The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-12-11

rrssi = ,l,c readers, the reporter wlshe
a ,isis iAal HE view MAS mol obsinieie,
10 dollar sign. Tor the comment
mad n this article are voluntary contfi
haian, 10 eSey way, The merchants u
MAJ street have LAID IN oomrlele stock
M sss, aud IN every way they are prv
MI d. ,aler 10 the wants OF the moe
4 a. "a, ii the liraItleboro menchanli
l6tp 10 nothing which may be dc
D, a purchaser which cannot IL
~ their empofinms, aud that u,
ioAn oi this sike has a. good stores
H. hrst place visited Was that VI
hton A sinionds. Ihi. being one d
lrboTos largest establishments, q
deal oi time was spent In wandering
Iash the different departments. a yisii
Iny onr Of which would prove inter
4, The japanese bazaar IA the base
proved enjoyable. but the greatest
ssion was made ON the reporter BY
lndkerchief counter Handkerchiefs
Jbably gwen mort extensively than
cher one thing for Christmas gift,
from the most iastidious person 10
= least partieular-all could be satisfied
al the handkerchief counter OF Houghton
4 Simonds. Next 10 the handkerchieis
come the furs, and here the skins Of al.
most every fur.bearing animal can be
seen fashioned into modish garments. Fur
scts, fur coats and everything for winter
warmth has been placed in stock by this
hrm, and the same courteous treatment
extended TO the reporter will be given to
Everybody visiting this store.
The reporter next wandered into the
|store Of Clapp and Jones. A large stock
pf Christmas books has been laid in by
this firm, and a. ever, the last book from
Sthe press can be found in stock; in Tact,
Everything in the book line from Heart
rhrobs to Robinson Crusoe. In addition
TO the lines Of stationery and books,
leather goods in variety can be found a.
well as a full assortment Of pictures, cal.
endars, toys, etc, etc.
The next store visited was that OF Good
now, Pearson 4 Hunt. The advantages
of this firms system were made apparent
by the extremely low prices attached to
the goods, the firm being able to offer
exceptional values through the fact that
they operate 10 stores in various parts OF
New England. Buying closely and in
large quantities, they are able to mark |
the best of goods at low prices, and their |
stock Of general clothing, neckties, gloves,
sweaters and everything for man or boy
offer good values for the Christmas shop
per.
Feeling the need Of refreshment, the re-
porter crossed the street and visited the
Brooks House Pharmacy. After good
deal of questioning and "rubbering ne
came to the conclusion that everything
N the line of toilet articles and perfumes
was handled by this concern. Being
National Cigar vender, the Brooks House
pharmacy cat, offer good values in boxes
{ Christmas Hayanas as well as those
boxes of confectionery dear to the heart
d femininity. A.
list, and though no special preparations
have been made there for the holiday
trade, the full stock OF general merchan-
disc precludes any possibility OF It's being
forgotten by the army Of Christmas shop
ners Good specialties are offered in the
glove line and that Of leather goods, hand
kerchiefs and the usual articles 10 DC
found in every well stocked establishment.
As the reporter. passed the brattieporo
Trust Company, the tlme,worh 3I bare au was
money in it presented itself, and being I
unable to chase the doggerel from his
thonoht- chambers he retraced his steps
mill the bank was reached. Although
young institution, the brat-
tleboro Trust has received the cordial en- {
iorsement Of the merchants, and It's
,rowth has been a subject for thougnt.
Just as a Christmas suggestion, why w. l
start bank account Tor JOHNNIE or w"
ie or Rose and Wilhemina. Inc time 10
tart il is now. Some time they Will ap-
nreciate a small investment made at the
present time. A nest-egg in a banK Is
ure sign of happiness The reporter ieeis I
hat tRe suggestion offered is enough.
II was near noon at this juncture ana
linking the hour appropriate Tor the
,ubiect the reporter made his way 70 'Ie
market of Richardson, q company.
is the day for q d a,nn de,
mat about Christmas? If one gay ae
erves q turkey, surely the other deserves
Goose and there are other things when s
n to make up the essential parts OF 9
u II r;st,nas dinner. A beefsteak, a roast, f
!. 'n oh;cLen. or almost anything in the way
Z meat can be made appetizlng Ior
n r;stmas. and although one OF the tnlngs 4
yhich characterizes the day is cheerIui
less there is no surer way so%aiu ' /
eminent than via full stoinacn. bod
A few steps more and tne 1epgI'e sbea
~. nt wore genial smile, an habitpal ex G
,ression. and as the reporter iookef
'r reunJ nokinp here and there in an e., Ii
' ~ ~ absorb as much knowledge Of tne 9
~. ort;cies as possible, he was favor il
i II IMPRESSED with the clean quarters d
~ tho General stock carried by Mr.. ohea Il
1o;no business on cash basis, there a 8
ome substantial reductlons IN phon' 81
vhich must appeal to the Cnrlst a,,h;ect IF
er. And to diverge from tne su1 han =
M Sap' or box of cigars for Chllstn anJ Il
. ks These are carried by Mr.. Shea anu r.
~ on;zens fresh from the brlny can aiso al
iways be bought Of him. 90 stores q
= nn ~ has a number OF sCoicee p
,h;oh nav properly be called department. .4 Nv
torres. I! o me' Of these that the reporter
ea a:1d the store Of j. E. Mann, ana Hs n
i sast be;no not in vain, he proceedeu. w Il
neIs he many departments Oh LILY. on n
xamm establishment. Besides fui s.JJ a
: drv goods, ready-made SUITS sa oioost y
~ haby or grandmother, anu rru in a !;
,v,arvthinp else It is possible 70 ca found =,
tore Of this character, tne re ~ iChr;stmas b
the basement all varieties u Dolls and Il
Gods displayed to advan. ~s{ers furs and "
.eaay D GODS for those older, post-candd
lbums, lrameu aoppce;vabie article for the F
lmost every ,,ar are too numerous TO Il
'hrlslmas shJ Jeeta;led description; 1t Is C
'arraht cav that a visit to the stole Ell
M amnlv repay the prospective cu' ca
omef. s,,;+ fancy waist Is
ror "varcoat or for anything, ~ VIZ es
Uat clothing line, the reporter The fo
hot Carl Cain the tailor can .h;s line he az
, ast and should anything IN tn's cav that W
contemplated it is sumclen. 0Ronnd to ~ ~
he motto of this flrm is "a
lease" made his way into
Wnen ,h Tic of Durham broeiiNS NE of
ne esIao Of his quest was shoes. .t Mos G
he keynote ~ people and THOSE HI