Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-12-16
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UP water SSIcct, vi tie river size, you
will, il you are noticing the store win
dows, all at once be struck by the fine
appearance of window full of Christ
mas novelties. 1t is one Of the very
prettiest windows. and the dolls, hand
kerchiefs. and small articles of end
less variety are so tastefully arranged
as TO make the window real picture.
The prices are also said to be one of the
chief attractions of this store of II.
Chernowsky's
All mothers should see Haskell Bros
baby window display Such little
beauties for the tiny feet They are
all colors, satin. silk and leather. fur
topped and set off more prettily by
lovely ribbon bows. Do you know these
are only samples of the immense stock
of baby goods this firm carry? Re-
member the little tots in purchasing
your Christmas presents.
Swift & Turner's windows have been
draped by skillful hands with the
grange colors. Beautiful lamps con-
stitute one of the chief attractions,
particularly the grand specimen in the
center of the north window. 1t really
The delicate and lovely china this firm
delight in introducing with the beaut-
full glass sets and silver novelties make
bright picture indeed. The former
good regulations of this cid stand has
been fully sustained and added to, by
the present genial proprietors.
People visiting the city will certainly
notice the transformation that has
taken place i'll the Allen block. Before
r. w. Soue, The Hustler, occupied it
the view of this corner was anything
but cheerful. whereas now the whole
life. The immense show windows dis
play marvellous line of bargains of all
grades and terribly low prices. The in
side presents view of business active
ly sufficient to stir into motion the
blood of the most sluggish. The card
of Welcome to Changers in one of the
windows is an indication of the cordial
welcome accorded them on the inside
The Hustler's acquaintance is SO ex-
a resort. Those who desire Christmas
presents will find this fortunate timel
TO he here for this store full of goods
are now being offered at prices UNI
known in most towns in the State.
Old Santa himself, the real old Santa
who so delights the young, has put in
his appearance. The world certainly /,
moves. Who would ever have believed !
that the venerable old gentleman with !
with his characteristic red coat could !
ever have consented to discard his re-
liable reindeer team for a-what? a hi
cycle? Oh, ye Father Time is it not
due time to waylay the old gentleman
with your relentless scythe and put an
end to his existence? No, you say
All, l see you would not deprive the
children of the joy their old friend has
so faithfully dispensed. 10, these many
old Santa as he SO nobly mounts and
rides-yes. actually rides, a Union
Crack Jack bicycle of the 1897 model. |
The old gentleman sits this beautiful
machine proudly, and gracefully turns
the pedals. Buckley & Goodrich de-
serve great credit for perfecting such
a wonderfully fine show window exhibit
ton Indeed it does not end here, the
constant waving of the grange colors !
the city to be seen. AS the crowds con-
template this free display let them also
notice the bower Of fine handkerchiefs. |
and carry home something. handker |
chief. linen towel or other useful article
as d souvenir gift from a veritable
Santa Claus as he actually rides his |
machine.
Mrs. II. +. Tibbetts makes an exceed |
ingly attractive window display. The |
elegantly dressed dolls, including a
colored beauty. will cause many a !
heart ache to the unfortunate ones who
do not receive one from Santa. Step |
ping inside this store one is surprised |
to see the extensive line of Christmas |
goods. Dainty embroidered handker- |
chiefs of lace and linen, and a multi |
tude of novelties one expects to find
here. but this seasons stock reveals a |
vast array of new novelties in toilet
goods of celluloid. etc. also pictured
books. Lots of pretty dolls are here
also. some only needing the beautiful
feathers (dresses) that make fine
birds
w. E. Perkins has a window display, |
by it's colors. welcoming the granger
friends They viii find the window