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


fixtures. He has in his employ j. f.
two assistants. Mr.. Boyle gives his
personal attention to every detail
We'll, II Is about noon time and l
think we had better fill up the inner
man." continued Uncle Josh, where
upon they proceeded to Charles Tropp.
219 Lackawanna avenue. Uncle Josh
then remarked that "this Is one of the
crack institutions Of the city, and the
most popular place for dining down
town. and Is noted for having the choic-
est and best in the market. Mr..
Tropp's success may be fairly estimated
by regulars and transientS being drawn
thither by the uniform excellence Of
the viands. The universal verdict Of
understands what the public wants,
and Is a ccnnoisseur par excellence. He
thoroughly understands the business
from practical experience, as that Is
indispensable to win success as a res
taurateur. A portion of his comfort
able. cozy and inviting. dining rooms is
reserved for ladies. Mr.. Tropp is a
liberal provider. and all the substan-
tials and delicacis OF the four seasons
are on hand, such as game. poultry,
duck. venison, terrapin. oysters. clans,
fish. and other attractions for the cpl
curean palate. Everything Is carefully
prepared In an appetizing manner by
competent cooks. We strive to please
has been his motto. and he has always
lived up to II to a single letter. His
dinner cannot be excelled. The entire
second floor for ladies. The bar Is we'll
stocked with wines liquors and cigars,
and Everhard famous Canada Malt
beer.
Now" says Uncle Josh, you had
better take a policy of life insurance,
50 we win call up Thomas J. Mcclure.
He represents the Mutual Life. of New
York. the largest and most substantial
institution In the world. Mr.. Mcclure
Is familiar with the many forms of life
insurance Issued by the leading COM
pan.1s and claims that the Mutual Life
Is superior to any for promptitude in
the payment of losses. The Mutual
Life issues all form of life insurance,
whose terms and conditions Of settle
ment are an embodiment OF equity and
liberality. The system adhered to in
the executive department precludes the
possibility OF policies lapsing by time
or otherwise becoming void. They
surround their policies with no catch
phrases Of uncertain meaning, but sim
ply write a definite contract, couch I'd
in the plainest terms. The latest pol
Icy is the Income Life. with limited
premium. s per cent. Debenture and
and 10 per cent. Consol policy.
netting handsome income for old
age. Mr. McGuire has labored
earnestly in behalf of this company
and under his vigorous management
the branch here has become one of the
most prolific in new business and in de-
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"Well"' exclaimed Charles, there
goes w. f. Gilhool. 3l9 to 327 Seventh
street, buggy. / did not know that you
could find them out here"
young man." almost solemnly re-
marked Uncle Josh, you have a heap
to learn. Those buggies are mode here
and the mandatory is an establish
ment that the whole community is
proud of. w. F. Gilhool manufactu
carriages of any pattern, style or design
upon the most approved principles of
construction. and he enjoys a prestige
and patronage through the country
eminsntly creitable in character. Ship
ments are made to all parts of the state.
and business is in flourishing condi-
ton. He is manufacturer of vast ex-
perience and commanding ability, and
/
liant success he has achieved in intro
ducing to the market the highest type
of vehicle for both business and pleas
use. BY the way. Charles, you are in
need OF buggy, and We may as well
drop around and see Mr.. Gilhool. His
vehicles are considered by experts to be
OF the highest type Of workmanship.
and are noted for durability; the wood
is well seasoned. worked with the grain
and not chopped out by machinery that
cuts cross grain and all other WAYS.
So anything emanating from his estab-
lishment Is exactly as represented. A
speciality is made of repairing. reno
waiting, ETC. So Charles took Uncle
Josh's advice and bought one of his
buggies.
II must make you acquainted with
Ward & Gillespie, the fire insurance
men. They have offices in the Williams
building and they represent several of
the wealthiest and most powerful COM
panies. They are conversant with every
feature of the insurance business. Not
only are they able to direct your insur-
ance into the safest channels, but also
at the lowest current rates of premiums.
| and at the same time give YOU that
careful attention which your interests
demand, making the business mutually
satisfactory. Ward & Gillespie con-
troll the insuring Of some of the choic-
est business and residential property
In this city. Though apparently new
| in this business, they are gaining a
popularity and are forging rapidly to
the front. The constant and rapid
growth Of their business is due chiefly
to the prompt and equita BILE adjust
ment of losses and the avoidance of
those legal bubbles which sometimes
stand in the way Of the collection of in
surance. Unjust and fraudulent claims
are resisted, but mere technicalities are
never made the excuse for refusal to
discharge obligations incurred. Ward
& Gillespie write contract 50 plainly
worded that it's provisions can be easily
and fully understood. They take risks
upon a most liberal scale. and, in con-
clusion, you will always find a cordial
welcome at their offices.
You have not introduced us to i II
Davitt, Of Dunmore, yet" exclsimed
Charles.
well, We will go up there Immediate
ly and see him." said the old man.
Now, Charles. Mr. Davitt Is in the
bottling business and manufactures all
kinds of temperance drinks. He has
the agency for the genuine Saratoga
kissengen water In Lackawanna and
Luzerne counties. which is highly en-
dorsed by the medical profession for
those suffering from indigestion and
stomach trouble. 1t is natures own
remedy sparkling with life. and is a
delicious and refreshing drink. His
business has reached enormous proper
tions, and Is rapidly increasing. Like
many other popular industries. this
has suffered by unscrupulous people
selling an inferior. article, Mr. Davitt
uses no chemicals or deleterious ingred-
ients and his goods have proven a
gratifying revelation to t.ie trade and
unusual favor with the public, which
proves that a responsive chord has been
struck In the popular heart. 1t would
be superfluous to extol on his products,
as his name Is a sufficient guarantee of
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