The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1900-10-26

Yes, Charley"
"Can / ASPIRE to-er-to-that--is'
Again lapse into silence, followed
by an encouraging
Yes, Charley"
'Oh, if might only hope to er--to--
Another failure of language. It was
seemingly hopeless case, and might
have been, only for 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.
Allthis 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, rich,
generous and level headed, who wrote
effusively of his delight at her exhibit
ton OF what he called grit" and he
propose that if the young people would
locate at Shelton he would start them
up in life, as wedding gift. Of
course they accepted, and were soon
bidding their friends adieu.
A few weeks subsequent to the above
conversation a travel-stained party
arrived in Shelton. Our friend, Uncle
Josh, was in charge and he led the
party straightway to the Hotel Webb.
Wen go to the WeSb," said. he,
cause that's the the popular hotel
and is strictly first. class, have
known Henry Faubert, the. manager,
for years and he is mine host after
mine own heart, endowed with that de-
lighttul intuition that makes guest
feel at home, comfortable, contented,
and in mighty good luck The house
is one of convenience, and Henry has
just added on a lot of new rooms,
every one a bridal-cham Der, while the
cuisine, well, the Webb is noted for
It's excellent BILE, so have engaged
readiness With these remarks
Uncle Josh graciously presented to
Charles the deed Of coy cottage
through Grant c. Angles real estate
agency.
After breakfast" said the old man,
Il am ready to buy your outfit; but
first we'll take little drive around
town. To expedite matters l have
ordered d carriage from Robinson &
Phone No. 49," When the handsome
carriage, with elaborate trappings and
prancing horses drew up in front of
the hotel Polly declared it the Finest
turnout she had ever SEEM 'Yes-sir-
ee," replied Uncle Josh, 1.-The three SIS,
Speed, Safety and Style is Robinson
& Luinsden's coat OF arms. So, young
folks, when you want to take a drive.
f., II -
them for rig every time. Their wed
ding, party and funeral equipments
are unsurpassed and rates are reason
able" 1t was in this stylish turnout
that the rounds OF the city wore made.
Having already provided cage for
the Bird" said Uncle Josh, NOW the
first thing we'll look after will be the
furnishings for it." Hereupon Polly
euergetically declared that she had
heard so much about the Lumbermen's
Mercantile Co. that she had decided to
go there. The result was that they
were ushered into such a bewildering
display that the girl was at first at
loss how to select But she soon
yielded to the seductiveness of a mag
niticent narlor suite, a bedroom set in
oak, golden finish, that would do
credit TO old Klondyke himself. To
this She added an easy rocker for
Uncle Josh, and didn't forget most
convenient and ornamental writing
desk for Hubby" Charles, having
come to the conclusion that the L. NJ
Cos figures were below the very
whisper Of competition. IA purity
good start" said Uncle Josh, land
now for the kitchen machinery, and 1
know of no other store that is in
better position to supply those items
than The L NJ. Co." Sure enough,
Polly's housewifely instincts had full
play ia iuarvels of Kitchen apparatus.
: There is not an establishment in the
country that Carries a more compre-
hensive stock Of household furnish
ings,' remarked Uncle Josh, Every
possible piece of kitchen furniture
from q. tin dipper to a cooking range
is here in all styles and Variety If
Polly fails to accomplish wonders in
the culinary art, it will not be for want
of superior cooking utensils, for she
purchased Bridge-Beach range, with
al. equipments needed in we'll regu-
lated kitchen, while Charley ordered
two Sylph heating stoyes, all of which
Uncle Josh paid for with delight be-
cause he knew NJ ark Reed had treated
him right, just as be treats everybody.
"Oh, say, Uncle" exclaimed Polly,
where can go tor dry goods? This
dress is hardly suitable. 1 must adj
nit" well, my girl, if you want to
select from one of the most popular
establishments IN the city. / will adj
wise you to stay right here with the
Lumber;nen's Mercantile Co, sabe?
They have all the latest weaves in
fashionable dress goods and you are
sure to be guided right in your sclec-
tons. You have already found my
friend Mark Reed. the manager,
pleasant to deal with and the employees
polite and expert, while the prices
cannot be duplicated" 1t did not take
Polly long to tell a bargain when she
saw one. She got a handsome dress.
with all necessary trimmings, a Jacket
and fur collarette. and several other
articles of Fantastic disarrav" so dear
to the heart of every woman.
BY the way" remarked Uncle Josh,
as they reached the street, 81 must run
over to the State Baak of Shelton and
get another check book. Come along
with me and get acquainted with ]. F.
Riley. the manager and cashier, for of
course ycu will do business with him
and IT is always more pleasant to be
personally acquainted with the people
ycu co business with. This bank is as
solid as the base of the universe, is
managed on safe, conservative lines,
and has strong working capital. You
will ind them ever ready to extend
any recommendations compatible with
business principles. stsuess I'll open
an account with the State Bank OF
Shelton, " replied Charley. and be did.
And in the matter Of insurance. :.
Uncle Josh continued, sthat is also Of
Importance. You will want a risk on
your new hot,se an<l ,<h. -s----.--