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X “THE LIGHTNING X
X RAIDER" X
X Richard Travers in
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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
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X Of 366 Infantry Co. G, 92d ¥
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| PVT. MATHEW FOWLER £
X Of 370 Infantry, Co. B, 59th X
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SUNDAY—
Norma Talmadse in
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Franklin Theatre
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“AMERICA’S ANSWER”
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Frank Keenan in
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Seven-Act Super Western
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Constance Talmadne in
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FURNITURE SALE
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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.
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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.
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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.
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