Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-11-27
JOLLY OLD UNCLE JOSHUA
His Great Generosity Toward His Newly Married N;.c.-
Realistic Thanksgiving Romance Of Lewiston IN Will
Number Of Business Men Take Conspicuous Part
by .GunR
Copyrighted by W. S. GUTHRIE }

.Mss Summers-Polly-I-I- er dare
l., But the speaker took header owe,
bashfulness, only to hear sweet
"Yes, Charley"
.Can ASPIRE to -er-tO-that isl
Again lapse into silence, followed an
encouragingly
"Yes. Charley"
ooh, if aspire to-er-to-"
Another failure of language. 1t was
seemingly hopeless case, and might
have been only for a demure.
"Charley, have said yes twice, and
if YOU mean it, mean it too, and"
And to this day that young man will
insist 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 there
was letter from Polly's Uncle Josh, the
Hon. Joshua Turner, an old pioneer Of
Snake river valley, rich, generous and
level-headed, who wrote effusively of his
delight in her exhibition of what he
called grit" and he proposed that ifthe
young people would locate at Lewiston
the best town in the west, he would
start them up in life, as a wedding gift.
Uncle Josh provided, however, that the
young people arrive in time to get their
new home in shape before Thanksgiving
so that he might help them eat turkey
and cranberry sauce.
"Of course we'll do it," declared Polly.
Lewiston, you know, Charley, is the
place where visited last winter, and
wrote you about the lovely climate and
the towns wonderful growth; and its
just the incest place in the world"
A few weeks subsequent to the above
conversation travel-stained party ar
rived in Lewiston. rur friend, Uncle
Josh, was in charge and he led the party
straightway to the Hotel de France.
"We'll 60 to the de France" said he,
"cause its the popular place and I am
acquainted with "Billy" Dawson, the
proprietor, and he makes guest feel at
home, comfortable, contented and in
mighty good luck. The house is one of
convenience; the apartments are costly
furnished, while the cuisine is all that a
superior cook can make it, so have en-
gagged rooms here until your own house
is in readiness "
The next morning after breakfast was
over Uncle Josh informed his wards that
he was ready to redeem his promise
about their home, ITO expedite matters, ("
said he. ~ have ordered carriage from
W. Havernick, Phone. 372, our enter
prising liveryman and the rig will be on
hand rightaway." When the handsome
carriage, with elaborate trappings and
pranclng horses drew up in front of the
hotel, Polly declared it was the "6nest
turnout she had ever seen." Yes Sir.ee,"
replied Uncle Josh, "that is purity neat
rig. The three SIS. speed, safety and
style is Haverneck' coat of arms and his
rates are mighty reasonable, too" 1t
was in this stylish turnout that the
rounds of the city were made.
mo grass shall grow under our feet"
remarked Uncle Josh, $50 what's first on
the programmed" ooh, goodness knows
'here's lots to buy" remarked Polly.
linen suppose we buy lots frst," quoth
charley, without turning a hair. ooh,
you've got great head for business"
laughed Uncle Josh, "we'll see if Col.
vernon is bluffing in Offering that drive
over Vineland behind his spanking team
OF browns" The colonel stood pat. The
young fasteners were astonished at the
me- hard, dry roads; delighted with the
splendid scenery; went into ecstacies
over the pretty cottage homes amidst
beautiful orchard gardens. It was very
difficult for them to decide whether to
take lot of about one-third of an acre
al H25, or one of u acre in a better To-
cation for $3.50; or to locate on a IN
acre tract further out, for which they
would have to pay $500 to $500, but on
easy terms of payment. The young bride
was most attracted by the vine-covered
cottages, with verandas and arbors. The
gallant colonel soon saw what she want
GU and that her word was law, and skill
'u'iy lead good old Uncle Josh to side
with the bright young woman. Uncle
josh was practical-insisted on the az
a''es at $3.50; paid cash and got his S per
'eh'' discount which he at once turned
over to his niece as fund for the chick
enerv