The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-12-12
CHRISTMAS !

What Preparations for it Hav
Been Made by the Mer-
chants of EIktOn.
In pursuance of a custom of I'll
Christmas times adopted by the WIN
several years ago, our reporter this wee
made a tour of inspection among tt
stores of the town, where he found e.
tensive and we'll assorted stocks, whic
will satisfy the demands of the mo-
careful buyer in selecting Christina
supplies.
Don't buy out of town-tor where
the necessity ? Surely the following d.
scription enumerates what will meet tb
needs of buyers, and besides the price
are right.
W. X. GILPIN's
grocery store in west Elkton, and
]. ARMSTRONG;,
next door, are both oe'rcast by the CON
ing event, not by a sombre shadowf bu
by choice line of groceries, coufectior
cries, fruits, and all the requisites of
| bouptiful Christmas table. We walk II
Main street toward the centre of I'll
| town, and are attracted by
ROGER wITwoRTH's Il
display. He is our popular hardw'
dealer, and in his store you always fir n
well chosen stock. But, IN prepare
for the holidays he has an exception!v
large line of toys, table ware, hse
furnishing goods and fine cutlery. Cat
attractions are his five and ten Mt
counters, on which you see many uful
articles, the low prices of which surise
you.
f. E. BRADBURY,
comes next in succession. His ste is
small but it is a good grocery. His Cist.
mas attraction is choice stock ocon-
feotionery, fruit and fancy grocerie
Across the street we note hansome
and imposing new building. 1t il
F.P. PRICES
new store, and good one toe You
couldn't pass his windows with casual
glance. For the eye is charme by a
hot 10 oh, ar Of
class and popular priced stock Walk
inside, and his attentive clerks i'll show
you lamps, decorated china, fany goods,
and bric-a- brac In his grocery deartment
are raisins, figs, dates, oranges, 'lmonds,
kinds of table nuts, fine confectionery,
plain candies, in fact everythiu in that
line. His prices are, as it is w.l known,
low for the cash. Next door,
ROBERT MARsHBANK s. ON,
offer you many articles wbch would
make sensible Christmas CTS. Have
you seen their oak cham belsets, fancy
rattan and antique oak chair, handsome
spun silk divans, hat racks, and easels =?
No? Then call, for he has astock never
before equalled in Elkton. His store is
the agency for the Davis Sewing Ma
chine, nice present,
Across the street Is,
JOHN G. QUECK &soN's
bakery. 1t is well known for they bake
good broad, and fancy caks of all kinds
Confectionery is there in abundance, too.
We walk few steps, andreach
JOHN T. BENEFITS
stores. There you can fill all the wants
of the household. Iu bis dry goods de-
partment, the shelves are crowded. Not
only with staple dry goods, but with
large and handsome stock of merchandise
selected for holiday sales, and it will sell,
for it comprises fancy china, decorated
lamps, fine groceries, candies, at all
prices, figs, dates, oranges, nuts, raisins,
etc. And a good stock it is. We are not
through yet. The grocery department
is abundantly filled with fresh and
canned meats, vegetables, poultry, Gran
berries, celery, etc.
Next door above is
JAMES E. LEWIS,
with good line of boots, shoes, rubbers
and slippers, all of which are sold at a
bargain.
For a moment we cross the street and
look into the cigar store and factory of
PATRICK j. REEDY.
You note full line of cigars, tobacco,
pipes, etc. He manufactures his own
cigars and therefore can recommend
them. Why not include box of his
brand, among your gifts?
His business neighbor is
MARKS LIERERMAN,
the proprietor of the National Clothing
Emporium. 1t is good place to buy,
because fine stock of choice clothing
and gents furnishing goods is there. HIS
Christmas greeting consists of prize
given to every purchaser of a suit.
RUFUS BowLAND's
tobacco store, under the Howard House,
is next on our line. Anything smoker
desires, he finds there, and next to him
JOSEPH HINCHLIFF,
our well known newsdealer and stationel
claims our attention. His stock of must
cal Instruments, cutlery, albums, pocket
books, cigars and confectionery, is choice
All the periodicals and latest books, too
and what nicer presents do you want?
Across the street
MRS. PAyoRD's
Old Curiosity Shop, Invites the buyer,
and next
JAMES f. DEAN
comes, bearing a choice line of staple
groceries, china ware, toys, etc.
A galaxy of splendid articles awaits u
in the handsome store of
MRS. LITZENBERG.
In her windows is made brilliant dis
play, which although highly attractive
does not eclipse the assortment inside
On one counter are collected the popula
games, including the ''NationaP' illumi
mated cards; on another, dolls, toys, ant
many articles for the Juveniles. Al
elegant assortment of brio a. brac, deco
rated china, after dinner cups, VIII isl
holders, etc., is there. Coats and furs
in addition to her exceptionally fine lin
Of dress goods and millinery, cannot fai
W -" .istmas shoppers.
20 attra rcHELL's -ff---,----,
to Chriscna.,
out In bold relief, merchants
drug SfsOme times A limo ,..,.