Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-19
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Every year y Christmas. vith Al =.
precious associations draws near. when The
ssofes OF the dealers Who advertise IN .he Ionr.
nal are packed With pretty and vain
aoie holiday gifts, We call round and Gee hov
.ney are prospecting. Az usual, We tind them
ousily engaged in arranging their goods and
amending to the wants Of their customer. Tho
nave already commenced to buy for Cbr;st-
mas. The weather, however, has NOT heen
,s'oraoie Tor an extensive trade, aud yester.
Gay We found all wishing that snow euoupb
might fall to make good sleighing.
NOVELTY FAIR.
Gannett I Morse are alive IN m. n..d. :.
their patrons, and their store, the room over
the store and the large hall above is inst
packed full to overlooking with toys, fancy
GOODS and knicknacks for Santa Claus to di..
.nDote IN this vicinity. There it is thar San
u himself may be seen all loaded dozen
ieady to start out. The great Christina.
tree, all glittering with ornament. and
pfesents, which are to be drawn Cbri,tma,
morning, is here. The ticketa ara SELLING
fast at ten cents each, everyone drawing =
PRIZE. and the beautiful tea set will be pr,ze
indeed. Since the opening q week ago. this
novelty Fair has been crowded with snxious
| seekers for bargains, and it is we'll worth the
whiie 70 look around here and see the MANY
noveities. There are plenty Of candies, nuts and
goodies, also, to fill up the stockinRs and most
everything can be found on the many differ
ent counters that young or old America could
desire.
these spacious departments and attract great
deal Of attention.
glance in the windows of
PABTRIDGE's DRUG Store
On the corner under Granite Hall, attracts At
tention from ell passers by and calls them
inside, where they can find everything desir-
able for mementos of the holiday season.
Their elegant assortment OF Christmas cards
pieases the most artistic IS we'll as their sur
prislngly low cost Numberless toilet and
| fancy articles of taste and utility are marked
down within the reach Of all. They have a
| large stock of French confectionery, bon
oone, chocolates, ETC., pure and healthful,
| without which no Christmas would be. com.
plete for those with . sweet tooth. The
! Messrs. Partridge know how to cater to the
wants OF Christmas shoppers, and no one
gives their store the go-by
G. w. ALLEN & Co,
Are enterprising as ever and their elegant
drug store at the corner of Bridge and Water
streets is packed with q wealth of Christmas
presents. both desirable as to price and fit.
ness. Their ''manicure" sets are exceedingly
handsome and find many admirers and pur-
chasers. Toilet articles of great variety are
kept and full line Of fancy goods. Some
handsome comb sets are shown. In perfum-
cry this firm is not to be excelled in the city
their stock being large and choice. We
we're shown music and perfume box CON-
bined, of a most sumptuOus pattern. 1t is to
be sold by tickets. twenty, at 81 each. A
counter devoted to confectionery is found in
the store. There is no better place in the
city to purchase gift than here.
AT FOWLER & HAMLEN's.
We found the store in holiday dress. and
clerks and proprietors busy. In addition to
their regular line Of goods. which includes
silks, and dress goods, they are
carrying large number of articles
suitable tor gifts. snch as gentlemen's muf-
fers and Ianhke hi.f- ladies' handkerchief
plain and hem silt he'd, table covers and nap
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curtains, and great variety OF lace goods.
The firms cloak department finds many pat
| rons; also their carpet rooms. They have a
special lot of fancy articles for Christmas pur-
chasers, which are finding ready sale.
WARD & CoGAN.
A call at the well stocked store of this firm
at III Water street is well worth the time
i employed. Although young firm they
have long since won the confidence of the
people and have built up fine trade. They
are thoroughly at home in the stove business,
and are now receiving the latest and most
desirable patterns of stoves, ranges, &c.
They purchase direct from the factory in New
York. Special attention is given to steam
heating plumbing and piping in all
branches. They show many articles suitable
for presents Messrs. Ward and Cogan are
pleasant men to deal with
WHEELER & LORD.
The forte of this firm is jewelry, and they
have succeeded admirably in catering to the
wants of the people. Their goods are always
attractively displayed, bright and sparkling.
1t is really a treat to enter their store and
glance at the gold and silver on exhibition.
Gold and silver watches, fine opera glasses,
napkin rings, clocks, and silver ware, are
found in great profusion and to suit all buy
ers. The proprietors and clerk are always
gentlemanly and obliging, and it gives them
pleasure to show their goods.
FRED w. MATHEWS
At the corner store devotes much of his at
tention to keeping people warm and has been
successful i, this respect. 1t is enough to
warm man up to examine his fur goods.
Here are elegant sealskin caps, fur gloves
which are cold proof, tasty fur wristers,
beaver trimmings and beaver sets. Some
most desirable neckties, in all styles and of
natty design, are on the counters. Mr..
Mathews always keeps an extensive stock of
hats and caps. trunks, etc.
E. E. DAVIS & Co.
1t is almost difficult to find ones way on
entering this firms store, so extensive is the
stock of ready-made clothing. On every
hand the counters are piled high with pants,
coats and vests, of almost every nameable va
riety and price. Their goods have an excel
lent reputation is this vicinity, Gentlemen's
underwear, neckties, hats and caps are among
their specialities.
PrERcE's Book STORE.
The number of articles which can be pur-
chased here for Christmas gifts is almost in
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