The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-08-02
A REALISTIC ROMANCE
In Which Number of Ely's Prominent and
Progressive Business Men take Very
Conspicuous Part.

man." and now Well go to Gleason's
| big hardware and stove department
where Polly's housewifely instincts
will have full play in marvels OF
kitchen apparatus. There is not an
establishment in the country that
carries more comprehensive stock OF
| household machinery" remarked
Uncle Josh. every possible piece of
kitchen furniture from tin dipper
to a cooking range is also here in all
styles and Variety" If Polly fails to
! accomplish wonders in the culinary
art, it will not be for want of super
iOr cooking utensils, for she purcbas-
ed Garland range with all other
equipments needed in a well regulat-
ed kitchen all of which Uncle Josh
J paid for with delight cause he knew
M. E. Gleason had treated him all
right, just as he treats everybody.
Lets see-I promised you gold
watch, didn't II" queried Uncle Josh
of Polly, ''and Mike Weinzerl is the
man to give us the worth of our
money! Entering the popular
jewelry store the old man calamity
acquitted himself of the promise and
then directed Polly's attention to the
superior stock Of silverware carried
by the house. There is no other such
a house in town." said the old man,
land | will guarantee the quality to
be the very best. Pick out your
family clock while here" he added.
"Weinzerl carries magnificent line.
Don't forget another fact" he con-
tinued, IF ever you unfortunately
need optical goods, this is the place to
come to get your eyes scientifically
tested and fitted free, and say, my
boy, remember that these folks are
also expert doctors on sick watches"
Atthis point somewhat to the con-
fusion of Charley, the old man in
dulged in half serious criticism of
his personal appearance. You are
decidedly off style for townsman,"
said he. ''and we'd better go to the
Ely Clothing Co. and see Ben Horo-
vitz about some new buds. That'san
up to date place, where they under
stand the changing styles and are
noted for good fits, and / bet you'll
look more like newly married man
when you get logged out in an Ely
Clothing Co. suit" Accordingly,
having found goods and prices irres-
stible, Charles purchased a neat suit
and then invested in IL complete out
fit of mems furnishings from late
style hat down to sox, and he readily
agreed that Uncle Josh took him to
the right place when lie took him to
the Ely Clothing Co.
well, Scat my" exclaimed Uncle
Josh. with David Harum accent. as
they reached the street, 81 must run
over to the Exchange Bank of Ely
and get another check book. Come
along with me and get acquainted
with f. L. Cowen, the cashier, for of
course you will do business with
them and it is always more pleasant
to be personally acquainted with the
people you do business with. This
bank is as solid as the base of the
universe, is managed on safe conser-
yative lines and has strong working
capital. You will find them ever
ready to extend any accommodations
compatible with business principles"
''Guess I'll open an account with
| the Exchange Bank right away" re-
piled Charles, and he did.
Haiti" commanded Uncle Josh, as
the party came in front of A. S.
James attractive drug store, walk
right in" "Why, Uncle, we're not
sick, and" Guess I know that"
laughed the old man. but I suspect
it won't be long before this young
man begins to take an interest in
matters of paregoric and"
"U-n-c-l-e!" we'll go in anyway
and get acquainted, besides Polly
may find some toilet articles she
wants and at the same time get a
glimpse of the neatest drug store on
the range" Sure, enough before
leaving he was loaded down with
combs, brushes. face powders and
several bottles Of fine perfumes.
Don't forget" added Uncle Josh.
ito come here with your prescrip-
ti0ns, as Mr.. James is competent
pharmacist who uses none but pure
and reliable drugs.
''Oh, say, Uncle . exclaimed Polly,
j..where can / go for dry goods? This
1dfess Is hardly suitable. I must ad.
mit.p swell, my girl. II you want to