Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-12-21
HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Local Merchants Have Fine Dis
play of Christmas Goods

purchasing OnTlSlindS presents
this year takes far more practical
form than common. War condi-
tions causes the people to seriously
consider their purchases, and while
there will be the usual Christmas
buying it is mostly of useful articles
of practical value and that will bring
present comfort as we'll as the Yule-
tide cheer.
Island Pond merchants have met
che situation by placing on sale goods
of substantial value.
J. w. Thurston, the Rexall Drug
gist, has fine display of Christmas
goods in his line, including books,
novelties, and Christmas packages
for the soldier boys, especially put
up in box with label all ready for
mailing.
T. c. Carr, the jeweler. has line
of goods for Christmas of practical
value. These include the popular
Athenic Bronze goods, ivory toilet
sets and regular standard goods.
L. +. Jones, clothier, has a choice
line of articles making most accepta-
bic Christmas gifts, suitable for la
dies, gentlemen, young men and
misses. An attractive window dis
play shows many Of these and gives
you an insight of what they are
offering at the BUSY Little Shop"
The Bosworth Store Co., have
taken special pains for the Christ
mas season and all about the store
is that charming Christmas effect
that makes you won't to purchase
the whole outfit. Their window dis
play charms the older people as well
as the kiddies, for there is always
something about the old brick fire.
place and Christmas stockings that
hold an expectant gaze, watching so
earnestly for Santa's appearance.
Substantial presents galore are
found here.
A. & w. Josephs have a choice line
of Sweets" in confectionery and
choice line Of fruit. Christmas pack
cts of candy are always acceptable.
H. M. Francis has made the Island
Pond Fruit Store an inviting place
to buyers of fruit and confectionery.
There is always something nice in
this line here.
The Red Front Pharmacy is
"chock full' of choice articles for
holiday shoppers. Their window dis
play gives you an idea of the articles
they ale offering for suitable Christ
mas presents.
Foss & Co., has selected line of
furniture, china ware, cutlery, sleds,
skates and all those serviceable
Christmas presents that are being
selected this season.
Stern Bros. have made their store
resplendent with Christmas cheer.
Their decorations take in the VIII ole
interior, and bring to all touch of
this happy season. A glance inside
will convince you of the large and
selected lines they are offering in all
departments. They are truly from
'head to foot" outftters and you
will be surprised to find so large and
varied a line of clothing for gentle
men and ladies in this northcountry.
A peep inside will convince you this
store is the "biggest" ladies and
ent's store in this section.
The o. T. Davis Variety Store is
where Santa is filling his pack for
the boys and girls of this section,
and with these go many substantial
presents for the older people. Their
Christmas entertainment" is draw
ing large crowds who go away with
words of praise for the entertain
ment."
~ If you want to get "him" some
thing that will make him happy all
through the year go to G. H. St.
Pierre, the merchant tailor. You
will find the right article there in
style, fit and fine workmanship.