The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1894-03-17

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The matter of Insurance. remarked
Uncle Josh, on coming out, rs of the
utmost Importance. You will want
builders risk on your new house, and
fire, lightning and tornado insurance
on your farm property. My friend,
Geo. Wheatley, not only has lines of
the solidest and best companies, but Is
an expert and trustworthy underwrit-
er. Mr.. Wheatley has beyond all doubt
the strongest agency in Greenville, and
represents such staunch companies as
the Etna, Phoenix of London, AmerI-
can Fire, Norwich Union, and several
others of the 'old reliable category
'And. as you are gong to farming
said Uncle josh, you'll need harness.
The boss horse milliner In this section
Is l. Z. Hevey. He is q first-class
workman aud gives particular atten-
tion to even the minutest detail OF man
ufacture. There is nothing In his line
that cannot be had of him-heavy aud
light, single and double, plain and
fancy, work and buggy harness, he has
all of them in stock, and every other
kind of turf goods imaginable After
their visit to |. L. Hevey Charles re-
marked, III man can't get satisfied
there It Is bis own fault
yum, ynm,' laughingly escaped Pol
ly's lips, as she glanced into Bopp's at
tractlve confectionery store. i Just
can't resist the temptation 20 90 in.
I've got sweet tooth, aud those can-
dies look so nice.' Charles half objec
ted, for he knew that il his 'ootsy toot-
sy' got In there, there's where she'd
want to stay. The visit with Mr.. Bopp
was very pleasant one, however, and
she bought several pounds Of choice
chocolates, caramels and creams. Mr..
Bopp manufactures great..deal Of his
own candies, you know. The pleas
ant proprietor invited the party to call
again in few days, at which time the
leo cream parlor and soda fountain
will be In operation.
At this point Uncle Josh suggested
q resort for Refreshments. AT the re-
freshment table Uncle Josh waxed
philosophical. Never neglect your
larder,' said he that important adjunct
Of housekeeping controls masculine
temper. To that end you must pat
ronize . grocer OH whom you can do
pend for honest goods. Through
long term of acquaintance have
found w. L. Ray, of the cash grocery,
perfectly reliable. You will find him
q careful dealer, always full stocked
with every possible thing In the line
of staple and fancy groceries, fresh
and first-class-no old shelf goods there
while the prices are down to brass
tacks for cash.
| While Uncle josh was pondering
where to go next, Polly suddenly ask
ed; Uncle, where can find the lead
ing millinery establishment Just
few steps around to Mrs. II. S.
Streams on Washington avenue re-
marked Uncle Josh, and we will visit
Mrs. Streams, for she has the most
complete stock ofmillinsry to he found
IN the city. You can get what you
want there, the latest style being her
motto. She and her trimmer, Miss
Ella Dillingham;, both have the expert
ence which guarantees that when you
have purchased of them you have the
satisfaction Of knowing the work has
been done by competent artists
Say, Uncle JOSH put In Polly,
what about coal for the stove? must
have some TO cook with, you know
Glad you mentioned It my girl re-
pliec the old man, for right now we
will drive down and get acquainted
with my old friend, Capt. j. Q. Nc
Cord, Greenyille's leading coal and
wood dealer They found genial
Captain McCord in bis Office, and
ready to take their order for five tons
Of the best Alabama coal. and also
several cords Of good dry wood. I'M
Gle Josh explained that as J. q. Nc
Cord bought ID quantities he was en-
sbled to sell fuel at extremely low
prices.
"Now," cried the old gentleman,
"now for a picture of this crowd. In
good old country fashion we'll 60 10
the photograph gallery, and Green
vile has good one, that of G. G.. Bell.
His pictures are wonderful in fidelity
aud finish. | want one full.slzed photo
for my study and some small ones for
my friends. Bell is famous for sue
cessful enlarging, and | want to give
you life-slzed representation Of 'yOurs
truly lie has the soul of true ar
list, all his work is labor of love In
which be will not stop short ofperfect-
ion.r
BY and by the trio reached their
hotel, somewhat wearied, but q bot
tie of choice wine from basket
which Uncle Josh unknown to the
young folks) had ordered up from
Hanway & Kennedy's, soon revived
them and put them III q CHEEKY mood.
incidentally while enjoying this spark
ling beverage Uncle Josh, after warn
Ing them against over-indulgence in
drink of any kind, vouch-safed the
information however, that since ON
certain occasions wines would doubt
less be necessary. also TO have some-