The Wrangell sentinel., 1920-08-12

J . large institution" said Lew to Nell as they left" and it is evi- dent that it is a big asset to the town, as they give employment to big number of families. " Now that we have given the contract for the lumber for our home we must have some shin gles to cover it with, so lets call on the Wrangell shingle mill. " MT. Mckinney welcomed the couple and after showing them how the shingles were made, took their order for shingles and congratulated the newlyweds on their choice of Alaskan towns for a home.
 Frank Gingrass of the firm of Gingrass & Harvie, proprietors of the Wrangell Machine Shop, met the couple on the street and made their acquaintance. His invitation for them to visit the machine shop was accepted. Ar irving into this establishment Mir. Gingrass escorted the new. ly weds throughout the shop and explained their work. You are well equipped, l see, "said Lew, to do all kinds of work. It is unusual for a shop in town of this size to be able to handle all work, but 1 am glad to see that you have such excellent facili- ties"
 Arriving at the Electric Light & Power Co.,, Orville c. Palmer, the proprietor, greeted the cou- pie and took delight in showing them around the plant and ex- blaming how electricity was made, the number of watts that are consumed in lighting the city and the homes, and the pros- poets that the Company is fig uring upon in the future, for the use of electricity for power and heating purposes.
 Nell" said Lew, Here is John Tanning, the taxidermist and shoemaker. You remember we heard some big game hunters in the east telling of his excel lent work in mounting heads Entering the store Mir. Tanning explained to the newlyweds all about the different fur skins he has on hand, and how the prices had advanced in recent years. ''I see that you repair shoes" said Nell," and you will receive some work from me tomorrow. John said: Bring lem in; I re- pair everything from a brown bear to a safety pin.
 Lew" said Nell, you need a shave, and now that we are in front of Ed Grigwire's barber shop you had better stop in" Lew did as Nell suggested and MT. Grigwire lost no time in giving Lew a nice clean shave. You are there with the razor" said Lew, land you can expect me to call again." Lew learned while in the shop that Mir. Grigwire is also distributor for the Wisconsin Outboard Motor.
 While Lew was being shaved Nell went to the Pritchett home to give Robert Edmunson an order for a list of magazines. Tt pays to advertise, doesn't it, Robert," said Nell. Being a newcomer should not have known of your Magazine Subscription Service had 1 not seen your ad in the Sentinel. And l have also been benefited as you have saved me two or three dollars on the orders have given you. l think it would pay you, Robert, to see my husband also, as l heard him say something about wanting to subscribe for the Motor Boat and the System magazines. Thank you, Mrs. Joyce, said Robert, "I will make it my business to call on your husband this week." After viewing the many sites, Nell said: We have toured the city and have received a hearty welcome and now, Lew, it is up to us to make good here and 1 am sure we will as every business man we have called upon is work ing along the lines of coopera- tion.
 Two Years Later
 Lew Joyce, Mayor of Wrangell, who lives at 1245 First avenue is given a big surprise upon his -1z1 l. 1nos