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Ohio Supreme Court Swats Segregation --- LIFTING LIFT TOO $2.00 a Year- State H Copy Copy Ohio Historical Society SUPREME COURT OF OHIO RULES AGAINST SEPARATE SCHOOLS Persistent Dayton Parent Wins Great Victory for Race Against Board of Education Which Puts Up Stiff Fight HIGH TRIBUNAL IS UNANIMOUS Chief Justice Marshall Writes Opinion Founded Upon Decision Made in Similar Case Some Years Ago Columbus, Ohio—(Special)—A long and bitter fight against the segregation of colored children terminated triumphantly in the schools of the state of Ohio, when a decision of the state supreme court barred the segregation of colored American children in separate schools. A Real Victory Perhaps no victory that has beer won in a state supreme court recently has such far reaching significance to colored Americans as the one returned here. The ruling was made by unanimous vote with Chief Justice Carington T. Marshall writing the opinion. The case follows the reasoning of the leading decision on the subject in the forty-fifth volume of Ohio State Reports. Suit Filed in 1925 The decision rendered by the high tribunal of the State of Ohio, was given in a case, which was started by Earl Reese of Dayton about a year ago. The colored citizens brought suit against the Dayton Board of Education charging that in the Garfield District Negroes "were required to occupy a separate part of the school premises with separate entrances and exits to the school building." Reese demanded that his children receive the same conditions of school attendance given to white children, predicating his action upon the theoretical political adn social equality provided by Ohio laws. Carried to High Court The suit was won by Reese in the lower court, and subsequently the board of education filed an appeal in the Montgomery County Court of Appeals. The decision of the lower court was upheld, however. This was only a few weeks ago. The suit was in manadmus in the court of appeals. A demurrer filed by the Dayton Board of Education and the superintendent of schools was overruled and judgment given to Reese. The board then carried the case to the supreme court and the decision of the appeals court was affirmed. CHICAGO LEADS LARGE CITIES IN NUMBER OF NEGRO LAWYERS The N. A. A. C. P. today forwarded statistics, published in the West Publishing Company's "Docket" showing that there are 539 colored lawyers in American cities having a population of 100,000 or more and that among these cities Chicago leads with 95 colored lawyers. New York is second with 50 colored attorneys; Detroit third with 32, Baltimore is fourth with 27 and Indianapolis fifth with 26. Other cities in the list include: Boston, 16; Columbus, Ohio, 14; Memphis and Philadelphia each 13; Richmond, Va., and St. Louis, Mo., 12; Kansas City, Kan., 11; and Los Angeles and Louisville each 10. Omaha, Nebraska, has 7. NEGRO PRIEST ORDAINED Washington.—Rev. Norman A. Duckette, formerly of this city, was recently ordained a secular priest by Right Rev. Michal J. Gallagher, D. D., Bishop of Detroit, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, in that city. Father Duckette, who is the second colored man to be ordained in the Secular Order in the United States, celebrated his first solemn high mass the first Sunday in Lent at St. Augustine's church in this city. THE MONITOR BRONX COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTS GIRL'S ATTACKERS New York—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People today received word by telephone from its attorney, Alan Dingle, that the Bronx County Grand Jury had indicted in second degree rape the white attackers of a fourteen-year-old colored girl, who had been held for three days in a barn and who subsequently died in a hospital. The girl had come from Virginia to New York, to go to school and was staying with her aunt and uncle The N. A. A. C. P. brought the girl's mother from Virginia, paying her expenses, in order that she might identify the girl's body and testify as to her age. The prosecutor has announced he will press for a very early trial. To aid in prosecuting the white rapists, the Colored Women's Protective League of the Bronx, composed mainly of colored women who earn their own living, has contributed $40 Mrs. L. A. Houston, president of the Bronx Colored Women's Protective League, Mrs. Louisa A. Jeter and Mrs. P. B. Walker, were constituted a delegation to call at the National Office of the N. A. A. C. P., present the contribution and express the appreciation of the Protective League for the activity of the N. A. A. C. P. in the case. NEW PRESIDENT OF FISK UNIVERSITY ELECTED New York.—(By the Associated Negro Press) That long drawn and fierce controversy which centered around Fayette McKenzie, former president of Fisk University, has culminated in the election to the presidency of the institution of Thomas Elsa Jones, according to an announcement made Thursday by Paul D. Cravath, chairman of the board of trustees of the school. Mr. Jones has accepted the offer and will assume his duties June 1. The resignation of the former president, McKenzie, resulted from an enslaught by students and members of the alumni who, during a period of more than a year pushed an attack on him which had as its main weapons charges of incompetence and prejudice. It was declared that McKenzie sought to ingratiate himself with southern whites to the detriment of the students of the school and of the Negro race. Principal among the leaders against him was Dr. W. E. Du Bois, the school's most distinguished alumnus. OHIO SUPREME COURT BARS SEGREGATION IN SCHOOLS New York.—The National Accociation for the Advancement of Colored People, has received word of a decision by the upreme Court of Ohio ordering the Dayton Board of Education and the local superintendent to admit Negro children to the same classes and buildings used by white children at the Garfield school, Dayton. This decision affirms the decision of the Montgomery County Court of Appeals which had ruled against segregation as a result of a contest begun by a colored citizen, Earl Reese. The Ohio Supreme Court's decision is based on a similar ruling made by the court 38 years ago in similar cases originating in Hamilton and Butler counties. STOP SEGREGATION BY INJUNCTION New Orleans.—A temporary injunction has been issued against the City of New Orleans restraining it from enforcing the segregation ordinance in respect to property occupied by Negroes at 2328 and 2330 Palmer Avenue. The Land and Development Association which filed the petition says that the property in question has been occupied by colored residents for the past twenty years and that the city through its officials threaten their tenants with arrest and prosecution if they do not move. The section in question is in the heart of an aristocratic white neighborhood. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26. 1926 EDITORIAL We ran across a thought-conti tian Recorder, which is so in line- ing that we desire to commend and ask them what they think us as driving home facts that we lay to heart. More than that, we should move us to amendment, "The Negro's Handicap." Here "We read a great deal about it is time that we should sit down passionately the things which he are held back. It is not a popu- which lessens the emphasis upon is one of the greatest drawbacks as a distinct handicap to our r "If we are to set down the t we would say: "1. Ignorance. Ignorance civilizing processes. What the more education. Scores of think how to do them. Many things s dice are the result of pure ign Race prejudice hits us so hard "2. The Slavish Spirit. N slavery. Many Negroes do not actually believe Negroes are inferi every disadvantage instead of eva a result of ignorance to a large same as ignorance, for we son strongest in the so-called educ should be the leaders, the slowe tive in tying the Negroes to the "3. Internal Jealousies. In back by the jealousies of leader norance and the slave spirit ers dividing the people into two tors, teachers, etc., doing the with the Methodists and the 'browns.' If a so-called leader or was not 'consulted' he tries given in some communities by ing agnaist worthy projects than "4. Lack of Organization. number of shoes it takes to she hats we have, the amount we spi 'why we don't have more fact business, in finance, in politics, jealousies, which shrewd white us apart." loss a thought-compelling editorial, which is so in line with much that we desire to commend its careful peruse what they think about it. The edicts some facts that we need to serious. More than that, it is a racial self-attempt to amendment. The caption of handicap." Here's what it says in great deal about the handicaps of we should sit down and go over our things which hold our people back. It is not a popular thing for one the emphasis upon race prejudice. Greatest drawbacks to all social problems to our race's progress. So set down the things which determine race. Ignorance is the great obsesses. What the Negro needs is more Scores of things we could do to. Many things we lay to the door result of pure ignorance more than hits us so hard because we are ignovish Spirit. Next to ignorance, Negroes do not believe in their negroes are inferior and they give alage instead of every advantage. Ignorance to a large extent. And yance, for we sometimes find the so-called educated. Often we leaders, the slowest to co-operate with the Negroes to the bondage of the Jealousies. In so many places the jealousies of leaders. This is the reason slave spirit. We see the two people into two different factions etc., doing the same. Baptists and the 'yellows' snub the so-called leader is not the head consulted' he tries to break it up communities by Negro leaders taking projects than in doing something of Organization. You hear the ones it takes to shoe our race's feet the amount we spend for food, etc., have more factories.' We lackance, in politics, etc., chiefly because shrewd white people encourage We ran across a thought-compelling editorial from The Christian Recorder, which is so in line with much that we have been saying that we desire to commend its careful perusal to our readers and ask them what they think about it. The editorial impresses us as driving home facts that we need to seriously consider and lay to heart. More than that, it is a racial self-revelation that should move us to amendment. The caption of the editorial is "The Negro's Handicap." Here's what it says in part: "We read a great deal about the handicaps of the Negro. But it is time that we should sit down and go over carefully and dispassionately the things which hold our people back as far as they are held back. It is not a popular thing for one to say anything which lessens the emphasis upon race prejudice. Race prejudice is one of the greatest drawbacks to all social progress and enters as a distinct handicap to our race's progress. "If we are to set down the things which deter the Negro most, we would say: "1. Ignorance. Ignorance is the great obstacle against all civilizing processes. What the Negro needs is more intelligence, more education. Scores of things we could do if we only knew how to do them. Many things we lay to the door of race prejudice are the result of pure ignorance more than anything else. Race prejudice hits us so hard because we are ignorant." "2. The Slavish Spirit. Next to ignorance is the spirit of slavery. Many Negroes do not believe in their people. They actually believe Negroes are inferior and they give their own people every disadvantage instead of every advantage. This is, of course, a result of ignorance to a large extent. And yet it is not the same as ignorance, for we sometimes find the slavish spirit strongest in the so-called educated. Often we find those who should be the leaders, the slowest to co-operate and the most active in tying the Negroes to the bondage of the white man. "3. Internal Jealousies. In so many places the Negro is held back by the jealousies of leaders. This is the result of both ignorance and the slave spirit. We see the two leading preachers dividing the people into two different factions; the two doctors, teachers, etc., doing the same. Baptists won't co-operate with the Methodists and the 'yellows' snub the 'blacks' and 'browns.' If a so-called leader is not the head of a movement, or was not 'consulted' he tries to break it up. More time is given in some communities by Negro leaders talking and working agnaist worthy projects than in doing something constructive. "4. Lack of Organization. You hear the orator tell of the number of shoes it takes to shoe our race's feet, the number of hats we have, the amount we spend for food, etc., and he wonders 'why we don't have more factories.' We lack organization in business, in finance, in politics, etc., chiefly because of internal jealousies, which shrewd white people encourage and thus keep us apart." KENTUCY REPUBLICAN WARMLY SUPPORTS RACE EDUCATION MEASURE Washington.—When Bill H. R. 393, "An act to incorporate Howard University in the District of Columbia," recently came up for consideration in the House of Representatives, it was vigorously supported by Congressman Maurice H. Thatcher, Republican of Kentucky, who is deeply interested in Negro education, as his remarks show. "I fully approve," said Mr. Thatcher in debate, "the reason urged by the Committee on Education for the passage of this pending measure. Its passage will give to Congress explicit and complete authority to make these appropriations. The 250 years, or more, of unrequited toil of the Negro race in this country; the loyalty of that race, and its sacrifices in every way for the American flag and for white Americans; its utter impoverishment and handicap at the close of the Civil War, and its loyal Americanism and capacity for progress so amply demonstrated since that war—all constitute, in my judgment, all AN IMPORTANT WOR The postal regulations must be sent through the mails so advance. A reasonable time renewals. At the expiration scriptions are not renewed. If this is not done, postal plication. Those, therefore, when The Monitor must see to it paid, as the law requires, in IMPORTANT WORD TO SUBSCRIBE total regulations require that for me ough the mails subscriptions must reasonable time, thirty days, is At the expiration of this period are not renewed, the paper must not done, postal privileges are deni se, therefore, who desire to conti must see to it that their subs law requires, in advance. 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The editorial impresses we need to seriously consider and it is a racial self-revelation that The caption of the editorial is as what it says in part: the handicaps of the Negro. But own and go over carefully and dis- old our people back as far as they ear thing for one to say anything in race prejudice. Race prejudice to all social progress and enters race's progress. sings which deter the Negro most, is the great obstacle against all Negro needs is more intelligence, egs we could do if we only knew we lay to the door of race prejudice more than anything else, because we are ignorant. ext to ignorance is the spirit of believe in their people. They ac- cor and they give their own people very advantage. This is, of course, the extent. And yet it is not the sometimes find the slavish spirit ated. Often we find those who must to co-operate and the most ac- bondage of the white man. so many places the Negro is held s. This is the result of both ig- We see the two leading preach- different factions; the two doc- ame. Baptists won't co-operate wellows' snub the 'blacks' and is not the head of a movement, to break it up. More time is Negro leaders talking and work- in doing something constructive. You hear the orator tell of the we our race's feet, the number of and for food, etc., and he wonders ories.' We lack organization in etc., chiefly because of internal people encourage and thus keep powerful and convincing reasons why this great Republic of ours, which must depend on universal education and universal suffrage as the two great pillars of its support, should make a just and reasonable contribution toward the education of the colored race." THE CALL OF LIBERIA Washington.—The Liberian Concession of the Firestone Rubber Company of Akron, Ohio, is attracting many of our most efficient young men. Among those who have accepted supervisory positions in connection with the development of rubber growing in West Africa is Mr. Charles E. Lane, who for several years managed successfully the large and beautiful Lincoln theatre in this city. Mr. Lane sailed last Sunday from New York to visit factories in Belgium where he is expected to spend two months. From there he is expected to visit South African rubber plantations on a tour of inspection before taking up his duties in Liberia. RD TO SUBSCRIBERS. Require that for newspapers to subscriptions must be paid in, thirty days, is allowed for of this period, where sub-the paper must be stopped. privileges are denied the publi- desire to continue receiving that their subscriptions are advance. Statements are be- Whole Number 553 URGES NEGROES TO TEST WHITE CHRISTIANITY New York.—(By the Associated Negro Press) A Negro audience in Harlem on Lincoln's birthday was urged by William Montgomery Brown, deposed bishop of the Episcopal Church to go as a body to the largest and most wealthy white church in New York and take God to the church. His audience at first thought he was kidding, but the ex-bishop assured them he was not and declared he would go along. “Go en masse to the best and most beautiful church in all the world,” he urged. “Go to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. When you enter the house of prayer, pray for the establishment there of the kingdom of God. You'll find Bishop Manning there, and you may find God. Don't be backward in associating with the millionaires there. Go down next Sunday and bring them the message of freedom, equality and fraternity.” Since Mr. Brown was put out of his church he has shown a very friendly spirit toward Negroes. Many years when he was bishop of Arkansas he wrote books against them and denied them a place in the white man's heaven. His prejudice has been lost in his heresy. FRANK J. LIVERPOOL BURIED Masonic Hall was filled to overflowing last Saturday afternoon for the funeral of the late Frank J. Liverpool, who had been a resident of Omaha for nearly forty years and a member of Rough Ashler Lodge under whose auspices the funeral was held, for a like period. The music was in charge of Mrs. J. Alice Stewart, and consisted of the singing of "Rock of Ages" and other hymns by a selected choir; a duet and a solo by Mr. Levi Broomfield. Preceding the Masonic rites, the Rev. John Albert Williams, rector of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon, read the Burial O.ce of the Episcopal Church including the committal. C. C. Dudley, W. M. of Rough Ashler Lodge, assisted by J. T. Saunders, S. W., and Dr. J. W. Scott, J. W., then took charge of the Masonic ceremonies. Resolutions were read from Rough Ashler Lodge, the Joshua Kelly Consistory and Zaha Temple of the Mystic Shrine. Interment was at Forest Lawn. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The set floral pieces were left on the grave and the other flowers were distributed among the hospitals. SAYS NEW NEGRO IS BOLSHEVIST Chicago.—(By the Associated Negro Press) In a lecture over WMAQ, the Daily News Radio Station in this city, Prof. Robert E. Park of the University of Chicago, speaking of "The Race Consciousness of the Negro", declared that the "new Negro" was not only a radical, but in many cases he was becoming bolshevistic. He warned his radio audience that the Negro in America is becoming intimate with and close to the other colored races of the world. BETTERED CONDITIONS IN HAITI Washington.—According to a report made by Dr. W. W. Cumberland, Financial Adviser and General Receiver of Haiti, the trade in that Republic has experienced a gratifying improvement during the last three years. Similar increases in importations of textiles, says Dr. Cumberland, show that the population is more adequately clothed; while the large increases in imported foodstuffs show that the people are better fed and that the purchasing power of the population is expanding. It appears that from every point of view the finances and commerce of Haiti may be regarded in a prosperous condition. Public funds have been devoted to constructive purposes: waste has been reduced to a minimum; the public debt has been completely funded; all arrears of interest and authorization have been liquidated, and there is a gratifying excess of exports over imports. Number 553 Vol. XI—No. 33 SENATE COMMITTEE HEARS ARGUMENT ANTI-LYNCH LAW National Advancement Association Secretary Gives Many Cogent Reasons for Passage of Bill FEDERAL PENAL MEASURE Necessary to Safeguard Honor of United States and to Be Invoked Only Where State Fails to Function Washington, D. C.—At a meeting of a sub-committee, appointed by the Committee on the Judiciary of the U. S. Senate, to hold a hearing on the McKinley-Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill, in the National Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 16, James Weldon Johnson, secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of the Colored People, presented arguments for the enactment of the measure into law. Mr. Johnson presented "Thirty Years of Lynching," with supplements to date, the first and only authoritative compilation on the subject in this country, published by the N. A. A. C. P. Mr. Johnson cited a number of atrocities which took place in 1925, including the lynching of an insane Negro in Georgia; the burning alive of two men; and the lynching of Lindsey Coleman in Mississippi immediately after a jury had acquitted him of the charge of murder. "The McKinley-Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill is not a force bill," said Mr. Johnson, "not nearly as much so as the prohibition enactments. It is rather a federal penal measure which would operate only where States are unable or unwilling to act. "The nation surely cannot deem itself powerless to protect its citizens within its own borders. Lynchings are not limited to the Negroes. In fact, of the total of 3,559 persons lynched since 1889 no less than 722 were white." Mr. Johnson pointed out that rape had never been first among the crimes alleged as provoking lynchings, and that less than one-fifth of the lynching victims had even been accused of rape, in addition to the fact that 90 women had been lynched. Declaring that the honor and safety of the United States were at stake Mr. Johnson said: "The United States is the only civilized, or uncivilized, spot on earth where a human being may be burned alive with immunity I think it sound to say that lynching is not simple murder. It is murder plus revolution and anarchy. It is murder plus flouting and overthrow and trampling underfoot of the prerogatives of the courts." Mr. Johnson asserted that Section I of the 14th Amendment assuring "equal protection of the laws" to all citizens, was the basis for the proposed law: "It appears that this amendment was adopted for the specific purpose of meeting just such a contingency as this measure proposes to remedy, the securing to Negroes of the equal protection of the laws. And no one would contend for a moment that the victims of lynch law receive equal protection of the laws." TWO WIDOWS GRANTED CARNEGIE HERO MEDALS Pittsburgh, Pa.—(Preston News Service)—At a meeting of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission here last week among the 29 acts of sacrifice recognized by the commission two race men were considered. Felix Hood, 110 Beach street, Fairmont. W. Va., attempted to save a mother and daughter from drowning at Fairmont, July 13, 1924. Hood's widow received $60 a month, with $20 additional for four children, and a bronze medal. Edgar C. Broyles, Okalona, Miss., died attempting to save a man from drowning at Kosciusko, Miss., July 17 1924. His widow received benefits of $70 monthly, and $10 additional for two children and a bronze medal. GROWING THANK YOU! Vol. XI—No. 33 Local and Personal Happenings WE PRINT THE NEWS WHILE IT IS NEWS ADDRESS BOX 1204 Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Building, JAckson 3841 or HArney 2156. Miss Irene Boyd, of 2710 Erskine street, who was injured by a fall at the Cudahy Packing Company, where she is employed, February 2, is improving at St. Joseph's hospital. Mrn. Ella V. Collier, of 1313 North Twenty-fifth street, who has been a patient in St. Joseph's hospital for several months is much improved and hopes to be able to go home soon. Please be ready to pay your subscription when the collector for The Monitor calls. The Rev. Ernest J. Secker, vicar of St. John's Episcopal church, will be the special Lenten preacher Sunday night at the Church of St. Philip the Deacon. The hour of the service is 8 o'clock. Mrs. J. H. Ellis, wife of the pastor of Grove M. E. church, was on the sick list a few days this week. FOR RENT—Four furnished rooms for light housekeeping. $20 per month. 2814 Hamilton street. Web. 5552. tf. 2-26-26. The Women's Auxiliary of St. Philip's Episcopal church held a largely attended meeting last Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Leonard E. Britt, 2519 Maple street. Have you visited the Lake Theatre yet? Best pictures always shown and excellent music. Get the habit. Go once a week.—Adv. Mrs. Thornton Brooks is still very ill at the Old Folks' Home on North Twenty-fifth street. Henry W. Black spent two days in Kansas City, Mo., last week on business concerning the Letter Carriers' Association. FOR RENT—Two rooms for light housekeeping. Web. 1825. 2t-2-26. Mrs. Bessie Patterson, 1614 Nicholas street, who was a patient in St. Joseph's hospital, where she underwent a minor operation, returned home Friday. The Phi Delta girls gave a miscellaneous shower on Mrs. James Jones,nee Alice Watson, Monday evening February 15. A two course dinner was served. Mrs. F. D. Frazier of Kansas City, Mo., has been called to the bedside of her aunt, Mrs. George Jackson, 2310 North Twenty-seventh avenue, who is quite ill. The Monitor is pleased to publish local news items if persons will only phone them or send them in. There are no charges for local news items. There are charges for advertisements; but not for personals or news items. FOR RENT—Two rooms, furnished or unfurnished. Modern home. 2216 North Twenty-seventh street. 2t. 2-26. Mrs. Ella Long of 2517 Lake street, has been confined to her bed for the past ten days with tonsilitis and la gripe. Mrs. Mamie Byers of 1141 North Twentieth street, who has been ill since November was taken to St. Joseph's hospital last week and may have to undergo an operation. Mr. Wm. Pierro of Oklahoma City, Okla., was called to the bedside of his brother Alfred who is seriously ill at his home, 2404 North Twenty-seventh avenue. FOR RENT—Three room apartment Well furnished. Clean. 2107 Indiana ave. Web. 1487. 2t. 2-26-26. Groups No. 2 and 3 will have a musical tea March 4th from 2 to 8 p. m. at the residence of Mrs. A. Landrum, 2432 Seward Street. Wide Awake 24 of Zion Baptist Church will meet March the 5th at the church. They will be entertained by Mrs. P. H. Jenkins. TAKE NOTICE Can you not see the necessity of our supporting firms and institutions which give employment to our people, and also of helping to develop our own legitimate business ventures and enterprises? Get together. FOR RENT—All modern, furnished rooms at 2410 Seward St. Tel. Web. 2667. Please call or phone after 5 p. m. FOR RENT—Four and five room flats. Newly decorated. Modern except heat. 2712 Cuming street. Har. 6673 or Web. 1802. James A. Clarke. 4T. FUNERAL OF BOY FATALLY HURT BY AN AUTOMOBILE the funeral of Carlisle Devereaux the six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Mason Devereaux, who was fatally injured by an automobile was held Saturday afternoon from the family residence, Rev. C. A. Williams, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. church officiated. The principal and other teachers from Lothrop school which Carlisle attended, and also Miss Howard, teacher at Saratoga school, whose car injured the lad, were present. Interment was at Forest Lawn. FAITHFUL SERVANTS LEFT $7,000 BY MILLIONAIRI Springfield, Mo.—At the reading of the will of the late Douglas J. Landers, Millionaire lumberman, here Wednesday, it was found that he had bequeathed two faithful colored servants a small fortune. To Mrs. Ella Thomas, who had cooked for the Landers for many years, $5,000 was willed and to Glyne McAdams, houseman of the family for many years $2,000 was left. BACHELOR BENEDICT CLUB PLANS SOCIAL FUNCTIONS At a meeting of the Bachelor Benedict Club held at their club rooms, $2425\frac{1}{2}$ North 24th street, Tuesday evening, February 23, the club made plans for a series of social functions, to be held at their club rooms each Saturday night. The membership of the club was divided into groups under the direction of the following members: M. Randall, group number 1; L. Richardson, group number 2; R. C. Long, group number 3; and E. S. Hughes, group number 4. Each one of these groups will be held responsible for the nature of the entertainment on the nights assigned them. General admission will be twenty-five cents. Ladies with escorts will be admitted free. The purpose of these affairs is to raise funds to beautify the club rooms and at the same time furnish wholesale recreation for the young people of the city. The first entertainment will be announced within the near future. The Benedict Club occupies a beautiful six room apartment at 2425 $ \frac{1}{2} $ North 24th street, which includes the office, lounging room, ladies' private rest room, general reception and dance hall and kitchenette. President J. O. Woods wishes to assure the club's many friends, that the nature of these socials will be planned to appeal to both young and old. Dr. L. G. Perty, director of publicity.—Adv. COUNCIL BLUFFS NEWS The Missionary Society will meet at the residence of Mrs. J. P. Jackson, Friday evening. Sunday services Sunday morning; and evening preaching by Rev. J. P. Jackson, pastor. Mr. George Thompson is still on the sick list. Mr. Jeff Perkins is able to be out again. The Union Missionary sermon will be preached at Beulah Baptist church, 18th street and 5th avenue, Sunday at 2:30 by Rev. W. A. Moore, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Mr. Hiro Nichols is home for a few days visit with friends. The Martha Washington Tea was a great success. Everyone enjoyed it immensely. Mr. Alfred Oliver is no better at this writing. The Hollis Art Club met at the home of Elizabeth Wilson, 2505 4th Avenue, Monday afternoon. A very interesting program was carried out and race and political subjects were discussed by all. Mrs. Daisy Fox ended the program with a very interesting story entitled "Never Leave Home". A two course luncheon was served by the hostess. enings S NEWS Webster MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE TO ASSIST IN RELIGIOUS SURVEY The regular weekly meeting of the Ministerial Alliance met in the parlors of St. John's A. M. E. Church, Tuesday morning, transacted routine business and was addressed by Rev. J. H. Hubbard of Houston, Texas. The Rev. James A. Crain, secretary of the Omaha Council of Churches, who had been requested to set up a survey of a given territory to be made by the colored churches was present and presented a carefully worked out plan. The territory selected is that bounded by Cuming street on the south; Fifteenth on the east; Wirt on the north and Thirtieth on the west. This is part of a city-wide plan to secure a complete religious survey. EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ST. PHILIP THE DEACON Bishop Shayler, who has recovered from his recent serious and protracted illness, has given notice that he will make his usual visitation for Confirmation, Palm Sunday afternoon, at 5 o'clock. Confirmation classes are held Sundays immediately after morning service and Friday afternoons at 4 o'clock. The services Sunday, Feb. 28, will be as follows: Holy Communion 7;30 a. m.; matins, 8:30; Church school, 10; Sung eucharist with sermon, 11; Confirmation instruction, 12:30; choral evensong with sermon by the Rev. Ernest J. Secker, vicar of St. John's and St. Mark's, 8 o'clock. Mrs. Marks of Leavenworth, Kans. is visiting her brothers, J. W. Marshall and Frank Malone, here. Mrs. Marks was formerly a resident of Lincoln some years ago. The Utopian Art Club was entertained by Mr. Guy Wiley at his home last Thursday night. Quite a few attended. The meeting was a pleasant one. Attorney D. H. Oliver of Omaha was in the city on business this week. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Malone were confined with sudden sickness the past week. The Utopian Art Club held a supper Monday night, followed by a program in honor of George Washington, which consisted of songs, papers readings and an address by Mr. Wm Ross on "Washington As An American". Sunday night, February 28, students and friends will render a special program at service hour at the Mt. Zion Baptist church. Revival services are in progress at Quinn Chapel by Rev. Blanche Blake of Kansas City, Mo. Mr. S. A. Thomas is confined at home with illness. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Price returned home from Excelsior Springs, Mo. after burying his brother. They were accompanied home by the sister, Mrs. Martha Clark and her daughter. Mrs. Ella Black, Mr. Harry Franklin, Mr. Wm. Scott are yet confined with illness. MURINE For YOUR EYES Night and Morning to keep them Clean, Clear and Healthy Write for Free "Eye Care" or "Eye Beauty" Book Murine Co., Dept. H. S., 9 E. Ohio St., Chicago The Best Place to Eat is at PACIFIC CONEY ISLAND CAFE 1604 North 24th St. Best Chilli 10 and 15 Cents. Meals 25 Cents QUALITY FIRST LINCOLN NEWS ebster 4243 --- Reid-Duffy PHARMACY FREE DELIVERY Phone Web. 0609 24th and Lake Streets OMAHA, NEB. Abonniert auf The Monitor DIRECTOR DESGUNES DAN DESD Dan Desdunes Says: If you will patronize the Lake Theatre, then you will make it the kind of place you want it to be. Come at least once a week. S. M. TRIMBLE Cleaning, Pressing, Altering WEbster 3034 1423 North 24th St. EMERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suits All 1301 No. 24th St. Web. 0820 We handle a complete line of FLOWER, VEGETABLE, GRASS AND FIELD SEEDS BULBS—For Spring and Fall Planting When in need of CUT FLOWERS don't forget our Floral Department, as we have a complete seasonable assortment. STEWART'S SEED AND FLOWER SHOP 109 North 16th Street (Opposite Post Office) JAckson 3285 --- WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. 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JACKSON 1317 Headquarters for BRUNSWICK Phonographs and Records YOU CAN HAVE THE KIND OF JOB YOU ARE LOOKING FOR by listing your name and telephone number with ALFRED JONES O PAGE THREE WEbster 0949 IS DIRECTORS seen in Trial. Omaha, Nebraska Every Week Bk 6014 s, Including Bonds E Y & LOAN ATION HARNEY 0000.00. MACIST WEbster 5802 SAVINGS ACTION s Reserve Bldg. ROS. Omaha, Neb. store VERY Webster 6323 GROW II SHARE TURE CO. JACKSON 1317 PAGE FOUR Clas Classified Classified Business Directory Six room all modern house with garage and adjoining corner lot for sale. Terms to reliable parties. WEB. 4869 or WEB. 0567. 2206 N. 28th Ave. FOR RENT: One apartment. Strick WEB. 3221. FOR RENT—M ed room. Sine will rent to a fit. FOR RENT or room house, FOR RENT— room. Modern. WEbster 2677. NICELY HEATED for young men at 1810 North. FOR RENT— ed housekeeping separately. Cal. FOR RENT— rooms, partly fuc cept heat, 2635 after 6 p. m. W. FOR RENT— ment, nearly f Thirty-first street For rent. For ments, 1547-1551 $15.00 per month For rent. Neat and kitchen privi FOR RENT— Tw modern homes. FOR RENT. Room—one bloc Twenty-fourth s preferred. WEB. FOR RENT—Mo Steam heat lines. Mrs. A Twentieth street FOR RENT—T modern homes. FOR RENT—F North 22nd s FOR RENT— rooms. 1 block en conveniency-fifth street. FOR RENT—M from $4.00 u Williams. FOR RENT—Ful lines in four c FOR RENT: One room and kitchenette apartment. Strictly modern. Miss Hogan WEB. 3221. FOR RENT—MODERN FURNISHED room. Single men preferred or will rent to a woman. WEB. 2342. It. FOR RENT or for sale, modern, five room house, 671 North 45 street. FOR RENT — Neatly furnished room. Modern. 2410 Seward street. WEBster 2677. NICELY HEATED FURNISHED ROOMS for young men at $2.50 a week. Call at 1810 North Twenty-third street. FOR RENT—Three heated furnished housekeeping rooms, or will rent separately. Call Webster 2769. FOR RENT—Light house keeping rooms, partly furnished. Modern except heat, 2635 Parker street. Phone after 6 p. m. WEBster 1259. FOR RENT—Three-room apartment, nearly furnished. 2514 North Thirty-first street. WEBster 0562. For rent. Four room modern apartments, 1547-1551 North Seventeenth street $15.00 per month. At. 6863. tf. For rent. Neatly furnished room. Heat and kitchen privilege. Web. 2089 FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms in modern home. WEBster 6834. FOR RENT. NEATLY FURNISHED room—one block from Dodge and Twenty-fourth street car line. Gentleman preferred. WEB. 5652. FOR RENT—Modern furnished rooms. Steam heat. Close in. On two car lines. Mrs. Anna Banks. 924 North Twentieth street Jackson 4379 FOR RENT—Two furnished rooms in modern home. We. 6834 FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. 2310 North 22nd street. WEBster 4162. FOR RENT—Light housekeeping rooms. 1 block from car. All modern conveniences. 1712 North Twenty-fifth street. WEBster 5450.—tf. FOR RENT—Modern furnished rooms from $4.00 up. Web. 4769. Mrs. Williams. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. On car lines in four directions. Web. 4660. FOR RENT—Apartment, furnished or unfurnished, for couple. Web. 6975, 2216 North Twenty-eighth Ave. FURNISHED APARTMENTS FOR RENT—2 and 3 ROOMS WEbster 4983 2130 NORTH 28th STREET FOR RENT—T housekeeping furnished and reasonable. 28th Ave. FOR RENT: H for couple. W 17th street. FOR RENT—Fur from car line. 25th street FOR SALE—A house. Good. 2478 or WEbstor FOR RENT rooms. Heat a Prices reasonable WEbstor 2089. FOR SALE. T WEbstor 5090 FOR RENT. F ern home. 25 Wilson. 2t. FOR RENT. T Reasonable. W SPECIALIZING rolls, bread a 2023 Blondo FOR RENT-To couple wishing nice housekeeping apartment, two rooms furnished and private kitchen. Price reasonable. Web. 6975. 2216 No. 28th Ave. FOR RENT: Room with kitchenette for couple. WEB. 5188. 1515 North 17th street. FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. One block from car line. Web. 4064. 1405 No 25th street. FOR SALE-All modern five-room house. Good location. WEBster 2478 or WEBster 3030. FOR RENT — Neatly furnished rooms. Heat and kitchen privileges. Prices reasonable. 2433 Franklin. WEBster 2089. FOR SALE. Two Ford trucks. Call WEBster 5090. Dixon. 2t. FOR RENT. Furnished rooms. Modern home. 2516 Corby. Mrs. B. A. Wilson. 2t. FOR RENT. Two unfurnished rooms. Reasonable. Web. 5188. SPECIALIZING IN HOME BAKING- rolls, bread and cake. Esther Hicks. 223 Blondo street. WEB. 4659. 1t. Ask for KRAFT CHEESE At your dealer's. ```markdown ``` Directory PEATS RESTAURANT. 1405 North 22th Street. Where those who desire good home cooking at reasonable prices go. WEbster 0530. BENJAMIN & THOMAS always give satisfaction. Best material, reason able prices. All work guaranteed 1415 North 24th St. Webster 5084 JONES & COMPANY, Undertakers 24th and Grant Sts. WEbster 1100 Satisfactory service always. H. A. CHILES & CO., funeral directors and licensed embalmers. Courteous, efficient service in the las sad hour. 1839 North Twenty-fourth street. Phones, office WEbster 1133; residence WEbster 6349. Notice to Non-resident Defendant: Ed. F. Morearty, Attorney-at-Law, 700 Peters Trust Building To Codie Miller, defendant: You are hereby notified that on the 17th day of August, 1925, plaintiff filed her petition in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which petition is to obtain an absolute divorce from you on the grounds of non-support, and wilful desertion. C. SOLOMON COAL AND ICE CO. At your service winter and summer. All kinds of good coal at prices to suit. Phones WEbster 3901 and 4238. DRESSMAKING and SEWING MRS. ADDIE NELSON, 2631 Grant street, We. 4948. Plain and fancy sewing neatly done. Men's fancy shirts a specialty. DENTISTS DRS. SINGLETON & SINGLETON, Dentists, 2411 North 24th Street. Phone WEbster 0256. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 1st day of March 1926. 4-T—1-2⁴-26 NEW LAMAR HOTEL, 1803 North 24th street Tel. WEbster 6406. 24th-modern, comfortable rooms, reasonable. Cafe, in connection. Mrs. E. V. Dixon, proprietress. In the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska HARRIET OSBORNE, Plaintiff, Vs. S. O. SIMONSON, first and real name unknown, C. W. COKER, first and real name unknown, and KATHERINE COKER, his wife, and BEN-JAMIN F. MOORE and their unknown heirs at law, Defendants. THE PEOPLES' DRUG STORE, 24th and Erskine Streets. We carry a full line. Prescriptions promptly filled. WEbster 6323. HOTELS PATTON HOTEL, 1014, 1016, 1018 South 11th St. Known from coast to coast. Terms reasonable. N. P. Patton, proprietor. THE HOTEL CUMMINGS, 1916 Cuming St. Under new management. Terms reasonable. D. G. Russell, proprietor. To S. O. Simonson, first and real name unknown, C. W. Coker. first and real name unknown, and Katherine Coker, his wife, and Benjamin F. Moore and their unknown heirs at law: You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 14th day of January, 1926, Harriet Osborne, in a suit wherein Harriet Osborne is plaintiff and S. O. Simonson, first and real name unknown, C. W. Coker, first and real name unknown, and Katherine Coker, his wife, and Benjamin F. Moore and their unknown heirs at law are defendants, filed her petition in the District Court of Omaha Douglas County, Nebraska, praying for a decree of the Court to quiet and confirm in her the title to Lot one (1) Block Thirteen (13) Albright's Annex, an addition to the'City of Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. W. G. MORGAN—Phones ATlantic 9344 and JAckson 0210. H. J. PINKETT, Attorney and Counselor-at-Law. Twenty years' experience. Practices in all courts. Suite 19, Patterson Block, 17th and Farnams Sts. AT. 9344 or WE. 3180. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large experience. Handles all law cases. 1516½ North 24th St. WE. 3567. Residence, WEbster 4162. NOTIONS PAINTERS AND PAPER HANGERS You are required to answer said petition on or before the 5th day of April, A. D., 1926. 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