The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-18
CHESTNUT STREET, SOUTH SIDE.
The establishment first in order is that of
DuIieId Ashmead, Bookseller.

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The establishment first in order is that of ~
DuIIield AsIlmeRd, Bookseller.
most select assortment OF books that can
interest, instruct, and amuse, is to be found at
the publishing house of Duffield Ashmead, No.
724 Chesnut street. 1t is well for the public TO
learn where without extra trouble or expense,
they can purchase stock ol books for Christ
mas presents TO the best advantage. We would
state to all such, who contem plate an imme-
dlate outlay in this direction, that they should
consider the great inducements offered by thus
house over others. Let them but vi 1T and ex-
annie into the extensive stock there TO be
found OF books OF travel, history, science bio
graphy, books OF romantic literature, ETC., and
they Will at once conclude that they can do no
better than to supply themselves from this
establishment. Especially has Mr.. Ashmead
lust received a large assortment of holiday
books Tor old heads and young heads, to amuse
the children and CRAFTY the aged. Toy books to
please all the children OF the city. R1mancps-
the productions OF the most gifted of ina tjna-
tive writer's. Call and examine and be con.
WINGED.
Homer, COnaday & Co, Dealers In Dry
Goods.
Ladies, it is with pleasure we announce the
superior advantages now offered you by one OF
the most reliable establishments in the city, L.
AS perplexity to any lady TO learn where can be
found such dress goods as are necessary and at
an economical cost, and to pick out from the
multiplicity of establishments in the cty one
that will contain thai which will comply with
her desires, The near approach of the hoIi.
days has increased the wants of the ladies espe.
cially, and neCessitated not only the replenishing
of thtir own wardrobes, but also making of
presents to their companions or youthful friends.
Such an establishment as the ladies desire is
that o. Homer, Colla1ay " Co., Nos sls and $40
Chesnut street, where can oe found everything
in the dry goods line to please,
The finest OF linens, best quality ofsheetings,
cotton goods unsurpassed everything in the
general dry goods line 10 texture ana quality
not to be equalled or outrivalled. TIE public
cannot make their winter purchases to better
advantage than by calling upon Homer, Cola
6ay d Co.
Especially is the department OF ladies' dress
goods the most complete and select. There can
be found, everything in the dress line ofuse and
beauty. Heavy silks of all different shades
plain or ornamented in the newest styles, fine
and manufactured from the best of material.
Lace goods of the most delicate yet durable
make, and OF exquisite beauty. Velvets IN such
quantities, OF such elegant shades, and such
sOttness TO the touch, glossy and rich appear
ance, as to make them surpass everything in
that line sold by any other establishment IN the
country. II would be one of the most difficult
and endless tasks to enumerate the different
styles, patterns, qualities, and materials of the
assortment OF dress goods contained in this
establishment Suffice il to say, that the selec-
ton is one of the most comprehensive to be
found, the prices low, and the goods warranted
to satisfy.
Do not fail to call upon Messrs. Homer, Col.
laday Il Co. and examine their stock
j. e. Caldwell g. Co., Jewellers,
Almost every one in the city is at present
hooking around to select presents for Christmas,
and many are puzzled what to buy. They think
OF this thing and that, but no, that won't do;
'he or she would not like that, / am sure" To
such we would suggest a visit TO the magnificent
store OF James L. Caldwell & Co., No. $40 Ches-
full chronometer, new calibre, Brequst adjust
ment made expressly for them, and have lust
opened large lot of gilt and crystal decorated
porcelain and cut-glass wares, in vases, centre
pieces, truit-stands, hoWer-stands, and q large
variety of fancy articles. Diamonds, sapphiros
rubies emeralds, and pearls in exquisite mount
ings Of entirely new Styles are displayed in end
less variety. They have also magnificent stock
in full suits of jeWelry; also in brooches ear.
rings, bracelets, fnger,rings, studs, etc., Soi.
tdlfe, and cluster.
Those who anticipate making any gifts in this
line can find the articles at Messrs. Caldwell q
Co.'s at prices according to the quality. Every.
thing is warranted TO be of the best material and
workmanship. set OF studs is very accepta-
oe gilt to young man, as is a set of earrings
to young lady. As for Young America, the
thing that will delight him most is a watch,
which he can put to his ear and hear the '.tick.
tick, tick" suggest to him that he is drawing
nearer TO manhood. These articles and ali
the rest We have enumerated can be found al
No. 1922 Chestnut street,
Howell 81 Brother, Manufacturers NJ
Paper H0ngings.
Nothing will so we'll set off and ornament
room as the right shade of paper hangings.
suited to surrounding furniture and circum.
stances. To select the most beautifully shaded
and elegantly designed paper from the multi
phcity of kinds in the market, is one OF the
most difficult tasks for any individual. To
learn where can be found the best Qualities
all varieties of shades, every possible design,
displayed IN the best possible manner-paper
suited 10 every room, from the common hang.
ings in the kitchen to the UNSURPASSED and
elegant hangings in the parlor-has caused
great perplexity in the minds OF those who de-
SIRE to purchase such articles.
Howell Il Brothers, s. W. corner Ninth and
Chestnut streets, have one of the largest and
most select stocks of paper hangings to be
found in the country. All who visit and make
purchases will always feel satisfied both in the
price and worth of the article received. Do not
miss this place, you who are In want of hang
ipgs TO take the place of the old, or TO cover the
walls that have been bare ever since their
erection.
JIM. Haheigh, Dealer I'm Dress Goods.
]. NJ. Hahegh, No. 9O2 Chestnut street, has
opened one of the largest stocks of dress goods
in the city. Dress goods of all descriptions,
calicoes, muslins, delanes, silks, etc., in great
pTofusion. ., 500, 600 yards of goods, dresses for
an. and many to spare have just been opened
10 The public, at the most reasonable prices.
This is lust what the ladies of Philadelphia con-
sider "the one thing needtun for right obser-
vance of Christmas, by purchasing dresses for
anticipated presents TO the children. Here, then,
- a great chance for buYing that which ia q sub.