Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-12-16

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a large sale as such things are in
variably JOY to the one who gives
as we'll as to the one who receives.
Anders & Philip some years ago
instituted a Red Letter Book sale
day a short time before Xmas, which
gives the shopper a timely chance to
find u suitable gift for the friends
who are book lovers. Many
other gifts are in the And
ers 4 Philip stock and with every
$l.OO purchase you get chance on a
beautiful $1,000 toilet set, the
drawing of which will take place
December Goth.
w. l.. Drew has two windows
full of suggestions. Dainty pin
cushions, sofa cushion covers, hand
kerchiefs, laundry bags, the popular
beads, hundreds of things that the
girl, the woman and the man friend
would like.
The new firm Of Simon & At
water have many things in cutlery
that would delight the housewife.
and nothing pleases the boy so
much as a jack knife.
AT Peterson's the stock of hand
painted china, of Japanese ware, OF
cut glass and other wares was never
SO attractive. A box of his most de-
licious bon bons would also prove
an offering, sans reproache.
w. N. Boynton's Jewelry store is
always head quarters for beautiful
things in gold and silver and Mr..
Boynton is making a speciality this
year Of Christmas novelties.
At A. ID. Browns the great easy
chairs Of leather, mahogany, oak
and cherry, the book cases, the pic
lures, the pillows, and-and every
thing that one could wish for in the
way Of elegant furniture finds one at
aloss to know which piece to choose.
The recipients. of such gifts are in
deed to be congratulated.
And then if one would do some
kindly act for the poor within our
gates, what would be nicer than a
market basket Of groceries from Har-
ry Stewards; or ton Of black dia-
monds from the HollisterLumber. Co.
Itwould warm the heart for years to
come to be able to look back on
that day as one on which you
had made more cheerful the home
Of a less fortunate brother.
Carhart & Nye have been telling
is for two weeks that they have a
Xmas stock of skates, knives, lots
of things for the boy and girl, and
kitchen ware that would make very
acceptable gifts for the ha,,se .r;fs:
III lie Grab sal that IS IN progress
1t j. G. Lewis is another oppor-
unity to get a rare value at bar
gain. And your 25 cent coupon
will give you a chance to
'end present that otherwise would
seem far more expensive than you
could afford. Mr.. Lewis also has
an exquisite line Of new holiday
goods, strictly up-to date and Of
guaranteed quality. A mandolin OF
guitar for the unsteady inclined
can also be had here for a price with
in even the modest pocket books
reach.
Denton & Ward carry a full line
Of leather goods, purses, card cases,
bill books, handsomely embossed
and just the thing for the most fas-
tidious. Dainty perfumes and sta
tionary are also acceptable gifts to
be found here.
AT Allen & Story's wide choice
of everything in wearing apparel t, r
the men of the family, ties, hand
kercbifs, smoking jackets, bath robes
in such a variety Of qualities and
designs, that one can surely be suite d
in the selection of a gentieman's gift.
And at Grassfeld's there is fine
line Of footwear for man, woman,
main and child. Mr.. Grassfeld
has chosen tasty line of house
slippers for both old and young and
while he is fitting the feet he is
also suiting you in style, quality
and price. Look at his window full
Of pretty footwear and you will
certainly find an attractive gift for
more than one relative or friend.
Lawrence & Green's are making a
specially of Xmas presents and they
are catering to all tastes and all
pocket books in their line Of goods.
Toilet articles, perfumes, purses,
oks-hundreds of elegant articles
that will please anyone.
Gildner Bros. have acquired a
big trade during their years bust
ness in Manchester and they are
big inducements at all
times to those who buy at their big
store. They want you to come in
now and get sprig of holly for a
Christmas souvenir. They have a
store full Of things for men and
boys, silk umbrellas, white or fancy
vests, dress suit cases,-read their
adv.
And there is nothing you may
have chosen for some particular
friend that you can not get in the
stores Of Manchester.
Pleasant Afternoons.