Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-24
GENEROUS
UNCLE BILL.
a Realistic Romance Thai Began
Back East and Ends In Salt Lake.

In remote hamlet back east lived
n demure maiden and bashfu young
man, who had for some years been
living with but one and the same OBJ
Ject In view. They were both hopeless
victims OF love microbes that were
doing most effectunl work under the
direction OF cupid himself. At last
Harry suddenly woke up" and decld-
ed that Decentralization was the thief OF
time and --blIss--and Immediately set
about to bring matters 10 focus.
"Hettie may LII, er-i"--but he took
header over ashfulness-"Again would
you-oo-oo, err" This time Kettle came
TO his rescue with n sweet Yes, Harry
dear, | er-er-I've been trying to say
yes all this time and | mean II too, II
-cr YOU DO" and to this day Harry In
sists that he popped the question. Very
soon there was wedding and II was
not much longer before Uncle Bill Tay-
lor OF Salt Lake wrote effuslvely OF
what he termed her grit and proposed
that Il they would locate here he would
start them up in life as a Xmas gift
Very soon they began to bid loved ones
adieu and were soon speeding In this
direction.
When the train pulled In generous
Uncle Bill was ut the depot 10 greet
and welcome the much elated couple
and after hearty congratulations, con-
Quoted them straightway TO the Knuts-
ford, having previously arranged for u
splendid quite with Gus Holmes, the
sauve host. II was in the dining room
at breakfast next morning that Uncle
Bill first unfolded his plans 20 the APP
preciative newcomers, obligatlng him
self, first OF all. to build and furnish
for them an ideal American home.
After hraa a tho nnxintlQ
Corners. at Uncle Bits request. ac-
companied him about town with a
view OF getting acquainted and nrrang-
ing In detail all matters incidental to
building and furnishing the new home,
"and, now for Il desirable spot" said
Uncle Bill, to build on let's go In and
confer with Browns In town. II East
First South, our well-infOrmed and
wide-awake real estate agent, where Is
listed the beat properties IN town and
country about" The trio were cor
daily received and II wasn't long be-
fore the sauve Mr.. Brown had sold
Uncle Bill a pleasant and commodious
residence site.
Generous Uncle Bits first gift to his
newly married and appreciatlve niece
win be Il pretentious new residence, n
reminiscense OF colonial architecture
q most modern and commodious twelve
room house, costing 10000 The plans
were drawn by our favorably known
architect, Fred Hale, In the Commercial
block, who designed IT, Mr.. Hale Is
held In high esteem by the public as an
architect Of originality and artistic
tastes, remarked Uncle BIZ, In speaking
to the bride about the completeness and
very inviting and splendid appearance
OF the new home. as they all sat look
L.. ~. ttlaxp.--frnfta tho
plans.
Uncle Bin next called on Schraven &
Roman, GA west First South, one OF
Salt Lakes best Informed, and best
facilitated contractors and builders and
awarded them the contract TO build the
residence and incidentally remarked
that nobody ever questioned Schraven
& Romans integrity IN fulfllling a con-
tract and 20 the letter. and on time too,
since some OF Salt Lakes better build
lrgs are of their production.
"ln the matter of plumbing remark
ed Uncle Bill, 1--WE cannot Use too much
care for both health and comfort de.
ponds On good sanitary conditions and
nothing contributes 20 much to this end
as does scientific plumbing, and when
coupled with the use OF porcelain bath
tubs, good sinks and pretty and appro-
pirate fixtures II combines convenience
and comfort and as well pleasing IN
terror effect Now, 20 avoid trouble in
after years wen make a deal with ID.
w. James, S. east Second South, my
friend, about executing the plumbing
and heating contracts. Then We will
be sure Of good workmanship, artistic
fixtures and q square deal
Nov that our splendid new resi-
dence will soon be ready to move into
| IN t.lr akA OF 10 IN
Il out in good shape. 1t viii be my
aim to have It par excellence, ven
tured Uncle Bill 80 II you join me
Wen go and talk II over with the
Greenwald Furniture company, 33-3o-S7
west Third South, our staunch and well
informed house furnishers and diligent
opponents OF furniture" The trio were
courteously received at the store and
after the assduous management had
made some suggestions to the anxious
| bride, she soon selected her parlor,
| chamber and bedroom suite, carpets,
rugs, tapestries and the other requi-
| sites In furnishings for the new home
| so enticing were the smart and unique
| effects comprised in the stock. Hence
| Uncle Bill ordered the Greenewald Fur
niture company to furnish It ''out and
| out" from top TO bottom, and TO have
| II spick and span IN every particular
| The bride was assured that no pains OF
effort would be spared to have the home
| l-d-e-a-l in all respects.
Eyes, ] did promise you a nice
watch and silver service set" quotf
| Uncle Bill to the bride, emerging from
the furniture store, and he directed
them TO Boyd Parks jewelry store, IN
| Main street, where he soon acquitted
| himself OF the obligation, adding TO th'
| above a handsome upright grandfather
clock and some exquisite articles IL
bohemian and table ware, while Het
tie seemed TO be In ecstacy at thu
thought Of 80 many dainty article:
for her new home. Boyd Parks jew
elry house" remarked Uncle Bill az
they entered the street, always show
artistic and seasonable effects and
varied and comprehensive stock ant