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ELIXIR OF YOUTH FOUND IN CHICAGO * Decrepit Old John Shebec Took But One Dose and Did Some Great Stunts. GLIMPSE OF "DICK'S" STAR Senile Cripple Overtook Trolley Car and Would Have Defeated Polica Flivver If the Street Crowd* Had Not Hampered Him. Chicago.—John Shebec, who Is 67 years ohl, discovered the elixir of youth the other day. Before taking he was stooped, lame, decrepit, hope lessly senile. After one dose he wus able to hop a speeding street car, out race a flivver, mid stand on hls ear. Mr. Shebec wus first observed by Detective Sergeants Bierndt nnd Jannezuk at Western avenue and Madi son street, lie was limping. "Give me a quarter for carfare, please,” he asked them. Bierndt started to explain that transportation In this t'lty of the Horn may he pur chased, theoretically, at a nickel a ride —and, If one Is traveling In the sub urbs outside tile precincts of the city hnll, at H cents. He meant to follow up this information with n remark that the old man's two-bit demand was a bit exorbitant, lie was Interrupted, however, by a citizen who burst from the corner saloon. He Sees a Star. "You old rascal, I Just gave you carfare,” shouted the man. ‘‘Alia," quoth Bierndt, “come with me.” He exhibited hls star. One casual glance at the glittering elixir worked a marvelous transformation. It pene- ; trilled the ancient's system instunter and Invested hls feet with u zest for voyage. The next Instant Shebec was ten yards away. The Instant after that he was scarcely discernible fur dust. "Holy haste!” exclaimed Btemdt. "That guy's exceeding the speed limit. What he needs Is a pair of brakes." The defectives Jumped Into their flivver and tore after the vanishing £1 Shebec. About a block ahead was a street ear, traveling at the rate of numerous miles per hour. It saw the am-lent chasing It and tried to get away. “Too Durned Slow.” No use! With an easy leap Shebec ! hud achieved the step. Then he j looked behind him and saw that the police flivver was making better time than the street ear. "You're too durned slow," said he to the conductor and off he Jumped. Tin particular section of the metropolis Into which the ancl.iit leaped was a hit populated. The abundant citizenry Impeded hls progress and made straight running Impossible. In the zlgzugglnz which ensued the flivver had time to catch up and Shebec was j apprehended. In hls pockets were found twenty $1 hills nnd about $5 In coins. ‘l think I’ll enter that bird in the Indianapolis sweep-takes next year,” , snhl Bierndt at the station. "He runs without gas and never has tire trouble. He's the fastest thing I evei saw In pants." “DEAD” MAN RETURNS HOME f,opposed Victim of Railway Accident Gives His Relatives a Very Happy Surprise. Youngstown, O. — Sadness was , turned Into rejoicing when W. .1. Mills, who was Identllied as having been killed by a train near Williamson, W. Va„ Inst April, milked into the home of hls daughter, Mrs. Ida Malone, ; Parkersburg. W. Vn„ and gave her and hls two sons a surprise that they will j long remember. Instead of grieving over the passing of their father, whom they believed j was killed, they are happily explaining how they were mistaken when they Identified another for him In a morgue In Williamson. Mills explained that he had been visiting friends In Youngstown, nnd that he was so deeply Impressed with the steel elty, Its environment and suburbs that he forgot to write. The family Is trying to decide what disposition to make of the body of the man who was burled in the family plot near Parkersburg. * PAN GOLD IN LOS ANGELES — Worker* Find Pay Gravel Not So Very Many Mile* From the Center of the City. Bos Angeles.—Gold Is being panned dally but a few miles from the center of the city of Bos Angeles and near the heart of the north residential dis trict. , fluy W. ltolllns, chief engineer for a rock and gravel company, which oper ates In the Arroyo Seco. has Installed a system of crude sluice boxes and each day "pans” out a quantity of the precious metal that nets him |20 week ly. The gold dust Is found In the gravel that Is dug from the bed of the Ar royo Seco and for years has been left with the crushed gravel to be used In l mad construction. Rollins discovered the “pay streak" when he entered the company's employ several months ig< end Ims been panning It since then. Miss Ethel Smith left last week for Kansas City, Mo., to visit relatives and friends. Mis. Austin Serrant and daughter, Oletha, have returned to their home In Chicago, after visiting relatives here a month. Mrs. Clarence O. Adams left for Chicago Wednesday to take a post graduate course at Moler's Beauty Emporium, which is one of the larg est beauty Institutions In the country. . .... .. '* - I J — - -—-— Events and Persons — ■ ■ » E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters jTrust Bldg. Jackson 3841 or Harney 2150. A fine daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Delbert V. Gordon last Friday night. A. P. Scruggs, Lawyer, 280 S. 18th >l» D. 7818. CoL 8881.— A dr. Mrs. Nichols and Mrs. Flippin of Lincoln were in the city Sunday vis itlng their sons, Eugene Nichols and George Flippin. They returned to Lincoln Sunday night Get acquainted with the Episcopal Church by attending services Sunday morning at 11 o’clock at St. Philip’s Church, 1121 North Twenty-first street.—Adv. Ground was broken Sunday on the lot purchased for St. John's A. M. E. church at Twenty-second and Willis. John Muncie who was called to Omaha by the death of his father, left thiB week for his home In Pitts burgh, Pa. FOB RENT: Neatly furnished room near the Packing House dis trict, 521!) S. 29th St. Telephone Market 0875. Mrs. Clarence H. Singleton and daughter Ernestine are visiting Mrs. Singleton’s parents In Ypsllantl, Mich. Jenkln’s Barber Shop—All Work Strictly First Class. 2122 N. 24th St. H eh. 2095. Ernestine Thornton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dorris Thornton of 2318 Miami street, is visiting her grand parents at Emerson, la. CANLIES—Call Silver Star Candy Co 1308 N. 24th St. Service, Prices, Qualities. Rev. W M. Hall went to Red Oak, la, Sunday where he preached in the Baptist church. lie sure to order now extra copies of the large illustrated August 4th number of The Monitor to send to your friends. Only 5 cents a copy. You will want extra copies of next week's issue; but as the edition is limited you will- be disappointed un less you send in your order in ad vance. Only 5 cents a copy. How many do you want? Have you paid your subscription yet? Do so at once, please The Monitor needs the monev and you need the Monitor. FOR BENT—Modern furnished rooms, men only. 1208 North 24th St. Web- 4666. Miss Cerrelda Tucker left for Kan sas City, Kans., and points in Mis souri Sunday morning on a vacation and business trip. She expects to be away for several weeks. Mrs. Louvenia Horton of 2128 North Twenty-ninth street, who has been unable to walk and been confined to her home since she was injured five weeks ago in a street car accident at Firty-flfth and Bedford, is able to he out again. FOR RENT—The Ancient Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem have purch ased a hall at 22 and Cuming Sts. Hall for rent for special occasions. Tosie Scott Worthy Presiding Priest Webster <VJ*>3. Mrs. Lewis W. Williams, S. G. A. Iowa Jurisdiction, Knights of Pyth ias, is visiting her slsteh. Mrs. W E. Alexander, at 2512 North Twenty fifth Btreet. Mrs. Henry Richardson of Chicago, HI., is the guest of Mrs. W. Wade, 2859 Farnam St. Mrs. Margaret Massey,-M. M. G. of H. H. of Ruth No. 5983, who was a delegate to the Kansas City session, returned Monday, July 25. She re ports having a delightful visit FOR SALK—Two beds, springs and sanitary couch cheap. 2917 Grant St. FOR RENT Neatly furbished rooms Good location on car line. Well. 3247.—Indef. Y. W. <’. V NOTES The Girl Reserve Groups are anx ious to he represented at the Camp Conference at Lake Okoboji, August 25 to Sept. 3. A series of entertain ments will he given to help secure funds. The Girls' Work Committee with Mrs. laxrry Peoples, Chairman, Is plan ning a Girls' Reserve picnic to be held Friday, July 29th, at Elmwood Park, from 4 to 8 o’clock. All are invited to attend and join In the fun and games. The Premiere Girl* will give a Vau deville Monday, August 1st, at 8 P. M. The girls are planning a unique program for your entertainment. Re freshments will be served. The N orth' Side Crochet and Art Club will give an Ice Cream Social at the Center Friday evening, July 29th. for the benefit of the “Y." All are Invited to come and enjoy the pleasures of the evening. Mrs. Jack son, President, and Mrs. Fields, Chair man of social committee Come and enjoy a dish of ice cream Sunday a< the *Y,” The Girls Im provement Club are anxious to serve yon. You have an engagement at the 'Y* August 18th. Don’t forget to bring your friendB to the Lawn Social. THK SMARTER SET SOCIETY PANICS The Smarter Set Cociety was en tertained at. a picnic given by Miss Ireta Walker, Sunday afternoon, July 17tb, at Mandan Park. Mr. Eugene Nichols of Lincoln, Neb., was guest of honor. The club will continue to hold Its regular meetings during the summer. !- LINCOLN NEWS Mrs. Lucy Falling has returned tc ithe city, after a month's stay witi her son in Minneapolis, Minn. The Ladles W.,W. Aid of Mt. Zior j Baptist church held their picnic lr F. Street Park Tuesday night of Iasi week and quite a Nrowd went out and enjoyed the fresh air. The pic nic wag a success. Mrs Nellie Maston left for Kansas City, Mo., and other points last week to visit relatives. She will go to her ! parent's home in Keokuk, la., when she completes her vacation. Mrs. It. Granger returned last week from a visit to her Mother in Bur lington, Kansas. She also visited friends at other points Mr. and Mrs. George Young of Om aha, spent Sunday in the city, visiting their sister, Mrs. Alma Y/!Iey, who is much Improved from her recent op eration. The N. A. A. C. P. held their first annual picnic In Epworth Park crowd went out and enjlyed a plqps ant afternoon in various ways. The last Thursday, July 21. Quite a crowd was entertained with speeches by several gentlemen. A dress con test was given, and the only person appearing was Mr. C. R. Johnson, who was presented the prize. The outing was a success socially. Mrs. of Chilicoliia, Mo., is visiting hre sister, Mrs J. A. Patrick and friends here. * Rev. H. H. Jones and Mrs. Jones returned to the city last Tuesday from Excelsior SpringB, Mo. Tho having had a rest, the Rev. Mr. Jones is yet a sick man. Rev. I. B. Smith filled the pulpit Sunday morning. Mrs. N. E. Slew art of Los Angeles, Calif, addressed the audience Sunday night relative to her proposed trp to Africa as a missionary. Nebraska Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. convenes here August 16-19. We note that the Dunbar Cafe is under a new management, Stillman and Slaughter, and they are serving good whilesome food at moderate prices. They give efficient service. Try them at 240 N. 10th St. At the Mt. Zion church Sunday, Sunday school wub held at 9:30. It let timed to the city laBt Tuesday preached morning and night giving his iiearers splendid messages Mrs. N. E. Stewart spoke to a fair crowd in the afternoon relative to her pro posed trip to Africa as a missionary. We bid her God speed, and may He shower blessings on her. 1 wish to state to Lincoln sub scribers that we have just received statements of your accounts with the Monitor. You will take notice that 1 am coming your way.—W. W. Mosley. The Mission Society will hold their 5th Sunday program at Mt. Zion Bap tist church next Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. I will call all patrons’ attention to the fact that I cannot hear all over the city, hence will be pleased to have you phone me at any time, if you have any items you wish pub lished. Will you do this? VV. W. Mosley, F2464. SIOUX (TTY, IOWA, NOTES The funeral of Mrs. C. F. Williams who passed away on Thursday, July 21, at her home 704 W. 7th St., was held Sunday at Westcott's Chapel at 2:30 P. M., Rev. P. M. Lewis offic lating. Mrs. Williams leaves besides a host of friends, a husband, C. F Lewis, a son, Albert Williams, and a sister, Mrs. Mollle Casseon of St. Pa ud. Rev. 1’. M. Lewis is making some much needed repairs at Malone A. M. 15. church. They are also in stalling electric lights. Mrs. Evelyn Jackson of 3131 Calu met Ave., Chicago, 111., Is visiting her aunt, Mrs. E. J. Curtis,, at her home, 510 1-2 Cook St. Mrs. Johnson and son of Chicago are the guests of Rev. and Mrs. P. M. Lewis at. their home, 513 1-2 Main 8t. Rev. I. It. Smith of Lincoln, Neb., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ras buhn Curtis lust week Rev. Smith was here attending the Masonic Grand Lodge. Hon. Roscoe Conkllng Simmons is to speak at Grabbes Park, Thursday, August 4th, under the auspices of the colored Y. M. C. A. The Willing Workers, Mrs. E U. Curtis, president, had a net profit i>i $60 at Iheir annual bazaar held on July 7 and 8. HEI) OAK, IOWA The Rev. W. M. Hall of Omaha was a welcome visitor here Sunday where he preached an excellent sermon at night In the Baptist Church. While here he was the guest of Deacon Chappell. The church and Sunday school are doing well RESUMES HIS POSITION WITH THE MONITOR Joseph B. LaCour, who was the first business manager of The Monitor and served as such until he went to the University of Lincoln, Is again a member of the staff. Mr. LaCour has been devoting himself recently to se curing advertisements for the spec ial illustrated edition which is to ap pear next week. RETURNS TO CITY AFTER FOUR YEARS’ ABSENCE Essex Williams, who has been a resident of California for the past four years, has returned to Omaha to resume his residence here. He ad mits that despite the “glorious cli mate of California'* he could not re sist the call of Nebraska's metrop olis. APPOINTED STATE LIBRARIAN (By the Associated Negro Press) Charleston, W. Va., July 28.—The judges of the supreme court here have entered a vacation order ap pointing J. A. Jackson, colored, as state librarian in succession to Gen. Benjamin H. Oxley, whose term of four years expired on July 1. Librarian Jackson has been con nected with the court for many years also serving as assistant librarian, and the judges personally knew his fitness for the position. He gave bond and entered upon the duties EPISCOPAL ( HI ECU OF ST. PHILIP THE DEACON The largest and most delightful parish and Sunday school picnic in the history of the congregation was held last Thursday evening at Elm wood Park. At six o'clock a large number sat down to one long table ; extending for a half block in length I and groaning over an abundance of good things to eat Young and old J enjoyed games and races and regret ted that darkness came all too soon ; lo send the merry picnickers home. Last Saturday afternoon at ilvo o’clock, William pulpless, Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William G Haynes, was baptized, the sponsors being Ells worth W. Pryor, John Albert Wil liams and Mrs. Joseph LaCour. A large congregation was present at the 11 o’clock service Sunday mor ning, many strangers being among | the worshippers. The Woman’s Auxiliary is holding a special business and social meet ing at Rivervlew Park. The services next Sunday will be as usual, holy communion at 7:30 and II a m., church school at 10, and evening Prayer at 8 o'clock. MEETING N. A. A P The Omaha Branch met Sunday af ternoon at the Church of St Philip the Deacon, Henry W. Black, presi dent, presiding. He gave a report oi his Investigation of the alleged clip ping of the hair of a little girl at Fourth and Center street for which three colored men had been taken into custody, but released when in vestigation proved that the child had lied and she or her playmates had attempted to bob her hair. The cut hair was found in the grass. The next meeting will be held Sunday af ternoon at St. John’s A. M. E. church, WIN’S ILLINOIS BRIDE John W. Gatus, a well known Omaha citizen, was married Sunday morning at the Church of St. Philip the Deacon, to Miss Pauline D. Ow ens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry I Owens , of Villa Ridge, 111. Miss Owens arrived Sunday morning and! was met at the train by Mr. Gatus and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Artisan. The bridal party drove directly to St. Philip s church, where according to arrangements previously made the marriage was solemnized in the pre sence of the chosen witnesses, Mr. and Mrs. Artisan. Mr. and Mrs. Gatus are at home at their residence on Caldwell street. Caste m China. In I’hfna an inferior upon horseback, neetlnu a superior, dismounts and waits until ihe other has passed. _■■■■■ ■ ■ ■ _ JOINT SCHOOL PLAN! Kansas Town Has Most Elabor ate Affair of the Kind. It Cost $225,000 and Pupil* Prow Seven Districts Are Trans ported in Motor Buses. Garden City, Kan.—What la de scribed as one of the most elaborate and complete consolidated school plants In America has just been dedi cated at Holcomb, seven miles west of Garden City on tbe western Kan sas prairie. The plant cost $22T),000. Seven school districts Joined to construct the single plant where the pupils may have the advantage of a city school, including manual train ing, domestic science and scientific training of several varieties. Six one-room schools of the old type and a three-room school at Hol comb were abandoned in favor of the Consolidated project. The pupils are transported to the school by motor buses driven by teachers, who receive $20 a month for this extra work. The buses have a capacity of 30 to 40 pupils each. The Holcomb consolidated school district has an area of 124% square miles. The school population at pres ent Is 375. The new plant has a capa city of 005 grade and high school pu pils. The consolidated school group con sists of seven buildings In nJI, with others to he added later, a first-class farm for Instruction In practical agriculture, and a large athletic field. In addition to the main high school building and a grade school building, there is a large garage for housing the motor busses, a cottage for the superintendent, and a cottage for the janitor. NOTICE TO NON-RESI DENT DEFENDANT To Dan Williams, non-reside/.l de fendant. You are hereby notified that R.ut'’ Williams, on the 3rd day of April, 1921, as plaintiff, filed her pe tition in the District Court of Douglas founty, Nebraska, wherein she prays to obtain a decree of divorce from you an the grounds of cruelty and non jupport; and that on the 7th day of luly, 1921, the District Court of Doug las county, Neb., entered an order that service of summons in this action may he bad by publication as is by law nade and provided. You are therefore required to answer plaintiff’s petition >n or before ihe 20th day of August, L921. RLTH WILLIAMS, Plaintiff. 4t—7-14, 21, 28, 8-4-21. •:x":x~:xxxxxxxx-:xxxx--x«mxx~:x I M. CIVIN I \ — | f HARDWARE $ I PAINTS & GLASS | \ ? 1410 North 24th Street X k x x-*-x*-xxxx--x--x--x--:x--xx--x-->-:--y s | ;! The Monitor reaches the Colored :■ ■" * i people of Omaha and Nebraska and j: has a wide circulation in every state j: in the union. .*■ j: It has taken Six Years to build up ■: 5 this circulation and we are still grow- j: ji ing. I Merchants who desire to reach the i :j best buyers in the community use j The Monitor. i ^V.V.VWW/.VWA'.V.V.WW/AVAV .V.VAW.V.\V.*5 APPEAL Tulsa’s Colored People have not the earnest atten tion of the nation, because the associated press reports do not state in a manner, that will stimulate a desire to give relief, the cruel conditions that have and do exist. Offi cial Tulsa and therefore Tulsa at large is NOT helping in proportion to the appalling need. People are without stoves, cooking utensils, quilts and bedding of all kinds— the merest necessities of existence—and ready money. ALL THEY HAVE LEFT IS COURAGE TO FACE THE FUTURE. Mr. James L. Fie.ser, Southwestern Division Manag er of the Red Cross said: “Winter’s approach worries the Red Cross.” Unless Tulsa wishes to have a tent colony on its hands in the fall and face a more serious problem, it should speed up its reconstruction program. He sees a big job ahead here for Tulsans and that now the financial end of the undertaking is the most important feature. MONEY IS NEEDED FOR RELIEF AND NEEDED BADLY. WE APPEAL TO YOU FOR HELP Tulsa. Colored Relief Committee S. D. Hooker, Chr.; (J. A. Gregg, Executive Sec’y.; Rev. R. A. Whitaker, Sec’y.; Hon. E. I. Saddler, Legal Ad visor; J. Tyler Smith, Treas.; E. A. Troupe, Rev. H. T. S. Johnson, Rev. Jas. A. Johnson, Rev. J. R. McClain, Dr. J. M. Keys, S. G. Smith, Mrs. A. Bankhead, Hon. J. H. Good win. (Advertising Space Contributed by The Monitor.) _-- . ..___- ..Jk._ 11 piatti & wear ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW Phone Douglas 4508 1017-20 City Nat l Bank Bld<>. I Lambert, Shotwel] & Shotwell \TTORNEYS Omaha National Bank Bldg. We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER,GRASS t _ _ J AND GARDEN Baiba, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart’s Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 ... ... ... i I Classified i Advertising RATJSS—t cents a word ror single in sertions; 2 cents a word for two or more Insertions. No adi crtisement taken for less than SO cents. Cash must accom pany advertisement. FOR SALE—House and lot, 2912 2912 Erskine street. Very reasonable. FOR RENT—Furnished room, near ear line. Webster 2680 For instrumental or vocal music, cal! Mrs. Harris, Douglas 9407. FOR HOMES in north part of city, >n easy payments, call Friedman Itcalty, Tyler 4424. FOR RENT—A nice six room house completely furnished, modem except heat. Terms to suit. Reasonable. 2517 Grant St. Subscribe for The Monitor. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in a first class rooming house, steam heat, bath, electric lights, on Dodge and Twenty-fourth street care line. rs. Anna Banks, 924 North Twentieth. Douglas 4379. FOR RENT — Modern furnished rooms 1702 N. 26th St. Web. 4769. FOR SALE—Shoe repairing estab lishment, improved in all kinds of machinery with good trade. Will sell reasonably 1408 N. 24th St. Lodge No. 9915. Meets every second and fourth Thursday nights each month at 24th and Charles Sts J. D. CRUM. N. G. M. L. HUNTER. P. N. F. W. B. TURNER. P. S. G. U. O. OF O. F., Missouri Valley THE FRANKLIN jj 24th and Franklin Sts. i i i i i | i I i (i i i i i II i » i I i i ( i i i 'i ii ii ii |l ii ii ii ii i i ' i i ■ i i i i i i i i i ' (i TO OUT OF TOWN SUBSCRIBERS Write us brief letters for publica tion, telling us why you like The Mon itor. We want to hear from our read ers everywhere. ; ly \ ' ’ WHY PAY RENT ? SEE A. J. 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