Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-06-12
STORY OF A BAsHFUL MAN
AND A DEMURE MAIDEN.
NHlat Begins Back in Virginia and
Ends Here-Generous Uncle
Bill Gives Timely Advice
20 His Newly Married
Niece.

some years been living with but on
and the same object before them
Both we're helpless victims OF. 'lov
microbes" that we're doing the mos
effectual work under the direction
of cupid himself.
Finally Harry suddenly woke nj
one day and decided that procrasti
nation was the thief of time ant
bliss-and he Immediately set abou
to bring matters to focus. Yer!
soon there was a wedding, and
wasn't much longer before theil
Uncle Bill Taylor, OF Abilene wrote
effusively of what he termed grit
and proposed that II they would To-
cate here, he would start them W
in live. Very soon they began Il
bid loved ones adieu and were soon
speeding in this direction.
When the train pulled in gener-
GUS Uncle Bill was at the depot to
greet them and welcome a much
elated couple, and after hearty con-
gratulations he conducted them
straightway to the Central Hotel.
It was at breakfast the next morn
ing while partaking OF tempting
menu that was being politely serv-
ed, that Uncle Bill first unfolded
his plans to the appreciative new
corners, obligating himself, first of
all, to build and furnish for them a
modern home. "But in the mean
time" he said, you will find this
hotel a pleasant and most agreeable
place to live, since 1t is widely known
as a pleasant and most agreeable
place to live, and favorite with
the knights of the Grip" under
the good management of Walter
Messing who personally looks after
the welfare of those undei is roof.
Come" said the generous un-
Gle, rising from the breakfast table,
''the pleasure is now mine to In
froduce you to our town, your fu-
ture home. Then, too, want to
arrange to build the new house right
away. And of course, 1t is import
ant that we select a pleasant and
healthful location. where he may
have agreeable environments about
u.s." Uncle Bill was soon astir. and
the young couple we're eager and
beaming with expectancy.
'First, we will go In and confer
with r. @. Tonkin Jr., our well-in-
formed, wide-awal real estate deal
or here, where is always listed the
hest residence and business prop
Nrty in town, or in the country
about, who will honestly represent
same" Just a little later the trio
were courteously received at the
office, and It wasn't long before
q. G. Tonkin Jr. had a check for an |
attractive residence site ON which |
Uncle Bill will at once erect hand
MUWO reSluenc0.
NOW am at sea-" said Uncle
Bll. ut beats all how houses are
built these days, considering the
nay 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 I know who can help us
nut OF this dilemma" said he, sud
aenly remembering Vickers & Brown
- men of original ideas and good
haste in practical architecture and I
also as being actively associated
With the building interests here. .
vicEers & Brown soon had tn Is
'lans ready for a pretentious $500
'esidence for the bride. 1t is a rem
llssance Of Corinthian effect, SYM y
In appearance and commo- e
lious to degree in its inter arrange q
nent and Is just what the bride 7
lad longed for. They gave them a y
turnkey job that was in every way I
satisfactory. 9
Good lumber and good material
o hand in hand with workmanship
rhen 1t comes to building good
ouse," said Uncle Bill. "for much .
epends upon the quality Of the
used in obtaining a pretty, =
finished effect. Now, about the :
amber. millwork and sundry requi-
hes coming under this heading, I a
m going to see the Badger Lumber U
o., our live and best opponents OF q
amber and building material here. "
he yards, sheds and warerooms are q
lWays filled with rough and drass.i