The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-13
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

NIiNiJI"fD
AS the holidays approach, the question
of purchasing Christmas supplies both
for presents and edibles becomes more
perplexing matter and Christmas shop
pers are anxiously looking around to see
where they can get the best value for
their money. Wehave always advocated
that it was better that our own people
should spend their money in the county
if possible. Not only will they get the
same goods, but many times even better
article for less price. Besides ifthe money
is kept at home every one gets his pro-
portionate share of it. One of the causes
of hard times is that our people are often
thoughtless about where they spend their
money even in small amounts. The
stores in Bel Air have practically every
thing that the average Christmas shop
per desires and we would urge our read
ers to come here before going elsewhere.
Below we endeavor to make some
mention of each ones stock; which will
give some idea of the extra trouble that
they have gone to in order to lay in
suitable goods for their customers.
THE Rel AIR DRUG STORE.
While a newcomer in our midst, DIR.
Yohn has shown sufficient fore-thought
to be able to discern that if he wishes to
maintain his present large custom he
must cater to the refined tastes of our
lady folk. In anticipation of this he has
laid in a choice stock of the daintiest
kinds of perfumery from thelaboratories
ofthe most celebrated makers, as well as q
large stock of fine stationery. His display
of toilet articles is mot surpassed by many
of the city stores.
c. c. ROUSE.
Rouse's store has always been head
quarters for Christmas goods and this
year proves no exception to the rule. The
windows have just been decorated and
present a holiday appearance. The taste
fulness displayed is well worthy of men
ton. The store is packed with toys,
games, books and holiday brio brac and
while his stock will not be entirely open for
day or two, it is well worth a visiteven
now to see the many handsome things
that he has on sale.
HANwAY AND BARNES.
While they have not made any particu-
lar preparations in anticipation of the
holiday trade, yet many useful and &C
ceptable Christmas presents can be found
in their immense stock. Presents of this
kind are always of useful nature and it
| is we'll when we wish to remem-
Der our friends to give them something
that will show not only interest, but
thoughtfulness as well.
| EDWARD H. HALL AND SON
our enterprising hardware dealers offer
an extensive stock from which to select
articles which would be acceptable any
time of the year, but more especially at
Christmas when we are extending those
little courtesies in the way mementos
appropriate to the occasion. An in
spection will show that their many use
full articles would make very acceptable
holiday gifts.
JACOB SCHAPIRo.
Our enterprising jew eler has taken time
by the forelock and anticipating that
there would be number of handsome
presents in the way of silver and jewelry
to be made this Christmas, he has laid i'll
a large stock to meet the demand. His
goods are exactly as represented, and
owing to lower expenses than city
jewellers, he can sell them at much less
price.
A. T. GEATTY.
Mr.. Geatty deems it his special duty to
look after the wants of the inner man, al.
though he has many attractive presents
in the way of toys and the thousand and
one things to delight the children. His
stock of confectionery is up to date, and
those who do not care to be bothered with
the intricacies of cooking can obtain al
kinds of cakes and pastry from him at a
reasonable price.
| CARVER AND PRICE
can entertain and interest the most ex
J acting shoppers. They have laid in q
large stock of goods in anticipation of g
, large trade for the next two weeks. /
last years sales are an index, they viii
have it too, as at that time it was al
they could do TO see that everyone re
ceived the polite and courteous attention
: for which their store is noted.
F. H. IGLEHART.
! Mr.. Iglehart, while engrossed with thu
cares of erecting new store, has no
forgotten that the holidays will soon b,
here. He has large trade and has mad
ample preparations to see that everyone
r gets what he wants. His stock of goot
: things to eat is fresh and appetizing ant
: anyone who gives him call will not g
! away dissatisfied.
EWING AND COMPANY
t have always had the reputation of bein!
e wide awake and to date merchants
: They have many beautiful things iron
f which to select Christmas present, es
y pecially in art and decorative china.
S box of cigars will make an attractiv
= present to any man, even the pooreditor
# and this is first class place to purchas
:. them.
et BOYD AND FULFORD
S have many articles that would make al
t propriate Christmas presents. Thei