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was-mun REPORT
‘ Forecast for Connecticut: Fair to
night: Sunday showers in the after-
noon; fresh north to east winds.
. , Weather notes: A low pressure area
was central this morning In Kansas.
-‘Cloudy and rainy weather prevails
west of the Mississippi river and In
northern portion 6f the lake'region.
Pleasant weather with moderate
temperature prevails in the central and
Atlantic coast states. The storm area
in the. southwest will probably move
northeasteriy to the lake region and
reach this vicinity some time Sunday
,‘ afternoon, producing light rain and
slowly rising temperature.
—-Legs Spring Lamb, 12c; Forequar-
ter. lupin Hayes’.
amigo W. Wilson and his company
- will be In Stamford all next week.
Cod-go Warren. of Chestnut
street. Sou Norwaik, is ill of men
monia.
—Chlldrcn's Toques. O’Brien's.
The monthly meeting of Old Well
W.Hook and Ladder Company will be
held Monday night.
. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence F. Osborn, ot
Ndrwalk will spend the latter part III
the winter In California.
TA difiount of ten per cent on all
Pi purchased ofJ .W. Studweli.
'"i'December 25th.
flu. and Mrs. Henry R. Bulkley. of
Gerard Place. are entertaining Mrs. L.
3.; Thatcher, of Nutley. N. J.
' - Miss Kate h‘laherty. of Prospect ave-
nue. Norwaik. has a sprained wrist.
caused by a fall on an icy sidewalk.
-———#
--3 lbs Mixed Candy. 25c. at Smith's
Harry Pepper will sing at the vespcr
service of the South Norwalk Congre-
gational Church. Sunday afternoon.
The eighth anniversary of the con-
secration of St. Mary’s Church will be
observed tomorrow at 10:30 a. In. and
4 p. In. ‘
—-I.ane's after the show.
.The Friendly Club has been organiz-
ed at Chestnut Hill. They meet and
spend a social evening once a week
Refreshments are served.
The cake sale given by Mrs. G. W.
Johnson. for the. benefit of Calvary
Baptist Chuth was a success. and she
deserves great credit for her work.
. -Cholce Turkeys, mac, n. Hayes.
The annual meeting of the Norwalk
Business Men's Association for the cl»
ection of officers and other business
will be held at the Aihenaeum. Tues:
day evening.
—Blcycles stored and enameled at L.
Ii. Wright's.
This morning Miss Alma Elizabeth
Hamilton. of Newtown avenue II ’t
town for New York city. to visit her
aunt. Miss Adelaide Hamilton. I7 West
Twentieth street.
~Frgh
T. J. Mcgner is ready for the boil-
days with a line of diaries. leather
goods. fountain pens. paper Hillel's
Christmas tree decorations. blocks
toys books and umbrellas.
Shoulder. 8c. Hayes' mkt.
—-Mcn's and boys' winter Caps. O'Brien
___...___..
it Is not too early to bIgln to think
of holiday goods. and It is well worth
remembering that A. J. Collins a Cu.
carry a stock of furniture suitable for
gifts. They are already laying aside
for Christmas delivery
-—lee children Lane's Ice Cream.
Mrs. K. Fitzmanrice and a delegation
from tar of Shippan Circle of it. ill
F. vi ted the. Star of Columbia Circle.
of Norwalk. last night. Mrs. Pittman-
rice went In her official capacity as
deputy.—Stamford Advocate.
—SIIgnr cured Hams. lthc. a.
llayss' market.
Mrs. Giles Hsnlcnbeck was stricken
with paralysis. Wednesday afternoon.
while attending the monthly hosting
of the Woman's Missionary Associa-
tion in the South Norwalk Congrega-
tional Church. She was removed to
her home in Marshall street.
—A brge selection." of the latest Jstyle
. from her late residence. this
la. 30".? Mica.
. All of the Catholic societies will so
‘ tend the maceration anniversary at
int." Mary's Church. marrow morn-
ul-
—-Your choice of the finest lot of tar-
keys In town for 12% c Ib., at Hayes'
market.
The employees it. t G. corset
shop have pr Mr. and Mrs. Mi-
chael J. H II. who were married
Thanksgiving day. with a handsome
suite of dining room furniture.
~Spocials for XIII seasom too dos.
the fan Handkerchiefs. liic ea; a full
line Iris Point Toilet‘Sets; 1000 Xmas
Cards. Booklets and Juveniles. to up-
ward ; an extensive line of Toys.
Games and Doll Furniture, Leather
Goods. Silver Novelties. Crepe Paper,
Fancy Denim and Canvas Pillow Cov-
ers. 26c upward. M. S. Smith & Co.
Dannie Mulvihill. son of Patrick
Muivihlll. of West Washington street.
and Gus Adams. son of Lorenxo Ad-
ams. oi Norwalk. who are on the U. S.
S. Alliance, are at home on a ten days'
furlough.
—l am ready for the Holidays with a
complete line of 1900 Diarys. Leather
Goods. Music Rolls. Fountain Pens,
Gold Pens. Paper Cutters. Christmas
Tree Decorations, Children's Blocks.
Toys and X'mas Books. and the finest
lot of Ladies' and Gents' umbrellas
that ever came to the Norwalks. My
prices will always bring you back to
'l‘. J. Magner's. 2 South Main St.
At Grace Church tomorrow night. at
7:30 o'clock. Rev. J. McClure Bellows
will preach an instructive and inter-
esting sermon upon the Charming and
Unitarians.‘ There will be special mu-
sic.
f-Plenty Peanuts It. Brittle at Lane's.
The Union Veteran's Union will hold
its annual election of ofiicers Monday
evening at ill Washington street. All
comrades are requested to be present
without fail. important business is
to be transacted.
-Choice so”. Fowls. 10¢ a pound
at Hayes' market.
_—-—
One can scarcely think of a more
useful article for a Chritnsuas present
than a good sweeper. A. ilickerman 1
Son have made a large purchase of an
excellent one. in light or dark wood
handsomely finished. They also have
on hand the well known Blssell sweep-
ers.
—Ladles' Alpines. O'Brien's.
Every day brings something new for
the holidays to Tristrnm t liyatt's
store in every department can be
found suitable Christmas gifts~hand-
kerchlefs. gloves. hosiery. umbrellas.
ties. furs. jackets. china. bric-a-brac,
rugs. curtains In all the newest styles
—Pure Cal. and cream, 5e cup. Lane's
Davis & Son have several small lots
of underwear they wish to. dispose oI
before the holiday trade commences.
Note the prices quoted today and take
advantage of them while the bargain»
Inst. Next week their attractive store
will blossom Into a banner of beauty,
filled with goods for the gift-giving
season.
—-3 lbs Mixed Candy. 25c. at Smlt.s
Manager Glflln. of Comatock Bro-
thers' South Norwalk store. In making
his usual extensive preparations to fur-
nish the many useful and desirable art-
icles suitable for Christmas gifts that
the clothing and men's furnishing
goods business affords. A partial list
III given In a new advertisement today
Goods selected now will be held until
Christmas.
-—Bargains in second- hand upright
and square pianos. at J. W. Studweli's.
The gift- buying time Is here and J.
A. Hislop l Co are on hand to give It
a hearty greeting. Their-store is at its
best. filled from top to bottom. from
end to end with all the richness of the
season. Everything. everywhere
of Christmas and holiday cheer” A
few hints In their advertisement today
serve as an index to scores of others
not printed. but equally important to
those who have gifts to buy.
-—Plctures framed in the. latest aty-
Ies. at reasonable prices. Large stock
mouldings. J. T. Prowitt. 45 Main st..
Norwalk.
Legrnnd Jackson. the Norwalk lew-
eler. oflers for inspection for the holi-
days a large and well saluted stock
of diamonds. watches. silverware and
jewelry. and inducements to buyers
will be greater this year than ever be-
fore. Mr. Jackson has lately added to
his stock a fine line of ladies’ and
gent's silk umbrellas. a very popular
and sensible holiday gift. Mr. Dil-
worth will attend to fine watch re-
pairing. diamcnd setting and engrav-
Ing. .
-—Speeisl from Crockery Dep't: 500
Venetian Toilet Articles. 9c ea; large
stock 18c Water lamina. lac en: a corn-
plete assortment of Silver Niekeiled
'I‘. Were. Child's Silver Sets. the en: Nut
much“. ltlfllfilCo.
meet the demand.
satisfactory.
needs and hard work can make
those who have gifts to buy.
The completeness and dependabiIIiy of this
outfit are worthy of the strongest emphasis i
-ihem. Everything as near right as experience,
Just a few hints for print.
scores of other hints not printed, but equally important to
The formal opening oi our Holiday §tccks' Is something
mere than a mere incident' ill the car's merchandising.
of sufficient importance to be c
news concerning it is read with interest by our buying public.
The gift-buying time is here. The comment is here to
d as an event. The store
The store' Is at its best. from tap to bottom. from end to
end. ' eyerything. everywhere breaths an atmosphere of Christ-
mas. When lines are most complete. then is selecting most
Iiday
give
. nowledge oi
them. ‘
they'll serve as an index to
mambo fer ems. .
You'll find about every good kind of
Handkerchiefs here. You'll find them
temptingiy priced. With double our
usual selling space and the exploiting
of these special lots, we'll start the
holiday handkerchief selling In good
earnest.
Ladies' Ail-linen Hemstltched Hand-
kerchiefs. 10c.
White Hemstltched Handkerchiefs
for Gents. 35 inch and 1 inch hem.
12%c.
Lndlea' Hemslltched. Embroidered
nail lIhIncy Dordcrcd Handkerchiefs.
Ladies' and Gents' Plain All-linen
Hometltched Handkerchiefs. 19c.
Ladies' Pure Linen initial Handker-
chiefs, 25c. ‘
Ladles’ Fine Swiss Embroidered
Handkerchiefs from 1259c to 98c. each.
Gents' Silk Hemstltchcd and initial
Handkerchiefs. 49, 75 and 98‘ each.
Ielltlay leather Goods.
Can't give you all the leather news:
can only outline the. Christmas lots.
An investigation and your knowledge
of values will do the rrst:
Pocket Books from 25c to 82.98.
Bill Books from We to 98¢.
Coin_Purses from We to «tile.
Men's Walirts from 49c to title.
s(Ladies Chatalinc Bags from 25c to
um Furnishings for
Christmas.
Better and bigger preparations have
been made In this mtion than ever be.
fore. Neckwear. Dress Shirts. Collars.
Cuffs. Suspenders. Night Shirts. etc,
etc. Most attractive lines. most attrac~
lively priced.
Tho Sana-Pare" Dress Shirts. fine
quality muslin, set in linen bosom. re-
Inforced back and front, 75c and 98c
each.
Men's Night Shirts. Fancy insertion
and Embroidered Fronts. We. and 75c
each.
The latest in Gents' Neckwcar in-
cluding bows. tecks. pulls. and four-in-
handu. at 25c and 47c.
lv‘uncy Suspenders at 26c and 600.
The Unbrdlas.
Stro ere—very strong. Thati
word “Dependable” is honestly stamp-
ed upon every umbrella in the outfit.
There are plenty of prices: there are.
forests of sticks to choose from fori
both men and women. Early I-rhoosers
get the chance at such values as these: ‘
Ladies Gloria Slk Umbrellas. natural'
twistcd handles. silver mounted. 98c.
Ladies' Fine English Gloria Silk lim-
brellas. Fancy carved. or silver mount—
ed handles. “.49 and ”.89.
Ladies' Silk Umbrellas. natural h'an-
dies. silver mounted. $2.10 and $2.93.
Men's Gloria Silk Umbrellas. twisted
handles. sliver mounted. 98c to 82.25.
Genta' Twilled Silk Umbrellas. nat-
ural root handles silter mounted. 83.49.
mmmmm
Regular lines reinforced new lines
especially bought for Christmas Dress
Gloves, Lined Gloves Driving Gloves.
Walking Gloves: every kind of good
handwrer and all priced to please.
Men's and Boy's Astrachan Gloves.
Ladies' Wool or Astrachan Gloves
49c.
Ladles' Fleece Lined Kid Gloves. for
top. patent clasp. 98c.
Ladies' Kid Gloves "The Orleans."
silk stitched hacks. 79c.
Ladles' Celebrated Hislop Glau
Glace Glove every pair warranted. 98c.
[stimulation
A feature: yes! a strong feature of
the holiday business will be the Book
Selling. Hundreds of volumes bound
In the most attractive covers: litera-
ture to suit all ages. all tastes. and all
to be sold 'twixt this and Christmas.
Here are some special lots for early
choosing:
Cloth Covered Books. a full line of
the most popular works. lac.
Cloth Covered Novels by famous su-
thorw. nicely bound. 25 and 29c.
AI-rlcan Boys Series by Oliver 0p-
tlc. 59c.
Gems of Modern Art. handsomely
bound. A collection of photolfflphle
reproductions of Great Modern Paint-
Ings. 98c.
' Children's Toy Books. So to 25c.
Children's Story Books. board cov»
mmmlm
The Christmas Doll Sale.
The best representatives of doll-dom
have met here; quite a convention of
all styles. complexions and conditions
If Dolls. Hundreds of little hearts will
soon be made happy. for these are all
priced to pass from our possession to
yours before Christmas eve.
Undressed Kid Dolls. 15c.
Nicely Dressed Jointed Dolls. Bisque
Heads. at 29 and 35c.
59{Satin Dressed Jointed Dolls. 49c and
Handsomely dressed Sleeping Dolls.
from 98c to 83.“)
sanctum
Clank Sale:
Lots of Stylish Jackets and Capes
bunched together for quick selling.
Your gift-giving money can be spent
to some purpose here. Kindly rend ev-
ery offering.
Ladies lilack Kersey Jackets. double
giggled high collar. Gloria silk lined
Ladies' Black Kersey Jacket. 6 rows
stitching. round box front. Gloria lin-
85 98. '
“Ladies Black liouclc Cape. fur trim-
med. full sweep. Gloria lined. “.98.
Ladies' Salter Plush Cape. fur trim-
med. ltnllsn Cloth lined. at 86.98.
Natl Furs lel' Ellis.
Caught a fur manufacturer who was
top heavy on furs. Early season's IIII-
sensnnahleness the cause. {song winter
ahead. though. and these Furs can be
bought at very advantageous prices.
Ladies' Martin Fur Collars. with
heads. at 83 49.
Ladies! Electric Seal Collarettes.
long fronts. tail trimmed. “.98
Ladies’ Black Sable Collarettes. ss-
gi’n 9lined. tail and head trimmed.
.4 .
8 Lgdies' Black Sheard Coney Malta.
1.] .
Ladiea' Water Mink Mulls. 81.49.
Silk Islets. iieel Islets.
Separate Skirts.
Most sensible gifts these. and gifts
that will be properly appreciated. Just
two specials of each to start the ball
rolling.
Ladies Taffeta Silk Wallis. In black
and navy. at $3.49.
Ladies' Taffeta Silk Waista. In black.
colors and corded stripes. $3.98.
Ladies‘ All-wool Flannel Waists.
braid trimmed. black. navy. brown and
reds. at 99c. .
Ladles' All-wool nnel Waists.
braid trimmed. In and navy.
“.49.
Ladies‘ All-wool
back. silk binding.
Ladies' Black All-
stitched seamen, at
My TI'Ilhs.
\
Iris. plaited
Skirts.
others ornamental.
Inelsrances. but they make the heart
g a .
Picture Frames from 12%! up.
med Cushions.
25c to 02.”.
ers. Ilic up.
Necktie Cases. the.
it Is
Hundreds of dainty little things
bought for gifts. Many oi them useful.
Inexpensive re-
Chlidren's Spoon. Knife and Fork
Perfumes In Fancy . 12%. lo
and 25c.
Sterling Silver from 49c up
Hundreds 's Games from
it to :2.
Choice nt of Fancy Trim-
Hand-painted Handkerchief and
tslA’moslatluwlli
«mummmsw ”It“. Monday
night.
«II-m
~10“. MM.“ Hayes'.
”"1””
Rev. Iidward of Wor-
cester/will preach lineman Con-
gregational Church. Icahn- morning
and «man. ,
la the wt of Pleisted's drcs
storeisexhi afullltueoi blank
books useful for begins at the new
year. Special orders l he Illed
without delay.
-We make our Candy. ‘Lane.
Carmele Chioppe. aged seven months
and seven days. son of Mr. and Mrs.
Sabato Chiom. died yesterday after-
noon st his parents’ home in liliy ave-
nue. The funeral will be held tomor-
row afternoon. Interment in St. Mary's
Cemetery.
—-Horse Clipping. L. If. Wright's.
The Rev. S. B. Pond. rector of St.
Paul's Episcopal Church. Norwalk.
who will become pastor of Christ Ep-
Iscopai Church. Woolawn. on January
1. succeeds Rev. Arthur L. Williams.
recently elected ccadiutor by the Ne-
rbraska bishop.
~—_—. -
—Spring Chickens, 12c.
market.
ll. Hayes'
For Christmas what would be a bet-
ter. more lasting gift than a pair of
gold spectacles or eye glasses. accur-
ately titted? They can be had now of
0. B. Jackson. the optlclan. and the
proper lenses supplied after a careful
examination without further cost.
—This year you ought buy at
least one bonof imperial b Cigars
for a Christmas present.
Miss Helene Gehebe. of Fra . street.
was tendered a surprise party last
night. by about twenty of ller young
friends. The evening was pleasantly
passed with dancing, games and mus-
Ie. and at midnight a tempting colla-
tion was served.
A big topographical
York will be sent to the
tion. 'Ihe map will be t
twenty-eight feet. It will a
streets. parks. ferries and bridg . and
will be accompanied by four large pen
and ink sketches and fifty smaller ones
showing well—known views in the city.
—Special sale of all Trimmed Hat-I.
at the Norwalk Boston Store. Satur-
day and Monday.
The vespcr service at the South Nor—
walk Congregational Church. tomor-
row afte n. will be a special order
of wot a the interests of happy
home I The pastor will speak of
the f marriage vow. To love.
and To herish. and its keeping and
breaking; and Mr. Pepper will sing
songs of home love and worship.
—Head Cheese. 10c a poundfi. at
Hayes'.
The Rev. D. Asher Anderson. of the
First Congregational Church. Meriden.
will probably be called to the First
Congregational Church at Danbury.
He has been waited on by a committee
and told them that he would not con-
sider a call unless it was ynnnimous
A meeting of the Danbury church will
soon be held to act on the proposition.
—-i'mbrellas and Canes. O'Brien'a
J. Spencer E Company can olier for
the holidays exceptional values In sin-
gle stone diamond rings; also in corn-
bluation with other precious stones. in
watches they have the latest styles in
gold. gold- filled and silver timekeepers.
at lower prices than they have ever be-
fore been oflered in Norwalk. Good
judgment suggests the necessity of
buying now.
—Fowls, l0c. at Hayes'.
Bridgeport wheelmen have decided
that the police are too lenient in re-
gard to the lantern law. They think
that at the present rate. by next spring
the drivers of rubber tired vehicles will
disregard the not altogether. The mat-
ter has been prepared in form to sub-
mit to the police officials and ask for
an enforcement of the law against all
offenders.
—~Pearl Alpines. O'Brien's.
A sure way to a man's heart
through his stomach. Keep him filled
with wholesome food and the home Is
pretty sure to be bright and happy—-
that is. if your grocery bills don't
plnIh hubbys pocket- -book too hard.
A. Stull. the Cottage avenue grocer.
East Norwalk. is the friend of eco-
nomical buyers. and his goods are high
grade. You will find prices quoted by
him today of much interest.
--Harnburg Steak. 124: 1b.. at Hayes'
Market.
CONTRACT FOR MISSOURI MI'LES.
St. Louis. December Hfaptaln Mar-
shall. an ofiicer in the British army.
has closed a contract with a local firm
for 1.000 Missouri mules. to be used In
South Africa. it is expected that other
contracts may be let within a short
time for 10,000 more animals.
-—A Scent display of Pianos.
at J. W. tudwell's.
N0 TIDINGS OF THE NIAGARA
Bulalo. N. Y.. December b—The wa-
ter front this morning furnished no tid-
. lags from the Canadian steamer Nia—
gara. supposed to have founders-d In
Lake Erie In the gals oi I'.ueaday with
a crew of sixteen men. The Niagara' s
from cargo ermsisted of 3300.000 shingles.
Insured for ”.200. The vessel was
valued at stem and was not insured.
law
114 Washington Street.
South Norwalk.
A Metro,
Twisstopportunltytabuyhigheiassbrydoods.
iery.ilnderwear,ste.,stlower prices than you have
lanruclvedtoelcuouttblestoekatmaadhel
onltwilldclt.
You will dcwsll.snd save money.tolayiessupply .
asailhisdsoillryaoodsarehigher. andarsgcisgtobedlll
lpaeewlilaotpermitguottngprlces. Batyoucanhe "
thebestbargalnssvsehu. ‘~
up
Wencasbusineas. Whatsnopportuaity “clouding,
Christmaspreesntsi
EDWARD STRE
No. S Onzotto Building,
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r
Attractive display of Japanese china . I ..
of the importer and sold to you at a low prices.
Large line of Silk Pin cushions
Our assortment of Stamped Linens will surely.
you.
The largest and best line of Society Paper' In .
assorted tints, ranging in an ce, lbs to 890 a box
Photograph Frames In old and Birdseye
one. two. three and four pictures, at prices 88o .
Big values' In Handkerchiefs from 3c to 82am
Our line of Millinery Is ofiered you at m . '
cash prices.
86 Washington Street. South 1"
The Model Grocj
Enterprising. Industrious and Serviceablea .
Arlington Wheat Meal. or Perfect
Graham Flour. The most perfect pro-
duct of its kind. Fresh ground and of
perfect purity and excellence. here.
"Southy Friend” brand Canned Dry
Pack Pumpkin. superior product. cheap
at I00 or 3 cans for 25c.
Corned Canned Cod-A new product.
and bound to win favor. Eaten right
out of the can It is good. Superfine
when made Into cakes. can. 15c.
Butter still on the upward move. We
are selling nice June butter at 27c;
worth 26 wholesale. and worth more
to anybody than the flashy "fresh"
goods at 30c to 32c. because there .3
more solidity tth. It Is better butter.
What do you want?
Eggs-A new arrival
fresh gatheredeggs scum ‘ ‘
so good eggs at 26c and ”a. ‘
Ceylon and lndla Ten-w ' '
considerable inquiry for tho
have now placed in stockyl’acl’d’fl'd
one- -half pound and Puck's mat
30c one- -half pound” Try it.
Syrup. -Remember when k VIII. , -
that we have the finest mm 37-1. '
rup at 12c quart. Buy a M m.
of our maple at 10c and ye, will In!
a quart at 30c.
Pure Honey in glass. and in ill ,
comb.
Flour. —New patent at etc has. 0,5
84. 25 a barrel.
Yours to command,
Lonunzo manna; ‘
Christmas Photographs
The gem of all photographs.
Jackson’ s Platiuotype Proof.
\ any SWELL AND CHOICE.
A fine line of latest styles frames in all sizes.
Sittings from 9:30 to 3:30 o’clock.
Cloudy days as good as clear ones.
E. M. JACKSON.
53 Wall st, N orwalk Conn
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"WW‘ I I
HOLIDAY GOODS.
LIBERAL DISCOUNT ON BOOKS.
Any Book not In stock will be ordered.
James Meredith. Vin Crucis David Harum. Richard
Carvel and The Other Fellow, all $l.50 books; my
price. Iii. I5. Hentv Books. tine cloth binding, 25c.
Large line of Hand Painted Novelties. Calendars.Bibles.
Prayer Books H mnaIs. Fountain Pens, Diaries”.
Fancy Writing aper. :It
WM. P. BEERS’ Bookseller, 49 WaIISt.. Norwalk.
WOW
All trolley lines pass the door.
Opposite Norwnik Hotel.
The economy of buying good thingsg
usually appear in the price—but priceg
always guarantee quality—the reputation mo! Y
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the seller counts.
We don’t believe there' Is another granary
in America where greater efiort Is made to give
exact satisfaction than we make. I' do this
because I believe that you will stick to me just I
as long as I give you good grain. prompt ser-
vice and full weight.
Buy Oats That’s Clean.
I'll cum Manuel T. Hatch.
‘/-\
For CliI'iSilllaS
What would be a better. more last-
Ing gift than a pair of GOLD SPEC-
TACLES or EYE GLASSES. accurate-
ly titted? They can be had now for
presentation purposes and the proper
lenses supplied after a careful examina-
tion. without further cost.
0.3. JACKSON p
GRADUATI OPTICIAN.
With 1. Jaeksu. Jeweler. II Well at.
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