Events and Persons ■V— . .. 1 ■ IMWII —— Mrs. W. M. Franklin, who has been ill for sonic time, left Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Bertha Lusane. for De troit, Mich., where she thinks the cli mate will hasten her recovery. Dr. Wiggins has given her over into the care of a former partner of his in Detroit. • tolin Instruction by Clarence Des 'unes, 2502 Burdette street. Webster 0; Tyler 1234.—Adv. Mrs. Camille Beach, nee Simpson, arrived in the city Thanksgiving day to visit her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reese, 2723 Miami street. Mrs. Beach, who is pleasantly remem bered here as Camille Simpson, has a large circle of friends among the younger set. She expects to remain here .for three weeks. A. P. Scruggs, Lawyer, 220 S. 11th 1L B. 7N12. CoL 1811,—Adv. Mrs Susie Henderson-Tucker will leave Saturday night for Chicago for a brief visit and will go from there to Los Angeles. Cal., where she will make her home. Shelley Cook, who has been resid ing In Los Angeles, Cal., for the past fourteen months, was called to Omaha last week by the illness of his mother, Mrs. Janie Shelton. 2214 Paul street. Mr. Cook has a good trade as paper maker with the Southern Board Paper company. He reports that our group are doing exceptionally well In this southern California city. Jenkln’s Barber Shop.—All work strictly first-class. 2122 ?I 2b(h street Web. 2095. Miss Florence Jones of Lincoln, Neb., niece of the Rev. Russel Taylor, spent her Thanksgiving vacation with Theodoeia Taylor. She returned to Lincoln Sunday night. Gerald Edwards, son of Dr. and Mrs. A. G. Edwards, has heen elected to membership In the Kappa chapter, Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, of Meharry Denial college. Eligibility requires an average above 90 per cent in all subjects. E. F. Morearty. Lawyer, fiOO Bee Bldg. Douglas 3841 or Harney 2150. P. H. Jenkins, popular proprietor of the North Twenty-fourth street ton sorial parlors. Is 111 at his home. 3009 Corby street. The Elite Whist club met Monday with Mrs. T. P. Mahammltt. Mrs. H. W. Black wag prize winner. The next meeting will be with Mrs. William Murphy, 2705 Corby street. Mrs. William Murphy entertained at. a luncheon Wednesday of last week for Miss Mae C. Hawes of New York. Mrs. James Dudley and daughter. Mary Etta, 2524 North Twenty-fifth street, have returned from Helena. Ark., where they spent a five weeks’ visit with relatives and friends. Charles Terry of Minneapolis. Minn., was the guest of Miss Audrey Truehart, who entertained at a de lightful dinner party Thursday after noon In honor of her guest. Covers ___A---- ■—--—-— - were laid for six. Mr. Terry returned home Saturday evening. Mrs. Russel Taylor entertained at Thanksgiving dinner, Mr. anil Mrs. John R. Taylor, parents of Rev. Ros sej Taylor, and Mr. 1. M. Maxwell. An exceedingly pleasant time was had, as it was the first Thanksgiving dinner the aged grand parents ever enjoyed with so many of their grandchildren. Jenkin’s Burlier Shop—All Work Strictly First Class, 2122 If. 24tli St. Weii. 2At)». The Smarter Set club held its regu lar meeting at the home of Miss Al berta Brown, 2710 Corby street, UiBf Saturday evening. Two new members were taken in. After the business session a dainty luncheon was served. Mrs. S’. H. Dorsey and her sister, Miss Jennie Robinson, returned on Wednesday of last week from Excel sior Springs. Mo. Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Gordon of 2702 Miami street entertained at dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Curry and baby Tlinnksgiving. Covers were laid for seven. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Adams of 1313 North Twenty-sixth street entertained at their residence Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Smith n,n Sunday afternoon. Mr. Smith left for Columbus, Neb., late in the nfternoon, where be is engaged in the government service. Mrs. Mary Hawkins of Montgomery. Ala., was the guest of Mrs. Gertrude Harris Sunday evening. Ton other 1 guests were present. Refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Browning of Chicago I are playing at the Orpheum this week ; They are the guests of Mrs. Ed Pat- ] ton of 2610 Patrick avenue. PUB El C stenographer, H. Wallace j Thurman. 817 N. 16th St. Desdune*1 and Clarke Realty Co. Mrs. Anna Evans Jones entertained J at breakfast Monday, November 20, complimentary to Mrs. Eulu McQuator of Tacoma, Wash., and Mrs Smith of Eos Angeles, al. Covers were laid for i fourteen. Another out-of-town guest j was the Rev. Mr. Payne of Etncoln. The centerpiece was of pink and white carnations. Nine rooms, modern; $150 cash. Robbins. Douglas 2842 or Webster 5108.—Adv. 2t Harry Smith of 2722 North Thlr tieth street, who was struck by a Union Pacific engine Saturday, died at St. Catherine’s hospital Sunday morning. The body was shipped to Mobile, Ala., Tuesday by the Silas Johnson Undertaking company. Mrs. Joseph Scott accompanied the re mains. Mrs. Ida Hunter bas gone to Sioux City. la., to visit her daughter. Mrs. H. Iceland bas been detained In Kansas City by the illness of her \ father. The regular weekly meeting of the i N. A. A. C. P. will be held at Pleasant j Green Baptist church, Twenty-second I and Paul streets, Sunday afternoon St 4 o’clock. Mr. Qects Thompson, 2612 Seward street, the popular musician and bar ber, suffered an accident by cutting his hand while stropping a razor. Ilolst Pharmacy for drugs. 2702 Cuming street. Harney 681.—Adv. BUILD FOR HER N. W. < . A. NOTES The inmates of the home enjoyed their Thanksgiving dinner so gener ously provided by friends of the home. Look for the report or the Thanks giving week donations in next week's paper. Mrs. it. W. Lawrie, one of Omaha's most noted caterers, will give a lunch eon at the home Thursday, December 16. A fine time to attend to your so cial obligations. Reserve tables through Mrs. I^awrie, Walnut 0733. DOES THIS INTEREST VOl? Are you lining up your friends to help you win that automobile which The Monitor will give to any indi vidual or organization securing 1,000 yearly subscribers? Watch for our advertisement telling you all about | the contest and conditions. DANGER SIGNAL A blue pencii mark on your paper means your subscription is due and must be paid at once or your paper will be stopped. WAITERS P. E. A.BULLETIN " .. 1 ■■ ■■ " 1 Mr. J. M. Rooney has returned to the city and is working for Mr. James Griffin at the Hotel Rome. Walters, meet Mr. L. J. Murphy, a stranger In town. He is working at the Rome. Mr. George Lomax is at the Hotel Loyal. He fills the vacancy made by the removal of Mr. W. A. Agins a short time ago. Mr. W. A. ltennox is satisfactorily carrying out the instructions of Mr. William Lewis at the Commercial club. Ho has charge of the ladieC dining room. Mr. John Davis, for sixteen years chef at the Paxton, is back on the old job again. Mr. William Edgerton will not go to the Athletic club until he returns from Chicago, where he will go December 15 in the interest of the Waiters’ Pro teetiv Employment association. Mr. John Woods, who was sent to tlie Hotel Lincoln by this association to be assistant head waiter, will act as President Ellis’ personal repro sentatfvc to the Lincoln branch of the W. P. E. A. Mr. E. L. Reid, the efficient h*iad waiter at (lie Plaza hotel, expreascs satisfaction with the cooks, waiters and other employes sent him from this office. He is especially elated with the services of Mr. William Lornack, the well known caterer from the Ath letic club. Waiters, cooks and other hotel em ployes, whether members or not. should closely watch this column. We can at present place one cook, one dishwasher, three waiters free ' of charge! No member* having an swered our call, any one is welcome to apply. Patronize The Monitor advertisers. SATURDAY SPECIALS I ?L Cooperative Workers of America g GROCERIES 48-lb. Sack £} ni \ , of Flour ... * v/ Best Coffee, 4 A per pktf. xv/V/ Fancy Tomatoes, or 2 cans for. Fancy Potatoes, 4 A _ WC 3 bars of t>r ,, P. & C. Soap.. •J,P 3 bars of Minnie McGhee, both of Omaha, and Mrs. Anna Williams of Chicago, and a nephew1. Alonzo Holliday of Minne- .; spoils, Minn. The funeral will be held | ]: Sunday afternoon from Mt. Moriah j < Baptist church, of which deceased was •; 1 member. .1 _____________________ j 45 COLORED COMMERCIAL CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS < I i E. W. Pryor Unanimously Re-elected ] President for (lie Ensuing Year— • Members of Executive Committee ] Succeed Themselves. _ : The annual election of the board of 1 twenty-five directors of the Colored;, Commercial club of Omaha was held ] Friday, November 26, at the club I < rooms. The polls were open from 9 < a. m. to 7 p. m. Forty-five votes were J ] cast. The two high men were E. W. i * Pryor, who received forty-four, and \ < Alfred Jones, sr., who received forty, j ] three votes. The directors chosen] were the following: H. L. Anderson.1 Dr. L. E. Britt, James A. Clarke, Dan I! Deadlines, S. H. Dorsey, Frank Gold-;] en, Nate Hunter, Dr. Jesse H. Hutten, 1 P. H. Jenkins, Silas Johnson, Alfred , Jones, sr., John W. Long, Dr. Amos B. Madison, T. P. Mahammitt, W, S. Met- 1 calfe, Dr. Craig Morris, A. F. Peoples, j H. J. Pinkett, E. W. Pryor, E. G. Scott, Amos P. Scruggs, Dr. J. A. Singleton. Rev. John Albert Williams, Rev. W. C. Williams and Alphonso Wilson. Monday night the hoard of directors met and elected the following officers j and executive committee: E. W. ; Pryor, president; Alfred Jones, sr., 11 vice president; Dan Deadlines, treas urer; Amos P. Scruggs, secretary; Messrs. Clarke, Britt, Dorsey, Hunter, Jenkins, Madison, Morris, Peoples, Pinkett, Singleton, J. A. Williams and SV. C. Williams. I O-OPERATIVE WORKERS OPEN GROCERY STORE! \ Worthy Business Enterprise Is Lauuehed Under Favorable inspires , i Over 700 Customers First Day * Several Clerks Employed. ;«] - 15 The Co operative- Workers of Amer-1 m‘ ca, a corporation which has as its J 'irst,object the establishment of a de-;j lartment store, opened its grocery 5 ind meat department in its building j 5 it 1516-18 North Twenty-fourth street jj1 Saturday morning. A steady stream 5j if over 700 patrons visited the store t J Mi its opening day. All were pleased J vith their purchases and the service c •endured. 2 The windows were invitingly andij iltiactively decorated. Officials stoodjj it the door to give cordial welcome to]2 nitrons. A corps of courteous clerks 15 vas on hand to give prompt and effi IJ •ient service to customers. {■{ The store is well stocked with gro jU •cry supplies of good grade, attrac- K lively displayed and conveniently ar- J •anged for prompt delivery The meat ■! lepartment Is well supplied with tie 2 iest ami most sanitary convenience " is well us furnished with choice fresij j ind smoked meats and with all a1- * irticles usually kept by an up-to-date . meat market. J The grocery department is under!* the management of A. C. Brown, an « ntelligent and energetic young man, [ who knows the grocery business. The * meat department Is In charge of J. C. ■ Belcher, who for eight years was with * Tulius Dreyfus, at Twentieth and Far- | tiam, one of Omaha’s exclusive stores. Mr. Belcher knows his business. The; company is fortunate In securing the services of such competent nicn. Miss ] Margaret LaCour Is cashier, and the j •Jerks are A. C. Oliver, Theodore War-' ro.n, Hollis Gordon, Mareelius Richie j and Mrs. T. C. Snowden. Mrs. A. C. j Brown was on hand to help take care nf Saturday’s rush. The office force consists of Miss Corlnne Thomas, bookkeeper; Miss Ozella Dunning, ste nographer, and J. R. Lemma, who is manager of (he stock saleH depart ment. Tn the opening of the grocery and meat department of this corporation the colored people of this dty have an Institution of which thty should he proud and which merits their loyal support. ' I Ia®flB8BHBBBMBMWIHIHHMlSBBSSSBHRX'aja'irta ,a:aXtaTWa a a %5&mmtmBHiCn Paint Prices] that are in line with declines on other goods at \ MULLIN PAINT CO. | 313 South 14th St. Tel. Tyler 1291 H (WHOLESALE AND RETAIL) * H ____a; A PAINT FOR EVERY PURPOSE j ___ it •«~xk*a*.x~x~x^k~xk~:*x~xk~x*aa*-x~x~x-x~X"X~x~x*aaaaa Your Own Gas Plant for I $45.00 The MORE HEAT BERNER can be installed in Heating Stoves, Cook X Stoves, Ranges and Hot Water Heaters by anyone in a few minutes’ time. 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