Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1905-12-08

; According TO It's custom the Reform
er presents herewith some useful hints
/ for those who wish to begin their
Christmas shopping advisedly. Lack OF
space forbids mention OF all adyertis-
ers but those who are not spoken
of this week will receive attention
next.
Houghton & Simonds.
The holiday spirit of giving is felt
the minute one steps inside the big
store of Houghton & Simonds. Every
thing there is so suggestive of Christ
mas that the most pessimistic of peo-
pie cannot help feeling something of
the inspiration. Every department is
Overlooking with seasonable goods. and
the entire basement salesroom. with
its 10 feet of counter space, is de-
voted to a special holiday display. II
would be easier. perhaps to name the
articles which cannot be found at
Houghton & Simondss than TO attempt
to tell of half the things which can be
secured there. However. for the as
sistance of those in doubt as to what
| they want, a partial list of the offer
| ngs Is appended. 1t includes Christ
mas neckwear In boxes, all sorts of gift
suggestions in leather goods. Christ
mas kid gloves for men, women and
! children womens and children's gar
ments handsome holiday linens. silk,
| linen and lace waists. Christmas hand
kerchiefs by the thousand. waist and
dress patterns especially prepared for
gifts dainty aprons in all STYLES, beau
tiful Christmas dolls, furs in tempt
ing variety at prices that hold the at
tention. fancy articles and novelties in
endless assortment
o. J. Pratt.
In order to make holiday shopping a
pleasure for everyone. regardless of
the size of his pocketbook, o. J. Pratt
has inaugurated special holiday gift
sale which promises TO give eXtraordi-
nary price advantages to all In all
the departments of this store liberal
percentage of the actual value of the
goods has been taken from the price,
and this advantageous state of affairs
will continue until the close of bust
ness Saturday night. Dec. 23 In the
fur department goods are being offered
at prices way below the present |
market figures and there is large |
stock from which to make selections |
Ladies'. misses and children's gar
ments are shown in great variety and |
all are specially priced for the holiday |
trade. Among the many other good |
things are dress goods, table linens. |
blankets. comfortables. counterpanes |
underwear hosiery. handkerchefs |
lace collars, gloves, handbags, UNI
brelas. perfumes. soaps. etc.
Bratteboro China Store.
This store has recently passed into
the hands of A. f. Roberts who has
previously made considerable progress
as a merchant in other lines Mr. /
Roberts is wisely retaining the services
of Fred ID, Morris, the former proprie
tor, whose experience is invaluable
The. combination should prove a win
ner. Roberts & Co. have already added
over 1000 to the stock and the visitor
to the Brattleboro china store will be
impressed with the quantity of suit
able gifts to be had there. There are :
tables and counters on which articles
Of like value are found. the tables
being marked from &C. TO s1.00. All
kinds of crockery, kitchen and dining
table supplies. china cut glass. chat
ing dishes. vases. etc. may be found
here.
Randall & clapp.
This long established and we'll
known firm of jewellers has made espe-
,ial preparation for Christmas shop
pers this year and has recently placed I
On the floor two handsome mahogany
show cases which are literally bur-
md ornaments. The firm is composed
If o. f. Randall and Arthur B. Clapp,
he former and senior member being in
ictive charge. assisted by his son. /.
Harry r. Randall. They announce a
special line of handsome gift umbrel- |
as for this year. The store is next
ioor below the postoffice. II
Mrs. G. n. Smith.
Beside the regular line of trimmed !
rats. ribbons and other millinery
FOODS. choice gifts of hand-painted /,
nina may be found in this store. with
beautifully embroidered doilies. table :
lovers. etc. II you wish to give your
riends something of your own handi- !
work. everything in the way of
tamped goods, with materials for
may be obtained here. No
Woman could fail to appreciate one Of \
he dainty collars shown here in great
ariety