Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-19


The advance note of caution sent
out by Merrill Bros. has brought many
early orders for Christmas turkey.
They are still we'll provided with fancy
native poultry, seasonable fruits,
grapes, nuts and fancy cluster raisins.
G. W. Merrill, 221 Water street, has
converted his window and counters to
the demands of Christmas shoppers.
Greeting cards, gift kodaks, Parker
lucky curve pens, stylish stationery
and desk and Office appurtenances
make notable displays.
E. Locke was so busy yesterday that
he could not stop to say much for to-
day, but you can find a good supply of
native pork at the usual low price,
also big lot of nice fowl and chick
ems, home made sausage always on
hand, nice spinach soc. peck, Bostol
celery and lettuce. This will be your
last chance to buy fancy cranberries
as low as four quarts for Csc: navel
and Florida oranges. A good line of
pastry, also beans and brown bread.
G. w. Quimby has an attractive col
lection of carbon prints size 10 by II
inches in duh oak frames inches
wide. Some of the subjects are Ma
donna. St. Anthony, Duchess of -DeV-
onshire, Christ and the Rich Rulers
and Morning Flowers. These pic
lures are regularly sold at $1.OO, today
they are marked at 60 cents.
II. G. Bankers double store in Au-
gusta is decked in gala attire for the
HOLIDAYS. Hundreds of attractive
neckties in holly boxes. suspenders
the popular toques sensible gloves,
bathrobes of every color and hue anu
comfortable Iounging jackets for the
man of the house.
Benzoin and Almond Lotion is just
the thing for these rough December
winds, particularly after you have
been driving or skating. Devine q
Chadbourne regularly sell a ounce
bottle for 35e.. today il is zoe. rms
store has everything in Huylers ana
Foss, confectionery from tiny pack :
ages for Toe. to the handsome hoity
gift packages at $500.
T F. Turner appeals TO you to Or
der your Christmas poultry early. 1ou
thus insure prompt delivery and salts
factory goods. Every desirable tapie
dehcacv and treat for Christmas you
can find here.
FIanpelette Nightrobes of full 5sc
valne TODAY will be sold at ChernoW-
slxJ.s store for Women at 39c. You
should make note that cut prices op-
tain on all dressed dolls. You Will ma
most attractive displays in this seetloh'
G.. w Wadleigh's low prices otter
extra inducements to thrifty shoppers.
Read carefully the adj
N Richmond cuts the price of a ioi
Of 1915 Model $3.50 w. b. Corsets TO
abc. This price will be in force from
now until Christmas and offers an eX-
centional opportunity 10 obtain the very
latest models in this nationally known
corset. In the bargain basement toys
are the center of attraction. BRING
vour little boy and girl to see the Won
to please and to instruct
Sixteen large Florido Oranges 25e,
five large Grape Fruit 25e and TWO los.
Mixed Nuts 25c at both the Augusta
Fruit Company's stores. For men TINS
company is abundantly provided with
every popular make of cigars ana To-
bacco. Fancy box Chocolates, import
cd pineapples and Casaba Melons are
among the other Holiday treats.
Late Yesterday afternoon e. E.
Davis & Company received Shipment
of toques and matched scarfs which
have proved so popular this year ana
they are selling fast so be quick II
you want a set.
For street or school use. for parties
or ball room, for roughing 1t across
country, F. L. Hersey will tell you that
Dorothy Dodd shoes are equal to any
occasion. Their name is known the
world over as a synonym FOR quailty'
comfort and style,
Make it point to place your order
for Christmas flowers early. Robbins,
the Florist gays that in no other way
can you be absolutely sure of receiving
exactly what you want. but If you order
now on will find every desirable floral
Gift at these greenhouses.
George II. Curtis, proprietor of the
Augusta Flower Shop, urges the I'M
portance of early orders. In spite Oh
the best laid plans sometimes there
are not enough flowers to fill the or
ders if they come late. The large al.
r-,ay give you an idea of what to order
hut the best suggestion is visit TO
the fragrant store at 221 Water ST.
The father of a family never lacks
for popularity" If he believes in sup
pIving a reasonable amount of candies
and sweets. And in no other way can
he make a better investment in Good
Cheer. Miller's fruit store has
treat today for family buyers and
lovers of sweets. Read the ad.
ICEBORO