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X Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. July 2, 1915 at the Postoffice at Omaha.
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MAKING PROGRESS
Did you ever notice how per
sistently this race of ours fol
lows in the wake of every ad
vance movement? That we do
is true and also very signifi
cant. The participation of 'wo
men in political affairs is a
comparatively recent move
ment. It is undoubtedly an ad
vanced movement, approved
by the progressive, disapprov
ed by the conservative. A few
years ago the proposal of a
woman as a governor, a mem
ber of congress, or of the state
legislature would have provok
ed an incredulous smile or un
complimentary sneer. But not
so now. Woman, timid (?)
woman is politically resurgent,
as she has long been industrial
ly. We have women as gover
nors and filling other political
positions. And now we have a
woman of our race, the first of
many to follow through the
coming years, to enter a state
legislature. She is Mrs. E.
Howard Harper of West Vir
ginia, who has been appointed
by Governor Gore, upon the
recommendation of the repub
lican executive committee, to
fill out the unexpired term of
her husband, recently deceas
ed, who was serving his third
term. West Virginia is to be
complimented upon the honor
of appointing the first Ameri
can woman of color to a state
legislature. It is indeed an en
viable distinction both for the
state and the appointee and is
indicative of progress.
A BRIGHTER DAY
There was a time when the
Southern press was practically
unanimous in apologizing for.
if indeed, not unshamedly de
fending, the crime of Negro
baiting and lynching. Fortun
ately, however, that day has;
passed. Except in isolated
cases no southern newspaper
which lays any just claim to re
spectability ever thinks of de-,
fending this crime and menace
today. We have seen several
editorials recently from south
ern newspapers condemning in
scathing terms the crimes com
mited by blood-thirsty mobs
which they once condoned.
This show’s an awakened con
science w’hieh bespeaks the
better nature of our country
and foretells a day, not far dis
tant we hope, when America
will be a lynchless land and
law shall be respected and su
preme.
WHY NOT MERGE?
Omaha has undoubtedly too
many Negro churches of the
same denomination. This is
notably true of the Baptists.
Why is not this an opportune
time for some of these separate
congregations to merge and
form say five or six strong con
gregations more able to sup
port a program of good works,
unhampered by the heavy bur
den of debt under which near
ly all the smaller and most of
the larger congregations are
struggling? This is the age of
mergers and combinations for
cutting down overhea dand
functioning more efficiently.
This is true of banks and bus
iness houses and great daily
newspapers, and the same
[principle ought to be found ad
vantageous among churches
of the same denomination, at
least.
CONGRATULATIONS
The Monitor extends sincere
[congratulations to Harry E.
Davis of Cleveland, Ohio, upon
his election as civil service
I commissioner. He has proved
worthy of every public trust
hitherto placed upon him and
we feel sure that he will not
fail to make good in the re
sponsible position to which he
has now been called. Congrat
ulations, Harry, hearty and sin
cere.
MEDICAL AUXILIARY HOLDS
MEETING
The Medical Auxiliary met with
Mrs. Herbert Wiggins, 2883 Frank
lin street, Tuesday afternoon, Janu
ary 10. Mrs. L. E. Britt, the presi
dent, after being confined to her
home for several months on account
of illness, was able to be present, and
there was much rejoicing among the
members. A report on the first
year’s work of the Auxiliary was read
and many worth while deeds have
been accomplished. There is a con
tinual call for baby clothes, so much
so that Mrs. Herbert Wiggins, who
has charge of the “Dacus Box” is
appealing to friends for anything on
hand that would be of service to a
baby. Mrs. Price Terrell and Mrs.
Craig Morris, who had charge of the
Benefit Card Party on December 21,
reported a financial success, and they
were very greatful to their friends
for their loyal support. The next
meeting will be February 14, with
Mrs. E. A. Williamson, 2508 Burdette
street, at which time the election of
officsrs will be held.
BUSINESS GIRLS’ CLUB
The Business Girls’ Club met Fri
day, January 13, at the home of Miss
Alice Hunter, 2858 Ohio street. After
a brief vacation during the holidays
the club is resuming its program.
; Very good plans are nearing comple
tion, and excellent results are expect
ed. A wonderful bit of charity work
was performed by the girls at Christ
; mas time, and a continuance of the
i same is planned. A delightful pro
‘ gram was given Friday which re
vealed much talent among the group.
Two book reviews of the latest books
, was given by the sponsor, Mrs. Grace
M. Hutten, vocal numbers by Miss
Frances Trusty of New York, who is
visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs.
Charles H. Trusty; and group sing
ing of the latest popular songs. We
extend a warning to all other charity,
literary and social clubs of Omaha,
watch out for the Business Girls’
Club. Miss Maxine Barquette, Presi
dent. Miss Alice Hunter, Secretary.
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SOME
WOMAN
The Monitor knows of a good home
and position for a reliable, aged but
not infirm, colored woman in a coun
try home. Wages reasonable, work
j light, but comfortable home. An op
portunity for some desirable woman.
I Phone We. 4243.
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PARISH DINNER
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Next Wednesday night at 7:30
there will be a parish dinner given in
the Guild Rooms of St. Philip’s
i Church for all members of the con
gregation. A program will be ren
dered and parish plans discussed.
Mrs. Charles T. Smith is chairman
and will be assisted by other women
[ of the parish.
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HENRY W. WILLIAMS BURIED
The funeral of the late Henry W.
Williams was held from the Episco
| pal Church of St. Philip the Deacon,
last Friday afternoon at half past
2 o’clock, with interment in the fam
| dy lot in Forest Lawn cemetery.
Father John Albert Williams, brother
! of the deceased, officiated.
Lawton, Okla.—Kiowa and Co
manche Indians, who served as sol
; diers in the World War, have formed
the Parker-I-See-0 post of the Ameri
can Legion. The Indians will build
; a tribal lodge in which to meet.
AMERICAN
LEGION
LAUNCHES 1928 DRIVE
Results of the special joint meet
ing of the executive and membership j
committees, may briefly be enumer- j
ated as follows: Under the chair- I
manship of Paul Holliday and his,
able cohorts, John Gardner, Thomas I
Robinson, Charles Wiley, Willis Da- j
vis and Fred Garrett, the above mem
bership committee was fully empow- j
ered to devise and pursue such plans. '
that in their opinion, will successfully
augment our membership “ONE
THOUSAND STRONG.”
Roosevelt Post No. 30, is far be- |
yond the experimental stage, despite .
the lack of co-operation from hun-1
dreds of “eligibles” in this city who
should voluntarily ally themselves
with such a powerful unit that spon
sors and participates only in acti
vities of the highest caliber and
merit.
IN MEMORIAM
Roosevelt Post No. 30, is deeply
grieved over the loss of one of our
'< most loyal and active members, Com
; rade John Quincy Greer, who died
j suddenly, January 14th, at his home,
(2817 North Twenty-fourth street.
! Report of his death was a great shock
I to his many friends and comrades,
who mourn his loss.
We wish to tender our profound
sympathy and condolence to members
(of the family, in the irreplacable loss
I of their son and brother and our
| “Comrade in peaceful repose.”
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“ATTENTION! ALL EX-SERVICF
MEN.”
The entertainment committee, un
der the leadership of Metz Manion,
1 wishes to invite “you and yours” to
| attend our “GRAND LEAP YEAR
i BALL,” January 27th, at the beau
tiful DREAMLAND HALL. Don’t
forget to remember that nothing has
been overlooked in making this af
jfair one of the season’s most out
I standing events.
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CLAIR CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH
22nd and Miami Streets
A. H. Higgs, Pastor
Sunday school at 9:30 a. m.
Everyone is looking forward to the
membership drive to be put on by
the superintendent and his co-work
ers.
Morning service at 11:00 a. m.
Theme: “Be on Your Guard.” Cor.
i 16:14-15.
Evening service at 7:30 p. m.
Theme: “My Son Has Come.” The
choir renders music all day.
Midweek service, Wednesday, 8:00
| p. m. All are invited to attend the
| special services to be held at the
church Sunday, January 22. Gen
eral class and baptizing. Evening
sermon: “My Duty in the Communi
ty as a Member of the Church and
a Christian.” Thursday, January
26th, 7:30 p. m., address by Bishop
Keeney of Omaha. Special music by
the choir. Refreshments will be
served.
The Ladies’ Aid will give a conun
drum dinner Saturday, January 21st,
at 1847*4 No. Twenty-fourth street.
Price 25 cents.
St. Louis, Mo.—A commodious
building at 3437 Lawton boulevard
has been purchased by the Peoples
Hospital and will be used as a Nurse
Training home. This is a new addi
tion to the hospital and is a require
ment of the state law in order that
nurses may be trained to care for the
sick.
New York—The N. A. A. C. P. re
ports that the book illustrations of
Aaron Douglass, a young colored
artist on the Crisis staff, has been
included in the Second Annual Ex
hibition of American Book Illustra
tions, which is being held under the
auspices of the American Institute of
Graphic Arts.
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