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> 1 Among the Churches j bethel baptist church. Rev. Thomas A. Taggart, Pastor. The entertainment which was given at the home of Mrs. Roxy Williams for the benefit of the children’s tent was very successful and well attended. The society for the benefit of the United Burial Fund met last Sunday evening and made plans for their fu ture success. Mr. B. F. Lee, presi dent. is requesting all loyal-hearted citizens to Join and help them in look ing after the aged, sick and invalids Vwho are not able to look after them selves. The Mission Circle is making plans for their bazaar and Thanksgiving dinner which will take place at the T. D. C. hall, beginning Thanksgiving evening. The bazaar will continue three nights. Last Sunday the morning services were conducted by Bro. Davis, who preached a very inspiring and inter esting sermon. At the evening serv ice the pastor preached to a filled house and four were added to the membership of the church. ZION BAPTIST < HI RCH. Good crowds have attended the spe cial evangelistic services that have been in progress for the past ten days. Many lasting lessons have been learned by both old and young, front the able discourses of Dr. W. C. Young, who has been assisting the pastor. On Tuesday night of this wees he preached a special sermon to men; on Wednesday night to the children, and on Thursday night a special serv ice was held for the missionary women of the city. The closing service will be held on Friday night, November 21. You will make no mistake by hearing Dr. Young. The Mission Circle was entertained last week by Mrs. A. M. Harrold. The new officers were installed and each voiced their appreciation of the honor bestowed upon them and decided that “Deeds, not words” should be their slogan for the coming year. The Wide Awake will meet Friday, I ---— -■rww-.TI-BnttWfJ " " .. " »» " " ” " " .— THERE’S \ MESSAGE 1; FOR YOU AT |: Bethel Baptist 1 Church 29th and T Sts., South Side ^ SERVICES | Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. |j Song service, 10:46 a. m. §i Preaching services, 11 a. ^ m.; 8 i). m. | ra Rev. Thomas A. Taggart, H , Pastor. ^ ^ 1 ALLEN CHAPEL A. M.E. CHURCH j | 5233 South 25th Street | | SERVICES | y Preaching, 11 a. m.; Sunday school, 1 p. m.; Allen Endeavor, 7 p. m.; preaching, 8 p. m. X X Class meetings Friday nights. X ? .1. A. BROADNAX, P. C. X Phone South 3475. X V «*• •*» «*• •*» • J* *1* • j* %Mj* V ••**•**•' - A — Pleasant Green Baptist Church Twenty-second and Paul Streets REV. JOHN COSTELLO, PASTOR. SERVICES Sunday school, 9:30 a. m.; morning service and preaching, 11 a. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; evening service and preaching, 8 o’clock. Prayer meeting, Wednesday night; class meeting Friday, night. Women’s Missionary Society, Tuesday afternoon at 3:30. C”X~X*X"X~X"X-X~X"X"X”X“X-*X"X"X"X"X"X”X"X»X"X“X"X~X"X; | Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church f •s* 26th and Franklin Streets •{• REV. WILLIAM FRANKLIN, Pastor $ 2629 Caldwell Street. Wehster 6035. £ SERVICES $ Sunday School, 10 a. m.; morning service and preaching, 11 a. m. X B. Y. P. U., 6 p. m.; evening service and preaching, 8 p. m. X Prayer meeting Wednesday night; Women’s Missionary Society, *{• 1st and 3d Sunday, 4 p.m. ' | >x~x~x-x-x~xx-:-x~x~x-:~:-x~x~:-:~x-xx-X“X-x~X”X~x~x | A Church Where | - y All Are Welcome j Services X Sunday School, 10 a. in. •{• ¥ Preaching, 11 a. m., 8 p. m. X X I .digue, 6:30 p. m. .j. 5 Florence P. Leavitt Club, Mon- y T day afternoon. X X Prayer Meeting, Wednesday .j. ¥ Evening. ¥ !W. H. M. S. Thursday Afternoon X GROVE METHODIST CHURCH ^rev.^'’lTSSU*KSST | 22nd and Seward Sts., Omaha, Neb. Residence 2202 Clark St. X V Church of St. Philip the Deacon (EPISCOPAL) Twenty-first Between Nicholas and Paul Sts. REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS. PRIEST Sunday services, 7:30, 10 and 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. COME. YOU ARE WELCOME. I CHURCH OF ST. BENEDICT THE MOOR j> (Catholic) SMASH—8 a. m., First Sunday in every month. BENEDICTION—8 p. m., J. Third Sunday in overy month. Services to be held temporarily In Sacred A Heart Chapel, Twenty-second and Blnney Streets. Everybody welcome. .{. REV. FRANCIS CABBILLY, 8. J., Psstor. A I CHURCH OF DIVINITY $ Inter-Denominational People’s Mission i 26th and Franklin Streets y Preaching, 11 a. m., 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 1:16 p. m. 2 Prayer and conference meeting every Thursday 8 p. m. f REV. A. WAGNER, Pastor and G. O. P. 2 November 21, with Mrs. Walter Craig 2320 North Twenty-seventh street. Visitors welcome. Regular services next Lord's day. Baptism Sunday, November 30. Among the social features of last week was the banquet given in Zion cafeteria by Omaha Lodge No. 9, A. F. and A. M„ Friday, November 14, for Master Masons and wives in honor of j Mr. P. H. Jenkins, W. M. At the close j of the festivities Rev. William Hall, master of ceremonies, presented Mr. Jenkins with a past master’s emblem, I and though beautiful in design, ex- j pressed in a small degree the high ' esteem in which he is held by those whom he has led and served during the past year. W, M. Jenkins gave a befitting response and assured the n that in the future he would strive with new seal to convince them that he understood full well the words of the poet: “We meet upon the level and part upon the square. What words of precious meaning those words Ma- ' sonic are.’’ MT. MORIAH BAPTIST ( HI lt( H. Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, Pastor. Services were well attended Sunday, j The pastor filled the pulpit at both the morning and evening services. The AVomen’s Auxiliary of the Na tional Baptist Convention have asked all the churches to set aside ten days of prayer for the betterment of our race. In accordance with this call, j Mt. Moriah will hold prayer meeting and preaching each evening, from No- j vemher 20th to the 30th. November 25th will he observed as a day of fast- ] ing. The public Is invited to worship with us. The Mission Circle met with Mrs. T. J. Ashley, 1712 North Twenty-fourth street, last week. Fourteen ladies were present and after the meeting a delicious lunch was served. The Swastika Art Club met with Mrs. Minnie Taylor Wednesday after noon. The meeting was interesting and well attended. The Christian Woman’s monthly meeting will be held Sunday after noon, December 14, at the church, at which time a chorus of young ladies will sing. Everyone is invited to come out and hear them. The following members of Mt. Mo riah are confined to their homes on account of sickness: Mr. John Rob erts, Mrs. S. Jackson. Mrs. Evans and Mr. H. Watts. ST. JOHN’S V. M. K. CHI RCII. Rev. W. C. Williams, Pastor. Very large audiences worshiped at both morning and evening services. There were eight persons added to the church. The Sunday school is stead ily on the increase. The collection was $11,20, with an attendance of over two hundred. The Ladies’ Aid Society on Thurs day after a very splendid literary and musical program, elected the follow ing officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. M. Brown, president; Mrs. Clover, vice president; Mrs. Ransom, secre tary; Mrs. Robertson, assistant sec retary; Mrs. Ruks, treasurer, and Ms)'. Jones, chaplain. The Pliyliss Wheatley Missionary so ciety held a very enjoyable Praise Service Friday evening. The Community Literary Society held a very interesting meeting on Wednesday evening. The L. E. W. Board met Friday evening at the residence of Mrs. Anna Alexander, 2512 North Twenty-fifth street. ('OrNITL BUTT’S NOTES. The first quarterly meeting for this conference year was held at Bethel A. M. E. church, Sunday, November 1C. Rev. Thomas B. Stovall, the new pre siding elder, had charge of the meet ings all day, and helped us to go over the to]) for God and Church, this be ing the first quarterly meeting in the history of the church, both spiritually and financially. Rev. W. C. Williams, accompanied by a number of his members, came over and preached for us Monday evening. The result of the Sunday and Monday night meetings were four souls added to the church. The financial report of I he church after the Sunday and Monday meet ing was a total of $93.75. Mr. Andrew Carter suffered a severe accident when he was burned by an explosion of gasoline. He is much better at this time. Rev. E. W. Ewing is out of the city, having been called to Enid. Okla. Rev. Johnson of Beulah Baptist Mission has installed his new officers and says the church has a bright out look for the new year. The Basket Dinner at Bethel A. M. E. church was a great success and en joyed by everyone. Mr. P. J. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Berry and Mr. Charles W. Madden, who have been 111 are all Improving. PALESTINE, TEXAS, NOTES. The continued rains have made the gathering of cotton very slow in this part of the country. The annual conference of the A. M. ,E. church will convene at Houston on Tuesday, November 25th. The vari i ous A. M. E. ministers of the city are striving to get their dollar money ready on time. Rev. A. W. Keith was an Oakwood visitor last week. Rev. P. A. Pinkney, wife and son of Colorado Springs were visiting in the city last week. Mrs. Birdie Howard, who has been visiting in the city, left last week for her home in Dallas. Mrs. Lula Johnson who, for some time, has been ill, is very much im proved at this time. Mr. Ed Strain suffered a seveV ac cident last Tuesday when he fell and injured his limb. He is resting much better at this time. Mr. C. L. Word is seriously ill at this time. Mr. Washington Miles and Mrs. Joe Swanson were quietly married last Sunday. We wish for {Item a happy and prosperous life. SIOI X CITY NOTES. Mr. Thomas Constantine and Miss Grace Babcock were united in mar riage on Wednesday. November 12, at the parsonage of Rev. P. M. Lewis. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Rev. P. M. Lewis and Mrs. Emma L. Adams which occurred Tuesday evening, November 18. Mr. Edward Askew of 212 West Sixth street entertained Mr. and Mrs. Rasburn Curtis at dinner Sunday, No vember 16. Mrs. Anna May Askew, who has been ill for the past few days, has re covered. Prof. Jackson of St. Paul rendered two solos last Sunday morn at. Ma lone A. M. E. church which was great ly appreciated by all who heard him The services were well attended at Malone A. M. E. all day Sunday. Col lection $32.90. Miss Nettie L. Adams is chairman of the committee of young people who are planning to give a concert Thanks giving eve at. the church. Mr. and Mrs. George Hicks of 1301 Hill street entertained at dim~r Mon day evening. November 17, in honor of Mrs. Emma L. Adams and Rev. P. M. Lewis. ATCHISON NEWS. Telephone all news of interest to Ralph V. Baylis, 2613 J, such as wed dings, funerals, parties, sickness, ac cidents, etc. I write for all churches. Rev. Romans, the new-called min ister at Mt. Zion Baptist church, is a war-horse. His sermons are soul stirring; he is a zealous worker and has started to build a stone church on their new location. We welcome such a man in our midst. The fourth Sunday in November Rev. White will dedicate St. Paul church to God. The dedication exer cises will start Friday with a program starting at 2 and ending at 10 o’clock. Miss Hester Jackson and Mr. Syl vester Duncan were quietly married. They spent their honeymoon visiting in Omaha and St. Joe. They are now at home to their many friends. Messrs. Ralph Brown and Albert Morton gave a very enjoyable ball on armistice day. The Etopia Art and Reading club met last week with Mrs. George Ker ford. Mrs. Lena Hatcher is very ill at the home of her mother, Mrs. Gillam. Miss Otie Ousley was the guest of her father, Mr. Henry Ousley during the past week. Mr. John Smith is confined to his home with pneumonia. We wish for him a speedy recovery. Miss Goldie Cunningham, who is a clerk in the hospital at Kansas City, spent the week-end in Atchison with her parents. Mr. Arthur Smith of Topeka is visit ing his mother and brothers. The death of Mr. Louis Holmes was very sad, and the community at large extend to the family their heartfelt sympathy. His floral offerings were beautiful. Messrs. Henry and Arthur Allen will leave the latter part of December to spend the holidays in Kentucky with their grandmother. Mr. Tom Jackson of St. Joseph spent Sunday in Atchison. Mr. Roy Cocanougher joined Camp bell chapel Sunday. Wo are always glad to see young men come Into the church. There is work for them to do. He left Monday for Kansas City on business, but will return Wednesday. Mrs. Nannie Tillman of Colorado is visiting her mother and sister. The death of Mrs. King, which oc curred in St. l/ouis where she went on a visit, was a shock to her many friends. The reception of the Clover Leaf boys given Friday evening was a unique affair, and was well attended. Mrs. J. C. George entertained Satur day evening with a four course lunch eon. Covers were laid for ten. Bridal cards were displayed announcing the engagement of Miss Hattie Inghran to Mr. Henry C. Jefferson of Cheyenne. Wyo, to wedding to take place Decem ber 29. After the announcement was made the bride-to-be was showered with roce, and presented with a beau tiful bouquet of flowers by teh hostess. The remainder of the evening was spent In games of various kinds. Those present were: MIbb Lucile Dorsey, Miss Pertilla Penn, Miss Ida Ross, Mrs. Jerry Taylor, Mrs. J. D. Colbert. Mrs. George Berford, Mrs. Charles ! Porter, Mrs. Clyde Briggs, Mrs. Rosa Jones and Miss Hattie Inghram. Mrs. Laura Hudson of Kansas City was the week-end guest of her niece. Mrs. Kate Fletcher. The mysterious death of Mrs. M. H. Hill seems to puzzle the public. The Hills are strangers in the city. We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the husband, brother and son. Don’t forget to attend the county [ fair given by J. D. Colbert at Camp- ; bell chapel December 8, 9 and 10. You will miss a Hire treat is you miss see ing the “Court of Fame” and “The Breach of Promise” case. _ NEGRO WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION MAKES AN M AE FINANCIAL APPEAL — The N. W. C. A. will ask for their yearly Thanksgiving offering at the churches Sunday. We ask every mem ber and friend of the various churches to bring something to place in the bar rels for the benefit of the old ladies at the home. There are old ladies at the home who are known to most of the people of Omaha, Mrs. Gabriel Young, an old settler, and Mother Sylvester, who has lived here for more than forty years. We are fixing the Home to make it more comfortable in which to house the ladies, the house has been raised and a foundation built, and a furnace installed, and we hope the public will assist us in raising money to get the home in good condition. The home does not belong to any one individual, but to the Negroes of Omaha, and the public should help us keep it up, as it is the only institution in Omah owned and controlled hy Negroes. The committees at the various churc. Sunday are: St. Johns—Mrs. James Jewell. Mrt R. K. Lawrie. Zion Baptist—Mrs. W. F. Botts, Mrs. - Clarence Trent. Grove M. E.—Mrs. Florence John son, Mrs Laura Hicks. Mt. Moriah—Mrs. J. C. Turner, Mrs. Henry Moore. St Philip—Mrs. Henry Roberts, Mrs. Thomas Riggs. Bethel. South Omaha—Mrs. Henry Black, Mrs. Charles Solomon. Pilgrim Rest—Mrs. Bell Taylor, Mrs Napier. Pleasant Green—Mrs. Nat Hunter, Mrs. J. H. Smith. South Omaha A. M. E.—Mrs. Shack aford. 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E. member while there. Please send me your name and address at once and oblige. Yours, R. P. TYLER, Presiding Elder, I Sedalia, Mo.