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> 1 I 1 I ' I I i! (Copyright, Ill*, by the Weetero Newe paper Union.) "Nine,” spoke Adrian I’earce, indi* eating his floor to the elevator con ductor. “Eight, please,” supplemented a mischief-eyed girl at his side. She | had once done stenographic work for the young lawyer and they were on pleasant speaking terms. She empha sized the “please,” and Adrian recog nized an implied reproach, but he spoke, low enough for the conductor to hear. “I said ‘please’ In my heart. Miss Adams, feeling duly grateful for ttie willing and pleasant service we all receive on the cars In this building. Do you know that I shake hands In , spirit with every smiling person I meet? As upon any little tot who looks at me 1 bestow a mental hug and it brightens my day.” “And I am so far from babyhood!” mourned Myra Adams daringly, and left at her floor with a bewitching, thougti flirtatious laugh. It was that evening that Myra men tioned Adrian to her closest friend, Adele Bartlett. There was a wide gap socially between the two girls, for Adele was an heiress, tint tiieir moth ers had heen close friends in tiieir youth. Adele, sedate and lovely, for both her parents were dead, was very fond of her less fortune favored friend, whose bright free ways showed a happy spirit under all circumstances. "The only fault with Mr. Pearce,” observed Myra. “Is that he doesn’t n the least know what, flirting means. I think he Is the Attest gentleman I ever met. He has very little business, for they say tie will never take a case tinless ills client is absolutely In the right. He Is the sonl of goodness and never seems to begrudge bis services for the poor and distressed. He got , me my present position.” , “He must. Indeed, be a model man,” said Adele. "You should know him, Adele,” de clared Myra; “yon must know him. Somehow he Is Just your kind—a great thinker and so original. All he seems to care for Is exerting a good Influ ence. Rut Adrinn Pearce was neither un canny nor an eccentric. There lunl hpen horn In him a purity of Impulse and thought that distinguished him from ordinary men. He was Intuitive ly htimnne and law was to him Justice j sheer and simple. He was Invited to the Rartlett house by Myra during a social function and there was a dreamy, satisfied expression In Adele's eyes after he had left. A ide's fair cheeks paled Hnd her lips tremorert as Myra said one day: “Mr. Pearce Is about to give up hls office on account of unprofitable practice and Is going to South America with some great railroad project," and when Adrinn called that evening Adele found It difficult to conceal her vivid emotions. As he held her hand at parting Ills words bore an under tone of sadness. “I shall miss you greatly. Miss Bartlett,” he said. "I shall not cease to think of you always. If I succeed I shall return." “Oh. I so hope you will I” spoke Adele fervently, and Ills eyes light ened and expressed emotions that caused her to thrill and quiver. She I| sat alone after he had left, unable to ™ east off the spell hls coming had evoked. In a dreamy mood akin to half somnolence she suddenly started up. To her overstrained senses It seemed ns though nri impalpable pres ence had entered the room and that she felt a soft caressing pressure upon her lips. She flushed and palpitated. Had this mysterious man In whom she was so Interested, who sent his thoughts out after others to console. ■ to cheer, wafted to her a true "soul kiss?" A new life was born In her. She arose, ordered her automobile and fol lowed out an urgent Impulse. Only * few days before a friend, Mrs, Wynne, a widow, had told her of a jus! claim for a large amount she hud against the wealthy former partner ot her dead husband hut had not the means to prosecute It. For hours Adele was closeted with this lady. Adrian Pearce did not give up hls office. There came to him the next day the widow friend of Adele. He hnd no knowledge of their mutual ac quaintanceship. The case was plac.-d In hls hands and Its merit Involving a Just claim aroused hls truest Inter est and attention, lie won the case and was the recipient of a large fee besides acquiring fixed professional prestige. It was a few days after that when he entered hls office to hear voices In the Inner room. Mrs. Wynne was there, and Adele. He heard the lat ter say: "1 must hurry away, for If Mr Pearce met me here with you he might suspect”—and Just there sh« came face to face with the young law yer and Hushed crimson. “I overheard you, Miss Bartlett," spoke Adrian gravely, gently. "You . sent me this client «.nd financed the A case. I am glud I can repay you, hut the noble motive that Impelled you to aid a struggling lawyer to bis place In life I can never forget.” She swayed unsteadily under hli grateful glance. Then the returned it and In her eyes thrt-e was something that told Adrian Pearce that to hi* moneyed gain and tame there had beau added—love. PALESTINE, TEXAS. We are having rain and cold weather in this part of the country. Messrs. Walter, Andrew and Willie Stell and their wives of Houston are the guests of their mother, Mrs. Nancy Stell. A dinner was given in their honor upon their mother’s sixty fifth birthday anniversary. It was in deed an enjoyable affair. The various churches are having good attendance nnd doing a wonder ful work. The parsonage of Pilgrim Rest is nearly completed and adds much to the appearance of that beautiful hill. All the churches are planning big things for the year 1920. Rev. S. N. Bolden is slowly improv ing after a very long spell of sick ness. Rev. H. McKenah was in town to day and will move to his new home in El Paso. Rev. Cowen expects his congrega tion to do big things this year. Rev. Henry of Corsicanna was in town on business today. Messrs. Arby Chatman and Frank Johnson of Oakwood were in town last week. Rev. Lude Muckelroy of Oakwood preached at Antioch Baptist church Sunday to a crowded house. Rev. William White of Jewett was a visitor here Sunday. Mrs. Rachel Melvin visited the city ' this week returning home Friday. The Plaza Cafe is doing business in first class style. Call and see them. Mr. A. Turner has gone out of busi ness which fact we regret. Mr. William Smith and Miss Surilla ■ Bridges were married on the first day ' of the year. We wish them a happy nnd prosperous life. Little Miss Mattie Lee Williamson died last week. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cor- I don, a boy. Mother and son are do ing well. The year 1919 has gone into his tory. Come and let us make 1920 a more prosperous year. Take a new resolution to stand by the Negro busi ness better than you ever did before Help to build a race by standing closer together and uniting our forces. You well know that "Together we stand and divided we fall.” When a kingdom is divided within Itself, that kingdom will fall. Seeing that, why not come over and help us to get to gether and build a race. I,A GRANGE, TEXAS. Mrs. Ada Oaks left last Wednesday to Bpend a few weeks visiting friends in Arizona. Mesdames Easter PhearBe and Laura Wilson have returned from visiting relatives in San Antonio. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charley War ren on New Year’s day a fine baby boy. Messrs. Robert Sanders. John Henry Brown, Mack Williams, Mrs. Ada B. Price, Miss Juanita Sawnen, after spending the holidays here with rela tives, returned to Houston last Sun day. Mr. James Petty and Mrs. Mary Dodson of San Antonio and Mrs. Alice Johnson of Elgin visited relatives here during the holidays. Lulavine, the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Williams, died of congestion of the brain, at the family residence, Wednesday night. Inter ment was made in the cemetery here, Thursday, January 1, Revs. R. D. Cofee and S. A Tillman officiating. Miss Harriett Allen Litting returned home Sunday after visiting her mother during the holidays Mr. Thomas P. Pavel of East Ber nerd visited relatives here for a few days. Our sick: Mrs, Pollle Smith, Sal lie Scott, Mrs. Jennie Breeding and Horace Randolph. During the special session of the La Grange district executive board held here December 30th last. Rev. C. D. Cunningham Manor, was elected district missionary for La Grange as sociation. Profs. W. J. Mann, G A. Randolph, Revs. George T. Burley, S. C. Smith, T. R. Ruffin and J. G. Grant attended the meeting of the executive board. Rev. A. M. Mason, P. C. of St. James M. E. church arrived with his wife last Sunday and held regular services during the day. Lieutenant C. C. Taylor, W. S. R.. Galveston, will give a moving picture show of the "Negro in the World War” at the A. M. E. church here next Monday night. SIOI'X CITY, IOWA. Sioux City Lodge G. U. O. of O. F. j 4655 will initiate three candidates at their meeting, January 22. New Prospect Lodge No. 17 K. of P. | at their lodge meeting on Thursday night last, elected the following offi- j cers: C. C. Percy Sowmeer, V. C. W. Smith, prelate; W. M. Collins. M. of F.; R. F. Conan, M. of E.; C. A. Gross, K. of R., and Ed Griffey, M of A. The evening choir of Malone A. M. E. church is rendering some very ex cellent music under the leadership of Mrs. Phallia Boyd. Rev. P. M. Lewis has fully recov ered from his fall down cellar at the parsonage, 5131 Main street. The services at Malone A. M. E. church Sunday were very well at tended. Sunday, January 11, the Rev. Lewis preached a very Interesting sermon. Collection. -23.00. The auditing committee of Sioux City lodge No. 4665 G. U. of O. F. re ported 1919 to have been the banner year In the history of the lodge. The committee, Rasburn Curtis, Gus Har rison and K. A. Mitchel. Presiding Elder, Rev. Thomas B. Storall will hold hiB second quarterly meeting at Malone A. M. E. church, Sunday, February 1. |j January Sales at j; ? Thompson-Belden & Co. j; SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS £ J On the Best Grades £ ■' of Merchandise. < iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim I Portable Lamps) | WITH SHADES OF 1 Silk or Art Metal ( | Lend a Most Artistic Touch of | | Refinement to the Home | Our Electric Shop 1 | RETAIL Offers a Display Unequalled in the City I Nebraska Power Co. | “YOUR ELECTRIC SERVICE CO.” jj,nl...jiiimiummC _ I I NEW YORK OMAHA SIOUX CITY LINCOLN GO TO OMAHA’S LARGEST STORE FOR WOMEN’S WEAR CONANT HOTEL BLDG., SIXTEENTH ST. L. A. Richardson James Armstrono Re* Colfax 38311 °,tlce Dou° 7812 THE OWL TRANSFER CO. AM0S { Prompt Service All Parts of the City. Real Estate, Insurance, Leans, Bus. Phone Web. 2095. Res Har. 6073 z20 SouYh^h Street. ? 2122 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. (Over Pope’s Drug Store) J" A chance for the kiddies to earn a prize. Read Monitor Mother Goose offer on page six. SCIENTIFIC DENOVA TREAIMENT j Grows and Beautifies the Hair [ T Correspondence course offered. - Diplomas Granted. Agents wanted everywhere. Address— MME. A. J. AUSTIN, 4911 North 42d Street, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Colfax 642. Orders should be accompanied with 86 cents. 1. We Sell Kashmir Goods J | STARK’S PHARMACY | j! 30th and Pinkney Streets X jj' Phone Webster 4225. W'WWXXX-XXXX-XXXM-XXXXJ NORTH END COAL & EXPRESS CO. \ *• V l. Hauls Everything. | 2010 No. 24th St. X }• A. C. ALLEN, Prop. *|* Phone Webster 5036 X I Quality First Our Motto We are just as particular I; regarding the quality of foods we buy as we are about the way we serve them. Only the best products j; on the market are good ;! enough for cur patrons !■ And the most rigid rules I; of cleanliness are fol- ;! lowed in preparing these ? products for the table. I; The Monarch Cafe CARNER & TRIMBLE, Props. 107 South 14th St. Phone Tyler 4119 r I Have You ! Tried It l 1 :j. The face cream that is positively guaranteed to remove all grease, shine and perspiration. $ COOLING, HEALING, SATISFYING. f I 50C Manufactured by 50c f ■ lap Kaffir Chemical Laboratories a iap ? "S" 922 Douglas Street, Omaha. 8 cents ? | postage Telephone Douglas 4390 postage |. Sold by Pope Drug Co., 13th and Farnam Sts.; Williamson’s Drug Co., 2306 North 24th St.; Melchor Drug X Co., 4826 South 24th St.; The People’s Drug Store, 111 South 14th St.; Holtz Drug Store, 2702 Cuming St; •{• X Toben Drug Co., 2402 N St; Jones Cultural College, 1616 North 24th St.; Unitt-Docekal Drug Co., 1626 Farnam. X i: Mrs. B. A. Bostic, 2124 Clarke St.; Mmes. South & Johnson, 2416 Blondo; Mme. C. C. Trent, X 30th and Erskine; Mme. A. T. Austin, 4911 North 42d; Mrs. Clara Chiles, 2420 Lake St. |