The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-16
JOLLY OLD UNCLE JOSH.
His Great Generosity Towards, -lis
Newly Married Niece.
REALISTIC ROMANCE ST. MARY PARISH IN WHICH NUMBER
FRANKLlN's MOST PROMINENT PROGRESSIVE
BUSINESS MEN TAKE A VERY Constructors PART.
Copyrighted by w. s. Guthrie.
Copyrighted by w. s. Guthrie.

Uncle Josh, j NJ. Setz is one of my
pioneer friends and his stock of foOtweaI
can't be cqualled in style and extent il
this section, Go in, look it over and &c
acquainted Pick out what you wan
and I'll foot the bill' 1t might have beer
policy not to have extended that invita-
ton, had not Uncle Josh known what
wise economy it is to trade With iSeitz fol
Polly found goods and prices SO seductive
that she purchased an outfit from pref
ty slipper to handsome walking boot.
Charley invested in gents fine shoes,
while Uncle Josh INDUCED in stout
boot, with rubbers for the crowd. Nc
one needing footwear can resist the
styles and prices offered by j. NJ. Seitz.
"Oh, say. Uncle" exclaimed Polly,
where can | go for dry goods? This
dress is hardly suitable, must admit.
Well, my girl. if you want to select from
one Of the most popular establishments
in the city, will direct you to j. Eisele,
who carries stock Of dry goods that for
variety and real value is seldom seen
outside the largest metropolitan cities.
He has all the latest wcavcs in fashions
able dress goods and you are sure to he
guided right in your selections. You
will find Eisclc pleasant to deal with and
his employees polite and expert, while the
prices cannot be duplicated. 1t did not
take Polly long to tell bargain when
she saw one. She got handsome dress,
with all necessary trimmings, and sew
cral other articles Of fantastic disarray
SC dear to the heart of every woman.
Woman like, Polly was discussing the
matter ot how she would arrange her
new house and was interrupted by
Uncle Josh. And those house tixin's
reminds me- said he, THAT you
haven't got your dishes yet. Now the
most famous stock in town, for extent
quality and completeness is at John A.
O'Niell. There isn't positively, IL thin.
in the line Of china, crockcry, glass or
porcelain needed for use or ornament in
any part of the house that cannot be
found at j. A. O'Niell in indefinite varic-
ty and at wonderfully low prices He
also has Il splendid stock Of lamps Of
every description and chamber sets in
abundance. POlly's big order suggested
her thorough appreciation.
After this visit, Uncle Josh suggested
a resort to some place of refrcshment.
waXed philosophical Never neglect
your larder said he. That important
adjunct to housekeeping controls mascu-
line temper. To that end you must pa
tronize grocer on whom you can de
pend for honest goods. Through a long
term Of years l have found our friend
John A. O'Niell perfectly reliable You
will lind John careful dealer always
fully stocked with every possibly thing
in the line Of staple and fancy groceries,
fresh and first class, no shelf worn goods
there, while the prices are do"n TO brass
tacks. TO keep peace in the family yet
all your groceries from John A O'Niell.
And III the matter of insurance,
my boy" the old gentleman con
tinucd. THAT is also of Importance.
You want a risk on your new house ANA
goods; and then you cant 90 more
sensible or satisfactory thing than take
out Il $l0. 900 policy in the Euuitabc
Life. My cid friend 7. Mercer Norman
not only has lines Of the solidest and best
fire companies, but represents the tquit-
able. He has large number of con-
panies. all Of which belongs to the old
reliable category, being well known for
their prompt and satisfactory adjustment
OF losses. It's better to be safe than
sorry and you'll surely be safe in the
Norman agency. cause he is AN EXPERT
and trustworthy underwater" Charley
agreed to attend to the insurance matter
At his earliest convenience.
"Halt" commanded Uncle Josh. as the
party came in front of A. J. Delahous-
'aye's attractive drug store. walk
right in" "Why, Uncle, we're not sick
and" ''Gness | know that" laughed
The old man. "but suspect it won't
be long before this young man begins to
take an interest in matters of paresoric
and" "U-n-c.l-e" "We'll 60 in any y
way and get acquainted, besides Polly !
sure enough. before leaving he was |!
oadcd down with combs, brushes, f zee
powders and several bottles of fine per !
umes. Don't forget" added Uncle ,
Josh. ito come here with your plescrip ,
ions. as Mr.. Dclahoussayc and his !
Jerks are competent pharmacists who
lse none but pure and reliable drugs"
IL would also like to make YOU ac-
Inainted with DR.. J. b. Harvey, my den
list friend, MP stairs here" said the old
nan. eff you ever have to supplement-
our natural teeth" Ugh, Don't you
,ention false teeth to me-" cried Polly.
I'll never carry 'pearly-lics' in my
lJuth if / go toothless" Oh, as for
hat" laughed Uncle Josh, III You'll
onsult ! good dentist in time, you can
ave the catastrophe. DR.. Harvey for in
lance. is wonderfully expert in saving
atural teeth, and he has the skill and
very modern mechanical appliance
ecessary to do his work with the least
iscOmfort to his patients. Just come
p stairs to the office minute anyway.
il l see if my new teeth are finished
et."
While Uncle Josh was bordering
here to so next, Polly suddenly asked:
Uncle, where can find the leading
illinery establishments Just few
oors further on" remarked Uncle Josh,
and We will visit Mrs. V. Lousta.ot
no, by the way, has on hand one of
lc completest stock of millinery to be
'und in the city. You can get what
Du want there, the latest styles and
west prices being her motto. Mrs. ,
oustalOt employees expert tlimmers who
ave both good taste. and experience
hich. guarantees that when YOU have
1rchased of her you have the thing
;cording to fashion and "A satisfaction I
lat your work has been done by com. /.
,tent artist" In few minutes there :