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PERSONALS Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Pe ters Trust Building, JAckson 8841 or Harney 2156. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large ex perience. Handles all law cases. 2310 North Twenty-second street. WEbster 4162. % "" FOR RENT—Seven room house, all modern. Hot water, heat. Half block from carline. |26.00 per month. WE. 4810. tf.-12-10-26. Mrs. Charles Corpue of Denver, Colo., who has been visiting her sis ter, Mrs. E. H. Patton, 2610 Patrick avenue, will leave for her home Sat urday. Mrs. Nat Hunter entertained at a delightful dancing party at her home, 2012 North 28th street, Monday evening, in honor of Mesdames Wil liam and David Burns and Clarence Spears, of Battle Creek, Mich., house guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Muham mitt. Sixty guests were present. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished rooms. Strictly modern. Call Webster 6432 after 3 p. m. lt-1-16-27 Mrs. L. Jenkins, who has been very ill at her residence, 2414 Blondo street, since Christmas, is slowly im proving. Mrs. Fred Thompson gave a de lightful party for Mr. George Goff, last Thursday evening, at the resi dence of Mrs. Charles Hicks, 2630 Maple street. The evening was spent in cards and dancing. A delicious lunch was served. FOR RENT—All modern neatly fur nished room. Webster 6498. Miss Edna M. Stratton, secretary of the North Side Branch, Y. W. C. A., returned Wednesday, January 6, from Pittsburgh, Pa., where she went to spend the holidays with her par ents. Miss Ruth Tolliver left last Wed nesday evening for Pueblo, Colo., after a very pleasant visit with her cousin, Mrs. F. N. Trusty. FOR RENT—Furnished and unfur nished rooms. Web. 1177. The Junior Matrons of St. John’s A. M. E. church will hold a Valentine luncheon February 14th, from 2 to 6, at the risedence of Mrs. Gladys Hale, 2523 Ohio street. Luncheon, 26 cents.—Adv. FOR RENT—Three rooms, partly modern, 2213 Grace St. Tele phone Kenwood 2093. It Mrs. Fred McDaniels left last Sat urday for Coffeyvilie, Kan., where »he will spend a month with her par ents. FOR RENT — Properly furnished warm rooms. Web. 4641. The Ladies' Birthday Kensington Club was delightfully entertained at the residence of Mrs. H. J. Pinkett, 2218 N. 26th street, Wednesday af ternoon. Mesdames William and Da vid Burns and Clarence Spears were guests of the club. Mesdames H. J. Pinkett and Otis Shipman were joint hostesses. FOR RENT — Four modern house keeping rooms, $22 a month. Web ster 3030. Mrs. Dan Desdunes was hostess at m very delightful tea last Thursday afternoon from 4 to 6, in honor of Mesdames William and David Burns and Clarence Spears of Battle Creek, Mich. EUREKA ART CLASS The Eureka Art Class met at the home of Mrs. Daisy Curtright, 2810 North 26th street, on Wednesday, January 6th. Quite an enjoyable afternoon was spent. We had as our guest Mrs. Sarah W. Forbes of Lin coln, Neb., and Mrs. Maggie Brown of Omaha. Both gave some very en couraging remarks. A lovely lunch was served hy the hostess. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Lena Bratcher, 3110 Corby street, Wed nesday afternoon, January 19. Visi tors are welcome. CARD OF THANKS We wish by this means to express most cordial thanks to the many friends who so graciously asisted us through the sickness, death and bur ial of our husband and father, and brother.—Mrs. Lizzie Speese and Family, and Charles Speese. DEATH CALLS JOSEPH SPEESE Joseph S. Speese, who died at his home, 2314 North 27th avenue, Sun day, came to Omaha in 1923. He was born in Yachet county, North Carolina, January 26, 1876. He emi grated with his parents from that state to Indiana, and thence to Ne braska, where they homesteaded 76 miles from Grand Island. The pio neering spirit of the elder Speese was manifsted in his son, as he went fur ther west to Custer county, Nebras ka, where he homesteaded, and later to Eastern Wyoming. From his mar riage to Miss Lizzie Young in 1894 came a family of six children, all residing in Omaha. In addition to these, he is survived by his wife, a brother, the Rev. Henry Speese of California, and another brother, Charles Speese of Pierre, S. D. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p. m., in the Mt. Moriah Baptist church, Wednesday. In the absence of the pastor, the Rev. Russel Tay lor, for years a friend of the family and at one time their pastor, offi ciated. LODGE HONORS LOODLETT After two years of faithful service, Past Master A. R. Goodlett of Omaha Lodge No. 9 A. F. and A. M., was agreeably surprised when presented a beautiful Past Master’s emblem, which he will wear with credit to him self and honor to the lodge. Past Master Goodlett was one of the most efficient and energetic men who has held this position. Under his administration the Lodge has in creased both numerically and finan cially. Mr. Goodlett is active in both re ligious and fraternal circles. The lodge regretted to lose him as Master, but will continue to be bene fitted by his wise counsel and ener getic spirit. ENTERTAIN AT BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY PARTY Last Thursday night Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Pool entertained at a birthday party in honor of Mrs. Gertrude Yates, at their residence, 1820 North Thirty-third street. Covers were laid for the follow ing guests: Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Evans, Mrs. J. H. Merritt, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wiley, Mrs. C. H. Hall, Mrs. G. W. Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Cal vin Ridley, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Ad ams, Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Mickelberry, Mrs. Tom Smith, Mr. and Mrs. H. Y. Watts, Mr. J. W. Wesley, Mrs. E. Robinson. The menu consisted of pineapple salad, tongue sandwichs, Saratoga chips and coffee. Desert, Food for the Gods. A pleasant evening was spent by all. OMAHA YOUNG PEOPLE MARRY IN CHICAGO _ Miss Maryella Liverpool and Mr. Leroy A. Richardson of this city were married in Chicago, 111., January 3, 1927, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome P. Magee, No. 40 West Schil ler street. The wedding occurred at midaight. Rev. W. Taylor Willis, Pries,, of the Protestant Episcopal church, Diocese of Chicago, perform ed the ceremony. Miss Liverpool is the daughter of Mrs. Ella Liverpool, 1115 North Twentieth street, Omaha, Neb. Leroy A. Richardson, who lived in Omaha for muny years, is the son of Mrs. H. C. Richardson, 2423 Se ward street. The wedding was a quiet one and was witnessed by Mr. Jerome P. Magee, Mr. W. B. Rivers, Miss Gertrude Mins and Miss Myrtle Bell. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy A. Rich ardson now reside at 657 East 50th Place. N. A. A. C. P. The N. A. A. C. P. will meet at the St. John A. M. K. church Sun day at 4 p. m., in the following pro gram : 1— "America,” Congregation. 2— Invocation, Rev. Dr. Grant, pastor St. John’s. 3— “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” Congregation. 4— Annual Reports: (a)—Finance, H. L. Anderson, Treasurer. b)—Activities, Rev. Russel Taylor, Secretary. 5— Remarks, and Installation of Officers-elect, Rev. John A. Williams, Retirin President. 6— Remarks, M. L. Hunter, Presi dent-elect. 7— Address, by Way of Charge to Officera-elect, Dr. W. W. Peebles. 8— Music. 9— Appeal for Members, Chairman Membership Committee. 10— Benediction. Mrs. W. K. Fleming of Chicago, visiting with her parents, 2508 M street, during the holidays, left Thursday for home. Her extended visit was sure a very pleasant one, and we thunk the many friends who entertained for her. OLD FOLKS HOME The N. W. C. A. will hold its regu lar meeting the first Wednesday in each month. All members are aBked to be present. The Jubilee male quartette enter tained the inmates of the Home on Sunday. Donations: Mrs. Maggie Brown, 12 squabs and 6 jars of fruit; Mrs. Roberts, 3 chickens, 1 pound of lard; Grove M. E. Church, 1 basket of gifts; Neighborhood Grocery, 1 bas ket of fruit. SOUTH SIDE NEWS Mrs. Robert Mobbett of Kansas City, Kan., and niece, of Detroit, Mich., were house guests during the holidays of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Mob bett at their home, 2316 N street. Mrs. Anna Alston entertained a dinner party at her home, 2306 Madi son street, in honor of Mrs. G. B. Lennox of Detroit, Tex., wife of Rev. G. B. Lennox; also mother of Dr. G. B. Lennox of Omaha. Covers were | laid for thirty-six. The out-of-town guests were: Mrs. Inez Haines, for merly of Detroit, Tex., but now of | Council Bluffs, la., and Mr. White hall of Hastings, Neb. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Mobbett enter taoined at a breakfast at their home, 2316 N street, Thursday, in honor of his brother’s wife, Mrs. Robert Mob bett of Kansas City, Kan., and his niece, Miss Marie Mobbett of De troit, Mich. LINCOLN NEWS NOTES To Subscribers of Lincoln: Dear Readers: This is the begin ning of a new year—oftentimes per sons should check up what they owe, and try to make some satisfactory agreement with creditors. Hence, the Monitor has a large number of persons owing for the paper, far in arrears, and who are not giving it a thought, but reading the paper, and saying nothing. This is not race pride. Pay for your paper, because it is a race enterprise. Now, let us see who will be the first to speak. The Monitor has been very lenient. Yours, W. W. MOSLEY, Lincoln Agent. Messrs. Willis W. and Andrew B. Mosley were called to Atchison, Kan., last Monday, on account of the sudden death of their brother, Pres ton Mosley, there. They returned home Thursday. Mrs. May Russell Morris passed away at a local hospital, Wednesday, December 29, after a siege of sick ness, leaving a husband, son, and other relatives. The funeral was held at Castle, Roper & Matthews Under taking parlors. Rev. M. C. Knight officiated. The body was shipp d to Clay Center, Kan., for burial, ac companied by the husband. Rev. H. W. Botts returned from St. Joseph, Mo., Tuesday, where he delivered the installation sermon for Rev. W. H. Hill, who is pastor of New Hope Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Allen spent the ! Christmas holidays with brother and friends at Omaha. Mrs. Geo. Saunders, who under went an operation some days ago, is on the mend. Rev. P. L. Moore is reported on the sick list. The Women’s Davis Club held a meeting at the home of the president, Mrs. Rosie Burden. Mrs. Rosa Adair presided, assisted by regular corps of officers. Busnness of importance was transacted. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Mary King as host ess. W. B. Bryant, Attorney PROBATE NOTICE In the matter of the estate of Alonzo Jackson, deceased. Notice is hereby given: That the creditors will meet the executrix of said estate, before me, County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court Room, in said County on the 17th day of March, 1927, and on the 17th day of May, 1927, at 9 o’clock A. M., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims, from the 14th day of February, 1927. 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