Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 69, 29 January 1921 — Page 10

PAGE TWELVE 7 THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, RICHMOND, IND., SATURDAY, JAN. 29, 1921. A Novel Method of Starting Housekeeping That Will be Interesting to Every Reader. Written for The Palladium by James T. Weart.

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(Advertisement) On the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 5, there appeared in the Toronto Globe the following notice: "Married On the 4th inst., Miss Nellie Schofield and Major Charles O. Churchill, at the First Baptist church, by the Rev. A. E. Watson." A letter to Henry Schofield, of Richmond, announcing the event, soon brought a reply,: tor Nellie was, as Uncle Henry declared, the only " one left for him to take care of. He wrote very effusively of hia delight at her wedding and proposed that if Charlie and Nellie were to locate at Richmond and grow up with the country he would bestow upon them such a gift as would enable them to have a nice home and live comfortably the rest of their days. "This," wrote Henry, "will be my wedding gift to you. I don't know anything better for you to do, for Richmond nas a delightful, wholesome social life you will like, I know, and, with its many manufacturing establishments, is growing fast. In fact Indiana is the most suitable piace for a young couple to start in life that I know of." About ten days subsequently a travel-worn party arrived in Richmond. Henry, altho 60 years of age, was on hand at the Pennsylvania depot to greet the couple, and as he shook

hands with both cf them at once, his face once more showed the gleam of youth and his feet were as spry as, he gallantly directed the party across to the hotel. . . .. "Well,"1 said Uncle Henry, as they walked over to the Arlington, "I hope you young folks enjoyed your trip South. Didn't you find it a little tiresome?" "I should say not," replied Nellie. "I never enjoyed a trip more in my life. We had lovely Aveather all the way down and the scenery was the most beautiful I have ever seen. Ft was simply grand." "I'm glad you had such a nice trip," said Henry, "tho I guess you were glad to- get here. Well, here we are, and I have your rooms already engaged for you." ' " "This is the Arlington hotel," said uncle, as they entered: "They have such a comfortable hostelry, and on Ihe European plan. They have their 100 rooms beautifully furnished, 20 of Ihem having private bath, and everything is so thoroughly up-to-date from cellar to roof, including private telephones in every room, that everybody that comes here says there isn't a finer hotel in this part of the state. I've reserved a beautiful suite for you on the second floor and you'll soon be fixed as comfortable as can be." The party was cordially greeted by Mr. P. S. Twigg, the genial manager, after which the young folks were shown to their suite, which greatly pleased Nellie by the luxury of its furnishings. Nellie and Charley appeared at 6 o'clock, feeling much improved after removing the stains of travel and a short nap, and after enjoying one of the Arlington's famous Sunday evening dinners in the dining room they repaired to the parlor, where Nellie entertained for an hour with the brilliancy of her musical renditions. "I know I'm going to enjoy it here," she paid, as leaving the parlor they entered their suite, "for we have such lovely accommodations here and everything seems to be so immaculately clean. It's just as comfy as can be." "I thought you would like it," replied Henry. "The older you get the more , you Mill learn to appreciate a good hotel," said he. "I have lived here ever since your Aunt Jennie died, and I certainly appreciate Mr. Twigg's efforts to make one feel so thoroughly at home. There is one thing you need never fear here and that is fire, for every room in the house is equipped with automatic sprinklers. In case of fire, you may get wet. but you won't, get burned. Their dining room cuisine, if you noticed, was above the average, a3 it, as well as the lunch cafe, is under the charge of Mr. Waiter Aydelotte, whose years of experience amply qualify hint to satisfy the epicurian demands of a discriminating public. 1 have heard many favorable comments from the traveling men stopping here on his cuirine and service, for he gives to the housewives of Richmond, especially on Sunday, an excellent excuse to dine her family well and economically without the bother of preparing the meal. I don't care how elegantly a hotel is furnished, one never feels at home if the wrong man is at the head of it. Mr. Twigg is an able manager; but being a Rotarian, a member of the Chamber of Commerce and "A Beloved Bill," his affability of manner and knowledge of how to make friends and keep them with the traveling public has won for him a host of admiring acquaintances." Tired out with travel, the little com"pany soon broke up after dinner that evening, and retired for the night. In the morning, after the usual greettings had been given and breakfast partaken of, Uncle Henry, in his original manner said: "Well, folks, I think that we would best be looking at these beautiful lots I want you to build on, so we'll just phone down to the garage and have them send down my Dodge." As they seated themselves in Uncle Henry's car a few minutes later and went whizzins out Main street, Nellie emarked: "Well Uncle, isn't this a most exhilarating ' ride, and such a beautiful machine, toff.. how noiseless und smooth it runs. , Do they use. many of them here?" "Quite a number." replied Henry "The Bethard Auto company is one of our most progressive firms, and since they commenced selling their Dodge cars here they have sold quite a few of them. In my opinion they have the best machine on the market, and one that I have found by experience, gets the least out of order, and a prettier more easily running car I don't know of, for it combines power, lightness, compactness, w ith flexibility and economy of operation. Take this 1920 Dodge Sedan we are riding in, and notice the juxurious upholstering and mechanical devices. What more can you ask in a car equipped as it is, rnd selling as it does for $2,290, delivered. It is mechanical perfection

and will stand up against most any kind of usage you give it." "It certainly is a beauty!" Nellie exclaimed, "and am I going to be taught to run it?" "Indeed, you are, my dear, and even better than that. While this car is big enough for us all, I have bought you, for your own nse in shopping and to make calls, a Dodge three passenger coupe that I consider a bargain at $2030." "That was mignty dear of you, Uncle Henry- You cannot imagine

how deeply I appreciate it. Just to think, a Dodge coupe all my very own." "I want you both to meet Mr. Fred D. Bethard, the proprietor, when we go back," continued Henry. They are a thoroughly responsible firm. In fact, that is one of the main reasons why I chose the Dodge car for you you are buying from a local company that possesses financial strc-ngth and stability, and in case anything should go wrong you have the Dodge immense organization to make your complaint good. Then they have a splendid service station, and a mechanical repair department of five men who are real experts in their line. You can take my word for it, I'm sold on a Dodge." If you are fond of conundrums, Nellie," said uncle, as they drove j along; "here is one Mr. Murray was itelling me the other day, and he says the Palladium will give $10.00 in gold to the person who sends in the most artistic ana correct answer by Thursday. Feb. 3. "Well, what is it?" laughingly in, quired Nellie. "You have me interested." "Here it is." replied Henry, pulling out a sheet of paper: "A single I am, a twin I am never; A triplet I am, tho my parts you can sever. Search well for me here, but bear this in mind: The more you discover the less you will find." i "What's the answer?" inquired Charles, with much curiosity. "The answer," replied Henry, "Mr. Murray tells me, is PRINTED IN THE FOUR LINES of the puzzle, but you study it out for a while, or I'll tell you exactly what it is before we get through and see if you catch it." In answer to Dave's question as to where they wanted to go. Uncle Henry replied: "Just drive out around the city, Murphy. We want to look at a bit of Mother Earth. It's the basis of a home, Charlie." It was an ideal winters day for the trip and their journey was made all the more enjoyable by Uncle Henry pointing out the various places of interest en route. After driving around for a while and looking over several additions, Uncle Henry exclaimed: "Take us to Reeveston Place, Dave, where we were the other day." These lots, Charlie, are each of good size, and are high, dry, beautifully laid out and less than a mile from the post office there they are see what you youngsters think of them. "Perfectly lovely," exclaimed Nell hurriedly stopping from t lie auto as they drew up to the lot. South-lyrist Corner 18th and South B streets. "Oh! would it not be nice to live out here? Just notice how clear and fresh the air is." Charlie was equally enthusiastic, and uncle, pleased with their enthusiasm, began at once to tell of the advantage of buying in Reeveston Plaxe. 'You see, said he, "these lots are of splendid size, 50x147 feet each, and having sewers, sidewalks, paving, water, gas and electricity, you will have every modern convenience. Then again you are protected by rigid building restrictions and with a full two lots, you will have ample room for a. tennis court. Seems to me there is no better bargains to be had anywhere." Nellie and Charlie both agreed with uncle and were anxious to 'cinch the deal," as Charlie termed it. "Very well." said uncle, "run, us down to Bradourv and Bailey's office, Suite 202 Colonial Building, Dave." It did not. take the.ni long to reach the offices, and uncle, after introducing the couple to Mr. W. K. Bradbury ?.nd Mr. Jesse A. Bailey, had papers drawn up, deeding to Nellie 1h two lots in Reeveston Place. Nellie was very happy when they left, while uncle was won't to remark how well he liked the idea of living in Reeveston. "You know there are real estate firms who are always looking for the best end of it, but I've dealt with Bradbury and Bailey for years now and they've the first time yet to take even the slightest advantage of me. They do a very large business in mortgages, high grade land, investments, and insurance, handling everything from a lot to a farm of any size." "The next place to go," said uncle, is to see Werking and Son in the Palladium building, who are our leading architects. Even with money we have to have a firm who thoroughly understands the art of drafting, building, etc. They are the best structural engineers in Richmond and have put up some mighty fine buildings. They are considered the finest architects in this part of the country, and their services are constantly in demand. I have watched their work with interest, for they give their clients reliable estimates as to what a building or home would cost, thereby insuring their clients against loss; in fact, they superintend a building just as though they were building it for themselves. They drew the plans and built the beautiful Italian villa for Florence Pipher, the Masonic Temple and the First National Bank at Cambridge City, as well as the home of Claude Kitterman; the Milton School, the Burke Block in New Castle and the Ambercombie Block at Rushville, and better buildings you won't find anywhere. Then they designed and built the M. E. church at Hagerstown, also C. N. Teetor's home and the beautiful Memorial Building at Mt. Vernon. Indiana, which cost $200,000 is a living monument to their genius. I tell you, Nellie, you'll find Werking and Son can certainly draw plans to suit you. Well, here we are." After meeting Mr. Werking and P. R. Werking, his son. who spent three and a half years at the Carnegie Technical School, and looking over the numerous plans, they decided on a

two-story house in the English Colonial style, in rustic brick, half timber and plaster, Nellie adding the usual request for lots of closet room, plenty of light and good ventilation, ang gave hira the contract for the work. "There is one thing I like about our architect's plans," remarked uncle, as they left, "and that is they won't be of the usual stereotyped variety; they will comprise the latest ideas in home comfort, for Mr. Werking keeps fully abreast of the latest ideas in home building construction, furnishing the latest improved designs in vogue. That means something, you know." "Let me see," exclaimed Uncle Henry, "before we go any further I'm thinking the next thing to look after is lumber to put in the house, so suppose we drive to the Richmond Lumber Company. I have known them for a long time and Ira sure they'll give us a square deal. They carry the most complete stock in this part of the country, everything from sills to shingles, and from tree to consumer. Their motto is, "Everything to build your home." "They have the best yard in Richmond, continued Uncle, after making the young folks acquainted with Thomas Tarkleson. treasurer and general manager of the company, "where you can get anything needed for a modern house as they take orders for all kinds of interior works and grills to order, as they operate their own planing mill and can turn out anything desired. Their goods are always uniform, the milling is perfect, and a point I especially like is, all their flooring, rustic, ceiling and finishing lumber is kiln dried and that means your home won't shrink apart, as so many houses do. They operate one of the best up-to-date mills in the country for hardwood, such as quarter-sawed oak, birch, maple and cypress, used in interior finishing. Then all their finishing lumber is kept under cover, including their hardwood, maple, and beech flooring, and that's what carpenters like nice, dry lumber. Their yards are backed up by the Peter Kuntz line of 100 yards,, throughout Indiana and Ohio, so their stock is always up to the minute, and as for prices, well, there is no yard around here that can quole the low prices which the Richmond Lumber company can quote. People wanting to build as a rule, like to see what they can do. but invariably they come back to them for all they need. "Some very fine buildings are of material from this yard, for instance, all the mill work for the Romey Furniture Store. Nathan Druley's beautiful home at Boston, the homes of Richard Pmelser on South West Second street, Mrs. Fred Krone, and Lewis Fahlsing on South Sixteenth street, and they are all beauties." "That was certainly some lumber yard," exclaimed Charlie, as they rode away. "Indeed it is," Henry answered. They have a big investment here, and this big business was built up by giving their customers just a little bit better grade at no higher price than could be obtained elsewhere. I've purchased my lumber here for years." "Poultry, fruit and bees make a good combination for a small farmer," remarked uncle, "which reminds me of another good conundrum, Nellie, Mr. Tarkleson handed me the other dav. Why is a beehive like a bad potato?" "I haven't been able to think of anything but those pretty Cleveland girls I saw as we came thru," said Charlie. "Nice thing for a young married man to say," laughed uncle, "but you get busy with some grape nuts and think it over. Or. maybe I'll tell you after a while. You remind me." "Now for the worst part of housebuilding, and that is to find a good contractor." said Charlie, as they finished with Mr. Tarkleson and crossed over the bridge. "Guess again!" said Uncle Henry. "That is. perhaps the easiest part of the whole deal. Kurdsall and Willett Co., have their office just above here at 7101,2 Main Street in the Vaughan Building, and they have done a lot of work for me. Mr. Burdsall was formerly with the Louck-Hill for seventeen years and Mr. Willett about, seven years and they both had six to seven years building experience with the Miller-Kemper Lumber Co., until they formed their present partnership about two years ago, so they have' had some valuable experience in construction work." After the introduction, as Mr. Burdsall was showing some photos of homes erected by them. Uncle continued, "You would be surprised to learn the number of homse and publje buildings Burdsall and Willett have

constructed throughout the state. For instance, the beautiful bunsralow for George W. Slick at Spring Grove, the Himes Bros. Dairy Building on South 6th street and they have just completed an addition to the City Light plant. And before they consolidated, I can remember Mr. Burdsall as superintendent for the construction of the Reid-Memorial Hospital, the Reid Memorial Church, the Wayne Flats at Twelfth and Main and the beautiful Washington Court on East Main Street, and all that class of work take a high grade construction engineer. Besides he has done more work than I could tell you about in an hour." "There's no contract, too small or too large for Mr. Burdsall to accept, for he gives lust the same careful attention to the small work, and their facilities for taking care, of big contracts are of the best." "Were'nt they really jolly!" laughed Nellie, as having arranged for the work, they once more started on their way. "Mr. Burdsall and Mr. Willett are well liked here," answered Henry. "I have known them for a long time and I don't know of any firm I would rather entrust our construction work with they'll watch it like a hawk!" "Seeing we have clinched the lumber contract," said Henry, "the next thing to look after is the electricity for the house, and as we want a good firm to do it. well run down and see Leslie E. Hart. 1027 Main street. "You can readily see," continued

Henry,, after introducing the young folks to Mr. Hart, "that there's nothing in the electrical line you can't get here. What? Is he busy now? Well, I guess yes he's always busy." . "This is one of the things that really make a woman's life worth while," continued Henry, as they stood admiring the Westinghouse Electric Range he ordered for the kitchen. "It is full automatic and will roast, stew, bake and broil, all Dy thermostatic arrangement." "How about a Simplex Electric Ironer?" Nellie whispered to Henry. "I

just hate ironing, especially in hot! weather." "Of course." he quickly assented. "It must be a wonderful labor saver, for I know they are in the homes of Mrs. Lee Woodward, Mrs. S. M. Kitchen. Mrs. Frank Wright and several other of our best families. And while we are about it, we'll include an 'A. B. C Electric Washing Machine, as well. Now, what's next?" "Why, an Electric Sweeper, I would think," she replied. "What a wise little head you have," he laughingly replied. "We'll get a Regina, which I know to be one of the best makes, and as I see the Major looking longingly at that 'Cozy Glow', we'll get one for his bathroom. Then IN GOLD for the neatest and most artistic correct solution to the puzzle in this story. Read the story carefully and send your answer to the Puzzle Editor, Richmond Palladium, by Thursday, February 3. 1 you want a 'Westinghouse' Iron and a 'Royal Rochester' Coffee- Percolator for your breakfast table. How do you like this sewing machine, Nell?" "Isn't it a beauty!" she exclaimed. "I've always wanted an Electric Sewing Machine, and I see that is a 'Free Westinghouse,' one of the best made." "Quite a model electric store," observed the Major, as bidding good-day to Mr. Hart they rode away. "Nice array of fixtures and appliances, what?" "One of the best in the city," answered Henry. "Mr. Hart has a fine busines, for he has the authorized Westinghouse Service Station for Wayne -county and is one of the most reliable electrical men we have." "If there is one thing more than an-' other I am a crank about," said Henry, as they left Mr. Hart, "it is a tight roof on our house, so we'll run over to Roland and Beach. 1136 Main street, and see what they know about it." "Those are my sentiments exactly," said Nellie, emphatically, "for if there is anything I have a dread of, it is water leaking on my carpets and furniture." Meeting Mr. Roland and Mr. Beach, Uncle Henry gave instructions for complete cornice work and guttering for the house, as well as a skylight over the living and dining rooms. "For," remarked be, "cheerful, sunshiny rooms make cherful people and cheerful people have little use for the doctor and none for the lawyer." "You won't forget a 'cut-off' and filter for my cistern, will you?" Nellie inquired. "Indeed. no," answered Henry. "We'll have Les make you a dandy cut-off you can operate from inside your back porch." "They seem to have all sort and kind of machinery here what?" commented Charlie. "When you understand that Roland and Beach do a third of all the tin work around here, you may well imagine they are some busy firm. They have done some very important work around here, doing the cornice work and guttering for the Colonial Building and all the conductor pipe work on tho big elevator at New Paris, and this dandy "Front Rank' steel furnace you see here, they installed them in the homes of Louis Stauber on South Thirteenth street; O. F. McKee, on South A street; George W. Reed, on Kast Main street, as well as the Great Central Tea Co., on Fort Wayne avenue. And here is what I have been looking for to have installed on our furnace. A 'Minneapolis Heat Regulator', for it gives you a uniform temperature at all times. It's one of the handiest things you can have in a house." "That was certainly some tin shop," remarked Nellie, as they came away. 'It has to be," replied uncle, "for Roland and Beach, as I said before, do all the best tin work in town. I have known them for years." "Seeing we have the Tin work arranged for," said Charlie, "I guess the next thing will be to look after the plumbing. Where shall we go?" "The leading plumber of Richmond, is Charles A. Tangeman, 406 Main sreet, and he's a cracker-jact, too," emphatically remarked uncle. "We'll just run down there for a moment and I'll introduce you. You'll find him a very agreeable gentleman. "I don't pretend to know everything." continued uncle, after introducing the young folks to Mr. Tange man, "but when I want plumbing and heating work done I want a firm which bears a statewide reputation for honest work, who charges for the exact articles and time consumed, and, doing business along these lines is what keeps Mr. Tangeman a pretty busy man." "He is the man we want if we can get him, but his time is always contracted for so far ahead we will have to see. He put in the plumbing for the Romey Furniture Co.'s new beautiful five story home; he ran all the cast iron pipe for roof sumps, for the National Tool Co.; the plumbing and heating for the Webb-Coleman Garage on North 9th street, the Richmond Piston Ring Co., and is now working on the administration building for the

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Jenkins Vulcan Springs Co., and better work you never saw. ' "He is a plumbing, heating and ventilating engineer in every sense of the word and from experience I know that when he does our plumbing and heating work we'll have a sanitary house and fixtures that will be an ornament to any home. Then he makes a specialty of porcelain lined bath tubs and up-to-date lavatories, with sanitary plumbing, and is an expert in installing the steam and hot water heating systems, and his prices are so reasonable that nobody ever kicks about his treatment. He is a mighty nice man to deal with." "I have listened to you boys arrange the plans, the lumberman, the plumber and the electrical work," laughingly interposed Nellie, "but I haven't heard a word about my cement cistern for soft water, or my cehient cellar floor. Where do they come in?" "By George, we've been so busy I forgot all about it," replied Henry. "But that is smething easily settled. We'll run down to the Klehfoth-Nie-woehner Co., 101 North Second street, for we're shy several things for the house yet, besides your cement." "The first thing wa want," he continued, after introductions had been made to Mr. W. E. Klehfoth, the secretary-treasurer, and Mr. L. C. Niewoehner, the president, is 'Kellastone Stucco' for the house. It gives such a beautiful 'aristocratic finish to a home; it will not crack; is freeze and fireproof and will keep your home warmer in winter and cooler in summertime." "WThat about lath?" inquired the Major. "Do you like wood or this new metal lath, I forget the bally name." "Some use wood, for it's a trifle cheaper, but none of it for mine," the old man replied. "I personally know how much more readily my houses sold that contained metal lath 'Hi Rib' was the name I guess you couldn't think of to hold the plaster. It. is absolutely fireproof and inexpensive, so we'll order that and specify Anchor Plaster for all the walls." "What about fire-brick and flue lining for our three chimneys?" Nellie inquired. "Thank you for reminding me, my dear, he replied. "It is most important we should use Fire Clay Flue Lining, which we can get here, for it's the best fire insurance one can have. Did you ever know that 23 per cent of all fires are due to defective flues? Fact!" "The next thing." he continued, "is to order Marquette Cement for your cistern, cellar and the driveways, for it is up to government test in every respect. And we mustn't forget glazed sewer pipe for the drainage." "What pleasant gentlemen they were." remarked Nellie, as they drove away. "I'll vouch for that," Henry replied. "The Klehfoth-NiNewoehner Co., do a big business here, in all kinds of building materials, besides being dealers in Anthracite, West Virginia, Pocahontas and Indiana coals. They are well liked here and do a lively business." "See here," said the Major, as they left Klehfoth's. "I've brought my appetite with me from the north, and this running around has made me hungry. Where is there a good restaurant ?" "I like to eat lunch at one place here, my boy. And Nellie, if you sort of feel you'd like a' bite, too, we'll run down to the Y. M. C. A. and get a meal worth eating." "Isn't this a busy place?" exclaimed Nellie, as they entered the serving room of the "Y" Cafeteria. "Best place in town," emphatically remarked uncle. "It's the best and most homelike central eating place in Richmond and caters to the best people in the city." "I don't know how you feel." continued uncle, after introducing the young folks to Miss Gladys Kitchen, the manager, and seating themselves, "but I like to eat where things are kept scrupulously clean, as they do here. I like their coffee and their cooking, too: it's so homelike. I notice a good many business as well as traveling men eat here, and you can just believe they know where they get treated right. In fact, you'll be like lots of people, including myself. Come here once and you'll keep a-coming. Then, again, I like it here because you can see just what they have, and everything always looks so tempting ond inviting. In other words, it's one of the strictly first class restaurants around here, and no matter what the season of the year, you'll always get the latest delicacies of the season. Hundreds of people come here for dinners and suppers, for they get it quick, and everything tastes so good. When we finish lunch and go down stairs I want you to meet the general secretary, Mr. Julian L. Smith. We are all very proud of our Y. M. C. ,A., for Mr. Smith has accomplished a great deal, and we are very proud of his work." "Uncle Henry," said Charlie, as they finished luncheon, "I always like to smoke after dinner. Where can we et a good cigar?" "Down the street always at Engle's Cigar Stoie, 828 Main street. We'll walk down there and I'll introduce you to Mr. W. J. Engle, the proprietor. He has the most, popular cigar store in the city, one which is patronized by the better cla.s of men." "Yes, thank you, ?.Ir. Engle," said Henry after introducing Charlie as Richmond's newest citizen. '"I believe I will take another box of those "Rosc-O-Cubas" for I'm nearly out of my last box." "And we'll get a box of their famous 'Elinor' Cardies for Nellie," he continued, "as it seems rather selfish for us to smoke a good cigar and neglect our little girl." At Henry's suegestion they walked back to the billiard room where six of the finest pocket billiard and billiard equiprnent in the city was to be found. "Nice place," Charlie commented as they stood watching a game. "Do you play?" "Indeed I do." Henry assented. T love a game of billiards, and we'll come down some evening. I like these tables here better than any in town. Now let's rejoin Nellie." "Pretty nice stock he carried,"

Charlie remarked, as they walked out to join Nellie. "It has to be, for Mr. Engle does the tobacco business of the city. Not only does he stock the best line of cigars, tobacco and pipes in the city, but he also runs a , good fountain, where you can get a dainty sandwich or a good lunch that is worth the money." "Another thing I like about Engle's," continued Henry, "is you'll always find such a gentlemanly class of young men there. It's a 'safe' place for a young man to spend an evening, for when he tells his folks 'I'm going down to Engle's for a while,' they know he is mixing with the respectable, responsible men of the city, I like their courtesy also, for I have never bought anything there. I didn't hear a 'thank you' and that is more than some people in this man's town give. I go (here and deal there regularly." "That Roseo-Cuba is a mighty good cigar," commented Charlie. "Reminds me of a toast from Kipling. "A woman's a woman, but a good cigar's a smoke." "Well, you tell Nell that and you'll get your ears pulled," laughed Henry. "You bet that 'Rose-O-CubaV is a good cigar, for smoking one always puts me in a good humor." "What is the most interesting part of going to housekeeping. Nellie?" inquired uncle, as they waited for Dave to oil his engine. "Selecting furniture and pretty draperies." replied that wise young person promptly. "That's right," laughingly replied the old man, "and here is where we get wonderfully busy." Entering the beautiful new store of the Romey Furniture Co., 920-922-924-926 Main street, a few moments later, they were taken in charge by Mr. C. II. Duning, the assistant manager, and courteously shown through the various departments that rather bewildered Nellie by the display she found there. It was interesting to watch her expressions of pleasure as she journeyed from floor to floor making her selections, for she soon had selected a handsome solid mahogany suite with a triple plate dressing table, for her own bedroom, another suite of black native walnut in Queen Anne style, for Uncle Henry'. bedroom, an ivory suite, with chiffonier for her guest room, a settee, rocker and chair with a gate-leg table and spinnet desk, all in mahogany with several cane rockers in velour for her living room, a ten-piece Louis XVI suite in American Walnut for her dining room, several odd pieces in rockers a set of Macey sectional bookcases and a Karpen "Easy" chair for hubby. "Now. what kind of covering do you want for your floors, Nellie?,' he inquired. "Why, I'd like Body Brussel rugs for my bedrooms, and Wilton Velvet seamless rugs for my dining room and for my library," she replied. "You couldn't select more durable ones," he assented, "as buying them direct from the makers, their prices cannot be equalled anywhere in the city. "And here are thfee other important household articles, a 'Hoosier' kitchen cabinet, 'the national step saver,' that will save you many useless steps, and a 'Leonard Cleanable' refrigerator, that is the most sanitary make I know of. And while we are down here, 1 want you to select a Chambers Fireless Gas Range, for they will cook dinner for you, while you're at church." "Gracious me!" Nellie exclaimed, as they stood waiting for Dave to start the machine, "I thought we had some rather nice furniture stores in Toronto, but that was the most wonderful five floor exhibit of furniture I have ever seen. J ccvild have stayed in there all day, there were so many beautiful things to admire as well as wish for." "You're only voicing the opinion of the majority of the people of Richmond," Uncle Henry replied. "You know it is a fine store, being the largest exclusive furniture and carpet store in Richmond, for they carry everything in the house furnishing line from the lowest to whatever you choose to pay, with every article absolutely as good as they guarantee. In fact, to my mind, a ramble through their store is an afternoon pleasantly and profitably spent." "Now," said Uncle Henry, "before we go any further, Nellie, I want you to buy a few things for yourself, so come with me and I'll take you to the Geo. H. Knollenberg Company, which is without doubt the leading department store in the city." Upon entering the store, uncle Intrcduced Nellie and Charlie to the floor manager, who personally showed them around among the different departments that are of such interest to ladies of taste and breeding. Nellie was almost dumbfounded by the many beautiful things she found there in suits, and she bought a couple very handsome suits, upon which there was but the slightest alterations to be made a Hudson seal coat with heaver collar, several one-piece dresses of wool, silk and lingerie; two of their beautiful silk petticoats; a full supply of silk lingerie; several one-piece white dresses: a supply of "Onyx" silk hose; a "Nemo" corset; a half dozen pairs of "Kayser" si!k gloves; some negligee gowns, and many other dainty little things which appeal so irresistibly to every woman. While doing her shopping, Nellie was heard to exclaim, "Isn't Knollenberg's a fine store for a city the size of Richmond?" "You're right, it is," replied uncle, "and that is why I brought you in here. They always keep so well posted on the latest styles, and have such an excellent alteration department, giving a lady such splendid satisfaction. Taking it altogether, it's one of the best department stores in the city, and in point of service, one of the oldest stores here, being established in 1866, or 55 years ago." "I'm glad you brought me in here," Nellie exclaimed, as they walked out to the car, "for you are going to find that I am quite a shopper, uncle, dear." "That's one of the chief delights of being a woman, little girl," laughed he. "I know you'll always get satisfaction here, for no matter what you buy of Knollenberg's they insist that you be perfectly satisfied with the purchase or bring it back, and that sort of treatment wins friends and keeps them, anywhere, if persisted in.

Your Aunt Jennie and I have dealt there for years." "Uncle Henry," said Charlie, as they left Knollenberg's, "Nellie and 1 had a bet coming down on the train from Cleveland, and I lost. Have you a good candy store in town?" "Where do you suppose you are, anyway?" replied Henry. "Still in Toronto? You come with me and I'll show you a candy store that for beauty and quality, cannot be excelled even in the big cities." Errtering the Charles T. Price's Sons beautiful candy store at 916 Main street, a few moments later, uncle had Mr. Price select for Nellie an attractive box of their finest candies. "While we are here," said Henry, "suppose we have a hot chocolate, for they serve such dainty, tasteful drinks here, that it is no wonder it is becoming the recognized social place to meet. Isn't this a pretty place?" "Indeed it is," replied Nellie. "I don't think I have ever been in a more attractive one. Everything seems in such perfect taste and harmony. And isn't this chocolate delicious?" Having finished, Mr. Price kindly offered to take them back and show them how their candies were made. "I like to eat candies where I know they are made in as sanitary a place as this," remarked Henry. "Then, all the materials they use, sugar, eggs, cream, chocolate, etc., are of the strictest purity. A pretty good name for this establishment would be to call it 'Quality Always.' " "That was a mighty busy place," said Nellie, as they rode away, "and what an assortment they seemed to ' carry . They must do an enormous business," "They do," Henry asserted. "They both wholesale and retail their candies, ice cream and oysters, for besides making all their own candies of recognized purity, they make their own syrups for their soda fountain, their own ice cream for parties and banquets, and it is the only place in the city where you can find holiday favors for every occasion. They have been serving the public here for 56 years and do the candy business of the city." "I wish you young folks would come with me for a few moments," said Henry, as they left. "There is a little business I wish to attend to before the closing hour." Arriving at the Second National Bank, uncle introduced the young folks to E. G. Crawford, the assistant cashier and paying teller and to Mr. Albert Morel. ti? receiving teller of the bank, after which he deposited a thousand dollars to the young folk-' credit as an additional gift, to begin life on. "The Second National is the larger and most progressive bank in tli county." he said, "being established since 1871. and with whom I have done business for years. While they are conservative in all their dealings, ye their reliable methods of doing bu?i ness have won for them the confidence of the entire community. "I see by their latest report they had on hand resources amounting o over $::,785.000.00. with capital stock, surplus and undivided profits of over $; 35.000. which is strength sufficient to keen any man from worrying as o whether or not his account is safe. Then again, their deposits of around $2,800,000.00 are something any b,-:.k should be proud of, showing the abo-hit-confidence of all classes of people in this institution." Uncle also insisted on Nellie opening a personal saving account. " And see that each week adds something to it," he said. "Money ahead gives one independence. It brings contentment for the present and lends a sense of security to the future. The best way to learn the value of a dollar is to go try and borrow one, but the person having a savings account here drawing per cent interest, doesn't have to do that." "Their statement almost made me dizzy." said the Major. "Are those big totals of capital, surplus and deposits." "The Second National is one of the strongest barks in Southern Indiana.'' replied Henry as they lit their cigars after leaving the bank. "When you consider their wonderful steady growth, it speaks well for the confidence reposed in them. They are members of the Federal Reserve Banking system: in fact, every department is under direct supervision of the United States government. They do a big business here, for with their immense resources they are able to finance any kind of a proposition that comes within the scope of good legitimate banking procedure. I have carried mv accounts here for years." "Uncle Henry," said Nellie, as th"y left the bank, "you know I was very sorry to learn of Aunt Jennie's death, for, while I had only met her a few times, yet I had learned to love her very much. Where was she laid to rest?" "Just out of town, in Earlham cemetery, and that reminds me. I have ordered a beautiful modern style monument for hr grave, and, as if is only a short drive, if you like, we'll run down there, and . see how much work has been done on it." Arriving at Perry T. Williams & Co . 33 North 8th street, uncle introduced the young couple to Mr. Williams, who. at uncle's request, took them back into the works to see the monument intended as a lasting testimonial to the memory of Aunt Jennie. "Isn't it a beauty!" exclaimed Nell, as they stood admiring the steel gray granite, which, being appropriately lettered, stood ready for delivery. "I like it very much, Mr. Williams," said uncle, "and I can see that you carried out my ideas of simplicity, to the letter. When will it be erected?" "Some day this week. and. as T suggested to you. I think we had better place it on a three-foot concrete foundation. Then it will last for all time to come. The expense will be quite moderate." "All right, sir, I want it done right, so go ahead. I leave the matter entirely with you." "Now," turning to Nell and Charlie, "we are thru here, let us watch and see how those compressed air hammers work." .,- "That was a splendid establishment." said Charlie, as they rode (Continued on Page'Thirteen)

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