Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-12-20
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
THE MERCHANTS GREETING To
CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS.
FINE DISPLAY OF HOLIDAY GOODS
USEFUL HINTS FOR GIFT HUNTERS
WHO TALKS OF HARD TIMES
AT CHRISTMAS?

| Hlhut tour OF the stores III ELLSWORTH,
where the largest displays Of holiday
goods may be found, to ascertain what
the merchants offered to Christmas
buyers, and if possible to gain informa-
ton to give a few useful hints to those
who are pulling their brains to find a
suitable gift for members of the family
or for friends. He who cannot find what
he seeks, be it gift for the baby OF few
months or for the aged grandmother,
among the goods offered by the Ellis
worth merchants this year, is certainly
hard to please.
In this column only comparatively few
articles are enumerated. To mention all
would be impossible. But there may be
| found here hints that will help you to
determine what to buy and where to
| buy it. The advice Of THE AMERICAN to
all residents of Ellsworth and the county
OF Hancock, even though you have
selected all your presents, Is to visit the
merchants Of Ellsworth to see the hand
some display. The tour of the stores will
repay you.
The display this year is as good II not
better than in previous years, in spite Of
the doleful cry of hard times. In Maine,
and in Hancock county particularly, we
know no hard times at the merry Christ
mas season. Several OF the merchants re-
port that, in spite of the disagreeable
travelling and the cry of hard times, the
! business thus far this year has been better
than last year.
Starting at State street we stop to gaze
at the great display of holiday goods
made by
F. b. AIKEN.
! His windows are stocked full of holiday
goods but this is but small part of the
/ goods he displays in his store. Here may
be seen fine cut glass ware and handsome
silver plated ware-butter dishes, pickle
castors, fruit and cake baskets, bomb
dishes, soup ladies, napkin rings, nut
! picks, etc. Then there Is the crockery
i display, one Of the largest in the city
dinner and tea sets in late designs, m
+ dividual cups and saucers, after dinner
coffee sets, chldren's dishes. Articles in
plush and celluloid include smokers sets,
/ photograph cases, toilet sets, etc But
/ The store is also paradise for the
! children Nook at the sheds and skates
the doll carriages, the mechanical banks,
he dolls, toys, books and games without
number. Mr.. Aiken also carries fine
line of lamps, willow work baskets,
f pocket books, and many novelties in
silver and glass ware. Now we proceed
up the north side of Main street, then
across and down on the opposite side.
First we drop into the harness and trunk
store of
JAMES A. M'GoWN.
Nothing III store Oh TINS tIaEdtltl
suitable for Christmas gift, you say.
Wait moment; let US glance about
little. Have you never, when travelling,
been ashamed of the old grip" that has
done service in your family for dozen
wears or more? Make your husband
present of one from the large assortment
of hand bags of all sizes and styles to be
found at Mr.. McGown's. Or perhaps
your hus band needs pair of heavy drlv-
ing gloves, or a fur coat, or horse
blankets, or new set of harness. Who
says there are no presents to be found
/ here?
GRORGE a. PARCHER.
Now step into Mr. Parcher's drug store.
He does not carry as large line OF holt
day goods as on former years, but the quail
/ ity and assortment are the best. Hand
4 some celluloid toilet and manicure sets,
perfumery in bottles and in jars OF odd
and beautiful design, toilet articles, etc.
Mr.. Parcher keeps fine line Of cigars,
and also cigar cases. He presents his GUS
toners with a handsome calendar, on
which appear the likenesses OF his two
/ bright boys-George and Arthur Hale
! Parchcr.
C. L. MoRANG.
Have YOU seen the latest and most
amusing mechanical toy out-the climb
ing monkey? You must see it; it costs
not hing to see the monkey climb. Mr..
| Morang makes a speciality this year or
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