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Growing Thank You! $1.50 a Year. 5c a Copy Peebles Pleased With Army Life Omaha Man Writes Interesting Letter From Camp Dix—Compliments Men at Camp Funston—Has Been Promoted to Captaincy. 349th Field Artillery, Camp Dix, N. J. February 28, 1918. My Dear Father Williams: So many interesting items are constantly appearing in The Monitor, that I have been loath to intrude upon your very busy moments and write you a word from the east. Still I cannot divorce frie my mind the thought that many Omaha friends would like to have one word from "The Human Plumber," as they call me in the army. Indeed, I think Omaha should feel very proud of the showing made by the boys at Funston. I do not believe that any other city has a larger representation in the officers' training camp, according to the number sent than Omaha. To men who know a little of the method used by officers in selecting the ones to attend these training schools, there can be no question that merit alone guided them in their selections. I predict that these young men, already having made good, will continue to demonstrate to all that Omaha stands in the vanguard when it is a matter of energetic efficient young men. The officers in charge of this school, in my humble opinion, are men of exceptional ability. Capt. Milton Dean, an old classmate of mine, quickly rose from the ranks to regimental sergeant-major in the cavalry, and was soon considered one of the ablest to ever hold such rank. Capt. Barber, also an old regular, was one of the best liked and most efficient of all those who took the course at Des Moines. Lieut. Richardson, a young lawyer from Oakland, made one of the best records achieved at the same place. Hence Omahans need have no fear, with these three able judges, but that our boys will get a fair square deal. I would at this time urge you to continue, through your paper, efforts to get energetic young men of the race to enlist in the Engineer Corps. It is here we need the very best material we can get. A wonderful opportunity is here offered the young men of our race for the first time. Not alone will they be "doing their bit" in a time of great need, but they will receive an industrial and technical training which will be of invaluable benefit after the war. Camp Dix is an ideally situated camp. We are 34 miles from Philadelphia, and 18 miles from Trenton. We therefore, have no trouble in getting to the large cities. The men here are from New York state, New Jersey and Delaware. We have two artillery regiments, and the men are doing fine. We imported the Elks band from Philadelphia intact. We also have another band in the making, hence music all the time. Here there is a total absence of embarrassing situations. We have a large theatre with the latest Broadway attractions, many good lectures, and numerous other attractions. There are all kinds of athletic contests between the white and Colored boys, and rest assured our boys are always near the top. We also have many celebrities, Kingdom Gould is one of the enlisted men and I hear he is making good. Spingarn is a major attached to one of the regiments here, and John D. Rockefellow spends much time here in Y. M. C. A. work, so you can see that I do not get lonely for celebrated company. It may also interest you to know that I am now captain. It makes me the ranking Colored dental surgeon in the army. I am hopeful of attending the army school of plastic surgery at the university of Pennsylvania, thereby obtaining a knowledge which will not only enable me to render the government a more efficient service but at the same time fit me to better serve my Omaha patients when I return to them. At some future time I shall write you some impressions of the daily occurrences which thoroughly convinces me that every spark of loyalty shown by Colored people in this great war is a great factor in bringing about a peaceful and brotherly race adjustment. Kindly convey to wife and family the very friendly greetings of myself, Mrs. Peebles and Bill. Your friend. W. W. PEEBLES, Capt. D. R. C. THE MONITOR SEGREGATION ORDINANCE KILLED IN BALTIMORE Baltimore, Md.—The local segregation law was given its last rites when the Maryland Court of Appeals handed down a decision Wednesday declaring the ordinance invalid and in violation to the Fourteenth Amendment. The decision was expected as the United States Court recently declared a similar law valid and Judge John C. Rose, of the United States District Court had subsequently held that the ruling of the highest court in the land applied to the Baltimore ordinance. DEATHS REPORTED IN STEVDORE REGIMENT Washington, D. C., March 1.—General Pershing, in his reports of the deaths occurring in his forces (over there), included in the list the names of Private Thomas Adams, Service Battalion, pneumonia, emergency address Ann Adams, wife, Kelly, La.; Private William Logan, stevedore, pneumonia, emergency address Ella Cash, mother, Arcadia, S. C. Warned Against False Optimism Alliance States That the Colored American Must Use "Extreme Caution" and Face Facts Squarely. Atlantic City, Mar. 7—The American Negro needs to exercise extreme caution lest he be swept away on a wave of false optimism," says Floyd Delos Francis, secretary-general of the Negro-American Alliance. In a statement which the Alliance is sending out from its national headquarters, the Secretary General continues: "It is well to be optimistic and look on the bright side of things, but there is a danger mark that must be carefully avoided. At the present time there is much machine-made opinion finding its way into the public print. The Negro is being assured that all is well. There is much talk about what he has done in the past and how he can be depended upon in the future. He is being lauded as an American citizen who always rises equal to the emergency. While being filled with enthusiasm by hired enthusiasts it is well for him to pause, face the facts squarely and use his common sense. "We are at war with Austria, yet Austrian alien enemies have more privileges than Negro soldiers in uniform. The fact is that democracy is being made a farce and mockery right here in America. It is time for the Negro to cease fooling himself or when the war is over he will be lost." PROMINENT EDUCATOR ANSWERS SUMMONS Dr. Hightower T. Kealing, President of Western University Succumbs to Protracted Illness. Kansas City, Kan., Mar. 7.—Rev. Dr. Hightower T. Kealing, president of Western University, at Quindaro, died Monday night following a long illness. Dr. Kealing was born in Austin, Tex., April 1, 1859. He received his preparatory education at Straight University, New Orleans, and subsequently received the degree of bachelor of science from Tabor College, Iowa. He also served as president of Paul Quinn college, Waco, Tex., assistant principal of Prairie View (Tex.) Normal and Industrial School, supervisor of Colored schools in Austin, Texas. For sixteen years he was editor of the A. M. E. Review, being the first layman in the A. M. E. Church to hold a general office. He succeeded W. T. Vernon as president of Western University in 1910. Dr. Kealing was widely known, and had been a delegate to every A. M. E. General Conference since 1892. He was a delegate and speaker at the Ecumenical Conference, held in London; was a member of the American Political and Social Science Association, Negro Historical Society and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. GENERAL CONFERENCE GOES TO ST. LOUIS Louisville, Ky., Feb. 25.—After a lively contest between Chicago, St. Louis and Nashville for the 1920 session of the A. M. E. General Conference, the Commission appointed for that purpose selected St. Louis. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, MARCH 9, 1918 President Wilson Cordially Receives N. Y. Delegation With Clemency Petition James Weldon Johnson Makes Eloquent Plea For Mercy in Case of Soldiers Convicted of Participation in Houston Riot. NEW YORK—President Wilson, on the 19th, received a delegation of four members of the New York branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People by special appointment. The delegation placed before the President a petition signed by twelve thousand citizens of New York in which the President was asked to extend executive clemency to the five Negro soldiers of the Twenty-fourth Infantry now under sentence of death by verdict of the court martial which tried the Houston riot case, and requesting the President to cause to be laid before him a review of the cases of the forty-one soldiers of the same regiment who were sentenced to life imprisonment by the first court martial. The delegation consisted of James Weldon Johnson, Field Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Rev. George Frazier Miller, Rector of St. Augustine's Church, Brooklyn; Rev. Frank M. Hyder, Pastor of St. James Presbyterian Church, New York Branch. Mr. Johnson, who acted as spokesman of the delegation, said: "We come as a delegation from the New York Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, representing the twelve thousand signers to this petition which we have the honor to lay before you. And we come not only as the representatives of those who signed this petition, but we come representing the sentiments and aspirations and sorrows, too, of the great mass of the Negro population of the United States. "We respectfully and earnestly request and urge that you extend executive clemency to the five Negro soldiers of the Twenty-fourth Infantry now under sentence of death by court martial. And understanding that the cases of the men of the same regiment who were sentenced to life imprisonment by the first court martial are to be reviewed, we also request and urge that you cause this review to be laid before you and that executive clemency be shown also to them. "We feel that the history of this particular regiment and the splendid record for bravery and loyalty of our Negro soldiery in every crisis of the nation give us the right to make this request. And we make it not only in the name of their loyalty, but also in the name of the unquestioned loyalty to the nation of twelve million Negroes, a loyalty which today puts them side by side with the original American stocks that landed at Plymouth and Jamestown. "The hanging of thirteen men without the opportunity of appeal to the commander in chief, the President of the United States, was a punishment so drastic and so unusual in the history of the nation that the execution of additional members of the Twenty-fourth Infantry would to the Colored people of the country savor of vengeance rather than justice. "It is neither our purpose nor is this the occasion to argue whether this attitude of mind on the part of Colored people is justified or not. As representatives of the race we desire only to testify that it does now exist. This state of mind has been intensi- GIRL ENTERS CONVENT Boston, Mass.—Miss Elizabeth Coleman, of this city, has entered the Noviate of The Handmaids of the Most Pure Heart of Mary at Savannah, Ga. Miss Coleman is a convert and is the first Colored Roman Catholic young woman in Boston to enter the religious life. CHAIRMAN ASKS FOR FAIR WAGE SCHEDULE Washington, D. C., Mar. 7. During the course of testimony before the Railroad Wage Commission S. E. Padgett, general chairman of the Colored Association of Railroad Employees, fied by the significant fact that although white persons were involved in the Houston affair and the regiment to which the Colored men belonged was officered entirely by white men none but Colored men, so far as we have been able to learn, have been prosecuted or condemned. 'We desire also respectfully to call your attention to the fact that there were mitigating circumstances for the action of these men of the Twenty-fourth Infantry. Not by any premeditated design and without cause did these men do what they did at Houston, but by a long series of humiliating actions by the citizens, culminating in the brutal assault on Corporal Baltimore, they were goaded to sudden and frenzied action. This is borne out by the long record for orderly and soldierly conduct on the part of the regiment throughout its whole history up to that time. 'And to the end that you extend the clemency which we ask, we lay before you this petition signed by white as well as Colored citizens of New York; one of the signers being a white man, president of a New York bank, 72 years of age and a native of Lexington, Ky. "And now, Mr. President, we would not let this opportunity pass without mentioning the terrible outrages against our people that have taken place in the last three-quarters of a year; outrages that are not only unspeakable wrongs against them, but blots on the fair name of our common country. We mention the riots at East St. Louis, in which the Colored people bore the brunt of both the cruelty of the mob and the processes of law. And we especially mention the savage burnings that have taken place in the single state of Tennessee within nine months; the burnings at Memphis, Tenn., at Dyersburg, Tenn., and only last week at Estill Springs, Tenn., where a Negro charged with the killing of two men was tortured with redhot irons, then saturated with oil and burned to death before a crowd of American men, women and children. And we ask that you, who have spoken so nobly to the whole world for the cause of humanity, speak against these specific wrongs. We realize that your high position and the tremendous moral influence which you wield in the world will give a word from you greater force than could come from any other source. Our people are intently listening and praying that you may find it in your heart to speak that word." The President received the delegation very cordially and granted them an audience lasting half an hour. He assured them, in effect, that he would carefully examine the record in the case of the condemned men and would give the whole matter his sympathetic attention. A surprising incident of the interview was that the President declared he had not heard anything about the Estill Springs burning. He asked the committee to state the facts for him, which the committee did. The President expressed the opinion that he could hardly believe it true that such a thing had happened. The delegation assured him that not only was it true in the case at Estill Springs but that similar incidents had happened at Memphis, Tenn., and Dyersburg, Tenn., also. urged that the pay of the colored employees should be equalized with that of white men when the work performed was the same. He charged that colored men rated as train porters were compelled to do work as brakemen and conductors, while receiving porter's wages. AFRICAN CHIEFS ON FRENCH FRONT TOUR Somewhere in France. At the invitation of the entente allies two prominent African chiefs are now making a tour of the front. It is the first time that official representatives of the great African tribes have been so honored. Vol. III. No. 36 (Whole No. 138) BRAVE SHERIFF SAVES PRISONER FROM MOB Athens, Tenn., Feb. 3.—After holding off all night an angry mob of citizens, who were yelling for Arthur Renfro, colored, accused of having criminally assaulted a four-year-old white girl, Sheriff Lawson and a heavily armed guard of deputies put the man on the Memphis special at 6 o'clock this morning and sent him to the jail at Knoxville to await trial. The mob gathered around the Athens jail early in the evening, and several times during the night it looked as if the jail would be stormed. Sheriff Lawson and his men threatened to shoot, and shoot to kill, if any attempt was made to take the prisoner by force. MEMBERSHIP NEARING TEN THOUSAND New York City.—The membership statement given out by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People shows an enrollment of 9282 under date of December 31, 1917. Boston Bars "Birth of a Nation" Great City's Honor Redeemed by Mayor Petrs. (Special to The Monitor) Boston, Mass., March 4, 1918. Last week was a great week for the race in Boston. The disgrace of permitting the nefarious "Birth of a Nation" in 1915 was wiped out by the newly-elected Mayor, Andrew J. Peters. Through the sole activity of the Boston branch of the National Equal Rights league, the Dixon play was barred by the mayor. It was being advertised at the movie houses to be given today at the Globe theatre. Secretary Trotter of the National Equal Rights league was informed of this on Wednesday and that afternoon sent a protest to Mayor Peters. On Thursday at the close of the court session where U. S. Commissioner W. A. Haynes rendered John Johnson of West Virginia, a free man, a case started and promoted by the league, a delegation waited on the mayor. Those present were Pres. E. T. Morris, Mrs. Jane Posey, William D. Bingham, our white friend, Dr. A. B. Lattimore, Prof. Allen W. Whaley, Dr. J. Silas Taylor and William Monroe Trotter, secretary. Mayor Peters said he had on receiving the league's protest sent for the manager of the Globe theatre and was having the law examined and would do his utmost to prevent the play which he characterized as most objectionable. Friday morning's daily papers announced that the manager of the theatre had been to see Mayor Peters and had acceded to his request not to produce the play. Now Boston, instead of being used as our indorser of this "Birth of a Nation" can be used against it. All honor to Hon. Andrew J. Peters. PROTEST BURNING New York.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People recently sent a telegram to President Wilson asking him to speak out about the torturing and slow burning of the Negro, Jim McIlherrion, at Estill Springs, Tenn. IS JUST US" The United States is just US—United States—you and I and the folks next door and the people across the way—just US. All the government does is our doing. Its strength is our striving; its resources are our savings. What we do counts to make or break the power of the United States—every minute, every act—to save or destroy US. In all we do, all we spend, all we eat—we must have care. Team play—you and I and the folks next door and the people across the way—will do all that needs to be done. Let's help. BUY ANOTHER WAR SAVINGS STAMP ASK WILSON TO "THE UNITED STATES Lifting t, Too! Wilson Grants Soldiers Respite Appeals for Clemency From Every Section of the Country Causes President to Act In Case of Men of Twenty-fourth Infantry. Washington, March 6—Acting on the number and character of appeals for clemency coming from all parts of the country, from individuals as well as organizations, President Wilson has granted an indefinite respite to the five Colored soldiers of the Twenty-fourth Infantry, sentenced to death by court martial for participation in the Houston riot. The president has notified the War Department that he will suspend all action in these cases until the entire record of the court martial proceedings in the cases of the thirty other members now on trial at San Antonio are in his hands. Thirteen of the alleged rioters have already been hanged and forty or more are now serving heavy prison terms. The trials of others began last week. The secret hanging of the thirteen men caused a wave of protest, many influential newspapers joining therein. The protest was largely because the men were hanged before any public notice was given. There was also a strong opinion that white civilians of Houston, Texas, with the police, had goaded them on to forget that they were soldiers, and commit murder. Protests poured into Washington and President Wilson and Secretary Baker, it is said announced that they had no previous knowledge of the conviction and hanging. The president directed, however, that no further executions take place until he could review the evidence. Chickkasha, Okla., March 4.—Charles Tribbett, a colored first lieutenant in the 367th infantry, national army, was taken from a passenger train here and fined $5 and costs for violating the state "Jim Crow" law. In police court he pleaded guilty and promised to ride in coaches provided for Negroes the remainder of the journey. HEADED FOR WEST POINT Dayton, O.—Byron Alexander, 17, of this city, has been named by Congressman Warren Gard as the appointee from this Congressional district to West Point (N. Y.) Military academy. Young Alexander, who graduated last year, from Stivers high school, passed the preliminary test for a cadetship held here with the highest honor, outstripping all the young white men who were examined and anxious for the appointment. DRIVE FOR COMMUNITY HOUSE TO BE MADE MARCH 21--APRIL 2 Headquarters of the local committee for the campaign for funds for the Community House for Colored Soldiers at Camp Funston have been established at the office of the Western Real Estate Company in the Karbach Block. The drive for Omaha's contribution to this fund will be made March 21 to April 2. Names of the committee and full particulars will be published in next week's Monitor. AUDITORIUM OF 367TH INFANTRY DEDICATED AT UPTON Camp Upton, L. I.—The auditorium bought and largely built by the 367th Infantry the Colored unit, at this camp, was dedicated. The ceremonies were of an inspiring nature, the chief addresses being delivered by General Biddle, acting chief of the General Staff, .U. S. A., Generals Johnson and Hay and Assistant Secretaries of War Scott and Crowell. The building is the largest at the camp. TWO MEMBERS OF THE RACE NOMINATED FOR CONGRESS New York City.—At a mass meeting held under the auspices of the United Civic League last week, Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom, editor of the A. M. E. Review, and John C. Hawkins, an attorney at law, were nominated for Congress to fill vacancies in the 22nd Congressional district. If the colored voters of this district (Harlem) stand as a unit both will be elected, as the district has a colored population of 120,000. 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 Editors. George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor. John D. Crawford, Business Manager. Fred C. Williams, Travelling Representative SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $1.80 PER YEAR Advertising Rates, 50 cents an inch per issue. Address, The Monitor, 1199 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Telephone Webster 4243. WAVING FLAG All broad-minded Americans will approve President Wilson's action in granting an indefinite reprieve to the five soldiers of the Twenty-fourth Infantry recently sentenced by court martial to be hanged for participation in the deplorable Houston riot last August, for which thirteen of the bravest of the brave, with an hitherto unblemished record, have already paid the death penalty and forty-one others were sentenced to life imprisonment. The respite has been granted because of the united appeal for clemency which has arisen from our race in all section of this country. In this appeal thousands of justice-loving white Americans have joined. And here it may be well to call attention to the fact, which many of our people are inclined to overlook, when smarting under the sting of some injustice, that the vast majority of white Americans really believe in justice and fairplay even for Colored Americans. We can depend upon such people when an emergency arises and facts are brought to their attention. We are also inclined to believe that President Wilson's heart and mind approve of the appeal; for he has clearly demonstrated that he has a mind and a will of his own—and that, therefore, if he were not convinced in his own mind that there was some justification for such respite, he would not have granted it despite millions of petitioners. His prompt avowal that the sentence of the court martial in December was executed without his knowledge and his resultant order that no soldier in the United States—an exception being allowed in foreign lands—sentenced to death should be executed without having his case reviewed by Washington, would seem to indicate that President Wilson did not approve of that unprecedented and drastic action, which savored more of vengeance than of justice. That the resentment of Colored Americans at the almost indecent haste with which the sentence of the court martial was carried out, was intense, it were fool-hardy for anyone to attempt to deny. It engendered a bitterness that among a people less accustomed to exercise self-restraint would have manifested itself in overt acts of disloyalty with most disastrous consequences. Knowing the extreme provocation to which the soldiers has been subjected, the feeling was general, and is still strong, that while they were guilty of a serious crime, others as well as they merited punishment and that there should have been an opportunity of an appeal and a review of the evidence. That President Wilson has granted a respite in the case of the last five is a gratifying indication that should there ever come a similar outbreak or offense, which we all hope may never be, the death penalty will not be executed until a chance has been given for a review of the evidence, and if the evidence warrant, opportunity be allowed to appeal for clemency. President Wilson's action has brought relief to Colored Americans. It will do a vast deal to allay the bitterness which the hasty execution in December aroused. Omaha friends have learned with pleasure of Lieut. Peebles' promotion to a captaincy. The Monitor joins in extending sincere congratulations. Captain Peebles' many friends will be interested in his interesting letter which is published elsewhere in this issue. We cannot refrain from telling this good story, which comes from an independent source, about little "Bill," who recently was visiting his father. Bill was looking out of the open window and seeing a soldier passing he called out, "Hello, soldier." Dr. Peebles, beg your pardon, Capt. Peebles, chanced to look up and was much embarrassed to find that the "soldier" whom the sion of his house was so familiarly addressing was the colonel of the regiment. 2 PRESIDENT GRANTS RESPITE CAPTAIN PEEBLES PROFESSOR KEELING In the passing away of the gracious cultured Christian gentleman, Hightower Keeling, the race has lost from his field of earthly influence and usefulness one of its strongest and best men. It was always a pleasure and an inspiration to be in his presence. In the strong, upstanding lives of hundreds of pupils who came under his influence he has reared a monument more enduring than granite. DID YOU EVER STOP TO THINK? You say you can't spare the money to buy a Liberty Bond, but did you ever stop to think that OVER THERE are thousands who have sacrificed future and life? You have thousands of race men at various camps and did you ever stop to think that you might send them a dime's worth of something? Are you making any sacrifices to win the war? Did you ever stop to think that if you are not willing to make them now, after while you may have to make them whether you will or not? STOP and THINK. SKITS OF SOLOMON Congress. Congress is our national association of fortunate word geysers and verbal gymnast. It is composed of two parts, a part that watches its step and a part that doesn't care a durn about its step for six years at a time. The first part only cares because it has to face the common people every two years and give an account of how much sand it has raised, and two years is too short a time for the constituents to forget anything. A person can forget anything in six years. Again, the first part always has a muzzle tied to its oratorical phonetics, but the second part has no limits this side of vocal paralysis. Those who belong to the first part are always yearning for the second part. No one ever blames them. The second part of Congress is the candy part. Persos belonging to this branch are known as senators and the hareest work they do is to watch each other and see that no one grabs off more appointments or widens more ditches than is coming to him. Widening a ditch is known as the pork barrel and the pork barrel is that barrel from which comes the grease to make life slide along like a song. Both parts taken together publish a magazine known as the Congressional Record. The real purpose of the Record is to show how much talk several hundred men can spill without executing anything worth while. It has become an axiom that a full, live, grown-up thought can be found almost anywhere except in the Congressional Record. There was a time when Congress was some pumpkins and when it was a real nice place to get hints on oratory, wit, humor, and repartee, but that time is not est. It is nothing now but the American gabfest. HERE'S YOUR CHANCE $200 Down ; $20 a month buys a neat five-room all modern cottage; close to car line. In Lothrop school district. Western Real Estate Co. Douglas 3607 413 Karbach Block. THE MONITOR PALESTINE HAS PEP AND PROGRESS Monitor Representative Meets Men Who Do Big Things. I left Thrall in the midst of a slow dripping rain and after an hour's ride stopped off at Rock Dale a busy little town situated on the I, G. N. Railroad in the heart of the lignite coal field which furnishes employment to a large number of race men. After a few hours here I again boarded the train for my next stop, Hearne, which possesses some very progressive race men. Some are in business and some are wealthy farmers, this being in the rich upper Bazos Bottom country. The Sunshine Limited carried me on to my next point, Palestine, on the Trinity river, the place where they do things. Here are located the headquarters of the National Trading Company, which is under the direction of Mr. F. A. Foster, an efficient and scholarly gentleman, formerly of New York, but now living in Texas, and who was educated in England. He is operating a chain of fifty grocery stores in the thickly settled rural districts. This is an entirely racial institution. I will give details in a special article. The Farmers and Citizens Savings Bank was the next place visited. President and Manager B. F. White, is most congenial personage. Although it was Saturday he found time to entertain me and give me all the information I sought. The bank is a good paying proposition, established ten years ago with a paid up capital stock of $125,000, having a surplus of $30,000. Up to date they have been able to collect 100 per cent of their risk, and last year declared a dividend of 8 per cent. The People's Pharmacy, another paying proposition, next attracted my attention. It is operated by Dr. Dodd and others under the direction of that courteus gentleman, Dr. Williamson, who, after filling one hundred and twenty-five prescriptions on this bus Saturday, smilingly insisted on whirling me to the station in his auto. I was deeply impressed with the progressive spirit manifested by these people and it was with many regrets that I boarded the train for Carthage where I spent Sunday with relative number three, a cousin, Mrs. James Benton, whom I had not seen for 28 years. Here in this little village in the heart of the box pine forests of east Texas we sat and talked of the days of our childhood, recalling many incidents that were both pleasant and sad. I was invited to stay always, but my duty calls me. My contract with The Monitor must be fulfilled, so after a day of happiness I am leaving this place where, as cousin Fred, I was a hero for a day. Until next week I am, Traveling Representative for The Monitor. A NEW BARBER—TRY HIM Fred Williams, from Salt Lake, a first class barber and expert hair cutter is with P. H. Jenkins at 1313 Dodge St. Give him a trial—Adv. Hotel Cuming Particular Best 22K gold crowns Gold fillings Casted gold inlays Heavy 22K bridgework Porcelain crowns Full upper or lower plates, best ma Silver fillings Temporary fillings Extractions Clarence H. Sim 109 South (Over Peoples Office Hours, 9 A. M. to 12 M. 1 P. M. to 7 P. M. Obee-Hunter-Wake (People's Uni North Side 23 ```markdown ``` Clarence H. Singleton, D. D. S. 109 South 14th Street (Over Peoples' Drug Store) Office Hours, 9 A. M. to 12 M. 1 P. M. to 7 P. M. Phone Douglas 7812 Obee-Hunter-Wakefield Funeral Home G. W. OBEE, Mgr. J. H. Wake Embalmer Phone So FRANK GOL To Readers of The Monitor: P. A. Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards BREAD CRUMB PANCAKES Soak one cup of stale, crumbled bread in one cup of sweet milk for half an hour, add one egg beaten very light, one teaspoon each of salt and sugar and four level teaspoons of baking powder and one-half cup of flour sifted together. Add one teaspoon of melted fat and bake on hot griddle. If sour milk is at hand, use one-half teaspoon of soda and two of baking powder. NEVER FAIL DUMPLING Dampings (which never fail)—Two cups flour, one-half large tablespoon lard, one teaspoon baking powder, one teaspoon salt, milk to moisten. Sift dry ingredients, mix in lard thoroughly with spoon; add milk to make soft dough. Drop by spoonfuls on granite pie tin. Steam over hot water in closely covered kettle one-half hour. Do not lift cover until done. NEWS OF PLEASANT GREEN BAPTIST CHURCH The first anniversary of this congregation was celebrated last Sunday. An address of welcome was given by Mr. Harris. The Rev. T. A. Taggart of Bethel Baptist preached the sermon, after which a short address was given by Rev. J. P. Jackson of Council Bluffs. The members of the church presented the pastor, Rev. J. Costello a new suit of clothes, a pair of shoes and a bouquet of flowers, and his wife with $5.00 and a bouquet. The collection for the day was $50.00. Come to St. Philip's church Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock for the community chorus. THE SANITARY ICE CREAM PARLOR FIRST CLASS GOODS AT LOW PRICES FULL LINE OF GROCERIES 1425 North 24th St. Omaha, Neb. BAKERY Across from Alhambra Theatre The Best Is To Go Good for Our Customers. Telephone Webster 673 MADAM JACOBS MAGIC HAIR GROWER SPECIALIST Bring your short and kinky hair to the Magic Hair Grower. Manu- factures her own goods. Will answer outside calls. Web. 2320 Parlor 1910 N. 27th St. JOHN HALL LADIES AND QUEENS TAILORING Work Called For and Delivered SUITS MADE TO ORDER Pressing, Cleaning, Dyeing and Attention a Specialty. Webster 875 1614 North 24th St. 1916 CUMING STREET Comfortable Rooms—Reasonable Rates D. G. Russell, Proprietor $4.00 and $5.00 $2.00 and up $5.00 and up $5.00 and $6.00 per tooth $5.00 best material...$10.00 $1.00 $.50 $.50 and up Singleton, D. D. S. South 14th Street (peoples' Drug Store) M. P. M. Phone Douglas 7812 akefield Funeral Home s Undertaking Co.) de 2101 Cuming St Wakefield, Secy. NAT. HUNTER, Treas. one South 2614 Res. Tel. Web. 4740 GOLDEN, Auditor. F. WILBERG Dentistry PETER JOHNSON You will admire these Discontinued are beautifully finished and in ever liked design. The construction of enduring. THE LIST FOLLOWS: admire these Discontinued Tables very much be fully finished and in every instance of approval. The construction of each pattern is sub- THE LIST FOLLOWS: $40.00 Same Table, but 8 feet Extension $30.00 Orchard & Wilh 414-16-18 So. CASH AND JOY; DE 42 Basket Hard & Wilhelm Com 414-16-18 So. 16th Street CASH AND JOY; DEBT AND WORRY Basket Stores Orchard & Wilhelm Company 414-16-18 So. 16th Street Cash and carry saves money—is patriotic BOB WHITE Just unloaded a car—crowds our ware, we'll sell a limit 10 Bars for..... Get it now IVORY SOAP, the large ROME BEAUT Owner needed money so we bought t and medium size. Can hardly be we're making on these. Won Per Box JONATHAN APPLES, MAZOLA Pint Can ...30c Quart Can ...57c Half Gallon ...$1.10 MILK Small Can ...6c BEEF EXTRACT One-fourth teaspoonful to a cup of boiling water makes strengthening Beef Tea. 50c Jar ...35c A NEW PLAN in our newest store yourself. Everything tied up ready for GOOD MEATS AT OUR BASKET S Omaha, Florence, Benson, South Omaha UNITED STATES FOOD ADMINIST BOB WHITE SOAP ed a car—crowds our warehouse. To move a quail we'll sell a limited amount. 10 Bars for ..... 45 Get it now. IVORY SOAP, the large size bars, each, 11c ROME BEAUTY APPLES ed money so we bought the car right. Elegant medium size. Can hardly be bought wholesale at 're making on these. Won't last long at this price Per Box ..... $2.00 JONATHAN APPLES, box, $1.50 and $1.75. MAZOLA 30c 57c $1.10 RED ONION First Class Quality, 4 Just unloaded a car—crowds our warehouse. To move a quantity quickly we'll sell a limited amount. 10 Pairs 45g Owner needed money so we bought the car right. Elegant fruit, large and nutritious, is the best price we’re making on these. Won’t last long at this price. PLAN in our newest store at 20th and Grace street everything tied up ready for you. Pay as you leave GOOD MEATS AT OUR MEAT SHOPS BASKET STORESence, Benson, South Omaha, Council Bluffs, Lincoln STATES FOOD ADMINISTRATION LICENSE N A NEW PLAN in our newest store at 20th and Grace streets. Wait on yourself. Everything tied up ready for you. Pay as you leave. GOOD MEATS AT OUR MEAT SHOPS BASKET STORES Omaha, Florence, Benson, South Omaha, Council Bluffs, Lincoln, Ashland. UNITED STATES FOOD ADMINISTRATION LICENSE NO. 28403 KEEP YOUR EYES ON The Mecc Amusement The Mecca Amusement C The Mecca Amusement Co. On the 24th and Grant Street Stroll ROLLER SKATING, DANCING MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT CAFE AND SOFT DANCE SPECIAL NIGHTS—Sunday Skating Sunday, Monday 8 P. M. to Watch The Monitor's A for Special A F. J. THOMPSON, Mgr. B PHONE W The Ward On Sixteen.th Street STEAM HEATED ROOMS—HOT AND C By Day for One By Day for Two By Week BILLIARD PARLOR IN CONNECTION EASY WALKING DISTANCE Douglas 6332. BUY THRIFT SKATING, DANCING, MOVING PRESENT ENTERTAINMENT, CABARET GARDEN CAFE AND SOFT DRINK FOUNTAIN NIGHTS—Sunday, Monday and Week Hating Sunday, Monday and Friday Evening 8 P. M. to 11 P. M. Watch The Monitor's Amusement Column for Special Attractions BOMPSON, Mgr. BOBBIE BROWN, A PHONE W. 1984 The Warden Hot On Sixteen.th Street at Cuming. RATED ROOMS—HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER Day for One.....50c, 75c Day for Two.....$1.00, $1.25 Week.....$2.00 to PARLOR IN CONNECTION FOR GENTLEMEN EASY WALKING DISTANCE TO HEART OF CITY 6332. Charles H. Warden, Prop. BUY THRIFT STAMPS ROLLER SKATING, DANCING, MOVING PICTURES, MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT, CABARET GARDEN CAFE AND SOFT DRINK FOUNTAIN. Skating Sunday, Monday and Friday Evenings 8 P. M. to 11 P. M. Watch The Monitor's Amusement Columns for Special Attractions F. J. THOMPSON, Mgr. BOBBIE BROWN, Asst. Mgr. PHONE W. 1984 The Warden Hotel "OSBORNE" 2506 North 24 Eighteen Years as Cost Man WE SELL ONLY HIGH GRA SHOES Women's high top, grey, Goodyear w Women's high top dark brown Goody Women's high top black kid, guarant Buster Brown, Misses and Children's Men's dark brown, wet, regular $10. Women's and Children's Bungalow Ap OUR SHOES GU Telephone Webster 1412 W 2506 North 24th Street. nineteen Years as Cost Man With Shoe Manufacturer SELL ONLY HIGH GRADE, RELIABLE SHOES high top, grey, Goodyear welt Shoes for..... high top dark brown Goodyear welt Shoes for..... high top black kid, guaranteed solid leather, for..... brown, Misses and Children's Shoes, for..... dark brown, welt, regular $10.00 value, for..... and Children's Bungalow Aprons and Dresses Made. OUR SHOES GUARANTEED Webster 1412 West Side 24th St., Near Women's high top, grey, Goodyear welt Shoes for ... $8.75 Women's high top black kid, guaranteed solid leather, for ... $5.00 Buster Brown, Misses and Children's Shoes, for ... $2.75 Men's dark brown, welt, regular $10.00 value, for ... $6.95 Women's and Children's Bungalow Aprons and Dresses Made to Order, OUR SHOES GUARANTEED $38.00 Quartered Golden Oak Extension Table, 54 inches to 8 feet. Beautifully polished. at ..... $29.00 $32.00 Same Table, only extending to 6 feet ..... $23.00 $35.00 Quartered Golden Oak Extension Table with heavy plank top, 54 inches to 6 feet, at ..... $23.50 $46.00 Highly Polished Type, for ..... $35.00 $34.00 value, for ..... $25.00 $22.00 value, for ..... $16.50 $20.00 value, for ..... $15.00 $19.00 value, for ..... $14.50 AND MANY OTHERS. elm Company 16th Street BT AND WORRY Stores 42 ELE SOAP ouse. To move a quantity quickly ted amount. .....45c now. size bars, each, 11c EY APPLES the car right. Elegant fruit, large bought wholesale at the price it last long at this price. .....$2.00 box, $1.50 and $1.75. RED ONIONS First Class Quality, 4 lbs.....10c COUGH DROPS 5c Package.....4c Lake Herring, lb.....9c Mackerel, each.....10c and 15c Regal Fat Herring, lb.....20c Smoked White Fish, lb.....27c Queen Borneless Codfish, 1 lb, box .....24c at 20th and Grace streets. Wait on you. Pay as you leave. R MEAT SHOPS STORES Council Bluffs, Lincoln, Ashland. TRATION LICENSE NO. 28403 EYES ON Mecca ment Co. MING, MOVING PICTURES, RENT, CABARET GARDEN BRINK FOUNTAIN. Monday and Wednesday and Friday Evenings 11 P. M. Amusement Columns Attractions BOBBIE BROWN, Asst, Mgr. 7. 1984 Ten Hotel at, Cuming. GOLD RUNNING WATER—BATHS $50c, 75c, $1.00 $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 $2.00 to $4.50 FOR GENTLEMEN WHO CARE E TO HEART OF CITY Charles H. Warden, Proprietor. STAMPS With Shoe Manufacturers MADE. RELIABLE SHOES Belt Shoes for. $8.75 Ear welt Shoes for. $6.95 Seed solid leather, for. $5.00 Shoes, for. $2.75 100 value, for. $6.95 Ornets and Dresses Made to Order, SARANTEED West Side 24th St., Near Lake St. Events and Persons Corporal James White was up from Camp Funston Saturday to spend a short time with his wife. He was recently promoted from private to corporal and is now truck master. Who are the babies? Go and see. Cast your votes for the baby of your choice at the Burlesque Baby Show, March 18.—Adv. Mrs. Maggie Martin of St. Paul, who was the guest last week of Mrs. William H. Mortimer, 2716 Ohio St., left Sunday night for home well pleased with per all too brief visit. $50.00 cash and $18.00 monthly buys a five-room cottage. Tel. Webster 5519 or Douglas 2842. Mrs. Warren B. Brooks of South Twenty-eighth avenue who has been ill for two months, is improving and hopes to be able to be out again soon. For Rent—Ten-room modern flat, walking distance, $25.00. Douglas 3607. Douglas Republican Club meets Wednesday night at Dr. L. E. Britt's office. Ak-Sar-Ben Temple No. 254 has moved from 2114 North Twenty-fourth to the hall, at Twenty-fourth and Burdette streets. Mr. and Mrs. James Marshall entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Corporal James White and wife. The Dorcas Kensington of Mr. Moriah Baptist Church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. M. H. Wilkinson, 2308 North Twenty-ninth street. Following the business session the social side of the church was discussed, led by Mrs. Wilkinson, after which luncheon was served. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.-Adv. Why don't you join the Community Chorus? Meets every Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at St. Philip's church. Join NOW before membership closes. No charges. Come out and learn to sing. The home of the Rev. A. Wagner, 822 North Twenty-third street, caught fire Monday morning from a defective chimney. The damage was slight. Babies large and babies small, babies short and babies tall, may be seen at the Burlesque Baby Show, March 18, at St. John's A. M. E. Church.—Adv. Mrs. Williams, wife of Rev. W. C. Williams, who has been visiting her daughter in St. Louis, has returned. Mrs. Henrietta Fox of Benson left this week to visit her mother in Atchison, Kans. There will be a "St. John's" baby, a "Bramdeis" baby, an "O. N. E." baby, a "South Side" baby and an "S. T. M." baby at the Burlesque Baby Show March 18.—Adv. Mrs. Olhaus will speak at the Child Saving Institute Thursday, aMrch 14, at 3:30 p. m. At the same time a shower will be given for the little baby boy that was recently left at the door of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Johnson. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Biggest and Best.—Adv. The Rev. C. R. Pittman, who died at his home, 1406 North Twenty-third St., March 2, was buried with Masonic rites under the auspices of Rough Ashler Lodge Sunday afternoon from the Obee-Hunter-Wakefield Funeral Home. The Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. Church, officiated. The body was shipped to Lawrence, Kans., for interment. His widow accompanied the remains. Attend the community chorus at St. Philip's church at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Miss Constance Wigington is here from Chicago and is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. W. H. Lewis, 2014 North Twenty-fourth street. "When Your Wife's Away," a three-act drama will be given at the Burlesque Baby Show.-Adv. The Silver Leaf Club met with Mrs. E. Butler, 1618 North Twenty-seventh street, Tuesday, at which time the committee on the Nationality entertainment which was given at the residence of Mrs. E. Smith, March 2, reported a financial success for which the club desires to thank the public. The sum of $13.95 was realized. Be sure and go to the Burlesque Baby Show at St. John's A. M. E. Church, March 18.—Adv. Mothers, attention: Owing to the high cost of cotton goods, have your children's clothes bill cut by calling Webster 7034.—Adv. 3t NEWS OF ST. JOHN'S METHODIST CHURCH Rev. W. C. Williams preached a very beautiful sermon Sunday morning to a very large and appreciative audience. Also at night a very enjoyable sacred program was rendered. The collection for the day was $84.94. We wish to correct a mistake. Thomas Ross, one of the baby contestants, whose name was not mentioned with the other names, brought in $6.75. Please excuse us. Come out and find the dollar March 14th. The Rev. G. G. Logan, who is about to close his four conference year, is very much gratified over the result of the financial effort of the church which began February 22 and reached its first stage last Sunday night when the sum of $672 was contributed. A full and detailed report will be given later in The Monitor; but the following partial report of contributions is now made: One dollar each from Sergt. I. Bailey, Ella Thomas, Usher Graves, C. Branch, Homer Hermann, Walter Gray, W. D. Clark, Tina Robinson, M. J. Brown, Margaret Jones, W. C. Curry, R. G. Long, E. L. Davis and Dr. L. E. Britt. One dollar and a quarter each: Jas. Greer, W. P. Porter and Clarence Trent. Two dollars each: John Smith, Dr. W. A. Scott, T. C. Ross, Anna Taylor, Little Minnie Patton, Edith Mankins, Georgia Payne and Lillian Ellis. Five dollars each: Minnie Patton, Moses Jordan, Otis Banks, G. D. Benson, E. W. Howell, F. D. Jackson, Cyrus Terrell, A. F. Allen, S. L. Moates and Charles Trimble. Ten dollars each: Harvey Smith, Art Anderson, B. A. Bostic, James Silk and Pete Rooney. Fifteen dollars: A. Chisley. Twenty-five dollars: Bishop Homer Stuntz. Women's Home Misionary Society, $62; Ladies' Aid, $2.00; Epworth League, $8.00. Six dollars each: Tootsie Copeland, Josie Cole and Mattie Smith. William Contee and friends, $11.00; Blanche Canaday, $12.00; Lucy Gumm, $13.00; Gertrude Irvin, $26.00; Minnie Solomon, $52.00; Josephine Bird, for her husband, the late Charles Bird, $75.00; Dr. I. S. Leavitt, $200 special. From public collection and other sources, $18.75. Total $672.00. It is noteworthy that aside from one entertainment, a patriotic program, given on Washington's Birthday by the Women's Home Missionary Society, all the money was given as voluntary contributions. This money was raised to apply on the mortgage indebtedness, the deficit in the annual budget for local expenses and benevolences which is a connectional assessment. The Conference year ends Sunday, March 17, and the minister will be leaving March 19 for the annual conference will meet in Tulsa, Oklahoma. All members and friends are earnestly requested by the pastor to be liberal as possible in their contributions that every claim may be met and the entire indebtedness wiped out by Sunday, March 17. LINCOLN SUBSCRIBERS, ATTENTION Bert Patrick, business manager 08 The Monitor, will be in Lincoln the last part of next week, March 15th and 16th, to collect from delinquent subscribers and to secure new subscribers. Please have your money ready when he calls. Speak to your friend about subscribing. O. N. E. CLUB—NOTICE The club will meet at the S. M. T. hall, 24th and Charles streets, Tuesday evening at 8:30, March 12. All members requested to be present. Business of importance. Lieut. Pearl of the Medical Reserves, Camp Funston, was a guest at the home of H. L. Anderson, 2012 Lake street, Friday. Sunday was one of the best days in our attendance, in spirit and finance. Mrs. L. Estell and Mr. Walter Harwell were baptized. Many were fellow-shipped, and many added. The pastor and wife were guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. McQueen, 210 South 27th St., on the first inst., as an anniversary occasion of birth in honor of Mrs. McQueen. An elaborate dinner was prepared. The Busy Bee Society was largely attended at 2111 North 27th St., at the residence of Miss I. Strother. Mr. Noah Jones was taken to the Lord Lister Hospietl Sunday. Mr. P. J. Taylor was at morning service for the first time in four months because of sickness. Sunday morning, the 10th inst., "Prove Yourself." Night, "The Other Side." L. WOLK, Tailor First Class Tailoring. Men's Second Hand Clothes at Bargains All Kind of Alterations and Special Dry Cleaning. 1506 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. The Jackson Lunch Room Open 6 a. m. to 9 p. m. Short Orders Six O'clock Dinner Special Home Cooking 2122 No. 24th St. Omaha. THE MONITOR IF YOU PREFER QUALITY IN Meats YOU CAN GET IT AT H. Schnaubers 1906 North 24th Street. THE LATEST STYLES Clothing ON CREDIT FOR Men and Women $100 PER WEEK N. W. NAKEN 120 SO. 15th STREET Start Saving BUY YOUR SHOES AND FURNISHINGS FROM Joe Lewis AND SAVE MONEY QUALITY GUARANTEED Webster 3103 2503 N. 24th St. AUGUST ANDERSON GROCERIES AND FRUITS Good Goods—Fair Prices Webster 2274 24th and Clark. 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 MADAME HENDERSON HAIRDRESSER and MANICURIST Agent for the Celebrated Madame Walker Preparations. The Walker, Nerd, Knight. Diplomas Granted. Phone Webster 1489 2304 N. 25th St. Omaha, Neb. MELCHOR--Druggist The Old Reliable Tel. South 807 4826 So. 24th St. Liberty Drug Co. EVERYBODY'S DRUG STORE B. Robinson, Manager 1904 No. 24th St. Webster 386 Omaha, Neb. Eagle Baggage & Express Co. A. W. ANDERSON Auto or Horse Service Quick Delivery Webster 4777 1831 N. 22nd St. Phones: Office, Douglas 3841; Residence, Harney 2156 Reference—Any Judge of the District Court of Douglas County. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW 640 Bee Bldg. Omaha, Neb. Who gains pleasure you comfortable, guaranteed. Rat Write or wire for tion. Thompson, Belden & The Fashion Center for Women. Establi Established 1886 Web. 2088 Give Us a Trial M. LYNCH The Tailor LADIES SUITS OR SKIRTS MADE TO ORDER Cleaning, Pressing and Repair- ing Neatly Done for Ladies and Gents MEN'S SUITS MADE TO ORDER Called for and Delivered PRICES REASONABLE W. B. WALLACE, Manager 1807 North 24th Street Our Spring HATS Are Now Here WOLF 1421 Douglas St. The Jones Poro Culture College Positively Grows the Hair FORMULATED 1900 "PORO" HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Amber Turbo Malone ST LOUIS MISSOURI FOR DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR, ITCHING SCALP, GIVING LIFE, BEAUTY, COLOR AND ABUNDANT GROWTH THIS STYLE OF BOY ADDED JUNE 17, 1900 NET WT. 2 OZ. PRICE 50 CENTS 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. MRS. ANNA EVANS JONES 1516 North 24th St. Webster 5450 Harney 5100 Buy Good Groceries From Your Own Groceryman J. L. BETTS 2526 Lake St. Web. 5262 HOLSUM AND KLEEN MAID Why Buy Inferior When The Best COSTS NO MORE? JAY BURNS BAKING CO. OMAHA TRANSFER CO. "The Only Way" BAGGAGE Checked to Destination WHEN IN TEMPLE, TEXAS STOP WITH Mrs. J. S. Dawson 218 South 4th Street Who gains pleasure in making you comfortable. Satisfaction guaranteed. Rates reasonable. Write or wire for accommodation. elden & Co. ed 1886 WE have decided to continue opening at 8:30 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. every day, Saturday included. We are sure that Monitor readers will approve of this. Thank you. Thomas Kilpatrick & Co. SPECIAL Table D'Hote Dinner Sunday 50 Cents If you cannot come, telephone your orders and we will deliver them. Phone Webster 2421 --- Omaha's Most Successful Barber. Our Growing Popularity Up-to-date methods, courteous attention, clean, sanitary surroundings, five barbers who know their business. This is what my shop offers you. Omaha's Most Successful Barber. P. H. JENKINS Telephone Red 3357 1313 Dodge Street Omaha, Neb. GROVE METHODIST CHURCH 22nd and Seward Sts., Omaha, Neb. A Poor Portrait IS DEAR AT ANY PRICE, BUT A GOOD ONE IS WELL WORTH THE MONEY. OURS ARE GOOD AND YET NOT EXPENSIVE. MAKE THE APPOINTMENT TODAY. Butters' Studio Webster 6701 1306 North 24th St. 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. 168 N. 32nd, W. W. 5093 A 花 5 Near Side Stop In conformity with the recent order of the Nebraska State Railway Commission, all street cars of this Company, operating in Nebraska, will, on and after SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 1918, stop, for receiving and discharging passengers, only on the near side of street intersections, on all paved streets excepting at regularly-used branch-offs. At such branch-offs, cars will stop at the far side going in one direction, and at the near side going in the opposite direction, as shown in the diagram below. ← ← ← At every such point conspicuous signs will hang on the span wire, between tracks, to indicate where cars will stop. The reason for this deviation from the near side stop is to avoid delay to following cars which would result if cars stopped on the near side at these branch-offs. On all unpaved streets, cars will continue to stop on the far side so that passengers can both enter and leave car without tramping through mud. Remember, NEAR SIDE on all paved streets unless SIGN indicates the contrary. 4 South Side Notes Mr. John Owens and wife and sister, Mrs. Cora Jackson of 5222 South $30\%$ R. street was called to Osceola, Iowa, Thursday, to attend the funeral of their brother, Mr. Frank Holder of that city. Mr. Andrew Wright of Jacksonville, Florida arrived Tuesday at the home of his brother, Mr. P. L. Wright of 2512 K. street, who has been sick for some time. He expects to make this his home. Mr. Agustas Stewart left last Thursday for Minnesota to take up his new position as meat inspector of one of the packing plants. Mr. Edwards, who has been sick for some time, had a very severe spell Monday and it was thought for a time he couldn't revive, but he is a little better. Mrs. M. F. Starnes, of 5312 South 20th street, took very sick last Thursday night and is still very sick with an attack of appendicitis. She is under the care of Dr. Hutten who is trying hard to avert an operation. Mrs. Malone, who suffered from a stroke of paralysis some time ago, is still very sick. Mrs. Bessie Johnson was removed from the hospital last Thursday, Feb. 28, to her home at 2720 Drexel St. She is only doing fairly well now. Her doctor says that unless she improves more rapidly she will have to go back to the hospital. The Allen chapel A. M. E. Aid Society was very nicely entertained this week by Mrs. Robert Severe. The Aid meets next Friday, March 15, with Mrs. George Redd, 5704 S. 28th street. Mrs. Davis and daughter, Mrs. Lowe of 32nd and U. streets are both on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Green of 5509 S. 33rd avenue are both down with lagripp. Mrs. Pearl Combs, who has been in St. Joseph's hospital since last October, on account of a very severe burn, is much better now and able to come home soon for which all are surprised as well as thankful. Babies large and babies small. Babies short and babies tall; may be seen at the Burlesque Baby Show. March 18, at St. John's A. M. E. Church—Adv. ATCHISON, KANSAS The Hon. Nick Chiles of Topeka is in the city on business. Will Metchun and Frank McKiser have left the sick list. Miss Lena Mitchell of Leavenworth is visiting Mrs. Farrow Monroe. Miss Anna Lewis of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting her brother, Lou Letcher, who is sick. Mrs. J. W. Wilson, of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Kerford. Thomas Jackson of K. U., Sundayed with his mother. Fred Taylor spent Saturday in St. Joe with his cousin, Mrs. Lemuel Brown and Sundayed with Mrs. Fry of Kansas City, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. James Carr of Council Bluffs, Ia., are here to attend the funeral of Will Lovering, who died at the County hospital. Miss Gertrude Highbaugh of Omaha, is visiting her parents. Mrs. Garfield Powell of Horton is visiting relatives. W. A. Covington is indisposed. BFTHEL BAPTIST CHURCH NEWS The pastor preached on the "Third Seal" last Sunday night to an overflowing house as usual with some additions to the Church. Sunday morning service 10:45. The sermon topic will be "The Last Night in Sodom." B. Y. P. V. 6 p. m. Sunday night, "The Fourth Seal." Preaching 8 p. m. The Mission Circle met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Lula Whidby, 5219 South 29th St. Entertained by Mrs. Whidby and Mrs. Lee. Mrs. Mollie Malone who some time ago suffered two paralytic strokes, was stricken with the third Monday afternoon. Mrs. Bessie Johnson, who spent two weeks in the hospital, is home again. She is getting along fine and hopes to be out again soon. Charle Brown, who fractured his leg last week is much improved. Don't forget the famous Toussaint Dramatic Club in their new play entitled "The Risen Lord," at A. O. U. W. Temple, Thursday eve., March 28. Admission 25c.—Adv. They are still talking about the beautiful dancing party given by the Moonlight Club last week. Watch for their next ad. Adv. THE MONITOR D. C. PATTERSON, Attorney. NOTICE. In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. In the Matter of the Estate of Hampton A. Watson, deceased. To the Heirs-at-Law, Creditors and All Payments interested for sale, Fiatoco. Persons interested in said Estate: You are hereby notified that a petition was filed in this Court on the 26th day of FY 1905 for F. Watson A. Watson died in the year 1905, leaving no will and testament; that at the time of his death he was a resident of Douglas County, Nebraska, and was possessed of the following described real estate, toowit: Lot 47, in Nelson's Addition to Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, as platted and recorded; that your petitioner is interested in said estate as an heir to one-third interest therein; said petitioner prays that a hearing be had on said petition and that notice thereof be given as provided by law, and that upon said hearing a decree of heirship be entered finding that the sole heirs of Hampstead, Howard O. Watson and Watson, Howard O. Watson and your petitioner, all being the sons and only daughter of deceased; and that further administration be dispensed with. You are, therefore, notified that a hearing will be had on said p-**f****l*****n****t*** at the County Court Room of said County on the 30th day of March, 1918, at the hour of "o'clock a. m. and that if you fail to appear and contest the said petition the court may grant the same and enter degree of heirship, and the distriment of said estate be dispensed with. BRYCE CRAWFORD. (35-27) County Judge. in the Matter of the Estate of Elizabeth Harden, deceased Notice is hereby given that the creditors of said deceased will meet the executrix of said estate, before me, County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court Room, in said County, on the 18th day of April, 1918, and on the 18th day of June, 1918, at 9 o'clock a. m., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Three months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims from the 17th day of March, 1918. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 4t County Judge. PROBATE NOTICE In the Matter of the Estate of Samuel E. Harden, deceased. Notice is hereby given that the creditors of said deceased will meet the administratrix of said estate, before me, County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court Room, in said County, on the 18th day of April, 1918, and on the 18th day of June, 1918 at 9 o'clock a. m., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Three months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 17th day of March, 1918. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 42 County Judge The Jensen Market CHOICE FRESH AND CURED MEATS AND PROVISIONS 2704 Lake St. Omaha, Neb PROBATE NOTICE PROBATE NOTICE FRESH LINE OF GROCERIES Gold Medal Flour Special Sale for This Month on All Groceries. Webster 1917 2702 Lake St. Classified Advertising 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. $50.00 cash and $18.00 monthly buys a five-room cottage. Tel. Weoster 5519 or Douglas 2842. FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT Furnished rooms in strictly modern house. Men preferred. 814 North 23r street. Red 8156. Mrs. Ida Cary. First class rooming house, steam heat, bath, electric light. On Dodge and 24th st. car line. Mrs. Ann' Banks, 924 North 20th st. Doug. 437... NEATLY FURNISHED ROOMS 1217½ and 1219½ So. 16th St. Phone Douglas 8730 J. LOGAN. Two furnished rooms, 2415 Indiana avenue. Tyler 3399-W. Modern furnished rooms to gentlemen in private home. H. L. Anderson, 2914 Lake street. Webster 3171. For Rent—Two furnished rooms, strictly modern, 1923 North 27th St. Webster 3150. 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.—Nice front room, 2521 Miami in private family. Neatly furnished rooms, 1842 North 27th St. Call Webster 2812. First-class modern furnished rooms. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Webster, 1702 North Twenty-sixth street. Phone Webster 4769. 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. 4379, Office Doug. 3718 BATTON HOTEL AND CAFE N. A. Patton, Proprietor 1014-1016-1018 South 11th St. Telephone Douglas 11445 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 Calls answered promptly anywhere Web. 1100 and Web. 204 Licensed Embalmer. 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 TERRELL'S DRUG STORE Graduate Pharmacist Prompt Delivery Excellent Service Webster 4443 24th and Grant S. JACOBOW HOUSES FOR SALE C. P. WESIN GROCERY CO. Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. 2005 Cuming St. Telephone Douglas 1098 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 assays. Shop department open from 8 a. m. to 11 p. m. Saturday's 8 a. m. to 12 p. m. carry a carry line of Choice Cigars and Tobaccos, Candies and Chewing Gum. 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 The People's Drug Store DRUGS, CIGARS AND SODA Toilet and Rubber Goods Special Attention to Prescriptions We Carry a Full Line of Face and Hair Preparations. Nelson's Hair Dressing . . . 25c Elite Hair Pomade . . . 25c Alda Hair Pomade . . . 30c eXelento Hair Pomade . . . 25c Plough's Hair Dressing . . . 25c Hygienic Hair Grower . . . 60c Ford's Hair Whitener . . . 25c Palmer's Skin Whitener . . . 25c Palmer's Skin Success . . . 25c Black and White Skin Oint. . . 25c Rozal Bleach . . . 25c We appreciate your patronage. Phone Douglas 1446. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO OMAHA FOR Good Shoe Repairing TRY 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 Dealer in Shoes and Gents' Furnishings 1514 No. 24th St. Omaha, Neb. GOOD GROCERIES C. P. WESIN GRO Also Fresh Fruits and 2005 Cuming St. REPAIRS AND SUPP STOVES, HEATERS, FURNAC PROMPT SERVICE—MODERATE Water Fronts and Water Heater OMAHA STOVE REPAIR WORKS, 12061 NORTH SIDE S. Four Chairs Sergt.-Major E. W. Killingsworth At Camp Funston The Alamo Barber Shop and F The best equipped shop in the state. Most 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 C Chewing Gum. KILLINGSWORTH & P. C. B. MAYO, Fore Phone Webster 5784 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 STANEK'S PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION EXPERT Cor. 24th and L Sts. Tel. So. 878 Petersen & Michelsen Hardware Co. GOOD HARDWARE 2408 N St. Tel. South 162 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 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 Silas Johnson Western Funeral Home The Place for Quality and Service Licensed Embalmer in Attendance Webster 248 2518 Lake St. 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. RIES ALWAYS GROCERY CO. fries and Vegetables. Telephone Douglas 1098 SUPPLIES FOR FURNACES AND BOILERS MODERATE PRICES For Heating Attachments 206-8 Douglas St. Phone Tyler 20 BOOSTERS P. R. C. Price At Home on the Job. and Pocket Billiard Parlor Most capable and courteous barbers. Built on the latest pattern. Everything 8 a. m. to 11 p. m. Saturdays 8 a. m. Cigars and Tobaccos, Candles and & PRICE, Props., D, Foreman. 2416 North 24th Street