Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-16
FOR CHRISTMAS.
A 1'anee at the Holiday Goods Offered
by Augusta Merchants.

They are prepared to furnish every
member of the family. from ton To roe
at Chernowsky's department store. ANA
their windows, i'm addition to showinp
the lines OF suits and furs for ladie.
and furnishings for men. display Il fine
line OF holiday specialties. That mid
die window with its holly cOlored dec
oratIonS and exhibit of novelties il
particularly attractive.
One of the great attractions insid.
is the string of show cases filled with
the latest styles in ladies' fancy neck
wear. Those large lace collars are ius,
the thing for an elegant Christmas gift.
The line of ladies' coats and skirts is
as large and well selected as usual. and
in the millinery department you will
find some special bargains during the
holiday season.
In the centre of the store are the
fancy goods. and the line is a large
one. well worthy thorough inspection.
In the mems department, the regular
stock of clothing and underwear is
shown, with some neat suits for bows
For small wares, there are fine par
terms in ncckwear. initial handker-
chiefs, arm bands, gloves and umbreI-
las.
Come early and avoid the rush.
Chernowsky.
Music hath charms" wrote the poet,
and the display of Instruments. with
the appropriate decorations in the
windows of Music Hail. is certainly
charming one. Looking at that
grouping of guitars mandolins and au-
toharps, one can imagine the sweet
strains that skillful hands would bring
from their strings.
And for those who prefer to have
THEN music ready made" the line of
monographs offers a pleasing Christ
mas gift. A complete list of latest
records both in disc and cylinder form
is always on hand.
They are also making special prices
on pianos. during the holidays. and the
assortment of sheet music of course
contains all the latest selections. All
this at Staples Smith & MoOdy's
They say" that a special officer is
| to be stationed in front Of Buckley'S,
to keep the crowd from monopolizing
the sidewalk in watching that dancing
party. and the various comments on
the envious children over the fence
are interesting to listen to. The WIN
| dow display of white goods gives d
| clue to one of the many fine exhibits
| within. And as you enter you will
agree that "star line" is being shown
For holiday specialties you will find
| wide variety OF Christmas goods
| without Christmas prices" A parti-
| cularly attractive display Of sterling
silver decorated goods affords a fine
| chance for selection of suitable gift
| and the assortment Of books and firsr
| class stationery will appeal to all
corners.
The regular line Of suits. cloaks and
millinery is up to it's usual standard of
| excellence, and while YOU re here you
| must inspect these elegant patterns in
neckwear. The display Of handkerchief
is large one. Don't forget the 'Peo-
pies Store
If you want your plated ware to he
| from the genuinely oldest firm, get the
Il. Wallace & Son 1865, brand. These
people were the OriginatOrs and have
always held front rank in this line Of
goods. A. M. Wight has the exclusive
sale on them in Augusta. and will be
| pleased to show the very latest pat
| terms.
You will also find here full line of
Bergen's cut glass, The Gorham sterl-
| ing silver ware. and a fine assortment
| of Aiken Lambert & Cos. gold pens
| with fancy holders. For mantle clocks
and bronzos you need seek no further,
and the line of rings, watches and
chains is complete.