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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
5
Local column lists residents and guests visiting Indianapolis Lebanon Greenfield and Chicago. Families move, stay with kin, attend dinners, and shop ahead of Christmas at Fausett's Novelty Store. Includes mentions of Ruth Deakyne Elizabeth Stephenson and J B Johnson.
The store announces a full refreshed stock of Christmas items on display inviting customers to view the holiday display and consider the listed Gift Suggestions for shopping ideas.
A new and attractive line debuts featuring Silk Scarfs and Knit Silk Shawls for the holiday season. The collection emphasizes elegant textures and versatile styling options for festive wear.
A shop advertises new neckwear and collars presented in separate gift boxes, highlighting their range of fancy collars and gift-ready packaging.
New Nmas assortment features genuine etchings pastels brown tone pictures and an extra large lot at popular prices. A nice picture makes a fine gift for any occasion.
A special Holiday Assortment of purses is offered in separate boxes, with each package containing a pretty purse. The item emphasizes gift appeal and tasteful presentation for holiday shoppers.
Combs and back combs are showcased with special holiday numbers aimed at decorative styling.
A local shop showcases satin pillows a line of burnt leather and a new assortment of pillow tops expanding home decor offerings for customers seeking varied textures and styles.
A featured display highlights drawn work with the largest line yet shown from Mexican and Japanese pieces. It includes match sets in Scarfs and Centerpieces along with Battenberg pieces and hand embroidered linen scarfs and doilies.
Exhibition features an elegant line of furs and muffs with fur sets for ladies and children. Displays highlight varied textures and designs to attract shoppers seeking festive warmth and style.
The advertisement promotes a large selection of Japanese cups and saucers, individual plates, nut bowls and sets, chocolate sets, hair receivers and vases, plus an elegant line of Austrian vases and bric-a-brac. It emphasizes their usefulness as ornamental gifts.
A listing offers Comb and Brush Sets in elegant iboxes and Military Sets for men. Sets are sold separately or in pairs and include IClothes and hair brushes with various configurations.
Jewelry and notions including belt pins buckles hat pins beads brooches directoire necklaces waist sets sterling manicure and toilet articles scarf pins cuff buttons barrettes and other items marketed as special holiday selections.
A local advertisement lists 3000 handkerchiefs in assorted patterns priced from 1 cent to 1 dollar each. The item appears in a general sale notice with emphasis on quantity variety and low cost.
Storm fronts at cost. Numerous local residents and visitors are mentioned at dinners, visits, and gatherings across Indianapolis, Delphi, and nearby towns. Notable mentions include Miss Lois Henderson, Mrs. Myrtle Mann, and J. E. Foust with family among others attending dinners and Sunday visits. Community events include a stock show in Chicago and the Old Fiddler contest next Wednesday night.
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