Middletown transcript., 1900-12-15
OUR CHRISTMAS STOCKING
Containing Best Wishes to all Business
Associates in Middletown
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what is wanted, dress, a coat, cape, a
suit, dishes, lamps, rugs, towels. shoes,
slippers, and anything in the long list Of
useful household or toilet articles, Just
mention it, and those pleasant, affable
and always so polite and obiging sales
ladies and gentlemen at Messick's will be
sure to find just the thing you want.
There is long counter down the centre
OF the aisle full of notions, fancy articles,
and pretty trifes at small cost, and Others
at higher prices, and at the rear you'd
think old Santa Claus himself reigned,
seeing the quantity of toys, dolls and con.
lection. 1t is Christmas already at Mes
sick's, and it is not wise to delay your
shopping.
&c. Parker 6 Son Co {
At the Diamond State Harness and
Collar manufacturers most acceptable
presents may be found for father, hus.
band or brother. Perhaps they are not
sentimental enough for a lover but next
year you may get his purchase there the
relations having been changed by the aid
Of the parson.
Mrs. George W. Peterson
Has as especially her ready-made CLOTH
ing for ladies. 1t is easy to find suits
ready-made for men but for ladies' wear
it is often difficult to do SO. Mrs. Peter
son has them. The millinery depart
ment is worthy Of consideration.
J. W. Jolls
For many Merry Christmas has Mr..
Jolls merited the good will and the orders
OF his fellow citizens. He deals in coal,
wood and grain. Why not make glad
some poor mans home by ton of coal
from Mr.. Jolls' coal yard ?You can afford
it and be the happier for it.
M. Kumpel
II any man illustrates in the health and
strength of active life the excellent
quality of that upon which he lives it is
thes:genial butcher. Lincoln longed that
others of his generals should find the
quality Of the Grant liquors, so may
many seek the Kumpel steaks.
H. c. DeValinger
'Tis full store you find here and busy
clerks but they are always at your service.
7 here are special Christmas attractions
elsewhere named in this issue. Mr.. De
Valinger is bound to VIM
W. E. Evans & Son
The Exchange store is one of the ne
cessities of life, and Messrs. Evans & Son
can supply you with anything in their
line for the Holidays at surprisingly low
prices.
c. B. Satterfeld
The man who attends strictly to his
own affairs usually knows what will
please his customers Mr.. Satterfeld has
customers who would think the Christ
mas dinner not up to standard if not
purchased in chief at his store.
Mrs. Fannie Lockwood
Has pretty ribbons, pretty hats and
bonnets, pretty fancy articles, ali Of them
suited to the fancy of the pretty wife,
pretty sister or pretty sweetheart. She
will advise you what to purchase.
J. H. Emerson
Mr.. Emerson is the TRANsCRIPTs
leighbor and what he does with the
wagon loads Of furniture which come to
nm Is almost mystery. He says small
profits sell it, and he must be right.
Miss E. F. Ingram
Is among those seeking the patronage
" the TRANSCRIPTS readers and is well
lnown to all and will be glad to see you.
full line of ladies trimmed hats that
ire sure to please the ladies.
William Brockson's
Efforts are to sell good goods, hun
lred cents in the dollar, every day his
tore is open. Mrs. Brockson's taste in
guarantees easy sales to the
bliging clerks.
IG. z. Hukill
At the old stand on Railroad Avenue
ellis lumber and coal-two Of the essen
ais of latter day civilization. William
[ukill is there to take your orders.
George G. Rowe
Not only has Mr.. Rowe the handsom-
1t pictures and picture frames ever kept
town but this year he has ornaments
n Christmas trees, etc.
A. M. Chamberlain
Has many fancy articles all the year
'und and they are just as useful and
city and acceptable for Holiday pres
its as any. Tell him what you want.
J. A. Bradley
Business at the "East End'' has never
zen better than under Mr.. cBIadley'sl !
rection. A walk to his store WI sur
Use you in quality and prices.
W. W. Wilson'S
Is the old standard news and tabaeco
and. Some think the smoke is not SO !
cd nor the news SO interesting unless t
at Wilson'S.
L. Gates il
"Who wants to think of death insur-
ce at this season?" Call on Mr.. Gates
d be convinced insurance is for the i.
ing not the dead.
Paul Weber
Bread is the staff of life and Mr.. Web j
s object is to furnish not only this staff
t also the luxuries as well-fruit cakes,
ss, confection &c. I
George N. Dickinson
Fresh country poultry and the best &
,ats are Mr.. Dickinson's idea for the +
srriest Christmas dinners. He keeps t
em. &
]. B. Foard
Will buy your wheat, corn or other Il
ain and guarantee the highest market
ice a
Mrs. ]. B. Bratton I
Opened her Millinery with intention /,
her patrons. Good taste and n
all profits have been the watchword c,
res Il
H. D. Earamore q
4 handsome photograph is handsome il