Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-12-18

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having big sale OF clothing. The early
cold snap caused rush tor ulsters and
overcoats, and II is just likely that some
men and boys have received their
Christmas presents In advance, They offer
special bargains In for coats, and what
more servicesbIe Christmas gift could be
foundf Beside the stock OF clothing, there
is particularly fine lot of umbrellas,
neckwear, handkerchiefs, etc.
| Ell. DAVIS,
the furniture dealer, shows one OF the
biggest lines OF couches ever seen in this
section; he offers over forty patterns and
styles to select from. Then there are the
many beautiful presents to be found in
his line OF chairs, tables, brass and iron
bedsteads, chamber sets, pictures, easels,
etc. His assortment of fancy rockers in
the newest designs is particularly large
and attractive.
WHITING BROS.
| Here we are In grocery store, and we
begin to think of Christmas dinner, with
Its miDce pies aud fxin's. Here are jams
and jellies, nuts aud raisins, and many
other things for the table. But stop!
We nearly forgot the turkeys! Whiting
| Bros. will have turkey for Christmas.
But this is not only grocery store; 1t is a
general store, and In its dry and fancy
goods stock may be found many suitable
gifts. They have special line of holiday
books this yesr,
J. p. ELDRIpeE,
the crockery and stove dealer, does not
make any speciality OF Christmas goods,
but In his regular line OF crockery and
glassware in sets and individual pieces,
are many articles the Christmas shopper
should not overlook. Stoves and ranges
may be included In this list, as many a
housewife, struggling with smoky old
| stove, will testify.
CHARLES II. LELAND,
the confeetioner, has an unusually attrac-
tive line OF Christmas candies In fancy
boxes this year. One special offer for the
holidays Is his Christmas broken candy.
He has wsinuts and mixed nuts, pop
corn, fruits, etc. Cigars, pipes and smok-
ers' articles are also carried in large as
sortment.
sTRATToN & wEsCoTT.
Probably nothing la Elisworth's Christ
mas windows has attracted more longing
eyes OF boys than the tool chests at STRAIT
ton * Wescott's. These vary widely In
price; the most elaborate of them contain
real serviceabie tools which would be a
convenience In any household, and per-
nat nj aaIf nj To ha h,x, VI
the pocket knives, pecks OF them, in the
oth her window. Fire sets and screens, and
carving sets, are suggestions for older
folks.
e. J. WALSH,
who has just hung q brand new notary
public sign in his window, has Christ mas
slippers for the whole family, from the
baby up to the grandfather, and in va
rions styles and all sizes, and says the
styles are more attractive than ever be-
fore. A fine pair OF shoes or slippers is
certainly an acceptable gift.
A. W. GREEDY,
the jeweller, has an unusually large stock
for the holidays. There are many pretty
novelties In silver ware, cut glass and
fancy china. He has an attractive line OF
opera glasses. Pins and brooches are re-
gaining their old-time popularity, and he
has them in the newest styles. Then
there Is he regular jewelry line OF watches,
chains, rings, etc.
wIGGIN & MooRE's
drug store shows an attractive window
OF toilet articles, perfumery in fancy
boxes, etc. They are making a speciality
of the aluminium brush, comb and mir.
ror sets. This store carries an extra large
stock OF perfumery in bulk and package,
including the celebrated Roger Il Gal
let's perfamery. There il a fine case of
cigars In his store.
DAVIS MARKET.
Halt ton of turkeys for Christmas!
That's the size Of the order sent by Davis
market this year. This seems like good
many turkeys, but Mr.. Davis says he ex-
poets to sell everyone OF them. His
market will be we'll stocked also with
green stuff ordered especially for Christ
mas.
OWEN BYRN,
the Water street clothing dealer, has his
usual good line of clot hing and furnish
his oyercoats aud listers and boys heavy
prices. He calls particular attention to
his stock of underwear in the reai-wooi
fleece. Rubber collars and cuffs are
anotb her speciality at this store. Silk or
linen hsndkerchiefs, muffiers, neckties,
etc., are always in demand for Christmas.
CHARLES H. GRINDAL-
Further down Water street, at the
junction of Franklin, is the grocery store
of Charles Fl. Grindsl, the shelves well
| filed with goods which are necessary for
| the Christmas table.
EDWIN NJ. MOORE,
the fish dealer, says Christmas is the dull
est season of the year for his business,
but no doubt some of his scaliops and
| oysters will find place on the Christmas
table. By the way, MIR. Moore says seal
| Tops make just as good salad as Holsters.
THE ELLSWORTH GREENHOUSES.