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Mrs. Jessie Gray will leave Monday
evening at 4 o’clock for Claremore,
Okla. She will join her sister, Mrs.
Joseph Smith, at St. Joseph, Mo., who
will accompany her on the trip. We
hope she will gain her health while
away.
Mrs. Isabella Kennedy, who has
been visiting in Omaha for some time,
returned to her home Thursday in
Oakland, Cal.
Mr. W. H. Ransom is ill at his resi
dence.
Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Big
gest and Best.—Adv.
Mrs. John L. Gordon of Maryville,
Mo., spent the week-end visiting her
daughter, Mrs. J. T. Redmond.
Little Leeta Lewis celebrated her
8th birthday anniversary Thursday,
April 18.
Mr. Dude Redmond of the Union
Pacific is on the sick list.
Mr. L. T. Boggus left Monday even
ing for Chattanooga, Tenn., to visit
with his mother a few days before re
porting for the draft, April 27. Mr.
Boggus will be stationed at Camp Lee.
Coming—a burlesque drama, en
titled “The Three Degrees.” Watch
for date.—Adv.
The Crispus Attucks auxiliary of
the Red Cross has finished ten double
bed socks, twenty surgical caps and
three sweaters. The auxiliary had a
very pleasant meeting on Tuesday at
the N. W. C. A. home, where it meets
weekly. There will be new work both
sewing and knitting, next Tuesday.
Come and do your bit by helping in
this work. All women are welcome and
urgently invited.
Get your ticket and come out to St.
John’s church, Monday, April 29. Win
the baby doll given by the C. & N. W.
—Adv.
The N. W. C. A. meeting will be
held Thursday, May 2, instead of
Wednesday of next week.
Mrs. W. B. Jones of Kansas City,
Mo., is at the bedside of her unacle,
William Jackson, who is convalescent
after a serious attack of peritonitis.
He is under the skilful care of Dr. J.
H. Hutten.
A large number of subscriptions are
now due. Please call at office and
leave the money, mail order or phone
when you want the collector to comet
If you fail to receive paper kindly
phone office, Webster 4243.
Mr. C. G. Garrett returned Wednes
day from Hot Springs, where he went
seven weeks ago for his health, much
improved. He was seriously ill in St.
Louis for two weeks enroute to Hot
Springs.
J. H. Broomfield has been confined
to his home this week with a severe
attack of rheumatism.
Sergt. Benjamin Burton of Camp
i Dodge was home on a furlough for a
few days this week. He says that the
life of a soldier is the life for him.
Private Bowen is here from Camp
Funston for a few days visiting his
wife. He is looking fine.
By the use of patented Indestructa
FOR RENT—Seven rooms, modem
except heat; $18. Douglas 3607.
the Ninety-Second Division,
division, appreciates very much the,
of view prejudicial to the interests of
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Grayson have
recently moved to our city from Red
bird, Okla., and are living on the South
Side.
If you need a good scalp treatment
and you want your hair to grow callj
Mrs. L. Bentley, Web. 4769.—Adv.
Mrs. Fannie Young, who is the
president of the Nebraska State Fed
eration, was in the city last week. She
held a very successful meeting at the
U. B. F. and S. M. T. hall Saturday
evening, with the following Federated
clubs of Omaha: The Clenhens Wo
man’s club, O. N. E. club, the Ivy club
and the Art class. The O. N. E. and
Clenhens Women’s clubs entertained
Mrs. Young during her short visit.
MEET ME at St. John’s Church
Friday, May 3.
Messrs. Elmer Morris and Andrew
Reed, from Camp Funston, Kan., were
visitors at the O. N. E. club Tuesday
evening. They were given a hearty
welcome by forty of their friends
among the younger set.
Don’t be noisy on the streets, in
public places or on street cars.
There will be a Tom Thumb wed
ding and Maypole drill Friday even
ing, May 3, at St. John’s church.
Little Silas Johnson, the 2-year-old
son of Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson,
2312 North Twenty-eighth avenue, is
confined to the hospital, pending an
operation.
The Swastika Art club will meet at
the home of Mrs. D. E. Mann, 3516
Emmett street, May 1.
ABOUT THE JO CY STARK DANCE
Look! Here is something that you
should appreciate. Our Honorable
Mayor, James C. Dahlman and his
representatives are going to attend
the Jo Cy Stark dance at Alamo Hall
April. 30, and will make one of his
little speeches which are always en
joyed by our people, so let’s have a
big crowd out to greet him.—Adv.
Mr. Byron Jones, better known as
“Strappie,” will be the head waiter to
open up the sparkling grape juice and
sing and dance at the Jo Cy Stark
ball. Alamo Hall, April 30.—Adv.
Mr. Drew Harrold will introduce one
of his latest dances at the Jo Cy Stark
ball, April 30.
The Jo Cy Star Club will promise
you a large crowd rain or shine, so
watch them at the Alamo Hall, April
30th.
“Strappie” Jones was the main
waiter for the G. D. G. T. club, so
since the Jo Cy Stark club and the
G. I). G. T. club are now as one, Jones
will do his stuff more lively, so watch
him at Alamo Hall, April 30th.
Come out and listen to Perkins’ Or
chestra’s new rag, “Jazz Me Until the
Crack of Day.” Watch them at the
Alamo Hall, April 30.—Adv.
THE COMMUNITY CHORUS
There was a large attendance Sun
day afternoon at the Community
Chorus, which held a splendid re
hearsal at St. Philip’s Episcopal
church. The singing by this excellent
chorus was inspiring. It meets every
Sunday afternoon at 5:30 o’clock and
rehearses for one hour. It is proposed
to give a concert at an early date.
Those who desire to appear with this
splendid chorus at its first concert
must join at once. Please bear in mind
that it is a community chorus for
everybody in the community who
wants to learn to sing. Come Sunday
at 5:30 o’clock. A few more tenors
are needed; basses also.
OMAHA BOY WINS
LIEUTENANCY
Andrew Ileed, who has been attend
ing the officers’ training school at
Camp Funston and who has earned a
lieutenancy, is in the city on a fifteen
days’ furlough, visiting parents and
friends. Lieutenant Reed is the only
son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Reed of South
Sixteenth street. His friends are
proud of his success.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our many friends
for their expressions of kindness and
sympathy during the illness and death
of Mrs. Ethel Green, our beloved
daughter, wife and sister.—Mrs. Mary
McKinney, Mr. Norman Green, Mr.
Conso and Collins McKinney.
FOR RENT
Lodge rooms at 24th and Charles
streets. Vacant two nights each
week. Persons wanting to rent same,
call Allen Jones, rental agent, Web
ster 1100.
FOR SALE
Six room modern house. Paved
street, $2,600. Easy terms. Phone
Douglas 2842 or Webster 5619.
Raise chickens.
FIRST REGIMENTAL BAND
CONCERT AT AUDITORIUM
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
The First Regimental band, U. R.
K. of P., Dan Desdunes, leader, will
give a concert in the Auditorium Sun
day afternoon at 3 o’clock at popular
prices, for the benefit of the band. The
Auditorium should be crowded. This
band is an institution of which Omaha
is justly proud and of which our own
people well can boast. It has been
called upon from time to time to con
tribute music for public and patriotic
occasions without compensation, and
has always most cheerfully and gen-1
erously responded. Let everybody go
to the Auditorium Sunday afternoon
and show that we are really proud of
Desdunes' band, as it is popularly
called.
N. W. C. A. APPEALS
FOR ASSISTANCE
The women of the Negro Woman’s
Christian association, feeling the pub
lic is not thoroughly acquainted with
the fact that this Christian home,
designated to care for the old and in
firm of our race, although carried on
by a faithful few, is the property of
the people of the city of Omaha and
is theirs to manage and operate as .
they think best,have decided to launch
a campaign for members and small
monthly pledges.
For membership that all citizens
who are interested in the welfare of
their mothers and fathers, all citizens
who feel an especial race pride in pro
tecting the aged of their race, may
come forward, join our association
and express themselves. By so doing
we may have a home “of the people
and by the people.”
For small monthly pledges that
every man and woman may do his bit
to insure protection and comfort and
thus gladden the heart and brighten
the life of some mother or father.
See our announcement on another
page of this paper. Give us your name, |
pledge us at least 10 cents per month, j
then come to our association and see ,
your name credited with your money j
on our register.
FLORENCE JOHNSON,
ANNA BOWLER,
KATE WILSON,
i MARTHA SMITH,
Committee.
LODGE DIRECTORY
Omaha Lodge No. 146, A. F. and
A. M., Omaha, Neb. Meetings second
and fourth Tuesdays of every month.
Lodge room, 2201 Cuming street. P
H. Jenkins, W. M.; W. H. Robinson,
Secretary.
Keystone Lodge No. 4, K. of P.,
Omaha, Nebr. Meetings first and
third Thursdays of each month. H.
A. Hazzard, C. C., J. H. Glover, K. of
R. and S.
Weeping Willow Lodge No. 9696,
G. U. O. of O. F., meets second and
fourth Thursdays of each month at
L. B. F. Hall, 24th and Charles. R.
S. Gaskins, N. G.; T. H. Gaskins, P. S.
International Order No. 631 Col
ored Engineers and Portable Hoisting
Enginemen meets at 2225Va Lake
street first and third Wednesday in
each month. W. H. T. Ransom, pres
ident; J. H. Headly, Cor. Sec.; J. H.
Moss, Rec. Sec.; S. L. Bush, Treas.
Notice
All ex-York Rite Masons meet each
Saturday until May 6th at 2414 In
diana street. W. M. Bridges, G. D. L>.
Tyler 3399-W.
Quality Service
D. E. Nichols Tailoring Co.
Dealers In
LATEST FABRICS FOR SPRING
AND SUMMER SUITS
First-Class Barber Shop In Connection
LINCOLN, NEB..
219 North Ninth St. Tel. L-8431
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PROBATE NOTICE
In the 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, ut the County Court Hoorn, In
said County, on the 6th day of June, 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. Three
months are allowed for the creditors to
present their claims, from the 5th day
of May. 1918.
BRYCE CRAWFORD,
4t County Judge.
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and
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; H in a great
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If Sale
SATURDAY
Sharp at 8:30
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STORES
Painless
Extraction
Have those old teeth removed and
protect your health. Any number
of teeth can be replaced by a plate
j or bridge, made to look natural.
Consultation Free.
Dr. P. W. Sawyer
DENTIST
Phone Doug. 7160. 220 S. 13th St.
' 13th and Farnam St*.
Phones: Office, Douglas 3841; Res
idence, Harney 2156
Reference—Any Judge of the Dis
trict Court of Douglas County.
E. F. Morearty
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR
AT LAW
640 Bee Bldg. Omaha, Neb.
Buy Good
Groceries
From Your Own Groceryman
J. L. BETTS
li 2526 Lake St. Web. 5262
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Telephone Douglas 5712
PACIFIC
Pool Parlor
C. BRANCH, Proprietor
BOB JOHNSON, Mgr.
Cigars, Tobacco and Soft
Drinks
LAUNDRY OFFICE
1014 SOUTH TENTH STREET j
(Opposite Pullman Hotel)
OMAHA, NEB.
IJ. ELKIN
BUILDING AND REPAIRS
1138 North 23d Street.
Estimates Free.
Phones: Web. 3927; Res. Web. 757
SOL. LEWIS
JEWELER
Fine Watch Repairing and
Diamond Setting.
Victrolas and Grafonalas.
Eyes Examined and Glasses
Fitted, with a Guarantee
DR. A. B. TARBOY,
OPTICIAN.
20 Years with the Omaha
Optical School.
Web. 2042. Cor. 24th & Parker
!John Hall
LADIES AND GENTS TAILORING
Work Called for and Delivered
SUITS MADE TO ORDER
♦ Pressing, Cleaning, Dyeing and |
» Alteration a Specialty.
T Webster 875 1614 North 24th St.
F. WILBERC
BAKERY
Across from Alhambra Theatre
The Beat Is None Too Good for
Our Customers.
Telephone Webster 673
The Alhambra
FIRST CLASS MOVIES
See them every night.
24th and Parker Streets.
HOLSUM
AND
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HOME EMPLOYMENT
AGENCY
WANTED—Your orders for help,
male and female. Many positions
now open.
209 South 13th. Douglas 8717
CALL AT
LIBERTY BEVERAGE CO.
for your Up-to-Date Soft Drink3,
Candies, Cigars.
Ladies are welcome.
SOL KLEIN, Prop.
Web. 2636 N.W. Cor. 24th & Parker
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C. ZUCKER
1615-17 InORTH 24TH STREET. Webster 2556
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OPEN EVENINGS
1839-47 N. 24th St. Phones—Webster 1607; Webster 4825
God Helps Those Who
Help Themselves
WTe have followed this axiom for the past ten years.
Dan Desdunes
AND HIS
First Regimental Band
U. R., K. of P.
Are asking their many friends to help them by attending
THE GRAND POPULAR PRICE CONCERT
AT THE AUDITORIUM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
April 28th, at 3:00 P. M.
Admission 25 cents to any seat in the house.
This will be the Musical Treat of the Season.
Trade at the Washington Market
The Most Sanitary and Up-to-Date Market in the Middle
West. Visit Our Branch at the McCrory 5c and 10c
Store in the Basement.
Washington Market
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