The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-12-16

Where to Buy Christmas Presents.
Christmas stocks were never more varied
and beautiful than those which this year load
the shelves of our merchants. 1t bewilders
one 10 pass along the street and see the tempt
| ing display which the show windows afford.
The problem presented is not SO much what
shall buy ?" as 'what shall not buy?" The
number of ingeniously contrived novelties, es-
pecally toys is something remarkable, and
will prove source of infinite wonderment
and delight to the little ones. In looking
around for your Christmas supplies, you can
safely put it down that the merchants who ad-
vertise are those from whom the best bargains
can be secured They are men Of enterprise,
| Judgment and taste, will always have the
cream of the market and by judicious buying
are enabled to sell cheap. In order to aid our
patrons in their Christmas selections, we give
below brief notices of some of the leading and
most attractive stocks.
HUNTER co.
| Beginning with our neighbors just under
the VIRGINIAN Office, a rare treat is presented
to the searcher after Christmas gifts. The
| firm has endeavored to excel itself this year,
and from the large stock of holiday goods
which fill their shelves and counters, are evil
IDENTIFY of the opinion that good times" are
now upon us. Their assortment OF books,
pictures, writing desks and novelties generally
is extensive and superb. All the new and
beautiful books OF the season, comprising
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the standard authors in plain and fine binding,
photograph and autograph albums and an
endless ct cetera Remember the place in
making your purchases.
W. TYREE,
| next to Hunter & Co., has Christmas assort-
ment which while not as extensive rs usual, is
yet of the best quality and most tasteful selec-
TONS In toilet SETS perfumery, and beauti-
| full novelties, the most exacting taste can be
gratified and those who wish to procure some
thing really nice should not fail to call at No.
Main street.
A. A. CONE.
The jewelry establishment of A. A. Cone
glitters with splendid array OF fine Jewelry,
silver ware and presents Of all kinds OF the
handsomest designs, exquisite Workmanship,
and first class material. What you buy OF
Cone YOU can rest assured is the best, as he
permits no pinchback stuff to go over his
counter.
GLADKE's
grand double store is filled from cellar to sky
light with splendid assortment and half
dozen clerks are kept busy waiting upon the
stream OF customers The fact is the establish
ment is on "boom" and the enterprising
proprietor having determined not to be sur
passed, takes his place in the lead and presents
to the citizens of Stanton and community
stock which in taste, beauty, richness, and ex-
tent entities him to the front rank. And then
too, his prices are down to the lowest figures
SO that none may have excuse tor neglecting
to make the Christmas season one OF joy to the
household Don't go home until you have
called at Gladkes.
S. D. TIMBERLAKE
has his large establishment filled with an un-
surpassed line of dry goods, notions, cloths,
cassimers and fancy goods of all kinds. The
stock is always fresh and his attentive and gen
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him. Those who wish to pay the cash and
get the benefit of the lowest price will be am
ply rewarded by calling at Undertakes.
ISAAC WITT & BRO,
just next door, one of the most reliable firms
in the Valley, who have long enjoyed large
share of the confidence and patronage of the
people of the city and county, are prepared, as
usual, TO meet the wants of those who wish to
purchase good goods at low prices. Their as
sortment is complete in every particular and
comprises an endless variety of novelties in
addition to the staple goods always kept or
hand. Recently the store has been enlarged
and remodeled and is now complete estab-
lishment in every department.
AID A. KAYsER's,
just east of Wits, can be found one Of the
most extensive and select stocks of dress goods,
novelties &c, south of Mason Sc Dixon's line.
The elegance of this assortment is unsurpassed,
and it will do you good to make an examina-
| ton even if you do not buy. In the way OF
| articles suitable for presents, you would be
difficult to please ii from kayser's stock no Sc
lection could be made.
HUMPHREYS
| Santa Claus headquarters, the old reliable es-
taplshment of I. Fl. Humphreys is one inn
mense holiday display The floors, counters
and shelves are literally packed with every
description of toy that France, Germany,
Switzerland and the United States can produce.
To enumerate one-tenth part would fill
quarto volume. Every animal that sought
shelter in the ark, every novelty, device and
contrivance that the inventive genius of man
has brought forth, and all the beautiful little
| trinkets and notions that women SO much de-
| light in and children 60 wild about, are to be
seen at Humphreys bazar, and in addition
splendid stock of candies, fruits, nuts. canned
goods &c, all at the lowest cash prices.
LEVY BROS.
| The display for the holidays at Levy Bros.
claims the attention of all. The steady, per-
| sistent and permanent growth of this success
| full house is shown in the constantly increasing
| facilities, and the steady increase i'll the vol
ume of their trade. For the holiday season
of 1880 they have made importations from
every quarter. 1t is worth coming many miles
to see the immense stock of Christmas goods,
unique, beautiful, useful and ornamental, which
can be found in all the departments. In fancy
goods the tastes and purses of all the people
| can be met and the stock offers hundreds of
suggestions to those who are in doubt just
what to select for relatives and friends. The
handsome dolls, dressed and undressed, jewel
| ry and toilet sets; the Christmas cards, albums,
autograph albums and children's illustrated
books; the stationary, fancy boxes, pocket
books Russia, Seal and leather bags, and the
great variety of other goods in this establish
ments are offered at astonishing low prices
Next to Levy's comes
LOEB BROS
extensive establishment. This is always one
of the most inviting stores in Staunton and in
its Christmas apparel Isl oubly attractive From