The Press., 1903-12-17
tContinuud from page 1.) HOLIDAY MERCHANDISE.
A. l.. HOWARD.

store of A. l.. Howard. There ii something doing every minute, and the reason is not hard to guess. There is big line of up-to-date staple goods at this store and the buying public knows it. The indications are that the practical will be considered to a certain extent this season in Christmas buying. MT. Howard and his able corps of assistants are prepared for practical buyers. On the left, as you enter, there is an ornamental show case of umbrellas. These represent good value, and for style and appear ance cannot be improved. The line of handkerchiefs is worthy of special mention, and offers a variety of prices to suit any purse. These useful ar ticles are marked from cents up, and the assortment is varied enough to suit the most critical. Just word about aprons effort is made at this season to have the stock of aprons complete, and they are now showing an elegant assortment. Prices on aprons I5, %, 50 and 75 cents. This is the acknowledged headquarters for ribbons for fancy work, and shrewd buyers in ladies' neckwear make their selections here. There is nothing that possesses more interest for ladies than the fur goods. In this depart ment MT. Howard has shown good judgment in selection, and has stock that is exciting compliments from those who have seen it. A sterling assortment of sets and single pieces priced conscientiously. Do not fail to examine the fur boas and scarfs. It is impossible to tell of all the good things offered here, but there is a good showing of silk mufflers for both sexs, blankets, puffs and toilet articles, table linen and napkins, pocket books and wrist bags, ladies', misses and jackets and suits, a dainty line of separate skirts, and dolls for the children. One moment-it was nearly forgotten-if it is a silk muffler you are looking for, go to the Howard dry goods store.
 HARVEY CHAPMAN 6 co.
 At first thought hardware store would not seem to be a promising place for the purchase of Christmas ES md before you take the second one there are a few words to be said about the stock of H. Chapman & Go. relative to holiday buying. There are lot what is needed. Take skates and sleds, for instance. There is nothing better, if your children are not already supplied. There is big table load ed with skates, ranging in price from 90 cents to $2. All kinds of sleds, of course. The number of styles of pocket and pen knives is surprising, even in a store of this size. The patent device for mixing bread is a new thing, and is having a ready sale. It works with a crank and saves the backache that goes with bread making. No home is complete without one of these mechanical breadmakers. Among the many things suitable for practical Christmas gifts in this large and com plete stock of hardware may be men, tioned scissors, razors, razor strops, safety razors, shaving brushes, Yankee dollar watches, carving sets, silver knives and forks, steel knives and forks, polo sticks and balls, family scales, 22-caliber rifle, air rife, boys scroll saw. The meat choppers are priced from 80 cents to $1.75.
 MISS N. M. WILTON.
 The dainty store of Miss Whiton is a popular resort for Christmas shop pers. The stock of books carried here is one of the interesting features at present. Among the new books shown may be mentioned "Col Car ter's Christmas" "Pa Gladden." ''The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come, :" and many other popular works too numerous to mention. At this store you can buy the standard poets in handsome padded leather covers for $1 each. A book of pressed flowers from the holy land is a novelty which is attracting much favorable comment. As usual Miss Whiton has Peloubet's Select Notes on Sunday School Les sons. " The adventures of Buster Brown, as depicted by R. F. Outcault, the New York Herald c4rtoonist, is 90 cent book that will please your young people. The ladies will enjoy the typography work on California wood shown here, and the showing of pictures is up to the average. Games, toys, dolls, doll furniture, drums, leather goods, sewing sets, music rolls and many beautiful knick knacks from which to select the fitting gift.
 JOSEPH STUHLBACH.
 At the cosey little business place of Joseph Stuhlbach there is good showing of jewelry suitable for Christ mas gifts. The stock embraces dia- monds, watches, clocks, rings, brace lets, chains, silver novelties and opti- cal goods. MT. Stuhlbach invites the of Christmas shoppers to his stock. Space will not permit de- tailed account of all the good things to be had at this store, but the pro- prietor extends general invitation to those interested in fine jewelry to come in and look things over.
 CHAPMAN & BROWN.
 Here are few suggestions for holi- lay givers of articles that can be selected from hardware stock. For he young people a sled, a pair of