Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-03-16
REALISTIC ROMANCE

That Begins Back East And Ends In
Charles Town.
In a remote hamlet back east lived a
demure maiden and bashful man, who
had for some years been living with but
one and the same object before them.
Both were hopeless victims of ''love
microbes. that were dong the most eff
fectual work under the direction of Cupid
himself. Finally Harry suddenly woke
up one day and decided that procrasti-
nation was the thief of time and bliss, and
Immediately set about to bring matters
to focus. Very soon there was we'd
ding. and it wasn't much longer before
their Uncle Bill Taylor of Charles Town
wrote effusively of what he termed grit"
and proposed that if they would locate
here he would start them up in life. 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 at the depot to greet and
welcome the much-elated couple. and,
after hearty congratulations. conducted
them straightway to The Jefferson Hotel
1t was at breakfast next morning, while
partaking of a tempting menu. that was
being politely served. that Uncle Bill
first unfolded his plans to the apprecia-
tive new corners, obligieng himself. first
of all. to build and furnish for them mod
ern home. But in the meantime. said
he. you will find this pleasant and
most agreeable place to live. since it is
widely known as CT aries Towns best ap-
pointed and most zealously managed
hotel, and favoIite with the knights of
the Grip under the good managem ent of
Mr.. German Smith who personally looks
after the welfare of those under his roof.
"Come, said the generous uncle, rising
from the breakfast table, 1.-The pleasure is
now mine to introduce you to our town,
your future home. Then. too, | want to
arrange to build the new house right away
Aud. of course. it is important that we
select a pleasant and heathful location,
where We may have agreeable environ
ments about us" Uncle Bill was soon
astir and the young couple were eager
and beaming with expectancy. First,
I'll xr-,tI,
Wynkoop. our well informed and wide
awake real estate and insurance man,
who has always listed the best resi-
dence and business properties in town. or
the co untry about. and who will honestly
represent same" Just little later the
trio were cautiously received at the Of
fee. and it wasn't long before the suave
A. G. Wynkoop had a check for an at
tractive residence site. on which Uncle
Bill will at once have erected a handsome
residence.
Now am at seal" said Uncle Bill
at beats all how they build houses now
days. considering the way they built
them fifty years ago Why. the modern
houses of today have conveniences and
comforts that one of my time never
dreamed of. But know who can help
US out of this dilemma" said he. sudden
ly remembering H. p Cline as man
of business and a man of original ideas
and uniform tastes iu practical architec-
ture and building. also as being actively
associated with building interests here.
H. P. Cline very soon had the plans
ready for pretentious $1,000 residence.
| The exterior is a renaissance of gothic
effect. symmetrical in appearance and
commodous to degree in Its interior
arrangement and is just what the bride
hid wished for. H. p Cline will also
build it
Good lumber aud good material gc
hand in hand with good workmanship
when it comes to building houses, SAID
Uncle Bill, land much depends. too, up
on the quality of the mill-work used il
obtaining a finished effect Now abou
the lumber, mill work and sundry req nj
sites coming under this heading. an
going to see VIM. Phillips Sons. our liv,
and best known opponents of lumber ant
building material here. The yards. she'd
and ware-rooms are always filled will
rough and dressed lumber of all dimen
sions and the manifold requisites il
building material adequate to meet th'
demands of an exacting public F" Il j
needless to say that VIM, Phillips Son
did furnish every item for the whole job
Uncle Bill remarked that he found then
very prompt and agreeable to do bushes
with.
About the plumbing" remarked Tn
icie Bill. I'VE cant use too much care to
good health and many comforts are dc
pendent upon sanitary plumbing an
scientific venii alton and heating. an
when coupled with the use of porcelai
bath tubs. good sinks and handsome ar
propriate fixtures. to say nothing of th
conveniences. it combines pleasing il
terror finish which is most desirable
Now to avoid eucountering any troubl
in after years. am going TO have Ride
& Rider TO execute the plumbing an
heating contracts" said Uncle Bill
Then we can expect good workmanship
artistic fixtures and square deal. fl
this is the kind of reputation that Rid,
& Rider has won with cognizant publ
for doing things