The Press., 1900-12-20
CHRISTMAS, 1900. What to Buy, and Where.

They know santa ClauS IS cOmluS, anu are wondering if he will bring the things they hope for. The mothers, with quiet tact, are figuring out what is the most suitable thing for each member of the family, and, inasmuch as it is more bless ed to give than to receive, it is the moth- CTS who will be the happiest on Christ mas. Because of her unselfish devotion the joy of each member of her flock will be hers, and the little remembrances from the children to mother will be among her choicest treasures, without regard to money value. While 1t is the children's especial holiday, the adults piness in a more quiet manner. The mer- chants realize that Christmas is coming. The windows are decorated, and articles suitable for gifts gre attractively display ed.
 A. W. WALKER.
 A convenient and satisfactory shopping center is the large dry goods store of A. w. Walker. People must go to the post office, and when they come out the next door below is the entrance to Walkers. 7" The reason that so many things are bought at this store in the holiday season Is because he has both the useful and the ornamental. Most of his things are both useful and beautiful. He is having a brisk business in furs. There Is nothing more pleasing for present to a lady than fur scarf. There is fine line here, and prices range from $1 SS to $12.5 The fur sets for children will be prized by those who receive them. MT. Walker has line of umbrellas ranging in price from 50 cents to $5. Special values in silk at $3 and $3.50 are offered. The material in these is good, and tine handles are tasty. In skirts he has the usual con- plete assortment. It is astonishing what beautiful pictures can be secured for lit tie money. Prices range from % cents to 98. Space will not permit detailed account of the subjects and their treat ment in Walkers collection. and they should be seen to be appreciated. He has dolls and dolls. Prices range from 25 cents to $2. They vary in size, com. plexion, price and accomplishments, but all are beautiful. The line of silver nov. cities and odd china includes many arti. cles suitable for holiday remembrances There are handkerchiefs in cotton, silk and linen, varying In price from cents to $1.37. There are special values in the line of handkerchiefs that sell for % cents each. Books are popular for gifts, ant everything can be found here, from pic ture books for the children to classics fol adults. He has choice line of books fol boys, including the Henty and Age series. The linen picture books for thu younger ones are as near indestructible a it is possible to get. A leader in book is "The Little Minister" by Barrie, il two volumes. A fine photograph o Maude Adams, and ten etchings illus trating the story go with these volumes Any person who has seen Miss Adams il "The Little Minister" would value thi gift, and those who have not seen tn play can get much enjoyment from tn story.
 OTIS CHAPMAN.
 If anything should happen to Sant Claus so that he could not serve, Oti Chapman would be good man for tn place, because he has so many things t do with. There is hardly an article fo Christmas that cannot be found here prefusion and variety. Forsmokers ther are all kinds of pipes, cigars and all tn leading brands of tobacco. The pipes in clude fine meerschaums, sweet briers an the cheaper varieties. He has cigars b the box for the Christmas trade, all tn way from 85 cents to $2; twenty-five in Ebox. These are put up in handsom boxes and the quality is there. In toy he has the mechanical kind which g themselves, and others that have to b pushed. He has all kinds of games skates, boxing gloves, toy guns, reg ) guns, golf outfits, footballs, sleds, et( In candy he has everything there is, fror the broken and bent variety to the choices high price makes put up by Lowney an Kibbe. Kibbe's Christmas candy for 1 cents pound, three pounds for 30 cents If you want a pocket or pen knife or pair of nice scissors you can find ther here. The celebrated Ingersoll watc for one dollar is good timekeeper an will please the boy. Do not do thin until you see Chapman.
 GARY BROS.
 One of the most beautiful sentiments 1 the English language Is expressed by on of our modern poets as follows:
 Faith, hope and charity, these three,
 Yet Is the greater charity"
 At this season of the year, when the spil it of generosity and happiness fills eac heart, let us not forget those, if any ther be, whose lot in life is not cast lin gree pastures and beside the still waters. During this happy holiday-time, whil the spirit of worldly wisdom and material ism lies dormant, let us remember thos less fortunately placed than ourselves III OtneE "oIos, A IheIo olo enooo o"AAon us for whom the vision of the eOmln Christmas is but a cold gray day in series of other cold gray days, let it b your business to make that day one C brightness and happiness in keeping wit the spirit of joyfulness and brotherly lov which predominates at this season. there is person to whom a ton of cos means happiness see to it that he or sh has the coal. There is no better place bay coal than of Gary Bros. Good, clea coal, full weight and prompt service ar guaranteed. The motto of Gary Bros. . "Keep going"
 ANTHONY ADAMS.
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