The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-08-06
THRIFTY LOCAL STORY
The oener osity of a Rich Old Uncle

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But the speaker took header over bashful-
ness, only to hear sweet
"Yes, Charley"
''Can aspire to-er-to-that-is."
Again lapse into silence. followed by an
encouraging
"Yes, Charley"
"Oh, II might only hope to er-to."
Another failure of language. 1t was
seemingly hopeless case and might have
been. only for demure
Charley, have said yes twice, and II
you mean It, mean 1t, too, and"
And to this day that young man will in
sist that he popped the question.
All this happened away down east" and
It wasn't long before there was wedding.
Not much longer before there came letter
from Polly's Uncle Josh, out here who
wrote effusively of his delight at her exhi-
bition of what he called grit" and he pro-
posed that If the young people would locate
at Owosso he would start them up in life,
Is wedding gift, providing, however, that
they arrive In time to attend Barnum d
Bailey's greatest show OF course they &C
cepted, and were soon bidding their friends
adeu.
A few weeks subsequent to the above
conversation a trave-stained party arrived
In Owosso. Our friend, Uncle Josh, was
in charge, and he led the party straightway
TO hotel. THAT New National" said he,
us typical American hotel of the best
class. l have known V. X. Brown, the
proprietor, for years. and he is mine host
after mine own heart, thorough business
man, endowed with that delightful intitui-
ton that makes guest feel at home, COM
Portable, contented, and In mighty good
luck. The house is one of convenience; the
apartments are we'll furnished and the
cuisine excellent. l have engaged rooms
here until your own house is In readiness. 4"
AFTER breakfast" said the old man. Il
am ready to 90 and buy your outfit. To ex.
pedite matters l have ordered a carriage
from DR.. VIM. Jopling, our enterprising
lveryman." When the handsome carriage
and prancing horses drew up in front of the
hotel Polly declared 1t the FINEST turnout
she had ever seem"
''Yes Sir-ee," replied Uncle Josh, ''the
three SIS, Speed, Safety and Style,' are
JopliDg's coat of arms. So, ,oung folks,
when you want to take a drive, either for
o. n nra nn fh.,r fAr -
every time. Mr.. Jopllpg is also a yeterI
nary of large experience and Is very sue
cessful In his large practice. His wedding,
picnic and funeral equipments are unsur-
passed. 1t was in this stylish turnout that
the rounds of the town were made
y "And now suppose for start let us drive
over TO west Main street and interview FL.
N. Post at his big hardware store" Here
Polly's housewifely instincts had full play
m marvels of kitchen apparatus. "rhere's
Few establishments In the country that car
Ties more comprehensive stock of house
bold furnishings" remarked uncle JOSH
EVERY possible piece of kitchen furniture
from. a tin dipper to a cooking range, is
mere In all styles and variety" If Polly |
fails to accomplish wonders in the culinary
art It will not be for want of superior cook.
ing utensils, for she purchased a fiue cook
Ing stove with all equipments needed in a
well regulated kitchen And to be up-to-
Date also invested in one of those Alaska
refrigerators-so properly named-all of |
w Tnch oil fnr
because he knew Mr.. Posts prices were ex-
iremely reasonably, as usual.
Lets see-l promised you watch and
ing, didn't ~" inquired the uncle of Polly,
land the place of ell places is A. K. Palm
er's, right across the way" Entering the
jewelry store the old man CALAMITY ac-
quilted himself of the promise, and then
directed Poliy's attention to the silverware,
ETC., carried by Mr.. p. "Pll guarantee the
quality to be the very best" he added.
Pick out your family clock here. Palmer
carries good line. And say, my boy, re.
member that Mr.. Palmer is also an expert
doctor for sick watches"
Law sakes!" suddenly exclaimed Uncle
Josh, 81 had almost forgot one of the great
est essentials to future existence. l have
heard 1t said that newly married folks could |
live on love and scenery, but an old man of |
experience knows better-your table would |
look slim without bread; it's the staff of life,
you know. Polly you must meet l. G.
Tannehill, the baker. His bread, pies,
cakes and nicknacks are conceded by all to |
be the finest on earth. Remember, Char |
ley, there is no use of your 'ootsy tootsy' !
bothering herself much about baking, so |
long as there is good baker in town like |
Tannehill. And intend that you both |
she i know the place to get nice cov drink |
Of ice cream soda, which Is tie proper |
caper these sweltering days" And In |
few minutes the trio were cooling of" in |
The pleasant manner the old gentleman had |
suggested. All the different flavors were |
presented, and the large drinks produced |
we're much appreciated.
Say, Uncle, Interrupted Polly, "Pm |
not exactly what 5 ou'd call a new woman. |
hut raallv do wis, you,d GET ma n hiovola - |