Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-19
FOR CHRISTMAS.
A Glance at Holiday Goods Offered bv
Augusta Merchants.

Ihere is revolution going on in the
boot and shoe business. If you don't be-
lieve 1t, look at the Ferris Wheel" in
r. i. HerSey'S window. That is a dis
play of goods which offers 4 contipu
Gus performance to the passing crowds
on the street and gives a hint in re-
gard to the line OF goods carried in the
store.
There are shoes and slippers for all
ages and sizes, for all purposes and all
tastes The embroidered Indian style
slippers in the ''papoose" sizes are lust
the thing for little feet and the larger
ones are solid comfort for an evenings
rest by the iireside. That tastefully ar
ranged and clcvcrly lighted show case
is worth going in to see.
The two standard lines for which this
store is known arc the Dorothy Dodd
shoe for women and the Walkover for
men. 1t is IL large store and it is filled
with shoes. You're sure to find some
thing that VIII fit and suit you. Notice
the ad. in this issue.
no YOU have corns? If you are ever
troubled with these stings of remorse
for having worn shoes that were too
tight. better call OH Percy Means. The
line of manicure and pedicure instru-
ments that he is showing is the best
yet. The general assortment of toilet
articles comprises all that could be de-
sired in this direction. Someth!n.:
which makes an accountable gift for a
man is one of those safe~sxrazors
The line of perfumes and sachet pow
ders will please the most fastidious
and when YOU want wide variety Of
toilet soaps to choose from, this is the
place to look for it.
Means always has first-class assort-
ment Of cigars ard everybody knows
the reputation of the Belle Mead
sweets.
A study in curves is the means en-
ployed by Folsom & Son to attract the
attention of the public to their window
display of choice CONNECTIONS. There
are curves in the candy, to be sure, and
those fancy canes always catch the
eye Of the little folks. But that is not
all. What could be more graceful than
those decorations in the upper part Of
the window?
The choice variety of candies. all
homemade, are just the sort of goods
you are looking for during the holt
days. and the fancy boxes and baskets
for gifts are strictly up to date.
Another thing that Folsom is selling.
this year, but does not intend to handle
again is full assortment of toys. And
to make sure of having none Of these
goods left over for another season, he
is closing out the present stock, re-
CARELESS of cost. ''" -
When looking for something out Of
the ordinary in the way of mems fur
nishings it would be we'll to make a call
at the store of c. H. Mason. Just for an
example Of the quality of goods carried
make careful examination of the
Jaros underwear.
The special line of high brade neck
wear is another feature of this dis
play for the holidays. And in addition
to this there is full assortment at the
popular prices. Mason also has a line
of fancy hosiery on which he is making
special prices just now. You will also
find this a good place to purchase d
first-Class umbrella.
When the snow comes, and we all
hope it will come soon, you will be
thinking Of a walk or a slide over the
fields. 1t would be well to be prepared
before hand. so look over the snow
shoes and skees at the store of Taber.
Carey s. Reid. The line is complete.
That window display of fine enameled
ware is attractive, the goods are from
the mandatory of Reed & Co.. New
York. That pattern in turquOis blue is
particularly choice. A full line of nickel
ware is also carried, and the showing
of holiday cutlery is up with the finest.
including all the latest patterns in
carving sets.
Had you thought of stems or punch
bowls as possible Xmas presents? If
so, you will find just what you are
looking for at Pierce'S crOckery store.
Just take 4 look INTO his window. His
lire of French and German china is one
that can't be beat.
Another thing in which Pierce makes
it a point to be up to date is his assort-
ment of chatting dishes. The line of
cut glass is also an excellent one, and
will furnish ample opportunity for Sc
lection. 1t is well worth your while to
step in and look over that little booth
lined with mirrors and arrayed with
many choice bits of table and mantle
furnishings. In lamps and vases this
store has a stock beyond description
and a consignment of holiday goods has
Just been received.
Better call at Pierce's before making
your Christmas purchases.
A decidedly novelty in the way of
window dressing is to be seen at the
store Of Lunt & Brann. That weather.
beaten clothes reel and the tidy wash
girl, with her basket Of clean clothes,
provokes smile from every observer.
And by the way, something this store
makes a speciality of. is its line of lin
ems The care and judgment exercised
in selecting white aprons, is equalled
only by that Of a banker in choosing
his securities. The assortment OF ia