Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-23

l. +. Lirtle's dry goods establishment i,
vel worthy of 4 visit to any one Who wishes
70 see rich displays Of dress goods, or to pur-
chase any article in the dry goods line from
spool OF thread to = satin dress or cloak.
having occasion to visit his store recently. I
vas shown the different departments by the
eentiemaniy chief clerk, Mr. G. s. Steward.
ana found stock of goods that for richness
OF display, harmony of arrangement. and
cneaPness - to quality has never been eqaalled
In this city.
At the right Of the door, - you enter the
store' 10 . large and varied assortment of silks
ana satins that would make glad the heart of
any lady who has a desire to be richly dressed
Following. there are q line of ca.hmeres, Of
tomans, mourning goods, in fact, all grades,
shades and qualities for dresses down to prints
At three cents per yard
noticed cottons bleached and unbleachcd
marked with prices that would tempt even
the most economical buyer also an extensive
assortment OF ladies', cotton and WOODEN un-
der~ear, hosiery that would become the most
shaPely limo, and shawls capable of adding to
the beauty and attraetiveness of any lady Per.
maps the most attractive department tor ladies
Is that of ready made jackets, cloaks, dol
mans, and circulars. which are marvels of
elegance and, considering quality. of cheap
ness, VARYING In prices from SO so to $50
each. And in order that all may see them
selves as others see them, Mr.. Little keeps q
large lot OF mirrors with plush velvet frames
OF every shade of color.
Nor are the ladies only provided for in this
emporium Of dry goods One hundred pieces
Of wOolens furnish a chance for any man to
select suit adapted to his purse or person
Large stacks of blankets differing in prices
from 81 30 to $40 per pair, and suggestive of
comfort during the cold nights that are COM
ing. and Gilberts 6-quarter hannels, insure
protection against brisk Northwestern.
Wires are extended from the several conn
tiers to the cashiers desk, on which are sus-
pended cash boxes which are sent forward to
the cashier and returned whenever a clerk
receives pay from a customer. MIR. Little
employees ten clerks and all are constantly
employed in arranging their several depart
ments or waiting upon purchasers. The store
comprises the first floor and one room on the
second floor Of the western half of Davenport's
large block, and after the first of November
the space will be enlarged, and include the
whole of the second floor nearly doubling
the room now occupied. The whole manage
ment displays a business enterprise rarely if
ever seen on the Kennebec.
Rev. William II. Teel Of Waverly Mass,
preached at the Congregational church on
Sunday
Rev. o. L. Leonard assisted in the revival
meeting at the Free Baptist vestry on Satur-
day evening, and at the Methodist on SUNDAY
evening. He preached at the Free Baptist
church Sunday afternoon.
The Universalist Society are frescoing their
church and hold their preaching services in
Grand Army Hall until their audience
room is completed.
Mrs. Lizzie Norton Sawyer of Biddeford,
is visiting her parents in this city.
Mr.. Frank ii. Baker and wife of Boston,
who have been visiting friends here, returned
home yesterday on the Star of the East.
Pressed hay is selling in this market for
Sl2 per ton.
The roller skating rink at johnson Hall, is
well patronized.
The Star of the East reached her wharf in
Gardiner, Saturday morning at I o'clock.
The earliest arrival of the season.
N. W. Aver & Sons American Newspaper
Annual 1888, contains carefully prepared
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