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Quarter Million Slaves Freed in Africa South Side Social Settlement Submits Its Annual Report ```markdown ``` LIFTING LIFT TO State Historical Sec. $2.00 a Year—5 Cents a Copy The Social Settlement Association, which conducts centers at Thirty-first and Q streets and Twenty-ninth and R streets, South Side, has just issued its twentieth annual report, which discloses many interesting facts and reveals a vast deal of character-building work. The Social Settlement seeks to serve its neighborhood through two centers in an elastic and constantly varied program of organized activities, co-operation with others, and neighborliness. It seeks to bring people of different backgrounds into fuller understanding by offering opportunities for association and the discovery of new and common interests. The report discloses that within one-half mile radius of the settlement are four packing plants, employing a minimum of 6,000 people; stock yards, second largest in the United States; 29 soft drink parlors and pool rooms; one public school; three parochial schools; five white churches; eight Negro churches; one small ball park; no public playground or gymnasium; one night school, financed by women's organizations; one citizenship class at Armour's packing plant, conducted by Y. M. C. A.; 21 foreign nationalities, and 2,000 Neroes. Organized activities, including toy-making, cabinet-making, carving, other handicrafts, mechanical drawing, sewing, dressmaking, cooking, folk dancing, music, dramatics and others too numerous to mention here, are carried on by both paid and volunteer workers, both at the Settlement House, for whites and foreigners, and at the Colored Cultural Center. It would be interesting to quote full statistics of work done at both centers, did space permit, but all that can be done is to give a few from the Cultural Center, where 675 organized sessions have been held with an attendance of more than 9,000, and an attendance of over 6,000 on the playground. The head worker of the Settlement is Miss Helen W. Gauss, who has as her director of activities at the Settlement House, Miss Helen Mussle, and of the Cultural Center, Mrs. M. L. Rhone. The following, taken in full from Miss Gauss' report, tells of the work at the Cultural Center: "Turning to the work of this Center (the Cultural) we find it hard to believe that only 16 months ago was the house opened—so great has been the record of growth and achievement since that time. The Center's activities have fully justified the hopes of the Colored Parent-Teachers Association and their president, Mrs. Busch, who first asked for it, and whose long, untiring efforts in cooperation with the Settlement, the city commissioners and others, finally achieved it. From the beginning it was a community enterprise and it continues to be so. At first it was only the few who saw its possibilities—who saw that such an opportunity for Negro initiative along lines of race progress, was to be desired. Many stood off and criticized. "But steadily the work has moved on, growing stronger month by month—steadily drawing into fuller sense of their common interests and needs a large part of South Omaha's colored group. This is a group rich in religious spirit. There are eight churches active, of several denominations. The great lack eterofe has been some binding force, some nondenominational, practical program for community welfare on which all groups could unite. "Since the Center has been organized, it is supplying this program, as far as four small club rooms and two small playgrounds will permit. Following the lead of the churches, working with them at every point possible, its workers are striving to build up a spirit of active community service among both old and young, and succeeding to a surprising degree. This spirit of good-will was notably manifest last month on two separate occasions when large number of adults came together. "The first meeting was one which THE MONITOR all eight churches of South Omaha helped to assemble, some dismissing early that evening in order to permit their members to attend. It was a meeting of 106 mothers and married women to discuss the "Responsibility of Mothers and Daughters." The special significance of the subject was given it by a juvenile delinquency situation, which had lately shocked the community, and in remedying which the Center was able to help in many ways. Representatives of all eight churches were on the program. Of the 106 women present, 28 were without any church connection. Within so large a group, the strong spirit of good will and sympathy and understanding which showed itself, was taken by all as an omen of good for the future. "The other occasion to be mentioned was the recent Christmas Benefit, sponsored by the Parent-Teachers Association. This benefit was inspired by the need of two invalids in the neighborhood for wheel chairs. The Parent-Teacher Association at a meeting in the fall had set itself the task of supplying these chairs and later gladly accepted the offer of Mrs. Rhone to let the children of the Center share the effort by giving a program at a Christmas Benefit party. The consummation of the plans was a large gathering a few days before Christmas in Swift's Employees' Cafeteria, most generously loaned by Mr. Cushman on this as well as other occasions.' The audience again represented every church in South Omaha, and money enough was taken in to buy one chair and contribute towards the other. Boys and girls as well as grown-ups were present when the chair was presented and no eye was dry. "Again, at the Improvement Club's Christmas Eve party for children, it was a boy who made the presentation speech when $5.00 was taken from the tree as a surprise for old Mr. Clark. It was this boy who explained how 18 months ago when the Center was being made ready for occupancy it was Mr. Clark—then in better health than he is now—who labored day after day, volunteering his skill in the laying of the long stone walk which stretches from street to alley. Such enterprises are doing things to the community! "As for the rest of the program—the definite activities along special lines can only be briefly suggested. "Our director in charge, Mrs. Rhone, brings a quality of spirit, a spiritual and mental poise, as well as a high degree of executive ability and social vision such as we must be profoundly grateful for. Three and one-half years' experience in Y. W. work lay behind her when she came to us last March at the time when Miss Patrick, our previous director, had been called home by illness. "Mrs. Busch, the original inspiration for the Center, and now its home visitor, is a kindred spirit and works in closest sympathy with Mrs. Rhone. Through her visiting in the homes, she shares a multitude of the neighborhood's problems and needs, needs both material and spiritual. Some of these problems the Center can help to solve; many it can refer to other agencies. One case conference held at the Center enlisted the co-operation of six different groups. "The Center's Home Improvement Club is also reaching the homes. As one result of last summer's contest, an alley—long an eyesore in the neighborhood—drew two out of ten prizes awarded for improvement of premises. The first prize went to a yard which had been transformed from a bare patch of ground to a lovely mass of blossoming flowers. "The boys' work at the Center has drawn in several workers during the year. Since last spring, however, Mr. Stewart has been with us, at first as a volunteer interested in a particular baseball team, and since September as the regular evening assistant, interested in ALL the boys. His natural interest in athletics and club work draws a quick response from the boys, and his ready co-operation with the other workers, means the (Continued on Page Four) Omaha, Nebraska, Friday, January 13, 1928 EDITORIAL We feel sure that our readers will be interested of the activities of the Cultural Center on the revealed by the report published in this issue admitted that the Center is faithfully and easy to render a much needed service in the common too little constructive social service work and by our group. Character building agency in every community and we should lend our to all such worthy and deserving efforts to be This is particularly true of institutions which existence by the work they are doing and by re-account of the funds placed at their disposal. We accomplished by the Cultural Center is most Our people should visit the Center, learn what there and heartily co-operate with it in any w We feel sure that our readers will be interested in learning of the activities of the Cultural Center on the South Side as revealed by the report published in this issue. It must be admitted that the Center is faithfully and earnestly striving to render a much needed service in the community. There is far too little constructive social service work conducted for and by our group. Character building agencies are needed in every community and we should lend our encouragement to all such worthy and deserving efforts to better conditions. This is particularly true of institutions which justify their existence by the work they are doing and by rendering a strict account of the funds placed at their disposal. The work being accomplished by the Cultural Center is most commendable. Our people should visit the Center, learn what is being done there and heartily co-operate with it in any way they can. A STRIKING CARTOON The Monitor whose policy is to encourage our people to the praiseworthy work, desires to for his excellent cartoon, "Sow Whirlwind," which appeared in Guide. The cartoon graphical cities which mars our American Negro at the stake with a jeep Below this swept by a whirl of evidently intended for Hickman holding a dismembered arm in a human body rest on a towel o is must suggestive and shows the high order which should be c contemporary upon publishing The Monitor whose policy is to give credit where due and to encourage our people to their best endeavors in any line of praiseworthy work, desires to compliment Mr. R. A. Ashford, for his excellent cartoon, "Sowing the Wind and Reaping the Whirlwind," which appeared in last week's issue of The Omaha Guide. The cartoon graphically represents one of those atrocities which mars our American civilization—the burning of a Negro at the stake with a jeering mog looking gleefully on. Below this swept by a whirl of wind is depicted, a white youth, evidently intended for Hickman, kneeling beside a bathtub, holding a dismembered arm in his hand, while fragments of a human body rest on a towel on a chair near by. The cartoon is must suggestive and shows the cartoonist to have talent of a high order which should be cultivated. We compliment our contemporary upon publishing the cartoon. CAN IT BE DONE? We are wondering if the y cessful launching of a building such financial enterprise amo takes knowledge and experienc have been wondering if their person or persons who could s stitution. We wonder if it can Looking Over A "The Missio We are wondering if the year 1928 might not see the successful launching of a building and loan association or home such financial enterprise among our people in this city. It takes knowledge and experience for such institutions and we have been wondering if their might not be found here some person or persons who could successfully manage such an institution. We wonder if it can be done. Looking Over An Old Copy of "The Mission Monitor" Last week we spoke of the fact that The Monitor was developed into a general race paper out of our little parish paper, The Mission Monitor, which was published monthly for the instruction of St. Philip's congregation. We acceded to the felt and expressed demand for a local weekly race organ and so begon the publication of The Monitor in this larger capacity on July 2, 1915. In looking over some of the old copies of The Mission Monitor published more than a quarter of a century ago, we found it rather interesting. We believe that our readers will enjoy taking a glance with us over some of those old copies. Twenty-Eight Years Ago: Well, here's the issue of March 1900. Notice that it is Number 3 of Volume V, showing that the little monthly is in its sixth year of publication. It is an eight-page "magazine," 11 by eight, three columns to the page, neatly printed and well-gotten up. On page one is a beautiful poem, "Though the Shadows Be Dark," by Emma E. Haanel, in the Home Circle. Then follows a sermon on "The Annunciation of the Blesed Virgin Mary," preached at St. Philip's and published by request. This occupies six columns. Two brief and interesting articles captioned, "Frankly Conceded" and "The Church Idea," by the Rev. George Betts, follow and bring us to page four, the editorial page, where the masthead proudly proclaims: THE MISSION MONITOR A Church Magazine Published Monthly Primarily in the Interests of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon And Devoted Chiefly 1. To instructing the congregation in the Doctrine, Discipline, Worship and History of the Church to the end that they may become devout and well-informed Churchmen. 2. To disseminating general Church information and especially intelligence as to work of the "Protestant Episcopal Church" among Afro-Americans with the hope of awakening and sustaining interest therein. 3. To discussing such matters of general interest as may seem to us wise and expedient. Editor and Publisher The Rev. John Albert Williams 1124 North 20th Street, ers will be interested in learning al Center on the South Side as hed in this issue. It must be faithfully and earnestly striving ice in the community. There is al service work conducted for building agencies are needed should lend our encouragement ing efforts to better conditions. institutions which justify their exoing and by rendering a strict their disposal. The work being Center is most commendable. enter, learn what is being done with it in any way they can. is to give credit where due and our best endeavors in any line of compliment Mr. R. A. Ashford, being the Wind and Reaping the last week's issue of The Omaha city represents one of those atrocious civilization—the burning of a spring mog looking gleefully on wind is depicted, a white youth, an, kneeling beside a bathtub, on his hand, while fragments of a chair near by. The cartoon the cartoonist to have talent of a cultivated. We compliment our the cartoon. BE DONE? Dear 1928 might not see the suc- and loan association or home our people in this city. It ce for such institutions and we might not be found here some successfully manage such an in- be done. An Old Copy of on Monitor" Omaha, Nebraska Business Manager George W. Parker Subscription Canvassers Subscription Price, 50 Cents a Year. * * * * Editorials, parish notes, a cut of the church building, giving a directory of services, officers of various organizations, etc., and advertisements fill out the rest of the paper. Among the advertisers are Thomas Kilpatrick & Co., Thompson-Belden & Co., Kuhn & Co., M. H. Bliss, Henry Schnauber, C. J. Carlson, Cudahy Packing Co., and Dr. J. H. Hutten. The firm of Thompson-Belden & Co., was then at Sixteenth and Douglas streets in the Y. M. C. A. building. Kuhn & Co., was a popular drugstore at Fifteenth and Douglas, where the World theater now stands. Thomas Kilpatrick & Co., was at the present location. Speaking of Kuhn's reminds us of a rather amusing incident. We were in the store one day during an engagement here of the famous Williams & Walker Company. Mr. N. A. Kuhn, the genial proprietor, addressed us as "Mr. Williams." Some gentleman, a customer in the store, came up to us quite cordially, and addressing us said, "Mr. Williams, I enjoyed your show last night, it's a fine show. I was very much pleased with it and I'm delighted with this opportunity of telling you so." I replied, "I am glad you enjoyed it, most people do." Mr. Kuhn, back of the counter was chuckling, as I added, "But, MY show doesn't draw quite so well. The theater beats us when it comes to drawing crowds." The geniol stranger, evidently for the first time noticing our clerical garb, showing much confusion, said, "Oh, I beg your pardon, sir, I-I-I didn't notice you were a minister and I hope you won't take offense at my mistake." "Upon the contrary, sir, I feel complimented to be taken for such a handsome and talented man, as my friend, Bert Williams." Thereafter, Mr. Kuhn would frequently say banteringly, "Well, Mr. Williams, how is Mr. Walker today, and how is your show doing?" But let us get back to our little pa- (Continued on Page Three) Vol. XIII—Number 28 YOKE OF BONDAGE LIFTED IN AFRICA British Decree Frees More Than a Quarter Million Freetown, Sierra Leone, Africa.— The yoke of bondage fell from the shoulders of nearly 250,000 natives recently. The natives were held by Africans like themselves and served in the homes. A British decree, gained principally through the Christi- tianly efforts of a noble woman, Lady Simon, place them on a basis of political equality with their former masters. DEATH CLOSES CAREER OF PROMISING YOUNG BAPTIST MINISTER Had Made Many Friends During His Brief Residence Here as Pastor of Mount Moriah Baptist Church The Rev. C. B. Burton, who came to Omaha from Minneapolis only a few months ago to become pastor of Mount Moriah Baptist church, Twenty-fourth and Ohio streets, died last Friday morning at the Methodist hospital, sincerely mourned, not only by the members of his own congregation, but by many outside who had come in contact with this promising young minister. While he had been a resident of this city for only about six months, he had made a most favorable impression. His death at the early age of 34 years is sincerely regretted. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Mount Moriah Baptist church and was largely attended. The invocation was said by Rev. J. R. Young of Zion Baptist church. The sermon was preached by the Rev. J. H. Jackson, with brief addresses by the Rev. Messrs. John H. Grant, C. H. Trusty, O. J. Burckhardt, William Storrs and Z. E. McGee, and Mrs. Hiram Greenfield. Resolutions from the Ministers' Alliance were read by the Rev. J. C. Brewer; and from the church officers and auxiliaries by Mr. George W. Hibbler. The Scripture reading was by the Rev. F. S. Goodlet and the obituary by Mr. R. S. Simms. Solos were sung by Mrs. J. P. Mosley and the Rev. E. L. Hamlet, and other musical numbers by the choir. The remains, accompanied by the widow, his mother, Mrs. Priscilla Jackson; Mrs. I. M. McIntosh, representing the congregation, and the Rev. Z. E. McGee, were shipped by Undertaker J. D. Lewis to Wichita, Kansas, for interment. MASS MEETING HELD TO BID FAREWELL TO DEPARTING PASTOR Rev. William Frederick Botts Accepts Call to California Church, Closing Eighteen Years at Zion Baptist Sunday afternoon Zion Baptist church was filled by an audience who came to say farewell to the Rev. W. F. Botts and his wife, who left Monday night for Los Angeles, Cal., where he becomes pastor of St. Paul's Baptist church. Dr. Botts had been pastor of Zion Baptist church for 18 years. The mass meeting or farewell reception was under the auspices of the New Era Baptist association of which the departing pastor was the organizer and its moderator for ten years. An interesting program of speeches intermingled with music featured the affair. The Rev. F. S. Goodlet was master of ceremonies. Among the speakers were Mr. H. L. Anderson, Mr. H. J. Ford, Attorney H. J. Pinkett, Mrs. M. mie Griffin, of Lincoln, head of the women's department of the association; Rev. E. H. Hilson, Rev. D. McQueen, Rev. John H. Grant, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. church, and Rev. John Albert Williams, rector of St. Philip's Episcopal church. Mrs. Bailey, on behalf of the Boosters' club of St. John's A. M. E. church, in a most appropriate speech, presented Dr. Botts a basket of flowers; the Rev. J. H. Jackson, pastor of Bethel Baptist church, South Side, GROWING THANK YOU Whole Number 650 Africa PLEAD STRONGLY FOR PROMOTION OF RACE GOOD WILL Dr. Mordecai Johnson, Dr. John Mott and Sherwood Eddy Prominent Speakers at Students' Convention Detroit, Mich.—Dr. Mordecai Johnson, president of Howard university, made a powerful plea against the austere treatment of some peoples under the government of the United States at the Student Volunteer Movement convention here. Dr. John R. Mott, pioneer in the student movement in the United States and other countries pictured the gradual blending of Christian ethics into the world forces that are making for the unity and solidarity of the human race. Dr. Johnson criticised the policy of the United States in its treatment of the peoples of Haiti, Nicaragua, and other Carribean and Latin-American countries. He affirmed that the 40,000,000 Christian people in the United States participated in what he called a policy of political and racial discrimination. "The Christian people of America exploit the Negroes in our midst, depriving them of their political franchise and segregating them in an unbrotherly fashion not only in cities and towns but even in churches. The church in America is falling far short of influencing in any dominant way the social and economic life of our nation. "We are witnessing today the gradual enfeeblement of Christian enterprise and this condition will continue until we produce a church that transcends all national and racial boundaries." Golden Rule Among Nations Dr. Sherwood Eddy of New York followed with an address that stressed the spiritual unity of the human race. "The unity of the human race implies the mutual interchange of the best within each national culture. The potential brotherhood of men requires for its ultimate fulfillment not only the preaching, but the practicing of mutual respect and of international peace." ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS HENRY W. WILLIAMS Henry W. Williams, aged 59, died at his late residence, 2416 Parker street early Tuesday morning. Although he had been in poor health for several years he only took to his bed Sunday. The deceased, who was the fourth son of the late Henry Williams and his wife, Adaline D'Or, was born in London, Ont., August 2, 1868, and lived for a number of years* in Detroit, Mich., and Chicago, coming to Omaha 18 years ago where he has since resided. He is survived by his widow, Jennie; a son, Bert E., of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. Sarah B. Canty; a brother, Rev. John Albert Williams; three niceses, Mrs. Alice M. Smith, Dorothy E., and Catherine A. Williams, and a nephew, Worthington L. Williams. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from St. Philip's church with interment at Forest Lawn. on behalf of the New Era Baptist association, in a fitting address, presented the retiring moderator with a bejewelled gold medal, and Mrs. Mamie Griffin presented Mrs. Botts with a silver tea set and orange spoons. The recipients expressed their deep appreciation for the tokens of esteem. Each speaker in bringing greetings to Zion's departing pastor and his wife, voiced regret at their leaving and wished them God-speed in their new fields. Several of the speakers, both clerical and lay, stressed the importance of a high standard of life upon the part of the ministry. The shoemaker should certainly get there with both feet. A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARILY TO THE INTERESTS OF COLORED AMERICANS Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. Telephone Webster 4243 AN IMPORTANT WORD TO SUBSCRIBERS. 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WILLIAMS SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $2.00 PER YEAR Advertising Rates Furnished Address, The Monitor, Post Office Telephone W AN IMPORTANT WORD The postal regulations are be sent through the mails so advance. A reasonable time renewals. At the expiration scriptions are not renewed, If this is not done, postal publication. Those, therefore, when 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. TEXAS COLLEGE BUSY WITH NEGRO YOUTH Austin, Texas, Jan. 11.—In the capital city of the state, Samuel Houston college has just finished a very resourceful quarter in education of Negro youth. Dean Harry W. Greene, who spent last year in Columbia university where he received the Master's degree in education, has returned. The attendance in the college department approaches three hundred which proves the wisdom of Texas Negro colleges lopping off high school classes. Freshman week has lent slight sobriety to sophomores as well as freshmen. The course in freshman fundamentals, in lieu of the University of Chicago orientation course of previous years, has proven the more popular. Both academic work and student activities, in general, have been quite rigorous. Samuel Houston, the conference champions of last year, may be considered as having a poor season in football, yet the school gridders were not the tailenders. The season, however, has had import in bringing to the Texas capital and to the new Samuel Houston $12,000 stadium Frank Young, De Harte Hubbard, and Cecile Cook. The city had a tendency to pay tribute to these noted persons of the race, a parade was held to which Frank Young laconically said, "This is progress;" southern white sporting editors and University of Texas athletes nicely assisted in giving attention to the utmost and an unprecedented crowd witnessed in the stadium impressive work by record-holding athletes. Among work directly for public good, during the quarter, have beer the appearance in November Opportunity of Dean Greene's article on Negro colleges in the southwest, the publication of a pamphlet on Epworth league institutes in Texas by Prof. T. B. Echols, the writing of the Sunday school lessons for the Southwestern Christian Advocate by Dr. J. Leonard Parmer, the editing of the city paper by Prof. J. Mason Brewer, and the encouragement of athletics in Texas Negro high schools and colleges and the introduction of physical education courses of college cred- Church The quarter examinations at Samuel Houston resulted in the following honor roll which includes students who made all A's, or two A's and one B: Gladys Brewer, Austin; Susie Curtis, San Antonio; Mamie Davis, Fort Worth; Thelma Duncan, Austin; Rosalie Lewis, Mexico; Clarissa Lovinggood, Austin; Madeline Lovinggood, Austin; Cranston McDonald, Austin; Opal McDonald, Austin; Cecil Moore, Marlin; Louise Smith, Austin; and Harrieddie Swann, Victoria. NEW LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL CORNERSTONE LAYING By Paul W. Harris Sedalia, Mo.—(Special to The Monitor.)—The cornerstone of the new Lincoln High school on North Osage and Johnson will be laid at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, January 15, with impressive ceremonies; a musical program and addresses. The ceremonies will be conducted by the most worshipful Grand lodge of the state of Missouri and its Masonic jurisdiction. They will be in charge of the Hon. Fred W. Dabney of Kansas City, Mo., grand master. He will be assisted by his staff of officers. Prof. C. C. Hubbard, principal of Lincoln High school and deputy grand master, Sedalia, Mo.; Geo. K. Ford, grand senior warden, Butler, Mo.; Prof. J. W. Damel, grand junior warden, Jefferson City, Mo.; Dr. R. Leon Hill, grand secretary, Boonville, Mo.; Dr. H. A. Langdon, secretary, Masonic Relief, Moberly, Mo.; Dr. G. B. Keyes, grand treasurer, St. Louis, Mo.; Dr. W. H. Madison, grand medical examiner, Marshall, Mo.; Rev. T. H. Warfield, grand chaplain, Warrensburg, Mo., and the officers and members of Centennial lodge No. 49 and Hawkins lodge No. 44 A. F. and A. M., members of the lodges from Boonville, Warrensburg, Butler, Clinton, Jefferson City, Mexico and other surrounding towns will be present. After the cornerstone is laid, ad- THE MONITOR dresses will be delivered by Prof. W. B. Jason, president, Lincoln university, Jefferson City, Mo.; Hon. J. T. Montgomery, president of the board of education; Mr. Heber U. Hunt, superintendent of the public schools; Mr. O. B. Poundstone, Mr. C. W. Logan, Dr. B. F. Long, Mr. George P. Berthouex, Mr. A. L. Pringle, Rev. W. L. Lee, Rev. W. D. Wilkins, Rev. C. R. Smith, Rev. T. M. Smith, Rev. A. R. Brent, Rev. C. O. Brown, Rev. R. Rush, and Rev. B. Jones. Music will be furnished by Hubbard's juvenile band, Lincoln High school semi-chorus, and the Sedalia cornet band. Great credit is due our energetic, progressive and constructive principal, Prof. C. C. Hubbard, for making the new Lincoln High school possible. This is the third school for colored children that has been secured under his supervision. To appreciate his work one should see what he has done for the city of Sedalia. He has put Sedalia on the map. Sedalia invites and urges all who can to motor or come by railroad to witness the cornerstone laying and see what our new high school building is to be. KANSAS CITY ORCHESTRA AT DREAMLAND HALI Clarence Love's nine-piece red-hot Kansas City orchestra, brought to this city by William Murphy to open his Egyptian cabaret, will be the next big attraction at Dreamland hall, when they will play at a dance there. Sunday evening. January 22nd beginning at 10 o'clock. "ATTENTION, BUDDIES!" Don't fail to attend the next regular meeting, Friday evening, Janu ary 20th, at 8:30 p. m. LINCOLN, NEB., NEWS Those in attendance at the banquet at Zion Baptist church, Omaha last Thursday night, given by New Era Baptist Association, in honor of the departure of Dr. W. F. Botts from the state and from Zion church after seventeen years of service as pastor, were Rev. and Mrs. H. W Botts, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Gordon, Mrs. E. J. Griffin, N. B. Ashford and J. T. Wright. It is said that great tribute was paid the pastor and his good wife on the occasion of their going from our midst, as we deem their places will be hard to fill. Hence, Dr. W. F. Botts, may the Lord preserve you and your amiable wife to do a great work in the Golden Gate city. Mrs. Lawrence Brown of Lawrence, Kan., spent the holidays here with her mother, Mrs. Gertrude Jones, and brother, Mr. Harold Jones. Members of the Newman M. E. church gave an anniversary banquet in honor of Rev. S. H. Johnson, their pastor, and Dr. B. R. Booker, district superintendent of the Topeka district, Monday night, in Masonic Hall, 1133 M street. Some ninety persons assembled around the tables and enjoyed an elaborate feast. An interesting program was rendered at intervals during the evening. Mrs. Sidney Turner returned to her home in Weeping Water, after spending the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. P. L. Moore. Also did Master Wm. Moulden. Mrs. J. H. Smith returned to her home in Cheyenne, Wyo., after spending the holidays with her cousin, Mrs. P. L. Moore, and friends. Dr. B. R. Booker, district superintendent of the Topeka district, conducted services at the Newman M. E. church Sunday. W. W. MOSELY. RUBY ANNIE PICKENS ELECTED TO "ARISTA" CLUB New Work, N. Y.—Ruby Annie Pickens, who enters senior class at Wadleigh High school in New York, in February, has been elected to the "Arista" club, the highest scholarship club of the New York public schools. She is also a member of the Greek club. "Arista" is the feminine of Aristos, the Greek word from which "aristocrat" comes. It means about the same as the Latin words optimus and optima. Ruby is the only colored girl of her class making the Arista club. Y. M. C. A. NOTES The seventh annual meetin gof the North Side Branch, Young Women's Christian association, will be held Thursday, January 19, at 8 o'clock, at the branch, 2306 North Twenty-second street. At this time the year's work will be reviewed. Also an in- These shops are members of the Associated Master Barbers of America. Under the supervision of the laws of the state of Nebraska. When entering a Barber Shop always look for the Association sign which is in Red Letters: Take no chances of being infected in Barber Shops that are not above suspicion along the line of Sanitation. H. BASCOM 111 So. 14th St. J. W. BECKMAN 1820 No. 24th St. Dixon & Taylor 1711 No. 24th St. T. V. JONES 1320 No. 24th St. WILL JAMES JEWELL SHOP 2221 No. 24th St. Killingsworth & Price 2416 No. 24th St. Master Barbers Write-Up The articles which have been appearing on the care of the hair and kindred topics will be continued in this column. From time to time it is also proposed to publish items here, not only of interest to the Master Barbers' Association and their families, but also to the public. Watch this column each week for valuable information. 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There are now openings for wide-awake enterprising Race Women to earn nice profits as Our Agents. It will pay you to investigate. WRITE TODAY Home of PORO Hair and Toilet Products Leading School of Hair and Beauty Culture PORO COLLEGE 4300 ST. FERDINAND AVENUE ST. LOUIS, MO., U. S. A. "IT PAYS TO LOOK WELL" ```markdown ``` PERSONALS Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Building, Jackson 8841 or Harney 2156. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Trusty returned Wednesday, January 4, after a very delightful six weeks' visit in Denver, Colo. The Carter Charity and Benevolent Club made their annual report for the year 1927 at the meeting held January 5, at the residence of Mrs. Walter Craig, 2320 North 27th street. Receipts for the year, $121.96. Distributed to needy families, $88, besides Thanksgiving baskets and many articles of clothing. We thank the many friends who helped, and we also wish you peace, health and prosperity during the year 1928. Ardena Watson, president. S. C. Livingston, secretary. A very delightful surprise was tendered Presiding Elder and Mrs. John Adams at their residence, 2722 North 28th avenue, Saturday. Bountiful evidence of the visit of many friends remained behind them. FOR RENT—Two modern furnished rooms, $2.50 to $3.50 with kitchen privileges. Webster 1529. The Domestic Science and Bridge Club met at the residence of Mrs. Edgar Lee, 2417 Maple street, Wednesday, January 4. Meeting was called to order by the president, after which bridge was played. The first prize was won by Mrs. Jessica Wright. Mrs. Edgar Lee won the boobie prize. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. McDaniels, 2620 Bristol street. Mr. and Mrs. Saybert C. Hanger and sister, Miss Zara Valesa Williams, have taken an apartment at 2411 Erskine street, where they will be pleased to welcome their friends. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Williams have moved to 2233 Grant street, where they will be pleased to welcome their friends. A. P. SCRUGGS, Lawyer. Large experience. Handles all law cases 2310 North Twenty-second street Webster 4162. Miss Alma Williams was the week-end guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Brown, 2883 Miami street, for New Year's. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Serrant and daughter, Oletha, of Chicago, spent New Year's in Omaha visiting relatives and friends. The Misses Louise and Lavina Scott were hostesses. at a pleasant New Year's party at their home, 2885 Miami street, when a few young folks from Lincoln, Neb., were guests. The J. M. S. Club held the first meeting of the year New Year's night, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert V. Gordon, 3212 Corby street. Mr. Samuel C. Duke of St. Louis, brother, and Mrs. Saybert C. Hanger were guests of honor. The club played for the first time for prizes. First prize for ladies was awarded to Mrs. B. B. Cowan. First prize for men was awarded to Mr. Willis Gray. The booby prize went to Mrs. Willis Gray. The guest prize was awarded to Mr. S. C. Duke. A dainty lunch was served by the host and hostess. The club will meet with Mr. and Mrs. Willis Gray for their next meeting, Friday, January 13. The Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip's Church held the first meeting for the year 1928 at the residence of Mrs. C. H. Hicks, 2532 Maple street, Thursday afternoon. Officers for the year were elected and the delegate to the annual meeting of the diocese of Nebraska. The drawing on one of the quilts exhibited at the bazaar December 15, showed Mr. Tony Jackson to be the holder of the lucky number, which was 3. John and Harold Adams returned to the University of Nebraska after a pleasant vacation spent with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Adams. The Adams New Novelty Orchestra left Thursday morning for Topeka, Kan., where they are to fill engagements the remainder of the week. Mrs. Gertrude Shackelford returned Wednesday night from Des Moines, Ia., after spending the holidays visiting her sisters, Mrs. Sayde McGuire and Mrs. Dr. Mae Lee Fine of Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Epps Williams left this week for Los Angeles, Cal., for an indefinite visit with her daughter, Mrs. Arline Slaughter. 3 TON LOTS OR OVER MINE SCREENED COAL 1 TON LOTS OR OVER YARD SCREENED TARD MILL $450 Per ton..... PETRO'M COKE $1550 S.D. Highest Qual. CHEROKEE MILL $550 Per ton..... PETRO'M COKE $1450 Hot and Ashless. CANTINE NUT $675 Ill.—Per ton..... HARD COAL $1600 Ark., Holds 48 Hrs. KENTUCKY NUT $675 Per ton..... WIZARD SEMI $1250 All lump, high qual. ILLINOIS $725 Fur. Lump—Ton..... WIZARD SEMI $1050 50% Lump. KENTUCKY $725 Fur. Lump—Ton..... RADIANT $1000 Frank. Co.'s Best. COMMERCIAL Semi-Mine Run $9 BURNWELL, Hot Smokeless, sootless CHEROKEE NUT $775 Deep Shaft..... COLORADO LUMP $875 Per ton. CHEROKEE NUT $725 Deep Shovel..... Supreme Lump $850 High Grade Ill. SEMI NUT RUN $725 Per ton..... CHEROKEE NUT $850 Lg. size, dom. use Consumers Coal & Supply Co. AT 4444 "Dealers in Good Coal" AT 4444 LOOKING OVER AN OLD COPY OF "THE MISSION MONITOR" (Continued from Page One) per. Here are some of the shorter editorials from this issue of March 1900. What the Afro-American needs to do is to stop whining about lack of opportunity for advancement and make his own opportunity. The pack-peddling Jew of today is the merchant prince of the next generation. The Italian street-vender of fruit today is the wholesale dealer of a few years hence. The German hand-carrying gallon-can milkman of this generation is the opulent dairyman of the next. The same evolutionary process must be wrought by our own people. Get a push cart and peddle vegetables. Get a can and peddle milk. Take a basket on your arm and huckster eggs. Do something: Make a start. Save money. Live economically. Make your opportunity. For black or white "America is only another name for Opportunity." While the unfortunate unemployed and the professional tramp have sought our door in great numbers during our residence in this city, it has been a source of much gratification to us to notice that very few of this number were Negroes. Whatever may be true of other sections of the country the fact remains that in the north and west the Negro tramp is a rare specimen. When we reflect how generally ostracised he is in the labor field the fact that there are so few Negro tramps among the great army of unemployed is cause for rejoicing. Mr. Toombs' (of Georgia) statement that the "Episcopal Church has nothing to do with either politics or religion" needs some qualification before it will strictly apply to this locality. In the recent heated mayoralty contest, while it is true, that the Church in her corporate capacity took no part in the campaign, which she would have had no right to do, yet the fact remains that both candidates—the much cartooned and heavily cannonaded but successful republican nominee and the "silk hosed"—to quote the only awful charge made against him—and cannonized but unsuccessful democratic nominee—are attached through family ties to the Episcopal Church and both hold pews in the same parish church, All Saints'. Among Afro-Americans the majority of those who are most prominent and influential, as well as the most independent in their way of thinking in politics are connected with St. Philip's either directly as communicants, or indirectly through their families. This may account for the charge that we have no "religion." But as we have certainly begun to have something to do with politics, we hope that "religion" will come in time. Through the courtesy and kindness of Mr. G. W. Loomis of the Burlington road, we are able to send to his home in Boulder, Colo., a poor, sick ex-soldier of the famous Twenty-fifth Infantry. This young man had returned from Manilla, with his health impaired, and had gone south with the hope of regaining his health. Apparently on the borderland of the other world he reached Omaha, penniless, on his way to his mother in Colorado. As usual in such cases, he was directed to us, and we are grateful that through the kindness of the above named official we were able to send him on his homeward way rejoicing. How do you like them? Taking it all in all we believe you have rather enjoyed looking over our THE MONITOR shoulder as we have turned the pages, yellowed by age, of our little parish publication of March 1900. Mrs. Fannie Washington left Friday for Oakland, Cal., to make it her future home. The Eureka Art class will meet with Mrs. Arthur Flanagan, 2817 Binney street. The N. A. A. C. P. will hold its regular monthly meeting Sunday at 4 p. m., at Bethel A. M. E. church on Franklin street. FORMER PASTOR OF PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH BURIED The funeral of the Rev. J. J. Walker, aged 49, former pastor of Pilgrim Baptist church, and founder and pastor of Mount Carmel Baptist church, was held last Sunday afternoon from Mount Carmel Baptist church. The Rev. Messrs. Z. C. McGee and E. H. McDonald, officiating in accordance with the request of the deceased. Interment was in Prospect Hill cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Walker was pastor of the Pilgrim Baptist church for fifteen months, after which he organized Mount Carmel Baptist church, which took over the old property of Grove M. E., Twenty-second and Seward street. He had been ill for three months prior to his death TRI-ARTS SOCIETY The Tri-Arts Society held its meeting in the upstairs of the Y. W. C. A. as vesper services were being held downstairs. Due to the illness of the secretary, Miss Catharine Williams, the assistant secretary, Miss Celestine Smith, officiated. The musical and literary committee have met with so many refusals of the members of the club to take part in the programs, that they have been unable to produce one to their satisfaction, but a lively program has been promised for next Sunday. Miss Sara Brown, Ray Gustin and Gaitha Pegg were appointed to the literary committee, of which Miss Margaret Dallas is the chairman. ROOSEVELT POST NO. 30 A special joint meeting of the executive and membership committees will be held at Legion headquarters Monday evening, January 16th at 8:15 p. m., for the purpose of perfecting the final details for our "Gigantic 1928 Membership Drive." It is imperative that all members of both committees be present. Consistent with the progressive spirit that has always been predominent in Legion activities, extensive plans will be made to strengthen the membership of the Ladies' Auxiliary of our post. This valuable department of our organization, under the leadership of Mrs. Clarence Gordon, has at all times rendered meritorious service. GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY ELECTS OFFICERS The Girls' Friendly society of St. Philip the Deacon held its first meeting of the year, Monday at the recory. As a result of the election, the following are the officers for the ensuing year: Margaret Bell, president; Celestine Smith, vice-president; Louise Scott, secretary; Sarah Brown, assistant secretary; Helen Jenkins, treasurer, and Catherine Williams, reporter. At the next meeting a tentative program for the year will be worked out. New LAKE THEATRE LAKE at 2411 ALWAYS IN THE LEAD "THE FIGHTING EAGLE" with Rod La Rocque and a big cast. The most sensational picture of the year. IT'S MARVELOUS! 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JACKSON 1317 CK Phonographs and Records Home Phone Web. 0248 ral Home to meet the y as well ly PAGE THREE WEbster 2000 PAGE FOUn Se aan nEEIEaEREREEREEEERREEEROE Hard to Get Exact Size of Hailstones ‘The maximum possible size of @ single hailstone cannot be stated pos- itively for the simple reason that there is not always a trained observ- er on hand to measure every large haitstone which falls, Hailstonee larger than a person's fist and welgh- ing more than a pound have several times been reported on good author- ity, according to the United States weather bureau. During a storm in Natal in 1874 hailstones fell which weighed a pound and a half. They passed through a corrugated iron root as if It had been made of paper. Hail- stone 14 inches in circumference fell in New South Wales in February, 1847, At Cazoria, Spain, on June 15, 1829, houses were crushed under blocks of ice, some of which are said to have weighed four and a halt pounds. In October, 1844, a hall- storm at Cette, France, wrecked houses and sank vessels, But these, like all reports dating back many years, must be taken with a grain of salt. The untrained observer often unconsciously exaggerates. ‘Then, too, some of these reports may refer to cases where masses of {ce resulted from the coalescence, after falling, of a number of smaller hallstones lying closely packed together on the ground. —Pathfinder Magazine. Girl’s Father Settled H.C. L. Complication A congressman Investigating the high cost of living said to a Washing- ton correspondent : “The h. ¢. 1. is responsible for many vagaries and queer complications. “a young chap who had got en- gaged to a girl was talking over the future with her. “with prices what they are’ said the girl, ‘we must be content, George dear, with a small flat and one or, at the most, two servants. “George coughed. “It's my idea,” he sald, ‘to live with your old may the first couple of years. “But, George— “That's my idea,’ he Interrupted. “Think of the money we can save. No rent, no light, no grub bills, no coal. “But— “(I insist on this thing,’ George in- terrupted again. ‘I tell you, I~” “Then the door opened softly and the girl’s father entered the room. “‘Children,” he sald, tenderly, ‘4 have decided that when you get mar. ried I'll come and live with you for the rest of my life. "—Washington Star, Blue Laws Banned Pies “The pumpkin, or pompion,” we read in Peters’ “General History of Connecticut,” published in 1781, “Is one of the greatest blessings, and held sacred in New England. Of its meat are made beer, bread, custards, sauce, molasses, vinegar and, on thanksgiv. ing days, ples, as a substitate for what the blue laws brand as antl Christian minced pies.” ‘The same author explains why New Englanders were called pumpkin heads. As every male was required to have his hair cut round by a cup, “when cups were not to be had, they substituted the hard shell of a pump- kin, which, being put on the head every Saturday, the hair is cut by the shell all around the head.”—Gas Logic. Appearance of Tornado ‘The chief visible feature of a tor- nado is a long, whirling cloud, extend ing to or toward the earth As the storm travels along, at about the speed of au express train in the aver age case, and in a direction that in most cases is approximately from southwest to northeast, the zone of destruction fs little if any wider than the track swept by this cloud. ‘The width of the zone may be only a few rods and is seldom as great as half a mile. Its length averages something like 25 miles, but is not always con- tinuous, as these storms have a way of jumping over places alcng thelr paths and leaving them unharmed. Keep Departments Efficient There is in the government a bu- reau of efficiency, the duty of which, among others, is to investigate the needs of the several executive depart- ments and independent establishments with respect to personnel and to tn- vestigate duplications of statistical and other work and methods of busi- ness in the various branches of the government service. There is also a bureau of co-ordination, which investi- gates cases in which it is possible to avold the overlapping of departments. Busy Man at Home Mrs. Fletcher—Did you have a hard day at the office, dear? Fletcher—In re your question as to my day at the office, will say that business matters were pressing and that I am very tired, Mrs. Fletcher—Well, dear, dinner is ready. Fletcher—Your statement in re din- ner duly noted, and your suggestion will be acted upon as soon as possible, —Vancouver Province. A Typical Woman “Boy, tell me the truth!” thundered King Arthur of Round Table tame. “Who or what made all these nicks in my broadsword?” “Sire,” replied the tremutous page, “I should not squeal on a woman, but ‘the queen’s been sharpening pencils.” Er OE Ge re eg Oar eee greg Ol Oar Oa gy Og Og gg gr EG Pgh oes 2 : Subscribe for THE MONITOR: A a : Omaha’s Old Reliable 9 : Race Weekly : 2 :. rs) - , § $2.00 a Year } Australia Has Sea Serpent The most extriordinary testimony of the existence today of the sea ser- pent comes from Anstratia, Farmers tiving amid the swamps have been perplexed at the frequent Wisappenrance of their cattle. They thought thieves took the animals and bore thein away hy boat, but there were no tracks of men or horses—only a curious wide furrow leading to the beueh, One night a boy was awakened by the dogs, und, calling some farmbands rushed ont with his gun. He was amazed to see “a great dark object re. sembling a huge snake, traveling across fences and paddocks at a ter ritie rate. Ite head was held high In the air, and in its mouth was a strug sling calf” ‘The wide trail was followed to the beach, and the monster was seen ty plunge inte the sea, Curious Alloys Tn these days chemistry is enabling man to make over some of the most useful metals very much at his will and greatly to his profit. In England interesting reports have heen made on the properties of alloys of copper. aluminum and manganese, whieh show remarkzble peculiarities. An alles of S8 per cent copper, 9.99 per cent aluminum and 2.01 per cent man. ganese showed — enormons tensile strength, a cold-drawn bar having a vield point of 4088 tons per square inch and an ultimate stress of 52.08 tons per square inch, Another alloy fs so hard that ft can take a entting edge shirp enough to sharpen a lead pencil. ‘The British admiralty has heen experimeming with these alloys n order to determine their resistance to corrosion In sen water. or een Se Leaders Too Strenuous A popular musical composer recent ly incurred popular censure in Madrid for beating time with his hands alone instead of using a baton, when con ducting @ revue of his own compost tion at the Esclava theater, This incident recalls to the Epoca de Madrid the tragic fate of Lulli, a celebrated composer. It 1s related that while conducting a Te Deum fn the chapel at Versailles as 2 thanks siving for the recovery of Louis XIV fe struck himself a blow with his baton, as a result of which gangrene et in, causing his death, SOUTH SIDE SOCIAL SETTLEMENT ISSUES ITS ANNUAL REPORT Reveals Large Program of Varied Activities in Character Building Agencies Carried On Among Many Groups (Continued from Page One) working out of a harmonious pro- gram. The woodwork classes, meeting five evenings a week, are now under Mr. Walter Sparling, the only white work- er connected with the Center, and brother of Mrs. Murdock, who di- rects the woodwork at the Settle- THE MONITOR ‘ment. Whenever an equally compe- tent colored instructor is available he jwill be engaged in Mr. Sparling’s place. Meanwhile, most excellent re- sults are being secured to the credit of both Mr. Sparling and the boys. “From one Boy Scout troop, with Dr. Morris’ help and interest steadily ‘behind it, five Scouts went to Camp Gifford last summer, all five making good records and one making an ex- ceptional record in merits and hon- ors. “An outstanding feature of the girls’ work is the cooking, taught this year by highly expert paid teachers. One of these, Miss Michell, was a vol- unteer all last year, and carried with Mrs. Busch the full responsibility for the work last winter, during the gap between Miss Patrick’s going and Mrs. Rhone’s coming. “A night school for adults was an- other feature which began last year under volunteer teachers and ended under paid teachers. This school was first started for a particular group, recently from the south, who could not be persuaded to attend the gen- eral night school of the neighborhood. |The group eventually scattered, oth- er more advanced pupils have been encouraged to attend the general school, and the Center’s school has ‘been discontinued. | “Parties of all kinds, special pro- lgrams, special meetings, baseball games, ete., make up more of the story of both houses. In the Center, the baseball teams (both the boys’ ‘and the girls’ teams) made a notably fine record. “Each house had its clean-up pa- rade in the spring and its vacation school over a four-week period in the summer; also its demonstrations of class work in some of the down town windows during the Community Chest campaign this fall. Each house likewise had delegates at the Nation- al Conference of Social Workers in Des Moines and at the Nebraska State Conference in Beatrice. “Through all the long story of both houses, as of all similar houses, runs the desire of those back of them to promote fuller opportunity and a wider reach for the teeming life about them. Self expression, group expression, the one follows the other. “One of our neighbors at a meet- ing of the Settlement Improvement Club lately said, ‘What would we do without the Settlement here? It’s like the spoon in the’cake batter. You can have everything good in the bowl, all ready for a cake, but without the spoon to stir it up, you'll get no cake.’ “What better appreciation could be asked? “May our Settlement continue to be just such a spoon, as long as our neighborhood needs it!” N. W. WARE, Attorney NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. In the matter of the estate of Thomas Phillips, Deceased. _ All persons interested in said es- tate are hereby notified that a peti- tion has been filed in said Court al- leging that said deceased died leav- ing no last will and praying for ad- ministration upon his estate, and that a hearing will be had on said petition before said court on the 27th day of January, 1928, and that if they fail to appear at said Court on the said 27th day of January, 1928, at 9 o'clock A. M. to contest said petition, the Court may grant the same and grant administration of said estate to John Albert Williams or some other suitable person and proceed to a sct- tleraent thereof. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 3t-1-6-28 County Judge. ED. F. MOREARTY, Attorney NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. In the matter of the estate of Peter John Christensen, also known as Peter John Christenson, Deceased. All persons interested in said estate are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in said Court alleging that said deceased died leaving no last will and praying for administra- tion upon his estate, and that a hear- ing will be had on said petition be- fore said court on the 28th day of January, 1928, and that if they fail to appear at said Court on the said 28th day of January, 1928, at 9 o’clock A. M. to contest said peti- tion, the Court may grant the same and grant administration of said es- tate to Etta Christensen or some other suitable person and proceed to a settlement thereof. BRYCE CRAWFORD, 3t-1-6-28 County Judge. H. J. PINKETT, Attorney Notice By Publication on Petition for Settlement of Final Adminis- tration Account In the County Court of Douglas County, Nebraska. In the matter of the estate of Wal- ter Bell, Deceased. All persons interested in said mat- ter are hereby notified that on the 21st day of December, 1927, Addie Bell Moore filed a petition in said County Court, praying that her final administration account filed herein be settled and allowed, and that she be discharged from her trust as ad- ministratrix and that a hearing will be had on said petition before said Court on the 2ist day of January, 1928, and that if you fail to appear before said Court on the said 21st day of January, 1928, 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 or- ders, 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, 2t-1-6-28 County Judge. 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Wlbeter 6988. | Cl ifi d |FOR RENT—Two rooms, neatly fur- | nished, strictly modern. Private | kitchen and bath. The new James Apartments. Call at 2221 North | Twenty-fifth street. Web. 3634. ‘FOR RENT—Furnished room in | strictly modern home. One block from Dodge carline. Call during | business hours, WE. 7126, even- | ings, WE. 2480. tf-12-10-26. FOR RENT—Neatly furnished room. Modern home. With kitchen priv- ilege. Call Web. 6498. —tf. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms. Web- ster 2180. 2516 Patrick avenue. FOR RENT—Furnished rooms, 22nd and Grant. Webster 0257. NICELY furnished rooms. All mod- ern. WE. 3960. FOR RENT—Nearly furnished room in modern home, kitchen privileges. WE. 3308. 4-T. FOR RENT—Nearly furnished rooms. Strictly modern. Kitchen privi- leges. Harney car line. Web. 6613. FOR RENT—Front room and kitch- enette. Web. 5188. 1204 North Twenty-fifth street. FOR RENT—One three-room apart- ment. Neatly furnished. Webster 6018. 2514 N. 81st street. FOR RENT —Furnished apartment or furnished room in strictly mod- ern home. Webster 4162. 2310 North Twenty-Second Street. FOR RENT—Furnished or unfurnish- ed rooms. Near carline. Reason- able. WEbster 1053. FOR RENT—Homelike furnished rooms. 919 North 26th street. ‘Tel. Harney 1904. FOR RENT—Two rooms, furnished or unfurnished. Heat. Electric light. Web. 7089. FOR RENT —Furnished rooms in modern home, steam heat, on two car lines. Mrs. Anna Banks, 924 North Twentieth street. Jackson 4379. FOR RENT — Light housekeeping rooms. Web. 1825. 2629 Seward FOR RENT —Furnished rooms in’ modern home. 2211 Miami strep Tel. Web. 2910. SHOE REPAIRING BENJAMIN & THOMAS always give satisfaction, Best material, reason- able prices. All work guaranteed. 1415 North 24th St., Webster 5084 C. H. HALL, stand, 1403 No. 24th. Baggage and express hauilng to all parts of the city. Phones, stand, WE. 7100; Res., WE. 1056. BEAUTY PARLORS MADAM Z. C. SNOWDEN. Scientific sealp treatment. Hair dressing and manufacturing. 1154 No. 20th St. WEbster 6194. UNDERTAKERS JONES & COMPANY, Undertakers. 24th and Grant Sts. WEbster 1100. Satisfactory service always. | LAWYERS. W. B. BRYANT, Attorney and Coun- selor-at-Law. Practices in all courts. Suite 19, Patterson Block, 17th and Farnam Sts. AT, 9844 or Ken, 4072. H. J. PINKETT, Attorney and Coun- seler-at-Law. Twenty years’ ex- perience. Practices in all courts, Suite 19, Patterson Block, 17th and Farnams Sts. AT. 9344 or WE. 8180. PESO O error WEBSTER 0580 Say Parntner, Do You Eat at Peat’s Sanitary Cafe Yes, it Is the best piace I know for ‘good eating! H. BEAT, “Prop. 1801 No. 24th St. Omaha, ‘Nebraska Dtrnronneettnintnre entity LINCOLN MARKET is still drawing crowds. There is a reason. Groceries and, meats which please. 1406 No. 24th. Web. 1411 INDUSTRIAL FINANCE CO. #10 WORLD-HERALD BLDG. Salary Jouns, $10 to $50. on individual note; ‘iso Yarger oats’ made on acta Taree ture, ete. No financial statement, no Inc Lomest secaventeat cota Ute! Sats supervision. JA. 3077.