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Sponging Patronage and Local Obituary Notes
The article condemns sponging by nonadvertisers in towns, urging active advertising and unity among merchants. It notes the death of Francis Ober of Auburn Township, outlines his life from 1882 birth in Sussex County New York, and recounts his Civil War service, family, character, and funeral details. It also mentions local social and civic updates including upcoming events, court jurors, and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Ober
Auburn Township
Me. Ober
Sussex County
New York
Ca. C. Sixth Town Cavalry
Auburn
Elijah Ober
Watcoma
Frank Ober
Hi Fonera
Ober
Mr. Howe
M. E
Wancoma
Co. GC
George Whitely
Warner B. Aynsworth
A. R. Barrett
T. D. Reeder
R. E. Burlingham
Fred Middlestats
U. TL. Ainsworth
James Holmes
Moses O. Lang
West Union
Jim