Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-12-20

reindeer hoofs and the tinkle of tinv hell,
The store windows are CAV with bo,;d.,
goods, and the city is full of eager purchasers
Never before was such extensive PREPARATIONS
made by our merchants, and the crowded
state OF our advertising columns indicate tina,
they understand the value of printers ink a,
TINS festal season. Wishing a merry Christ
mas TO all, We sharpen our lead pencil and
start up Water street on a pleasant tour of
inspection, which we shall continue to-
morrow.
PARTRIDGE BROTHERs
There are few establishments in Augusta
better known to the public than the extensive
apothecary store of Partridge Brothers under
Granite Hall. This enterprising firm ha.
made extensive preparations for the holiday
trade, and now display choice assortment of
elegant and beautiful presents. in addition to
their large stock Of drugs and medicines.
What could be daintier present for lady
than bottle of delicate perfumery: Here
may be found toilet article. in great variety,
such as hand mirrors, brushes, toilet sets
fancy soaps CT all kinds, etc. Smoking is a
foolish habit, but if gentlemen will persist in
using the weed the choice tobacco burned in
a meerschaum pipe exhales not unpleasant
aroma; and the cigars and cigarettes sold
here make gifts which always rejoice male
hearts.
A. NJ. WIGHT
Young America is looking eagerly forward
to a watch, and fattens his nose against the
window of A. NJ. Wight's jewelry store. and
eagerly gazes at the array Of silver and gold
ticking away inside. Clocks
make timely gifts, and Mr. Wight has fine
line of American clocks which he is selling
at cost. In the store may be seen rich lot
of seal and band rings, chains, and silver
ware Of all kinds. Jewelry is ALWAYS in good
taste, and We advise puzzled ones to visit this
store.
S. P. EATON.
The grateful perfume of good coffee i'm
pregnates the atmosphere of the grocery
store, l3l Water street, where b. Libbey &
Co. for so many years carried on business,
but where new Mr.. S. p. Eaton is installed.
Coffee is roasted twice a week here and Gus
toners are sure to get it fresh and pure. OF
course you will celebrate Christmas BY a
feast, and the materials for the festival can
all be obtained at this store. In addition to
bis stock Of groceries he carries fine line Of
cigars and tobacco. spices. meal, cracked
corn, shorts and oats.
J. PIPER & Sox.
Santa Claus seems to have taken up his
headquarters with the above named firm. A
glance at the window prepares us in a meas
ure for tie attractive exhibition within, yet
only from personal inspection can an ade
quate idea be formed concerning the elaborate
and extensive stock. of novelties displayed.
1t is impossible to enumerate a hundreth part
in the long list which gives this store its de-
Iightful appearance. No one who has chill
dren. or who has any little chubby cousins.
nephew. or nieees, but will bless the Pipers
for their Christmas goods. Here are the
most wonderful toys, beautiful dolls, skates,
sleds. writing desks. games. and everything
that well regulated boy or girl can desire.
1t is popular store alike for old and young.
+. f. DAVIS
Under the Cony House may be seen one of
the best arranged windows in Augusta. The
stock at this store is always large, and Mr.
Davis has built up a reputation for square
dealing and low prices which is worth for
tune to him. At this season of the year an
overcoat would be timely gift, and as the
stock comprises overcoats and ulsters of every
description, for men and boys. the matter of
making a selection cannot be difficult. Here
NAV be found a large assortment of ready
made clothing of all kinds, from which suit
may he selected which cannot be dis
from the best work of fashion
able tailor In furnishing goods we fnd
everything that is necessary to complete the
costume; and the window is radiant with silk
handkerchief, in all the hues of the rainbow,
silk mufflers, embroidered suspenders. and
gay neckties.
FOWLER HAMLIN 4 Smith.
In this complete dry and fancy goods store
lady can make purchases from 500 silk
dress down to spool of thread. Thus it
must be seen that the stock is very compre-
hensive. just now the firm are paying spec
ial attention to Christmas goods, and adver-
ti,e 1901 useful articles suitable for the hol-
idavs. One floor is devoted to carpetins,
and the best stock on the river is kept con-
s,an,ly on hand. Itwould be a task Of great
or magnitude than we care to undertake to
.,tempt TO enumerate the almost endless ar
raw of articles to be found on the floor
above. No wonder the place Is
,hroned. and the polite clerks have
all that they can do. But we
nardon the ladies for lingering so long over
the display of holiday goods.
MATHEWS & UrHAN.
We close our ramble to-day at the corner
If Bridge and Water streets. The display
If costly robes and tasteful furs is so attrac-
tive and we'll arranged, that We do not won
der that trade 10 brisk. Stylish fur hats
NAV be selected here at reasonable prices,
and young man who receives one OF these
.,.c,nt articles will rise up and call the donor