A. M. KIRK & SON Jewelers and Optometrists Diamonds A. M. Kirk & Son, Jewelers, located at the corner of State and Filbert Streets, Curwensville, Pa., is a business name of much importance in this community as well as surrounding counties, having been established over seventy- five years and has always been one that is a synonym for integrity and fair dealing.

The founder of the business, the late A. M. Kirk, came to Curwensville, January 1, 1874, learned the jewelry trade under L. V. B. Soper, and opened his first store on the corner opposite to the present building which he erected in 1883, having lost his first store in the disastrous fire of 1882, which swept the entire block.

In 1898 he associated his son, Henry P. Kirk with him and the present firm style was then adopted. A. M. Kirk, the founder, died September 19, 1904 and Henry P. Kirk, now the head of the firm, an Optometrist and a graduate of the American Horological Institute has continued the fine reputation and business qualifications established by his father.

Handling only the best and most dependable merchandise, they had an enviable reputation and the years of precision experience has qualified them as outstanding experts in fine watch and jewelry repairing.4585