The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1910-11-17
REALISTIC ROMANCE
That Begins Back East and
Ends in Henderson--Gener-
Gus "Unc1e Bill" Gives Time
1y Advice and Things More
Substantial to His Newly
Married Niece.

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in the highest art and most practica
way. Mr.. Futrell has by straight
forward business endeavor in pleas
ing patrons, won first place as a
roofer and sheet metal worker in all
it's branches. There is no Job too
big or too small to receive prompt
attention." And it might have been
added also that in the line of repair
ing of all kinds Mr. Futrell is an
expert and gives prompt and care
full attention to all such work.
''In my earlier days." remarked
"Uncle Bill" "the practical use of
electricity was unknown, it did not
enter into construction of building at
all, but the conveniences it affords are
manifold. Now about the electrical
equipment for our new house: l am
going to see Geo. C. Woodwork who
will wire the house, install the fix
lures, put on the door-bells and give
US chandeliers and fixtures exquisite
in taste and appropriateness and do
everything right. l expect Hettie
will want electric curling irons and
fat irons too. Geo. G. Woodwork
does everything electrical and is
equipped for subscribing the best in
terest of the people as an electrical
engineer and contractor, and also as
dealer in electrical supplies and fix
lures in many unique and classic de-
signs and effects.
'It is the work Of the painter and
decorator that counts most In OBJ
tanning artistic and harmonious re-
suits, 'chirped in the bride. "For, ''said
she, ''it's the painting and decorating,
when executed by capable artisan,
that augments the attractiveness
of both the exterior and interior OF
the home, rendering it pleasing and
inviting
Then" interrupted "Uncle Bill"
"I'll take no chance on botchery, but
I'll see Robert Crow & Son about the
painting. He is an artist with the
brush, employing all the time, COM
petent men who weld the brush with
dexterity, and if we give the painting,
paper hanging and decorating to
Crow & Son, we can rest assured of
getting good workmanship and a
we'll finished house, painted and
decorated in ship-shape and on time
too, at a reasonable cost.
"About the plumbing," remarked
"Uncle Bill, we can't use too much
care for good health and many COM
forts are dependent upon sanitary
plumbing and scientific ventilation
and heating: and when coupled with
the use Of porcelain bath tubs, good
sinks, and handsome and appro-
pirate fixtures, to say nothing OF the
conveniences, it combines a pleasing
interior finish which is most desira-
BILE. To avoid encountering any
trouble in after years, | am going to
A. s. Rem to execute the plumbing
and heating contracts" said "Uncle
Bill. ." ''Then we can expectgoodwork-
manship, artistic fixtures, and a
square deal, for this is the kind Of
reputation that A. S. Rem has won
with a cognizant public for doing
things.
"Well it is up to ME to furnish
your new residence, remarked "Uncle
Bill, "and it shall be furnished in
! just as good taste and as complete
as your good Judgment and tact will
permit or dictate" Glow grand -
she exclaimed, beaming with Joy and
expectancy. "Uncle Bill" then bade
the young couple to come with him
to Hughes & Smaw, our live ex-
ponents OF furniture and we'll in
formed house furnishers, where is
handled everything that is smart,
useful and dainty, needed to fit out
the cottage and mansion, on what
ever scale is desired. The trio were
politely received at the store, where
after considering with the conversant
and assiduOus management, Hettie
soon selected some exquisite furn-
iture for her parlor and her living
room and bedrooms as we'll as
! dining-room and kitchen furniture,
tapestries, also carpets, rugs, mat
tings. Her purchases, in fact, in
cluded all essential requisites, hence
the progressive firm of Hughes &
Smaw got the order to fit out the
house from top to bottom.
eyes [ did promise you a nice
watch and silver service" quoth
"Uncle Bill" to the bride, emerging
from the furniture store.
Then he directed them to Fl. W.
Mixon's iewelry and optical store
where he soon acquitted himself OF the
obligation adding to above hand
some clock, and some exquisite ar
ticles of cut glass and silver. Hettie
seemed to be in ecstacy at the
thought OF so many useful, dainty
and essential articles for her new
home. "You can always find the best
here" remarked "Uncle Bill, ;" as they
again entered the street This estab.
lishment always shows artistic and
seasonable effects, and has the dis
tinction with its wide acquaintance
ship of being a most reliable and well
appointed iewelry store. 81. w. Nixon
never puts out false lights to make
sale, either. Mr. Nixon is no less
known as an optician, and carries a
complete line OF optical goods OF al
kinds, making a speciality of testing
eyes and adjusting glasses, conclud
ed Uncle Bill"
"By the way" said Uncle Bill,
with evident seriousness, "since VIZ
have spent all this money in build