Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-02-02

"Y es, Charley,
Can 1 aspire Overwhelmingly"
Again lapse into silence, followed
by an encouraging
Eyes, Charley"
''Oh, if might.only hope to-er-to'
Another failure of language. 1t was
seemingly hopeless case, and might
have been, only for demure
"Charley, 1 have said yes twice,
and if you mean it, l mean it, too,
and"
And to this day that young man will
insist that he popped the question.
All this happened away up near Har-
rlsonburg, and it wasn't long before
there was wedding. Not much long
er before there came letter from
Polly's Uncle Josh, down here in the
Valley. who wrote effusively of his de
light at her exhibition of what he call
ed ''grit," and he proposed that If the
young people would locate at Staunton
he would start them up in life, as a
wedding gift. OF course they accept
ed, and we're soon bidding their friends
adieu.
Y II n n
A few weeks subsequent to the
above conversation happy pair ar
rived in Staunton. Their wedding
tour had been an extremely delightful
one, having consisted of a trip through
tropical Florida to Cuba and return,
via that popular winter route, the
Plant System. Both the young people
were profuse with their praise of the
convenience, comforts and unallOyed
pleasure of Plant System travel.
Upon their arrival at Staunton, our
friend, Uncle Josh, was at the depot,
placed the pair in one OF Hartman's
fine hacks and conducted them straight
way to the Eakleton. We'll go to the
Eakleton," said he, ''because it's a
strictly first class hotel. have known
DR.. and Mrs. Dougherty for years,
and they are endowed with that de-
| lightful intuition that makes guest
feel at home, comfortable, con ented,
and in mighty good luck. The house is
one of convenience; the apartments are
| well furnished and the cuisine all that
a superior chef and unlimited orders
on the market can make it. l have
engaged rooms here until your own
house is in readiness.
after breakfast" said the old man,
81 am ready to bay your outfit. 10
expedite matters l have ordered Car
riage from VIM. T. Hartman. our en-
terprising livery man." When the
handsome carriage, with elaborate
trappings and prancing horses drew
up in front of the hotel Polly declared
it the Finest turnout she had ever
seem" ''Yes Sir-ee," replied Uncle
Josh. 1.-THE three SIS, Speed, Safety
and Style is Hartman's coat OF arms.
So, young folks, when you want to
take drive, either for business or
pleasure go to him for rig every
time. His wedding, party and funeral
equipments are unsurpassed. 1t was q
this stylish turnout that the rounds of
the city were made.
mo grass shall grow under our feet, "
on the programmed" "Oh, goodness
Polly Then suppose we buy lots
uISt, QuOtI CIIdIIcy W1tuouo oui hlhS
hair. ''Oh, you've got great head
for business" laughed Uncle Josh,
well go right around to c. I. Pal
mer's successor to P. E. Wilson q
CO.. real estate Office. We can learn
more about property in an hours talk
with my fried Palmer than we could
get in whole week outside. He con
trolls large list of desirable residences
as well as farm properties and his judg-
ment on the good things is par excel
ience." The party was not long in
making the purchase of a nice house
on pleasant street in Stanton.
Having already provided cage for
the Bird" said Uncle Josh, NOW the
first thing We'll look after will be the
furnis hings for it," Hereupon Polly
theoretically declared that she had
heard so much about j. P. Kice's nice
furniture that she had decided to go
there. The result was that they were
ushered into such bewildering dis
play that the girl was at first at a loss
how to select. But she soon yielded
to the seductiveness of a magnificent
parlor suite. bed room set in oak,
antique finish, that would do credit to
old Antiquity himself To this she
added an easy rocker for Uucle Josh,
and didn't forget most convenient
and ornamental writing desk for
Hubby" Charles. having come to the
conclusion that Kice's prices were be-
low the very whisper of competition.
ga pretty good start" said the old
man, land now we'll go TOT. w. Hag |
ers big stove store" Here PO,ly's |
housewifely instincts had full play in |
marvels of kitchen apparatus, There +
is not an establishment in the cOun
try that carries more comprehensive
stock of household furnishings, re
marked Uncle Josh. Every possible
piece of kitchen furniture from tin
dipper to cooking range is here in all |
styles and variety" If Polly fails to
wonders in the culinary
art, it will not be for want of superior
cooking utensils. She almost decided
on a Happy Home cook stove but
afterward concluded to take an Nj & ID
range, which was better, together
with all equipments needed in a well +
regulated kitchen, besides a Spears
anti-clinkes heater for the parlor all of
which Uncle Josh paid for with delight
cause he knewiF. w. Hager had treat
ed him right just as he does everybody.
HALT y commanded Uncle Josh, as
the party came IN front of b. F.
Hughes drug store, on the Opposite
side of the street. walk right in"
"Why Uncle, we're not sick, and"
&c uess | know that, but | suspect it
won't be long before this young man
begins to take an interest in matters
of pare and U n,c-l-e!' We'll
go in anyway, Polly may fiud some
toilet articles she wants Sure enough,
before leaving she was loaded down
with combs, brushes, face powders and
ounces upon ounces of fine imported
perfumes. Don't forget" added
Uncle Josh, ito come here with your
as Mr.. Hughes and his
clerk are competent pharmacists and
use pure and reliable drugs"
But look here, Uncle" interrupted
the young man as they reached the
street. "What about coal? We've
got the stoves, but reckon they wont
be of much service without fuel. Wei ;
can't keep fire On love alone, can We ?'
''GIad you mentioned it, replied
Uncle Josh. Buying so much in one ;
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