The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-27
JOLLY UNCLE Josh
A True Local Romance interest.
lngly Told.


Miss Summers-Polly-I- l."
But the speaker took a header over
bashfulness. only to hear "Yes. Char
lie"
Can I aspire to--to-that is"
Again q lapse into silence. followed
by an encouraging Yes. Charlie"
"Oh, IL might only hope to-er-to-"
Another failure of language. 1t was
seemingly a hopeless case. and 1t might
have been only for demure--
"Cha,lie. I've said yes twice. and II
you mean 1t. l mean 1t. too. and"
To this day that young man will In
sist that he popped the question. All
this happened away down East" and
1t wasn't long before there was a we'd
ding. Not much longer before there
came letter from Polly's uncle Josh.
up In Scranton. Pa. who wrote effus-
lively of his delight at her exhibition OF
what he called grit" and he proposed
that II the young couple would locate
| in Scranton he would give them a start
In life. OF course they accepted and
were soon bidding their friends adieu.
A few days subsequently to the above
conversation a travel-stained party ar
rived In Scranton. Uncle Josh was In
charge.
He led the party straightway to the
Westminster. conducted by j. c. Vance.
which Is without doubt the finest hos
tslry in Scranton. Well, you could not
make a better selection, for 1t Is gen.
orally admitted by tourists through
this section OF the state. as well as by
professional people and men about
town, that the greatest consummation
of hospital BILE ideas with practical busi-
ness methods ana marked ability or
msnagement Is embodied In the West
minister above and beyond any other
hotel in this part of the country. Its
being home-like Is very important
feature, under the mana cement or j. Z.
Vance. whose generous policy Is to spare
no PAINS or expenditure to make the
guests comfortable and happy. The
rates are reasonable. for the elegance
Of accommodations; everything Is kept
in perfect order and scrupulously neat
and tidy. The cuisine of the house Is
worthy Of special praise. for 1t Is un-
excelled. Mr.. Vance IL liberal ca
terel-he believes in the best and plenty
of il. All the luxuries and delicacies or
she four seasons are to be found on the
menu prepared in an appetizing manner
by experienced chefs; in fact 1t Is the
leading place in the city to stop at. and
IS now on the American plan, and the
leading MOTEL of the city.
Passing along the street, Uncle JOSH
paused before handsome drug store at
Wyoming avenue and Spruce street.
"This Is John II. Phelps. Its wide open
doors reveals welcome. 1t Is the finest
establishment Of this kind in our city.
The fountain Is made of Mexican Onyx.
Mr.. Phelps has the agency OF Henry
Maillard's famous candies, such as bon
bons, chocolates. crystalized fruits, etc.
All renowned for purity and choice
flavor.
His store is we'll known to the citl-
gems and to the medical profession or
the city, all Of whom speak in praise
worthy terms Of 1t as place where the
prescription department Is prepared TO
meet any demand that may be made
upon it. John II. Phelps uses only
the freshest and purest Of drugs, and 1t
is needless to remark that success has
crowned his efforts to cater to the
public wants, for his patronage tells
the story. His stock, which Is large,
embraces a full assortment OF drugs,
chemicals, acids, extracts, essences.
herbs, and pure medicinal wines and
liquors. all of which are up to the stand
ard demanded by the pharmacopoeia.
He also has in stock all proprietary
remedies Of established merit and repu-
tation, besides a full line of Richard
Hudnuts' perfumes, and fancy toilet ar
ticles, all of which have been selected
from this reputable source OF supply.
Try Phelps soda.
"Since you have concluded to embark
upon a mercantile career. Charles, ]
would advise you to attend the Scran-
ton Business college, corner Adams
avenue and Spruce street. This Is an
institution OF learning Of great original
ity, practicability and usefulness. In
its speciality 1t is as meritorious as the
highest classical college in the land,
and invites the most critical examina-
tion.
ut Is itself, in fact, complete epi-
tome of all the typical varieties OF bust
ness done in the world. The business OF
the merchant. banker, importer jobber,
real estate agent and broker are taught
by carefully devised system OF object
lessons devoted to each, and the actual
business itself Is in each case directly
entered upon. The individual student
assumes in each case the responsibility
and care Of the merchant, broker,
banker or agent. In banking. for In
stance, accurate accounts are kept. pre-
cisely such as occur in the worlds
business. The bookkeeping and bal
ances are as carefully looked after as
IL millions depended upon this scrupu-
fous attention.
Commercial law, transportation. ex.
change, insurance, shorthand and type.
writing are other important studies
and in fact, I can hardly think Of any
work which young man may be
called upon to do In the world that Is
not absolutely provided for here. unless
1t Is the professions, any one OF which
| ho xuan Cnnnlarn N tp0
by a course at the Scranton Business
college. Buck, Whitmore and company
are endorsed by prominent business
men as gentlemen of excellen,
qualifications. whose experience affords
them superior advantages In the worn
of practical education. Buck and Whit
more have surrounded themselves with
trustworthy and competent assistants :
"Oh, Uncle. there Is the Mathusheh
piano in r. c. Ricker's, Tele'
phone Exchange building. I should bt
dreadfully lonesome without one; 1t ID
the only one that ever gave me com.
plete satisfaction. Almost every CIR
that I konw back east has one. and
world not exchange It for the world
J .'Well! we'll! wellw laughed the old
man. well go In and see f. c. Kicker
But tell me-" ne continued, what II
there about the Mathushek piano thai
makes It so SUPERIOR" "Oh. couidn't
begin to tell about It," gays Polly. blu,
II know that 1t has been before the
public for many years. and that II Is JUS
the kind of instrument, and has wOr
world-wi recognition from artists ant
experts, and has attained Its present
position ON the strength Of Its intrinsic
merits only, and is a plano Of a dis
tinctly superior character. possessing
, all the desirable features Of other first
class pianos and great many wfllcf
, are peculiarly Its own. The. Mathusbel
combines purity Of tone with sweet
ness and power in manner attained
in no other instrument, and ID q yer,
miracle of beauty In design. Its con