The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-12-19
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of the WATcBMAN has made tour of the
stores of its advertising patrons who make
a aspecialty OF holiday goods, both for peo-
pie with well-flled purses and for those of
moderate means. In view of the fact that
the WATCHMAN is read by nearly every
man, woman and child not only in Mont
pelier but throughout Washington county,
1t is believed that some suggestions to thou
sands of its readers who are harassed and
perplexed, wondering where to go and what
to buy for Christmas presents, will be ac-
ceptable and will prove mutually beneficial
to merchant customer and publisher. Take
this with you when you start on a shopping
expedition, and our word for it, you will
find that we direct you to the best the city
affords.
THE MISSES FISK.
Trimmed hats for the wife and mother
bonnets for the baby, and stylish headgear
for the misses and young ladies', are shown
by the Misses Fisk and, judging by the
amount of business they are doing, the
"season with them is not yet over
PECK BROTHERS.
There may be nothing very suggestive of
holiday goods in the stock carried by Peck
Brothers, but a visit to their store will sur
prise many at the magnitude of the stock Of
stoves, ranges, etc, that they carry. If you
want to make practical, useful present,
what could be more appropriately
E. E. TowNER.
e. E. Town sr's store is packed from the
front steps to the back windo VS. with toys
of every description, crockery, glass ware +,
travelling bags, etc. Mr.. Towner has Just
received, direct from Germany, full line
OF Montpelier souvenir ware, in all shapes
and styles, that he is selling at very low
prices. Nothing that he has shown in years
sells so readily as this souvenir ware.
A. @. STONE.
On entering the Old Reliable" corner
jewelry store of A. G. Stone, a novelty case
filed brim full of silver novelties of the day
at once attracts attention. They also carry
a full stock of mantel clocks, five o'clock
tea-sets, pearl opera glasses, watches, dia-
monds, rim ys, vases, and souvenir spoons in
choice and dainty designs. Stones jewelry
store, these days, is very enticing place.
RACQUET STORE.
A corps of busy young ladies were found
waiting on customers at the Racquet Store,
of which wide-awake H. E. Slayton is
! proprietor. He-e was seen large line of
dolls, stamped goods, handkerchiefs by the
| gross, j ipanese goods, ladies' and gentle.
mems ties towels, bed and table spreads,
and thousand and one other things, all
fresh and new goods, and at prices to suit
the closest buyer.
7. s. BRoPHY & co.
The windows of T. s. Brophy's store are
among the most artistic and attractive in
town. One is in pink and blue, and one in
yellow and nile green. Messrs. Vail and
Walling, Mr.. Brophy's clerks, have reason
to be proud of their handiwork. Inside the
store can be found an elegant line of table
| linen, art silks, a veritable landscape OF
white handkerchiefs and line of fancy
goods that would be hard to improve upon
WEBSTER, HALL & TAPLIN
Are al ways at the head of the procession
and they know the value of judicious news.
u t,att, I.t tl.n,r dad
the reporter noticed some pretty enameled
iron bedsteads on which they are having a
great run, handsome swinging rockers,
ladies' desks, most appropriate for Christ
mas gifts, roll-top desks; in fact, every
thing that a first class furniture store that
is abreast with the times is supposed tC
carry.
w. e. TERRILL & co.
W. e. Terrill & Co. have very large line
of perfumery In handsome cut-glass bottles
celuloid goods, toilet and manicure sets
perfume atomizers, sachet powders, and 9
fine display OF leather goods. just the
place to find what you want in this line
His handsome windows attract the atten
tion of the shopping crowds, and, once in
side, you are sure to purchase some o the
pretty and novel goods with which his store
is filled.
c. H BALDWIN.
The crowds of ladies the reporter saw il
c. II. Baldwin's jewelry store gave the bes
of evidence that tn sir elegant display O
little novelties in silver ware, five O'Clock
tea stands, water sets, and general line o
diamonds, both loose and mounted, watches
clocks etc. is appreciated by the p9rchas
ing public Their artistic window display
is proof that Mrs. Baldwin's hands are al
deft at this as they are in deco -ating china
ware, which is saying go I'd deal
NILEs & PRATT
Are making display that is attracting NJ
little attention. Their show window /:
filled with a large Christmas tree, heavily
laden with pretty articles that are sure t
be sold before the season Is over. They
also have large and varied stock of ladies'
and gentlemen's silk umbrellas Brussels
mOquette ald mohair rugs, ladies' work
baskets, fancy goods in almost endless va
riety, and full line OF dry goods and car
pets.
PHILLIPS h LUCAS.
Few merchants, even in large cities, have
a more tasty window display than is seeI
in the jewery store of Phillips & Lucas
1t is the handiwork of H. A Dewey, whC
has in past years demonstrated his ability
as an expert decorator. Under tree Oh
which sit three wise looking owls a com
pany of Brownies are sporting, each ont
having in his possession some rare jewel ol
costly article The window must be seeI
TO be appreciated Their advertisement
elsewhere tells some of the many things
with which their store is filled.
GLEASON & co.
Gleason & CO. IL one Of the enterprisinl
firms that believe the best time to advertise
is all the time, and their steadily yincreasinl
business justfes the wisdom of the pro
pretors II is hard to tell where TO begin
or stop when speaking of the novelties with
which their store is crowded. Edging his
way among the crowds of lady shoppers
the W WATCHMAN man noticed a very fine line
of handkerchiefs, suitable for the season
aprons, kid gloves of all styles and prices
fancy blankets, dress patterns for holiday
presents, sofa pillows, bed covers and rib
bons in bewildering variety. Their furni
ture and upholstering department is alsC
stocked with the best the market affords.
LONGS BOOKSTORE.
Dealers in cheap, fiashy or questionable
literature or periodicals may attract a GER
tain class of trade, but they only follow
while Longs bookstore leads. This store
has for many years been headquarters il
Montpelier for anything that ought TO bt
found in frst-class book and periodical
store and 1t still keeps the lead Never
were there more desirable new books Oh
the market than this year, and Mr.. Long
carries a full stock OF the latest and best
He also has the Swan fountain pen, full
line of diaries, children's toys, and books