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THE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE UNION OF THE BLACKS LIFTI LIFT State Historical Soc. $2.00 a. -5 JUDGE OVER-RIDES BEN BESS REFEREE AND HOLDS PRISONER Man Sentenced for Thirty Years for Alleged Criminal Assault and Released After Thirteen Years Again Held. WOMAN RECANTS CONFESSION New York City—A new and startling development in the case of Ben Bess, a colored man imprisoned for 13 years on the confessedly perjured testimony of a white woman, is the refusal of a South Carolina judge to abide by the report of a referee appointed in the case. The referee was appointed when the woman recanted her confession, to determine whether the woman's confession of perjury at the original trial had been obtained improperly by "bribery." The referee reported that there was no evidence of fraud and that therefore there was no reason for withdrawing the pardon which the governor of South Carolina had accorded the wronged Negro. N. J. Frederick, colored attorney of Columbia, S. C., in charge of the case, reports to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People that Judge W. H. Townsend of the circuit court has refused to abide by the findings of the referee and has refused to release Ben Bess. Judge Townsend's decision, if allowed to stand, would mean that Bess would have to serve 30 years—17 years more, besides the 13 he has already served—in the penitentiary, despite the general feeling, supported by a sworn confession, that he was unjustly and wrongfully convicted. "Of course," writes Mr. Frederick to the N. A. A. C. P., "we are going to appeal the case to the supreme court of South Carolina, and if possible and necessary, to the United States supreme court. Our drawback, of course, is money. Bess has nothing, but somehow the appeal is going to be made. I have made up my mind as to that, hoping that in some way I may be able to raise enough to cover the appeal. The gentleman that I have associated with me, Mr. A. L. King, is with us to the end. He thinks that the whole thing is an outrage. We will not be wanting in any legal assistance needed. It is generally realized in this state that this is one of the most important cases that has ever been before the courts and questions of great import are involved." Commenting on the case, after consulting with the association's legal committee, Robert W. Bagnall, acting secretary of the N. A. A. C. P., said, "We are, of course, going to back Mr. Frederick in his appeal of this case to the higher courts. Just what the association can and will do will be announced after the next meeting of its board of directors. In the meantime, we have assured Mr. Frederick that we are with him and will assuredly [Image of two men standing in front of a building with a decorative border. The man on the left is wearing a suit and tie, while the man on the right is also dressed in a suit and tie. The background is a neutral color with a decorative border. There is no text visible in the image.] REPUBLICAN CHIEFTAINS MEET Washington, D. C.—The members of the executive committee are shown above, flanked by officers and workers of the several divisions. Read- THE MONITOR help. What is at stake is the question whether a Negro can get justice in a southern state where the facts are plain to everybody but where there is a disposition to try to hide them after they have been openly confessed. The massed power of southern intolerance and political chicanery is set against this helpless and wronged Negro. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will do its utmost to see whether law can prevail over bigotry, prejudice and what seems to be a deliberate attempt to perpetuate injustice. Those who wish to help in this fight which concerns more than the one unhappy man involved, may do so by contributing to the legal fund of the N. A. A. C. P. out of which such fights as this are financed." WILLIAMS' JUBILEE SINGERS PLEASE LARGE AUDIENCE The famous Williams' Jubilee Singers gave one of their delightful concerts before a large and appreciative audience Monday night in Salem Baptist church. The program was a rich and varied one including not only the usual spirituals and jubilee numbers, always favorites, but several classical numbers. The same artistry was disclosed in all. The harmony of the well trained voices was perfect and the shading was excellent. The members of the company are Charles B. Williams, manager; Messrs. James B. Maxwell, Oscar B. Plant and Carl J. Turner and the Misses Ethel M. Browner, Nellie Mae Dobson and Lillian Lucky. NATIVES ENSLAVED BY LAND LAWS OF BRITISH KENYA Crusader News Service London, Eng.-The native land bill, in Kenya, East Africa, provides that no native may own land except on the enslaving condition that he give 180 days labor at starvation wages to the European landowner. The total area reserved to the two and a half million natives amount to less than a quarter of the area of the colony and comprises the most undesirable sections. Their unselfish "trustees," the 13,000 Europeans of the colony, have a strangle hold on three-quarters of the fair colony. RANSOM SAYS NEGRO MUST BREAK POLITICAL TRADITION Baltimore, Md.—The Negro must go into new paths and break political traditions, the Rt. Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom, bishop of the A. M. E. Church, told large gatherings at the Trinity A. M. E. church and Bethel A. M. E. church. Bishop Ransom explained that he did not consider himself a "political parson" if he discussed the 18th amendment in the pulpits. "The 18th amendment," he said, "is not a fetish. It is no more sacred than the 14th and 15th amendments, the latter being the source of all government." THE FEDERAL NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM ing left to right are W. T. Andrews, Baltimore; Walter A. Foster, Boston; Col. West A. Hamilton, Washington, D. C.; State Senator Adelbert H. Roberts, Chicago; John T. Risher, Omaha, Nebraska, Friday, September 7, 1928 M. Mis Margie L. Danley, the new executive secretary for the North Side Branch of the Y. W. C. A., comes to Omaha from a successful experience of five years as executive secretary of the Williams Avenue Branch, in Portland, Ore., where, under her administration, a new branch building was erected and left without indebtedness. Miss Danley was very active in interracial work and was in much demand as a speaker before churches, clubs, and student groups. She also served as discussion leader for the student, business, industrial and Girl Reserve conference groups of the Y. W. C. A. of the northwest; and served as one of the recorders at the recent national convention of the Y. W. C. A., and as such, was a member of the committee on the report of the national board. Miss Danley was also very active in civic, social, service and club groups. She was a member of the KENTUCKY NEGROES OPEN PUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS Louisville, Ky.—The formal opening of the colored republican state headquarters here recently marked the initial step in the launching of an aggressive campaign to get out a large Negro vote for Hoover and Curtis, the republican nominees, in the state of Kentucky. The headquarters are located on the third floor of the new Mammoth Life executive board of the Oregon Federation of Colored Women's Clubs and of the executive board of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and of the Oregon Social Workers' association. Miss Danley is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. S. B. Danley of Pasadena, Cal., and received her elementary and academic training in the schools of that city and took her college work at the Pasadena university and the University of Southern California. Prior to entering the association work, Miss Danley was connected with the Los Angeles county staff of social workers. The committee of management of the North Side Branch, held a reception Tuesday night in honor of Miss Danley, at which time only the members of the various committees were present. An excellent session was held, which promises to bring about very definite results. building and the offices and conference rooms are well appointed and furnished. A full corps of workers is on duty and the campaign plans will get under way within the next few days. The leaders plan to conduct a drive among colored voters which is expected to place Kentucky in the republican column in the national election. The state committee is composed of some of the leaders in business, professional and religious life. Vol. XIV—No. 10 Crusader News Service London, Eng.—A strike of clothing workers in the Union of South Africa has ended in victory for the workers. The strike was remarkable by the fact that it was carried out in solidarity by white and Negro workers and under the leadership of the communist party of South Africa. As a result of its militant leadership in this strike, the communist party is said to have attracted hundreds of natives to its banner, while even before this strike the majority of its membership were natives. FORMER MINISTER TO LIBERIA LEADS OHIO DEMOCRATS Columbus, Ohio.—Negro democrats and independent voters have organized to wage an intensive campaign and have formed the "Al Smith League of Colored Voters of Ohio." Negroes from all sections of the state attended a recent meeting which was held to promote Governor Smith's candidacy, as well as support "such other officials as may be considered favorable to the progress and advancement of the colored people." Dr. Joseph L. Johnson, of this city, formerly United States minister to Liberia, was elected president. Other officers chosen were Dr. R. E. Pettiford, Springfield, vice president, and Albert T. Allen, Rendville, secretary. OKLAHOMA MESSENGER WILL KILL SENATOR'S VOTE New York City—Jim Noble, one of the best known Negroes in Oklahoma and messenger to every governor since statehood, with the exception of the present Governor Johnson, has announced his intention of voting for Alfred E. Smith. In a telegram to former Senator Robert L. Owen, who has come out for Hoover, Noble wired: "See by the press that you are going to vote for Hoover. I'm gwine to kill your vote." Jim Noble is known to all the politicians of Oklahoma. It is said that he was ousted from the messengership at the capitol because of Ku Klux influence. LIVE WIRE COMMITTEE TALBERT CONCERT SPONSOR Mrs. John Albert Williams, who is chairman of the committee sponsoring the appearance of Madam Florence Cole-Talbert in recital at the Strand theater, is being ably assisted by the following women: Mesdames H. R. Greenfield, Z. E. McGee, George Ashby, Minnie Dixon, Price Terrill, Bertha Bailey, T. P. Mahammitt, H. J. Pinkett, Frank Gray, R. K. Lawry, Sarah B. Canty, Walter Craig, and Leroy Porter. Mr. M. M. Marshall of Culpepper, Va., brother-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. West, is house guest at their home, 2916 Decatur street. GROWING THANK YOU TNSKEGEE PRINCIPAL COMMENDS HOOVER Tuskegee, Ala.—Dr. R. R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee institute, successor to the late Booker T. Washington, commends Herbert Hoover's efforts "in behalf of all classes" in a statement praising Mr. Hoover's acceptance speech. Dr. Moton in a message to A. L. Holsey, secretary of the colored voters' division of the republican national committee, said: "After listening to the acceptance speech of Mr. Hoover, I felt that here was the spokesman of the finest and best in American life. He spoke as one familiar with the problems discussed, whether sectional, national or international. His grasp was firm and sure; his outlook statesmanlike, controlled and directed by strong human sympathies. "Associated with him on the work of the Mississippi flood relief committee I had ample opportunity to know the earnestness and sincerity of his efforts in behalf of all classes. No man in America is better qualified to serve this country in strong, virile, high-minded leadership that nis Herbert Hoover." ENTERTAIN AT BARN DANCE Messrs. Gerald and Alger Adams entertained with a "Country Barn Dance," at their home, 2870 Pinkney street, Friday evening, honoring the Misses Jennie Blackwell of Baltimore, Md., Denise Lacey of Pasadena, Cal., and Miss Marion Smallwood of Washington, D. C., who have been house guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Mahammitt. There were so many lovely country maidens and farmer boys that it was difficult, for the judges to select the most typical country boy and girl. Drawing straws Jennie Blackwell and Theodore Bell won the prizes. The barn was artistically decorated with asparagus fern, corn stalks and tree branches. The beautiful spacious lawn was illuminated by many lights. The hostess was assisted by Mesdames A. Hicks. Florentine Pinkston, J. S. LaCour, G. Gordon, J. H. Smith and Miss Lena Paul. Several out-of-town guests were present. THEATER PARTY LUNCHEON AND SIGHTSEEING DRIVE Mesdames William Rose and M. L. Myers were joint hostesses at a theater party to the Riviera last Saturday afternoon, honoring the following visitors: Mrs. W. O. King, Tacoma, Wash.; Mrs. M. A. Lewis, Haninbal, Mo.; Madame J. Ernestine Wyatt, Waterloo, Ia.; Misses Esther Jones, Cincinnati, O.; Willette Emry, Richmond, Ky. There were 12 ladies in the party. A delicious lunch and delightful drive concluded the enjoyable affair. Mrs. Marie New, 1817 North 23rd street, met with a serious accident, resulting in the cutting of her right hand. 4 ~ 7 : THE MONTIiOR ©: scree ae ee ‘A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED PRIMARILY TO THE INTERESTS ; OF COLORED AMERICANS ; PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT OMAHA. NEBRASKA, BY THE 7 MONITOR PUBLISHING COMPAN? : Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter, July 2, 1916 at the Postoffice at Omaha, | : Rar tee The AS Se Meas, tes THE REY, JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS Eater | Ww Moacey Mees New Asecate, Eat y Mictno Air wnt ia aie heme | | SUBSCRIPTION RATES, #200 PER YEAR: 6125 © MONTHS; 763 MONTHS | Rdverstaks Rater Farsichsa Upon Appictioe : y —__Afrerttte Se ee oe . Address, The Monitor, Postoffice Box 1204, Omaha, Neb. ’ , Telephone. WEbster 4243 It is customary in many states and upon. different dates, as there seems to be no uniformity in the matter, for members of our race to hold Emancipation Day celebrations. As a mat- ter of historical fact, it was upon September 22, 1862, that President Lincoln issued his provisional proclamation, which declared: “That on the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, all per- sons held as slaves within any State, or designated part of State, the people whereof shall be in rebellion against the United States, shall be then, thenceforth and forever free, and the Executive Government of the United States, in- cluding the military and naval officers thereof, will recog- nize and maintain the freedom of such persons, and will do no act or acts to repress such persons, or any of them, in any efforts they may make for their actual freedom.” Accordingly, on January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln signed the proclamation establishing the freedom of all slaves within such designated territory as was then in rebellion. Further- more, it admitted to military service such of the manumitted slaves as were of suitable conditions and desired to enlist, which of course thousands of them did, and helped bring vic- tory to Northern arms and so saved the Union, an historic fact which at times seems to be forgotten. “And upon this act,” declares Lincoln, “sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution, upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment of man- kind and the gracious favor of Almighty God.” It is plain, therefore, that the provisional proclamation was issued September 22, 1862, and the official and permanent proclamation January 1, 1863. The proper date, then, for ob-) serving Emancipation Day, strictly speaking, is January 1. But for some reason in different states different days have been chosen for the celebration of this event, the Emancipation Proclamation, by which nearly 4,000,000 human beings were set free. This document has been pronounced by enlightened public opinion as the noblest document known to history, and in the verdicts of mankind it has taken its place beside Magna Charta and the Declaration of Independence. It is quite right that Emancipation Day should be fittingly observed. That our people were once enslaved is notihng to be ashamed of. There have been several others, eee oe Greek and Roman, none excepted. It should be regarded as a community affair.’ For several years now a date in September. has been selected for its observance in this city. It was in- augurated and conducted primarily as a commercial enterprise for the benefit of one institution. This brought just criticism. This year a sincere effort has been made by a committee to make it a community affair. This committee invited the co- operation of all classes and organizations. They did not get it; but they tried to do so, and this is to their credit. They have moved in the right direction. September 11 is the day set for the Emancipation Day celebration and we sincerely hope that it may be a decided success, pointing the way to a jarger and better observance in the coming years. NATURAL GAS an Important measure 6 Ww be decided by the citizens of Omaha September 25, and we feel confident that our people will be found voting on the right side. It is the proposition to bring natural gas into Oma- ha for use as a domestic and in- dustrial fuel. The great need of Omaha is factories. All ad- mit that. The one thing which has kept factories from locat- ing in this city has been the prohibitive price of fuel. Con- sequently, factories and in- dustries which would have lo- cated here have gone to other cities like Kansas City, Topeka, and Denver, where they could get cheap fuel. Natural gas has furnished this cheap fuel. Omaha has the chance now to obtain. satural gas, placing this city in a position to secure fac- tories. It is as plain, there- fre, as the nose upon one’s face that it will be to Omaha’s ad- vantage to get natural gas for industrial purposes chiefly. Therefore, our advice to our people is to vote “YES” on the proposition for Natural Gas, September 25. Does Omaha need cheaper fuel? “She sure do.” Will natural gas give us cheaper fuel? It certainly will. Do we want it? Of course we do. CHURCH TO BE CON- GRATULATED The Monitor desires to con- gratulate the Rev. E. H. Hilson, pastor of Salem Baptist church, and his congregation, upon their entrance into their new home, and to commend them for the good judgment shown, and for the splendid example set our people in this city by the business acumen so ably demonstrated by them. Purchasing at a merely nomi- nal figure the old Seward Street Methodist church, a large and dignified edifice built over forty years ago, when good ma- terial and good workmanship were in vogue, but which, after occupaney by two other con- ere ek ae PAGE TWO gregations had fallen into bad repair, this congregation has perneeonreceesoeenneeentee A C = PRIMA DON Florence Cole-Talbert PRIMA DONA SOPRANO RECITAL STRAND THEATRE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th 8:15 P. M. Admission, 50c and $1.00 Madame Talbert has just returned from a triumphal Grand Opera tour in Europe. Et ee eR Ee ee eT Cee ee eeN 2120 North 24th Street Webster 4198 | OUR STOCK IS SMALL— 1 OUR EMPLOYEES ARE FEW— ' OUR MANAGEMENT IS GOOD— : OUR SERVICE IS EFFICIENT— ' - BUT GIVE US TWO HUNDRED PATRONS / WHO WILL SPEND FIVE DOLLARS EVERY WEEK , FOR GROCERIES AND MEATS, AND PAY ' ONE DOLLAR EVERY WEEK FOR 100 WEEKS. ’ WE WILL PAY YOU SIX CENTS ANNUALLY ‘ ON EVERY DOLLAR SPENT IN OUR STORE ’ AT TIME OF PURCHASE AND GIVE EMPLOYMENT ; TO YOUR BOYS AND YOUR GIRLS ‘ AS CLERKS, SALESMEN AND SALES WOMEN, ; FOREMEN AND MANAGERS, ETC. { AND MAKE YOU PART OWNER OF _ THE WORKERS MERCHANDISE COMPANY, i A PROPOSED $10,000 COMPANY. ' ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE. : THE MONITOR expended something around $5,000, counting the labor con- tributed, in repairs and altera- tions, and now have a beauti- ful and dignified edifice, virtu- ally debt free, which at the present prices of labor and ma- terial could not be duplicated for less than $50,000 or $60,- 000. All the work has been done by Negro workmen. Un- encumbered by a heavy debt and with a beautiful edifice, this congregation no doubt will forge ahead. SOME SUGGESTIONS A bright and interesting wo- man has introduced a very clever slogan: “Let's Clean Al Smith With a Hoover.” Not hoping to match the wit of this brilliant woman, “for the fe- male of the species is more (witty) than the male’—for which liberty we apologize to Kipling—we are tempted to suggest these contra slogans: “It Will Take a Smith To Im- prove a Hoover,” or “Let a Smith Improve Your Hoover,” or “It Takes a Smith to Repair a Hoover,” or “A Smith Can Make a Hoover Work.” A GREAT ARMY Forty-five thousand children and youths entered the Omaha schools this week to be trained for intelligent and useful citi- zenship. Various nationalities are embraced in this vast army, who by association will grow inmutual respect for each oth- er, contributing thereby to the unification of the community. THE REMOTE AND NEAR While there is a vast deal of interest manifested in the elec- tion of the President, it must not be forgotten that for most of us it is far more important who shall be the governor of our state, the judges of our courts and like officials, who touch us all more closely than does the chief excutive of our nation. In this connection the follow- ing story is apropos: “At the time of the election of the pres- ent Pope, an Anglican priest, or if you will understand it bet- ter, an Episcopalian, who is a warm personal friend of the learned Roman Catholic priest, asked the latter what he thought of his holiness. ““Faith,’ replied he, drop- ping unconsciously into his Irish brogue, ‘I belave he’s a holy and good man; but be- tween ourselves, as friends, to tell you the truth, I’m much more interested in who my bis- hop is than who the Pope is, belave me.’ ” _ The President, like the Pope, is quite remote from the com- mon mass of people. There are other officials, like the gov- ernor in the State and the Bis- hop in the Diocese, who come in closer and more direct con- tact with the people. In the interest in the national cam- paign it is unwise to minimize or overlook the importance of local, county and state officers. Such affect us all immediately and directly. The remote has charm and fascination. The close at hand seems dull and prosaic, but it counts tremend- ously. JUDGE HOWELL MUCH IN DEMAND AS SPEAKER Judge Frank S. Howell of the state supreme court delivered two ad. dresses last week, the first Wednes. day night at the closing exercises of a state meeting of persons interested in the education of the deaf, and the second at the annual preschool insti- tute of Douglas county teachers. In his address at the Nebraska School for the Deaf, Judge Howell endorsed a proposed change in the state constitution, which the legisla- ture at the last session voted to put up to the voters of the state, where- by control of the Nebraska schools for the deaf and blind would be trans- ferred from the state board of con- trol to the regents of the University of Nebraska on the ground that such schools are educational institutions rather than piaces of correction ot detention or charitable or penal in. stitutions. “The home, the church and the school are the foundation stones of society,” Judge Howell, who is a can. didate for re-election to the state su- C. P. WESIN Grocery Company Now one of the Red and_ White Chain Stores Same Prompt and ; Courteous Service Better Prices. : 2001 Cuming Ja. 1248 TR x “Se e. x ie Ne Bi. Ws, : tA tin TE ies. tn ee. he i ae Ss Se, ern Se Ba, RR A a i, OE ‘Ao Bi, gg i Be, gZ Pn, 7 esi poe og os 4 E Bret Reeaec!: a a a : See OSE ame a P Cae a aes Ce Bree ees an co ea : BOS —————. a OH Bs Pee: Bact. Bee ris Bie ars Aas oe sage esa De aig. A! Tires and Batteries to Suit Your Pocketbook tt et CG7. ¥ Vopr SY e Hermann Nachsehoen NATIONAL TIRE SHOP and BATTERY STATION ATlentic 6487 Oorner 17th and Oapttol Ave. preme bench, told 150 Douglas coun. ty teachers Friday morning at the ‘Douglas county court house. He was introduced by State Super intendent of Education Charles W Taylor. Judge Howell said that he had re. cently heard an address by Superin. tendent McAndrews, formerly ir charge of the Chicago schools, ir which accuracy and thoroughness were stressed in education. He urged teachers to stress these points so that pupils will go forth from the schools equipped to take their place in the business world. AL SMITH CLUB TO MEET The Colored Al Smith-for-Presi- dent club will meet at 1712 North Twenty-fourth street, Friday night, September 14, at 8 o'clock. The pub- lic is invited, A. Stuart, President. Dr. W. W. Peebles, Secy. J. A. Harris, Treas. POLITICIANS OF RIVAL CAMPS LUNCH TOGETHER Omaha politicians and candidates for office are “burying the hatchet” each noon over the luncheon table by assembling at the “Political Round- Table,” a daily feature of the Hotel Fontenelle grill. | Among those who have been seen at this table recently were Judge Frank S. Howell of the state supreme bench, Charles E. Foster, candidate for the distriet bench, City Commis- sioner John Hopkins, Harry 0. Palm- er, republican county chairman, Leo B. Bozell, democratic county chair- man, and’ many other candidates for county, state and national offices. Those who attend these luncheons find it a convenient place to mest their friends and discuss political af- fairs. Mrs. R. K. Lawrie was hostess at a breakfast party Thursday at Mrs. C. B. Mayo’s, 2864 Grant street. PERSONALS Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Trust Building, Jackson 3841 or HArney 2156. Mesdames W. E. and J. R. Osborne of St. Louis, Mo., mother and sister-in-law of Mrs. D. V. Gordon, 3212 Corby street, were her house guests the past week. Mr. and Mrs. A. N. McMahan of St. Louis, Mo., arrived in the city Friday morning and will be week-end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Gordon, 3212 Corby street. Mrs. McMahan is Mrs. Gordon's sister. H. J. Pinkett, attorney, 319-20 Neville Block, Sixteenth and Harney streets. Atlantic 9344.—Adv. Mrs. Simon Harrold, accompanied by Miss Ruth Adams, niece of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. James, 4421 South Twenty-sixth street, went to Chicago Saturday to spend Labor Day. Miss Dorothy E. Williams, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. John Albert Williams, left for Sapulpa, Okla., where she will teach again this year. Mr. T. P. Mahammitt and his niece, Mrs. Paul Blackwell, returned last Thursday morning from a brief visit in Denver, Colo. Miss Francis Gordon left Saturday night for Okmulgee, Okla., where she will resume teaching in the Dunbar High School. Meet me at Krug Park, September 11. Hunter's Seranaders. Dancing starts at 8 o'clock.—Adv. Mrs. Paul Blackwell, accompanied by her daughter, Jennie, who has been a house guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Mahammitt, for the past two months, left for their home in Baltimore, Md., Saturday morning. Mrs. Ruth Killingsworth, who has spent the summer as house guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. James G. Jewell, left Saturday for Chicago, where she will reside. Hear Madam Florence Cole-Talbert in recital Monday evening, September 24.—Adv. Miss Sallie Matthews has returned from a two weeks' visit in Kansas City, Mo. Miss Thelma Norris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Norris, will leave Saturday for Kansas City, Mo., where she will teach in Western College. Like to dance? Like good music? Hunter's Serenaders, Krug Park, September 11.—Adv. Mr. William Gray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gray, 2422 Parker street, is seriously ill at University Hospital, where he has undergone three operations. FOR RENT—Three 6-room apartments at 1201 South Thirteenth street. Call Webster 6613. N. W. Ware. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gaines of Minneapolis motored to Omaha to spend Labor Day. They were accompanied by Mrs. E. Hayes and daughter, Willa, who have been visiting in St. Paul and Minneapolis for three weeks. Mrs. M. Misner was called home from Los Angeles, Cal., on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. James Turner of Kansas City, Mo. She is now visiting friends in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Henry, 2411 Blondo street, are rejoicing over the birth of a fine daughter. Mother and daughter are doing fine. FOR RENT—Two light housekeeping rooms, furnished or unfurnished. 2215 N. 27th Ave. Mrs. Hattie Williams, nee Black, died at Los Angeles, Tuesday. Mrs. Williams is survived by two sisters, Mesdames Ada Wilson of San Francisco and Viola Sison of Los Angeles; one brother, Henry W. Black of Omaha, and a niece, Mrs. Lottie Grant of Los Angeles. Mrs. Williams was born in Omaha. FOR RENT—Five room house, 30th and Pinkney streets; modern except furnace; newly decorated throughout; $20. Web. 5172. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor and son, Adrian, of Kansas City, Kan., and Dr. and Mrs. Hambrick and sons, William and Edward, of Kansas City, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Woody motored to Omaha Sunday and were guests over Labor Day of Mrs. Hattie Smith, 2872 Binney street. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th GOOD SPEAKERS GOOD MUSIC You can buy a large 35c can CALUMET Baking Powder for 26c, at the Just an example why you should "Trade the RITE-WAY and BANK THE DIFFERENCE" GROCERIES and MEATS that Satisfy 2420 Lake Street LADIES'-GENTS' SHOE SHINE PARLOR THIS COUPON IS WORTH 35 CENTS While CHIEF GREY HORSE is at Phone Market 3435 And with only 65c in cash is good for one regular fullsize dollar package of Chief Grey Horse Indian Herbs. Mrs. Adaline Jones, 1817 North 23rd street, spent three days in Chicago, visiting relatives and friends. Emancipation Dance. Krug Park, September 11. Don't miss it. Dancing starts at eight o'clock.—Adv. Mrs. Craig Morris is steadily improving from a serious illness and operation. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blackwell very pleasantly entertained a few friends at their home on Binney street, last Friday evening. Miss Ireta Walker entertained a few friends with whist. Thursday evening, at the Bachelor-Benedict club rooms. Mrs. W. H. Jackson, 3523 North 29th street, entertained at breakfast last Friday morning in honor of Mrs. Anna Alexander of Washington, D.C., who has been the house guest of her cousin, Mrs. George Woods, 3030 Pinkney street. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. George Woods and Mrs. R. K. Lawry. Mrs. John Coleman entertained a few friends at her home, 2912 Seward street, last Friday evening, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Bunton, who left Saturday for an indefinite stay in Beloit, Wis. Mrs. Earl McConnell, who was very seriously ill at the Swedish Mission hospital, has recovered, is regaining her strength rapidly, and is able to be out again. Mrs. A. L. Bowler, 2711 North 28th avenue, had for her guest at supper Friday night, Mrs. Anna Alexander of Washington, D. C. Mrs. M. F. Singleton and grand-daughter, Miss Constance Singleton, returned Sunday morning from a very pleasant two months' visit in Chicago, where they visited Mrs. James Madden, daughter, and Mr. Guy Singleton, son of Mrs. Singleton. Mr. James C. Jewell, son of Mr. and Mrs. James G. Jewell, has returned from Chicago, where he visited relatives. Mrs. Anna Alexander of Washington, D. C., who has been the house guest of her cousin, Mrs. George Woods, 3030 Pinkney street, left for home Saturday night. Mrs. Ella Long, 2517 Lake street, and Mrs. Lena Roulette, 2319 North 27th avenue, are visiting in Chicago. They are the house guests of Mrs. Nettie Woods, 4441 Indiana avenue. Mrs. Beatrice Anderson of Chillicothe, Mo., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Sadie Paterson, 2803 Ohio street. FATHER FLOME BAY EXTENDE Tanned are mer in the o covered 2,200 Illinois, Min 22 boys from home, accom Flanagan, ha "We had a to get back Flanagan. "ident Coolidge 3, was the o Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Stewart of Kansas City, Mo., are living with Mrs. Ella Long, 2517 Lake street. Mrs. Stewart is a cousin of Mrs. Jennie Mayfield, 2319 North 27th avenue. Mrs. Dora Sheperd has enjoyed two vacations, ten days in July at Lake Okoboji, Iowa, and two days in August at Kansas City, Mo. She has returned home at 2517 Lake street. Mr. and Mrs. Jewel Rose spent Thursday in Lincoln visiting the state fair. Mrs. Stoval left Monday night with the Baptist delegation for the convention at Louisville, Ky. Miss Goldie Mitchell left for Chicago Saturday to pursue her studies at the University of Chicago. Miss Margie L. Danley, the new secretary of the North Side Branch Y. W. C. A., arrived Friday morning to take up her duties. Clothing for men, women and children, furniture, household goods and articles too numerous to mention may be purchased at the Goliath Rumage Sale to be held Monday, September 17th, at a convenient location on North Twenty-fourth street by the women of St. Philip's Episcopal church, under the chairmanship of Mrs. Alice B. Smith. A little money will buy a lot of good, service able articles. Remember the date Monday September 17. Twenty fourth and Hamilton.-Adv. CELEBRATION FATHER FLANAGAN'S BOYS' HOME BAND RETURNS FROM EXTENSIVE CONCERT TOUR Tanned and healthy after a summer in the open, during which they covered 2,200 miles, through Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, 22 boys from Father Flanagan's boys' home, accompanied by Father E. J. Flanagan, have returned to Omaha. "We had a good trip, but I'm glad to get back to Omaha," said Father Flanagan. "The meeting with President Coolidge at Superior on August 3, was the outstanding event of the trip." The boys were members of the show troupe and radio band, which made their first appearance in Council Bluces before a crowd of 1,500 people on Sunday, July 1. During the trip the boys presented a show daily, and frequently a matinee for children. Willie Harris, 16, Negro drummer boy, who has twice met President Coolidge, was among those returning to Omaha. SALEM BAPTIST PEOPLE ENTER NEW CHURCH HOME Sunday was a great day in the history of Salem Baptist Church. At 6 a. m. all Salemites and friends met at the old building and, after a short song service, a procession was formed, led by Bastor Hilson, the Reverend Messrs. Anderson, Johnson, McQueen and Crowder; deacons, deaconesses and trustees. The procession song was led by one of the oldest deacons and one of the founders of the church, G. W. Wilson. One hundred and ten persons were in line, a small shower having hindered quite a few from attending. A prayer service and mass meeting was held, where we thanked God for this great day. At 9 a. m. Sunday School was opened by Supt. T. H. Gardner. All teachers were present. Following a twenty-minute study of lessons, a short program was rendered: Opening remarks, N. Williams; instrumental solo, Orade Maxwell; solo, Mrs. E. H. Hilson; short talk. 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The state president gave a very commendable talk. Collection for the B. Y. P. U. was $14.02. Group No. 2 ladies' group, led. At 8 p. m. a very brief prayer service was held, after which a citizens' program was conducted. Lawyers, doctors, and other professional men were present. The history of Salem was given by Mrs. Elnora Mor- PATRONIZE THE STREET Corner 14th and Dodge Street Agents for BRUN N. W. ATTORNEY 1201 So. 13th— Phones Webster 6 "Dependable Furnishings" Dry Cleaning of Ladies' and Household Furnishings WET WASH, 4c per lb. Dry Wash, Rough Dry, Family EDHOLM & LAUNDERERS 24th Near Lake Street se there w street cars— happen if there were no street cars conditions be like . . . how w ers get to work? would be that some folks would be. Many have no other form o c conditions would be intolerable prevent congestion. The econ dends upon good street car service. SERVICE WITH A SMILE FOR ONE CITY, TWO YEARS GOOD Even the tokens smile at you! A AND COUNCIL B ET RAILWAY COMP Economical Transportation ris, one of the founders, who told of its organization and growth. A solo by Mr. J. C. Newton, "I Have Done My Work," followed. Collection for Sunday was $245.00. April 10, 1927, Pastor Hilson took charge, finding the church in a financial strain. He put on a ninety days' drive, ending the second Sunday in May, raising nearly $1,800, and purchased the Grove M. E. church, paying cash for it. July 4 work began. He then organized a contest, women against the men, Rev. Mr. Hilson leading the men, Mrs. Hilson the women. Turning the money over weekly. Raising each week two and three hundred dollars. The contest closed the second Sunday in August. Women in lead. Raising over one thousand dollars, we were able to pay our workmen each week, in fact paying all expenses as we went. Each auxiliary was responsible for the windows. MRS. G. W. STROMILE, Reporter. Mr. Charles H. Hicks is still confined to his home, 2530 Maple street, with heart trouble.