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Evening journal., 1901-12-21
Wright & Davidson

If you want TO delight the heart Of a
man, present to him a house coat, such
as is TO be found In the attractive store
of Wright & Davidson. What a tempt
ing line there is. Aside from their spe-
cialty are umbrellas, suit cases, fur
nishings, etc. any one of which would
give the male members of the family
great pleasure Merchants report
that more useful gifts are being sold
This year than ever before. and much
OF this sensible buying is being done
at the busy corner From now until
Christmas eve viii be a busy period at
this store, but the house is ready for
the rush. Sa.esmen are thoroughly
imbued with the Christmas spirit, and
they will make your visit a pleasant
one, whether you want TO buy or not
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
Hanscon1

If you are at loss as to what to
give to someone. why not select a
basket of fruit or fine candy? Go TO
Seventh and Market
streets. Special Christmas impOrtations
are the delicious English grapes-the
hOt4house Hamburgs-that grow in
great handsome clusters. However,
one of the most luscious and tempting
things that may be had in the Christ
mas fruit basket is navel oranges. Just
now at Hanscoms s there is a generous
stock of these oranges direct from
Florida, and they are the first to come
North in eight years. The famous IN
dian River oranges have also a large
representation in the Christmas SHOW
ing at his store. The Christmas candles
and other delicacies are in endless ar
ray. The stock is unusually fine.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
[. Thomas

The store of L. Thomas is filed to
overAowing with jewelry Of all descrip-
tions and in the windows attractively dis
played is an elaborate line Of goods suit
able for holiday gifts. These goods, how
ever. give but a faint idea of what may
be seen in the store There is "a beautiful
assortment of photograph frames. ash re
ceivers, appropriately ornamented; novel
conceits in imported Vienna bronzes, pen
wipers, inkstands and in fact everything
which will appeal to the fancy of the
Christmas buyer An important feature
OF the big line is the fact that prices are
right.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
S. H. Stats

Dainty things for maid and matrOn,
particularly in knitted Things, have
their headquarters i'm the store of s.
II. Stats. in Market street, above
Fourth There one may find the most
desirable gifts imaginable in bedroom
slippers, shawls, etc The line OF
handkerchiefs, one OF the most popular
things 70 be named for Christmas gifts
Is extensive and varied enough to suit
all tastes. There are prettily dressed
dolls and their tiny belongings. which
fill the heart Of the average child with
joy; coouettish aprons and caps foi
the faithful maid, as well as hosiery
and the dozens OF other useful things
that make acceptable presents.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
Kriss Is at Bader's

Krlss Kingle has opened headquar-
ters at Bader Brothers store, No. 221
King street. and since December j has
been holding daily receptions in honor
of the children of the city Thousands
of the little people have examined
Kriss pack Of toys. whispered requests
in his ears. and then viewed the un-
usually large assortment Of toys in the
emporium. There is everything in the
toy line to be seen there. from the
smallest wooden animal to the big
spring rocking horse. lnnumerable
ornaments for the Christmas tree are
also shown. and all at prices which are
remarkably low. If you want to spend
Ia pleasant hour, visit the store.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
RAILROADS
,,,li. BALTIMORE Ono
tl.lllssl siEilI ~
RAILROAD.

Schedule In effect November II, 1901.
All trains Illuminated with Pintsch
q Express trains.
Trains leave Wilmington, Delaware
Avenue station. for
NEW YORK, week days, 1926, s9.39
1902 a. m; fl219 f255, t5.1S (Royal Linn
lted), '6.27, t7.42, 1O.52 p. m. Sundays,
'5. 26, '939, '1l.S5 a. m; $685. ISIS (Royal
Limlted), F42, 'l0.52 p. m.
PHILADELPHIA, week days, 1926, $50,
'6.45. 720 500, 1888, 1882 1852 a. m. ;
'l2.19 '2.55, 800. 1856, Sis (Royal Llmlted),
,62, 6S5 ZAP, fl0.52 p. m. Sundays, t5.26
30 $50, '9.39 1888, fl1.35 a. m. t255, 500
'6.lS, QRoyal Limited 6S5, "742, $50, 'lO.52
CHESTER. week days. $50, '66. z2o.
'S.09, '9.S9, 1862, 1852 m; 300, 1855, 635
T.42, sl0.52 p. m Sundays, 72O, $50. - 49,
1888, 'llS5 a. m; 800, 6.S5, ZAP, s.56, 1852
ATLANytc ~ITI. week days. .s5 a.
m; f12.l9 l55 and ISIS p. m. (Royal Linn
ted) Sundays, 40 a. m, -5.lS p. m.
CAPE MAY AND OCEAN CITY. week
DAYS, '6.45 a. m; t2.55 p m.
SEA ISLE CITY week days, '6.45 a. m.
BALTIMORE and WASHINGTON,
s5s, '26o $40. .i5i Oao .sao 90 Royai Row a. Ilmi m
ted, 'S0l, 'l0H p. m. Sundays, '414,
'SOi 9.O5 a. m; si2.56, '2.09, $40. 537, $3.50
CRoyal Limited, fS01 '1014 p. m.
BALTIMORE and way stations, week
days, 655 a. m; 3.19 p. m. Sundays, sos
a. m; 5.37' p. m.
NEWARK week days, sA14. SIS, 'S.04,
'lLW a. m; 'i2.56, 319. 45f 612 'SO1.
'l01l p. m Sundays. 414. tS.Oi. eos a. m
'l2.56, 5.S7, 732, sS.0l, s1014 p. m.
PITTSBpRG, week days, 'S.04 a. m.
H5, sl04 D. m. Sundays, sS.04 a. m.
g. 40. t1O14 p. m
CHICAGO. daily. sS.Oi a. m; tS4C D. m.
CINCINNATI and ST. LOUIS, 4.l4 a.
m. Fl2.56, FlOl4 p. m, daily.
SINGERlY, accommodation, week days,
500 a. m: 3l9, 6.l2 p. m. Sundays, 9.05 a.
M, 5.37, 7.32 p. IN.
! LANDENBERGk week days, 4.5i p. m.
Leave Market Street station for Bald-
more, week days. $50 p. m.
! LANDENBERB. week days, g. 40 a. m
25O SO p. m. Sundays, $40 a. m. $50 p.
m.
Leave Philadelphia for Wilmington.
week days, e335 ESQ f730. tl026 II OO "a.
M; fl220. fl37 215. s30S. fil7 500. Il. .2O
H.4S. (ROyal Limited, 600. $50, t726. g. 3S.
lfll35 p. IN. Sundays, 1885. f730 500 ii. .Ol
a. m. s1220 1.37. 145 s30S. 485. s54s
! (Royal Limited. $50. f726. - IS. 1880 d. m
! Royal Limited" Is composed exclusive
lly of Pullman Parlor. Observation and
/ Dining Cars. No extra fare except regti-
! lar Pullman charge.
/ Delmarvia telephone 1893.
Rates to Western points lower than via
any other line.
n. A. MILLER, Passenger Agent. wn-
~ y WARTTN Nov ~ pas T~sf,.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
GoodYear Rubber companv

AT Second and Market streets is a
store in which persons seek shelter
when it rains. SHOWS or halls. The
reason this is made such a resort dur
ing stormy weather is because that
when entering they find a full line Of
mackintoshes of the best quality and
make. II Is a branch Of and conduct
ed by the Goodyear Rubber Company.
All STYLES Of rain protectors may be
found at this store and all customers
will be treated with courtesy.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
]. 7. MuIIln & Son

A popular Christmas present this
year for the man will be either hat
or an umbrella. Fer years the a.ouse
OF J. T. Mullin & Sons has had the
reputation OF selling only the best Of
these goods. and a visit TO .la store
This day would indicate that nearly az
the people in Wilmington know some-
thing of that reputation. This year
there are many styles OF handsome
crush hats for evening wear. They also
have fun line OF silk derby and soft
hats, in all the newest shapes. Their
stock of umbrellas. however. is Just
as important as the hats. and this year
they are making an Unprecedented ef-
fort In the matter of wOmen's UNI
brel-as Gents furnishings form an
other specially. so that persons Of the
mcst varied and fastidious tastes can
There find beautiful and appropriate
Christmas gifts.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
Wyatt & Company

Again gents furnishings must be re-
ferred to. for in the store of Wyatt &
Co Is displayed an unusually attrac-
tive line The dainty pun ties, fancy
striped shirts, umbrellas. canes etc,
are shown in all styles and designs and
If the Christmas shopper cannot get
there what he wants he certainly is
hard to please One of the best SELL
ing articles is a box of lettered hand
kerchiefs. S1.50 for a half dozen. Other
suitable gifts are silk suspenders at so
cents a pair; gloves at from 75c. to
$3.50 a pair. scarf pins. 25c- to $3.50
apiece; cum buttons. 25c. to $3.50, and
fancy stockings at all prices
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
Z. James Belt

As much care should be exercised in
buying drugs as in any other article. An
important feature TO be taken into con
sideration is their freshness, and it is
owing to this that so many persons may
be seen in the store of 4. James Belt. the
popular Market street pharmacist. II is
not only the up-to-date line of drugs and
winter remedies that is attracting so
many purchasers just now. but the UNI
paralleled line of Christmas presents.
Everything useful and ornamental is rep
resented and the variety of choice articles
from which to select is unusually large.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
The Leader

II seems THAT holiday shoppers are
giving a practical turn 10 their gifts
this year. and many dainty bits of un-
derwear will delight their future re-
cipients. The Leader store has its
stock expressly manufactured for its
trade here and IN consequence It finds
a ready sale. Yards upon yards of
ribbon also are being Sold and not by
any means a small business marks the
millinery department The second floor.
where silk waists. and waists of other
materials. furs, coats, Jackets suits,
separate skirts and other wearing APP
parel are exposed for sale. Is doing a
rushing business.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
pelware Hardware Companx

If you care to knock, saw or split
wood. it would not be a bad idea to
call upon the Delaware Hardware
Company. at the Northwest Corner Of
Second and Shipley streets. Walter
d. Mode is president of the concern
and guarantees that every article put
forth by the firm will accomplish the
purpose for which it was made. All
classes Of hardware are kept by the
company and will be gladly furnished
upon application.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
7. Il. Pennock & Co.

Down at the old reliable Boston One
Price Clothing House. No. 21S Market
street 4. II. Pennock & Co. proprle-
tors, there is unusual activity. The
stock OF Christmas specia,ties. includ-
ing gents furnishings, umbrellas.
canes. etc, is large and new. and
marked at prices which place them
within range Of every purse. The house
has well-earned reputation. which is
being lived up to in every particular
therefore there need be no doubt OF the
gifts. purchased there The stock OF
clothing for men and boys Is complete
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
Samuel Speakman

Santa Claus viii be loafng around the
store of Samuel Speakman the gred,rr
part of his time from now until Christ
mas. There is so much in the store to
please the old fellow that he has taken up
his quarters there.
The popular store has been transformed
into toyland during the past few days
and the rock bottom prices are marvel
Gus. There are toys of all descriptions of
workmanship and Santa Claus says the
assortment is SO large that it is puzzline
him just what to select But the letters
from his little friends published in the
Evening Journal are helping him won.
dcrfully.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
Bavarlan srewing Company

Friends of the Bavarian Brewing Com
pany will be pleased to learn that the
firms uneXcelled products. Bavarian beer
and porter, will be on tap at all leading
saloons i'm the city during the holidays.
Perhaps il would be well to add that
Bavarian beer is the brand which has
made Wilmington famous. The fact that
it is made of the best ingredients and
therefore is healthful product has done
much to make it highly popular. The
company wishes its friends and patrons a
very merry Christmas and a happy New
Year"
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
The Hub

When we speak of a hub our mind
turns 10 the centre. be it that OF a wheel
or of a metropolis. and 10 must be con-
ceded hat the Hub az Third aud Market
streets has been appropriately named,
for that business stand is certainly a
centre for Xmas buyers. The reason in
a measure is due to the fact that the
management is selling clothing of a high
quality at extremely low prices There
is big line of Christmas novelties to be
found at the popular store, and the clerks
are an attention.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21

and if our great grandfathers could re-
turn to earth and take look around the
emporium they would beg to be made into
boys again.
There are dolls that do everything and
even make a good attempt at talking,
doll go-carts. tea sets. and. Oh, it is use
less to attempt to enumerate them all.
The best thing to do is to visit Collins
place of business and see for yourself.
There is everything in the toy line that
you can ask for.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
c. F. Rudolph & Co.

Among the exquisite things for holi-
day giving in the store of c. Il. Ru-
dolph, Fourth and Market streets. are
the French clocks They are the
daintiest things imaginable, in their
heavily gilded frames. and plain or
jewelled faces. Their pendu.ums are
eluher plain or mercurial. Jewe.ry
never comes amiss. and many women
and girls would rather have something
In rings or things than anything
else, and larger line TO choose from
Than Rudolph's would be hard to find.
The displays OF cut glass lamps and sill
yer a.so are an important feature of
this establishment.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Wilmington Divlslon.)
,.,-.e--. ~, oo -,

Time table in effect May 90 1901.
Trains leave Wilmington (French Street
station for Elsmere Junction, Mont
ogue, COssart, Chadds Ford Junction,
PocopsOn, West Chester, Embreeville,
Mortonville, Coatesville and intermediate
stations, daily except Sunday, at 735 a.
m, daily 215 and 45O p. m. Sundays only.
sos a. m
For Waynesburg Junction, Elverson.
and intermediate stations, daily except
Sunday. at 7.35 a m; daily 2.15 and $50 d.
m Sunday only at SOC p. m.
For Joanna, BirdsborO. Reading and in
termediate stations, daily, except Sunday
at l.35 a. m. and 2.l5 p. m. Sunday only
at SOC a. m. and 215 D. m.
ATLANTIC CITY DIVISION.
Leave Ph ladelphia, Chestnut Street
Wharf and South street Wharf for At
lantic City.
Week days-Express a m. 2. 4. S. z15 D.
m Accommodation, a. m, 515 p. m.
Sunuays-EXpress. 9. 10 a. m, 7.15 d. m.
Accommodation. 3 a. m. d. m.
Leave ATLANTIC CITY DEPOT-WeelS
days-EXpress. 135. 9. 1015 a. m. 25O.
$50 y. m. Accommodation, 625 a m.-
430, 7.3O p. m. Accommodation 715 a. IN.
I f05 p. m
Parlor cars on all express trains.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA.
For CAPE MAY and OCEAN CITY
Week days-S.45 a. m. AIS D. m. Sun
davs-Chestnut StreetS.45, South Street,
$50 a. m.
JEW YORK AND ATLANTIC CITY
EXPRESS.
Leaves NEW YORK liberty STREET., $40
a. m. and $40 p m. -
Leaves ATLANTIC CITY-Week days
$50 a. m. 2.l5 y. m
Detailed time tables AZ ticket offices.
Genl Supt Gen1 Paas'r Agt
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
S. Mitchell

Womens furnishings, new and up
to-date, as found In the store of s.
Mitchell offer a Wide field for the holi-
day shoppers, and they seem to realize
this, as the store is crowded every day.
The goods are very effectively display
ed, and as the assortment Is large and
prices moderate this is one of the IA
vorite stores of the city. The lines of
umbrellas, lace goods, handkercIhiefs,
gloves, ribbons, fancy waists and furs
are particularly complete.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
Diamond State Brewery Company

Everyone in Wilmington, and in fact
in all parts OF the State, know of the
Diamond State Brewing Company,
conducted by Harry j. StoeclSle. and
all beer drinkers know of the excellent
quality of the beverage brewed by the
concern. 1t is customary at every holi-
day season for the firm to make a spe-
cial brand of beer for the public's use
This season. however. the brand known
as Select" is especially fine. and is
believed to be the best ever brewed by
the Diamond State. IL may be found
on draught in all leading cafes and sa-
looms in the city, and in all principal
hotels in the State
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
M. Grady

Boots. shoes and slippers are a ne
cesslty. boots In winter especially,
slippers and shoes at all times. At the
northeast corner of Third and King
streets. Michael Grady conducts a
shoe store. There will be found every
class of goods which is necessary for
the protection OF the feet Those who
require to be "shod" would do we'll to
call on Mr.. Grady before going else
where.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
Grand Union Tea Company

The neatest calendar for 1902 yet is
sued by any Wilmington business
house is that of the Grand Union Tea
Company, 600 King street. The
design is floral, highly cclored and ex-
ceedingly attractive. Patrons of the
house consider the calendars invalu-
able. The local branch of the tea
company is under new management
and is enjoying a large patronage.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
Crosby & Hin

Show cases and shelves in the store
OF Crosby & Hill CLEAN and glitter
with holiday allurements. There is
that about their neclwear section
which interests the holiday shopper, as
well as IN the handkerchief depart
ment The company offers an excel
lent assortment Of furs in both muffs
and neck pieces as well as infants
wear. aprons. table covers, wool dress
goods. silks. satins. and fine linens
There are windows full and store full
of holiday offerings. with pleasant
agreeable clerks brimming over with
suggestions AS a consequence this il
one of the busiest stores in town.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
M. j. Dougherty

At the store of Mrs. Martha J..
Dougherty. No 232 King street. may
be found all articles that are neces-
sary in the line of dry goods to pur-
chasers. Competent clerks are ready
and pleased to wait upon those who
desire to inspect or buy goods. Come
in and see us" is Mrs. Dougherty's 3
motto.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21

cents to $500. Eiderdown dressing
sacques also make an acceptable gift
and many persons think so, as evil
denced by the numbers sold.
The Indian basket weavers are still
at the store. and are attracting large
crowds every day.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21

bach table lamps. for Oh, or gas, as in
student and other lamps. there IS the
like range Of styles to select
from, and the same remark applies toI
chandeliers and accessories of all kinds
for artificial lighting purposes.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
PRETTY THINGS
IN CITY SHOPS
Offer Many Inspirations for
Christmas Giving
MERCHANTS ARE PROGRESSIVE
Present Stocks Of Goods That for
General Excellence and Taste
Are Unsurpassed
MERCHANTS ARE PROGRESSIVE

A glance at the special holiday an
nouncements which follow will save
Christmas shoppers much trouble II
viii suggest many appropriate articles,
useful as well as beautiful, that serve
admirably for gifts and viii tell the
Evening Journal readers where these
may be purchased from reliable deal
ers at reasonable prices.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
Osterlcher

Ostericher. No. 2O9 West Seventh
street. shows a fine line of cutlery suit
able for Christmas gifts. For the man
there is the finest of razors; for the
boy the best of pocket knives, and for
the woman Of the house splendid cary
ing SETS The house also carries a full
line of surgical Instruments.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
John McVev

In tine John McVey shoe house, at
Eighth and Market streets. is shown a
fine line of shoes, slippers. etc, suitable
for holiday gifts. Prices on all have
been reduced, and consequently shop
pers are numerous in the store. Many
bargains are offered.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
Morris levu

It's no use describing Morris Levys
shoe store. No 228 Market street
Every one knows him and every one
knows that Morris endeavors to please
all who call upon him. His goods are
of "A No. L. character. and those who
have purchased from him once never
fail to return. His store is complete
with all lines of boots and shoes for
both men and women.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
DELAWARE nIvIsInN.

For New Castle. S.1s a. M; sos, 4O2 ana
65S p. m, weekdays.
For Lewes. S.13 a. m. 402 D. M, week.
days.
For Rehoboth. s13 a. m. Tuesdays
Thursdays and Saturdays only
For Dover, Harrington and Delmar, 813,
lO5S a, m; 402, 65S and 12.11 D. m. Sun
days, 1211 p. m.
For Wyoming and way stations, ? os D.
m. week days.
Express for Cape Charles, Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk, 10.5S a. m. week
days, and 12.11 night, daily.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
Samuel Durstein

Cigars, smoking and chewing tobac-
co are a necessity to many Whining
tonians. and there is one man who
makes 1t his business tosupply thebest
brands of each to his customers Sam
uel IT, Durstein. of No. 3 East Second
street is well known as the manufac-
urer OF the best cigars in the city. For
tho Christmas trade he has special Of
fers to make to the public.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
Golden Rule

All Is hustle and hustle in the Golden
Rule millinery store, in Market street,
these holiday times. The number of
people who are busy buying holiday
headgear is surprising, while the coat
and suit department is rushed to fill the
demands made upon it. The firm is
Offering especially attractive prices in
furs, in consequence of which, the store
is literally jammed.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREET STA
TION. PHILADELPHIA
FOR THE WEST

HCAN AAAE w ISL
$40 a. m, daily, Pittsburg, Chicago. Gin
einnati, Louisville and st. Louis. Dining
Carr.
1925 a. M, daily. for Pittsburg and chs
cago. (No coaches to Pittsburgh Lin
ited to two Buffet Parlor Cars.
40 a. m.' daily, Pittsburg and CleV~
l22o p. m, daily, Limited" Pittsbure.
Chicago, Cleveland Toledo. Cincinnati.
Louisville and st. Louis. Dining Carr.
4.SO ?. m, daily PittsbuTg, Chicago
Nashville (via Cincinnati and Louis
villel, indianapolis and St. Louis. CDin-
ing Carr.
s25 p. M, daily, Pittsburg, Columbus. In.
dianapolis, Louisville and St. Louis.
$50 p. m, daily, Pittsburg and Chicago.
for Toledo except Saturday.
llOo p. M, daily, Pittsburg. Cincinnati
and Cleveland.
11.2O p. m. daily, Plttsburg and Chicago;
daily for Knoxville, via Shenandoah
urday.
FOR BUFFALO.
Via Emporium Junction, so ID. M. ana
e.25 o. m, daily.
Via Canandaigua, $50 a. m, week days.
$50 p. m. except Saturday, and 11.2O p
m.i daily.
~ Congressional Limited Express. An
Nestibule Parlor Cars and Dining Cars
No extra fare other than the usual Pull
man charge
CO Limited Express. vestibule Parlor
Cars Vestibule Passenger Coaches. and
Dining Car. No extra fare.
The Wilmington Transfer Company Will
call for and check baggage from hotels
and residences.
For further information, passengers are
referred to tAe ticket agent at the sta
ton.
u. b. HUTCHINSON. J. r. WOOD.
General Manager. General Pass. Agent.
Evening journal., 1901-12-21
N. snelIennurr

Furnishings. leather goods. cs~fs
umbrellas and a fine line of clothing
for gentlemen and youths are TO be