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VOL. XII THE DALLES, OREGON, SATURDAY, DECEMEMBER 1G. 1899. NO 110
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Tell us of a young man who ever at
any one time' hud too many ties.
Ties such as we are snowing aro al
ways acceptable and especially so at
Xuias time.
A splendid deportment today, and
nearly a hundred dozen more duebeie
Monday.
25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00
Smoking Jackets.
Some call them House Jackets, either
is correct. To have the Jacket correct
though, you mutt tnnko sure it comes
from us. Wo sell the Alfred Benjamin
line of New York, which is enough by
way of nrgument for those who are
posted.
Jackets that make a man come home
earlier of an evening, at
$5.00, $6.50, $7.50,
$8.75, $9.50, $10.00
Quiet styles, loud patterns and louder
ones. But only one of a kind.
Fancy Vests,
arrived six weeks late. Result, a larger
assortment of nobby styles for hoi day
picking thau wo would have had other
wise, and the pre-eminenco of being tlio
only house in town that can offer variety.
Dark silk and worsted vestlugs, with
small, bright colored pin-head or
figure.
Dark worsteds with bright plnlds.
Nobby golf plaids in pretty tau effects,
$2.50 to $10.00.
One Dollar.
A table full of Ladies' Fine Felt Slip
pers; odds and eudu from last seasons
eelling: some are of red felt, others of
black, blue lor brown, still others of
bUck qullud satin, bound In brown
plush ; ll have flexible leather soles and
neat round toei.
Will be busy as bees from now 'till Xmas. Couldn't be othervvise with all these attractions.
Holiday
Goods suitable for old
and young, rich
and poor, at
A. I.
WILLIflS
The Place
where you c?n
most convenient
ly do your holi
day shopping.
We want everybody's opinion
ON THIS SUBJECT.
We've been told that we have the finest collection of gift goods in The Dalles. We believe it agree per
fectly still would like to have your own opinion, personally expressed. People are enthusiastic over the many
pretty things displayed, throughout our store. Many come again and again to the China counters, the Notion
counters, the Fancy Goods counters; where first a piece of china is bought for Aunt Sarah, then a beautiful neck
tie box for Cousin Frank, or a capacious wallet for Uncle Ben back in the states. Nobody is disappointed here,
for we aro prepared this season to fill all wants. We have something "pleasing for everybody, at prices that suit
all purses and make this
THE BEST HOLIDAY SHOPPING PLACE IN TOWN.
nonnvaforl PKinOMroii' handsome, highly ornamental pieces. To see
UcLUraLrJU OlllllClWClItJj them is to want them; to know our low price?
is to buy them. They are eimply irresiatable to young housekeepers, and others not so young are equally
impressed.
Read these Items for Xmas giving:
Cups and Saucers, for after dinner coffees or 5 o'clock teas 15c to 50e
Cups and Saucers, full regular sizes, teas and coffees 25c to 00c
bugars and Dreamers, lor o o clock teas, beautiiullv decorated in gold and
colors, per set 20c, 39c. -18, CO, and np to $2.S7
3-piece seta; sugar, creamer and tea-pot, artistic in design and beautifully de
corated ,$2.39, $2.49, $2.90 and $3 GO
China Cream Pitchers, beautifully decorated, at 95c, $1.25 and $1.50
Individual Tea-pots, decorated china, at 49c, 50c, and to $1.25.
We would like to tell you of the dozens of other pretty things in fancy plates, for fruits, cake, etc. ; of the pretty Bon Bon, Olive or Pickle
Dishes; of the MubIi Sets, Cracker Jara, or Fruit Bowls; those beautiful Opal Glass Water Bottles, Jewel Caskets, Pin Trays, Puff Boxes, which cn be
had in sets of four or six, or by the single piece; of beautiful Vases, that bring up thoughts of India and Japan, but space forbids, and then it's a whole
lot more satisfactory to you to come and see, and plan and buy, if you want to.
Collar and
Cuff Boxes.
If you don't know what else
it shall be, consider the ad
vantage of having a nice box
in which hecan keep his collars
and cuffs. It need not be an
extravagant one unless you
want it to be; wo have any
number of different dtyles and
as mauy different prices.
In celluloid, white embossed, at CO cents; with panel picture on the top,
plaited satin lining, speciul placo for cuffs, $1.25; and others to $2.50.
Made in Japan; collar and cuff boxes of highly polished black enameled
wood, circular shape, gold decorations on lid, 70 cts.
Albums..
We want to impress, and that
deeply, on everyone's mind that
we sell Albums that we have Al
bums cheap and cosily that any
one wanting un Album will save
time any money by coming here.
White Celluloid Album, embossed
cover, plush covered back and
corners, gilt edges, nickelpd wire
fastener, will hold twenty 2lnx3le
pictures, price 25 cents.
Other styles, full recular sizss,
in a number of prettv bindings, at
prices to $0 40.
Christmas
Handkerchiefs.
Wonderful values. Styles such as are to be found at Xmas time
only. Scalloped and embroidered edges, or if you prefer, with lace inser
tion. Then there are real lace handkerchiefs, with the daintiest of linen
centers.
12c to $2.50.
Silk Mufflers bought lor the holidays and
imm tlmv are. Full liberal sizes, in uure white or
black, with an elaborate flowered center and handsome border, or in bright
and attractively colored, fancy stripes.
For Men.
75c, 85c, $1.00 and $1.25.
Initial Handkerchiefs. JSfZt
to size and weight 25c 6l1c ftnJ !,0
Mude of Japonette, with silk initial, hemstiched each 15c, 2 for 25s
Others in pure white linen, hemstitched, Initial worked in corner. .mo
School Handkerchiefs for the children 2e. 3c and Co each
J? OOtWear predated by home stay-
- ing people.
Children's liomeos, Felt with fur trim
miiig, leather soles, no 'dJ, 0,
mid brown $1.00 and $1.2o
Ladles Felt
Komeos, red
green and
brown, with
whHe.gray &
brown fur
triuimiug.. $2.00
Ladles Princess Felt Slip
pere, brown uilor with
silk braiding on vamp,
leather soles and low
heel, sizes 3 to 7 $1.50
Ladies' black, red, brown,
felt slippers, serviceable
though not costly $1.25
Similar in black only l'tw
Children's Felt Slipper, in red, leather soles, sizes
Htol
Sizes o to
Necktie
and
Glove
Boxes.
Our assortment of these haudEomo goods Is most attractive. Glove
and Tie Boxes in various thudes, handsoinoly decorated ; those at COis with
panel of celluloid on cover, with the word "Neckties" or "Gloves" em
bossed thereon. Puffed ctepe lining. Finer ones to $2 50
Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, come in sets of two, per set 95c
Others made of a wood, closely resembling ebony, highly polished and
beautifully decorated in gold, in quaint Japanese designs, 39c, 49c, 64c.
Mirrors.
Our assortment of these at tides is already
growing lef-s. Probably enough for n half
week'd selllni; exactly as cut, with wire
easel hack, eaeii 25c. Others square shape,
bevel-plate, J.t'inch flue lacquered frame,
swing easel stand,
$1.75 and $3.50.
Photo
Frames
Gllted, round or oval,
wire easel back, plain,
loo 19c and 25u
With bow-knot top; oval shape, 0x0,
each 30o
Square shape, 4,..x(l, each 40o
6x7 75c
Other sizes.ln white metal and wrought
iron, wide elaborate frames or nar
row fancy headings 75 e to $2.00
SEE OUR WINDOWS.
Fancy Shirts
for Xmas Gifts.
Tho same young man who never has
too many neckties is also very partial to
a handsome shirt, such as wo are known
to sell.
Some styles are particularly appro
priate, fof the season. Those "swell"
stripes in the new shades of red, blue
and helio.
$1.00, $1.25, $1.50.
Bath Robes.
Have yon seen our Bath Robes? If
not, possibly a solution to the "what
shall I give him for Xmas" problem
has been found. Wo think there never
were Bath Hobes quite as soft, as pretty,
as generous in length, in fact as perfect
as those we are showing this season.
$5 to $10.00.
Golf Capes And oth
em
ers.
Two weeks ago our assortment of Golf
Capes was practically exhausted. To
day wo chronicle tho addition of a few
new ones and look for more tomorrow.
$5 to $13.50.
Golf Capes
for Children.
Most of those natty little Capes you've
seen little girls wearing hereabouts) no
doubt come from here. We know of no
other stoie in town who has them.
$3.50
CapeB for children, are made of a
heavy, smooth surface material, in a
uretty green mixture, tlio reveres and
hood are of a bright plaid and are edged
with fringe to match. 8 to IS years.
$5.00
navy blue
red plaid
Golf Capes are of a heavy
golfing, with a large bright
back, hood and fringe.
$7.50
Cape is made of tie host quality golf
ing, l lie body color u bright red plaid
with a back, largo storm collar aud
hood.
For Small Girls.
MILITARY OAPKS, made of a heavy
armv-bluu cloth, lined with red llannel,
rolling collar Inlaid with black velvet
aud trimmed in two rowsjgold soutache ;
same trimming on straps, regulation
brass buttons; 4 to 12 years,
$3.25.
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