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Wills and benevolence mark Henry L. Pleroat estate event
At Milton Mills the late Henry L. Pleroat's will distributed $100 checks to 245 men and 185 women after a supper, amid praise for his philanthropy. The executor’s actions prompted no known legal challenges. the will spread miscellaneous kindness and left strong admiration for his life and plans.
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Baker Chocolate Works
Milton
Manson
Henry L. Pleroat
Mr. Pierce
Stephen Girard
A. T. Stewart
Samuel Tilden
Daniel B. Fayerweather
Manny
Carnegie
Pierpont Morgan
Harper's Weekly