Judge suspends girl's sentence in reform attempt
Aug 6 Pomeroy Ohio Dixie Whit ek a young girl arrested on a charge facing Probate Judge Cora B. Roberts hearing. The sentence was suspended due to no special charge and her first appearance. Restrictions include no company, daily school, home by 9, parental supervision nightly, Sunday school, and no association with bad-reputation girls. She becomes a ward of the court. Violations send her to Delaware Reform School.
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Epomeroy
Dixie Whitek
Pomeroy
Cora B. Roberts
Delaware
City Council Orders Walls Moved From Street
Pomeroy council ordered property owners on Laurel Street to move walls back from the street as they encroached on public space. Owners complied and the complaint on this street has been resolved. Noted improvements follow the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Laurel Street
Pomeroy Bend Briefs Highlight Local Departures
Mr and Mrs John Shore and family left Thursday for Buckeye Lake. Joe Thorne Jr returns from Chicago. Wyatt Plantz is reported ill at home. D Curtis Reed Rol Schwegman and D W Hennessy visited Athens Thursday. Ernest Bartells returned after a nine weeks visit at Betsy Ky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy Bend
John Shore
Buckeye Lake
Joe Thorne, Jr
Chicago
Wyatt Plantz
D. Curtis Reed
Rol Schwegman
D. W. Hennessy
Athens
Ernest Bartells
Betsy E
Local residents readjust after travels and visits
Mire Hez Root returned from Columbus on Wednesday after several weeks there with relaxes. Dan Hartinger left Thursday for Morgan County for employment with the Ohio Fuel and Gas Company. Bernard Higgins arrived Wednesday from California for a visit with his parents at Rutland. Gertrude Stewart of Columbus is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Merle Stewart. R. E. McKay and Miss R. McKay of Portland spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. McKay and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Hez Root
Columbus
Dan Hartinger
Morgan County
Ohio Fuel and Gas Company
Bernard Higgins
California
Rutland
Gertrude Stewart
Merle Stewart
R. E. McKay
R. McKay
Portland
A. W. McKay
Publicity Used in Crimes by Criminology Traditions
In New Brunswick New Jersey an editorial argues publicity is used to chase murderers, noting the Mills case and comparing it to the Don Mellett slaying in Canton Ohio. The piece says publicity arouses public sentiment and remains until a crucial crime is resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Smalil
Consolidated Press
New Brunswick
Il-Mills
Don R. Mellett
Blisher
Canton
Ohio
Services Sunday at Albany Baptist Church
Albany August 6 service at the Baptist church with Reverend Brice Cunningham of Evans City, Pa preaching. The visiting pastor previously spoke at this church about twelve years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
The
Baptist Church
Brice Cunningham
Evansey
Quine
Fire devastates region near Durban killing natives
Flames swept Iliovo near Durban destroying about five miles of land. Thirteen natives died in the blaze and several planters were injured as 2,006 acres of sugar cane were burned.
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Capetown
South Africa
Iliovo
Durban
Visitors from Akron Cleveland and Akron Relatives in Charleston
Jennings Wayland and Frank Hayes were business visitors in Charleston Wednesday. Lewis Skiles of Akron visiting here with relatives. Mrs Earl Beale of Cleveland visiting here with her parents. Mrs Ed Hurn and daughter have returned to Columbus ending a visit here with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings Wayland
Frank Hayes
Charleston
Lewis Skiles
Akron
Earl Beale
Cleveland
Ed. Hurn
Columbus
Nelson Hurt At Blackstone Coal Washhouse
Albert Nelson was taken to Holzer hospital in Gallipolis Tuesday evening for treatment after an injury at the Blackstone Coal company washhouse. He reportedly fell on a faucet that was without a key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Albert Nelson
Holzer
Gallipolis
Blackstone Coal Company
Nelson
Middleport Couple Announce Birth of Daughter
Mr and Mrs Emory Field of Charleston announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday evening. The Fields were former Middleport residents and the baby is a granddaughter of F W Fields of Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Emory Field
Charleston
Field
F. W. Fields
Men's Bible Class Monthly Meeting at Presbyterian Church
The Middleport Presbyterian Church hosted its Men s Bible class monthly meeting on Wednesday evening. The event featured several selections by the men s quartette and refreshments were served to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
The
Presbyterian Church
Local Shooting Event Draws Noted Attendees at Portsmouth
Pomeroy reports a Thursday shooting event at Portsmouth with participants Doctors Gribble Hart Stanbery A H Joachim and Ernest Duerr in attendance.
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Pomeroy
Doctor Gribble
Hart Stanbery
A. H. Joachim
Ernest Duerr
Portsmouth
Funeral for John Stevenson at Highland church Thomas Fork
Funeral services for John Stevenson were held Thursday afternoon at the Highland church at Thomas Fork. He died at his daughter’s home in Breezy Heights from a stroke, aged 77, and was buried at Beech Grove cemetery.
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Pomeroy
John Stevenson
Highland Church
Thomas Fork
Beech Grove
Stevenson
David Cuckler
Breezy Heights
Marriage License Granted in Pomeroy for Keffer and Autherson
A marriage license was issued to Herman E. Keffer 22 of Middleport and Celia Autherson 21 of Bradbury on Thursday. Keffer, a Middleport mail carrier, and Autherson plan to marry Friday in Athens.
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Pomeroy
Herman E. Keffer
Henry Keffer
Middleport
Celia Autherson
Thomas Autherson
Bradbury
Keffer
Athens
Mrs. Herman Warner Improves After Dental Bleeding
Mrs. Herman Warner, previously ill after ten teeth were extracted, is reported much improved at her home. Reports attribute her condition to profuse gum bleeding lasting about eighteen hours.
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Pomeroy
Herman Warner
Athens Churches Offer Sunday Services And Activities
The article lists services at Christian Science Society on 65% South Court St with a 10:45 a.m. service and 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, plus a Wednesday testimony meeting at 7:30 p.m. Reading room hours are Tuesday, Premy and Saturday 2:00 to 4:00. It also notes Christian Church on State and Congress streets with Bible school at 9:15, sermon at 10:30, and evening services at 6:30 and 7:30 with Dr. A. Wilcox speaking on The Use of Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Society
South Court St
Christian Ae
Congress
M. E. Chatley
T. R. Serintendent Bible School
Maurer
A. Wilcox
Local Churches Schedule Diverse Services in Athens Area
Multiple churches in the Athens area list weekly worship and study times. The Church of Christ meets at 9 30 for Bible study and 10 30 for worship on Jimpson Avenue with Oliver Johnson of Marietta preaching both services. First Methodist led by Daniel McGurk features organist A R Kresge and choir leader Grace Spring with Sunday school at 9 15 and a sermon on Mexico A Problem and an Opportunity by Dr McGurk at 10 34 a Young People devotional at 6 30. Christian church hosts a 6 30 community service with Dr Wilcox preaching. Athens Presbyterian Rural Parish on Athens Albany road lists Howard Ely Warner as minister with Bible school at 9 20 and morning worship at 7 45 followed by an 8 00 Hymn Night led by the choir and a sermon on Faith Triumphant. The week includes a Monday evening talk by Dr Ling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
No. Jimpson Avenue
Oliver Johnson
Marietta
First Methodist
Daniel McGurk
A. R. Kresge
Christian Church
Wilcox
Athens Presbyterian
Athens - Albany Road
Howard Ely Warner
Mra Maud Vorhes
Miss Pacoty
Turner
Bible School
Iph Ladd
Jesus
Ling
The Cost High Priced Sermon and Midweek Worship
Mary Louise Pettiford presents The Cost High Priced from Mark 10 17 22 with worship and sermon at 7 45. Lab ci Christ's Appeal to the Indifferent. Mid week worship Wednesday 7 30 Topic Christ the All Sufficient in Church Life discussed by Mr E C Berry.
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Mary Louise Pettiford
Labci
Christ
E. C. Berry
Episcopal and Lutheran Services Listed for Sunday
St Pauls Episcopal holds evening prayer and sermon at 7 30 led by rector E L Pielow. Trinity Lutheran offers 9 00 Sunday School 10 30 Divine Service in Fairfield county. Elmer Liss pastors Logan services at 7 30. Methodist Episcopal schedules include 9 00 Sunday School 10 30 Divine worship with Dr H L Canright speaking at 6 50 and 7 30 p m. Gibisonville M E Circuit holds all day meetings August 8 and August 15 near Pine Grove schoolhouse led by A Haynes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul's Episcopal
E. L. Pielow
Trinity Lutheran
Fairfield County
Logan
Elmer Liss
Gibisonville
M. E. Circuit
M. E
Zioner Rock
Greys
Pine Grove
A. Haynes
Preaching Services At Local Churches This Sunday
Rev Andrew Turkington of Grace Baptist Binghamton will preach at First U B Church Logan Sunday morning. Mt Zion Marion township hosts Rev S E Christiansen Washington D C Sunday with two sermons Behold He Cometh at 10 30 AM and The Inspired Word of God at 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Andrew Turkington
Binghampton
N. Y
Grace Baptist Church
MT. Zion
Mt. Zion Church
Marion Township
S. E. Christiansen
Washington, D._H
Bro. Christiansen
Joint Service with Presbyterian and Methodist Denominations
Ed L Morrell minister at First Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday school at 9:30. A joint service of Presbyterian and Methodist congregations at 7:30 p.m. features a sermon titled The Cure for Trouble. Evening meetings are canceled. Wednesday prayer meeting and Thursday evening service are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Ed L. Morrell
Bible School and Worship Services Announced
German service at 10 o'clock and Bible school at 10 a.m. Evening worship follows at 8 p.m. Dr. Harry C. Whiting will preach at both morning and evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Harry C. Whiting
Methodist Episcopal Jacksonville Parishes Schedule
W G Parker minister at Jacksonville holds Sunday school 9:00 am and public worship 10:09 pm with Epworth League 7:50 pm Trimble teaches Sunday school 9:00 am and public worship 7:30 pm Millfield hosts Sunday school 9:30 am and Epworth League 7:30 pm Chauncey shares Sunday school 9:30 am prayer meetings set for Tuesday Millfield and Wednesday Chauncey Jacksonville Friday Trimble additional notices
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Methodist Episcopal
Jacksonville
W. G. Parker
Epworth
Trimble
Millfield
Chauncey
Trime
Central Ave M E Church Services and Sunday Schedules
Frederick Brown minister leads Sunday school at 9 10 with A S Pickering as superintendent Epworth League gathers at 6 30 topic John Frederick Oberlin Pioneer in Rural Community Development Evening worship and 7 30 Preaching 9 15 at Factory church Sunday school 10 15 The Plains M E church holds Sunday school 9 30 preaching 10 30 and prayer service at 7 30
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Central Ave
M. E
Frederick Brown
A. S. Pickering
Epworth League
John Frederick Oberlin
Factory
the Plains M. E
Abbott Y Wilcox to Lead Union Sermon on Liberties
First Presbyterian notes Bible school at 9 15 with Prof Dilley and Dr Porter teaching college and men. Lorin Statts directs college student meeting at 6 30. Rev Wilcox preaches at the union service at the Christian church on How Are We Using Our Liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Abbott Y. Wicox
Bible School
Dilley
Porter
Lorin Statts
Wilcox
The
Christian Church
Albany Woman Dies After Goiter Operation
Mrs. Ella Knowlton died at a Columbus hospital from complications after goiter surgery performed by Doctor Croy. A slight stroke worsened her condition in the days before death. Miss Mary Neff is her niece. The body will be brought to Albany by motor Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Ella Knowlton
Columbus
Knowlton
Croy
Mary Neff
Wright Family Reunion Held at Johnston Home
The second annual Wright family reunion gathered at the Johnston country home west of Richwood on Sunday August 1. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Wright their daughter Kathryn Miss Minnie Wright and Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Lane of Logan. Mr Wright was elected president.
Tail Twist Baffles Scientists in Pig Studies
No scientific explanation has yet been offered for the semi circular twist of a pig tail. Researchers note the unusual curl has puzzled observers and awaits further investigation by veterinary experts.
Mexican Tramp Ordered Out Of Dover Capital
Chauncey Aug 6 A Mexican claiming to be John and part Indian was taken by Deputy Marshal George Nicholson after acting oddly near railroad yards. He was fed and housed at the city building, then released with orders to leave town. Interpreted by French speaker Mrs Lewis Thomas he said he sought railroad work, was married with a family, about fifty, and smoked a long-stemmed pipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
John
George Nicholson
Lewis Thomas
Brown Family Ties Tied to Chauncey Residents
Walter Brown and Edgar Brown are identified as residents of Chauncey in a note listing individuals with the Brown surname.
Michigan visitors tour Chauncey area
Aug 6 Chauncey. Rolland Six Clark Preston William Bruce and Mrs E J Adams of Jackson Mich pass through and stay a week with Wesley Six in Mound street. Mrs Adams visits Nelsonville relatives and is mother of Mrs A L Preston who summers in Jackson Mich where Preston works.
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Chauncey
Schoonovers, Howards Host Oliver Schoonover in Chauncey
Oliver Schoonover of Marion is visiting Chauncey for a few days with cousins Charles H. Howard and daughter Frances, Mrs. Edith Coulson, and Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Schoonover.
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Chauncey
Oliver Schoonover
Marion
Charles H. Howard
Frances
Edith Coulson
T. D. Schoonover
Sweeney Family Visits Relatives Across Chauncey Murray City
Mrs. Charles P. Sweeney and her son Charles Jr of Chauncey visited Murray City on Thursday along with Mrs. Sweeney's mother Mrs. Margaret Corfield of Chicago who is visiting Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Sweeney
Charles, Jr
Chauncey
Sweeney
Margaret Corfield
Chicago
Murray City
Local businessman returns from extended northeastern trip
Aug 6 Chauncey Max Altman of the Luckoff stores returns home after a two week motor journey through New York Pennsylvania Massachusetts and New Jersey. He traveled with brother in law Herman Luckoff of Syracuse New York.
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Chauncey
Max Altman
L Luckoff
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Herman Luckoff
Syracuse
N. Y
Chicago gang feud flares as police hunt murderers
Chicago laboring under a gang feud resumes violence after a day’s pause. Police search for the killers of Milan Bylick, 33, shot in his home, and for would be slayers of Gus Muscarello, fruit store owner, shot in the chest while walking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U.P
Milan Bylick
Gus Muscarello
Bylick
Muscarello
Virginia heir leaves vast estate including land and funds
The will allocates the deceased to a beneficiary with $5,200,000 in cash and bonds and 27,000 acres of coal and mining land in West Virginia, shaping a major posthumous inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
West Virginia
Sixty Attend Millfield Church Picnic At Boudinot Home
Chauncey Aug 6 Sixty persons including members of the Ladies Aid society of the Millfield Christian church and their families enjoyed their annual outing at Mrs. C. H. Boudinot's country home in Millfield. A cafeteria style noon dinner followed a business session led by president Mrs. P. D. Hill. Devotions were given by Mrs. H. O. McDaniel and Mrs. Lottie Cannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ladies Aid Society
Millfield Christian Church
C. H. Boudinott
Millfield
P. D. Hill
H. O. McDaniel
Lottie Cannon
Vernice Cannon
Herbert Mines
Chldren
H. F. Heffkin
Clara Oberholtz
Amos Matheny
Charles Robinett
Fred Russell
O. C. Howard
Lewis Howard
B. H. Pettit
Nina L. Pettit
Bertha Totman
Clarence Saway
John D. Hill
Eleanor Hill
C. H. Boudinot
Mariel Sisson
H. QO. McDaniel
Olive Brookins
Goldie Boudinot
G. A. Daft and Sons
Lottie
Chauncey Visitors Visit Athens State Hospital Father
Mrs Wesley Six of Chauncey Mrs Larsson of Nelsonville Mrs E J Adams and William Bruce of Jackson Michigan visiting Chauncey were in Athens yesterday to visit Fred Bruce at the Athens state hospital.
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Chauncey
Wesley Six
Larsson
Nelsonville
E. J. Adams
William Bruce
Jackson, Mich
Athens
Fred Bruce
Athens State Hospital
Ford family guests visit Chauncey and Mound street
Chauncey residents hosted a gathering this week with Bruce Ford Clarence Ford and their families from Logan and Athens. They were guests of Joseph Ford and Floyd Stanley on Mound street.
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Chauncey
Bruce Ford
Clarence Ford
Catharine
George Ford
Logan
Harley Boring
Athens
Joseph Ford
Floyd Stanley
Mound Street
Local Social News From Chauncey And Nearby Towns
Miss Mildred Sands of Chauncey injured her left little toe in a fall at home. Jean Mercer and Hyla West have taken employment in Lancaster. Mr and Mrs Elmer Bingman visited Mr and Mrs John Shafer. George Dowler Bertha Houston and two children visited Owen Martin. Harley Allen Starr and Ethel Lowery Oak Grove visited Mary Stalder. Ernest Smith The Plains visited relatives in Ironton and Columbus.
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Jean Mercer
Hyla West
Lancaster
Elmer Bingman
John Shafer
George Dowler
Bertha Houston
Nelsonville
Owen Martin
Harley Allen
Starr
Ethel Lowery
Oak Grove
Mary Stalder
Ernest Smith
the Plains
Ironton
Columbus
Iron Worker Heir to Millions Moves Family to Mansion
Kewanee Illinois August 6 U P report iron worker John Cooper prepares to move wife and four children from a grocery store flat to a 30 room marble mansion near Roanoke Virginia on his 33rd birthday September 153 to inherit his grandmother Mary Bradford estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee, IL
U.P
John Cooper
Kewanee
Roanoke
Cooper
Mary Bradford
A Dainty Dress for a Tiny Girl
A design for a small child features a dainty dress in batiste or China silk or crepe de chine. The pattern offers six sizing options to fit growing youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batiste
Strength of a Bear: Maya's Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A man recalls his father’s stomach illness and cancer fears, claiming Maya's tonic cured him after doctors suggested surgery. He praises the remedy for removing congestion and inflammation in the digestive tract and invites readers to try it with a money back guarantee via McKee Drug Co. and Gem Pharmacy among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maya
McKee Drug Co
Athens
Gem Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Lemon Based Skin Bleach Promoted as Safe Whitening Mix
An ad claims a lemon juice and Orchard White blend creates a quarter pint of skin whitener that softens and beautifies the face neck and arms. It is advertised as fragrance rich and used by stage beauties to clear freckles sunburn and tan. The lotion is touted as best when prepared at home and not sold ready to use.
Miss Shafer Hostess At The Plains
Chauncey August 6 Miss Floride Shafer entertained Wednesday evening at her parents home Mr and Mrs John Shafer at The Plains. Games music and singing were enjoyed with refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ervin Addie McKibben of Athens Miss Helen Dorr Charles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Floride Shafer
John Shafer
the Plains
Ervin
Addie McKibben
Athens
Helen Dorr
Charles
Small 40 inch Silk Pattern Offer
An old notice offers a 2 year size pattern requiring two yards of 40 time material. Pattern mailed to any addressee on receipt of 5 cents in silver or stamps.
Roosters Sell Fast After Classified Ad Appears
Mr. E Gillespie of Millfield placed a classified ad in the Messenger to sell white Minorca cockerels. Within three days buyers called, and the roosters were relocated, illustrating how poultry listings move quickly in local ads. Call numbers Athens 70 Nelsonville 412W Logan 6024 or Pomeroy 1113 to place ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Gillespie
Millfield
Messenger
Athens
Nelsonville
Logan
Pomeroy
Local residents listed in Meigs County notices
James H. Willitams owner and manager at Middleport Boiler Works in Middleport. Robert Warner secretary of The Meigs Savings & Loan Co. in Pomeroy. T. H. Davis president of The T. H. Davis Company in Middleport. Herbert Chambers merchant in Middleport. Eber Willock storekeeper in N. C. R. R.. Walter Harris railroad engineer for New York Central in Middleport. Curtis Gilmore retired farmer in Pomeroy. J. A. Willock sheriff of Meigs County. J. Rhodes school teacher in Minersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Warner
The
Meigs Savings & Loan Co
Pomeroy
T. H. Davis
T. H. Davis Company
Middleport
Herbert Chambers
Eber Willock
C. M. Hennessey
R. R. Middleport
Walter French
Farmer
Scipio Two
Walter Harris
N. Y. Co. R. R. Middleport
Curtis Gilmore
Parmer
J. A. Willock
Meigs Qoun
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Maggie Perkins
Filla Cooley
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Laura Lynch
Logan Churches
H. L. Canright
Carthage Church
Jacksonville Churches
Dover Capital
Wanderer
Michigan
Messenger Pattern Dept
Ladies Aid of
Murray Chauncey
Miss Shafer
Essex
Stalter
Pomeroy, Ohio
Santa Maria
Richardson
O ‘Odarppire
Aog Puy Simey
Sithold
Crary Davis
Meigs County
L. Crary Davis
James H. Willitams
Mgr
Middleport Boiler Works
H. B. Pickett
Bedford Township
W. F. Reed
Farmers Bank & Savings Company
J. Rhoades
Minersville
H. C. Day
Harrisonville
James Harley
James Lyman
the Democrat
C. F. Rathburn
Rathburn
Citizens National Bank
A. N. Schaefer
J. Wo. Wolfe
J. DD. Bailey
Salisbury Township
J. W. Allen
C. R. R. Middleport
T. N. Witton
Charles Ebersbach
M. Ebersbach Co
Febersbach Construction Co
Swansons
Peete
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