News of the Lodges
and Fraternities
Masonic.
Rough Ashler Lodge No. 74, A. F.
& A. M., Omaha Neb. Meetings, first
and third Tuesdays in etach month.
J. H. Wakefield, W. M.; E. C. Under
wood, Secretary.
Excelsior Lodge, A. F. & A. M,
Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third
Thursdays in each month.
Zaha Temple No. 52, A. E. A. O. U.
M S., Omaha, Neb. Meetings the
fourth Wednesday in each month. N.
Hunter, 111. Potentate; Charles W.
Dickerson, 111. Recorder.
Shaffer Chapter No. 42, O. E. S.,
Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third
Friday in each month. Maggie Ran
som, R. M. Elnora Obee, Secretary.
Keystone Lodge No. 4, K. of P.,
Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third
Thursday in each month. N. Hunter,
C. C.; Edward Turner, K. of R. S.
Omaha Lodge No. 2226, Grand Unit
ed Order of Odd Fellows. Meeting
nights, the first and third Thursdays
of each month. Lodge rooms, 2522V6
Lake street. C. M. Johnson, N. G.; J.
C. Belcher, Cor. Secretary.
SOME FEW FACTS ABOUT
BiLLY KERSANDS
To the Editor of The Monitor:
In conversation with Ernest Hogan,
now deceased, he informed me that
after coming in contact with every
Negro comedian of his time, he naft
come to the conclusion that Billy Ker
sands was the most original come
dian the race had ever produced.
Be it known to his credit that, v. ‘t
the possible exception of one or two
Negro comedians, every one is doing,
or has done, some little stunt created
by dear old Billy.
Billy was always setting good ex
amples for brother performers. Man
agers say that Billy was the easiest
star to handle they ever met. If the
show was late in getting to a city, he
was the first man to grab a trunk.
Every time he left his dressing room
it was fit for any one else to occupy,
as he always swept it out and cleaned
the furniture. He was the only
Negro comedian that the white peo
ple of Dixie took special pride and
interest in. They looked forward
each year to see Billy perform his
varied and versatile comicalities and
antics. He was the originator of the
famous "Essence of Virginia," a dance
that has outlived all of the supposed
high-class modern dances.
In appearance on the street, no man
was neater. He was scrupulously
exact as to personal cleanliness and
appearance.
Now that he has gone to join that
troupe of the many black stars of
yesterday, may his memory live as a
beacon light to lead those of tomor
row to the heights of honorable
achievement in their chosen profes
sion. Peace be to his ashes.
DAN DESIJUNES.
Omaha, July 17, 1915.
Rev. John Albert Williams,
Dear Friend:
I am much interested in The Moni
tor. It is a neat, interesting paper,
and deserves success. 1 am sure It
will be appreciated by your people
and their friends everywhere. I en
close check for one year’s subscrip
tion.
Very truly yours,
GEORGE A. MAGNEY.
G. WADE OBEE.
Obee & Co., Undertakers. The old,
competent and reliable firm. 2518 Lake
St. Webster 248—Adv.
Satisfaction always in handling your
dead, whether shipped in or out of the
city. G. Wade Obee & Co., the Race
Undertakers, 2518 Lake St. Web. 248.
—Adv.
The Progressive Age Printing Co.
(A Race enterprise.) Guarantees first
class work in printing cards, circulars,
bills and invitations. 2518 Lake St.
Web. 248.—Adv.
Houses to Rent.
Cottage, five rooms and bath, 2718
North 28th. $16.00 a month.
WANTED—Correspondents and sub
scription solicitors for The Monitor in
Nebraska cities and towns.
WANTED—An absolutely reliable
colored tenant for a good ten-room
house; modern except heat. W. H.
Russell, 631 Brandeis Theater.
DANDY 4-room apartment, vacant
August 1st; new; all conveniences.
Only $16. 2121 No. 28th Ave. Five
room cottage, $15.
L. N. BRUCE & CO.
24th and Lake. Webster 7802.
WANTED—By Mr. Arthur Campbell,
3323 Emmett street, some reliable
man and wife, or some good, respect
able widow, to keep house for him
and his son. Phone Webster 3777.
AMERICAN HAND LAUNDRY
LEWIS AND POLK, Props.
Ladles’ and children’s fine dress
es and clothes given special at
tention. Bundle washing. Work
called for and delivered. Get our
prices;
Phone Web. 6118, 1809 N. 24th St.
lies. Phone Web 1S3I Office Doug 4287
AMOS P. SCRUGGS
Attorney-at-Law
220 South i:ttb Street
(Onr Pout's Drug Stoii > Omaha, Neb.
Patton Hotel and Cafe
N. P. PATTON, Prop.
48 modern and neatly furnished
rooms
Meals served at all hours
1014-1016-1018 South 11th Street
Phone Douglas 4445
Williamson & Terrell
Druggists
Excellent Service
Free Delivery
GIVE US a TRIAL
Phone Web. 4443
24th and Grant Streets
Repairing ini lining Ordrrt Promp'lr flllid
North Side
Second-Hand Store
R. B. RHODES
Dealer in
New and Second Hand Furniture
and Stoves
Household Goods Bought and Sold
Rentals and Real Estate
2522 Lake St. Omaha, Neb.
The Business World
Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People—Help Them to
Grow by Your Patronage.
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Lewis & Wilks Undertaking Co.
1914 Cuming St. Phone Douglas 2069
SAFETY FIRST
It pays to Investigate before employing an undertaker; just get his
prices—then get ours. Shipping to any point our specialty.
Open Day and Night.
Dr. A. G. Edwards
Physician and Surgeon
Residence and Office. 2411 Erekine St.
Phone Web. 71
Levirt’s Hand Laundry
Phone Douglas 4582
1323 Howard Street
George Hansett
Dealer in ICE and COAL
Will appreciate your patronage
1119 N. 20th St. Phone Web. 2854
MUSIC
(THE RIGHT KIND)
By
Dan Desdunes Orchestra
2616 Burdette St. Web. 710
I. W. MOSS
Home Bakery and Delicatessen
Strictly Home Made Bread, Pies,
Cakes, etc.
Discount to Churches, Lodges or
Special Parties
Our Specialty:—Pure Home Made
Ice Cream and all kinds of Salads
and Sandwiches
Phone Web. 6507
2530 Lake Street Omaha, Neb.
MRS. J. M. ROBINSON
Milliner and Dressmaker
All Work Strictly Firct Class
2524 Lake St. Omaha, Neb.
MADAM LEVER
Manufactures
The World’s Wonderful Hair
Grower and Shampoo
Hair Dressing and Manicuring
913 N. 27th Ave. Phoi Harney 1497
F. J. THOMPSON’S
BOOT BLACK PARLOR
We also save you 30 per cent on
laundry. After August 1st, manu- ]
facturers and jobbers of boot black
supplies and everything pertaining
to the trade. Wholesale and retail.
Free employment agency for bar
ber shop porters. Special attention
to all kinds of ladies' shoes. Give ’
us a trial
103 South Fourteenth St.
The Peoples Drug Store
109 South 14th St.
Drugs, Cigars and Sodas
Toilet and Rubber Goods
Special attention
to prescriptions
We appreciate your patronage—
Phone Douglas 1446
Phone Doug. 33<>4
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
LITTLE MISSOURI
Restaurant and
Lunch Counter
CYRUS TERRELL, Prop.
1120-22-24 Dodge Street
OMAHA, NEB.
Dress Well and
Save Money
II- Is economy to have your clothes Custom
Tailored Individually, where you not alone
get a perfect lit, but get superior quality in
both the material and in the tailoring Your
garment lasts longer and looks better. Let
us make your summer suit.
H. LIVINGSTON
103 South Fourteenth Street
The
Broomfield Hotel
116-118 South Ninth St.
Strictly modern and up-to-date
Prices moderate
Phone Douglas 2378