Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-02-02
JOLLY OLD UNCLE JOSH,
His Great Generosity Towards His
Newly Married Niece.
la REALISTIC ROMANCE OF STAUNTON
In Which a Number of Prominent Business
Men Take Conspicuous Part.
[BY W. s. GUTHRIE.l

it makes hot fire, burns up clear, and
don't leave any clinkers. Fair meas
ure, fair treatment and fair prices are
what you II receive at the hands of
The Smith Fuel Co." Enough coal to
last over till next winter was soon
purchased.
Woman like, Polly was discussing
the matter of how she would arrange
her new house and was interrupted by
Uncle Josh. 'And these house fixins
remind me-" said he that you haven't
got your dishes yet The most famous
stock in extent, quality and complete
ness is at Thornton-Campbell Co. But
the average reader need not be told
what an array of table ware Polly had
to select from. There isn't positively
a thing in the line of china, crOckery,
glass or porcelain needed for use or
ornament in any part of the house
that cannot be found at Thornton
Campbell G }. III indefi nite variety and
at wonderfully low prices. They also
have splendid stock of lamps of every
description and table cutlery in abun-
dance. Polly's order suggested her
thorough appreciation.
Yum, YUM" laughingly escaped
POlly's rosebud lips, as she glanced
into Barkman & Brooks attractive
bakery and confectionery store. "Uncle
Josh, you know I've got sweet tooth l.,
and those home made candies look 80
nice just Can't resist the temptation
to go in'' Charley here objected,
cause he knew if Polly got into con
fectionery store once, there's where
she'd likely want to stay. He relent-
ed, however, so in they went, and the
girl loaded up on chocolates and bon
bons enough to make every tooth in
the county ache. by the way" re
marked Uncle Josh, ''Barkman &
Brooks made that elegant cake and ice
cream sent to your wedding" ~ es,
and everybody said they were just
lovely" eagerly responded Polly.
At this point, somewhat to the con
fusion of Charley, the old man indulg-
ed in half serious criticism of his
personal appearance. You are de
cidedly off style for tOwnsman," said
he, land we'd better go see JEo. r.
Kiracofe & Co. about some new haber-
dashery. [ know of no firm that
keeps bigger or better stock of gents
furnishings, and the beauty of it is
everything they have is strictly new,
nObDy and up-tO-date. I'll guarantee
that you will look more like a newly
married man when you get logged out
at Jno. r. Khacofe q Co.'S" Before
leaving, having found goods and prices
irresistible Charley also invested in a
complete outfit of gents furnishings,
from the late style hat to pair of sOX.
He also left his measure for tailor
made suit.
by the way, remarked Uncle Josh
as they reached the street. Il must run
up to the National Valley Bank and
get another check book. Come along
with me and get acquainted with
President r. w. Burke and staff, for
of course you will do business with
them and it is always more pleasant to
be personally acquainted with the peo-
pie you Go business with. This bank
is as solid as the base of the universe,
and has strong working capital and
surplus of $4C0 600. You will find
them ever rea iy to extend any accom-
compatible with business
principles.
Lets see, l promised you a gold
watch and diamond ring, didn't l, :"
queried UAcle Josh of Polly, land
Henry J.. Lang's is the place to get
good values" Entering the popular
jeweIry store the old man calamity
acquitted himself OF the promise and
then directed Polly's attention to the
superior stock of silverware carried by
the house. There is no other such
house in the Valley said the old man,
and [ will guarantee the quality to be
the very best. Pick out your family
clock while here he added. Lang
carries a magnificent line. Don't for
get another fact, he continued, "if
ever you unfortunately need optical
goods, this is the place to come. Lang
has diplomas from three optical insti
buttons and knows how to scientifical-
|y test and fit the affected eyes, and
say, my boy, remember these folks are
also expert doctors on sick Watches"
"Holy smoke, Charley, where in the
name of creation did you get that snipe?
That't about the worst weed that ever
came in contact with my olfactory
nerve" laughingly remarked Uncle
Josh, ''Step iu here to w H. Bark
man Is cigar store aud get Buffet Gig
II, then you'll have a gentleman's
smoke. BLrkman takes great pride to
keep his stock of cigars up to the
highest standard, and consequently
lis store grows more popular every
lay" Charley was so well pleased
With the Buffet Uncle Josh treated
lin to that he bought whole box and
Idvlsed his uucie to do the same, not
Orgetting TO also make note of Mr..
tine display of other to-
oaccos, pipes, etc.
''Oh me! Oh my :" calculated Polly
Is they halted before show window,
what a perfectly lovely slipper.'
Yes, said Uncle Josh, Berry's stock
ant be equaled in style and extent in
his section. Go in, look it over and
let acquaint. d. 1t might have been
policy not to have extended that invl
alton, had not Uncle Josh known what |
wise economy it is to trade at Berrys, |
or Polly found goods and prices so |
eductive that she purchased all out |
1t from pretty slipper to q hand |
ONE queen quality walking boot. |
Harley invested in gents fire shoes |
While Uncle Josh INDUCED in stout |
arm, boot. with rubbers for the crowd.
70 one needing footwear can resist the
tyles and prices offered by Berry.
And in the matter of insurance, -
e continued, THAT is of Importance.
,ou will want a risk on your new
ouse, and fire, aud lightning, insur-
nee on your other property; then you
an t do a more sensible or satisfactory
hing than to provide for your wife a
oiicy in life insurance. My good |
riends, Burke u Sproul up here in the
lasonic Temple, not only ha,e lines
t the solidest and best companies, but
hey are expert and trustworthy un-
erwriter- They represent a large
lumber of companies, all of which be
ing to the Old reliable category. being
'eil known for thair prcrupt and sat
factory adjustment of losses. It's
etter 70 De Safe than sorry and you'll
nrely be safe i'll the Burke 81 Sproul
gency."
~ es, and l must have some mono
ram STATIONERY, Uncle JOSH" quoth :
oily, and" Yes, and a Bible,
nth reasonably big family register,
lserrupted the old man. 80 we'll go
yer to Frank L. Hot's book store
on u find many articles indispensi-
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