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New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

and Find em vas trying to tear off tho rest of it when Mrs. McMenemy called her. husband With his as sistancc she rolled Mrs. West in a blanket
 '1 feel I'm going to die" Mrs. West whispered to thcm when thy had beat outthe flames. She begged them 10 leave her in the apartment 80 the end might come in her own home.
 But the fire vaS making headway all this time and Mrs. West had to he carried to candy store across the street with Finder creeping after her. Dr. Naninger of Bellevue Hospital did what he could to reliys her suffering. Bremen succeeded Tn confining the flames to her apart mnnt
 From neighbors if uas learned later that Mrs Vests husband, an artist, died eleven years ago and that two sons had died since. A hank book showing 2 balance of i S3.2oo was found in the apartment. Neighbors said Mrs, West had often remarked sho had more money than she could spend in her lifetime, Her father, she told them, had been a sea Captain and sine had traHaled extensively in her younger days. So far as the neighhors knew, she had no friends or relatives.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27
AIDING HEREOF
Socialists Rally to Defense of French Premier On Measure That Threat ems Trouble,
ems Trouble.

By The Associated Press.
 Paris, Dec, 27. - The socia list, have come to Premier Herriot's res. cue from the possible danger of be, ing overthrown when the amnesty bill in the shape the senate left il comes Up in the chamber of depu. ties. They have agreed to accept the scnates modified version of the meas, uro, even though this falls to meet the socialist party's platform pin, clples.
 This decision, which was reachel after q vote in a party caucus, l' conditional upon Premier Herrio' declaring in the chamber that hf will make every endeavor to obtair the reinstatement of all the rail. road men dismissed by the compan. es after the 1920 strike and use tn" pardoning power freely. The sen. ste's amendment of the bill make! this reinstatement optional, con trary 10 the socialist party desire! and the previous action of the cham Ter, which provided for compulsor. rein5 atement.
 The decision of the socialists va! followed by meeting of the official; of all the parties of the left bloc comprising the governments sup port, who agreed 10 follow this pro gram,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27
DOG TRIES ID SAVE MISTRESS
Gives Life Tearing Blazing Clothes From Her

New York. Doc, 27.--Tve years ago, on cold winters night Mrs, Mary J West then seventy, Of No. 253 West 18th strest found a shiv- ering collie PUPPY in the street and took her into her home, basement three-room apartment. She named the purpy Find 'em. He became her sole but devoted companion.
 Early last evening, when Mrs. Vests clothing caught fire from 8 blaze in her apartment which she tried to extinguish with q pail Of water. Find 'em leaped to the rescue.
 Dlsre egarding the flames, he tore her clothing from her. A few min utes later, when Mrs, West died Of the shock and inhalation Of flames, Find 'em, Who had crept to the side Of his mistress, gave little canine sigh and passed away. The spirit Of the dog had followed the soul of his mistress Vi,h scarcely a moment { delay.
 The origin Of tha fire will remain unknown. os Mrs. West vas too badly injured to explain how it started. Mrs. Samuel McMenemy, 1anitress Of the apartment house heard cries for help coming from Mrs Vests rooms and, breaking in ! found lor with a pail in her hands trying to eXtinguish the sprea ding i blaze.
 ! Mrs. Vests clothing lad been burned and torn off above the waist,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27
POLICE CONTROL OF RENTS ASKED District Of Columbia Needs
 Drastic Action

Washington, Dec. 27-The police power of the federal government would be Invoked as d basis for reg lIatlon of rents in the District of Columbia undor log, station soon to he submitted to congress by Presi. dent Coolidge.
 Regulation of rents l,y Q commls- sion acting under a law based upon continuation in Washington of the wartime emergency was rendered last June hy the courts, which declared t1ia emergency had passed. Since the decision, the president was told hv members of the commission, house and apart. ment rentals in Washington have been advanced in many cases from 1 10 .50 per cent.
 Mir Coolidge hcrcvcs regulation based upon the governments police power to protect tho health and morals of the people of Washington would be constitutional and is neces- sary. Legislation to this end was laid before the eHccntlre today by Richard Whaley, chairman or the | rent commission.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27
BERLIN NEWS
(contlnuol from Page soycn)
East Berlin Items

Tho services at the Methodist church Su1la ara as follows: Regular morning worship at l0;45 q. m. Rev. May Lord ol Kcnsington win have chufgo of this service. Sunday schoc wlr be held at l9 o'clock ald tho Junior League will meet at n. m Epworth League and Coniu; service wiu ho held at : o'clock. I1oy. A. C. Fuller will have chsrgo q. Lhr,o services. He Nll have charge Of the morning service at the hcusnston Methodist church.
 un account of alterations 10 St. Gohrmrs church there wJN not be any services unnD rur.uar notice.
 Tho annual Christmas tree and cYrrciS"s of 'ho SlrrrI Heart Sun- d4y seuoot ~JU ho ,hl.d in the base mrnt of rho church Monday c>cn. ing and all are iUN'ol 70 attend.
 ltru- of Interest
 Miss EIlth Clark daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank p. Clark, is said to b. seriously " oi the New Britain Genera hospital
 Jamrs C. Hart has returned to K,nsuEton after a Christmas trip to Kingston, \. r.
 M'o'nI ormsuN son Of Mir. and Mrs, Wi.uam Ormany of l<cuslncton, has r"tHnrJ 10 Boston college, after sp,ndmg Christmas with his par .n's.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27
FOODSTUFFS FROM
 US. ARE IN DEMAND
This Accounts for November
 Exports Gain

Washington, Dee. 97 7--A large in~ crease In American exports during November was cmrhy Jua to lorn,su taking Q, ,o2Is'u(a a0I r4w ml'rr- ials, lt was shown loiay by aom- morce department figures gWins a preliminary ana'ysls ot the mon'As foreign tral".
 Toral exports vore $f2a,saI0au against 2iolt>4ooU Iur!HE 'ay s1mc month a y"ar ago,
 Tha following export 3.4 tm- port figures with comparisons lor tAe c9rrcsponUng ,otar for No>tm- ber 1928, were isSual
 Exports, Raw loos'uhs E5&i22,- GOO against Sl4,4GLuHui too1.,W.n ready for consumption $atNo0,noa ssa.nst S69 22Jouo; Fay materials Tor use in nuHutarJuwng $i96.3>5,- clO against $I5o&lG,uo'; wanutac- t4rel commodities &i2t952.ooO against sllS.66N.dQo; partly mlnu- facturcd s,ufES sJq,S1-,ppg agWnet 34S,955,o5O.
 Imports. Raw foois'u1fs i%S.o5i- On0 against $4gl34,n0o, toolS ready Tor consumption $29o2loap asaruet tS5.59o,ooo; raw materials for Us' III manufacturing slt2.2i",aQd against saT.SI4.ooo, n1anufac'u.I soOwoI- lrles S6l46$.o .og0 agatns' &i41lo.n"o: partly manufactured goods $l2.|ol- 900 against s5o,S25,oh0.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27
PROTEST EMBARGO
 ON MAINE POTATOES
Growers Appeal Recent Decision
 of British Government

Augusta, Me, Dec, 27,-The state agricultural department and Maine Potato Growers exchange today joined in an appeal to the state delegation In congress 10 exert their efforts toward negotiations with the British government aiming moditica- ton of the British embargo on American potatoes announced in cable despatches from London yes- tcrday,
 Unless a modification of the ban can be obtained, the placing of the embargo will seriously affect Maine potato growers, according to Charles M, White, chief Of the division Of markets of the state department Of agriculture. The situation is especially acute in Aroostook county, the great potato growing section, which had recently begun shipments to the British markets.
 Arrangements were well under way to ship between 40 and 50 car oads a week during the next three months and this outlet was counted upon to relieve the serious economic situation faced by Aroostook farmers who depend almost entirely upon their one great crop. In Maine the potato crop was reported as 29 per cent larger than last year. with a valuation only so per cent as large.
 State officials recently completed plans for potato. inspection, where | by certificates Of freedom from diseases and dangerous insent pests, which would permit exportation | could be granted.
 1 Aroostook potato fields are prac' tically free from the Colorado beetle or common potato bug, officials al the Maine potato Growers exchange at Caribou said.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27
NATIONAL GUARD ORDERS,

Hartfbrd, Dcc, @7.-~By authority c. the commanding general let c0rps area. the 192ud te1l artillery is a'- tacAc1 to the 43ri division for ad- miniStratiye and training purposes and tho commanding officer Is or dcrcd to report to the division con- mander, according to adjutant gcn- cral orders.
 Captain John Pentan1, resigned Is relieved as officer in charge of the Nanchcs'cr armorv. and Captain Allen [. Dexter. HoUi'zer company 1G9th infantry, Is appointed armory officer in his stead.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27
RABBI REVERSES
 SOLEMN DECREE
Gives Child to Aunt Who
 Brought It Up

Wilma, Doc. 27.--A problem resub ing from one of life's bitter trage' dies, resembling the problem brought before King Solomon which brought him recognition as the wisest of men, was presented to one of the rabbis here.
 In the village of G., in the nolghborhood of Wilma, two sisters secretly concluded an agreement six years ago. One of the sisters was married but had no children: the other was unmarried, but was about to become mother.
 Upon the suggestion Of the mar ricd sister, a solution 10 the situa- ton was found in an arrangement whereby the unmarried sister was 10 register in one of the Wilma hospitals under the namo of her married sis ter, and when the child was born it should be declared 10 be the child of the married sister.
 After six years the married sister became a widow. The other, having in the meantime been married 10 wealthy man, revealed her secret to her husband, her maternal feelings having been awakened. She decided to reclaim her child. Her sister. the widow. refused to return the child because she had cared for it and lov- ed 1t. Both the mother and the aunt agreed to submit the case 10 rabbi,
 The rabbi, having before him as precedent the famous judgment Of King Solomon, after carefully con- sidering, decided 10 take an opposite course Of justice. His verdict was that the child should be left with its aunt and not returned 10 its mother.
 In explaining his verdict, the rabbi stated;
 The mother showed extreme ego tism. For her own personal con- venience she renounced the child, and for her own convenience she would now reclaim 1t, even at the risk of revealing the illegitmacy of
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27
rJNuT4TroH OF CLAIMS

Al 2 court of probate holden at New Britain, within and for the district of Berlin, in the County of Hartford and State of Connerttrut. on the 2gth day ot Herenlher A. T. 1924
 Present Bernard F. Ga"nev. Esq. Judge On motion of Sadie L. C!lodj of sasd New Britain as adntnisrr3trly o0 the estate of nomtnia Ferry late oF New Brit ain. within said dlstrct decea9ed,
 Ths court doth decree tha, six months se allowed and Limited for tte creditors Of said estate 10 exhibit tle3r claims against the same to the adu.n.str4rriN K and directs that nuhu' notice be ei;ou Of this order hy adyert!siug in a news paper published in sa'd Ncw Britain and haYing a circulation in said district a'd hy posting 8 copy thereof ou the pubic siEr post in said town of %cw B-'aIr nearest the place where the decsased last dEelt,
 Certified from Record
 BERNARD F. GATFNET, Judge
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

At court of rrobate holden st New Britain, within and for tHe d'-tr'"t Of Berlin, in the County of Hartford a1d State of Connecticut. on the 2f'h day uf December A. r. 1924.
 Present, Bernard F. GaHne" JudEa,
 Estate of Eliza !, Thompson late Of Berlin, iu said district de'eased.
 Upon the petition of Geolse Thompson 6: said Berlin. praying that letters of ad- IT illustration may he Erarted m said es- trte, ss per application on file more fully srears f. Is
 Ordered sad appr~stlon ha heard and determlned sr the probate o7i0e in New Britain la said district. on the 5r'l day of January 4, .. 1925, at n o'rlooE in the forenoon and that notice he given Of the perdency of eaid application and the time and place of hearing thereon. hT rublishlue this order Tn some newspaper published in said New Britain, having 3 circulation in said district and by posting copy thereof on the public etgn post ir the tom of Berlin, l1 said district and by mailing q cory to all le!rs-a.-law and return make,
 BERNARD r. GAFFNET. Judge
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27
This Date in History

171a-John Phillips merchaa at and philanthropist, born. Te was fo1nd- er of Phillips Exeter N. H. Acaie- my.
 1T26-Winian Alexander tLord ~iring) soldier, born. He was prominent in the Revolutionary war.
 17sT-Nicholas J. Roosevelt in ventor, born. His vertical pa1l'c wheel made steam navigation a com mercial success.
 1771-Wuuam Johnson inrAt born. He was tus'ice Of the United States supreme court.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27
Moderate Earthquake
 $500 Miles From II. S

Washington. Dec. 27.-An earth quake of moderate intensity $500 miles from Washington was regis tered early today on the seismograph of Georgetown university. Father Tondorf placed the time of the vl- brations as beginning at 6:S5 a. m, and lasting until after 3 q. m. He said no distinct maximum was shown,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27
ON RESCUE TRIP
Coast Guard Cutter Off To Save Nfa. rooned Fishermen Who Are Near StarI atlOn

Washington, Dee. 2T.-The coast guard cutter Tamoa Is rloughing nortb"ard through lce and rough weather tn an attamp. to rescua two fishermen before the bitter cold Of The northern winter takes their ,ilrS.
 Tho fishermen, rati>os of south Addison. Name, wore stranded on an island oft the Nova Scotia coast when their frail fishing craft was wrecked. T}lay were reported 10 coast guarI hoaluarters here today 10 be in a 'p1tful plight' and near death from freezing, Orders were issued directing the Tampa to 70 lm- n'odjately tn tte rescue anI she left her base off Boston at dawn, The distance to Wostport, Nova Scotia. the point nearest the scene of the wreck, is 2ag miles from Boston.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27
Funeral Services Held
 For Methodist Bishop

Philadelphia. Dec. 27.-Fuaera services for Bishop George H, Eek ley, of the Methodist EpIscopa' church, who died Christmas eve after F long illness, were held today lu St
 James church. Bishop Berry ofttrl- Ated. Many clergymen from the FhlO' adelphia and other conferences a.- teuded the funeral, Private ssrvlcai were held at the family home, h. terment was in St, James church- yard. Dr. Bick'ey vas elected a bishop in 1920 and assigned to Sing. sport, where the tropical climate t' said to have undermined his health
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

the child. The aunt acted with cX- treme uDselhshness in taking the child and in caring for 1t. The child therefore shall belong 10 it's aunt"
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27
C1rARISGs AND BALANCES.

New York-EXchanges, T92.000,- ouo; balances. S9,0oo, GOO
 Boston -- Exchanges, 5l.O00,000; balances, 3?,0OO,0o0.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Burial Lots, Monuments

BURIAL VAULTs-Concret steel rein. forced; water proof. dramatically seal. ed. will outlast either wood or metal
 Do not require larger lots. Reasonably priced. N. B. Vault Co, Maple Tel. s765,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

WILLYs-KNIGHT AND OVERLAND motor cars, showroom at Eim st Service l27 Cherry St. "The Sleeve. Valve Motor" l. C. Rudolph. Phone sn5l-2
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

sTUDEBAkER-serv and salesroom at 22S Arch St. A. & D. Motor sales Co., Inc Phone 9sA
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

REQ MOTOR CARs-and trucks, Kenneth N. Sesrle & Co.,. sAles and Service. cor Elm and Park St.. New Britain. Conn. Phone cll0. Local agents for Gabriel snubbeis.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

PIERCE-ARROW-H Hudson. Essex, Amer. ica's leading car values. See the new coaches Honeymau Auto Sales Co.,, ls9 Arch St. Phone ol0g.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

BUICK, l9i5-4 cylinder touring, patsen- ser excellent engine, good paint, rub Der, 'll6 for quick sale. :iI Fairview St
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

FORD CARS Fordson tractor. Sales ger. ricsi genuine parts and accossories Automotive Sales & Service Co.,. 200 E. Main St
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

HUDSON EsSEX--saes and service. Part St. Auto Co.,. associate dealer. S30-33. Park St
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

EASH-motor cara See the new line Sales and Service A c. Hswket. kG Elm street
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

RICKENBACkER- MOTOR CARs-saies and eervIce EerceTs Garage. l9i Park St, Phone l732.2
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27
Daily Thoughts

"so sweetIy she bid mo adjaV, | thought that she hade me r, turn,'
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

HUPMOBILE CARs-sales and service City Service Station. Hartford Ave. corner Stanley St.. A M PanueEsA
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

DURANT AND sTAR-motor caIa Sale. and service. Just Real Good Cars" C. A. Bence, bl Main et'eet Phone 92lb
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

FORD ROADSTER-and TTankIIn roa q ster. oDell's Garage 2i0 smailey $, Phone il6S,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

ED. KENNEDY's-euto exchange full line of used cars and partA 26 Willoz street Phone e093.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27
MORSE SHIP FOUNDERS

Chrtstiania, Dec. 27,-The Nor wegian steamship Sortand is report ed to have foundered north of Trondhjem. Nine Of the crew were rescued, but 13 others are believed 10 have been lost.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

DODGE, l923-touTIng car in fine meohan- ical condition, excellent tires and paint. c. A. Rence. 5l Main Si Phnne oo16
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

PRE-INVENTORY SALE-Prices smash ci To make room for new Moon and Lex ington cars 1924 Dodge Bros touring la24 Gray coupe, new Oakland touring 1924 Gray touring, 1923 Lexington spo. touring 1929 Buick touring, 1922 Fords coupes and sedsns, 1923 Stanley Steau touring also sedan, 1923 American, 10? Chevrolet. 1919 Hudson touring. man! others that range in price from $50 ui Trades considered. Aaron c. Cohci Inc, 1s5 Park st. Open evening". Mo and Lexington agencies. Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

DODGE BROTHERS-S Sales and service. g. & Motor Sales Corp. i55 Elm St.. conner Franklin. Phone 75f.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

The Sortiand is a small steel yes el Of 6S9 gross tonnage.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

IEXlNGTON-htgh grade motor cais Sales and Service, c. A Benca Sl Main St. Phone s.lb
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

MAXWELL AND CHRYsLER-salesa and
 service. McGauley & Bennett ss ArcG | St. Phone .2s5o.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27
AUTOMOTlVE
Auto and Truck Agencies

CHEVROLET MOTOR CARs-Sales and service. Superior Auto Company. i7s Arch St. Phons 2ll.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-27

BERNARD F. GAFrNET, Judge
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14
NORTH FAIRFIELD

Mrs. Annie Oulton and daughters
Mary and Dorothy of Portland are
visiting Mrs. Annie Clifford.
Mrs. Lizzie Huff who has been visit
ing her niece in West Baldwin has re-
turned and is visiting friends in this
place
Mrs. Lizzie HoYie Nye has returned
to her home in Skowhegan after visit
ing her sister Mrs Rubie Goodwin.
Miss Evelyn lnnman of Boston Is
visiting Mrs. Sarah Gray.
Alonzo Hoxie and Bert Lewis have
been spending few days with Mr..
and Mrs. Slas Hoxie at their cottage
in Belgrade.
Miss Lucy Bigelow who was operat-
ed on at the Elm City hospital is re-
ported to be gaining.
j. NJ. Clifford was in Norridgewoek
Monday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs Madison Clifford and
sons Raymond and Harold and May
land Bickford also Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Goodwin, Nora Goodwin Huff and
Alonzo Hoxie are on blueberry trip
up river
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BROWNS CORNER-CANAAN

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Day are the
happy parents of baby girl born
August Is. The little Miss has been
given the name of Grace Esther Day.
Under the care of Mrs. F. f. Williams
mother and baby are doing fine.
The twin babies at Charles Smiths
have been given the name of Ella and
Vella.
Schuyler Burrill and party went to
Mayfield Monday blueberrying.
Mrs. Southards was visitor Sun
day with Mrs. C. b. Chase and Mrs.
Charles Benjaman of Fairfield was a
dinner guest Monday in the Chase
home.
A heavy shower passed over this
place Sunday evening We have
learned of no damage. During the
shower of Thursday the tightening
entered the home of Harry Wheeler.
Mrs. Wheeler and son Harold were
knocked down by the shock Their
telephone was badly damaged.
The funeral services of Mrs. Ivan
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14
EAST SkOWHEGAN

The reamins of Mrs. Iva tTuttlel
Smith wife OF Chas. j. Smith OF Can
aan ~ere brought here for pterment
on Tharsday of last week. The hus-
band and six children survive her
She was a former resident here.
Favorable reports came from K. +.
Parker, who is stopping with his son
and wife DR.. and Mrs. f. A. Parker,
submitted to an operation on his foot
Henry Boynton and family accom-
panied by Mrs. A. s. Hilton were in
Norridgewock and Mercer Sunday
Mr. Wilson of NARROW. Canada re-
Gently passed several days with his
daughter Mrs. A. S. Hilton.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Richardson
visited Sunday at Erwin Davis in Can
aan.
J. A. Lowell is cutting the hay on
the Michard place in Canaan.
John Landry of Washington. ID. {.
a brother. Frank Landry of Orono and
a sister. Mrs George Garyeau of Old
Town, visited with their sister, Minnie
Landry last week at the Buzzell farm
making the trip by auto.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14
MERCER VILLAGE

Miss 1nez Brown is nursing in
Pennington.
A truck load consisting Of Mr.. and
Mrs Lee Chapman, Miss Flora Brown
and Mrs Harry Corson recently went
to Vienna Mountains, blueberrying.
George Wood and daughter Mrs.
Fred Lombard of Waterville were the
guests this week of Mrs Harry Corson.
Miss Ethelyn Corson and Mrs.
Marcia Morse celebrated thier birth
day August 4th.
Miss Clara Smith has a garden
worthy of mention which looks fine
and not q weed to be seen. She has
been having cucumbers to eat for
quite while and that's more than her
neighbors can say.
Mrs. Frank Snow has sold her farm
to Edgar Gordon of Conn. who is to
take possession the last of this month
A party from here enjoyed a trip to
Rangeley Lakes last Sunday
Miss Nina Mcmahon has place in
Augusta where she is doing house
work for the summer.
Mrs Sidney Leeman and three
children have been the guest of Mrs
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14
STRATTNN
.

G. Wilson Mitchell of DoverFoxcroft
was a guest at The Stratton over Sun
day
Vance Wilbur and wife was in King
field Saturday.
Roy Head, wife and two children
were guests of Mr.. Heald's brother
Fred Heald and wife Friday and Sat
urday. They returned to their home
in Madison Sunday going by the way
of Flagstaff.
II. B. Stevens was in Scion Saturday.
J. A. La Clair who is working at
Carrabasset spent Sunday at his
home here.
]. W. Knapp and wife with Mrs.
Alice Jones called on friends in Lex
ington recently.
Kenneth Masterman who has been
visiting in Phillips and Strong has
returned home.
Sadie Sedgely has returned to her
work at the Masterman boarding
house.
H. Caldwell and wife with Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Scribner were at Chain
of Ponds Saturday and Sunday.
DR.. M. ]. Brooks optometrist OF
Rumford has been in town lately