The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-05-02

must come with me to Whitmore's
bakery. His bread, pies, cakes and
are conceded by all to be the
finest on earth. Remember, Charley,
there is no use of your 'ootsy tootsy'
bothering herself much about cooking,
SO long as there is good baker in town
like Mr.. Whitmore." At the bakery
Polly satisfied her sweet tooth by get
ting several pounds of fine confections,
of which Whitmore keeps the largest
and choicest stock in town.
While the old gentleman was pom
dering where to go next, Polly suddenly
millinery establishment" Goodness
me- exclaimed Uncle Josh, 81 had
almost forgot that women wore hats
aud bonnets with flower gardens and
birds wings on them. Why, right
across there in that big building of S.
& G. Watkins you'll find everything
you are looking for in milllenry. Miss
Thomas will take pleasure in waiting
on you and she has on hand this season
one of the incest stocks to be found in
the city. You can get what you want
there, the latest styles aud lowest
prices being her motto. She has the ex-
perience which guarantees your work
will be done by competent artist.
Aud by the way she will show you
choice lot of summer goods, sailors.
new shapes in white and colors, &c.'
"Those house fixings remind me-"
said the old man, "that you haven't
got your dishes yet. The most famous
stock in extent, quality and complete
ness can be found right here at Wat
klns' and while we are about it we
might as we'll make complete job and
save time and trouble. No use to go
elsewhere to do better.'' But the av-
erage reader need not be told what an
array Of tableware Polly had to select
from, for there isn't positively, thing
in the line Of China, crockery, glass or
porcelain needed for use or ornament
in any part of the house that cannot be
found at S. & e. Watkins in indefinite
variety and at wonderfully low prices.
They also have splendid stock OF
lamps of every description, and cutlery
in abundance. Polly's order suggested
her thorough appreciation.
''By the way" exclaimed Uncle
Josh, with a parental air, 1.-THE next
thing to look after is the material foi
those improvements which are abso-
lutely necessary. Come with me and
I'll introduce you to D. w. Hardee,
who is the principal dealer in that line
| here. He carries the most complete
stock of building materials in the coun
try-everythin from the stills for the
foundation to the shingles for the roof
including doors, windows, sash, blinds
mouldings, etc., also lime and cement
1t is a pleasure to deal with Mr.. Har
dee, for his greatest aim is to give sat
isfaction to every customer. Charlie,
found what he wanted and remarked t
Uncle Josh that he was convinced tina
''Hardee is a pretty good man to tie
to-
Now" cried the old gentleman
the next thing we must have picture
of this crowd, in good old fashioned
style. Wen go to the photograph
gallery, and Houff Bros. have first
class one. Their pictures are wonder
full in fidelity and finish. 1 want on
full-sized photo for my study and SOM
small ones for my friends. Houf Bros
are famous for successful enlarging
and want to give you life-size rep
resentation of yours truly The,
have the souls of true artists, and thei
work is a labor of love in which the
will not stop short of perfection.
At last the days work was finished
so they repaired to the hotel, some
what wearied, but bottle of win
Uncle Josh had ordered up from S. S
Whitten's soon revived them into
CHEEKY mood. While enjoying tn
sparkling beverage, Uncle Josh warne
the young folks against the evils {
er-indulgence in drink of any kind
but vouchsafed this information, how
ever, that on certain occasions, wine
would doubtless be necessary-also t
+ have something strictly pure about til
house for medicinal purposes; that MI
| Written was the proper person
apply to for these extras, and he cor
tinued, in addition to keeping flu
= SIOCk VI tue DtSL Ill his llue, M
7 Written also bottles all kinds Of so
| drinks and can supply the trade wit
ginger ale, soda, sarsaparilla, and tt
, like.
Upon summing up the wonderfj
events of the day, Polly began
volubly express her thanks. "Yo
have bought US everything,'' ST
exclaimed.
| only one thing replied INC
3 Josh, rehectiyely, 'but 1 can remed
: that. Alex T. Barnes, the furnitul
man, always has nice line of the
and you can get one whenever yt
, want it; I'll pay for the best.''
| "W-h-y," exclaimed Polly wit
great surprise, "Uncle, what can it be:
Yes, Barnes has large stock, a
7 styles and prices, beautifully upho
> stored, with canopy top, open and
But Polly had tainted.