The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-29
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too"
Yes, they are always busy" re-
piled Henry. They do all the monu.
ment, and stone work for a very large
territory and as you say. they have a
splendid establishment. being thoroly
equipped with all modern machinery
and necessary facilities for turning
out their excellent work"
Uncle Henry" said Nellie. as they
left Mr.. Williams, what about my
spring outfit? I'm going to be SO
busy, don't you know"
do not bother your head about
that. Nellie quickly answered uncle
I'VE will just run over and I'll make
you acquainted with Miss Emma
Taube. suite 24s Colonial building,
whom I can recommend as the one
capable person in the city who can
attend to and meet your every de-
mand in the line of dressmaking or
tailoring"
Nell. upon meeting Miss Taube, was
soon possessed of great confidence in
her ability to please even the most
fastidious, and experienced no hest
fancy in arranging for Miss Taube to
take full charge of her work. She
learned that Miss Taube had spent
much time and study in the art of de-
signing and fitting dresses, evening
gowns. tailor-mades, blouses and
skirts. as we'll as the necessity of
an adept in her knowledge Of what
particular style of garment would
best suit her customers personality;
studying as she does, the most minute
details, ranging from style of hair
dress, color of hair, complexion, physi-
cal lines of development, erectness of
stature, poise and movement in walk.
ing, etc.
"Well, I'm glad that is off my
mind" said she as they walked down
stairs, 'fUr feel assured l am going
to have my spring clothes made as
would have them"
81 thought you would be satisfied"
said Henry, as he stopped to light his
cigar. And you did we'll, Nellie. in
permitting Miss Table to select your
styles and materials for you. for she
is an adept at that l know, person.
ally. that Sue makes clothes for our
very best families, who are in a posi-
tion to demand and get the best, and
she has done so, season after season.
She goes to Chicago every year to
study the styles. SO you see her abil-
ity is not bit over-rated."
Nellie's face bore pleased express
sion as they rode away, and to Henry
she remarked: well, that's one
great worry dispensed with and given
to a wonderfully clever young wo-
man"
Uncle" said Charlie, leaving Miss
Taube, Il like Nellie to keep informed
en- the topics of the day. Where is the
best place to buy books and maya
zines?"
why. we'll step up to Nicholson
& Brother, 729 Main street." promptly
replied uncle. They keep all the
latest books, as well as the largest
line of stationery, school and Office
supplies and fancy goods in town.
Goodness met" exclaimed Nellie,
upon reaching the store and meeting
Mr.. Thomas Nicholson, the secretary
treasurer. and Mr.. Timothy Nicholson,
the founder of the firm. 'Wouldn't it
take a while to read all these books?
l see right now, uncle DEAR" exclaimed
she where it's up to you to put us in
a library of modern fiction, for there
are so many late books here which
have never read"
That's easily DONE" replied Henry,
for good fiction / think. is one of the
cleaneSt forms of entertainment we
have and here is the largest assert
ment in the city to select from"
This is such nice, clean looking
store" remarked Nellie, as having
selected box of dainty stationery,
and few choice selections of Chelsea
Chinaware, she waited for her light
purchases.
You're right there" replied he
"Nicholson's has the best book store
in town; in fact, it's one of the oldest
firms here, being established in 1860,
ard they have occupied this one store
since 1869. We must go now but in
q few days you must return and select
your wall paper here, for they have a
wonderful array of late designs and
employ only men who are experts to
hang it. In fact, they do the wall pa
per business of the county. Then. as
You can see, they carry a complete
stock Of stationery. gift books, gift
cards for every possible occasion. place
and tally cards in an endless variety
They do a splendid business in pic
ture framing also. having an expert
who really knows how to appropriately
frame a picture, and il | were YOU
Nellie, Id pick out some nice form of
engraving for your new visiting
cards.
What delightful gentleman. Mr.
Nicholson, Senior vas" said Nellie as
they left. Il enjoyed conversing with
him so much"
You would hardly think he was in
Ills 93rd year. would YOU" replied
Henry. I've known him since l was
10Y. for he is one Of natures noble
men,
"Now that we have few minutes
to spare, want to take you in to meet
some old friends of mine" said uncle.
"Pohlmeyer, Downing and company,
the leading undertakers and embalm
ers of the city, are just below here,
and have known them ever since Mr..
Downing started in business A years
ago. Their establishment is at Is
North Tenth street, not out of our
way. and a few minutes chat with
them will rest us"
After introducing the young folks to
Mr. Pohlmeyer and Mr.. Downing, who
in turn. introduced them to the other