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SEGIEGATION AGAIN STRUCK HARD LIFTING LIFT TOO $2.00 a Year—5 Cents copy SEGHE Supreme Court Makes Ruling on Louisiana Statute Washington, March 14—Louisiana and New Orleans segregation ordinances stipulating conditions under which residential property may be occupied by whites and Negroes in communities where the opposite race are in the majority were declared invalid by the supreme court. Under the ordinances owners of property have been required to obtain the written consent of a majority of persons in a community before renting for residential purposes to persons of the opposite race. NEW ORLEANS SEGREGATION ARGUED BEFORE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT New York, N. Y.—The New Orleans segregation case carried through the lower courts by the New Orleans branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was argued on March 8th, before the U. S. Supreme Court, Loys Charbonnet and Frank B. Smith representing the New Orleans N. A. A. C. P. and Walter White, assistant secretary, being present in behalf of the national office. The N. A. A. C. P. based its opposition to the New Orleans segregation ordinance upon the Louisville case decision of the supreme court (Buchanan vs. Warley) of 1917. Both Chief Justice Taft and Justice McReynolds pointedly asked the New Orleans city attorney how this case could be separated from the Louisville decision. The reply was that whereas the Louisville ordinance had attempted to legislate segregation, the New Orleans ordinance left segregation to the will of the majority race in any neighborhood. This answer amused Chief Justice Taft. Mr. Charbonnet showed the prejudice animating the New Orleans city brief which used the word "darkey" and stated that products of mixed marriages were "degenerate." Among the prominent colored people in attendance at the supreme court during argument, were: A. S. Pinkett, secretary of the Washington branch of the N. A. A. C. P.; Dr. Carter G. Woodson; Dean and Mrs. George W. Cook; Dr. T. Price Hurst; Dr. William Wilson; F. E. Miller and others. PREACHERS JOIN HANDS ACROSS RACIAL LINES Two Hundred Louisville Ministers Meet and Formulate Joint Program—Permanent Organization Effected Louisville, Ky.—Louisville's Second Inter-racial Ministerial Conference within a month was held in the Warren Memorial Presbyterian church, March 7th, with 200 ministers present, white and colored, representing most of the Protestant churches of the city. Laymen present brought the attendance to more than 300. The meeting was presided over by Dr. Lucas, president of the Louisville Ministerial association, and Bishop George C. Clemen, of the A. M. E. Zion church, read a scripture lesson and offered prayer. Addresses on "The Ministry and Inter-racial Relation" were delivered by Rev. John Lowe Forte and Rev. G. Walker. Rev. R. L. McCready and Rev. G. F. Watson spoke on the "Value of Interracial Sunday." Messrs. Britt and Smiley, evangelistic singers, rendered a number of selections, which were greatly enjoyed. The conference provided for a joint race relations committee, composed of twelve white and nine colored ministers, which will meet in regular semi-annual session and on call of its chairman. The committee was instructed also to arrange for a joint annual conference of all the ministers of the city. The conference committed itself to the observance of Race Relations Sunday every February and ordered the preparation of a statement on Christian principles as applied to race relations which will be given to the public through the press. THE MONITOR LEAVES BEQUEST TO FISK UNIVERSITY AND CHICAGO CHURCH Robert Clay Woods, Former Nebraskan, Who Recently Passed Away Makes Generous Provision in His Will SISTER A RESIDENT OF OMAHA Chicago, Ill.—(Special to The Monitor)—Robert Clay Woods, a Christian gentleman, peacefully passed beyond the veil Sunday evening, March 5th, at 6:30 o'clock, at his residence, 5058 South State street, Chicago, where he had been confined since the first part of January, 1927, suffering from a complication of heart and kidney trouble. Throughout his recent illness he had the personal attention and care of his only sister, Miss Bessie Woods, and other loved ones, who labored faithfully at his bedside day and night to keep him cheerful and comfortable. Early Life and Training Robert Clay Woods was born in Weston, Platte county, Missouri, November 17, 1870. He was the third of the six children of Robert and Georgianna Woods. After completing his elementary training in the public school of Weston, he went to Table Rock, Nebraska, where he later completed his high school work. He possessed sterling qualities of character and high and lofty ideals of education and thrift. In his last will he bequeathed the sum of $1,000 to Fisk university, also the sum of $1,000 to his church, St. Mark M. E., and the sum of $500 to the Phyllis Wheatley Home for Working Girls. When a young lad he became active in the Sunday School and church of his native town. His entire life was one of Christian service. He took delight in assisting all worthwhile and constructive movements of the various communities in which he lived. He found his greatest pleasure in making others happy. Mr. Woods was a man of instinctive freedom of thought, habit and expression. He moved to Chicago in 1893—to him Chicago was the city of greatest opportunity. Shortly after coming to Chicago he secured employment with the Pullman company and remained in this service until his death—a period of over 30 years. On one of his first runs to Los Angeles, California, he met, and loved Miss Lillian Adams, whom he later married in the city of Chicago in the year 1898. He was a faithful and devoted husband and a loving father to his stepson, Frank, whom he assisted in educating, both in academic and musical training, until he completed the same and became one of the best known violinists of this city. In 1906 Mr. Woods joined the St. Mark M. E. church in this city and contributed largely to its success. For nearly three years Mr. Woods had been failing in health but would not take the much-needed rest he so richly deserved. He leaves a sister, Miss Bessie Woods, of Omaha, Nebr.; a nephew, Leon Clendellon of Kansas City, Mo. a cousin, Mrs. Mamie E. Clark, and her daughter, Mrs. Irene M. Gaines, of Chicago. Funeral Services Last rites were held in the beautiful auditorium of St. Mark's M. E. church, Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock with Rev. Mr. Redmond, presiding, assisted by Rev. J. H. Winters, pastor of the People's Cosmopolitan church. Music was furnished by the choir of St. Mark's church and Mr. Walter E. Gossette, organist. Mr. Stusser was soloist. The many beautiful floral designs evidenced the high esteem in which he was held by his numerous friends. Interment was made in Lincoln cemetery, Chicago. ATTENDS BOARD MEETING Allen Jones, Omaha's oldest race undertaker and a member of the Board of Directors of the Independent National Funeral association, returned Saturday morning from a meeting of the board at St. Louis. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1927 EDITORIAL The Metropolitan Utilities B city government in charge of a deployment to several hundred thousand of Negroes pay maintenance of these city-owned have pointed out before, are given by these concerns. There have two janitors given work, but NOTHING when compared with number of persons employed by the of clerks, male and female, we spite the fact that we have per we have not a single employee chanics, and scores and scores employed at the various plour racial group, are conspicuous many swarthy foreigners among groes. Observe the gangs eng gas and water mains, or worki fication of this statement. Now this is all wrong and own hands. We receive not, but timid in making demands. A men whom we elect to have would undoubtedly bring result nowhere. There must be a we is the only way to obtain res ugent, determined and uncompra in this city, organized and within reason that we go after portionate number of our peop ties towards the maintenance of ute, and we do not mean only or day laborers, but also other are quantified. Politan Utilities District is the department in charge of water and gas, several hundred people. Despite grotesq pay thousands of dollars and of these city-owned utilities our work before, are given practically no. There have been from time given work, but even so, this is compared with our population employed by these concerns. The man and female, working in these cases that we have persons competent to single employ in this group, scores and scores of workers, skill at the various plants, but dark faeces, are conspicuous by their absent foreigners among those employe e the gangs employed in laying remains, or working at any of these statements. If all wrong and the remedy lies we receive not, because we ask not demands. A united demand unite to elect to have charge of these easily bring results. Individual effort must be a well-organized massy to obtain results. It must be good and uncompromising organized, organized and united, can on what we go after. We ought to number of our people employed by the maintenance of which we so far not mean only one or two janitors, but also other positions for which The Metropolitan Utilities District is the department of the city government in charge of water and gas. They give employment to several hundred people. Despite the fact that thousands of Negroes pay thousands of dollars annually for the maintenance of these city-owned utilities our people, as we have pointed out before, are given practically no employment by these concerns. There have been from time to time one or two janitors given work, but even so, this is absolutely NOTHING when compared with our population and the number of persons employed by these concerns. There are scores of clerks, male and female, working in these offices, and despite the fact that we have persons competent for such work, we have not a single employee in this group. There are mechanics, and scores and scores of workers, skilled and unskilled, employed at the various plants, but dark faces, that is, of our racial group, are conspicuous by their absence. There are many swarthy foreigners among those employed but no Negroes. Observe the gangs employed in laying or repairing gas and water mains, or working at any of the plants for verification of this statement. Now this is all wrong and the remedy lies largely in our own hands. We receive not, because we ask not. We are too timid in making demands. A united demand upon the gentlemen whom we elect to have charge of these public utilities would undoubtedly bring results. Individual effort will get us nowhere. There must be a well-organized mass attack. That is the only way to obtain results. It must be united, intelligent, determined and uncompromising organized effort. Our race in this city, organized and united, can obtain anything within reason that we go after. We ought to have a proportionate number of our people employed by the Public Utilities towards the maintenance of which we so largely contribute, and we do not mean only one or two janitors, watchmen, or day laborers, but also other positions for which our people are quantified. ANOTHER VICTORY WON The United States Supreme decision last Monday which made the protection of the Negro's victory for the N. A. A. C. I profoundly grateful. The respassed by New Orleans, restricting certain districts has been a great militant organization has the Supreme Court and won 8 segregation case; the Curtis, (V case; the Texas "White Prima The Curtis case was not really amended. All the other cases a decided victory in the safe-go From the adverse decision of 1857, in which it was declare Negroes, being chattels, had no cisions recognizing us as citizen other American citizens, is a f seventy years ago must go on us under the constitution is wov victory won and prove ourselves citizenship. States Supreme Court handed Monday which marks one more day of the Negro's rights as a citizen. N. A. A. C. P. for which we were fateful. The residential segregation Orleans, restricting the resident acts has been declared unconsti- tual organization has carried four imple- tion court and won 3, the Louisville, Mary; the Curtis, (Washington, D. C. "White Primary" and the New York was not really lost, but the po- ler other cases have been won. Try in the safe-guarding of consti- ture decision of Chief Justice Taft it was declared that under the hattels, had no rights as person- ing us as citizens, entitled to a citizens, is a far cry. The lega- go must go on until every right institution is won. Let us thank and prove ourselves in every way. The United States Supreme Court handed down another decision last Monday which marks one more decided step in the protection of the Negro's rights as a citizen. It is another victory for the N. A. A. C. P. for which we all should be profoundly grateful. The residential segregation ordinance, passed by New Orleans, restricting the residence of Negroes to certain districts has been declared unconstitutional. This great militant organization has carried four important cases to the Supreme Court and won 3, the Louisville, Ky., residential segregation case; the Curtis, (Washington, D. C.), segregation case; the Texas "White Primary" and the New Orleans case. The Curtis case was not really lost, but the petition must be amended. All the other cases have been won. Each has been a decided victory in the safe-guarding of constitutional rights. From the adverse decision of Chief Justice Taney in March, 1857, in which it was declared that under the constitution, Negroes, being chattels, had no rights as persons, to these decisions recognizing us as citizens, entitled to all the rights of other American citizens, is a far cry. The legal battle begun seventy years ago must go on until every right guaranteed to us under the constitution is won. Let us thank God for every victory won and prove ourselves in every way worthy of our citizenship. SURVEY SHOWS NEGROES HAVE ATTAINED WIDE DISTINCTION Champagne, Ill.—According to the report of the recent investigations of the inter-racial committee Negroes show genius. Distinctive American Music "In his folk songs the Negro has contributed the only distinctive American music," the report said. The spirit of devotion, of aspiration, of simple truth which breathes through the Negro spirituals is the spirit of a race naturally religious. "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot", "Steal Away to Jesus" were born out of the passion of a music loving race. "Among the Negroes who have given the world productions of high order are Harry Burleigh, Nathaniel Dett and Samuel Coleridge Taylor. The English government bestowed upon Taylor a pension in appreciation of his work. Recognized in Art "In painting and sculpture the race has found recognition in the works of E. N. Bannister, William E. Scott, Edmonia Lewis, and of Meta Vaux Warwick. Probably the most conspicuous success has been won by Henry O. Tanner, several of whose pictures have been bought by the French government and placed in the Luxembourg gallery. Inventors of Merit "In the field of invention the names of Negroes are very numerous. Recently a Negro, of Newark, N. J., invented a new type of oil burner which is said to produce a large amount of fuel. Another Negro has invented a device to regulate the light of a locomotive so that the headlight will not leave the track when the engine approaches a curve. --- District is the department of the water and gas. They give empeople. Despite the fact that sands of dollars annually for the need utilities our people, as we given practically no employment we been from time to time one or even so, this is absolutely th our population and the numes concerns. There are scores working in these offices, and dersons competent for such work, in this group. There are meof workers, skilled and unskillants, but dark faces, that is, of us by their absence. There are ng those employed but no Nemployed in laying or repairing ng at any of the plants for ver- the remedy lies largely in our because we ask not. We are too united demand upon the gentlecharge of these public utilities. Individual effort will get us all-organized mass attack. That alts. It must be united, intelli-omising organized effort. Our and united, can obtain anything er. We ought to have a prole employed by the Public Utili- of which we so largely contribone or two janitors, watchmen, positions for which our people the Court handed down another marks one more decided step in rights as a citizen. It is another P. for which we all should beidential segregation ordinance, acting the residence of Negroes declared unconstitutional. This carried four important cases to the Louisville, Ky., residential Washington, D. C.), segregationry" and the New Orleans case. I lost, but the petition must be have been won. Each has been guarding of constitutional rights. Chief Justice Taney in March, led that under the constitution, rights as persons, to these dems, entitled to all the rights of our cry. The legal battle begun until every right guaranteed to us. Let us thank God for everyes in every way worthy of our A Texas Negro has devised a car rail joint designed to prevent the spreading of rails. A Negro from Grand Rapids, Mich., has invented the "type-o-phone," designed to record at the other end of the wire an exact duplicate of the message which the sender writes on the machine before him. In the field of invention the Negro has won and is still winning large honors. Practical Scientific Contributions "A Negro, Prof. George Carver, has made invaluable contributions to the science of agriculture and there are today sculptors, Negro poets and Negro actors who have won wide distinction. This is a remarkable record for a race only 70 years out of slavery and only a century and a half out of the jungles of Africa. Small wonder that the late Lord Bryce remarked that no other race in history had made an equal amount of progress in an equal length of time. Although hedged about by great limitations the Negro has shown himself a worthy citizen. He has fought on every battlefield of the republic. Today the Negro does not ask for charity. He wants only justice, a man's chance in the battle of life." MARRIED OMAHA GIRL Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bell announce the marriage of their daughter, Margaret Bolivia, to Mr. Herman R. Stewart, Saturday evening, March 12, at 8 p. m. in Chicago, Rev. C. J. Clarke officiated. Reception was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Williams, 4586 Michigan avenue. The bride and bridegroom may be found at home at 4420 Michigan avenue, Apartment 148, after March 19th. Many beautiful and useful gifts were received. Miss Bell was born, reared and educated in Omaha. Negro Pupils Win Honors In Spite of the Handicaps TRUCK Negro Pupils W In Spite of (By Lester Walton, in N. Y. World) Three Negro public school pupils during the last semester materially helped to prove that physical disability is not a barrier to the attainment of high scholastic honors. The young folk to achieve signal success in their studies and turn the handicaps under which they labored from a liability to an asset were Joseph Himes of the mid-year graduating class at East high school, Cleveland, Ohio, and two New York girls —Ruth L. Stevenson, who finished Wadleigh high school in January, and Martha Washington, winner of the Rebecca Elsberg Memorial Scholarship. Himes Is Blind Himes is blind and his hearing is slightly defective. Miss Stevenson is a cripple. Eight years ago Martha Washington could scarcely see and was stoop-shouldered. Instead of becoming discouraged, their physical plight whetted their ambitions and spurred them to make enviable reputations as honor students. Joseph Himes cannot see to read, or write, yet the youth, who is eighteen, made the highest average in his class and established the best record in the school's history. At the East high school's graduating exercises he was given a special medal. The only reason he was not made valedictorian was that the conferring of this distinction is based on four years' work. Three years ago Himes was attending a chemistry class in an Arkansas school. There was an explosion and he lost his sight. A year and a half ago he left the school for the blind in St. Louis and entered East high school, Cleveland. The Cleveland Board of Education requires 12 points for a year and a half. Joseph Himes had 15. His average on the whole 15 was 95.5. Commenting on the boy's unusual record, Daniel W. Lothman, principal of East high school writes: "It is the most remarkable incident in the history of the school, and I question whether Joe's record has been beaten any place in Cleveland or in the United States. The boy is in every sense a genius. People have asked me: 'How did he manage to do it?' My answer invariably is: 'I don't know.' In addition to being a scholar he is a gentleman every inch of him and is entitled to all the credit that is coming to him." Here is the blind student's explanation of how he managed to make an average of 95.5 for a year and a half: "Most of the subjects are easy for me. Science and Latin are my favorites. It is just as easy to figure out a problem in physics or mathematics in your head as it is on paper." "Pupils have been kind enough to read to me at school and my mother reads to me at home. I carry a portable typewriter from class to class on which I write exercises, themes, or examinations. When I take examinations the teachers arrange to have the questions read to me." $100 IN PRIZES FOR HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS Inter-racial Commission Wishes Papers on Negro Progress Since Civil War—Correspondence Invited Atlanta, Ga.—The Commission on Inter-racial Co-operation, with headquarters here, has announced the offer of three cash prizes of $50, $30, and $20, for the three best papers by high school students on Negro progress since the Civil War. According to the announcements, the papers submitted must bear the name, address, school, and grade of the student submitting it and must not exceed one thousand words in length. The contest closes May 1st, and all papers must be handed in or postmarked not later than that date. The Commission has prepared a pamphlet embodying suggestions and data, which will be sent without GROWING THANK YOU! Whole Number 608 HARD Win Honors the Handicaps If Joseph Himes were not blind he would study electric engineering, but as there would be little or no demand for his services because of his affliction he contemplates studying law. "I know I can make good at that," he confidently asserts. It is his intention to enter Oberlin college in the fall. Infantile Paralysis Several years ago Ruth L. Stevenson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Stevenson of No. 865 East 224th street, was a victim of infantile paralysis. When she recovered from her illness she was a cripple. But this did not weaken her in her determination to make good in school. On Wednesday evening, January 26th, she was awarded the Alfred A. Bossom medal at the graduating exercises of her class in the Wadleigh high school auditorium. The Observer, published by the pupils of the school, commented on the honor as follows: "Throughout her course she has given a great deal of service in the English and vocation offices, in hall and traffic duty and in helping the blind. All that she has done has been marked by a most unobtrusive spirit of helpfulness." Ruth L. Stevenson is very much interested in poetry. One of her original poems is "At Even." and reads: When sinks the earth to sweet repose. The soul from toil is free, The peal of the evening bell Brings peace and hope to me; Upon the clear and starlit night Its echo warms the heart And gives me strength that I may still Be brave against the dark. When Martha Washington, fifteen, of No. 148 West 144th Street, was graduated from P. S. No. 119 shortly after the Christmas holidays she was recommended for the Rebecca Elsberg Memorial Scholarship of $150 by Miss Anna E. Lawson, principal. The award is given to the most deserving girl in the graduating classes in the Manhattan elementary schools. The committee in making the award paid this compliment to Martha: "She has ben the most helpful girl in school, taking all the other children whose eyes needed attention to the clinic each week." Eight years ago, when Martha Washington entered the sight conservation class at P. S. No. 82, she was entirely blind. Her vision was 5-200. Once a week she faithfully attended the Children's Eye Clinic and her sight became so improved that her vision is now 20-100. She was stoopshouldered but is not now. The supervisor of physical training marks her posture "A". She maintained the highest average in scholarship at P. S. No. 119, and her deportment was always "A". Martha Washington is a student at the Wadleigh high school. She says she is going to be a school teacher. charge to teachers and students interested. In announcing the competition the Commission says: "Ambassador James Bryce has said that in an equal length of time no other group has ever made so great progress as the Negroes of America have made since the Civil War. The record is highly creditable to both races, and should be to both a source of pride and of mutual appreciation and good will. The Commission's purpose in offering these prizes is to encourage the study of this subject by high school boys and girls of both races. To this end, the co-operation of principals and teachers of high schools and leaders of high school groups is earnestly requested, in the effort to enlist as many young people as possible." Any one desiring further information is invited to write to R. B. Eleazer, Educational Director, 409 Palmer Building, Atlanta, Ga. 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Those, therefore, wha- The Monitor must see to it it paid, as the law requires, in a sent to all those who own and unless your subscription to cut off your paper which to do. We, as publishers, MUST pay the penalty. BE WISE, VOTE FOR SOLOMON The Monitor urges our people to vote solidly for Charles J. Solomon for City Commissioner. No matter whatever other candidates may receive your vote, be sure to vote for Solomon. PRIMARY ELECTION DRAWS NEAR Omaha is to nominate fourteen candidates at the primaries, April 5th, for City Commissioners. From these fourteen seven are to be elected in May to run the affairs of this growing city. The Monitor urges our people to qualify, if they have not already done so, by registering, so that they may vote. This is a civic duty. Many of our race who have in the last few years become residents of Omaha are from the South where they have not been permitted to vote and so they have been very reluctant to qualify and vote. All such persons should be urged to register and vote for the candidates whom they honestly believe will give the city the best administration. Vote at the coming primaries and vote at the regular city election. TALKING IT OVER By Roy Wilkins (In Kansas City Call, March 11) Chicken-hearted, half-way, compromising Negroes do not get much consolation out of the news of the week. After a long FIGHT, with money, persistence and courage, a case has been carried to the Supreme Court and a decision rendered declaring the Texas law barring Negroes from the primaries is unconstitutional. After another FIGHT, lasting over a number of years, the sentences of the Twenty-fourth infantrymen, accused in the Houston rioting, have been cut so that they are eligible for parole within the next year. Clarence Darrow, fearless champion of the underdog, dares to go into the heart of Alabama and tell Negroes things that Negroes themselves are afraid to tell one another. Another BATTLE is being prepared to carry before the Supreme Court residence segregation in New Orleans. A smirking apologist, a speak-soft-and-easy man, could never do these things, could never say these things, because he believes "the time isn't ripe" or "we had better take this and trust to getting something better later on" or "the white man doesn't like to have us act like this" and agitation does not get us anywhere" and so on, ad nauseam. A Negro in Texas wanted to vote and sought to do so at the Democratic primaries, where he was barred. Instead of listening to less courageous advisers, who doubtless told him "you know you have no business trying to vote in the primary" or some rot similar to that, he hired a lawyer, got the National Association for the Colored People interested, and with its help fought the case through the lower courts to the United States Supreme Court, where he won. Suppose this Mr. Nixon had been the kind of man who said "there is no use trying to do what the white man doesn't want you to do," "I must --- Chas. Ederer Florist PLANTS, CUT FLOWERS DESIGNS AND DECORATIONS 30th and Bristol Streets Omaha, Neb. Colored Commercial Club (INCORPORATED) Stands for The development of business enterprises and the general welfare of the community. Also Conducts as a Welfare Agency An Employment Bureau Workers and Employers Invited to Register. Believing that gainful occupation is the first necessity for self-respecting and substantial citizenship, this bureau tries to find steady work for colored people. 1514½ North 24th Street Webster 1822 Office Hours—8:30 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. remember I am in Texas," "It would be foolish." If he had been this kind of half-wit, the law would still be on the Texas books and the rest of the United States, vitally interested in the various primaries and the power of the federal government over them, would not now be studying, planning and reconstructing party, primary and election laws. The decision is described as being one of the most significant and farreaching in recent years—all because some Negroes had the courage to FIGHT instead of whimpering and making excuses. The cutting down of the sentences of the imprisoned infantrymen is another tribute to the uncompromis- THE MONITOR ing, straight-from-the-shoulder fighting policy of the N. A. A. C. P. Ask no special favors and submit to no special discrimination, seems to be the watchword of this organization. Its attitude and its methods especially are worthy of imitation. Never has the N. A. A. C. P. urged Negroes to reprisals, revenge or even boycotts. It has always urged Negroes to seek fearlessly and with legal methods, their FULL rights as guaranteed by the laws of the states and nation. And the boot-licking, soft-shoe "half-a-loaf" Negro—I wonder how he feels when he hears the white men like Clarence Darrow and white women like Marceet Haldeman-Julius daring to preach and fight for the identical measures he tells his race they should not "agitate" for. These people are white, wealthy and independent. They don't have to fight for the Negro, plead and publish his cause, and take up cudgels when his enemies jump upon him. But they do these things because they know that fighting and agitating are the only methods which the world's history shows have accomplished anything. No need for extended argument in favor of this premise; think back over our country's history: 1860, 1812, 1776; touch over England's history; note the manner of the welding together of Germany; mark the French revolution; study Mussolini. Of course, these methods were forceful, which is not by any means advocated for the Negro. But the Negro can take over the spirit; the spirit of protest and fight. As often as he shall do this he shall eat the satisfying loaf of freedom; and as often as he shall bow and scrape in meekness and humility, so often shall he eat the tossed-off crumbs of insult, discrimination and segregation. Take your choice. BID FAREWELL AND GOD-SPEED TO BRANCH SECRETARY The Committee of Management of the North Side Branch of the Y. W. C. A., gave an informal reception last Thursday evening at the branch to which all friends were invited to bid good-bye to Miss Edna M. Stratton, branch secretary, who left Saturday evening for Trenton, N. J., where she had been called by the national office of the Y. W. C. A., to take charge of a new work. On behalf of the membership committee, Mrs. William Ricks, chairman, presented Miss Stratton with a beautiful ivory desk clock; and Mrs. Walter Craig, chairman of the committee of management, presented her with a handsome leather stationery portfolio. Miss Stratton was also the recipient of gifts from other friends, among them being several from her co-workers in the Central Branch. Mrs. J. T. Wright was called to Scottsbluff, Nebr., last Thursday on account of the serious illness of her brother-in-law, Isaac Lindsey. The all-men concert given at the Mount Zion Baptist church last Friday night was a sure winner. All participants on the program did their parts well, which was roundly applauded by the good crowd in attendance. The occasion was the first all-men affair ever attempted by Mr. Robert Granger, who is captain of club No. 2, which is striving to raise means for the spring finance rally. Mr. and Mrs. Rolling Young are here from Omaha on account of the illness of Mrs. Fanny Young, mother of Mr. Young. Mr. J. Frank Malone, who suffered a severe stroke of paralysis some few days ago, passed away last Friday at 5:45 p. m., after five days of suffering. He is survived by his wife, Allie; three daughters, Mrs. Leana Dean, Lincoln; Mrs. Hattie Lucas and Mrs. Dena Arms of Minneapolis, Minn.; two sons, Clyde W. Malone, Atlantic City, N. J.; and West Malone of Minneapolis, Minn.; one sister, Mrs. H. Marks of Leavenworth, Kansas; one brother, John W. Marshall, Lincoln, Nebr. All were present at his bedside with the exception of West Malone of Minneapolis. The funeral was held from the lis. The funeral was held from the A. M. E. church Monday at 2 p. m. Rev. M. E. Knight, the pastor, offi- JESSE STORE DUE SESSIONS Your Last Chance This Season to Hear Jesse Stone and his Blue Serenaders Thurs. Eve., March 24 LINCOLN. NEWS VOTE FOR Robert P. Samardick FOR City Commissioner ated, assisted by associate pastors. The Sir Knights and Daughters of Tabernacle turned out in full regalia. The plasterer's union turned out in large numbers. The floral offering was immense. Mr. Frank Malone at the time of his death was 71 years old and had been a resident of Lincoln for 47 years, hence he was one of the pioneers who had seen Lincoln grow from a small city to its present size. He was a charter member of Quinn chapel A. M. E. church, well known in the community which loses a good citizen and warm friend. Mr. Clyde W. Malone left for his home in Atlantic City, N. J., Wednesday afternoon, witnessing the burial of his father, Mr. Frank Malone. The Mary Talbott club dinner at Mount Zion Monday night was well patronized, and a splendid success. THE GAYETY THEATER One of the most entertaining burlesque shows on the Mutual circuit is the recommendation which preceded the "Kudding Kuties" into Omaha. This show opens a week's engagement Sunday at the Gayety theatre. Max Fields, the jolly Hebrew comedian, produced the "Kuties" attraction and heads his own production as the principal comic. He is ably assisted by a trio of capable performers, Bab Collins, Jack LeRoy and Henry Keller. All are experienced in burlesque work and are given unusual opportunities to display their talent. June Rhoads, vivacious and charming entertainer, heads the list of women principals. She has a fascinating personality and is given competent support by Anna Fink, diminutive prima donna, and Anna Claire, attractive ingeneue. Costuming is upon an elaborate scale, permitting all three to exhibit their beauty to an advantage. "The Girl in the Diamond Mask" is an outstanding novelty feature of the production. This is a sensational illusion, which originated in the Egyptian hall in London, created a furore abroad and is causing much comment here. Youth and agility are chisf characteristics of the sixteen "Kuddling Kuties" who form the chorus group. Scenic effects of the show are above the average, the comedy bits are new and bright and some melodious song hits are offered. ee Oo ie ga THE MONITOR ss PAGE: THRE Myers Funeral Home 2416 North 22nd St. Phone Web. 0248 =m A Modern Funeral Home _ Endeavoring at all times to meet the demand economically as well — : as scientifically » 4 “W. L, Myers Mortician PERSONALS Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Pe- ters Trust Building, JAckson 8841 or Harney 2156. i Bishop A. J. Carey, of the Fifth Episcopal District of the A. M. E. Church, was the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Smith, 2211 Ohio street, while in the city. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large ex- perience. Handles all law cases. 2310 North Twenty-second street. WEbster 4162. Mrs. Lulu Thornton returned Fri- day of last week from Kansas City, where she was colled by the death of her brother, Mr. George Graves. The services were held Sunday at the First Christian Church, of .whf®h he had been a deacon for twenty- five yeats, under the direction of the Masonic’s Widow Son lodge, No. 17, of Kansas City. DESIRABLE LOT in Bedford Addi- tion. For sale cheap. Inquire at Monitor office. Web. 4243. 4t- 2-25-27. Mrs. J. H. Smith has been detain- ed at home for several days with a severe attack of lumbago. Mrs. S. H. Dorsey, who was called to Cleveland by the serious illness of her son, Joseph, returned home Monday morning. She was accom- panied home by her son, who is much improved. Modern bedroom for rent with kitch- en privilege. Couple preferred. Call Web. 0919. Morning. 1t—3-4-27 Rev. John Albert Williams went to Plattsmouth Friday, where he preached in St. Luke's Episcopal church, He returned Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. George Green of Chancellor, S. D., were the week-end guests of Mrs. Otis Shipman. Mr. Green is engineer for the Shipman Bros. Grading Contractors firm. Walter Turner, who died recently in Dallas, Texas, afid whose body was brought to Omaha, was buried Tuesday from the Lewis Funeral Home. FOR RENT—Furnihed rooms in modern home, 2715 Miami street. Webster 5488. 2-t. The Ladies’ Kensington Birthday club met at the home of Mrs. Jenk- ins, 2917 North Twenty-fifth street, Wednesday afternoon. Mesdames Jenkins and Donley being joint host- esses, A very pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Henry Long, who has been a patient at the University hospital, has returned to her home at Twenty- seventh and Indiana avenue. Theodore J. Bell was baptized at the Church of St. Philip the Deacon, Sunday morning. The home of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Cowan, 3018 Ohio street, was bur- glarized last Wednesday evening be- tween 7 and 10 o’clock while the fam- ily was absent from home, and many articles of value stolen. FOR .RENT—Five room all modern home, full cement basement.—WE. 4023. 3014 North 28th Ave. Shaffer Chapter Order of the Eastern Star gave a very pretty St. Patrick's tea at the residence of Mrs. R. H. Rhoades, 2408 North 28th avenue, Wednesday afternoon. Dee- orations were suggestive of St. Pat- rick’s Day. The tea was largely attended. i STUART’S ART SHOP ART, MUSIC AND LITERATURE Picture Framing and Enlarging 1803 North Twenty-ourth Street PATRONIZE THE STATE FURNITURE CO. Corner 14th and Dodge Streets . © Tel. JACKSON 1317 Ph h Agents = BRUNSWICK = cna°Recoras “as 2 © ” Dependable Family Service o—-——0 Dry Cleaning of Ladies’ and Gents’ Wearing Apparel and Household Furnishings o——o SOFT WATER LAUNDERING o——o Wet Wash - - - 4e per lb. Thrifty Wash - - Se per lb. Dry Wash—Rough Dry—Family Finish Linen—Curtains—Blankets, Ete. LAUNDERERS AND CLEANERS ‘ 24th Near Lake Street PHONE WE. 6055 eNO re UR ene a see chee a as Vote for Charles Jy Solomon for City Commissioner—Adv. BISHOP SHAYLER TO CONFIRM AT ST. PHILIP'S Sunday morning at 11 o'clock, the | Rt. Rev. Ernest V. Shayler, D. D., bishop of Nebraska, will visit St. Philip's church and administer the sacrament of Confirmation. On Wed- nesday night, March 23, he will again visit St. Philip's and deliver his illustrated lecture on “The Holy One and the Holy Land” which he has twice visited. Following the lec- ture a.social hour will be spent in the Guild Room, giving Bishop Shay- ler an opportunity to meet the peo- ple. The public is cordially invited to all services. | There will be no evening service Sunday at St. Philip's as the rector’ and congregation will unite with the’ other Episcopal congregations of the city in attending a missionary mass| meeting at 7:30 in Trinity Cathedral | at which Bishop Gilman, of China, a former Nebraskan, will speak on China. ANNOUNCES CONTEMPLATED TRIP TO EUROPE At a beautifully appointed dinner on Sunday evening at their attract- ive home, Mr. and Mrs. T, P, Maham- mitt announced by the unique and artigtic table decorations that the hostess was going on a trip. The fa- vors were tiny suit-cases. The center of the table was graced by a small model of the ship, Santa Maria, on a large, round mirror. The flags of all nations were on streamers which hung from the lights above the table to the ends of the ship. This told where the hostess was going for her trip. She plans to sail June 17 for Spain and will enjoy a three months’ tour of Europe, with a party of friends. Covers were laid for ten. OLD FOLKS HOME Sunday services were conducted by the Rev. Messrs, Stell and Davis. Public invited to attend these ser. vices. Mr. A. McCorpel, a member of the House Committee worshipped with us Sunday. All inmates are very well. Donations: Mrs. Smith, 3002 Manderson street, six glasses of jelly. PROBATE NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE of Johnnie Williams, deceased. Notice is hereby given that the LOPOPOE ESOS ES OOS EOS HERMAN’S Grocery Co. “BEST SERVICE” 2315 North 24th Street Webster 6915 | |, Levy ; DRUGGIST ; PRESCRIPTIONS ; Our SPECIALTY 3 ;2Ath & Decatur—We. 5082 | Per drstrsirosirdncirsircirone contend oe rst rt os psSostotoetecociotirtocinstenetodinerdird errr rrdirdr - HOTEL CUMING 1916 Cuming Street sae 4 ; Rooms by day — 50e, 75¢, $1.00 ; By the week — $2.00 to $4.00. ; aoa | UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT | ; "Mrs. Mayme Mason ; D.G, Russell, Prop. — Omaha ; ; Phone JA. 2466 : : ‘ . Reid-Duffy PHARMACY FREE DELIVERY Phone Web. 0609 24th and Lake Streets and 24th and Cuming OMAHA, NEB. ‘creditors of said deceased will meet the administrators of said estate, be- fore me, County Judge of Douglas County, Nebraska, at the County Court Room, on the Sth day of May, 1927. And on the bth day of July, 1927, at 9 o’clock a. m., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment, and allowance. Three months are al- lowed for the creditors to present their claims, from the 2nd day of April, 1927. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 47-2-25-27 County Judge. Noah, Ware, Attorney OMAHA’S MOST POPULAR THEATRE Twice Daily 2:20 p. m. and 8:20 p. m. MAX FIELDS and his Kuddling Kuties with JUNE RHOADS and the GIRL IN THE DIAMOND MASK Look at the Extra Features Sunday Matinee—“Black Bottom” Contest for Boys 3 Cash Prizes Sunday Night—“Black Bottom” Contest for Girls : 3 Cash Prizes Monday ‘ Night—‘‘Auction Nite’—Plenty of Fun Tuesday Night—“Opportunity Nite”—You'll Enjoy It Wednesday Night—‘Sweetheart Nite”—Really Good Thursday Night—“Garter Nite”—Full of Surprises Friday Night—“THE GENEROUS MODEL” Appears She Gives Everything to the Audience Saturday Night—“SURPRISE NIGHT” Keep Your EYES on the-Gayety THE SHOWS ARE GETTING BETTER AND BETTER Sensation BARGAIN Prices Matinees, 25¢ and 50c —o— Nights, 25c, 50c and 75¢ eee oe ore ee ee PHONES Office, MA, 1957 Res. JA. 4365 | As Near as Your Phone Distance Is Immaterial |. ANDREW THOMAS REED | Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer . 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BENEDICT’S CHURCH Between 24th and 25th on Grant Street COMMITTEE: Edith Harrison, Dela Kelly and Laura Hicks Ticket 25¢ ; FOUR The Doom Trail — By — Arthur D. Howden Smith Author of PORTO BELLO GOLD, Etc. @ by Brentano's.) WNU Service THE STORY CHAPTER I—Harry Ormerod, proscribed traitor to King George as a Stuart partisan, returning from France in 1628. He joined the Juggins from a band of assassins. Juggins proves to be the grandson of a former steward of Ormerod's father, to whom Juggins feels himself indebted. He joined the Juggins in he has abandoned the Stuat. CHAPTER III—Disgusted as Juggins servant, Ormerod takes passage to America. He meets a Scottish girl daughter of a Frenchman, who is a Veuille magistrate, and their enmity flames. The Frenchman d-enounces Ormerod to the gill as traitor to the Stuart cause. He invades a profiteer friendship. He is thrown into the sea by an unseen assailant. CHAPTER IV—Ormerod regainst the deck, has recognized his assailant Tom, his cousin Tom, his negro to assassinate him, but a true arrangement. At New York Ormerod insults him. The Indians who speaks English, is Ta-wan-nears, Seesca chief CHAPTER VI.—Governor Burnet welcomes Ormerod as a friend of Juggins and tells him Murray's aims. By what means does Murray turn the "Murray smuggles furs, which should come to New York, to the French in Canada With Ta-wan-ne-ars and a gigant' Dutchman, Peter Corlaer, Ormerod go to Niagara, to go and post, and spy out the secrets of the Doom Trail. He of course speaks French. De Veulhe has won Ga-ha-no- ta-wan-ne-ars' afflianced wife, now the seeks revenge. Ta-wan-ne-ars' saves Ormerod's life in an attack on him by Murray's henchman n. Bolling. CHAPTER VI.—Acusing Murray without avail, of inciting Bolling, Ormerod learns the girls nage is Marjory. With his two companions he begins the journey. CHAPTER VIII.—The three men wipe out a party of Cahnugas trailing them, evidently sent by Murray. At the Seneca village they are welcomed by Do-ne-ho-go-ha-wa, head chief, Ta-wan-ne-ars and Leaving Corlaer. Ta-wan-ne-ars and Ormerod take their way to Niagara. CHAPTER VIII—At Niagara Ormerod, in the guise of Jean Courbevoir, forest runner, learns the French language from onoches, and commands D. Veuil arraigns, recognizes Ormerod and he and Ta-wan-ne-ars are seized. CHAPTER IX—Conveyed to La Vlerge du Bois, Murrays stronghold Ormerod again meets the adventurer and Marjory. The girl unavailingly fries the bread, recognizing friend from death by torture at the hands of the Cahnuagas, Murrays followers. Pere Hyacinthe, French missionary, helps to help Marjory for the torture Ta-wan-ne-ars and Ormerod, on orders from Gah-nago, are respited until the next day the Moon feast. CHAPTER X—In the morning the torture is interrupted by Ga-ha-no'd-suggering, successes in freeing the wego they are welcomed by Corlaer. CHAPTER XI—Corlaser practically destroys a consignment of furs on their way to French trading posts in his talk with Jonathan Omerel, he is enabled to find the Doom Trail and with his two companions he enters it. They meet Bolling and Tom, the negro with a party of Cahnuagas. The Inquisitor ambush, Ormerod kills Bolling in a knife fight, while Corlaser disposes of the negro, leaving the trail clear. He attacked me with a peculiar sweeping blow that was aimed at my shoulder, but fell at the level of the walst. Had it passed my guard, 'twould have disemboweled me. I parried his blade with mine, and struck back for the first time with such venom that he leaped away in alarm. The suspension in his attack gave me opportunity to glance over my shoulder toward the edge of the swamp, where Peter and the negro were circling each other warily, tomahawk poised for throwing. The sight put an idea in my mind. I remembered my duel with the Cahnuaga in the glade by the Great Trail and the discovery that he was at a disadvantage when I used the knife as I had learned to use the sword. I promptly shifted my grip on the knife-hilt and held it straight before me as if it were a rapier. At the same time I inclined my other arm behind me to balance it. Bolling viewed this maneuver with derision. "Ye pore baby," he sneered. "Think ye can meet a knife-fighter like me with one arm? Or fight me off with the point? I'll show ye." He charged upon me like a battering-ram, his knife a whirling point of steel, its broad blade slashing in both directions. I retired slowly, anxious to increase his self-confidence. "Stand up to me now!" he yelled finally. "Be ye feared?" I laughed at this, and it made him furious. He stamped around me, slashing and stabbing, and it was several minutes before he discovered that however viciously he struck I was always able to parry him with an economy of effort. He crept forward like a huge cat, feet spread wide, shoulders crouched, knife a menacing flame. Somewhat to his surprise I did not give ground to him this time, but met him squarely as he advanced. My arm was extended, full-length, tipped with a good ten inches of steel. He struck, and I parried the blow. He slashed. and I put it aside. He struck again and I almost succeeded in twisting his blade from his hand by an old trick of the salle des armes. But my knife was not long enough to get the necessary purchase with it. He charged with wonderful celerity dropped to his knee and slashed up "I'LL GET YE YET." HE HOWLED WITH GLEE. ward so effectively that his point cut the skirt of my leather shirt. "I'll get ye yet." he howled with glee. But I refused to be intimidated. Indeed, I was no longer doubtful of the issue. I knew that I could outflight him or any fighter of his caliber by my adaptation of sword-play to knife fighting. I leaped upon him by way of answer and pressed the fighting. He yielded ground to me, seeking to retreat into the woods by the trail; but I rounded him up and herded him steadily toward the edge of the swamp. I shortened our fighting-range, and gave him the point, drawing blood occasionally. He kept his head down and parried desperately, trying to escape to one side, but I was on him so swiftly that he was afraid of a blow from the rear, and must needs stand to defend himself. At last he stood on the very brink of the morass, with no avenue of escape open. "How will you die, my friend?" I asked. "You can smother to death if you prefer it?" His answer was a bellow of insensate rage and his knife, thrown point-first at my chest. By sheer luck I caught its point on my hilt, turned it aside and met his rush. He wrapped his arms around me, intent on carrying me with him into the ooze and slime. But I stabbed him to the heart before his bear's bug was completed, and he fell away from me, arms spread wide, and lay in a nolsome heap by the tussocks of marsh grass. I stood over him, panting from my exertions, when a shout from Ta-wane-ars attracted my attention. The Seneca was returning from his pursuit of the two Cahnugas. He shouted again and pointed behind me. I turned to see Peter and the negro locked in each other's arms, and as I looked, Tom heaved Peter into the air and tried to throw him. But Peter locked his legs around the negro's waist, and they rolled over and over across the ground. I reached them just as they struggled to their feet, grips unrelaxed. Peter warned me off. "Stand clear," Pe croaked. "I finish this myself." Certes, nobody but Peter could have finished it. The negro's strength was colossal. He fought like a wildcat, with teeth and nails and legs. But Peter met him phlegmatically, refusing to be angered by the vilest attempt. They had torn the clothing from each other's shoulders and fists. They dripped blood. Their skins shone with sweat. Their chests heaved with the effort for breath. Tom stooped and flung his arms around Peter's waist, driving his head for the Dutchman's loins. Peter retaliated by bringing up his knee against the negro's chin. Tom reeled back, and Peter swooped upon him. One arm hooked Tom's waist, the other caught him by the neck. Dazed and with a mouthful of shattered teeth, Tom struggled feebly, but without avail. Peter twisted him, bore him to the ground, shifted grip rapidly, drove his knee into the quivering belly and throttled the life out of the black throat. "So I make an endt of him," panted the Dutchman as he staggered to his feet. "Aye, we have made an end to Red Death and Black Death," I answered. "A clean sweep," I said. "There will be none to carry the tale to La Vierge du Bois." CHAPTER XII "Twas early autumn when we returned to Albany. The flag over the battlements of Fort Orange stood out straight from its staff. The citizens who thronged the street leading up to the fort gate must needs hold on to their hat-brims. "Are the streets usually so crowded?" I asked Peter. He shook his head, and I accosted a tavern keeper who stood in his doorway, regarding the passers-by with anticipation of the harvest he would reap later. "Tls his excellency the governor," he explained. "The governor and Master Colden of his council have summoned certain gentry and merchants THE MONITOR and the officers of the troops to meet them in the great hall of the fort this afternoon." We came to the fort gate and gave our names to the sentry who stopped all save the few the governor had summoned to attend upon him. A messenger he dispatched brought back word that we were to enter, and we were escorted across the parade and into the quarters of the commandant adjoining the great hall. Master Colden met us in the door way. "Zoook, but I am right glad to see you," he cried. "And his excellency is overloved." "He opened an inner door and ushered us into the presence of the governor. Master Burnet rose and came forward with hand outstretched. (Continued Next Week.) ORGANIZE SOLOMON FOR CITY COMMISSIONER CLUB Sixty people met in Mount Moriah Baptist church, North Twenty-fourth and Ohio streets at 8 p.m. Tuesday, and organized a "Solomon for City Commissioner" club, with Milton L. Hunter as president and S. Walker as its secretary. The newly organized club met in Unity Club room, $1421\frac{1}{2}$ North Twenty-fourth streets, and formulated plans for the campaign. Active club members are J. I. Hines, P. M. Harris, representing "The Voice of Three Thousand; Harry Leland, representing the Unity Club; Dr. W. W. Peebles, Rev. Mr. Oville, pastor of Grove M. E. church, and many prominent men and women, including Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kaplan, of 2215 Lake Street. The meeting was called under the auspices of The Workers Community Association. BISHOP A. J. CAREY MAKES OFFICIAL VISIT Bishop A. J. Carey of the Fifth Episcopal District of the A. M. E. Church, made his official visit here on Sunday. He preached at St. John's A. M. E. church Sunday morning and evening and at Bethel A. M. E. church in the afternoon. A banquet was given in his honor at St. John's A. M. E. church Monday evening by St. John's and Bethel A. M. E. churches combined. Benjamin Harmon, a Negro who sought to convert a house into a two-apartment flat, with the intention of renting a part of it to Negroes, was enjoined and the state supreme court sustained the laws. Harmon contended that the restrictions were invalid and unconstitutional. The federal supreme court reversed the lower courts recently. ENTERTAIN DOMESTIC SCIENCE CLUB Mrs. Hayward Vawter entertained the Monday Morning Domestic Science and Bridge club at her beautiful home last Monday, at a special party which was not the regular club meeting. Bridge was played, Mrs. Jessica Wright winning the first prize and Mrs. Fred Trusty the boobie prize. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess whom all members are delighted to have as the president of the club. We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness during our recent bereavement, by the death of our son and husband, Walter Turner, and for the beautiful floral offerings. MRS. W. DAVIS, Mother. MRS. CARRIE BELL TURNER, Wife. COLORED COMMERCIAL CLUB HOLDS REGULAR MEETING The Colored Commercial club held a well-attended meeting at its rooms, $1514\frac{1}{2}$ North Twenty-fourth street, Wednesday night, with Dr. D. W. Gooden, president, in the chair. Plans for energetically carrying on the club's program were discussed among these being the active pushing of its membership drive now under way. The next meeting will be held Thursday, March 31. CHARLES UNITT Solicits Your Vote for nomination for City Commissioner 1 Stnd for Economy, Efficiency and Service Consistent with a Progressive Policy ALWAYS ON THE JOB Resident of Omaha 46 Years Primaries April 5th, 1927 CARD OF THANKS SHOE REPAIRING BENJAMIN & THOMAS always give satisfaction. Best material, reasonable prices. All work guaranteed 1415 North 24th St., Webster 5084 UNDERTAKERS JONES & COMPANY, Undertakers 24th and Grant Sts. WEbster 1100 Satisfactory service always. PAINTERS AND PAPER HANGERS A. F. PEOPLES. Painting and decorating, wall paper and glass. Plastering, cement and general work Sherwin-Williams paints. 2415 Lake St. Phone Webster 6366. WATERS BARNHART PRINTING CO. 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