Fergus County argus., 1901-07-31
UNCLE JOSH'S GENEROSITY.
Realistic Home Seekers Romance of Lewistewn,
in Which Prominent Business Men Fig
ure Conspicuously--A Had
a Hot Time.

turnout the trip about town was
made.
At this point, somewhat to the
confusion Of Charley. the old man in
dulged in half serious criticism oi
his personal appearance. "HOu are
decidedly off style for townsman,"
said hr, "and we'd better havcH talk
with Stuart & Wells about some new
duls." After Charles had fitted him.
self In "A new suit of clothes from the
piles oi fashionable garments TINT
cover the tables of this extensively
stocked department, Uncle josh de-
rlHrrd: Nov you look like n newly
married man" Before leaving, hav-
ing found goods aud prices irrcsist-
able, Charles also invested In com
plcte uutlituf gents furnishings, from
the latest style hat to n dozen shirts
and he rcudily admitted that Uncle
Josh took him to the right place
when hr took him tn see Stuart 4
Wells.
"Now cried the old gentlemen,
"uow for II picture Of this crowd, in
good odd country fashion. Wen go
tO Culvcr's studio, the best plac" in
town; ground llopr. lie has sky.
light equal To The best. lie beats the
band pho,ographingch gchtldrcn-hccm
catch them on the run, in fact, as Cul-
yer says, he's got light to burn
Hes not one OF them fellcrs that
makes II good picture once I'M while,
hut he guarantees you rich photo
every trip. In fact, his work IL just
us good as they make 'cm at livennd
let live prices, Ills work il wonder
iul in fidelity ana finish, and by the
way. he's got the most complete line
nf views In Lrwistown. lie has tue
soul Of the true artist"
Lets see--I promised you n gold
watch, didn't l?' qucrird Unrle Josh
oi Polly, "und w. G.. Norman Il Co.,
jewellers and stationers, is the place
to get good one cheap. They make
n speciality ui fine watches" Enter
ing the popular icwclry store the old
man gaIlantly acquitted himself Of
b the promise aud then directed Pully's
attention to the superior stock Of
sllverWage carried by the house.
"Thrrc Is NO other such n house in
town, said the old man, 'and | will
guarantee the quality To bc the very
best. Pick out your family clock
willie here" he added, "Nurman Il
/ To. carry Il magnificent line. Don't
forget another iart," hc continued,
iii you need optical goods this Is The
place To come. They have every.
thing required to improve affected
eyes, and say, my boy, remember
these folks are also expert doctors uD
sick watches"
"a pretty good start" said the old
man, land now well ~ Ia the Ju.
dith Ilurdwa COS nig store, where
Pully's hOuHcwii,ly Instincts will
hnvcfull play in the marvrls ul Kitchen
apparatus. There IL not an cstab.
lishmeut in the country thai carries
Il more comprehensive stock Of cook
Ing machinery" remarked l'ncl,
Josh, Every pOssiblc piece ui kitch
en furniture. from n Tin dippcr Ia 4
cooking range l. here IN all 81 yles ant
varieties" II Polly fails to accom-
plish wonders in the culinary art II
will not bpfor want ofsuperinr cook
ing utensils, for she purchased IA Gar
} land range and aquirk meal ioil stove
with all other equipments needed In 4
well regulated kitchen, while Charley
ordered two Wilson wood heaters fo
, the library and dining room nmd Hot
blast coal heater for the phrlor. nllo
which Uncle josh paid for with he
light, because he knew that the Ju
dith Hardware Co. hnd treated hin
= right, just ns they always treat every
| body. And don't forget" remarked
1 Uncle Josh, "when you get on you
: ranch you will need harvesting ma
chinery and wagons. The Judit
, Hardware Co. carry Mccormick han
b vesters and Studebnker wagons an
r buggies and binding twine.
Sand as you are going to keep
4 horse" continued the old man, .,
II course you'll need harness. Let us z
u to George NJ. Stafford's store. lie
q the boss harness millincr, To my M
y tion, OF this section. He handles OI
J. ly the best. There IL nuthiug in ha
!, ness that cannot be had Ui hin
q heavy and light, single and dUubl
Il plain and fnncy work and hugg
II harness. He has them in stock ,
d can make 'em tn order, besides ever
;, Other kind Of turf goods imaginabl
n and the finest lot of blankets and In
= robes you ever set eyes upon" Aft,
K u visit to Stafiord's establlshmrI
;, Charley said he thought ''ii II ma
'r couldn't get satisfied il was his ow
u fault"
u "Hnlt!" commanded Uncle jos
r az the party came In front Of ID.
l. Homphill's drug store. "Walk rigl
b in" "Why, uncle, we're not sic
: and - "Gucss | know that, bl
= suspect il won't br long before III
Z young man begins To take nn int
est In matters of pnregoric and -