The Press., 1901-12-19
Is CONN THURSDAY DECEMBER 1e 1901. Vol A. Mo- ss

tablished. This firm has by strick integ- rity and untiring energy built up large business. The speciality carried by Gary Bros, is coaEgood coal. A ton of coal is not so pretty to look at as dozen car nations, but there are places where the coal would be more acceptable. If there are in the community some who intend to give away few tons of coal this Christi mas, Gary Bros, will give your ordersl careful attention. It is better to give than receive and as Gary Bros are paying for this writeup, coal is suggested as good article for the exercise of philanthrophy. If the few words here should lead to the bestowal of any kind of gift in places where gifts are scarce the firm would be more than satisfied with their investment. At this season when glad hearts and sunny smiles should predominate, let happiness be just as near universal as possible.
 J. M. LEACH. All the colors of the rainbow and one or two others, in neckweRr at Leach's, and ay line of house coats at $500 that will cement family unity in any householdl where they are introduced as gifts. Inl some homes 1t is rather difficult to get the head of the family to don house coat, but the modest, tasty, comfortable gard ments in this line that Leach Is offeringd will obviate the difficulty. MT. Leach hasl made special preparations for the holi-I days, in the line of handkerchiefs, and has large assortment at various prices. His 1 stock of umbrellas was never better and the prices run from $1 to $5. In hisl stock of iewelry are pretty chains and lockets for the ladies, besides the cuff buttons, studs, etc., for men. Shouldl taste lead you to select something from the stock of overcoats, clothing, gloves or muffiers, you will find an assortment[ worthy of your attention.
 OTIS CHAPMAN
 Candy by the bushel, toys by the shnn- dreds, cigars by the thousand and vaEionsI other things suitable for Christmas, arel ready for the holiday rush at Otis Chap-l mans. Hardly cigar made, with rs2u7 tation, but can be found here. A giftI that will be appreciated by any lover of the weed is one of those boxes containing l 25 good cigars for $1 Pipes of all kinds, l 8 large line of pocket knives, razors. skates, sleds, Ingersoll watches, guns and rifles are among the many things from which to make a selection on. If would l not be difficult to select something suit l able for every member of thefamily With- out leaving this store. In toys he has the | popular mechanical varieties and dolls | and dolls' furniture are also found here. l His stock of candy embraces everything | from the popular broken and bent variety l to the best chocolates put up in attraut I've | pound and half pound boxess8 N -=----.1sss. H. s. s.sABE BEL.
 H. s. Abel has good stock all the year around, and while there is not much purchased especially for the holidays, 1t is noticeable fact that many people drop In at this season to select gifts from his staple stock. Leaving one side the de- durability of a suit of clothes or warm overcoat, what a lot of other articles there are that make gifts that will be ap- preciated. A good umbrella, set of cuff buttons, pair of gloves or mittens, dozen handkerchiefs are among the first things that come to mind in stock of this description. In neckwear, mufiers and silk handkerchiefs his stock Is up to date and prices are reasonable. He has a big line of fancy shirts and his under wear department is full of good values That ever troublesome question of what will be acceptable to man is easily solved at Abel's.
 G. H. BAKER CO., A substantial expression of remem- brances can be selected from the large and varied stock of G. H. Baker & Co. In the furniture stock are many handsome pieces and the fancy crockery and glass; ware departments are overfiowing with pretty and useful things. Of artistic pictures there are many and the prices are reasonable. For the children there are go-carts and rocking horses. The stock of fancy work baskets cannot be duplica- ted. The table of oriental ware will at- tract the attention of the ladies. Fancy rockers, ladies' desks, sideboards, couch- es, hall trees, sewing tables, hassocks, foot rests, tabourets, carpet sweepe1s are among the staple articles from which selection might be made.
 ANDREW WILTON.
 Chauncey Orcutt tells of a woman who always winds up any little anecdote she may have about one of her neighbors l with, t'I don't know anything about 1t but that's what they say."s They say that Andrew Whiton's corner grocery is a good place to trade and judging by the way Frank and Lot pile the stuff on the wagons at the side door, there must be lot of people who are aware of it. The wagons are more heavily loaded at this season than usual, owing to the Increased demand for good things for the Christmas table. There Is g brisk demand for raisins, cur rant, citron, spices and the other things used by the good housewife in preparing the Christmas dinner. There is also ac- tive buying in candy, oranges and nuts for table and stocking use.
 | H. O. BUTTERFIELD.
 H.. o. Butterfeld, the local optician,
 has no Christmas goods, but in making l your holiday purchases you can see the good points or defects of what Is offered I much more plainly If wearing 4 nairs of
 his spectacles or eye glasses. Since May
 1st MT. Butterfield has treated over 400 cases, and has yet to find one where sat-
 isfaction was not given. He guarantees
 his work and it does not seem necessary
 to go out of town, when good results at a