Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-16
NEWS FROM THE STORES,
Points of Interest for Those Engaged
In Christmas Shopping.

| A sure guide for the Christmas shoppers
| in these last few days of prepare ton for
| the great festival may be found in the ad-
| vertising columns of The Star. In addi-
| ton to what has already been printed
| some additional notes are given below
| about the stores and what they contain:
This is the day of specialties. and no.
| where in the large category of ailments
| that affect the body are they more neces-
sary than in dentistry. The United States
| Dental Association, corner 7th and d
| northwest has plan which at once COM
| mends itself to those who have any work
| to be done on the teeth. Specialists in each
| branch are provided, and the cost Is moder-
| ate. Estimates are furnished gratis on the
| work necessary.
| Candy is one of the necessary adjuncts for
| Christmas. James H. Clarke, 2o14 18th
| street, has the best candy at all prices, and
| only asks an inspection of his goods before
| purchasing He also has a large supply of
| genuine homemade miEcemeat and fruit
cake Fine wines and liquors are constant
| ly on hand.
| The New York Biscuit Company has a
| Washington branch at GIG E street north
| west, where it supplies those who desire
| its famous London cream crackers. They
| are just the thing for lunch. and contain no
deleterious substances. which render them
| wholesome. Once tried, these crackers are
| always preferred.
| 1t does not follow because a grocery
! store is fitted up with all modern con-
veniences and carries an extensive stock
| that the prevalent prices there are exorbi-
| tant. The reverse of this proposition is
most always the case, at least it is so with
G. G. Cornwell. 14i2 and 1914 Pennsylvania
| avenue northwest He sells the best at the
| lowest prices, and exhibits a stock to select
| from that is extensive. Just at this time
| he is making speciality of Mountain buck
wheat and real Vermont maple strip He
| also has large supply of West Virginia
white clover honey at 20 cents per pound
There is no present more acceptable to
woman than a nice piece of fur, and when
the prevailing prices are reduced one-half
| an opportunity Is offered of obtaining
| nice garment or muff for small figure.
| The Saks Fur Company, at the corner of
| 18th and G streets, is Offering special in
| ducements in furs, and those who contem-
| plate buying should Inspect the stock.
| Few presents please children more than
| well-illustrated story book, and nothing is
more acceptable to older persons than
| good book. Both are equal in Importance
| as Christmas presents, and Ballantyne of
42S 18th street has stock mammoth in pro-
portions to please all tastes. Then, again,
| he Is showing large assortment of dainty
| devotional works. in pretty and substantial
| bindings, that are marvels for cheapness.
| Prices range from cents upward If sta
| tionery and engraving are needed he is
| just the one to supply 1t for you at reason
able prices for artistic work.
A big opportunity is offered by s. Heller
Of 72O 7th street northwest to those who
| require long hair switches. There are bar
gains offered in every grade, and investiga-
| ton will demonstrate how cheaply natural
| false hair can be purchased. Mr.. Heller
also makes speciality of hair dressing and
| shampooing. and sells "Curletts." which is
guaranteed to put a curl in the straightest
| hair.
These are the times when the purchasers
are securing the city for bargains. The
! holiday season means the purchase of nu-
M nrpS and tn -hn how
moderate incomes prices are the main con-
sideration. F. H. Cole of 400 It'll street is
advertising the greatest bargains in jew
elry, and will sell you as leader genuine
diamond ring for s.. His other prices ar.
equally as low.
Think of sterling silver-topped cut glass
salt and pepper castor for 63 cents. These
goods have never been sold less than $l.25
hut at this time Everett the jeweler of
1225 F street northwest, is selling them at
e. cents. He has about ten dozen left and
they arr going like hot cakes. Besides you
will find complete assortment of silver
ware end jewclry for the holiday trade
If you need a pretty table cover, a dolly
or suitable present for your best fellow in
the fancy goods line, and have not the time
to make il, drop in and see the fine assort-
nent of decorative art at S0I Vermont
avenue. There are hundreds of gifts there
that are most acceptable, at reasonable
prices.
Holmes delicious homemade pies at 20
cents each may be obtained at Holmes
Landover market 1st and E streets. These
pies have already made a reputation for
themselves. They are Just like mothers
pies" made of the very best materials, and
baked in a home oven. Send a postal and
you will be supplied.
If during the social season a carriage is
required for a reception tea OR any pur-
pose try Downey, who is mine host of
the only hotel for horses" in the city.
His place is located from 1922 to 162S l.
trv "a L. r,~t,a
able.
Henry Franc & Son, at the corner of 18th
and d streets northwest, have added a novel
feature in their glove-selling department
All gloves are made to fit the hand at their
risk, and If, after wearing them, they rip,
why take them back and have them repair
ed free. A speciality is made of 81 kid glove
With this guarantee. The firm has large
and well-selected assortment of gentle
mems furnishing goods of all kinds.
Rob dentistry of PAIN and all horrors of
the dentists chair vanish The Evans Den
tai Parlors make a speciality of relieving
all suffering by painless method. and.
with the assistance of expert operators,
81 arantee to extract an aching tooth with
out pain. For such an operation charge
of so cents is made, and in all other
| branches requiring the skilled services of
practical surgeon dentist like reasonable
fees are asked 1917 Pennsylvania avenue
nc rthwest is the address of the dental
parlors
There is probably no house in the city
better known to the buying public and
housekeepers generally than Johnston's, 40
It'll street northwest Nothing is done by
halves at Johnston's. and his preparations
for Christmas have been conducted on an
elaborate scale. The Christmas nuts and
fruits are now on hand; tons of every kind,
and claimed to pe the greatest supply and
finest quality ever shown. Among the per-
manent features that meet with a ready
sale are the Lily best patent -four. the best
oats, Baby brand condensed milk and Hol-
land Java and Mocha coffee.
In few days Christmas will be here and
then it will be too late to prepare for that
most important feature of the occasion
dinner. 1t would be wise to stock up now
and no better place can be found for just
such stuffs as will be needed to make the
feast enjoyable than the establishment of
Reeves. Poole & Co., cash grocers, 1909 F
Street northwest. In addition to full line
of large selected English walnuts. filberts
pecans and almonds, there are offered at
this store, at unusually low prices, potatoes
Iaisins citron, figs. mince meat, currants,
maple syrup and whisky.
1t will be profitable for Christmas shop