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Middletown transcript., 1895-12-21
HYMENEAL.
JoLLs-CooPER..


Mr.. Chas. H. Jolls, son of Hon. John w.
Jolls OF Middletown. and Miss Mary r.
Cooper, ,only sister of Col. E. T. Cooper,
of Camden, were married on Wednesday
afternoon, in st. Paups Episcopal Chapel,
at Camden, by Rev. George NJ Bond rector
Of the P. E. Church of Dover. The pretty
little Chapel was handsomely decorated
with blooming plants and Christmas greens
and as the bridal party entered. Miss Lizzie
Lord played the Lohengrins Wedding
March. The bride wore white damasse
gown with pearl trimmings, veil and or
ange blossoms, and carried bride roses. She
was lead to the altar by her brother, Col.
e. T. Cooper where they were met by the
groom and his best man, John A. Jolls, his
brother. Miss Sallie Jolls, sister of the
groom was the maid of honor. She wore
yellow crepe gown with yellow ribbon
trimmings. The ushers were: Messrs.
Frank Pool. of McDonough, John d. Haw-
kins, of Dover, Pomroy Jones, of Dover
and Morris Manning of Wilmington.
After the marriage a wedding breakfast
was served to the relatives and ewfriends.
And after receiving many congratulations,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jolls took the north bound
rain for bridal trip to Boston and other
points in old New England. The BRIDE is a
very popular young lady and the best Of
good wishes from many friends attend the
young couple. They received great many
elegant and costly presents.
INSTRUMENTATION
Mr.. Lewis Fennemore, farmer living
two miles south of Middletown. was mar
ried on Thursday evening to Miss Martha
Weldon, of Townsend. The ceremony
inexperienced by Rev. Albert Chandler,
at the residence of the brides mother.
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DELAWARE CITY.

Mrs. Peoples has returned.
I Miss J. w. ]. Marty is somewhat better.
Mrs. Bradway visited in Philadelphia
this week.
Mrs. o. B. Wingate visited Philadelphia
this week.
Mrs. II, C. Johannis spent Tuesday in
Wilmington.
Miss Lucy Jackson was in Middletown
on Monday.
Joseph Bigger. of Wilmington. was in
town this week.
Mrs. Ida Greed and Bessie visited Wilm-
ington on Monday.
Miss Sallie Gassner is home for the
Christmas holidays.
Rev. L. A. Oates Is enjoying q visit of
two.weeks at his old home.
Messrs. Matthews and Allen. of Atlantic
City. were in town this week.
Mrs. Clayton Won Culin spent short
time in Philadelphia this week.
Miss Helen Cheairs left town on Thurs.
day enroute for Pittsburg. Pa.
DR.. Belville and son spent Monday in
Wilmington also Miss Rebecca Clark.
Misses Kate and Amelia Aker have re.
turned from visit to Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex. FARRELL visited friends
and relatives in Wilmington this week.
Miss Laura Frempt is enjoying the plea
sure of visit to relatives in Philadelphia,
Mrs. J. A. Vreeland. of Philadelphia,
spent few days with her mother last
week.
Mrs. ]. T. Cheafrs spent a short time
with her father. w. Warrick. in Glasboro,
NJ.
Owing to the. illness of Miss Marly the
intermediate department was closed some
time this week.
The Christmas Market held in the parisl,
house last week was success financially.
The proceeds amounted to S77.4S.
Mrs. Howell is spending the winter in
Washington with her brothers family and
will visit her old home in New Orleans
before she returns to Delaware City.
The torpedo boat Cushing. which left the
the Brooklyn Navy yard Monday morning
for Washington by the inside route. passed
through the Delaware and Chesapeake
Canal about 12 o'clock on Tuesday.
Several of our townspsople attended the
reception given on Thursday evening at tie
Union League in Philadelphia. by the
Misses Colburn. Miss Julia Clark assisted
in receiving w. w. Cheairs and sister, Miss
Annie, attended the reception.
Miss Anna A. Pennington was delight
fully surprised by number Of her young
friends Monday evening. 1t was. a very
pleasant social gathering and after refresh
ments were served at a late hour the guests
departed for their respective home.
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Gretchens.
One s years old was $40; now Sc.

One s years old was $40; now Sc.
One 12 years old was S11; now $3.50
Navy blue boucle with mill.
tary cape handsomely braided
with black.
One 8 years old was $14; now $S.
One 10 years old was S14; now So.
Of dark blue boucle striped
with black and tan, sailor col
lar, lined with shaded silk
and one each of red boucle
same way.
One s years old was SS; now $3.50.
One 12 years old was SO; now $500
Of mixed boucle, red, black
and green, with deep rippled
cape, trimmed with black
braid, edged with fur.
One 10 years was SO; now SIS.
One 13 years was SO. so; now S.. 5Q..--
One IA years was $40; now $500
Of navy blue beaver cloth,
made with sailor collar, trim
med with narrow braii.
A new lot of Children's
cashmere Hose, Onyx black,
sizes 4 to 9, from IS to 75c per
pair. These goods are speci-
ally fine for Children. Ladies
Onyx Black Cotton Stock
ings, winter weights, at great
inducements-25c quality-3
pass for soc.
OLadies' Onyx Black Cot
ton Stockings, high spliced
heel and sole, all black
and black with white feet,
25c per pair.
Ladies Onyx Black Cotton
Stockings, all black and
black with mace feet, soc
quality, 8 pairs for 81.
Ladies Onyx black spun
Silk Stockings, $3.50 and 81.
so per pair, are splendid.
qualities and sure to please.
We have made a direct ef-
tort to induce holiday giving
n useful things. Our store
his Christmas will be devoted
% that idea.
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ODESSA NOTES.

Miss Frances Williams has returned from
Middleiown.
Miss Ada Cochran, of Middle town, wa.
in town Wednesday.
Miss Carrie Brady has been the guest oj
Mrs. Frank B. Watkins
Mr.. and Mrs. Spruance. OF Wilmington
spent Sunday with Mr.. D. W. Corbit.
Messrs. William L. and Harlem G. Scott,
of Wilmington. spent Sunday in town.
Mrs. Carrow who has been spending sew
eral days in the city has returned home.
Mrs. w. r. Davis and son, who have
been guests of relatives in Wilmington re-
turned Wednesday.
Church Services will be held in the room
under the Hall tomorrow at half past two.
Bishop Coleman will be present and preach.
All our invited.
During the past week lovers of skating
have had an excellent opportunity to In
dulge in their favorite pastime. The ice
has been in excellent condition and filled
most of the time with skaters.
The Rev. and Mrs. e. P. Roberts met
with delightful surprise Monday evening
in the form of a donation from the M. E.
Church of which he is pastor. The par
sonage was crowded with merry guests,
laden with bundles large and small. When
the guests departed after very pleasant
evening they left the table filled to over
flowing with all kinds of substantials.
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'Wn. B. Sharp ( Co
FOURTH and MARKET SITS.
Wilmington, Del.
Open evenings until
Christmas.

Our Silk Department pres
ents many beautiful and use
full things for holiday giving
and at remarkably low prices
made especially for this time.
Peau-de-Soie Silk, one of
the most popular-$1 all the
season-now S5c.
Black Satin Duchesse, al
ways handsome and stylish,
81 quality for 75c per yard.
Black Figured Silk in a fine
assortment of the latest pat
terms, at S5c, ST, SI.25 and
$3.50 per yard.
A very beautiful line of Per
Sian, Dresden and Plaid Silks
for waists and trimmings, from
soc to $3.50 per yard.
Just arrived from Japan
two cases of splendid quality
Wash Silks in elegant color
lngs and designs, for 25c
yard.
Strong, comfortable and
finely finished are our Rock
ers~ No flimsy or make-shift
chairs find resting place
here. We are selling a
Rocker that is unsurpassed
for the money. They come
In oak, curly birch and cherry,
with either cobbler or saddle
seat, ana great value at the
prlce-$2.o5. We have sold
hundreds of these chairs and
this is the last lot,
We have made great reduc-
tlonS in our Children's Goats,
and to lockers for this class
OF goods the prices will be
interesting. The assortment
is somewhat broken and we
give the quantities as they
now are.
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Dos and Don'ts for Christmas shop.
perS.

Dos and Don'ts for Christmas Shop
pers.
Don't buy expensive presents when you
| can't afford them.
All kinds of of candies at Connellee,s.
Don't forget that 90 cents is but one cent
lie IS than dollar.
You can buy ladies' coats at Messick's.
Don't expect'to be treated with the most
elaborate courtesy.
Mrs. Dagger has fine fresh candies and
nuts at the East End store.
Don't hold receptio n with your friends
at a bargain counter.
Jewelry, watches and ell kinds of pretty
and choice trinkets at Mrs. Massey's.
Don't fail to keep keen eye on the ad-
yertisements in this paper.
Don't have anything charged if you can
just as well pay for it.
Money nova days goes where it goes
furtherst. Messick.
Don't buy hand-painted plaque for a
girl who needs warm wrap.
Don't spend more than you can afford
just to keep up false appearances.
Use Wrights Violet and Heliotrope toilet
waters. They are the best.
Vaughan's Pharmacy.
Don't buy your wife a macintosh and
your typewriter sealskin sacque.
Don't buy a leather-cushioned desk chair
and tell your wife that it is for her.
Currants, raisins and figs at Connellee,s.
Don't go Christmas shopping with enter
taini ng and oquacious companions.
Don't regard Christmas merely as sea-
son for the exchange of costly gifts.
Rugs-A large line Moquette, Smyrna,
and Goat skin rugs. Moquettes 81 s1.O0-$2.25
at Reynolds.
Don't imagine that every shop girl ron
deal with is your natural born enemy.
Get your fruits, nuts and confections at
Brockson's il you want them fresh.
Don't forget to be "cheerful give r.n
which means. also, u cheerful purchaser.
Don't this prove that we are selling
mems heavy work gloves, as well as every
thing else, below others. We have bought
the last two months over 1000 pairs mons
heavy work gloves. Messick.
Don't buy tricycle. for boy who has
written to Santa Claus for safety"
Don't let the prices up town scare you
ont Of town, but come whit ths Echsn-
hofsr Brps. on Main 6trsst aboss ca
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Mrs. G. w. po,k

Mrs. Mary Brisbane Polk. wife Of Mr..
George w. Polk. formerly Of Odessa, died
in Denver Col. on Monday. Her health had
been precarious for several years. and for
that reason her husband removed u Dem
Yer hoping for her restoration in the mofe
healthfui cline of Colorado. She was tie
only daughter Of the late Rev. w. II .Bris-
bane. and niece ofthe Messrs. Biggs, 81
Middletown. Her mother, widow Of the
late Thos. W. Price, Of Philadslphh. resi.
ded with her. Mrs. Polk was known and
loved ~ large ciseleaf friends. sks. was
.aniebls and vivsciopss md had many psr.
sonal attractions. Her remains viii be
bsaaeht he1e ~ burial. She leaves one
eld, 1ittl sisa eight ysArs old, ana one
esplbls m Harry Brisbane. of LsadyillA
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CHURCH cnIMEs.

The Christmas entertainment for th
chiidrenof the Sunday School will be bel
at the Parish Building on Thursday ever
ing next at seven o'clock.
Rev. Adam Stengle has secured the sci
\ vices the evangelist. Rev. w. H Gallowa
to assist in the revival services to begin q
| the Smyrna NJ: e. Church the first Of III
year.
4 The NJ. E. Church at Crisfeld, Md. we
re-opened last Sunday. New pews and
new pulpit in the church. Rev. Vaughan
s. Collins. of New C,stle. preached both
morning and evening.
Christmas Services will be held I st
Anne's Church as follows: Holy Com
munion at 7.30 A. NJ. Morning Prayer
sermon and Holy Communion at 1880 A.
M. Evening prayer at p. NJ.
The Y. P. 8. C. e. OF Forest Presbyterian
Church meets every Sunday evening al
6.45. Topic for Sunday eve. Dec. end
''The good tidings of Christianity" Meeting
to be led by Miss Mary Rothwell Visitors
always welcome.
ST. Pauls N. E. Church of Wilmington
has settled upon Rev. T. e. E.Martindale, now
serving Milford as the successor to RevT. E
Terry who is forced to resign because of
his health. DIR. Martindale has not given
an answer yet.
Services in the NJ. E. Church tomorrow
will be appropriate to Christmas. The
subject of the morning sermon by the
pastor, Rev. /. L. Wood. will be "The Ad-
vent of "Christ" and the evening sermon
Good Tidings." Special revival services
will begin Sunday. Dec. %.
Tomorrow will lie observed as Christmas
Sunday in the Forest Presbyterian Church.
The subject of Rev. F. H. Moore's sermon
in the morning will be "The Incarnation"
and in the evening THAT Holy Night"
At both services an augmented choir will
render special Christmas Anthems. The
Sunday School Christmas Festival will be
held on Tuesday evening Dec. 81. The
public is cordially invited TO attend these
services.
Have you seen Brockson's beautiful bric-
a-brac, bisque figures and vases? And have
you learned his prices?
Shoe prices Topped off a third. at
Messick 8.
More boots for less money at s. Burston's
East Main street, than ever before in Mid
dletown' The price has been reduced to
meet the exigency of27 cent corn. Exam.
inc them.
All staple articles in groceries at Connel-
lees
Since Mr.. Emerson's offer in connection |
with the mistletoe bough. Mrs. Massey is
exhibiting very beautiful wedding rings.
EMBROIDERY WoRK-Stamped pieces in
Colonial, Empire. and Delft designs. A full
assortment B. and A. silks in all up-to-date
shades and kinds at Reynolds.
Wecan accommodate anybody and every
body with poultry. Echenhofer Bros.
Go to J. 7, Stewart for watch, clock
and jewelry repairing. Work guaranteed
For Xmas present buy cut glass bot
lie, Wrights Extracts put up in fancy boxes
Ali sizes and prices Vaughan's Pharmacy.
If everybody knew of our undersell
prices there would be more to your credit
n the saving banks. Aessick.
II you cannot get something to please
he dearest little woman in the world" at
3rockson's she must be hard to suit. He
las the very things housekeepers delight
n. and his prices suit the pocket-book.
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Wines and Ii quors.

At the Family Liquor Store Of James A.
Kelley Tenth and .shipley streets. WI. you
will find the largest stock Of Rye Whiskies
Brandies, Gins. Cordials. etc, in the city.
Mr.. Kelley is agent for the Toklon Wine
Company of Oakville. Cal, from whom he
receives every week large invoice of.the
finest wines in the market. which be is sell.
ing at the low price of SO cents large bot
tie or 81 so per gallon. These goods com.
bine the following: Blackberry, Port.
Sherry. Clarst. Catawba and Rhine Wine.
Also finest stock Of Foreign and Domestic
Ales. etc. Phone ~. Nail orders promptly
Illled. =
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rowNsrND roPrCs.

8
Mrs. W. E. Graves has been sick quite 70
several days.
Walter E. Hart is shipping great guam
titles of poultry.
David Greer infant son of David Greer
died last Thursday and was buried on Sat
urday.
Prof Smith who had his carriage stoler
several weeks ago, found 1t this week only
few miles from town.
Mr.. Wilmer w. Salmon, Of Chicago
made his parents a hurried visit this week
preparatory to taking an extended trip in
Europe.
Quite number of Rev. Albert Chandler's
Pensioners invaded the parsonage on
Wednesday evening. and left some tokens
of good will and appreciation.
James Scoone, former resident of this
place, died at his home at State Ro ad on
Monday. His remains were brought here
on Wednesday, funeral services were held
in the NJ. =. Church and interment at
Emanuel cemetery.
Since the appointment of John Timmon
as Town Bailiff there has been great i'm
provement in the order of the town. II is
rare thing now TO hear profanity on the
streets. John is no respector of persons
He serves all alike. In his efforts 10 main
tain good order he should have the moral
supporter all good citizens.
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Notice of Election! :!

NEW CASTLE Co. NAT. BANK, OF ODESSA
ODESSA, DEL,
December 18th, 1895.
The stockholders annual meeting for the
election of Nine Directors to serve for the en-
suing year " i'll be held in the banking house
on Wednesday, January 1st, 1896, between
the hours of IL O'Clock, a. m, and p. m.
JOS.L. GIBSON, Cashier,
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Alfred Wright's Extracts and Sachet
All odors Vaughan's Pharmacy.
Brockson has the finest collection of Jar
diners in town.
Our crowded store is excellent evidenct
of our popularity. Our prices must be low
er Messick.
Wild duck are said to be plentiful. The
Echenhofer Bros. have them for sale.
Connellee has everything to delight the
inner man on Christmas day.
Holiday Goods at Mrs. Dager's. East End
SrATIoNERY-Finest quality linen paper
and envelopes in handsome boxes I2c. to
25c. per box at Reynolds.
Get one of those pretty clocks at Mrs.
Massey's. She has variety of styles and
prices.
Ifyou wish to celebrate the Holidays in
the most satisfactory manner go to Burs-
toms, East Main street, for pair Of his
best shoes. In quality and price they can
not be beaten in town.
Mrs. Mckee will have an Opening of
Dolls Millinery this evening. Look in the
window for dolls hats.
The whole store one vast bargain coun-
ter. No little leader in few items, but
widespread, all prevailing. lopping-off
prices that makes this store natural centre
of the economical. Messick.
Atomizers for the toilet are more popu-
lar than ever this year. We can supply
you. Vaughan's Pharmacy.
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MONEY UNEMPLOYED or waiting invest
ment can be made to earn you Interest If de
posted with this company.
INTEREST PAID on deposits OF money as
follows: per cent. on deposits payable on de-
mand, by check, same as banks; ~ per cent.
on deposits payable after 10 days notice; per
cent. on deposits payable after 80 days notice.
Special rates for large sums to remain for d
year or longer.
HPECIAL ATTENTION given to the accounts
Of Ladies, also to those OF ExecufDfy, Admin
istrators, Trustees, Guardians, a1d Receiyers.
The Company acts by Authority or law "a
Executor, Administrator, Guardian, Receiver
and Agent and executes trusts Of every des-
cription.
Correspondence solicited and full informa-
ton furnished concerning any branch OF fha
Gompany's business. Satisfaction guaranfee5
Send for pamphlet.
BENZ. NIELDS, JAS, 3. CI,A RKsoN
WIN. K BRTNcKLE, JOHN 81 3. RossErI 8 ssG;
VicePres. Trust Oficer.
BENJAMIN Nieids, jog: H: Chandler, u. ID.
Philip Plunketk ]. Davis Sialer,
Henry =. Dure, Chorlea e, Fritz
5ess %ss; & & Hnsesss nssas, sssssi xa 8 3 s.'6saIs
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WE HAVE NO Sc.
CANDY THIS YEAR.
Everything Seasonable.
MIDDLETOWN,

DEGISTER'S ORDER.
N REGISTERS OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Del, /
October 30th, 1895.
Upon the application of Henry Cleaver, ex-
ecutor of w. c. Webb, late of St. Georges hun
dred, in said county, deceased, it is ordered
tor aforesaid give notice of granting of Letters
testamentary upon the estate of the deceased,
with the date of granting thereof by causing
advertisements to be.pOsted within forty days
from the date OF such Letters in six of the
most public places Of the county of New Cas-
tie, requiring all persons having demands
against the estate to present the same, or
abide by an act of Assembly in such case
made and provided; and also cause the Same
to be inserted within the same period in the
MiddletOwn TRANSCRIPT, newspaper pub
lished in Middletown, Del, and to be con-
tinued therein two months.
Given under the hand and seal of office of
the Register aforesaid at Wilmington, in New
Castle County aforesaid, the day and year
above written.
]. WILKINS CooCH. Regist1
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that letters testamen
tary were In due form of law granted unto The
undersigned, on the 30th day CT October A. d.
1885 and that all persons having claims
against the estate of the deceased must pre-
sent the same, duly attested, to the said ex-
ecutOr, ON or before the 30th day of October,
1896, or abide the Act of Assembly in such
case made and provided.
HENRY CLEAvER,
Address Executor.
Port Penn, Delaware,
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What is nicer for Christmas present
than an article of Gents Furnishing goods
It can be found at s. Burston's, and also
nice line of Mems. Women's and Chill
dren's Underwear.
Connellee has candy from Sets. to 45cts.
per lb.
Brockson has some beautiful china, the
dantiest after dinner tea sets and choice
bits in odd pieces among his display of new
Christmas goods.
We think Wright's Hang Ilang. Ameri-
can Beauty and Mary Stuart are delightful
odors. You many prefer others. We have
them and can suit you.
Vaughan's Pharmacy
You can buy at Messick's English Wal
nuts, II cts. lb.; Paper Shell Almonds, II
Cts; Cream Nuts, 10 cts. Good mixed
candies. SC. Extra Fine Lemons. 12 cts. doz
en-; Extra Figs, cts; Raisins, cts.
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CANDIES.

Genuine hand made Clear Toys 12c
h., Philadelphia Cream Chocolates
16c. ID, Extra fine Mixtures 1Oc, to
40c. lb.
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Unclaimed Letters.

List of unclaimed letters remaining in
be Middletown post Office which can be
had BY saying they are advertised
Miss Sarah I.arbed, Rerd J. Clemmons.
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Suit or Overcoat
Good .,at 'Mullin 's'must
c,o4h;,o.ha have said it.
Sio'''l'lgThere are other
places as good. but none
better, and when you want
that new Suit or Overcoat
for yourself why take any
chances, but come to head
quarters for style, quality
and moderate prices.
1t will be cold one of
these days and you will
want a Storm Coat, an
Ulster, a Refer or Heavy
Suit. Why wait when
you must have them. and
can get such values in
Reliable Clothing at Sixth
and Market?
Better Suits and Over
coats for the money than
ever. Lower prices for
good goods than you
would expect for inferior
grades. Specialties in
our Furnishing Depart
ment for Holiday Gifts to
Men and Boys. Useful and
appreciated always.
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Dhe Middletolun Grallsfript
aIDDLEToWN, DEL, DEC. 81. 1895
NOTICE.

If you receive copy of this paper
which you did not order. consider it an
invitation to subscribe. If you. do not
want it, kindly hand it to neighbor. No
charges is made for ii unless ordered.
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This MAY LEAD TO FoRrUNE.-Take the
straight path. All good side walks lead to
Messick's.
Connellee has some pretty china among
his display Of Christmas goods.
Mrs. Massey's holiday gifts in silver and
cut glass are the only things of the kind in
town, and her prices beat city prices.
Neckwear.-Why not buy what you
know to be a fashionable tie? You can get
it at Reynolds and be sure it is right both
as to the color and shape. Prices 25c. to
60c. Styles-Teck-4-in-hand-A Ascot. string
bow.
The most suggestive package of extract
we have is what is called the "Holly Pack
age." 1t is perfect beauty. All sizes
Vaughan's Pharmacy.
To meet the demands of the times s.
Burston has reduced the price Of his cloth
ing and it is surprising what values you
can get for your money.
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MISREPRESENTATION

You can buy ladies coats at Messick Z
stylish, up-to-date and at prices that will
please your pocket book