Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-19

Yestefday We continued on our journey
among the advertising patrons Of the Journal
0AHHErr Z AoRsR,
Who have got the real old Santa Claus il
their window, It The telephone on roller
skates. ready to receive al communication
relative to the distribution of holiday erfts,
are fully supplied With everything pertaining
to Christmas presents, and being unable "a
show half their goods in one store, have fitted
up three rooms on the second floor, which
are literally packed With toys for boys and
toys for girls. and all sorts of fancy goods,
albums, baskets, work boxes and
desks, brushes and comb sets, pic
ture frames, vases and nick-nacks.
suitable presents for any or all who care
TO be remembered by the venerable old Santa,
(and who il there nowadays that neglects
their stocking to hang up?) Christmas cards
are one Of the principle articles displayed
here at the novelty Of novelty stores. Peck
ct books and knives, INK stands, dolls. roller
and ice skates, also enter largely into the
display here. Fruit, nuts and confectionery
are some Of Santa's articles, which you can't
do better than to purchase at this place.
Surely If any one dent see what they want
here they must ask for it, - Q sign reads /:
I'VE keep most everything for sale. All
good: are marked in large. plain. and low ng-
ures here 90 it 10 very little trouble 70 ind
out the price Of the numerous articles"
C. M. ALLEN & Co.,
At the corner of Water and Bridge streets
are exhibiting commendable enterprise in
their display. Their large and commodious
store, always fully stocked,is now bewilder-
ing bazaar Of just such Christmas gifts ~
everybody 10 looking for. To name all the
articles would be task. Here 10 everything
which the purchaser could desire. Perfume
caAes, the daintiest cologne. toilet sets, brush
and comb cases, mirrors, combs, cut glass
cologne bottles, and Russia leather goods
We have examined all these goods nd know
what we are talking about when We say that
there il no finer stock Of Christmas presents
in the city. Prices will be found reasonable.
This 10 another Of our young firms and de-
serves liberal patronage from the public.
Horace NORTH,
Has commenced his holiday campaign and
his store 10 running over with Christmas
presents. Every nook, every Granny, every
shelf and counter 10 filled and it does the
soul good just to take look at this multitude
Of articles. He has just placed new line Of
goods upon his counters designed especially
for the holiday trade. Among them are brass
panels, jewelry cases, toilet stands, water
color paints. Artificial flowers, natural a. life
almost. bloom on every haad. Mr.. North
has new game called Option which 10 very
interesting and has q moral. Another game
goes under the name of "Fishpond." Here
are found plush goods in great variety, and
picture books which look - thou Oh Santa
Claus had painted them himself; also . full
stock of Christmas cards, leather goods and
an elaborate line of stationery. Those in
want Of Christmas gifts will sssuredly find
the acme of their hearts desire at this estab-
lishment.
c. N. HAMLEN.
Every purchaser Of Christmas gifts will do
well to to call at this well-known dry goods
store before looking elsewhere.
Here are numberless articles in the dry
goods line, which would make handsome.
and at the same time useful holiday gifts.
There is seemingly no end to handkerchief.
in silk, cotton, and linen, and they make the
best Of presents. Mr.. Hamlen's stock of
ladieG cloaks is very full one and
no lady can fail to be suited This
store has always been noted for
its table linens and its stock 10 now fully ~
large ~ ever. A fla line of underwear 10
also on hand. On the shelves 10 large
stock Of general dry goods such a. dress
goods, sheetings, and mems wear. This es-
Enlistment has always maintained and con-
tinues to maintain the reputation OF being
one of the best places on the river to pur-
chase dry goods.
E. E. DAVIS & Co,
The clothiers, have one of the largest, If not
the largest stock Of ready-made clothing to be
found in the city, on their counters, and are
having good trade. They occupy . spa-
cious and we'll furnished store in which they
are enabled to display their goods to the
best advantage. They exhibit . full
line Of mems furnishing goods. Here
are silk handkerchief and gentle
mems mufflers, neck wear in great
variety, fur hats and caps, fur gloves, large
stock Of travelling bags, jewelry and an e.
tensive line of underwear. This firm always
deals honestly and squarely and has gained
the confidence of the public generally.
WINTHROP.