The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-30

ana IHTIntT, has soii hib lhi IA ~ ANtp-
raska and will soon come to Florence
to reside in order to give his family
the benefit of the excellent social and
educational advantages for which this
city is noted. Mr.. Jones has been
noted in his community as man
whose word is as good rs bond, and
his fellow townsmen have availed
themselves of his ability by placing
him on the school board. electing him
supervisor of his township and sending
him to the state legislature. Mr..
Jones is graduate of the Michigan
agricultural college, while Mrs. Jones
was educated at Olivet. They have
two daughters and one son-Miss
Jones, Winifred and Tom, Jr. The
former are much given to music,
taste inherited from their refined
mother.
1t is understood that by the death of
Il distant relative, who gained large
fortune in Australia, the Joneses
have come into very tidy fortune,
and mean to get all the good out of it
that money can secure.
Hon. Thomas Jones has bought
very desirable lots aud let the con
tract for building modern twelve
room cottage, to cost about ~. 500
The walls and floor of the bath room
will be covered with white tiles and
the floor of the vestibule with mosaics.
On the completion Of their new
home the Joneses contemplate giving
reception, which no doubt will
prove notable event in the social
functions of Florence.
The JOneses in Florence.
Hon. Thomas Jones and family
were in Friday and q representative
of The Tribune found the Hon. Thorn
AS Jones enjoying one of G. @. 2idle's
"Ruy Lopez" cigars in the hotel
Office and was granted very pleasing
interview.
The reporter learned that the
family WAS in the city for the purpose
Of contracting for the materials for
and the building of their new house
arranging for its furnishing in all its
details and purchasing supplies.
Mr.. Jones believed they could COM
plete their buying in two days. as
they had in mind nearly everything
wanted. They had obtained copies of
The Tribune some time ago, and from
study of its advertising and local
news columns had learned of the peo-
pie who kept the goods desired. Aft
er making their purchases. they
would leave for viist to Mr.. Jones
boyhood home in Fulton county, New
York, and return only when their
house was nearly completed.
Jones Invests in Real Estate.
respondence with ]. Victor McCand-
less, the we'll l-known real estate and
insurance man, in regard to purchas
ing desirable lots upon which to build
his new house. He found the gentle
man in his office, llS East Main street
and they went out to inspect the
property. Mr.. Jones WAS satisfied
with the lots and the reasonable prices
named, and expressed his faith in
Florence realty. The transfer of the
property was made. Mr.. Jones also
bought farm from j. Victor McCand-
less list of desirable farm properties,
rs an investment.
Mr.. Jones arranged with Mr.. Nc
Candless to act as his agent in loan
ing large amount of money on safe
real estate security-an important
branch of his business.
Whether you wish to buy, sell,
trade or effect loan consult with j.
Victor McCandless.
Then Mr.. Jones smilingly remark
ed that he could now claim to be a
citizen and property owner of Flor
ence.
viii Furnish Jones Lumber.
The English Lumber Co.. f. L.
Beverstock, manager, whose office and
wards are on South Union aveune.
near the d. & r. G. tracks, will
furnish the lumber for Hon. Thomas
Jones new house as well as the sash,
doors, blinds. ornamental wood work
interior finish. etc. Everything is
to be A /, and the English Lumber
Co., supplies that grade. They are
fully equipped to furnish the mater
isls for a large and artistic dwelling
for small amount of money. Their
envisble reputation for fair dealing
recommends them to the entire conf
dence of the Hon. Thomas Jones.
Whether in need of large or small
bill of lumber. the English Lumber
Co. will give you prompt and careful
attention. Their lumber and build
ing material are kept IN the very best
for the most modern meth