Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-03


adieu.
A few weeks subsequent to the above
conversation a traye-stained party arriv-
ed in Woodstock. Our friend, Uncle
Josh. was in chhrge and he led the party
straightway to hotel. THE Geary's"
said he, is typical Virginia hotel Of
the best class. have known Scot. G.
Ramer the proprietor, for years and he
is mine host after mine own heart,
thorough business man, endowed with
that delightful intuition that makes a
guest feel at home, comfortable, content
ed, and in mighty good luck. The house
is one Of convenience the apartments are
well furnished and the cuisine all that
a superior cook and unlimited orders on
the market can make it. have engag-
ed rooms here until your own house is
in readiness" With these remarks I'm
Gle Josh graciously presented to Charles
the deed Of COW cottage.
"Having already provided cage for
the bird. said Uncle Josh. now the first
thing Wen look after will be the furnish
ings ioI it," Hereupon Polly energetical-
" declared that she had neari so much
about G. r. travels nice furniture that
she had decided to 60 there. The result
was that they were ushered into such a
bewilderlng display that the girl was at
first at a loss how TO select. But she
soon yielded to the seductiyeness otamag-
nifcent parlor suite, bed room set in
oak. ANTIQUE finish, that would do credit
10 old Antiquity himself. To this she
added an easy rocker for Uncle JOSH and
didn't forget a most convenient and orn-
amental writing desk for Hubby
Charles, having come to the conclusion
that Mr.. travels prices were below the
very wisper Of competition.
a pretty good start" said the old
man, and now we'll 90 to Kniesley
Bros. big stove store and tin shop Here
Polly's housewifely instincts had full
play in maryels Of kitchen apparatus.
"There is not an establishment in the
country that carries a more comprehen-
sive stock Of household furnishings re-
marked Uncle Josh. Every possible
niece of kitchen furniture from tin dip
Der to a cooking range is here in all styles
and variety" If Polly fails TO accom-
plIsh wonders in the culinary art, it will
not be for want Of superior cooking uten-
sis. for she purchased Popular cook
stove with al, equipments needed in a
well regulated kitchen, besides Wonder
heater. all Of which Uncle Josh paid fol
with delight cause he knew KniesleJ
| Bros. had treateated him right, just al
they always treat all their customers.
Let's see-I promised you a gol(
watch. didn'tI," Queried Uncle Josh o
| Polly. "and W. F. Bargelts is the place
to get good one cheap" Entering th'
popular icwelry and stationary store tn
old man gallantly acquitted himself OF
the promise and then directed Pallys at
tention to tie superior stock Of silver
ware. family Bibles and books, carried
by the house. There is no other such
house in town said the old man, and
will guarantee the quality to be the yer.
best. Pick out your family clock Will
here. he added. "Bargelt carries a mag
nidcent line. Don't forget another fact,
he continued, If ever you unfortunately
need optical goods, this is the place t
to come. And say, my boy, remembe
that Bargelt is also an expert doctor 0
sick watches"
Haiti commanded Uncle Josh as tn
party came in front of Lin Irwin's Corn'
Drug store, walk right in. why Uncl
we're not sick. and Guess | kno'
that, but suspect it wont be long beiol
this young man begins to take an int
. est in matters Of paregoric and
qI-n-c-l-ep "Well go in anyway, Poll
may find some toilet articles she wants
Sure enough before leaving she was LOAF
ed down with combs, brushes, face pov
ders and ounces upon ounces OF fine IN
ported perfumes, Don't forget add'
Uncle Josh, "to come here with yo'
prescriptions, as Lin Irwin and his cler
are competent pharmacists and use pul
and reliable drugs
Eyes and must hove a new pair
slippers" calculated Polly, ayes andl'
got the proper place to get 'em right