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STORY OF A BASHFUL MAN
AND A DEMURE MAIDEN
GENEROUS UNCLE BILL GIVES THE YOUNG
COUPLE TIMELY ADVICE
And Introduces Them to Augusta.
By T. MELVILLE ALLEN.
In a remote hamlet In Virginia lived |
n demure maiden and a bashful man,
who had for some years been living \
with but one and the same object be
fore thern. Both were hopeless vie-1
Urns of “love microbes” that were do- j
Ing effectual work under the direction
of Cupid himself. But finally Harry ■
suddenly woke up one day and derided i
that procrastination was the thief of j
time and bliss—and he immediately j
set himself to bring matters to a so- i
cus. Very soon there was a wedding, (
and it wasn’t much longer before their j
Uncle Bill Taylor of Augusta wrote. ;
effusively of what he termed “grit” j
and proposed thf4t if they would lo- j
cate here, he would start them up in |
hv - . i
Ho stated In hi* letter that In Ills
iravols he had never found a more
beautiful or healthful city In which
to live, whore all things conduce to
make homo life he™ attractive and
Interesting. A city of pretty homes
pretty streets, Imposing hotels, tine
rhurches, and Rood schools, and
whose people nre refined, cultured and
hospitable, and that Augusta was one
of America's most notable winter re
sorts, being especially known for her
salubrious and even climate and splen
didly appointed hostclrjes, entertain
ing arlnually thousands of tourists
from all parts of the globe; also that
this was one of the South’s best busi
ness cities, where all salient lines of
business are represented by men ot
enterprise, tact, and sagacity.
The young (temple were not long In
deciding to come to Augusta and were
soon speeding In this direction.
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
tion!, ho conducted them straightway
to the Hotel Albion. It was at break
fast the next morning while partaking
of a tempting menu that was being
politely served, that Undo [till first
unfolded his plans to the appreciative
newcomers, obligating himself, first of
all to build and furnish for them a
modern home.
"Come," said the generous uncle,
rising from the breakfast table, “the
pleasure Is now mine to Introduce to
you our town, your future homo.
Then, 100, I want to arrange to build
the new house right away. And of
course, It Is Important that wo select
a pleasant and healthful locution,
where we may have agreeable envir
onments about us." Uncle Bill was
soon astir, and the young couple were
eager nnd beaming with expectancy.
"First we will go In and confer with
W. T. Houston & Co., our well In
formed and wide awake real estate
men here, whore Is always listed the
best residence and business proper
ties In town, or In the country about,
who will honestly represent same."
Just a little Inter the trio were court
eously received at the office, and It
wasn't long before W. T Houston
A' Co. had a check for an attractive
residence site, on which Uncle Bill
w ill nl once have erected a handsome
residence.
"Now l am at sea," said Uncle Hill.
"It beats all how they build houses
these days, considering the way they
built them fifty years ago. Why, the
modern houses of today have con
veniences and comforts that one of
my time never dreamed of. Hut 1
know who ean help us out of this di
lemma." said he suddenly remember
ing Mr. G Lloyd Preacher us a man
of original Ideas and good taste In
practical architecture and also as be
ing actively associated with the build
ing interests here. Mr. Preacher very
soon had tho plan ready for a pre
tentious $15,000.00 residence for the
bride. It Is a rennalssance or Corin
thian effect, symmetrical In appear
ance and commodious to a degree In
Its Interior arrangement, and Is just
what the bride had longed for. The
construction of which will begun by
him at once, under the supervision
of <l. 1,. Preacher.
To build u house of the dimensions
and proportions of these plans we
want a builder that is not only ca
llable Iml a reliable ono as well. "Hilt,"
said Uncle Hill, "1 have such a man
In mind Henry C. Morrison, who
has erected many of our best and
more pretentious business blocks un3
public buildings. He has every fa
cility at hand for assuming any char
acter of work, and If we give him this
contract he will give us a turn-key
job to the letter of hts agreement and
on time, too.” said Uncle Bill asserv-
Ingl.v. Mr. H. C, Morrison got the job.
"Good lumber and good material go
hand In hand with good workmanship
whetS It cornea to building a good
house, for much depends upon the
quality of the mill-work used In ob
taining a finished effect. Now about
the lumber, mill-work and sundry re
quisites coming under this heading. I
am going to see The Woodward Mfg.
Co., our live and beet exponent of
lumber and building material here.
The yards, sheds and ware-rooms are
always filled with rough and dressed
lumber of all dimensions, and iho
manifold requisites tn building ma
terial. adequate to meet the demands
of the exacting public, tt Is needless
to say that The Woodward Mfg. 00.
did furnish the bill of lumber and ev
ery Item for the whole job. Uncle
Bill remarked that he found these peo
ple very prompt and agreeable to do
business with.
"About W>e plumbing," remarked
Uncle Bill, "we cant use too much
care, for good health nnd many com
forts are dependent upon snnltary
[dumbing atld scientific ventilation
and heating; and when coupled with
the use of porcelain bath-tubs, good
sinks, and handsome and appropri
ate fixtures, to sav nothing of the
conveniences. It combines a pleasing
Interior finish which Is most desir
able. To avoid encountering any trou
bl« in after years, I am going to have
T. G. Briltingham execute the plumb-
Ing and heating contracts," said I'nelc
Hill, "then wt can expect a square
deal, for this Is the kind of reputation
that T. Cl. Brittlngham has won with
a cognizant public for doing things."
"It is the task of the painter and
decorator that counts most In obtain
ing artistic and harmonious results,"
chipped In the bride. "For," said she,
It Is the painting and decorating when
i xeeuted by capable artists that aug
ments the attractiveness of both the
exterior and the interior of the house,
rendering it pleasing and inviting.”
"Then,” interrupted Uncle Bill, "I’ll
take no chances on hotehery, but I’ll
see Then. F. Plunkett, of the Wall
Paper Parlor, about the painting. He
Is an artist with the brush, employ
ing all the time competent men, who
wield the brush with dexterity, and it
we give the painting, paper-hanging
and decorating to Theo. F. Plunkeft,
we euu rest assured of getting good
workmanship and a well finished
house, painted and decorated In ship
shape and on time too, at a reason
able cost. He will convert the new
house into an attractive home.
"In my earlier days,” remarked
Fnele Bill, "the practical tise of elec
tricity was unknown; it did not en
ter Into the construction of a building
at all, but the conveniences that it
affords are manifold. Now about the
electrical equipment for our new
house: I am going to see Eugene H.
Ingram, manager of W. C. Dav
enport a Co., who will wire the house.
Install the fixtures, put on the door
bells and give us chandeliers and fix
tures exquisite In taste and appropri
ateness and do everything right, I ex
pect Hettie will want electric curling
irons and Hat-Irons, too. W. C. Dav
enport does everything electrical and
is equipped for subserving the best
Interests of the people as an electrical
engineer and contractor, and also as
dealer in electric supplies and fixtures
in many unique and classic designs
and effects.
"Well, It is up to me to furnish your
new residence," remarked Uncle Bill,
"nnd it shall be furnished In just as
good taste and as completely ns your
good judgment and taste will permit
or dictate.’’ "How grand,” she ex
claimed. beaming with Joy and expec
tancy. Uncle Hill then bade the young
couple come with him to E. M. An
drews, our live exponent of furniture,
nnd well Informed housefurnlsher,
where Is handled everything that Is
smart, useful anil dainty, needed to
lit out tin cottage and mansion on
whatever scale desired. The trio
were politely received at the store,
where, after conferring with J. T.
Moseley, the conversant nnd assiduous
manager, Hettle soon selected some
exquisite furniture for’ her parlor, and
her living-room and hed-rooms, as
well ns dining-room and ltltehen fur
niture; also tapestries, carpets, rugs,
mattings, etc. Her purchases. In fact,
Included all essential requisites, hence
the progressive E. M. Andrews got
the order to lit out the house from
top to bottom.
"I want some table cutlery next, and
a manifold list of cooking utensils,"
continued Hattie. "For these we will
go to Howell Bros Hardware and
House Furnishing Store This is the
same ilrm that sold ns The Yale build
ers' hardware, some weeks ago,” re
marked the liberal uncle. There you
cun tit out your culinary department
with aluminum cooking utensils. The
stock Is large and the collection of
utensils and wares Is indeed cosmo
politan. 1 know of no better, more
reliable or agreeable house to pat
ronise. Its customers come from all
points of the eompnss; everything
purchased from Kowi n Bros., our busi
est hardware establishment, Is of the
best value." He added; "This firm
has the confidence of all the people."
"1 understand you are an accom
plished musician," said I'nele Hill to
the brhle. Hettle finally admitted that
she played the piano. "That's good.”
said V’nele Hill. "Every home that
lias music In It Is the happier. Noth*
' log affords more real pleasure or yu
! tertalnment In life than does good mu
sle." "Yes, uncle, 1 want a Mason .t
Hamlin piano In my parlor. Most of
my friends In Virginia have it. It
Is exquisite tn volume and tone."
"Your wish shall be granted,’ 'said
Uticlc Hill. "The Mason A Hamlin
piano Is handled here by our popular
and well known mysle dealer. The
Russell Plano Co., who carries a full
line of high grade pianos and organs,
and whose dealings are always pleas
ant and business like," said Unde
\Hill. Sure enough the Russell Piano
Co. sold Hettle her chosen piano.
"There Is Jest one thing thut is In
dispensable to furnishing my new
{home complete." modestly suggested
Hettle. "What's that?" asked Uncle
Hill promptly, who thought he had
gotten everything. ",v sewing ma
chine, a Singer." said Hettle. "Yes,
that's a fact; but well tlx that very
j soon with It. J. Miller, the alert and
wide awake city and district manager
for the Singer Co. here, nnd he is a
pleasant and reliable fellow to d>;j
with tot' I hear the Singer machine
!Is used In over seventy-five per cent
jof the homes of Uie civilized world.
I
it is a favorite with all intelligent
housewives, because of Its simplicity
and beauty and marvelous accom- 1
plishment in either plain or fancy sew
ing. Come with me to the office, 946
Broad street," said Uncle BUI, “I'll pay
j for the latest model,” and he did.
“Well, the next question on the !
docket,” ventured Uncle Bill to Het
tie, "is to arrange about supplies for i
the larder. It is the housewife’s se- ■
quel to maintaining the good graces
of the men folks. Now for good and 1
wholesome staple groceries and pro- j
visions and toothsome table delicacies j
and imported fruits and vegetables of -
every kind. I’ll escort you to The
Marks Grocery Co., who are conduct- j
Ing a well appointed and completely j
stocked grocery, where there is always
shown a varied assortment of the most
tempting good things to eat in town, j
His patrons come from every nook and ]
corner hereabouts, and presumably fori
a reason. Perhaps It Is because they j
appreciate the superior and correct
ways that characterize the business
dealings of The Marks Grocery Co.,
1023 Broad, our wide awake and well
versed grocer and purveyor to the
larder, where there Is a large and va
ried stock from which ot select, at all
times,” said Uncle Bill.
“Well, I’ve selected the grocer,” said
Uncle Bill, "but equally important, is
the baker, for it is considered that
bread is the staff of life, and it Is not
only a daily need but a luxury, if you
get your bread, cakes and pastries
from Ferber’s Bakery. The many va
rieties of bread turned out at this
: bakery are wholesome, nutritious and
deliciously sweet and eatable, and
when you want cakes or pies or pas
tries that are delicately delicious, K.
i Kerber's Bakery can supply your
wants promptly from the store or de
livery wagons, products that are skill
fully mixed and baked in a scrupu
lously clean and hygienic bakery, a
line of eatables that are original In
taste, llavor and goodness, the secret
of the success of K. Ferber’s Bakery.
“Next I want rou to recommend a
good market,” said Hettie to Uncle
i Bill. "One that i can depend upon all
the time.” "Well, for good meats,
honest weights, and a nice all around
place to trade," advised Uncle Bill,
smiling good naturedly, “It’s Wm.
Boyle’s Hons’ Market you want to
trade with. There you will find every
day In the week the choicest and best
fresh and cured meats that money,
experience and vigilant effort can ob
tain. The best and fattest cattle,
! veal, arid lambs are bought on the
■ hoof and are carefully slaughtered and
| dressed by skilled help with a view to
! meet in every particular the demands
! of the long list of exacting patrons.
Wm. Boyle's Sons are equipped with
\ thorough refrigerator cold storage fa
j rilltics and maintains good delivery
j service. And considering all In all,
I the basis upon which this market is
catering to the public, it is admirable
in every way, and fully merits the
| run of business accorded It, and the
good name that so many give It," said
Uncle Bill assurlngly.
“Oh, yes, Uncle Bill, you were to
lake us for a drive," said Hettie. “Yes,
lyes; so I was and I will keep my
word, too.” Just then a pair of splr-
I Ited steeds drawing a substantial and
atraotlvo trap, with lino trappings ap
parent, drew' up in front of the home.
"This rig came from the Arcade Liv
ery, our best equipped stables here,”
continued Uncle Bill, "it Is truly a
commodious and well ordered livery.
At this junction Harry complained
nf the saw edges on his collar. "Oh,
yes, uncle, I want you to recommend
a rellablo laundry,” said Hettie.
"Harry is positively cranky about his
linen.”
"All right," said Uncle Bill, as he
laughed heartily, "If you will call up
or scntl to the Model Steam Laundry
you need have no further apprehen
sion. It has been doing my work for
a long time, and I find It the best and
promptest laundry In these parts. The
busy delivery wagons are seen scale
lug corners at a doublcquick gait, all
over the town every day, gathering
up or delivering Its work faultlessly
laundered to a world of customers.
Besides, Mr. W. W. Adair, the man
ager, and his corps of assistants, are
ever prompt, alert and pleasant in
managing tho affairs, whether It Is for
the local or out-of-town customers,
that are reached by agencies at all
tributary points.
"Tho apparel oft proclaims the man,”
Insisted Uncle Bill to Harry, “and
of course you will want to meet our
leading merchant tailor. He Is a boss
cutter nnd invariably shows the smart
est and nobbiest suitings and woolens
on the market. 1 refer to Frey the
Tailor, who makes all of my tailor
made suits, and I have found them
correct and painstaking in all my
dealings there, and when a fellow Is
togged out In a suit with Frey the
Tailor trade mark attached,- he will be
I acceptable In the most polite society.”
| Harry, when lust seen, was going to
j get measured for a suit and to size
things up for himself, having been
told that it was a high art tailoring
establishment In every particular.
"By the way," remarked Uncle Bill,
as they reached the street. "I must
go over to the Citizens Bank and get
another check book; come along with
j me and meet M. C. Dowling, cashier,
i and W. C. Morris, the president, as
| this Is the bank for you to open an
account with, and it Is proper for you
|to be Introduced by some one well
| known to tho bank. I mention the
Citizens Bank because the manage
ment Is agreeable to do business with
and will extend to you at any time
any courtesy compatible with sound
j bank rules. Then, too, it Is officered by
conservative men with unquestioned
i Integrity. The Citizens Bank is al
ways open Saturday evening for busi
ness. It does a general banking busi
ness In tho truest sense of the term,
rendering to tho trade and commerce
as will as to Its Individual clientele
a most satisfactory hanking service
,In evorv way. and I may add it Is an
I institution In which our citizens feel
j a Just pride."
Hettle asked Uncle Bill where the
j leading millinery parlor was. “You
j Just mentioned It in time," rejoined
, Unde Bill, "for this is the principal
j one In the city right here. " pointing
jto the Miss Carry Sullivan Millinery.
| "It is an inviting and pleasantly np
| pointed millinery parlor and ladies'
j ready-to-wear goods store. Where the
san e new effects appear simultane
ously with Paris and metropolitan cit
ies, so zealously does Miss Sullivan
THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA.
guard the interests of her clientele.”
The attractive lines of millinery and
accessories were so tasty, dainty and
reasonable that Hettie soon succumb
ed to a nobby and exquisite hat. “This
establishment is held In high esteem
by the better class of trade. Mis 3
Carry Sullivan and her sister have
Just returned from New York and will
have their spring opening Tuesday
and Wednesday.”
“Where Is a good drug store?" asked
the bride. “I must have some tooth
powder and some cosmetics.”
“Right here,” replied Uncle Bill,
Just then the trio happened in front
of L. A. Gardelle’s. This is our best
appointed and a most reliable drug
store, and It is conducted along pro
gressive lines, too,” he said. "I get
my prescriptions filled here, because
I know the prescription case is In
! charge of painstaking and efficient
I preseriptlonists, who are ever prompt
and accurate to all alike. The.Gar
idelle Pharmacy Is ever replete witfl
a large nnd varied stock of drugs,
! medicines, chemicals and the mauVold
[accessories to this branch, including
1 Huyler’s fine box candles; In fact ev
; i-rything that is needed to meet the
demands of the people. The house
enjoys the confidence and esteem of a
large acquaintanceship, and it’s here
you will want to come for a glass of
hot chocolate or an ice cream soda,”
said Uncle Bill.
"Next we will go to Tommfns’ stu
dio, 826 Broad street, and sit for pic
tures," suggested Uncle Bill, “for
nothing recalls reminiscences of the
honeymoon in after years so vividly
as a good photograph, and one taken
at Tommins’ Studio will be a real
likeness of you. He is not a ‘camera
snapper,’ but a portrait photographer:
as the specimens on exhibition at the
pleasingly arranged gallery and re
ception room attest and that all pho
tographers are alike, capable of
achieve the same results, is no more
true than pen, ink and paper make
I the same author,” said Uncle Bill.
Tommins, aside from an ample and
| thoroughly equipped establishment,
| not only possesses the art of posing
1 but also understands the worth of per
• caption as well, which distinguished
| them as a portrait artist and mak for
| this gallery more than a local name.”
“By the way,” said Uncle Bill, As
they emerged on the street again, "I
must go up to Doctor Henry J. Godin’s
Optical Parlors, 966 Broad, and get my
new spectacles that he Just made for
me, since he tested my eyes about
Ing a full graduate in both branches
of his chosen profession, and it is said
that he,is conducting the most com
plete and thoroughly equipped optical
establishment in this section of the
state, as well as carrying a very full
and varied stock. Of course, all er
rors of refraction and defects of the
sight are treated and corrected, grind
ing the lenses, by the most approved
methods, to meet the requirements of
each individual patient. Doctor Go
din is the recipient of a large ac
quaintance, and enjoys the esteem and
confidence of his clientele.
BOY SCOUTS NOW
IN RUSSIAN POUND
Being Established Under Aus
pices of Russian Ministry of
Education. Meeting With
Some Opposition.
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London.—The boy scout movement
is being established in Russlan-Poland
as well as In Russia itself, under the
auspices of the Russian ministry of
education.
But It is by no means popular with
all parties. Introduced by the extreme
right, or conservative party, it Is meet
ing with the most strenuous opposi
tion, says our Warsaw correspondent,
from many members of that party.
They are, they say, very much alarm
ed at that movement, because all
these youngsters are nothing but em
bryo revolutionists. The siege of Mos
cow in 1805 was only put down be
cause the men at the barricades did
not understand the elements of war,
and could not use the cannon which
fell Into their hands. "But teach them
the proper use of firearms,” they say,
“and you will be preparing an army
of well-trained revolutionists, who are
sure to fight you with your own weap
ons before another decade has gone
by.”
M. Stolypln, who is enthusiastic
about the new venture, proposed that
the peasants should be encouraged to
drill and hinted that, In course of
time, the government might let them
have a grant for buying firearms.
This suggestion brought such a del
uge of letters from alarmed country
squires that he has let the matter
drop.
One indignant landowner from the
province of Moscow wrote:
"Are you aware that there are
always agrarian riots in this Empire,
or are vou not? Now. thank goodness,
the peasants only march on us—on
these occasions—with flails and pitch
forks. But, when your excellency's in
genious scheme Is working, they will
attack us with 'thrye line’ rifles, and,
what Is more than the military can
do, hit us. too.
"When this English mania of boy
scouts has been extended to the coun
try. it will be time for us to call in
this Mr Baden Powell to protect us
from our own people. But perhaps
England or M. Stolypln will teach us
poor squires how to fight, too."
What answer M. Stolypin made is
not yet known. Perhaps the letter
never got beyond his secretarial bu
reau.
SPRING HUNTING.
When Sue and T were sweethearts
And life was like a song.
We used to hunt for violets
When springtime came along.
We have no time since marriage
For anything like that.
We simply put our rubbers on
And hunt another flat.
ten days ago.
Doctor Godin is
an optician and
optometrist of
attainment, be-
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