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ROOSEVELT POST TO SENb JLARGE DELEGATION TO STATE CONVENTION At a meeting of the Roosevelt Post No. 30, convention headquarters, 2206 North Twenty-fourth street, the fol lowing members were elected to rep resent the Post at the state convention which convenes at Columbus, Nebr., July 26th to 30th: E. Killingworth, R. C. Long, Dr. W. W. Peebles, R. L. Williams, Dr. J. A. Singleton and J. McNeal. Mrs. Clarence Gordon, pres ident of the Ladies’ Auxiliary, will represent her organization. Post Membership Growing The Post has a membership of one hundred twenty. The membership committee hopes that some day the Post will be able to boast of a membership of six hundred. Every ex-service man in Omaha is urged by the commander to take ad vantage of this opportunity of join ing. There are, approximately, eight hundred ex-service men in Omaha, and he believes that in the near fu ture, the post will go on record with a hundred per cent membership. E. Killingworth states it is his sin cere desire not only to make Roosvelt Post the largest colored Post in Amer ica, but the best, standing first in service to ex-service men and their families. ANNOUNCEMENT The North End Branch of the Am erican Legion Convention Committee has just been opened at 2206 North Twenty-fourth street, where all mat ters relating to the convention will be handled. It will open from 8 to 11 p. m. Already the committee has begun a home survey with the view of find ing out just how many homes will be available for the housing of visitors who will attend the convention in Oc tober. The committee desires all persons who wish to aid us in caring for the visitors to register with headquarters at the above address. Theodore Roosevelt Post which is co-operating with the committee will have someone at headquarters to re ceive memberships for the Legion during the day and evening. Residents of the community are in vited to visit us and find out what they can do to help us. Mr. R. L. Williams is acting as sec retary of the committee and Mr. Ed ward W. Killingsworth is chairman. LINCOLN NEWS AND COMMENT Mr. Wm. Woods returned home last Wednesday from Denver, Colo., where he attended the annual convention of the N. A. A. C. P., and reports hav ing had a big time. Mr. Woods vis ited several places of interest while in the mountains. By some mistake of a telegraph operator, Mrs. Anny Smith, who is at Warrensburg, Mo., was reported dead at the same time of that her daughter, Mrs. A. Easley. She is yet alive, though quite ill. Mr. Jerome Easley accompanied the remains of his wife home last Wednes day. The funeral was held in the A. M. E. church Thursday afternoon of which she was a member. Rev. I. B. Smith preached. The services were largely attended by relatives and a host of friends. The Daughters of Bethel had charge of the obsequies. Our sympathy goes out to the bereav ed husband and family. Rev. M. C. Knight has just returned home from an pleasant trip to Los An geles, Cal. Mr. Chas. L. Childs, district grand master of G. U. O. O. F. of Kansas City, Kans., visited Regal Lodge No. 10270 here Monday night and was given a rousing reception. The members of Mt. Zion Baptist church held their annual Fourth of July picnic last Saturday in F street park which was largely attended and proved a big success. Bom to Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Lewis on last Sunday morning a fine baby girl. The mother and babe are re ported doing fine. Rev. H. W. Botts, Mrs. A. Adair and Mrs. E. J. Griffin will attend the Western Convention at Kansas City, Kans., next week. The Utopian Art Club was enter tained by Mr. ami Mrs. Zack Johnson last Thursday night, and a fine meet ing was had. Miss M. Lyons will en tertain the club at the home of the president, Mrs. W. W. Mosley, 1335 Rose street, Thursday, July 16th. Covenant and praise services were enjoyed by members at Mt. Zion Bap tist church Sunday. Preaching by the pastor and communion at night. The church will give their annual carnival the week of July 20-25. Class and praise meeting was con ducted at the A. M. E. Sunday morn ing by Rev. T. J. Porter, and at night preaching. All sendees were held as usual. The Fourth of July was celebrated by the masses of people in various ways in this community. MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH Twenty-fourth and Ohio Streets; Rev. G. W. Day, Pastor. Building of annex to church is progressing nicely. Pastor and people are happy over prospect of going into the annex about September 1st. Mr. J. E. Lindsey is the stone and brick mason on this job. BISHOP SHAYLER CONFIRMS SECOND CLASS OF YEAR AT ST. PHILIP’S CHURCH Sunday night the Rt. Ernest V. Shayler, D. D., Bishop of Nebraska, visited the Church of St. Philip the Deacon for the second time this year for confirmation. A class of seven was presented by the Rev. John Al bert Williams for this sacrament. Those copfirmed were: Calvin H. Spriggs, Minnie (Wright) Spriggs, Della (Alexander) Robinson, Fred William Robinson, Frank Amos Rob inson, Doris Eileen Goring and Irma Lucille McCaw. Bishop Shayler’s address to the con firmees was most effective and prac 1 tical and his sermon from the text: “Give and it shall be given unto; good measure pressed down, and shaken to gether and running over, shall men give into your bosom: for with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again”, was an excellent and instructive one. Despite the torrid weather there was a good congregation present. TWO OMAHA GIRLS DROWN IN LAKE NEAR LOVELAND Ruth Johnson, 17, and Roberta Crawford, 19, Omahans, both colored, we.re drowned at 7:30 Tuesday in Noble’s lake, near Loveland, la., when the boat in which they were riding with E. G. Ritchie and M. Phillips, also of Omaha, turned over. The men clung to the boat and were rescued after half an hour. The girls sank. The Crawford girl is a daughter of the Rev. JameS Crawford of 2912 V street, South Side. To sufferers from weakness, nervous conditions, loss of appetite, and thin blood—take Dr. Humphreys' ‘'24." The Tonic Tablets that build you up. An old, reliable remedy for men. women and children. Ask your Druggist, or, write us. HUMPHREYS' HOMEO. MEDICINE CO 156 William Street, New 5 ork _ ? JUST A FEW GOOD | ¥ HOMES TO SELECT ¥ | FROM | ? Now Vacant, Want Quick ¥ ¥ sale :: ! i ■ ’ I ¥ 1623 North 23rd Street ;; % 2905 North 26th Street ¥ I? 1831 North 21st Street X I ¥ 3020 Franklin Street ¥ j A 2623 Grant Street X X 2802 North 28th Street ¥ 2610 Wirt Street X % 2621 Grant Street % X 2116 North 27th Avenue ¥ ¥ Can Arrange Terms to Suit X A Purchaser X ¥ Many Other Good Homes to X X Select From i t A. J. DAVIS | ¥ REAL ESTATE CO. X ¥ Office Phone WEbstpr 2900 ¥ Res. WEbster 0839 ¥ Notary Public ¥ % Office 2221 North 24th St. ¥ ¥ Jewell Building | Ed. F. Morearty Atto rney-at- Law Peters Trust Building NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT DEFENDANT To Hattie Butler, defendant: Take notice that there is now pend ing in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, in an action there ,! in in which David Butler is plaintiff and Hattie Butler is defendant, the . petition of said plaintiff, the object and prayer of which petition and ac ; tion are to obtain in favor of said plaintiff and against said defendant an absolute decree of divorce on the grounds of wailful desertion for more ! than two years last past You are ; required to answer said petition on > or before June 10, 1925. DAVID BUTLER,Plaintiff, j By Ed. F. Moriarty, His Attorney, i 4t—5-8-25 W. G. Morgan Attorney and Counselor-at-Law Room 19 Patterson Block NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION ; To Clellie Miller, whose place of res idence is unknown, and upon whom personal service of summons can not be made, defendant. Take notice that on the thirtieth UlOth) day of January, 1925, Clara Miller as plaintiff, filed her petition against you in the Fourth Judicial District of the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, Docket 218, Number 16. The object and prayer of which is to procure absolute divorce from you on the ground of extreme cruelty. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 23rd day of June, 1925. CARA MILLER. Per W. S. Morgan, Her Attorney. 1 5t-8-5-25 H. J. Pinkett, Atty. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the County Court of Douglas Country, Nebraska. In the matter of the estate of John Bims, #leceased: All persons interested in said es tate are hereby notified that a peti tion has been filed in said Court al leging that said deceased died leaving no last will and praying for adminis tration upon his estate, and that a hearing will be had on said petition before said court on the 23rd day of May, 1925, and that if they fail to appear at said Court on the said 23rd day of May, 1925, at 9 o’clock A. M. to contest said petition, the Court may grant the same and grant administra tion of said estate to Hattie Bims or some other suitable person and pro ceed to a settlement thereof. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 5-l-3t » Country Judge. * ❖ t t | EPISCOPAL | 2 Church of St. Philip the Deacon | X 21st near Paul X Jn X . Rev. John Albert Williams, Rector 2 SUNDAY SERVICES | ♦ 7:30 a. m. Holy Communion y % 10 a. m. Sunday School x 11 a. m. Sung Eucharist With Sermon X ♦ 8 p. m. Service and Sermon ♦♦♦ T X 2 The Church With a Welcome | X and a Message, Come 2 x X X X | J .. in.mu mu i it LOOK HERE FIRST! LOOK!! LOOK!!! Classified Negro Business and Professional Directory These Firms Can Supply Your Needs and Respectfully Solicit Your Patronage ARCHITECTS and BUILDERS JOHN T. MCDONALD, Sr., Architect and Builder. 3809 Camden Ave. “Better Built Houses for Less.” Ken. 5634. BARBER SHOPS CENTRAL BARBER SHOP. J. H Russell, proprietor, 1924 Cuming St., at 20th. First class service. BAGGAGE AND HAULING” J. A. GARDNER’S TRANSFER. Bag gage, express, moving, light and heavy hauling. Reliable and com petent. Six years in Omaha. 2622 Maple Street. Phone WEbster 4120. C. H. HALL, stand, 1405 No. 24th. Baggage and express hauilng to all parts of the city. Phones, Res., We. 1066; stand, We. 0630. BEAUTY PARLORS j MRS. C. C. JOHNSON, 1615 North 26th street. WBbster 1984. Reg istered Mme. C. J. Walker's agent. MME. A. L. McMILLAN, 2525 Hamil ton. We. 0348. Antiseptic hair grower for ladies who wish beauti ful hair. Once tried, always used. Satisfaction guaranteed. MME. E. HACKLEY LAWSON, 2631 Lake street. We. 1666. Scalp treat ments scientifically-done. All kinds of human hair goeds made to order. Acme hair preparations and skin whitener for sale. I MME. ANNA L. MITCHELL, 2860 Corby street, We. 7103. Buva Sys tem graduate. Scalp and beauty specialist. Comfortable, homelike parlors; all work guaranteed. MME. ZELLA SKINNER, Poro Sys | tern. All work done by electricity. Violet Ray Treatments. Phone We. 6221, 2613 Hamilton Street. — MADAM ANNA E. JONES TUBBS Scalp and hair treatments. For good and quick results call WEbster 5460. 1712 North 26th Street.—Poro. MADAM A. J. AUSTIN, Beauty Cul turist. Manufacturer of Denova hair preparations. Parlors 1411 No. 24th Street. Phone WEbster 5122. Hours 9 a. m. to 7 p. m. MADAM CORA L. OWENS, Author ized agent of Mme. C. J. Walker Company. Gives scientific scalp treatments at the “Snow White Beauty Parlor”, 2403 North 29th St. WEbster 2361. MADAM Z. C. SNOWDEN. Scientific scalp treatment. Hair dressing and manufacturing. 1154 No. 20th St. WEbater 6194. MESDAMES SHEELY AND GRAY BEAUTY PARIjOR. Scientific hair and scalp treatments. French sys tem. Hair oils and beauty prepara tions for sale. 1705 North 24th St. Phone WEbster 2763. MADAM WILLIE DIXON, 2426 Blondo street. WEbster 6163. Poro hairdressing, facial massage, Turk ish baths. Home comforts. ■ BILLIARD PARLORS THE FRIENDSHIP BILLIARD PA R IvOR. While on the troll stop in. The place for the gentleman. Fred English, prop.; Carl Frampton, manager. 1818 North 24th Street. Phone WEbster 0814. CARPENTERS~ YANCY W. LOGAN, carpenter and builder, 1628 North Twenty-second j street. WEbster 0233. JESSE SNELL, carpenter and builder, j 1920 North Thirty-sixth street. WE. 4630. CLUBS COLORED COMMERCIAL CLUB. 1514 H North Twenty-fourth street. WEbster 1822. R. L. Williams, commissioner. Free employment bureau. General information. COAL DEALERS C. SOLOMON COAL AND ICE CO. At your service winter and summer. All kinds of good coal at prices to suit. Phones WEbster 3901 and 4238. CONFECTIONERIES R. ROBINSON CONFECTIONERY, 2608 Seward Street. Pies and cakes baked to order daily. Ice cream, cold drinks and sodas. We. 3207. DRESSMAKING and SEWING MRS. ADDIE NELSON, 2631 Grant street, We. 4948. Plain and fancy jewing neatly done. Men’s fancy shirts a specialty. MRS. W. H. JOHNSON, 2701 Corby Street. Plain and fancy sewing. Rates reasonable. WEbster 5034. MRS. A. BALDWIN. French system of fancy dressmaking and design ing. 2910 North 26th Street. Phone WEbster M82. MM1. E. C. GREEN. High class dressmaking, and designing. Men’s shirts a specialty. 2513 No. 26th street. We. 3318. MRS. C. K. REESE, 2868 CorbyTWe 7103. Fashionable dressmaker and ladies' tailor. Most modem and up to-date electrical appliances. DENTISTS DRS. SINGLETON * SINGLETON, Dentists. 2411 North 24th Street. Phone WEbster 0266. DRUG STORES ROSS DRUG STORE. 2306 North 24th Street. Two phones, WUlster 2770 and 2771. Well equipped to supply your needs. Prompt service. THE PEOPLES’ DRUG STORE, 24th and Erskine Streets. We carry a full line. Prescriptions promptly filled. WEbster 6323. DRY GOODS MRS. H. J. CRAWFORD sT SONS, 2208 No. 24th street. Ladies’ and gents' furnishings. Children’s ap parel. We. 0184. FURNITURE S. Wr. MILLS FURNITURE CO., 1421 North 24th St. We sell new and second hand furniture. Call and see us before you purchase. We also buy second hand furniture. WEbster 0148 and 1664. _ GARAGES RED FRONT GARAGE, 2816 Cum Street, Arnold Black, Prop. Re pairing a specialty. We. 3480. GROCERIES MONTGOMERY GROCERY, 2531 Lake street. We carry a full line of fresh groceries, meats, fruits and sundries. We. 0226. THE SMALL STORE, 2514 No. 27th Street. A. H. Massey, prop. A full line of groceries, cigars, candy and staple goods always on hand. WE. 6052. HERMANN & KILLINGSWORTH, Twenty-fourth and Willis avenue.1 A full line of groceries and fresh vegetable at lowest prices. I jet us serve you. WEbster 6915. HOTELS PATTON HOTEL, 1014, 1016, 1018 South 11th St. Known from coast to coast. Terms reasonable. N. P. Patton, proprietor. THE HOTEL CUMMINGS, 1916 Cum ing St. Under new management. Terms reasonable. D. G. Russell, proprietor. LAUNDRIES THE WOODROW LAUNDRY, 2711 Charles St. WEbster 5579. Where satisfaction reigns supreme. Wet wash, rough dry, finished work and fine lace curtains neatly done. LAWYERS W. B. BRYANT, Attorney and Coun selor-at-Law. Practices in all courts. Suite 19, Patterson Block, 17th and Farnam Sts. AT. 9344 or WE. 2502. W. G. MORGAN—Phones ATlantic 9344 and JAckson 0210. H. J. PINKETT, Attorney and Coun selor-at-Law. Twenty years’ ex perience. Practices in all courts. Suite 19, Patterson Block. 17th and Farnams Sts. AT. 9344 or WE. 3180. D. H. OLIVER, LL. B. lawyer. Graduate University of Nebraska. Practices in all courts. Jewell Bldg., 2221 No 24th St. WEbster 096S and WEbster 1209. NOAH W. WARE, Attorney and Counselor-at-Law. Practices in all courts. Bonds furnished reliable persons. 2731 Q St., (So. Side). MArket 5354. Res. WEbster 6613. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. I,arge ex perience. Handles all law cases. 151614 North 24th St. WE. 3567. Residence, WEbster 4162. MATTRESS MAKERS C. W. ANDERSON, 3325 Emmett street. WEbster 1358. Mattresses made over in new ticks, if neces ji nary. MEDIUMS MADAM M M. HALL. Medium and healer. Member of the State Spir itual Association of Nebraska. 2511 Corbv Street. I -- NOTIONS | MRS. L. ABNER. Notions and art istic work. 1419H North 24th St., near Charles Street. —i:- v PAINTERS AND PAPER HANGERS A. F. PEOPLES. Painting and decor ating, wall paper and glass. Plaster ing, cement and general work. Sher win-Williams paints. 2419 Lake St. Phone WEbster 6366. PAYTON BUCKNER, Painting. Ex terior and interior decorating and stippling. Old furniture and hard wood floors refinished. All work guaranteed. “If he says he will, he will." We. 1620. PLUMBERS NEBRASKA PLUMBING CO. J. F. Allison, manager. Estimates fur nished. 2522 Lake St. Phone WE. 5846. PRINTERS --- FORD PRINTING COMPANY, Jew- j ell building, 24th and Grant Sts For good printing see us. We. 1750. REAL ESTATE L. C. BROOMFIELD, Real estate. Wei buy, sell and rent homes. Office1 hours all hours. 2425 North 24th St. WEbster 1091. G. B. ROBBINS, Real estate and in surance. 20 Patterson Block, 1623 Farnam St. Office Phone JAckson 2842. RESTAURANTS PEATS RESTAURANT, 1405 North 24th Street. Where those who de sire good home cooking at reason able prices go. WEbster 0630. McGILL & DAVIS CAFE, 26W Q street. When in South Omaha visit us. Big meals from 26c up. MArket 2860. NEW' PLAZZA CAFE, 1801 North 24th St. WEbster 2863. (Formerly Little W'onder Cafe). Has moved into its new quarters, serving home cooked meals, soft drinks of all kinds. Meals sent to any part of the city at moderate prices. SHOE REPAIRING BENJAMIN & THOMAS always give satisfaction. Best material, reason able prices. All work guaranteed. 1415 North 24th St. WEbster 5084. C. L. CURRY, SB., Cobbler. Shop in rear of 1620 North Twenty-sixth Street. Work called for and deliv ered. WEbster 3792. TAILORS J. H. HOLMES, the reliable tailor who gives satisfaction. Suits made to order. Cleaning and repairing. 2218 North 24th St. WEbster 3320. OMAHA DOLLAR CLEANERS — 2510 No. 24th St. We. 3380. At , youp service. We clean and press men’s suits, ladies’ plain dresses and spring coats for $1.26, delivered any place in the city. Exclusive agents for Style-Center suits and tailor made caps. M. LYNCH, Tailor and haberdasher wants to ask a question: Why pay more for a misfit when you ca» have them made to fit? 1807 North 24th St. WEbster 2088. ROULETTE, Cleaners and hatters. Speciality cleaning and dyeing at reasonable prices. Suits made to your individual measurement. 2120 North 24th. WEbster 1020. ECONOMY TAILORS. Chas. M. Sim mons, proprietor. We cut, make and trim. Suits to order, $38 and up. 2 pants suits, $45 and up. All work guaranteed. 1313 Dodge St. Business, JA. 3423 Res., WE. 6370. KEEP-U-NEAT, Cleaning, Dyeing and repairing. Work called for and delivered. 1919 Cuming street. JAckson 1489. J. C. HALL, 1614 N. 24th St., Omaha, Nebr., progressive tailor. Cleaning, pressing, alterations. We call for and deliver. Suits made to order. Ladies and gents fine tailoring. TAXIS GRANT STREET TAXI CO. 2420 North Twenty-fourth street. Stand phone WEbster 4458. Residence, Huey, WEbster 5104; Al. Gray, WEbster 2202. Five can rile as cheap as one. Taxi by hour or trip. UNDERTAKERS JONES & COMPANY, Undertakers. 24th and Grant Sts. WEbster 1100 Satisfactory service always. H. A. CHILES & CO., funeral direc tors and licensed embaimers. Cour teous, efficient service in the last sad hour. 1839 North Twenty-fourth street. Phones, office WEbster 7133; residence WEbster 6349. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN THE CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY The Cost Is Suprisingly Low—You Really Can’t Afford to Stay Out WATCH IT ENLARGE For Rent ROOMS FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms in modern home. WEbster 6834. FOR RENT—Partly modern furnished rooms in neighborhood of all houses. One block and a half from Armour’s. 5219 South 29tb street. MA. 0675. FOR RENT—Furnished room with kitch enette in quiet home. Married couple only. 2629 Seward Street. WEbster 1825. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms, 2536 Patrick avenue. Two blocks from car line. FOR RENT—Modern furnished rooms. Steam heat. Close in. On two oar lines. Mrs. Anna Banka, 924 North Twentieth street Jackson 4979 FOR RENT—Two fumishsd rooms in modern home. We. 9894. FOR RENT—3 and 4-room modern apartments, 1547-1561 North 17th 9*. References required. Call at 1649 North 17th St. or phone ATlantic 6863. FOR RENT—Light housekeeping rooms. 1 block from car. All mod em conveniences. 171* North Twen ty-fifth street WBbeter 6460.—tf. FOR RENT—Two three-room houses in good order. One (31.60 and one (28. 3117 and 3113 and (117 Wabate* street Call at 320* Webster street FOR RENT—4 rooms, upstairs. (16.60 per month. 2210 No. 26th St. N. Moore. FOR RENT—Modem furnished rooms from (4.00 up. WM>. 4769. Mrs. Williams. Columbia Hall for rent. $16.00 per nigbt Webster $401. FOR RENT—To couple wishing nice housekeeping apartment, two rooms furnished and private kitchen. Price reasonable. Web. 6975. 2216 No. 28th Ave. MteceHaneous FOR SALE—7-room modern house in good condition; ideal location, near 25th and Blondo Sts. Easy terms. Frank C. Best, 310 Peters Trust Building. At. 6135. FOR SALE—Old established chiro pody practice, beauty shop and bath parlor. Established 17 years. Own er retiring. Council Gluffs. Phone 3922. tf LOOK—Fine Social Stationery. Two hundred sheets and fifty envelopes printed with your name and ad dress. A dollar bill. Register Press. Hsnnibal, Mo. BIG MONEY Helling Everstrate te Colored people. Enormous demand. Sure repeater. Eston, 2600 Second Avenue, Dept. 160. Birmingham, Ala. rTHOROUGHLY worthy used fural ture of every description is offered for sale at very reasonable prises in our warehouse, between the hours of 1 p. m. and 6 p. m. week days. 8th and Capitol Ave.—Orchard A Wilhelm Co.