The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1901-03-16

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Again lapse into silence, followed by
an encouraging
"Yes, Charley
"Oh, il l 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.
All this happened away "dOwn east,
and il wasn't long before there was
wedding. Not much longer before there
was letter from Polly's Uncle Josh,
(Hon. Joshua Turner. an old pioneer
planter of St. Mary parish) rich, gener'
GUS and level headed, who wrote effu.
sivcly of his delight at her exhibition of
what he called grit" and he proposed
| that if the young people would locate at
Franklin he would start them up in life.
as wedding gift, having fully explained
that this is the best spot in the world for
young married people to get good
start. OF course they accepted, and were
soon bidding their friends a'lieu.
A few weeks subsequent TO the above
conversation a travel-stained party ar
rived in Franklin. Our friend Uncle
Josh, was in charge and he led the
party straightway to the New CONNER
cial hotel. Wen go to the New Com
merciaw said he, 'cause that's the
popular place and strictly first class.
have known Chas. Lauve. the manager,
for years and he is mine host after mine
own heart; being endowed with that de-
lightful intuition that makes guest
feel at home, comfortable. cOntented
and in mighty good luck. The house is
brand new and marvel Of convenience;
the apartments are Handsomely furnished
and the cuisinc-wcll. that hotel is
noted for its excellent table, 80 l have
engaged rooms hcrc-bridal chamber
until yOnr own house is in readiness
The next morning, after break fast,
Uncle Josh declared that no grass should
grow under their feet. And whats
first on the program'" he asked, ooh.
goodness knows there's lots to buy"
remarked Polly. Then suppose we
buy lots first" remarked Charley with
out turning a hair. "Wcll, see you've
got a great head for business" laughed
Uncle Josh. well just stop at F. P.
Pcrret's real estate and notary Office.
l can always depend upon Perret for bar.
gains in real estate, as he never holds
out false lights to induce people to buy.
but what he tells you about property.
may he set down as solid facts. He con
trolls large list of desirable residences
a. we'll rs farm properties, and his judg-
ment on the good things is par excel-
lence' Accordingly, f. p. Pcrret accom-
panied the trio on their drive and before
returning had sold to Uncle Josh for his
wards cosy cottage as well as some
other property a. an investment. Mr..
Perret also drew up the deed and at.
tached his notarial seal.
'By the way Children remarked I'm
Gle Josh with Il paternal air, We will now
visit the Kyle Lumber Co., Ltd, and
order the material for those improve
ments which are absolutely necessary.
They carry most complete line Of builds
ing material. everything, from the sills
for the foundation to the shingles for the
roof, including doors and windows,
mOuldings, etc, and don't want all the
money fellcr's got either. 1t is pleas
ant to deal with the Kyle Lumber Co.
for their greatest aim is to give saiisfac.
ton to every customer" And it didn't
take long to place right smart sized
order TO. building material.
Having provided cage for the bird"
laughed Uncle Josh. now the first thing
we'll look after will be the furnishings
forit" Hcrcnpon Polly eneryetically de
clared that she had heard 80 much about
n. Bells great general merchandise
store that she had decided to 20 there.
The result was that they were ushered
into such bewilderiDg display that the
girl was at first at loss how to select |
But she soon yielded to the seductiveness
Of magnificent parlOr suite, bed room
set in oak. golden finish, that would do |
credit to old Mr.. Klondykc himself. To |
this she added an easy rocker and CON-
Portable couch for Uncle Josh, and didn,
writing desk for Hubby Charles. having
come to the conclusion that Bells figures
were below the very whisper of CONF
petition.
"A pretty good start said the old
man, "and now wen 60 to NJ. Bells big
hardware and stove department where
POlly's housewifely instincts will have
full play in marvcls of kitchen apparatus.
There is ND an establishment in the
country that carries more comprehen-
live stock of household furnishing re-
marked Uncle Josh. Every possible
piece Of kitchen furniture from tin dips
YER to a cooking range is here in all
ty]es and variety" II Polly fails to ac-
Omplish wonders in the culinary art. it
will not be for want of superior cooking
Utensils, for she purchased Sheffield
toyc with all other equipments needed
u a well regulated kitchen, after which
be visited the carpet and mating and .
ther house furnishing departments
where she added q long list to her
lrcady large order. all Of which Uncle
osh paid for with delight because he !
new that NJ. Bell had treated him all {
light. just as he treats everybody.
well. Scat. myr' exclaimed Uncle ,
osh, with David Harum accent, as I
hey reached the street, 1 must run over
o the First National BANK and get an. J
Their check book, Come along with me !
nd get acquainted with Henry S. Pal
rey, the cashier, and staff, for of course
on will do business with them and il is F.,
ways more pleasant to be personally I
cquainted with the people you do bust a
ess with. This bank is as solid as the I
ase of the universe, is managed on safe !