Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-18


son Of all the year and with them, according
to our usual custom. We take look At our
patrons. We find them in good spirits and
prepared for the holiday trade which
u now well underway. As . rule
they haye added largely to the stock
which they ordinarily carry, and
their stores are in veritable holiday attire.
In most Of the stores we find the force Of
clerks largely increased and the customer
recsives prompt attention on calling.
FOWLER HAxLEx.
1t il well worth ones while to step into
this mammoth dry goods establishment and
take look At the holiday articles and Christ
mas finery which meets the gaze of the visi-
tor on every hand. On the shelves is an ex-
tensive stock of the choicest ladies dress
goods and cloth for gentlemen's wear. In
one department are found counters loaded
with ladies' cloaks, warm and comfortable.
The underwear department is more fully
stocked than ever, and the most
fastidious cannot fail to be suited.
In each side of the store extending its entire
length are long lines of handkerchief and q
great variety of fancy articles brilliant with
color, and in varied and handsome patterns.
Gazing into the front windows one sees =
brilliant display of miscellaneous Christmas
goods which are arrayed with much taste. In
one window is a full line of shopping
bags. This il one Of the Oldest established
firms on the river and 10 we'll patronized by
the public.
The BosToN BRANCH
IL Q veritable spoke Of the Hub" and he
who il in need of winters supply of clothing
can secure fit here at the most reasonable
prices. The counters are piled high with
coats, pants and vests. very thick and
warm and from our first manufacturers.
Around the walls are shelves teeming with
the latest styles of hats and caps and
on the counters can be found neck
wear in great variety and beauty of
design and color. OF gloves from
the finest to those of heavy, warm
material for winter wear there 10 no lack.
Neither is there any dearth Of underwear.
With the exception of shoes the purchaser
can enter Mr.. Storer's establishment and
come out thoroughly equipped from head to
foot, ready to stand the fercest attacks Of
old Boreas and the most singing cold of .
Maine winter.
]. PIPER & Sons
Novelty store deserves visit from the Christ
mas purchasers. Santa Claus has apparently
empted his pack here, and as one enters he
is almost bewildered by the multitudinous
articles that adorn every available part in the
store; to describe this would take columns.
Toys for the children of every imaginable
variety, picture books, dolls, pocket cutlery,
jewslry, Christmas cards, bird cages, nuts
and fruit. both dried and green,
Yankee notions. and numberless articles too
numerous to mention can be purchased here
at the lowest prices. The goods are all new,
Mr.. Piper having returned but short time
since from the metropolis where he was able
to secure some of the finest holiday goods to
be found. From this time forth the store
will be thronged with buyers, and Christmas
morning hundreds of children will find their
stockings overlooking with gift, from Piper's
novelty store.
LORD WHEELER
Under the Cony House, is a new firm Of
jewellers which have but recently opened bus
mess in the city, yet by their fair dealing they
have already won a very satisfactory share
of the public patronage. For months their
front window has been one of the prominent
objects on the street and has attracted
scores of gazers by the beauty and
brillancy of the articles displayed.
Almost the first object seen by the visitor is
q tall case resplendent with polished silver
ware. On the left are shelves loaded with
clocks of every kind and description. On their
counter 10 displayed the daintest Of rings,
watches from the Waterbury to the most
costly sold, napkin rings and watch-chains,
Indeed full line of jewelry is to be found at
this establishment. The wants of customers
are always attended to in an agreeable and
gentlemanly manner, and all goods are what
they are represented to be.
FULLER DRuo STORE.
We find on examination of the stock a
large line of goods usually kept by druggists,
such a. toilet cases, brush broom cases,
toilet waters and perfumes; also large line
of French plate mirrors. hand brushes, and
many things which make very useful presents
We notice some % different kinds of plants
(artificial ones) which are very pretty and
sold at a low price. This 10 the frst year that
the Fuller Drug Store has ever had such dis
play of Holiday Goods We find the tables
in the middle of the floor we'll filed with
many pretty things. On the show cases are
some 20 different kinds of Sachet Powders,
and q great quantity of cologne waters and
perfumes Parties who wish to purchase
holiday goods would do we'll to call and ex-
anime the stock.
]. FRANK PIERCE.
Pierce's bookstore blossoms out in holt
day presents and appears in Christmas attire
Its show cases and shelves are filled with
articles suitable for Christmas gifts. Christ
mas cards are in full supply and none hand
somer can be found in the city. Among
the collection are some very dainty
hand painted book marks and Christmas
cards. the work Of one of the most celebrated
flower painters in the State. piece OF
Rogers famous statuary can be obtained
here. which would make q most elegant
gift: besides these large variety of brass
goods, Russian leather goods, stationery. pock-
ct books. hand bags. photograph al
buns, children's picture books and gin book:
can be brought here, not mentioning most OF
other articles too numerous to mention.
Prices are within the reach Of all.
The waterville liquor cases have been