Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 December 1884 — Page 8

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IT IS NEAR AT lIAND. Christmas, After Mouths of Waiting, Is Only Four Days Off—Among the Stores. Christmas buyers thronged the streets yesterday. All the show-windows, with their tempting displays, were canvassed by thousands of eager •yes as hurrying feet pressed into the crowded Stores. Indianapolis show-windows were never *nore attractive, and the beautiful and wonderful things shown were too numerous to be mentioned. The jewelers’ windows were specially attractive. In Bingham & Walk’s window are a number of elegant novelties, among them a light-house clock, in imitation of the flash-light towers, which, as it revolved, showed dials with the time, an aneroid barometer and a thermometer. In the windows of Mayhew & Comstock is a silver yacht, t-sfenty-eight inches long from jib to stern, made by the Meriden Britannia Company, which attracts great attention. All day yesterday people crowded the sidewalk in front of A. Dickeon's dry-goods house, where the great sheets of plate-glass showed a most exquisite sample of Jack Frost’s taste in decoration. The most elaborate and ingenious lace-work could not compare with Mr. Frost's masterpiece. There seems to be a frenzy in plush goods, windows showing all sorts of odd things in this material, among which are clocks, easels, cups and saucers, and even Small washboards. The When. “What are they buying for Christmas'!” inquired the reporter, as he stepped into the When clothing store. “This time,” was the reply, “people are certainly combining the useful with the beautiful in making their holiday presents. You would he surprised to see the great trade we are having in our furnishing goods. True, prices are exceedingly low, and that fact has, perhaps, no little to do with the great sales we are making in silk handkerchiefs, scarfs, fine underwear and hosiery. Besides, we have a fine stock, even finer ami more complete than we bad last year at this season. Do you know that we notice a manifest improvement in the taste of buyers in our furnishing goods department!” “How do you account for it!” “It is a matter of education. The When has bad much to do with it. We buy largely and we show graudly. Take a look at our show windows. The goods displayed there are seen by thousands upon thousands of people. They see the styles and have a chance to make comparisons.” H. Bamberger. “No Christmas novelties here," said Mr. Bamber, the hatter and furrier, at 16 East Washing ton street. “How do fur goods sell!” asked the reporter. “Very well, indeed, in robes, caps and gloves. Prices are low, ahd attractive for that reason. Besides, fur goods are put up this season in unusually attractive shapes. What is that? That is a self-opening umbrella. It is imported. Touch a spring and up it goes. Just the thing to make a present of to a lady or a gentleman. ” An Expert Optician. “Thou hast no speculation in those eyes Which thou dost glare with,” Said Macbeth to the ghost of Banquo. He would probably not have said this had his spectacles fitted him. How readily L. W. Moses, the wellknown optician, would have fitted the excellent Mr. Macbeth with a pair of spectacles that would have suited him to a nicety. Mr. Moses has been with us a quarter of a century and will probably he here selling spectacles when we are all great-grandfathers. Art Novelties. “We have the goods and want to sell them,” said Mr. Walk, of the firm of Bingham & Walk, jewelers, No. 12 East Washington street. “Make a special reference to our presentation goods—watches, jewelry, gold-headed canes, gold spectacles, etc., ana that all inscriptions are engraved free of charge by an artistic engraver. Also, that to accommodate buyers, we shall, until after the holidays, keep open every night until half-past 10 o’clock.” This store is filled with beautiful things—all the latest novelties in jewely and table silver. Here are elegant things in French bisque, Royal Worcester, faience and other wares. A specialty, and the finest ever seen in Indiana, are sets of ice-cream and arter-dinner.coffoe, which are of exquisite beauty and delicaey. A rule of this establishment is that everything that does not give perfect satisfaction may be returned. Everybody knows the reputation of Bingham & Walk, and that the best goods are sold by them at the closest prices.

Tucker’s Glove Store. “Say for me,” said Mr. Tucker, “that I am here at the old stand, and whatever else you please.” And there he is. Mr. Tucker has been in the glove business for over twenty years. He carries a groat stock of everything in the glove line for ladies, gentlemen, misses, boys, and babie3, in kid, silk, and wool, lined and unlined f loves and mittens, etc. He also shows specially ne, large, and complete lines of driving gloves. H. P. Wasson & Cos. It was a tight squeeze to get inside the door at H. P. Wasson & Co.’s dry goods house, thronged as it was with buyers. Elegant holiday gifts there, and suitable ones. Wo think any reasonable woman might be able to find something to suit her there, and that any reasonable husband would be pleased to have her do so. Take a look through the silk department —silks in black and in colors as well as brocade velvets —all beautiful. In dress goods there are elegant varieties in French goods, imported robes and painted cashmeres, suitable for tea gowns and drawing-room wear. In the cloak department you find the most elegant thines in imported French wraps, dolmans, brocaded velvet, Newmarkets, etc. Messrs. Wasson & Cos. show a magnificent line of sealskin cloaks from sllO up to $225. These are great bargains, as they have been greatly reduced in price, formerly selling from $175 to S3OO. Os French imported handkerchiefs suitable for holiday presents there is a limitless array as well as a great line of beautiful silk mufflers, and a fine line of silk hosiery at specially close prices. Egan & Treat* This is the best-known merchant -tailoring firm in Indiana, and their reputation extends all over the West. Like the name of Abou Ben Adhem, which, as the angel unrolled the scroll, “led all the rest," the name of this firm, wherever merchant tailoring is mentioned, comes immediately to the front. They are here this Christmas, as they were last Christmas, and as they have been for many preceding Christmase*, and doubtless will be for many more to come, and their friends and patrons will be again and again welcomed as they drop in to leave their orders for suits that fit and wear —both dress suits and business suits. New Years Cards. The finest line of New Years cards, embracing over 200 styles, ever seen in this city, at Frank H. Smith’s. All these designs are entirely new, made especially for this season, and are sold exclusively in this city, by Mr. Smith, printer and stationer, No. 22 North Pennsylvania street. Orders are rapidly coming in for these cards, and those desiring them should come without delay, in order that they may be promptly finished and furnished. Adulterated Candies. Stop and think when you.want candy for yourselves, or for your children, that 09 per cent, of the candy sold in this market contains from 40 to 00 per cent, of white clay, glucose, cheap

gums, etc., which is positively harmful. Children are oftqn made seriously sick by eating suefi stuft. Remember that the caUuii? sold by Fred Hctz, at Nos. 13 and 13 Massachusetts avenue, are of his own manufacture, are madd" of sugrr (not glucose and clay), and are pure, healthful and clean. Christmas Slippers. The Rochester shoo house. No. 13 West Washington street, shows a bewildering array of slippers. There’s no bewilderment about the prices, or bargains, however. There are fiftyseven different patterns, and all are arranged so that the customer can see what he prefers, and govern himself accordingly. They run in price from 95 cents to $3.50 a pair. Among the best slippers is a beauty at $1.25 a pair, of which 2,000 pairs are left, now marked at $1 a pair, and selling rapidly. Wm. B. Burford. One of the best selected stocks of holiday goods in the city is to he seen at Wm. Burford’s 21 West Washington street His former patrons in this line will need no invitation, but others who have never visited his store at this season of the year, should not fail to do so now. We will not undertake to enumerate the articles, but a glance at his show-windows will give an idea what is to he seen inside, and prices will be found in keeping with the times. Bowen, Stewart & Cos. Tins long-established and old-reliable house has an unusually long line, of new, useful, and elegant holiday books and souvenirs. Among the novelties are ladies’ jewel-cases, odor-cases, and a line of Christmas cards that stretches out almost to the crack of doom. Os Christmas cards it. may he said that they are not only handsomer and more artistic than ever before, but are remarkably cheap. Batlier Large for a Stocking. “Have 1 any Christmas goods!” said J. B. Heywood, agent for the great McCormick harvester. “I have just the thing in the way of a present for a good little boy, though it might be found a trifle large to put into a stocking. What could be a more appropriate present than one of McCormick's new improved steel binders? Nothing; and I hope the glad time is drawing near when all the good littlo hoys will grow up to be first-class farmers and buy them. ” Mr. Hevwood may be found at Nos. 167 and 169 East Washington street He said: “I have just closed a contract for building an extension to my brick warehouse. The business of the McCormick is constantly growing and our present facilities are getting somewhat cramped.” The Glad New Tear. “We will astonish the natives with our New Years cards this time,” said a gentleman behind the counter at the Hasselman Journal Company. “It will bo in the nature of a revelation, and as to variety, it will be simply endless. The designs are beautiful, original and novel. We can only show samples, as we do not keep them in stock, and those who desire New Years cards had better come without delay, make choice and leave their orders.” Charles Mayer & Cos. That palace of wonders, known as Charles Mayer & Co.’s toy house, with its infinite variety of mechanical wonders—so many and so various that it seems marvelous that the mind of man could have conceived them, or that the hand of man could have executed them—has been crowded with a busy throng of buyers all the week. It is the greatest establishment of the kind in the West, and the good St. Nicholas when he loads up his sleigh and starts out upon his gift-giving mission, will find everything that he wants there, except clothes and candy, for distribution among the little folks. Stephen Gray, The well-known merchant-tailor, was found busily engaged at No. 18, North Pennsylvania street. Mr. Gray is known far and wide for the excellence of his work. His business suits are the nobbiest in design. His speciality is fine dress suits, and every one acknowledges that in his line Mr. Gray is unequaled. He has been in business here since in 1867, and each year has only increased his reputation. J. A McKenzie continues with Mr. Gray and would be pleased to see his numerous friends from the surrounding country, whenever they may visit the city. Mr. Gray is now showing some extra goods for business suits of choice patterns and extra durability.

Manufacturing Jewelry. John Wimmer, manufacturing jeweler, at No. 10 North Pennsylvania street, is an exceedingly handy man and in great request about holiday times. Mr. _ Wimmer can make anything that may be required in the way of special work for presents, Masonic, Scottish Bite, Knight Templar, Odd fellows and Knights of Pythias rings and charms and gold ornaments of all kinds. He also does diamond setting in the most artistic and permanent manner, as well as polishing and engraving. Mr. Wimmer’s work shop is on the third floor. On the ground floor he keeps a choice selection of diamonds, watches and silverware of the latest and most approved styles, which he proposes to sell at exceedingly close figures. Remember the place. John Wimmer, No. 10 North Pennsylvania street The Bar vs. the Grab-Bag. A will-eyed young man at the Flower Mission fair, the other night, thoughtfully remarked: “I have just twenty-five cents in my pocket, and the great impending issue is whether I shall go against the grab-bag with it for sweet charity’s sake, or against the bar for my stomach’s sake." “Toss up for it,” suggested a friend. “All right,” was the reply; ' ‘but I don’t want 'the bar to get any the worst of this transaction, so I think I will give it two chances to one for the grabbag." L ’envoi; The bar got the quarter. Divorce Day in the Courts. Yesterday Judge Taylor granted divorces to Alexander from Josephine Drake, and Nancy from Frank Little on grounds of abandonment, to Hannah J. from Isaac Eaglin on grounds of failure to provide and cruel treatment, and Judge Howe gave Harry M. Coats a legal separation from Theresa M. Coats on proof of adultery. Our dressing gowns and smoking jackets are all reduced in price. Fifteen dollars buys a beautiful ladies’ clotb smoking jacket, trimmed and quilted throughout with silk, worth $22. Modei. Clothing Company. Call and see the new goods at King & Elder’s. An immense business is being done by The Model. For a holiday present go to Marcy “The” Jeweler, 38 West Washington, and look at the lovely jewelry, watches, diamonds, gold chains, diamond, lace pins, diamond studs, soltaire diamond ear-rings, cluster finger-rings, in new and elegant designs, solid gold rings, set rings in new and nobby styles. Come and see our elegant stock. Fine jewelery. Marcy, “The” Jeweler. $2. $2.50 and $3 Is the price of tip-top cassimere pants at The Model. Axman & Cos., at 231 Massachusetts avenue, offer a choice stock of musical instruments for holidays 25 per cent, cheaper than down-town houses with higher rents. Boys' and children’s overcoats sl, $1.50 and $2 50, and a few children’s overcoats at 50 cents. Small sizes only left. Model Clothing Company. We come to the front this year with the most magnificent stock of jewelry, watches and diamonds, lace pins, sterling silverware ever offered in this city, at 38 West Washington street, oposite L. S. Ayres & Cos. Marcy, “The” Jeweler. Elegant fancy silk scarfs in fancy boxes make a nice present. Buy one at . The Modus*

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1884.

JOS. A. MOORE, 84 BistMirbt Sim!, Uinpolii, M Interest allowed on deposits in sums of $5 and upwards. Money to loan on Improved City and Farm Property in Indiana and Ohio. City, County and Town Bonds and Purchaso*money Notes bought and sold. No loans made except such as are secured by first mortgage on real estate, with a large margin oi security , or by collaterals having a market value. F oreign exchange for sale on all parts of the world. HANDKERCHIEFS! GLOVES! REAL LACES! PARTYJANS! WILLIAMHAERLE’S, No. 4 West Washington St. lACKSI COAL MART. T. OHR, 14 N. Penn. st. 126 Indiana ave. Telephone 129.

C hri s t ma s! BEAUTIFUL DAY. Yes, Christmas is almost here, and the question is, what shall we buy for a holiday gift ? If you want something handsome yon should not fail to call and examine our stock of Diamonds, Watches, Gold-headed Canes, Chains, Charms, Silver Goods, Decorated China and Hungarian Vases, Clocks, Bohemian Goods, Fancy articles, trinkets, Opera Glasses, Bronzes, Tea Sets, Bisque Pieces in statuary and other designs, Gold Thimbles, Bangle Bracelets, and everything to be found in the way of Jewelry. BINGHAM WALK JEWELERS, 12 East Washington Street. EifStore Open Until 9 O’clock. PAUL H. KRAUSS, Shirt-Maker and Retailer of Men’s Fine Furnishing Goods, 26 and 28 North Pennsylvania St.

RAUL U. KRAUSS, Men’s Furnisher, 26 and 28 North Pennsylvania St. Fine Goods a Specialty. Shirts Made to Order. WHERE TO BUY YOUR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, 38 West Washington Street.

Diamond Ear-Rings. Diamond Lace Pins. Soltaire and Cluster Diamond Rings. Elegant Set Rings. Ladies’ Gold Watches. Gents’ Gold Watches. Silver and Nickel Watches.

LARGEST AND BEST STOCK IN THE CITY. Come and see our New and Elegant Store —a Gem of Beauty, Finest in the State. MARCY/THE” JEWELER. lyßest Watch Repairing House in the State. We never fail on our work. ppiMTTNr frank h. smith, X i.ll u. STATIONERY & BLANK BOOKS. ‘‘GOOD WOKK and LOW PRICES.” Tim TD A V nnUIODIUrPO Gold and Silver Spectacles, Opera nULILIAI rniiolllllo. Glasses, etc -l also - a fine display of Gold Eye-glass Chains. Optical Goods my specialty, and accuracy guaranteed. THOMAS H. CLAPP, ° Leading Optfftian, No. 38 West Washington Street.

HOLIDAYS? n n s (/) Holiday Neckwear. hC Holiday Handkerchiefs. 2 Holiday Mufflers. hh Q . M m Holiday Suspenders. Holiday Shirts. hh Holiday Umbrellas. (J) h fe h & (s fe & HOLIDAYS! ”

FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS HOLIDAY GOODS TV ill command the attention of the public. For these, as for all other goods, the immense variety of articles and our LOW PRICES attract swarms of customers. Beautiful Silk, Satin and Velvet Scarfs, in lace-lincd boxes; Silk and Satin Suspenders; Crepe and Silk Handkerchiefs; Cashmere, Crepe and Silk Mufflers; Silk Umbrellas, Dress Gloves, and elegant Smoking Jackets and Dressing Gowns are but a few of the Holiday Goods we show. In order to entirely close out our Smoking Jackets and Dressing Gowns, we will for the next few days offer choice of our finest Quilted, Satin-lined Jackets ;for $18; others at SB, $lO and sl2, very choice. MODEL CLOTHING COMPANY, 43 and 45 East Washington street, 18, 20 and 22 South Pennsylvania street. (FIVE STORES IN ONE.)

Rogers’s Knives, Forks and Spoons, Silver Tea Sets. Water Sets and Cake Baskets. Clocks and Bronzes. Roll-plate Bracelets. Roll-plate Jewelry.

THE LAST CHANCE FOR Christmas Presents. The cheapest place in the city at which to buy CHRISTMAS PRESENTS of all kinds is at La Plaza Fair, No. 40 West Washington Street. We have no fancy prices on any article, but gr ods of all kinds are being sold at less than the former very low prices. We only ask a comparison ot our prices and goods with those of any other house in the city. You will then buy from us. You had better come early Monday morning and avail yourself of our many bargains. We have the largest and cheapest lot of Dolls, Doll Buggies, Wagons, Sleds, Hobby HQrses, Toy Books, Quadruple-plated Silverware and Fancy Glassware of any house in Indianapolis, COME AND SEjE.

DONGOLA BUTTON SHOES! For Ladies’ wear, perfectly waterproof, warm and durable. “None genuine unless stamped.” Also, GENTS' ALLIGATOR AND FRENCH MOROCCO SLIPPERS. AT 21 North Pennsylvania Street, BUILDING) C. FRIEDGEN. and Gents’ Boots and Shoes made to order. UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY! FOR PROCURING A NICE HOUSE and LOT Free! Read the liberal inducement offered by the GREAT COFFEE STORE, 200 East Washington street. On JANUARY 1, 1888, the person guessing nearest the number of grains of Coffee in the bag in our show-window will be given a valuable a®-HOUSE AND LOT,*>©>Bl Complete in all its Finish and Appointment*. With every $1 worth of Coffee bought of us a ticket is given that entitles the purchaser to a guess. We have an immense stock of FancyCoffees, Sugars, Teas, etc., etc., which are Retailed at Wlidlesale Prices by the $1 worth. EMIL MUELLER, 200 East Washington street, corner New Jersey- ————— ■—hit ———————— ——L ——— l Subscribe for the Weekly Indiana State J ournal. HUNT & PRAY FOR ) COAL^COKE. Principal Office, 78 East Market. Office Yards {I ir UiSAsl n% TELEPHONE 443. - 1 ■ WS DESIRE TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO THE FITNESS OF TK '„.,i. BICYCLE as a HOLIDAY ’TI An article highly valued and appreciated by the youths of the present day, not only being a MOTS* ment, but a healthful exercise that tends to the physical development of its rider. The gTovt cn 5 nd that is constantly manifested justifies us in asserting that the Bicycle will this season bo highly 0 biH tou<*d as a hristmas Gift. 1N!) IAN A BICYCLE CO., 16 North Meridian Street, Indl\ l'entlema.a. mm --,1 MwmiiiunMiiiiii in. ii 11. mi n— ii i wnin s nis Sen* _____ , „ hat am— U I). ORANS], JEWELER and OPTIOIA , ZTi • 98 East Washington Street, corner Delf^ t are v