Mrs. Dan Desdunes returned Sun
day night from a two months’ visit
to California.
Edward G. Gamble of Yankton, S.
D„ after an absence of thirteen years
from Omaha, was the guest this
week of his sister, Mrs. John Albert
Wllllamg. Mr. Gamble is baggage
master for the C. M. and S. P. rail
way at YankAn.
Why not st*d The Monitor to the
boys at Fort Funston? Anyone de
siring to subscribe for it for that pur
pose may. do so for $1.00 a year, or
BO cents for six months.
Mrs. L. C. Sayles entertained twelve
ladieB at a theatre party Saturday
afternoon at the Orpheum, compli
mentary to her sister, Miss Mary
J thnson, of Little Rock, Ark., after
Afhich Mrs. Silas Johnson entertained
the party at a 6 o’clock chocolate.
Miss Johnson left for her home Mon
day morning.
Mrs. W. B. Smith left Thursday for
Detroit, Mich., to resume her posl
• tion in the home of Henry Ford.
Everybody’s going! Everybody’s go
ing! It’s going to be a hummer! No
vember 26 at New Dreamland hall.
James D. Winfield died at his resi
dence, 3001 Burdette street. Novem
ber 11? The funeral services were
held from the chapel of the Silas
Johnson Funeral Home, November 14,
the Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor of
St. John’s A. M. E. Church, assisted
by the Rev. T. A. Taggart, officiating.
The remains, accompanied by his
widow, daughter and Bon-in-law, were
Rhipped to Albia, la., for interment.
For dressmaking, call Miss Alexan
der. 2413 N. 29th st. Web. 3927.
Mrs. Lucinda Holiday, grandmother
of Mrs. Emma Makin, died Novem
ber 13. The funeral services were
held from St. John’s A. M. E. church
November 15, the Rev. W. C. Wil
liams officiating. Interment was in
Forest Lawn. Silas Johnson was the
undertaker in charge.
Miss Evelyn Jones, who was re
cently injured when a street car ran
into an automobile driven by Joseph
B. Lacour at Twenty-fourth and
Grace street, received a settlement
from the street car company Wednes
day of last week. The company paid
her doctor’s bill and gave her $250.
Dr. L. E. Britt was her physician.
Ladies tailoring and dressmaking.
Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St.
Webster 1483.—Adv.
Mrs. John Bundrant, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
William Rix of Twenty-eighth av
enue, has gone to Camp Dodge to
rejoin her husband, Lieutenant Bun
drant, who iR stationed there.
The Washingtonian Benevolent As
sociation entertained its members and
a number of invited guests at a de
lightful reception Tuesday night at
the residence of Mrs. Ashby on Pop
pleton avenue. About seventy per
sons were present and a fine musi
cal and literary program was given
and refreshments served.
Are you going? Where? To the
beautiful new Dreamland hall, Novem
ber 26.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the
Church of St. Philip the Deacon will
hold a sale of useful and fancy arti
cles in the Guild Rooms Thursday,
December 13th, afternoon and even
ing. The articles offered for sale
will bo of good value and at reason
able prices, and will be very suitable
for Christmas presents. The ladies
In charge will be pleased to wait on
all patrons who come, but there will
bo no importuning, urging or nagging
people to buy. The liberal patronage
of the public 18 respectfully invited.
■—Adv.
A literary musical concert will be
given Thanksgiving evening, Thurs
day, November 29, at 8 p. m. at St.
John’s A. E. M. church, Eighteenth
and Webster streets. Mrs. Eliza Tur
ner, president; Rev. W. C. Williams,
pastor. Admission, 25 cents. Refresh
ments.—Adv.
Mrs. W. W. Wade of 212 South
Twenty-eighth street, entertained at
a whist party November 17th, com
plimentary to Mrs. T. W. Wilson of
McAllister, Okla. The guests pres
ent were Mesdames W. B. Ransom,
J Kirby, F. H. Bibbs, Frank Stew
t „ J. B. McGowan, B. W. Geyter, W.
,. Richardson, Mary Scott, L. Wiley
Miss E. Allen, Dr. and Mrs. D. W
Gooden, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hawk
ins, and Mr. and Mrs. L. Jefferson.
Be a booster! Stand up for your
own home town by going to the big
charity ball and helping to support
the only institution in the state of Ne
braska owned and operated by Ne
groes.
Last Thursday evening a number
of young women, organized under the
name of the F. O. I. Y. C. Proceeds
from the club are to be sent to tho
boys at Camp Funston. -The presi
dent is Miss Othello Rountree, Jr.,
and the secretary Is Teressa Mitchell,
Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Big
gest and Best.—Adv.
The Pleasant Hour Club gave a
delightful whist party at the resl
denae of Dr. L. E. Britt, 2517 Maple
street, Tuesday night. The hostess
did her part in making her guests
happy. A most enjoyable evening
was spent. Refreshments were
served and prizes were awarded Mrs.
Josiah Brown, Mrs. J. M. Goff and
M. F. Singleton.
Hair growing and hair preservation,
scalp treatment, manicuring and mas
sage. Smith, Chiles & Wheeler, 2414
North 24th. Webster 3024.—Adv.
The Elite Whist Club met at the
home of Mrs. A. Hicks. 2716 Miami
street Wednesday, November 14.
Prizes were awarded Mrs. Hicks.
Marie Hill, who died November 14,
was burled under the auspices of
the N. P. Club from the Chapel of the
Silas Johnson Funeral Home, Novem
ber 16th. Interment was in Forest
Lawn cemetery. The Rev. G. G. Lo
gan officiated.
Plain sewing done. Children's
clothes a specialty. Mrs. L. Johnson,
Webster 1621.—Adv.
Mr. William Newman, aged 60
years, a resident of this city for
more than 25 years, died at his home
Saturday morning, November 17, and
was buried Monday afternoon. The
Rev. Dr. Williams, pastor of St.
John's A. M. E. Church, officiating.
Burial was in the family lot at For
est Lawn cemetery. He is survived
by a wife, two daughters, Mrs. Simon
Harrold and Miss Irene Newman, and
an aged father. Mr. Chas. Carney of
Topeka, Kans., brother of MrB. New
man, was in the city to attend the
funeral. The funeral was in charge
of Silas Johnson Undertaking Firm.
For Rent—Furnished room in mod
ern home to one lady. Webster 3466.
1414 North Twenty-sixth street.
The Crispus Attucks Auxiliary held
an interesting meeting at the N. W.
C. A. home Tuesday afternoon. Tho
house to house canvass inaugurated
by its members during the week, to
provide X-tnas boxes for Nebraska’s
colored drafted soldiers is bringing
good results. This drive closes on
Tuesday. Let everyone contribute to
this fund.
Mr. and Mrs. Lora P. Gates and Mr.
John Cooley of Lincoln, Nebr., were
in the city during the week to at
tend the funeral of Mr. William New
man.
Mrs. Maria Jackson has been ad
mitted into the N. W. C. A. home
during the week.
Smoke John Ruskin 6c Cigar. Big
gest and Best.—Adv.
The Crescent Whist club met with
Mrs. J. Green, 2626 Seward, St.,
Tuesday. The first prize was won
by Mrs. Green and the booby by Mrs.
D. W. Gooden.
The Eureka Art was entertained
last week by the president, Mrs. Le
r.ora Gray at the residence of Mrs.
Ada Woodson, 2923 Erskine street.
This club will devote itself to knitting
this season, as the members are anx
j ious to knit something for soldiers
who are preparing to go to the front,
j The club was entertained Thursday
of this week at the residence of Mrs.
| Anna Jones, 2320 North Twenty-sixth
I street.
The Rev. Thomas A. Taggart and
j wife, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church,
! South Side, were given a pleasant sur
i prise by the congregation Monday
| night. A very enjoyable evening was
; spent. An excellent and varied musi
(al and literary program was given.
A number of presents as well as pro
visions were brought. Mr. and Mrs.
Taggart expressed their appreciation
Mrs. Abo Johnson, who died at a
local hospital November 17, was bul
led from the chapel of the Silas John
son Funeral Home Tuesday. The
I.’ev. Thomas A. Taggart officiated.
Interment in Forest Lawn.
The Helpers’ Club gave an enjoy
able social Thursday night at the res
idence of Mrs. Robert T. Waller,
2121 North 27th street.
Sunday the Rev. M. H. Wilkinson
and family were entertained at din
ner by Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Long, 2a 17
Lake street.
The Woman’s Auxiliary of St. Phil
ip’s church gave a musicale Wednes
day afternoon at the residence of Mrs.
Silas Johnson, Mrs. Johnson and
Mrs. Sarah Lewis being the hostesses.
They desire to thank those who took
part on the program.
$350 cash will buy my equity of $800
in a $1,500 four-room cottage. Lot
02x166. There is a good bam on the
place. One block to car line. It is an
ideal place for chickens and gardening.
Forced to sacrifice before the 1st on
account of sickness. Get busy. Phone
Douglas 3607; evenings, Web. 1124.
I Liberty Drug Co.
EVERYBODY’S DRUG STORE
B. Robinson, Manager
1904 No. 24th St.
At Parker.
Prescriptions Called for and
Delivered Free. I
Webster 386 Omaha, Neb.
Neatly Furnished Rooms
Modern Conveniences With or
Without Board
Telephones, Doug. 9458. Doug. 8703
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Eat Chitterlings, 15 Cents an Order.
Dancing Until 1 A. M.
Perkins’ Saxaphone Jazz Band Will Entertain.
ALAMO HALL
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Admission 30c.
CLOSING OUT
Piano
Sale I
We purchased Hayden Bros.’ i
$100,000 stock of Pianos and
Player Pianos at 33c on the dol
lar, and are now offering the
people of Omaha and vicinity
the opportunity to purchase one
ofthese High Grade Pianos or
Players at a saving of
$150 to $300
If you ever intend to purchase
a piano it will pay you to at
tend this great closing-out sale.
We have scores of instruments
for you to select from such as
Knabe, Sohmer, Everett, Mehlin,
.1. & C. Fischer, Price and Tem
ple, Schaeffer, Shoninger and
others.
HERE IS A PARTIAL LIST
OF RARE BARGAINS
$300 Gilbert, Upright .$ 79
$275 Sommer, Upright _$ 88
$750 Steinway, Square.$ 72
$350 Kohler & Chase, Upr. $118
$100 Schubert, Upright .$124
$400 Steger & Co., Upright $158
$500 Chickering, Upright $188
$375 Schubert, Upright .$174
$389 J.W.Northrup, Plavcr, $175
$400 Price & Temple, Playr,$212
Act Now! Do not delay for
these bargains will not last
long.
TERMS TO SUIT
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hair or money refunded. Electric
massage for scalp and face. System
taught. Sterilized equipment. Steam
heated booths. All work private.
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1516 North 24th St.
Webster 5450 Harney 5100
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Oldest Colored Undertaker In Omaha Lady Attendant
Obee & Hunter’s Funeral Home
CORNER 27TH AND PARKER STREETS
For Cash or Secured Insurance.
Crape Cloth Casket, Auto Hearse, 7-Passenger Car, Robe and Embalming, $75
Crepe Cloth Casket, Dead Wagon, Carriage, Embalming, $50.
We will make South Omaha calls by auto in thirty minutes. Largest
and finest chapel and parlors in the city. Free auto from parlors to casket
factory for family. If you need advice or a friend, call on us. Always open.
Ring, and ring aguin, until you get us.—Webster 816.
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Rex Theatre
Ed Gavin and His Tango Girls in
“GLORY BE TO PETER”
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All New Songs and Dances
Every Aftemon and Evening
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1316 Douglas Street
A Riot of Fun—Don’t Miss It
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OUR MOTTO
Service First—Courtesy to
Patrons.
SOUTH & THOMPSON
NORTH END CAFE
The Place to Eat.
2418 North 24th Street
Home Cooking Our Specialty
Capt. Thompson, a popular
chef, will season your food to
taste.
John South will deliver it just
as it is received in all first class
hostelries.
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ALA MU CREAM GARDEN
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Open Every Evening Cabaret En
tertainment
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Special Dance Every Monday and
Thursday Evening. De Luxe
Matinee Every Sunday Afternoon
KILLINGSWORTH BROS.
Webster 2861 Proprietors
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All Columbia Records (Domestic or
Foreign) all the time.
Delivered Free Anywhere. Ask for
Catalogue.
Quick Service. Write or Phone Or
ders to
Schmoller & Mueller
Piano Co.
Douglas 1623 1311-13 Farnam St.
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