Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-12-21

day morning, when JorKxAL reporter
started upon the second days tour among
the enterprising advertisers Of Augusta.
Their nofes were found to be fully the
equal Of those called upon the first day ADD
the reporter returned to the Office con.
WINGED that in Augusta IL . whole stYsetfui
Of business places aad holiday decorations
that voah be credit TO any town 10 the
State.
E. G. Davis 1 Co.,
being among the leading firms in town, vas
the fret 10 De visited. Their large show
windows were very well afrangeds and the
striking effect was characteristic of the
store and the stock il contained. Every
woman in search Of suitable presents for
her msukind can do no better than to call
upon this successful firm. for selection is
az easy task from such a large and varied
iiae.
has always been associated with dne
holiday displays. large stocks and low
prices and its hustling present prop,ie-
tor. G. II. Blackington, IL keeping
the store up to its former high standard
While the window displays are fine, the
most striking features are the large stocks
Of crockery, glass and lamps, and of toys
Mr.. Biackinston's Augusta souvenir china
has proved great hit.
The Fuller Dsss sssrs
and its wide-awske and well known pro-
prietor. Frank X. Partridge, are noted for
fine display, especially in advertising. and
il 10, therefore, not surprising that an adj.
miring crowd of Christmas shoppers should
congregste about the store, both within and
without. Miss Charlotte Partridge's china
has won ~ much praise, If not more, than
any other novelty Of the season.
C. n. stsssis
has Hlled every story Of the large
Doughty block With holiday stock Of fur
niture that he may well call "monstrous' in
sizs. To appreciate the full merit Of the
fine display it is necessary to 60 through
the store. but, thanks to the only passenger
elevator in use in an Augusta store, this
is an easy and pleasant task.
r. L. webbsrs
stock 10 worthy Of display the whole year
around and this holiday season it is one
which would bring tears of pleasure to
the eyes Of a cortlon bteu and would bling
Joy to the heart of the prudent housewife,
when she views the price list.
George 8. Ballard
has furnished an appreciative public with
suitable articles for holiday gifts for good
many years and In this year is as ready As
ever to supply every want of the times.
He has fine stock, admirably displayed in
q handsome store and the people come in
f1cks to make selections from very varied
line.
Dudley & lynn
will make their Christmas display in the
shape of perfectly fitting custom made suits,
worn by many of Augustus leading men.
The reputation of this well known firm of
merchant tailors needs little comment here.
Mill & Locke
always have faculty of displaying ap
petIng groceries and toothsome dain-
ties to the fullest advantage and this
season their vindows are excellent. Their
store - one that must be frequented by the
shade of Epicurus, Judging by the high
character Of their goods.
n. r. Randall
j. always very happy in his displays of ar
fists materials in his pretty Winthrop hill
store but this year his line Of plush goods
and holiday novelties commands first atten-
ton.
Mrs, C. 4. tibby's
store in the Darby block is one which shows
the quick eve and delft hand of 3 woman in
arranging the pretty wiadows and elaborate
dispay within the store
r. n Besie & Co
especial, so now. when ;hronged hy pen-
PIE aud adorned by one of the best stocks
OF cards, calendars, books and everything
in the holiday novelty line to be found on
TIE kenrebec.
The J. E. Fuller Co.
have stock and store to be proud Of.
Their display shows the possibilities of .
grocery and candy stock for display pur-
poses. provided YOU have the goods and
know how 10 use them. The arrangement
of the decorations Is among the most elabo-
rate in town.
The Ben Venue Greenhouses
are something in which everyone takes in
terea and the beautiful display I'M
der their glass roofs shows that
after all, man i. inferior to
nature, when it comes to artistic decorations.
Miss Sanborn. the proprietor of the couser-
vatories has a few of her flowers displayed
At the Fuller Drug store. where they add
much TO that pharmscy's beauty.
Dsvine & ceushlin
have been so busy fixing their handsome
store after having it virtually remaie that
they have not had the time to put in an
elaborate line of holiday goods. They
have, however, been able TO put in fresh
stock Of pure drugs in connection with
their already large and yet rapidly growing
prescription business.
r. H. Burgess
make. di. play of good work and the latest
novelties in the Photographic line that are
well worth visit and careful study, when
cannot fail 10 result in imiration.
Kirkpatrick 4 Vicksy
having large new stock of clocks jewellery
etc and fne new store. are able to make
astriking display and one which has eiic'tea
much praise.
". n. 0unton's
display OF photographs is up to his always
high standard of excellence and II II not
surprising that he has so many callers
Pinkham & Sherburns
are an enterprisins firm AMI have not neeh
At a loss for the best method in when 10
display their large stock of mems ciothias
and furnishing goods.
The Diamond Spring water
delivered fresh, daily, BY George F. Tenn
pie, 10 found TO be an even more heanus
and delicious beverage at this cold Christ'
mas time than in the torrii days Of summer
when j, is SO popular.
Buckley & Goodrich.
the agents for the kabo eorsets and BAL
dress stays snd the en,erpii irg propEietor'
OF the cash dry goods store under the Cen!
house, have one Of the hsndsomSst winho"
in town and o which has received genefs
commentator, as it Is ~ork OF arr sh'
shows great labor aud much thought IN NJ
ranging the elaborate decoration
IN. cossn & Co.