day. Mrs. Ferguson is director of this club. She taught in St Augustine’ Episcopal School, Raleigh, N. C. in 1907-1908, and has been living in Lin coln sevedal years. CLOSES LARGE REAL ESTATE DEAL Joseph 11. I^iCour, with the Western Real Estate Company, has just closed a substantial real estate deal by which the three-story brick hotel building on the southwest corner of Thirteenth and Leavenworth street becomes the prop ert.v of John Bell. The purchase price was 120,000. The building contains twenty-six rooms on the second and third floors and three large size store buildings on the first floor, the dimen sions being 66x66. MONITOR FIVE .. .. WILL HOLD FORM \1. OPENING Drs. Singleton and Singleton will hold a formal opening of their beauti I ful new dental parlors, 2411 North [ 24th street Sunday from 2 to 8 p. rn. The public is cordially invited to in spect these beautiful up-to-date par j lors. You can show your appreciation for ! The Monitor and help support It by j [laving your own subscription prompt | ly and getting your neighbor to suh j scribe. Then, too. be sure to patron I ize our advertisers and tell them that i you saw their ad In "OUR PAPER. THE MONITOR." AL JONES’ BOX LUNCHES Try A1 Jones’ box lunches. Dandy for noonday. 25 cents each. Table Supply, Seventeenth and Douglas, Courtney’s old stand. Also baked ap ple dumplings and all kinds of appe tizing salads sent from Mr. Jones' home daily at 11 o’clock. PAUL F. STEINWENDER, Atty. PROBATE NOTICE In the matter of the estate of Henry Buford, deceased. Notice is hereby given that the creditors of the said deceased wil! meet the administratrix of said j est|ato, before me, county judge cd ! Douglas county, Nebraska, at the j county court room, in said county, or the 19th day of May, 1921, aim on the 19th day of July, 1921, at 9 o’clo | a. m., each day, for the purpose oi presenting their claims for examina ! tion, adjustment and allowance. Threi I months are allowed for the,creditor! . i o present their claim:), from the 16t' dav of April, 1921. BRYCE CRAWFORD, | 4t County Judge. i. . Y. W. C. A. NOTES We are glad to welcome Mrs. Cor delia Winn, National Secretary from • New York, to our new center. It is to he remembered that Mrs. Winn’s ; first visit to Omaha was more than a year ago, when she came to make a survey of our city relative to the or ganization of a Young Woman’s | Christian Association. She now re turns to us in interest of the work and is enjoying the fruits of the seed sown by her. Mrs. Winn expreses herself as being greatly pleased with the activities oi the center and the good work of oui splendid committees as well as the hearty co-operation of the women of Omaha. The Girl Reserve Corps are putting on health programs during the weel in co-operation with the Negro Na , tional week instituted by the late : Booker T. Washington. Mrs R. T. Walker and her corps of campaign workers are entertaining with a social for the “Y” Thursday evening, April 7 at 8:30 in the recre ation room of the center. These la dies did a splendid work in our No vember drive and will entertain you highly with many stunts. Come and enjoy the evening. All ladies who are interested in Home Economics demonstrations arc invited to meet with Mrs. C. P. Lynch Monday, April 11, at 3 p. m. at the The Association under {he direction of the Educational Committee, will observe "Health Week” beginning April 11 to 15, at which time Miss Clayda Williams, physical and recre ational director of New York, will be present. The program for the week is as follows: Monday, April 11. Lecture on “Health and Personality,” by Dr. J E Mi I > S (IMAGES PRICES P. H. JENKINS. I desire to announce that I have returned to my pre-war prices in my barber shop—hair cuts 35c, shaves 15c Our policy has always been to main tain a high standard up-to-date barbei shop and to use only the very highest type of workmen obtainable. Those of you who have visited our shop know this to be the truth. Our men are those of long experience in the work. They know their job. Furthermore we keep sanitary surroundings by keeping everything perfectly* clean. This includes house, barbers, furniture and linen. This shop has no pool hall in con nection with it. Anyone who wishes to be served without fear of being molested by noise and loose language can find satisfaction here. It costs no more, hut yod get the best service. Don't forget the prices—Hair Cut 35c Shaves 15c. All work strictly guaran teed. We respectfully solicit your pat ronage. U-K next. Thank you. JENKINS BARBER SHOP. P. H. Jenkins, Prop. 2122 North 24th St. Webster 2035. Abby Virginia Holmes. ' Free to wo men and girls. Tuesday, April 12. Gymnasium class and free clinics for examination of feet. Demonstration of propei shoes. All women and girls invited Thursday, April 14. General recre ation of mixed groups, Miss Clayda Williams directing. Young ladies and young men are invited. Friday, April 15 Movie film “The End of the Road" with introductory remarks by Dr. Abby Virginia Holmes. Admission 15 cents. We hope that all the women and girls of Omaha will be interested in the Health Week and will attend each evening. Thursday evening will be an open evening for all and we extend an invitation to the men to join us in oui recreation program. Vesper services Sunday from 4 to 5. All are invited Last Sunday an excellent program was rendered by the girls of the Blue Triangle Club. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. John V. Green wishes to thank the Wide Awake Twenty Four, the Progressive Club and her many friends for the beautiful flowers sent her, and for every’ act of kindness shown hei during her illness. EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF S. PHILIP THE DEACON A large congregation was present at the 11 o’clock service Sunday morning. An impressive sermon on “Dead in Adam; ^live in Christ,” was preached by the priest. The Church School at 10 was also largely attended and - steadily growing. Services at the usual hours Sunday, 7:30, 10 and 11 a. m.; and 8 p. m. Public cordially invited to all services. The Woman’s Auxiliary met with Mrs. H. R. Roberts this w’eek PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES Rev. Wm. Franklin, Pastor. Sunday School was excellent The revival is well under way. Seven candidates were received Monday eve ning and seven received previously making a total of fourteen ready foi j baptism. On the second night of thf revival there was also an addition of i nine members by letter and by Chris tian experience. Rev. W. H. Young, Topeka, Kas. who is said to be one of the greatest 7 make :*i I this BANK |l YOUR 5J BANK SAVE YOl'R MONEY and then get INTEREST On it in our SAVINGS DEPARTMENT _* New Entrance S. W. Corner 16th and Farnam Sts. First National Bank 16th and F’urnam f A Spring Bedding Sale I NOW IN FULL BLAST To those economical persons who have deferred the X purchase of needed bedding during the period of price •j\ inflation, we appeal now with a sale of i BLANKETS, COMFORTS. SHEETS, CASES, BED X SPREADS, and MATRESS PROTECTORS at DE FLATED PRICES. £ I This group of quality merchandise has been accum- X £ ulated at lowered prices. We regard it an opportunity ? of replenishment that is exceptional. ;5; Nothing but fresh new' goods included & •j; Pillow Cases at „ ... 19c, 35c, and 19c each •f Sheets at $1.39, 1.59 and 1.85 each X Comforts at $6.75, 8.75 and 10.00 each /. X Pillows at $2.75, 4.25 and 4.75 pair % j- Bed Spreads $3.95 to 8.95 each -\ •{• -x~X“X“X~x-x*<~x-:-X"X~x~x-X“:-x~x~:“X~>*X"X"X~:*<»x~:-^>*x^ RE or I Y Y I 1 ESTABLISHED IN IS70 •l~x-x-:-x~:"X‘*x**x-x-x~x~:“X“X”X~x-x~x-:**x~X"X~x~x~X"X**x-x GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS ~ ~ C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. ^2005^Cu*ing St. • Telephone Douglas 1098 evangelists of modern times, wil preach for twelve consecutive nights beginning with Tuesday night. Praise services will begin promptly at 7; preaching at 8; and the benediction will be had at 9:30 each evening. Come saints; come. Come sinners, come Come thou, all things in Christ are ready now. A cordial welcome awaits you. See Mrs. Jessie Mae Winston foi papers. MONITOR FOUR____ S. PAUL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Services Sunday morning were ex ceptionally well attended. It is pleas ing to note the sturdy growth we are making. Mrs. Mattie Johnson was elected | superintendent of the Sunday School for the ensuing year Mr. William Taylor and Miss Jennie Hieronymous were chosen librarians and Miss Lily Misner assistant secretary. The othei officers and teachers remained the same as in the year just closed. The Sunrfjiy morning services will be commemorative of the anniversary of the birth of Booker T. Washington, whose birthday anniversary- comes on April 5. The topic Sunday, 8 p. m. will be “No Need for ‘Dinners’ on God’s High way.” ijNYWWVWWWWWVWWWW •l The Western Funeral Home $ Pleases ;■ And will serve yon night and da> i£ 251* Lake St. Phone Web. *2** % SILAS JOHNSON,;Prop. 5 FUNERAL DIRECTORS J j DE LUXE CAFE j ) And Refreshment Parlor I EVERYTHING IN SEASON I SON DICKERSON, Prop. ! 212* No 24tb St. Tel. Web. SMS J Crosstown Furniture Co. SPECIAL SALE OF STOVES A YD FCRYITl'RE 1807-09 North Twenty-fnnrth SL Phone Webster 480 j WILLIAMSON’S DRUG STORE | I Tobacco, Toilet Articles, Candies g and Refreshments. All goods g promptly delivered. I 2308 No. 24th St. Web. 4441 .....—o : Orpha M. Davis, D.C.S j CHIROPODIST Graduate Illinois College of J Chiropody Licensed by Nebraska State ! Board SCIENTIFICALLY TREATS 1 ALL AILMENTS OF FEET J Ingrown toenails, bunions, . corns, callouses, fallen arches, t tired and itching feet. . | 2711 Lake St. . Webster 6017 j o.. .... I. A. Fdholm E. W. Shermar Standard Laundry 24lh, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 { ’ ’ ’ .... ’' ’ I f LATEST HITS BY | MAMIE SMITH j and I SISSLE & BLAKE i • . NOTFJ2 COLORED ARTISTS f ! T l’U" NEED SOME LOVING f, 4295 J BLUES. * (JAZZBO BALL t (OLD TIME BLUES ! 4296 i (THAT THING CALLED IOVF. i ,,,w (BROADWAY BLUES III2S6 I SAINT LOUIS BLUES J ^ (UHAZ.Y BLUES J /MELINDA LEE J Get Ihese numbers they’re corkers SHLAES PHONOGRAPH CO. 1 1464 Dodge St. Phone Doug. 2147 ? < Now Is Your Chance TO GET A Talking Machine AT VOI R OWN PRICE AND TERMS We are overstocked and must sell at any price reasonable. We have all the “blues" all the time. 0 Street Pharmacy t 28th and Q Sts. ' South 260 s: x xx xx x xx xx’xX'x x xixrx<xi‘X*x;xx,XTX7Hlg?BBagBg>aXtgl 2 1 # I Co-Operative Workers of America j A Full Line of Groceries and Meats g I | Vegetables in Season I ~ 1514-18 NORTH 24th STREET WEBSTER 4824 £ x X X XX x x x x x x x x x:x X x x x x x x x x x.x3«X x;x s.x x.x x,x x>x x.x x'x x x x;x:x x x x'XTxJx Special Spring Reduction ENTIRE HIGH-GRADE LINE Paints, Enamels, Varnishes, Etc. t Mullin Paint Co. • . 313 South 14th Street i Tel. Tyler 1291 OMAHA, NEB. We DeUver I Miss Freita Shaw Recital ASSISTED BY LOCAL TALENT Friday, April 22nd St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church | 26th and Seward St». ADMISSION 50 CENTS yw.wywwvywAvwyvwwwwswhAwwwwwwwvwvy;f jj The Burdette Grocery jj :■ UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT J ;Z We carry a full line of staple and fancy groceries, ;Z % and a fine line of meats There’s a Reason i; •: Teach your Dollar to have Cents ■: KOSTORYZ BROS., Prop. I Zj 2114-16 N. 24th St. Phone Web. 0515 u\ ■MV.V/.V.V.V.V.V.V.W.'.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V/.V.'.V.^ K.'O!:::: x K :::: iitsss ^ :: xx x xxxxxxx x x All COLUMBIA Records a FORMERLY $1.00 I ■ NOW 85C • _ | 1 Our stock of records is very complete at both stores and wo § invite you to call in and have us play the new selections for you. I ==^======r:.-====^^.--^- IF 1 DOLAN & SHIELDS FURNITURE CO. II INCORPORATED I I COMPLETE HOME FURNISHERS 24th and Lake Sts. ) TWO STtlliFS ' 25th and Leavenworth >< Webster 0864 I ‘"OS It WES f Tyler 2080 U Yt 5% I DO YOU WANT $2.50? - SEE COUPON. - YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD I IQ Women’s two-strap Leather Slipper. Value A s up to $3.50 dj-j qc Women’s Georgette Blouses, all colors and * sizes, worth to $10.00 <2*4 QI" Complete assortment of new Skirts—good values. Worth $10.00 and better. qp Fine lot of Ladies’ new Hats. No two alike. w* Mostly special pattern hats. d[> t / nr A lot of New Dresses in popular fabrics. All NPlO.vJ colors and sizes. Worth $29.95 and better. <2?1 A QHT Men’s Suits—all wool serge, tan shade—all ; •? 1 * sizes. A big bargain for wear and service. Would be good value at twice the money. Bring thin coupon. On any purchase of $15.00 ©O CH or more to open account; it is worth •J'J THE LEADER CLOTHING FOR MEN AND WOMEN 4727-29 South 24th St., South Side—Opposite Post Office