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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (March 15, 1919)
I ALHAMBRA 1 ? The House of Courtesy. Y X 24th and I’arker Sts. X X X :«: THURSDAY— X X Pearl White in X X “THE LIGHTNING X X RAIDER" X X Richard Travers in X “THE LITTLE SHEPARD f X OF BARGAIN ROW” £ X Comedy v X X X FRIDAY— x X Special X X Lieut. Edward Turner in X X Person Will Tell of the Col* X X ored Boys “Over There” X X Mary McLaren in X X “THE SECRET MAR- X | RIAGE” | | Comedy | X LT. EDWARD TURNER ¥ X Of 366 Infantry Co. G, 92d ¥ ¥ Division and | PVT. MATHEW FOWLER £ X Of 370 Infantry, Co. B, 59th X ¥ French Division X ¥ Will Lecture on the War. X X X X Don’t Miss this grand event £ X Returning of 369 Colored X X Heroes will be shown. X £ SATURDAY— Y , y X Baby Marie Osborne in r ■ X “AN OLD MAN’S BABY” X Y y Y Pathe News. Comedy X X X SUNDAY— | X Wm. Russell in X £ “WHEN A MAN RIDES X £ ALONE” X X Pathe News X X Billy West Comedy X % ¥• Diamond Theatre SUNDAY— Norma Talmadse in “THE ONLY WAY” Franklin Theatre f FRIDAY— “AMERICA’S ANSWER” 1 SATURDAY— Frank Keenan in "THE MIDNIGHT STAGE” Seven-Act Super Western j SUNDAY— Constance Talmadne in j ‘UP THE ROAD WITH SALLY’ ! Men’s Furnishings : We have the climax in Spring Showings. SHIRTS NECKWEAR UNDERWEAR HATS WOLF’S 1421 Douglas 1420 Douglas 306 South 16th I Automobile and Open Horse Drawn Hearses DayandNight Allen Jones and Company FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calls answered promptly anywhere Web. 1100 and Web. 204 Licensed Embalmer. X £ I A Lot of Folks Are Already i !j! Thinking of Having Their Spring Clothes Altered, Cleaned, Pressed, Repaired, j Remodeled, Etc. i. | HOW ABOUT YOU? Phone Us—Tyler 345 I Dresher Bros. ;{* Dyers—Dry Cleaners. - ^ .2211-17 Farnam St.. Omaha FURNITURE SALE If you want to sell your furniture, don’t give it away; sell it at a private sale; cost is small. Just call Nimrod Johnson, agent. Webster 1302. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks for the sympathy shown us by our many friends and neighbors at the illness and death of our mother; also for the many beautiful floral of ferings. REV. JESSE R. YOUNG, SHEPARD YOUNG. I I Events and Persons J. Famk Terry’s 15-piece jazz band plays for the big Easter ball at the Auditorium, April 21. Prof. Jeff Smith, leader. L. C. Thompson, from Salida, Colo., for a week or so is visiting his old friend W. W. Spencer, on his way to New Orleans, La. E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 640 Bee Building. Douglas 3841.—Adv. Mrs. Chas. Corpue has left for Man itoba, Canada, to join her husband. Neatly furnished loom, strictly modem. One block from 24th street car and one block from Dodge street car. One room in basement for gen tleman, modern. 2524 North 25th street. Webster 5652. Houses for sale in all parts of the city. Tel. Douglas 2842 and Web. ; 5519. Walter Fields was operated on last Wednesday at the Lord Lister hos pital for appendicitis. Husband Wanted—I desire to cor respond with a man of intelligence and refinement between the ages of 35 and 48 years. One who literary attainments as a writer or a poet, or one who some knowledge of journal ism. Address Lena M. Jackson, Sta tion 6, Comer Polk and Mississippi Boulevard, Memphis, Tenn. Buy some of your groceries and meats from us. H. R. Robbins & Co., 1411 North Twenty-fourth street. Webster 241.—Adv. Baby Dorathea Jane Bell, the beau tiful daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Bell, 2708 Erskine street, is the proud possessor of a ten dollar gold piece, which was awarded her as first prize in the most popular habyr contest held at St. John’s A. M. E. church Friday evening, March 7. The parents of little Miss Bell desire to thank their many friends who made this success possible. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford wish to an nounce the marriage of their daugh ter, Rose Bright Crawford, to Mr. P. F. Floyd of Wichita, Kas., on March 3, 1919, and will be at the home of the bride’s parents, 2323 North 27th avenue, Omaha, Neb., after April 1. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Davis of Red Oak, la., were Omaha visitors Tues day. Rev. John Albert Williams went to Plattsmouth Tuesday where he preached in St. Luke’s Episcopal church Tuesday night. Mr. Jewell Brooks and Miss Ger trude Chappell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chappell of Red Oak, la., were quietly married in St. Phil ip’s Episcopal church Tuesday after noon in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Davis, their witnesses. Mrs. Brooks is a sister of Mrs. Davis. Mr. J. Orlando Mitchell and Miss Anna Alexander were quietly married January 29, but have been keeping it from their friends. They expect to make Omaha their home. Nicely furnished rooms, strictly modem, 1923 North 27th street. Web ster 2941. Newly furnished rooms, all mod ern, one block from 24th street car line. Phone Webster 4012. , 4t Prof, and Mrs. E. J. Brown of New York City, are visiting their sister and brother, Mrs. J. H. Hockley and S. H. Dorsey. LENTEN SERVICES WELL ATTENDED The attendance at St. Philip’s church for the Ash Wednesday and Friday night Lenten services has been exceptionally good. The usual daily services are being held with special sermon Friday nights. TUSKEGEE FIELD SECRETARY HERE C. B. Hosmer, field secretary of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial school is in the city in the interests of this famous school. He expects to spend several days here getting in touch with former Tuskegeans and with the business people of the city. PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. John Costello, Pastor There was a large attendance all day Sunday and enthusiastic services following the return of the pastor from St. Louis, where he went on a ten-day visit% The Rev. J. P. Jackson preached Sunday night. The church is conducting a revival all this month. The Rev. J. K. Parker of St. Louis will be here Sunday to participate. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH W. F. Botts, Pastor Services were well attended .both morning and evening last Sunday. Many souls were uplifted by the gos pel feast at Zion. In the morning the pastor’s subject was “Co-operation with God,” and in the evening he spoke on “Obedience.” Both were nothing less than spiritual treats. The event of last week was the lecture by Lieut. Edward Turner, just from over there. He was welcomed by Commissioner Dean Ringer, Omaha Red Cross chapter, a body of returned soldiers and a vast and enthusiastic audience; it being necessary to utilize the dining room as well as the main part of the building to accommodate the crowd. Music was furnished by the famous Desdunes band and Zion Baptist choir. Lieut. Turner appeared under the auspices of the Matron’s club. The sick list of the church includes: Mother Rose, Mrs. Steams, Bro. Pope, Sister Susie Scott and Sister Minnie Cole. All auxiliaries are meeting regular ly each week. Watch for the “Men Laymen” for March 17; “Progressiveness” is our slogan. Regular services next lord’s day. Strangers invited. NIMROD JOHNSON INVESTMENT CO. Will help you buy a home on easy payments. Money advanced on your first payment. Just call Webster 1302. AN INTERESTING OCCASION By Ailey W. Lewis, L. L. B. At St. John’s A. M. F. church there was held on the evening of March 9 what the writer elects to call a sacred concert. It is called sacred because it ad mitted of super-natural and divine guidance, and is called a concert be cause of the dominance of the concord of sweet music. The program consisted of musical selections of the beautiful voiced choir of the church, two papers read by two young men and an address del ivered by Lieutenant Edward Turner entitled, “The Customs of France.” The aspect of the neatly uniformed lieutenant was that of nobleness and patriotism. The air of the lieutenant was that of becoming dignity and most pleasant withal. His discussion of his subject was clear and concise, and bespoke his knowledge of good English. In telling of the customs of France he betrayed his happy fac ulty of observation and his gift of great common sense to convey his observations understandingly to them who were to hear him. His discussions must be considered as a rare treat to the Colored people of. Omaha, and they determine conclusively that for once in the history of this country the historical facts concerning the valor of the Negro patriot in war will be told if not written. Two young men. Messrs. M. H. Ran dall anil Russel Reese read papers, one upon the subject, “The Negro as a Soldier;” the other, “The Negro Sol dier.” The papers were quite scholar ly. Their rendition evidenced much effort and a laudible degree of sincer ity of purpose together with excellent i ability of delivery. Thrnr spirit were that of inspiration and their ideals of race pride. While I regard it as an arch idea in giving the laity a chance to ser monize and the opportunity of expres sion of its “pent up” and latent tal ent—including every rendition of this splendid program—yet I admit that I am and we all ought to be greatly enthusiastic over the worthy efforts of the young men—and in fact all young people. For it is upon our young people that shall fall the man tle of the race’s future—with them our dtstiny must some day rest until it is transmitted to their successors. They are the future exponents of race expression. Their efforts shall not go without great praise, and they should be encouraged to greater effort and bade to still pursue and still achieve. I am inclined to take it that we are rather neglectful of the latent talent of our young people. We should nev er forget them, not even for a mo ment. The least we can do for them is to encourage them and we ought to give them actual physical help. If we fail to do for them the things we ought we shall realize the racial tree withering and shedding its blooms to be fruitless and then it will be sadly recalled that we struck the ax at the root. The occasion was a veritable ser mont, not a literal sermon—but a seimon by example. The greatest poets said there are tongues in trees, books, in running brooks, and ser mons in stones. So how much more evident shall it be said to be that there are sermons in human action. Shakespeare says in “The Merch ant of Venice” that the quality of mercy is twice blessed, blessing him that gave and him who received. But this occasion was thrice blessed, bless ing the participants, blessing them who made the occasion possible, and blessing those who witnessed it. I think the Rev. W. C. Williams and his church are to be congratulated for their liberality of view in this oc casion. May the laity be given many such opportunities, for by them it shall ad vance, and the advancement of the laity is no hindrance to the church. WILL SPEAK FOR BENEFIT OF OLD FOLKS HOME The N. W. C. A. home, the only charity conducted by our people in this city, is in dire need of funds. This is an institution that ought to be supported. Small monthly con tributions from a goodly number of our race in this city would give it ample funds. This, however, is not done. Therefore the management of the home needs funds and needs them badly. Lieut. Andrew T. Reed, who has just returned from France, has cheerfully consented to give an ad dress Thursday night March 13, at Zion Baptist church, which has been offered for that purpose, for the bene fit of the home. The entire proceeds of the evening are to be given to the home. A brief program will be ren dered. The people ought to turn out in large numbers Thursday night to help the N. W. C. A. home. MOVEMENT FOR A Y. M. C. A. A meeting was held at the residence of Mr. Barker, 2706 Parker street, Sunday afternoon to take steps for securing a branch of the Y. M. C. A. which it is felt is a much-needed in stitution for our young men and boys in this city. Nate Hunter was chosen chairman of the meeting and J. L. Jones, secretary. It was the unani mous opinion that an effort should be made to secure a branch “Y." A com mittee was named to obtain names of prospective members ana also to plan for a mass meeting at which the sub ject will be fully presented and dis cussed. Dr. P. W. Sawyer is chairman of the committee. South Side Notes Mrs. Matt Hilton of 5710 South Thirty-third street has been quite sick for more than a week with an attack of lagrippe. She is some better. Mr. A. Hill of Oklahoma, who has been here for about five weeks, visit ing his daughters, Mrs. Charles Cage and Mrs. Louise Redd, and grandchil dren, returned home Wednesday. Mrs. Millie Carr of 1508 Y street is agent for Madam Walker’s hair grow er on South Side. She also treats and cares for the hair and scalp. Mrs. Alice Nelson, who underwent an operation three weeks ago, is doing nicely. She is able to sit up. Mrs. Myrtle Garner, who has been quite sick with influenza, took sudden ly worse last Sunday, but is reported to be a little better at this writing. The entertainment given at the A. M. E. church by Mrs. William Carter, Wednesday evening, March 5, was quite a success. The evening being pleasant there was a large number present. The concert was good and was enjoyed by every one. Prizes were awarded as follows: A beautiful cut glass vase was carried off by Miss Elsie Carter as a reward for selling the largest number of door tickets; a large three-layer angel food cake was won by Mr. Jones, who held the lucky No: 8, which was drawn by little Miss Jeanette Blackston; a beautiful silk ribbon handbag was carried off by Mrs. Hollow, who guessed the nearest number of beans in a jar. There was a clearance of $32, for which Mrs. Car ter was very proud, it being her first attempt at giving a concert. She wishes to thank each and every one who took a part in the concert, also the many patrons who helped to make the evening a success. LODGE DIRECTORY Keystone Lodge. No. 4. K. of P.. Omaha. Neb. Meetings first and third Thursdays of each month. M. H. Hazzard, C. C.; J. H. Glover. K. of R. and S. A. F. BRUNGARDT. Atty. 415 Brandeis Bldg. NOTICE In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. In the Matter of the Adoption of Bernice Shafer, Minor. To the Parents of Said Minor and All Persons Interested: You are hereby notified that on the 17th day of January, 1919, AVilliam G. and Sarah A. Sullivan, husband and wife, residents of Omaha, Douglas County, Ne braska. filed u petition in said court pray ing for a decree, whereby said minor snail be adopted by said petitioners; that a hearing will be had on said petition before said court on the 15th day of April, 1919, at 9 o'clock A. M. ill the! County Court of Douglas County, Nebras ka, and unless you appear at said time and place and contest said petition, the court may grant tile prayer thereof and enter a decree whereby said minor shull be adopted by said petitioners. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 15-22-29-5 Judge. x*<~x~x"x~x"x~x~x~x~x~x~x~y '£ DON’T FEAR LOSS OR J '£ DAMAGE BY FIRE, WA- ? $ TER, BURGLARY, ETC. * \t . % \ V Every cleaning establish- y •{• ment is not financially X X strong enough to make good | X losses incurred by fire, wa- X *|* ter, damage, theft, etc.— •{• X hut WE MAKE GOOD if X X anything happens—in other X *1* words you’ll feel safe with X us. Phone Tyler 1145. X X j ! Dresher Bros. I y y X Dyers—Dry Cleaners. >; ff 2211-17 Faraam St. Omaha Ij i ^x-x-x-x-i-i-x-i-x-x-r-x-x-x THE N. A. A. C. P. FORUM The N. A. A. C. P. forum held an interesting meeting at St. John’s A. M. E. church last Sunday afternoon. There was an excellent attendance. Mrs. McCoy sanjj a solo which was most enthusiastically receide. Mr. Ailey W. Lewis, L. L. B., delivered a most scholary and able address on the character, principles and work of the association. His clear and forci ble presentation of the dangers of the undemocratic evils, basic and funda mental, which the association has been organized to fight, gave a new view point to his audience. The Rev. W. F. Botts, pastor of Zion Baptist church, made a brief address and ex tended a cordial invitation to the forum to meet at his church. His invitation was accepted and the forum will meet at the Zion Baptist church, 22d and Grant streets, next Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock Public in vited to attend. QUICK SALE If you want to sell your real es tate or personal property just call Nimrod Johnson, agent, Webster 1302. He can get buyers for anything you have. NIMROD JOHNSON Notary Public. Webster 1302. Be March a Roaring Lion or a Romping Lamb, You Will Find Us Ready to. Supply Your Needs . “Distinctive” Service Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. * t............ ....■■»■« ■ i Telephone Dr. Britt Upstairs Douglas 2672. Douglas 7812 and 7150 Pope Drug' Co. 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