The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-12-19
THE BEL AIR STORES,

The enterprising merchants of Bel Air are not
far behind their Baltimore brethren in the way
tb n respeesiye ines IS Many NOVELS asef and
ornamental presents may be found in the differ
emit lines. Among our advertisers are the fol-
W. Z. Evans & Co.. in addition to q regular
stock OF pure drugs, have made an especial eff
fort to suit the most fastidious with beautiful
Christmas Cards. Dressing Cases. from 81 up.
manicure sets, decorated china, hand-painted
j. g. Rouse Son have their Christmas display
arranged not only tastefully but in most con-
venient manner for customers to overlook their
FIVE cent counters, they have a case full of beau
tiful and useful plush goods which are certainly
very cheap, while side tables and counters are
filled with useful and ornamental articles suita-
BILE for Christmas presents No one is hurried
In making purchases; they have number Of
waiting on all who may call either 10 inspect the
goods or to make purchases.
In passing the store of McAfee Hanna
presentation of a toboggan slide is seen in the
window, with a number of children enjoying the
fun but these little folks cannot be more pleas
ed than any one, large or small, will be on enter
ing the store and seeing the fine collection of
parlor lamps, beautiful enRravings and land
scape scenes, unique. amusing ana entertaining
standard stock of dry goods, notions and hosiery.
Mr.. James c. Young has shown ingenuity and
taste in his window decorations. His large glass
front store gives an ample opportunity for the
display of goods, and sights intended to delight
the epicurean tastes of the visitor greet the eye
His stock includes fruits. confectionery, table
luxuries, toys and games At the same the in
tellectual tastes are provided for in the way
OF books of fiction as well as bibles, hymnals.
Mr.: A. T. Geatty's bakery and grocery store
should not be forgotten, when the question of
bread. pies and cakes Of home manufacture as
we'll as the usual line of confectionery. sweet
Geatty has on exhibition a large wedding cake,
designed and made by himself which will stand
favorable comparison with the work of the
Our big jeweler, Mr. A. Keuchel offers a
choice line of watches, clocks bronzes and every.
thing in this line. He still makes repairing a
speciality.
Messrs. David Hanway's and P. F. Balls as
sentiments of hardware, while not especially de-
useful articles which would rejoice the heart of
housekeepers if given in the shape of presents.
Misses Waters Wetherill, milliners, have an
things, the names whereof the masculine mind
can not grasp, but which the fair sex appreciate.
Call and see their assortment.
Mr.. j. III. Heuer also has a line Of goods to
please the feminine fancy.
Misses Cook Jeffery have also nice assort-
ment of millinery goods, including embroidered
handkerchiefs, gloves and articles suitable for
Christmas presents.
VIM, G. Jeffrey can furnish you any kind of
sewing machine you may want. He recon-
mends the Domestic as one of the very best in
the market.
Harry Bateman & Co. have laid in stock of
choice fruits. including Malaga grapes, oranges,
bananas, apples, raisins, confectionery, &C.. in
addition to canned goods, dried fruits and other
articles very appropriate for Christmas feast.
A suit of clothes. q neck tie, pocket handker-
chief or something of that kind might be an &C
ceptable present to some one, or even for your
self, and Capt. r. e. Bouldin can supply you.
For segars, tobacco, stationery, Christmas
cards. late novels, magazines, &C., Mark Wilde
invites you to call and see him. and we second
his advice.
Mr.. VIM. H. Bauer has full supply of bread.
cakes, confectionery, canned goods &c. which
will be found very useful at Christmas and all
other times.
At DR.. w. s. Richardson & Sons drug store.
besides all the standard medicines, you will find
choice segars and tobacco.
Charles G. Brown, the timer, must not be for
gotten. Tinware is always handy to have in the
house and he has full supply OF almost every
thing you need.
Mr.. J. H. Poist, on Bond street, can supply you
with choice mince meat fresh and sailed meats,
fish. canned goods, dried fruits, &C., all very
nice and sold at reasonable prices.
Mr.. VIM. w. Heuer, at his tin store, next door
to Mr.. Posts. also has supply of useful TIN
ware and housekeeping articles.