The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-06-13

uho had for some years been living
with but one and the same object be-
fore them. Both were hopeless VIC
tins of "love microbes" that were DO
ing the most effectual work under the
direction of Cupid.
Finally Harry suddenly woke up
one day and decided that procrastlna-
tion was the thief of time and ollss'
and, he Immediately set about TO
bring matters to focus. Very soon
there was a. wedding and it wasn't
much longer before their Uncle Bill |
Taylor of Newberry wrote effus1Vely
of what he termed grit" and propos-
ed that if they would locate here, ne
would start them up in life. very
soon they began to bid loved ones ad1eu
and were soon speeding in this dlrec-
tion.
When the train pulled in, generous
Uncle Bill was at the depot to greet
them and welcome a much elated
couple, and after hearty congratula-
tions, he conducted them straightway
to the Newberry hotel. 1t was at
breakfast the next morning While
partaking OF a tempting menu 'nat
was being served, that Uncle Bill first
unfolded his plans to the appreciative
new comers, obligating himself, hrst
of all to build and furnish them a
home. "But in the meantime" he
said, "you will find this hotel pleas
ant and most agreeable place to live
since it is widely known as our best
APPOINTED and most zealously manag-
ed hotel, and favorite with The
knights of the Grip under the good
management OF G. P. Pelham, who
personally looks after the welfare Of
those under its roof"
Come" said the generous Uncle
Bill, rising from the breakfast table,
''the pleasure is now mine to introduce
you to our town, your future home.
Then, too. I want to arrange to build
the new house right away. And, Of
course, it is important that we select
a pleasant and healthful location,
where We may have agreeable envir-
ouments about u.s." Uncle Bill was
soon astir, and the young couple were
eagerly beaming with expectancy.
eve will go in and confer with F. R
Hunter, our well informed and wide
awake real estate insurance dealer
here, where is always listed the best
residence and business properties in
town, or in the codhtry. about, who
will honestly represent same" Just
little later the trio were courteously
received at the Office, and it wasn'1
long before Mr.. T. r. Hunter had q
check for an attractive residence site
on which Uncle Bill will at once have
erected a handsome residence.
"Now, am at sea-" said Uncle Bill
"It beats all how houses are bull
these days considering the way the!
built them so years ago. Why, tn
modern houses Of today have conven
fences and comforts that one Of m!
time never dreamed of. But I know
who can help US out of this dilemma,
he said, suddenly remembering c. {
Davis as a man Of original ideas ant
good taste in practical architectur
and also as being actively associate
with the building interests here. {
C. Davis very soon had the plans read
for a pretentious $4,000 residence.
is OF colonial effect, pleasing and sym
metrica1 in appearance and commc
dious to a degree in it's interior al
rangement, and, it is just what tn
bride had longed for. The construf
aion of which will at once commenc
"Good lumber and good materla
which G. G.. Davis will also suppl
20 hand in hand with good workman
ship when It comes to building goo
house." said Uncle Bill. "He is OIL
largest and best exponent of lumbf
and building material here. The b
yards, sheds and ware-roonls are a
ways filled with rough and aresst
lumber Of all dimensions, and II
manifold items in building materi
ADEQUATE to meet the demands of Il
exacting public for any class or 81:
of building."
about the plumbing" remark'
Uncle Bill, 1--WE can't use too mu'
care for good health and many cor
forts are dependent upon santa
plumbing and scientific Ventilati'
and heating; and when coupled WI
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