Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-12-21
MERRY CHRISTMASl
WHAT OUR ARGUS-EYED REPORT.
Err SAW ABOUT TOWN.
SOME OF ELLswoRTH's MERcI.Nrsu,
THEY CATER TO THE CHRISTMAS TRADE
WIDE RANGE OF CHOICE

next weeks AMERICAN the last holiday ., 81
year 1888 VIII be an event of the past. Think
oil the Christmas days that we have already
past-some remembered with low, and some
with sorrow Let US resolve to make ,hi. one
the best OF all.
| Lei no one be forgotten; don't coniine your.
self to your own family and little circls =,
h'ehus, Out remember those less fortunate
than you. and make Christmas Of 1898 day to
be remembered with jov.
| No less surely than the calendar, the sbop
windows tell the near approach of the holi-
dsys, and with their attractive show, tenn,
the Iooker-on to view the larger exhibits in
side trip through the various stores |. AN
interesting one, and he must be fa,t.ljou. in
deed who esn not be suited there. |. Won
WISH 10 get dress, sci Of furs or any kind OF
dry goods, japanese fan or Il story book. or
anything from handkerchief TO a carpet. a
look at the stock on the counters of
NJ GALLERT
"'' su"" u 10 YOU IL Is impossible to
name the various articles that can toe found
here, snd you would better look for Yourself
II Your Taste incliues toward article. ~
furniture, or ,ou want to see beautiful pictures
and frames. these, ~ well A. a multitude n,
other articles great and small. may be found Al
! the store Of
A. W. CUsHMAN & 90.
on Franklin street; and, By the way they are
Offering discount OF 10 per cent on all cash
purchases for the next month. which when
TIER low prices are considered. makes IL a
pirre for the prudent 10 bear In mind.
While speaking Of discounts lust let u sty
that there !, no discount on the stock ut The
popular clothiers.
LEWIS FRIEND 4 CO $
but there j. on their prices-l0 per cent off ON
81 heavy goods, Their stock it would be hard
toeNceI; gloves. neckwesr. haudkerchiefs and.
In short, an, thing In the line of men, furnish
ins goods csn be found here
Christmas without some OF
HOLMES BROS
candy nut, and fruit. would be q failure in
deed. and no one need 20 un,upplied with
these luxuries when he may select from such
stock H. /, offered by thi, firm: their price.
too. all right
Across the street. the throug pouring into
Hollis VARIETY STORE
i enough TO show that the popuiarii, Of th,t
wel+known stand has not SLATED co booking
IN we hnd there The n,ual varied assortment
OF goods for which MIR. Holt i famous: s
speciai attraction i the room devoted to plush
goods where albums, boxes, and toilet case, in /
great variety may be seen.
II you wish sny thing In the line OF silver /
ware, plated or solid, fue ewelr, or watches. /
you csnno, do better than 10 call at the store OF /
=. ;. ROBINSON.
who mshes specially of such articles
or course YOU with 10 have some articles of
wearing Srparel among your Christmas uur-
chAses. and anything for YOUR gentlemen
friends may be found at
The BOSTON CLOTHING STORE
The recent fire has left them Win some
slightly damaged good, on hand whch the, are
disPosing OF at very low prices
Almost everyone make. 4 few presents OF
crockery and china ware; = good assortment 10 .
select from I, 10 be found at
up. ELnRIDGE's
store gu Main street
Stamped and embroidered goods make good
presents; and these, together with thou.and .
and one other things, fancy and staple. cover /
The counters At
WHITING BROTHERS &
II YOU want to purchase carpet. don't neg
lect 10 examine their stock OF Brussels and
tapestry hich they are Offering at jusi half
price.
The children ought TO have some new games
this year; you can get the latest OF
a. II. NORRIS.
who also makes specially of handkerchief, .
and novelties. and who has a. fine 4 lot Of
Christmas cards can be seen 10 the county
The many little nlck-nacks 10 be found in
frst-clas- dry-goods store are worthy OF more
than = passing mention. Your Ii, of gift.
must include such articles a. pocket book.
handkerchief, gloves, ties. etc, and YOU may
tud them all at
q. ". MCDoNALDs
on Main street. and in many Of Them you viii
ind special bargains.
Among the things that nearly every body
buys and which seem 10 be appropriate gifts
for all, books OF various kinds hold promi-
nent plzce; i,
!. A. HALEs
you supply every want in that line, and .
find besides dozens OF suitable gifts. like gold I
pens and holders. albums. boxes Of stationery, 4
toilet Gases and on, almost without number.
\ good oyereoat. hat or cap, OF Il warm
muller is present which not fail to be
warmly RENE rnbered; such gift may well be
-eit ted from the stock Of
HIM. BlRNE & co.
II you have friend OF musical turn OF ,
mind piece OF the latest music or 4 banj1 or .
violin, would make most acceptable gift; you
can find II 1t
JOYS MUSIC STORE,
where special holiday bargains are offered. /
great variety Of fruits and candies. bon
bon.. nuts. and confectionery of al kind, is
offered by
J.w. CoOMBs.
OF course, you want some OF them.
The latest thing in toilet sets and kindred I
articles i the eelluIoid-covered cases. which |
are exhibited at
GEORGE 4. PARCHERs.
His line OF perfumes in plain and fancy eases
and bottles is one OF the best.
The boys, and perhsp, the girls As well. need
pair OF skates this year; 20 TO
= d
and you will ind some SURPRISING bargains !
there, and not only skates but guns, pocket /
knives, toys aud books with numberle-s other
thing. appropriate for Chrismas.
Perfumes and toilet articles always mske |
good gifts, and
d. wIGGIN
/. offering some of the best.
For your out-oftown friends there could he /
DO better gift than sn Ellsworth souvenir |
spoon Some of the neatest In town are TO be !
seen nj
A. ". GREELYs.
One style has good representation of the |
standpipe and the surrounding trees etched /
in the bowls view ST once beautiful and
characteristic.
Christmas dinner would be incomplete with
out the turkey: don't forget 10 leave your or
der at
G. MoRANGs