Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-12-16

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pleasing sight, indeed. All of these sights
can be seen IN different parts of Novelty
Hall where one of the largest displays of
toys and fancy goods ever shown here may be
inspected. The large attendance during
Inc opening days of the novelty fair have
assured its financial success The novelty
store itself is also crowded full of holiday
presents and a look all through this establish
ment is well worth the time So call early
no Gannett & Morse before the assortment
is broken into.
J. Piper a. Son.
The variety store of J. Piper & Son. is
abreast OF the times as in the past, and is
stuffed with presents for all, both old and
young. Santa Claus will surely tarry here
awhile and add to his pack, if he can decide
on what to carry away. IL would be idle TO
attempt TO enumerate the multitude of arti-
Giles to be found here. There are picture
books, bird cages, jack-kniyes, jewelry, fancy
baskets, tea sets and dolls for the girls and toys
in great variety. Fruits in their sea-
son and confectionery are always on the
counters. The firm i' long established one
and IS noted for its reliability. They also
conduct the fruit and confectionery depart
ment Of Capital rink, and are doing thriving
trade there.
&. H. UamIsn
You should make it point to call at c.
N. Hamlen's dry goods store, at the corner
of Water and Bridge streets. on your shop
ping excursions after Christmas presents
1t is one of the most reliable on the street and
everything in the dry goods line is found
Mr.. Hamlen has just received large invoice
Of ladies' Newmarkvts, Russian circulars and
dolmans. They are of the latest STYLES and
made especially for Mr.. Hamlen's trade
A great variety of laces ard handkerchief,
so often given as Christmas presents, is seen
here.
So. MiIIiken
at his book store is showing an unusually
choice line Of books and novelties for the
holidays. Nearly everybody coming to
Augusta after presents visit his store. and
it ia seldom any go away without purchasing
Writing materials in every style, Christmas
cards of varied design and richly ornament
ed, plush photograph frames, pocket books,
etc., are included in his stock Mr. Milf
ken, although in business but brief period,
is receiving very satisfactory patronage
from the public, which is merited
Il. ROwse's
Jewelry store is one of the standbys of Water
best places in the city to purchase Christmas
presents in the jewelry line. A large stock
of holiday goods has just been received there,
consisting of the finest gold and silver
watches gold chains rings, studs. etc.
Silver ware in great variety. Mr.. T, Horne.
the urbane proprietor, is always at hand and
attends to the wants of of his customers so
handsomely, that they deem it a pleasure to
purchase at this store.
w. q. Hussey,
the photographer, is busy as ever making
photographs for the people in which business
he has attained surprising success. All neg
atves arr made hv the Instantaneous process,
by which it is possible to make a photograph
of the youngest baby as of an adult. Those
wishing photos for Christmas presents at
Mr.. Hussey's gallery should visit him at
once Mr.. Hussey is very proficient at crayon
work. and his portraits have given much
satisfaction to customers.
q. VI. Allen Il Co..
proprietors of the popular corner drug store,
are making very tasty display of holiday
articles Their plush goods are very hand
some and can but attract purchasers. One
of these novelties is plush stationery case.
which can be utilized for other purposes after
its contents are exhausted We saw a mag
nifcent plush jewelry and perfume case,
placed on their counters for the holiday trade.
The firm handle a fine line of perfumes also
have a large stock of confectionery
Ward g. Cogan.
This firm is one of the most enterprising
and successful doing business on the street
They are now showing all the latest patterns
in stoves and ranges The new brass goods,
40 attractive and fashionable, are shown by
them. The firm, have q large number of
articles suitable for Christmas presents
Their line of jack-knives is extensive and
well worthy Of an examination.
G. NJ. sturRis.
There is much satisfaction both to the giver
and recipient, in useful Christmas presents.
You can find these in great variety at Sturgis
furniture store, 173 Water street. Chairs of
every style and everything to beautfy and
make home pleasant. Mr.. Sturgis has an
immense stock on hand. and the three floors
of his establishment are heaped up with fur
niture of every description.
The Fuller Drug store
as usual, is catering to the holiday trade and
we saw some of the prettiest and neatest
goods to be found in the market there yester-
day Perfumes. hair brushes, combs. plush
goods, and mirrors can be purchased here,
besides many other varieties too numerous to
mention. Mr.. Kinsmans stock of drugs is
one of the best 10 the city.
Lucius TIilI
is as successful as ever in supplying his Gus
toners with irst-class groceries and meats,
and he continues to maintain his reputation
for keeping goods of extra quality. He has
Just received full line of French table deli
cies. which are giving much satisfaction and
selling rapidly. Prices reasonable.
w. II. Eurbish.
If you wish to find bargains in dry and
fancy goods you will do well to visit W. II.
Kurdish. No. Water street. He is selling
silks, velvets, hosiery, lsces, closkings,
ribbons, ladies' and gentlemen's underwear,
corsets, sheetiug, table linen, wooden goods,
at surprisingly low prices.
The Gardiner Coliseum
is the largest and best arranged amusement
hall in the State II ia omen for skating every