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MOB MURDER AROUSES CAROLINA LIFTING LIFT TOO $2.00 a Year—5 Cent MOB SHUMAN HEINK IS WELCOME VISITOR AT BETHUME COLLEGE Great Singer Who Has Risen to Eminence from Poverty by Diligence and Sacrifice Brings Helpful Message to Students WARNS AGAINST BITTERNESS Advises Students to Keep Up Their Ambition, Avoid Jealousy, and Persist in Doing What Is Right Daytona Beach, Fla.—It was an unusual distinction for the students and teachers of Bethune-Cookman College to have as their guest Madam Ernestine Shuman-Heink, world's famous opera singer, to visit the college and in pleasing manner express her feeling with respect to a struggling people. No person is better in position to speak on such a subject than Mme. Shumann-Heink, because her meteorite career has been the result of hard work and sacrifice. It was fitting, therefore, that she should see the work of a woman who has made untold sacrifices for the benefit of the Negro. Madam Shuman-Heink was received at the college by the president, Mrs. Mary MacLeod Bethune, and escorted to the platform by fifteen members of the advisory board, where she was introduced by the chairman, Mrs. C. M. Ranslow, who said: "I am sure that we are not only glad, but very joyful at this moment that Mme. Shuman-Heink has taken a little time from her resting period to come out and look at us. It is very wonderful for us, because we are deprived of going to hear her at the auditorium. To the school I want to say what, I am sure, she will not tell you, that she has by great diligence and hardship and sacrifice, worked her way up to a grand career, from poverty, like your own. Isn't it wonderful? It gives me great pleasure to present Mme. Ernestine Shuman-Heink." Madam Shuman Heink replied as follows: "I am not a speaker, although some time, I find the words to express my feelings. I am an old mother and grandmother. I believe in God. I believe in human beings. They are all alike. We are all children of God, and I have found that your race, the race to which I belong, and all races have some intelligent, fine and beautiful representatives. You are the real, loyal Americans, who have reached a great, big, high point in life. Suffering means sacrifice. I sacrificed, I suffered, but I knew that God would never, never leave me if I did my duty, and if I did not let bitterness and jealousy come into my life. I do love the world—I do love, above all, our blessed America! It is the greatest country in the world! It is the greatest nation, and if I never did know what it meant, I learned to appreciate and to bow my head during my life in the tents when they let me serve them—when I met all of the boys, when I sang for them, when I went to the hospitals . . . I felt that that was the time when I could prove to the United States my deep, undying gratitude for what the United States did for the old greenhorn, Shuman-Heink. (I am not a greenhorn any more.) You must excuse my poor English. I started to learn English, not from books and reading, nor old teachers—but from the boys in the tents. You can imagine what I learned. Now, young men and young women, I am not a speaker, as I told you. I just want to tell you to keep up your ambition; never get bitter; never get jealous, because God Almighty will bless your race just the same as everybody else who is decent and good, who is right and ambitious. Later on, when my career is over—I have just one and a half years more—if I can have the opportunity to come here and be of help to you, you can rest assured that, as the soldier boys called me "Mother Shuman-Heink," I will be just THE MONITOR "Mother Shumann-Heink" to you and help wherever I can." Madam Shumann-Heink joined in the singing of "Swanee River" and all were held spellbound by the richness of her deep contralto voice. SOUTH CAROLINA ROUSED AS GRAND JURY GETS EVIDENCE ON AIKEN LYNCHINGS New Governor, John G. Ricahrds Presiding Judge Johnson, and Newspapers Demand Indictments New York, Jan. 28—The entire state of South Carolina is aroused over the Aiken lynchings now that the Aiken county grand jury has met and is hearing the testimony of twenty-eight witnesses, according to reports received by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The outstanding developments in the situation are as follows: 1. Governor John G. Richards on January 24 issued a statement saying that the case was "one of the most important matters inherited by my administration" and that he was "deeply concerned in the outcome of the state's efforts to bring to justice those who participated in the murder of the Lowmans." South Carolina are making strong 2. The leading newspapersr of editorial demands for action by the grand jury. The Columbia Record, edited by Charlton Wright, in a front-page editorial, unmercifully condemns the previous grand jury which failed to act and says that the present case "is the most important case, in all probability, than any grand jury in South Carolina has had to consider within the past twenty years. Upon its actions and decisions in that case depends the honor, not alone of Aiken county, but of the whole people of South Carolina." 3. A charge to the grand jury by Judge J. Henry Johnson, calls the lynchings "deliberate, wilful, cowardly murder," and continues: "The time for words is past. It is time for action. Say you propose to bring them to justice or say you don't propose to do anything. And God help Aiken county and South Carolina if you fail to do anything." eYo:uea?,e H.....'nbkKfa'- 4. Governor Richards has re-appointed Detective W. W. Rogers, who had been in charge of the lynching investigation under the preceding administration. The present investigation by the grand jury of Aiken county is the third time the grand jury has met for this purpose. At each of the other two sessions, the grand jurors, of whom two were members of the lynching mob according to evidence, reported inability to reach definite results and were discharged at their own request. The present grand jury, of eighteen members, contains six hold-overs from the grand jury which previously admitted failure. Our death rate in Atlanta, Ga., is more than double that of the whites, according to the latest statistics. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FEBRUARY 4, 1927 EDITORIAL This may be embarrassing and retiring and does not seek to say it just the same because the community needs to know it. People and only need to know. Despite apparent evidence to the of our people. This racial printinguish between those of medicine of superior ability and training eventually be corrected. We really proud to see any of our curcularly true of the masses of our higher-ups or quasi-intelligential erfeit, there is often manifest who achieve or attain any prothe common folk, the masses, a member of the race gains p. Omaha is fortunate in have exceptional training who is develop the musical talent of our musical ability, she has had the aid of the best teachers in America of the New England Conservative Alfred DeVoto, and a pupil of vatory of Music, Paris, Frank friends to follow a concert caref y of teaching." Said one of England Conservatory, who st world in America and Europe again in Omaha at the Auditee ago, "Why in the world do you yery of teaching when concert well, is so much more pleasant Her reply was, "Because our children need it. In the train up some artists among contribution to the world I preis of course hard work; but it. This young woman has un developing the musical talent Of And she should be esteemed he gives generously of her time an of our children. In addition to her regular has been training sixty children eighteen, for an operetta which of these children not only in m and terpsichorean arts. When asked why she was reply was, "To develop the tail children of Omaha and to en can. The white children are operettas and plays and are that they can do. Negro children couragement and some of us this chance. Of course it's ha the music, but they should hav it is possible to get, and the be so that this operetta can be pu rright, then it ought not to be teachers must be employed and have the best." This shows the wishes and for the children of our group. hearted and loyal backing and the best interests and progress est development of our children. Washington is proud of M. Georgia, of Miss Lucy Laney; une, for their great educational Omaha, Nebraska, should be Pinkston, who is doing a great and our children. the embarrassing to the woman, for and does not seek the limelight, but the same because she deserves it and ends to know it. We are really a need to know to express that not evidence to the contrary we are. This racial pride often leads us in those of mediocre ability or trai- dity and training. This is a de- rected. We mention it to she says see any of our people achieve. the masses of our people. Amor masi-intelligentia, not the genuine often manifested envy and jeal- e attain any prominence, but this tik, the masses. They are really a the race gains prominence or dis- fortunate in having a woman of re- taining who is obsessed with an a- tical talent of our children. Ende he has had the advantage of study- ers in America and Europe. She England Conservatory of Music and a pupil of Isidor Phillips, Music, Paris, France. Advised by bw a concert career, she has elect- cly." Said one of her fellow studi- ervatory, who stands eminent in America and Europe, and who is s at the Auditorium, when her the world do you devote yourself when concert work in which h more pleasant and remunerat- ed was, "Because my people, and need it. In the hope of perhaps artists among my pupils who with the world I prefer the work of the hard work; but it is a real joy and woman has undoubtedly done a musical talent of the Negro child be esteemed highly for her work of her time and money to cultu- r to her regular work, for over th ing sixty children, ranging in age an operetta which will demonstra- n not only in music, but also in an arts. ed why she was undertaking the to develop the talent there is amo- maha and to encourage them in the children are presented from th days and are thus given a chance Negro children need the same c and some of us must see that th of course it's hard work. I can they should have the best drama get, and the best teacher of an retta can be put on right. If it ought not to be done at all. Th be employed and paid, but our is the wishes and desires of this of our group. Ought not she h val backing and support of all acts and progress of our people at of our children? is proud of Miss Nannie Borrow miss Lucy Laney; Daytona, Florida great educational work among th ska, should be equally proud of this doing a great and far-reachin- on. This may be embarrassing to the woman, for she is modest and retiring and does not seek the limelight, but we are going to say it just the same because she deserves it and because the community needs to know it. We are really an appreciative people and only need to know to express that appreciation. Despite apparent evidence to the contrary we are really proud of our people. This racial pride often leads us to fail to distinguish between those of mediocre ability or training and those of superior ability and training. This is a defect which will eventually be corrected. We mention it to show that we are really proud to see any of our people achieve. This is particularly true of the masses of our people. Among the so-called higher-ups or quasi-intelligentia, not the genuine, but the counterfeit, there is often manifested envy and jealousy of those who achieve or attain any prominence, but this is not true of the common folk, the masses. They are really delighted when a member of the race gains prominence or distinction. Omaha is fortunate in having a woman of rare ability and exceptional training who is obsessed with an ambition to develop the musical talent of our children. Endowed with musical ability, she has had the advantage of studying under some of the best teachers in America and Europe. She is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music at Boston under Alfred DeVoto, and a pupil of Isidor Phillips, Paris Conservatory of Music, Paris, France. Advised by teachers and friends to follow a concert career, she has elected the "drudgery of teaching." Said one of her fellow students at the New England Conservatory, who stands eminent in the concert world in America and Europe, and who is soon to appear again in Omaha at the Auditorium, when here some months ago, "Why in the world do you devote yourself to the drudgery of teaching when concert work in which you would do well, is so much more pleasant and remunerative?" Her reply was, "Because my people, and particularly our children need it. In the hope of perhaps being able to train up some artists among my pupils who will make their contribution to the world I prefer the work of teaching, which is of course hard work; but it is a real joy and I love it." This young woman has undoubtedly done a great work in developing the musical talent of the Negro children of Omaha. And she should be esteemed highly for her work's sake. She gives generously of her time and money to cultivate the talent of our children. In addition to her regular work, for over five months she has been training sixty children, ranging in ages from four to eighteen, for an operetta which will demonstrate the ability of these children not only in music, but also in the dramatic and terpsichorean arts. When asked why she was undertaking this big job her reply was, "To develop the talent there is among the colored children of Omaha and to encourage them in every way I can. The white children are presented from time to time in operettas and plays and are thus given a chance to show what they can do. Negro children need the same chance and encouragement and some of us must see that they are given this chance. Of course it's hard work. I can take care of the music, but they should have the best dramatic instructor it is possible to get, and the best teacher of artistic dancing, so that this operetta can be put on right. If it can't be done right, then it ought not to be done at all. These additional teachers must be employed and paid, but our children must have the best." This shows the wishes and desires of this young woman for the children of our group. Ought not she have the whole-hearted and loyal backing and support of all who believe in the best interests and progress of our people and in the highest development of our children? Washington is proud of Miss Nannie Borroughs; Augusta, Georgia, of Miss Lucy Laney; Daytona, Florida, of Mrs. Bethune, for their great educational work among the young; and Omaha, Nebraska, should be equally proud of Florentine F. Pinkston, who is doing a great and far-reaching work for us and our children. U. S. WOODCRAFT INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED U. S. Woodcraft Industrial Association, Incorporated, held its annual meeting January 13 and 27. The following officers were elected: J. W. Dacus, president; M. Landdrum, first vice president; J. F. Thomas, second vice president; A. S. Duff, secretary; J. S. Sloan, treasurer; Dr. H. Wiggins, examiner; S. W. Mills, director; E. S. Mills, director; C. W. Pierce, manager. The meeting was enthusiastic, reports showed progress and plans were proposed for extended activities. CHORAL CLUB PARTICIPATES IN PROGRAM AT CENTIPAT "Y" Last Thursday night at the annual meeting of the Central Branch of the Young Women's Christian Association, a most delightful program was rendered. An amusing play entitled "Driftwood" demonstrating the excellent work done by the Traveler's Aid of the association was well done by members of the Y. W. C. A. and of the Y. M. C. A. The choral club, numbering forty-seven from the North Side Branch, under the direction of Ben Stanley, contributed three numbers which elicited hearty applause and unstinted praise and commendation. Miss Edna M. Strat- --- to the woman, for she is modest in the limelight, but we are going to she deserves it and because the We are really an appreciative way to express that appreciation. The contrary we are really proudade often leads us to fail to discover ability or training and those gifts. This is a defect which will mention it to show that we are people achieve. This is partiur people. Among the so-called, not the genuine, but the counted envy and jealousy of those dominence, but this is not true of They are really delighted when prominence or distinction. Being a woman of rare ability and assessed with an ambition to deer children. Endowed with muvantage of studying under some and Europe. She is a graduate of Music at Boston under Isidor Phillips, Paris Conserce. Advised by teachers and herer, she has elected the "drudgather fellow students at the Newlands eminent in the concert, and who is soon to appear forrium, when here some months devote yourself to the drudg-work in which you would do not and remunerative?" Are my people, and particularly hope of perhaps being able to my pupils who will make their offer the work of teaching, which is a real joy and I love it." Doubtedly done a great work in the Negro children of Omaha. Highly for her work's sake. She and money to cultivate the talent work, for over five months she has, ranging in ages from four to which will demonstrate the ability music, but also in the dramatic undertaking this big job herent there is among the colored encourageme them in every way I represented from time to time in us given a chance to show what need the same chance and enmust see that they are given hard work. I can take care of give the best dramatic instructor best teacher of artistic dancing, at on right. If it can't be done done at all. These additional paid, but our children must and desires of this young woman Ought not she have the whole support of all who believe in of our people and in the highn? Ass Nannie Borroughs; Augusta, Daytona, Florida, of Mrs. Bethal work among the young; and equally proud of Florentine F. and far-reaching work for us The needs a Jems of Negro presented to the club at their on dinner at the day noon, by Musician; the Re pastor of the church, and H torney. Miss retary of the the Y. W. C. guest and bers to the pr briefly of her The club is standing men sions in Omaha a large and in Dr. Palmer Fir invitation to group to addr an opportunity Dr. D. W. Gooden, expresident of the Omaha Negro Medical association and president of the Colored Commerical Club, who was one of the speakers to address the Professional Men's Club. facts before and opinion in Dr. Findlay speakers, gave edge of the aca Negroes in the sympathetic in preciation of tion to Ameri ton, secretary of the North Side Branch, was accompanist. In the candle-lighting service, illustrating the spirit and ideals of the Y. W. C. A., led by Mrs. A. H. Fetters, Mrs. John Albert Williams participated as a representative from the North Side Branch. NEW COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT HOLDS ORGANIZATION MEETING The new Committee of Management of the North Side Branch, Y. W. C. A., held a very enthusiastic organization meeting Wednesday afternoon at the "Y." The following officers were elected for the year 1927: Mrs. Estella Craig, chairman. Mrs. W. C. Ricks, vice-chairman. Mrs. John A. Williams, secretary. The following were appointed chairmen of the various committees: Membership, Mrs. W. C. Ricks. Finance, Mrs. L. F. McIntosh. Girl Reserves, Mrs. Craig Morris. General and Religious Education, Mrs. Charles Garrett. Health Education, Mrs. A. D. McGee. House, Mrs. Lena Moore. Service and Hospitality, Mrs. Gertrude Shakleford. Fellowship, Mrs. Irene Jones. Recreation, Mrs. Minnie Dixon. Publicity, Mrs. Goldie Downing. Representative Address Pro Representatives of Race Address Professional Men The needs and some of the problems of Negroes in Omaha were ably presented to the Professional Men's club at their customary meeting and dinner at the Hotel Fontenelle, Monday noon, by Dr. D. W. Gooden, physician; the Rev. Charles H. Trusty, pastor of the Hillside Presbyterian church, and Harrison J. Pinkett, attorney. Miss Edna M. Stratton, secretary of the North Side Branch of the Y. W. C. A., was also an invited guest and contributed musical numbers to the program and also spoke briefly of her work. The club is composed of many outstanding men in the various professions in Omaha and consequently has a large and influential membership. Dr. Palmer Findlay is president. The invitation to representatives of our group to address this assembly gave an opportunity of placing important THE NEW YORK TIMES Dr. D. W. Gooden, ex-president of the Omaha Negro Medical association and president of the Colored Com mercial Club, who was one of the speakers to address the Professional Men's Club. facts before molders of sentiment and opinion in the community. Dr. Findlay, in presenting the speakers, gave evidence of a knowledge of the achievements of notable Negroes in the United States and a sympathetic interest in and an appreciation of the Negro's contribution to American life. Dr. Gooden, whose topic was "The Problem of the Negro Physician," laid most emphasis upon the lack of hospital facilities, and the practical impossibility of a Negro physician being permitted to attend his patients in the hospital. "The greatest problem," he said, "is the lack of hospital facilities. In many cases it is almost impossible to get Negro patients into hospitals, even in charity wards. Even when patients are well able to pay for accommodations it is often difficult to secure them. When calling to make arrangements very often the first The work and duties of the chairmen and some of the rules of the Association were briefly explained by the branch secretary, Miss Stratton. A fine spirit prevailed and each seemed anxious to take up her duties and push forward the work of the Association. SPANISH WAR VETERANS INSTALL OFFICERS At a meeting of the Captain Allensworth Camp, United Spanish War Veterans, last Friday evening, fourteen officers were installed by Mr. Charles Stillwater, past commander Lee Forby Camp No.1. Officers installed were: George Douglas, commander; William Dais, senior vicecommander; Eugene Thomas, Jr., THE WORLD'S FIRST BLACK WOMAN Vol. XII—No. 32 GROWING THANK YOU! Whole Number 602 OLINA es of Race professional Men question is what is his race or nationality. When patients are admitted to the hospital, the Negro physician must turn the patient over to the staff physician. This is especially true in operative cases. Yet we are licensed by the same State Board of Examiners and must pass the same examination." Dr. Gooden also called attention to much illness resulting from improper housing conditions and undernourishment arising from the lack of employment which compelled many to deny themselves the necessities of life. The Rev. Dr. Trusty recommended the opening of a branch Y. W. C. A. with an inter-racial committee to take care of the employment situation. Application of the Golden Rule will go a long way towards solving the race problem. He criticized the M. church for not stressing the social message and for failure to keep pace with modern developments of efficiency in business education and other fields. Speaking on "The Problem of the Negro Lawyer," Mr. Pinkett, who is the oldest practicing race attorney in the city, paid a tribute to the uniform courtesy shown by the courts and better members of the bar to the colored lawyer. "The main problem of the Negro lawyer is competing with the poorer class of white attorneys who hire colored solicitors," he said. "The Negro attorney is far better equipped to handle cases than the average shyster who employs Negro solicitors." The affluence of the Negro attorney depends directly upon economic status of his community, and indirectly upon the educational standards which prevail among his race, he declared. vice-commander; John Wright, adjutant; Henry Watts, quartermaster; David C. Elliott, officer of the day; Jesse Williams, officer of the guard; Charles Cooper, Al Gray and Isaac Rainer, trustees; George Anderson and Walter Ford, color sargents, and James Newton, chaplain. The N. A. A. C. P. branch, of Washington, D. C., re-elected its officers, last week Friday evening. Professor Neval H. Thomas, presiding. Officers and members of the Chamber of Commerce of Howard university, Washington, D. C., recently tendered Prof. George W. Cook, dean of the University, a testimonial luncheon in honor of his seventy-second birthday. 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Those, therefore, wh The Monitor must see to it paid, as the law requires, in ing sent to all those who owe and unless your subscription to cut off your paper which to do. We, as publishers, MU pay the penalty. GETTING ACQUAINTED Two recent events in Omaha disclose a growing desire for a better acquaintance between white and colored people; for be it known that even in northern cities there is only a nodding acquaintance between the two groups. As a matter of fact, colored people know more about white people than the white people do about colored people. Colored folks as servants and employees in homes of white people have an opportunity of learning of their customs, habits, conversation and ideals, in a way that is denied white people of obtaining a like knowledge of colored people. Few white people ever enter the homes of colored people. Moreover, white people seldom read books, magazines or newspapers written and published by colored people, while upon the contrary colored people read the literature published by the dominant group. So when the facts are frankly faced there is only a nodding or speaking acquaintance between these two groups which loom largely in American life. The events to which we refer are the annual meeting of the Central Branch of the Young Women's Christian Association, held last Thursday night, and the Professional Men's Club dinner at the Hotel Fontenelle Monday of this week. At the former meeting which began with a dinner at 6, there were representatives of both races seated happily together at the tables, engaging in pleasant and helpful conversation, without restraint or embarrassment, and the choral club from the North Side Branch rendered three delightful numbers on a most delightful program, which received the highest commendation, and a representative of the North Side Branch took part in the impressive candle lighting service, with which the program closed. This, however, is not the first time that this spirit of fellowship has been manifested by the Y. W. C. A., which contact and association is making for acquaintanceship and understanding. At the latter meeting three representatives of our group were invited to present certain aspects of our local difficulties, some call them "problems," as we see them and have to meet them. Those chosen to speak acquitted themselves most creditably and made a most favorable impression. The intermingling at the table was again without restraint or embarrassment as is always the case with well-bred people of any group. It is safe to say that both the hosts and guests became better acquainted, and that many of the white professional men, present at that meeting, who really are broad-minded and believe in a square deal, have a better understanding of the embarrassments which confront us from time to time and will seek opportunity to be sympathetic and helpful. There is a real need in every community for all the various groups in that community getting acquainted. There is a great need for this acquaintance between the white and the colored people. KEEP KOUTSKY Readers of The Monitor will recall that during the last election in which the fight centered around the sheriff's office we made the statement that Joseph Koutsky had made a good city commissioner, that he was needed there more than in the sheriff's office. We were sincere in what we said and meant it. We hope that he will reconsider his wish to retire from public life and consent to again run for city commissioner. He has made good on his job. The city needs him. Keep Koutsky. CLEAN THEM OUT A Negro was killed in a bootlegging joint because he did not have money to pay for a pint of whiskey, so it was disclosed at a coroner's jury one day this week. There are entirely too many of these bootlegging joints among Negroes and whites in this city. They should be cleaned out. The bootlegging and the criminal Negro adds to the burdens of the self-respecting and law-abiding members of our race. PIANO CONTEST AT LAKE THEATRE The New Lake theatre, which is steadily growing in popularity, not only for the high-class pictures that THE MONITOR it shows at popular prices, but also for the various contests and entertainments which it puts on, is staging a piano contest for three nights next week which will undoubtedly prove a big attraction. Tuesday night there will be a Junior Contest. This is confined to children under 15. Thursday night an adults contest is to be held. Saturday night will be the finals when the contestants will vie with each other for the grand prizes. The management invites piano players to enter the contest. In talking with Bill Bergman, manager of the Lake, he stated that the piano playing contest is only one of the few big events he is planning on staging at the Lake in the near future. He concluded by stating that he wanted to take this opportunity of thanking the public for the wonderful support they have been giving the Lake during the last sixty days. RACE RELATIONS SUNDAY FEBRUARY 13 Material for Addresses and Special Programs Sent on Request Following the annual custom which began in 1923, February 13th will be widely observed this year as Race Relations Sunday. On that date sermons, addresses, and programs on race relations will be given in thousands of churches throughout the country. Originated as a means of enlisting the religious forces of the nation in behalf of a Christian solution of the race problem, Race Relations Sunday has become established as a custom, and is more widely observed with each passing year by churches, missionary organizations, young people's societies Christian associations, and other religious groups. The Commission on the Church and Race Relations, 105 East Twenty-second street, New York, will send suggestions for the observance of the day to anyone interested. The Commission on Inter-racial Co-operation, 409 Palmer building, Atlanta, will be glad to supply additional material for addresses and programs. MUSICIANS' ANNUAL BALL The Musicians Union, Local No. 558, will give their annual ball, at Dreamland hall, Monday evening, February 7th. There will be thirty musicians, drawn from Adams Nov- MAGNIFICENT SPECTACLE and MUSICAL EVENT Extraordinary "The Snow Queen" Beautiful Costumes—Delightful Music—Solos, Duetts, Quartetts, Choruses— Artistic Folk and Other Dances MARVELLOUS FEATS BY A WONDERFUL CHILD ACROBAT! An Evening of Entertainment Never To Be Forgotten and Revealing the Wonderful Musical, Dramatic and Artistic Talent of the Negro Children of Omaha Thursday Night, February 17 8:15 O'CLOCK Technical High School Auditorium Thirty-third and Cuming Streets ADMISSION: Adults, 50 Cents Children (Under 12), 25 Cents Under the Direction and Management of MRS. FLORENTINE F. PINKSTON elty, Desdunes, Dixie Ramblers, Elks, Hunter's Serenaders, Omaha Nite Owls, Overstreet's and Turner's orchestras. They will be formed into two fifteen-piece orchestras, which will play continuously during the evening. Music continuously. Dancing all the time. The committee, Mrs. V. Clark, Simon Harrold and L. Subscribe for THE MONITOR Omaha’s Reliable Race Weekly $2.00 a Year Gaines, are sparing no pains to make this the grandest and best affair ever staged by the local musicians. At Dreamland Hall, Monday evening, February 7th. Dance from 10 p. m. till ?—Adv. See "The Snow Queen" at Tech Auditorium, February 17.—Adv. We wish to express our sincere thanks for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our beloved mother and sister. Albert Watt, son. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Montgomery, brother and sister-in law. --- Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Building, JAckson 3841 or Harney 2156. "The Snow Queen" an operetta by sixty children, under direction of Mrs. Florentine F. Pinkston at Tech Auditorium, February 17.—Adv. Mrs. Lillian Moore, 2120 North 30th street, was hostess at the "Y" last Friday, in honor of Mrs. Annie Belm of St. Louis, Mo. Miss Helen Vincent and Mr. Marion Johnson were married last Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock, at St. Benedict's chapel by Father Cassilly. One hundred and fifty guests attended, and refreshments were served in the auditorium. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large experience. Handles all law cases. 2310 North Twenty-second street. WEbster 4162. See "The Snow Queen" at Tech Auditorium, February 17.—Adv. Mesdames W. B. Smith and Lucile Henderson spent Tuesday in Lincoln, Neb. They visited the capitol and attended the sessions of the legislature and were also the guests of the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Burckhardt. FOR RENT—Seven room house, all modern. Hot water. heat. Half-block from carline. $25.00 per month. WE. 4810. tf. 12-10-26. Mrs. Alexander Tillery, sister of Mrs. John Grant Pegg, left for her home in Chicago Wednesday evening. "The Snow Queen" an operetta by sixty children, under direction of Mrs. Florentine F. Pinkston at Tech Auditorium, February 17.—Adv. Mrs. Ruth McCraven was removed to her home Wednesday from Lord Lister hospital, her condition much improved. FOR RENT—Two unfurnished rooms with heat. Webster 7089. FOR RENT—Room and kitchenette. Web. 5188. Mr. James Pegg, formerly of Omaha, now residing in Chicago, who came Monday for a brief visit with his mother, Mrs. John G. Pegg and family, returned to his home Thursday. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room for employed girl. Call after 5 p. m. Web. 5690. Mr. J. C. Parker has returned from Chicago where he went last week to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Georgia Gray. William Gray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gray, who underwent an operation Monday at St. Joseph's hospital for appendicitis is doing nicely. FOR SALE—Seven room modern house, 2870 Corby street. A bargain. Call Walnut 4958. The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip's church held a well attended meeting at the residence of Mrs. C. H. Singleton last Thursday. Mrs. Grace Hutten, who has been quite ill at her home, 2414 Maple street, is reported much improved. Follow the Big Crowd Day by Day THE LINCOLN MARKET 1406 North 24th Street Webster 1411 Be Sure to Attend Hartman's 62nd February Furniture Sa A Sale of New Home Furnishings at the lowest price for similar quality in Omaha Easy Payments 62nd February Furniture Sale A Sale of New Home Furnishings at the lowest price for similar quality in Omaha. Easy Payments Hartman's Everything for the Home 413-15-17 South Sixteenth Street Mrs. H. P. Carroll died January 24, and was buried Saturday, January 29, from Zion Baptist church, the Rev. Jesse Young officiating. Interment was in Mt. Hope cemetery. Mrs. Carroll had been a resident of Omaha for over forty years. She was a charter member of Zion Baptist church and had been a deaconess for twenty-five years. The funeral of Mr. Robert Baum was held at Zion Baptist church, the Rev. Mr. Young officiating. Interment in Mount Hope cemetery. See "The Snow Queen" at Tech Auditorium, February 17.—Adv. The Heart to Heart Club, recently organized, composed of the young matrons of Pilgrim Baptist church, met at the home of Mrs. Julia Pharr at 1815 North Twenty-sixth street. A pleasant evening was spent by all. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Thomas Woody, 1831 North Twenty-second street, Wednesday, February 9. "The Snow Queen" an operetta by sixty children, under direction of Mrs. Florentine F. Pinkston at Tech Auditorium, February 17.—Adv. A number of the young men of the Bachelor Benedict Club gave a surprise party in honor of Mrs. Mary Brown at their club rooms last Saturday evening. See "The Snow Queen" at Tech Auditorium, February 17.—Adv. The industrial committee of the Mount Moriah Baptist Missionary society, met at the residence of Mrs. A. Baldwin, 2910 North Twenty-sixth street, Tuesday, February 1st, to prepare garments for orphan children. "The Snow Queen" an operetta by sixty children, under direction of Mrs. Florentine F. Pinkston at Tech Auditorium, February 17.—Adv. We wish to thank our many friends who so kindly assisted and comforted us during our great sorrow in the death of John F. McCree. And also for the beautiful floral offerings. Ida E. McCree, wife; Anna Behn, sister; Charles Davis, brother; Margaret DeWitt, daughter. PIANO PLAYING CONTEST The Talk of the Town 3 — BIG NIGHTS — 3 Tuesday, February 8 JUNIOR CONTEST Any Child Under 15 Is Eligible Register Now Thursday, February 10 ADULTS' CONTEST Contest for Women Contest for Men Register Now! Fun! Fun!! Fun!! Saturday, February 12 FINALS The Winners of the Preliminaries Will Compete for Grand Prizes PRIZES IN GOLD NEW LAKE THEATRE 24th and Lake Streets Always in the Lead THE MONITOR The will of Mrs. E. Welcome (white), of Minneapolis, Minn., gives $10,000 to our Phyllis Wheatley settlement house of that city. Rt. Rev. W. Sampson Brooks, A. M. E. bishop in Africa, raised $15,857 for his work in the conferences of his church in this country. IN THE COUNTY COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA In the matter of the estate of J. Alice Stewart, deceased. Persons interested in said matter are hereby notified that on the 27th day of January, 1927, William T. Stewart filed a petition in said County Court, praying that his final administration account filed herein be settled and allowed, and that he be discharged from his trust as administrator; that a hearing will be had on said petition before said Court on the 19th day of February, 1927, and that if you fail to appear before said Court on the said 19th day of February, 1927, at 9 o'clock, a.m., and contest said petition, the Court may grant the prayer of said petition, enter a decree of heirship, and make such other and further orders, allowances and decrees, as to this Court may seem proper, to the end that all matters pertaining to said estate may be finally settled and determined. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 2-T County Judge. In the matter of the estate of Alonzo Jackson, deceased. Notice is hereby given: That the creditors will meet the executrix of said estate, before me, County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court Room, in said County on the 17th day of March, 1927, and on the 17th day of May, 1927, at 9 o'clock A. M., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims, from the 14th day of February, 1927. BRYCE CRAWFORD, County Judge. New LAKE THEATRE 24th AND LAKE STS. Always in the Lead Sunday—Monday, Feb. 6—7 A Real Novelty Show A Triple Bill "EAGLE OF THE SEA" With Ricardo Cortez EXTRA! An Old Time Movie A Distinct Novelty See It!! On the Stage Sunday Only OVERSTREET'S STAGE SHOW Another RED HOT Show MADGE BELLAMY In "THUNDER MOUNTAIN" Love in the Hills of Hate Added Junior Piano Contest Wed.—Thurs., Feb 9—10 Really Worth While "BROKEN HEARTS OF HOLLYWOOD" With Patsy Ruth Miller Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Thursday PIANO CONTEST Friday—Saturday, Feb. 11-12 Double Show Greta Nissen, in "THE LADY OF THE HAREM" and Pauline Frederick, in "HER HONOR THE GOVERNOR" W. B. Bryant, Attorney PROBATE NOTICE 4T-1-14-27. Saturday Finals of Contest BUSINESS IS GOOD THANK YOU at the LINCOLN MARKET 1406 No. 24th We. 1411 EMERSON'S LAUNDRY The Laundry That Suits All 1301 No. 24th St. Web. 0820 I. Levy DRUGGIST PRESCRIPTIONS Our SPECIALTY 24th & Decatur—We. 5082 While BACON is 50c a Pound, Why Not EAT RABBIT Till Bacon Comes Down? Massey's Little Grocery 27th and Ohio Streets HOTEL CUMING 1916 Cuming Street Rooms by day — 50c, 75c, $1.00 By the week — $2.00 to $4.00 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Mrs. Mayne Mason D. G. 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STUART'S ART SHOP ART, MUSIC AND LITERATURE Picture Framing and Enlarging 1803 North Twenty-ourth Street Dry Cleaning of Ladies' and Gents' Wearing Apparel and Household Furnishings SOFT WATER LAUNDERING Wet Wash - - - 4c per lb. Thrifty Wash - - 5c per lb. Dry Wash—Rough Dry—Family Finish Linen—Curtains—Blankets, Etc. EDHOLM & SHERMAN LAUNDERERS AND CLEANERS 24th Near Lake Street PHONE WE. 6055 PAGE THREE PAGE FOUR The Doom Trail - By - Arthur D. Howden Smith Author of PORTO BELLO GOLD, Etc. (@ by Brentane's.) WNU Service THE STORY CHAPTER I—Harry Ormerod, proscribed traitor to King George as a Stuart partisan, returning from France to London, rescues Alderman Robert Juggins from a band of assassins. Juggins form a group, the former steward of Ormerod's father, to whom Juggins feels himself indebted. Ormerod tells Juggins he has abandoned the Stua. CHAPTER III—Disgulsified as Juggins' servant, Ormerod takes passage to America. He meets a Scottish girl, daughter of Murray, and ardent Jacobite. Vera, the Frenchman, their enmity flames. The Frenchman denounces Ormerod to the girl as a traitor to the Stuart cause. Believing him, she repulses Ormerod's proffer of friendship. He is thrown into the sea by an unseen assailant. CHAPTER IV—Ormerod regains the dark reckoning, recovers his enslaughter as Murray's servant, Tom, giant negro. He accuses Murray of employing the negro to assassinate him, but a truce is arranged. At New York Ormerod saves an Indian from insult. The Indian speaks English, is Ta-wan-na-sen, Seesa chief CHAPTER V — Governor Burnet welcomes Ormerod as a friend of Juggins, and tells him Murray's aims. By what is known is the name of the array Murray uses the arms which should come New York, to the French in Canada With Ta-wan-ne-ars and a gigantic Dutchman, to Peter Corlaer. Ormerod agrees to get to Lagana, French outpoured spy out the secrets of Doom Trail. He of course speaks French. De Veuille has won ga-Ha-na, Ta-wan-ne-ars afflianced wife, now the Frenchman's mistress, and the red man accused of being a Doom Trail savior. Ormerod's life in an attack on him by Murray's henchman, Bolling. CHAPTER VI — Acusing Murray without avail, of noticing Bolling, Ormerod learns the girl's name is Marjory. With his two companions he begins the journey. CHAPTER VII — The three men wipe out a party of Cahnuagas trailing them, evidently sent by Murray. At the Seneca village they are welcomed by Do-ne-ho-ga-weh, head chief, Ta-wan-ne-ars. Leaving Corlaer, Ta-wan-ne-ars and Ormerod take their way to Niagara. CHAPTER VIII-At Niagara Ormerod, in the guise of Jean Courbovoir, forest runner, learns the French plans from Joncaire, the commandant De Veille arrives, recognizes Ormerod and he and Ta-wan-ne-ars are seized. The procession threaded its way at leisurely pace through the throngs of Indians, the girl walking as uncon GA-MA-NOI HE SOBBED. cernedly as if she were alone, her head held high, her eyes staring unseeingly before her. "Ga-go-sa Ho-nun-as-tase-ta," murmured the savages, bowing low. The False Faces drew clear of the crowd, and danced solemnly around us. They paid us no attention, but when they had strung a complete circle around the stakes they faced inward and stopped, each one where he stood. For the first time the priestess, or Mistress as they called her, showed appreciation of her surroundings. She walked into the ring of masks and took up her position in front of us and our stakes. She had not looked at us. "Bow down. O my people," she chanted in a soft voice that was hauntingly sweet. "The False Faces are come amongst you, for it is again the period of our rule, and I, their Mistress, am to give you the word. "Behold, the old moon is dying, and a new moon will be born again to us. The Powers of Evil, the Powers of Good and the Powers of Life are come together for the creation. "Thrice fortunate are you that you recognize the rule of So-a-ka-ga-gwa (the moon—"the light of the night"), for it brings you well-being, now and hereafter in the Land of Souls. Moreover, it brings you captives, and your feast will be graced by their sufferings." She turned to face us, arms flung wide in a graceful gesture. I thought that Ta-wan-ne-ars would burst the thongs that bound him. His powerful chest expanded until they stretched. "Ga-ha-no!" he sobbed. She fattered, and her hands locked together involuntarily between her breasts. A light of apprehension dawned in her eyes, and for a moment I thought there was a trace of something more. "Ga-ha-no!" pleaded Ta-wan-ne-ars. But she regained the mastery of herself, and a mocking smile was his answer. "They are no ordinary captives who will consecrate our feast," she continued her recitative. "For one is a chief of the Iroquois and a warrior whose valor will resist the torment with pride. And the other is a white chief whose tender flesh will yield great delight and whose screams will give pleasure in our ears. "O my people, this is the Night of Preparation. When An-da-ka-ga-gwa (the sun—"the Light of the Day), the husband of So-a-ka-ga-gwa, retires to rest to mourn his dead wife and make ready for the new one he will take tomorrow, you must retire to your lodges, and put out your fires, and let down your hair. "For in the night the spirits of Hans-ka-o-no-geh (hell—"the dwelling-place of evil") will come to hold communion with their servants, the False Faces, and they will be hungry for your souls. "And this is my warning to you, O my people. Heed the warning of Gago-sa Ho-nun-as-tase-ta. "And on the next night we will celebrate the Moon feast, and I will dance the torture dance. And we will tear the hearts out of our enemies' breasts and grow strong from their sufferings." She tossed her arms above her head, and the ring of False Faces burst into their high-pitched, nasal chant, and resumed the hesitant dancing step, their horrible masks wobbling from side to side, their painted bodies, naked save for the breech-clout, posturing in rhythm. Their Mistress summoned the squat Cahnuaga chief, who seemed to be especially charged with our safe-keeping. "You will unbind the captives from the stakes and place them in the Council-House," she said coldly. "If they are left out in the night, my brothers and sisters, the aids of Hane-go-ate-geh will devour them. Feed them well, so that they will be strong to resist their torment, and tie them securely, and place a guard of crafty warriors over them. If they escape, you shall be the sacrifice at the Moon feast." The chief groveled before her. "The commands of the Ga-go-sa Honun-ass-tase-ta shall be obeyed," he promised. "And I pray you will hold off the Spirits of Evil tonight, for sometimes they have been overbold and have snatched our people from their lodges." "You are safe this time if you heed my words," she answered, "for you have secured a sacrifice which will be very pleasing to So-a-ka-gwa and her friends." (For this and other conversions I am indebted to Ta-wan-ne-ars, who translated them for me after ward.—H. O.) Then she came up quite close to us She looked at me with frank curiosity and particularly my hair, which was brown. But most of her attention was bestowed upon Ta-wan-ne-ars. "So you remember me?" she said in a hard voice and speaking in the Seneca dialect. "I remember you, Ga-ha-no," he an swered. "But I see you do not remember me." "Oh, well enough," she returned. "But I am no longer an ordinary woman. I am the Mistress of the False Faces—" "And of a French snake," he added bitterly. Her eyes flashed. "I am not a squaw, which is what I should have been had you and my stupid father had your way with me!" Ta-wan-ne-ars shook his head sadly. "Ta-wan-ne-ars has only one regret that he is to die," he said. "That is because he cannot live to find your lost soul and return it to you." She laughed harshly. Ta-wan-ne-ars is a child," she said. "His heart is turned to water. He talks of things which are not. My soul is here." She tapped her left breast "It does not matter, however, for the Ga-go-sa Ho-nun-as-tase-ta does not need a soul as other mortals, do." She turned on her heel abruptly, and followed the priests into the long bark house from which they had emerged. The great mob of Indians melted away as soon as she left us. They all but fled in order to reach their lodges before sundown, and so hurried were our guards that in removing us from the stakes to the Council-House in the center of the village they forebore to beat or maltreat us. In the Council-House they supplied us with a liberal meal of meat and vegetables. Then our bonds were replaced and we were covered with robes, whilst our guards cowered close to the fire in inbject fear. They started at the slightest movement. Had we been able to stir hand or foot I think we might have won our freedom But they used care in binding us, and we lay inert as corpses. "What do they fear?" I whispered to Ta-wan-ne-ars at length, desirous of hearing a friendly voice. "I do not know exactly, brother," he said. "These Cahuuagas are renegades from the Great League." "But the Moon feast they tait about," I persisted. "What is that?" Through the bark walls of the house came the weird, minor melody which had attended the appearance of the Mistress of the False Faces, mingled with shrieks, grows, screams and yells. Our guards huddled closer to together. They abandoned their weap THE MONITOR ons and covered their heads with blankets. A drum thrubbed near by, and at intervals sounded the wailing chant of the masked priests and the thundering of dancing feet. The uproar increased in violence. Women's voices, some in dreadful protestation, some in eager ecstasy, joined in it. It was near, then at a distance, then returning. And occasionally that one shrill, sweet voice quelled the saturnalia and was lifted on a note of pagan exultation—only to be drowned in the thrumming of drums. Our fire dwindled and was rekindled. The night crept on toward the dawn. The monotony of the noises, the endless repetition, deadened the senses, and 'we slept. When I awakened, 'twas to see the daylight trickling through the smoke-hole in the roof. Somewhere in the sunshine a bird began to sing, and my captors yawned and sat up. The squat chief, his fears of the night gone, kicked Ta-wan-ne-ars awake. "This is the day of the Moon feast," he said. "You will soon clamor to die." (Continued Next Week.) COLORED ORCHESTRA MAKES HIT AT ROSELAND Jesse Stone and his Blue Serenaders, under the direction of Frank J. Rock, staged a jazz battle with Tracy-Brown's Oklahomaans, a superior 12-piece orchestra, at Roseland dance hall, January 27th, and won the unanimous decision of the judges. It was the first race orchestra to play at this popular dance hall, and created such a sensation that the manager, Harry White, immediately booked them for a return engagement February 17. They also played to a capacity house at Dreamland January 28, and will play a return engagement there February 18. HOUSE COMMITTEE GIVES A TEA PARTY The Nineteen Hundred Twenty-seven Tea Party, given Friday, January 28, at the North Side branch, Young Women's Christian Association, at Twenty-second and Grant streets, under the auspices of the former House Committee, was exceptionally attractive and very well attended. More than a hundred and fifty guests were present. The tea room was beautiful with pretty lamps and candles, cut flowers and other dainty decorations. Master William McAllister, Jr., represented the "New Year Spirit." Clubs and individual parties were very happy having attended this affair. The proceeds will be used for replacing some household necessities. HOMELESS BOY SAVED FROM STREET BY FRIENDS As the story was told over the phone of the sad plight of a little homeless 11 year old boy, and the immediate need of his being placed in a home for boys, a dollar was voluntarily pledged for the cause. So by the day before Thanksgiving enough had been pledged to pay for one month's care and tuition, $10, in Father Flanagan's Home. At present, these twelve ladies, Mrs. S. B. Canty, Mrs. W. S. Metcalf, Mrs. H. Randall, Mrs. Edith Reese, Mrs. Alice Smith, Mrs. Russell Taylor, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Lucile Henderson, Mrs. J. Scott, A Friend, and Mrs. Herbert Wiggins, are directly interested and are planning ways and means to raise the money each month. They solicit your help and hope that you will join with them in keeping the good work going. The following persons have also contributed: H. W. Black, Dr. Ross, Mrs. Mattie Smith, Mrs. Martha Evans, Mrs. B. B. Cowin, Mrs. Brooks, Mr. Gatus, Mrs. Addie Moore, Mrs James Jewell, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Minnie Dixon, A Friend, A Friend. MOTHER OF TWO OMAHA WOMEN CALLED TO REST Mrs. Emma Kerford, a Kansas Pio- (Special to The Monitor.) Atchison, Kan., Jan. 26, 1927. Mrs. Emma Kerford departed this life Monday, January 24, 1927, at 4:40 a. m., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Celia Dickey of Oak Mills, Kan. Mother Kerford had been ill for some time, but was thought to be improving. To the surprise of her family and friends, she quietly passed away. Emma Ray was born in Sicilian, Hardin county, Kentucky, eighty-six years ago. She was married to Abraham Kerford in 1862. To this union was born nine children. Two died in infancy. Together with their family Abraham Kerford and Emma Kerford moved to Kansas in 1879. Here in Atchison they located and reared their seven children to noble, upright manhood and womanhood. Mother Emma Kerford professed a hope in Christ more than sixty years ago and from the time of her con- version continued to live a noble Christian life—faithful to every duty devolving upon her as wife, mother, grandmother and as a citizen. Mother Emma Kerford is survived by the following children: Mr. Robert Kerford of Kansas City, Mrs. Henrietta Fox of Omaha, Neb.; Mrs. Celia Dickey of Oak Mills, Kan.; Mrs. Sarah Hall of Omaha, Neb.; Mr. Elijah Kerford of St. Joseph, Mo.; Mr. John Kerford of Oak Mills, Kan. George W. Kerford, the eldest child of Emma and Abraham Kerford, died twelve years ago, and Abraham Kerford, the husband, died six years ago. Mother Kerford is also survived by twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Mother Emma Kerford came to the end of a well spent life in the full triumph of faith. "By their fruits ye shall know them." She leaves behind a family of children whose lives in the communities where they live are living testimonials of the nobility of her life as a Christion mother. Even now generations can rise up and call her blessed. Miss Corinne Ferguson entertained twelve couples with a costume party on Friday evening, at her home at 1901 U street, in honor of her house guest, Miss Teresa J. Askew, of Sheridan, Wyoming, wh ois entering the University of Nebraska. The decorations and refreshments were in Valentine motif. Miss E. Lucille Robinson of St. Joseph, Mo., won a prize for having worn the prettiest costume. The Salon club held their meeting Thursday evening, January 27. After business a discussion of sincerity and the aims of the youth was indulged in by those present. Recreation is the topic for next meeting. Luncheon was served and an enjoyable meeting was had. At Mount Zion Baptist church, the Rev. Mr. Botts delivered both morning and evening sermons. With fair attendance at Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Services Rev. S. H. Johnson delivered an excellent sermon to the missionary society at Mount Zion Baptist church Sunday afternoon. The junior choir rendered a song service for the First Baptist church, white, at College View, Sunday evening. Services were attended as usual at Quinn chapel Sunday. The pastor delivered the morning sermon. The Junior Mite society rendered a sacred concert at night. The supper given by the official board of Mount Zion Thursday night was a fine success. The services at the Newman M. E. church were conducted as usual. Rev. Riley Bell spoke for Rev. Mr. Johnson at the morning hour. SPERINTENDENT AND TEACHERS' ALLIANCE The Superintendent and Teachers' Alliance will meet Friday evening, February 11, at Twenty-second and Grant streets, at 7:30 o'clock. The program will be as follows: 1. Devotional services. 2. Invocation by chaplain, Rev. S. R. Goodlet. 3. Piano solo by Thelma Lee, Bethel A. M. E. church. 4. Paper, Miss Millie Proctor. 5. Vocal solo by Mrs. Libby Harris, Salem Baptist church. 6. Summary of lesson for month of February, Mr. J. C. Parker. 7. Piano duet by Mrs. E. Gaines and Miss Helen Lancaster, Grove M. E. church. Sunday service, which was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Steele, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Mosley, was well attended. Donations for the month of January were: Gordon Candy Co., 15 pounds of candy; Iten Biscuit Co., one box of cookies; Almito Dairy, one quart of cream; Mrs. Tucker, cake, candy and fruit. Other donations will be published later. All inmates in the Home are in good health. "JAZZTIME REVUE" There has seldom been, as it is said, a revue with as many laughs in it as in the offering of Kitty Madison, designated the "Jazztime Revue" and listed for appearance at the Gayetey theatre on Sunday next for an engagement of one week. 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Kitty Madison is very well-known and likewise very popular upon the local stage; her abilities have been dislosed many times and also her splendid physique. Her associates are no strangers, and her vehicle has been referred to as an excellent medium to project the very elements she intends—hilarity, melody, vivacity, and physical distinction. Margie Joyce is the soubrette; Bertha Niner the ingenue; Harry Brown, Express and Transfer. Trunks and Baggage checked. Try us for your moving and hauling. Also, coal and ice for sale at all times. Phone Webster 2973. 2013 Grace street. DRUG STORES ROSS DRUG STORE, 2306 North 24th Street. Two phones, Webster 2770 and 2771. Well equipped to supply your needs. Prompt service. THE PEOPLES' DRUG STORE, 24th and Erskine Streets. We carry a full line. Prescriptions promptly filled. Webster 6323. PLUMBERS NEBRASKA PLUMBING CO., J. F. Allison, manager. Estimates furnished. 3025 Evans Street. Phone KE. 6848. PAINTERS AND PAPER HANGERS A. F. PEOPLES. Painting and decorating, wall paper and glass. Plastering, cement and general work. Sherwin-Williams paints. 2419 Lake St. Phone Webster 6366. FOR RENT—Front bedroom for rent in private family, with kitchen privileges. Couple preferred. Call Webster 6179.—2t. FOR RENT— Seven room house, modern except heat, to desirable tenants, white or colored. Rent reasonable. Phone Webster 1825. 4t. H. J. Pinkett, Attorney PROBATE NOTICE In the matter of the estate of Frances E. Mortimer, deceased. Notice is hereby given: That the creditors of said deceased will meet the administrator of said estate, before me, County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court Room, in said County, on the 23rd day of March, 1927, and on the 23rd day of May, 1927, at 9 e'clock A. M., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Three months are allowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 19th day of February, 1927. BRYCE CRAWFORD County Judge. Ed. F. Morearty, Attorney NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT DEFENDANT To Marian Ward, non-resident defendant: You are hereby notified that James A. Ward, your husband, the plaintiff, filed his petition in the District Court of Douglas County, Nebraska, on the 16th day of October, 1926, to obtain an absolute divorce from you on the grounds of cruelty and desertion. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 21st day of February, 1927. JAMES A. WARD. 4t—1-21-27. ONES—Res., WEbster 0949 D. LEWIS FUNERAL DIRECTOR , Robes, Suits and Dresses Display. ING, $25.00 Omaha, Nebraska WARE Y AT LAW Omaha, Nebraska 613-Atlantic 8192. ATE FURNITURE CO. sets Tel. JACKSON 1317 SWICK Phonographs and Records Mitty DeVere, the principal comedian; Joe Hill, his co-worker, Paul Ryah and Irving Jacobs are the two straight men. The scenic production is said to be very nicely arranged and colored, and the costumes most artistically designed and executed. The chorus, sixteen of them, are said to possess exceptional beauty of form and unusual dexterity as dancers. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room. Modern home. With kitchen privilege. Call Web. 6498. —tf.