The Republican journal., 1898-11-03
agreed that Uncle Josh knew just what he
was talking ahont


nately, however, it's only little distance to
Swan & Sibley Co.'S coal and wood office.
They are my favorite dealers and handle
coal which has no superior and few equals;
IL makes hot fire, burns up clear, and don't
leave any clinkers. Fair measure, fair t eat
ment and fair prices are what you'll receive
at the hands of Swan & Sibley Co." A big
order was placed.
And another place | wish to take yoa,
children, is to the Swan & Sibley new grist
mill" remarked the old man. "Your intro
duction to Belfast would not be half COM
plete without and talk about flour, why
bless you, there amt no flour that can come
up to the kind they sell. It's made from
choice selected wheat and bread made from
it does not become dry aud stale, but
retains moisture and the natural flavor
OF the wheat for several days. All good
housewives use it. Then as to feed their
grist mill is headquarters for that. They
grind everything from golden oats down to
corn cobs and serve customers with prompt
ness and dispatch. I've been dealing with
Swan & sibley for long time, and l tell You
they are good pair to tie to
Departing from an interesting call at the
grist mill the trio returned to the Windsor
for a little rest.
"Yum, yum laughngly escaped Polly g
rosebud lips, she glanced into Stephen
son x Coombs attractive confectionery
store. Uncle Josh, you know I've got a
sweet tooth, and those candies look so nice
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Charley here objected, cause he knew if
Polly got into a confectionery store once,
there's where she'd likely want to stay. He
relented, however, when Uncle Josh said
cigars, my boy, the finest cigars in town,
so ID they Went and while the gentlemen
RECALLED themselves with delicious Havanas
the girl loaded up on chocolates and bon bons
enough to make every tooth in the county
ache. Polly was a splendid Judge of sweet
meats, and she INDUCED in d profuse, but
nevertheless altogether Just, comphm mt to
the we'll selected stock of Stephenson &
| Coombs.
! "Law sakes!" suddenly exclaimed Uncle
Josh, ''all this trading and shopping round
town has caused NE to forget one of the
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have heard it said that newly married folks
could live on love and scenery. but an old
man of experience knows bette1-your able
would look slim without bread it's the staff
OF HE you know. Polly you mnst meet A.
! il. knowton, the baker, at his new place
near the post Office His bread, pies, cakes
and nlch-nacks are conceded by all to be
t ha ID
there is no use Of your 'ootsy tootsy' bother
ing herself much about baking, 80 long as
| there is d good baker III town like A. l..
! knowlton." He made that elegant cake
| brought to your weddin." Eyes and every
| body said it was just lovely" eagerly re-
spouded Polly
Yes, and while we are on ihls important
topic Of gastronolulcs, we must Not forget
meat. IL goes hand in hand with bread.
Now to locate a meat market where you can
| get fresh wholesome meats and green
| groceries at all times. Fogg & Brown is the
firm to supply you. This is the boss meat
market IN the city and is popular with
! every body who ~ particular to have the
best, The reason for this is all because they
get the besG OF everything and keep it fresh
on cold storage. TO keep your hubby in a
! good humor, Polly, trade at Fogg u Brown )
market every time. High street, corner
Main, Howes, block" I'm remembel"
replied Polly.
NOW cried the old gentleman, NOW for
picture of this crowd. In good old country
/ faS TO- ,|,t,
| w. l.. Hall has good one. His pictures are
wonderful in fidelity and finish. ! want one
full size photo for my study, and some small
ones for my friends. Hall has the soul OF a
true artist; all his work is a labor of love- in
which he will not stop short of perfection.
We will want to send picture to every one
of our kinsfolks Christmas present, and
| its a good idea to have 'em taken now before
its too late. And, by the way, I've conclud-
ed to also give you large size representa-
ton of yours truly" Uncle Josh's pic
ture may be seen at W. L. Halls studio any
| time the reader desires to call)
| En- route to their home the party called at
The Republican Journal Office. you'll want
the news every week" remarked Uncle
Josh, land as this is the favorite local paper
here. III subscribe
Upon summing up the wonderful events of
the day, Polly began to voluby express
thanks, You have bought us every thing"
she exclaimed
"Ohly one thing replied Uncle Josh, re-
fectively, "but can remedy that. Coombs
& Son, always have nice line of them and
you can get one whenever you want it I'll
pay for the best"
"W-h-y," exclaimed Polly, with great sur
prise, "Uncle, what can it be?"
well, it's baby carriage, and
But Polly had tainted.
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