The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-22
Our Christmas Carol.
Preparations for the Holidays.
Headquarters Of Santa Claus.
Where To Buy Presents.

Where To Buy Presents.
In accordance with the custom Of pre-
vious years, the 1NTEIIIGENoRR presents
to-day an account Of the preparations
that our leading merchants have made
for the accommodation Of all DESTROYS Of
giving holiday presents. This and
next week will be seasons Of large.
hearted enjoyment. The spirit Of
"Merry Christmas" will I'll every
heart and awaken every generous
sentiment. The natural disposition Of the
heart will be give-to impress ones self
upon the minds Of relatives and friends
by some present that will make the giver
remembered and always called to mind
with pleasure. It is hoped the following
description OF holiday goods will be Of
great assistance to our readers through
Yule.tide:
Books and Stationery.
TIE CITY BOOK bTORE,
corner Market and 18th streets, Is so well
known that the address Is solely for the
benefit of those readers who may glance
over this article during their first visit to
the city from another State. The house
is an emporium Of everything in the line
Of books. magazines, newspapers and
stationery. II anything in literature is
wanted, from the Elizsbethan age up to
our own day, clerk will put his hand on
1t the moment you call Tor 1t, let Il be
poetry, fiction, philosophy, history, trav-
els or anything comprehended in litera-
ture, and It Is at once presented in any
binding desired. There are Russian
leather goods, albums, toy books, bronze
inkstands, obelisks, towers, parlor games
and world Of beautiful articles Just
suited for presents, which should be seen
by those desirious Of making gifts.
H.QUMBY
offers to the trade rare collection Of
goods in his line for holiday gifts. He has
magnificent assortment Of fancy station
cry. For Bibles, prayer books, diaries,
juvenile works or whatever Is generally
found between book covers, go to 14l4
Market Street.
Jewelry.
W. II. HRNEEGRN & co.
This old and reliable establishment Is,
as usual, hand in hand with the demand
for Christmas goods. The reputation Of
having the best Of everything Is still the
distinguishing feature, and the class Of
their patrons bears witness to the fact that
tho public has learned to set just value
upon the character which has grown with
the years that have witnessed the pros
perity OF this house. There are all kinds
OF ladies' jewelry sets OF the highest value
and large assortment of medium priced
goods. Bracelets, cameo jewelry, cuff
buttons, magnificent solid silver ware,
sugar bowls, creamers, cases ofsilverware,
clocks Of every description, opera glasses,
bronze work, vases, epargnes, marble
works, canes, ETC., meet the eye as the
visitor strolls through the well stocked
store.
c.P. BROWN & CO.
An outside glance at this well known
jewelry store shows display which Is
still more richly developed as we enter
and behold every variety Of the most
beautiful jewelry, silverware and bronze.
Here will be found a very fine assortment
Of holiday gifts in the shape of gold and
silver watches, rings, lockets, seals,
charms and the endless variety Of articles
covited by the recipient Of Christmas gifts,
old or young, which are meeting with
ready acceptance from the people.
oxToBY & DuFFIELD.
The jewelry trade has most vigorous
representative at 1904 Market street,in the
establishment Of Messrs. Oxtoby & Duf.
field, whose fine assortment Of holiday
goods Is unsurpassed upon the street.
Their bronzes, parian goods,gold watches,
jewelry sets, and the richest articles
known TO the trade, are meeting with
ready acceptance from throng oil buyers
daily.
Dry Goods.
GEO. R. TAYLOR & co.
This firm offers unusual attractions 10
the buyers Of choice things in useful and
ornamental dry goods, fancy silks, Irish
poplins, and great variety Of other
dress goods, camel's hair shawls, fine
Paisley shswls, elegant velvet polonaises,
real thread and applique lace shawls. In
the lace department may be found the
late novelties in point applique, Valen.
cienne, thread and other laces. The
cloak business Is here conducted on a
large scale, and the styles offered are
noted for their richness, while the prices
are exceedingly reasonable.
J. 8, RHODES q co.
In passing up Main street the eye can.
not fail to be arrested by the beautiful
display in the windows oil this store. It
Is rich and gorgeous, presenting every.
thing that Is beautiful in the dry goods
line. The silk and velvet and fur depart.
ments represent everything in those
lines Of goods. They are imported di.
rect and can be sold at the lowest prices.
The shawl, cloak and hosiery departments
are well stocked, and the underwear is
very fine. In all the other departments,
attractions Tor buyers Of holiday goods
are to be found.
c. T. BRURs.
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