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Show ! JOLLY UNCLE JOSHGENEROUS Real Live Milford Romance-Business Romance-Business Men Leading Characters "Miss Summers Polly I I er dare I " But the speaker took a header over bashfulness, only to hear a sweet . "Yes. Charley." I'Can I aspire to er to that Is Again a lapse into silence, followed follow-ed by an encouraging "Yes, Charley." "Oh, if I might onlv hope to er to " Another failure of language. It was seemingly a hopeless case, and might have been, only for a demure "Charley, 1 have said 'yes' twice, and if you mean it, I mean it, too, and " And to this day that young man will insist that he popped the question. ques-tion. All this happened away "down east," and it wasn't long before there was a wedding. Not much longer before there came a letter from Polly's Pol-ly's Uncle Josh, out here in Milford, who wrote effusively of his delighf at her exhibition of what he called "grit," and he proposed that if the young people would locate at Milford Mil-ford he would start them up in life, as a wedding gift. Of course, thev accepted, and were soon bidding their friends adieu. The first of this week a travel-stained travel-stained party arrived in Milford. Our friend, Uncle Josh, was in charge, and he led the. party straightway to a hotel. "The Hotel Atkin," said he, "is a typical European hotel of the best class. I have known Mrs. Atkin, the proprietor, for years, and she is mine hostess after mine own heart, endowed with that delightful intuition that makes a guest feel at home, contented, and in mighty good luck. While the cuisine is all that a superior chef and unlimited orders on the market can make it. I have engaged rooms here until your own house is in readiness." "After eating breakfast at Fred Thayer's Cafe." said the old man, "1 am ready to go buy your outfit. To expedite matters 1 have ordered an automobile from Van Wormer's our enterprising garage man." When the handsome automobile drew up in front of the hotel. Polly declared it the "finest turnout she had ever seen." "Yes. Sir-ee," replied Uncle Josh, "the three S's, 'Speed, Safety and Style,' is Van Wormer's coat of arms. So, young folks, when you want to take a drive, either for business or pleasure, go to him for an auto every time. His wedding and party equipments equip-ments are unsurpassed. Van Worm-er Worm-er also, does expert repairing, vulcanizing vul-canizing and has gas and oils." "By the way," exclaimed Uncle Josh, with a paternal air, "the next thing to look after is the lumber for those improvements which are absolutely abso-lutely necessary. . Come with me, and I'll introduce you to .1. R. Pearson, Pear-son, manager for the Milford Lum-ber Lum-ber Co., who are the principal dealers deal-ers in that line here. They curry the most complete line of building material ma-terial in the county everything from the sills for a foundation to the shingles for the roof. Including doors and windows. moldings, etc. It is pleasant to deal with Mr. Pearson, Pear-son, for his greatest aim is to give satisfaction to every customer." In a few minutes Uncle Josh had made all arrangements for the building build-ing material, including the cement, plaster., paints and builder's hardware, hard-ware, for the improvements. "The next thing on the program Is a visit to a first-class contractor and builder," remarked I'ncle Josh, "and C. J. Mclntire is the very man to see. His prices are reasonable and his work always bears the slamp of a thorough mechanic. He is the leading lead-ing contractor in the place and many of the handsome residences and bungalows bun-galows as well as some of the best business houses are monuments to his mechanical skill and ability." The shop was soon reached and Mr. Mclntire was engaged to erect such buildings as were deemed necessary nec-essary on their newly acquired property. Having provided you with a cage for "the bird." said I'ncle Josh, "now the first thing we'll look after will be Ihe furnishings for It." Hereupon Here-upon Polly energetically declared that she had heard so much about Burns Ai Bird that she had decided 1o go there. The result was that they were ushered Into such a bewildering be-wildering display of furniture that the girl was at first at a loss how to select. But she soon yielded to the seductiveness of a magnificent parlor par-lor suit, a bedroom set In oak. antique an-tique finish that would do credit to old Antiquity himself. To thlH she added an easy rocker for Uncle Josh, and didn't forget a most convenient and ornamental writing desk for "hubby" t harb-s. And while here Polly picked out carpets and rugs for every room in the house. "By the way." remarked I'ncle Josh, as they reached the street. "I must run over to the Milford State Bank and get another check book, t'ome along with me and get ac- . qnainterl with E. II. Street, the cash-ier. cash-ier. for of course you will do business busi-ness with them, and it is always . I (continued on page 3) (Continued from page one) JOLLY UNCLE JOSH HELPS IN ROMANCE more pleasant to be personally, acquainted ac-quainted with the people you do business bus-iness with. This bank is as solid as the base of the universe, and has a strong working capital and surplus of $29,000. You will find them ever ready to extend any accommodations compatible with business principles. Your savings, deposited there, will return you a fair rate of interest. It wouldn't be a bad idea, either, to rent one of the bank's safety boxes in. which to keep your valuables." "A pretty good start," said the old man. "Now we'll go back to Burns & Bird's big furniture and stove store." Here Polly's housewifely instincts in-stincts had full play in marvels of ; kitchen apparatus. "There is not an : establishment in the country that t carries a more comprehensive stock of household furnishings.", remarked i, Uncle Josh. "Every possible piece of kitchen furniture from a dipper to a cooking range is here, in all styles and variety." If Polly fails . to accomplish ac-complish wonders in the culinary art. it will not be for want of superior super-ior cooking utensils, for she purchased pur-chased a Majestic range with all equipments needed in a well, regulated regu-lated kitchen, besides an Economy Good Luch heating stove and a Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet and a White Lily electric washer. All of which Uncle Josh paid for with delight. de-light. "Halt," commanded Uncle Josh, as the party came in front of the Mil-ford Mil-ford Pharmacy's handsome drug store, "walk right in." "Why, Uncle, we're not sick, and "Guess I know that, but I suspect it won't be long before this young man begins to take an interest in matters of paregoric and " "U-h-c-l-e!" "Well, go in, anyway; Polly may find some toilet articles she wants." Sure enough, before leaving she bought combs, brushes, face powders, pow-ders, an Eastman kodak and ounces of fine imported perfumes. "Don't forget," added Uncle Josh, "tos come here with your prescriptions, as Mr. Brooks is a competent pharmacist ana uses pure ana rename arugs. And don't forget the fact the Milford Pharmacy has a fine line of Parisian Ivory sets and other acceptable gifts for "Christmas." "Let's see I promised you a gold watch, didn't I?" queried Uncle Josh of Polly, "and C. Pheil is the man to sell us one cheap." Entering the popular jewelry store the old man gallantly acquitted himself of the promise and then directed Polly's attention at-tention to the superior stock of silverware sil-verware carried by the house. "There is no other such house in town," said the old man, "and I will guarantee the quality to be the very best. Pick out your family clock, while here," he added. "Mr. Pheil carries a fine line. Don't forget another fact," he continued. "If ever you unfortunately unfortunate-ly need a pair of specs, this is the place to come. He has everything required to improve defective eyes; and, say, my boy, remember these folks are also expert doctors on sick watches." After this visit Undo Josh suggested sug-gested a resort to some place of refreshment. re-freshment. At the table the old man waxed philosophical. "Never neglect your larder," said he. "That important import-ant adjunct to housekeeping controls masculine temper. To that end you must patronize a grocer on whom you can depend for honest goods. In every transaction I have found the Jefferson Mercantile Co. perfectly reliable. re-liable. You will find them careful dealers, always fully stocked with every possible thing in the line of staple and fancy 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 the Jefferson Jeffer-son Mercantile Co. "I declare, Uncle," exclaimed Charley, "there goes a handsome harness; I must have one like that itr me gu i. "Get it right down here at the Milford Leather Goods Co. This is the boss horse millinery firm of this section, to my notion. Thoy use only first-class material and give personal supervision to the minutest detail of manufacture. There is nothing in harness but can be had of them heavy and light, single and double, plain and fancy, work and buggy harness. You can get 'em there, besides be-sides every other kind of turf goods imaginable, and the' finest lot of lap-robes, lap-robes, whips and blankets you ever laid your eyes upon." After a visit to the Milford Leather Goods Co.'s store Charley said he thought "if a man couldn't get satisfied it would be his own fault," and he expressed himself pleased with the fine harness and saddle Hncle Josh bargained for. At this point, somewhat to he confusion of Charley, the old man indulged in a half-serious criticism of his personal appearance. "You are decidedly off style for a' townsman," towns-man," said he, "and we'd better go see Dobson, the store for men, about suuie new uuua. mici ouaii "an fitted himself in a neat Hart, Schaff-ner Schaff-ner & Marx suit, from the stock of fashionable garments that occupy the cabinets of this extensively stocked stock-ed establishment, Uncle Josh declared: de-clared: "Now you look like a newly married man."- Before leaving, having hav-ing found goods and prices irresistible, irresist-ible, Charles also invested in a complete com-plete outfit of gent's furnishings, from the latest Stetson hat to a half dozen Arrow shirts, besides a Flor-sheim Flor-sheim dress shoe, and Richmond underwear un-derwear and socks for Uncle Josh and Charlie. Dobson's, the store for men, is not to be undersold in the State. , "Yes, and while we are on this important im-portant topic of gastronomies, we must not forget meat. It goes hand In hand -with bread. Now to locate a meat market where you nan get fresh, wholesomemeats at all times. The Jefferson Mercantile Co. is the firm to supply you. This is the boss meat market in the city, and is popular pop-ular with everybody who is particular particu-lar to have the best. The reason for this is all because they are very careful care-ful in their selection of stock, and get the freshest of everything, and keep nothing but the very best. To keep your 'hubby' In good humor, Polly, trade at Jefferson Mercantile Co.'s market every time." "When I was a boy," remarked the old man, "it was all work and no i play. That's all wrong. One should : include some amusement in each j day's program, and I know of no better way of spending a pleasant j hour than in attending a good mov- ing picture show. Come with me to : the Utah Theatre, and forget your troubles for the time being." "This 'theatre." said the old man. "is the I only one in town. The place is constantly con-stantly kept in the best sanitary con-, con-, dition and their system of ventilation is perfect. They show seven reels of the latest and most popular pictures pic-tures every evening, with a Sunday matinee, and give four changes each week." A |