Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1899-02-03
OLD UNCLE JOSH.
HIS GREAT GENEROSITY TOWARDS HIS NEW
LY MARRIED NIECE.
A realistic romance of Woodstock in which number
of prominent business men take very
conspicuous part.

will give up a bargaine, step in and get
acquainted. 1t might have been policy
not to have extended that invitation had
not Uncle Josh known what wise econ
omv it is TO trade at Glenn Loeke's
for Polly found goods and prices so Sc
ductive that she purchased an outfit
from pretty slipper to handsome llar-
risburg wOlking boot. Charley invested
in gents fine shoes, while Uncle Josh in
dulged in a stout farm boot, with Tubbers
for the crowd No one needing foot
wear or general merchandise can resist
the styles and prices offered by 7. Glenn
Locke.
"By the way" remarked Uncle Josh,
as they reached the street, 81 must run
over to the Merchant & Farmers, bank
and get another chech book. Come along
with me and get acquainted with D. 4.
Magruder, for of course you will do busi-
ness with them and it is always more
pleasant to be personally acquainted with
the people you do business with. This
bank has a strong working capital and
you will find them ever ready to extend
any accommodations compatible with
business principles.
After introduction at the Merchants
and Farmers Bank, somewhat to the con-
fusion OF Charley, the old man INDUCED
in half serious criticism Of his personal
appearance. you are decidedly of style
for a townsman,' said he, "and we'd bet
ter 20 see r. w. Burtsfeld the fashiona-
ble Merchant Tailor, about some new
duds." He's an up-to-date tailor who
understands the changing styles and for
perfect fits he can't be beat. think you'll
look more like a newly-married man
when you get logged out in Burtsfeld
suit. The prices were right, so Charley
left his measure, and when few days
later the togs were finished he looked so
stylish in them that Polly declared she'd
have fallen in love with him sooner had
he been patron of R. W Burtsfeld.
by the way, Uncle josh said Char
lev. as they crossed the street, didn't
you say something about getting little
hardware a little while ago.? 10 be-
lieve | did, replied the old man, 'aud |
tell YOU buyin' so much in one day
kinder befuddles fellow. The new
firm Of w. II. ROdeffcr u Co.. at Richey' 3,
old stand over here is the place to 90. l
know of no firm that keeps bigger or
better stock OF hardware, or general
merchandise and the beauty OF it is,they
don't want all the money fellows got,
either. In fact there is no place in town
/ where Td rather trade than ROdeiler q
Co.. While Uncle josh and Charlie,
picked ont glass, nails, and carpenters
tools, Polly looked alter table cutlery TO
the tune of two sets Of knives. forks,
spoons and carving set, which were
kindly delivered % her house. 4 tell you
what said Uncle Josh, the firm OF W.
II Rodefler & Co. are getting right to
tine front.
And in the matter OF insurance, he
continued, that is of importance. You
will want a risk on your new house, and
fire, and lightning, insurance on your
other property; then you can't do more
sensible or satisfactory thing than to
provide for your wife a policy in life
insurance. My friend, VI. w Magrudel
net only has lines Of the solidest anC
best companies, but he is an expert and
Trustworthy underwater. lie has a
large number Of companies, all OF whicl
belong to the old reliable category. be-
ing well known for their prompt anC
satisfactory adjustment of losses. IT.
better to be safe than sorry and you'll
surely be safe in Magruder agency.
Charley placed his fire insurance andals'
wisely took a $4,000 policy in the Mutua
Life Of n. Y.
While Uncle Josh was pOnderinl
where to 20 next Polly suddenly asked
T Uncle, how about that new cloak yoi
promised me?' Tcs so, jes so laughed
Uncle Josh, buyin' so much in one da'
kinder befuddles feller. Come with m
and I'll introduce you to p. L. Yates 4
Son who are the principal dealers il
ladies' cloaks, capes and jackets Will
Polly was selecting handsome wrap
Uncle Josh concluded to do a it'll
personal decoration on his own accOun
: by fitting himself in a neat durable read
e made suit from the tables of reliabl
garments to be found at 7. l.. Yates
son's-a happy combination of s.yl
and economy. Before leaving, havin
D found goods and prices irresistibl
r Charles also invested in a complete OH
n fit OF gents furnishings, from the late'
style hat to pair Of sox. Yates & SO
G is not to be undersold in the Valley.
4 After this visit, Uncle Josh suggeste
;, a rcsoit to some place of refreshmen
y At the table the old man Maxed philos'
e phical. Never neglect your larder
: said he. That important adjunct
- housekeeping controls masculine tempe
y To that end you must patronize a groc'
" on whom you can depend for hon"
l. goods. Through long term of years
= have found w. c. Barron perfect
l. reliable. You will find him a caref
d dealer, always fully stocked with eveI
II possible thing in the line Of staple at
k fancy groceries, fresh and first-class, !
e shelf-worn goods there, while the pric'
are down to brass tacss.
of oh, say, Uncle exclaimed Poll
re where can l go for dry goods? tn