Middletown transcript., 1900-12-22
Dur CHRISTMAS STOCKING
Containing Best Wishes to all Business
Associates in Middletown
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Bragdon 8 Co.
AT this beautiful store there has been
made very extensive Improvements, and
the new bulk windows recently put in
on the West side attracts the attention of
all visitors to our town.. Mr.. Bragdon
has placed himself in the front ranks as
q window decorator, he has excelled all
of his previous decorations. His line of
holiday goods is complete. The extern
sion of their building some 25 feet has
enabled them to greatly increase their
stock of fine drugs and rare chemicals
They have added to their line, fine China,
together with choice ce,nfections and
cigars, stationary &c. No finer or better
stock of goods can be found in any
Pharmacy in this State.
Letherbury's
Is another place for substantials, of a
very different kind though His is a
hardware, tin, and stove store, with all
the up-to-date wrinkles in cooking uten-
sils, agate, porcelain and steel ware, and
ifanybody thinks such things are too sor-
did and utilitarian for Christmas presents,
listen to what the housewives say as they
look almost with envy, upon the por-
tOJ., dlill
SIeIl how they delight in nice Cooking
things A good stove and cookery
things are very important adjuncts to the
Christmas cheer.
W. 7. Connellee
For several years this gentleman has
catered to the wants of the people in the
grocery line, and the housewife has learn
ed that his goods are worth one hundred
cents on the dollar His Christmas goods
are equal to the best to be found in the
town, and you should see them before
buying.
Mrs. Virginia Massey
There is nothing so suitable for the
Xmas gift as something in the Jewelry
line. This store has this reputation of
carrying d large line and of the first quail
ity. To look in the pretty window is
convincing that much care was taken in
selecting the holiday goods, all of which
are beautiful indeed.
u. T. McWhorter & Son
The agricultural business is not at its
best at this season of the year, but there
are many other things which this firm
handles that would be very acceptable
to the farmer as a Christmas gift. 1t is
by winning the confidence of the
people that this firm leads all competi-
tors.
Mildlertown Hardware House
Mn. Wright is one of the most accommo-
dat-iiig q s1esmen in our town and the line
of go6dsto be found at this store are well
worth tle attention of buyers. The stock
is large snd the prompt method of doing
business at this store is sure to win.
Jones G Bradley
This store has long been headquarters
for X-ihas goods, and judging from the
large stick displayed this year, Messrs.
Jones 6Bradley are keeping up in most
excell Mt style the good reputation of this
old stand
Joseph Berkman
Clothing is Mr.. Berkman's leader, but
he carries very many other lines for
both men and women, and judging from
the crowds that patronize his store these
days, he has many things for the holiday
shoppers.
Armstrong; Grocery
Mr.. Armstrong is making for himself a
reputation that is sure to win the conf
u6Hce VI ulS ldISe tIdu6J anu your OnrlSt-
mas dinner will not be complete if you
do not give him call.
w. B. Hates
Katesi ice cream and oyster parlors are
well patronlzed by those who have tasted
of the quality of his goods. He has a
large assortment Of confections and TOYS
for the holiday trade
s. Burstan
Call at s. Burstan's Corner Store and
look at his mems fine Percale Shirts and
Fancy Suspenders. Also large line of
ladies and mems fancy handkerchiefs at
popular prices.
J. H. Burrows
Among the busy BIS is Burrows News
is his first consideration but cigars, to-
bacco, pipes, &C., share in the trade.