The evening times., 1899-08-12
OLD UNCLE BILL
A True Local Romance Very
Interestingly Told.
VISITS WASHINGTON MERCHANTS
How the Bride and Groom Were
Benefited by the Extreme Gener-
Osity of n Very Clever Uncle,
Whose Wisdom Equaled
His Kindness.
Copyright, 1896, by &c. S. sullivan.)

Copyright, 1896, by &c. s. Sullivan)
Miss Observation-Disclosures
But the speaker took header over bash
fulness, only to hear sweet Yes, Harry"
"oh, if might only hope to-er-to-
to-
Another failure of language. 1t was
seemingly a hopeless case, and it might
have been only a demure Harry, I've said
yes twice, and If you mean it mean it,
too, and-and-and,a
And to this day the young man will In
sist that he popped the question. All this
happened away down" East, and it wasn't
long before there was a wedding. Not
much longer before a letter came from Het-
ties Uncle Bill In Washington, who wrote
effusively of what he called her grit" and
proposed that if the young couple would
locate in Washington he would give them a
start in life. OF course they accepted, and
were soon bidding their friends adieu. A
few days subsequent to the above converse
ton a travel-stained party arrived in
Washington. Our friend, Uncle Bill, was
in charge, and he led the party straight
way to his home.
ITO guard against any misfortune" said
Uncle Bill to Harry, Il would suggest that
you insure your life What would be-
come of Hetty If we both died? l would
take a policy myself, but, unfortunately,
am too old. Had l taken one years ago
things would be different. Now the good
companies won't take me, SO l think 1t
best for you to take some insurance. We
have a frst-class company represented III
this city, SO we will call there. 1t is the
Union Central Life Insurance Company, of
Cincinnati, 1914 Street northwest, of
which Frank K. Raymond is General Agent.
The Union Central Life of Cincinnati is
nna nf the S2faSf and pnncf reliahle life in
surance companies in the country, and /
have frequently heard some OF the best
business men Of the city and elsewhere
speak OF this company in the highest terms.
! and ii can always be taken as a favorable
sign when a man is insured in company
for long period, to hear him speak we'll of
his insurance. 1t shows that he has been
well treated and has not been disappointed
in his expectations. The Union Central
Life of Cincinnati provides for each per-
son means of saving by large or small
sums, and its guardianship is as faithful to
the $1,000 policyholder as to the 100000
beneficiary
THE basis of a home" said Uncle Bill,
''is bit of Mother Earth. The people Of
! Washington are well known for their
thrifty and prudent management On mat
ters OF real estate, and have placed thor
ough reliance in the business conducted by
Collins & Gaddis, 511 Eleventh Street
northwest. They have desirable lots and
| houses in all parts of the city, which they
sell at small monthly payments. To build
and sell artistic dwellings containing mod
ern improvements, in good neighborhoods,
has been the aim of Collins & Gaddis An
other object aimed at by them has been to
place beautiful homes within the means of
persons in moderate circumstances by a
system of easy monthly payments. The
constant advice Of Collins G. Gaddis has
! been don't pay rent" Washington is
adorned with many dwelling houses design
ed and erected by Collins 4 Gaddis II
| there are any men more than others in this
city who deserve praise for their efforts
| to provide homes for the people they are
| Collins & Gaddis. They are certainly pro-
viding way for the man of moderate in
come to occupy home at once, and pay
for it while enjoying the benefits of home
of his own"
Think not the girl you love- loves not
| She loves, depend upon il,
| And she will share your happy lot
| II you've house upon it.
| Now We are ready for the cage for
your bird said Uncle Bill to Harry, .'and
the first thing is to secure a competent
architect. One of the leading representa-
tives in this line in this city is Hugh A.
| Campbell. 1910 F Street northwest That
! he is gifted with the inspiration of the
true artist is shown by the many notable
| illustrations in this city and elsewhere.
| Though his success has been unusual his
unremitting industry and talents justly en-
| title him to the enviabIe reputation he has
attained for the symmetry, grace and
| thoroughness OF his work. His buildings
are also admired for their stability and
excellence, while their elaboration and de-
tail and the care bestowed upon every de-
| M fha rfY, 1t
honorable busness-like methods Mr.
Campbell has been commissioned With
many large and modern designs, and on
| the majority of these buildings he has had
| the sharpest competition with some OF
the ablest men in the business, which gives
| conclusive proof that he stands in the front
rank of his profession. His price is always
| moderate.
THE next is the builder" says Uncle
Bill. THE foremost man in this line in
Washington is James L. Parsons, with Of
| fees in Lehman Building. Mr.. Parsons is
| an excellent example In his chosen line
and every little detail is looked after from
the foundation to the roof and at the same
| time he offers inducements impossible to
| be secured elsewhere, his connections being
as widespread as his facilities are perfect
He never uses shoddy material, and your
plans will be carried out to perfection He
|
| shingles are on. The quickest job ever
done in this city was done by Mr. Parsons
the building of a temporary roof on the
Pension Building in eight days for the
| Cleveland inaugural ball. James l.. Par.
| sons believes in the old proverb, What.
ever is worth doing is worth doing we'll.
Since embarking in business he has showr
himself thorough master of the mos
complicated plans and exacting specifica.
tions. Mr.. Parsons is now building the
new Census Building and built the addi.
tion to the Bureau of Engraving and Print.
ing, two large buildings to the Reform
School, addition to o Street High School
College of History, American University
land several Government buildings. James
L. Parsons is general contractor ana
builder, and superintends all work per.
sonally.
For your building material" says Uncl,
Bill to Harry, you, of course, want tn,
best. l have always found it cheapest ant
most profitable to patronize Thomas w
Smith, First Street, corner Indiana Avenue
| northwest, as he is practical lumber
man, the soundest judgment of expert:
being utilized in selecting his stock from
| the best producing regions in the United
States and Canada. He is in a position Il
fill all orders promptly for the pure stuff
and seasoned, such as dressed and rougf
lumber of every description, his large stool
enabling him to meet all orders upon tht
most liberal terms. He is also an ex.
tensive dealer in window and door frames
sash, doors, and blinds. The facilities O
Thomas W. Smith are equal to the hes
in his line, and the we'll known, liberal
and just policy upon which all of his opera
tions are conducted, together with his Ion,
and honorable career, combine to make hi
establishment one of the most desirabl,