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Local and Personal Happenings Atlantic 1322 | U WE PRINT THE NEWS WHILE IT IS NEWS or E a d d r e s s box i 204 - - -_Webster 4243 | ~ ■ - — ■ - — Mum Mum .!■■ Mrs. Patsy Gregg, mother of Mrs. Charles Seymour, 2626 Maple street, returned home Saturday evening from Chicago. Mrs. Gregg has been away since July and reports enjoyable visits in several cities. USE DENTLO—The premier pyor rhea preventive tooth paste. 25 cents for two ounce tube. Mrs. Martha A. Jackson left Wed nesday evening for St. Paul, Minn., where she was married Thursday af ternoon to Robert Sheban of that city, where they will reside. FOR RENT—Three rooms, furnished or unfurnished, 2610 Franklin street. Webster 3952. The Dames Club of which Mrs. M. E. Overall is president and Mrs. James O. Jewell secretary, held An enjoyable meeting with Mrs. Josiah Brown, 1514 Burdette street, Wednesday afternoon. Prizes were won by Mesdames A. G. hid wards and Alphonso Wilson. Patronize Monitor advertisers and be sure to tell them that you saw their ad in the Monitor. Mr. and Mrs. Otis Shipman returned Sunday from Stanton, Nebr., where the Shipman brothers, grading con tractors, have finished a large grading contract upon which they have been working for several months. Mrs. T. P. Maharamltt is steadily improving at the Nicholas Senn hospi tal and hope sto be out by the last of next week. FOR KENT — Neatly furnished rooms. Strictly modem. One block from Twenty-fourth and Dodge street car lines. Webster 6652. Rev. John Bondurant came over from St Louis Sunday, where he was attending the National Baptist Con vention, to visit his parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Rix. He was pledged ,to meet maav of his oiui friends at the Desdunes’ violin recital and left Tuesday for his home in El kins, Va., where his wife is director of music in the high school. Neatly Furnished Rooms for light housekeeping. Call Webster 4432 af ter 5:30 P. M. ajj-m w».t 0 0 0 0 'afSF-'J? wr \ rr~ J. M. Garnett was detained at home for several days this week with an attack of the grippe. FOR RENT—Furnished room for gentleman In strictly modern home. 2310 North 22nd street. Webster 1X05, The funeral of Mrs. David Sayles, who died at the University hospital IhBt Friday after an illness of several months, was held from Pilgrim Bap tist church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. J. D. Crum, assistant pastor, officiating. FURNISHED or unfurnished room to rent in private family. 2311 North 28th Street. Webster 6880. Arthur Keelam, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and P. H. Vinegar, after several years’ absence has returned to Omaha. MODERN HOME—Close to two car lines. Partly furnished. New fur nace. Rent cheap. Webster 7004. Mrs. J. F. Smith continues to im prove at the University hospital where she has been a patient for the past three weeks. FOR KENT—Two well furnished rooms with use of kitchen. One room, for gentlemen preferred.—Web. 6372. 1823 North 23rd Street.—Mrs. Drake. Miss Nonence Gibson celebrated her fifteenth birthday anniversary last Monday. THE MONITOR continues to hold its rank as one of the leading race newspapers of the country. It has helped put Omaha on the map among our group. For reliable local and general news we invite comparison. The Rev. Messrs W. F. Botts and Thomas A. Taggort returned laat week from the National Baptist Convention In St. Louis. The Omaha delegation Is happy over the election of the Rev. L. K. Williams of Chicago as national president and the re-election of the Rev. E. H. McDonald, pastor of Mt. Moriah church, this city, as assistant secretary, a position which he has held for several years. E. r. Huresu-ty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Hid*. Jackson B841 er Harney ’156. — m «■ m m in i— iws im mi mi m The dinner and bazaar given by the Woman’s Auxiliary of the Churh of St. Philip the Deacon at the North End “Y” was a decided success. The attendance was so large that the din ner was sold out before the appointed hour of closing. Money was cheer fully refunded to all persons holding dinner ^tickets who came too late to be served. Gold Medal coffee was served by Mrs. Lizzie Buford, Mc Cord-Brady’s demonstrator. The North End Amusement Club are giving a matinee and evening dance Christmas Day at the DeLuxe Hall. Patrons who cannot attend at night are Invited to attend the matinee. Mrs. A. Harbin entertained fifteen guests last Wednesday at her resi dence, 3002 Grant street, at a 6 o’clock dinner complimentary to Mm. C. F. Jones of Cincinnati, Ohio. BE A DETECTIVE—Excellent op portunity; good pay; travel. Write C. T. Ludwig, 1436 Westever Bldg., Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Christine Martin and daughter, Miss Marie Bryant, left Saturday for Ganz, Okla. As Miss Bryant was too weak to make the entire Journey they stopped over in White Cloud, Kansas, with relatives until it was deemed wise for the journey to be continued. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Banks returned Monday from Kansas City, Mo., where they spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Banks’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bozier. Mrs. Louis W. King, 26th ana Maple street, departed Nov. 26th for a six weeks’ vacation to Chicago and Mem phis. While in Chicago Mm. King will be the guest of her aunt and father, Wm. H. Long. Mrs. Green of St. Joseph, .Mo., was a guest at the home of Mrs. W. H. Mor timer, 2716 Ohio street, for the past three weeks. Mrs. W. P. Rollins gave a reception Tuesday evening, Dec. 5, at her home, 2532 Maple street, in honor of the newly married couple, Mr. and Mm. A. T. Baxton and Mrs. Bell Foster, who is leaving town. The bride’s dress was of black canton crepe trimmed in Spanish lace. Elaborate evening gowns were worn by all the ladies. The table was beautifully decorated with red, white and green colors. The famous game of pit was played. The usual menu of such occasions was served to thirty-eight. The entertain ers were accompanied by Mrs. E. J. Roulett, on the piano. Mr. R. C. Long sang a solo. An instrumental trio was played by Mrs. E. J. Roulett, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Ganes. TIIE V W. r A. HOME ASSOC IATION The N. W. C. A. held their regular; monthly meeting, Wednesday, Dec, 6,; at the Old Folks Home, with quite a large attendance. We were pleased to ! note that quite a few who were delin- i qunt were present and pledged to take up their interest again in this most worthy cause. Also there were three new names added to the roll. The Association is much pleased at having Mr. John Broomfield and Mr. Wm. Coston added to the Executive! Board. We hope to do great work this year in the way of a hew Home. We j rerceived the usual generous supply of' provisions from the Associated Char-! ities. Donations from the different churches were as follows: St. John’s,] $52.00; Zion, $27.50; St. Philip's Epis-1 copal, $11.27; Pilgrim Rest, $11.17; [ Bethel A. M. E., South Side, 11.16; Mt. Moriah, $9.86; Allen Chapel, $8.79; Bethel, $7.00; Pleasant Green, $4.26; Grove M. E., $4.00; Presbyterian, j $4.05; Mt. Nebo, $3.50; Spring Hill, $2.50. Total, $156.47. There were also some provisions from some of the churches. The Bach elor Benedict Club sent a check for the amount of $6‘.12, receipts from the entertainment given for the benefit of the Home. We are very thankful as this will go far in helping to main tain the Home. God bless our young people for their thoughtfulness. Mr. Broomfield sent the turkey and other Thanksgiving greetings to the Home. Mrs. Nettie Fredricks, two chickens; Mrs. Rufus Johnson, two chickens. Next meeting will be held Wednesday, January 3rd. Francis Mortimer, President. Ellse Turner, Corresponding Secretary. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH 25th and R Strreet Market 347b , O. J. Burckhardt, Pastor Sunday was spiritually a great day at Allen Chapel. Rev. J. C. Hecks brought us two great messages, morn ing and evening, and Rev. Mr. Major of Council Bduffs preached on "Holy Living at 3 p. m. A large number of communicants partook of the Sac rament. There was a nice represen tation from St John’s and Rev. Mr. Major’s church of the Bluffs We high ly appreciate the help of these breth ern and their people. Bro. Gamble has again come to life and we were all glad to see him. Bro. Divers with Bros. Ewing, Metcalf, Moore, Brow dey and E. D. Bryant were welcome visitors. Mother Hannah Helm is quite sick at this writing. We are soli citing the prayers of Christian people In hoi behalf. HJ1IM JWliJUlM 1W« XillM iwmjmm mu min IWB iwc iw«mj RESIDENT OF OMAHA FOR 40 TEARS ANSWERS SUMMONS Mrs. Sarah H. Vinegar Pusses Away at the Advanced Age of Ninety Seven After Widowhood of Forty-Seven. Mrs. Sarah H. Vinegar, who was born in Kentucky in 1825 and came to Omaha over forty years ago to make tier home with her sons, pasBed away peacefully Sunday night at the Swedish Mission hospital where she had been a patient for the past month. Mrs. Vinegar had been a widow for forty-seven years. At the time of her death she had reached the advanced age of nlnety-Beven years. For many years she had been a member of Knox Presbyterian church. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the chapel of the Western Funeral Home, the Rev. Russell Taylor, pastor of St. Paul Presbyterian church, of ficiating. Interment was In the fam ily lot at Forest lawn. Deceased is survived by two sons, Thomas S. and Philip H. Vinegar, both of Omaha, and a nephew, Arthur Keelam. N. A. A. U. P. NOTES The local branch met Sunday after noon at Mt. Moriah Baptist church, 24th and Ohio streets. Quite an ap preciative audience was present. This was a good business session, and steps were taken to improve the meetings, increase the membership ana give aid wherever and whenever need ed by citizens. The next meeting will be held at St. John's A. Nl. E. church, 24th and Grant streets. Good program will be rendered. Debate, “Resolved, That the World is Growing Better.” Af firmative, Rev. .1. A. Harris, Mr. Ogles by; Negative, If. VV. Black and H. L. Anderson. All are invited. ORGANIZES ROYAL CIRCLE IN LINCOLN Rev. J. D. Crum, supreme grand deputy of the Royal Circle of Friends, has returned from Lincoln .vhere he launched a lodge of the Circle Dec. 7, undei the name of the Everlasting Circle. The following officers wefS elected George B. Evans, president; Russell “lownaend, vice president L. M. Carter, treasurer; David Olive*, secretary; Hattie I* Graves, as iterant secretary Lena Holmes, governess; William Hawes, chaplain; Jerome Early, past president; Mrs. Mary Mc Curley, mistress at arms; T. L. Rob inson, inner guard; E. Gibbs, oyter guard. VIOLIN PUPILS’ RECITAL GENERALLY PLEASES Clarence Deadlines presented his pu pils in violin recital last Monday night at Zion Baptist church. The audience i was well pleased with the recital tak- ; en ns a whole. When the exceeding] youth of most of I he pupils is taken ! into account all did remarkably well. Many of the pupils showed decided tal-! ent which simply needs cultivation, and Mr. Desdunes is to be ompliment ed upon creating an interest in violin music. More artistic ami thorough work Is anticipated as the pupils con tinue their studies. RETURNING TO EAST Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Walker of 2421 Maple street, after several years’ residence in Omaha, have sold their beautiful home here on account of Mr. Walker's health and leave for their former home in New York Saturday night. Mr. Walker has been one of Omaha’a successful business men and bis wife has been active in church, philanthropic and social affairs. Their leaving Omaha Is regretted by a large circle of friends who express best wishes for Mr. Walker’s complete and ; speedy recovery. PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH Owing to the absence of the pastor, the Rev. William Franklin, the ser vices have been in charge of the Rev. J. D. Crum, who preached an instruc tive sermon last Sunday morning on “The Fatherhood of God and the Bro therhood of Man." Rev. Samuel John son of Des Moines preached in the evening. Quite a number of strang ers were present at the services, among them being Miss Bessie Harper, a trained nurse of Detroit, Mich., and James Johnson of Buffalo, N. Y. MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. E. H. McDonald, Pastor. Services Sunday were well attended. The pastor Is expected home Wednes day from the National Baptist Con vention In St. Louis. The Brother hood meets at the church every Mon day night. An excellent program Is rendered and topics discussed. Every body cordially invited to attend. The Missionary Society meets every Thursday at tw0 o’clock In the church. Sunday school in charge of Supt., Mrs. G. W. Gooden, meets at 9:80. R. Y. p. U. meets at 6:30 p. m. Sister Florence Beasley returned home from the hospital much Improved. BISHOP STUNTZ TO PREACH AT GROVE Sunday, December 17th, Bishop Ho mer P. Stuntz, of the Omaha Episcopal Era, will preach at Grove M. E. church, 22nd and Seward streets, at ’1 a. m., and a special collection will ... taken for benevolences. It is hoped that every member and that every friend and the public will take this opportunity of hearing this great preacher.—T. S. Saunders, minister. FOUND NAME AND GOT DOLLAR Last week Mrs. Wm. Murphy, 2705 Corby street, found her name in the advertisement of C. P. Wesin Grocery Co., one of our steady advertisers, ap pearing on page 4. She received the $1.00. The name of another subscriber appears in another ad this week. It may be yours. Look for it SUES DABASH RAILROAD FOR $50,000 DAMAGES Mrs. M. E. Washington, who was in jured en route to the Baptist Con vention at St. Louis in the Wabash wreck, has entered suit for $60,000 against the railroad for injuries sus tained. ON PROGRAM AT NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION Rev. and Mrs. M. H. Wilkin3on re turned last week from the National Baptist Convention held in St. Louts. Mrs. Wilkinson was on the woman's program and ably presented the sub ject, “The demoralizing effect of teaching race prejudice at the fire side.” She made a wonderful impres sion on the large audience which filled the First Baptist church on this occasion. EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP THE DEACON The special Advent services were well attended last Sunday. At the five o’clock vesper service an excel lent sermon was preached to a large congregation by the Rev. D. J. Galle gher, rector of St. Andrew’s. Next Sunday at five o’clock the special preacher will be the Rev. Stanley P. Jones, vicar of St Paul’s church. A j social hour at the rectory will tollow j the vesper service. — “YOUTH WILL BE SERVED” Little Joe Marks Brings His “Youth fr.l Follies” to the Gayety Theatre. There will be a complete cessation of worries for those who take the ad vice of Comedian Joe Marks, star of “Youthful Follies”, who lias set aside the week starting Saturday matinee ut the popular Gayety theatre as a period to “Laugh and Forget”. This is the title of the main feature of his entertainment and with this message to convey he will “Say It With Girls” galore in smart musical numbers, dashing ensembles and lively scenes of scenic and sartorial attractiveness, according to the promise on which the Joe Marks appeal for public good-will is made. With twenty-four girls in the cnorus and several more principal actresses playing parts and leading vocal en sembles Marks claims the right to efer to his offering as “girlesque” entertainment. That deft twist of a more familiar classification for shows on the Columbia circuit promises to provide a “covering” description for all the frolics of “Youthful Follies” through more than two hours of enter tainment. Joe Marks will be mainly assisted I by Eddie Cole in fixing the comedy j standards of "Laugh and Forget”. [ Marks will also contribute unique dancing interludes with May Leonard to accompany him. The “girlesque” has been set in new scenery and chorus and principals have been fur nished with attractive costuming, done in many changes, to make the picture colorful. Specialists in liberal numbers will furnish vaudeville of the first-line variety. Kitty Gamer in singing spe cialties; Hazel Alge.-, the leading woman of the show, in vocal con tributions. “Happy Bill” Smith, ec centric comedian and parodist; Joe Marks and Eddie Cole, in character duolog, and Helen Lloyd, soubrette, are among the promised entertainers. “Youthful Follies” is advanced as a musical show and in framing the de tails, special music has been set to original numbers. “I Wish I Had a Harem”, "When the Clock Strikes Ten”, “Lena from New Orleans” and “Life Is Just a Merry-Go-Round" are some of the special chorus ensembles that are listed in the advance an nouncements. Tired shoppers’ matinee at 2:16 daily all week. Sunday’s matinee starts at 3:00. POLICE ASKED TO FIND MINS MARIE WASHINGTON (Preston News Service) Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 16—The po lice were asked last Friday to look out for the eleven-year-old Marie Wash ington, grand daughter of J. M. Wash ington, 1223 Cemetery street. It is said that Mies Washington ran away from home last Sunday afternoon fol lowing a chastisement for disobed ience. She was wearing a dark blue dress and black hat with a small red ,band when last seen. Mr. Washing ton is very anxious to locate his grandchild. Our Prices are Lower ^ Than Down Town ]| Jx North Omaha’s newest and Aost com- |$ <>'{ plete Jewelry and Novelty Gift Shop 5* K I) A V I I) R. C 0 H E N, JEWELER & OPTOMETRIST ft ”4 1 112 No. 21th St. (Between Hamilton and Charles) pt K —_A wonderful selection of GIFTS THAT LAST- ^ I A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION § IK AT- fjj DE LUXE HALL | Eighteenth Between Dodge and Douglas Streets ALL DAY, MONDAY, DECEMBER 2.1th PN Beginning with Matinee, 2:00 p. m. to 5:30; Evening, & 8:30 p. m. to 2:00 a. m. *L -Admission, 3 5 c- «? PROF. S. TURNER’S SPECIAL ORCHESTRA Auspices S? N O It T H END A M U S E M E N T C O M P A NY » Formerly Brandeis Waiters Arrangement Committee. J. M. GARNETT, Chairman. PN C. E. BROWNING, Secretary. R. C. COLE, Treasurer. & --- ft I SUIT and EXTRA PANTS to order.'dj/| A * Reduced from $55 t | Other Grades at $45, $50 and Up. A Similar Reduction on Overcoats, ft This is less than the original price of suit alone. An extra pair ol g pants doubles the life of a suit. A few sample garments made in our K own work shop for sale at attractive prices. They are tetter ami ft cheaper than ready-mades. Warren Bro°ks—108 So 28th Ave. ft M Grand Special Offer: Fine Blue Serge Suit, $40; Worth $60 i MacCARTHY-WILSON TAILORING CO. | | Big Daylight Tailor Store. S. E. Corner 15th and Harney Sts. J *WK*»*»»*W*l*»*!*,,l,,,,*,l,*|,,IH,ilW*****,,ll******MI ____ - ,^r. * nr.' # *0iJtTtt | Christmas | I Suggestions § 2 Don’t forget that we give S. * H. GREEN TRADING , ^ 3j[ STAMPS with each and every purchase. ft We have a complete line of Ties, Hosiery, Belt, Sus- K *4 penders, Beads, House Slippers, Kimonas, Ladies’ Coats ft 2 and Dresses, Men’s Dress Overcoats, Leather Vests, j& 2 Sheep Lined Coats, Men’s' and Ladies’ Sweaters and » 2 everything to wear for the whole family. jjk BERNSTEIN! 1 Big Little Department Store | 2 1806 North 24th Street W 2 We give S. & H. Green Trading Stamps with each and » R every purchase f -— —.- ^^ 1 Reid-Duffy Pharmacy j 24Ui and Lake Sts. ;; Free Delivery Webster OCOD | VIOLIN RECITAL Clarence Deadlines will present hlf pupils In violin recital at Zion Bap tist church, Grant street, near Twenty fourth, next Monday evening, Decem ber Uth, at hal fpast eight o’clock. Do your Christmas shopping early. {..1 | Lambert, Shot well & ‘ J Shotwell ATTORNEYS t | Omaha National Bank Bldg. j .. ... Burdette Grocery 2116 North 24th St. { PHONE WEBSTER 0515 ' Full Line of j Staple and Fancy j GROCERIES Fresh and Canned Meats & SKINNERS I the highest grade Macaroni j Spaghetti and Egg Noodles, j ... !; Alaska Fish Co. \ j; 1114 North 24th St. 5 ;■ Telephone Webster 6512 £ I- LIVE FISH DAILY t (GROCERIES and FRUITS £ Free Delivery 5 Sell Skinner’s ij ‘he highest grade Macaroni, i Spaghetti and Egg Noodles rtwwwwmw/WAwmv We Have a Complete Line ml FLOWER, GRASS AND GARDEN '^''CUSI i Bulb*. Hardy Perennial*, Poultry Supplier Fresh cut flower* always on band Stewart’s Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Offia* Phone Douglas 977 i 4 « ,o .e -e-e-e-e-en »■■«■.,4 1 I p Peoples’ Gro. Store | P. E. Anderson, Prop. 2530 Lake Street § STAPLE AND FANCY I GROCERIES | Fresh and Cured IVfeats li | The Best of Everything at i Reasonable Prices, i Hi wwawi Skinner^ the highest grade Macaroni. Ipr ietti. Egg Noodles and e* «e Macaroni "'Product*. LION COAL CO. LION LUMPS $10.50 LION NUT 4.$10.00 COLORADO SMOKELESS $10.50 SCREENINGS $6.00 FREE DELIVERY PHONE WEBSTER 2605 I A NEW DISCOVERY for | ZERO WEATHER « I Get that heating stove and g X save enough on the price g I to buy the feed for it for £ e ttvo months. Rush right S 5 down to ft CROSSTOWN 8 | FURNITURE C O. | 1607-09 North 24th St. § . ' For newt when It la newt, yon mutt read tht Monitor. •v.. ^ > . k WATERS ] BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA k ..■«.■■■«. New srd J«tcrd Frid FURNITURE We Rent and Sell Real Eatate Notary Public S. W. Mills Furniture Co. 421 No. 24 »t We Thank Von. Web. 0148 .... ambra ji Eery and Meat Co. j: North 24th Street jj me Webster 5021 j! )MPT DELIVERY \[ LITY GROCERIES i' AND MEATS !; binds of Fruits and I» Vegetables j| ji " 'best grade Macaroni *1 :tti and Egg Noodles !) aVaWa-sVJWJWyVVW ATRICK PHARMACY 24th and Seward St. 16 Years Same Location Particular Attention to Prescriptions OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORKS 1206-8 Douglas St. I’hone Atlantic 2524 j GIRLS!! 1 I* If You Desire a Ij j BEAUTIFUL i I; COMPLEXION I; (with one treatment for the I> small sum of 65c call ■! WEBSTER 4474 \\ —All Work Guaranteed— I; ■‘AV.V.WAV^AW.WiVAvJ j OMAHA FISH CO. | M. TURNER 1702 North 24th St. j PHONE WEBSTER 2092 FISH—GROCERIES VEGETABLES—FRUITS DELICATESSEN Z: SkinnekSs the highest grade Macaroni, Spaghetti and Egg Noodle*.