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Wins In Nation Wide Contest LIFTING LIFT TOO State Historic $2.00 a Year. 5c a Copy Win THE ANTI-LYNCHING BILL HAS AN EARLY PLACE IN CONGRESS Measure In Which Interest of Race Largely Centers First on Calendar of Present Session FRIENDS ARE STAGING FIGHT Bill Subjected To Critical Scrutiny By Legal Lights To Remove All Unconstitutionality Objections Washington, D. C., Dec. 14.—Insofar as Negroes are particularly concerned, chief interest in the present session of Congress centers in two matters which will come up for consideration. They are anti-lynching legislation and the confirmation of Walter L. Cohen to be comptroller of customs for the port of New Orleans. The fight to enact the Dyer anti-lynching bill in the present Congress is already under way. James Weldon Johnson, secretary of the N. A. A. C. P. was in Washington just before and during the convening of Congress on Monday, December 3, to talk with Congressional leaders about the measure and to plan the fight to pass it. First on Calendar Albert E. Pillsbury, former attorney general of Massachusetts, and a member of the N. A. A. C. P., from its beginning, has gone over the Dyer bill carefully, as have Moorfield Storey, president of the N. A. A. C. P., and Herbert K. Stockton, of the Association's legal committee, in order to make it proof against all objections on constitutional grounds. Walter F. White conferred with Mr. Dyer in Washington before Congress convened. According to Representative Dyer, who arranged that the anti-lynch bill be the first one introduced in the 69th Congress, there is strong probability that it will be passed in the house of representatives. The severest fight on the bill will come in the Senate where it was held up and lost through a filibuster of southern senators in the last session. Ask Coolidge O. K. The fight was begun by the N. A. A. C. P., with a strong recommendation to President Coolidge that, in his message to Congress, he urge enactment of the anti-lynching bill. The letter to President Coolidge, dated November 12, stated that "there is no matter on which the colored people of the United States have felt so strongly and so unitedly since the Emancipation Proclamation as the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill." The letter then cited the declaration in the Republican National Platform of 1920 urging Congress to consider the most effective means to end lynching in America. The letter then continued: "We are, therefore, venturing to hope that in your message to Congress you will make some definite and forcible pronouncement in this sense and call upon Congress to pass this vital piece of legislation." DEATH CALLS ONE OF OMAHA'S MATRONS Mrs. Josiah Brown Succumbs to Tuberculosis Soon After Her Return From Arizona Where She Went in Quest of Health Sina Lillian, beloved wife of Josiah Brown, passed away Friday night at the home of her cousin, Walter Williams, 2512 Maple Street, from tuberculosis after a protracted illness. It was only a few months ago that decided symptoms that Mrs. Brown was a victim of this malady appeared. Her decline thereafter was rapid. Her physician ordered a change of climate and last summer the family, accompanied by Mrs. Sarah Ferguson, Mrs. Brown's mother, went to Phoenix, Ariz., renting out their attractive home at 1514 Burdette street. Mrs. Brown did not improve and so the family returned to Omaha Sunday morning, December 2, residing temporarily at the home of Mr. Williams. Despite the best and most skillful medical attention both here and in Arizona, and all that human love and devoted attention upon the part of husband and mother could do, the end come peacefully Friday night about 11 o'clock. Sina Lillian Brown, who was the daughter of Daniel and Sarah (Williams) Ferguson, was born at Oak Mills, Kans., April 12, 1886. She was married to Josiah Brown, one of Oma- --- THE MONITOR ha's most industrious and progressive young men, November 24, 1908, and their married life has been ideal. Two daughters, Nathalie May and Sarah Jane, were born to them. Mrs. Brown was a devoted wife and mother and yet found time for good deeds which are written in the book of remembrance and upon the hearts of many friends. She was one of the most faithful and earnest communicants of the Episcopal Church of St. Philip the Deacon being a member of the vestry, of the Altar Guild and an associate of the Girls Friendly Society. The funeral was held from the church in which she was baptized and confirmed Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. John Albert Williams officiating. Interment was in Forest Lawn. Deceased is survived by her husband and two children, her father and mother, two brothers, Charles of Oak Mills, Kans, and David of Los Angeles, Cal., and other relatives. Boston, Mass., Dec. 14.—Every seat in Symphony Hall was taken for the Roland Hayes' concert Sunday night. All chairs were filled which could be crowded upon the stage, and hundreds stood during the performance. He was forced to sing a dozen encores to spirituals. Similar acclaim greeted the singer last week in New York, Richmond and Hampton, Va. FUTURE AFRICAN KING SWEEPS FLOOR FOR HIS EDUCATION Modest and Earnest Student in Clarke University Said To Be Heir To the Throne of Uganda MAY RULE 2.000.000 PEOPLE Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 14.—One would scarcely expect to find the future ruler of a kingdom of two million people cleaning an office. Even democratic America is surprised to learn that we have in our midst the future king of Uganda in the person of an unassuming and earnest student at Clarke University, Atlanta, who daily cleans offices to help pay for his education. Some day this young man will be crowned Hosea I in his capital at Fort Worth, Kabarole, in the heart of Africa and become the leader of two million of his people. Uganda is one of the British countries that make up British East Africa. It is under the protection of Great Britain but the white man never interferes with the affairs of the nation. The king who is almost supreme, is assisted by a Parliament made up of two or three representatives of each of the hundred villages. The Parliament makes the laws which the king vetoes or passes. If there is a deadlock, an appeal is made to the British officials. Nyabonga's father, the present king, is the first Christian monarch to reign in Uganda. Nyabonga's grandfather was a heathen and made no attempt to civilize his people. Uganda is made up of a motley group of tribes which the present king is attempting to mold into a nation. With the thought in mind that no group of people can become a nation until they learn to manufacture their own commodities, the Crown Prince of Uganda is at Clarke University learning how to introduce the ideas of the new world to his own country where everything is made by hand. The present king, whose title is Omekama, became a Christian, married one wife and sent his son and heir to America to learn how to bring light to his country. He has also sent young men to Europe, India and China to study and return as missionaries to their people. Four years from now the Prince will go back equipped to carry machinery, religion, and education to his people. "I will teach them to read and write and become Christians," Nyabonga said. "I will make my nation one of the most civilized in Africa." He will go first to the mountains and jungle and combat the fetish worship in its own territory. Then he will bring schools, churches factories and hospitals so that when he becomes King he will reign over a new Uganda. The Prince feels that he is being put to a test and when he finally comes into his own he hopes to measure up in every way. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1923 SIGHTS, EXPERIENCES AND IMPRESSIONS OF A TRAVELLER WHO ATTENDED NATL. BAPTIST CONVENTION. LOS ANGELES COLUMBUS CONVENTION OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA AND DELTA SIGMA THETA 700 College Men and Women Expected to Visit City During Holidays —Prominent Leaders to Be Present Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 14.—All Columbus is astir in making preparations for the coming gathering of Negro College men and women from all parts of the country who will participate in the Conventions of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to be held in this city the week, December 27th to 31st, 1923. The homes of many of the most prominent colored citizens of Columbus have been offered for the accomodation of the more than 700 members of these two organizations who will be in attendance. Already the local chairman of the Convention Committee of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, V. D. Johnston, has received word from the National Lady A refreshing "breeze" with "Breezy Times," the delightful girls-and-music show at the popular Gayety all next week. Tired shoppers' matinee at 2:15 daily all week. SIGHTS, EXPERIENCES WHO ATTENDED N (Continued from last week) COLORADO "Thou who would see the lovely and the wild mingled in harmony on nature's face, ascend our Rocky Mountains."—Bryant. Colorado consists of three natural divisions; the mountain range, the foot hills and the plains. The Rocky Mountains run north and south thru the center of the State, with three parallel ranges, with a number of peaks over 13,000 ft. high. The purity of the atmosphere is such as to render Colorado the Paradise of the invalids. In 1858-59 the first settlement was made by miners—gold having been discovered within a few miles of Denver. Reaching Denver the delegation was divided, some changing to go to Colorado Springs. Here they found splendid accommodations and much cheaper than expected. Wages are said to be cheaper here than in some places. Colorado Springs is situated on a plateau over 6,000 ft. above sea level. The city is renowned as a health resort. Its surroundings afford many scenic gems and wonders. Here God seems to display his power in wonders and mysteries. "In its sublime research, Philosophy may measure out the Ocean deep—may count the sands on the Sun's rays—but God! for thee there is no weight nor measure; none can mount up to thy mysteries. Of all points of interest in this region of wonders, the garden of the Gods is probably the most noted and the most visited. In this strange, weird solitude God has perpetuated in nature strange freaks of sculpture and feats of Architecture. Here are found most quaint and grotesque suggestions of living forms in rocks. Here are one thousand rock formations. A few are: The Eagle, Lion, Kneeling Camel, Toad, Washerwoman, Chinese Temple, Fish, Mushrooms, Needle and various other formations that seem to form a perfect image. "The Gateway" is one of the most striking bits of scenery in the whole Secretary, Norman L. McGhee, that in addition to the 500 graduate and undergraduate members of the Fraternity who plan to be present in Columbus during the Convention week, a large number of the most prominent leaders among colored people, who are members of the Fraternity, will also be present. Among these are such prominent men as Honorable Robert L. Vann of Pittsburgh; Dr. J. E. Moorland of New York City; Dr. Emmett J. Scott of Washington, D.C.; Mr. Aaron E. Malone, St. Louis, Mo.; Honorable Sumner A. Furniss of Indianapolis, Ind.; Dr. George C. Hall of Chicago, Ill.; Atty. Raymond P. Alexander of Philadelphia, Pa.; R. W. Cannon, Esq., of Minneapolis, Minn.; Oscar C. Brown, Esq., of Atlanta, Ga.; Atty. Sidney P. Brown, of Atlanta, Ga.; Mr. Eugene K. Jones, of New York City; Dr. A. L. Curtis, of Washington, D.C. and a number of others. Among the prominent leaders among colored women who will attend the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Convention are Mrs. Alice Dunbar Nelson of Wilmington, Del.; Dr. Sadie Mossell Alexander of Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs. Numa P. G. Adams of Chicago, Ill.; Miss Anna R. Johnson of Baltimore, Md.; Miss Dorothy Pelham of Washington, D. C.; Miss Edna Brown of Washington, D. C.; Miss Vivian E. Mason, of Chicago, III.; and a large number of the members of the Sorority from Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Ohio, and other nearby cities. S. S. Booker, National President of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has sent the following inspiring message to the more than 50 Chapters of the Organization, one being located at practically every great American College and University. "Onward to Columbus for the National conclave of the oldest and largest Greek letter Fraternity of Colored men in the world. Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 3000 strong, I say 'Slumber not in the tents of your fathers; the world is advancing, advance with it.' Our task is definite and our program workable and serviceable." A special feature of the Alpha Phi Alpha Convention will be the pilgrimage to the home of Paul Laurence Dunbar, at Dayton, Ohio, on Sunday, December 30th. A special program By Mrs. M. H. Wilkinson range of the Rocky Mountains. It consists of two enormous masses of red sandstone, and between them a smaller mass, dividing the entrance into two passages. The right-hand rock has a curious resemblance to a huge kneeling camel. Behind the rocks a magnificent mountain seemery presents itself. The charm of this matchless scene is due to the humerous contrasts of color and outline it presents on a very lavish scale. In the background can be seen Pike's Peak standing majestically isolated and rising abruptly from the plains to an altitude of 14,109 ft, above sea level. Major Z. M. Pike partially explored this mountainous region and discovered this Peak in 1806. The delegates found it very cold in September, so cold that many would not venture up. Here is sublimity indescribable! There to the west, stand a thousand towering peaks in spotless white—majestic, beautiful, awful. On the east a mighty ocean of plain, superb and placid stretches infinitely. The eye is scrained, the senses dazed, the sun shines golden while the purple shadows wander here and there beneath the shifting clouds. Close at hand, the Bottomless Pit and the abyss of Desolation are great shuddering rents in the mountains, in which it, is said, the sun never finds its way, and where the snows of centuries lie in great depths. From its height may be seen Colorado Springs, 14 miles away, Denver 80 miles, Pueblo and other cities. The Seven Falls is a very pretty and astonishing sight. There are seven different divisions over which this water falls. From the bottom to the top is a distance of 300 ft. the top is reached by a stairway of 267 wooden steps and 20 stone steps. This mountain is steep and rocky with a tree here and there. How thrilling to watch and hear the dashing falls thundering over seven different falls. Nature outdoes herself in grand display of mighty cliffs and rushing waters reflecting as a mirror the surrounding beauty. has been arranged for this occasion which includes the following: A visit to the home of Dunbar where his mother still resides, and a visit to the last resting place of Dunbar, where appropriate memorial services will be held in connection with the placing of a floral wreathe on his grave; all of the arrangements regarding the pilgrimage are to be handled by the Theta-Lambda Graduate Chapter of The Alpha Alpha in Dayton, O. U. B. F. & S. M. T's The Grand old order of U. B. F's & S. M. T.'s of the state of Missouri and Jurisdiction is in its 53rd year with a present membership of 14,000 having been founded and organized the 1st day of August, 1861 in Louisville, Ky., by Negro men. The object of this organization is to teach all men the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of man. Mr. Duke Diggs, G. M. with his official staff of Grand officers have recently paid claims amounting to $14,000. Loyalty to the Grand old order is our motto. Madam O. L. Neal of Kansas City, Mo., with her wonderful moving pic- tures, will appear Monday night, December 17th at Grove M. E. Church, 22nd and Seward streets, under the auspices of the U. B. F. and S. M. T's. She is a member of the order and has a good clean picture. The public is cordially invited. Admission 25 cents. Beyond the Falls about 500 ft. is the grave of Helen Hunt Jackson, the poetess and novelist. Such a place was chosen for her eternal sleep, because the scenery about the Falls inspired her to write some of her best poems. Let me tell you of The Wonderful Cave of the Winds; You may be surprised to know that this great Cave was discovered by two boys, one nine and the other eleven years of age. The Cave has sixteen rooms and three are three stories high—here were Indian guides. It is so very interesting one forgets one is underground several hundred feet. There is a great long passage for in that is called Boston Ave. On these walls are images of white rats, prairie dogs, owls, formed of rock. In-one place is a herd of elephants, in another a buffalo, also a bat with outstretched wings. In a little nook is a small chip of marble. Bear in mind all these are of stone. One of the rooms is called the Bridal Chamber because there is an altar in it and several persons have been married there. Another room is called the Old Maid's Kitchen. Every old maid who goes there must make a wish. One lady said she made five, surely she will realize at least one, ha! ha! Upon one wall is a slice of bacon, although of rock, the colors are light and red just like a streak of lean and a streak of fat in a piece of real bacon. There are innumerable things that are undescribable. You must see them for yourself! Having seen, one must say: Thou, from primeval nothingness didst call, First chaos, then existence—Lord, on thee Eternity had its foundation; All Sprang forth from thee—of light, joy, harmony. harmony, Sole origin—all life, all beauty Thine. Thy word created all, and doth create; Thy splendor fills all space with rays divine; Thou art, and wert, and shall be married. Great! glorious! Great! Life-giving, life sustaining potentate! Con DEATH CLAIMS SISTER OF DAN DESDUNES AT PHOENIX, ARIZ. News reached Omaha early Sunday morning of the death of Jeanne Desdunes Lattimore at Phoenix, Ariz. about midnight of Saturday. Mrs. Lattimore, who was the wife of Clarence Lattimore of this city, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph L. Desdunes, and sister of Dzn Desdunes, the well-known bandleader. She was born in New Orleans in 1892. She came to Omaha about sixteen years ago and made her home with her brother. Subsequently she went to California whence she returned with her parents who have been highly respected residents of this city for one year. Jeanne was talented in music, possessing a voice of rare sweetness, and spoke French and Spanish fluently as well as English. Her friendliness and sweetness of disposition made her a general favorite. Some months ago she caught a severe cold which developed into tuberculosis. A trip to California was beneficial, but returning to Omaha she had a relapse. She was taken to Phoenix, Ariz., by her sister, Mrs. Mora, a trained nurse, who has been her devoted attendant, in mid September, where she departed this life. The body was taken to New Orleans for interment in the family burial plot. Deceased is survived by her husband, her parents, two brothers, three sisters and other relatives. She was a communicant of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon, and before her health failed was a member of the choir and Altar Guild. PANAMA JOE GANS TO MEET SCHLAIFER HERE MONDAY NIGHT New York Boxer, Who Claims Colored Welterweight Championship of World To Fight Here December,17 JEW IS GREATLY IMPROVED On Monday night, December 17th, Panama Joe Gans, of New York City, claimant of the Colored wetterweight championship of the world, will be shown here against Morris Schlaifer, Omaha's "fighting fool" in the first mixed main event, since the recent ruling of Governor Bryan, allowing members of our race equal privileges in the ring with others. Another colored boy, Battling Monroe, of Omaha, will meet Carl Augustine of St. Paul, in the semi-final. Omaha followers of the fight game should turn out enmasse for this fight at the City Auditorium. It will be a point of history with fight fans. The fight between Gans and Schlaifer should be a "wow" for both have made great namees in the fight world as sluggers and Gans is known in Gotham as a real exponent of boxing, it being said that it was he who taught Dave Shade how to use his "dukes." He hss defeated one Omaha fighter, having kayoed Kid Graves six years ago in the sixth round. Graves was at one time welter champ of the world. Schlaifer has been making rapid strides in the past year and is, and always has been, a real drawing card in Omaha and this promises to be a real fight, so hustle for your ducats today. In the semi-final, dusky Battling Monroe will meet Carl Augustine. Both these pugs are said to have broken Homer Sheridan's jaw in recent scraps. Nuf said—the preliminaries will be good, and all at popular prices. Let's all go! NO LAWYERS IN DELAWARE Wilmington, Dec. 14.—Citizens have just awakened to the fact that there is not a single colored lawyer in the three counties which make up this State. Total colored population is only 30,000, but illiteracy is higher than in Maryland, Missouri, Oklahoma or Texas. There are more illiterates in this city than Memphis, Houston or Louisville. WIDOWS DIVIDE $40,000 Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 14.—Aston- ished when they found out that their husband, John D. Floyd, died leaving no will, but two living wives, the widows took the settlement of the $40,000 estate to court. Each was awarded a half. N. A. A. C. P. MEETS SUNDAY The Omaha branch of the N. A. A. C. P. will meet Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Grove M. E. Church, Twenty-second and Seward streets. GROWING THANK YOU 440 Vol. IX—No. 24 COLORED STUDENT PRIZE WINNER IN POETRY CONTEST Countee Cullen of New York University Awarded Second Prize In Nation-Wide Undergraduate Contest CHICAGO STUDENT IS FIRST 700 Contestants Representing 63 Colleges and Universities in Competition for Coveted Honors New York, December 14.—Countee P. Cullen, a student at New York University, has won second prize in the Witter Bynner undergraduate poetry contest, according to an announcement from the Poetry Society of America, under whose auspices the contest was held. Cullen was one of the 700 undergraduates, representing fifty-three colleges and universities, entered in the competition. The judges were Carl Sandburg, Alice Corbin and Mr. Bynner, all white, Cullen received one vote, while the other two chose Maurice Leseman's "In the Range Country" as the winning poem. Leseman represented the University of Chicago. Cullen's topic was "The Ballad of the Brown Girl." The poem is 200 lines in length. Its theme is: Oh, lovers, never barter love For gold or fertile lands, For love is meat and love is drink, And love heeds love's command. And love is shelter from the rain And scowling stormy skies; Who casts off love must break his heart And rue it till he dies. Cullen is the son of the Rev. Frederick A. Cullen, of 234 West 131 St., pastor of the Salem Methodist Church. He is 20 years old and a student in the junior class of the College of Arts and Pure Science. Many of his contributions have been printed in various magazines. His writing first attracted attention when he was a student at De Witt Clinton High School, where he won the poetry prize offered by the Federation of Women's Clubs. His effort for that contest took the form of a parody on Alan Seeger's "I Have a Rendezvous With Death," which Cullen called "I Have a Rendezvous With Life." This poem follows: I have a rendezvous with Life, In days I hope will come Ere youth has sped and strength of mind, Ere voices sweet grow dumb; I have a rendezvous with Life When Spring's first heralds hum. Sure, some would cry it better far To scream their days in sleep Than face the wind, the road and rain, to heed the falling deep. Though wet, nor blow, nor space, I fear, Yet fear I deeply too, Lest Death should greet and claim me ere I keep Life's rendezvous. Cullen says he is interested in poetry for poetry's sake and not for propaganda purposes. "In spite of myself," he adds, "however, I find that I am actuated by a strong sense of race consciousness. This grows upon me, I find, as I grow older; and although I struggle against it, it colors my writing, I fear, in spite of everything I can do. There have been many things in my life that have hurt me, and I find that the surrest relief from these hurts is in writing." Cullen, who has another year at New York University before receiving his degree, plans a teaching career after graduation. WALKS 3.000 MILES Philadelphia, Dec. 14—Fred Haney, Howard student of 40 years ago, who left his home in Louisiana to walk to the Howard-Lincoln game failed to arrive on time. 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All persons born or naturalized in the Unit and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizen United States and of the State wherein they re state shall make or enforce any law which shall all privileges or immunities of the United S shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty erty without due process of law, nor deny to an within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the THE PRESIDENT HATH SPOKEN migration are also not the message. 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. PRESIDENT Coolidge has spoken. He has delivered his anxiously awaited message to Congress. It is a very straight-forward and outspoken document dealing specifically with important matters of state with a frankness and directness which is genuinely refreshing. The message does not deal with platitudes nor seek to disguise the Chief Executive's position. The message is commendable for candor and courage. The President's views on foreign affairs are tersely, but, clearly put. They are these: Favors America entering the world court, with such reservations as will make it clear that we are not in any way involved with the league of nations; opposes cancellation of foreign debts but not adverse to fair and reasonable adjustments; opposes recognition of Russia. The message clearly indicates that domestic affairs should more largely concern the United States than foreign, and so it deals with many of these most candidly. The reduction of taxes is favored. Prohibition should be enforced. Freight rates should be reduced. 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The message as a clear and frank expression of the mind of President Coolidge and as outlining the legislative path upon which our government should proceed in sanely meeting its domestic affairs, while not unmindful of our duty as a world nation will take its place among the most statesmanlike utterance which have ever issued from the White House. The message bespeaks the man, as an honest, sincere and farsighted statesman in whose hands the affairs of this great nation can be safely left. BEING CONSIDERATE IT IS wise always to be considerate of others. When people are cranky and fretful and peevish, we never gain anything by trying to outclass them in these unenviable traits. It is the better way to make due allowance for such infirmities of our friends and acquaintances and hold ourselves in check. 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One can draw out at any time what he has put in, but in order to get his interest he must let it remain the stipulated time. It will pay you to become a member of the Christmas Savings Club. Go to the United States National Bank Savings Department and they will be pleased to explain the plan to you. Have you visited the North Side Bazaar and Women's Exchange, 2114 No. 24th street yet? Come in and inspect our goods. Saturdays we have home-made cakes and cookies.—Adv. For Christmas Gifts for Men COME TO Wolfe Bros, 1421 Douglas St. Piano Enjoy Christmas With a Player-Piano The true spirit of Christmas is revealed through music. Make YOUR Christmas, and all the years, more pleasant by placing a Schmoller & Mueller Player Piano in your home. Schmoller & Mueller Player Pianos are the best in the West. They bring the world's greatest artists into your home. Our small initial payment plan makes it easy to buy and pay for one of these wonderful instruments. FREE December 22nd, at 4 P. M. we will give away absolutely Free, one Long Distance Radio Set, one Player-Roll Cabinet and one beautiful Piano Lamp. For particulars call at our store or write. Schmoeller & Mueller Piano Co. Nebraska's Oldest and Largest Music House 1514-16-18 Dodge Street Nebraska Poultry Market 1419 No. 24th St., near Charles St. WILL HAVE A SPECIAL SALE ON ALL KIND OF POULTRY Saturday and Monday, December 22 and 24 POULTRY DRESED FREE BOXING!! GREATEST COLORED BOXER IN THE WORLD VS. MORRIE SCHLAIFER OMAHA'S FIGHTING FOOL THE MONITOR Nebraska Poultry 1419 No. 24th St. WILL HAVE A SPECIAL POULTRY Saturday and Monday POULTRY DE BOXI Panama J GREATEST COLORED B VS MORRIE S OMAHA'S FIG 10 Round N BATTLING OMAHA'S DUSKY NE VS CARL AU ST. PAUL S 10 Round 2 GOOD PRE AUDITO MONDAY, Prices $3, $2 an TICKETS NOW Monarch Billiard Parlor Auditorium The Sportsman Merritt's Drug Store SELLING AT Baseball Headquarters Paxton Billiard Parlor Denby Cigar Store Flemming's Cigar Store A At Brodegaard's Genuine L'Aida Pearls are guaranteed to wear and retain their luster and absolutely indestructible. 24-inch Necklace, all perfectly matched Pearls, with 14-karat white solid gold diamond clasp. Nature never produced more perfect Pearls. As long as they last, we sell them at $479 each Pearl Necklace enclosed in a beautiful Velvet Gift Case. rodegaard Bros. Co. 16th and Douglas MAIL ORDERS SHIPPED PROMPTLY We Give S. & H. Trading Stamps Each Pearl Necklace enclosed in a beautiful Velvet Gift Case. Franklin Street Shoe Hospital When you get tired of looking for a good Shoe Repairer come to FRANKLIN STREET SHOE HOSPITAL. ALL MODERN EQUIPMENT. FINEST OF WORKMANSHIP. Try once with a Pair of Ladies' Rubber Heels for 40 cents. Once tried you will return even if you leave town. Work called for and delivered. Satisfaction guaranteed. EAGLE MIKADO MIKADO 102 174 The YELLOW PENCIL with the RED BAND EAGLE PENCIL CO. NEWYORK, U.S.A. No.174 MADE BY THE LARGEST PENCIL FACTORY JR. THE WORLD PINKETT, MORGAN & BRYANT ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS-AT-LAW Suite 19 Patterson Block 17th and Farnam Streets Omaha, Nebraska PATRONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE CO. Corner 14th and Dodge Streets Tel. JACKSON 1317 Headquarters for BRUNSWICK Phonographs and Records To Avoid Pyorrhea Use DENTLO PYORRHEA PREVENTIVE TOOTH PASTE 25c--2 oz. Tube Manufactured by Kaffir Chemical Laboratories (A Race Enterprise) OMAHA, NEBRASKA ASK FOR IT AT DRUG STORES TAKE NO SUBSTITUTE Each Pearl beautiful Ve Brodeg We Give S. & H. Trading Stamps MAIL C When you get pairer come to F TAL. ALL MO WORKMANSHIP. Rubber Heels for even if you leave Satisfaction guara 1627 North 24th St. Webster 2802 Local and Personal Happenings WE PRINT THE NEWS WHILE IT IS NEWS E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust building, Jackson 3841 or Harney 2156. Mrs. Horace Henderson left last Tuesday for her home in St. Paul, Minn., after a delightful month's visit here with her sister, Mrs. T. D. Thompson and her niece, Mrs. Ted Morton. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Cowan who recently returned from visiting relatives in Kansas left Monday for a two weeks' trip to Los Angeles, Cal. Dancing School every Friday night — Dreamland Hall — Admission 35c. — Adv. Miss Teresa Jones returned Tuesday from a two months' visit with relatives and friends in Kansas City, Mo. —Dreamland Hall — Admission 35c. —Adv. Ernest A. Banks is still confined to his bed at his home, 924 North Twentieth street. It is reported that it will be some weeks before he will be able to be out again. ASK YOUR MERCHANT OR THOSE FROM WHOM YOU BUY WHY HE DOES NOT ADVERTISE IN YOUR NEWSPAPER. The Girls' Friendly Society of the Episcopal Church of St. Philip the Deacon will give an entertainment at the North Side Y. W. C. A. Monday night. The Woman's Auxiliary will hold their annual sale of fancy and useful articles at the same time and place. Meet your sweetie at Dreamland Hall, December 17. Desdunes' Adams; Perkins and Turner's orchestras combined . Remember the date, December 17—Adv. The Dames Club will be entertained by Mrs. W. H. Robinson at her home 2124 Lake Street, Wednesday, December 19. Bulding, Fanny, John Mrs. Josiah Brown has shown very little improvement since her return from Phoenix, Ariz. Mrs. Clarence W. Wiginton of St. Paul, Minn., was called to Omaha Sunday morning by the death of her cousin, Mrs. Josiah Brown. Alfred Shute, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Shute of Sheridan, Wyo., is expected here Sunday morning and will be the guest of James C. (Jimmie) Jewell, 2911 Lake Street. First-Class Modern Furnished Rooms —1702 No. 26th St. Web. 4762. Mrs. L. M. Bentley Erwin. Mrs. John Bondurant, nee Maudelle Rix, of Ironton, O., is visiting her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. William Rix of South Twenty-eighth Ave. Dancing School every Friday night —Dreamland Hall — Admission 35c. —Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Wheatley of St. Joseph, Mo., spent Thanksgiving with the son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. V. S. Wheatley, 2519 Hamilton Street. Remit for your paper, please! Mrs. George Capers entertained Thanksgiving Day at a six course dinner complimentary to Mrs. Horace Henderson of St. Paul, Minn. Covers were laid for five. Grand musicians' ball, Dec. 17 at Dreamland Hall—Fifteen piece orchestra. Mrs. Paul Moore left last Tuesday morning for St. Paul, Minn., where she was called by the death of her father. Mrs. Arthur Turner, mother of Mrs. Alfred Jones, who recently suffered a paralytic stroke is steadily improving at Hillcrest. Mrs. S. E. Ward entertained at a five course dinner Sunday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Horace Henderson of St. Paul, Minn. Covers were laid for six. Mrs. T. D. Thompson was hostess for the Swastika Art club at her home last Friday. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Rev. Frederick Divers, Pastor Sunday was a good day for Bethel. The Sunday School was well attended. Their program for Christmas is coming on fine. The pastor preached morning and evening to interesting congregations. Sunday will be our First Quarterly Meeting. Rev. J. S. Blaine of C. M. E. Church will preach at 3 p. m. All the churches are invited to come and worship with us at that service if no other. The Presiding Elder, Rev. J. C. Hicks will be with us and will preach morning and evening. We are anxious to see all our friends on this occasion. WHY NOT A GIFT OF Felt Slippers WE HAVE THEM FOR DAD OR LAD, MOTHER OR DAUGHTER LADIES' FELT SLIPPERS—Fancy ribbon trimmed with soft buck soles; all colors and sizes.....89¢ LADIES' QUILTED SATIN SLIPPERS—Come in old rose, blue, lavender or black; all sizes; comfortable and neat. Special.....98¢ MEN'S FELT SLIPPERS In black, brown or gray, with soft buck soles; wonderful values and specially priced at.....98¢ MISSES' CHILDREN'S PUSS-IN-BOOTS Red or blue, fancy designs. Sizes 5 to 8 at.....79¢ Sizes 8½ to 11 at.....89¢ Sizes 11½ to 2 at.....98¢ BUY EARLY WHITE LINES ARE COMPLETE Kinney's WORLD'S TRADE MARK DETAILS 205-7-9 North 16th Street Mail Orders Filled Y.W.C.A. NORTH SIDE BRANCH 22nd and Grant Streets EDNA M. STRATTON, Executive Sec'y The board of trustees will meet on Wednesday evening, December 26th 8:00 o'clock. The house committee is planning to have a Xmas tree at the home for the inmates. Anybody wishing to give any thing for the tree please leave same at the home, 933 No. 25th street. WIDE AWAKE TWENTY- FOUR ELECT OFFICERS The Wide Awake Twenty-four held their annual election of officers last Friday afternoon. Those chosen were Mrs. G. Flannegan, president; Mrs. S. Trent, vice-president; Mrs. L. Roulette, secretary; Mrs. B. Madison, assistant secretary; Mrs. M. Moore, treasurer; Mrs. O. Kirtley, chaplain; Hazel Roulette, organist; Mrs. P. Greene, treasurer sinking fund; Mrs. S. Craig, chairman sick committee; Mrs. B. Hawkins, chairman progress committee; Mrs. L. Rose critic; Mrs. McGowan, reporter. The next meeting will be with Mrs. B. Madison, 2625 street, Friday, December 21. PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH Large congregations were present Sunday. The Rev. Floyd F. Smith of Denver, who was on his vacation, and the house guest of the pastor, preached at both services and also Monday night. His morning theme was "A True Missionary". He was given a neat sum of money. The Pastor's Aid is quite active and rendering valuable service. The Alabama Club held a largely attended business meeting Tuesday night at the home of Mr. Golden. ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` William J. Costen, whom scores of warm friends call "Will", is rounding out thirty years service as private car man with the Union Pacific railway company. He is the oldest employee in point of service in the department in which he has made an enviable record. Mr. Costen owns a cozy and attractive home at 2719 North Twenty-eighth avenue. CROUNSE SUCCEEDS CARLSON IN BUSINESS Max Crousew who has been in the shoe business for many years has purchased the business formerly conducted by C. J. Carlson at 1514 North Twenty-fourth street. The store has been remodeled and beautified and opened under the name of The Crousew Booterie. The advertisement of this store will be found elsewhere in this issue. Mr. Crousew will carry a high class of shoes. Patrons will find him a very courteous and pleasant gentleman and he bespeaks the generous patronage from our people that his predecessor enjoyed, assuring them of satisfactory service and reasonable prices at all times. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH O. J. Burckhardt, Pastor. The quarterly meeting services were well attended and inspiring. Presiding Elder J. C. Hick preached morning and evening and the Rev. W. S. Metcalfe in the afternoon at 3 o'clock. J. B. Showers, after a nine months' illness passed away and was buried from Allen Friday afternoon. Mrs. McDonald has returned to the home of Mrs. Laura Jefferson, 2721 R street Capital Shoe Repair The largest and best equipped Shoe Shop on Twenty-fourth St. Goodyear and Spring Step Rubber Heels for ladies and gents. SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY 1408 North 24th St. WE 6627 A GIFT OF Felt Slippers WE HAVE THEM FOR DAD OR LAD THE BRANDEIS STORE Follow the Crowd to the Brandeis Toyland See the wonderful Santa Circus, reminding you of the days of the old-time sawdust ring, with funny clowns, dancing bears, acrobats, lions and everything to make the pulse beat faster. Here are samples of the hundreds of offerings in ebster 4243 MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. E. H. McDonald, Pastor. There was a large congregation present, including many visitors, at the morning service, but the inclement weather cut down the evening attendance. The pastor preached in the morning on the topic "Ye Are the Salt of the Earth" and in the evening on "The Challenge of the Infinite to the Finite". A series of ten-day services is now in progress. They began Wednesday night with a good attendance and are being conducted by the Rev. J. P. Jackson of Council Bluffs, Ia. Special for CHRISTMAS GIFTS Men's Initial Handkerchiefs 1 Doz. to the Box $1.00 Colton Brothers Store No. 1—1714 No. 24th St. Store No. 2—2506 No. 24th St. Dr. Samuel Barrett Chiropractor Spinal Nerve Adjustments 2748 Ave A Council Bluffs Phone 3757R Hours 1 P. M. to 4 P. M. 8:30 P. M. to 9:30 P. M. Only race Chiropractor Licensed in Iowa. Chiropractic is the new science of drugless spinal treatment for acute and chronic disease which gets sick people to well. WM. LEWIS C. GLOVER Phone WE.2324 Phone WE.2255 North Side Coal & Express Co. BY BASKET OR TON 2014 No. 24th St., Omaha, Neb. Office Phone WEbster 3806 THE Follow th See the won the old-time acrobats, lion Here are sa BIZZV ANDY THE LANDMARK Sandy Andy; Bowler Andy, Bizzy Andy; Dumping Andy and all the Andys are great toys and lots of fun; they are selling for 1.50 Turner Toys—Are strong, well made and hard to break; they are made of steel and the power is a Gyroscopic wheel arranged so as to drive the car for many feet; this car is 50c Other and larger cars are priced, 1.00 to 2.00 each. --- BEFORE BUYING YOUR Christmas Presents See Christmas Presents See CHOICE ARTICLES Men's and Women's Furnishings.' Also Novelties, Silverware and Bric-a-Brac. Offered by Mrs. H. J. Crawford & Sons 1712 No. 24th St. EMERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suits All 1301 No. 24th St. Web. 0820 Offered by Mrs. H. J. Ford & Sons No. 24th St. LON'S LAUNDRY Laundry That Suits All 24th St. Web. 0820 Lump Coat These are a coal sold by ton for the delivery. DELIVERY COF Coat ATlantic 9146 Take Care of Your Eyes Eyes Examined by an Expert Optometrist FREE! Glasses Fitted, Shell or Gold $5.00 WHY PAY MORE S. Lewis $5.00 WHY PAY MORE S. Lewis 24th and Parker Streets Web, 2042 GOAL Illinois Lump - - - - $8.50 Lion Lump - - - - $9.00 Colorado Lump - - - - $9.75 screenings - - - - $5.00 LION COAL CO WEbster 2605 GOAL $8.50 $9.00 $9.75 $5.00 GOAL CO. ster 2605 212 REG From 8:30 a. m. O. K. Beauty Shop Nannie R. Snowden, Prop. FACIAL, SCALP TREATMENT & HAIR DRESSING Hair Goods Made to Order 1154 North 20th Street Phone WEBster 6194 BRAND e Crowdto erful Santa Circus sawdust ring, wit s and everything amples of the hun —Toys for RANDEIS crowd to the Bran Santa Circus, reminding just ring, with funny clo everything to make the of the hundreds of offer Toys for Everybody —Toys for Everybody— Schoenhut Pianos They are the joy of the little girls' hearts at Christmas time, prices, 75c to 5.00 American Flyer Trains—The train with a guarantee; runs gives better satisfaction and is reliable in every way; one tender and passenger coach; eight sections of track; very specially priced for pre-Christmas selling, at Complete Railroad System—Other trains with signal, stops tunnels and everything to make a complete railroad system; these are very specially priced up to Eighth Floor Flyer Trains—The train with a guarantee; runs after satisfaction and is reliable in every way; one and passenger coach; eight sections of track; specially priced for pre-Christmas selling, at Railroad System—Other trains with signal, stops and everything to make a complete railroad these are very specially priced up to Eighth Floor American Flyer Trains—The train with a guarantee; runs longer; gives better satisfaction and is reliable in every way; one engine, tender and passenger coach; eight sections of track; very specially priced for pre-Christmas selling, at 1.75 Complete Railroad System—Other trains with signal, stops, depots, tunnels and everything to make a complete railroad system; these are very specially priced up to 5.00 These are all high-grade coals—Not the ordinary cheap coal sold by municipalities—And you do not pay $8.50 per ton for the slack in the Lump Coal—It is screened before delivery. DELIVERIES TO ALL PARTS OF GREATER OMAHA CONSUMERS Coal & Supply Co. Expert Funeral Services at Lowest Prices Phone MA rket 3991—Parlors 5127 So. 26th St. I am as near to you as your phone, and am prepared to answer all calls at night or day in Greater Omaha and vicinity. Expert Funeral Phone MA rket 39 I am as near to you paired to answer all Omaha and vicinity ANDR Expert Licensed E the Brande , reminding you in funny clowns, to make the pul- reds of offering Everybody — Little Wash Sets—Little Miss Dolly's clothes must be washed as well as mamma's; tub, board and clothes rack. Other sets with ironing boards, flat irons, wringers and clothes pins; everything 'or wash day; very specially priced, at 50c to 3.00 with a guarantee; runs longer; lable in every way; one engine, sections of track; stmas selling, at 1.75 trains with signal, stops, depots, a complete railroad priced up to 5.00 Floor REED Means Funeral Services at Lower A market 3991—Parlors 5127 So. is near to you as your phone, and answer all calls at night or day in and vicinity. ANDREW T. REED Licensed Embalmer and Funeral STORE andeis Toyls ing you of the days downs, dancing bea the pulse beat fast ferings in --- BARGAINS for the Christmas Shopper GOOD ILLINOIS Highly Screened at the 650 Per Ton 2 ton or more Delvd. casting coal, good ance use Highly screened—all 850 Per Ton to rock or slate coals—Not the ordinary cheap —And you do not pay $8.50 per dump Coal—It is screened before PARTS OF GREATER OMAHA UMERS Supply Co. IN GOOD COAL" ATlantic 0140 Colored Special Club operates a — Payment Bureau — at — twenty-fourth Street WITH IT FOR WORK a m. and 3:00 to 5:30 p. m. Daily VEbster 1822 Services at Lowest Prices Parlors 5127 So. 26th St. as your phone, and am pre- s at night or day in Greater W T. REED Palmer and Funeral Director ORE s Toyland of the days of ancing bears, beat faster. ```markdown ``` Dolls—It will pay you to make our Doll Section a visit; just think of one-halt block devoted to dolls; dolls from Italy, Germany, France, Austria, China and Japan. Dolls that walk and dolls that talk; they move their heads from one side to the other; dolls that say mamma; bedtime dolls and boy and girl dolls; every kind of doll from the little bisque dolls at 10c to the Big Dolls selling at, each. 25.00 Chinese Furniture-Hand made settees, chairs and tables to match; settees 85c, chairs 78c, and tables 50c. 1. REID-DUFFY PHARMACY FREE DELIVERY 24th and Lake Streets Phone WE bster 0609 COAL! COAL! FRANKLIN COUNTY LUMP Delivered $10.50 Per Ton DOMESTIC LUMP $8.50 Also Other Grades of Coal at the very lowest prices. HAHN COAL CO. ATlantic 3670' ATlantic 4296 LINCOLN NEWS AND COMMENT Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Coleman, Mrs. L. T. Carter and children motored to Omaha recently. Their daughter, Mrs. Harry Mackay returned with them and spent Thanksgiving holidays with relatives and friends. Mr. Mackay was down Thanksgiving day, attended the football game, taking dinner with the family. Mrs. Harry Mackay and son, have just returned after a pleasant visit with her parents. Mr. Andrew B. Mosley is confined to his bed with illness at the home of his brother, W. W. Mosley, 1335 Rose St. He is reported on the mend. Mr. Perry S. Williams returned home last Saturday from Rollings, Wyo., to remain till after holidays. Rev. H. W. Botts was in Omaha last Friday on business. The public is invited to a mass meeting to be held in the A. M. E. Church next Sunday afternoon. Remit for your papers now. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Alexander of Omaha were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Corneal the past week. Mr. Jessie Johnson was in Kansas City, Mo. last week on business. Mr. Wm. Trusty is yet very sick at the home of Mrs. T. Green on S street. Rapid progress is being made on the parsonage of the A. M. E. Church. The home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Kenney is quarantined. Their little daughter has the scarlet fever. Mr. W. A. Johnson has recently returned home from Chicago, where he spent Thanksgiving holidays with Mrs. Laura Johnson and her children. He reports Mrs. Johnson doing fine. Services at Mt. Zion Baptist Church were interesting Sunday. The pastor preached two fine sermons, which were most instructive. The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. had nice services. Rev. G. W. Carter conducted his services at the Newman M. E. Church and was aided in communion by Rev. I. B. Smith. Inclement weather curtailed attendance at all churches. The local branch of N. A. A. C. P. held a meeting in Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Monday night, when they discussed several important questions. Messrs. Robert Granger and Robert W. Walker have opened a lunch room on So. 10th. Wish them success. Services at the A. M. E. Churches Sunday was conducted by the pastor, who preached his usual series of sermons on the Apostle's Creed. The attendance being hampered by inclement weather. The Sunday School was well directed under its Superintendent and corps of teachers. It is reported that Mrs. Vashti Mosby is much improved and will be removed to her home this week. The committee on entertainment for St. John Day is making much preparation for entertaining all Master Masons and families on December 27. ATTENTION ALL Nashville, Tenn.—For two years the names of the Meharry Graduates did not appear in our catalogue, because many of the addresses were incorrect. We are now making an effort to get the correct address of every graduate of any department for our next issue of our catalogue. Will not every graduate send in his correct address, and help us make the next catalogue an up-to-the-minute Roster of our DEAR OLD SCHOOL? Then REID-DUFFY FREE D 24th and Lake Streets COAL! we can send you interesting NEWS ITEMS of your ALMA MATER and you will be encouraged to send us short reports of your successes and achievements. Just send in your name and address to the Registrar and the Roster will be made. DO IT NOW. J. A. LESTER, M. D. Registrar Meharry Med. College, Nashville, Tenn. GOVERNOR FREES HIM Jackson, Miss., Dec. 14. — Roger Sims, convicted of murder by a white jury, which tossed a coin to determine the verdict, was pardoned recently by Governor Lee M. Russell. Sims has been at liberty on a suspension of sentence granted some time ago by the governor, and has never been to the penitentiary. NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT DEFENDANT BY PUBLICATION To Clara R. E. Malcolm, Non-resident defendant: You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of December, A. D. 1923, John Richie Malcolm filed a petition against you in the district court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which are to obtain a divorce from you on the ground that you have been guilty of extreme cruelty and desertion toward the plaintiff, without any fault on his part. You are required to answer said petition on or before 7th day of Jan- uary, 1924. 41.13.14.22 SICK SHIRTS OON AVED SHIRT HOSPITAL Visiting Hours— 8:00 a. m. to 9:00 p. m. NORTH SIDE BAZAAR and WOMEN'S EXCHANGE 2114 N. 24th St. JEWELRY SALE 25% TO 35% REDUCTION 2,000 Popular Rings $2 to $45 120 Beautiful Diamond Rings $10 to $600 New Silver Novelty Rings $1 to $5 Fine watches, clocks, jewelry and silverware. Lower rent—lower prices Larsen Jewelry Store 204½ N. 16th St., Omaha North of Postoffice DR. L. C. LARSEN Registered optician and eye culture specialist, 16 years' experience. KRYPTOK GLASSES The Invisible Bifocal EASY-LITE LENSES Light Protection and Eye Correction—All in 'One The eye comfort that goes with a pair of these glasses would make an ideal Christmas gift. Don't Fuss With Mustard Plasters Musterole, made of pure oil or mustard and other helpful ingredients, will do all the work of the old-fashioned mustard plaster — without the blister. Musterole usually gives prompt relief from bronchitis, sore throat, coughs, chest pain, congestion, rheumatism, spasms, soreness, bruises, and all aches and aches. It may prevent pneumonia. All drug pills — 350 and 600 pills and tubes — hospital size $3. *Better than a manual and plaster* Better than a warehouse MUST ROLE WILL NOT BLISTER PHARMACY DELIVERY Phone WE bster 0609 COAL! PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Wm. Franklin, Pastor. The monthly experience meeting was largely attended Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Several new members were added to the church. After the morning services the ladies of the church met and organized a pastor's aid society. Mrs. S. W. Mills is president, Mrs. C. B. Sutton, secretary, and Mrs. Smallie, treasurer. Monday night the Sunday school gave a banquet in honor of the adults, two hundred or more were present and a very interesting program was rendered. Mr. R. T. Jowers, assistant superintendent, acted as master of ceremonies. Mr. A. B. Young spoke on behalf of the parents. Mr. A. R. Goodlett, superintendent, spoke on the imperative need of co-operation of parents and the Sunday school. There were several other interesting numbers. For Rent FOR RENT—Furnished rooms for rent, in a modern home, one block from car line. Webster 1760. Two rooms for light hopsekeeping. Web. 4532. 11-30 FOR RENT — Furnished rooms in modern home. 2875 Wirt street. Web. 4285. 11-9-23 FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. Modern. 2420 Charles street. Web. 6101. 11-9-23 FOR RENT—Beautiful front room in private home. Home privilege. Webbster 5880. FOR RENT—Modern furnished rooms. Steam heat. Close in. On two car lines. Mrs. Anna Banks, 924 North Twentieth street. Jackson 4379 Help Wanted WANTED—Colored men to qualify for sleeping car and train porters. Experience unnecessary, transportation furnished. Write T. McCaffrey, Supt, St. Louis, Mo. Wanted—Wide awake boys to sell The Monitor every Saturday. Miscellaneous Madame A. C. Whitley, agent for the Madam South and Johnson hair system, wishes to announce to her many friends and patrons that she has moved to 2724 Miami street. Tel. Webster 6067.—Adv. PLAIN SEWING AND DRESS-MAKING WILL CARE FOR CHILDREN during day. Webster 5660. Many are showing their appreciation for the Monitor by sending in their subscriptions. Are you a subscriber? If not, why not? Is your subscription due? If so, please pay it promptly. Use DENTLO for the teeth. Large tube 25c.—Adv. THOROUGHLY worthy used furniture of every description is offered for sale at very reasonable prices in our warehouse, between the hours of 1 p. m. and 5 p. m. week days. 8th and Capitol Ave.—Orchard & Wilhelm Co. A Useful Gift for Christmas Corona or any make Typewriter CENTRAL TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE 1912 Farnam St. NO. 333 Nemo$ SELF-REDUCING CORSET Good News for Stout Women Nemo Selt-Reducing No. 333 is a real bargain. It has a low top and medium skirt. Made in dur- able pink or white coutt; sizes 24 to 36—and costs only $3.00. If your dealer can't get it, send name, address, size and $3.00. We'll send the corset. Nemo Hygienic-Fashion Institute 120 E. 16th St., New York (Dept. S) THE MUNITO This great mineral has been tested for many years and has relieved thousands of people of Indigestion Catarrh, Eczema, Diabetes, Rheumatism, Piles, Inflamed Sore Eyes, Gout, Blood Poison Erysipelas, Constipation, Female Complaints, Nervous Troubles and all Blood Disorders. If you are afflicted with any of these diseases, or if your system is all run down, a fair and honest trial of this Wonderful Natural Remedy will do wonders for you. Place the contents of the package in one quart of milk warm water, and let it stand for twenty-four hours. Then take a table spoon full three times a day in a large tumbler of water and you will find it is wonderful tonic. VITONA MINERAL ORE CO. W. Alston, General Agent 5002 So. 18th Street, So. Omaha, Neb. Market 3473. —Adv. Revenge is a debt in the paying of which the greatest knave is honest and sincere, and, so far as he is able, punctual—Cotton. THE MONITOR YOU WILL DO Western Fu W. L. MYERS, L WEBSTE THE MONITOR WILL GROW IF YOU WILL DO YOUR SHARE JOHN B. HARRIS CHRIST GIF We have a most pleasing CHRISTMAS GIFT SUGGES MAKE YOUR SELI Peoples D CHRISTMAS GIFTS We have a most pleasing assortment of up-to-date CHRISTMAS GIFT SUGGESTIONS to offer. MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS EARLY! Peoples Drug Store 24th and Erskine Streets LET US PAY YOU 60 We Treat STATE SAVINGS & 315 South 17th Street GOOD GROCER C. P. Wesin LET US PAY YOU 6% ON SAVINGS We Treat You Right STATE SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION 315 South 17th Street Keeline Building GOOD GROCERIES ALWAYS Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables 2001 CUMING STREET TELEPHONE JACKSON 1098 When the real rush of Christmas shopping is on, travel on the street cars will be attended with more or less crowding and discomfort, notwithstanding all the provisions we can make to handle the increased traffic. By doing your shopping now you will find it more satisfactory in every way than to wait until later. Also by shopping in the forenoons you will find the cars less crowded than later in the day. Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co. Revenge. You are hereby notified that on the 4th day of September, A. D. 1923, Rufus S. Wiggs filed a petition against you in the district court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which are to obtain a divorce from you on the ground that you have been guilty of extreme cruelty and desertion toward the plaintiff, without any fault on his part. You are required to answer said petition on or before 14th day of January, 1924. RUFUS S. WIGGS, Plaintiff Per H. J. PINKETT, Attorney Why Not Let Us Do Your SHOE REPAIR WORK Best material, reasonable prices. ALL WORK GUARANTEED BENJAMIN & THOMAS Phone Web. 5084-1415 No. 24th WILL GROW IF YOUR SHARE General Home licensed Embalmer ER 0248 Great Bargains in Suits and Overcoats OVERCOATS from $16.00 UP Yes, We Do Repairing Wolk, the Tailor 1506 North 24th Street STMAS FTS ing assortment of up-to-date SECTIONS to offer. SECTIONS EARLY! Drug Store WEbster 6323 % ON SAVINGS You Right LOAN ASSOCIATION Keeline Building ALASKA FISH CO. Fresh OYSTERS Daily Fresh CRABS Daily Fresh SHRIMPS Daily Our Meat Department Is Open for Business FIRE INSURANCE G. B. ROBBINS PHONE JACKSON 2842 WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. OMAHA H. A. CHILES & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND LICENSED EMBALMERS Chapel Phone, Web. 7133 Res. Phone, Web. 6349 1839 No. Twenty-fourth St. PHONE JACKSON 0684 E. A. NIELSEN UPHOLSTERING CO. CABINET SHOP - FURNITURE REPAIR AND REFINISHING Box Spring and Mattress Work 1913-15 Cuming St., Omaha, Nebr. LE BRON @ GRAY ELECTRICAL WORKS Expert Electrical Engineers Motors, Generators, Electric Elevators Repairs, Armature Winding, Electric Wiring PHONE JACKSON 2019 116 South 13th St., Omaha HILL-WILLIAMS DRUG COMPANY FOUNTAIN PENS-STATIONERY CIGARS and CANDY Eastman Kodaks and Supplies 2402 Cuming Street DeLuxe Cafe JIM BELL, Proprietor Has Removed from 2120 to 2202 North 24th St. Allen Jones, Res. 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