The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1895-02-27
JOLLY OLD UNCLE JOSH.
HIS GREAT GENEROSITY TOWARDS
HIS NEWLY MARRIED NElCE.
A Realistic Romance of Anderson in which
a Number of Prominent Business
Men take a very Conspic.
nous Part,
DY w. 8. G.

uouS Fart.
BY w. 8. G..
"A1iss Summers-Polly-I-I-er--dare
T." But the speaker took header over
bsshfulness, only 10 hear sweet:
eyes, Charley"
"Can aspire to-er-to-that is"
Again lapse into silence, followed by
an encouraging:
Eyes, Charley"
"Oh, if I might only hope to er-to-
seemingly hopeless case, and might
have been, only for demure:
"Charley, 1 have said yes twice. and
if you mean it, mean it, too, and"
And to this day that young man will
insist that he popped the question.
All this happened away "up east" and
it wasn't long before there was a we'd
ding. Not much longer before there
came letter from Polly's Uncle Josh,
down here in South Carolina 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
Anderson he would start them up in life
as wedding gift, and at the same time
give them lot of good practical advice.
OF course they accepted, and were bid
ding their friends adieu.
A few weeks subsequent to the above
conversation travel-stained party arriy-
ed at Anderson. Our friend, Uncle Josh,
was in charge and he led the party
straightway to hotel. "The ChiquolA,"
said he, ''is typical Southern hotel of
the best class. I have known 8. M.
Dicken, the manager, for years and be
10 mine host after mine own heart. A
thorough business man, endowed with
that delightful intuition that makes q
guest feel at home, comfortable, content
ed, and in mighty good luck. The house
is one of convenience; the apartments
are we'll furnished; the cuisine all that a
superior chief and unlimited orders on
the market can make it. have engaged
rooms here for you to occupy until your
own house is in readiness"
"After break fast" said the old man,
"I am ready to 60 buy your outfit. To
expedite matters have ordered car
riage from w. r Dillingham;, our enter
prising livery man." When the hand
some carriage; with elaborate trappings
and prancing horses drew up ir front of
the Chiquola, Polly declared it the finest
turnout she had ever seen." eyes," re-
piled Uncle Josh "the three SIS, Speed,
Safety and Style,' is Mr.. Dillingham's
motto. So young folks, when you want
to take drive, either for business or
pleasure, 60 to him for rig every time."
It was in this stylish turnout that the
rounds of the city were made.
81 have already provided you with a
cage tor your bird" said Uncle Josh,
"and now the first thing we'll look after
,r;II to f,~ 1s,h{ {n~o
upon Polly energetically declared that
she had heard so much about G. F. Tolly
& Son that she had decided to go there.
The result was that they were ushered
into such a bewildering display that the
girl was at first at loss how to select.
Bot she soon yielded to the seductiveness
of a magnificent parlor suite, q bed room
set in oak, antique finish. that would
have done credit to old Antiquity herself.
TO this she added q dining-room set with
all accessories, rich carpets for the entire
house, and didn't forget most convent
ent and ornamental writing desk for
chubby" Charles.
IA pretty good start, said the old
man, and now we'll 60 to j. T. Burriss'
stove and Crockery emporium. Here
Polly's housewifely instincts had full
play in marvels of kitchen apparatus.
country that carries more comprehen-
sive stock of household furnishings.
Every possible piece Of kitchen furniture,
from tin dipper to cooking range is
here in all styles and variety. If Polly
fails to accomplish wonders in the Gull
nary art, it will not be for want of su
perior cooking utensils, for she purchased
an Iron King cook stove with all equip.
ments needed in well regulated kitchen,
besides an elegant heater for the parlor.
"Let's see-I promised you gold
watch, didn't l." queried Uncle Josh of
Polly, "and John M. Hubbard's is the
very place to get one cheap" Entering
the popular Jewelry Store the old man
gallantly acquitted himself of the promise
and then directed Polly's attention to the
superior stock of silverware carried
by this house. "There is no better
house in town." said the old man, land
T will guarantee the quality to be the
very best. Pick out your family clock
while here" he added. "Mr. Hubbard
carries magnificent line. Don't forget
another fact" he continued, "if ever you
unfortunately need optical goods, this is
good place to come. He has everything
required to improve affected eyes and to
determine the required treatment. And
say Charley, when that old "turnip" Of
yourn breaks down, John M. Hubbard
can fix her up good as new.
"Halt!' commanded Uncle Josh as the
party came in front of Evans Pharmacy.
"Walk right in" "Why, Uncle, we're
not sick, and" "Guess I know that,
but suspect it won't be long before this
young man begins to take an interest in
matters Of paregoric and" "U-n-c l-eW
reprovingly interrupted Polly. "Well
ppllu pror GnI oapoo
toilet articles she wants" Sure enough
before leaving she was loaded down with
combs, brushes, face powders and ounces
upon ounces of fine imported perfumes.
"Don't forget" added Uncle Josh, "to
come here with your prescriptions as
Evans Bros. are competent, experienced
pharmacists, fill any physicians prescrip-
tons and use pure and wholesome
drugs" Then the old man treated his
wards to drink Of delicious cherry
p osphate.
It was almost high noon and Uncle
Josh suggested that they step into the
Chiquola and have dinner.
At the dinner table the old man waxed
philosophical "Never neglect your lar
der" said he. "That important adjunct
to housekeeping controls masculine tenn
per. To that end you must patronize
grocer on whom you can depend for
honest goods. Through long term of
years I have found J. A. Austin & Co
perfectly reliable. You will find them
careful dealers, always full stocked with
every possible thing in the line Of staple
and fancy groceries, fresh and first-class.
no shelf worn goods there-while the
prices are down to brass tacks. It will
be good place to get your produce cause
Austin &, Co. make specially of buying
all the freshest country produce that
comes their way"
AT this point, somewhat to the confu-
sion of Charles, the old man INDUCED in
a half serious criticism Of his personal
appearance. "You are decidedly off style
for a townsman," said he, "and we'd
better 60 to the Means Co. After Charles
had fitted hinselfin suit, from the piles
of garments that cover the tables of this
extensively stocked establishment, Uncle
Josh declared: "Now you look like
newly married man." Before leaving,
having found goods and prices irresisti
BILE, Charles also invested in complete
outfit of gents furnishings, from the late
style hat to dozen SHIRTS. This house
10 not ~ ha up1orcol1 in tho Stota