, 1900-12-15

erson suit Charley found Il big as
sortment of woods to select from: the
ure. And when. a few days later, the
suit was finished he looked so stylish
in it that Polly declared she'd have
fallen in love with him sooner Il he had
been getting his clothes made by C. ].
Peterson.
so far. so good" sententiously re-
marked Uncle Josh as they left the tai.
lor shop, and n thing suggests an
other. To make this personal decor
alton business complete Charley, you'll
also need a new hat and a few other
mems furnishings. Now, the ext sta
tion the cars will stop at is C. s.
Greenbaum's mems furnishings store.
I know of no one who keeps so large
or complete a line of good goods-in
styles that are correct. There is no
question about it, my boy, Greenbaum
is in a position to supply the good
dressers in more satisfactory styles and
prices than any body in town, and he's
satisfied with a moderate profit. too
Calling at C. S. Greenbaum's mems fur
nishing store, Charley soon invested
in a complete outfit from a late style
Tiger hat down to a pair Of hole proof
sox, and he didn't forget to ask for his
quota of piano contest tickets.
Yes, and | must have an album, I'm,
Gle JOSH" quote Polly, and" yes.
and a Bible with a reasonably big fam
lily register" interrupted the old man,
so We'll go up to the Laramie Book
company's store. You'll find many ar,
ticles indispensable for the parlor as
well as the library there, and as for
christmas books. they have an unequal.
led stock" So here Polly's purchases
included miscellaneous books, fancy
stationery. all the latest agonies. cut
glass, medallions. ETC., and finding an
Immense assortment Of magazines, per
iodicals and newspapers, she subscr'b.
ed for everything in sight. Polly re,
marked to the generous old uncle,
|"Why, | don't know when to quit buy.
ing. cause Mr.. Erickson has shown me
SO many nice articles and they are so
cheap, too"
Holy smoke, Charley, where in the
| nQma NJ creation did vnp unt that
snipe? That's about the worst weed
that ever came in contact with my oil.
factory nerve" l%aughingly remarked
Uncle Josh. step over here t P. H.
Mays cigar store and get a White
Knight then you'll have a gentleman's
smoke. Paul takes great pride to keep
only the best cigars. and consequently
his store grows more popular every
day" Charley was so well pleased with
the cigar Uncle Josh treated him to
that he bought a whole box, not for
getting also to make a note Of the fine
display Of other cigars. t%obaccos, pipes,
etc. Polly put in her time laying in a
supply Of choice candies. enogh to last
till after New Years from the great
assortment of choice sweetmeats to be
found at P. NJ. Mays.
And in the matter Of Insurance."
interrupted Uncle Josh, that is of i'm
portance. You will want a risk on your
new house, and fire, and lightning in.
surance on your other property: and
you can't be too careful about getting it
in a reliable agency. My good friends,
the firm Of Douglas-W william & Will
kinson not only have lines Of the SOL
idest and best companies, but they are
They represent a whole dozen good
companies, all Of which belong to the
old reliable category, being we'll known
for their prompt and satisfactory ad.
justment Of losses. Its better to be
safe than sorry and you'll surely be
safe in the Douglas-Willan & Will
kinson agency" Ten minutes later the
fire risks were provided for.
And now. young man, let me give
you a pointer remarked the generous
old uncle. DO not understand me to
say that the clothes make the man,
but do affirm that clean and spotless
linen helps. Now In this connection l
am happy to inform you that Laramie
Is blessed with a first class steam laun-
dry. Polly will want her lace curtains
and shirt waists done up, it's a ticklish
job you know. but the City Steam laun.
dry is 30 very careful that the most
delicate fabrics are washed with.
out the slightest injury and at a
nominal cost, too, and l don't like a
Chinee, 10 how. Price H. Jacobs the
proprietor, will see that your collars,
cuffs and shirts are made white as
snow unless they happen to be color.
ed, but then you needn't to be afraid
OF a fade, for Price prides himself on
doing colored goods satisfactorily"
En- route to their home the party
called at The Republican ONCE. You'll
want the news every day." remarked
Uncle Josh, and as this is the favor
lite local paper here I'll subscribe"
Upon summing up the. wonderful
events of the day Polly began to volu-
bly, express thanks. You have bought
us everything. she exclaimed.
Only one thing" replied Unc,o Josh,
relectively, but l can remedy that.