Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-12-20
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
THE HOLIDAY OF GOOD CHEER
AGAIN WITH US.
ELLSWORTH MERCHANTS ARE READY
FOR CHRISTMAS sHoPPERs-CALL
AND SEE THEM.


The merry Christmas season is here
again, though the weather for the past
few weeks seems almost to belle the state
ment.
This should be a Merry Christmas in
deed. The war clouds which year ago
had hardly cleared, and under the shadow
OF which business suffered, have now been
diss ipated, and the Greater United States
has entered upon an era OF prosperity
such as II has not enjoyed for years
This boom in business is no myth-it is
something real, something healthy, the
natural reaction following prolonged
period OF business depression, and the
tendency must be upward for few years
at least to make the balance swing even.
Ask the business men who are in direct
touch with the wholesale markets, what
they think OF the business outlook, or II
you wish other evidence. look at the con-
fidence with which they have laid in large
stocks of goods. Then look at your own
pocketbook and see IL it is not Just a
little easier for you this year to buy the
little token for some friend who has per-
haps been slig for few years past
And when you are buying your gifts,
stay at home. There are not great many
industries in Ellsworth to draw money
from outsidei and tbe many purchases
from out OF town cause a constant drain
on the circulating cash in Ellsworth and
the natural result from which Ellsworth
business suffers, tight money. II the peo-
pie of Ellsworth really appreciated the
Importance to themselves as well as to the
business men, OF keeping money at home,
there would be fewer purchases from out
of town.
At this season OF the year, and this year
in particular, 1t must indeed be a person
hard to please, who cannot find in the
Ellsworth stores, articles to his liking.
With hardly an exception the Ellsworth
merchants this year have placed in
larger stock than for years; not only be-
cause times are better, but because prices
are going upward, and Ellsworth mer-
chants buy wisely. Holiday buyers must
take a trip through the Ellsworth stores.
LEWIS FRIEND Il co.
This Christ mas finds the old established
firm OF Lewis Friend x Co. In new and
Bank building. They have an unusually
large line OF clothing, and furnishing
goods, among which may be found many
useful and handsome Christmas gifts.
Fine handkerchiefs, mufflers, neekt les,
etc, are always acceptab Bile As presents.
f. F. ROBINSON,
the jeweler, has particularly fine display
OF silverware this year, in regular table
articles and new and pretty novelties and
bric-s- brac. lie has also large variety
OF glass ware, silver ware, besides his
regular line OF jewelry, watches, clocks,
etc.
GEORGE a. PARCHER.
Parcher, the druggist, has q handsome
line OF toilet articles, and toilet sets suit
able for gifts. Particular mention may
be made OF the excellent lot OF fine per-
fumery In fancy bottles and cases; also
toilet soaps, brushes, combs, etc. He has
some choice Christmas cigars.
c. l.. MoRANGS
store is crowded with Christmas goods
Mr.. Morang was a late buyer in Boston,
and secured some closing bargains in hoi-
iday goods. He bought literally and is
selling literally. His show OF dolls Of
all sizes and styles, is the delight OF the
children. He has also toys, books, lamps,
glassware handkerchieis, iardin,eres,
shopping bags, box paper, perfumery,
fancy boxes, toilet cases, napkins, etc.
NJ. GALLERT's
store Is one OF the most attractive in the
city in It's holiday dress, and filled to
OVERLOOKING with holiday goods. There
are articles Of bric-abrsc and toilet srti-
Giles apparently without number. One Of
the specislties at this store is one OF the
finest lines OF umbrellas ever brought into
the city The stock OF turs, too, is excep-
tiobally large. Then there are many
opportunities and suggestions for Christ
mas shoppers in the regular line OF linens,
gloves, handkerchiefs, silk and dress
goods, cloaks, capes, rugs, carpets, cur
ta!ns, etc.
C. r. FOSTER,
in his regular line of furniture has some
handsome pieces for the holidays. There
are sidepoards, china closets, ehiffoniers,
parlor, library and side tables IN oak and
mahogany, and fancy chairs in golden
oak. mahogany and reed. Then there are
smaller articles, such as pictures and
picture frames, mirrors, bamboo and reed
novelties, etc. To-day Mr.. Foster VIII
have in for the holidays lot OF. molly,
mistletoe and laurel wreaths, which Will
brighten many homes.
b. c. HoDGKGNs,
the confectioner, is one OF the busiest
men In town, and is making candy by tue
wholesale. He also has III larger STOCK
of confectionery and candy IN fancy
boxes than any year since he has been IN
Ellsworth. lie has many Christmas or
nsuent.snd novelties His brownie win
dow is an attraction.