The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1891-12-23
CHRISTMAS TIPS,


giving orders for handsome millinery, and
other things to make an appearance as at
tractive as possible when the proper time
and person comes.
Our merchants are ever on the alert for
just such occasions, and at this season Of
the year their stores are as attractive as hu-
man skill and ingenuity can make them.
Then there is another thing of more bene-
fit to our readers than handsome arrange
ment of goods. 1t is grand reduction of
prices. Every merchant that has his busi-
ness interest at heart realizes the fact that 70
carry over stock Isl money-losing business,
and it is far better to reduce the price and
sell than to hold mp the price and keep the
goods for moth-food. Therefore, our read
ers will find the merchants that advertise in
the MANNING Times are made up of that
business composition technically called 60
ahead-a-tiveness and it is this class of men
that hold the commercial interests of the
town together; in other words, they are the
backbone of the town, and are constantly
looking out for the commercial welfare Of
Manning. They start out in the right d.
Section to attract people here by reducing
the prices of their goods, and are Offering
such tempting inducements for the holidays
that the purchaser almost feels that tbs
Santa Claus stuffinA his stocking.
We see the crowds Of men and women
passing to and from the stores, and feeling
that we have as much right to 60 and look
as anybody else, as long as re keep our
hands in our pockets, and don't slip out of
the sight of those keen-sighted clerks, We
strike out to feast our eyes, and depend on
charity for like picnic for our stomach.
The first place we enter is the largest
store in town, and the proprietor. N. Levi,
the oldest merchant. he was landing on
q raised platform near the central portion
of this establishment. where he superin-
tended the entire management and at the
same time received the cash and made
change for the large number Of purchases
that were going on, and it was not surpris-
ing that the people were buying, because IN
Mr.. Lewis store any and everything that the
descendants of Adam and Eve could wish
for can be found in all quantities and yarie-
ties, but not having any money ourselves,
we could do no more than pay the proprie-
tor of this busy establishment our respects,
and in passing out reminded him that those
that have plenty should give to the poor at
this season of the year. We expected him,
of course, to reach down in his well-laden
Golfers and draw out a handful Of the filthy
lucre and bid US take it to make our poor
miserable heart glad, but Disappointment is
our lot, and instead of giving us what we
expected. he gave US advice to mind our
own business, and we might have plenty.
We did not take kindly to his suggestion,
so went across the street to Louis Loyn's
two-story brick establishment, and worked
our way through the crowd. We found the
proprietor and his whole force of clerks
busy as they could be-some in the act of
showing goods. and others wrapping up the
purchases Everybody connected with the
store was beaming in smiles, and at regular
intervals the tinkling of the silver and the
rustling of the bills came upon the ear from
the direction Of the drawer. Mr.. Jake Nc
Leod, the head salesman. even stopped to
shake hands with as, and in his kind con-
sideration asked as to make purchase,
but we understood it; he did not want Us to
feel sighted, and then his quick ear caught
the sound OF silver dollar that some dar-
key had just dropped on the counter, and
in less time than it takes to tell it he had
the dollar in his hand, and was wrapping
up some dry goods, thus showing;that in
busy store like this fellow on the rounds
for Christmas present stands poor show,
because he is always reminded that it's bus
mess before pleasure.
We bade the gentlemen in this store
adieu, and sought further to crafty our Gu
riosity. We came to N. Kalisky's store,
where we found this gentleman, like the 9TH
ers, busy expaiating on the newest arrival
of Christmas goods. He wears the happy
smile of one who is gratified with the
amount of goods that he is selling. A few
steps further brought us in the store of B.
A. johnson, and here we found him and his
polite clerks serving number of housewives
who were purchasing the good things of
life for Christmas dinner.
We next turned our attention to Dinkins
& Co.'s drug store, and there found q mag
nifcenct lot of beautiful ornaments in the
shape of vases, toilet novelties, perfumeries
&c. They also have full supply Of every
thing on hand to relieve the. suffering NOR
tails that indiscreetly over-eat themselves
because It's Christmas.
Next door, in one of the handsome brick
iron-front st, :es, occupied by Mr.. Jacob
Prcdoysky, our attention was attracted by
very tempting display in the windows Of
fruits, nuts, confectionery, and lot of 9TH
er nice things. We stopped and gazed with
hungry look, and wished that We were as
fortunate as the crowd within who were
making extensive purchases.
Horton, Burgess, & Co.'s is the adjoining
store, and for artistic display, and graceful
arrangement of goods, this store is hard to
beat. Their stock of dress goods is certain
~ beautiful, and their trimming depart
ment is complete; in other words, this firm
have successfully studied the art of catching
the eye of the ladies, and from the number
of fine dresses they are selling, we expect to
see lots of ladies during the holidays in new
dresses Another attractive feature in this
store is their patent shoe-button fastener.
Every pair of shoes purchased from
them will have the buttons re-fastened with
out extra charge.
At S. A. Rigby's we found Santa Claus
making it his headquarters, and a long ia
store. is full Of the prettiest kind of toys
Here is the place to get dolls, horns, wag-
ons, marbles, blocks, picture books, vases,
tea sets, and hundreds of other things to
delight the little ones; besides his stock of
general merchandise was never more COM
plete, and with the polite corps of salesmen.
everybody can receive prompt attention,
even during the rush.
A few doors below Rigby's Mrs. S. N.
Clarkson has her store full of the latest nov
elites in the millinery line; beautiful hats
for ladies and children, ribbons and laces
in all qualities and quantities, and mag
nifcent line of New Years cards and toys.
Across the street in the Leonard building
W. NJ. Karesh has all kinds Of fruit and
candies, and full supply Of everything in
the clothing and shoe lines.
Eddie Thsmess store is full of fruit, veg
etables, and confectionery, and good sup
ply of everything can be purchased for
Christmas dinner. You can also get a hand
some vase. or picture frame for q Christ
mas present.
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