Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-11-21
GENEROUS UNCLE BILL,
A Pretty Tvsentyeth Century Love Story With The
Scene Laid In Corvallis.

man, who lad for some Years been iiv-
ing with hut one and tl'e same object.
Thev were both hopai victims of
love microbes thai s,re doing most
efectuaI work under the ERECTION OF
Cupid himself. Harry suddenly woke
up ard decided that procras:ination was
the thief of time and-!liss-an imme-
diateIy set about to hiring matters TO
focus "I.ettie- may 1T, er-l--
but I.c took header over bashfulness-
''again would you-oo-oo-er." This
time Hettie came to his rescue with
sweet "Yes, Harry, dear, er-er I've
been trying to say yes all this time and
! mean it too, er you do" and to this day
| Harry insists that he popped the ques-
tien.
f! Very soon there was wedding and it
was not much longer before Uncle Bill
TAYLOR, of Corvallis, wrote effusively OF
what he termed her grit and proposed
that ii they would locate here he would
start them up in life Very soon they
bid their loved ones adien ard were soon
speeding in this direction.
When the train pulled in, generous
Uncle Bill was at the depot to greet and
welcome the much elated couple, and
after hearty congratulation, conducted
them straightway to the Occidental Ho
tel, having previously arranged Tor
IspIendid suite, with H. NJ. Brunk, the
stlave and alert host. 1t was in this
cheerful and inviting dlning-room of the
hotel at breakfast next morning. while
partaking of a tempting menu that was
being politely served, that Uncle Bill
first unfolded his plans to the appre-
ciative new comers, obligating himself
first OF all to build and furnish for them
an ideal American home, But i'll the
> l., II ind O
a plea sant, home-like and u.ost agree
able place to live"
After breakfast the anxious newcomers
at Uncle Bills request, accompanied
linn about town with q view to getting
, acquainted and arranging in detail all
the matters incidental to building and
furnishing the new home; "and now for
desirable spot" said Uncle Bill, ''to
. bull on let's go in and confer with f.
p. Morgan the leading real estate and
insurance agent who is known to be
thoroughly reliable and who has the en-
dorsement of all the best citizens and
who works to satisfy and retain the con-
fidence and good will of those who deal
with him-and who has the largest list
= of good farms and city properties IN the
county"
Now since Uncle Bills fist gift to his
, new residence and possessing but a
vague idea as to what would be impos.
5 ing, commodious and acceptable, he sud
| denly remembered A. F. Peterson as be-
ing conversant with architecture and III
: close touch with the building interests
here, who, after Uncle Bill had made
known the object of his visit, soon ar
ranged about the plan for most moderr
residence. Uncle Bill then and there
also awarded Mr.. Peterson the contrac
q to buii it, remarking that nobody eve
- questioned his Integrity or ability in exc
II cutting contract to The letter, and OF
= tine, too.
d "In erecting home, enc perhaps t.
he left as a tribute of family pride t.
4 succeeding generations, it is absolutel,
- important to use only Al lumber ant
), material otherwise in decade or so tn
d building would toppe over" said Uncl
O Bill with an assured air, Il will ayoit
this dilemma. 1 will arrange with p
w. Strong, manager Corvallis Saw Mil
l. company about the lumber and inierio
j finish and the sundrv articles. The yard
# are always filled wth pine and fir lum
Der of all kinds and dimensions, and th
e manifold things needed in the construc
ot ton of buildings in these latter days
g adequate to meet the demands oil trade.
q "It matters not how pretenticus
residence may be in poiat of architec
ture, it ceases to be attractive or evel
% tenable until it has received the brush Q
the painter and decorator chipped il
,, the bride. Eyes, yes, that's so, r
" sponded Uncle Bill, "and III take n
chances on a botcher, either; I'll see
l.. Underwood of this city, who is al
energetic contractor and an artist witt
the brush, doing painting, decoratin
}. and paper hanging, giving personal at
II tention in the execution of any job ten
u dered him, and from his hands we viii
l. be assured of tasty. attractive and in
e vlting residence" declared Uncle Bill.
Now that our splendid new residenc
, will soon be ready to move into wei
'' next take steps about furnishing it ou
in good shape 1t will be my aim t
J. have it par excellence" ventured Uncl
=. Bill. $50 if you'll join me We'll go an
r talk it over with J. D. Mann & Co., on
= well-informed house furnishers and dill
J., gent exponents of furniture" The tri
:. were courteously received at the stor
and after the assiduous management hat
made some suggestions 10 the anxiou
bride, she soon selected her parlor, bed
a room and chamber suites, and othe
requisites in furnishing for the new HON
so enticing were the smart and uniqu
effects comprised in the store. Hence
Uncle Bill ordered j. D. Mann & Co., t
furnish it 'sout and OUT from the top t.
bottom, to have it spick and spank ii
every particular. The bride was assuret
'r that no pains or effort would be spares
e to have the home id cal in all respects
o "Where is nv old friend, Mr.. Zierolf ?,
- said Harry. why, he is in the grocer.
firm of P nj. .Zierolf," said Uncle Bill
,, Come with me up the street, and see tn
# fine assortment and big stock of groceries
r Queensware, crockery and table lnxurie
:, that he keeps. And, Harry, he is doinl
a large business To see Hettie bn!
groceries was lesson to Uncle Bill
J. "Glve me a sack of Snow Fall -four" SAT-
Hettie, land piece of smoked salmo,
and three pounds of sliced ham, bottle
of Diamond w Extracts and Hislop
Martins Spices. Put them all in sacl
:, and Harry will carry them home.
Never mind" said Mr.. Zierolf; 'whei
you come here or phone for any articl