Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-17

French emma, IS ofie VI the dttractlOnS
of the street. Don't suppose for mo-
ment that because so much of this
grand window is devoted to this ex-
hibit. and q large stock of like choic !
and elegant china is in the store, that
GUY @. Vickery is not just the same,
the "Jeweler," who has a marvellous
stock of watches, diamonds, rings.
brooches and pins, sterling silver and
novelties that enter so largely into
Christmas presents. This gem of a
store. is full of gems" of gold, silver
and preuicus stones, at all Values
Isn't that a dainty window display of
Junt &. Branns. and is it not just what
Won would expect after having in
snectcd the choice line of speciaties II.
fancy goods, this store is becoming
famous for and also, knowing of the
exquisite and correct taste that di-
reefs. in this store? Ladies have
learned already that it is place every
one should visit who is, or contem-
mates. making anything in fancy work.
Notice i'm the window the prominence
given to lovely aprons and handker-
chiefs.
r. G. LEIGHTON has chosen to beautify
and decorate windows and inside the
store with evergreen boughs. Who
does not love the evergreen, particular
" in winter when it is the only life out
of doors that seems TO link US with
spring. A hope beyond the zero realm
of frozen snow and ice. The elegance
of the goods in the underwear
display in the south window is
very attractive. The little beauty IN
the swing, in the north window,
brightens up the whole display
sending q glow of cheerfulnesS to the
passer by's heart and suggestion OF
the Christmas season with it's pleasant
memories and Santa Claus" antlcl-
pations for the little ones. In this store
you arc sure of a warm reception even
in zero weather and there is an album
dance of the common sense" presents
people appear to be buying this season,
in q large degree.
Tolsoms' candy and toy store has
donned its gay holiday colors and the
large show window will entice many a
customer with its array of sweets.
The public has learned to love the
home made candies that come from
''Folsoms" and multitudes of little ones
will, rs they pass this window, ENJOY
the sweets of anticipation, days before
Christmas. The older 'chiIdren,' will
no doubt yield to the tempting display
and day, by day, loose the JOY of
anticipation" Don't forget that this
mas become a headquarters for toys, of
all kinds.
c. F. Bilodeau bcckons you into his
clothing store through the power of at
tractivc window displays. 1t is here
that mems furnishings, smoking
Jackets and lots of novelties await you,
all having been selected with an eye to
the beauty and style of the goods while
also considering the critical taste of
the many customers who look to
"Cbarley's" correct taste, as a guide in
line.
Frederick Pulos has unfurled, as it
were, his holiday colors and made
pretty and bright his fine candy Win
dow. This confectionery and ice cream
and soda corner dispenscs Il big lot Of
the sweets the expert candy maker,
who caters to the public. has learned so
we'll to prepare. You may look for a
large variety at "PulosT popular prices.
II. Chernowsky's great department
stores" 1t may MOTT we'll be said
Chcrnowsky's great window displays of
Christmas goods. Popular prices are
captivating lots of shoppers. Beside
the regular lines these stores are noted
for, will be observed tables groannc
With the burden Of beautiful cellulo;d
novelties, toilet cases, toilet sets, fancy
goods, pictures, cuff and handkerchief
boxes and such a profusion of the nice
things ladies and children expect for
presents. The clothing department has
its Christmas attractions and good adj
vice is, investigate, investigate and see
how far a dollar will so here.
ColSates, Lazelles and other imported
perfGmcry in all sorts of fancy pack
ages are displayed in such profusion in
John Coughlin's store. one might al
most conclude that the manufacturers
had made this popular drug corner, a
corner" for their perfumery, but such
is not tho case. Mr.. Coughlin owns it
al at prices enabling him to sell it
quickly to Christmas buyers. Here al
so arc the usual lines Of toilet goods
that ladies receive and appreciate to
such an extent that these presents arc
always safe to make
Arthur Plummer.