Chester Opera House to Open Madame Butterfly Season
Reserved seats go on sale tomorrow for the English Opera company’s opening Sunday at Chester Opera House. Adelaide Norwood and Louie Collier lead a company praised as Chester’s best, with Puccini’s Madame Butterfly expected to boost season ticket sales. The troupe arrives Friday with a large Chester pit orchestra and Baron Gustave Ronfort directing each performance. Beach access and lunches will be available daily from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the same pricing and free admission to the beach proper.
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Chester
Tomorrat Smith & Nixon
English Opera ‘Company
Chester Opera House
Wrhis
Adelaide Norwood
Louie Collier
Cincinnati
Puccini
Faetkenheuer
Eveer
Chester Pit
Baron Gustave Ronfort
Gordon Park theater showcases Carmelo style living pictures
Audiences at Gordon Park theater enjoy Carmelo’s living pictures with enhanced lighting. Miller’s Angelus receives strong applause as part of a lineup of six acts planned for next week beginning Sunday afternoon. Prof. Carrs band and Miss Malino will perform daily matinees and evenings. Gordon Park, once Reichrath’s garden, spans five acres with trees flowers and green sward. The management markets a strictly high class family resort focused on women and children. Major improvements and up-to-date features have been added transforming the venue.
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Carmelo
Gordon Park Theater
Miller
Angelus
Carrs
Malino
Gordon Park
Reichrath
Reéeichrath’s
Alligator Escapes from Mrs Latham's Grant Plantation
The mad resident of Grant Florida faced loss after a twelve foot alligator sold to Cincinnati Zoga escaped its crate. Captured by Seminole Indians under Mrs Latham's orders the reptile slipped free overnight, leaving a visible trail to the water and prompting a plea for recapture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piorida
C. F. Latham
Grant
Everglades
Cincinnati
Gas and Electric Outing Seeks Coney Island June 13
The Union Gas and Electric company secured Coney Island for Sunday June 13 for an outing to its employees in the mutual benefit association. This marks a major day for the company and affiliated firms as they gather to honor faithful workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas and Electric
Union Gas and Electric Company
Congy Island
Mutual Benefit Association
Coney
Mullen Annual Picnic Planned for Coney Island
Michael Mullen signed a contract yesterday to give his annual picnic to the poor of his ward at Coney Island on Tuesday June 23. The organizer has held similar events for several years with growing attendance and will soon announce committees for transportation entertainment and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Mullen
Michael Mullen
Coney Island
Warm Weather Draws Crowds to Chester Beach Island Bridge
The Chester bathers flock to the beach as new improvements draw praise. A submerged two foot under water bridge connects shore to the island, enabling safe access for non swimmers and rowboat passage. The Band beach on the island attracts families while pavilion upgrades aim to ease overcrowding later in the season.
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Chester
Big ‘Pridge
Asie
Indians Attract Big Crowds At Winnebago Village
The Winnebago Indian village at Ghes ter Park remains the main draw with audiences wanting continuous performances. The natives perform throughout the afternoon and evening, leaving little rest time between shows. Park planners consider relocating the village to a larger area to accommodate larger crowds and provide space for visitors to observe religious rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago
Ghester’ Park
Opening Day Prep For The Ohio Beach Facilities
The report notes preparations on opening day with the usual crew expected to be ready. The big dressing room and the long stretch of beach will be prepared, ensuring the continuation of the familiar operations with a full force of employees on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ede
Ohio
King Edward Backs Nordica Farewell Concert
London reports King Edward has reserved the front stairs of Queen's Hall for Mme Nerida Nordica's farewell concert on June 17. The event signals royal support for the singer and marks a notable cultural occasion in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Nordica
London
King Edward
Queen’s Hall
Mme
Nerdita
Caruso to Sing Again After Milan Tonsil Operation
Prof Vedova, who recently operated on Caruso in Milan, says the operation was a complete success and Caruso will be able to sing in another week. The voice is not affected and may be better. delaying the operation could have ended his career.
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Chicago
Rome
The
Tribune Today
Vedova
Caruso
Milan
Movement to Censor Drama in Chicago
Chicago a new drive to censor drama is to be launched by the Actors’ Church Alliance chapter. The group, now in major cities, includes actors ministers and laymembers. It will maintain a permanent program to discuss modern plays for moral and social features and provide an impartial critique for the theatergoing public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Actors’ Church Alliance
United States
New American Play G laims Uneven Reception at Hicks Theater
Under Marc Klaw management the new American play Ku by Arthur and Halsey opened at the Hicks theater in London with indifferent success. It is a melodrama drawn from a famous New York murder case. Fanny Ward carried the lead and earned strong personal applause, particularly in the final act, while critics say her talents were underused by the production.
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London
Marc Klaw
Ee Arthur
Forrest Halsey
Hick’s Theater Tonight
New York
Fanny Ward
Southern Railroad Test Limits Commerce Commission Authority
The U S Supreme Court reversed lower courts ruling, limiting the Interstate Commerce Commission's power to set reconsignment rates for hay shipped through East St Louis. The decision, written by Justice Brewer, upheld railroads Illinois Central Nashville and Mobile Ohio against a $1,659 award, dismissing the commission's bid to fix two to four cent per hundred rate differences.
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Washington
Southern Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
East St. Louis
Supreme Court of the United States
St. Louis
District of
Ilinois
Brewer
Court of Appeals
Seventh Circuit
Supreme Court
Commission
Louisville
Nashville
Mobile& Ohio
Justice Brewer
Expressman Jesse Dixon Stabbed in Richmond Street Incident
Jesse Dixon a 54 year old expressman living at 328 Richmond Street was seriously cut last night in front of his home on Richmond Street by a man named Ross Turman. Dixon had attempted to collect a debt of 1.50 Turman allegedly owed him for a long time.
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Jesse Dixon
Richmond Street
Ross Turman
Dixon
Turman
Taft Visits Brother at White House for Few Days
Cincinnati business leader C P Taft arrives in Washington to spend several days with his brother and family at the White House. He says the trip is not political, just a break from work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Taft
Fane
Cincinnati
White House
Millikin to Get Help with Office Clerical Load
The work in Chief Millikin’s office has become heavy, and an additional stenographer will be authorized at a future board of public safety meeting. John Sconce, a water works clerk, is expected to be appointed. He was married yesterday afternoon to Miss Alice M Sullivan.
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Millikin
Board of Public Safety
John Sconce
Water Works
Alice M.sullivan
Covington Republicans Set Dual Conventions for City and County
The Kenton County Republican executive committee scheduled two conventions within six weeks to nominate city and county tickets. The June 19 county convention will be in Turher Hall with Maurice Galvin as temporary chair and Pat Wisenail as secretary. Citizens from Latonia were urged to join. several candidates announced for sheriff, county clerk, county commissioners and city council seats.
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Covington
Kenton County
Turher Hall
Maurice Galvin
Pat Wisenail
Board of Education
Republican Executive Committee
Eed
Latonia
John P. Heidel
Charles Hitch
Peter Steffen
C. T. Carlton
H. Neumeister
Edward Schultz
Bridge stock to be voted in Newport Covington change
The Newport and Covington Bridge Company faces a shift in control at its upcoming annual directors meeting. Covington will elect two directors and Newport three, with Covington City Clerk Harry Klostermann authorized to vote Covington’s stock for Joseph Ruh and James Nolan. Newport’s stock voting is unclear, possibly giving Democrats influence and altering the Republican gains in bridge receipts.
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Newport and Covington Bridge Company
Covington
Newport
Covington Council
Harry Klostermann
Joseph Ruh
James Nolan
Newport Council
Klostermann
Delay in Official Democratic Primary Count
The official vote tally was postponed to today after a week of labor by the count committee. Ballots are stored in the basement of the Farmers and Traders National Bank and will be opened today. Several defeated candidates claim the close races show a state arrangement by reform elements in control of the party, pointing to the sheriff's race as support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Praders’ National Bank
Democratic Organization
Court notes and minor offenses at Kenton
Theodore Bengel seeks to adopt Katherine Marshall from Coyington Protestant Children's home. George Coffey alias William Jackson arraigned for railroad car break in. inmate of state reform od and returned to institution. originally placed there for killing another boy. Clarence Brumbach fined 10 dollars for carrying concealed weapons after gun dropped in Pike street saloon. William Nordmeyer fined 25 dollars and jailed 30 days for same offense. John Craig fined 10 dollars for peddling without license. Perry Johnson bound over on petit larceny. John Reynolds fined 50 dollars and jailed 30 days for disorderly conduct. HB Boyce case continued. alleged check fraud. arrested by Patrolmen Chipman and Hendrix. said to have secured 6 dollars.
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Theodore Bengel
Katherine Marshall
Coyington
George Coffey
William Jackson
Stephens
State Reform Od
Instituton
Clarence Brumbach
Read
Pike Street
William Nordmeyer
John Craig
Perry Johnson
John Reynolds
HB. J. Boyce
Cleveland, O
Boyce
Chipman
Hendrix
Fred Droste
Fifth
Main Streets
Covington Real Estate Transfers Noted
Louise Wehming transfers 47 by 75 feet on the west side of Russell Street to Mary E. Lancaster. Covington Lumber camp conveys ExB6 feet on the west of Cor delia Street to Pearl for 1 100.
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Louise Wehming
Mary E. Lancaster
Russell Street
Covington Lumber Camp
Pearl
Cordelia Street
Fragmentary Notice From Connersville Indiana May
Readable pieces indicate a local record from Connersville Indiana dated May involving Mayme King Sager Point. The scant text references an individual name and a location with unclear action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nein Jeffrey
Connersville
Ind
King Sager Point
Wilson Memorial chapel dedication at Methodist Home for the Aged
The Wilson Memorial chapel at the Methodist Home for the Aged on College Hill will be dedicated this morning. The handsome edifice, part of a new wing, seats nearly 400 and is a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Obed J. Wilson. Mr. Wilson will present the chapel to the trustees and Bishop David H. Moore will conduct the dedication.
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Wilson
Methodist Home For
Gollege Hill
Obed J. Wilson
David. H. Moore
Fatally Stabbed in Quarrel at Race Street Rooming House
John Campbell a 45 year old rooming house operator at 906 Race Street was fatally stabbed in a hallway quarrel with a man identified as Lewis. Campbell tried to eject the intruder during a dispute with Lewis and his wife. Lewis returned, Campbell intervened, and Lewis fatally stabbed Campbell before fleeing. Campbell died at City Hospital this morning.
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John Campbell
Race Street
Loney l
Lewis
Campbell
Waa Pansy bin “City
Patret 1
Natural gas to flow in Covington on July 1
Covington council heard that natural gas would begin to flow on July 1 with a gas main connection from Covington mains to artificial gas lines. The meeting noted an earlier shutdown Friday and other items including a veterans request, a license referral, playground funding, meat inspection reform, a horse and buggy for public works, and a waterworks balance of 10,004.58.
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Covicheton Council
James C.ernst
Union Light, Heat and Power Company
Covington
Seventh Street
George Gardner
Westamen Street
Committee of Internal Improvements
Suspect's Case Continued In Forged Check Allegation
Police said HB. C. Boyce is held on loitering and uttering a forged check from baker Gus Droste of Fifth and Main. The instrument, drawn on a Cleveland bank and endorsed by W. A. Wilson, ties to a prior failed business under Hayes and a persona as a piano and machine salesman. The case remains continued until Friday.
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HB. C. Boyce
Gus Droste
Fifth
Main Streets
Cleveland
W. A. Wilson
Boyce
Hayes
Passenger throws rocks on southbound Lewisburg car
An unidentified man caused a near riot on a southbound Lewisburg car at Twelfth and Madison Streets last night. He left the car a few blocks away and pelted it with rocks, striking motorman B. Davis. Conductor H. Henkamp urged him to move from across the aisle. The man blocked the aisle, prompting angry passengers to pursue him before he escaped in darkness near the city limits.
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Lewisburg
Twelfth
Madison Streets
B. Davis
H. Henkamp
Twelfth Street
Memorial Day Plans for Confederate Observances in City
Preparations for Confederate Memorial Day are complete across city groups. Graves at Linden Grove will be decorated by Aston Madeira and EB M Bruce U D C chapters and Tandy Pryor Camp Vets. Tonight Masonic Hall hosts services for Jefferson Davis and David B Bayless with an elaborate program.
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Linden Grove Cemetery
Aston Madeira
EB. M. Bruce
Tandy Pryor
Masonic Hall
Jefferson Davis
David B. Bayless
United States
Gas shut off in Covington city mains on June 4 1909
The Union Light Heat and Power Company announces a planned gas outage in Covington to connect natural and artificial gas pipe lines. From 8 AM to 5 PM all mains will be shut off and consumers are asked to take notice.
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Covington
Union Light, Heat & Power Company
Covington News Notes and Local Events Update
Covington high school examinations began to select this year’s graduating class under Principal H S Cox. John Blair, tied to highway robbery cases on Lexington pike, is under scrutiny after identification by victim George Finke. H N Rice secured a permit to build a frame theater at 16 West Sixth Street costing 150 dollars. Mrs Billa Turner of Ludlow died at home. funeral plans pending. Delegates to the United Commercial Travelers convention sail from Covington on the Steamer City of Cincinnati. An orphan asylum accident left a boy with a chest injury from a needle puncture. Dr Ertel removed the needle fragment. John Schild, Exalted Ruler of Louisville Elks, to visit Covington Lodge with a reception on West Fifth Street. Funeral of William H Buckner held in Erlanger with pallbearers. Covington undertakers prep for ninth annual Funeral Directors association meeting at the library auditorium. Maybr John J Craig to address the gathering.
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Covington
John Blair
Lexington Pike
Blair
George Finke
H. N. Rice
West Sixth Street
Billa
Turner
Highway Street
Ludlow
Covington Lodge
United Commercial
Cincinnati
Nee
St. John’s Orphan Asylum
Robert Ertel
John Schild
Louisville
Neva Port Charles Railroad Man Zell Dies at 55
Charles W. Zell a division passenger agent for Queen & Crescent and long prominent in railroad circles died at his Newport home after a prolonged illness. Born in Warren County Ohio he spent years in railroading with Pennsylvania lines Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern and Cincinnati Southern. He leaves second wife daughter Mrs George W Freund of Portsmouth and sons Wesley Zell in Atlanta and Raymond. Funeral services arranged at home and burial in Portsmouth on Friday.
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Charles W. “Zen
Queen & Crescent Railway
East Third Street
Newport
Mr. Zell
Warren County
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Southwestern
Cincinnati Southern
Wesley Zell
Atlanta
George W. Freund
Portsmouth
Raymond
Board Case Appeals Over Police and Fire Board Control
Judge Yungblut of the Newport circuit court ruled the Republican Democrat police and fire board dispute will go to the court of appeals for final decision. The order halted seating a new member to replace Democrat R G Pfingstag whose term expired in the Julius Ulrich vs Koustmer case.
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Yungblut
Newport Circuit Court
Police and Fire Board
Court of Appeals
Julius Ulrich
Fred Koustmer
R G. Pfingstag
Davis Day Celebration Honors Confederate Soldiers
Jefferson Davis birthday observed tomorrow by the Henrietta Hunt Morgan chapter in Newport with a Memorial service at Evergreen Cemetery. About twenty Confederate soldiers are buried there. graves will be decorated and a program by the Episcopal choir will precede an oration by Hon. Emmet Orr of Covington. Crosses of Honor will be conferred on three Confederate soldiers.
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Jefferson Davis
L. D. of C
Henrietta Hunt Morgan
Newport
Evergreen Cemetery
Ever Cemetery
Episcopal Choir
Emmet Orr
Covington
Chapter
Missing Freeman alarm grows for Cornelius Freeman
Relatives and friends fear harm after Cornelius Freeman, brother of David Freeman of Campbell county Medal lion Rowing club, vanished last Sunday while traveling home from a Bellevue tournament. He left his wife with plans to go to town and has not been heard from since. Police notified.
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Cornelius Freeman
Freeman
David Freeman
Medallion Rowing Club
Campbell County
Newport News Notes Highlighted Death and Local Events
The late N. B. Dick Johnson l eft $20,000 estate and specific bequests to relatives. Miss Lucy Frye married Adolph Klefer in Newport. petitions call for a governor's aid in capturing J. H. DeMesa for Louis Filhardt’s shooting. Mrs. Morton reportedly caused a scene in West Fourth Street. police charge William Wilson of Dayton with pocket Thievery.
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Dick’’ Johnson
H. Kilpatrick
East Fourt Street
Newport
Pranston
Kilpatrick
B. H. Kilpatrick
Lucy Frye
Washington Avenue
Adolph Klefer
Willson
J. H. DeMesa
Louis Filhardt
Yunebiut
Saearnor
Morton
Newport Police Department
Accns
West Fourth Street
Licking River Bridge
Pe Ee
Democrats May Hold a Primary Plan Discussed in Newport
A Newport meeting of Democratic leaders attended by Judge John M. Lassing of the Kentucky Court of Appeals raised the likelihood of a party primary. An open session for all candidates and Democratic workers is planned within a week to discuss whether to pursue a primary or delegate convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
John M. Lassing
Kentucky Court of Appeals
S Tme
Campbell County Courts Resolve Will Case and Local Disputes
In a second trial, Judge Yungblut directed a verdict upholding the will of Charles E. Remelin after a settlement award. The widow Eleanor C. Remelin receives about 30 000 with other heirs named. Separate cases include a Lindsey street disturbance leading to a jail sentence with suspended portion, a Swope estate suit asking debts and property sale, and a Berlage divorce granting custody and 15 per month alimony.
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Charles E. Remelin
Circuit Court
Yeserdsy
Yungblut
H. M. Benton
Eleanor C. Remelin
John Matthews
Louise
Arthur Matthews
Lindsey Street
Hawkins
Agaihnst
Sulut
Jacob Swope
George Swope
Catherine Swope
Newport
Emma
Berlage
Frank Berlage
Newport Marriage Licenses Listed in Brief
Newport Kentucky issues marriage notices for John Hy Hetteberg of Cincinnati and Emily E Bushby of Newport, Ky, Charleti A Baker of Newport and Maggie Baker of Hawthorne, Ky, Melbourne, Ky.
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Newport
John Hy
Hetteberg
Cincinnati
Emily E. Bushby
Charleti
A. Baker
Maggie Baker
Hawthorne
Melbourne
Explosion Victim Dies After Bar Gas Blast
Charles Scheidler a 33 year old bartender living at Elm wood Place died in St. Mary's hospital from burns suffered in a gas explosion at Ed Clark's saloon 5515 Carthage Avenue. He tapped a keg in the cellar lit a gas jet with a match and flames touched off a blast. He was carried to hospital by John J. Radel the undertaker. His mother lives in New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Scheidler
Main Avenue
Elmwood Place
St. Mary’s Hospital
Ed Clark
Carthage Avenue
Scheidler
John J. Radel
St. Mary's Hospital
New Jersey
Fight on Street Car Ends in Fist Fight
A private policeman and the car conductor clashed yesterday afternoon around 5 on a Vire-Norwood street car at McMillan street and Auburn avenue. The conductor refused to acknowledge the officer authority leading to a furious boxing match as passengers watched until bystanders separated them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillan Street
Auburn Avenue
Hodges Elected President of Pen and Pencil Club
Charles W. Hodges, city editor of a morning newspaper, was elected president at a special Pen and Pencil Club directors meeting to succeed F. W. Herting who resigned and left the city. George Randolph Chester was chosen as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen and Pencil Club
Charles W. Hodges
Oteste
FF. W. Herting
George Randolph Chester
Road Contract Let for Salem Pike Improvement
County commissioners awarded treatment work on Salem pike from New Richmond pike to Obic with Barrett Manufacturing at a bid of 6250 dollars. Two bidders failed to meet conditions. John Nichosewarded contract for Roebling road improvement at 1173 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Pike
New Richmond Pike
Obic
Tarvia
Barrett
John
49 Marriage Licenses In One Day At Cincinnati
The Cincinnati report notes forty nine marriage licenses issued in one day as a foretaste of a hopeful wedding season. Romieds and Juliets from doctors to clerks were among the lucky couples, with Cupid depicted as a precise sharpshooter signaling a June surge. The count nears a county record, suggesting improving times for matrimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Romieds
Julieta
Cupid
Romeo
Hamilton County
Tot Scalded By Coffee At Home
Birdie Ortman two year old daughter of Charlies Ortman a Dennison hotel bartender was fatally scalded when a pot of boiling coffee toppled from a gas stove at 1115 Race street. The child playing in the kitchen pulled the stove causing the pot to spill and burn her from knees to neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie Ortmean
Charlies Ortman
Dennison Hotel
Race Street
Birdie
Boone County votes dry in local option election
Lebanon Ind June 1 Boone County voters reject a licensed saloon in a dry local option. dry majority 246 with no township voting wet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone County
Ind
Lebanon
River Stages and Forecast for Regional Rivers
Government report at 7 am yesterday lists river stage details for the Obie river at Cincinnati at 17.5 feet and falling with forecasts briefed. It notes arrivals at river ports Greenland, Courier, Chile, Indiana from Leouisville, and Peters Lee from Memphis among cargo movements and continuing rainfall in Pittsburgh and Louisville regions.
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Cincinati
Greenland
Pomeroy
Courier
Msville
Chile
Indiana
Leoulsve
Peter
Ville
Peters Lee
Memphis
Pittsburg
Cacianati
Peters Lester Cincinnatic
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