The Press., 1905-12-20


 Your friend is reminded of your thoughtfulness 12 times during the year, if it is a monthly. Subscrip. tions for everything that is published can be supplied, and if it is a club. ping proposition do not do thing until you see the attractive combina tions that can be secured for little money at the old reliable news and periodical center.
 PERO'S BARGAIN STORE.
 A store that has rapidly forged to the front is the Pero Bargain Store Starting few years ago in a small way, this business has grown until the present time. The store in Brown Bros. block is one of the roomiest and best lighted ill town. All the available room is filled with up-to-date salable goods. In spite of the large stock carried there is room for the attractive display of the merchandise, and the store from front to rear presents a tasty appear ance. It would require a page to enumerate the articles shown here suitable for gifts, and the best that can be done is to give a few hints. There is 8 full line of cigars. One of the most popular fve-cent cigars is "The Very Best.' It is made by the Whitcombs in Springfield, firm that has established an enviable repu tation for the excellence of theil goods. "The Very Best'' cigar is superior to many makes sold at 10 cents. Any smoker who receives 8 box of this brand is bound to be highly pleased. Among the perfumes will be found the well-known brand of Goetting & Co.-excellent value tor the money. All kinds of candy, from the cheaper varieties up to the best brands the Kibbes produce. There is every conceivable thing in the line of toys. In glassware and fancy crockery may be found many choice offerings. The shaving sets, toilet cases, handkerchief and glove boxes shown here are worthy of special mention. On the 1O-cent counters many things are shown at- tractive to buyers at this season A full line of pipes should be inspected. While tea and coffee are not used ex- tensively as Christmas gifts, they are drank on Christmas day, and it may not be out of order to state that this firm brides itself on the excellent quality of these two staples which they are putting out.
 THE HANLEY STORE.
 History tells us that John Rogers died with warm feet The book does not state it in just that way, but in tuition teaches us that any man burned at the stake must have warm feet to the end. Where one man has died with warm feet, countless thousands have passed in from the effects of cold feet. Avoid pneumonia, catarrh and unpleasant complications by keeping the feet warm. The most comprehen- sive campaign against such a condi- tion is made at the Hanley shoe store. Those who place style above comfort can be accommodated, but if you leave it to the proprietor he will show you something that combines both. A good pair of shoes is not to be sneezed at as a Christmas gift The place to buy is here, where there is not an old or shopworn article ill the stock. Next to a pair of shoes, a warm pair of arctics is worthy of your consideration. A complete stock for men, women and children, with heap of comfort in every pair. Slip pers have always been popular as tok- ems of good will. A book, pipe and pair of slippers make for peace on earth and put us in the proper frame of mind for good will toward men. All kinds of slippers for Christ mas shoppers. Special attention is called to Dolge's slippers for ladies' made of the best of felt, fur tops, in black, green and red shades, they are as dainty as a canary's plumage and as warm as need be. Your wife, daughter or sweetheart will appreci- ate pair of Dolge's slippers.
 H. CHAPMAN 6 co.
 Your Christmas inspection will not be complete without visit Uo the store of H. Chapman & Go. This firm has complete line of hardware all the year round, and at this season makes no effort to conceal the fact that many things in the stock are just what is needed for Christmas. Skates and sleds are naturally the first things that suggest themselves at this season. If your choice is sled, there is ample opportunity for selection. The line of skates is complete for men, women and children. The sleigh sleds for the baby will appeal to many. The Ingersoll watch for the small boy is a good present. When he takes it to pieces to see how it's is made you are not out much, as they only cost $1 and $1. 50. There are 15O different styles of pocket and pen knives to select from. Among the other desirab ble articles may be mentioned Keen Kut- ter tool cabinets, Keen Kutter shears and scissors, carving sets, Gillette s safety razors, bread makers, cake makers, air rifles, hockey sticks and balls, fancy thermometers, etc. Theo- dore Lyon, the local member of the