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Growing Thank You! $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy U. S. Government War Savings Stamps What They Are and Why You Should Buy Them: A Simple, Profitable and Secure Investment. In offering "war savings stamps" to the public the United States government has made immediately available for every man, woman and child in the country a profitable, simple and secure investment. What They Are War savings stamps are the answer of a great democracy to the demand for a democratic form of government security. They are "little baby bonds." Like Liberty bonds, they have behind them the entire resources of the government and people of the United States. They have the additional advantage that they steadily increase in value from the date of purchase until the date of maturity, and this increase is guaranteed by the government. These stamps are issued in two denominations, the 25-cent stamp and the $5 stamp. For the convenience of investors a "thrift card" is furnished to all purchasers of 25-cent stamps. This card has spaces for sixteen stamps. When all the spaces have been filled the thrift card may be exchanged for a $5 stamp at postoffices, banks, or other authorized agencies by adding 12 cents in cash prior to February 1, 1918, and 1 cent additional each month thereafter. Those who prefer may buy a $5 stamp outright. These will be on sale from December 3, 1917, until January 31, 1918, for $4.12. They automatically increase in value a cent a month every month thereafter until January 1, 1923, when the United States will pay $5 at any postoffice or at the treasury in Washington for each stamp affixed to a war savings certificate. When you purchase a $5 stamp you must attach it to an engraved folder known as a "war savings certificate" which bears the name of the purchaser and can be cashed only by the person whose name appears upon the certificate, except in case of death or disability. This certificate contains 20 spaces. If these are all filled with war savings stamps between December 3, 1917, and January 31, 1918, the cost to the purchaser will be $2.40, and on January 1, 1923, the government will pay the owner of the certificate $100, a net profit to the holder of $17.60. This is based on an interest rate of 4 per cent compounded quarterly from January 2, 1918. The amount of war savings stamps sold to any one person at any one time shall not exceed $100 (maturity value), and no person may hold such stamps or war savings certificates to an aggregate amount exceeding $1,000 (maturity value). If the holder of a war savings certificate finds it necessary to realize cash on it before maturity, he may at any time after January 2, 1918, upon giving ten days' written notice to any money order postoffice, receive for each stamp affixed to his certificate the amount paid therefor plus 1 cent for each calendar month after the month of purchase of each stamp. A registered certificate may be redeemed, however, only at the postoffice where registered. In other words, the plan is simple, straightforward and certain. The holder of the certificates cannot lose and is certain to gain. He is buying the safest security in the world in the most convenient form in which the security of a great government has ever been offered to its people. Why You Should Buy Them The main reason for the purchase of war savings stamps is because your country is at war. Your country needs every penny which every man, woman and child can save and lend, in order to feed, clothe, arm and equip the soldiers and sailors of America and to win this righteous war in defense of American honor and the cause of democracy throughout the world. If we are to win the war, we must win it as a united people. The savings of every man, woman and child are necessary if we are to hasten the victorious ending of the war. War savers are life savers. A single strand in the cables which uphold the great Brooklyn suspension bridge is not very strong, but thousands of these strands bound together uphold one of the great thoroughfares of the world. When our fathers and sons and brothers were called by our country to take up arms in her defense, you did not hear an individual soldier refuse to serve because his service alone would THE MONITOR not win the war. Each man was ready to do his part. The great army thus needed is going forward to face the of battle and to risk everything for the safety and security of our hoo, and our families, and for the very existence of our country. They are the men for whom you are asked to save and lend your dollars. A country worth fighting for is a country worth saving for. To save money is to save life. Buy war savings stamps at postoffices, banks, trust companies or other authorized agencies, and strike a blow for our country. Thrift Stamps and Thrift Cards Question—If I do not have enough money saved up to buy a war savings stamp and can only save in small amounts, what should I do? Answer—Buy a 25-cent thrift stamp at a postoffice, bank or other authorized agency and ask for a thrift card, to which you can attach your thrift stamp. Q.—Is there any charge for a thrift card? A.—No. It is given you to hold thrift stamps and contains a place for your name and address. Q.—How many thrift stamps will this card hold? A.—Sixteen stamps, which represents a value of $4. TUSKEGEE MAKES WAR BREAD Tuskegee, Ala.—The bakery at the Tuskegee Institute has been successfully experimenting with sweet potatoes as a partial substitute in making bread. This bread is composed of approximately two parts white flour and one part boiled, mashed sweet potatoes. The result of the use of this combination has been the saving of about 200 pounds of flour each day and there is no very apparent difference between this bread and the bread which is made wholly of wheat flour. The potato bread will be used exclusively at the institute as a part of Tuskegee's program of war economy. A booklet describing somewhat in detail this experiment with sweet potatoes has been prepared at the institute. BUY ANOTHER WAR SAVINGS STAMP Confidently Believed Omaha's Quota of 40,000 Will Be Surpassed and that the Colored Membership Will Exceed One Thousand. As we go to press it is impossible to give a report of the returns in the Red Cross drive. The citizens of Omaha are responding nobly. The Colored citizens are doing their part. Partial reports received from James A. Clark, Will H. Lewis, J. C. Belcher, Nat Hunter, Dr. L. E. Britt and W. H. Robinson show more than 300 members turned in. Several workers have not yet reported to the general chairman. In addition to those who have reported to the special committee there are a large number who have joined through the firms where they are employed, as there is a splendid rivalry by all firms and business houses to report 100 per cent. George Wells' Parker reports that more than 200 have joined at the Smelter; and over 300 Colored employees of the packing houses have their buttons. It is, therefore, safe to say that the Colored membership of the Red Cross will surpass the 1,000 mark set by the special committee. Will Lewis made good his promise to see that the Commercial club employees made 100 per cent. He turned in $82 for seventy-six members. Bob Robinson reports seventy-five and expects to make it at least 100. If you have not joined by the time you read this, join today. "Over the top for 1,000 Colored members of the Red Cross in Omaha!" MEMBER OF MILITARY ENTERTAINMENT SERVICE New York City.—Mr. Lester A. Walton has been named as a member of the Military Entertainment Service Commission. This commission will provide entertainment for the various cantonments throughout the United States, under the direction of Marc Klaw, the famous theatrical manager. Mr. Walton is at present the managing and dramatic editor of the Age. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, DECEMBER 22, 1917 A New Epoch of History is Being Written For World Out of This Tragic Modern Cataclysm Will Rise a Newer, Sweeter Song of a Better, Race of Men. Appoint Roosevelt Secretary Of War. PRESIDENT WILSON:---The country at this time needs a strong and forceful personality as Secretary of War. Appoint Theodore Roosevelt. He is the man of the hour for the place. Appoint Roosevelt Secretary of War. The Philadelphia Tribune, which is one of the oldest and ablest of our newspapers, recently published the following suggestive and thought-compelling editorial, under the caption of "In Blood and Flame": In blood and flame a new epoch of history is being written for this old world. At intervals far apart, for which we are thankful, man seems to revert to the savage state of ages past. These cycles, marked by bloodliust and rapine, mar the bright pages of man's achievement from the earliest history of the world. These blots have been dimmed by an ever-recurring period of return to sanity and progress. This present reversion to acute blood-thirst and lust for power, marked by cultivated, systematic devilry, would be a deeper and more terrible picture, if such be possible, if we were not supported by the God-given hope that history will repeat itself and that out of the mighty story of this modern cataclysm, written in blood and flame, will rise a newer, sweeter song of a better, grander race of men. We live in the hope and are supported by the thought that the dross of injustice, strife, malice, race prejudice and might will perish with the flame and cleansed by the purifying process of the shed blood of patriotic sons offered upon the altar of love for the cause of human rights, justice, mercy and truth, will be born with the dawn of peace to reign for centuries yet deep down the dim corridors of infinity. If this hope were dead then deep horror would settle on the world today, but the history of departed years bids us still hope on. Starting, as far as we know, somewhere along the fertile plains of the Euphrates and Tigris in Asia, civilization swept westward, ever arrested by blood and flame, but still, phoenix-like, arising with new life. Egypt wrote her story on Afric's sands, built her pyramids, undying monuments of engineering feats yet unsurpassed; gave more impetus to letters and parchments of history borrowed from the Asiatic neighbors whom she not only fought but wed. Joint victim of Grecian aestheticism and luxury and Roman arms, she passed to the twilight of a decayed nation. Greece prospered and gave to the world a history crowned with a golden CRISPUS ATTUCKS AUXILIARY SENDS CHRISTMAS PACKAGES The Crispus Attucks auxiliary, of which Mrs. Isaac Bailey is president, met at the N. W. C. A. Home Tuesday and prepared 100 Christmas boxes for our boys at Camp Funston and our six commissioned officers at Camp Dodge and Camp Dix. Each box contained fruit cake, figs, candies, chewing gum, smoking tobacco, a Crown pipe and a Christmas card. These boxes were made possible by the money, $75.38, collected by the women during the house-to-house canvass, started some weeks ago for this purpose, and for which they desire to thank the public. The success of the undertaking was largely due to the efforts of Mrs. James G. Jewell and Mrs. R. T. Walker, in charge of the work. ANOTHER PIONEER ANSWERS CALL Thomas Banks, one of the pioneer residents of Omaha and one of the oldest members of Excelsior Masonic aurora of literature and learning and legal lore, but, weakened by the luxuries and follies of the world even beyond her Roman consorts, she finally succumbed to the force of blood and flame and took her place beside the submerged nations. Rome endured for centuries, but she, too, lulled by learning and dissipation, drifted on the rocks, and the Huns and Goths, wild men from the forests of the north, brought blood and flame to her gates and she, too, fell a victim of the lust for power and gain seemingly unquenchable in man. Then came another period, dark and forbidding, but God still lived, and after a series of wars of blood and flame the present great nations of Europe emerged and spread their learning and civilization to the Western hemisphere. We are not writing a history and would not attempt a task beyond our capacity, so many of the sidelights of nations born and buried are here untouched; but through all the story runs the path of blood and flame, and once more, far more powerful, more appalling than before, it bursts upon us in this boasted century when man claimed power little short of God and Christianity seemed to be lifting him to the very apex of the world's noblest and highest achievement. It was but a dream, the passing of a beautiful phantasm, for beneath the beautiful, cultured Christian veneer was the same old beastly man of departed years. While boasting of his culture, while breathing his pharaeaical prayer, envy and murder were in his heart. Yet we hope, and does not history bid us hope? God still lives and reigns and despite the flood of blood and flame will bring order out of chaos, and when man has sated his blood-lust and burned his monuments to dust, reason will again return and the hand that sought his brother's life will lift his brother up. This will only come, however, when those men of intellect whom God gave wealth, power and success recognize His law and accord justice, mercy and truth to every human being, the creation of His mighty hand, and bow to the undying truth that He ordained that the world was great and that He did, indeed, make of one blood all men. lodge, No. 110, died Sunday afternoon after a protracted illness. He was buried from Zion Baptist church, of which he was a member, Thursday afternoon, with Masonic rites. The Rev. W. F. Botts officiated and the Masonic rites were conducted by T. P. Mahammitt. Interment was in Forest Lawn, the funeral being in charge of Jones & Chiles. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ida Alexander, Mrs. Alice Ricketts, and other relatives. SAVINGS STAMPS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS The purchase of savings stamps for Christmas presents is very desirable, both from the standpoint of the government and recipients of the gifts. Such a practice would release millions of dollars for government use and at the same time start those receiving such gifts on the road to thrift. The stamps are now on sale at all postoffices, practically every bank in the country and in many mercantile establishments, such as department stores, drug stores, etc. ARDMORE, OKLA, INTERESTING INDUSTRIAL CENTER Ardmore, Okla., Dec. 18, 1917. To the Readers of The Monitor: My last letter to you left me at Oklahoma City, as I thought, preparing to do a great business, but the weather man, in an attempt to be funny, as I thought, by giving me a sample of Nebraska weather, made a mistake and pulled the wrong weather stop, result being an Arctic icyness, which confined me in doors for several days, consequently I have done little business at Oklahoma City, which is a busy, bustling industrial and railroad center as well as the capital of the state where the race enjoys many privileges as well as being successful in many lines of business. A short trip by trolley brought me to Guthrie. This is a small and refined city, which enjoys the distinction of being the oldest as well as the capital of the old Oklahoma of the territorial days, and the first capital of the new state of that name. Today finds me at Ardmore, my last stop in this state before passing into Texas. Ardmore is quite an industrial center, situated in the Helton field surrounded by oil refineries both mineral and vegetable, for the soil also produces a big cotton crop. It also enjoys a distinction of having in this vicinity several large and paying mines of asphalt. So I will bid you all a Merry Christmas, until next week, I am Corespondingly yours, FRED C. WILLIAMS, Traveling Representative for the Monitor. WHITE SOLDIERS GO TO TRIAL ON MUTINY CHARGES San Antonio, Tex.—Fifteen members of the Sixth cavalry, white, went to trial before a court-martial at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, December 6, at Fort Sam Houston on charges of mutiny growing out of an alleged refusal to obey an order to drill September 25 when they were stationed in the Big Bend district. The personnel of the court is the same as that which tried the sixty-three Negroes of the Twenty-ourth infantry and Colonel J. A. Hull is acting as judge advocate. It is alleged the men refused to obey an order to drill, giving as their excuse that they were worn out after a long siege of guard duty. The trial is being held in the post gymnasium and is public. COLORED EXPERT SUCCEEDS WHERE OTHERS FAIL Kansas City, Mo.-The Thomas Railway Track Appliance company of this city put in an oil burning system for melting ore, but failed to get results. After several l. w experts failed they tried Mr. L. P. Quinn, a Colored expert of Fairfield, Ia., who produced desired results in a few hours. He is on the job and is proving his efficiency as a smelting expert of the highest type. He has had many years of experience in this line of work. SANITARY INSPECTOR IN AVIATION CANTONMENT Philadelphia, Pa.—Captain Samuel B. Hart, for ten years sanitary inspector for the city government, has been appointed as chief sanitary inspector, with the rank of first lieutenant, at the aviation cantonment at Camp Beauregard, Alexandria, La. PROMINENT MINISTER AND EDITOR DIES IN PULPIT Bainbridge, Ga.—While delivering a sermon to the Southwest Georgia A. M. E. Conference Rev. J. Frank McDonald of Kansas City, editor of the Western Christian Advocate, dropped dead. He was for many years an officer of the General Conference and a leader in the A. M. E. church. PHYSICIAN ELECTED CORONER Englewood, N. J.-Dr. William F. Willoughby, a practising physician in this town and also in New York, has been elected coroner of this, Bergen county. He is the first Colored man to receive this honor in this county. He is at present one of the county commissioners. RECEIVES APPOINTMENT AS ARMY CHAPLAIN Philadelphia, Pa.—Rev. A. C. Douglass left on Monday, December 10, for Camp Meade, where he will act as chaplain in the United States reserve army, Lifting Lift, Too! No.25 (Whole No.128) Urban League Work Is Spreading Annual Report Shows That Work of the Organiaztion Is Assuming Large Proportions. MIGRATION ALSO CONSIDERED Several Large Centers Are Actively Engaged in Social Betterment. New York.—The National League on Urban Conditions among Negroes, composed of representative white and Colored citizens, held its sixth annual meeting on Wednesday afternoon, December 6, att he offices of its national headquarters, 2303 Seventh avenue, New York City. Mr. L. Hollingsworth Wood, president of the organization, presided. A summary of the report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1917, was made by the executive secretary, Eugene K. Jones, which showed that the work had grown by leaps and bounds, and that there are now twenty-six cities working either directly under Urban league supervision or as a result of the inspiration furnished by the success of the league in other centers; that during the past year the cost of conducting the league's work through its headquarters in New York City has amounted to $30,884.47; that the total amount handled through the various affiliated groups of the league has amounted to $61,000. Broadly speaking the report shows: That the past year of the league's work, from a national standpoint, has consisted mainly of efforts to arouse local communities to the demands for social work among the Negro residents with a view to adjusting them to the requirements of city life. Among the national features is mentioned that the league furnished material from the files of six government reports on Negro migration. That because of the numerous social problems growing out of the migration of more than 300,000 Negroes to cities of the north during the year preceding January, 1917, the league held a National Conference on Negro Migration in New York City, January 26, 1917, at which both white and Colored representatives from national and local organizations from the principal cities of twenty states, North and South, were present. Especial emphasis is placed on the adjustment of the Negro migrants to local city conditions. A National Negro Health Week was observed in the effort to reduce the high rate of mortality among Colored people. In Atlanta, Ga., some 40,000 people were touched directly and the Atlanta organization won the first prize awarded by the National Negro Business league for the best organized and most productive Health Week conducted in any locality during that campaign. The largest centers in which complete organizations with employed staffs have been perfected are New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Detroit, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Nashville, Tenn., Savannah, Ga., and Newark, N. J., although special mention should be made of White Plains, N. Y., Englewood, N. J., Trenton, N. J., St. Louis, Mo., and Memphis, Tenn., where good, substantial groups of white and Colored citizens are banded together to work for better communities under the league's emblem, "Not Alms, but Opportunity." Travelers' Aid work has been conducted at Norfolk, Va., where 5,188 persons were met and 623 assisted. Special work, either in the form of summer Bible schools, boys' camps, outings for children, mothers and babies, and playground work has been conducted in New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Detroit, Chicago, Louisville, Nashville, Augusta, Atlanta and Savannah. In each of the cities the work has been divided up under a number of different heads, such as industrial, housing, recreation, prevention of crime, co-operation, investigation, etc., and under each of these heads practical work is being done to adjust conditions between the races and to help the Negro to a better understanding of his status in the community. PROF. KELLY MILLER PRO- POSED AS HOWARD PRESIDENT Washington, D. C.-Strong sentiment is being aroused in favor of Prof. Kelly Miller for the presidency of Howard university, to be vacated next year by the resignation of Dr. Newman. Prof. Miller's long service and fitness by ability and intellectual qualifications makes him a strong favorite for the high honor. THE MONITOR A Weekly Newspaper devoted to the civic, social and religious interests of the Colored People of Nebraska and the West, with the desire to contribute something to the general good and upbuilding of the community and of the race. Published Every Saturday. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2, 1915, at the Post Office at Omaha, Neb., under the act of March 3, 1879. THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards and William Garnett Haynes, Associate Editora. George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor, John D. Crawford, Business Manager, Fred C. Williams, Traveling Representative SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $1.50 PER YEAR Advertising Rates, 50 cents an Inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Telephone Webster 4243. A Prayer for the Flag A Prayer for the Flag By The Rt. Rev. Arthur L. Williams, S. T. D., Bishop of Nebraska "Oh, Lord God Almighty, Who alone art the Giver of victory, bless, we pray Thee this Flag, which is the outward and visible symbol of the liberties of our beloved country. We ask that this, our Nation's Flag, wherever it is carried, may never be associated with oppression or tyranny, or unfurled in a base or ignoble cause. May the principles of a free people and a free government, represented by it, be victorious in the world-wide war now raging, and may the day come when Peace shall be forever established and the Righteousness which exalteth a nation prevail upon the earth. These and all other things, for us and the whole world, we ask in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen." We wish all our readers a very happy Christmas! We say "happy" rather than "merry" advisedly, because merriment is so transient. It is associated with jollity and laughter; with frivolity and playfulness. Happiness is less fleeting and more permanent than mirthfulness. It is not dependent upon sportiveness. It is rather a state of contentedness and satisfaction which arises from the consciousness of well-being or enjoyment of good of any kind, as peace, tranquility, comfort. These are days in which it is difficult to be merry. Sportiveness and frivolity seem strangely out of place. Gayety grates upon one's nerves. Why? Because one instinctively feels that these are WORK days, not PLAY days; that there is stern work before this nation and all the nations of the earth. But there is ample room for happiness, the happiness which comes from the assurance that into this world has come ONE Who, despite the unruly wills and affections of sinful men which may retard the triumph of His reign, has introduced a power into human nature which will ultimately lift it to a plane of righteousness. This is the message of Christmas: "EMANUEL. GOD WITH US!" God gave His Son, the only begotten One from all eternity, to enter into human life through the gateway of human birth to redeem, restore and uplift mankind, linking all His children of every race and clime together by a bond of love in universal brotherhood. This is the Christmas message. It was for this purpose that God BECAME man, that "the WORD was made Flesh and dwelt among us and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth." This is the FACT to which Christmas bears witness. This explains the joy of Christmastide. And the more fully we grasp this truth and enter into His spirit of giving ourselves for the service of others the happier will our Christmas be. But are we tempted to doubt the efficacy of the Incarnation, the great fact and mystery which Christmas attests, to banish hatred, ill-will and bitterness, to uplift humanity and fraternize the world? If so, do not yield to the temptation. Remember that despite the fact that strife and tumult prevail, and brother wars with brother; despite world-anguish and travail, and cruelty, greed and selfishness, God's plans and purposes have neither changed nor failed. The Christmas evangel, "God with us," is true and His Presence and Power and Patient, Pitying Love and Suffering will yet turn the hearts and wills of His obbedient children to Him in loving, cheerful, helpful service, and the world—yes, this war-torn, distracted, sorrow-chastened world—will give back the song of the Christmas angels. Therefore sursum corda. Lift up your hearts. Above the din of cannon's roar and warfare's strident cry may we catch the echo of that sweet song which filled the star-lit Judean sky and attune our lives to that heavenly music that each in his place and station may help bring to pass that universal reign of peace and goodwill of which the angels sang when Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem of Judea. A Happy Christmas, richly blessed, we wish you one and all! 2 Who alone art the Giver of victory, which is the outward and visible loved country. We ask that this, carried, may never be associated infurred in a base or ignoble cause.ople and a free government, represe world-wide war now raging, and shall be forever established and with a nation prevail upon the earth. us and the whole world, we ask in ear, Jesus Christ. Amen." This district wants six Colored men to enlist as mess attendants in the navy. Up to the present they have been able to secure only three. This is a suggestive and significant fact. It is not that Colored men do not want to enlist in the navy. Several have offered their services only to be refused and told they were not wanted. Colored men know that mess attendants and coal heavers are just as necessary and important as gunners and others. If they were allowed to enlist, just like other Americans in the navy, they would be willing to accept assignments as mess attendants, coal heavers, firemen or any other line of duty where they could be of service. They, however, resent, and rightfully resent, the undemocratic and un-American spirit which restricts them to only one line of service and ruthlessly pushes them aside. When the government opens the navy to general enlistment of Colored Americans there will be no dearth of men for mess attendants or any other line of honorable service. Open the navy! NOW FOR COLORED RED CROSS UNITS The Colored people, in common with other American citizens, have responded most generously to the Christmas call for membership in that splendid organization, which does so much for humanity irrespective of race, creed or color, the American Red Cross. Our people are not only willing to give of their money, but they are willing to give their services. The time is here and now for Colored Red Cross units. We want them, need them and should have them. We are under the impression that the initial step has been taken to organize such units to help nurse our soldiers. If it has not been done, it should be done, and we believe will be. We demand for our people opportunity to serve our country in every branch of service for which they have ability to be trained and that is every branch. Having joined the American Red Cross, which makes no distinction in the distribution of its gracious work to those in need, there are many of our people willing to render service. To all such we hope speedy opportunity for such service will be given. WORTH THINKING ABOUT Here is an interesting thought we ran across the other day in an instructive article in the Independent by Edward Earl Purinton: "One of the quickest ways to rise in the world is to get close to the man at the top." Think it over and see how much truth there is in this statement. Are you trying to get close to the man at the top, or are you satisfied to be with the man at the bottom? Your success is largely a matter of association and companionship. Do you prefer to associate with those from whom you can learn little or nothing of good, or with those from whom you may learn something worth while? "Get close to the man at the top." Is this what you are trying to do in your given calling or occupation? Do not forget the date—Tuesday evening, January 1, 1918. The Louisiana Warblers at St. John's A. M. E. church, Eighteenth and Webster sts. OPEN THE NAVY THE MONITOR When we think of all the agony in Europe; when we look about us at husbands, brothers, sons and sweethearts who are in cantonments or at sea or in France, we begin to wonder how we may find any Christmas cheer or how the celebration of the birth of Christ fits into all this sorrow, suffering and anxiety. Yet, when we reflect, it is at this season when our hope may be fullest, our faith strongest. The Divine Love, which gave to the world Christmas, is permitting these things to be that out of it all the greatest good may come. Love and beauty will be created and revived in the hearts of mankind. Love in its full strength shall drive from the world hatred, envy, prejudice, and bring equal rights, equal opportunity, just reward for toil, protection and freedom to all peoples. Through all the gloom, 'midst all the sorrow, and high above the cruel battlefields, the desolated homes, the suffering and the bereaved, shines the Christmas star, as of old, telling its story of love of the Christ Child which will permeate the hatred, the lust, the pride, the wickedness of men; love of the Father, who will yet bring Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men. L. S. E. SKITS OF SOLOMON Lots of folks say that there is no Santa Claus, but said folks have simply slipped the trolley of joy from the wires of make-believe. There is a Santa Claus. He is a little sawed-off, hammered down, whiff of animated imagination, with a face that is mostly rouge and whiskers and a body that is mostly fat. He loves red clothes better than a Sam from a Georgia plantation. There was a time when the little old gent sported a sleigh and reindeers, but that was in the old days. Santa isn't anything, if not up-to-date. When the world was small he could make it with the deers, but nowadays he has an auto racer that makes Dario Resta and his machine look like a toy when he gets started. Santa Claus is the patron saint of all the child world and parents are his ambassadors. If it wasn't for this diplomatic corps, the central government would cave in and the little roly-poly king of the Christmas tide would evaporate. The diplomatic corps is always on the job. It never seeks conquest nor indemnities, hence it never receives passports. It is a world where war is never known. No ambassador is ever struck from the rolls unless he has lost his imagination and poured water upon the flames of joy. Yet none need be stricken from the ist eternally. Unlike a finished prize fighter and a wing broken ball player, he can always come back. And he is always welcomed back. Santa Claus rules and will rule un- children are gone. FUNNY S. H. DUDLEY COMING Is With Dave ("Snuffy") Marion and "The World of Frolics" at the Popular Gayety Next Week. Many theatrical patrons consider S. I. Dudley, chief comic with Dave Jarion's own show, which comes to be popular Gayety theater week - Formerly with "The Smart Set," comes to the Gayety Saturday for Christmas week. starting Saturday matinee, December 22, the peer of Bert Williams, the most famous of all Colored comedians. Mr. Dudley won a world of admirers when he starred in "The Smart Set." The fact that Dudley is even con- CHRISTMAS, 1917 Santa Claus. sidered with Williams, who has a world-wide reputation, is proof sufficient that he is a performer of more than ordinary ability, and this opinion is borne out once you have seen this funny Negro. His scene with the famous donkey is one of the funniest bits ever seen on any stage and stamps Dudley as a creator and not an imitator. His character is a faithful presentation of the small town darkey, with his eccentricities and funny mannerisms, without stooping to buffoonry. Dudley has several funny scenes with Marion in "The Second Edition of the World of Frolics," which is the name of the offering, and his several musical offerings, which he composed himself, are gems of melody. The Gayety's popular scale of prices will prevail. Matinee every day. The Sunday matinee and the Christmas Day matinee starts at 3 o'clock. PEASE-BLACK COMPANY INVITE INSPECTION OF CHRISTMAS STOCK A few months ago two well known gents' furnishing firms, the Pease company and Black the Hatter, united under the new firm name of the Pease-Black company. Their store is located at 1417 Farnam street. Pease and Black worked well in single harness, each being a thoroughbred of high pedigree. Naturally, therefore, as a team they attract admiration and attention. They have an elegant gents' furnishing store, well stocked with beautiful ties, shirts of the latest material and pattern, hats, caps, gloves, handkerchiefs, collars, canes, cuff links, and, in short, everything in that line that a man may need. Prices, too, are reasonable. You are invited to inspect their stock of Christmas goods and become a regular customer. PEASE-BLACK COMPANY, 1417 Farnam Street. O DON'T FORGET Hubby Would Feel LiKe a Fish Out of Water Without a Good Supply of Cigars For Christmas You need have no reluctance about making a gift of the cigars we sell, for you cannot for the price get better and more satisfactory cigar value and quantity than we give you here. We carry the largest line of Cigars, Pipes, Tobaccos and Smoking articles in the city. The place you should select your gifts for men. H. BESELIN & SON 1405 Douglas Street. DON'T DELAY The whole store is astir with the Christmas spirit. With complete stocks at modest prices. We are ready to serve you in every way. Store Open Until 9 P. M. Brandeis Stores A HUMMER! Wait for It The Ever Ready Boys and Girls In "Tell Your Wife" A Farce in Three Acts At 24th and Grant Sts. FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. 28 Good Music. Admission 25c MECCA HALL Established 1886 CHRISTMAS EVEN AT ALAMO HALL MONDAY, DECEMBER Given By PERKINS' SAXAPHONE JAZZ All are cordially invited to spread joy You will have a mighty fine time danc jazz, the syncopated jazz, the real jazz. T. H. Perkins, Manager. Charley Hart AS EVE BALL CALAMO HALL Y, DECEMBER 24 Given By APHONE JAZZ BAND tited to spread joy with us. eighty fine time dancing to the pure of the real jazz. Charley Harrold, Secy.-Treas. All are cordially invited to spread joy with us. You will have a mighty fine time dancing to the pure jazz, the syncopated jazz, the real jazz. T. H. Perkins, Manager. Charley Harrold, Secy.-Treas. Hotel Cuming 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms—Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor Douglas 2466 Merry Christmas To You All! Our Trade is Growing Among the Colored People Who are Pleased With Our Goods and Prices. We are agents for Marcus Ruben's Waiters and Cooks' Outfits. PALACE CLOTHING CO. S. E. Corner 14th and Douglas Streets. Christmas To You All! among the Colored People Who are Our Goods and Prices. Marcus Ruben's Waiters and Cooks' Outfits. CLOTHING CO. 44th and Douglas Streets. Merry Christmas To You All! Our Trade is Growing Among the Colored People Who are Pleased With Our Goods and Prices. We are agents for Marcus Ruben's Waiters and Cooks' Outfits. Obee-Hunter Undertaking Company WE DO OUR OWN WORK and Guarantee It to be the Had and at the Most Reasonable Price For Cash or Secured Insurance. Crepe: Cloth Casket, Auto Hearse, 7-Passenger Car, Robe Crepe Cloth Casket, Dead Wagon, Carriage, E. J. H. WAKEFIELD, MGR, SOUTH OMAHA, 4430 South 16th St. Phone South 2 If You Cannot Get Mr. Wakefield, Call Main Off Council Bluffs Calls Answered Promptly. Why Not Gift Our Fast Auto Service Will Bring Us to Your Do Largest and finest chapel and parliars in the city, and casket factory for family. If you need advice on Always open. Ring, and ring again, until you get us If you cannot get the parliars, call Hunter's resident Credit Cheerfully Extended to All We We belong to the Masons, K. of P.'s, U. B. F.' And Guarantee It is to the Best That Can be the Most Reasonable Prices. or Secured Insurance. 7-5 Passenger Car, Rob and Embalming, $75 and Wagon, Carriage, Embalming, $50 MGR, SOUTH OMAHA BRANCH 8th St. Phone South 2614 Wakefield, Call Main Office, Webster 816. Promptly, Why Not Give Us Your Business. Bring Us to Your Door 30 Minutes. and parlor in the city. Free auto to porters. If you need advice or a friend, call on us. again, until you get us.Webster 816. us, call Hunter's residence, Webster 4740. Extended to All Worthy. us, K. of P.'s, U.B. F.'s and Tabors. WE DO OUR OWN WORK and Guarantee It to be the Best That Can be Had and at the Most Reasonable Prices. For Cash or Secured Insurance. Crep3 Cloth Casket, Auto Hearse, 7-Passenger Car, Robe and Embafming, $75 Crep Cloth Casket, Dean Wagon, Carriage, Embafming, $50 J. H. WKKK, MOR, SOUTH BRANCH 4400 South, 16th St. Phone South 2614 A Church Where All Are Welcome A Church Where All Are Welcome Services Sunday School, 10 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m., 8 p. m. League, 6:30 p. m. Florence P. Leavitt Club, Monday afternoon. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday Evening. W. H. M. S. Thursday Afternoon Ladies' Aid, Friday Afternoon. GRIFFIN G. LOGAN, Rep. 1638 N. 32nd, Web. 5062 Keep Water Away From the Teleph Many cases of telephone "trouble" occur from a scrub-brush or a mop dampens wiring near the floor. An umbrella or a wet coat left where the contact with the telephone cords, may pu out of order. Water Away From the Telephone phone "trouble" occur because water or a mop dampens the telephone let coat left where they will come in phone cords, may put your service Many cases of telephone "trouble" occur because water from a scrub-brush or a mop dampens the telephone wiring near the floor. An umbrella or a wet coat left where they will come in contact with the telephone cords, may put your service out of order. The telephone cords must be kept dry. NEW LONDON TELEPHONE CORPORATION BELL VOTER WESTERN TELEPHONE CORPORATION WESTSIDE TELEPHONE CORPORATION 8411 KOSTER WESTSIDE TELEPHONE & HILLIER CORPORATION Admission 35 Cents. G. WADE OBEE Oldest Colored Under taker in Omaha. GROVE METHODIST CHURCH 22nd and Seward Sts., Omaha, Neb. J. Frank Terry, Director. NAT. HUNTER 600 Trent Res. 2212 N. 28th Ave. Phone Web. 4740 Events and Persons Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers, wife of Mr. Joseph Rogers and mother of Thomas and Samuel Simmons, who came from Tunnell Springs, Ala., about a week ago, died of dropsy at their apartment December 4 and was buried from the chapel of Silas Johnson's Western Funeral Home December 7. The Rev. W. C. Williams of St. John's A. M. E. church officiated. The sons were very much devoted to their mother, who was well known and much loved in her home town, where she was a healer. Interment was made in Forest Lawn cemetery. See special offer in Obee-Hunter Undertaking Co.'s ad. Mrs. Georgia Richie and son Ernest left for Houston, Tex., to visit friends and relatives. They will be away for one month. On the return trip they will stop at Fort Worth, Dallas and Hot Springs, Ark. You will hear Mrs. Jessie Moss in the Louisiana Warbler down at St. John's church New Year's night. On January 1 a luncheon will be served by Diamond Square Temple, No. 311, at Mrs. Maud Ray's home, 2865 Miami street. The public is cordially invited. Tickets, 35 cents. All persons wishing reservations call Webster 2734 or Webster 6465 from 2 to 11. Mrs. W. H. Heuston, worthy principal; Miss Ethel Hughes, secretary. Plain sewing done. Children's clothes a speciality. Mrs. L. Johnson, Webster 1621.—Adv. Robert R. Wisdom, 2524 Patrick avenue, was called to Topeka, Kan., Sunday night to attend the funeral of his father, Charles Wisdom. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bailey are visiting their friends in the city. They will spend Christmas in Chicago. Smoke John Ruskin 5e Cigar. Biggest and Best.-Adv. Mrs. Bertha Heuston is ill at her home, 2603 North Twenty-sixth street. The Young People's Literary club of St. Philip's church will meet with Miss Madeline Roberts, 2610 North Twenty-eighth avenue, Wednesday, December 26. All members are requested to be present. Everybody is going to hear the Louisiana Warblers at St. John's New Year's night. Mrs. Maggie Brown, who has been ill for several weeks at her residence, 2875 Wirt street, is convalescent and will soon be out again. Masters William and Lloyd Shields, with their grandmother, Mrs. H. M. Hicks Lambkin of Chicago, passed through Omaha last week, enroute to Los Angeles, Cal., where they will make their future home. These are the sons of J. W. Shields of this city. Mr. Burt Ball, who has been indisposed at his sister's residence, 2610 Patrick avenue, is much improved. For dressmaking, call Miss Alexander, 2413 N. 29th st. Web. 3927. Mrs. Laura Fields of 2304 North Twenty-ninth street died December 8 with acute indigestion. The funeral was held Monday from St. John's A. M.E. church, of which she was a member. Mrs. Fields was born in Chillicothe, Mo., in 1863, passed her early childhood in Leavenworth, Kan., coming to Omaha with her parents in 1872, where she has since resided. She is survived by three sons, Ralph, Earle and Chauncey; two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Brown and Ada; one sister, Miss Bertha Canterberry of San Francisco, and three cousins, Mesdames Emma King, F. J. McCullough and Linnie McKinney. The Rev. W. C. Williams and Silas Johnson was the undertaker in charge. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.-Adv. Louisiana Warblers Given Under the Auspices of the LADIES' AID SOCIETY OF ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH Eighteenth and Webster Streets LADIES' AID SOCIETY OF S Eighteenth and TUESDAY EVENING TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 1, 1918 ADMISSION, 25 CENTS. Jessie Moss, Manager; N Rev. W. C. W Yours will be a Men table is loaded with The Washin Choiest Meats - Choiest V Jessie Moss, Manager; Nellie E. Gordon, President; Rev. W. C. Williams, Pastor. Yours will be a Merry Christmas if your table is loaded with good things from Choiest Meats - Choiest Vegetables - Choicest Fruits Telephone 470 1407 Douglas J. Deckered, who recently came from Texas, died at St. Catherine's hospital December 13. He was buried from the chapel of the Silas Johnson Western Funeral Home Tuesday. Interment was at Mount Hope cemetery. Ladies tailoring and dressmaking. Mrs. E. M. January, 2310 N. 25th St. Webster 1483.—Adv. Mrs. Julia A. Jones was called from Wichita, Kan., where she was visiting her daughter, by the death of her uncle, Samuel E. Harding. John H. (Jack) Broomfield, who was confined to his home for several days with sickness, is able to be out again. S. R. Jackson, who was in the restaurant business on North Twenty-fourth street, died at his late residence, 2424 Patrick avenue, Saturday afternoon. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the Knights of Tabor hall, the Rev. J. H. Wilson of Topeka, Kan., chief mentor of the order, officiating, assisted by the Rev. W. F. Botts. Interment was in Forest Lawn cemetery, the Obee-Hunter Undetraking company being in charge of the funeral. Hear the Louisiana Warblers at St John's church New Year's night. We are expecting to see you at St John's Tuesday evening, January 1. DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT Samuel E. Harding died Thursday at his home, 944 North Twenty-seventh street. He was born in 1835 in Front Royal, Va., and has been a resident of Omaha thirty-five years. He was employed as janitor by the United States National bank for about twenty-five years. He was very energetic, a property owner and one of Omaha's most influential Colored citizens. He was a member of Masonic lodge, Excelsior No. 110, and was buried December 16 from his home at 2 o'clock, under auspices of his lodge, T. P. Mahammett, worthy master. Before the Masonic rites the burial office of the Episcopal church was read by the Rev. John Albert Williams. Interment was in Forest Lawn cemetery. Silas Johnson was the undertaker in charge. He leaves three nieces, Mrs. Julia A. Jones, Mrs. Susie Rice and Miss Sadie Nickens, and a host of friends to mourn his loss. BARBERS WHO ARE BARBERS Mr. W. M. Brunner, back at the old stand with P. H. Jenkins, asks the patronage of his old customers. I am here to stay. As long as I am in Omaha I will be at this old stand. Come down and look me over; I still have a good one for you. Mr. J. T. Thompson, back from Clairmore Springs, feeling fine, back on the job with P. H. Jenkins, asks the patronage of all his customers. The shop is working now at full strength; five barbers who know their biz. No waiting. Our work stands for itself. Everything strictly first class. All the barbers are first class hair cutters; we also straighten your hair in twenty minutes. P. H. JENKINS, Proprietor, 1313 Dodge Street, Omaha.—Adv. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the many friends for their kindness, sympathy and for the beautiful floral offerings for our beloved mother, sister and cousin. Earle Fields, Mrs. Mabel Brown, Ralph Fields, Chauncey Fields, Ada Fields, Bertha Canterbury, Mrs. Emma King, Mrs. F. J. McCullough, Mrs. Linnie McKinney. Watch your conduct. THE MONITOR ST. JOHN'S CHURCH NOTES Many were in attendance Sunday. At the evening service Dr. W. C. Williams delivered one of his scholarly sermons. There were four additions and the collection for the day was $80.12. Mr. Samuel Campbell died December 10 at the University hospital. The funeral services were held from St. John's A. M. E. church December 12. In the absence of Rev. Mr. Williams the Rev. Mr. Broadinax of South Omaha officiated. Interment was in Forest Lawn, Jones & Chiles, undertakers, in charge. Sunday, December 23, at 11 a. m., special sermon. At 8 p. m. the following program will be rendered, with special music by the choir: Anthem ..... Choir Paper ..... Joseph Graves Ladies' Chorus ..... St. John's Choir Recitation ..... Mrs. Maude Brown Solo ..... Mr. Nathaniel Perry Recitation ..... Miss Beatrice Majors Anthem ..... Choir The most popular service in the course of the year is the Christmas morning service. It will be held Tuesday morning, December 25, at 5:30. The choir, robed in white with lighted candles, will march in from the rear of the darkened church, much in keeping with the occasion. The new stewardess board will follow in procession with the choir. Don't miss it. Thursday evening, December 27, the Sunday school will have the Christmas tree and a program by the Sunday school pupils. Friday afternoon, December 21, a number of ladies will meet at the parsonage to organize an art class. Those who love art, come and join us. Friday evening the Bible class will meet with Mrs. H. K. Hillon, 2902 North Twenty-sixth street. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown of 2720 Corby street entertained at 5 o'clock dinner, complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. Bell and mother, on Wednesday evening, December 12. You are invited to attend all services in this church. The N. W. C. A. wishes to make the following report of donations gathered at the churches Sunday, November 25, and to thank the ministers and congregations of the various churches, also Mr. Jones, for their generosity: St. John's Church—Potatoes, 3 bushels; 1 bushel basket potatoes, onions, celery, turnips (Mr. Jones); can vegetables, 13 jars; can fruit, 2 jars; cabbage, 2 heads; cranberries, $1\frac{1}{2}$ quarts; onions, 1 peck; apples, $1\frac{1}{2}$ bushel; cormmeal, 1 box; vegetable dish, 1; cash, $5.19. Zion Baptist Church—1 bushel basket potatoes, onions, celery, turnips (Mr. Jones); carrots and beets, 1 peck; potatoes, 1 peck; onions, $5\frac{1}{2}$ pounds; corn, 1 can; jelly, 1 glass; cash, $14.35. Grove M. E. Church—Potatoes, $1\frac{1}{2}$ bushel; apples, $2\frac{1}{2}$ pounds; 1 bushel basket mixed vegetables (Mr. Jones); jelly, 3 glasses; fruit, 1 jar; apples, $2\frac{1}{2}$ pounds. Mount Moriah Baptist Church—Pancake flour, 1 package; cake flour, 1 package; apples, $1\frac{1}{2}$ pounds; potatoes, $3\frac{1}{2}$ pecks; can fruit, 4 quarts; jelly, 3 glasses; oranges, 1 dozen; macaroni, 11 pound; coffee, 1 pound; can tomatoes, 2 quarts. St. Philip's Church—Mince meat, 1 pint; potatoes, 1 peck; apples, 2 pounds; can apples, 1 can; corn, 1 can. Bethel Baptist Church (South Side) A. M. E. Church (South Side)—2 heads cabbage; 1 quart tomatoes; 1 peck vegetables. Crispus Attucks Auxiliary Red Cross—1 quart peaches; 1 quart plums; 1 can corn; sugar, 25 cents. Rev. Allen—24-pound sack flour. Mrs. Sacco—1 peck potatoes. Mr. Anderson, expressman, donated his services and gathered up all the donations' and brought them to the home. MRS. M. H. WILKINSON, Acting Secretary. We desire to thank our many friends and Excelsior lodge for their sympathy and kindness during the illness and death of our beloved uncle, Samuel E. Harding, and also for many beautiful floral tokens.—Mrs. Julia A. Jones, Mrs. Susie Rice and Miss Sadie Nickens. We wish to thank our kind friends for their sympathy and also beautiful floral offerings during the illness and death of our beloved father and husband.—Mrs. Mildred Campbell and Family. Miss EudoraWare TEACHES PIANO AND VOICE Specific Terms Terms. Reasonable. N. W. C. A. NOTES CARD OF THANKS CARD OF THANKS Practical XMAS GIFTS for men at Sensible Prices WOLF 1421 Douglas The Jones Poro Culture College Positively Grows the Hair FORMULATED 1900 "PORO" HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Amber Burke Malone ST LOUIS, MISSOURI FOR DANORUFF, FALLING HAIR, ITCHING SCALP; GIVING LIFE, BEAUTY, COLOR AND ABUNDANT GROWTH THIS STYLE OF BOX ADOPTED JANUARY 1925 NET WT. 2 OZ. Try our scientific method of treating the scalp. We positively grow hair or money refunded. Electric massage for scalp and face. System taught. Sterilized equipment. Steam heated booths. All work private. JONES PORO CULTURE COLLEGE Anna Evans Jones 1516 North 24th St. Webster 5450 Harney 5100 XMAS GIFTS For Men SHOULD BE SELECTED FROM A MAN'S STORE Gifts Such as He Would Choose for Himself Can be Found at Brodkey's MEN'S FURNISHINGS 1403 Douglas St. The Ideal Gift Butters' Studio Webster 6701 1306 No. 24th St. If you are interested in new or second hand MAXWELL CARS at ROCK BOTTOM PRICES let me fill your order. I'll treat you right. MIDWEST MOTOR & SALES CORP. ROBERT PERRY, Colored Salesman. For any information call DOUGLAS 8685 3 P. M. to 12 M. Monarch Pool Hall Douglas 3724, 1148 12 M. to 4 A. M. Douglas 1491, 2491 4 A. M. to 3 P. M. Residence, Webster 7661 JOE LEWIS--TAXI AUTO EXPRESS Service Day and Night Please Phone All Express Orders to Webster 7661. Neatly Furnished Rooms Modern Conveniences With or Without Board Telephones, Doug. 9458, Doug. 8703 The Booker T. Washington Hotel Mrs. Laura Cuerington, Propr. In Connection with THE WASHINGTON CAFE 1719-21 Cuming Street Omaha Liberty Drug Co. EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE B. Robinson, Manager Prescriptions Called for and Delivered Free. Webster 386 Omaha, Neb. EFFECTIVE INEXPENSIVE A BUTTERS' PHOTOGRAPH OF YOURSELF 1904 No. 24th St. At Parker. All Week Starting Sat. Mat., Dec. 22 DAVE MARION'S Unsurpassed Spectacle of Beauty, Harmony and Fun Introducing WACHIN MORTEN NOON. The Peer of all Colored Comedians, S. H. DUDLEY S. H. DUDLEY Late Star of "The Smart Set" In conjunction with Dave Marion's Second Edition, "World of Frolics" MATINEE DAILY GRAND HOLIDAY MATINEE CHRISTMAS DAY REGENT SHOE CO. Strong & Co. Also a Co. HOLIDAY 205 So. 15th St Wat Profit Cons DURING NOVEMBER IT WILL BE CHRISTMAS We are conscripting all you visit our sales you s Diamonds, Watches, Gold J A $100 Liberty Bond has A $50 Liberty Bond has a Watch Sunday papers for sales. BRODEGA 16th and 17th Dunham Agent for Strong & Garfield Shoes Also a Complete Line of HOLIDAY SLIPPERS 05 So. 15th Street, --- Douglas 13 Watch Our profit Conscripting S URING NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER WILL BE CHRISTMAS AS USUAL, THAN conscripting all profit this season, our sales you save from 10 to 20 per Watches, Gold Jewelry, Silverware, or Liberty Bond has a cash value at our store Property Bond has a cash value at our store sunday papers for detils of our profit co DEGAARD BROS. 16th and Douglas Streets. ham & Dunh 205 So. 15th Street, --- Douglas 1304 Profit Conscripting Sales We are conscripting all profit this season, and when you visit our sales you save from 10 to 20 per cent on Diamonds, Watches, Gold Jewelry, Silverware, or Cut Glass. A $100 Liberty Bond has a cash value at our store of $105. A $50 Liberty Bond has a cash value at our store of $52.50. Watch Sunday papers for detils of our profit conscripting sales. 11 MAKERS OF THE BEST $1 SUITS AND OVER REPAIRING, CLEAR 118 South 15th Street. Rex Theatre d Gavin and His Tango Girls GLORY BE TO PETER ITS AND OVERCOATS IN THE WORK PAIRING, CLEANING AND PRESS 15th Street. On Theatre ALAMO DeLUCREA SUITS AND OVERCOATS IN THE WORLD REPAIRING, CLEANING AND PRESSING All New Songs and Dances Every Afternoon and Evening 1316 Douglas Street G. B. ROBBINS REAL ESTATE FIRE INSURANCE 523 Farnam St. Web. 551 --- for Arfield Shoes State Line of SLIPPERS ---, --- Douglas 1304 Our Scripting Sales AND DECEMBER IS USUAL, THANK YOU! fit this season, and when from 10 to 20 per cent on ry, Silverware, or Cut Glass. high value at our store of $105. value at our store of $52.50. els of our profit conscripting D BROS. CO. Las Streets. Dunham 000 ARTS IN THE WORLD ING AND PRESSING $15.00 ALAMO DeLUXE ICE CREAM GARDEN Open Every Evening Cabaret Entertainment Special Dance Every Monday and Thursday Evening. De Luxe Matinee Every Sunday Afternoon KILLINGSWORTH BROS. Webster 2861 Proprietors MADAME HENDERSON HAIRDRESSER and MANICURIST Agent for the Celebrated Madame Walker Preparations. The Walker Method Taught. Diplomas Granted. Phone Webster 1499 2304 N. 25th St. Omaha, Neb. Omaha, Neb. 4 Mrs. Sara Severe had a fall last week and was quite sick, but is much better now. Don't forget the mid-winter carnival to be held at Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church Thursday and Friday, December 27 and 28. The ladies have prepared many useful articles to be sold, also a good supply for the first evening and a program for the last evening. J. H. Wakefield, Manager So. Side Branch of Obee-Hunter Undertaking Co.-See ad. Mrs. George Johnson, of 6618 South 27th street, who was thought to be improving last week, is very seriously ill. Her mother and father have again been called from South Dakota. She is now at the home of Mrs. Bessie Johnson, 28th and Drexel street. The Bethel Baptist Mission will hold a three days' bazaar beginning Xmas day at 30th and U streets. On Xmas day they have prepared an Xmas dinner to which they solicit the patronage of all. During Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the Mission will sell articles of clothing. Little Miss Sylvia Gray, of 1211 Missouri avenue, the daughter of Mrs. Frank Gray, is quite sick at her home, threatened with pneumonia. Don't forget the Xmas tree Monday night at Allen Chapel A. M. E. church. The senior stewardess will serve chitterlings, fish and cream.—Mrs. L. Pegram, President. ATCHISON, KANSAS Mr. and Mrs. Tony Taylor announce the marriage of their daughter Gertie to Mr. Lemuel Brown of St. Joseph, December 24. Mrs. Matilda Allen, one of Atchison's highly respected citizens, died Sunday at 4 a. m. at the residence of her granddaughter, Mrs. George Kerford, 929 South Fourth street, after an illness lasting a year. She is survived by one daughter, Esther Smith of Topeka; five grandchildren, William and Hazel Smith of Atchison, Ruth of Omaha, Mrs. Pearl Williams of St. Joseph and Mrs. George Kerford. Funeral services will be held at the A. M. E. church Tuesday at 2 p. m., Rev. Billous officiating. Interment at Mount Vernon cemetery. Mr. Tony Taylor returned from Excelsior Springs Sunday much improved. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hill are the proud parents of a fine baby girl. Mother and baby doing well. Dr. D. H. Steward of Garden City, Kan., has moved to Atchison and has taken the place of Dr. Caldwell, who a short time ago moved to Kansas City, Mo. We wish Dr. Steward much success. Subesribe for The Monitor and read about your relatives and friends in Omaha. A. Brown of Oak Mills was called to Des Moines, Ia., on account of the death of his wife, who had gone there for her health. She suffered a paralytic stroke. William Henderson is in St. Joseph working at the packing house. Louie Letcher is home sick. Miss Ruby Morton, teacher in the public schools, took several of her pupils with her to Topeka, visiting government buildings, looking up Kansas history. She and children report a good time. ST. PHILIP'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Instead of the three customary services on Christmas day, it has been decided to have only one service on Christmas day this year and that will be at 9 o'clock Christmas morning. All members of the cognegation are urged to attend this service and the public is cordially invited. The Sunday school children will not receive the usual Christmas gifts this year. There will be a Christmas tree, upon which the children will place small gifts of money, which will be sent to help save the lives of little children who are starving in Armenia, Syria and other Bible lands. Despite the severe weather the sale held by the Women's auxiliary in the guild rooms Thursday was a decided success. They will hold their usual birthday party New Year's day. NEWS OF MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH The pastor, the Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, returned Friday from El Paso, Tex., where he conducted a successful revival. The usual Sunday service will be held. Morning sermon topic, "The Saving Name." Evening, "Devil Fighters." The Sunday school Christmas tree will be held Monday night. The parents and public are invited to put presents on the tree. Hair growing and hair preservation, scalp treatment, manicuring and massage. Smith, Chiles & Wheeler, 2414 North 24th. Webster 3024.—Adv. Don't worry. Do your bit. Lincoln Department Mrs. B. Hawkins is seriously ill at her home, having suffered two paralytic strokes the latter part of last week. Mr. A. F. Burres was called to his home in Hannibal, Mo., Saturday evening by a telegram announcing the death of his father. Rev. B. Hillman has been confined to his home by illness during the past week. There will be a grand "Christmas Cabin" at the Baptist church Christmas eve, Monday, December 24, at 8 o'clock. Special musical and literary program by the Sunday school pupils. All are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. L. C. Washington has been on the sick list this week. The three lectures given in Lincoln by Rev. Charles Stewart of Louisiana made lasting impressions for good. In a most scholarly way he drove home his facts as to the advantages of a pure life. The Mission Circle of Mount Zion Baptist church are making a great effort to have the church wired for electric lights. Any help will be appreciated. The Optimistic Set met Sunday evening at the home of Mrs. Al Taylor and packed and arranged for shipping a large Christmas box for the boys at Camp Funston. The club will meet Friday, December 28, with the president, Mrs. Monroe Williams, 2039 M street. Mrs. Bell Johnson returned home Saturday after a visit with her mother in St. Joseph, Mo. Lebanon lodge will hold its annual St. John's day banquet at Masonic temple December 27. Gideon Band will receive callers New Year's day at Mount Zion Baptist church. In the evening there will be an "Old Folks' Concert" and the young ladies will present a playlet, "The Crowning of the Queen." Mrs. E. J. Griffen will spend the holidays in Memphis, Tenn., visiting with her mother, who will return to Lincoln with her. The patriotic drill and musical given by St. Anne's tabernacle last Wednesday was a great success in every way. The L. L. S. Kensington club was beautifully entertained by Mrs. Abner, 820 F street. A collection of $5 was taken up among the members to be sent to Omaha for the Smith defense fund. They also shipped a box of Christmas gifts for the soldiers at Camp Funston. Friday the annual Christmas tree party for members will be held at the home of the president, Mrs. James Dean. The regular fortnightly meeting will be with Mrs. Charles Haynes, 2117 South Tenth street. Mr. Gus Harding is reported quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. James Murray of Minneapolis, Minn., are in the city, having been called here by the illness of Mrs. Murray's mother, Mrs. Hawkins. Mr. and Mrs. James Cowden and daughter Christine of Kansas City are the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Christman. Mr. Christman, who has been very ill for some time, is somewhat improved. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Good crowds attended both morning and evening services last Sunday, and all who were absent Sunday night indeed missed a treat, for Pastor Botts was at his best. The B. Y. P. U. held its annual election of officers Sunday evening and for another year will be under the efficient leadership of Mrs. Odessa Harris. Her re-election for the fourth time proves that her untiring efforts have not been in vain. "The Fruit of His Folly," given Monday night, under the auspices of the Wide-Awake Twenty-Four, was a grand success. We thank you for your patronage. The Mission Circle met this week with Mrs. Flanagan on North Twenty-eighth avenue. If Mr. John Stout will call Webster 5128 he will receive a message from his mother, who is in distress at Springfield, Ill. Our services are worth attending. Visitors are invited to worship with us. Classified Advertising RATES—1½ cents a word for single insertions, 1 cent a word for two or more insertions. No advertisement for less than 15c. Cash should accompany advertisement. HOUSES FOR RENT For Rent—Modern 4 room flat over undertaker. $12 a month. 27th and Parker. Phone Webster 816. First class rooming house, steam heat, bath, electric light. In Dodge and 24th st. car line. Mrs. Anna Banks, 924 North 20th st. Doug. 4379. For Rent—Modern furnished rooms, 2320 North 28th ave. Webster 2058. Furnished rooms, 1817 Izard. Tyler 1609. Neatly furnished rooms, all modern conveniences, 2421 Erskine street. Phone Webster 2531. Call after 5 o'clock. For Rent—Furnished room in modern home to one lady. Webster 3466. 1414 North Twenty-sixth street. For Rent—Two furnished rooms, strictly modern, 1923 North 27th St. Webster 3150. Neatly furnished modern room for rent. Call Webster 4716. Mrs. D. Bowen, 2524 North 25th St. Two furnished rooms with board for gentlemen, Mrs. E. J. Toddy, 2117 Grant street. Webster 5344. For Rent—Modern furnished rooms. 2320 North 28th Ave. Phone Webster 2058. Neatly furnished rooms in a private home. Modern except heat. Men only. Webster 1760. For Rent—Neatly furnished room in modern home for man and wife. 3702 North 23rd St. Webster 3727. For Rent—Nice front room, 2521 Miami in private family. Neatly furnished rooms, 1842 North 27th St. Call Webster 2812. For Rent—Neat and sanitary furnished rooms, 2237 Seward St. Mrs. A. E. Jones, Webster 2957—4t. For Rent. Unfurnished rooms with electric light and water, 2603 Cuming street. Harney 5412. Front parlor for rent in modern home. Private family. Gentleman preferred. $2.00 a week. 2414 Erskine St. Webster 4760. Furnished rooms, strictly modern, 2620 Burdette street. Webster 5543. Mrs. E. M. Wright. Neatly furnished rooms, 2915 Erskine street. Mrs. F. Johnson. Webster 3143. Two furnished rooms for three or four working men. 2202 Clark St. Phone Webster 7034. Furnished rooms for two gentlemen. Southern men preferred. Mrs. Bessie Johnson, 2720 Drexel street, South Side. First-class modern furnished rooms. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769. Fourteen neatly furnished rooms. Mrs. Ella Dunivan, 4716 South 27th street, South Side. Phone South 3067. Furnished rooms to rent in a modern house, 2619 Hamilton street. Phone Webster 1250.—Adv. WANTED—Middle-aged woman or a boy or girl, to take care of doctor's office and answer phone. Web. 3567 or call at 1324 N. 24th st. Subscribe for The Monitor. $1.50 a year and worth it. LAWYER TO ASSIST THE DRAFT BOARDS Wheeling, W. Va.—E. J. Graham, a Colored lawyer of this city, has been appointed in Group No. 1 of Wheeling and Ohio county attorneys to assist in the work of draft classification. TRUNKS THE BETTER KIND Made from good clear lumber, covered with fibre; well bound on edges. Durable corners and braces where necessary. Sturdy locks and hinges, 2 trays nicely cloth lined. Priced at $10.00, $12.00, $13.50 and $15.00. "Omaha's Best Baggage Builders" 1803 FARNAM STREET MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. The CHAPMAN Drug Store 934 P St., Lincoln Opposite Main Door Post Office Cameras and Films, Magazines, Cigars, Candies and a full line of Druggist Sundries WANTED. The Bell Hotel NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS Steam Heated Strictly Modern Douglas 3707 Phones: Office, Douglas 3841; Residence, Harney 2156 Reference—Any Judge of the District Court of Douglas County. E. F. Morearty ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW 640 Bee Bldg. Omaha, Neb. HOLSUM AND KLEEN MAID Why Buy Inferior When The Best COSTS NO MORE? JAY BURNS BAKING CO. Accordion, side, knife, sunburst or box pleating. Covered buttons, all sizes and styles. Hemstitching, piec edging, Embroidery, bending, braiding, cording, eyelet, cut work, buttonholes, pennants. Ideal Button & Pleating Co. Douglas 1936 300-310 Brown Bldg. (Opposite Brandels Stores.) The Business World Business Enterprises Conducted by Colored People-Help Them to Grow by Your Patronage. Annie Banks Cecil B. Wilkes BANKS-WILKES Funeral Directors and Embalmers Lady Assistant Satisfaction Guaranteed 1914 Cuming Street Res. Doug. 4379, Office Doug. 3718 PATTON HOTEL AND CAFE N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 4445 62 MODERN AND NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS Res. Colfax 3831 Douglas 3181 AMOS P. SCRUGGS Attorney-at-Law 3807 Camden Avenue. Repairing and Storing Orders Promptly Filled NOETH SIDE SECOND-HAND STORE Auction Every Saturday R. B. Rhodes Dealer in New and Second Hand Furniture and Stoves. Household Goods Bought and Sold Rental and Real Estate 2522 Lake St. Webster 7971 DR. P. W. SAWYER Dentist 220 So. 13th St. Phone Doug. 7150 Automobile and Open Horse Drawn Hearses Day and Night JONES & CHILES FUNERAL HOME Lady Attendant Calla answered promptly anywhere Web. 1100 and Web. 204 Licensed Embalmer. Graduate of N. E. Conservatory of Music, Boston, Mass. Florentine F. Pinkston Teacher of Pianoforte, Harmony, Solfeggio Webster 2814 Boston Studio 2214 No. 28th Ave. Omaha. DR. CRAIG MORRIS DENTIST 2407 Lake St. Phone Web. 4024 The People's Drug Store 109 South 14th Street Drugs, Cigars and Soda Toilet and Rubber Goods Special Attention to Prescriptions We appreciate your patronage. Phone Douglas 1446 TERRELL'S DRUG STORE Graduate Pharmacist Prompt Delivery Excellent Service Webster 4443 24th and Grant 514 South 13th St. C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. 2006 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 STOVES, HEATERS, FURNACES AND BOILERS OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORKS, 1206-8 Douglas St. Phone Tyler 20 NORTH SIDE BOOSTERS The Alamo Barber Shop and Pocket Billiard Parlor The best equipped shop in the state. Most capable and courteous barbers. The only Colored shop in the state built on the latest pattern. Everything sanitation department open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. We carry a full line of Choice Cigars and Tobaccos, Candies and Chewing Gum. Getting Ready for Christmas Getting Ready for Christmas Time now to prepare the box for the boy who is away from home. We are wonderfully prepared this year with all kinds of useful, attractive articles for Christmas giving. Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. We Have a Complete Line of FLOWER, GRASS AND GARDEN Seeds Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Poultry Supplies Fresh cut flowers always on hand Stewart's Seed Store 119 N. 16th St. Opp. Post Office Phone Douglas 977 WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO ОМАНА WANTED! 500 Colored Customers Who Understand the Value of Good Shoe Repairing, H LAZARUS, 2019 Cuming St Hill-Williams Drug Co. PURE DRUGS AND TOILET ARTICLES Free Delivery Tyler 160 2402 Cuming St. Start Saving Now One Dollar will open an account in the Savings Department of the United States Nat'l Bank 16th and Farnam Streets C. S. JOHNSON 18th and Izard Tel. Douglas 1702 ALL KINDS OF COAL and COKE at POPULAR PRICES. Best for the Money C. J. CARLSON Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. GOOD GROCERIES C. P. WESIN GR Also Fresh Fruits and 2006 Cuming St. REPAIRS AND SUPP STOVES, HEATERS, FURNA PROMPT SERVICE—MOD Water Fronts and Water He OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORKS, 1206 NORTH SIDE PETER B. Four Chairs E. W. Killingsworth The Alamo Barber Shop and The best equipped shop in the state. Mo- The only Colored shop in the state built on sanitary. Shop department open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. We carry a full line of Choice G Chewing Gum. KILLINGSWORTH & B C. B. MAYO, For Phone Webster 5784. STANEK'S PHARMACY Henry Stanek, Prop. PRESCRIPTION EXPERT Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. So. 878 Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 ARE YOU SATISFIED with your Dry Cleaner? If not, try the ROYAL DRY CLEANERS BEST WORK AND SERVICE NONE BETTER Call Us First PHONE DOUGLAS 1811 24th St., 1 block north of Cuming Street J. A. Edholm E. W. Sherman Standard Laundry 24th, Near Lake Street Phone Webster 130 C. H. MARQUARDT CASH MARKET Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Oysters, etc. 2003 Cuming St. Doug. 3831 Home Rendered Lard. We Smoke and Cure our own Hams and Bacon. OMAHA THE OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE PRINTING COMPANY Open All Times. Reasonable Prices The Western funeral Home The Place for Quality and Service SILAS JOHNSON Funeral Director Licensed Embalmer in Attendance Webster 248 2518 Lake St. OMAHA TRANSFERCO. "The Only Way" BAGGAGE Checked to Destination Step Lively Corn Ease for Corns, Bunions and Ingrown Nails. For Sale at PEOPLE'S DRUG STORE. I TAKE PLEASURE in thanking you for your patronage. I want your trade solely upon the merits of my goods. You will profit by trading here. H. E. YOUNG Webster 515 2114-16 N. 24th St. BRIES ALWAYS GROCERY CO. and Vegetables. Telephone Douglas 1098 SUPPLIES FOR FURNACES AND BOILERS MODERATE PRICES for Heating Attachments 206-8 Douglas St. Phone Tyler 20 BOOSTERS M. R. C. Price and Pocket Billiard Parlor Most capable and courteous barbers. Lit on the latest pattern. Everything 8 a. m. to 11 p. m. Saturdays 8 a. m. Price Cigars, and Tobacco, Candies and & PRICE, Props., O, Foreman. 2416 North 24th Street R. C. Price