Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-12-20
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS !!
WHERE TO PURCHASE THEM

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our pierchaalts and business men have
laid in q fine stock of goods suitable for
Christmas presents. Prominent among
theseareath enterprising finn of X. ).
Undertake an Co.. dry goods merchants.
largest stocks in the city, consisting of
piain-ani fancy dress goods. french cas-
imeress cheyiots, black colsTed and bro
cade silks in superior qualities and AT low
prices, cloaks. tailor made new-narkets,
dolmans, silk corkscrew cloaks- plush
sacques. handsome and cheap for Christ
mas, in every style. An extensive stock
of gloves in new styles, gents and ladies
Kid and dogskin gloves, ladies mosque
laires and other kinds in great varieties
Handkerchiefs. linen, silk. bordered and
plain. Beautiful silk scarfs fine shirts,
and fancy soaps. For a fine Christmas
gift in the dry goods line no better and
fuller selections can be found than at K.
s. Timberlake andC Co.
At A. NJ. Gilbert 5 may be found al lot of
fine dressing cases, odor cases. manicure
,ets, whisp hrooms, fine perfumery,
sachet powders, fancy soaps. puff boxes,
hair brushes. combs, shoulder braces,
plush mirrors. fine havana cigars. Mr..
Gilbert has built up for himself fine
drug trade and the many fancy articles
suitable for Christmas presents will pay
purchasers to call aud examine.
A grand display of holiday presents
attracts the eye at the store OF Mr.. John
Kindle. The remarks " Oh how grand
isn't it handsome ~ by visitors refer to
hibition few of which may be numerated
hosiery, ladies and gents furnishing goods,
domestic goods. handkerchiefs, silk, bor-
dered made-up lace goods. such as col
lars, fichus, fedoras, gents scarfs and
hosiery toilet articles, shaving sets, comb,
and brush sets, ladies and gentlemen
jewelry, Toys and games and dolls. are
stocked in endless variety, many things
Co please the little folks, these are few
of the 1000 Christmas novelties that are
piled up around in the Store and are be-
ing sold rapidly. because low in price
A visit TO this repository would not be
regretted by the purchaser.
The Peoples Clothing House is the pio-
neer establishment for fine Clothing
The energetic proprietor of this success
full business was the first to introduce the
better class of goods in this city and to
his establishment is due much of the
improvements of ready made clothing
dis assortment is complete and comprises
every style in vogue such as casimeres,
sorkscrews, cheviots in either sack or
frock style. Dress suits in cutaway, and
liagonal Prince Alberts. OF overcoats
there is a large assortment larger proba-
oily than any previous year. A fine line
Of gentlemans scarfs. neckties, shirts,
hosiery, scarf-pins. The suits of this
establishment are perfect fits and that's
what makes them sell. A visit TO this
popular clothing house will pay those in
quest Of fine suit.
A fine line of heating and cooking
Stoves and Ranges may be found in
stock at the ware-rooms of Wolfes q Co.
Tin. sheet iron and copper ware, granite
md iren ware, suitable for housekeeping.
sykes patent iron roofing, terra
Gotta chimney or flue pipes and sewer
pipes all sizes. Stove repairs, castings
and brick-all kinds toy sets and cups
suitable for Christmas presents for child
iren-in fact everything in the house
furnishing line. Call and examine goods.
At Walker and Co. s new store will be
found fresh line of groceries molasses
and sugars. They have purchased a
stock at exceedingly low prices and can
.fford to sell at this holiday season at fig
Lres to astonish purchasers. Canned
fruits in great variety, fine lot of student
lamps. cheap. Oranges, bananas. lem
ms, currants. raisons. nuts of every
Sind-a full line of fresh confections-
fancy soaps. coffees roasted and green-in
WORD every thing usually kept in first
class grocery store. They buy in whole
ale quantities and can afford to sell at low
prices. Call and see them for fresh
christmas goods at room next to Nicholas
,arpet Store. They are also manufac-
tnrers of all kinds of fiavoring extracts
which they offer at very low prices. A
full line of spices baking soda and bak-
ing powders. They state positively that
they can suTpass any place in town for
low pricesand good goods.
Santa Claus seems to pose out the win
lows of Mr.. Matthaei under 1000 differ
mt forms making the children laugh
md crowd around the store as they pass.
Dolls. mechanical toys in many varieties,
1t very low prices are offered and must
oe sold Ornament your Christmas tree
md make your children happy. Store
full OF fine favored candies and pure
confectionery supplies. Oranges. LEM
ms, raisins, currants. Malaga grapes.
figs and dates in large quantities. Don't
neglect TO visit his store room full Of
christmas novelties. Bring your child
rem and buy them Christmas goods.
What am going to buy for a Christmas
gift-where shall go-hOw much shall
pay. are the questions of the holiday seas
IN. Nothing more handsome than some
trticle of jewelry, nothing more suitable
the place to go-where you can find
the largest stock, where the most people
go-walk in as you pass along Junes lew
elry store AND you will be surprised at the
great quantities Of goods you II see stack
ed all around and the many people there
purchasing but you will be greater sur
prised at the how much shall paw - for
gold watches, for silver ware-for dia-
'nond and set rings. for bracelets. for the
1000 different articles suitable for Christ
mast presents from % cent charm up TO
$50 set Of diamonds. 1t is the big sales
that enables Mr.. Jones to give his custo.
mers bargains. II he carries more than
twice the stock OF some other jewellers
and sells more than twice as much he Is
making more money by sellingat a profit
d ~ per cent. than those other at profit
Il 20 per cent. while the customer only
pays half as much for the business trans
action--a stock of sales of 500. 900 at 10 per
cent. profit would amount to 5000
stock OF $1,000 at 20 per cent profit 81 800
so you see why he can sell cheaper and
make more money while the consumer or
buyer pays less. This is why 80 many call
AZ his store because he gives them bargains.
dis prices do the talking and nothing fur
ther need be said.
TWILIGHT MUSINGS.