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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (March 6, 1925)
Local and Personal Happenings - jj ! WE PRINT THE NEWS WHILE IT IS NEWS Webster 4243 1 ADDRESS BOX 1204 - . - H The Bachelor-Benedict Club enter tained at a most enjoyable party in their club rooms Thursday eve, Feb ruary 26, following the American le gion recital. Madam Charlotte Wal lace-Murray, of New York City, and Miss Ruth Hale of Akron, Ohio, were among the out-of-town guests. E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust building, Jackson 3841 or Har ney 2166. The funeral of Miss Inez Cox, who died Friday after a lingering illness, was held Monday afternoon from St. John’s A. M. E. Church. Mrs. G. D. Gordon, wh has been in failing health for some time, left4 Thursday for her old home in Jack sonville, 111., to spend several weeks. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. H. J. Pinkett. Mrs. J. C. Jones, 2123 Clark street, entertained twelve guests at a beauti fully appointed luncheon and whist party, Friday afternoon, in honor of her birthday anniversary. She was the recipient of a number of beautiful gifts. Diamonds and jewelry loans, quick service, safe and reliable. Diamond Loan Co. N. W. corner 16th and Chi cago. — Adv. The Royal Dukes’ club, composed of thirty young men, will give their first annual ball March 17th, at Dreamland Hall. Mrs. Andrew Johnson, nee Edith McCaw, who developed unfavorable symptoms and was threatened with pneumonia, was taken to University hospital last Wednesday, where she is improving. Mrs. Bimey B. Cowan, of 2863 Mi ami street, was called to Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday morning by the seri ous illness of her sister. Mrs. Thomas S. Riggs has returned to her home in Chicago after a pleas ant visit with her mother, Mrs. W. H. Thomas, and her sister, Mrs. A. D. James of 4421 South Twenty-sixth street. Mrs. Celia Presley, of Ueorgiana, Alabama, has come to the city recently to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Abe Johnson, of 1112 N. 23 St. Jaames Dudley left Tuesday, Feb ruary 24, for Kansas City and St. Louis, Mo., and Chicago for an in definite stay. Mrs. O. C. Banks, of 2214 North Twenty-seventh street, a prominent and active member of Mt. Moriah Bap tist Church, who has been on the sick j list for the past three weeks, is rap idly improving. Mrs. Charles Garrett, recorder of the Daughters of Isis, has gone to Memphis, Tenn., for an extended visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Rosa A. Brooks of Manell, Ark., who has been visiting her broth er, I/ouis Chilton, 2211 Charles street, and her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Camp er of 2412 Burdette street, left for her home Sunday afternoon well pleased with her visit here. Mrs. Ella Lewis, who has been quite ill for the past week, is able to sit up and hopes to be out soon. Mrs. Charlotte Wallace Murray and her son were guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Peebles during her recent pro fessional engagement here. She left for St. Louis, Mo., Saturday aftenooh. Mrs. C. A. Williams, wife of the pas tor of St. John's A. M. E. church was taken to the Methodist hospital Tues day where she is undergoing treat ment. She is reported to be getting on quite nicely. The Woman’s Auxillarry, Church of St. Philip the Deacon had a very suc cessful and enthusiastic meeting last Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Olive Willis, 2712 Maple St. The Welcome Circle of Zion Baptist church will give a tea next Friday af ternoon from 4 to 6 at the residence of Mrs. Earl Jones, 2521 Patrick ave nue. Mr. J. L. Betts has secured several new subscribers for the Monitor and is actively canvassing for more. Mr. Betts is active in the affairs of Mt. Moriah Baptist church and is the of ficial reporter for the congregation. The entertainment given by the Daughters of Isis at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Nate Hunter, February 23 was a social and financial success. Mrs. Klla Hunter is commandress. There was a special meeting of the Ministrerial Alliance held at the North Side “Y” Tuesday noon to receive a committee from the Old Folks Home to discuss matters relating to the Home. The Ministers expressed a will ingness to cooperate in a plan of se curing memberships to pay off the mortgage indebtedness. Miss Edna M. Straton, executive secretary of the North Side Branch Y. W. C. A., who was seriously ill for a fortnight is able to be up again and is steadily improving altho she is still quite weak. The Monitor goes to press Thurs day noon. All news must be in Wed nesday night to insure appearance in that w'eek’s issue. If you have friends visiting you or any local news that you desire published, send it in time please. There is no charge for pub lishing short, live news items. Mrs. A. F. Allen, of 2705 Hamilton Street, entertained with a birthday party in honor of Mrs. A. F. Allen and Mrs. Rena Thompson last Sunday ev ening. A five course dinner was serv ed. Covers were laid for twelve. Miss Pearl Gillam, 2723 Corby St., leaves Saturday morning for Newport, Arkansas, where she goes to wed Mr. Ulion Robinson of that place. No future plans have been made where the couple will reside. CARD OF THANKS Words cannot express our deep ap preciation of the beautiful floral offer ings and many kindnesses shown by faithful friends during the long illness of our dear daughter and sister, Inez Cox. We desire to mention Mt. Mo riah Baptist Church, St. Benedict's Choir and St John’s A. M. E. Church of which she was a member. Mrs. Georgia Robinson, mother. Miss Nina and Edna Cox, Bisters. ARRIVALS AT THE PATTON HOTE. Among the arrivals at the Patton Hotel this week are J. H. Henry, Los Angeles, Calif.; C. C. Shaw, St. Louis, Mo.; E. English, St. Joseph, Mo.; L. Mason, Salt Lake City, Utah; D. C. Martin, Oakland, Calif.; L. C. Brown, Duluth, Minn.; L. Stewart, Portland, Ore.; R. Petty, Portland, Ore. and H. Duvall, Pittsburg, Pa. A BABY SHOWER This does not mean that there was a shower of babies, but that the Pris cilla Needlecraft Club visited the home of Mr. anil Mrs. W. J. Costen, 2719 North Twenty-eighth avenue, Thurs day, February 26, and surprised the proud parents of a fine son who was bom to them a few weeks ago with a number of beautiful gifts for the young Costen heir. SACRIFICE SALE OFFERS OPPORTUNITY FOR BARGAINS The women of St. Cecelia's Cathe dral Parish are holding a Sacrifice Sale at 1910 Farnam street, Friday and Saturday of this week at which a large quantity of high class cloth ing and fruniture will be offered at ridiculously low' prices. This sale offers an excellent opportunity for the purchase of some fine articles at a I very low figure. MISS ALLEN ENTERTAINS WITH A BIRTHDAY PARTY. Miss Hailot Allen, of 2612 Seward Street, entertained the younger set with a delightful party at Hanscom Park Pavillion last Saturday evening from 8:30 to 11:46. More than twen ty couples were present. The hostess was attractively gowned in a light green semi-formal evening frock. The young ladies who were present were also attractively gowned. All the guests were very much pleased with the reception tendered them. Mrs. Alma Allen, mother of the hostess and Miss Malissa White were the chaper ons for this delightful affair. DESDUNNE’S BAND LEADS BIG FORD MOTOR PARADE ' When the Ford Motor Company’s big parade left the local plant Wed nesday morning at 16th and Cuming, Desdune’s band, filling a one and one half ton truck, was in the lead. At the very outset the band began playing popular, sonorous airs, which attract ed a large number of people. All along the line of march hustling pedestrians paused one moment to lis ten to the soothing strains of Des dune’s famous ba>id. FATHER AND DAUGHTER ILL AT FAMILY RESIDENCE. Mr. Jasper Cole, fireman of hose company No. 11 O. F. D. has been ill for the last week. Cole is still con fined to his bed; however, he hopes to be able to get out the latter part of this week. Mr. Cole’s illness came just one week after the removel of his little daughter, Juanita, from her home to St. Joseph’s Memorial Hospi tal where she remained with high temperatures for more than two weeks. She, too, is confined to her bed, but very much improved. AGED RESIDENT DIES Mrs. Rhodie Beard, aged 73, died at her late residence, 909 North Twen ty-ninth street, Sunday afternoon. The funeral was held from Jones & Co.s chapel Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Kennedy officiating. Inter ment was at Forest Laawn. Deceased had been a resident of Omaha for twenty-five years and is survived by three granddaughters, Vera Walton, Lida Griggs and Vivian Watson, and one great granddaughter, Helen Griggs. MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH Twenty-fourth and Ohio Streets— Rev. Geo. W. Day, Pastor. Last Sunday the services were well attended. There were four persons baptized and four added to the mem bership. Two new groups have been added to the congregation known as No. 6 and No. 7. Mrs. Ford is captain of number 6 and Mrs. M. Dremer of number 7. Group number 4, Mrs. Selma Clark, captain, carried off the honors for February. Mrs. J. L. Betts entertained the La dies’ Aid at the residence of Mrs. Lindsey, 2424 North Twenty-seventh avenue, Tuesday. Covers were laid for twenty. NEW BEAUTY PARLOR OPENS. Mrs. C. L. Owens, 2403 N. 29th St., has opened a cozy little beauty parlor in her home. Every detail for the comfort of her patrons has been well taken care of. The little parlor is first class in all respects. Mrs. Owens i believes in beauty and comfoft. She and her family are the proud owners 1 of seven modern homes in this city. ♦> ❖ ❖ % | EPISCOPAL | f Church of St. Philip the Deacon |: f X V Rev. John Albert Williams, Rector X 4* 1 x f SUNDAY SERVICES X ♦> 7:30 a. m. Holy Communion y X 10 a. m. Sunday School jf 11 a. m. Sung Eucharist With Sermon X 8 p. m. Service and Sermon y X t The Church With a Welcome & X and a Message, Come X ♦ i ♦ t x ❖ V f >vvvwvywwwvwvvyvvvvv¥v| I Buy a Home! QUIT PAYING RENT! j '■ I have a number of bargains • ; in homes, 5, 6 and 7 rooms, well ] ’ locate<l; am able to sell at $250 • ; and up; balance monthly like ' . ’ rent. '■; Here Are Some Bargains: | 5 rooms, modern, paved street, ' near car line, $2,850; $250 . cash; balance $27.60 per mo. ' • 6 rooms, modern, garage for • two cars, south front, paved ; street, $3,750; $300 cash, bal- • j ance $30 per month. E. IH. DAVIS REAL ESTATE : We. 6178 3025 Pinkney St. ! — H. J. PINKETT, Atty. Notice by Publication on Petition for Settlement of Final Administra tion Account. In the County Court of Douglas Coun ty, Nebraska. In the Matter of the Estate of Tom Teel, Deceased: All persons interested in said mat ter are hereby notified that on the 20th day of February 1926, Wade G. Morgan filed a petition in said County Court, praying that his final adminis tration account filed herein be settled and allowed, and that he be discharged from his trust as administrator, that a hearing will be had on said petition before said Court on the 14th day of March 1926, and that if you fail to appear before said Court on the said 14th day March, 1926 at 9 o’clock A. M., and contest said petition, the Court may grant the prayer of said petition, enter a decree of heirship, and make such other and further or ders, allowances and decrees, as to this Court may seem proper, to the end that all matters pertaining to said estate may be finally settled and determined. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 2t-2-27-26 County Judge. I “EVERYTHING FOR the AUTO” NATIONAL ACCESSORIES, Inc. Phone Atlantic 5524 2051 Farnam Street ; GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS ^ i C. P. Wesin Grocery Co. [| Also Freeh Fruits and Vegetable# ll! : 2001 CUMING STREET TELEPHONE JACKSON 10M fi ♦ I PATRONIZE TIE STATE FORRITHE CO. Corner 14th and Dodge Streets Tel. JACKSON 1317 | Headquarters DDIIMIUIJltf Phonographs for DKIIminllm and Records Special Announcement ALFRED JONES whose 37 years residence and business relations here have given him, a wide acquaintance, announces that in connection with his catering business he has opened an up-to-date Employment Office specializing in the furnishing of reliable COLORED HELP to the employing public of this city and sur rounding territory. It is his intention to do everything within his power to secure employment not only for Cooks, Waiters, Maids, etc., but also for Mechanics, Day Laborers, Janitors, Paper Hangers, Painters and indeed any class of honest and gainful occupations which our people may apply to him for. If in need of a job, apply to him and he will do his honest best to place you. ALFRED JONES Catering and Employment Office 1322 Dodge Street ATlantic 9547 •j* Why Not Let Us Do Your | l SHOE REPAIR WORK | •{• Best material, reasonable prices. X X ALL WORK GUARANTEED £ X BENJAMIN & THOMAS £ I £ Phone Web. 5084—1415 No. 24th | hX~X~X*<X~X~X~X~X~X~X~X~X~X 1 FURNISHED APARTMENTS I For rent—2 and 3 rooms. J j WE. 4983 | 2130 No. 28th Street I ... .. t I | Rush Action | I Required I Our great Remodeling Sale will A close in a few days. Buy fur- ¥ ❖ niture, Rugs and Stoves now at a Y one-third to one-half reduced ¥ •j. prices. Cash or easy payments, a | Gate City Furn. Co. 1 | 520-22 North 16th Street | $800 IN THREE HOURS AFTER PUTTING ON GOOD LUCK RING Marylinne Weber, famous star, says, “I made $800 in three hours after I put on Luck it brings cess, happiness and good luck in love. 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