The Seattle Star Newspaper, January 24, 1920, Page 7

Started Out as an Office Boy Joe Newberger Refused to Go Home—And He’s Still on the Job | Now He’s a Bank Vice President Little Man With Big Respon- | sibilities Climbs Up Seat- tle Financial Ladder “Way back in June, 1900, a little bey followed the late Jacob Furth, Preaident and sole owner of the old | Puget Sound Nationa! bank, into his private office. “Who are you?" demanded Furth. “I'm your new office boy,” the lit-| Ue boy sald. “No, you're not; you're — too} gmail,” the bank president said “Run along home,” the bank pres ident added. | “I won't run along home,” the lit-| + Ue boy retorted And he didn't. The little boy, | Newberger then. Now he's Joseph H. Newberger, Vier grosident and assistant cashier Of the Seattle National bank Bat it was a long, long trail fram Joe, the unfirable office boy, to Joe the vice president It seems that Joe had nothing to! do that vacation time in June of/ 1900. All by himself he decided to) wish himself on Jacob Furth for the Yacation pertod as a means of pick ing up some easy money | JUST “NATURALLY STUCK” | IN THE BANK, HE SAYS | | “UN never forget my first payday,” Joe mid. “When I opened my en vetope I found a mountain of money There was $15 all told. It was more) money than I dreamed there was in| the world and all my own, Right | then and there | deciied I was to! become a banking person. Insteal//@ @ © eo] = = @ of returning to high school freshman | < Classes, I just naturally stuck to the bank and here I am,” Joe added [© smilingly from his desk. | was Joseph HH fused to be fired, was moved up to & bookkeeper’s job and then to # teller’s cage. When the old Puset Sound National was merged with the on him as an office boy, because Tin high had a hary! time convincing my teach. thought by he first year at high school| grammar ¢ See Samned Joe 98 sasietent linc: 1 was big encush and oki| Even now, staid old chaps ” enough to enter as « freshman.” says; want to deal with the Seattle vice president. Joe. “One of my teachers told me| National bank raise an askant eye | | to go downstairs where the grammar | brow when referred ta Vice President classes were held. That was in the! Joe. | old Seattle high school, the present) Dut the eyebrow drops back to home of the Central school. So, you! its habitat after the aforemid old objecting to my wishing myself | seo. President chaps talk awhile with the youthful appearing t cashier | to go home.” Who was ft anid that you never | Nineteen years of banking has not/| can tell by the looks of a frog just! changed Joe much from those days\how fur it can leap? e| Furth was mérely | playing to form when he invited me Tells Gruesome Story of | Tortured Yank in Mexico SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 24.—| ‘The solitier’s ears were cut aff by The gruesome story of the capture| the raiders and given to command. and torture of an A nm soldi eed ot ~ age apa rarrivona, the by Mexicans, following a border raid | 'pyeuer pai. in 1928, was told tn the Fall Ree Bla eocave we Bangs aight, |subcommittee investigating the posit by several vat acl ig “a wae orl camper lg i ag John L. Kieiber, district attorney | } x . | of Brownsville, related an attack on Fushed across the border into Mexico:|4 train near Brownaville in 1916. oe Cag tied —_ a He told how Dr. B. 8. McKain, quar | ome |antine officer of Texas, and a num. Grande, scoording to the testimony | ter of others were killed of Tom Mayfield, former sheriff of! Cass Cleburg of Kingnville. gr orton mubstantiated by | L°%2*. testified about a raid on the| Pas ocho eer feces fl Noreas ranch, 35 miles from the} poscllnrer grin Angibr Texas border, A ¢ an fron cress | 1 pe ” "don o he bandits in thie ra and Ge rifles in quan titieh were ca |. be anid, TEACHERS ASK Waldorf Hotel Cafe You will be pleased with ]) our delicious home-cooked |) meals. _ fet Bt Our food . the port ot | Increase Requested Dating our service leaves nothing || From Firs | 1 pag frepltecttery t of Year | COME TODAY 7a. m. to 8 p. m. |] Main 2567 Seventh and Pike PURE MILK SQUAD! Join the ranks of thousands of milk users who are satis- fied customers of the Pure Mili Dairy. In- sist on having this quality uct — the prize winner in many contests. Main 1316 Proposals calling for a $50 monthiy | increase in the salaries of ali high | school teachers, retroactive to Jan wary 1, w hands Saturday | of the committee of the} sehool board The teachers Posals at the f the boa so present regula SEATTLE’S | LEADING DENTIST | ached by seven my Increases of $180 a year ea | Mra. M. L. Tibbals, in behalf of | delegation of Christian Sclentixts,| ted a petition asking that thelr pt from physical ex nuired of student. Influenc ion for SOLVING CKLEAR MONEY LOCKL the ohics § Murphy Funeral PROBLEMS Services Monday}! neral i fre. Agne Seattle for umbus sa + Will be held at & a.m, Monday, at 8t. Alphonsus| church, Ballard, Mrs. Murphy is #ur 1 by two daughters, Mra. Mar-| De Han Mrs. Agnes § | two sons, Capt. J. C. Murp and Maurice J, Murphy. How t6 obtain money quickly is oftimes perplexing but it need not be now. We make libera! loans on your per- sonal effects and permit you to repay in small amounts by the month. Meier Opposed to | Printed Ballots In view of the fact that votin | chines will be used in every Sociaty For al election, March punsel Walter Meier A THRILLER IN WHICH SKY'S THE LIMIT ‘in an official opinion r request of City Comptroller Harry W. Carroll. ti SALARY RAISE| THE SEATTL STAR—SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1920. Downstairs Store Offerings of Exceptional Interest Arranged for Monday’s Shoppers Cretonne House Sacques Reduced to 95c AILY flowered | Sacques that are most attractive for morning wear, ~ patterned in blue, % pink, yellow or lav- _ ender, and designed as pictured, with sailor collar white organ- die and two patch pock- ets. A very at- tractive saving is represented by this price—O5¢. of TH DOWNSTAIRS STORE. 80 Coverall Aprons ' Reduced to $1.95 HARPLY reduced in price are these generously-cut Coverall Aprons which many women will wear instead of house dresses They are carefully made of striped and checked percales with plain colored trim- ming, and three-quarter sleeves. A deep reduction from their regular value is rep- resented by this price—$1.95. —TUE DOWNSTAIRS STORE Silk and Wool Remnants Reduced ENGTHS sufficient for blouse, coat or frocks are included in this assort- ment, which features: IN THE SILKS—Taffetas and Messalines in plain colors, stripes and plaids, pop- lins, Pongee Silks and Crepe de Chine. IN THE WOOLENS—Serges, Poplins, Shepherd's Checks and Velour Coatings, Corduroy and Coating Plush. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE 7-inch Satin Ribbons Reduced to | 35c N excellent quality of lustrous Satin and Yard Ribbon for camisoles, bags many other uses, featured in Navy, Copenhagen, Yellow, African Brown, Sky-Blne, Lavender and Brown A Ribbon of substantial weigtit, sharply underpriced at 35¢ yard. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. Wash Goods Remnants Greatly Underpriced HIS disposal of accumulated short lengths includes Ginghams, Devon- shire Pereale, white and colored Outing Flannel, Poplin, Voile, Long Cloth, Nain- sook, Bleached and Unbleached Muslin, Linings, Damask and Toweling All at deep reductions for clearance, SIXTY 21%4-POUND COTTON BATS for comfortable fillings and other uses, special 85¢ each. THIRTY CRIB COMFORTERS in at- tractive patterns, special 95¢ each. THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. 16 Suit Cases Reduced to $7.85 HESE Suit Cases are of good quality fabricord, reinforced with leather corners and fitted with good locks and catches. They are 24- and 26-inch sizes, some with straps all’ around, Reduced to $7.85. ; NINE SUIT CASES. of light-weight fabricoid with leather corners, sub- stantial lock and catches; 24-inch size, reduced 16 $5.85. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. ‘ 500 Yards of Laces Reduced to 3c Yard ROKEN lines of Laces and Insertions in various popular types and widths, reduced to 3¢ yard. TH DOWNSTAIRS STORE. FREDERICK & NELSON FIFTH AVENUE AND PINE STREET 168 Pairs of Women’s “Sample” Shoes Size 4 Only To Sellat | $4.45 Monday OMEN who can wear thig size may make im- portant savings Monday in this offering of “sample”. Shoes. Included are— High Shoes, Oxfords and Pumps in black and brown leathers, patent kid and calf, with high or low heels. Because these Shoes are available in size 4 only, they are very low priced at $4.45 a pair. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORIE. 35 Serge Suits Reduced to $7.75 ECAUSE size assort- ments are incomplete, these Suits of a type for year-round wear, are great- ly reduced in price. They are tailored from navy and black serge, the coats in full belted style, with two rows of button X trimming below the waist line, and velvet collars, the skirts gathered at back. Sizes 36, 38, 43, 45 and 47 Reduced to $7.75. eh otal 40 Winter Coats Reduced to $11.75 ¥v MARTLY styled models of Velour, Polo Cloth and Long-nap Bolivia Cloth, with collars of kit-coney and full length lining of sateen. Choice of navy, black and brown—sizes 16 and 18, 36 to 42. Exceptionally low-priced at $11.75. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. 325 Georgette Waists , Reduced to $3.65 Roe assortments of many styles that have enjoyed wide popularity this season are in this disposal of- fering, which includes— Slip-over Blouses with net trimmings, and many styles with regulation fastenings, enhanced with frills, laces and embroidery. Featured in white, flesh color and bisque. Sizes 36 to 46. Reduced to $3.65. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. Men’s Elastic-ribbed Underwear Reduced to 75c Garment BOUT 300 garments in this underpriced offering of Men’s Ribbed Cotton Shirts and Drawers, knit from good yarns and faced with sateen. Made with knit wrists and ankles to prevent undue stretching. In Ecru and Gray Featured at a deep reduction—75¢ garment. 500 Pairs Men’s Lisle Half-Hose Special 25c Pair HERE are slight imperfections in these Half-Hose, which accounts for their very low price, but these defects ought not to impair their wearing qualities, hoWever. Choice of Cordovan, Gray, Blue, Black and White.) Special, 25¢ pair. ~-THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. ; , two pieces. Both light and dark colo: ? ra PAGE 7 ew 32 Juvenile Suits Reduced to $3.75 Sizes 3 to 8 Years a! OOD gray and brown wool mixtures are tail- ored into these good- looking suits, which are in buckled belt style, with\ straight trousers. The 4 number of suits in each size is as follows: Size es -& 8 6 9 < No. 7108 2:3 2 Worth while savings are represented by — this price—$3-75. THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. Frenella Corsets Reduced to 50c and 75c OMFORTABLE, light weight models in short and long styles, for various types of fig- ure, sharply reduced in price because there is not a complete range of sizes—5O¢ and 75¢- MILLER FRONT- LACE CORSETS in medium bust style, with , stayed front protector and some with elastic in- serts, $1.35. x FRENELLA FRONT-LACE CORSETS, ~ in front-lace style, witH medium bust and | long hip, reduced to $1.25. ik —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE. Odd Items In Laces and Trimmings, Reduced to 35c Yard N this clearing of odd lines there are © Black Silk Nets, Colored Allovers, Flouncings and Point d’Esprit, in Black, White, Navy, Brown, Rose, Green, Copenhagen, Gray Widths up to 40 inches, sharply under- priced at 35¢ yard. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE — Silkoline- Remnants | Lengths 1 to 10 Yards ., At. 20c Yard R making new comfortable cover- ings, for pillows, curtains and many other uses, these Silkolines offer attrac-— tive savings. . They are in lengths from 1 to 10 yards and some patterns may be matched in | are represented. , The values are most attractive at 20g) yard. , Teg —THE DOWNSTAIRS O 34-Piece Dinner Set| | $5.95 tractive pat- | @rns in these} | low-priced din- ner sets, one @ windmill the other with thin green line and edge and small conventional gold design. The 34-piece service, unusually good value at $5.95. HANDY KITCHEN JARS, 25¢ EACH. } These covered earthenware jars are lettered for Tea, Coffee, Sugar and Salt, and each holds about one-half gal- lon. Priced low at 25¢ each. BROKEN LINES AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES In this clearing there are odd items in Dinnerware, Pottery, Silverware, Cut Glass and Lamps—all at deep re- ductions from former prices. —THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE,