THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL., PORTLAND, THURSDAY EVENING,' DECEMBER , 17, 1908.
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A Big Little Jewelry Store
Grown Tip at 162 First St.
Near Southeast Cor. Morrison St.
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Our store la hardly 15 feet by 40 feet, yet w do
one of the moat extensive retail Jewelry businesses In
the Northwest. Our stock is full and complete and Is
old at prices which make our customers our last
ing friends. We have and intend to ' hoi, the confi
dence and esteem of our customers. We would rather
lose money thaji one of pus customer ' and our help
know It.
THIS BIG LITTLE STORE HAS MORE CUSTOMERS THAN ANY OTHER TWO
STORES IN THE CITY; HAS REPAIRED MORE WATCHES IN THE PAST YEAR THAN
ANY OTHER THREE STORES IN THE CITY; HAS REPAIRED MORE CLOCKS THAN
ALL THE OTHER JEWELRY STORES COMBINED; AND HAS FIT MORE GLASSES
THAN ANY EXCLUSIVE OPTICIAN, AND SOME TO SPARE. COME, SEE, AND BELIEVE.
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ISAAC E. STAPLES
Isaac E. Staples, manager, began at present location all alone
gives employment now to 17 people, connected with this big little"
store. Staples himself has had 35 years of experience and understands
all the details of this business and what's more looks after it in the
interests of his customers ALL THE TIME.
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Optical Department
We fit from 18 to 25 pairs of
classes per day and we give the pub
llo better service and better spec
tacles for the money than any one
elce In the city. We have two com
petent optometrists of extensive
knowledge and years of experience,
and we care more to fit you than we
care for your money. We not only
fit you, but we "grind the glasses
ourselves.
Watches
We carry the largest line of
watches In the city. Elgin, Wal
tham. New England, Howard,
Hamilton, Swiss, and Dueber
Hampden. The latter is our spe
cial watch. The Hampden move
ments are cased and timed at
the factory, and whenever you
pull one out of your pocket you
have the correct time.
Umbrellas
We handle a full line of silk
umbrellas, with gold, silver,
pearl and fancy handles. Our
gold filled handles are like our
gold filled watch cases all
warranted and will stand the
test of time.
Chains
We handle, and "have for
years." the Hamilton & Hamil
ton chains, vest chains, guards,
neck chains and lockets, both
in filled and solid gold, and
every article is guaranteed to
give satisfaction..
Jewelry
Diamonds
We sell you nothing in the Jewelry
line but what we stand back of. If
you buy anything of me that does
not wear satisfactory, lose no time
In getting to the store. We hold all
or our manufacturers up to the line
and their goods must be as repre
sented to us. We have a good stock
of Jewelry rings, brooches, cuff
links, earrings, emblem pins, etc.
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Diamonds Our line of Diamonds is fine
in that we have no stones that are off
color. If you buy a diamond of us you
may be sure that it is white, of the cor
rect cut and exact relative proportions.
Diamonds are good property attractive,
self satisfying ornaments constantly in
creasing In value. Our Solitaire Rings
and Brooches this year are more beautiful
than even last year's. Turquoise, Opals
and Pearls In Diamond Clusters, set off
by the Jeweler's art. Many pieces of these
beautiful goods are made In our own
shop and factory serviceable and good
for several lifetimes.
Clocks and Silverware
Could you buy a nicer present than a 8eth
Thomas Clock for your daughter? Just as
reliable as of old and in elegant new designed
cases.
8ilverware. In chests, solfd sliver and
plated flat ware. Solid Silver Tea Sets,
Plated Tea Sets, a n1 tittle Solid Silver
Creamer and Sugar 815. OO. Same prices as
laJit year, although silver has advanced.
Knives and Forks, the best plate, bearing
our own name and warrant, 84. OO per set.
and Home set of 6 Knives, 6 Forks, Dessert
Spoons, 12 Teaspoons in all 30 pieces of
solid sterling silver in an oak chest with
drawers for S6O.O0.
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SAIiESBOOM OF STAPLES THE JIWELEX.
No matter how crowded we may seem at any time, simply have pa
tience and you will be waited on In a surprisingly short time.
OPTICA! BOOK Or STAPHS TB3ES JEWELEK.
Although small, it Is completely equipped with ail the
latest mechanical contrivances for measuring eyesight.
CX.OOX XEPAXB SHOP OP STAPLES TSS JEWEX.ES.
Our clock-repair shop is a curiosity In itself. WeWe prepared1 to
repair if necessary 1000 clocks per month.
JEWELJIY &EPAXR SHOP OP STAPLES THE JEWELEB.
we give constant employment to rive and sometimes six
jewelers in our jewelry repair shops. We make anything
in
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the Jewelry line.
It Is Not "I" But "We" Who Have Made This Business a Success
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JOB S. ADCOZ, WATCHMAKER
Has been a watchmaker for 40 years
and has been with me almost a quar
ter of the time.
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CARL OBBTB
Head salesman, growing up in the
business, and fast becoming a part
and parcel of the big little store.
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LOUTS SIMPSOIT
Watchmaker, repairer of Swiss, Kn
glish and complicated watches. One
of the finest watchmakers in the
United States.
FBAHK 3. 8HOBST
Our traveling salesman. Honest to
the letter and wherever known his
word Is as good as a gold bond.
This wagon will call for and return to yon anything you have for repair in
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We Have Also a Complete Lapidary in Connection With This Store
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ELLIS EWIHO. WATCHMAKER
Is a good watchmaker and has
worked up from the bottom with me.
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B. W. WHEELER
Optometrist, a graduate of the Phil
adelphia Optical College, also th
Northern Illinois College of Opthal
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MRS. GERTRUDE PERGUSOB
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Lena grinder and spectacle shopman.
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vr . .ATXr TEBB ' . RALPH TARTARO
; W8(trhmaker. makes specialty or Italian watchmaker; repairer of "old
1. fancy clocks. r ',j country" watches, i.
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Clockman.
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. W atchmaker.
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