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Millionaire Stranger to Cheshire Gives 5 Million Thinks
Hobart Williams a reclusive Cheshire resident who for 40 years lived simply has donated about 5 000 000 in property to Chicago institutions. He set up a 2 000 000 trust for Illinois colleges and gave real estate to the University of Chicago St Luke s Hospital and the Chicago Y M C A with limited income from the gift. Williams spoke little in an interview noting he does not want publicity and insisting he is not a resident of Cheshire.
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Main Street
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Monmouth College
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