The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-27

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The, Pennsylvania Roofing company
win be represented In Wiikes-Barre by
r. T. Coursart. at 5e West Market
street."
Where had We better get our lime.
cement. fire-brick. flue lining. sewer
pipe. etc." asked Charles of Uncle Josh.
II ought to have thought Of that. for
OF all the great daily products that en-
ter into daily consumption there Is none
OF more unsurpassing importance than
lime and cement. Luther Keller Ii the
man. His efforts have been crowned
with success; possessed OF untiring en-
ergy. believing In the public. quickly
to apprehend their wants, a shrewd.
able and Independent business man.
he fully deserves the high position he
has attained In this line OF business.
Mr.. Keller IL well versed in everything
appertaining to the important business.
gained from actual experience. His
lime. which comes from his own kilns.
Is wood-burnt, unsurpassed. and IL
shipped to all parts OF the country.
The large stock carried by Mr.. Keller
places him In position to meet all Or
ders. OF whatever magnitude. upon the
most liberal terms. impossible to be Sc
cured elsewhere. Everything emanating
carefully and Is guaranteed to main
tain I'm every respect the highest stand
ard of excellence. So do not hesitate
In placing your orde:: everything will
be as represented-fair and liberal deal
Ing being a prominent characteristic of
this concern. have always been
treated In a satisfactory manner, and
so will any enc who trades with Mr..
Keller.
II suggest we now go and see Fra nix
Carlucci, 72G Scranton street. as you
want your house built of stone" said
Uncle Josh, laughingly. to Charles. "This
Is concern that Scranton feels proud
OF, and the business is in a healthy
and flourishing condition. BY honest
work and honorable dealing he has
rapidly gained prestige and popular
ity which he naturally feels proud of.
He Is now commissioned 10 furnish
stone for such buildings as Hotel Jer-
myn, silk mill. Traders bank, high
school, Tribune building, and Messrs.
Koch. Platt. and Watkins residences,
and out of town the new depot at Car
bOndale. Honesdale bank, Stroudsburg
bank. This alone proves that he Is a
thorough and accomplished man in his
business, gained from practical ex-
perience. His Forest City white stone
and Nicholson blue stone comes from
his own qua-rles. He has also granite,
Indiana limestone and Lake Superior
red stone. Mr., Carlucci employs only
men who are well versed In carving and
cutting. and are under his personal su-
pervision. His yards are spacious and
well managed and contain everything
pertaining to the business, and his out
~ to nft thn hi <,r,
ship. As result of his progressive
policy, Mr.. Carlucci Is prepared to give
estimates on anything from a residence
to a business block, and at prices far
below his competitors and which chal-
lenge duplication.
I'm the matter Of plumbing" said
Uncle Josh, you cannot be too careful
in making contract, but / heartily
recommend Thomas F.. Mullen, 3l5
Spruce street: He is fully equipped with
all the most approved appliances, spo
cial tools ard machinery known to tine
trade, and always keeps on hand a large
stock of supplies. such as water, steam
and gas-pipe fitting. sanitary devices,
sewer traps, sinks, pumps, marble
basins, etc. Mr.. Mullen Is prepared to
give estimates on all classes of plumb
ing. steam and hot water heating. He
has had many large jobs. to be done in
accordance with strict scientific princi-
pies and he has had the sharpest COM
petition with very able firms in the same
line. wh.,l goes to show that he Is a
plumber who has achieved the highest
success in his fertile field of usefulness.
The materials used are always the best
to be purchased regardless Of cost.
while he employs only expert assistants.
all work being done under his personal
supervision. And. in conclusion. I wish
to state that Mr.. Mullen is now In posi-
ton do AL work, and his success is evil
derce that all work Is done satisfac-
torily.
Charles now remarked that he would
like to see about the interior decorating,
etc. "Well." said Uncle Josh, II know
Of no better concern than Frederick
Becker, jr.. 337 Adams avenue, as he is
unquestionably one of the leading and
most responsible dealers in this branch
Of business. He has a large and in
fluential patronage. His handiwork
proclaims him to be genuine practical
decorator and designer. for the skill
which he displays in combining shades
and colors so as to produce the most
beautiful and striking effects. His
originality Of design, elaboration of Or
namentation and perfection Of work.
manship. proving conclusively that he
is thorough. practical and an expert.
When new and artistic designs are con-
stantly being produced it is we'll to ex-
ercise discrimination in order to be as
sured the opportunity of choosing from
the latest novelties. Frederick Beck
er's selection Is Of a superior character
and embraces all that Is new in superb
wall papers, borders in plain and ar
tistic designs, OF foreign and domestic
manufacture, dadoes. freezes, window
shades. His patronage represents the
best city and suburban custom. Esti-
mates are cheerfully furnished. Hand
relief work, silk hangings, lin crusta,
frescoing. tinting. painting, decorating,
paper hanging, etc.
What an exquisite mantel," Polly
exclaimed, as they passed before w. A.
Gray's. 800 Washington avenue. Yes.
remarked Uncle Josh. "Mr. Gray Is the
leader in this section, both in the beauty
Of his designs and the artistic perfection
Of his stock. And you know, Polly, in
terror decorations cannot be more ef-
fectively accomplished than by the use
Of wood or slate mantel. Mr.. Gray
during the years he has been In busi-
E,ss In Scranton, has executed work OF
surprising excellence. which for orig.
inality Of design is said ito be unsur.
passed, as he has no superiors in this
city In making and setting any style OF
mar,tel. HIS slate mantels are In i'm.
itation Of rare and valuable marble
and in wood and tile mantels Of every
style ard variety he has the largest dis
Play In the state. In Quaotered oak
which Is the wood now in vogue, he has
a large display In Antique designs. This
stock embraces all accessories, such as
CRATES. fire-places. stands etc. He ex.
ecutes tessslated work In the highest
style Of the art and tile work Of every
description.
IAN important feature Of your new
home" said Uncle Josh, rs the elec.
trical work. as all homes erected at the
present time are lighted by electricity
Il. F.. Boyle, 500 Lackawanna avenue
Is the man to attend to that. Being
WQro that fho hand ~ sra,.tr. tc 49,,