, 1876-12-17

books and albums in the city, and sells al one
third or one-half less than the usual retal
prices, ut 22o1 South G! Clark street. kentuck:
Block.
| ent quarters, 220 State street, Messrs. Pelton
Pomeroy offer their large stock OF pianos at
great sacrifice. Parties calling before JAN
~ill rcaR the benefit.
" "Mothcr, have any childrcn!" asked an Ut
chin OF eight summers. "Why, mol What pu
that in your heads' returned the surprised pa
rent. & Because read to-day about children
chfldren,' answered the acute juvenile,
George Eliot says that the peculiar waving
motion Of the fcclcrs OF the common cockroact
are not indicative Of derision or contempt, bu
are The expressions OF m earnest soul Vatnl]
striving to grasp vanishing ideal.-E<change'
Picture framing speciality newest designs il
engraved and enamelcd frames, panel flowers
statuary, etc, 200 new views OF ChtcaEo; stcreo
scoplc views our forte. Loyejoy d Foster, u
State street, opp. Field, Letter & Co., upstairs
A Roman remarked the other day: II trJ
mighty hard to be honest, but sometimes pooi
man cannot be honest unless he steals .tne
money to be honest with.'' That is the sentt
mcnt Of an undeveloped philosophcr.-I'oms
Sentinel.
Santa Claus has established his headquarters
at 279 West Madison street, where he is ready
to supply the little folks with slcds, rocking"
horses, whcelbarrows, toy pcrambulators, boys
express wagons, etc, etc, at prices cheaper
than the cheapest.
Among the many handsome articles suitable
| for holiday presents some exquisite designs are
| shown in writing-d desks, glass, Russian leather,
and fancy inkstands. Russia seal and morocco
{ancy { Staple Stationery, By skeen & Stuart, Il
! Madison street,
An Indiana man said to Bible agent: sim
a Christian, but I'll be blamed If don't have to
grit my teeth when the OHIO River is on level
with the top Of my corn."
| WM. PoTTLE-
To parties looking for holiday good: on the
! West Side, Wm. Pottle, ct 235 West Madison,
| offers d fine display of wfllow-ware and fancy
| goods, ladies, workstands, fancy chairs, work
baskets lined and unlined, ETC., etc, at prices
to suit the times
soefsst 34ss Ss ea1s sna 9f
herself to bedpost with q corset We always
thought corsets were unhealthy-especial1y
when worn about the neck.
Il. c. WILCOX.
f. Whatever you want In the Way Of holiday
presents. or other goods, send to e. c. Wilcox,
General Purchasing Agent, 12l Dearborn street.
He furnishes everything at bottom figures, with
out expense to the purchaser.
The Marshall Messenger regretfuly remarks:
"One bT one the old pioneers Of our country
pass" But this is not so sad as If they we're
" PooS t"S ~ bHo1 VI eAACE oy IAt<S'
Perfection is attained in rubber goods, as
shown BY visit to 80 State street. Jewelry Of
exquisite finish and design. Dolls, toys, play
balls, aud other goods too numerous to men-
tion. Call and sce them.
COL. 1tPp1vcoTT.
For the information OF our readers We can saw
Col. Lppfncott, 40. 81 Randolph street, Is the
only man in the city who can furnish everything
necessary for decoration in the shape OF ties,
everSrecns by the Yard for every house, church,
and hn1 In n
stands and baskets in countless numbers.
Branches: Southwest corner Iudian9 and
TWcnty-sccond street, and northwest corner
Wabash and Twenty-second street. :,
,a HeFe is the supper bashtal young man en-;
sandwich, ricc-puading, picked onions, sponge
cake, another pickle, frosted-cake, plate OF
beans, plum-pudding, and glass Of icc-water.
During the night helost his bashfulness to some
extent. .,t
One OF the oldest and best manufacturers Of |
candies at No. IS State street, quarter Of a
century in the business, and has never adulter- !
from 20 to Is per cent less than any other house
In the trade, and his stock is complete for the |
holidays.
S. nYNAy.
We cannot suggest better establishment in
the city for the purchase of diamonds, watches, !
bronzes, ETC., for holiday presents than that Of
our popular jcweler, $. Hyman, 235 Wabash
avenue, where among the most extensive stocks
In the West the very lowest prizes prevail. For
the accommodation of customers the store viii
be kept open evenings during the coming week,
- THE GIFT FOR THE TIMES.
These are practical tmcs-makc q practical
gift. To young person no gilt would be more
appropriate, or its benefits more lasting than an
sdmittance to Fl. B. Bryant's Chicago Business
G0ego and nnss Eag School would
fcal es1ucation That wonid he ~ crast 1pni@o
during lfc
M'DoSALD BROTHERS 4 sT11LMAH.
The confectionery art Is this year drawn into
Iancy T. baskets, canes and toys, made entirely Of
unG euy: anu tne linest stocK OF al klnds OF
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