Prominent People At Bar Harbor Summer Scene With Butler Yacht America
Mt Desert opens for season as hotels fill and yachts arrive. Butler and his yacht America anchor at Bar Harbor while social leaders from Boston and Washington join guests at Northeast Harbor and Sullivan. The Olivette and several schooner yachts bring travelers, and new harbor improvements plus the Rodick block enhance visitor comfort.
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Bar Hanser
Srrcran
Mt. Desert
Belmont
Louisburg
St. Sauveur
West End
Newport
Sorrento
Sullivan
Olivette
Eastern Yacht Club
Rockland
Volunteer
Ambassadress
Gitana
Peerless
Rebecca
Sylvie
Wanderer
Norma
Mystery
Ape
Babboon
Vixen
Electra
Haniel
Gayeltes
North Atlantic Squadron
Benjamin F. Butler
America
William F. Butler
Boston
Stevens
Norvel
Cilley
Washington, D. C
Margaret
New York
Monhegan
Fearless
Mr. Rice
Fortuna
Regina
8. D. Bush
Henry R. Grant
Gordon Prince
Edward Gray
Cleveland
Daniel Lamont
Charles Carlos Everett
Miss Everett
Cambridge
Glen Cove House
Seal Harbor
Alexander Rice
Massachusetts
Delty
W. H. L. Smith
I. D. Wing
Winslow Blanchard
F. W. Smith
H. Wy. Smith
Wilam Minot
Higgins
Back Bay
Rodick
Washington
Philadelhia
Bar Harbor
Amidei
Rome
Northeast Harbor
G. R. Lewis
5. W. Bates
the Belmont
Charlies T. Howe
E. A. Baker
Winter Harbor
Henry Bigelow Wiliams
Rebecca W. Brown
the Vendome
James G. Blaine
Mily
Elliot F.hephard
Edwin . Bittens
Bittens & Ilienthal
C. E. Whitehead
F. J. Stimson
Dedham
Mass
McBride Cottage
Joseph Pulitzer
Thirlstone
Charles Gordon
W. _R._ Blanchard
Frank Merrill
George E. McLeod
L. A. Neil
Ohn A. Webster
E. Gallagher
H. H. ‘Brooks
George B. Hyde
M. B. Barsto
Rs. Z. B. Dane
F. H. Nazro
H. Nazro
E. Stone
Frances M. Bixby
Itha Gordon
Carroll Hutchins
H. G. Faler
J. B. Hucking
H. Jones
Mr. Bellon
B. Garritt
Bessie Garritt
Miss Boring
Miss Roberts
W. T. Wood
E. M. Bryt
W. C. Willis
Charles F. Riley
John Zsratt
M. G. Fuller
H. Weld Fuller
C. A. Simmons
C. A. Noble
J. Jackson
Edison Lewis
Bernard Lewis
E. Lewis
J. M. Jackson
John Turner
Eaton Ray
L. L. Hamilton
Bar Harbor to Hold Grand Tennis Tournament and Navy Visit
The text notes a grand tennis tournament in Bar Harbor on August 14 and an upcoming summer visit by the north Atlantic squadron of the English navy. The fleet includes the ironclad Bellerophon and several vessels such as Canada Comus Emerald l'gladies Forward Ready Lily and Wrangler, with officers and families listed along the route to the Beacon Hotel Winter Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Hotel
Winter Harbor
H. Stavles Potteran
Godwin Pope
A. Noyes
Cyrus G. Beebe
Bar Harbor
North Atlantic Squadron
Bellerophon
Canada
Comus
Emerald
L’gladies
Ready
Lily and
Wrangler
Brilliant Lawn Party Draws 600+ Guests in Lynn
Mr and Mrs Frank W Breed hosted a large lawn party at Deer Cove Ocean Street Lynn on July 18 with over six hundred attendees. The Lynn Brass Band and Mandolin Club provided music while Colonel Beals arranged lanterns and electric lights. Ice cream cake and coffee were served. Notables included Mr W D Howells and artist F P Vinton. The evening featured fireworks supervised by Fred Pullman and Harry Floyd, with Dr Herbert Newhall in charge of music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Frank W. Breed
Deer Cove
Ocean Street
Lynn Brass Band
Mandolin Club
Colonel Beals
Breed
Lucian Hall
D. H. Sweetzer
Joseph Davis
Cutair
Cincinnati
Charles E. Parsons
Charles A. Cottin
J. Herbert Bowen
Bartlett
HK. Pevear
Peabody
Waldo L., Peyear
Frank Allen
Marquese
Snalls
B. W. Currier
Fred Abbott
Luther S. Johnson
A. J. Johnson
W. IT. Rice
Thomson-Houston Electric Company
Dr. Hawkes
Herbert Newhall
C. A. Breed
Greenfelder
Chicago
Charles Hopkins
William Au Parker
P. A. Chase
W. Varney
Sylvester B. Breed
George Lord
George D. Sargent
Mabel Sargent
A. B. Martin
B. F. Spinney
Fred Pullman
Harry Floyd
Teachers Association Opens Annual Convention in San Francisco
The Teachers Association gathering began with delegates from across the United States and several foreign countries. Horace K. Scudder argued for broad use of great literature in early schooling to shape liberal life, while W F Harris urged daily newspapers as essential reading for youths. General discussion followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Teachers’ Association
United States
Horace KE. Scudder
Cambridge
Mass
W. F. Harris
Ll.d
Concord
Craze for Handkerchiefs lands Tufts student in trouble
Fisher Thompson a Tufts theology student was arrested on July 4. He had six pocket handkerchiefs on him and two valises at his college room filled with 250 silk and 200 cotton used handkerchiefs. Police deem him a kleptomaniac with a handkerchief mania. Owners urged to identify marked pieces at Hanover Street station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher Thompson
Tufts College
Hanover Street
Thompson
Cain
St Johns Fair at Winthrop Promises Charms and Tables
The St Johns Mission of Winthrop hosts its annual three day fair at the Shirley Casino Ocean Spray starting yesterday. Tables in the hall are enhanced by attendants and new evening attractions are planned each night. Refreshments are run by Mrs S C Wyman Mrs Mary Hastings and Mrs Newart. A guess cake is featured by Mrs Jewett and a donated works set plus a sewing machine will be offered by guessing bids.
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ST. John’s Fair
Winthrop
St. John’s Mission
Shirley Casino
Jewett
Hi. O. Houghton
A.D. T. Whitney
Edison Improvements Sold to Joseph Lippincott
New York July 18 Joseph Lippincott bought the Edison Phonograph Company business with all improvements by Edison for over 1 000 000 and became sole licensee of the American phonograph. He has organized a company to introduce the machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
New York
Joseph Lippincott
Edison Phonograph Company
Mr. Edison
Mr. Lippincott
Boston Man Drugged in Bowery Saloon Robbery
Joan W. Morgan a Boston salesman told police he was drugged in a Bowery saloon and robbed of a gold watch and chain a seal ring and 60 dollars in cash. He regained consciousness later in Madison Square.
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New York
Joan W. Morgan
Boston
Bowery
Madison Square
Illumination at Wakefield Lights Lake Quannapowitt Boats
The postponed yacht and boat illumination on Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield July 18 drew a large crowd. About two dozen yachts and boats sported Chinese lanterns and colored lights while the shore and heating boats glowed. Fireworks and a band concert completed the evening's festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Parade plans for Essex County Odd Fellows lodges
Salem reports efforts to organize a county parade of Odd Fellows subordinate lodges this fall. Several lodges have formed committees, recalling last fall's parade with over 8000 participants as a benchmark. Possibilities for the location include Lawrence or Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Odd Fellows
Lawrence
Lynn
Manchester by the Sea Tax Totals and Polls Report
The town reports total valuations for Manchester split by resident and non resident real and personal property. Resident values total 6 976 511 dollars with 1 418 000 real and 4 494 541 personal. non resident real 1 028 170 and personal 40 300 totaling 6 976 311 with 466 polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester-By-The-Sea
Manchester
Not Bread but a Stone A Lyman letter to Holyoke Club
Arthur I Lyman Hadley Thread Co and Lowell Manufacturing Co treasurer writes to Holyoke Republican Club finance chair opposing tariff plans. He cites protection needs for Massachusetts industries and criticizes New England Republicans and Democratic Ways and Means for altering schedules. He argues free raw materials and wool tariffs favor protected industries and warns against Republican platform support. Henry S Hyde West Springfield reports on Quay leadership and upcoming ratification meeting plans with Lodge presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Holyoke Republican Club
Arthur I. Lyman
Hadley Thread Company
Holyoke
Lowell Manufacturing Company
Lowell
Lyman
Hadley Company
Boston
Republican Club
Confess
New England
Home
Woollen Manufacturers’ Association
Massachusetts
Ways and Means Committee
Thave
Jam
Congress
Republican Party
United States
State Committee
Henry S. Hyde
West Springfield
Crapo
National Committee
Hyde
Luay
Clarkson
Dudley
Quay
Mr. Hyde
Senator Quay
Moses
Colonel Quay
House
Cleveland
Senate
Dr. Burden
Henry Cabot Lodge
Republicans in third district weigh Morse influence and candidates
The Third District Republicans debate Morse’s possible return and potential nominees like Ranney Beard Beard’s future and collector role, with Boardman Merrill and Moody Merrill among active contenders. The group splits between younger hopefuls and elder strategists while plotting for the next city hall or congressional seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Ranney
Ramsey
Mr. Beard
Harrison
Beard
Geakes
Horse Railroad
Old
Highland Road
Congress
Ex Governor Robinson visits Republican State HQ
Former Governor George D. Robinson of Chicopee called at the Republican State headquarters amid campaign activity. He offered no formal stump services but showed interest in the race and was assured an invitation if he wishes to participate. Judge Wells muses on potential Beverly case fees as a possible small contribution to the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Robinson
Chicopee
State Committee
Robinson
Hest
All Shades of Opinion in Boston Political Ties
Ex May or Prince will attend a dinner at Parker's this Saturday. Massachusetts colored Independents send Clifford H. Plummer and J. Gordon Strest as delegates to the Indianapolis conference. Edward J. Ryan resigns from the railway mail service after twenty years to start a Worcester business. Italian residents organize a political club with naturalization steps at several address sites. Thomas J. Barry names a joint committee for a Democratic ratification meeting with Ward representatives and others to coordinate with the State central committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Prince
Parker
Messrs
Clifford H. Plummer
J. Gordon Strest
Massachusetts
Indianapolis
Edward J. Ryan
Railway Mail Service
Worcester
Hanover Street
William Clark
Milan
M. Ferdinando de Filippo
North Street
Ottavio Bragi
Eugenio Briganti
North Bennet Street
Thomas J. Barry
Democratic City Committee
J. J. Hartnett
James Mulvee
Henry E. Hayward
Patrick O'Shea
John Brant
P. D. Dwyer
P. J. Kennedy
James W. Calnan
Edward F. Reilly
James Donovan
State Central Committee
The Fall of Tunis Fireworks at Point of Pines
A late evening spectacle called The Fall of Tunis at Point of Pines presents a staged battle across Tunis Bay. Moors attack the Philadelphia and Constitution while mock elephants, dramatic ships, and exploding forts astonish a large audience despite a brisk east wind. The show ends with the Bashaw surrender as clouds part over a burning city. The entertainment repeats each fair evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thayer
Point of Pines
Tunis
Grand Plaza
Morocco
Bay
United States
Philadelphia
Cit
End of a Journalists' Club Auction in Philadelphia
The Jour nalists' Club at 904 Walnut Street sold furniture, books, and bric-a-brac at auction. Despite over $10,000 spent to fit up the den, total proceeds fell far short, with prized items like a $500 clock selling for just over $100. Furniture, glassware, and china also brought low prices as the crowd watched the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Journalists’ Club
Walnut Street
Clover Club
Republican dead lock broken in 24th district nomination
After a three month dead lock, the Republican congressional conference of the twenty fourth district met in Prrispura Pennsylvania and nominated J. Chee Bay of Green county on the 204th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prrispura
Penn
Twenty-Fourth
J. Chee Bay
Green County
Army Transfers In Third Artillery Effective Aug 28
Washington July 18 Specran J states transfers in the Third Artillery take effect August 28 First Lieutenant James Ohara moves from Battery D to Battery, First Lieutenant Sedgwick Pratt shifts from Battery C to Battery D, Major Charles Wilson granted one month's leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wedding At Nashua In Pilgrim Church
A brilliant wedding was held at Pilgrim Church Nashua this evening uniting Edwin F Bryant of Pullman Alabama and Miss Florence Runnells of Nashua. Rev G W Grover officiated with a large turnout including many guests from Woburn Massachusetts and other places.
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Nashua
N.H
Pilgrim Church
Edwin F. Bryant
Pullman, al
Florence Runnells
Woburn
Mass
G. W. Grover
Wife seeks inquiry into husband death in Malpen
Mrs Bertha Brown wife of John H Brown who was found dead in his bed here on Monday returned from New York and says she will have his body exhumed for examination as she does not believe he died by his own action and demands an investigation.
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Malpen
Bertha Brown
John H. Brown
New York
Detroit to the Front No Game at Pittsburg on Account of Rain
In New England League action Chicago slips to second as Detroit takes lead amid poor Chicago fielding and strong Conway pitching. Baldwin struggles and base running miscues amplify Detroit's win with a 5 to 2? wait summary. Game details show Detroit scoring sequence and key plays, including Conway and Baldwin on the mound.
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Pittsburg
Manchester and Salem Bat Strongly in New England League
Manchester outplayed Salem with heavy batting and sharp fielding led by Scheffler's bold base running. Worcester lost to Lynn after Walker allowed seven runs. Ferson pitched well with attendance around 1,000. No game yesterday between Pittsburgs and Philadelphias due to rain.
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Manchester
N. H
Salem
Scheffler
Manchesters
WorcEster
Worcesters
Lynn
Walker
Open Harbor Regatta At Great Head Yacht Club
The Great Head Yacht Club stages an open harbor regatta on Saturday July 28 with the steamer Shrewsbury carrying a band and passengers from Lincoln's Wharf at 1 PM and Point Shirley at 1 30 PM to the starting line. Races run outside Winthrop bar buoy over 10.5 miles for first two classes and 6 miles for the third. Prizes are silver cups and other awards. festivities include a band and dancing at the clubhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Head
Winthrop Bar
Nimble newspaper men athletic meet thrills Boston crowd
The YMCA event on the Old Union grounds drew a large audience and featured a ball game between Globe and Record nines ending in a five all tie after five innings. Runners dominated the yard dash heats with Fielding, Ferrell, and Entwistle among winners. Holske excelled in the half mile exhibition, Joyce won the fifty yard dash, and Davis topped the quarter mile, with Innis rounding out top placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Boston
Old Union Grounds
Globe and
Record
Ferrali
The
Journal and
Montgomery
Globe
Fielding
Advertiser
Entwistle
Ferrell
Tine
Ed Holske
Mr. Holske
C. C. Jee
Barry
Terald
Holske
Lee
Fred Joyce
Nelson Innes
Herald
E. W.i Ventz
Connors
MeDowall
McDowal
Toronto clubs win four-oared shell race in Sunbury
In windy conditions the Toronto Rowing Club defeated the Argonaut Club of Toronto by about three lengths in the four-oared shell race at Sunbury Pennsylvania. Finish time was 10 minutes 30 seconds, with Argonauts fouling a steamboat near the finish due to off course steering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Sunbury
Penn
Toronto Rowing Club
Argonaut Club
YACHT NEWS FROM VINEYARD HAVEN AND MARBLEHEAD
Steam yacht Ibis from New York arrives to coal and water at Vineyard Haven before a Boston departure. Intrepid sails from Lar aulin Cove eastward, other yachts Ramona and Muriel head east. Sloop Xara departs Marblehead for Bar Harbor with a new bowsprit and extra sail, returning to tacks. Kenny arrives Providence from Providence on cruise to Onset Bay and Martha's Vineyard with four Providence owners aboard.
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Vineyard Haven
Mass
Ibis
General Lawrence
New York
Boston
Intrepid
Lloyd Phenix
Laraulin Cove
Ramona
Muriel
Marblehead
Xara
Harry Haff
Bar Harbor
Kennie
Providence
Rovidence
RK. I
Onset Bay
Martha's Vineyard
Industrial Aid Society Reports Quarterly Workforce Aid
The Industrial Aid Society held its quarterly managers meeting in the Charity building on Chardon street. For the quarter ending June 30, 841 men and boys and 579 women and girls applied for work. Of applicants, 604 men and boys and 289 women and girls received work, with 258 men and boys sent to city sites and 346 to country sites, and 152 women and girls sent to city races and 137 to country sites. Total applicants 1420. total given work 893. family beneficiaries about OO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Aid Society
Chardon Street
Armstron g to speak on Apache Indians in Manchester by the Sea
General Armstrong of Hampton VA will speak Sunday evening July 22 at 8 about the Apache Indians at Masconomo Manchester by the Sea not Friday as announced. The basement of building 9 Salutation Street ordered vacated as sleeping space prohibited. Mrs Gertrude C Whitney missing since lunch Saturday. Evangelist Leyden to give a free Indulgences lecture at Baptist Tabernacle Bowdoin Square this evening. Postmaster Corse asks businesses to require addressees to include post office box numbers to speed delivery. Returning envelopes with box numbers aids. Three of twelve deserters from the ship Portsmouth are confined at Charlestown Navy Yard after being arrested in Everett. Gallatin revenue cutter back in service after three weeks at Simmons dry dock East Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Armstrong
Hampton
Masconomo
Manchester-by-the- Sea
Board of Health
Salutation Street
Gertrude C. Whitney
Edward T. Barker
Postiffice
Evangelist Leyden
Baptist Tabernacle
Bowdoin Square
Corse
Portsmouth
Charlestown Navy Yard
Everett
Gallatin
Simmons
Boston
Hotels Listed Guests from Cities Nationwide
Yesterday at the hotels a varied list of guests appeared, including J. A. Graham of Cincinnati, J. D. Cowan of Tennessee, Mr. and Mrs. E. Samp son and son of New York, George McLaughlin and wife of Cincinnati, and many others. Names span from Toronto to San Francisco with arrivals at Vendome, Thorndike, Tremont, Revere, American, Parker, and other houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
J. A. Graham
Cincinnati
J.D. Cowan
Tennessee
California
Henry E. Dixey
New York
Theodore 5. Thompson
City Hall Notes on Schoolhouse Fire Escapes
The sub committee of Councilmen Powers and Mc Namara reports five schoolhouse escapes in poor condition with rusted equipment. One standpipe hose hasn’t been tested in ten years. Water board members, joined by City engineer and water superintendent, visit Cumberland Maine to inspect a new filtering basin. City Architect Vinal commends fire officials as the Roslindale engine house and Leverett Street engine 6 house near completion for transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Powers
John McNamara
Water Board
Jackson
Fitzgerald
Water Capa Aene
Cumberland
Vinal
Board of Fire Commissioners
Roslindale
Leverett Street
Day trips to the eastern sea coast
The State of Maine offers many excursion routes and coastal steamers are popular in summer. The International Steamship Company plans many tours to eastern Maine and the direct line to Nova Scotia. The Land of Acadia at Annapolis, the gateway of the valley, grows in popularity with American tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
International Steamship Company
Nova Scotia
Acadia
Annapolis
British Americans convention reports new growth in state
The semi annual meeting of the British American Association was held yesterday with James Wemyss presiding. An address opened proceedings and reports indicate the group now has fifty ranches in the state. A business session at Vacman Hall admitted eighteen new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wemyss
Vacman Hall
Municipal Court Docket July 18 Details
Harpy and ApAms and J J Charles H Gwmey posted 200 bail to answer July 26 for obtaining money at two separate times 20 and 165 from William D Bradstreet. Johanna Hartnett posted 1000 bonds to carry her case to the Superior Court. She and Mary Driscoll are charged with stealing 500 from James Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpy
ApAms
J.J
Charles H. Gwmey
William D. Bradstreet
Johanna Hartnett
Nis Superior Court
Mary Driscoll
James Cunningham
Vanni Sought In New York Freight Theft Case
Leopold Vanni was rearrested on a charge of stealing freight parcels from Grand Central Station in New York. A large share of the stolen goods was found in his trunk. Vanni and Louisa Figaria were arrested Saturday night and Figaria accompanied him. She recently arrived from New York a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanni
New York
Leopold Vanni
Louisa Figaria
Grand Central Railroad
New York Gunarite
Vannian the
Figaria
Gas contracts cut city fuel costs for five years
The city signed five year gas supply contracts from July 2 with local gas companies. Prices per 1000 cubic feet are lower than 1883 and 1884 contracts just expired. Comparisons show Boston proper 100, East Boston 165, Dorchester 200, Brookline 185, Jamaica Plain 135, Charlestown 206, highlighting substantial reductions across districts.
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Boston
South
East
Dorchester
Galaas
Brookline
Brighton
Jamaica Pain
Charlestown
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General Butler
F. W. Breed
ODD Fellows OF
Essex County
Sc. cc
Arthur T. Lyman
Boardman, Ranney
Robinson and Hyde
ARMY
Detroit
Detroirt
Chicagos
Conway
Baldwin
Detroits
Cbicagos
R.bu
R.bh
Hanlon
Ryan
Oj Farrell
Brouthers
Tnt
White
Anson
Ganzel
Pfeffer
Twitchell
William
Bennett
Burns
Campan
Daly
Tinkholtes
Cssccasncs Ee
Farrell
van Haltren
Shack
Campau
Williamson
Uuns
Kelly
Boston Post
Tricycles
Pope Mfg CO
Franklin ST
Revere
Bowdoin Square, Oston, Mass
W.P. Balch
Live Stock Commission Agency
Devonshire Street
Wm. Read & Sons
Washigton Street
Milepihcebiut Kala Victor
Columbus Ave
Haverhill Street
Boston Weekly Post
Health Food CO
Tremont St
Pittsburgs
Philadelphias
Ruggles St
Union
Coventry Machinist CO
Tuttle's Elixir CO
Horse Hospital
Hyde Park
Circular
Merrimac Street
Taylor
Chester H. Graves & Sonz
Insurange CO
Milk Street
Nath’l J. Bradlee
Henry H. Sprague
Arnold A. Rand
Supreme Judicial Court
Knowlton
J. Joseph Cassius
Joseph H. Morse
Marine Corps
Sara
J. F. Pickering
B. Hail
Charles Shippey
E. E. Donovan
Medford
Theman
Carrie
Jaintiff
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