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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

and aEreeably drowsy.
Louise regarded Kitty West as her
dearest friend. Kitty was a gay girl, I
very pretty and popular. Her &C
Quaintance with Louise and her
mother had begun over an order. for
some embroidery. Since then Louise
and her mother had constantly been
doing things for Kitty at reduced
prices, for Kitty had wheeling ways
ard always planned to make her Il
lowance go as far as It could.
She made love to Louise and in
return innocent, grateful Louise did
for her her finest work And no one
knew that Kitty did not pay her as
much az she should Kitty sslved
her conscience by thinking that II
Louise was satisfied with the bar
gains they made there should be no
cause for discomfort on her part.
At present Louise was embroider-
ing a rope for Kitty, while her moth
er made some delicate lace for 1t.
Louise had been at work upon il for
a long time. and now Kitty was hur-
rying her TO get Il done. as she want
ed il TO wear upon a certain occasion
the Adrens' party. IN fact. which
was certain 10 be a great affair. since
lt" vi II AAu zone lOTlL 50
ahead Kitty felt exultantly that
her dress would be the finest thing
there-flner than anything Mrs. Holt
would wear. and costing little. too.
One evening she took George Van
Trcss with her when she went to see
how Louise was getting on with the
work George Van Trcss was the
man Kitty meant TO marry He was
an attractive bachelor, with large
means.
That particular evening n CHANGED
that Louise was alone upon the We
-anda. working by the light of her
candles. Her mother had gone TO bed
with n headache. II was q warm
night, and she had on a little black
gown, cut square at the neck and
with short sleeves. Her fair hair was
cOi,ed Loosely at the nape OF her
neck in a girl!sh way.
yellow aura fsred around her
from the candles She looked like ar
industrious little saint. George Van
Tross sat on the steps and watched
her Curiously, while Re waited for
Kitty
He had never Observed Louise he
fore. though he had known about
her. she was distinctly cut OF his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

1t was long time before she went
to see Louise again. But George Van
Tross kept on coming even after the
luncheon set was finished and dellv-
cred
One evening he found Louise alone.
She said her mother was setting
bread" for tomOrrow's baking. This
time George had brought. not flowers
or bonbons. but a book for Louise
an exquisitely bound volume OF his
favorite poems
He opened 1t at random and began
to read some love lyrics which he had
always meant one day to read to the
woman who should be all the world
to him. He was not quite sure Of
Louise.
But, suddenly glancing up, he saw
that she had ceased working and was
watching him with wide eyes that
told the whole story OF her heart.
The book fell as he caught her hands.
"Louise!" he said.
Then the screen door tapped be-
hind them and Louise's mother came
out She started back amazed at
what she saw. George Van Tross.
still holding Louise's hands, turned
to her.
Il want your daughter She Is
willing. May I have herr" he asked.
Three months later Kitty went TO
I call upon the new Mrs. George Van
| Tross. who had returned from her
/ honeymoon and was living with her
/ husband and mother in the old Van
! TToss mansion.
1T seems so odd to see you with
| out a piece OF embroidery in your
/ hands" she said. You must feel
lost without IT, Aren't you going to
/ do any more?"
! She did not mean that Louise.
/ though elevated thus suddenly to the
I highest plane of society. should for
/ get her origin.
George answered for his wire. mo,
she isn't going tn do any more" he
said. "She is done with IL forever
] have thrown away all her needles
and hidden her scissors"
But that seems cruel, since sh,
was 80 fond OF embroidering," Kitty
said.
Louise smiled into her husband
eyes and for the first time told tn,
truth about herself. But / WASH
fond Of 1t. / only did 1t because
: had TO. I-loathe it." abe said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
FOREVER

escorted Kitty, who wore the wonder
full embroidered robe. Considerably,
Kitty led him round by way OF the
veranda that Louise might have a
glimpse of her in all the glory Of
that amazing piece OF handwork.
They found Louise and her mother
both at work. Again Louise wore
the little black dress and though Kit
tvs stature dwarfed her and Kitty's
radiance extinguished hers, George
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

sphere. Her blue eyes, her little van
ishing smile, her low voice were OPP
posed to Kitty's opulent style of
young beauty.
AS they went away he said to
Kitty:
You have an interesting little
friend there"
Kitty laughed. why, she isn't
a friend exactly in the sense you
mean. But l like her. And then
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

that George Van Tross' eyes were not
for her but for the girl who had
helped make her beautiful.
Kitty was very gracious. She first
let Louise smell the fragrance of her
roses, then pulled one from the long
Stoned sheaf for her. They were
George Van Tross' roses. Then and
there he resolved that the little
Louise should have some roses OF her
own.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

One damp evening be took them TO
her. Her delight and establishment at
receiving them and seeing him pleas
ed him as he had never before been
pleased by any woman. He sat down
and talked with her and her mother.
And then, since he must frame
some excuse for his visit, he asked
her 70 make q luncheon set for his
sister. She was TO do the best work
she was capable OF and her mother
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

Van Tross noticed that her own ex-
preston was charming and that her
arms and neck were whittier than Kit
tvs own.
I'm so glad you are pleased"
Louise said. and she kept her blue
eyes for long time on Kitty's daz-
ling face il q look that was at = ace
grstified and wistful.
II Kitty had not been too much -
sorbed in herself she would have seen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

she is singularly gifted with the nee
die. I pay her q good dea. OF mon
eg."
i dare say. But that intricate nee
die work must be very hard on the
eyes
And then il struck him that
Louise's eyes were the most wonder
full he had ever seen In the days
that followed he did net forget them.
TIE night OF the ir1eas' party he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

You will find many models serge fancy mixtures and
wide Bedford cords, in this popular shades
The latest creations in this showing prices range from
S4.95 to $500
very special M ak offering this section is splendid
quality skirt handsomely tailored and made in
desirable model full range of regular and
size This is regular $500 skirt for Friday and Saturday
only 1895.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
A $3.50 Suit for $3.50

special lot of up the celebrated mannish Gil
bert with Innings different
models select from, will shading of
the is the New Midnight Navy much wanted shade,
and decidedly pleasing the eye You will also find lot of
S25 values 81 9 mixtures plain cheviots the
wanted shades plain tailored while others have
of elegance to bring their individuality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

most elaborate display of dresses from the simple
nfcent in Crepe De,Chine Charmeuse, serges
bear the earmarks of elegance
cry Some of the softer materials peated
founced with tunc drape making picturesque
model, prices range from $12. SO to $4,000.
very special NJ & K offering in this section serge
dress with robesperre collar and cuffs trimmed and
most desirable dress that would appreciate
Friday and Saturday only SO .95.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

We take great pleasure in directing your attention
special NJ K suit offering Friday Saturday only
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
BY WILL SEAT.

IIOUGH the vcranda
G. was small II had an
ISSsss ,{s y ~ air OF space. because
I-1sSy;ss ISL Il was 50 convenient
ltSsS NS,tSi ly arranged Louise
lEEI 5Sa,8 and her mother used
II4T5 slsSSk their veranda a great
lSSts deal, because they
ltEs5sNlE5}fYS were both delicate
ipSsSES5 women and believed
E---=--- =-t5Ssl in fresh air.
What they really
wanted TO do was 10 spend their
summers at the seashore or in the
mountains, but that. Of course. was
impossible. They were poor as well
as frail. but with an amazing cour-
age and buoyancy OF spirits and a
quiet determination &c make the best
OF things
So. since they lived IN town IN
rather close quarters during the not
weather, they had fitted up their
veranda, for a few dollars, and up
on IL camped out in spirit. assured
they had the best air that their 10
caiity Afforded
During the day they did their most
difficult work. The ess er work was
done at night IN the light OF candles.
-Fl AHcu CALuleS because IECN were
cheap and because. too. they had an
old-fashioned aversion for modern
ways Of veranda lighting.
They made an unusual and strik-
inEly serene and graceful picture on
a dark SHIT, sitting behind the vines
working while the candles made a
delicate radianceNround them.
Their real beauty was their eyes
blue ewes. perfectly lidded and lash
cd. Yet many looked ~ them. won
der'nE what made their faces 50
pleasant without once thinking
about their eyes. which were as un-
o5trusively charming as their voices
and manners
They had lived in Westmore about
Tour wears. vet they had so little 10
soy about themselves that people
anew very little concerning them
They Kept their heart affairs. II they
had any 20 themselves and appar-
entity lived lives OF the utmost placid
'ty and simplicity.
Kitty West said that a visit 70 them
acted uTC- excited nerves with the
faGtlin- effect y a mid narcoti--
oa went away GAINED Ga5 cooled
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26

One of the striking features section the Johnny
coat 45 inches long, made novelty effects and plain chin
chas The assortment assembled inspection the
long coats wide and varied showing the wanted
teras and shades in plain to the medium and rough
fabrics, blanket effects diagonals
imported and domestic fabrics Prices ranging from
$4,000. You cordially invited to make inspection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
Fall Waist Styles Are Beautiful

Many models
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in
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The herald., 1912-01-11

All Of the corporate powers shall be vested
in and exercised by board composed OF
five stockholders who shall be elected annu,
ally on the third Monday in January, and
shall serve until their successors are elected
and qualified. Said board shall have power
to make bylaws, rules and regulations, and
do everything necessary and proper to carry
out the objects and purposes for which tnls
corporation Is formed.
The capital stock of this corporation shall
be thirty thousand ($30,0OO) dollars, diyid-
ed into and represented by Three Hundred
1900 Shares. full paid and non-assessa bic,
Dollars each, payable In cash or its equiva-
lent in property sold or services rendered 10
this corporation, with the right to begin
business as soon as three thousand t$3,OOO)
Dollars of said stock shall have been sub
scribed
The name of this corporation shall be tn
LOUISIANA BUILDING AND CONTRACT
ING COMPANY, and by that name 1t shall
buy, sell, mortgage. hypothecate, lease and
pledge property, both real and personal; and
have and enjoy all the rights and powers
granted to corporations by law.
Said corporation shall exist for the period
Of ninety-nine (99) years unless sooner dis
solved, which dissolution may occur at a
meeting OF the stockholders called for that
purpose, by majority Of the stock voting,
each share Of stock In this and all other
elections being entitled to one vote. The
liquidation to be conducted by two commits
sioners elected by the stockholders.
No informality in this Act Of Incorpora-
ton nor the failure to elect officers or d.
rectors at any time shall operate as for
fixture of this charter, and no stakeholder
shall be liable for the contracts, debts or
faults Of the corporation beyond the unpaid
balance due on his stock.
Immediately after the execution hereof
the stockholders shall elect five directors,
| who, In turn, shall elect President, Vice
President and a Secretary Treasurer, who
shall serve until their successors are elect
ed and have qualified.
No stakeholder shall transfer or sell any
stock in this corporation until the same
| shall have been first offered In writing tc
| the corporation for sale at its book value
| and such offer declined.
No transfer of the stock of this corpora
| ton shall be valid, unless the same appears
| by proper entry upon the books Of the Cur
| poration.
| Thus done and passed, in my Office In th'
| City Of New Orleans State Of Louisiana, II
] the presence Of Messrs. Peter b. thinner AM
4 Frank Farrell, competent witnesses, VIII
have hereunto signed their names with tn
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The board Of directors when elected shall
Immediately proceed to elect from their
own number president, vice-president,
and a secretary-treasurer.
All the corporate powers OF this cor
poration shall be vested In and exercised
by said board of directors, two OF whom
shall constitute quorum for the trans
action of all business, with the right to
I'LL vacancies In their number, and to make
and establish such bylaws, rules and regu-
latlons, for the proper management OF tho
affairs Of the corporation as may be neces-
sary and eypedient, and to change and
amend the same at pleasure.
The first board OF directors shall be CON-
posed of Madison Truman Woodward, az
president, L. Leon Lowe, as vicepresident,
Jacob Bloch as secretary treasurer, and
George B. Haydel.
Which said board shall hold Office until
the first Monday in July, 1913, or until
their successors are duly elected and
qualified.
At the termination of the charter or
dissolution OF the corporation, the affairs
board of directors as liquidatIng commits
sioners.
This act shall also serve as the original
subscription list
Meetings OF stockholders shall be held
after ten days written notice to each stock
holder.
Thus Done and Passed. in my Notarial
Office at the City OF New Orleans afore-
and T. Joseph Dobbins. competent wit
nesses Of lawful age, and residing In this
city who hereunto subscribe their names,
| together with said parties and me, notary,
on the day and date set forth in the cap
| tion hereof.
Original signedl F. T. SHERMAN t. J..
Dobbins, Names of subscribers.
| W. w. YoUSG, Not Pub.
| I, the undersigned Recorder OF Mort
cages in and for the parish or Orleans.
| State OF Louisiana, do hereby certify that
the above and foregoing act OF incorpora-
| ton OF "Bloch's Bag Blue Company" was
| 1851. folio -.
| New Orleans. December 16. 1911.
(Signed) Emile Leonard, ID. r.
(SeaD
A true COPY Of the original,
(Slgned) W. w. Young.
Not Pub.
Dec. 2f-2s Jan. 4-I1-1s-25, 1912.
The herald., 1912-01-11
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said appearers and me, notary, after reading
the whole
Names of Signers.
Witnesses: Peter b. thinner, Frank Far
rell.
|, the undersigned, Recorder Of Mortgages
In and for the Parish of Orleans state OF
Louisiana, do herby certify that the above
and foregoing Act of Incorporation of the
LOUISIANA BUILDING AND CONTRACT
ING COMPANY, was this day duly recorded
in my Office. in Book 1851, Folio 49,.
New Orleans, December 10, 1911.
EMILE LEONARD, d. r.
A true copy.
ALLAN r. BEARY,
Notary Public.
The herald., 1912-01-11
CHARTER
BLoCHs BAG BLUE COMPANY.
STATE OF LOUISIANA. PARISH OF OR
LEANS, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS.

STATE OF LOUISIANA. PARISH OF OR
LEANS, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS.
Be IL known, that on this fifteenth day
Of December In the year one thousand nine
hundred and eleven, Before me, William
Waller Young. a notary public. in and for
the parish OF Orleans, state Of Louisiana,
duly commissioned and qualified, and In the
presence of the witnesses hereinafter named
and undersigned; personally came and ap-
peared the persons whose names are here
unto subscribed all above the full age OF
majority Who Severally Declared, Thar,
they do hereby form themselves, as wen
as their associates and successors, into
and constitute = corporation for the pur-
pose, OF manufacturing bluing In all OF lts
forms, and to purchase. sell; trade ana
deal in the same, under the name or
"BIOCH'S BAG BLUE COMPANY" FOR the
term of ninety nine years from this date,
with its domicile fixed in New Orleans,
Louisiana. Citation shall be served on
the president, or in his absence on the
SECRETARY treasurer.
The capital stock shall be three thous.
and (s3. 0OO.O dollars. divided into six
hundred shares Of five (s5.00) dollars eaen
payable cash. ,o.a
of directors composed of four stockaolders
| 10 be elected by the stockholders, annually
| nv ballot. on the first Monday IN July
| Each share Of stock whether present or Dy
proxy shall be entitled to one vote.
The herald., 1912-01-11

All acts of sale, purchase, lease, or others
shall be signed by the president, or In case
of his absence, or inability to act, by the
vice-president.
ARTICLE vi.
On the third Tuesday in February annu-
ally, beginning with the year 1913, there
shall be held a meeting Of stockholders, TO
elect directors for the ensuing year, which
meeting shall be called after ten (10) days
notice said notice to be deposited In the
mail postage paid and directed to each
stakeholder, at his or her last known ad,
dress At said meeting said directors snail
be elected by ballot, and majority OF the
votes cast shall be necessary to elect, and
each share of the stock shall be entitled to
one vote, and the shareholder shall vote m
person or by written proxy. Only snare
holders shall be eligible as directors.
ARTICLE VII.
No stock shall be transferred except upon
the books of the company. No stockholder
shall be held liable for any contracts or
faults of this corporation, In any turtner
sum than the unpaid balance OF his res
pective shares.
ARTICLE VIII.
This act of Incorporation may be modi-
fed. changed or amended, or said corpora
tion may be dissolved by vote OF three
fourths of the stock represented at gem
eral meeting held for that purpose aiter
due notice shall have been given by publ
cation for twenty. (2ol days in one Of the
newspapers published In New Orleans, and
In case of dissolution, two commissioners
shall wind up and settle the aars s, 81 1ats
merit between them, they shall select an
umpire, whose decision shall be final
At the termination of this act OF incor-
poration. the business and affairs or TINS
corporation shall be likewise wound up ana
settled BY three (3) commissioners elected
by the stockholders at a meeting called for
that purpose, after twenty days notice as
above.
Thus done and passed on the day, month
and wear first above written, at my no.
tariai once In this city, In the presence OF
Edward L. Szabary and Geo. w; Schweitzer,
competent witnesses, who together with the
said appearers and me, notary, have signeo
these presents after due reading OF the
whole. M.
shares: II. n. O'Shea, 8 shares; La Refine
I. Baker. 5 shares. tWitnesses) Z. l..
Szabary. Geo. w. Schweitzer.
ALEXIS BRIAN, Notary Public.
L. the undersigned. recorder OF MORTGAGES
in and for the parish Of Orleans, do hereby