Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-12-17
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wi VI tue customers were not u,an,,
out the holiday presents looked none tho To-.
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81 'ae Boston Branch Clothing Hou,e In.
MS store niled with as fine a line Of GOOD, -
anyone would want. You will and the
.oocy Six lined overcoats, and suits of
,oreign goods, hats and caps, all stvIes i.
large line of fur caps, fur gloves. Scotch csns
shd the now stylish toboggan can that are
having such sale, silk and vor.ted mrt-
ners OF very pretty desig IS. gents furnishing
gooos, heaps of suspenders, wrister.. n,,tv
ues, handkerchiefs, shirts, collars. emf. fne
underwear, gents jewelry, and gloves of ali
KINGS too numerous to mention. and
one OF the largest varieties Of goods suitable
ior giIts, ali at reasonable prices.
Fowler H. Hamlen.
at the extensive dry goods store of this firm
great variety OF articles suitable for Gifts
are met with on every hand. in addition 10 ,ba
regular stock. A shopping bag. neat and
handy,can be purchased, and plush goods and
sets IN very pretty designs and sizes are 10 he
seen, besides a wealth of novelties. hand.
kerchief makes very appropriate as we'll AZ
useIui present tor little money, and here
THESE goods can be found in all varieties
Inc hrm make specially Of outside ladies'
garments and they show rich assortment at
very reasonable prices.
| Partridge's Drug Store
Partridge's old aud reliable store under
Granite Hall is favorite resort with seeker.
OF acceptable things for Christmas souvenirs.
The senior partner, Mr. Chas. X Partridge.
was the pioneer Of the holiday goods business
IN Augusta. As early as 1866 the wear he
commenced in this store, he purchased and
spread on his tables and cases. the entire
stock of toilet ard fancy articles of a promi-
nent Boston importer, which WAS sold almost
without reserve. Since then Xmas trade has
increased enormously here as everywhere
else. The Messrs. Partridge make an unus-
uallv large and fine display this year of fine
art bronzes, opera glasses and optical goods,
cut glass perfume bottles, japanese goods.
fne sachet powders and perfumery, plush
toilet and manicure cases and innumerable
articles OF taste and utility attractive to ALL
They have beautiful variety of christmas
cards, closing out at very low prices and
have added u tooths0me stock of fresh pure
confectionery for christmas week.
II. Rowse's JeweIry store
Is a model place place to buy Christmas gifts
and nothing is more appreciated by the recip-
lent than rich and we'll selected piece of
Jewelry. Tins Ia long established and re-
liable concern and Mr.. Horne IS ALWAYS very
happy to show his goods among which are
watches, gold and plated chains, real stone
rings, emblem pine. solid silver goods in
cases, suitable for wedding aud anniversary
gifts, silver spoons, gold and silver thimbles,
Germans and Reed Barton's fine silver
plated ware, tortoise shell combs and hair
pins, spectaces and eye glasses. specially
Is made of silver ware and tortoise shell
goods. Mr.. Horne is agent for NJ E Hutch
inson & Co , florists. Portsmouth. N. H., and
can furnish flowers for all purposes at short
notice.
| G. M. Sturgis
Makes a speciality of useful presents in the
wav of furniture Of which he has his store
packed full. His rattan, New York, folding
and upholstered chairs are very nobby. and
sold at extremely low prices.
| Lucius Hill
Has the reputation Of keeping one of the
best stocks of groceries in the city and any
one entering his ito g will soon be convinced
that his endeavur ~ IL furnish only the best
The finest grades OF hour are sold very low
A great variety of canned goods is on the
shelves.
| y. J. MilIiken
Is exhibiting an extensive line of choice gifts
His Christmas cards are gems of art and are
worthy of an examination. He shows late
designs in brass, plush and japanese novelties
albums, books of poems and fiction illus
trated, juvenile books and standard works.
The Augusta Confectionery Company
Is very successful in providing sweets for
the boys and girls and older people of this
section and is doing a thriving business.
| Ia and aE.a n;alt
and the firm is having a good run on their
wintergreen waters Combination prices are
| not regarded
Wheeler a. Lord
Pride themselves in having one of the bright
| est and neatest stores on the street One is
always attracted bv the brilliancy of their
window, and is quite sure to buy on entering
| and examining their fine stock of goods
| Their clocks are in large stock, and of every
kind which the purchaser may wish for
| They show gold and silver watches, Sterling
silver ware, gold specs and eye glasses, gold
and silver thimbes, watch chains, opera
glasses, etc. 1t is q pleasant place to trade.
A. NJ. Wight,
The jeweler, under Hotel North, is prepared
to take orders for flowers, he representing
w. T.. Morton & Co. He has very extern
sive stock of silver ware, jewelry and watches.
weston's Bee Hive
IL teeming with useful, ornamental articles
worth from five cents up. The large line of
and 10 cent goods here is deserving of the
attention which it is receiving and the many
purchasers who visit the counters, Under
wear and gents furnishing goods are sold at
verv satisfactory prices. Mr.. Weston has
but recently entered business, and we are
glad to learn that his constantly increasing
trade insures success.
w. II. Leighton,
Located at 20 Gage ST., is prepared to re-
ceve orders for knives, forks, spoons and all
kinds of silver ware of the famous Standard
Silver Ware Co make.
Is doing fine photograph work of all kinds
and his patrons are much pleased with his
work.
q. NJ. Allen
Has one of the most elegant displays of
Christmas goods and novelties we have seen
and he has them lastly arranged. We no.
noticed in his large assortment handkerchief
and glove boxes, brush and comb cases,
manicure cases, mirrors in the finest and best
of plush. Some very handsome cut and
and collar boxes are shown and uniuqe
novelty is a buffalo horns brush holder. Mr.
Aliens stock of perfumes ia rich. He has
one COULTER Devoted to choice confectionery.
In addition to Christmas presents full line
of drugs is kept.