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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (June 8, 1918)
f Among the Churches J ZION BAPTIST CHURCH NEWS Although the pastor was away last Sunday good crowds were in attend ance for sunrise prayer meeting at 6:30 and covenant at 10:30. At night Rev. M. D. Johnson spoke to a large audience. All went well, generally speaking, but at this writing we arc glad to welcome Pastor Botts back from a few days’ visit with his brother in Booneville, Mo. A large crowd was present on Deco ration night, when a patriotic pro gram, consisting of wartime songs and recitations, was rendered by the Junior Rosebuds and a red, white and blue drill by the ladies of the Mis n Circle, both having been directed by Mrs. Anna Lee. The Junior Rosebuds were enter tained at the home of the Misses Al berta and Willie Robbins last Friday evening. The club received $11 from the entertainment given on Decoration day. The next meeting will be in the rest room of the church, Thursday evening, entertained by the Misses Gladys and Fay Irving. The Mission Circle met this week with the president, Mrs. Gussie Allen, at 2017 North Twenty-fourth street. Mr. John Gardner is improving at his home, 2622 Maple street, where he is confined with a broken foot. The following strangers worshipped with us on Sunday morning: Mr. J. W. Dacus, Brewton, Ala.; Mr. George Hawkins, Mr. J. W. Hall and Mr. Frank Foster, Chicago; Mrs. L. E Gibson, Dallas, Tex.; Mrs. S. L. Con tee, Long Beach. Cal., and Mr. Joseph burton, Davenport, la. Regular services next Lord’s day. Strangers welcome. ST. JOHN’S CHI RCH NEWS Rev. W. C. Williams preached an unusually good sermon Sunday morn ing to a very large and appreciative audience. ^Illlllllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllllllll!!lll!llllll!l!'ll!llllllllllll^ | Doing It | I Electrically | EE Doing what electrically? = S Well, almost everything that has to be done in == — the average home; and the average home in =E EE Omaha today is a modern home and as such is EE supplied with electricity. * IZZ 1^255 Hr: Doing it electrically means using electricity to =E = do your household cleaning. == EE Can you do household cleaning by electricity ? = = You certainly can, and do it infinitely better than == 5= in any other way, besides being relieved from the = = drudgery of it. Get a Vacuum Cleaner. The EE Hoover is the best. Attach your cleaner and turn on the electric current, and you will be amazed at EE = the amount of dust it gets out of your “clean” Ej EE rugs, which have just been brought home from EE — the cleaners. * EE EE “Doing it electrically” means doing your cook- EE E ing with electricity. Ye;, you can get a range or = EE plate for almost any price that will do your cook- = EE ing better than in any other way. = = "Doing it electrically” means doing your wash- = EE ing and ironing, your sewing and almost anything = EE that has to be done in the home by electricity. EE A visit to the beautiful new sales rooms of the EE Nebraska Power Company, the Electric Building, == Fifteenth and Famam, where you are most wel EE come, will be a revelation to you. You will be EE amazed at the number of household conveniences = HE and necessities to be obtained there. EE Eg You will find ranges, irons, chafing dishes, cof- EE HE fee percolators, washing machines, waffle irons, = HE sewing machine motors, fireless cookers, egg boil- EE EE ers, lamps, vibrators, fans, heating pads, vacuum = EE cleaners, etc., etc. The list is almost endless. =E EE The next time you are do\yn town drop into the = ; sales room of the Power Company and look = EE around. You will be sure to see something that = = will help lighten labor and contribute to the com- = fort of home, and if you begin doing it electrically = EE you’ll keep it up. EE =| Ge; the electric habit. It’s a good one. Do it EE HE electrically. = | The Nebraska | | Power Company | liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiip The Tuesday night class is steadily growing. The dues this week were $47.50. A very interesting program htis been prepared by the Sunday school for Sunday evening, as that will be Children’s day. Every one is wel come. The L. E. W. club met at the par sonage Friday night and made very excellent plans for the uplifting of God’s work. Friday night closed a most excel lent rally. Three thousand dollars was the top, but read next week’s Monitor to see if we went “over the top.” Every one is welcome to our serv ices. BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. T. A. Taggart, Pastor. Sunday morning service, 10:45; B : Y. P. U., 6 p. m. Preaching Su-duy ! li ght, 8 p. m. Sermon topic, “The Twelve Foundations.” Tim Mission Circle met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Irvine, 2720 1! I street. Mrs. Smith of 3006 V street died I Sunday night at 10 o'clock and was ; buried Wednesday afternoon. .Tones | <?. Chiles had charge of the funeral. Mother Kelly is confined to her bed. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Helen Vaughn is somewhat im ! p roved. Mr. John Gibbs is on the sick list. The annual sermon of the Eastern Star, preached by Rev. Mr. Taggart Sunday afternoon, was a grand turn out and quite a success. NEWS OF MO l’NT MORIAH BAPTIST CHI RCH Rev. M. H. Wilkinson. Pastor. Sunday was covenant and com munion, and was well attended. Sunday morning service, 10:45. A Woman's day program will be render ed at 4 p. m. under the auspices of the Woman’s club of the city. Everybody invited. Preaching at 8 o’clock. The play, “Chaining Down of Satan," June 11. Come out and see it. The Swastika Art and Literary club will give a rally Wednesday after noon, June 12, at the home of Mrs. H. L. Anderson, 2914 Lake street. All friends are invited. Refreshments will be seived free. The B. Y. P. U. met at the church Friday, May 31. Many members were I resent, including two visitors. Mrs, H. White and Mrs. E. Wells were re ef :ved a? members. This society meets every Friday' evening at the church. The public is invited. Mrs. N, 'Gates, president: Miss V. Hibbler, secretary. Rev. M. H. Wilkinson and Mr. H. L. Anderson will leave Tuesday, June 11, for Sioux City, la. Those on the sick list: Mrs. L. Crowder, Mr. George Williams of 1404 North Twentieth street, and Mr. Salour. Miss Annabelle Anderson, who died at the home of her father, 708 North Forty-fifth street, was buried from the church Sunday, June 2, by the Silas Johnson Western Funeral Home. Rev. W. H. Wilkinson officiated. LODGE DIRECTORY Gate City Lodge, No. 6674, G. U. 0. of O. F., meets the first and third Monday of each month at Petersen's hall, 24th and Burdette sts. W. H. Payne, N. G.; R. L. Woodard, P. S., 4912 South 26th st. South 4459. Omaha Lodge No. 146, A. F. and A. M., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursdays 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. 9596, 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 2225% 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. Faithful lodge, No. 250, U. B. F., meets second and fourth Fridays in each month at Rescue hall. Visiting brethren welcome. Earl Jones, W. M.; James Tubbs, W. S. LEGAL NOTICE. ED. E. MOBEARTY Attorney-at-Law. Bee Building. NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT DEFEND ANT. To Lena Downs. Non - Resident Defend ant: You are hereby notified that on the 12th day of February, 1918. Edward Downs filed his petition In the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which Is to obtain an absolute decree of divorce from you, on the grounds that you have wilfully deserted him. and for more than two years last past. You are further noti fied that on the 15th day of May, 1918, leave was given the plaintiff by Hon. George A. Day, Judge of the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, tr secure service on you by publication. You are required to answer said peti tion on or before the 24th day of June, 11*18. EDWARD DOWNS. 4t — Classified Advertising HATES—1 cnu I tum (or «mgU insertions, 1 cent a word (or two or more insertions No advertisenionl (or less than 15c. Cash should so company advertisement. WANTED—Neat appearing Color ed girl for confectionery at once. Ap ply 1415 N. 24th st. WANTED—Good barber at 2018 N. 24th st., at once. WANTED—Girl or woman to take complete charge of two children in small home. Harney 6355. WANTED—Bellboys, Omaha club; 835 and board. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT. FURNISHED rooms for rent; strictly modem. Res. 2212 Seward. I Tel. Web. 3733. FOR RENT — Furnished rooms, . 1549 N. 17th st. Web. 5230. Floyd Carlton. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, ail I modern. 2706 Parker st. Web. 1250. Furnished rooms in strictly modem | house. Men preferred. 814 North 123r street. Red 8156. Mrs. Ida Cary. Nicely furnished rooms. Phone Webster 2941. FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms. Phone South 1981-. Residence 4814 South 25th st. Mrs. Sadie Mo berly. FOR RENT—Right at 24th st. car, one large room for couple, also one small room. Webster 4745. First class rooming house, steam heat, bath, electric light. On Dodge and 24th st. car line. Mrs. Ann- Banks, 924 North 20th st. Doug. 437... NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS 1217*2 and 1219)2 So. 16th St. Phone Douglas 8730 J. LOGAN. Two furnished rooms, 2415 Indiana avenue. Tyler 3399-W. For Rent—Two furnished rooms, strictly modem, 1923 North 27th St. Webster 3150. For Rent—Modem furnished rooms. 2320 North 28th Ave. Phone Web ster 2058. Neatly furnished rooms in a pri- j vate home. Modern except heat. Men only . Webster 1760. Neatly furnished rooms, 1842 North 27th St. Call Webster 2812. First-class modem furnished rooms. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 1702 j North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769, FOR RENT—Ten rooms. 1403 N. 18th street. $16.50. Phone Douglas 3607.—Adv. HOUSE FOR SALE — F OR SALE—Acre of ground and 5- j room house; $200 down, balance easy payments. Douglas 3607. FOR SALE—Neat five-room cot tage; modern except heat. Easy terms. Mrs. M. C. Sands. Webster 5017. 2t P'OR SALE — Two hand tailored evening suits. One full dress, size 37, cost $75; one Tuxedo, size 39, cost $60. Either would sell as new suits. Will sacrifice for $15 eaeh. Call Webster 1853. $100 down, balance easy monthly payments, will buy a 5-room cottage, I modern except heat; close to car, ' school and church. Phone Douglas 3607 or Webster 1124. HOUSES FOR RENT FOR RENT—10 rooms, 1527 North 17th st.; $25 per month. Doug. 3607. FOR RENT—Three-room house; city water and gas. 2529V4 Wirt st. Webster 4395. SOL. LEWIS JEWELER F'ine Watch Repairing and Diamond Setting. Victrolas and Grafonalas. Eyes Examined and Glasses P'itted, with a Guarantee DR. A. B. TARBOY, OPTICIAN, 20 Years with the Omaha Optical School. Web. 2042. Cor. 24th & Parker CALL AT LIBERTY BEVERAGE CO. for your Up-to-Date Soft Drinks, { Candies, Cigars. Ladies are welcome. SOL KLEIN, Prop. Web. 2636 N.W. Cor. 24th A. Parker OUR SHOWING OF Pure Silk Shirts AT REASONABLE PRICES IS THE ONE REASON WHY WE SELL SO MANY for Genuine ^ John B. Stetson Hats All Colors and Styles i MARSHALL & LEE RELIABLE TAILORS SUITS MADE TO ORDER FOR $18.00 AND UP Experts in the arts of repairing and remaking. Our dyeing and cleaning ia unexcelled. Our assistant manager, Mr. Harold Bentley, who recently returned from Western University, is rendering hia most efficient service in our shop. Call Red 730t> 103 So. 14th St., Omaha, Neb. PEOPLES’ CLEANERS and OVERS CORPORATION We make a specialty of Cleaning. Pressing and Repairing Men's and Ladies' Clothes. Send us your soiled, wrinkled suit or skirt. We clean White or Colored Kid Gloves perfectly. Let us convince you. Plumes and Feathers are finished with the utmost care. Woollen Blankets are made as soft, fluffy and war^n as when brand new. Curtains, lace or other materials are handled with 4he best of care. Your wrinkled or faded portieres are made as good as new. A telephone call will bring our auto for your work Immediately. -ALL WORK GUARANTEED 2416 ERSKINE STREET PHONE WEBSTER 3991 Classified Business Directory HILLIARD PARLORS CAPITOL HILLIARD PARLOR Cigars and Tobacco. Barber shop in connection. All kinds of choice candies, chewing gum and soft drinks. Service to our guests our specialty. Athletic and baseball headquarters. Webster 1773. 2018 North 24th St. Charles W. South, Prop. BLACKSMITHS J. W. STAPLETON South 257L5825 South 23d St. CAFES AND RESTAURANTS THE BUSY BEE CAFE South 2793 4917 South 26th St. STAMP’S RESTAURANT 2522 Q Street. DRESSMAKERS FANNIE PARTEE Webster 3519, 1531 North 21st St, DRUG STORES THE PEOPLE’S DRUG STORE Douglas 1446. 109 South 14th St. ADAMS HAIGHT DRUG CO., 24th and Lake; 24th and Fort, Omaha, Neb. HARDWARE W. B. NICHOLS Paints, Oils and Glass. Webster .3516. 24th and Lake Sts. COLORED NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES FRANK DOUGLASS Shining Parlor. Webster 1388. 2414 North 24th St. MARKETS DEEP WATER FISH MARKET Webster 3943. 1409% N. 24th St. PHYSICANS AND SURGEONS DR. AUG. G. EDWARDS Physician and Surgeon Office and Residence, 2409 ErBkine St. Hours: 8 a. m. to 10 a. m.; 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. and evenings. Phone Web ster 71. TAXI SERVICE J. D. LEWIS Five-passenger $2 per hour Seven-pass.$2.50 and $3 per hour 3 p. m. to 12 p. m., Doug. 3724. 12 to 3 a. m., Doug. 1491. Residence, 3 a. m. to 3 p. m., Web. 949