PERSONALS Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Pe- ! ters Trust Building, JAckson 3841 or HArney 2156. Mr. Calvin H. Spriggs spent Wed nesday and Thursday of last week in Lincoln, Neb., as a delegate from St. Philip’s church to the annual council of the diocese of Nebraska. Rev. C. A. Williams of St. Louis, Mo., a former pastor of St. John’s A. M. E. church, was the house gueBt of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Smith, 2211 Ohio street, last week, en route to Denver, Colo., for his health. He left Sunday night for Denver. Five upholstered living room suits. Have been used but in good condi tion. Will sell cheap and on easy payments. Suites from $10 to $40. B. I. Reavis, 1819 Cuming street. The Internacial Hair Dressers as sociation held a very interesting meeting at the residence of Mrs. Al phonso Wilson, 523 North Thirty third street, January 9. The head was demonstrated with charts by Mrs. Wilson, and was very helpful and instructive to all in attendance at the meeting. Mr. Nick Patton is visiting his nephew. Dr. George A. Patton, in Atchison, Kansas, and his brother, John A. Patton of Indianapolis, Ind.. who is also visiting in Atchison. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large ex perience. Handles all law cases 2310 North Twenty-second street. WEbster 4162. Mr. R. D. Jackson, of 2234 Lake street, one of the proprietors of the Fraternity barber shop, left Wednes day night for Denver, Colo., where he was called by the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. Ella Taylor. Mrs. John Albert Williams attend ed the forty-second annual meeting of the Woman’s Auxiliary to the Na tional Council of the Episcopal Church, which met at Lincoln, last Tuesday, as a delegate from St. Phil ip’s branch of the Woman’s Auxil iary. FOR RENT—Two modern furnished rooms, $2.50 to $3.50 with kitchen privileges. W'ebster 1529. Mr. William G. Haynes returned W'ednesday night from Washington, D. C., where he was called last week by the illness of his father, Mr. Wil liam H. Haynes, who successfully un derwent a major operation Saturday. Five upholstered living room suits. Have been used but in good condi tion. Will sell cheap and on easy payments. Suites from $10 to $40. i B. I. Reavis, 1819 Cuming street. Rev. John Adams, presiding elder of the Omaha district, left Thursday for St. Louis, Mo., and points in Kansas. Mrs. Alice M. Smith leaves Sunday night for Evansville, Ind., where she expects to remain for two months. FIVE ROOMS partly modern. Near carline. Also 3-room apartment and 7-room apartment, partly mod em. All near carline. Call WE. 4X10. The Bachelor-Benedict Auxiliary held its first social meeting at the club rooms, January 19. Fourteen ladies were present. Whist was play ed, the first prize being won by Mrs. Evelyn Singleton, and the booby by Mrs. Mary Brown. A delicious lunch eon was served. All eligible will miss the treat of your lives if you have not enrolled by the next meeting, February 2. Mrs. Saybert Hanger planned a very delightful little surprise party in honor of her husband's birthday anniversary Wednesday evening. The surprise was real and a very pleasant evening was spent by those who at tended. FOR RENT—Five room cottage with garden spot. Modern. Rent rea sonable. Near carline. The Woman’s Auxiliary of St. Philip’s church held a largely attend ed and interesting meeting last 7 hursday at the resident of Mrs. John A. Smith, 2233 Grant street. A re port of the annual meeting of the auxiliaries of the diocese of Nebraska held in Lincoln, Neb., on Tuesday. J was given by their delegate, Mrs John Albert Williams. Recent arrivals at the Patton hotel are Mr. John Beard, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Ella Smith, Kansas City, Mo.; Miss Emma Deen, Oakland, Cai.; Messrs. G. Givens, L. Smith, E. Ken nedy and W. N. Moore, Missouri Pa cific boosters of St. Louis, who broad casted Monday night over WOW. Mr. Shelton, who is playing at the World this week and his mother, Mrs. Shel ton, are also new arrivals. The Domestic Science and Bridge j club met at the home of Mrs. Fred McDaniels, 2620 Bristol street, Wed | nesday, January 18. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess, after which bridge was played, Mrs. Edgar Lee winning first prize and Mrs. Albert Bel! the booby. A very pleasant time was enjoyed by all present. The next meeting will be held February 1, with Mrs. Haywood Vawter, 1716 North Twenty-eighth stret. Five upholstered living room suits. Have been used but in good condi tion. Will sell cheap and on easy payments. Suites from $10 to $40. B. I. Reavis, 1819 Cuming street. The public meeting of the Trustee Helpers’ club of St. John’s A. M. E. church was held at the residence of Mrs. J. H. Smith, 2211 Ohio street, Monday evening. A program under the direction of Mrs. Wood was en joyed by all. The program consisted of readings by Mesdames Ricks and Turner. Current events by Mrs. Mimms, spiritual songs by Mrs. Anna Burton. It all made one feel a spirit of love and fellowship. Sev- j eral visitors were present. Refresh-; ments were served. Mrs. H. Green-1 field, president, and Mrs. J. H. Smith, secretary. ENTERTAINS AT DANCING PARTY Mrs, William Birch Brown, enter tained Mrs. John Albert Smith and Mrs. Clarence Harrison Singleton, at a dancing party Friday evening, Jan uary 20. Mrs. Brown’s party was the last of a series of entertainments given for Mrs. Singleton before her depar ture to Michigan where she will visit her daughter, Ernestine, who is at tending college there. It also served as a welcome home to Mrs. Smith, who spent the holidays in Kansas City, together with Mr. Smith and their daughter Celestine. This formal dancing party was a brilliant affair, held at the Bachelor Benedict club rooms. About 100 guests were present. Delicious re freshments were served and many beautiful gowns were worn by the ladies present. A VETERAN OF THE SERVICE Police Officer Noah Thomas is the veteran of the department. Appoint ed on the force in 1895 he has served continuously for 32 years without a mark against his record and therefor? outranks all on the force in point of service. He has to his credit many important arrests and bears the rep utatiorv of being one of the most efficient and capable men on the force. He is highly esteemed by his superiors and fellow officers. His record is one of which he is justly proud. MONITOR ADVERTISERS That enterprising and wide awake firms who appreciate the patronage of our people recognize The Monitor as the meduim through which to reach this desirable class of buyers is demonstrated by the growing num ber and class of our advertisers. Live merchants recognize live newspapers. The Monitor numbers among its ad vertisers well known and dependable firms which have used our advertis ing columns for nearly thirteen years We bespeak the continued patronage of our readers for all the firms who use our columns. Our courteous ad vertising solicitor, Mr. Dudley Wright, will promptly call on firms and individuals who desire to pur chase advertising space. Orchard & Wilhelm Co. MANUFACTURERS FACTORY DISTRIBUTORS IMPORTERS You Are Invited to INSPECT the Offerings in Our E-X-T-R-A-O-R-D-IN-AR-Y Saturday I The largest stock of RUGS ever brought to Omaha; in many grades and hundreds of patterns, in all sizes, including a generous selection of extra large rugs. The CARPET SALE has not been approached in ten years, and we advise everybody who needs carpets for room, hall or stair to attend this sale of sales. Hotel proprietors will do well to come. * Many Oriental, Chinese, Hooked and Novelty Rugs are in on February sale. Thousands of Pieces from all over the store for every room in the home are offered at prices typical of the occasion. imperial Tables—The world’s greatest table factory has sent us a car of novelty tables—“close-outs,” it’s true, but the prices will convince the most skeptical. Berkey & Gay Furniture—Selling this class of furniture at radical re ductions is just simply a thing that is not and cannot be done. BUT we shall have more than a carload in one February sale at unheard of prices. Of Rockford Quality Furniture, made by “Landstrom,” a name now famous in the furniture industry, we shall offer not one, but two big cars of bedroom furniture at about HALF PRICE. Sale Opens MONDAY, January 30 No Order# Can Be Taken on Sale Merchandise Until the Opening Hours ATTENTION! Membership drive. The Omaha Urban League. Annual membership from $1.00 to $4.99. Contributing membership, $5.00 or more. Applica tions at Peoples Drug Store, Omaha Guide, Ross Drug Store, Killingsworth & Price Barber Shop, or call Dr. D. W. Gooden, chairman, Jackson 5436. SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY Mrs. Bruce Napier and Mrs. J. A. Griffin gave a delightful surprise | birthday party in honor of Claretta Biddiex, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Biddiex, at their residence, 2218 j North Twenty-seventh avenue. The decorative effects were purple and white, and a lovely cake on the center of the buffet was surrounded by tiny, colored electric lights. Miss Biddiex was the recipient of i many beautiful and useful gifts. About 50 boys and girls spent an I enjoyable evening in dancing. COLORED WOMAN’S CLUB WILL BUILD A HOUSE Albuquerque, N. M.—The Colored Women’s Club, organized 18 months ago and consisting of 26 members, has recently purchased a lot of ground in the 1300 block on West Stover avenue, on which they expect to build a club house. Mrs. D. A. Austin is president. f WATERS ? 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