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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
HAIRDRESSING.

SCIENTIFIC FACIAL AND SCALP
Massage Shampooing, ManicurinG,
and all kinds of hair work done to
order. Ready made hair goods for
sale. Chiropody a speciality for la
dies and gents. lS2715 Second ave
nue.. Rock Island. Mrs. D. L. Scholl
and daughter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
MISCELLANEOUS.

IF YOU WANT to buy, sell. trade or
rent anything, engage help or secure
situation, the Mail is the one pa
per in Moline that can do it for you.
Mail wants are popular, and Mail
wants bring results. One-half cent
per word is the price to all alike, cash
In advance; 2-cent stamps will do
Evening and Saturday Mail. Moline,
III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
Notice.

To All Persons Whom it May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the un
Iersgncd. Marion +. Sweeney, couscrv
ator of Marietta T. Marshall, insane.
will make application to the county
court of Rock Island county, at reg
ulHr term thereof, to be held at the
court house in the city of Rock Island.
in said county. on the first Monday Of
May, \. ID. 1907. being the sixth day
thereof. for an order and decree of said
court, directing him. as said ConSerVa-
tor. to sell the following real estate be
longing to said ward. or so much there
nf as shall seem to said court To he to
the interest of said ward, situated in
the county of Rock Island and state of
illinois. tu-wit: Lot thirty-thrce $50.
| in that part Of the city of Rock Island
! known as and called "Wcathcrhcad' 5
addition also the north fifty tJo) feet
Iof the south one hundred G00) feet of
| lot thirteen G3). in that part of the
| city Of Rock Island known as and call
| ed Jacob kreis' addition for the sup
| port of said ward, and for the purpose
| of investing such of the proceeds of
said sale as shall not be Immediately
requisite for said support, in other real
estate. or of otherwise investing the
same. and for the purpose of paying the
ldebtS of said ward.
MARION E. SWEENEY.
ConSerVator of Said Ward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25

DE CHANTAL-A home school
conducted for girls by the Sisters of
the Visitation. Rudimentary and
higher branches and all polite accom-
plishments taught. Twentieth street
ana Fifteenth avenue, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
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ELECTROLYSIS.

HAIR AND MOLES
permanently removed with the cleo
trio needle without pain: treatment
given at the home, unless otherwise
desired. Address Miss a. M. Kit
tredge, 127 East Sixth street, Daven-
port Old phone n. 2431.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
DRESSMAkING.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to do; special,
ty of shirt waists and suits; also wan
ladies to learn cutting and fitting
evening class. Mrs. Rahn's dressmak.
ing parlors, 1913 y Third avenue; Ro
senfield flats. Old phone SOCK.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
HOTELS AND RESORTS.

LAS VEGAS HOT SPRINGS-Located
6,767 feet above the sea. All years
round resort. A perfect place for
rest. For particulars, address Dr.
Daniel S. Perkins, medical director.
Las Vegas. N. M.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.

JOHN VOLK & CO.-Contractors and
builders. Also manufacturers of sash,
doors blinds and mouldings. Dealers
In plate window an dart glass. Of
fees and factory. 31l to SO Eigh-
teenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
EAUNDRIES.

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HOME LAUNDRY - Family washings
only; work called for and delivered.
Miss A. Couch, proprietor, 1919
Twelfth street; old phone west S55 X.
ROCK ISLAND STEAM LAUNDRY
BauerSfeld & Sexton, proprietors.
Fine finish and quick service. 1914
Third avenue. Phone west 1924.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST - Wrist bag containing pair of
spertacles Return to Argus Office
and get reward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
ART DECORATION.

PARDON & SON-Artistic interior
decoration. Finest line of late papers
carried and skilled workmen emplov-
ed. Moderate prices. AZ Seven
teenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
PATENTS,

PATENT AND TRADE MARK office,
room IA, Mitchell & Lynde building,
Rock Island. James F. Murphy, as
sociate. branch OF Moore & Co., pat
ent attorneys. Washington, D. c., and
Chicago, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25

FOR SALE-A barn. nearly new, for
| less than the lumber cost. Call at
| $50 Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25

FOR SALE - \ 16-foot store front;
double plate glass. Inquire at $50
| Seventeenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
FOR Observation-Disclosures.

fOR RENT-Store room, corner Sew
enth avenue and Seventeenth street
Apnlv to Reidv RrnS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
CLAIRVOYANT.

MRS. MARY YATES-Business medium
Fourth avenue. Take the Blue line
west. Phone west TAX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
FOR RENT-HOUSES.

FOR RENT-A good eight-room house.
1914 Eighth avenue. j. w. Stewart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
HEATING AND PLUMBING.

CHANNON, DUFVA & CO.-Heating
and plumbing along scientific lines
areful and skillful workmen. Prompt
attention. ia West SeVenteeth st
Phone 11--
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
EDUCATIONAL.

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE-Business de-
partment. thorough business train
ing given for entry into commercial
life. Terms reasonable. Apply tC
AuguStana college
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25

AN OPPORTUNITY to join the L. S.
navy and learn a trade. Board, lodg-
ing, medical attendance, and $45 out
fit of clothing free. Good pay, with
opportunities to increase. Electro
clans, clerks, machinists, fircmen. car
penters, cooks, and men without
trades, but of good character, accept
ed. CAN or write l.. S. Navy Recruit
ing Station, room 40, Whitaker build
ing, Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25

WANTED-A young man to drive dcliv-
cry wagon. Apply at ii. Trcmann's
Sons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25

WANrED-Carriage trimmer at Keys
Bro. factory, Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
UPHOLSTERER.

EDWARD ALLEN = Upholsterer chair
Gamer, and furniture and clock re-
pairer; all work fully guaranteed.
Postal notice given special attention.
2514 Fifth avenue. New phone $685.;
old phone west 1921.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25

our 1907 catalogue ex-
plains how we teach barber trade in
few weeks, mailed free; wages Satur-
days. tools given; graduates paid $12
to $50 weekly; positions or locations
waiting. Write today. Moler Bar
Der college, Chicago, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25

FOR SALE-IfouS"s to he moved off %
lot Apply at 729 Seventeenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
FLORISTS.

HENRY GAETHJE-Propr,eto Chip
piannock nursery. Cut flowers and
designs of all kinds. City store 1907
Second avenue Telenhnne 1I1n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25

WANTED - Household goods to move,
store. pack or ship at reduced rates
to Pacific coast and other points. For
the best service at lowest rates write
or call on Ewert & Richter Express IL
Storage company, 322-326 East Fourth
street, Davenport, Iowa. Tel. 598.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
wANTED-MALE HELP.

WANTED-Second barkeeper; must do
some porter work. Hotel Harms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25

WANTED-A1 Office men wanted-We
are under contract with leading en-
plOyers everywhere to supply men
for high grade positions. We are
short OF thoroughly experienced Office
men who understand up to-date meth
DDS and have some executive ability.
Good positions now open in our II
offices for competent boOkkeeperS,
accountants, cashiers, clerks, collec-
tors, correspondents, office managers,
private secretaries. etc, at $500 to
$1,000 a year. Write us today for
free copy of Opportunities describing
them and let us tell you how we can
market your ability. HapgOodS 1nc.)
Brain Brokers. 1913 Hartford build
ing. ChiCnGO. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

II. J. CHURCHILL COMMISSION COM
pany Brokers. Rock Island house
block. Stocks grain, provisions. cot
ton, and Investment securities bought
and sold for cash or on margins. Pri-
vate wires to Chicago and New York
Both phones; old west $50, new 504S.
Market quotations gladly furnished
bv phone or mail.
II. II. TOHER & CO.-Brokers. Daven-
port. Stocks, grains, provisions. cot
ton. Private wire to New York and
Chicago. Offices, 100 Main street. Tel
ephone 407.
GEORGE II. SIDWELL & CO-Com-
mission merchants. Grain, hay and
provisions. Members of the Chicago
board of trade and Chicago stock ex-
change. Established % years No.
542 and SAB Rialto building Long dis
tance nhnne- Harrison. 2666
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
EXPRESS, STORAGE, BUS AND CAs.

ROBES TRANSFER COMPANY-l2O
West Seventeenth street. Old phone
1887; new phone 515S. New storage
building. Express, baggage. bus and
cab calls answered day or night.
RELIABLE STORAGE-On first floor:
also manufacturer of awnings tents
wagon covers, etc. Tents for rent.
B. Roessler & Co, 209 Fifteenth
. street, opposite the court house, Rock
Island.
EWERT & RICHTER-Express and
Storage company, having unequaled
facilities for moving, storing packing
and shipping household goods, and
can quote reduced freight rates to
Pacific coast and other points. Write
or call. Office and warehouse, 322-
S26 East Fourth street, Davenport,
Iowa Telephone 598
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25
FOR RENT-ROOMS.

FOR RENT-Two furnished front rooms
| at 1915 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25

FOR SALE-Lots in Beecher & Walshs
addition on Twenty-fifth and Twenty
sixth streets between Fifteenth and
Seventeenth avenues: will be sold
cheap and at your own terms: con-
Vcnlent to street car line and city
water: level, all above grade, with
some fine shade trees; will build
homes for desirable parties. For
particulars see Beechcr Bros, 1881
Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25

FOR RENT-Furnished room with mod
ern conVeniences at us Eighteenth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25

WANTED-TO rent. by young couple, "A
cottage of or rooms; prefer location
below Twelfth street; rent, $40 or Sl2.
If you have a cottage for rent soon,
advise at once. Can move any time
during the next three weeks. Ad
dress IN. Go" care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25

FOR SALE-Cheap. nice levellots, 4Sx125.
corner Twenty-seventh street and Eigh-
teenth avenue, facing Long View
street car track. Also for sale, one
half acre lot. Also for sale or trade,
one-half acre lot with new seven
room house. Terms to please pur-
chaser. Inquire of L. Thonn, Go
Twenty-eiGhth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25

LOST-A lady's small open-faced gold
watch with chatclaine pin attached.
Initials Ii. NJ. l. ON cover. Finder
viii he rewarded by returning to this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-04-25

LOST-A female fox terrier: tan. with
white front feet, also white spot on
neck. Answers to the name of Sport
y reward for notice as to its where
aboutS or return to 1905 Fifth ave
nue.. Phone west GIL.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-02-04
NOTICE TO PUBLISHERS


Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals to publish all the legal adver-
Using required by White Pine County.
for the year 1907, will be received by
the Board of County Commissioners Of
said County, up to and including the
18th dag of February, 1907.
Said bids shall specify the amount
for which the bidder will publish such
advertisements per square, (ten lines
solid nonpareiD per issue. The success
full bidder to furnish a good and suffici-
ent bond in the sum of $1,000. 90 for the
faithful performance of the contract.
The Board reserves the right to re-
lect any and all bids. By Order of the
Board Of Commissioners of White Pine
County.
Attest; J. F. MILES, Clerk.
J-15-1 m
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-02-04
THE ELY CLOTHING co.
REMOVAL SALE
We are to move within the next two weeks to our
New quarters in the
NORTHERN HOTEL BILL DING

And we have large stock of Clothing, Fum-
fishing Goods, Fats and Shoes which we wish
to close out before MOVING. As we have large
stock ordered for Spring For the next two weeks
we will Lake the following reductions in prices
THE STEIN BLOCH $4,000 SUITS AT $500
:: 25.OO 1000
1000 100
Long heavy Ulster Oyercoats Sold for $500
Reduced to $ll00. All Fine Dress Overcoats
Reduced in proportion,
Mems all wool Tweed Pants regular Price
81 SO Reduced to $500
Mems Heavy Fleece Lined Underwear good
$l00 value at 70 cents
Mems Dress Shirts, the $l25 and ST 90 quail
ity, Is cents.
Mems all wool sox, the SO cent quality, at %
cents.
Mems Stylish Silk Four-in- Hands. The Is
and so cents quality at % cents
Also reduced prices on Hats and Shoes
THE ELY CLOTHING COMPANY
RlHhsRD MYERS, PrOpretOS
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-02-04
Dissolution Notice.

The partnership heretofore exist
ing and known as Bassi & Pietrini doing
a saloon business at Cherry Creek, Ne
vada, has this 18th day of January, 1907,
been dissolved by mutual consent, Mr.
Bassi retiring.
All bills due the late firm will be col
lected by G. Pietrini, by whom all bills
will be paid.
A. BASSI,
G. PIETRINI
Cherry Creek, Nevada, January 10th
1907 jamie 80 d
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-02-04
ANNOUNCEMENT
EEzEzEzNEEz xxasEsENaB
The Ely Light & Power Co.


Having purchased the old Chain
man plant, will Immediately in
crease its capacity so as to
furnish sufficient light for the
town of Ely.
The company has let contracts
for an additional capacity of 1000
kiIowatts and will in a short time
be in a position to sell power for
mining and manufacturing pur-
poses.
Address all Communications to
G. VI. LDELLER, Manager
Ely, VeOddd.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-02-04

Recording Certificates
If you need certificates of location
for recording call at the WHITE PINE
News Office.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-02-04

Annual s tatement of the Nevada
Copper Co.
Mines at Hunter, White Pine County,
Nevada.
Cash on Hand Dec 81. 1906 S 600
Cash disbursed in 1906. ........... 1000
j28 CHAs. HUssEY, PRESIDENT
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-03

Having experimental with both, the
Colorado river evidently considers the
Salton sea much superior as a final
resting place to the Pacific ocean.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-03

1t is marvellous how sensitive some
people are to profanity.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-03
Sugar Factors and
Commission
nerChants
AGENTS FOR

Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Com.
pany.
Haiku Sugar Company.
Paia Plantation.
Maui Agricultural Company.
Kihei Plantation Company.
Hawaiian Sugar Company.
Kahuku Plantation Company.
Kahului Railroad Company.
IIaleakala Ranch Company.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-03

The last legislature thought it had
an explicit understanding with Gov
ernor Carter regarding the oppropria-
tons for the Palolo and other roads
when it made appropriations for them
which the Governor approved by his
signature.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-03

Trans-Pacifc Trade, the new COM
mercial weekly, has been issued and
this initial number will give the read
er a good idea of the future policy
of Editor Buckland's. The contents
are interesting and have a special
value for every business man in Ha-
wall. Mr., Buckland's views are al
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-03

) ing whether the Senators who are
EOTdkeF Vt OHIO < showing S much concern the
And The President discharged eoIored troops ARE n
dismissed soldiers by desire to
revenge themselves upon the Pres
dent reported have said at recent dinner that
would the Senate with shotgun and the Senate
believed equally vigorous feelings for him So when
the Senate convened two that honorable body jumped
without needing the Nceredents objection against
ansan business receipt of the Presidents in
roduced inquiry concerning the negro dismissal Sen
ep P introduced and Senator Foraker Rep
Ohio the Both adopted day later The New
Washington correspondent that the President nsp
ed the PenOse resolution drawing out special message
already prepared this very subject but everybody takes the
resolution undsged attack the President 1t
pan warning the fight that will be waged the President with
his party during the session. the BrookynI
Times (Rep) which adds that there mo possibility OF msunder
standing Senator Forakers animus. 1t goes
The Senator distinguished himself during the last session OF Con-
by his hostility Of the Raroadate Regulation BILL and he has
himself generally opposed the Presidents truseguang
policy but he has also little and personal grievance of his
Joseph Foraker chershes the audabe ambition be Pres
himself barring the fact of his conspicuous afaton with
the odous OF the predatory trusts there few men
the competent administer that high office with
dignity and efficiency his State he has rival in the
1eon William Secretary OF War, and President Roose
of his preference for Taft This preference IS
naturally CALLING Foraker who has enough OF the Roose
7ean aggessvenes make things uncomfortable for anybody
against whom he chershe grudge He prompt the
dismissal the negro troops which the old fighting spirit
O. the Northern Abooniss could be aroused the President
and he has taken the earliest opportunity to avail himself OF the
weapon which the mpetuoy President Roosevelt placed
/ his hands"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-03

ways helpful and he possesses a gift
of handling statistics so they do not
tire the reader The 4rans-Pacifc
Trade is a welcome addition to Homo
lulu's publications and is worthy of
strong support from the business CON-
munity.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-03

The Democrats are having one
of the experiences OF unexpected
victory. 1t is finding innumerable
hitherto unsupported Democrats,
everyone of whom claims to be en-
titled to an office. In the long
wears since the election of 1000
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-03

We may all feel treasured. Govern
or Carter says it is not the policy of
the government to strangle the sugar
industry.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-03
The Dead Hand
OF Years Ago

forfve years ago In the probate of the WILL its construction
Lee the and passed There has been considerable
incidental litigation regarding the SINCE all less directly
involving the construction OF the will And after than forty
period in which devised by will have lost their
individual character almost entirely and been absorbed other and
perhaps succession of Estates another proceeding brought directly
the will certain particulars and entirely the
theory upon which the has been administered used in the
Transactions than generation old thus brought
for review and determination
Such things unset what ought be settled There ought be
end to litigation and end matters Perhaps the i'm
porant lesson of the whole matter is that ought be
limited the shortest duration possible The belongs
ruc to the living It ought be held in the dead hand of
past generation.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-03

California isn't looking for trouble,
but if Japan should feel that it
couldn't live without new package
it knows California's address.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-03

With both federal and territorial
officials seeing to it that we are able
to buy only pure food, every man will
hereafter have to do his own adul-
terating.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-03

Startling news comes from the east
to the effect that diamonds are scare
er and higher. The way the neccessi-
ties of life are climbing is a shame.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-03

This seems to be a good year for
business interests" The merchants
won over the DO Wongs in the Chi
nese United Society election the other
night.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-03

machine and the present offers the opportunity for the Demo
break the machine end of the department while securing
credit for efficiency The reapponment of Sam Johnson will
efficiency and the Board of Supervisors if really
prevent its being used political machine
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-03

Some OF the papers are wonder
ing whether the Senators who are
showing so much concern over the
discharged colored troops are in
spired more by affection for the
dismissed soldiers or by desire to
rnrnn,,n themselves 11nnn the Pres
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1907-01-03

The uncertainty OF the law could
hardly be better illustrated than by
the case of the Holt estate in which
Judge Robinson handed down a
decision yesterday. This estate
was disposed of by a will which
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-16
MODEL GYM. FOR BOYS.
LyndOnvil!e Has 1t through Rector's
Energy and Wallis Generosity.

Lyndonville May l4.-Through the en-
ergy of the Rev. c. *. Drake rector of
st. Peters Church. and the generosity
of the Hon. r. \. Vail a gymnasium and
boys club will be opened for inspection
Thursday afternoon and evening and the
first social evening will be held on Fri
day evening. The gymnasium, though
samll, is thoroughly equipped with appara-
tus while the recreation room has num-
Der Of magazines piano, pianola, a
talking machine and the usual games.
It is planned to form three clubs, one
for men, one for youths and one for boys,
each to meet on separate nights in the
week and unite on Saturday nights in a
general athletic exhibition and social time
A club for girls will also be formed to
meet two days in the week The clubs
will be self-supporting and smoking will
be allowed in the building only Friday
nights and Sunday afternoons.
Though the Episcopai rector has been
the prime mover in this enterprise, the
gymna stun will be open to all regardless
of church affiliations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-16
BAR MARRIED TEACHERS.
Excitement in Barre over Dismissal of
Seven of City's Best.

Earre. May 14.--Tlle refusal of the school
directors to re-engage married women as
teachers has stirred up considerable eX
element in this city. Although seven
teachers have been thrown out under this
rule they are making no agitation for re-
instatement. but their friends are zeal
Ously at work. The teachers affected are
Mrs. Harriet f. Grady, Mrs. katherine
B. williams, Mrs. Lena +. Ncrthrup. Mrs.
Bernice Odgers, Mrs. Fannie d. Walker,
Mrs. Ethel X. Wales and Mrs May II
Keast. Mrs Williams has been a teacher
here for II years and Mrs. Odgers for 10
years. They We're considered among the
best of the city teachers.
The agitation has been going on for n
year or more The chief argument ad-
vanced against their employment was
that these women had husbands and Were
not dependent upon their work for their
support: and that they kept out Of the
service young women who must support
themselves. 1t was argued that the place
for married women was in their homes.
Superintendent O. u. Mathewson was in
structed to engage other teachers 1t IS
understood that the vote on re-engagin
the married teachers stood to 8.