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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-23
Enp CAFE Good Farm, Que Priced
IUn OhLL Well Worth the Money

FIX NH uuuu IdIl1' uue IIICsu
Jun OhLL Well Worth the Money
THIS FARM BELONGS TO MIR. B.
o. PICKETT AND CONTAINS S31k
ACRES AND IS LOCATED 8 MILES
WEST OF NASHVILLE AND 9 MILES
EAST OF MINERVA, IN THE MIN.
ERVA HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT;
SCHOOL WAGON BY THE FARM
EVERY SCHOOL DAY IN THE
YEAR. TWO STORY FRANZ
HOUSE. TOBACCO BARN THAT
WILL HOUSE 10000 POUNDS OF TO.
BACCO, NEW STABLE, USUAL OUT.
BUILDINGS: 85 ACRES UNDER
CULTIVATION, BALANCE OF THE
FARM IN GRASS. PRICE $l25 PER
ACE. ADJOINING THIS FARM IS A
FARM WITH TENANT HOUSE AND
GOOD TOBACCO BARN. WILL SELL
SEPARATELY OR WITH THIS
FARM FOR s110 PER, ACRE. FOR
PARTICULARS OF THESE FARMS
SEE THE UNDERSIGNED OR MIR. |
PICKETT.
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DRYING ron HEIP
Lots Of IL n Naysville Bat Daily
Growing Less


The kidneys often CRY for help.
Not another organ In the whole
body more d6licately constructed;
Not one more important to health.
The kidneys are the filters Of tho
blood.
When they fail the blood becomes
foul and poisonous.
There can be no health where there
is poisoned blood.
Backache is one Of the frequent in
dications Of kidney trouble.
1t Ia often the kidneys cry for help.
Heed II.
Read what Dosn's Kidney Pills
have done for overworked kidneys
Read what Doan's have done for
Maysville people.
Mrs. q. Sphar, 3. Second and Wal
nut Sts., Maysville. says: Whenever
] have heard ayone complain Of their
kidpeys.J have never seen Dpan's Kid
ney Pills fail to help them. l have
been greatly benefltttsa BY them my
self. At times, my back has ached and
have suffered from lameness through
the small Of my back. When have
been In that way, I have used box or
80 Of Doan's Kidney Pills. which get
at Chanslor'sDrug Store. They have
always quickly removed the trouble"
Mrs. Sphar Is only one Of many Mays
vile people who have gratefully en-
dorsed Doan's Kidney Pills. II your
back aches-if your kidneys bother you
don't simply ask (pr q kidney remedy
ask distinctly fd DoAN'S KIDNEY
PILLS, the same that Mrs. Sphar had,
the remedy backed by homo testimony
soc all stores. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y. when Your
Back Ia Lame--Rempmbe the Name"
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BUY VICTORY

The terrible things the Germans did in Belgium and France
fairly familiar Americans Yet there still many who refuse to
believe that noncomatans looked churches
and children together and there confined for weeks end with the
anest of food provisions for cleanliness whatever They
they believe that the right hands of hundreds Of Belgian
children whessy off, those of little girls well boys
people may refuse to belevebu the things
less These and things happened such numbers that
there is longer any possible for ncreduliy.
The Germans aso have allies Among them the Turks The
latest stories be given absolutely authentic those OF
live babies and little children buried in trenches with their slain
mothers because lit much trouble to take of them
There little pnkcheeked twO-yearold in your family
Daughter granddaughter niece neighbours child
Only by definite and sweeping victory such things be
vented and the future Only by providing enough for
troops and those of allies victory be Buy bond
today you have bought think that pink checked
old again--and buy another.
Who buys a bond buys victory.
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Constanza, Roumania's chief port on
the Black Sea, was captured by the
Bulgar-Turco-German forces.
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Why not try a Ledger Want Adj
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Announcements
CITY TICKET
For Mayor

Wiz 4AShAl
For Mayor
A. CLOONEY.
HARRY C. CURRAN.
j. D. EASTON.
THOMAS M. RUSSELL.
For Chief Of Police
DUDLEY FIZER.
JAMES MACKEY.
HARRY A. ORT.
R. P. D. THOMPSON.
For City Clerk
R. B. ADAIR.
FRED Arm.
GEORGE WOOD OWENS.
For Police Judge
j. WESLEY LEE.
JOHN L. WHITAKER.
For Collector and Treasurer
FRED CABLISH.
A. M. JANUARY.
s. NJ. McNUTT.
For Assessor
l. N. CHILDS.
CHARLES ]. HAUCKE.
For Councilman, Third Ward
GEORGE DODsON.
For Councilman, Fourth Ward
THOMAS LALLEY.
CHARLES ROSENSTEIN.
WILLIAM c. WATKINS.
For Councilman, Fifth Ward
o. L. BARTLETT.
CHARLES B. DAVIS.
JOHN B. ORR.
For. Councilman, Sixth Ward
CHARLES W. COBB.
CHARLES W. CONRAD.
W. HALL STROBE.
SHERMAN Arm.
REPUBLICAN TICKET
For County Judge
HARRY PURNELL.
For Sheriri
CHARLES E. GALBREATH.
For Jailer
A. G. WATSON.
For Assessor
FRED c. GROVER.
For County Clerk
J. c. RAINS.
For Superintendent Of County Schools
w. T. BERRY.
For Representative
ADDISON BALDWIN.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
For Representative
JOHN R. COCHRAN.
For County Judge
w. W. McIvAIN.
For Sheriff
MIKE BROWN,
For Jailer
JOHN EITEL.
For County Clerk
J. J. OWENS.
For Superintendent Of County Schools
GEORGE VI. TURNIPsEED.
pcr Magistrate, FIRST District
FRED W, BAUER.
For Magistrate, second District
FRED DREsEL
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1915-Greece rejected Great Britain's
offer Of Cyprus.
DEFAULTERS CONVICTED

Georgetown, KY, October 10 =
Thurman l.. Southworth, defaulting
cashier of the Peoples Bank of
Stamping Ground, KY, was found
guilty of embezzlement and given an
indeterminate sentence of from one
to five years today.
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One Year Ago Today in the War
French launched a fierce attack
against the Germans along a four-mile
frotn at Verdun.
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ing west of the Summit of the Cascade
Mountains, which constitutes the bal
ance of the northern zone.

In response to numerous inquiries
the Department announces that the
migratory bird regulations are not to
be construed to authorize the hunt
ing of migratory birds at time when
1t is unlawful to hunt them under
State laws.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30
Wins AND LOSES"
Men, 15c. Boys, Toe.
IDes Arc Items.

On Friday night boarded train No.
9 (now 31) for the City Of Hogan. l
arrived safe and attended the big
Chausauqus going on there. This is
an enterprisIng city, full Of stores,
churches, automobiles, etc. am not
surprised at the railroad officials stop.
ping this train there, turning around
on the big "Y,"andw waiting there five
hours for people to take in the city.
I was we'll taken care Of while there
BY the agent, Mr.. Bryan, and bis good
wife. ! also want to thank ]. I. Knees,
the operator, who 10 always at his
post and has q civil answer for oil
questions. l also called on my old
friend. Joel Holloman. Joel and I ct.
tended . big Folk smoker In st. Louis
when that gentleman was Governor
OF Missouri. never will forgot how
I rot "smoksd out" At that time. II
was like ..smoking : rabbit ont Of .
tree. s..
o. 1. Collins met me ~ Hogan With
6is rig Saturday morning md drovs
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30
PERSONAL

Russell Riggs was in st. Louis Mon
day.
frankie Hotson 10 visiting relatives
here.
A. D. VIM OF Brunot was . caller
Tuesday.
:. 4. R; Polak was here from St. Lou
James d. Edgar left for Fort Sheri-
dan Sunday.
B. F. Matkin Of Minimum was q call
er Thursday.
E. E. Evans went to St. Louis Mon
day morning.
Miss Lena and Alice Pruitt went to
st. Louis Monday.
Mrs. Roger Welbourn has returned
to her home In Poplar Bluff.
Harry Kendall went to st. LoIis last
week and enlisted in the signal corps.
Geo. l.. Moore. Jr., Of Fl. Worth,
Texas, Is visiting his grandmother in
IrOntOn.
Messsrs. William and Ray Suther-
land spent several days in St. Louis
last week.
Thos. r. Tolleson and family of
Leadwood were motor visitors to the
valley Sunday.
Ed'Hickman, OF Des Arc, was in
!ronton last Thursday on his way to
Granite City, Ills.
Miss Opal Hotson from Waterloo,
Iowa, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Hotson.
Mrs. Annie Smith OF st. Louis was
the guest Of her brother, J. N. Bishop,
and family, in Ironton the past week.
Miss Marjorie Crenshaw returned to
her home in Caledonia Saturday, after
a two weeks visit with Ironton rela-
tives.
Misses Augusta and Winifred Trau.
ernicht arrived from st. Louis last
Friday to visit their grandparents in
Ironton.
Walter d. Kendall left Monday for
Fort Sheridan in response to a tele-
gram ordering him to report at the
officers training camp there.
j. NJ. Ramsey, of Sunlight, Mo-, and
DR.. W. G. Crenshaw and family, of
Caledonia, motored to Ironton Satur-
day for a short visit to the family of E.
E. Evans.
superintendent ~. oiIOup 10 6tlouu-
ing a county fair and chautauqua at his
old home at Green City, Mo-, this
week. Mrs. Shoop and the babies are
visiting in Richmond, Mo.
Misses Josephine Francis, Lucille
Ringo and Floy Miller will leave the
latter part of this week for Cape
Girardeau where they are employed
az teachers in the public school.
Miss Mae Collins, OF Marguand, Mo-,
and Miss Ina Collins, of st. Louis,
spent the last two weeks in Arcadia
Valley with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Collins.
Miss Ella Willett, who is with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Collins,
of Ironton, spent the last of the week
at Sabula, Mo-, with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. Willett.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30
Addy.Bishop.

A very beautiful home wedding GER
emory took place ut 3 O'Clock p. NJ,
Saturday, August 25th. 1917. at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Bishop,
when their daughter, Miss Annie Lau-
rie, one OF our very own Ironton girls,
was united in marriage to Mr.. George
L. Addy. a splendid young business
man Of Poplar Bluff, Mo. .
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Geo. Steel, Of Jefferson county,
who thirty.one years ago performed
the same ceremony for the BRIDES
parents. The wedding march was
played by Mrs. Laura Brown, cousin
Of the bride. Mrs. G. B. MCGEE sang
so, Promise Me-" The attendants
were Mr.. and Mrs. L. l.. Powell of
Chicago and George Noble Bishop and
Miss Lille Belle Bishop, brother and
sister of the bride. Many beautiful
and appropriate presents were re-
ceived. 49,.
At the close Of the ceremony re.
freshments were served and q social
hour Of reunion and good wishes was
spent at the home after which the
wedding party left for st. Louis on q
short wedding tour. On their return
they will be at home to their many
friends at Poplar Bluff.
Many out Of town guests were pres
emit, including Mr.. Kirby Brown, and
Miss Mary Prince Of st. Louis, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Il. Wise and Mr.. and
Mrs. Brown of st. Louis County, Miss
Addy Of Poplar Bluff, sister OF the
groom, to add their congratulations
and earnest wishes that an abundant
measure Of happiness may be the lol
Of the bride and groom al they travel
Mfe's journey together.
One PRESENT.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30

We have been having some fine
rains.
Farmers have been harvesting mil.
let, which was fine.
Mrs. Louisa Thompson 10 very sick.
She IL not expected to live.
Mr.. M. q. Crocker and family Of
Graniteville are visiting relatives here.
Mr.. W. d. 1senberg, of Los Angeles,
CAL, was here to-day on business
Our Sunday School and y. 3. are
progressing nicely.
w. 8. Maybsrry and Wyatt Abbott
will 60 TO Flat River o-morrow 70
seek employment.
J. II. Croker went 70 Granitsvilis
last week. 4
Cattle buyers ars busy these days.
Aug. ~, mi. Il y. w. q.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30
For Military Service.

The District Exemption 30 ard,
Division No. ,, Poplar Bluff, has noti-
fed the local board for Iron County,
that the following list OF men, called
for military service by the local board
for Iron County, have been duly pass
ed upon blythe proper local and dis
trict boards and are certified for mill
tary service and are not exempted or
discharged:
Alfred Monroe Smith, Arcadia.
Claude Thomas Gamble, Goodland,
William Harrison Helms oodwater.
Matthew Womble, Munger.
Philip Klein, Ironton.
Edward Thomas, Graniteyille.
Randolph Jennings, Goodwater.
Michael Brown Kelly, Des Arc.
Oliver Warren McGili, Granite Vile.
Daniel Deshaney, Vulcan.
Charles Marvin Shrum, Munger.
Roland Leo Hill, Ironton.
Herman Leroy Scott, Shepard.
George Victor Boring. Belleview.
Jesse Andrew Brown, Arcadia.
Willis Hotties, Goodland.
Frank Leonard Sutton. Pilot Knob.
Charles Benton Pruitt, Ironton.
Charles Leo Diebold, Belleview.
Walter Edward Henson, Ironton.
James Lawson Miuches, Viburnum.
Sidney Evans Whittemore, ST. Louis.
Charley Herman Marcus, Viburnum,
Andrew Adams, Vulcan.
George William Lloyd, pes Arc.
Jasper Rreitenstein, Belleview.
George Waugh, V%iburnum.
Benjamin Franklin Russell, lronton.
Louis Siebert, Pilot Knob.
Chas. Newton Asher, BiXby.
Robert 4. Wood, BeHeyiew.
Jason Hughes, Sabula.
William Clarence Clifford, Vulcan.
Elias Nichols, Ironton,
William l.. Shrum, Redmondville.
George Clarence Sohn, Pilot Knob.
John Jennings, Goodwater.
Jacob Meyer, Pilot Knob.
l.. Anderson Croker. Goodwater.
Oscar Barton, Bixby.
Clarence Sulnpter. Bixby,
Charles Blow Martin, 1runton.
Frank Hasty, lronton.
All whose names appear above are
charged with an obligation TO watch
the Bulletin Board Of the Local Board
and hold themselves in readiness to
to report for military duty when call
ed IN.
Other reports from the Exemption
Board will be published as received.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30
Cay Family Reunion.

w. Gay and family, Mrs. 8. T.
Gay and family, Mr.. T. B. Pruitt and
daughter and Mr.. Samuel Gay motor.
cd to Pennington sunday to attend
the Gay reunion, which 10 held each
year ct the old Gay homestead, about
Ave miles east Of Pennington.
i. William Gay, father Of Mr.. w. T.
Gay Of this city, came with bis family
from England to United States about
the year 1850. There were 1--we chill.
dren: Samuel, William, Ann, Martha
and John, oil Of whom are now living
with the exception Of the fisst named.
The old home 10 now owned and
occupied BY Mr.. Martha Tetlsy and
II iahers that the family, now mum.
boring about 100, gather each year for
their reunion. :.
Sunday bsing On IDEAL dry, there
were 70 mVmbsrs Of the elan prssspA
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30
Attention! High School Students.

will classify all Aigh School
Students on Monday forenoon, Sep
TENDER Sd, in the following order:
All Ninth grade students from 8 A.
M. to "A. M; Tenth grade students
from 9 A. NJ. to 10 A.. NJ; Eleventh
grades students from 10 A. NJ. to II
A. NJ; Twelfth grade students from II
A. NJ. to II o'clock.
All High Sch DOL Students are ur-
gently requested to be present at the
old public school building for classifi-
cation on Monday forenoon, Septem-
Der Sd.
Yours Respectfully,
r. SHoop, Superintendent.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30

coming from different points of the
state.
An old -fashioned basket dinner was
served, and after several pleasant
hours were spent, the party dispersed,
all expressing the desire 10 have many
happy returns of the day.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30
Methodist Mention.

PrayermeetiDg from 80 to 500 this
evening. Short teachers meeting
will follow. Important bushes, hence
all teachers requested to be present.
The official board will hold its last
regular monthly meeting next Mon
day evening. All stewards are urged
to attend.
Epworth League topic for Sunday
evening, SHOW We Should Work To-
gether." John II: 1926. Leader.
Mise Selma Dinger.
Preaching Sunday morning at Fort
Hill; Sunday evening, ?.30 at Union.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30

me to Sabula, where 1 boarded train
No. % for Dies Are.
was down in the watermelon coun.
try last week. never saw 60 many
melons being shipped; more than 200
cars every day. There are % or 80
melon buyers there. saw one train
OF seventy cars pull out. ! bought a
small melon at Morley which made
me very sick. | went from there to
Lilbo urn; never was so sick in my
life. SO 1 am done with melons.
While 4: Bismarck Friday | called
on Lucy & Lucy. They have just
completed a brick, fire proof store
building, glass front, concrete floor,
30xl00, cost 5000. They carry a ten
thousand dollar stock and do q fine
business.
II. ii. Stevenson and son, Ralph,
have gone to East Alton, HIS, to visit
his son. Frank, who is employed
there.
DIR. N. a. Farr, who has spent his
vacation in Washington, Kansas, and
other western states, has returned
home. lie tells of a fine prospect for
crops in the far west and gives many
interesting stories of his trip and the
scenery. We think he likes Missouri
best, and the community is glad 10
have him back. He is needed here
and has been riding day and night
since his return.
Jack McFall spent Sunday here with
his family.
Jas, Lovelace, Jr., and family have
returned TO their home at D~oniphan.
Oscar Ruble and wife spent Sunday
with relatives in Piedmont.
IL. &. Harrison and family returned
home Monday from & visit with rela-
tives in Piedmont.
Mrs. j. b. Hickman and children
from Bonne Terre are visiting rela-
tives here.
Miss Myrtle Lovelace has returned
home from a visit to Brpnot.
Misses Eleanor Brewington and lola
Howard attended the pie supper at
Brunot Friday night.
Mrs. Joe Wilson and baby have re-
turned TO their home in st. Louis.
Ed Hickman has returned to his
work at Granite City, Ills, after vis-
ting his mother here.
Prof j. b. jackson will leave Satur-
day to take charge Of the principals
department in the school at Pilot
Knob.
Miss Allie Fitz and little niece, Nellie
Marie Stamp, have returned home
from a visit with relatives IN Farm
ington.
Miss Ehie Foster from Piedmont
spent part of last week here with her
sister, Mrs. George Lovelace.
Miss Mary Banks from Piedmont
has returned home after a visit here
with Miss Gladys Lovelacs,
Mrs, John Farris has returned home
after a visit to her sister in lndepend-
ence, Mo.
We have All organization composed
OF "a members III onr town. They are
drilling and practiclng military work,
They meet twice "A week at the school
building and drill OF the campus.
Rev. V. T., Patterson preached at
the Baptist chnlch Saturday night,
Sunday and Sunday night. He is a
good speaker and c~onsecrated man.
The camp meeting will begin here
Wednesday on College Hill. \ large
crowd is expected. Isaac,
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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30
The Lutheran Church.

Divine services next Sunday, Sep.
TENDER I'd, at Pilot Knob In the after.
noon, and at Ironton In the evening,
as followk
At Pilot Knob-Preparatory service
for Holy Communion ct 2 p. N. Ser.
mon (English) followed by celebration
Of Holy Communion ct $3.50.
At Ironton-Sermon at 1880 P. M.
All interested In our services are In.
vited to attend.
H. q. HARTlNa, Pastor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30
Wheat Land for Rent.

l will lease my farm Of 200 acres or
more for next year, with immediate
possession. Apply to ]. g. Roehrs,
Belleyiew, Mo,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30
Write for information or appointment
Entertainment and Pie Supper at Kings
School.

An entertainment and pie supper
was given by the primary children of
the Kings school Friday evening IN
der the direction Of their efficient in
%structor, Miss Louise Gross. The
building vas decorated on the outside
with Japanese lanterns of patriotic
designs and on the inside with ferns
and golden rod. Tha play, "Mother
Goose" by the little fellows in their
costumes twas highly enjoyed. An
other feature of the program was a
tableau of the "Star Spangled Banner
and raising OF Old Glory" which
brought cheers from the crowded au-
dience for several minutes. The pro-
ceeds of the evening were about s35.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30
Baptist Church.

Preaching next sunday. morning
and evening. Sunday School snt
Young Peoples meeting at the usua
hours.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30

Buy the Paragon Writing Tablets.
They are the best tablets for the mon
ey. Al ]. y. Grandhomms's Handy
Kitchen.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30
ATESAS WONDER

PT"TfE Texas Wonder cures kidney and
bladder troubles, dissolvcs gravel. cures
~ diabetes. weak ard lame hacks, rheuma.
tism ahd tl irrognlarities ottao Kidneys and
b)ndacfln both men mad women. II not sold
by, your druggist, wa .La Sent, hy mail on re:
treatment and seldom fails 70 perfect u cure.
Send iov testimonials from this and o.her
States. nr. l.. W. jiaii. 3i.j Olive Street,
ST. Louis, Mo. Sold ~ Enthusiastically.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30

For ~SALB-Good Horse and Buggy.
500. Grand Vista Bungalow, Arcadia
Heights. Mrs. Fl. II. TEscMAcHER,
[ronton, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-30
A. FULDNER, OPT. d.
FIRM OF FULDNER Ct COMpAN NY.

tSlccessors to Fuldner & kitchinl c
Marina Bldg, 306 N. Grand Ave, St.
Louis, Mo, specializing in the Cor
rection of Evesight, Eyestrain, and
the proper Fitting of Glasses, will
again be in
lRoNToN, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER iTH,
at theNew Commercial Hotel, from :
A. NJ. to | p. M. Any word may be left
for him there.
Bismarck. Tuesday, Sept. 4th, at
Mrs. James Hotel, from $50 P. NJ. to
y r. NJ.
Flat River, Wednesday, Sept. 9th,
at New Hammond Hotel, from 8 A. NJ.
to / p. NJ.
Write for information or 3pr0intment.