Captain Carmine Tops New York Coast Guard
Captain G. Creighton Carmine, longtime chief of staff for the U S Coast Guard in New York, has been named commander of the New York Division and captain of the Port of New York effective August 26. The appointment places him at the apex of the New York station, second only to the Washington commandant, with broad duties across port security and maritime affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Creighton Carmine
New York
U. S Coast Guard
Port of
Carmine
Washington, D. C
Caroline
Preston
Social round of Hobbs area guests and visits
Hobbs area residents hosted and visited many relatives and friends from Collingswood New Jersey Greensboro Philadelphia and Milton Del with weekend stays at cottages camps and homes. Notable mentions include the Glenns Prices Lister Towers and Smith households, seaside Ocean City and Dagsboro travel, Laurel Camp attendance, and the local cannery reopening last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Butler
Daniel Glenn and Son
Collingswood
N. J
Sam Price
Ruby Lister
Sam Wright
Greensboro
Mesdames Lida Murphy
Anna Neal
Annie Seeders
Ollie Howard
B. B. Cohee
Rehoboth
Frank Davis
M. Merriken
Harvey Moore
St. Michaels
Cynwyd
L E. Moore
Federalsburg
Norman Smith
Norman
Philadelphia
Colingsuead
Helen
Catherine Towers
Dagsboro
Delaware
D. E Todd
Ruth Hubbard
Sherman Hubbard
Laurel Camp
Hf. C. Hobbs
Annie Prettyman
F. N. Smith
J. A. Billing
Franklin Davis
D. K. Gootee
Donald Johnston
Milton
Del
E. M. Willey
Seaford
Marietta Butler
Denton Fire Company Carnival Plans Announced
Committees prepare for the fourth annual carnival of the Denton Fire Company set for September 16 to 19 featuring extra attractions and a parade of fire companies from nearby towns. Proceeds fund fire equipment and the company notes calls from outside Denton equal those at home, urging broad community support.
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Denton Fire Company
Out of
Denton
Kimmey
Parrott Family Weekend Visits Across States
Miss Lorelle Parrott returned home after a visit with her grandmother. Mollie Parrott and the Parrotts from Pittman New Jersey visited Mrs. Parrott. Mr and Mrs Gear of Chester Pa visited Mrs. Gear's parents John and Mrs. Christopher. The Smiths of Salisbury and Ray Legates family hosted visits, and Edith Waldron of Easton spent Sunday with Mildred Todd. Subscribe for the JOURNAL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorelle Parrott
Near
Smithson
Mollie Parrott
Walter Parrott
Pittman
N. J
Ray Legates
Edith Waldron
Easton
Mildred Todd
Local social notes and weekend visitors in town
Miss Juanita Cole hosted a Sunday dinner with C M Wingate David McMenamin Charles Tyles and Winfred Gooden plus several Miss Gooden Wall and Clark guests. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Michael Hendley of Philadelphia and Mr and Mrs John Mortricon and Billy from Riverside New Jersey along with Miss Mary Edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Cole
C. M. Wingate
David McMenamin
Charles Tyles
Winfred Gooden
Sara
Emma Gooden
Sadie Walls
Maxine Goodwin
Annabel Clark
Beatrice Wood
Anne Bennett
Michael Hendley
Philadelphia
John Mortricon
Billy
Della Meredith
Mary Edge
Riverside
N.J
Robert
Viola Conaway
Alex
Alex. Gooden
Herbert Williams
Dover
George Clark
John Kusmaut
Almont
Chestertown
al. Kusmaul
W. K. Boyce
New York
Rosanna Richard
New Jersey
Clancey Guests and Local Visitors Noted in Region
Mr and Mrs Thomas Clancey and cons visit here and in Wilmington hosted by Mr and Mrs Andrew Clancey. They entertained Professor and Mrs Alexander L Harrington of Seaford Mr and Mrs Walter C Coverdale Milford and Mr and Mrs Nelson Coverdale Farmington. Mrs Clancey and Mrs R Wesley Ross visited New York City Long Island City Toney Island Asbury Park Ocean Grove and Edgewater. Mrs Clancey joined Mrs Ross home from Columbia University. Pearl Baynard and guests Miss Ellen Hands New York and Mrs Ray Disch Wilmington spent a week at Woodland Beach. Harry Luff remodeled and repainted his home farm. Miss Della Melvin hosts guests from Philadelphia. Clark Ivins repainted his farm residence near Burrsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Clancey
Cons
Wilmington
Andrew Clancey
Alexander L. Harrington
Seaford
Walter C. Coverdale
Milford
Nelson Coverdale
Farmington
R. Wesley Ross
New York City
Long Island City
Toney Island
Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
Edge Water
Clancey
Ross
Columbia University
Pearl Baynard
Ellen Hands
New York
Ray Disch
Woodland Beach
Harry Luff
Della Melvin
Philadelphia
Clark Ivins
Burrsville
J. F. Elliott
Madge Thomas
Alie McNamey
Harry Hemmons
New Jersey
S. E. Parsons
Oxford
Dorothy Mancha
Vermont
Alexander Russell
Mary Curry
Greensboro
Della Turner
Ruth Mitchell
Herbert Hammond
Chester
Frank Long
Mohrlein
Port Deposit
W. M. Wiley
Lakewood
N. J
Grace Holland
Lancaster
Andrew Mitchell
I. E. Mason
Dover
Billy Hobbs
Baltimore
Easton Notes: Local Visits and Health Update
Mr and Mrs Roland B Haynie of Baltimore stay in Easton with their daughter Georgia Elaine who was operated on Monday at Easton Hospital for appendicitis. Master William Abler Wheeler returns home after summer with his aunt at Maple Dell. Mr Joseph Gomez of New York visits his sister Mrs Willoughby at Lakeview. Mrs Mary Doerr returns home after Pennsylvania visit. Mrs E E Wheeler returns to Baltimore. Mr and Mrs Pringell of New Jersey were visitors last week. Mrs William D Uhler stays at Hotel Avon in Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland B. Haynie
Baltimore
Easton
Georgia Elaine
Easton Hospital
William Abler Wheeler
William D. Abler
Maple Dell
Joseph Gomez
New York
William Willoughby
Lakeview
Mary Doerr
Pennsylvania
E. E. Wheeler
Pringell
New Jersey
William D. Uhler
Avon
Wedding in Ridgely Reformed Church Unites Irene Neff and Bert Koenéman
Irene Neff and Bert Koenéman wed at St Pauls Reformed Church with a flower-filled setting. Rev George Fitz performed the ceremony as guests and relatives from Philadelphia Baltimore and Ridgely gathered. The couple departed for New York and beyond, with extensive postnuptial visits by relatives.
Local social notes mention Easton and Chester visitors
Easton sisters Misses Dorothy and Mary Samis host visits as Stephen Snowberger of Marcus Hook calls on his sister Mrs Hannah Freeman. Nearby, Walton Jones and Albert White visit, weddings attended, vesper service planned, and multiple residents entertaining relatives from Baltimore Philadelphia and beyond. Cooling station work continues for Breyer Ice Cream, with guests from Lancaster and Denton plus local travel to Wilmington Dover and Ocean Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Mary Samis
Easton
Stephen Snowberger
Marcus Hook
Hannah Freeman
Walton Jones
Sadlersville
John Davis
Albert White
Callope Park
George Harrison
Ridgely
O. A. Lautsbury
Teressa Fountain
Baltimore
Mary Emmi Porter
Missy Marguerite Sellars
Hurlock
Grace John Dyer
Layton Bowdle
Denton
Ronald Lane
Bethlehem
Penna
Breyer Ice Cream Company
Robert Trout
Lancaster
Harry Hemmons
School chief resigns to take Berlin principalship
Mr T E Shea principal of Tri County School for two years resigns to accept the Berlin school principalship. No successor yet. Dr Knox of the State Bureau of Child Hygiene gave an instructive talk at Tri County School last Saturday. Various local residents and families are noted as visiting or returning from trips and illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Shea
Tri-County School
Berlin
Knox
Bureau of Child Hygiene
Billy Davis
Newark
Ridgely
Mildred
Ella Louise Trice
Mary Moore
Blue Ridge Mountains
J. A. Rood
Mrs Sylvester Remembered As Devoted Mother And Civic Leader
The community mourns Mrs William FE Sylvester who died Sunday morning August 17. A devoted wife and mother she was a tireless church worker and civic volunteer known for her charitable efforts and personal kindness. Her loss is deeply felt by family and neighbors who recall her inspiring guidance and lifetime of good deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William FE. Sylvester
Journal Subscription Push for County News Access
A local newspaper advertises subscription to the Journal offering full county news coverage. Readers are invited to subscribe to receive comprehensive reporting on community events, local government, and notable happenings within the county.
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Journal
Burresville Death Claims Infant Son of Local Family
Dawson Davidson ten month old son of Mr and Mrs Joeseph Jester died after several weeks illness. Funeral held at home Monday afternoon with Rev Lewis Adams of Denton officiating and interment in Denton cemetery. Several travels and visits noted among local residents and many social updates from Burresville area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson Davidson
Joeseph Jester
Lewis Adams
Denton
Will Parris
Philadelphia
John Parris
J.H. Thawley
Freeborn Ellwanger
Hannah Ellwanger
Fred Lewis
Epworth League of
Wesley M
Walter Newcomer
Walter, Jr
Burbank
Cal
W. Nowell
Newcomer
John Tha
Social Notices From Goldsboro Scene
Goldsboro social notes list visits and travels including Mr. and Mrs. Roland Cooper and Alberta of Philadelphia with family in town. References to district conference attendees at Jarrettsville and various relatives visiting in Wilmington Greensborough Rehoboth Cambridge Burrsville and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Cooper
Alberta
Philadelphia
Fletcher Wharton
Cambridge
Annie Jackson
Greensboro
Emma Wharton
Clarence Lofland
Margaret Simpson
Burrsville
Alberta Ross
Carroll Elliott
Barclay
Leon Ross
Orphans' Court Proceedings Report In Caroline County
Orphans court held Tuesday with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Executives filed inventory and appraisement for Martin L Williams estate and orders to sell at public sale. Moran estate released from Vera Maddill recorded. Flamer accounting approved and recorded. Kinder estate certificate and advertisement copy filed. final ratification of sale ordered. Harrison trustee reported sales. lisi order passed. Guardian Jacobs authorized to withdraw funds from Caroline County Bank for minor Truvilla Price.
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Orphans’ Court
West
Harper and Shawn
Oliver W. Handy
Martin L. Williams
Samuel G. Nuttle
Otis M. Highut
John M. Moran
Vera M. Madill
Marvel
Charles B. Harrison
William E. Foster
Mary Lizzie Sharp
Important Ford Car Changes Modernized Bodies and Chassis
Ford announces major body and chassis refinements with no price increase. Open and enclosed models gain all steel bodies on lowered chassis, new designs, color finishes, larger brakes and fenders, plus broader seats and more leg room. Cord tires become standard, brakes redesigned for safety and longer life, with improved ventilation and visibility across models.
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Ford
Ford Motor Company
The Wheatley Reunion in Upper Dorchester County
The fifth annual Wheatley family reunion gathered about 400 members and friends at Wheatley’s Church. Attendees registered, enjoyed a basket lunch, ice cream, and lemonade. A program directed by J. McGordy featured Rev. Melvin E. Wheatley of Denton and several readings, followed by a memorial prayer for deceased members. Mr. D. M. Niven of Washington and Irving Wheatley of Kempton were guests of honor. the Wheatley clan is noted as Dorchester’s largest, with many members in the ancestral settlement area nearly 200 years old.
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Wheatley
Dorchester County
Wheatley’s
D. M. Niven
Washington
Irving Wheatley
Kempton, Ind
Indiana
Fire in Denton Masonic Building Levels Water Damage
A janitor found a small fire in the Masonic Building, one of Denton’s largest structures, last Saturday around four in the morning. The blaze started in a toilet room likely from a cigar stub in a waste paper basket, spreading along timbers before the flames were contained. Firemen battled the blaze, cutting holes in floors and using substantial water. damage is considered mostly from water due to the building’s inaccessibility. The timely discovery prevented greater loss.
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Masonic
Denton
County Federation Picnic Highlights Farm Cooperative Talk
The Federation of Women's Clubs of Caroline County held its annual picnic at Choptank with Mrs. Dulin presiding. Rev. C Harris opened with prayer as the Hudson Orchestra provided music. Senator David G Harry urged farm cooperation and cited legislation as only part of the cure. Rev. Harry Murphy and Rev. C Harris spoke on homes and ideals. The Denton club won first and Choptank second in the Trip from San Francisco contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Caroline County
Choptank
David G. Harry
Harford County
Federal Land Bank
Maryland
Dairymen's Association
Harry Murphy
St. Michaels
C. Harris
San Francisco
Denton Club
Choptank Club
Child Health Conferences Reach Thousands Across State
Child Health Conferences organized by the Bureau of Child Hygiene of the State Department of Health ran for three months ending August 15. Ninety-one places in twenty counties hosted ninety-five conferences, examining over 2,000 children from birth to school entry. No treatments were given. referred care was arranged with local doctors or dentists. The Healthmobile or Child Health Special covered many conferences, with plans to visit the Eastern Shore next, including Queen Anne, Somerset, and Wicomico counties. Dr. Knox emphasized early exams for five and six year olds to catch issues before school. Two thirds of examined children needed dental care, and portable dental outfits aided follow-up across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Child Hygiene
State Department of Health
Howard
Anne Arundel
Prince George
Charles
St. Mary's
Calvert
Queen Anne
Somerset
Wicomico
Knox
Bureau
Canners Meet in Easton on Tomato Industry
About 225 canners from the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Baltimore attended a Monday Easton meeting to discuss canned tomato production. Ralph O. Dulaney of Fruitland was named chair man J Frank Ledman of Preston secretary and Walter B. Timms of New York spoke on quality packs as a solution amid low prices. The group showed optimism about future market control.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Easton
Ralph O. Dulany
Fruitland
J. Frank Ledman
Preston
Walter B. Timms
New York
Local Gossip Notes Include Navy Return and Visits
Mr. Oliver Carmine of the U.S. Navy has returned to Newport Rhode Island after several days with his mother there. Mr. Fred Jones of Wilmington spent last weekend with his father J. B. Jones of this place. Miss Helen Carmine is visiting her mother Mrs. C. S. Carmine. Mr. Joseph Phillips spent several days in Ocean City last week. Mr. C. M. Williamson and son Charles spent Monday at Smithville. Mrs. Mamie Jester is on the sick list.
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St Paul's Reformed Church
Irene Neff
Herbert Koenéman
Mulford Swing
Schumann
Prophet Bird
Traumers
Margaret Swing
Richard Blackburn
Albert White
Ridgely
Paul Neff
Harry Koeneman
Philadelphia
Charles Koeneman
Trappe
Rose Lehman
Baltimore
Jane Neff
Georgette
George Fitz
Mendelssohn
Koeneman
New York
Wilmington
Hoffman Brothers
Oscar Neff
Jane
Annon Lee
Oaklane
Anna
Ruth Richard
James Kramer
Charles Kramer
Anna Betson
Greensboro
August Koeneman
Willian Spiedel
Marian
Elizabeth
A. E. Craig
Bertha Spiedel
George Shafter
George
John
Harry Spiedel
Emily W. Ehman
John Dawson
Charles
Harry F. Koeneman
Harry
Harry S. Koeneman
Chester
L. S. Matthews
Stella
Detroit
Frank
Trainer
Spokane
Tacoma
Portland
San Francisco
Monterey
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Denver
Yellowstone Park
Dorothy Knotts
Helen Golt
Templeville
Elma Wilson
Mary Knotts
Charles Starkey
Otto Schurf
A. W. Thompson
Thompson
Frank Porter
Parsons
Harrington
H. Harrington
Wise
Dover
Owen Knotts
Denton
Cline Smith
Altoona
Shaw
J. J. Ivison
Wilson Jackson
Clifton Morris
Rehoboth
Walter Mitchell
Fred Madara
Harry Zeigler
Henry Wilkinson
Custis Burton
K. M. Barnette
Queen Anne
Alma Sharply
Chincoteague
Alice Bennington
J. H. K. Shannahan
Sparrow's Point
W. T. Temple
Brown Elliott
Emily Knotts
Washington
W. O. Finch
Harry Jump
Dorothy
Centreville
W. C. Stevens
Newark
N. J
Mary Wooters
Betterton
Louise Short
Hulda Swann
Oxford
Culver
Hebron
Sam Sneed
Golden’s College
W. L. Jump
R. C. Noble
E. N. Wright
Holiness Sunday School
Slaughters Beach
Del
Lewis Slaughter
L. A. Porter
Elias Pierson
Bridgetown
Minnie Thawley
Crisfield
R. H. Stafford
Susie Collison
Lucy Pierson
Swarthmore, Pa
Charles W. Stokes
Arthur Cahall
J. W. Shively
J. J. Bunting
Jack
Lowell Wix
Joseph Roche
Elbert Saunders
Alfred
Bowers’ Beach
James Stack
Pennsylvania
Myra Cordrey
Thomas Essinger
C. R. Curtis
Oliver Carmine
U. S. Navy
Newport
R. I
Fred Jones
J. B. Jones
Helen Carmine
C. S. Carmine
Joseph Phillips
Ocean City
C. M. Williamson
Smithville
Mamie Jester
Family visits span Andersontown and Chester gatherings
Andersontown and Federalsburg households host Sunday visits. Jesse Reed and family joined Mrs Kate Reed near Andersontown. John Wooters and Mildred visited Harry Wooters in Chester, Pa. Raymond Robinson of Concord and Finley Wooters of Baltimore accompanied them. Elmer Knight Sr and Elizabeth Wright, Federalsburg, were supper guests of Frank Wright near Andersontown.
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Jesse Reed
Mary Evelyn
Sadie Rozella
Kate Reed
Andersontown
John Wooters
Mildred
Harry Wooters
Chester
Raymond Robinson
Concord
Finley Wooters
Baltimore
Elmer Knight
Elizabeth Wright
Federalsburg
Frank Wright
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Hillsboro
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Deskyne
Chilton’s
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Atg Co A
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Hughes & Company
O. G. Higbult
Sixth Street
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Moreland
Brown
Hancock Pharmacy
Williston Church
Leonard I. Tafel
Levi Ziegler
Church of the Brethren
Pressing Club
Main Street
Viola C. Liden
Kauffman Construction Company
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Kent
Sarah A. Rolph
W. L. Mason
Cedar Point
T. Frank Seward
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Hollywood
Paramount Pictures Corporation
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Ernest G. Cooper
G. W. Porter
Hobbs
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Bright
Ace
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Samuel
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Daisy Tribbett
W. T. Hartraoft
Holiness Church
Goldsboro
Greensboro Cemetery
William H. Longfellow
Sussex
M. Louisa Melvin
George T. Melvin
Annapolis
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Ridgely P. Melvin
Col
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J. Frank Turner
J. Richard Jarrell
Marietta Anthony
Martha Smith
Laure Hrasbears
William Hickman
Albert Knotts
Brady Evans
Marie
Delmar
J. E. Etlwanger
Chautauqua
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Watkins Glen
G. Hi. Tennett
Hagerstown
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Decla
Alis
Reville
Balgewood
A. Alb Dunning
Co. P. Dunning
Clark S Marshall
Marshall
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D. C
Joseph L Bickerstaff, Jr
Richmond
F. E. Yeoman
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James FitzGibbon
James Raymond
Ella M. Carter
J. DeWeese Carter
Eugene G. Anderson
Cornelius DeWeece
Atlantic City
Anne M. Anthony
Helen Hagadone
John C. Rutter
Charles W. Wright
Board of Steamboat Inspectors
C. P. Dunning
Marie Due
Cincinnati
Ohio
Henrietta Blades
Kathryn Hill
Olivia P. Roe
Glen Mills
W. H. Nuttle
W. F. Murphy
C. L. Trice
Geneva
T. L. Trice
W. M. Murphey
Eric Carlson
M. B. Merrick
Miss Beale
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Wilbert L Merriken
Margaret Beck
Jane Wine
Kathryn Yeoman
William H. Nuttle
Elbert Nuttle
Little Son
Fred Satterfield
F. P. Covey
Cecil Blake
Georgetown
Mary M. Mowbray
A. S. Daffin
Edna Hobbs
Vernon
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Hockessin
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George Bullock
G. M. Downes
Glennie
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James Lewis
Thompson Swing
A. S. Thompson
Kirch
Plainfield
Beatrice Bower
Annie Rhodes
E. W. Rhodes
Willoughby
William E. Sylvester
H. M. Trowrson
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Robert H
Wesley E
R. H. Thawley
Hattie Chambers
Rachel Price
Jacob W. Price
Santa Monica
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Katie Smith
Lawrence Baynard
Fred Powell
Christine
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J. Jester
Irvin and
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Port Penn
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Robert H. Garrett
Monumental
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Laura A. Porter
Robert Anderson
H. B. Blades
Josie Sullivan
Hoag
Marjory Butler
James Breeding
Edward Brockwell
Enos Cleaves
Clinton Neal
James P. Neal
Wheatley Reunion
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