The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-12-23
Holiday Directory.
WHAT To BUY AND WHERE.

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numbers of our readers, we have under
taken to provide the material for q
Holiday Directory, as sort of guide to
the many who rely mainly upon their
paper for accurate information concern
ing the business establishments of the
city. Our work having taken wider
range than was at first contemplated,
We are unable in q single number
to devote a proper amount of
space to the subject, and shall therefore
continue our sketch tomorrow. We do
not undertake to say that the houses to
which reference will be made in these
columns are the only establishments in
the city that are deserving of public
patronage, but we do claim that every
firm to which attention is called by us
possesses the enterprise and the relia-
bility that always give satisfaction to
CUSTOM Our sketches are gotten up for
the benefit of the public who want re-
know where to deal; if we do not sue
coed in giving them full information,
the fault shall not be with US.
, THE DRY GOODS TRADE
The enterprising business men in the
dry goods trade are clearly meeting the
seasons demands, as is well evinced by
the brilliant displays in the various
establishments. Articles of use, ele-
gance and comfort are more numerous
than ever before, and the most fastid-
ious cannot fail to DO suited.
In Merchants Block, Messrs. George
r. Taylor g. Co. have on hand new
and splendid assortment of rich dress
goods, we'll adapted to the gay season,
silks and velvets, laces and embroider-
les, furs and cloaks, shawls, blankets
aud sheetings, and large lot of linens,
towels and napkins. Their waterproof
cloths are choice selections, and are
attracting much attention. They make
speciality of the "Glove-ftting" Cor
set and Seamless" Kid. Completing
the assortment of goods appropriate to
their trade, they have just opened an
invoice ofrich, fancy and useful articles,
suitable for holiday presents.
j. S. Rhodes & Co., in the same
building, have an elegant and extensive
assortment, embracing Fine Furs, a
magnificent stock, Silks and Velvets
and rich dress goods of every descrip-
ton, including the latest styles in par
ty dresses. The fine Paisley Shawls of
this establishment are the talk of the
town and the trade in the very best of
those goods is heavy. Their stock Of
Cloakings, Blankets, and the heavier
and useful articles is very full, aid the
figures low. A fine lot Of holiday nov
elites arc now opening at this house,
aud are we'll worth examination.
GENTLEMEN's FURNISHING GOODS.
In close connection with the dry
goods dealers come those engaged in
furnishing the various articles that go
toward making up the well-dressed
gentleman.
The establishment of John l.. Rice,
80 Monroe street, contains an elegant
stock of goods, and, in regard to comfort,
convenience, taste or style, all can be
suited. His assortment of cloths, cassi-
neres and other goods, for gentlemen's
wear, is extensive and we'll chosen,
and will be made up in style and at
prices that must give satisfaction. In
the line of fancy ties, scarfs, cravats,
gloves and handkerchiefs the array is
dazzling.
j. T. Lakin & Co. have popular es-
tablshment at % Monroe street. AS
Merchant Tailors they have high rep
utation and are determined to retain it.
They keep always on hand an extensive
variety of cloths, cassimeres and Gents
furnishing goods, and are prepared to
complete gentleman's toilet to perfec'
tlon. Everything in their line, from
an overcoat TO neck-tie, or from
fancy vest to the best make of collars;
can be had at reasonable prices.
THE SHOE TRADE.
In this line there is now lively COM
petition, and several fine establish.
ments are now kept in the city.
Among them we may name the house
of w. L. Badger, "a Monroe street.
Mr.. Badger has fine stock and large
variety of goods. He has novelty in
the display line, in the shape of re-
velving frame, HING round with speci-
men goods, and kept in motion by some
unseel machinery working upon prin-
ciple which his friends style perpetual
motion. At any rate, he "moves things
in the business way, as his customers
all testify.
Blond & Bachman have built up
fine trade at los Main street, and they
deserve it. They are reliable, acommo-
dating and always up to the times in
the way of goods and style. Their
goods for Ladies, Misses and Child
rem are especially commended, and are
drawing to them a large share of pub
lie patronage. They sell 40 bad bar
gains; their selections being of the
very best, both as to make aud material.
JEwELRY AND sILvERwARE.
The jewellers the present season are
wide awake. The display of holiday
goods made by this branch of trade is
exceedingly brilliant.
Oxtoby & Duffield, at the Holiday
Bazaar" 1O3 Main street, have a large
and well-selected stock of magnificent
iewelry, pins, ear rings, rings, &c, be-
sides watches, clocks, silverware and
other goods usual in their lines. They
drive the spectacle trade with rush,
doing n large bnsinsss with both city