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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (July 8, 1920)
I- ■'' ' “ — Events and Persons David Merriweather, formerly of Mobile, Ala., but for the paBt two and a half years a resident of Omaha, died Friday morning after a brief illness. He was 31 years old. He is survived by a wife and five small children, who reside at Thirty-third and Evans streets; his father and mother and other close relatives, all of whom re side in Alabama. The funeral was held from the chapel of the Silas Johnson Western Funeral home Tues day afternoon at 2 o’clock. Inter ment was in Forest Lawn. The Rev. John Albert Williams officiated. E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 600 Bee Bldg. Douglas 3841 or Harney 2156. Morris Williams, who some years ago was a resident of Omaha but re turned to Fort Worth, Tex., arrived in the city Friday to be the guest of W. D. Taylor, 2117 North Twenty eighth street. Mr. and Mrs. Williams left Omaha nine years ago and this is his first visit here since then. He will leave Monday for Chicago. Mrs. Charles Seymour of 2626 Ma ple street has gone to Lawrence, Kas., to visit her mother and sister. Mrs. Isabella Crouch of the Flo Les Apartments left Saturday night for a two weeks’ visit to Chicago and other eastern points. Mrs. Lottie Gamble, Worthy Grand Matron 0. E. S., was an Omaha vis itor last Thursday en route from the west to her home in Kansas City, Mo. Heist Pharmacy for drugs. 2702 Cuming street. Harney *81.—Adv. George Dickinson went to Lincoln Saturday where he spent the Fourth V1WUI1R 11 njuun. Mrs. Bui a Henderson and daughter, Eula, have returned from Shreveport, la., where she attended the funeral of her father, Mr. Monroe Thomas. The Monitor Is In receipt of a card from Dr. Jesse Merchant, formerly of Omaha but now a resident of Chi cago, announcing the arrival of a fine baby girl at the Merchant home June 23. Have your subscription money ready for The Monitor collector when he calls. 0 Miss Lucy Allen, 3412 Evans street, entertained a group of young people on the Fourth. The time was spent In dancing and eating. About twenty four were present. Howard l^ee of Rochester, N. Y., Is the'guest of his aunt, Mrs. Robert T. Walker, 2423 Maple street. Among the many delightful Boeial events given complimentary to Mrs. Austin Sen-ant of Chicago were: A card party given by Mrs. J. F. Smith; motor trips by Mrs. W. W. Peebles and Mrs. Craig Morris; a lawn party by Mrs. J. E. Brown, and a breakfast given by MrB. A. Hicks. Mrs. Serrant was an honor guest of Mrs. Wm. Mur phy at the Elite Whist Club Dancing Party at the Hanscom Park Pavtllion. Send in your subscription for The Monitor, please. Tt Is $2.00 a yoar, The First Regimental Band. U. F. K. P., Dan Desdunes, leader, played at Macedonia, la., Saturday and at Columbus, Neb., Sunday and Monday. Miss Beatrice Dunn left Wednesday for a month’s stay in Salt Lake City, Utah. AiKortn Wntthtnfi'ton nf Penaa oola, Fla., is the guest of Mrs. Ste phens, 2920 Caldwell street, and may decide to make her home In Omaha. Mrs. Oliver Willis entertained at a children’s party complimentary to lit tle Oleatha Serrant of Chicago. A. P. Scruggs, Lawyer, 240 8. 18tb »L i». 7812. CoL 8881.—Adv. Mrs. Russ and daughter, Harriet, of Denver, Colo., are the guests of Mrs. J. W. Pinkston. Mrs. Russ is a sister of Mrs. J. H. Crawford. Mrs. James Washington of San Francisco, Cal., is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. L. E. Britt. She Is Mrs. Britt’s aunt. Mrs. George Watson leaves Satur day for a two months’ visit to Los Angeles, Cal. Furnished room ads and cards of thanks must be paid for in advance. Mrs. Ella Edwards of Okmulgee, Okla., mother of Mrs. W. T. Gary of 2424 Burdette street, is visiting her daughter and expects to remain in the city for six weeks. Mrs. Austen Serrant and little daughter, who have been the guests of Mrs. Serrant's sisters, Mrs. J. B. Brown, and Mrs. L. Kenner, left for their home in Chicago Sunday after noon. DENTLO. Have you tried it? You don’t know what real tooth paste is until you do. Manufactured in Omaha by the Kaffir Chemical Laboratories. Ask your druggist for Dentlo, the pyorrhea preventive toothpaste.—Adv. The Rev. and Mrs. Russel Taylor, who motored from Empire, Wyo., and expected to arrive in time for serv ice at the Presbyterian Church of which he has charge, Sunday were de layed by wheel trouble and did not reach Omaha until Sunday night. The Taylor family now are all here and are located at Twenty-seventh and Charles streets. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Barker of 2706 Parker street announce the mar riage of their daughter, Ruby Thomp son, to Henry Webster. The happy event occurred June 17th at the resi dence of the bride’s parents, the Rev. W. F. Botts officiating. The young couple have hosts of friends who wish them prosperity. Dr. J. Boston Hill has returned front a pleasant visit to Chicago. Miss Tommie May McKinney of Los Angeles, Cal., sister of Mrs. Napier of North Twentieth street, who has been her guest for two weeks, left Wednesday morning for home. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Pinkett enter tained Dean Kelly Miller at dinner Thursday evening. COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA Mrs. O. T. Ward of Kansas City, Mo., stopped in our city en route to Seattle to visit her sister, Mrs. E. Thomas. Mrs. R. V. Robinson accom panied her from Council Bluffs to Se attle. They expect to be gone a month. Mrs. A. Gamble and children. Doro thy Ellen and Dick, left Sunday for Horton. Kas., to visit her sisters, Mrs. Hattie Hawkins and Mrs. Bessie Br Tin. Mrs. Black of Kansas City, accom panied by her son and daughter, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. lberta Tur ner. Mrs. Jack Payne is on the sick list, but is slowly improving. The lawn social given by Mrs. Liz zie Payne, Mrs. Martha Herndon and MIsb Ijzzie Wilson at the residence of Mrs. Payne, was quite a success so cially and financially. The amount cleared was $25. Mrs. Emma Turner has returned from a two weeks' visit to Kansas City. Mrs. Addle Davis reports a pleasant visit to Avoca from which place she has returned after a week’s absence. Mr. P. J. Richardson is improving and is now able to sit up. Mr. Wilber Stewart left Wednesday for Evanston, 111., where he will visit his uncle. Mrs. V.' H. Humphrey has opened an ice cream parlor at 1017 West Broadway. Wash Moore was taken very ill Sun day and is in the hospital. WEDDING AND BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY HONORED A party of friends planned a pleas ant surprise on Dr. and Mrs. L. E. Britt last Wednesday night, which was the tenth anniversary of their mar riage and presented them with an aluminum turkey roaster and other articles of aluminum ware and a handsome blue bird luncheon set. The day was also Mrs. Britt’s birthday an niversary, so the pleasantly planned party was In honor of both events. ST. PAUL DRUGGIST VISITS PARENTS Elmer Morris, who is now conduct ing a drug store in St. Paul, Minn., at Dale and Central, came to Omaha Thursday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Morris. He is a brother of Dr. Craig Morris, the well known and successful dentist of our city. Mr. Morris was a welcome vis itor at The Monitor office and the Kaffir Chemical Laboratories. He was surprised and pleased with the progress of the chemical company and Intends to push Kaffir products at his drug store. He left Friday night for St. Paul.__ - . Armours vs Union Giants One of the fastest colored aggregations ever gotten together—including Bingham the funny man. Saturday, July 10 Game called 3:30 p. m. Double Header Sunday, July 11 Game Called at 2:15 p. m. 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