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THE UTAH NEWSPAPER HALL OF FAME Not only am I a first-class stenographer, thoroughly versed in spelling, punctuation, diction, grammatical construction and composition, but have the initiative and the ability of execution to take up and diplomatically handle correspondence and other matters without dictation, and in line with your desires. As previously stated, have been associated with J. W. Mulhern for the past four years in capacity of secretary and assistant chief clerk, being with him while at Salt Lake City, and the fact he has taken me with him from Illinois to California, thence to Salt Lake City, and now in Michigan, speaks for itself as to my loyalty and ability, and the confidence he has in me. In my present position am receiving $120.00 per month, and would be willing to make a change to the West for that salary. My address here is No. 260 State Street - am single - my folks residing at No. 801 South Sixth Street, Burlington, Iowa. Would be glad of an opportunity of a personal interview with you, and would go to Chicago to call on you at any time that you might be passing through that point. My only reason for entertaining a desire to change from my present position is a longing to again return to the Western country and locate permanently there. Assuring you of my appreciation for your consideration and well wishes, which are thoroughly appreciated, I remain, Yours respectfully J. F. Fitzpatrick" Within weeks, they met in Chicago where Kearns1 job interview consisted solely of, "When can you start?" Characteristically, Fitzpatrick had a quick decision: "After proper notice to my employer, sir, I am ready immediately." Thus on that spring day in 1913 began almost a half century of John Fitzpatrick's service to the Kearns family, 499 |
