f Among the Churches I
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
As was mentioned in these columns
lest week, the organization of the Nr
braska association, etc., is now com
plete. The following list of officers
was elected by the various organiza
tions:
Association—Moderator, Rev. W. F
Botts; vice moderator, Rev. Thomas
Taggart; secretary, H. L. Anderson;
treasurer, H. F. Jenkins; correspond
ing secretary, Rev. M. H. Wilkinson.
Ministerial and Deacons’ Union—
President, Rev. M. H. Wilkinson; vice
president, A. M. Harrold; recording
secretary, Mr. Andrews; correspond
ing secretary', Rev. M. D. Johnson;
treasurer, J. D. Davis.
Woman’s Work—President, Sister
Gussie Allen; vice president. Sister I,.
Gordon; secretary, Sister Ophelia Saf
t'ord; corresponding secretary, Sister
Lulu Whidby; treasurer, Sister Lida
Wilson.
Sunday School Convention—Presi
dent, H. L. Anderson; vice president
Sister Elizabeth Howard; secretary
Sister Denman; corresponding secre
tary, Sister L. Dallas; treasurer, Sis
ter M. H. Wilkinson.
B. Y. P. U. — President. Sister
Odessa Harris; vice president, E. Rob
bins; secretary, Sister Luvenia Lewis;
assistant secretary, Sister Sadie Long'
corresponding secretary, Sister Lu
venia Rose; treasurer, Sister S. A
Botts.
The first official meeting of these
bodies will be held June 18 to 23. at
Mount Moriah Baptist church, Twen
ty-sixth and Seward streets.
Dr. Devine, edifice expert of the
Home Mission society of New York
was with Rev. W. F. Botts April 12.
13, and 14, to assist in a financial
drive for the purpose of erecting the
main auditorium. All members and
friends of our church feel blessed and
especially thankful for the efficient
and consecrated efforts of Dr. Devine
who seemed to inspire every one pres
ent with a mind to work. We were
graced with the presence of Dr. York
superintendent of the missions; Dr.
Proper, Deacon A. C. Busk of Calvary
Baptist church, and last, but not least
Dr. Pilot, who arrived late, but still
in time to see the mercury go over the
top, when $30,000 was pledged by
members and friends that the good
work may grow.
Sunday, April 21, will be general
clearance day, when all members and
friends are asked to give $1 that all
minor expenses may be cleared away
that the greater undertaking may not
be hampered.
Sunday, April 21, a meeting of ail
the churches will be held at Zion, the
speaker of honor to be Rev. Dr. Wil
sen, state evangelist of Texas. Conic
and hear him.
The pastor’s eighth anniversary oc
curs on the 28th inst. Watch for fur
ther announcements.
The W'ide Awake Twenty-Four
met this week with Mrs. E. Howdrd
2518 Ohio street.
The Mission Circle was entertained
by Mrs. Martha Turner, 2764 Lake
street.
Regular services next Lord's day.
Strangers welcome.
ST. JOHN’S CHFRCH NEWS
Sunday was the greatest day evei
witnessed by the oldest members c.
St. John’s. Pentecostal showers came
down and baptized thirty-six souls
who were taken into the church. The
wonderful sermon preached by the
evangelist, Rev. L. T. Scott, “Youi
God shall be my God, and your peo
ple shall be my people,” moved every
one, saint and sinner.
The collection for the day was
$112.49.
The Ladies’ Aid are making very
elaborate preparations for theii
bazaar, to be given on the 24th, 25i.h
and 26th.
Get your tickets for the Victory
luncheon now.
Every one is welcome to our serv
ices.
CORNERSTONE LAYING
The cornerstone of the new Taber
nacle Baptist church, Council Bluffs
was laid Sunday afternoon, April 14
with appropriate and impressive cere
monies. Mr. A. W. Lewis was mastei
of ceremonies. Able addresses we -e
given by the Rev. T. H. Stoner, pastor
of the A. M. E. church, and Mr. A. W.
Williams. Rev. W. F. Bostick preach
ed an instructive sermon on “The Bap
tists’ Contribution to Religious Lib
erty.” The contributions amounted t<
$126. The Rev. J. P. Jackson, pastor
is doing good work and is recognized
as a forceful religious leader in the
city. The church will hold a jubilee
rally some time next month.
BETHEL BAPTIST CHI RCH NEWS
Rev. T. A. Taggart, Pastor.
The pastor preached to a large and
appreciative audience last Sunday
r.ight, with some additions to tin
church.
Sunday morning service, 10:45.
B. Y. P. V., 6 p. m.
Sunday night preaching at 8 o’clock.
The Mission Circle met Thursday
night at Bethel Baptist church, being
entertained by the Mission ladies.
Mrs. Mary Malone and Mr. Chariif
Brown are still on the sick list.
ATCHISON, KANSAS
Death has again visited the home
of another of Atchison’s popular
young ladies. Miss Ethel Carson
whose illness has been frequently
mentioned in this column, died at 1
p. m. Monday at her home, 301 North
G street. She was educated here and
was a refined, cultured, industrious
woman. Her presence at home will
be missed, as also the circle in which
she was so honorably identified. She
leaves to mourn her loss father and
mother, one brother in Omaha, two
sisters, Mrs. John Jackson and Mrs.
Anna Booker of Atchison, and a host
of friends. She was a member of Zion j
Baptist church. The funeral was on
Wednesday at 2 p. m. from Ebenezer !
Baptist church, Rev. Mr. Hill offi- j
ciating.
William Sullivan, one of Atchison’s i
highly respected citizens, died Satur- '
day evening at his residence, 817 Di
vision street. He has been sick for a ;
year, but was up and around. He took
to his bed three months ago. Leakage |
of the heart is said to have been the j
cause of his death. He leaves to sur
vive him a loving wife, two sons,—
George of Atchison and Blaine of
Evansville, Ind.,—two sisters,—Mrs.
Susie Penn of Omaha and Mrs. Chas.
Robertson of Atchison,—some grand
children and many friends to mourn
his demise. He was buried under the
auspices of the Odd Fellows’ lodge, of
which he was a member. Funeral was
held at the A. M. E. church, Rev. Mr.
Billions officiating.
The lecture given by Miss Grace
Eaton at Ebenezer Baptist church J
Monday night, was a rare treat to
those that heard her. Subject, “The
Life of Christ and His Followers.’’ She
lectures to ladies only Tuesday at the
same church.
Mark Brown, Dan Wheeler, Mrs.
Cal Coker, Mrs. John Jordan and Will
Huston are on the sick list.
Miss Marie D. Parker of Liberty
Mo., is visiting with her cousin, Mrs.
W. H. Hill.
Mrs. Ellen Carr took suddenly sick
Sunday at the Ebenezer church and
was taken home. She is much better
at this writing.
Tony Taylor, W. Metchum and
Prince Shook left for Excelsior
Springs Wednesday in search of
health.
M rs. Mary Stone of Forest Lawn is
very sick.
Mrs. Ella Dysert left for Omaha
Tuesday to visit her sick son, Eugene
Thomas.
Mr. and Mrs. Preston Moseby are
on the sick list.
Stanton Roy left Tuesday evening
for St. Paul, Minn. He was here tc
attend the funeral of his father.
Miss Tanner Donahue, who has been
sick for several weeks, died Sunday
morning. Funeral Tuesday at Ebene
zer Baptist church, Rev. Mr. Hill offi
ciating.
Mrs. Sadie Pointer, sister of Mrs.
Halm of Leavenworth, came up to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. R. Corring
ton.
We thank the many friends for ser
vices rendered and floral offerings to
cur deceased mother.—Children and
Grandchildren of Mrs. Rachel Coving
ton.
Mr. Covington has the profound
sympathy of his many friends during
his recent bereavement.
Whenever he thinks of her so dear
He feels her angel spirit near;
A voice comes stealing on the air,
Reminding him of hismother’s prayer.
AUSTIN DOTS
Austin, Tex., April 11, 1918.
Mrs. Mamie Collie, wife of William
Collie, has gone to C Rifornia for sev
eral months.
The Parent Teachers' club of the
West Austin Public Schools was well
attended last Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Tobe Berry, who was so badly
burned when his house burned, is up
out of hospital, but not at all well.
The white and Colored citizens are
asking for the repetition of the play
“The Story of the American Flag,’’
which was so beautifully rendered by
the Blind, Deaf and Dumb Colored
students.
The meeting of the Wesley Chap?]
W. H. M. Auxiliary was a very busi
ness-like one at the residence of Sis
ter S. J. Woods.
The annual temperance contest
held in Samuel Huston College Chapel
April 8, was a decided success. Miss
Uldine Person received the first honor
and was escorted to the decorated
chair. The young ladies all did nicely
and each class presented lovely bou
quets of white carnations and ferns.
A large and appreciative audience
greeted them.
Tho program was as follows:
Music; A Winning Crusade, Frances
F. Ellis; A Prohibition Nation in 1920
Louise Brown; The Decree of the Cen
tury, Bertha Storey; Who Killed Joe’s
Baby? Bessie Westbrooks; Music; In
the Shadow of the Mountain, Sopr.ia
Bowen; To Every Patriotic Citizen a
Challenge, Zelma Kerr; A Moderate
Plan, UIdino Person; Music; The
Greater Slavery, Lucille Lewis; Tin
Ship Went Down, Stella Brewer;
The Man of the Hour. Beulah Loving
good; Music; Decision of Judges; A
Silver Offering. M. C. Minue, Man
ager; M. S. Davage, President.
The mock wedding at the A. M. E
Church was quite a success. A larg*
and lively audience greeted the wed
ding ceremony.
Mrs. Emma A. Armstrong of oui
city writes that she has gone from
Los Angeles, Cal., to So. Pasadena.
The can corn rally at S. H. College
was a success, 613 cans were gath
ered by Simpson Tabernacle, Miss
Pinkie Moore 239, Miss Josie Pank°y
373. The Simpson choir rendered a
short musical and literary program.
Miss Pankey was crowned can corn
queen by Vice President J. W Fra
zier. L. M. Mitchell, chairman of the
Austin District, presided in his usual
lively manner.
The mid winter musicale at Tillot
son College was well rendered and
much enjoyed. Miss P. B. Parsons
assisted by Madame Clarice It. Jack
son Brown, had charge of the pro
gram.
The Gregory School has planned to
buy a Liberty bond.
The Olive Street 2 B Grade, who
were in the spelling contest last Fri
day, were entertained by the Gregory
2 B the following Friday afternoon
The Gregory Parent Club also held
a very interesting meeting.
The girls of Gregorj are much
elated over their new tennis court.
The Ladies Aid of Wesley Chapel
held their first regular meeting at
the residence of Mrs. L. J. Johnson
Lee, 2106 East 12th St. The com
mittee to wait on pastor, program and
decoration were appointed. A three
course light luncheon was served.
President M.-S. Davage is in New
York City attending the annual meet
ing of the Missionary board of M. E
Church.
COI'NCIL BLUFFS, IOWA
The Rev. Mr. Curry of Omaha
preached for the Rev. Mr. Jordan Sun
day morning.
Rev. T. H. Stoner, pastor of the
Methodist church, and his wife were
dinner guests of the Rev. and Mis. J
P. Jackson Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Arthur Watts of Kewanee, III.
has been the guest of the Rev. and
Mrs. J. P. Jackson, 1531 Avenue A.
Among those reported on the sick
list this week are: Mrs. Eva Givens
Mrs. Lee, Mrs. E. Wade, Mrs. C. Per
kins, Mrs. W. Nixon and Mrs, D. Rot
toms.
GREENVILLE, TEXAS
Greenville is one of the richest
farming districts in the state and hau
about 19,000 inhabitants, one-third of
whom are Colored.
All the churches had excellent serv
ices and large congregations Sunday
The Rev. Mr. Means is still working
a* the erection of his new church.
Dr. L. W. Taylor has recently lo
cated his office at 3004 South Johnson
street and has with him Dr. L. M.
Mitchell, the dentist, formerly of Aus
tin, Tex.
W. D. Pratt is still leading with th*
best of pictures at the Pastime thea
ter.
For tailor-made suits, cleaning and
pressing and tonsorial work don’t fail
to see M. S. Durham.—Adv.
Mrs. W. M. McDaniel left Wednes
day to attend the funeral of her moth
er.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sanders are re
joicing over the birth of a fine hoy.
who came last week to gladden their
hearts and home.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Moss are also
the proud parents of a fine boy.
Our parents in Greenville, it will be
seen, are doing their bit in helping to
raise a future army for Uncle Sam.
Mr. Zack Durham and W. C. Ward
have returned to their farm, where
they will be engaged in agriculture
this year.
Read The Monitor for the news
Those who read one copy are always
anxious to get another. It shows that
the people of Greenville appreciate a
good thing.
COMM UNITY CHORUS
More voices, and especially bassos
and tenors, are needed for the Com
munity Chorus which will rehearse
Sunday afternoon at 5:30 at St. Phil
ip’s Church. Come out and join the
chorus. Everybody welcome.
Spanish lessons systematically
taught by Mrs. J. W. Thomas, 2213
North 27th Avenue. Webster 147.—
Adv.
Buy Liberty bonds.
RATES—life cents a word for single
insertions, 1 cent a word for two or
more insertions. No advertisement
for less than 15c. Cash should ac
company advertisement.
FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.
FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, ail
modern. 2706 Parker st. Web. 1250.
Neat modern room for man and
wife, 3702 North 23rd St. Phone Web
ster 3727.
FOR RENT—Newly furnished rooms
ire first-class modern home; every con
venience. 1410 N. 26th st. Web. 4760
(6-13)
Furnished rooms in strictly modem
house. Men preferred. 814 North
23r street. Red 8156. Mrs. Ida Cary.
Strictly modem rooms. 2604 Deca
tur st. Web. 4490.—(6-27)
First class rooming house, steam
heat, bath, electric light. On Dodge
and 24th st. car line. Mrs. Ann- Ranks,
924 North 20th st. Doug. 437-.
NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS
1217'2 and 12191. So. 16lh St.
Phone Douglas 8730
J. LOGAN.
Two furnished rooms, 2415 Indiana
avenue. Tyler 3399-W.
Modern furnished rooms to gentle
men in private home. H. L. Anderson.
2914 Lake street. Webster 3171.
For Rent—Two furnished rooms,
strictly modem, 1923 North 27th St.
Webster 3150.
For Rent—Modern furnished rooms.
2320 North 28th Ave. Phone Web
ster 2058.
Neatly furnished rooms in a pri
vate home. Modern except heat. Men
only . Webster 1760.
For Rent.—Nice front room, 2521
Miami in private family.
Neatly furnished rooms, 1842 North
27th St. Call Webster 2812.
First-class modem furnished rooms.
Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 1702
North Twenty-sixth street. Phone
Webster 4769.
FOR RENT—Ten rooms. 1403 N.
18th street. $16.50. Phone Douglas
3607.—Adv.
Furnished rooms. Mrs. H. W.
Brown 2552 Spaulding street. Colfax
3627.
HOL'SE FOR SALE
FOR SALE—Five rooms, nearly
new. 2601 Grant st. Easy terms. Call
Douglas 2842 or Webster 5619.
FOR SALE—Acre of ground and 5
room house; $200 down, balance easy
payments. Douglas 3607.
FOR REN'T—10 rooms, 1527 North
17th st.; $25 per month. Doug. 3607.
PROBATE NOTICE
In (he Matter of the Estate of George
Bolden. Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the cred
itors of said deceased will meet the ad
ministrator of said estate, before me,
County Judge of Douglas County, Ne
braska, at the County Court Room, in
said County, on the 6th day of Jun»\ 1918,
and on the 6th day of August. 1918. at 9
o’clock a. m.. each day, for the purpose
of presenting their claims for examina
tion, adjustment and allowance. Throe
months are allowed for the creditors to
present their claims, from the 5th day
of May. 1918.
BRYCE CRAWFORD.
4t County Judge.
ECONOMY TAILOR
C. M. SIMMONS, Prop.
22 years in the tailoring business
Goods called for and delivered.
Phone Doug. 6335
We cut trim, make suits to order,
$2"i.0Q up. Ladies’ and Gents'
Clothes cleaned and repaired.
114 So. 13th St. Omaha, Neb.
THE DOWN SOUTH
IIAIR PREPARATION
A New Creation in Hair Pomade
Known by its quality and reputa
tion. Keeps hair soft and scalp in
line condition; for straightening
apply freely. Keep the hair in line
shape; wash and straightening
once every two weeks.
Price 30c, 50c and $1 Per Box
madam j. f. McDonald
General Delivery
Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
TEXAS
WHEN IN
TEMPLE, TEXAS
STOP WITH
Mrs. J. S. Dawson
j 218 South 4th Street
Who gains pleasure in making
you comfortable. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Rates reasonable.
Write or wire for accommoda
tion.
THE BETTER KIND
i
Made from Rood clear lumber,
covered with fibre; well bound
on edges. Durable comers and
braces where necessary. Sturdy
locks and hinges, 2 trays nicely
cloth lined.
Priced at $10.00, $12.00, $13.50
and $15.00.
Freling & Steinle
“Omaha’s Best Baggage Build
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ers
1803 FARNAM STREET
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The People’s
Drug Store
109 South 14th Street
DRUGS, CIGARS AND SODA
Toilet and Rubber Goods
Special Attention to Prescriptions
We Carry a Full Line of Face and
Hair Preparations.
Nielson's Hair Dressing.25c
Elite Hair Pomade .25c
Aida Hair Pomade .30c
eXelento Hair Pomade .25c
Plough's Hair Dressing .25c
Hygienic Hair Grower .60c
Ford’s Hair Grower .25c
Palmer’s Skin Whitener .25c
Palmer’s Skin Success .25c
Black and White Skin Oint....25c
Roza I Bleach .25c
We appreciate your patronage.
Phone Douglas 1446.
Sr
WATERS
BARNHART
PRINTING CO
Franklin Theatre
24th and Franklin Sts.
ALICE BRADY
—in—
“HUNGRY HEART”
Also a Good Comedy.
Matinee, 5 cents to all.
Night, 6 and 11 cents.
Hill-Williams Drug Co.
PURE DRUGS AND TOILET
ARTICLES
Free Delivery
Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St.
Start Saving Now
On* Dollar will op«n an account In th«l
Savings Department
of the J
United States Nat’l Bank
loth »«i'l Farnam Streets }
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C. S. JOHNSON
18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702
ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE
at POPULAR PRICES.
Best for the Money
Established 1890
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C. 1. CARLSON
Dealer in
Shoes and Gents’ Furnishings
1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb.
We Have a Complete Line of
FLOWER,GRASS
AND GARDEN
Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry
Supplies
Fresh cut flowers always on hand
Stewart’s Seed Store
119 N. 16th St. Opp. Tost Office
Phone Douglas 977
The Gulf City Pressing Club S
Press while you wait.
Ladies’ work a specialty.
Men’s and Children’s suits.
All guaranteed full satisfac
tion.
Call in and see us. We will fix
the price all right.
Clothes called for and prompt
ly delivered.
1 119'j N. 21th St. Web. 3913
E. H. HAYNES, Prop.
f Eagle Baggage &
Express Co.
A. W. ANDERSON
Auto or Horse Service
Quick Delivery
I) Webster 1777 1831 N. 22nd St. {}
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Neatly Furnished Rooms
Modern Conveniences With or
Without Board
Telephones, Doug. 9458. Doug. 8703
The Booker T,
Washington Hotel
Mrs. Laura Cuerington, Propr.
In Connection with
THE WASHINGTON CAFE
1719*21 Cuming Street Omaha
J. A. Edholm E. W. Sherman
Standard Laundry
24th, Near l ake Street
Phone Webster 130
C. H. MARQUARDT
CASH MARKET
Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt
Meats, Poultry, Oysters, etc.
2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3831
Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke i
and Cure our own Hams and Bacon,
t-. . «.. . ........
Open All Times- Reasonable Prices
The Silas Johnson
Western Funeral Home
Webster 248 2518 Lake St. ■
The Place for Quality and Service j Jj
Licensed Kmbalmer In Attendance j W
Lady Attendant If Desired. J 1
Millie Fiirniihcd Free. MjM
I TAKE PLEASURE V
In thanking you for your patronage -A
I want your trade solely upon th^B
merits of my goods.
You will profit by trading here ^A
H. E. YOUNG
Webster 315 2111-16 N. 24th sB
GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS f
C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO.
Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetable*.
, ( nm*n* St. Telephone Douglas 1098
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NORTH SIDE BOOSTERS
Sergt.-Major E, W. Killingaworth r c Pnce
At Camp Funaton At Home on the Job.
The Alamo Barber Shop and Pocket Billiard Parlor
The only ColoredP«hop* InPthe 'eta *e ^u'l11MQn \ h e P| a t eat* paMern*'°E* barber*
•anltary. Shop department open from 8 a. m. to lip m‘statlirnf Ve7thln°
to 12 p m. We carry a full line of Choice Claare and -n4,Satu 1 y* ® *■ m.
Chewing Gum. °ar* and Tobaccoi, Candle, and
KILLINGSWORTH & PRICE, Prons
,,, w . c- Bl MAYO> Foreman. ** ’’
-l hone Wt‘hBler 578t- 2416 North 24th Street
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