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OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE CITY OF WAYCROSS AND OF WARE AND CHARLTON COUNTIES.
VOLUME XXII
WAYCROSS. GA., SATURDAY, APRIL f>, 1902.
NUMREPt 40
Jolly Old Uncle Josh
His Great Generosity Towards
His Newly Married Niece.
A Realistic Romance of Waycross
Which a Number of Prominent Busi
ness Men Take a Very Con
spicuous Part.
' (Copyrighted by \V. S Guihrie.)
‘•Miss Summeri— Polly—I—1—er—
df rj I—*' Hut the speaker took a head*
er over bashfulness, only to hear a
sweet “Yes, Charley.”
# “Can I aspire to—er—to—that is—’’
Again a lapse into silence, followed
by an encouraging “Yes, Charley.”
"Oh, if I might only hope to—to—”
Another failure of language. It was
seemingly a hopeless case, and might
have been only for a demure “Char
ity, I have said ‘yes’ twice, and if you
mean it I mean it, too, and—”
And to this day thrft young man will
insist that he popped the question.
All this happened away “down
east,” and it wasn’t long before there
was a wedding. Not much longer be
fore there was a letter from Polly’s
Uncle Josh (Hon. Joshua Turner, an
old pioneer of Waycross), rich, gener
ous and level-headed, who wrote ef
fusively of his delight ut her exhibi
tion of what ho called “grit.'’ and In
l roposed that if the young pcopl
would locate at Waycross he would
start them up in life as a wedding
gift, having fully explained that this
is the best spot in the world for young
married people to get a good start.
Of course they accepted, and \vere
soon bidding their friends adieu.
A few weeks subsequent to the
above conversation, a travel-stained
party arrived in Waycross. Our
friend, Uncle Josh, was in charge,
and be led the party strightway to
the Hotel Virdie. “We’ll go to the
Virdle,” said he, “because tha^s the
popular place and strictly first class.
I haye known George Leach, the pro
prietor, for years, and he is mine host
after my own heart, being endowed
with thit delightful intuition that
makes a guest feel at home, comforta
ble, contented, and in mighty goed
luck. The bouse is one of conve
nience; the apartments are well fur''
nished, and the cuisine, well, that
hotel is noted for Its excellent table,
so I have engaged rooms here until
your own house is in readiness.” With
these remarks Uncle Josh graciously
presented to Charles the deed of a cozy
cottage.
“After breakfast is over,” continued
the old man, “I must take you for a
little drive, and then we will proceed
to buy your outfit To expedite mat-
lei’s I'll just call up phone No. 89
and haye Lott St Jones, onr enterpris
ing livery men, send ns aronnd a rig."
When the handsome callage, with
elaborate trappings and prancing
horses, drew up in front of the hotel,
Polly declared it to be a tnrnont fit
for a queen. “Yes, sir-ee,” replied
Uncle Josb, “that is a purty neat rig—
the three S’s, *Speed, safety and style’
is their coat of arms, and best of all,
the rates are mighty reasonable.
Tbefr wedding, party and funeral
equipments are unsurpassed. It was
in a stylish tnrnont indeed that the,
rounds of the eity were made.
“Having already provided a cage
for the bird," said Uncle Josh, “now
th« Brit thing we’ll look if Ur will be
the (arnUblOfe for It." Hereupon
P >lly energet cell; declared that .he
had heard so much about the Murphy-1 pie*,
Whitman Company that she had de
cided to go there. The result was
that they were ushered into such
bewildering display that the girl was
at first at a loss how to select. Hut
she soon yleled to the seductiveness of
a magnificent parlor suite, a bed room
set in oak, golden finish, that woul ’
do credit to old Mr. Kjondyke b.'m>e ! f.
To this she added a rocker for U-.cle
Josh, and didn't forget a most c uye-
nient and ornamental writing desk
for “Hubby" Charles, haying come to
the conclusion that the Murphy-Whi
n Company’s prices were below tne
very whisper of competition.
But say, nnclc, aren't you about to
forget another one of the greatest es
sentials of our house furnishing?'
asked Polly. .“Yon haven't said i
word about carpets yet.*' “Jes so, jes
so,” replied Uncle Josb,” “it does beat
all how you wimmin folks can think
of thfngs, but I tell you it won't «take
me long to think ol the store for car
pets. Fact is, we’re in it right now.
Anything from linoleum for the kitch
en to the most elegant Brussels or
Axminster for the parlor, you can get
etn here, and they don’t charge funcy
prices in that department, either.'
Polly got something suitable for the
parlor, living and bed rooms, aud then
turned her attention to rugs, blankets,
curtains, etc., for which this store
noted for giving extra choice vain
“Lei’s see, I promised you a gold
watch, didn’t I?” queried Uncle Josh
of Polly, “and the Waycross Jewelry
Company is the place to give us the
worth of our money.” Entering the
popular jewelry store, the old man
gallantly acquitted himself of the
promise and then directed Polly's at
tention to thn superior stock of silver
ware carried by the house. “There is
no other such a house in town,” said
the old man,” andwl will guarantee
the quality thn very best. Pick out
your family clock while here,” he
added, “they carry a magnificent
line. “Don’t forget another fact,” he
continued, “if ever you unfortunately
need optical goods, }hla Is the place to
come and get your eyes scientifically
tested and fitted free, by Mr. Hales.”
At this point, somewhat to the con
fusion of Charley, the old man-in
dulged in a half serioua criticism of
his personal appearance. “Yon are
decidedly off. style for a townsman,”
said be, “and we'd better go see the
Waycross Clothing Store about some
new dnds. Thai’s an ut-to-dato place,
where they understand the changing
styles and are noted for good fits, and
I bet you’ll look more like a newly
married man when you get togged out
in a nobby suit.” Accordingly, having
found goods and prices irresistible,
Charles purchased a neat suit and
then invested in a complete outfit of
men’s furnishings from a late style
bat down to sox, and he readily agreed
that Uncle Josh took him to the right
place when he took him there.
Well, Scat mvl" exclaimed Uncle
Joeb, with a David Harum accent, as
tney reach the street, “I much run
outer to the Bank of Wsycroas and get
another check book. Come along with
me and get acquainted with Ouhisr
Knox and staff, for of course you will
do business with them and and U is
more pleasant to be personally ac
quainted with the people you do busi
ness with* This bank is as solid as the
base of the universe, la managed os
safe conservativeness, and has a strong
working capital. Yon wilt find thorn
ever ready to extend nnjr accommoda
tions compatible with business prioei-
!ciu save the catattrc pbe. Dr, Brown,
'Gues«, l'i! open an account with the j fat instance, is wonderfully expert in
Bauk of Waycross right away,” replied saving natural teeth, and he has the
Charles, and he did.
After this visit, Uncle Josh suggest
ed a resort to some place of refresh’
ment. At the refreshment table the
old man waxed philosphical. “Never
neglect your larder,” said he. “That
important adjunct to housekeeping
controls masculine temper: To that
end you must patron!^ a grocer whom
you can depend for honest goods.
Through a long term of years I have
found T. G. Bibb perfectly reliable.
You will find him a careful grocer al
ways fully stocked with every possible
thlog in the line of staple and fanty
groceries, fresh and first-class, no shelf
worn goods there, while the prices are
down to brass tacks. To keep peace
in this family get all your groceries of
T. G. Bibb.
“Halt!” commanded Uncle Josh, as
the party came in front of the Gem
Pharmacy, “Walk right in:" “Why
Uncle, we’re not sick, and—” ‘Guess 1
know that,” laught the old man, “but
I suspect it won't be long before thia
young man begins to take an interest
in matters of paregoric and-" ' Unci* !*,
“We'll go in anyway and got acquaint
ed, besides Polly may tlnd some toilet
articles she wants.” Sure enough, be
fore lcaving'ho was loaded down with
combs, brushes, luce powder and t.ey
oral bottles of line perfumes. “Don’t
forgot.'! added Uncle Josh, “ to come
here with your prescriptions, as Dr. T.
S. Paine and his clerks are com petent
pharmacists, who uso nono but pure
and reliable drugs.”
“Oh, say, Uncle,'' exclaimed Polly,
“whero can I go for dry goods? This
dress is hardly suitable, I mnst admit,
“Well, my girl, If you want toaclect
from one of the most popular establish
ments in the city, I will direct you to
Urace-Brantley Co, who a erry a stock
of dry goods that for variety and real
yalue Is seldom seen outside the largest
metropolitan citiea They have all the
latest weaves In fushionab'e dress
goods and you are sure to be guided
right in your selection*. You will find
them pleasant to deal with and their
employes polite and expert, while the
prices cannot be duplicated.” It did
not take Polly long to tell a bargain
when she saw one. The got a band-
some dress, with all necessary trim
mings, and several ather articles of
‘fantastio disarray” so dear to the
heart of every woman.
While Uncle Josh was pondering
where to go next, Polly suddenly asked:
“Uncle, where can 1 find the leading
millinery establishment?” “Just a few
doors further on," remarked Uncle Josh
“and wo will visit Miss Zode Anderson
who, by the way, has on hand one of
the completest stocks of millinery to
be found in lha eity. You can get
what you want there, the latest styles
and lowest prices being her motto.
Her good taste and experience guaran
tees that when you have purchase of
her you haye the -thing according to
fashion and a satisfaction that your
work has been done by a competent
artist" In a few minutes there never
was a happier girl than Polly, for she
got a “per.cct dream” of a hat and the
bilk didn't scare Uncle Joeb, either.
“I would also like to make you sc
quainted with Dr. Allen Browo,. my
dentist friend,” said the old man, "It
you ever have to supplement yonr
oat oral teeth ” "Ugh 1 Don't you men*
Ueo false teeth to me,” cried Polly.
"PH never carry 'pearly-liea' in my
mouth If I go toofhlem.” "Ob, as fur
laughed Unde Jcsh, "if you'll
only consults good dentist in time, you
skill ami every modern meihunica! np
pliauce uecctuary to do his work with
the least discomfort to his patients
Just come up to the cilice a minute,
anyway, ’til I ree if my new teeth are
finished yet.”
“Well, great smoke, Char!ey, where
in the name of creation did you get that
ropt? Thai’s about the w»r*t snipe that
ever came in contact wi b my olfactory
nerve,” Isuvhingly remarked Uncle
Josh, “e'tep in here to C. U. .foidan’i
cigar store, baths m l barber shop, and
get a “ Reaago.” then you’ll have
a gentleman'* »moke. Mr Jordan tike-
great pride to ketp ail the leading
brands, both importtd and d* mestic, and
crn«equtntly his place arows more pop
ular every day " Cnarley was so wel
pleased with the cig*r Uncle J«*-h treat
ed him to that he bought a whole box
and advised bis wife to remember the
brand when she got his next birthday
present, not forgetting to also make note
of his fine display of other cigars, tobac
cos, pipes, etc.
“And n tv, tin* man, let me d r e
you an-Li r . 'no . uiu-l-d In gru*
erouso«liii.cle. “Do not on lerstand
me to h y clothes make the men, lut
I do eflirm • hat c em aril spot'ess linen
help- t h ap. Now in his c«*m net ion
I am happy to inf rm you th .t Wl’snn's
►team Laundry is ore < f the be t Isun-
dries in the state. Polly will suit her
lace ctlruiii 8 and ihiit wais s tloLo up,
itH a ticklish job you know, b .t they are
so very careful that the must d» ll< ti
fabrics are wa-hed with* tit t e a ig i» t
injury an I 1 don’t ike a Chirniu ii to.-
how. Mr. J. 8 Wilton, the pr *priei<*i
will see that your collar-, cn<r« ,«t.d
shirts are made white as sno.v ii- e?*
hey happen to he co'ored, hut 'h u you
needn’t be u r«id of a fade, I r the 'sun
dry's pride is upju the pn»i»er care ol
co'ored garments.”
Kn route to their In n? the party
called at The Waycrnss Evening Htrald
office. “You’ll want the news evert
evening,” remarked Unce Josb, “and a*
this is the favorite local paper here I'li
subscribe.”
Upon summing up tho wonderful
events of the day Polly began to volubly
expre»s her thanks. * You bnvo bought
us everything,” she exclafnitd.
“Only one thlog,” replied Uncle Jcsb
reflectively, "but I' can remedy that.
The Murphy-Whitman Co., the furni
ture dealers always have a nice line of
them nnd you can get one whenever you
want i'; I’ll pay for the best.”
“W-hsy," txclalmr-d Polly with great
surprise, "Unde, what can it be ?’*
"Well, it's a baby carriage, and—”
But Polly bad la nted,
Another Big:
Shipment of
Queen
Quality»
extension sole Oxfords 3
Al| the new things in jjf
Low Shoes.
Diekins Slioe Store.
WAYCROSS, OA.
A Blonde’s
Freckles
show more plainly than a brunettes,
but these discolored spots greatly mar
the beauty of cither.
HAGAN’S
MAGNOLIA
BALM
will effectually remove Freckles;
Sunburn, Tan, undue Redness,
Sallowncss and all other blem
ishes to beauty.
IT IS A LIQUID
for the face, neck, arms and hands.
Can be easily and quickly applied. .
Others cannot detect its use.
It leaves no sticky feeling.
Harmless os water.
At all druggists.
Price 75 cts.
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Our New ,Goods are Now in j
The New Styles, , New Make I’ps
I
IN
CLOTHING
We Always Keep The Best
And now we have th.ni belter.—You can’t afford to
pass us by. Before purchasing look at our
NECKWEAR
It will do von good to see the Styles,'
Gents Furnishing Goods
All iu ready, for the Cold Snap. Call on us for any>
tiling iu the cloihing line
s WAYCROSS CLOTHING STORE.
To My Friends;
I will In future be at the
Gem Pharmacy,
My Stock of
Drugs and Medicim** are Complete.
Having bought a new and fu 1 Hoe u: . tl.iog since
the fire, I hope ray friends will '-«ll or wc nr my new
place, aud 1 promise to serve them -o tie‘best'of
my ability.
WAYCROSS,
J. Si PAINE,
SOl 19 ALBANY AVENUE,
D. J. CRAWLEY,
VKNUE ; WAYEROS8, GEORGIA.
Everett Pianos,
Harvard Pianos, Organs,
New Royal Sewing Hachines, Eight Day Clocks,
Wall Papers, etc..
Sold at Lowest Prices on easy monthly Installments.
Samples on Exhibition at Store Room,
Telephone or send me sesrd snd I will call and give yon price*.
Don’t fail to get prices from be before buying.
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