The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1892-12-14
JOLLY UNCLE JOSH.
A Romance OF Ravenna as Told
After the Honeymoon.
HOW UNCLE JOSH MAKES A WEDDING GIFT

HOW UNCLE JOSH MAKES A WEDDING GIFT.
DEAR CLARE:
You remember 10 promised. one cold New Years
day.
That if each should marry and roam far away.
We'd write to one another describing our aim.
So that each may possess exactly the same.
As first was married. me it befalls
To relate how we furnished the rooms and the
halls
You know Uncle Josh once promised to give.
A snug little home. if in Ravenna we'd live,
And furnish it. too, as small wedding gift,
And. using his words. ''As sort of lift.''.-
The house was so charming. so quaint in its style
fain would have stayed there and rested awhile
But uncle suggested we furnish it now.
And he spoke of his promise this part to endow. !
We first made call at the furniture store.
And met the proprietor. Mr.. Wright at the door.
He showed US below and all the way thro'.
And every department revealed something new.
Artistic designs in stands chairs and tetes.
And for riches of style one seldom e'er meets.
| Uncle Josh's keen eye beheld his ideal
In richly carved stand of ancient repeal,
| While sideboard of oak and rich bedroom set,
| We saw were so handsome and decided to get.
In Queensware and Lamps great bargains are
making,
And give special attention to Undertaking.
Next morning felt quite fatigued and worn out
So we all took drive thro' the town and about
While driving around we met Cousin Bell;
And invited her in the number to swell,
And, finding us seeking jewelry store.
She told us to drive to Frank Parks. next door.
We found there the daintiest. richest and best.
For his ofjewelry. watches and chainss
Attracts the attention and much custom gains.
His repair stand noticed is constantly fill ed
For 'tis said that this jeweler in mending is
skilled.
I purchased clock with antique oak case.
, With cathedral design built up round the face.
) We consulted with Park. who sells No. g."
For uncle assured us he had tested this kind,
4 The Wheeler s. Wilson he could recommend,
And especially this number he considers his
II friend.
Why uncle grew eloquent singing it's praise.
And said he would take one for the labor it
saves.
! So for guidance we lowed them to choose their
own part,
5 And straight to ] H. Ford's novelty display.
They brought US to see their most handsome
IS array.
: This place has been styled the Home of Santa
u Claus.
e And well it deserves this charming applause
II For the toys displayed in car loads it seems
And in holiday goods the place fairly teems.,
]. H. Fords bazar is headquarters for
7 Christmas presents and gifts in great store
A Merry Christmas he wishes to all.
! And if you'd be happy on him you should call
e For our groceries and fruits we found beyond
) doubt.
e That Rsdon & Taylors was the cheapest about
re The store was large and it all looked so neat.
h One really hungry and anxious to eat
1t And uncle remarked that the time was at hand
To provide for famine that might pest the land
to So we bought some canned fruit. some pickle
OF and jelI,
it And laid in a stock of fine mackerel:
l. Fresh crackers and sugar constantly needs
Sc While coffee and tea appetite breeds.
10 A very fine stock of Confectionery,
With bananas and fruits of the season they carry
n They deliver their goods with promptness anC
lv care,
Id And that is the that people trade there.
~ After dinner that day to my room I retired.
ne And found in surprise. what had desired.
IA A sweet little hat in cardinal red.
r And knew that this was chosen and planned b
al dear Fred.
at Another I found. felt walking hat.
IS And cute little toque. real 'ristocrat.
is / guessed right away the milliner shop.
re For none but Mrs. Wood remains long on top.
Fred told me she had an immense stock on han
To meet. she told him. the awful demand.
And know she must have the trade of the iplac
For she certainly has a most excellent taste.
los gladly consented when Fred would implore,
Tn That we visit F. P. Chapman's extensive she
,s store.
"a couldn't have guessed what fine stock he ha
as, Till the clerk showed them up in every new ia
ia went into raptures over the daintiest FrenC
kids,
~ That he said were imported in the narrowe
- widths.
% They showed me number of pretty bronze ca
of And some undressed kids for three and a. half.
er In slippers he carries the prettiest I've
;; Some quaint little tips. for evenings. in cream,
"A And variety of cheap shoes in button and lac
a. To suit those who buy for ease and not grace.
To purchase some books in at Gardner's v
'ie strolled.
is' And found that he dealt in pens of fine gold.
JIG In fine stationery he carries the best,
'ns And finding what suited we thought we'd inves
n In fact. Glare. this paper write to you on
ne Was purchased at Gardner's. and for most sor
ns His stand was filed with the latest of new
we And Fred bought Puck to doctor the blues.
ion What under the sun I'' exclaimed uncle now.
pes " It must be fight. or probably row."
fit And as he drew nearer we hardly believed
ing Ih1s commotlon was caused by Eckert, who r
no. ceiyed
the a ton OF hne candies Tor holiday trade.
cal Which very great stir 'mong the urchins NAL
ISL While sampling these candies, uncle thought
in would buy
in Some of Eckerts tobacco. so he laid in suppl
or Uncle Josh told US that he must soon repair
ap' To T. F. Thompson's. the leading hardware.
uai To purchase some garden utensils and nails.
cry And double -barrelled shotgun to slaughter t
on- quais.
ear We found the proprietor obliging and kind,
nal And had little trouble our small things to fl
ave But uncle became quite anxious to buy
In = Standard Machine" at least one to try;
Oily And good lawn mower he needed, of course
eve And blanket he bought to put on the horse
nal But he bought them all three for they all seer
alo ed to please,
uc- And said. Now we farmers can work with sor
1t ease."
rge Carriages wagons and elegant sleighs.
'm- And machines for the farm Mr. Thompson di
os' plays.
the
bey We found G. W. Gockel quite busy at work.
,me And uncle began to act clerk,
for ne slOWeu US some harness ne SalQ they b
,ers made,
to And some busters and robes guaranteed not
or- fade.
old Mr.. Gockel repairs old harness worn out
of And makes it like new. so strong and so stout.
And the advantage of his harness, hand mad
tar. can be seen,
and Over the harness that's made by machinery ar
nra steam.
The proprietor came just in time to explain
That the goods ali sold for cash in the ma
ont And that. therefore. he could afford to retail
Rnt At one half the price and make by the sale.
at Twas wondering where wall decorations we'd G
ten When attention called to Torpey's fine set.
l. His windows attractive at once drew our gaze.
For you know this department was always n
craze.
The wall paper was lovely and suited my tast
re- And spent so much time there they told me
Ter haste.
For the parlor 1 chose in purple and gold.
1lA And the reception hall walls trimmed in Ri