Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-16
OUR HOLIDAY carr.
among the Christmas Aa~
Users OF the journal.

s VI tne Journal
The week before Chr;.tm.s
r advertisers gay with holiday present,
anu nlied with citizens purchasing thu, xh;ot
Is useful and ornamental for Their f.;o...
II Is pleasure to enter The sbo,. :.
ness all TINS display and as we are wont to do
we started on our annual Jaunt, Yesterday
X. w. soule,
10 IL one OF the enterprisinp bpsiness r,.,
VI ,he city, makes a very handsome d;.ni.,
VI holiday goods on his counters. which he /.
sehihg at the lowest prices. One con,,e, !.
us'oted To pretty and useful goods in the w.
VI croekery, there being large variety -,
cups ana saucers of attractive designs pl,sh
sets' SILVER ware. jewelry, poke, knive. ana
diou,ns are found: also m arble ton table. nd
"a'ches. Mr.. Soule makes a sp.ci.litv o,
albums. 'f'i'y oi
A. p. Gould
~, AHhoogh articles especially adapted 10
Nhristmas presents are NOT shawn ha,s 20,
anyone In want of a stove to warm The bons.
through the holidays will do well 10 call on
mr. Gouid. His sp -cialry i. THE Elmwood,
range and the Round and square parlor stoves
OF mat make aud laage variety of COAL and
wood heaters
J. +. Pierce
Is oevotlng more attention than ever to
christmas presents and the most fas,idiop
purchaser can be suited here. His mayni6.
cent line OF Christmas cards an noyeltie. i.
deserving OF an examination. We also find
mere work boxes, fine imported fans. level
cases, toilet sets, manicure sets, odor cases.
ladics travelling Cases, gentle EMS travelling
cases, whisk broom holders, collar and cuff
boxes, glove and handkerchief boxes, Vienna
leather goods.
II. Fuller a. Son.
This long established grocery firm has re.
moved to the Lambard store nearly opposite
"iiliamson's where they continue the whole.
sale and retail grocery business.
Domestic Bakery
Inc bakery at the corner of Court and
water streets il giving excellent satisfaction.
Bread, cakes and pastry, fresh and nice, are al
ways to be procured and catering is done a,
short notice. commodious DINING room il
connected with the establishment.
=. r. Eaton,
The grocer, is giving the usual excellent sat
isfacton to his customers. He makes a spec
iality Of -four.
Ten Cent Express.
Without Boardm4n's express it would be
difficult 10 deliver Christmas presents now anc
ms business Is booming during the holidays
J. M. Mixers
Drug store is one of the prettiest and bes
arranged establishments 10 town and it should
| be visited to be appreciated Mr.. Mixer ir
| addition TO his regular line of goods is show
ing some elegant holiday gifts. His mani
cure and toilet sets are among the hand
soonest we have seen and should be examined
A choice assortment of perfumes can bt
selected from.
T.. T.. Davis g. Co.
Occupy one of the most elegant and roomy
stores on the street, the mammoth plate
glass windows giving it an elegant appearance
from the street. The fine line of gentlemeni
furnishing goods is extensive aud desirable
Neckties, mufflers, underwear, silk umbrellas
fur caps, fur gloves, fur collars can be fount
| in variety and purchased at very reasonable
rates. The company carries heavy stock o
ready made clothing. They show some extrs
| fine overcoats, satin-lined and OF nobby style
| Gsnneut g. Morse
| Have again utilized Novelty Hall fo- theil
holiday di.p'ay and Npvelty FAIR is more thar
ever place of p assure for all visitors
Crowds throng tDi- spacious hall daily and by
the appearance OF the people laden with pack
ages AS they pass out one would say they &C
cept largely of the many bargains here offer
ed The doll house is wonderful feast for
the children 10 look upon. Santa Claus is ar
ever mysterious being to the little ones anc
his appearance here on the chimney top show.
the old fellow off at his best. Trade here i:
better than ever before and every one should
take look into this metropolitan looking
place this week, sure, SO to get the full benef
of large display. As one of the largest stocks
east of Boston can be found, consisting
OF every conceivable kind o
toys. fancy goods, novelties, &C., SC. Their
store below does not suffer Tor want of nov
elites and beside the regular line of tsnc,
goods. a large stock OF choice confectionery.
fruit, &C., can here be found.