Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-02-18
JOLLY UNCLE JOSH.
q St0ry Of Real Life. With Real
CharaCEPrS.


N the readers of this paper have fond
~ friends and dear relatives who do
not realize the push and vim that is
born of residence in the west, the fol-
lowing dialogue occurred:
miss -Polly-I-dare +
er-can IL
But the speaker took header over
.bashfulness, only to hear sweet:
Yes, Charley"
'Oh, if might only hope to-er-"
Another failure of languages; it was
seemingly hopeless case; and it might
have been, only for demure:
Yes. Charley"
Then: "Can I aspire to-to-that is
will you"
Charley, I've said yes twice. and if
you mean it mean it too; and-and-''
but in kindness to the brave little girl
it is best not to linger on what immedi-
ately followed. To this day, however.
that young man insists that he popped
the question.
All this happened. as before stated,
away down east" and it was not long
before there was a wedding. Not much
longer before there came a letter from
Polly's Uncle Josh, out in Kansas who
wrote effusively of his delight at her
exhibition of what he called grit" and
he proposed that if the young people
? would locate at Great Bend he would
give them a start in life.
OF course they accepted, and were
soon bidding their friends adleu.
a few weeks subsequent to the above
conversation, travel-stained party
arrived at Great Bend. Our friend
Uncle Josh, was in charge, and he led
the party sraightway to hotel. The
Morrison" said he, lis a typical Kansas
hotel of the best class. l have known
Boyed 81 Murphy the proprietors for
years, and they are mine hosts after my
own heart. Thorough business men
they are endowed with that delightful
intuition that makes a guest feel at
home, comfortable, contented and in
mighty good luck. The house is a
marvel Of convenience; the apartments
are cCmmodiOus and handsomely furn-
ished; the cuisine all that a superior
chef and unlimited orders on the mar
ket caL make it, and the attendants
polite and expert. The drummer
and he's sign to ofOllow-always makes
a special effort to Sunday at the
"MSrrisOn.
After breakfast" remarked the old
man, well 90 out and buy your outfit.
from Joe Long & Co.'S stable" The
carriage arrived, and as Polly viewed
the stylish turnout, with prancing
horses, elaborate trappings, and Il
neatly dessed driver at the relns, she
expressed great delight. The Long &
Co. stable" remarked Uncle Josh, lis
one of the best outfitted livery estab-
lishments that know Of-the three 'S'
s1Speed, Safety, Styles its coat OF
arms. If you ever have to run to an
off-railrOad town be sure to go there for
rig"
The basis of home," said the old
gentleman as they entered the carriage
lis bit of mother earth, so we'll 60 to
Jas w. Browns real estate Office. He
controls city property that is very desir-
able and always has excellent bargains.
1t will be we'll worth your while to
know him, for if ever you want to place
a loan, or to engage a reliable party to
pay taxeS, collect rents, or take charge
of property, he is the man to call on. -"
The visit resulted in interesting
Charles in some very desirable city
property, and an engagement for a drive
into the country to view some farm
property in which Mr.. Brown offers
veritable bargains.
of our house will be in my charge, L am
particularly concerned about its finish.
1T shall be slick as PIN" laughed
the old gentleman. 'I've engaged an
artist to re-paint, re- paper and re-decO-
rote your house-my friend John
Zoeller. He has reduced home adOrn-
ment to beautiful science. His amhi-
tion is to make his work perfect and he
10 MI
stands-none better-the true harmony
of colors, and under his brushes you
will find your home made into palace
of neatness and delightful effects"
e'Let's see, 1 promised you a gold
watch didn't II" queried Uncle Josh of
Polly. The place of ali places in town
is Hoopers, SO we'll go there" Enter
ing the popular jewelry store the old
man calamity acquitted himself of his
promise, and then directed POlly's
attention to the superior stock of sill
verware carried by the house. There
is no other such stock in Great Bend"
. said he, land l will guarantee the
quality to be of the very best. Pick out
your family clock while here" he
added, Hooper carries a magnificent
line. Don't forget OnOther fact he
continued, "if ever you unfortunately
need optical goods, this is the place to
come; they have everything required to
improve effected eyes and to determine
the required treatment"
by the way,'' exclaimed Uncle Josh
as they reached the street, 81 must run
over to the First National bank and get
another check book. Come with me
and I'll introduce you to cashier G. l..
Chapman, for of course you will deal
with them and it is always pleasanter
to be personally acquainted with the
meU you do business with. This bank
is as solid as the base rocks of the uni
verse and has a working capital of $50.
900 with surplus of SO, 1000. You will
find them ever ready to extend any
accommodations compatible with bnsi-
ness principles.
Nov my dear" said the old man to
Polly, Il am ready to honor any draft
you may make for dry goods The best
cheapest and most popular place i'm
town is the New York Store, and we'll
drop in there. In extent, quality and
completeness this stock of dry goods
and clothing is superb; they are always
to the front with the latest fashions
superior goods and lowest prices, and