continued Uncle Josh, “that is of im laundry is one of the best laundries in
portance. You want a ‘Poll-icy’ on the state. Polly will want the lace
your new house of course, and my old curtains washed this spring, and it’s a
friend Fingal Hinds, not Only has lines ticklish job, you know, but the Cottage
of the solidest and best companies but Grove laundry is so very careful that
he is an expert and trustworthy under the most delicate fabrics are washed
writer, he has a large number of com without the slightest injury, and at
panies, all of which belong to the old nominal cost, too. 0. E. Woodson, the
reliable category, being well known for proprietor, will see that your collars,
their prompt and satisfactory adjust cuffs and shirts are made white is snow
ment of losses. It’s better to be safe unless they happen to be colored, but
“Miss' Summers—Polly—I—I—er— aunt, when we were startin’ out to than sorry, and you’ll surely be safe in then you needn’t be afraid of a fade,
for they pride themselves on doing col
dare I—” But the speaker took a housekeepin’ years ago, got a full set his agency.”
“Yum, yum,” laughingly escaped ored goods satisfactorily.”
header over bashfulness, only to hear a of them blue flowered dishes. Polly,
Polly’s rosebud lips, as she glanced in
“Yes, and we must have ice for the
sweet
you know them silver knives and forks;!
to The Wave’s attractive confectionery refrigerator, uncle,” broke in Charley.
“Yes, Charley.”
They was one of our weddin’ presents.
“Can I aspire to—er—to—that is—” Wear well? Course they did! They store. “Uncle Josh, you know I’ve got “A ‘heat reducer’ is almost as essen
a sweet tooth, and those homemade tial as a ‘heat producer,’ you know.”
Again a lapse into silence, followed came from Metcalf & Brand's.
candies look so niee, I just can’t resist “Well, I reckon you’re about right,”
by an encouraging
“Strange, now, ain't it, how one
the temptation to go in.” Charley here laughingly replied the old gentleman,
“Yes, Charley.”
thing brings up another/’ sententious-
“Oh, if I might only hope to—er—to ly remarked Polly, as they emerged objected, ’cause he knew if Polly got “but I can attend to the ice business
into a confectionery store once, there’s about as quick as you can say ‘Jack
>»
from the china store. “Carpets and
Another failure of language. It was draperies? you know, are of great im where she’d likely want to stay. He Robinson.’ The Cottage Grove Ice Co.
seemingly a hopeless case, and might portance.” “Oh, well, my young lady, relented, however, when he remember makes a speciality of supplying fami
ed that Uncle Josh was ‘settln’ all the lies and will put the congealed water,
have been, only for a demure—
it won’t take long to settle that mat
“Charley, I have said ‘yes’ twice, ter,” replied Uncle Josh. “Walk right bills, so in they went, and the girl right into your refrigerator so Poll
and if you mean it, I mean it, too, and around the corner of the street a little loaded up on sweetmeats galore, while won’t even need to get her fingers wet.
all three indulged in delicious ice Manager J. H. Bartels told me the
>,
further and we’ll visit the only exclu
Apd to this day that young man will sive carpet house in the city., Simeral cream, and ice cream soda, which other day that they have a very fine
quality of ice this year, Come along
insist that he popped the question.
& VanDenberg can show you more Charles declared surpassed even the
while I leave an order.”
dreams
of
an
epicurean
god.
Polly
All this happened away “down east,” handsome floor coverings than could be
“Law sakes!” suddenly exclaimed
and it wasn’t long before there was a found in a day’s journey, sold at mod was a splendid judge of sweetmeats,
Uncle
Josh, “all this trading and shop
and
she
indulged
in
a
profuse
but
wedding. Not much longer before erate prices, too.” Polly was soon
there came a letter from Polly’s Uncle reveling in a perfect elysium of beau nevertheless altogether just compli ping round town has caused me to for
get one of the greatest essentials to fu
Josh, out here in Cottage GroVe, who tifully designed carpets and rugs, of ment to The Wave confections.
ture existence. I have heard it said
“
Oh,
Uncle
Josh,
”
exclaimed
Polly,
wrote effusively of his delight at the every conceivable shade and pattern,
exhibition of what he called “grit,” including Wiltons,' Axministers, vel “I surely will be lonely without a that newely married folks could live on
love and scenery, but an old man of ex
and he proposed that if the young peo vets, Brussels and ingrains, besides piano.” Uncle Josh was noticed to ex-'
perience knows better—your table
ple would locate at Cottage Grove he linoleums and mattings, of which she amine his bank book rather lugubrious
would look slim without bread ; it’s the
would start them up in life, as a wed selected enough for every room in her ly. “Well, I guess I can stand it,” he
‘staff of life,’ you know. Polly, you
said,
“
but
what
piano
would
you
pre
ding present. Of course, they accept house, together with draperies, lace
fer?” “I think I’d like a Schiller, must meet Parker, the Do-Nut man.
ed and were soon bidding their friends curtains and such.
His bread, pies and cakes and nick-
adieu.
“Halt,” commanded Uncle Josh, as which I understand is sold by Marion
nacks are conceded by all to be the
The first of this week a travel-stain the party came in front of the Modern Veatch. Several people have recom
finest on earth. Remember, Charley,
ed party arrived in Cottage Grove. Our Pharmacy, “walk right in.” “Why mended it to me for its purity of tone, there is no use of your ‘ootsy tootsy’
sympathy
of
touch,
beauty
of
finish,
friend, Uncle Josh, was in charge, and Uncle, we’re not sick, and— ” “Guess
bothering herself much about baking,
he led the party straightway .to a hotel. I know that, but I suspect it won’t be and a whole lot of other good points.” so long as there is a good baker in
“
You
couldn
’
t
chose
a
better
instru
“The Oregon,” said he, “is a typical long before this young man begins to
town like Parker. When you give your
American hotel of the best class. I take interest in matters of paregoric ment,” replied the old man,'and sure
reception, call on him for the fancy
enough
Mr.
Veatch
is
the
very
man
to
have known B. R. Westbrook, the pro and—” “U-h-c-l-e!” “Well, go in any
cakes and other good things. ”
prietor for years, and he is* mine host way ; Polly may find some toilet articles see about it.” Polly selected the cov
“Yes, and while we are on this im
eted
piano,
while
Uncle
Josh
wrote
after mine own heart, endowed with she wants.” Sure enough, before
portant topic of gastronomies, we must
out
a
check,
pleasantly,
too,
’
cause
he
that delightful intuition that makes a leaving she bought combs, brushes, face
not forget thè meat. It goes hand in
guest ieel at home, contented, and in powders, and ounces upon ounces of knew the price was extremely reason
hand with bread. Now to locate a
able.
A
continuation
of
this
Uncle
mighty good luck. While the cuisine fine imported perfumes. “Don’t for
meat market where you can get fresh,
is all that a superior chef and unlimit get,” added Uncle Josh, “to come here Josh story, can be heard at Marion
wholesome meats at all times. Cottage
Veatch
’
s
music
house.
ed orders on the market can make it. with your prescriptions, as the Modern
Grove Meat Co. is the man to supply
“
Now,
”
cried
the
old
gentleman,
I have engaged rooms here until your Pharmacy and their clerks are compe
you. This is the boss meat market in
own house is in readiness.”
tent pharmacists and use pure and re ‘‘.now for a picture of this crowd, in
the city, and is popular with everybody
good
old
country
fashion
;
we
’
ll
go
to
“After breakfast, ” said the old man, liable drugs.”
who is particular to have the best.
“I am ready to go buy your outfit. To
“Let’s see—I promised you a gold the photpgraph gallery; my friend
The reason for this is all because they
Armstrong,
has
a
good
one,
in
the
expedite matters I have ordered a'car Watch, didn’t I?” queried Uncle Josh
are very careful In the selection of
riage from A. S.- Powell, our enterpris of Polly, “and D. J. Scholl is the man Schleff building. His pictures are won
stock, and get the freshest of every
ing livery man.” When the handsome to sell us one cheap.” Entering the derful in fidelity and finish. I want
thing, and keep nothing but the very
carriage, with elaborate trappings and popular jewelry store the old man gal one full-sized photo for my study, and
best. To keep your’ ‘hubby’ in good,
prancing horses drew up in front of the lantly acquitted himself of the promise some small ones for my friends. Arm
humor, Polly, trade at the Cottage
hotel, Polly declared it the “finest turn and then directed Polly’s attention to strong has the soul of a true artist; all
Grove Meat Co’s every time.”
out she had ever seen.”
the superior stock of silverware carried his work is a labor of 'ove, in which he
Enroute to their home the party call
“Yes, Sir-ee,” replied Uncle Josh, by the house. “There is no other such will not fall short of perfection, and as ed at The Sentinel office. “You’ll
he
is
famous
for
successful
enlarging,
the three S’s, ‘Speed Safety, and house in town” said the old man, “and
wants the news every week,” remarked
Style, ’ is the Fashion Stable’s coat of I will guarantee the quality to be the I want to give you a life sized repre-' Uncle Josh, “and as this is the favorite
sentation
of
‘
yours
truly.
’
’
’
—
Uncle
arms. So, young folks, when you want very best. Pick out your family clock,
paper here, I’ll subscribe.”
to take a drive, either for business or while here,” he added. “Scholl car Josh’s picture may be seen at the Grove*
studio
any
time
the
^reader
desires
to
ries
a
mangificent
line.
Don
’
t
forget
pleasure, go to him for a rig every
MAKES RICH STRIKE.
time. His wedding party and funeral another fact,” he continued, “if ever call.
Oh, me! Oh, my 1” ejaculated Polly,
you unfortunately need a pair of specs,
equipments are unsurpassed.”
Louis Hartley Withdraws Option Giv
as they halted before a show window,
this
is
the
place
to
come.
He
has
en on Bohemia Claim.
“Where to?” asked the polite driver,
“what perfectly lovely Oxfords.”
as the trio entered the conveyance. everything required to improve defec “Yes,” says Uncle Josh, “Wheeler-
Mr. Louis Hartley, who has several
Uncle Josh looked askance at his wards. tive eyes; and, say, my boy, remember Thompson Co.’s stock can’.t be equaled individual mining claims in Sailor
folks are also expert doctors on
“Oh, goodness knows; there’s lots to these
in style and extent in this section. Go Gulch, came down from the Bohemia
sick watches.”
buy,” remarked Polly. “Then suppose' While Uncle Josh was pondering in, look it over and get acquainted.” on Saturday, and to a representative of
we buy Tots’ first,” quoted Charles, where to go next Poily suddenly asked: It might have been policy not to have The Sentinel gave information regard
without turning a hair. Uncle Josh “Uncle, where can I find the leading extended that invitation, had not Uncle ing the discovery of ore at that place
saw the point and started for Fingal millinery establishment” “Just a few Josh known what wise economy it is to last week. There are two tunnels on
Hinds real estate office, remarking on doors further on Main srteet.,“ replied trade at Wheeler-Thompson Co., for the property and it is in No. 1 that a
the way: “I can always depend on him Uncle Josh, “and we will visit the, Hat Polly found goods and prices so seduc vein 22 inches wide, 30 feet deep and
for bargains in real estate, as he never Shop near the bridge, who, by the wav, tive that she purchased an outfit from at least 25 feet in length was found.
bolds out false lights to induce people has on hand one of the completest an Oxford to a handsome walking boot. The new lead is twenty feet from tun
to buy. What he tells you about prop stocks of millinery to be found in the Charles invested in gents’ fine shoes, riel No. 2 and parallels the former. Mr.
erty may be set down as solid fact. city. You can get what you want while Uncle Josh indulged in a stout Hartley is now cross-cutting, and has
He controls a large list of desirable there, the latest styles and lowest farm boot with rubbers for the crowd. only eight feet more to go. If the vein
residences as well as ranch properties, prices being her motto. Years of ex No one needing footwear can resist the is found in the cross-cut the “find” will*
and his judgment on the ‘good things’ perience guarantees that when you have styles and prices offered 'by Wheeler- be of exceptional importance, but in
is par excellence. ”
either case it will be a mine, as the
purchased of her you have the thing Thompson Co.
The party was not long in making a according to fashion and a satisfaction
At this point, somewhat to the con vein is' three feet wide on the surface
dicker for a nice house in Cottage Grove that your work has been done by a com fusion of Charley, the old man indulged and runs fully $40 to the ton. There is
and a ranch, which Charley considered petent artist.” In a few hours there in a half-serious criticism of his per at least $10,000 to $12,000 worth of ore
a splendid investment.
never was a happier girl than Polly, sonal appearance. “You are decidedly in sight at the present time. Mr.
“By the way,” exclaimed Uncle for her spring hat was a perfect dream off stlye for a townsman,” said he, Hartley will put in a small mill on the
Josh, with a paternal air, “the next of loveliness.
“and we’d better go see Wheeler- property within a short time. The
thing to look after is the lumber for
Thompson
Co. about some new duds.” claim had been on the market, but the
After this visit Uncle Josh suggest
those improvements which are absolute ed a resort of some place of refresh After Charles had fitted himself in a option was immediately withdrawn
ly necessary. Come with me, and I’ll ment. At the table the old man waxed neat suit, from the piles of fashionable when this new discovery was made.
introduce you to the Cottage Grove philosophical. “Never neglect your garments that cover the racks of this Samples of the ore were brought from
Manufacturing Co., who are the prin larder,” said he. “That important ad exclusively stocked establishment, Un the camp by Mr. Hartley, and mining
cipal dealers in that line here, and they junct to housekeeping controls mascu cle Josh declared: “Now you look like men pronounce them fully equal to
have a well equipped plaining mill in line temper. To that end you must a newly married man.” Before leav the statements made regarding them
connection. They carry the most com patronize a grocer on whom you can de- ing, having found goods and prices ir- by Mr. Hartley to The Sentinel.
plete line of building material in the £ end for honest goods. In every trans resistabTe, Charles also invested in a
county—every thing from the sills for action I have found Metcalf & Brand complete outfit, of gent’s furnishings,
Cash From Government.
the foundation to the shingles for the perfectly reliable. You will find them from the latest sty'e hat to a half doz
It is not generally known that a con
roof, including doors and windows, careful dealers, always fully stocked en shirts. Wheeler-Thompson Co. is
siderable sum of money is turned over
mouldings, etc. It is pleasant to deal with every possible thing in the line of not to be undersold in the state.
to Lane county each year from the
with them, for their greatest aim is to staple and fancy groceries,, fresh and
“Holy smoke, Charley, where in the
’give satisfaction, to every customer. In first-class, no shelfworn goods here name of creation did you get that government forest service for the coun
a few minutes Uncle Josh had made all while the prices are down to brass snipe? That’s about the worst weed ty’s schools and public highways, but
arrangements for the building mater tacks. To keep peace in this family, that ever came in contact with my ol such is the case, and those who do not
see the use or the good of the forestry
ial.
get all your groceries of Metcalf & factory nerves,” laughingly remarked
department aside from protecting the
“Having provided vou with a cage Brand.
Uncle Josh. “Step in here to this ci
for the bird,” said Uncle Josh,, “now
“But, say, Uncle,” here again chim gar store and get an ‘Optimo,’ then timber from fire should sit up and take
the first thing we’ll look after will be ed in Polly, “seems to me you are for you’ll have a gentleman’s smoke. The notice. County Judge Heimus W.
the furnishings for it.” Hereupon getting a thing or two”. “What’s on optimo is a crackerjack; contains all Thompson has informed The Guard that
Polly energetically declared that she your mind now Polly” asked Uncle the qualities of a delicious puff. Chur the sum of $3299.10 has just been re
had, heard so much about Simeral & Josh. “Why, I was only thinking how chill & Markley take pride to keep that ceived from the secretary of state as
VanDenbergthat she had decided to go appropriate it would be to see a dec- cigar up to the highest standard, and Lane county’s apportionment from the
there. The result was that they were prator.” Well, now, I reckon you’re consequently it grows more popular forestry funds to ba applied on the
ushered into such a bewi Mering display right, child, and I’ve got the very man every day.” Charles was so well county roads. Of this sum $1757.73
of furniture that the girl was at first right in my eye—that’s—R. W. Waters. pleased with the Optimo 'Uncle Josh represents five per cent of land sales
at a loss how to select. But she soon He has reduced home adornment to a treated him to that he bought a whole and $1541.37 forest rentals.
yielded to the seductiveness of a mag beautiful science, and talk about wall box and advised his friends to do the John H. Hartog, former publicity
nificent parlor suit, a bed room set of paper, paints, mouldings and window same,not forgetting to also make a ncte manager for Eugene and well known as
oak, antique finish that would do credit shades, I tell you he’s got the dandy of the many other fine brands.
a journalist and advertising writer, is
to old Antiquity himself. To this she line, all new fresh spring goods. ” The
“And now, young man, let me give in Medford with a view to going into
added an easy rocker for Uncle Josh, store was reached in a jiffy, where you a pointer,” remarked the generous business, having selected Medford as
and didn’t forget a most convenient Polly picked out some beautiful designs old uncle. “Do not understand me to the future big city of Oregon.
and ornamental writing desk for “hub in wall paper. A contract for the dec say that clothes make the man, but I
J. C. Morss has installed a lighting
by” Charles.
orating was subsequently made with do affim that clean and spotless linen plant at the Cottage Grove flouring
“And these house fixin’s remind Waters, who turned their house into a makes the nice appearing man. Now,
mills. It has a capacity of fifteen
me,” Uncle Josh continued, “that you perfect palace of loveliness.
in this connection I am happy to in lights and is run by water power. It
haven’t got your dishes yet. Now your
“And in the matter of insurance,” form you that the Cottage Grove steam i is a big improvement.
JOLLY AND GENEROUS UNCLE JOSH
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