Golden Wedding Celebration For Nelsonville Couple
The Nelsonville France couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday September 3 1923 at their home in the R F D district north of town near Carbon Hill. Ninety seven friends attended with baskets gifts music and a dinner and program. The event included a mock wedding rice shower and a large group photo. Their four children presented two rocking chairs and many guests offered gifts as the couple marked six decades together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson France
Carbon Hill
N. H. France
Webb Hanns
Yorkville
George France
Will Devol
Nelsonville
Wayne Johnson
Columbus
Allen Devol
William Bryley
Carbon Hil
Artie Miller
Stanley Miller
Pearly Blair
Olive Blair
New Lexington
L. G. Farabee
Frank Williamson
Donald Lay
John W. Bilatt
Nettie Elliott
Harry Kerr
W. E. Barnett
Rollison
Nick Everly
Arthur Blair
Walter Everand
Elmerett
Marion
Nche
Jewell Root
Etta Laverty
Samantha Jewell
Mary Root
John Jewell
Pearl Totman
Athens
I. L. Shirley
Chillicothe
Ott Shirley
Harry Burrows
Harry Otis
J. J. Otis
Fred Muggins
Robert Warren
Floyd Cook
Rachel West
Melvina Hann
Maggie Morris
Glouster
I. W. France
Sand Run
Robert Lemmon
Martins Ferry
W. H. Hoisington
Della Pettit
A. G. Mechem
Cleveland
Weigand Hosts Cosmopolitan Club Luncheon At Country Home
Mrs. W. H. Weigand entertained the Cosmopolitan club on Saturday afternoon with a 1 o'clock luncheon at her country home just above the city. Members arrived by motor bus to a daintily arranged table setting and a three course chicken dinner. Twelve members attended and enjoyed the afternoon amid profuse late fall decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Weigand
Cosmopolitan Club
Weigand
M I W Club Hosts Mrs Ed gar Stedwill at New Athens Home
The M I W club was entertained by Mrs. Edgar Stedwill at her new Athens home. The evening included sewing and a late dainty lunch. Guests included Mrs. Carl Hartley and son Bobby, Mrs. Ellen Alvis, Bayliss, Mabel Dupler, Mildred and Lillian Barber, Flo Patton, Grace McManaway, Alice Caldwell and Violet Higgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Stedwill
Athens
Carl Hartley
Bobby
Ellen Alvis
Bayliss
Mabel Dupler
Mildred
Lillian Barber
Flo Patton
Grace McManaway
Alice Caldwell
Violet Higgins
Ladies' Aid to Meet After Prayer Service
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist church will hold a meeting after the regular prayer meeting service at the church Wednesday night. Miss Grace Scott has returned after a two weeks' vacation with her brother and family at Toledo. Mr C L Stout spent Monday in Coolville attending his parents golden wedding anniversary. Mr Stout is the only childed as assistant clerk in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Grace Scott
Toledo
C. L. Stout
Coolville
Hiis
O. W. Stout
Stout
Geraldine Healey
Columbus
Aldred Healey
Miss Marzella Webb Resigns From Light and Water Post
Local government notes Miss Marzella Webb has resigned from the light and water office to pursue another opportunity. The move comes as rumors circulate about potential interim arrangements and staff reassignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockiyn Valley Fire Clay Co
M. H. Price
Miss Webb
City council OKs street and bond measures in Nelsonville
The council met with all members present and approved minutes. The mayor reported $442.35 in fines and costs. Ordinance 606 to improve Mills Street with paving and sewer was read and adopted. Ordinance 607 to issue bonds for 4000 in anticipation of special assessments was read and placed on third reading and adopted. Ordinance 698 to regulate excavating in streets was introduced and adopted on third reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills Street
Mill Street
City of
Nelsonville
Infant Dies At Deanville Home
Phylis Yates three months old child of Mr and Mrs Elmer Yates died yesterday at the parents home in Deanville. They have one other child. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 o'clock at the residence with burial at Green Lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phylis Yates
Elmer Yates
Deanville
Green Lawn
Mrs. Howe To Undergo Columbus Operation
Mrs. J. R. Howe and her two daughters depart for Columbus to have an operation at St. Anthony hospital for the removal of stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Howe
Griffin
Clyde Littler
Athens
Columbus
Howe
St. Anthony Hospital
Shamansky Brother Enters Medical Field
The third son of Mr and Mrs Shanansky plans to enter medical school this year as a medical student. His father notes no more sons will pursue medicine, warning that any additional offspring would become doctors as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olumbus
M. Shanansky
Donney Family Welcomes 9 9n at Home
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Donney announce the birth of their child at home on Monday October 1. The notice lists the newborn as 9 9n and names the Donney family in a concise birth announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Donney
Sabina Murphy Marshall Dies at 76 in Coolville
Mrs Sabina Murphy Marshall aged 76 widow of William Marshall of Coolville died Monday at the home of her brother in law John Lavelle 65 Franklin avenue after a year with complications. Funeral services set for Thursday at 8 am at St Pauls church with interment in St Marys cemetery at Little Hocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabina Murphy Marshall
William Marshall
Coolville
John Lavelle
Franklin Avenue
St. Paul's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Little Hocking
Death of Winnie Lenore Russell in Chauncey area
Winnie Lenore Russell 61 died Tuesday at 213 W Comp Avenue Chauncey following five years illness. She was wife of David Russell and mother of Donald of Columbus and Mrs E E Osborn of East Liverpool with two grandchildren and brother Wilford Henry of Chauncey. Funeral 1:30 p m Sunday at residence conducted by Rev W R Walker. Burial Green Lawn Cemetery. Mrs Russell formerly resided in Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Lenore Russell
David Russell
Donald
Columbus
E. E. Osborn
East Liverpool
Wilford Henry
Chauncey
W. R. Walker
Indianola
Families Take Sunday Trip to Parkersburg and Marietta
Mr and Mrs Newton Schoonover with children Hazel Alma Arzetta and baby join Mr and Mrs George Katzenbach Mr and Mrs Charles Davis and son Clifford Mr and Mrs Adam Hawk and children Inez and Delbert Wilfred Schoonover and Miss Mae Locke for a motor trip to Parkersburg West Virginia and Marietta Ohio where they spent Sunday visiting and enjoyed a fine picnic dinner on the banks of the Ohio River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Schoonover
Hazel
Alma
Arzetta
Baby
George Katzenbach
Charles Davis
Clifford
Adam Hawk
Inez
Delbert
Wilfred Schoonover
Mae Locke
Parkersburg
W. Va
Marietta
Ohio River
Jackson Family Enjoys Picnic at Crystal Springs
Mr and Mrs S I D Jackson and daughters Irene and Lucille with Mrs Dora Schoonover and grandson Clifford Smith motored to Crystal Springs for a picnic dinner. They then visited Peter Poling in Laurelville, brother in law of Mr Jackson.
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S. ID. Jackson
Irene
Lucille
Dora Schoonover
Clifford Smith
Crystal Springs
Laurelville
Mr. Jackson
Peter Poling
Surprise Birthday Gathering For Edward Leffler
Mr Edward Leffler received a surprise party at his home near the city on Sunday. Relatives and friends gathered for social conversation and music followed by a sumptuous dinner for 35 guests. Mrs Tippett and her children Carol Neal Margaret and Paul visited on Sand Ridge with Mrs Jackson, Tippett's mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Leffler
Mrs. S. Tippett
Carol, Neal
Margaret
Paul
Sand Ridge
Mrs. Tippett
Mrs. Jackson
Harvey Nye Attends Trimble Church of Christ Homecoming
Mr. Harvey Nye visited Trimble on Sunday for the annual home coming at the Church of Christ, joining local members for a community gathering and religious services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Nye
Church of Christ
Rally Day to Be Observed at Greens Run Church of Christ
The Chauncey news reports that next Sunday the Bible school will observe Rally Day instead of homecoming. A separate announcement for homecoming day will be issued later.
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Chauncey News
Greens’ Run
Church of Christ
Bible School
Pocahontas Dgree Members Attend District School
Mrs L E Wood Mrs Dan Fulton Mrs G C Patton Mrs Oscar Simpson and Mrs I FE Bondine of Millfield and members of Pocahontas Mazon Council No 93 traveled to New Straitsville Ohio Friday to attend the district school of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Wood
Dan Fulton
G. C. Patton
Oscar Simpson
I. FE. Bondine
Millfield
Degree of
Pocahontas
Mazon Council
New Straitsville
Mr Stork Visits Millfield Family Welcomes Newborns
Mr Stork visited Millfield last week at the Wade home where a fine son was born to Mr and Mrs Edward Wade. Mrs Wade is formerly Miss Trento Woods. A four at the McMinemeay home and a daughter at the Honder home complete the birth notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
Millfield
Miner Recovering After Mine Accident In East Ohio
Timer Vanhorn formerly of this city is recovering from severe injuries suffered in a mine accident several weeks ago. He has improved enough to be removed to his home in Millfield and is reported to be getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timer Vanhorn
Fastern
Ohio
Millfield
Pythian Sisters Schedule Meeting Next Monday
The Pythian Sisters will hold their regular meeting at 1 in Chauncey next Monday. All members of the degree staff are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Chauncey
Parent-Teacher Association
Edward Marshal Ie
Mart
Misses Ryan Visit Chauncey Then Return to Fort Wayne
Hazel and Olive Ryan spent two weeks visiting their parents Mr and Mrs William Ryan in Chauncey and returned Sunday to Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Hazel
Olive Ryan
Chauncey
Mrs
William Ryan
Fort Warne
Ind
Hanning Escape Returned by Marshal in Trimble
Walter Hanning who fled Columbus state hospital on August 29 was captured by Marshal Davis in Trimble Sunday night. Columbus officials were notified and he was returned to the capital city. He is about 47, spent boyhood in Trimble, and had gone on foot toward his former home after leaving the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hanning
Columbus State Hospital For
Marshal Davis
Trimble
Columbus Institution
Walter
Columbus Hospital
Alex Hanning
Hanning
Columbus
Mr. Hanning
Capital City
Local man returns to work at Glouster State Bank
Errett Eddy has completed a nine month course at a Columbus business college and returned home to resume his duties at the Glouster State Bank. Mr and Mrs Tom Davis and Mr and Mrs Victor Davis of Trimble took a Sunday automobile trip covering about 170 miles visiting Middleport Marietta and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Errett Eddy
Columbus Business College
Glouster State Bank
Tom Davis
Victor Davis
Trimble
Middleport
Marietta
Eddy of Columbus Visits Chauncey Relatives
C. FE. Eddy of Columbus spent Sunday with his son C. IL. Eddy and family here then planned a brief visit to Chauncey before returning home.
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C. FE. Eddy
Columbus
C. IL. Eddy
Chauncey
Glover Family Guests Visit Cunningham Household
Mr and Mrs Harry Glover with daughter Neva and Gerald Cunningham of Sharpsburg were guests the first of the week of Mr and Mrs Zern Cunningham and other friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Glover
Neva
Gerald Cunningham
Sharpsburg
Zern Cunningham
Miss Tuecy Wolfe Returns Home After Visit
Miss Tuecy Wolfe ends a visit in the city with W DPD Bailey and family and returns to her home in Pomeroy. She is accompanied by Miss Elma Bailey who will be her guest at Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuecy Wolfe
W Dpd
Bailey
Pomeroy
Elma Bailey
Mrs Leadbetter and Miss Daugherty Visit Athens
Mrs. W. W. Leadbetter of this city and her guest Miss Wacy Daugherty of Sl Paso Texas were guests of Athens relatives Monday.
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W. W. Leadbetter
This City
Wacy Daugherty
Sl Paso
Texas
Athens
Meeting of Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
A meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will be held here Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Charles Kirk Bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Charles Kirkbride
Funeral for Will Clancy Set at Holy Cross Church
The funeral for Will Clancy who was accidentally killed in Bellaire early Sunday will be held Wednesday at 9 am at Holy Cross Church with Rev. Father Clark officiating. Interment follows at the Catholic cemetery. The body arrived Monday and was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Crawford, Sr. for stays before the service. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Wallace of Cambridge visited relatives and then traveled to Chauncey before returning here Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Clancy
Bellaire
Holy Cross Church
Father Clark
John Crawford
T. J. Wallace
Cambridge
Chauncey
M. J. Gardner
Nelsonville
Bought Lots in Newest Addition Summit Heights
Summit Heights Addition in Athens opened with a public sale of 26 building lots on September 29. The tract sits on the old McAfee farm on Peach Ridge road, a mile from the corporation line. Early buyers include John Woolley L D Poston John Rowan Branch Liggett E C McGrath C N Frame L D Radcliffe Albert McLain Pearl Metcalf Nate Throckmorton. The remaining lots are expected to move via private sales this fall.
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Summit Heights
Athens
McAfee
Peach Ridge Road
Corporation
John Woolley
L. D. Poston
John Rowan
Branch Liggett
E. C. McGrath
C. N. Frame
L. D. Radcliffe
Albert McLain
Pearl Metcalf
Poston
Nate Throckmorton
Albany
Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief For Chronic Coughs
An old newspaper item touts Creomulsion as a medical remedy for chronic coughs and colds, claiming it soothes inflamed membranes and destroys germs with creosote. The ad offers a money back guarantee if relief isn’t found and notes distribution by Creomulsion Co in Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creomulsion Co
Atlanta
Athens County September marriage licenses total 46
In September there were 46 marriage licenses issued in Athens County, down from 83 in September 1922. Additional licenses include Earl Foit, 22, miner, to Minnt Steinmetz, 19, both of Athens. Rev. Miller to Gladys White, 20. Wilbur Patterson, 33, cashier, to Helen Corrinne Ludwick, 24. Clarence Leasure, 20, to Grace Marie Gillett, 18. William Woods, 21, to Edna Thompson, 18. Raymond Bartlett, 23, to Stella Carsey, 18. all pairs from Athens, Glouster, or nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
Athens County
Earl Foit
Miner
Minnt Steinmetz
Athens
Miller
Albert Gaskalla
Gladys White
Glouster
Gibson
Wilbur Patterson
Cashier
Steubenville
Helen Corrinne Ludwick
Murch
Clarence Leasure
Grace Marie Gillett
Jacksonville
William Woods
Edna Thompson
O. L. Stricker
Raymond Bartlett
Stella Carsey
Stricker
Common Cold Warned By Noted Physician
A renowned doctor urges immediate attention to colds noting neglect can lead to serious illness or death. He cites early treatment as shortening suffering and preventing complications. The article mentions Father John’s Medicine as a trusted remedy with 68 years of success for colds and coughs, claiming no drugs and pure food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father John
Local Visitors and Farm News From Athens Area
Carpenter J. H. McCall and Fletcher Metcalf visited Athens while David Chase of Middleport called on relatives. Mrs. O. B. Woodyard improves in health as A. C. Tipton of Logan gathers apples. Jesse McCall family visited Harrisonville and Alfred Foster held a public sale last week before moving to a Columbus area farm. Helen Howery, student at Albany high school, was in town over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Kiewery
Milton Santee
West Virginia
George Bailes
Albany
Kk. H. Starkey
David Caster
Mary Wood
Elpha Wood
George B. Kayser
Mr. Frisby
Kentucky
J. H. McCall
Athens
David Chase
Middleport
O. B. Woodyard
A. C. Tipton
Logan,s
Fletcher Metcalf
Jesse McCall
Harrisonville
Alfred Foster
Columbus
Helen Howery
Logan Area Families Attend Local Fair Gathering
The Plains Worth and Port Dicken families attended the Logan fair. Virgene Shields of Athens visited with Roscoe Shields and Liz Guess. Ed Michaels drove to Coolville for apples. John Kaufman and son of Locking joined Steve Kaufman of Amesville for a Sunday visit. Abbie Graves of Columbus visited Graves and Matheny households. Will Selby Cora Barker and friend from Columbus were guests of George Gabriel Jr. and Sr. Miles Staltres from Chauncey called on Mrs Gabriel Sr. A shower for Floyd Potts occurred Friday at Bent Potts home with gifts, ice cream, and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Graves
Eimatine Matheny
Will Selby
Cora Barker
Columbus
George Gabriel Jr
Miles Staltres
Chauncey
George Gabriel Sr
Floyd Potts
Bent Potts
Dan Bartlett
Marie
Elizabeth Smith
Athens
Alfred Wetklow
Red Schmidt
Fredericca Nida
Orbiston
Rotarians Gear Up for Logan Visit in Athens
Athens Rotary Club members met at Hotel Berry Tuesday noon for song practice ahead of a Logan visit Monday eve ning. Guests included Congressman Foster Prosecuting Attorney Finster Wald and J D Brown. The Athens Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs will back a Red Cross campaign in Athens county in November to fund countywide relief efforts.
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Athens Rotary Club
Berry
Wee
Logan
Congressman Foster
Finster Wald
J. D. Brown
Athens Kiwanis
Rotary Clubs
Red Cross
Athens County
Rom
Funes
Athens County Bonds Sold to Aid Road Plans
Athens County will cooperate with the state highway department after selling 98,000 dollars in bonds to the Ohio Industrial Commission. Charles H. Bryson of the Athens Chamber of Commerce facilitated the sale, which frees county funds to participate in brick road construction from Coolville to the Washington county line and to join state projects on the Nelsonville Buchtel Glouster Burr Oak or Sugar Creek Amesville routes. The state will decide which road is built first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
State Highway Department
Ohio Industrial Commission
Charles H. Bryson
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Coolville
Washington County
Bryson
Industrial Commission
Nelsonville
Buchtel
Glouster
Burr Oak
Sugar Creek
Amesville
Ohio royal masons meet opens with large attendance
Columbus Ohio October 2 The 94th annual Ohio meeting of the grand council Royal and Selected Masons opened at nine oclock with more than 300 men and 206 women in attendance at the business sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Grand Council
Royal and Selected Masons
Poison suspected in Westchester Country Club death
Mrs Gertrude Webb, 40, wife of Wall Street broker Charles Webb, died at Westchester Biltmore Country Club Rye New York. Pathologist Dr Gettier found a corrosive mineral poison in kidneys injected rather than swallowed. Coroner Fitzgerald and physician Dr Meyer note black and blue marks, while rounds of speculation rise about the cause. Ira Nichols injured by a tree limb at home, concussion and temporary paralysis of the vocal cords.
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New York
Gertrude Bk. Gorman Webb
Charles Webb
Wall Street
Westchester - Biltmore Country Club
Rye
N. Y
Alexander ©. Geilier
Bellevue Hospital
Gettier
Edward J Fitzgerald
Westchester County
Pr. Cettier
Fitzgerald
Rowland
Robert Johnston
Ira Nichols
American Express Co
Union Depot
Central Avenue
Clarence Nichols
Nichols
Ile
Bridges in Athens County to Undergo Repairs and Inspections
County Commissioners authorize extensive bridge examinations and repairs across Athens County. Projects include Maple Hill Bridge Deanville Grasslian Bridge Carbondale Jesse Bennett farm Strouds Run Coolville Pike Millfield Bridge and Miller Run Bridge near Stewart. Public highway easement to Henry Lauer farm in Lodi township vacated. John Bartlett awarded limestone quarry contract for lower Canaan road resurfacing at 1.50 per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Maple Hill
Monday Creek
Deanville
Carbondale
Jesse Bennett
Stroud’s Run
Coolville Pike
Troy Township
Millfield
Sunday Creek
Miller Run
Stewart
Henry Lauer
Lodi
John Bartlett
Lower Canaan
Bartlett
Local families visit relatives across town and counties
Tavior Ridee and family spent Sunday in Zanesville with Rich ard McKinley and relatives. Ireland Mupas and Milly visited Chris Mutpas in College Hill. Athens visitors Mrs August Lenvine and Mrs Jacob Keck called on Monday. Patos guests Mr and Mrs Ahe Coey visited C Coey and family. The McGee and Wyatt households spent a weekend with local relatives. George Herbst and Rosa Deal accompanied by Mr. (text truncated)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Lenvine
Jacob Keck
Athens
Ahe Coey
Patos
C. Coey
Harley McGee
Chilletethe
Samuel Wyatt
Fritnhte
Clarence Winn
George Herbst
Rosa Deal
Distress calls from Diana Dollar freighter after fire explosion
A second distress radio message was received within 24 hours from the freighter Diana Dollar of the Robert Dollar line. The ship reported a fire in her hold after an explosion and was off the Mexican coast near Banderas bay, according to radio advices from Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Diana Dollar
Robert Dollar Line
Mexican
Banderas Bay
Armed guards kept at Peninsula jail amid pipeline gang arrest
Peninsula Ohio October 2 three armed constables were assigned to guard the jail while an unidentified pipeline gang member, arrested on a charge of attacking a child and a woman in the streets yesterday, remained in custody nearby.
Burts Visit Noted in Wellston on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Burt Judson of Glouster were calling on friends at Wellston Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Judson
Glouster
Wellston
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J. B. Drosti
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Mr. Wieberg
Lillian Weiskoph
Ian Gupid
Athen County
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Herth
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Mos. J. West
Cincinnati
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Adam and Eve
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Brunswick
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