The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-11


get one cheap" Entering the popular
iewelry store the old man gallantly
acquitted himself of the promise and
then directed Polly's attention to The
superior stock of silverware carried by
the house. "Thcre is no other such
house in town." said the old man, 'and
will guarantee the quality to be the
very best. Pick out your family clock
while here" he added, "Ed. Gooder
another fact" he continued, ''if ever
you unfortunately need optical goods,
this is the place to come. He has
everything required to improve affect
ed eyes and say. my boy, when that old
turnip Of yours breaks down. remember
Gooder is. an expert doctor on sick
Watches"
After this visit Uncle Josh suggested
Il resort to some place of refreshmeut.
At the table the old man waxed philo-
sophical. "Never neglect your lardcr."
said he. "That important adjunct to
| housekeeping controls masculine tenn
per. To that end you must patronize
a grocer on whom you can depend for
honest goods. In all my experience
with them have found Moore q Dick
inson perfectly reliable. You will find
this firm careful dealers, always fully
stocked with every possible thing in
the line of staple and fancy groceries,
fresh and frst-class. no shelf-worn goods
there, while the prices are down to
brass taclss."
"Haltw commanded Uncle Josh, as
the party came in front of II. Alex
Stokes handsome drug store. "Walk
right in." "Why, Uncle. we'er not
sick, and" "Guess know that, but I
suspect It wont be long before this
young man begins to take an interest in
matters of paragoric and" "U-n-c-l-em
swell, go in anyway, Polly may find
| some toilet articles she wants" Sure
enough, before leaving she was loaded
down with combs, brushes, face powders
and ounce upon ounce Of fine imported
perfumes. She also got supply OF
beautiful wall paper and Charley made
himself present of an 1896 wheel.
Don't forget" added Uncle Josh. ''to
come here with your prescriptions as
Mr.. Stoke is competent pharmacist
and uses pure and reliable drugs"
10 int hat -, l,n
fusion Of Charley, the old man indulged
in half serious criticism of his personal
appearance. "You are decidedly of
style for townsman," said he. "and
we'd better go and see Bell the clothier
about some new duds." After Charles
had fitted himself in neat suit, from
the piles OF fashionable garments that
cover the tables of that extensively
stocked establishment, Uncle Josh de-
clared: "Now you look like newly
married man." Before leaving. having
found goods and prices irresistible,
Charles also invested in complete out
fit of gents furnishings, from the late
style hat to dozen shirts besides
convenient trunk and satchel. Bell
the clothier is not to be undersold in
the state.
"By the way" remarked Uncle Josh,
as they reached the street. 81 must
run over to the First National Bank
and get another check book. Come
along with me and get acquainted with
j. II. Kaucher for of course you will do
business with them and it is always
more pleasant to be personally acquaint-
ed with the people you do business with.
This bank is as solid as the base of the
universe, and has a strong working
capital. You will find them ever ready
to extend any Accommodations compatible
with business principles"
81 would like to make you acquainted |
with DR.. r. E. HARRISON, my dentist
friend, too," said the old man. ''If you
ever have to supplement your natural
teeth" "Ugh Don't you mention
false teeth to me-" cried Polly. "Ill |
never carry 'pearly lies in my mouth If
| go toothless." ''Oh, as for that"
laughed Uncle Josh, ''if you'll only con-
suit good dentist in time, you can save
the catastrophe. DR.. HARRISON, for in
stance, is wonderfully expert in saving
natural teeth and he has the skill and |
every mechanical appliance necessary
to do his work with the least discom-
fort TO his patrons.
"Oh, say, Uncle" exclaimed Polly, |
where can I go for dry goods? This
dress is hardly suitable must admit"
"Well, my girl, If you want to select
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