Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-15
OUR PATRONS.


doing and how they are prospering. We find
our dealers generally engaged in preparing
for the holidays, and their stores gay in
holiday attire. They are generally looking
forward to lucrative trade, and report bus
mess as fair at the present time. Follosing
Is what the scribe saw and heard in his ram
bles:
Wheeler IL Lord.
A visit to this firms jewelry establishment
VIII well repay the purchasers of holiday
presents The beautiful and useful predom-
mate. The counters are ablaze with rings.
watches, watch chains, and silver ware of
every design, at variable prices. Clocks
in great profusion adorn the shelves. a case
reaching TO the ceiling glitters With silver.
and the show window fronting the street
constantly attracts the eye Of the pedestrian
on the street. This firm make specially of
solid silver ware in plush cases, suitable for
wedding or Christmas presents. If you wish
10 purchase anything in the jewelry line, you
can get suited here as well as at Portland or
the Hub"
Fowler a. HamIen.
The capacious and elegant store of this old
and relisble firm is fairly packed with dry
goods and holiday articles. Whichever way
the visitor may gaze an attractive display of
goods meets the eve. There are handker-
chiefs in profusion, suspended from every
available spot, aud pleasing the eye with
their many hues. On the shelves and count
ers are goods Of more substantial character.
complete line of ladies' gentlemen's and
children's underwear is shown, and thick,
warm blankets sold very low. The frms
stock Of ladies' misses and children's cloaks
10 very large and the most fastidons can but
be suited. more extensive line of holiday
articles 10 shown than usual.
Bovine q Conghlin.
These popular druggists are enterpris-
ing as ever, and in addition to their regular
stock Of dry goods, are displaying an extern
sive line Of rare articles for the holidays.
Their plush goods are very attractive and
should be examined. All the leading patent
medicines, choice perfumes of every variety,
sponges, TOOTH hair and nail brushes, combs
and toilet articles generally. You can pur-
chase Christmas presents here very advanta-
geousy.
CIR. a. II. U. Wells.
This long and established firm are giving
some extra bargains in furniture Just now.
They carry II large variety and can furnish
your house from top to bottom at short notice
Here can be found parlor suits chamber sets,
mattresses of all kinds feather beds pillows,
comforters. centre tables common tables.
stands, folding tables, pictures. frames etc
Secondhand goods at auction prices
A. j. Hall,
The tailor, continues to satisfy his many
customers, with perfect fitting suits His
stock OF woolens is Of fine quality. possess
ing extra beauty and finish His spring
STYLES will excel in every particular Al
though Mr. Hall has been in business but a
little over year, he has won generous
share of public patronage, which he will un-
doubtedly hold in the future
BickneIPs Tea Store.
The devotee of the cup that cheers but
does not irehriste, can buy teas TO his salts
faction at this establishment. The finest
cofiees ground tr al aud pure, can be
purchased. Mr. Bicknel also retals flour
sugars, raisins, spices, etc. He is doing
brisk business, and is well patronized.
M"nIton d Co.
The forte of the Central fish market is
very evidently the sale of fish. The firm
have knack in delivering their goods which
is very satisfactory to their customers The
market is always clean and wholesome, and
visit there is very agreeable. A specially
OF oysters is made.
q. q. Aver.
Aver, the photographer. is taking his
usual fine quality of photographs He makes
a speciality of the instantaneous process. and
mothers will be quite certain to get accurate
pictures OF the baby here. Those desiring
photographs for the holidays should call on
Mr.. Aver at once.
PIerce's Book store.
A large line of Christmas cards and novel
ties have just been opened for the holidays,
and you should not leave the street without
visiting the store and examining the multitude
of Christmas presents on exhibition. Station
cry in every variety, style and design is con-
stantly in stock.
o. p. Eaton.
Mr.. Eaten is engaged, as usual, in dispens-
ing first class groceries and provisions to the
people. In this he is very successful and has
built up a satisfactory trade. This store
10 famous for its fine brands of -four and first
class cofees. Mr. Eaton is selling the Deer
foot Farm sausage.
Capital skating Rink.
Everybody visits the rink and nearly all
take q turn on the rollers. Don't miss hav-
ing front seat in the gallery on polo nights.
Mr.. Robbins, the new manager. is popular
with all.
Mrs. j. N. Mckenzie
Over Devine & Coughlin's drug store is show
ing some tasty and handsome Christmas
presents. Fancy articles in great variety.
including yarns, toilet sets, tides, banner
stem stands, afsgsns hoods.
The BIeachery
l. prospecting as usual, and Mr.. 5. n. Wood
is at hand to attend to the wants of his Gus
toners. Strsws, felts, beavers and fancy
braids are made to look nice.
OF Hallowell is prepared to do all kinds of
fine work in the celebrated Hsllowell white
granite, He has recently opened quarry
back of the city.
o. williamson
Has constantly on hand full stock of
Lehigh and Franklin coal. Orders are taken
by telephone.
DECEMBER TERM