The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1883-12-22
Brief Index for Buyers,

we first came upon II. B. Wright s. Co.'S
new and capaeious storerooms. 1t con-
sisls of combined carriage warerooms
and hardware store. Both are elegantly
fitted up and especially the latter for
holiday trade. The large win dows are
tastefully arranged with pretty tin and
wooden toys, and in the carriage depart
ment may be found all kinds Of buggies
and sleighs. Cutters that only need the
speedy horse, and the turnout would be
complete. Call and see this enterprising
firm.
Our steps were directed across the
street to the large double storerooms-
Dry goods, boots, shoes, etc, and grocer
les, fancy articles, etc.,-of J. F. Will
hanson & Son. They have made some
addition for the large stock of goods just
laid in, but only small part of the work
has been completed. They are. however,
prepared to please all of their old Gus
toners, and reserve a smile and good
goods for many new ones. A call to see
their complete stock of holiday goods
would be step well taken.
Nor should those in need of hats, bon
nets, ribbons, and the many other articles
which are inseparable companions to the
fair sex, fail 10 examine the stock OF Miss
Lizzie Strickland, but few doors above.
Yes, carpets-rag, especially, make
beautiful and substantial Christmas pres
ents. You cannot go astray when you
call on either A. j. Lilley, OF ]. Roberts.
Both these gentleman are responsible,
and what they tell you about carpets can
be relied on. They are experts in max
ing rag carpet.
If your horse has lost shoe, Lut-
toms shop is the place to have q new one
put on in true, workmanship manner.
Right over this smithy is E. E. Oehel-
trees carriage shop. This gentleman can
make your old carriage or buggy look
just as good-of course not altogether
as a new vehicle.
In coming down the steps we almost
stumbled over William Shippers, the
wheelwright who was busy driving the
last spoke in new wagon wheel, which
he had promised party that very day.
Shippers does good work, and as we were
leaving we espied the chap driving rapidly
toward the shop to get the wheel.
We had not taken dozen steps from
this place before we dropped into excuse
us-wallIed into the Cooperative store.
There we confronted Chief Beamish and
his polite and efficient daughter clerks.
All were busy, and the goodly sized stock
recently laid in was already greatly dimin-
ished They had no time to talk to us,
so we tipped our hat and strolled out.
Three steps more and right down the
steps we found George Powell, in the
basement of Exchange Hall, driving a
brisk trade, and by the twinkle of his eye,
we were assured he had no reason to
complain of any lack OF customers to eat
his good stews and fries.
We fluid ourselves in the neat little store
of Miss Lille Gray. Her large stock of
Christmas cards are fast disappearing
No wonder they are going fast, as Miss
! Gray's selection was of the very best.
She is still able to supply a large number
/ of customers.
Mrs. S. A. j. Woods little store was
stocked with useful goods Of all kinds,
She was busy, too.
Mrs. Kate O'Brieus confectionery store
was full pensioners, and after glancing
around and seeing that she did not have
time to spend talking, we clapped oul
umbrella under our arm and darted out.
OF course we could not pass by DR.
jays drug store without stopping. In
we went, and without leave, commenced
looking around at the many pretty thingi
for the holidays. Well, sir, he has them
and no mistake. Call on him and he will
convince you of the truth Of our asser
tions.
Well, sir, G. &. Choate's store was full
of customers when we stopped in. ThI
only way we had of attracting "Clate's'
attention was by selecting a good clgal
from among his excellent stock and light
ing it, He was quickly on the scene, blu
be had not time 10 talk to us, so we lief
him with pleasant smile on his face owe
the big rush of trade he was receiving.
Mrs NJ. f. Choate's double shov
windows present an attractive appear
ance in the way OF Christmas novelties.
NJ. X. Barton's feed and flour store wa
given attention, and we found that gen
tleman with his assistants busy filling III
orders for superior flour and cornmeal.
Ed. McPil1e was plying the razor an,
making clean faces in quick order, so We
slipped in next door co see s. Sweet
who, on seeing us, presented JUS with al
excellent cigar from his complete stock
He never smiled more broadly. He say
more OF them can beat him.
Right across the street we went straigh
into W. Atmore Woodrow's iewelr,
store. Here an array of beautiful gol,
and silver holiday presents met our view
? ) The clerks were busy pleasing the man,
customers with suitable goods at reason
able prices.
Next door we found L. S. Gilmour bus
working on set of fine harness which h
had promised Mr.. Blank, to 90 along witt
the new buggy just purchased from II
B. Wright & Co. Robes! Well, Gilmou
} has the best assortment of robes eve
offered heretofore, and he sells them a
, such reasonable prices. Just the thin
for pretty Christmas present.
Your reporter next called on Griffith a
the Glass Front. We would liked him t
have talked to us, but that was out o
]. the question, as he was far too busy 70
r such nonsense, SO we looked around, pun
Joined handful of choice raisins am
made our escape.
Mrs Roach has just laid in splendi
stock of fresh candies, but she also keep
} on hand excellent oysters, for which sh
: would be pleased to supply you.
+ Dobson's oyster depot was next invade
and some fine oysters ON the half she
,, pleased our eyes, and it was not lon
before the genial proprietor allowed som
of these same oysters to tickle our palate
After eating the oysters and seeing frien
Dobson was to busy too talk, we immed
ately made ourself scarce,
From here we marched right into
! Zigler's store bazaar. In his usual way
4 smilingly of course-he greeted III
!. Busyl Well, that word will do this tim,
f but it don't half express 1t. He was jul
i preparing beautiful stove for part
who wished him to have it put up b
Christmas, and seeing that he did NJ
a care much for us to bother him longer "
4 went.