The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1889-12-14

| many years we Will devote a column or two
of our space this week in presenting to the
attention of our readers description OF
| what Elkton merchants are Offering for the
holiday season. This is the time of the year
for presents. Perhaps perusaI OF this ar
ticle may aid some in deciding.
G. NJ. BoULDEN,
in his large storehouse adjoining Cecil
County's Temple of Justice, has an attrac-
tive line of goods for the holidays. A fine
display of china, glassware and lamps is to
be seen. He has particularly large stock
of ladies' and gentlemen's gloves. Neck
wear, stockholders and many novelties in
addition to his staple stock are found on the
shelves.
| JOHN PERKINS,
the well-known harness-maker, confines
| himself strictly to his own line of business
| in which he has had many years of expert
ence. He has fine line of all that pertains
to the outfit of good team. What is better
for present to those who have use for them
than a handsome robe, fancy whip or hose
| cover?
ROBERT FRAZER,
the druggist, keeps splendid assortment
OF articles suitable for Christmas presents.
| His stock should be examined by shoppers
| before purchasing and all are assured of
polite treatment. The articles are so varied
that it is useless to attempt description in
! our limited space.
| The toys i'll the shop of
Mrs. a. NJ. Il. PRICE,
| in the Hurn building, will delight the hearts
of the children who receive them on Christ
mas, She has many novelties in the toy
| line and keeps all assortment of fine candies
| as well.
JOHN L. ALEXANDER
has been honored by being made mayor of
the town since last Christmas. He is still
doing business at the old stand, however,
| and although making no special prepare
| tions for Christmas, yet has many articles
| suitable for gifts as skates, knives, razors,
revolvers, etc.
MAHoNEY BROTHERS,
firm that has started in business in Elkton
during the past year, has "A large stock OF
furniture, carpets, picture frames, curtains,
ETC., which they sell at moderate prices.
REV. Mr.. PERKINS,
who was compelled to retire from the active
ministry on account of ill health, has en-
gagged in business at the stand on Main
street formerly occupied by Mr.. Brown, He
keeps varied stock and sells at bottom
prices.
CAPT. WIN. B. REALEY's
meat and provision store is a good place to
provide for the inner man. He will have
large stock of poultry for the Christmas
trade. At
MRS JAMES THoMPsoN's
bakery can be procured the staff of life, as
we'll as necessary articles in that line.
Mrs. P. MCGREADY,
on the corner of Church and Main streets,
keeps candies, nuts, bananas, oranges and
other fruits. Also toys for children, school
supplies, tobacco and cigars and groceries.
Mr.. JAMES MERRY,
at the corner of Delaware avenue and Main
streets, keeps full line of groceries.
JOSEPH L. WELLS,
at the East End Market, has many things
that the housek eeper finds necessary at
Christmas time. Poultry, fruits, groceries,
canned goods, etc.
MRS. KATE j. HAYES,
on Main street, o. posite the Bank, keeps
cakes, candies, sugar, toys, etc. Mr.. Halves
is agent for the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing
Machine, No. 9, which took the premium
at the Paris Exposition.
w. r. NELSON,
the cabinet maker, on Main street opposite
the Bank, can make handsome and useful
articles of furniture.
WIN. B. HEATZIG
has his building on Main street filled with
furniture all made by his own hands. His
work is OF the best and his prices tn e lowest.
We were shown several very handsome
cabinets selling from $3.50 to Sc made es-
pecially for the Christmas trade. Also bed
room suites in different woods and finish at
moderate prices, lounges with Brussels
carpet covering at Sc and So, Children's
chairs at Sl.20 and Sl.45; mattresses. straw
and cotton, $3.50. Mr.. Heatzig is now en-.
gagged in making handsome antique book
case and writing desk which will sell for
about 500 In the same vicinity is
MR.. FOSTER,
the upholsterer. The shop of
MRS. THOMAS
is also in this neighborhood. She has toys,
candies, fruits and other nice things for the
children.
FRANK KERR & Son,
merchant tailors have a fine line of cloths
which they will make into suits, overcoats
and trousers at reason BILE prices. They are
up to the latest fashions and can make
clothing to fit the purchaser. They make to
order nearly as low as ready made clothing.
They furnish good goods and are careful in
the making.
Mrs. NJ. A. NELSON
| last Christmas. 1t is now next door 20 the
| Glass Front where she is always pleased to
see her friends. She has more room in
| which to display her goods than formerly.
Among the many articles we noticed were
| millinery, Christmas cards, toys of many
kinds, Christmas tree trimmings, ladies
gloves, ribbons, hankerchiefs, etc.
THE GLASS FRONT.
| Mr.. Lewis at the Glass Frout has a large
and varied stock. The names of many
handsome things in his store that would
gladden. the hearts of many on Christmas
Day would fill column.
| CHARLES JAMESON,
| the timer, has an assortment of stoves and
other articles in his line that would make
very practical and useful presents.
MRS. C. HALL
has had many years of experience in cater
ing to the wants of children at Christmas
in the toy line. Beside many novelties, she
has large assortment of drums, dolls, toy
dishes, horns, toy trunks, toy furniture,
work boxes, etc, etc, One of the most inter
esting things in the sled line-a tubular
steel sled. These sleds have been tested and
are certainly the strongest manufactured.
One was loaded with 1860 pounds and
drawn by two horses. The sled weighs ONLY
seven pounds and sells for 81. Mrs. Halls
millinery store is in charge of her daug hter
Miss Florence, where everything in that