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The Washington herald., 1914-03-10

ting started.
SCIENTIFIC POSITIONS.
Laboratory assistants are en-
ployed by hospitals, boards Of
health, private physicians and
others. Salaries are low in the
beginning and the supply OF mex
perienced giris-who have spe-
cialized In science but who do not
wish TO teach-already seems to
exceed the demand. Chemical
laboratories are especially diff
cult to enter. Biologists who have
made records in independent re-
search find openings without
much difficulty.
STENOGRAPHIC AND SECRE.
TARIAL POSITIONS.
The demand for intelligent and
well-trained stenographers and
secretaries cannot be met at pres
ent. Positions are open to them
throughout the whole field Of en-
ployment: in offices OF lawyers.
physicians, business men; in
schools, colleges, libraries; with
social and civic organizations; in
publishing houses, and with pri-
vate individuals, both men and
women. The proportion Of secre-
tarial positions which do not re-
quire a knowledge OF stenography
is negligible. This training, how
ever, can be secured in from four
to six months and costs very lit
tie.
A beginner should be willing to
do purely stenographic work IN
til she is thoroughly proficient.
II she lives outside Of New York
she is advised to secure at least q
few months of experience In an
office before coming to the city.
Positions differ widely as to the
amount of stenographic work re-
quired. It is, therefore. almost i'm
PObcloAC " bCbWCCh
stenographi csnd secretarlal open
ings. There is apparently some
tendency among employers to use
college women for mechanical
stenographic work because Of
their broader. educational back
ground. On the other hand. many
positions which involve heavy
stenographic work at first offer
excellent opportunities to use ini-
tiative and business ability.
Private Secretaries to Literary
Men and neutrality-suspicious. must
have at their command stenography
and typewrittns. although a stem
ogrspher, as such, IL sometimes
employed besides. The work Of the
secretary may include the prepara-
ton Of manuscript for the press,
the proofread> some editing, and
not infrequs sne actual writing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-13
SYNOPSIS.

Amaziah Badleigh under suspicion
of operating illicit stills in the Blue
Ridge mountains of North Carolina
suddenly moves with his wife to the
adjoining state of Tennessee, wherc
between himself and stranger who
visits his cabin at night, an agree
ment is entered into for the remova
of a young child,
Soon after this agreement the Bad
leighs leave the South and journey tt
the Mississippi river taking the child
with them. There Mr.. Badleigh falls
In with a. party of gold seekers anc
going with them to Pixies Peak lose:
his life.
Mrs. Badleigh joins an emigran'
family and all become residents Of
Decorah, where young Jesse, the
adopted child makes good in an en-
counter with a school-fellow.
Jesse Badleigh and Hiram Schoc'
Key effect a rescue which nets them
some profit: while Frank Inness, q
mighty huntsman pursues stag and
Utumbles upon a hidden foe of small.
Ter dimensions.
Mrs. Badleigh attends an old time
quitting party which, indirectly occa
sions a philosophical dissertation by
John Armstrong. Later Jesse and
his mother receive an unlocked fol
visit from Sheriff McAndrews.
Jesse Badleigh, brought to tria
before Judge Barthell, charged witt
stealing a ten dollar bill from the
meat market of Killum and Dressam
In prosecuted by District Attorney
Harmon and defended by Judge
Eayre.
The appearance of stranger a.
Armstrong; store becomes the pre-
Jude to a discussion on church af
fairs. Which is followed by the
pledge of Tim Fleury.
Four years later Jesse and Fran
ces spend a very pleasant Afternoon
on the Dugway. Which leads to ar
evening party at the residence Of
John and Mrs. Armstrong. The mex
day at a picnic Frances is kidnap
ed by Jim Cobb and Niger Godfrey
Niger Godfrey, searching for g
sack of pearls concealed in the Ice
CAGE, makes a valuable acquaintance
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-13

was enough to move a heart Of
stone and there were those among
the dark-skinned denizens OF the
forest whose hearts were touched as
they looked upon the unhappy girl.
Notably two persons became at
once her friends and resolved in
their hearts that the white girl
should have their sympathy and aid
This resolution was however careful
ly concealed in their own bosoms for
they we'll knew that if it were dis
covered, whatever plans they might
adopt would be frustrated by Niger
Godfrey and Jim Cobb if within their
power to do so. The chief, Little
Grow, had no love for the half-breed
indeed he had violent aversion
toward him.
The fact that he was but hall
Sioux was against him with nearly
all, and this drawback considered in
connection with his Negro blood
made him repugnant to the tribe;
then also, to increase their dislike
there was well defined suspicion
of his loyalty; they were appraised Of
his perfidious, trickish disposition
which was understood as an impor-
tant factor in his equivocal standing
they were afraid to trust him, as well
indeed they might be, for as related
in former chapter he proved to be
all and more than all that was held
against him when he, with a punie
faith, bargained them away to the
government for his own advance
ment. Naturally therefore, Little
Crow became at once the friend OF
Frances and resolved to use his pow
erful influence in her behalf should
Occasion CALI for it.
Continued next week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-13
CHAPTER XVIII

Mother" said John Armstrong to
his wife, one morning soon after the
abduction of Frances, here is let
ter i have just found tied to the
front door knob; it gives us clue to
the mystery of our girls disappear
ance, and may lead to her recovery"
"Oh John. is it possible we shall
have our darling girl back with us
again soon?"
Il hope so, but we must not Ne 100
sanguine; you know my dear, many
things may happen before we are
able to find her, still / hope we shall
not only succeed in securing her
speedy return but also in apprehend-
ing her abductors, whoever they may
be; but here is the letter, / will read
it and then we will take such steps
as may seem best after counselling
with our friends"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-13
Mr.. John Armstrong,


Honored Sir:-In presuming thus
to address you in this humble man
ner, / trust am not overstepping
the bounds of propriety by trespas-
sing upon that distinguished courte-
sly which should be regarded as sa-
cred in all communications between
honorable gentlemen; /, therefore,
respected sir, am in this note trust
ing entirely to your sense OF honor,
and with this preliminary declara-
ton of confidence in your we'll known
integrity, will come at once to the
subject of this communication. Your
, adorable daughter-doux yeux-
whose mysterious disappearance is
causing you and your lady to carry
heavy hearts, may be returned to
you on certain conditions which / will
at once proceed to outline.
First, you must place one thousand
dollars in gold in canvas bag, dis
patch it by a judicious messenger to
a place of concealment as herein des-
cribed. A quarter of mile west
ward, in a direct line from the resi-
dence of MIR. Alexander Teterboard,
and exactly the same distance south,
at a point on the creek, there stands
an aged elm tree; it will easily be
recognized because there is no other
elm near it. Moreover the tree was
once blasted by lightning and great
rift made on the east side of the
trunk. Twelve feet north OF the
tree there is large square stone in
a growth of scrubby hazel-brush,
nearly concealed from view by the
grass and leaves which have settled
about it. The messenger must re-
move the stone and place the sack
in the hollow, then carefully replace
the stone and take his departure.
This done, your daughter will be re-
turned to you unframed, on the Sec
ond day after the money has been
received.
It will scarcely be necessary to add
that this matter must be considered
as wholly entire nous; also that any
attempt to evade these instructions
will be at the peril of your char
mantle daughter. ! am,
Respected Sir,
Your Fellow Citizen,
- N. G.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-13

Tired-Oh, per can . f.. -. .....$ 40
Tire-new, per can +. -. ..... so
Silver Quick, per can $3.50. LOO
Cor plating Brass or Copper
Whiz Brass Polish +. ..... .35
Liquid Gloss, per can, for polish
ing body of car ..... rs
Inner tube repair kit $50. 100
3 in. blow out boot ..... .65
IA in. blow out boot -. rs
Tire Covers, each $50. $50
Auto Primers, each ..... 200
Champion Spark Plug, each. go
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-05-13
BUSINESS CARDS.
DR. IL. III. THOMAS,

Office over New NARROW Building
0ecerah, Iowa Phone ASS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-28
Notice of Publication.

state of Illinois. Rock Island Codn-
In the Circuit Court. January term.
Emma Bah and Theophile Huber
Jr, complaipants, VS.. Edward Huber
and others. defendants.
Afidavit OF non-residence OF the de-
PENDANT. H F. Geissler- impleaded with
Archie Stanley. archie Stanley Huber,
Ella Wheeler Huber, Edward Huber,
Isabelle Dusenberry Huber, Preston
Ball. Sr., james w. Bail. samuel Pres
ton Ball. Blanche Bali. having been
fiIed in the clerks Office OF the circuit
court of said county. notice is there
fore hereby given to the said non-resi-
dent defendant that the complaiRants
filed their bill CT complaint in said
court on the chancery side thereof on
1914, and that thereupon an original
and alias summons issued out of said
court wherein said suit is now pend
ing. the latter rcturnable on the nrst
month Of January. ISIS. next. as is by
law required
Now, unless you, the sard non-resi-
dent defendant above named, H r.
Geissler, implicated aforesaid, shall
personally be and appear before said
next term thereof. TO be holden al Rock
Island. in and Ter said county, on the
first Monday in January. a -. 1915.
next, and plead. answer or demur to the
same and matters and things therein
charged and stated viii be taken as
confessed. and q decree entered against
you according to the prayer OF said
bill. GEORGE w. GAMBLE.
Rock Island. III. Nov. 4. 1914.
Chezem & Kelly. cCmplainants' So
iicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-28
COE

Mrs. John Riewerts of Port Byron is
in the country visiting with her son,
William Riewerts and family.
The Adelphia Mothers club sent a
box of clothing and fruit TO the Beth
any home at Rock Island this week.
There were Thanksgiving services
at Bethel church on Thursday evening
conducted by Rev. Alfred CARMEL, the
pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Marshall and
little daughter Mildred spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Marshall at
Cordova.
Benjamin Gerkin was a Sunday
visitor at Osborn, spending the day
with relatives.
Walter Lundeen of Rock Island
spent his Thanksgiving vacation as
the guest of Lloyd and Lester Eipper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Upper and chill
dren were Sunday guests at the home
Of William Ashdown and family.
The Pearsall families of Port Byron
received a card from Mr.. and Mrs. c.
c. Block. announcing the arrival of a
little son TO their family circle. They
now have a son and a daughter. Mrs.
Block was formerly Miss Rose Pear
sail.
Ollie EngdaiS is now employed in
the shipping department at the Mo
line Pillow company.
a number OF friends and relatives of
the late B. b. Huntley, whose body
was found in the Mississippi river last
Saturday. attended the funeral at Port
Byron last Monday afternoon at 1870
o'clock al the Congregational church.
Rev. Davidson officiating with burial
at Oak Grove cemetery.
Misses Dena and Alma Gerkin are
spending a few weeks with friends in
Moline.
Rev. Alfred Carnell of Bethel
church preached at the Cordova Bap-
list church last Sunday afternoon dur
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-28
AT THE EMPIRE.

Joe Whitehead and Flo Grierson
known as The Artistic Nuts" and an
act high in vaudeville circles will be
the funmakers at the Empire the first
half of next week, beginning tomor
row. II has been some time since a
tri-city theatre has featured fun act
as headliner and Manager Dolly has
been successful in securing these two
real comedy makers. Joe Whitehead
is a standard comedian who has been
out as star OF a dozen musical comedy
successes, while his partner has ar
equally good reputation as a laugh
bringer. In addition there will be
Hennings. Lewis and Hennings, in a
farce comedy. Mixed Drinks" which
comes highly recommended by many
who have seen it and laughed at its
ludicrous situations and funny lines.
The Three Shelvey boys. who are gym
nastic marvels, will be part OF the
show. Bartello and Rose, who can
sing and know how TO make their rapid
fire conversation interesting, will be
here. This pair is another one OF
those real fun acts. George Dixon,
known as THE Musical Jack-in-the-
Box" will complete the bill with
fine novelty act.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-28
LEGAL,
Notice of Publication,

State of illinois. Rock Island Coun-
In the Circuit Court of said county.
| January term, A d. 1915. In Chancery.
! Rock Island Savings Banks, a cor
| poration, organized and existing under
| and by virtue of the laws of the State
Kell, Loyina J. kell, J. II. Hass, Albert
| oak, William l.. Ludolph, r. L. Wait,
r. z. Wait & Co; Peoples National
Bank of Rock Island, and Honnos Otto,
defendants
Affidavit Of non-residence OF the said
defendants, Joseph NJ. ken and LoVina
J. Kell, implicated with j. H. Hass and
others, defendants in the above entitled
cause, having been filed in the clerk 5
office OF the circuit court of said coan-
! ", notice is therefore hereby given to
the said non-resident defendants, that
the complainant filed its bill of com
plant in said court, on the chancery
side thereof. on the 18th day of Septem-
Der, A D. 1914, and that thereupon a
summons issued OUT or sa1d court
wherein said suit is now pending. al
rected to the sheriff of said county, to
execute, commanding him to summon
the defendants in the above entitled
cause, returnable at a term of said court
begun and holden on the third Monday
alias Summons was issued anu cut 'n of t i1t
office of the clerk of said court, on the
rected To the sheriff of said county,
commanding him TO summon the said
J. Kell, returnable at a term of said
court; to be begun and holden On the
y a
is by law required.
Now, unless you, the SAID non-resi-
dent defendants above named, Joseph
VI. kell and Lovina J. Kell, shall per-
sCnally be and appear before said cir
cult court, the first day of the next
term thereof. to be begun and holden
at Rock Island in and for said county,
on the first Monday in the month OF
January, \. ID. 1915, and plead, answer
or demur to the said cCmplainant's bill
of complaint, the same and the matters
and things therein charged and stated
will be taken as confessed, and a de-
cree entered against you according to
the prayer of said bill.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Clerk.
Rock Island. Ill. Nov, 49,, 1914.
ants solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-28
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
From The Argus Files of 1889

Nov. 22-The concert given at the
Ninth street Methodist church last
evening was a grand success. The
following took part: Mrs. j. Frank
Robinson, Mrs. Milton Jones, Miss
Clara Hass, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Zeigler
Mrs. Lambert. Louis Jones, Carl and
Emil Beck, Miss Anna SCHNEIDER, Viii
lie Totten, Miss Ella Wilcox, Miss Min
ME Ransom, George Cue and Joe
Miser.
The first lot of new cars for the
Holmes syndicate arrived in Rock Is
land last night.
Some stone steps have been ordered
by the management for approaches to
the Rock Island house.
Nov 23-The new school building
No. 3, which the board OF education
has had erected on Seventh avenue
west of Elm street, is completed, and
will be thrown open for occupancy
one week from Monday.
The West End Progressive Euchre
club was deliberately entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Eggleston last
evening.
Fire practically totally destroyed the
undertaking establishment conducted
by Mr.. Clough on Second avenue east
of Eighteenth street at $3.50 last night.
Damages amount to $1,000.
Health Commissioner Eyster reports
a marked decrease in the cases o.
diphtheria during the past week.
a new store TO be known as the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-28

ing the absence of their pastor, Rev.
Mr.. Hostetter.
Corn husking is nearly all finished
by the farmers, who are now busy with
shredding fodder. Charles Simpson
and Charles Petit each with their ma
chimes are in the neighborhood at
work.
The Adelphia Mothers club was de-
lightfuIly entertained last Thursday
at the home of Mrs. Ernest Gerkin.
The subject, Training the Child" was
discussed and proved very interesting.
The hostess served a fine luncheon.
The next meeting will be with Mrs.
Henry Hutton Wednesday afternoon,
Dec. 80.
The ]. ]. Huntley & Sons general
merchandise store was sold this week
to Hartz Bros. of Davenport, who will
take possession Immediately. The
Huntleys have been in business in
Port Byron long time and were well
liked. Mr.. Huntley and sons, julius
and Roy, will probably continue bust
ness in the hardware store he recently
purchased from E. G. McRoberts.
Last week an inspector arrived at
Cordova for the purpose of inspecting
the splendid herd of Herefords of
William Moody Mr.. Moody had been
buying serum and selling it to other
stock raisers and it was thought by
the inspectors that some of the serum
purchased might have been poor. 1t
was a source of great satisfaction to
Mr.. Moody to know this as he probably
would have had to have the stock killed
were they affected with the hoof and
mouth disease. AS yet the disease has
not made its appearance in this COM
munity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-28
AT THE MAJESTIC.


This is another star week at the
Majestic which is booked for seven
days from tonight until a week from
tonight. Every night will see feature
and Manager Quinn is surely making
good on his promise TO give Rock Is
land an all-feature moving picture the
atre. Tonight William Courtleigh Will
he seen in a splendid four reel Fam
ous PLAYERS production, The Better
Man" adapted from Cyrus Townsend
Rrady's great story. Sunday j. O..
Hartley Manners great story of the
overthrow of religious prejudice. The
House Next Door" viii be seen with
Ethel Clayton, George Soule Spencer
and a great Lubin supporting cast. The
niece was here recently and scored
tremendous hit. II is deliberately
staged and Miss Clayton is given
splendid opportunity of showing what
she is capable Of Monday. After
math." with Virginia Pearson and
owen Moore is certain to attract big
crowds. This is a Daniel Frohman
production and is known as the power
ful domestic drama type. Its acton is
fuI1 Of deem thrills and interest is sus-
tanned 10 a wonderful climax. Next
Saturday. The Redemption of David
Corson." will be presented by Daniel
Frohman. William Farnum is the star
in the cast and those who liked him
in "Tbe Littlest Rebel" will find him
hotter than ever. Taken altogether II
is a fine week OF features that the Ma
jestic has arranged and Manager
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-28
Notice.,

NOIlCc.
Sealed proposals will be received
at the city clerks office at Rock Is
land, Illinois. until Saturday, Dec. II,
1914, at o'clock p. M, for furnishing
the city with police automatic alarm
system, with one four circuit panel
type switch board, one four circuit
punch register take-up reel, battery,
plant, motor generating set, and about
forty-seven three-call police boxes an
such other equipment as may be need
ed to furnish and complete the same.
The city will furnish and string the
wires from switch board to the boxes.
bidder to connect to switch board and
boxes.
Bidder must furnish plans and spec
ifications with his bid. Funds to pay
for the system are on hand and set
aside for the same.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this
goth day of November, A. D., 1914.
NJ. T. RUDGREN,
(Adv.) City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-28
LEGAL.
Masters sale.

LEGAL.
Masters sale.
State of Illinois Rock Island Coun-
In the Circuit Court; in Chancery.
John Miner. Jennie Miner, the Mueller
Lumber company, corporation, Viii
liam I. Channon, Frank T. Dufva, and
r G Summers, defendants.
Mueller Lumber company, a cCrpor-
alton. William -. Channon. Frank Il.
DufVa. and r. c.. Summers, cross COM
planiants, vs.. John Miner and Jennie
Miner. cross defendants.
Notice is hereby given that by viz
tue OF a decree of said court, entered
in the above entitled cause, on the
ninth C9th) day of November y. ID.
1914, shall, on Monday, the seventh
the hour of 1915 o'clock in the fore
noon, at the east door OF the court
house in the city of Rock Island, in
said county of Rock Island, to satisfy
the highest bidder for cash in hand,
the certain parcels of land, situate in
the county of Rock Island and state of
Illinois known ana described as fol-
and sixteen (l6D in block number two 90
in South Park addition to tue city Of
Rock Island. or so much thereof as
may be sufficient to satisfy the amount
due to said complainant, with legal in
terest thereon and the costs in this
case and which may be sold separately
without material injury TO the parties
Dated at Rock Island. H.. this 14th
day of November. a. ID. 1914
JOSEPH L. HAAS.
Master in Chancery. Rock Island Coun-
Walker. ingram & Sweeney. complain
ants solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-28

Rock Island has contributed two al.
ready famous figures to the movies
One is Rollin S. Sturgeon, director OF
the Western Vitagraph company, and
the other and newer recruit to the
ranks of stardom is Miss Maurine Ras-
mussen, who is now a leading lady of
the first line. Miss Rasmussen will be
seen here at the Majestic theatre next
Wednesday night in Lost in Mid
Ocean" a three part Vitagraph drama,
in which she is said to do some of the
finest screen work ever photographed.
Miss Rasmussen's father was for
merly a photographer in this city and
later moved to the Pacific coast. Here
the girls striking type of beauty at
tracted the attention of artists, and
Howard Chandler Christy made her his
model. Her features have decorated
the front page of many a magazine and
she has been over a hundred heroines
in books already. Miss Rasmussen
has many Rock Island and Moline &C
quaintances who are pleased to learn
of her rise in the movies. In Lost in
Mid-Ocean," the former local girl dis
plays much talent for the thrilling type
of drama.
Miss Rasmussen is employed by the
Vitagraph company, of which Mr..
Sturgeon of Rock Island. author and
bid fair to become among the biggest
figures in the T"otion picture world
some day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-28

Quinn announces that this is not all.
Jos. ,Hopp, with his superior booking
facilities in Chicago, stated in a letter
today that Rock Island, through the
Majestic theatre, was to see the finest
motion pictures in the world; that he
had signed a contract for the Para
mount Program to go in effect Jan. 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-28

St Paul Pioneer Press: zone of the
most remarkable films exhibited here
this season is Sealed Orders the
Danish photo drama which was pre-
scented at the Metropolitan yesterday
and which will continue throughout
the week. The pictures are clear, well
built and admirably acted. Sealed
Orders enjoys the distinction of being
the first movie play TO be adopted for
speaking drama purposes. w. a.