Milford chronicle., 1893-10-06
JOSH

S Miss -Polly-I-er-dare +
e But the speaker took a header over basil
2 fuluess, only to hear sweet
Eyes, Charley"
''Can / aspire to-er-to-that is"
! Again lapse into silence, followed by a
encouraging;
: Eyes, Charley"
. ooh, ifI might only hope to-er-to-
Another failure of language. It was seen
ingly hopeless case, and it might hav
been only for a demure:
"Charley I've said yes twice, and if 20
mean it, mean it, too. and-and-"
Aud to this day that young man viii in
sist that he popped the question.
All this happened away "out west, an
it wasn't long before there was a wedding
Not much longer before there came a Iette
from Poly's Uncle Josh in Delaware VIII
wrote ELUSIVE of his delight at her exhibi
tion Of what he called grit" and he pro
posed that if the young couple would locate
in Milford he would start them up in life as
wedding gin.
OF course they accepted, and were soor
bidding their friends adieu.
A few weeks subsequent to the aboys
conversation, a we'll travel-staiued couple
arrived at Milford. Our friend Uncle josh
was in charge and he led them straightway
to hotel. ''The National Hotel, " said he,
''is typhical hotel of the best class. ]
have known E. Call, the proprietor, for
years, and he IS mine host after my own
heart A thorough business man, he is en-
dowed with that delightful intuition that
makes a guest feel at home, comfortable,
conten.ed and in mighty good luck. The
house Is a marvel Of convenience; the apart
ments are handsomely furnished; the cuisine
all that a superior chef and unlimited orders
on the market can make it, and the attend
ants polite and expert"
"Aher breakfast" remarked the man,
"we'll go out and buy your outfit. To ex-
pediate matters I will order a rig from w.
Bickersoa's Livery Stable The carriage
arrived and as Polly viewed the stylish turn
out with praucing horses, elaborate trappings.
and a neatly dressed driver at the reiBs, she
expressed great delight "This stable" " re-
marked Uncle Josh. 'is one Of the best out
fitted livery establishments that know Of
the three 'S's'-Speed, Safety, Styles its
coat-ofarms."
'By the way" exclaimed Uncle Josh as
they entered the carriage, the first thing to
look after is the lumber for the building
which will be absolutely necessary. Come
with me and I'll introduce you to Powell g,
Reynolds, who are the principal dealers in that
line here. They carry the most complete
line of builders material in the county
everything, from the sills for a foundation to
the shingles for the roof including lime,
hair, cement, door and window screens; and
operating planning mill they can supply all
kinds of interior finish work at very reason
able rates.
"Aher you have your contract made for
The lumber the next thing is to find a re-
liable firm Of contractors and builders. /
Nothing adds more to the market value Of a /
than the fact of its being built by /
reliable contractor. There is lots in that,
md as you want nothing done in slip-shod
manner weuld advise you to see J. T.
Smith. who has a reputation far ahead of
he average here in Milford. You can't
lford TO contract with a poor firm Mr..
Smith is making the greater part of the good
contracts in this vicinity"
'And in the matter of insurance, - he con-
inued, that is of importance. You will
want builders risk on your new house, and
ire, lightning and tornado insurance on your
arm property. Then you can't do a more
ensible or satisfactory thing than to give
-our wife paid.up policy Of life insurance.
dy friend Trusten P. Causey not only has
ines of the solidest and best companies, but
S an expert and Trustworthy underwater"
"Haviug provided you with a cage for
our bird" said Uncle Josh, "the first thing
ven look after will be the furnishing"
Iereupon Polly energetically declared that
he had heard so much about w. Pardoe
hat she desired to go there. The result
yas that they were ushered into such a be-
7ildering display that the girl was puzzled
I first how to select. But she soon yielded
D the seduetiveness of a magnificent parlor
uit a bed room set in oak '(antique fnish)
hat would have done credit to old An
quity himself To these she added a din
ng room set with all accessories, a complete
itchen outfit and didn't forget most CON
euient and ornamental writing desk for
Hubby" Charles.
"a pretty good start, said the old man,
nd now we'll go to Pierce & Carmean's
tore, and here Polly's house -wifely instincts
ad full play in marvels of kitchen appar-
tus. There is not an establishment in the
itY that carries a more comprehensive stock
f household furnishings, Every possible
iece of kitchen furniture, from tin dipper
) cooking range, is here in all style and
ariety. If polly fails to accomplish won
ers in the culinary art, it will not be for
ault of superior cooking utensils. Her pur-
hases included a fine range and everything
lse necessary to housekeeping,
"My check book is weakening some
aid the old man rather lugubriously "but
re mustn't fail to visit H, L. Paige, the wall
aper and drug man who now has the largest
I'D most artistic line Of interior decorations
yer before offered to the people of Milford.
lis stock is complete in all grades and he .
as been careful to select only the newest
nd most desirable shades and styles from
he many new and late designs. You will
,ant some paper for your new house, and
aust repaper the old home. MI. Paige is
he man to deal with.
At this point, somewhat to Charles con !
1sion the old man indulged in a halfser-
ous criticism of his personal appearance
You are decidedly of style for a towns
nan, said he, land we had better go down
0 Latchun & Davis Clothing House"
After Charles had fitted himself up in neat
nd late style business suit from the piles oi
ashionable garments that cover the tables
t this extensively stocked establishment,
Jncle Josh declared that "Now you look
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