The Press., 1898-12-15

chance to display goods to the best ad- vantage. The quality of the stock matches the appearance of the store, and the courtesy of the attendants pleases the patrons. Among some of your Christ mas needs will be raisins, currents, can- died lemon peel, citron and spices for the cooking department. You can find all these at Whiton's. The best there is in fruit can always be secured at this gro cery, and you will make no mistake in buying your oranges, grapes, bananas and cranberries there. Fresh candy and nuts ot all kinds are necessary In your Christ mas uIchases, and your needs will re- ceiye careful attention at Andrew Whi- tons.
 If Daniel Hurley had a set of white spinach whlskrrs and fur lined golf suit he would make a very good Santa Claus. He has all the articles on exhibition at the Hurley store which Santa uses in his business. such as toys in iron. tin and wood, all kinds of games, sleds, railroad trains, hobby horses, Cuban rifles, rubber balls and various other articles. The claim is made that Santa cannot spend much time in Stafford this year, so has dumped his entire load at the Hurley store for distribution. The stock of candy ie complete, and includes every thing from the broken Christmas candy by the barrel to Lowney's finest choco- lates in packages and bulk. Taste has been used in decorating the windows at this store, and the effect is quite pleasing In a well-written "ad," in another col umn, J. Nj. Leach calls the attention oi holiday buyers to the good things he has | in clothing suitable for Christmas gifts When Leach advertises he says some thing, and those who look over his stock after reading his lads" are never disap pointed. It Leeds no argument to con of clothes, or an overcoat, are desirable presents. After you have examined Leach's stock 1t will be just as eviden that you have found the place to make 6 selection. There are many things tha
 make desirable gifts, such as a warm car
 digan jacket, a nice pair of gloves. a fin'
 umbrella, a pretty necktie, a mutfier, sill
 handkerchiefs, a smoking jacket, or { house coat.
 At w. G. Ellis grocery store there Ii quite line of delicacies that will interes
 tn nse who buy the good things to eat fo
 the holiday table. There is large stocl
 of oranges at this etore from Florida
 Jamaica and Valencia, and the price va ries according to the kind selected. Il
 grapes he has the Malsgas by the pound
 and the Catawbas by the basket. Apples
 bananas and dates will also be needed and Ellis has them on sale. He also ha
 cl' necessary in the preparation of tn
 Christmas edibles. Honey in the oomt
 crisp potato chips, celery, mixed nuts
 and broken candy are among the thing
 carried at this we'll regulated store, an
 which are having brisk sale at this ses
 son.
 Fancy crockery and glass ware make tasty display and Anthony Adams has tn
 largest stock he has ever exhi bited. H
 has line of dinner and tea sets in importe
 chinI that are all right for shape and e-
 quisite In pattern. The prices on dime and tea sets are the lowest In the histor , of the crockery trade. In glass war
 there is everything from the finest GU glass to the cheap varieties. The Bohs milan glass ware is new and presents
 striking appearance. When it comes t lamps this firm is right in it. The price , range from $1 up to $10 and there arc a , many different varieties as there are price , In this stock can be found large line c
 vases, jardineres, plated and solid silve
 and cutlery.
 At the store of N. M. Whiton can |
 found fine art pictures, beautiful assor D ment, at 25, 90 and 75c; calendars, bool
 lets, illustrated gift books, games, doll , furniture for dolls, etc.; new game Col cite, Pillow Dex and Authors at 5 an . 10c; standard and American diaries, B P bles, prayer books, Key of Heaven. Tt f Souvenir Booklet of Stafford Springs D now selling at 25c each. Nothing bett,
 for the price to send away. The very a tractive goods, and artistic arrangemel
 of them, make it a pleasure to visit tf
 store of N. M. WhIton.
 d A nice pair of slippers is always . pleasing present. A pair of rubber boo - gives pleasure to any child. Lamb 8 wool soIes for slippers, overgaiters, dain eh1o e. hal n lined shoes for mother, wool boots f e father make pleasing, practical present 0 and the place to buy them is at the Ma V street store of s. F. Maine. A line V new styles in shoes at this store giv
 plenty of latitude for selection. "Goo goods, low prices, fair dealing and court ous treatment to all" is s. F. Maine motto.
 :, As a matter of fact there are quite e number of articles in a good hardwa Q stock that make appropriate Christm D gifts. A good pocket knife will plea !, the boy, and a pair of skates is qui suitable for either boys or girls. Carvil Q sets, scissors and shears are suitable ', your wife, mother or sweetheart, and h O. Butterfeld is prepared to furnish y a at reasonable prices with anything need .s iu the hardware line. A new line of sle ., just in at Butterfield's.
 y A. L. Howard opened dry goods sto t iu the National bank building a lit O more than three years ago. He has add l. many new lines since, and has had a co 3, stantly increasing trade, until nearly ( d cry one remarks he must have mo 3. room. He now has his store we'll fill W with goods suitable for the holiday trad
 The public are always welcome at store.
 Eaton has two attractive show window , One Is fitted up with articles dear to