The times., 1899-08-12
OLD UNCLE BILL
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A True Local Romance Very
Interestingly Told.
VISITS WASHINGTON MERCHANTS
How the Bride and Groom Were
Benefited by the Extreme Gener-
osity OF a Very Clever Uncle,
Whose Wisdom EGuaIed
His Kindness.
Copyright, 1896, by c. S. sullivan

Another failure Oh language. II was
seemingly a hopeless case. and it might
have been only demure Harry. I've said
yes twice, and if you mean it | mean it,
too, and-and-and''-
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 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
start in life. OF course they accepted, and
were soon bidding their friends adieu.
few days subsequent to the above converse
ticn 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, 81 would suggest that
you insure your life. What would be-
come of Hetty if we both died? | 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 think 1t
best for you to take some insurance. we
have firSt-clasS company represented III
this city, so we will call there. 1t is the
Union Central Life Insurance Company, OF
Cincinnati, 1914 F Street northwest OF
which Frank K Raymond is General Agent
The Union Central Life Of Cincinnati is
one of the safest and most reliable 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 it can always be taken as favorable
| sign when man is insured in company
for a long period, to hear him speak well of
his insurance. 1t shows that he has been
we'll treated and has not been disappointed
in his expectations. The Union Central
Life of Cincinnati provides for each per-
son means of saying by large or small
sums. and its guardianship is as faithful to
! the $1,000 policyhofder as to the 100000
beneficiary .Fes
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 e. Gaddis has
! been don't pay rent. Washington is
adorned with many dwelling houses design
| ed and erected by Collins & Gaddis. If
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 a home
of his own.''
Think not the girl you love, loves not,
She loves depend upon it,
And she will share your happy lot,
If you've house upon it.
Now we are ready for the cage fol
your bird" said Uncle Bill to Harry, land
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. Tha
he is gifted with the inspiration of tht
true artist is shown by the many notable
illustrations in this city and elsewhere
Though his success has been unusual, hi.
unremitting industry and talents justly en-
title him TO the enviable reputation he ha.
attained for the symmetry, grace ant
thoroughness of his work. His building
are also admired for their stability ant
excellence, while their elaboration and de
tail and the care bestowed upon every de
partment reflect the utmost credit upon hi
honorable business-like methods. Mr.
Campbell has been commissioned witt
many large and modern designs, and ol
the majority of these buildings he has ha
| the sharpest competition with some o
the ablest men in the business, which give
conclusive proof that he stands in the from
rank of his profession. His price is alway
moderate.
''The next is the builder" says Uncl
Bill "The foremost man in this line il
Washington is James l.. Parsons, with of
fees in Lehman Building. Mr.. Parsons i
an excellent example in his chosen line
and every little detail is looked after, froI
the foundation to the roof, and at the sam
time he offers inducements impossible t
lbe secured elsewhere his connections bein
as widespread as his facilities are perfec
He never uses shoddy material and you
plans will be carried out to perfection. H
| is rapid, too, the slls won't rot before tn
shingles are on. The quickest job eve
done in this city was done by Mr.. Parson!
| the building of a temporary roof on th
| Pension Building In eight days for th
Cleveland inaugural bali. James L. Pai
sons believes in the old proverb What
I ever is worth doing is worth doing we'll
Since embarking in business he has show
himself thorough master of the mo!
complicated plans and exacting specifcf
tions. Mr.. Parsons is now building ii
d new Census Building and built the add
: ton to the Bureau of Engraving and Prin
ing, two large buildings to the Refor
School, addition TO o Street High Schoo
. College of History, American Universit
. and several Government buildings. Jam,
L. Parsons is general contractor ar
: builder, and superintends all work PEE
= sonally.
= For your building MATERIAL says Unc
: Bill TO Harry, you, of course, want Il
best. | have always found it cheapest al
most profitable tof patronize Thomas
rf Smith. First Street. corner Indiana Avenu
q northwest, as he is practical lumb
. man, the soundest judgment of exper
: being utilized in selecting his stock fro
y the best producing regions in the Unit
- States and Canada. He is in a position
= fill all orders promptly for the pure stu
- and seasoned, such as dressed and roul
lumber of every description, his large sto,
70 enabling. him to meet all orders upon Il
4 most liberal terms. He is also an e
m tensive dealer in window and door frame
~ sash, doors, and blinds. The facilities
"a Thomas W. Smith are equal TO the be
= in his line and the we'll known liber;
20 and just policy upon which all of his oper
n tions are conducted, together with his 10
,s and honorable career, combine to make l
\ establishment one of the most desirat
in the trade to establish relations of
advantageous and enduring character"
= after careful thought said Uncle Bi
II have decided upon the man TO do [
brick work on your house. He is Arth
Cowsill room 43, Metzerott Building. n
Cowsill is held in high esteem in buildi
circles, and many of the handsomest p