Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-05-07
JOLLY UNCLE JOSH.
A story OF Real Life in wheeling, w. Va,
with Real Characters. .

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But the speaker took a header over
bashiulness, only to hear q sweet,
eyes, Charlie"
Can / 1 aspire to-to-that is"
Again q lapse into silence, followed
by an encouraging, Eyes, Charlie"
"Oh, If l might only hope to-er-
to"
Another failure Of language. 1t was
seemingly q hopeless case, and 1t mlght
have been only for a demure:
"Charlie, I've said yes twice, and II
you mean it, I.mean il too, and-and-
And TO this day that young man will
Insist be popped the question. All this
happened away down east" and IL
wasn't long before there was a wedding.
Not much longer before there came a
letter from Polly's Uncle Josh out In
Wheeling, w. Va, who wrote etfusiveiy
Of his delight at her exhibition or what
he called grit" and he proposed hat II
the young people would locate in Wheel
ing be would give them a start in life.
OF course they accepted, and were soon
bidding their friends adieu. A few
days subsequent 10 the above conVnrsa-
tlon, a travel stained party arrived at
Ohio county's capital. Our friend Uncle
Josh was in charge and he led the party
straightway TO a hotel.
After breakfast" remarked the old
man, well go and buy our outfit. To
hurry matters l will order a rig from
VIM. Mitchell 81 Sons livery stable at
"A Fourteenth street. The carriage ar
rived, and as Polly viewed the stylish
turnout with prancing horses, elaborate
trimmings, and a neatly dressed driver
at the reins, she expressed great de-
light. mitchell & Sons stable" re-
marked Uncle Josh, sis n OF the best
QUILTED livery establishments that l
know Of. The three S's-speed, safety
and styles its coat OF arms. II ever
you have to run to an of railroad town,
be sure to 60 there for a rig. The
basis OF a house." said the old gentle
man as they entered the carriage, sis a
bit Of mother earth, so we'll go 10 Rolf
& Zane's real estate Office at 1927 Mar
ket street. They are the owners OF
Park View, which on account OF its To-
cation, pure air, good water and natural
drainage, has become the best known
addition in Wheeling, in fact 1t is the
garden spot for homes. 1t will De well
worth your while to know Rolf " Zane,
for II ever you want to place
q loan or to engage a reliable firm to
pay taxes, collect rents, or take charge
OF property, they are the men to call
on" The visit resulted in interesting
Charles In some very desirable Park
view property, and ar engagement for
a drive TO Glendale, the lots OF which
Rolf & Zane have the exclusive sale
and In which they offer veritable bar
gains,
And now to see about furniture"
remarked Uncle Josh, ~whereupon Polly
declared that she had heard so much
about G. Mendel & Co., that she desired
to 90 there. The result was they were
ushered into such a bewildering dis
play, that the girl wa puzzled at first
how TO select. But she soon yielded to
the seductiveness OF a magnificent parlor
suit and bedroom set in oak (antique
fnish). To these she added pictures,
mirrors and a diningroom set with all
accessories; q complete kitchen outfit,
and didn't forget a most convenient and
ornamental writing desk for hubby"
Charles, and so he expressed himself and
marveled much that the prices OF such
goods were so remarkably low.
"a pretty good start, said the old
man; 'and now we'll go to Benz. Fish
'er's Star Foundry" Here Polly's house
.wiiely instincts had full play in marVels
|pf kitchen apparatus.
''Mr. Fisher" says Uncle Josh, imam
n~factures the valley Star Range
lRhich is one Of the best bakers in the
cDuntry. It is not only the best baker,
but requires less fuel than any other
stove made; being finely proportional
And artistically arranged, it is a very
niracle Of beauty in design, and COM
bines every modern feature Of utility,
convenience and durability. It's action
Is perfect, and, owing to the simplicity
bf the fue arrangement, it will operate
where other constructions fail" II
Polly fails to accomplish wonders in
housekeeping it will not be for the want
OF superior stoves, for her purchases in
eluded a "Valley Star Range" and .
New Sparkle Heater"
Where had we better buy our feed?"
asked Charles, whose mind was con-
Stantly turned to the practical.
''Why Of Kimberly u Davis, at 1854
Market street, l ought to have thought
OF that. They handle the best kind of
feed, and for a long business acquaint-
a1ce with them l can personally guar
autee that you may depend upon getting
full weight and measure, and the low
est market price.
Kimberly & Davis pride themselves
on their established good reputation,
aud enjoy the cream Of business In their
line.
1t will be profitable for you to know
Kimberly & Davis, for they make a
practice Of paying year in and year out
the highest market price for all kinds OF
grain, and you may depend upon 1t that
whatever dealings you may have with
hem will be upon the basis OF straight
Onward business principles"
.lt'Oh, l must have an album" ex-
~IAimed Polly, and" Yes, and q
Bible with a reasonably big family reg
isker" interrupted the old man, $50
wen 90 down to the most complete es-
adjustment in town, John W. Heiskelrs
book store. You'll find many articles
Indispensable for the parlor as well as
the library there" And for a variety
Mr.. Heiskell has an unequaled stock
AMI Polly's purchases included a Web
stet international Dictionary with a
dictionary holder. miscellaneous books,
stationery Gall the latest ~agonies) brio
a-brac, and all manner Of pretty things
for the enter table.
AT this point, somewhat to Charles
confusion, the old man INDUCED in a
half serious criticism Of his personal
appearance. "YOu are decidedly of