A Realistic Romance in a Remote Hamlet
In a back east hamlet a shy couple wed after a dash of Cupid aided by Uncle Bill Taylor of Laurel. He invites them to stay at the Laurel Hotel while he plans a new life, offers to build a $6,000 colonial style home with architect B. FR. Annis, and arranges a site through Gulf States Investment Co as their future home is shaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
Harry
Bill Taylor
Laurel
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Bill
Laurel Hotel
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Gulf States Investment Co
Ss. M. Jones
Uncle Bill
B. FR. Annis
That Began Back East and Ends in Laurel
A long account describes a Laurel couple’s new home project with cement construction by E D McGuire, materials from Laurel Brick & Tile and Laurel Sash & Box, plumbing by S A Carnes, and decor by H H Campbell. Uncle Bill funds furniture from Heidelberg Furniture Co. and suggests Evans Bros jewelry, Kimball piano via W P Patrick, Singer sewing machine via J A Yarborough, Cumberland telephone via J A Richey, and Cumberland laundry via Laurel Steam Laundry. Nearby suppliers include Frank Gardner Hardware, Heidelberg Bros clothing, Simmns Studio portrait, T F Buntin millinery, Geo M Dennis tailoring, and various groceries. The narrative emphasizes modern, durable materials and stylish finish for a comprehensive, well-appointed home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D.McGuire
Cleveland
McGuire
Bill
Laurel Sash & Box
A. B. Campbell
S. A. Carnes
Uncle Bill
H. H. Campbell
H. Hi. Campbell
Heidelberg Furniture Co
Hettie
Heidleberg Furniture Co
Evans Bros
W. P. Patrick
J. A. Yarborough
Tie
Frank Gardner Hardware Co
J. A. Richey
Cumberland
Cumperland Telephone and Telegraph Co
Harry
Laurel Steam Laundry Co
W.H. Barremore
Heidelberg Bros
Simmon
L. D. Simmnns
Ife
T. F. Buntin
Paris
Maude Isvans
Geo. M. Dennis
Dennis
Billy Hettie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herbert Lampe
Laurel Brick & Tile Co
Nettie
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