The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-04-03

Pollv's Uncle Josh, down here in South
Carolina. who wrote efusively at her exhibit
ton of what be called s'grit," and he pro-
posed that if the young people would locate
at Sumter he would start them up IN life as a
wedding gift, and at the same time give them
a lot OF good practical advice. Of course they
accepted, and were bidding their friends
adieu.
A few weeks subsequent to the above con-
versation q travel-stained party arrived at
Sumter. Our friend, Uacle Josh, was IN
charge and be led the party straightway to a
hotel, .'the Nixon House," said he, us a
typical Southern hotel of the best class. |
have known NJ. F. Fixon the proprietor, tor
wears and be is mine host after, mine own
heart. A thorough business man, endowed
with that delightful intBition that makes a
pnest feel at home, comfortable, contented,
and 10 mighty good luck. The house is o6e
of convenience; the apartments are we'll fur-
nished: the cuisine all that a superior chef
and unlimited orders on the market can
make it. / have engaged rooms here for you
TO occupy until your own house is in readl-
ness"
uAfte, breakfast" said the old man, 81
am ready to go buy your outfit To expedite
matters I have ordered a carriage from j.
Wallace Epperson & Co., our enterprising
livery men" When the handsome carriage,
with elaborate ~trappings and pranclng borses
drew ND in front of the Nixon House, Polly
declared it the '6nest turnout she had ever
SEEM eyes, replied Uncle Josh ''the
three SIS, Speed, Safety and Style is
Epperson l. Co.'s motto. So young folks,
when you want to take a drive, either Tor
business or pleasure, 60 to them for q rig
every time"
II was in this stylish turnout that the
rounds of the city we're made.
81 have already provided you with q cage
for your bird" said Uncle Josh, s'and now
the FIRST thing we'll look after will be the
furnishings for it." Hereupen Polly ener.
eeticalIy declared that she had heard:so much
about j. D. Craig selling furniture SO cheap
that she had decided to 60 there. The result
was that they were ushered into such a be-
wildering display that the girl was at first at
a loss how TO select. But she soon yielded to
the seductiveness of q magnificent parlor
snite. q bed room Get in oak, antique 6ulsh,
that would have done credit to old Antiquity
herself. To this she added a diuing-room set
with all accessories, and didn's forget a most
convenient and ornamental whiting desk for
Chubby" Charles.
sLet's see-I promised you a gold watch,
did't l." queried Uucle Josh of Polly, "aod
the very place of all places is at l.. W. Fol-
soms'." Catering the popular Jewelry
Store, the old man CALAMITY acquitted him
self Of the promise and then directed Polly's
attention to the superior stock OF sllverware
carried By this house. ''There is 20 other
such house 10 town." said the old man, "aou
l will guarantee the quality to be the very
best. Pick out your family clock while
here" be added, Folsom carries a magnia-
cent line. Don't forget another fact" be
continued, stif ever you unfortunately need
optical goods, this is the place 10 come. He
has everything required to Improve affected
eyes and to determine the required treatment.
And say, young nau, when that old turnip
of You're breaks down bring it here for re-
pairs. Folsom is an exper! at hxin' COM
plica,ed watch machinery"
At this point, somewhat to the confusion
Of Charles, the old mar INDUCED 10 q bali
serious criticism of his personal appearance.
s.You are decidedly cf style for a towns
man" said he, ''and we'd better go to D. J.
Chandler's Clothing Store. After Charles
had fitted himself out 10 a neat late style
business suit, from the piles Of fashionable
garments that cover the tables Of this ex-
1ensively stocked establishment, Uncle Josh
declared: NOW YOU look like a newly mar
.ied man." Before leaving, having found
goods and prices irresistible, Charles also in-
vested Ia a complete out6, of gents furnish
inps. from the late style hat to a dozen shirts.
Nt..llo, 80 oot ~ ho op2arsnl6 m tho State
SPY the way remarked Uncle Josh, as
they reached the street. 81 must run into the
Simonds National Bank aud get another
check book. Come with me and get &C
ouainted with Col. r. NJ. Wallace, the presi-
dent, and l.. S. Carson, the cashier, for of
course you do business with them aud it is e-
ways more pleasant to be personally acqrsint-
ed With the people you do business with. This
oank is as. solid as the base of the universe,
and has a strorg working capital. You will
ind them ever ready to extend any accom-
modations compatible with business princi-
pies"
s.Hal.!n commanded Uncle Josh as the
party came 10 front of Dr.. J. F. W. DeLorme's
handsome drug store. Walk right in"
why, Uncle, we're not sick, and
::Guess I know that, but | suspectit wont
be long before this young man begins to take
an interest in matters of paregoric and"
.'U-n-c-l-e !" "Well, go in anyway, Polly
may find some toilet articles she wants"
Sure enough, the girl bought literally Of
combs, brushes, face powders, ounces upon
ounces of 6ne imported perfumes, toilet soaps
and so on. Then the old man stepped over
TO Dr.. DeLorme's elegant brand oew soda
fountain ADD ordered the thing to De kept a
'sizzin' till Polly ADD Charley bad al the
delicious soda water they could drink.
Don't forget" added Uncle Josh. :'to
cme here with your prescriptioosoas Dr..
DeLorme and Messrs. Sibert aud Wood, bis
clerks, are competent pharmacists and use
pure and wholesome drugs"
sob % CALCULATED Polly, as they halted be-
fore a show window, what a perfectly love
" Slipper "Yes,' said Uucle Josh,
Walsh & Shaw's stock can, be eqUalled in
s,vle and extent in this section. Go in,
looa it over and get acquainted" at
might have been policy not to have extended
that invitation, bad not Uncle Josh known
what wise economy i; is to trade at Walsh &
Shaw's, for Polly found goods and prices SO
seductive that she purchased an cutht from 4
.a,io sinner 10 a handsome walking boot.