I PLEATING I
BUTTONS £
HEMSTITCHING
| EMBROIDERING £
$ BRAIDING and £
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| BUTTONHOLES
£ Ideal Button & Pleating Co. £
£ 300-310 Brown Bldg., 16th and
£ Douglas Streets. £
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OMAHA, NEB. •{•
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BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
J HOTEL
♦ Nicely Furnished Steam Heated
{ Rooms, With or Without Board.
♦ 523 North 15th St. Omaha, Neb.
J Phone Tyler 897.
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Petersen & Miehelsen
Hardware Co.
GOOD HARDWARE
2408 N St. Tel. South 1U
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EVERYBODY’S DRUG STORE £
j We Deliver Anywhere. £
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IW. T. SHACKELFORD COAL
COMPANY
Our Motto: “Service First”
Webster 202 13th and Grace
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Start Saving Now
Ona Dollar will open an account In tfcn
Savings Department
of tbe
United States hat’l Bank
16th and Farnam Streets
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We Have a Complete Line of
FLOWER,CRASS
AND GARDEN
Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry
Supplies
Fresh cut Dowers always on hand
Stewart’s Seed Store
119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Offles
Phone Douglas 977
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F. WILBERG
BAKERY
Across from Alhambra Theatre
* The Best Is None Too Good for
Our Customers.
Telephone Webeter 673
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C. H. MARQUARDT
CASH MARKET
Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt
Meats, Poultry, Oysters, etc.
2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3834
Home Rendered I.ard. We Smoke
and Cure our own Hams and Bacon.
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Events and
Persons
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Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wisdom of
! Kansas City, Mo., are visiting in the
I city.
M rs. O. W. Jackson is contemplat
| ing a trip east.
Large, neatly furnished front room,
j 2214 North 28th avenue. Webster
2814.
Nicely furnished rooms, strictly
j modern, 1923 North 27th street. Web
j ster 2941.
Mrs. J. G. Jewell, who is to render
' a contralto solo at Grove M. E. church,
March 25, is a talented singer widely
known, having traveled abroad and
needs no introduction to Omaha so
ciety.
Maceo Williams, a participant on
' the program of the lecture at Grove
1 M. E. church, March 25, and former
j ly of Boston Conservatory of Music,
I will open up his studio about April 1.
Mrs. J. W. Dallas, who will give
j a reading Tuesday night, has estab
j lished a reputation as an elocutionist.
Houses for sale in all parts of the
| city. Tel. Douglas 2842 and Web.
I 5519.
Lieut. Edward Turner lectured at
| Allen Chapel A. M. E. church to a
j large and appreciative audience Sun
I day night. He spoke many facts con
cerning the fighting in France as he
I saw it.
Mrs. Mat Hilton, who has been sick
j for about two weeks, is able to be
out again.
Neatly furnished room, strictly
modem. One block from 24th street
car and one block from Dodge street
car. One room in basement for gen
tleman, modem. 2524 North 25th
street. Webster 5652.
Mrs. Bessie E. Williams, aged 55
years, mother of James A. Clark of
the University club, died at his resi
dence Sunday morning, March 9, after
a protracted illness. The funeral was
held Tuesday afternoon from Mount
Moriah Baptist church, the Rev. M. H.
Wilkinson and the Rev. W. F. Botts
officiating. Interment was at Forest
lawn.
We wonder who will get the beauti
ful hand embroidered bedspread to be
given to the largest ticket seller at St.
John’s March 31 ?—Adv.
NIMROD JOHNSON
Notary Public. Webster 1302.
Mrs. W. W. Wade of 2901 Famam
street entertained French Ozeal chap
ter, No. 69, March 12, celebrating their
charity day. The ladies of the chap
ter presented Mrs. Lyda Wilson with
a past worthy matron pin.
Newly furnished rooms, all mod
em, one block from 24th street car
line. Phone Webster 4012. 4t
The Helpers’ club will give a tea at
the residence of Mrs. J. D. Lewis, 2414
Binney street, Monday afternoon,
April 7.
The date of the musical and literary
program at St. John’s A. M. E. church
has been changed to March 31. Pro
gram will be in charge of Mrs. Jesse
H. Moss.—Adv.
Mrs. Alphonso Howard underwent
an operation last Saturday at Univer
sity hospital for appendicitis. She is
doing quite nicely.
Smoke John Ruskin 6c Cigar Big
eest and Best.—Adv.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. V. S.
Wheatley was burglarized twice last
week. Fortunately the burglars over
looked $70, which was not in Mr.
Wheatley’s trouser pockets, which
they rifled and from which they se
cured a small sum.
Smoke John Ruskin cigar.
E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 640 Bee
Building. Douglas 3841.—Adv.
A masquerade ball will be given by
the Golden club, Friday, March 21, at
Masonic hall, Pearl and Broadway,
Council Bluffs. Two prizes will be
given. Music by Perkins’ jazz band.
Prof. Jefferies, floor manager. Ad
mission 45 cents. Dancing from 8 to
1 a. m.—Adv.
Rev. J. K. Parker of St. l,ouis, Mo.,
was a guest of the Interdenomina
tional Ministerial union Tuesday,
March 18. He made quite an inter
esting talk.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs.
J. C. Bass was buried from their home
6514 South 21st, Tuesday p. m.
Leon Rabinet returned home Mon
day from overseas and is looking
quite well.
The drill team of the Sons and
Daughters of Jerusalem will meet at
Allen chapel, South Side, March 22,
to receive instructions to be given
by J. C. Bass.
The New York division of Allen
Chapel A. M. E. church will give an
entertainment at Odd Fellows hall,
near 25th and N streets, Saturday
night, March 22, for the benefit of
raising their quota of $100 on the
$1,000 rally to lie held May 4. The
entertainment is given by and will
be served by men only. All are wel
come. Plenty of refreshments. Web
ster Austin Bishop, Art Jones, War
ren Austin, L. S. Pegram, committee.
NIMROD JOHNSON
Painter and decorator. We use only
skilled laborers; paints at wholesale
prite. Webster 1302.
ATTORNEY AILEY W. LEWIS
TO DELIVER LECTURE
Ailey W. Lewis, L. L. B., formerly
of Denver, Colo., who made such a
favorable impression by his scholarly
address recently delivered before the
N. A. A. C. P. forum, is to give a
lecture entitled “The Democracy of
Patriotism” at the Grove Methodist
Episcopal church next Tuesday night.
Mr. Lewis is a pleasing speaker, with
a logical: well furnished mind and
an attractive personality. He has had
excellent educational opportunities of
which he has taken good advantage,
being a graduate of the high school
of Carnegie, Pa., and of the Univer
sity of Colorado; having also been a
student of Muskingum college, New
Concord, Ohio. He has a worth-while
message for the people and knows1
how to deliver it.
Crispus Attucks Chapter of the Red
Cross, ir. contemplation of the large j
attendance of our soldier boys led j
by Lieutenant Edward Turner will be j
present in a body and chapter uni- 1
form and lead the congregational
singing.
PROGRAMME 8:30 P. M. SHARP
Song—“Onward Christian Soldiers”
Everyone singing.
Conducted by Crispus Attucks Aux
iliary of the Red Cross.
Invocation. Rev. Jno. Albert Williams
Song—"Battle Hymn of the Republic”
Everyone. Conducted by Cirspus
Attucks Auxiliary.
Introductory Remarks
.Rev. M. H. Wilkinson
Violin Solo Maceo Williams
Reading Mrs. J. W. Dallas i
Tac-Tics Lt. Edward Turner |
Contralto Solo Mrs. J. G. Jewell
Lecture—“The Democracy of Pa
triotism”.Ailey W. Lewis
Song—“The Star Spangled Banner”
Everyone. Conducted by Crispus
Attucks Auxiliary.
PLEASANT GREEN
BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. John Costello, Pastor
Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; preach- \
ing at 11; B. Y. P. U. at 5:30; preach
ing at 8.
The Rev. J. C. Parker of St. Louis
preached wonderful sermons to a full
house last Sunday morning and night.
Three were added to the church at
the 8 o’clock sendee. The Rev. Mr.
Parker will be here all this week.
Rev. J. A. Broadnax of Allen Chapel
A. M. E. church, South Side, preached
an excellent sermon at 3:30.
LIEUT. ANDREW REED
SPEAKS FOR N. W. C. A. HOME
Last Thursday night an apprecia
tive audience assembled in Zion Bap
tist church and listened to an interest
ing address by Lieutenant Andrew T.
Reed, who was with the 368th infan
try' in the famous September dHve in
the Argonne forest. He told his in
teresting story simply and plainly and
made a most favorable impression.
The lecture was given for the benefit
of the N. W. C. A. old folks’ home.
The Crispus Attucks chapter of the
Red Cross attended in a body. An
opening number, “America,” led by j
Zion’s splendid choir, was joined in by
the entire audience.
Mrs. John Smith, on behalf of the
Red Cross, gave a fitting welcome in
well chosen words. The Rev. W. F.
Botts gave a brief but effective ad
dress on the need of supporting this
worthy charity. The Rev. John Albeit j
Williams introduced Lieutenant Reed,
whom he had known from his infancy.
Mrs. Martha Smith, president of the
home, graciously thanked the lecturer
and the audience for their assistance
to this institution, for the maintenance
of which a few women had worked
most faithfully. ,
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SATISFIED HOME BUYERS
Mr. G. L. Kellogg bought the beau
tiful cottage at 2720 Blondo March
11. The deal was made by Nimrod
Johnson Investment Co. Webster
Webster 1302.
Mr. T. J. Ellis March 13 bought the
cottage at 2316 North 27th street, for
hsi home. The deal was made by j
Nimrod Johnson Investment Co.
Webster 1302.
Houses for sale and rent in all parts
of the city. We sell household goods
at private sale. The cost is small.
Webster 1302.
ENTERTAINS ON HER
BIRTH DA Y A NNIVERSARY
Mrs. General Scott was hostess at a
beautiful informal luncheon at her
residence Wednesday, March 12, from
2 to 6 o’clock, in honor of her birthday
anniversary. The house was decorated
with pink and green. A cutglass vase
with ferns and pink carnations was
used as a centerpiece for the dining
room table, and tiny blue and yellow
birds marked the places of nine guests.
T! e 't-couvse menu consisted of
chicken bouillon, cheese, wafers,
pickles and olives, chicken patties,
French peas, candied sweet potatoes,
hot rolls, Waldorf salad, mayonnaise,
cream cheese, ice cream and cake,
punch, coffee and after dinner mints.
The guests included Mesdames E.
Scott, Umphry, Nevins, Carr, Miller, ;
Winston, Hickman, Richardson and
Jackson. The luncheon was served by
Mr. A. Miles of the University club.
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WANTED
Members in the Ticker Syndicate
will pay 100 per cent yearly on in
vestment, payable quarterly. Best op
portunity ever offered you. Partic
ulars on request. RUBY L. SMITH,
103 North Jefferson Avenue, St.
Louis, Mo.
QUICK SALE
If you want to sell your real es
tate or personal property just call
Nimrod Johnson, agent, WTebster 1302. j
He can get buyers for anything you j
have.
CARD OF THANKS
I desire to express my thanks to my
many friends for their appreciated
kindness during the illness and death
of my beloved mother, Mrs. Bessie E. j
Williams. I appreciate, too, the many I
beautiful flowers, expressive of sym- ]
pathy, sent by friends and organiza
tions. JAMES A. CLARKE.
3015 Franklin Street.
NIMROD JOHNSON
General contractors and jobbers in all
lines of work. Webster 1302.
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
pf Said Minor and All Persons Interested:
You are hereby notified that on the
17th day of January, 1919, William G. and
Sarah A. Sullivan, husband and wife,
residents of Omaha, Douglas County, Ne
braska. filed a 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 16th day of
April. 1919, at 9 o'clock A. M. it! 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 the praver thereof and
enter a decree whereby said minor shall
he adopted by said petitioners.
BRYCE CRAWFORD,
15-22-29-6 Judge.
| ALHAMBRA|
Y The House of Courtesy. ’j|
X 24th and Parker Sts. Y
i THURSDAY— A
Y Pearl White in V
X “THE LIGHTNING RAIDER” Y
Brvanl Washburn in A
Y “THE GOLDEN IDIOT” ?
X FRIDAY— A
•{• Babv Marie Osborne in •>
X “THE CHILD OF M’SIEU” Y
A Comedy A
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Y Special Fox Feature
“ALI BABA AND THE FORTY A
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X Comedy X
A SUNDAY— A
? Peggy Hyland in
X ‘THE GIRL WITH NO RE- %
•j. GRETS” A
X Pathe News Y
a Sunshine Comedy A
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A Gladys Broekwell in X
% “CALL OF THE SOUL” %
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I First great sale of the season and our Great Bargain
Basement is literally filled with new apparel and you can 4
Ialso buy from our winter stock at tremendous savings. :
Plan to be here. X
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Spring is here and we
are all glad
As usual we are ready and
you are as welcome as
the flowers in May
“Distinctive” Service
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FURNITURE AND HARDWARE
STOVES, RUGS, LINOLEUM
Better Goods for Less Money. Credit if You Wish.
OPEN EVENINGS
1839-47 N. 24th St. Phones—Webster 1607; Webster 4825
| The Warden Hotel {
For Sale
(in Account of Other Business. If You Mean Business
CALL WEBSTER 2736.
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GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS
C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO.
Also Freak Fruits and Vegetable*.
1005 Cuming SL Telephone Dougins 1005
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| Grand Ball j
March 24th
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Dreamland Hall
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I UNIVERSITY CLUB WAITERS
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PERKJNS ORCHESTRA (Seven Pieces)
ADMISSION 50 CENTS |
;l; Keep in Mind Also the Non-Toxo’« Easter Ball at the
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