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Monadnock Moment No. 178Era 6: Development of the Industrial United States -
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| The stores of the city are unusually brilliant with holiday goods and trade is reported as being very active. This is the time of year when every person carries one or more bundles home, to make someone happier that Christmas is at hand. To supply this demand Keene merchants have surpassed previous efforts and the result is that Christmas selections are now quickly and easily made. |
The newspaper reporter then made a tour of Central Square, indicating that the Ladies Exchange is selling linen and silk handkerchiefs, table covers, scarfs and gloves. L.E. Mason's windows are handsomely ornamented and his counter well stocked with gentlemen's clothing and ladies furs. Chamberlain's store exhibits silk handkerchiefs, manicure, and toilet sets and Bridgeman's has a large stock of candy. The bookstores display fine assortments of Christmas cards and stationary and the Boston 5 and 10 Cent Store is overflowing with hanging lamps, china, glassware, toys, and household articles.
In addition to the many bargains in the Keene stores, the newspaper also reported on a band concert at City Hall, a Christmas ball at the armory, a carol service at St. James Church, and the Unitarian Church Christmas tree and supper celebration for local children.
Christmas in Keene seems to have changed very little in recent generations. These reports were all taken from Keene's Cheshire Republican newspaper of December 21, 1888.
