The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-12-15
HOLIDAY GOODS.
What 10 Buy, and Where to Buy II.
LEAVITT AND DAVIS.

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| This is just the season when everyone is in
search of warm aud comfortable boots and
shoes. The feet must be protected at all haz.
| ards. Just around the corner of Elm and Con-
gress streets you can find one of the best stocks
| of boots and shoes to be found in the city.
| They have all the latest styles of boots and
| shoes for gentlemen. and they warrant a fit
| every time. The ladies cap find the French
side lace boots at this store. This is the neat
est boot ever worn by lady and they are des-
tined to have q great run. They have other
styles in abundance, and at prices to suit the
times They have fine line of gentlemen's
toilet slippers which have been purchased for
the holiday trade. They are neat and of pref
ty designs, and cannot fail to have great run.
One of the neatest things in the store is the
and handsome and will please any child.
This firm have already established au excellent
reputation for fair dealing, and they will doubt
less have large holiday trade. Remember
that they always give satisfaction.
EUREKA DOLLAR STORE.
Say what you please, the firm who can sell
goods the cheapest are the ones who will have
the largest trade in holiday goods this season
Times are hard and gifts will be made to cor
respond with the state Of the purse. The
proprietors Of the Eureka Dollar store have an
unusual large stock of fine goods, anticipating
this state of affairs. Everything in the store is
sold for one dollar, thus making the goods
within the reach of all. They have fine line
of smokers sets, ink stands, ETC., in bronze. In
the centre of the store they have a curiosity in
the shape of a monkey playing upon harp.
1t is quite piece of mechancism and is far
superior to any music box. They have all
kinds of musical instruments, albums, jewelry,
chromos, eDgravings, slipper patterns and
thousand other articles too numerous to mem
ton. Call and see this excellent stock and see
what you can buy for one dollar.
HAYES s. DOUGLASS.
Some firms always have holiday trade.
Hayes & Douglass belong to this class. Their
goods are as fine as can be found in New Eng
land, and in consequence they are constantly
sought for by those who have an eye for the
beautiful Anticipating the great popularity
of the Majolica ware. they have just imported
large lot of rare and desirable ,pieces. 1t is
all the rage now and sells with good activity.
Besides they have large and carefully Sc
lected stock of American and imported bronzes,
glass, parian and china ware in all shapes and
sizes Here you find large stock of Japan
ese and Chinese novelties which are very at
tractive. Their stock of silver plated ware is
complete. Give them call
GERRIsH s. PEARSON.
When Christmas gifts are spoken of the first
question to be decided is where can the best
goods be obtained at the lowest prices. Moth
ing short of an inspection will answer this
question satisfactorily. We would advise our
friends who are to make such an inspection to
call upon the long established firm of Gerrsh
& Pearson, at 1856 Middle street. Their stock
is as good as can be found in the state and their
prices are always satisfactory. They have a
fine lot of European and American watches, in
Guiding the celebrated Elgin watches. A
French clock selected from this stock would
make very pretty Christmas present. They
have large stock of plated ware of new and
elegant designs. Their stock of jewelry, which
is always large, has recently been replen-
ished for the holiday trade. Their stock is well
worth an examination.
OWEN & MOORE.
The enterprising firm of Owen & Moore are
making special offerings for the holidays.
They have large stock of goods well adapted
for Christmas gifts which have been marked
down to suit the present hard times. They
have those splendid hand knit jackets for la
dies at prices ranging from $1OO to $500. Also
jackets for children, and hand knit garters, but
it is impossible to enumerate one-half the
stock. Nothing short of a personal inspection
will satisfy our readers.
j. M. DYER s. co.
The firm of j. NJ. Dyer & Co. have Christ
mas announcement to make to their friends
and the public generally. They have just
opened very fine assortment of useful and
fancy articles for the holiday trade, which they
are offering at the lowest prices. The reputa-
ton of this firm is sufficient to guarantee them
large patronage at this season of the year
especially. Be sure and call at their store No.
6, Free street block. before purchasing your
holiday gifts.