The leader., 1901-04-24
Jolly Old Uncle Josh.
His Great Generosity Towards Ills Newly Married Niece.
Realistic Romance of BroOkhaven, in Which Number
of Prominent Business Men Take Very
Conspicuous Part.
copyrighted by w. S. Guthrie.l

the girl. swell, that's dead easy"
laughed the old man; you just men
toned it in time, for right over here is
c. II. Dahlstrom's bicycle repository
and he sells the Monarch" "Just the
wheel for me-" said Charley, "and
think Racycle would suit me-" eagerly
cbimed in Polly. "Nuf sed, nuf sed,"
answered Uncle Josh, "I'll foot the
bill. Dahlstrom sells 'em BOTH" Polly
and Charley selected their bicycles
and had coaster breaks attached, then
Uncle Josh explained that c. H. Dahl
strom is also headquarters for sun
dries and repairs.
"a rretty good start" said the old
man, land now we'll go to c. B. Perkins
big hardware and stove store where
Polly's housewifely instincts will have
full play in marvels of kitchen appara-
tus. There is not an establishment in
the country that carries a more com
prehensive stock of cooking machin-
ery," remarked Uncle Josh. "Every
possible piece of kitchen furniture from
tin dipper to cooking range is here
in all styles and variety" If Polly
fails to accomplish wonders in the cul-
mary art, it will not be for want of su-
perior cooking utensils, for she pur-
chased Bucks range with all other
equipments needed in well-regulated
kitchen, all of which Uncle Josh paid
for with delight cause he knew that
c. B. Perkins had treated him all right,
just as he treats everybody.
"Oh, say, Uncle" exclaimed Polly,
"where can l go for dry goods? This
dress is hardly suitable, l must admit"
swell, my girl, if you want to select
from one of the most popular estab-
lishments in Southern Mississippi,
will direct you to John McGrath d
Sons, who carry stock of dry goods
that for variety and real value Is sell
dom seen outside the largest metro
politan cities. They have all the latest
weaves in fashionable dress goods and
you are sure to be guided right in
your selections. You will find McGrath
& Sons pleasant to deal with and their
employees polite and expert, while the
prices cannot be duplicated" 1t did
not take Polly long to tell a bar
gain when she saw one. She got
handsome dress with all the necessary
and several other articles
of Fantastic disarray" so dear to the
heart of every woman, including w.
B. erect form CO rset. Before leaving
however, Polly also ar
ranged to have their talented dress
maker, Miss Mamie Harris, make her
new dress
"Well, Scat, my!' exclaimed Uncle
Josh, with David Harum accent, as
they reached the street, 81 must run
over to the Commercial Bank and get
another check book. Come along with
me and get acquainted with F. F.
Becker, the cashier, and staff, for of
course you will do business with them
and it is always more pleasant to be
acquainted with the people
you do business with. This bank is as
solid as the base of the universe, is
on safe, conservative lines,
and has a strong working capital of
$4,000. You will find them ever ready
to extend any accommodations COM
patible with business principles
"Guess I'll open an account with the
Commercial right away" replied Char
ley, and he did. At the same time
Uncle Josh explained to Polly about
the Commercial Banks savings de-
partment, where deposits as small as
s1OO or upward are received, and he
placed $500 to the young woman's
credit. "Pin money" he termed it.
"Let's see-I promised you a gold
watch, didn't II" queried Uncle Josh of
Polly, "and A. Statfier is the man to
give us the worth of our money" En-
tering the popular jewelry store the old
man CALAMITY acquitted himself of the
promise and then directed Polly's at
tention to the superior stock of silver
ware carri d by the house. "There is no
other such house in town." said the
old man, land / will guarantee the quail
ity to be the very best. Pick out your
family clock while here" he added.
"Staffier carries a magnificent line.
Don't forget another fact" he oontin-
ued, ..'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, re-
member that Statfier is also an expert
doctor on sick watches.
Woman-like, Polly was discussing
the matter of how she would arrange
her new house and was interrupted by
Uncle Josh. sand those house fixin's
remind me-" said he, "that you haven't
got your dishes yet. Now, the most ia
nous stock in town for extent, quality
and completeness is at Chas. Heuck &
Sons grocery store. There isn't posi-
lively thing in the line of china,
crockery, glass or porcelain needed for
use or ornament in any part Of the
house that cannot be found at Heuck
& Sons in indefinite variety and at
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have splendid stock of lamps of every
description and decorated ware in
abundance. Charley Heuck took Polly
personally in charge and her big order
suggested her thorough appreciation.
"Oh me! Oh my" calculated Polly as
they halted before a show window
across the street, what a perfectly
lovely slipper" "Yes," said Uncle
Josh, "W. p. Hubert's stock can't be
equaled in style and extent in this
section. Go in, look it over and get
acquainted. Pick out what you want
and I'll foot the BILL" 1t might have
been policy not to have extended that
invitation had not Uncle Josh known
what wise economy it was to trade at
Old Bucks, for Polly found goods and
prices so seductive that she purchased
an outfit from pretty slipper to a
handsome Julia NARROW walking boot.
Charley invested In pair of Boston
ian gents fine shoes, while Uncle Josh
INDUCED in a stout boot, with rubbers
for the crowd. No one needing foot
wear can resist the styles and prices
offered by Old Buck.
"Haltr' commanded Uncle Josh, as
the party came in front of the store of
G. E. Grafton Drug Co., "Walk right
in" "Why, Uncle, We're not sick, and
-" "Guess know that" laughed the
old man. "bot suspect it won't be
long before this young man begins to
take an Interest in matters Of"
"U-n-ol ell" "Well go in anyway and
get acquainted, besides Polly may find
some toilet articles she wants." Sure
enough, before leaving he was loaded
down with combs, brushes, face pow
ders and several bottles Of fine per-
fumes. "Don't forget" added Uncle
Josh, ito come here with your pre-
ear;pfiops as the e. T. (srafton Drug