Coroner Probes Strange Elkhart Death of William Chadderton
Coroner Stauffer investigates the death of 30 year old William Chadderton in Elkhart after returning from South Bend and falling ill at Canen's restaurant. Morphine poisoning is suspected as the cause while the body rests at Walley's morgue prior to burial. Chadderton, a depot and interurban station paper seller, had recently lost his mother north of Elkhart.
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William Chadderton
Elkhart
Stauffer
Chadderton
Walley’s
South Bend
Canen
Alfred Krueger’s Body Still Not Recovered
South Bend man Alfred Krueger is believed to have drowned in Eagle lake north of Elkhart over a week ago, but his body remains unfound despite thorough searches. Some locals question the drowning claim and speculate he may be alive, while South Bend relatives insist he is in the lake.
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Alfred Krueger
South Bend
Eagle Lake
Elkhart
Krueger
Burglary at Oliver Doty’s Jewelry Store in Elkhart
Thieves entered Oliver Doty’s Jewelry Store in Elkhart on a weekend night by cutting a rear door panel, stealing valuables worth about $60. An attempted break in at the home of Elkhart police officer George Coley failed. The report notes drought lowering water in nearby streams and delays to the planned lake project at Lake Papakeechie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Doty
Elkhart
George Coley
Elkhart Loses Status as Third Class City Over Census
Census shortfall of 659 residents leaves Elkhart with 20 000 total, depriving it of third class city status. City Clerk B I Bixler loses 300 dollars yearly pay and City Judge Lee loses 100 dollars yearly pay due to the downgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Elkhart
B. I. Bixler
Lee
Hatch Sons win contract to lay 125 miles of concrete walks
The Pensacola Journal notes W. W. Hatch & Sons of Goshen won the bid to lay 17 miles of concrete walk, bringing total awarded length to 125 miles. The company secured the project at 9 cents per square foot among many bidders.
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Pensacola, Fla
Journal of Augush
W. W. Hatch & Sons of
Goshen
Hatch Company
Returns After 14 Years From Goshen Visit Home
Henry Twiford, who left Goshen 14 years ago, returned today to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Twiford. Since leaving, he has traveled through fourteen states and now works in the horse business.
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Henry Twiford
Goshen
Thomas Twiford
Bryan to Speak in Indiana October Campaign
W J Bryan will make three Indiana speeches in October in response to an invitation from the democratic central committee. The announcement notes the trip is part of his campaign efforts in the state.
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W. J. Bryan
Indiana
Democratic Central Committee
South Bend Seeks Indiana Postal Savings Bank First
Postmaster Crabil filed an application earlier hoping South Bend becomes the first Indiana city to obtain a postal savings bank. The move aims to expand local financial services and federal post office programs.
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South Bend
Indiana
Postal Savings Bank
Crabil
Gaynor to Leave Hospital in Two Weeks
Mayor Gaynor's condition is improving with pulse and temperature near normal. Doctors expect he can leave Hoboken hospital in about two weeks. No arraignment of James J. Gallagher is planned meanwhile, as Gaynor believes Gallagher is crazy and may seek asylum for him.
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New York
Gaynor
Hoboken
Don
James J. Gallagher
Gallagher
Benton Township Trustee Ed Elsea Injured After Tree Fall
Ed Elsea a well known Benton township trustee was injured when he fell from a pear tree in his orchard eight miles southeast of Goshen. He suffered a possible vertebral dislocation and risk of paralysis. He was found unconscious by his wife and later said to be resting comfortably.
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Benton Township
Ed Elsea
Elkhart County
Goshen
Mr. Elsea
Spohn Hall to be Dedicated During September Dance
Plans are under way to dedicate Spohn hall with a large dance in September before local students depart for colleges. The hall is described as one of the finest of its kind in the state with elaborate decorations and complete conveniences.
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Spohn Hall
Spohn
Paroled man seeks estate claim in England
Charles Adams of Laporte, Indiana, sailed from New York to London to claim an estate valued at $100,000. Attorneys filed Adams' claim to the fortune to Indiana prison authorities who approved it and Adams promised to return to report.
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Indiana
England
Charles Adams
Laporte
New York
London
Adams
Buffalo Bill and Ringling Bros Enter Hard Showdown
At Lafayette the Buffalo Bill and Ringling Bros shows competed for audience. The Wild West Far East and Ringlings drew 24 000 each while the Tippecanoe County Democrat says Ringlings lost 4 000 due to not advertising in the weekly paper.
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Lafayette
Ringling Bros
Ringlings
Tippecanoe County Democrat
Guy Stock Company Arrives From Warsaw for Week of Shows
The stock company arrived from Warsaw on Sunday and has a canvas theater set up on the March lot corner Malin and Jefferson streets. Tonight they present The Cry Baby as opening performance. War saw papers spoke well of the company.
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Guy
Warsaw
March
Malin and
Jefferson Streets
Spek
Old Plantation Tied Up in Elkhart Under Pay Dispute
The Old Plantation color show of United Shows Carnival struggles in Elkhart amid nonpayment of salaries. Owner Libbie Lewis slipped paraphernalia from Goshen to Coldwater Michigan as performers departed. Injunctions in Elkhart claimants seek pay while United Shows moves to Logansport. Rings and jewelry left in Goshen to secure personal claims remain unrecovered.
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Elkhart
United Shows
United Shows Carnival Company
Rogers’ Band Park
Libbie Lewis
Goshen
Coldwater
Mich
United
Logansport
Purse Stolen From Dewey Residence
Thieves entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. N W Dewey at 712 South Seventh between Sunday noon and evening while Mrs Nackett was ill. A purse owned by Mrs Nackert, a gift from her husband and bought in Washington DC, containing $2.65 was taken. No clue.
Candle burning contest at Stivers store prize lamp
A wax candle in Stivers furniture store window burned for 49 hours 15 minutes and 20 seconds from last Thursday morning to this morning. Tonight at 8:30 a glass lamp will be awarded to the person who guessed the candle’s exact burn time. one guess missed by 16 seconds.
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Stiver’s Furniture Store
Mrs Latta Hosts Luncheon on West Clinton Street
Society notes say Mrs W Jack Latta entertained at a luncheon this afternoon at her West Clinton Street home. In New Paris Miss Mirium Pickering hosted in honor of Miss Esther Spangler of Elkhart.
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W. Jack Latta
West Clinton Street
Miraim Pickering
New Paris
Esther Spangler
Elkhart
Five Cent Show Closes After Poor Business in Nappanee
Mrs. E. Fite of Nappanee closed the Owl five cent moving picture show in the Kolb room on a Saturday night citing continued poor business. The equipment was shipped to Cromwell where Mr. Fite expects strong prospects.
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E. Fite
Nappanee
Kolb Room
Peoples Cut Price Clothing
Cromwell
Fite
Heatwave Drives mass lake relief in repeated drought
Yesterday ranked among the hottest days of the season as the thermometer climbed high, residents endured extreme sun. Mass exodus to nearby lakes followed as the long drought grows into a serious problem.
Scranton Man Pays Fine in Local Intoxication Case
William Neelan who came from Scranton paid 12 dollars in fine and costs for intoxication. L. Dumas paid 11 dollars for assault and battery on L. Dumas. John Doe was arraigned on an intoxication charge and paid 12 dollars.
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William Neelan
Scranton
L. Dumas
John Doe
Freight cars pile up blocks Michigan Central east of Niles
Sunday traffic stalled when several freight cars were piled up on the Michigan Central railroad east of Niles Michigan. Mr and Mrs Abe Hershfield had started for Battle Creek to visit Mrs Hershfields father in a sanitarium there but were forced to return home due to the obstruction.
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Michigan Central Railroad
Niles
Mich
Abe Hershfield
Battle Creek
Land Sold in Harrison and Benton Townships
Israel W. Martin sold land in Harrison township to Henry B. Weaver for 86000. James Berry sold 40 acres in Benton township to Charles E. Pool for 3000.
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Israel W. Martin
Henry B. Weaver
Harrison Township
James Berry
Charles E. Pool
Benton Township
Land sale near Bay City nets 750 acres
J. W. Balyeat returned Saturday night from Bay City Michigan where he sold 750 acres of land. Purchasers include John Hout and Martin Hoover of Goshen who spoke highly of the property.
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J. W. Balyeat
Bay City
Mich
John Hout
Martin Hoover
Goshen
Marriage Licenses Issued For Local Couples
Marvin J. Eshenbaugh of Nappanee aged 24 wed Rosa Margaret Catlander of Nappanee aged 22. Roy O. Dargitz of Detroit Michigan aged 22 married Pearl BE Hoekert of Millersburg aged 22.
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Marvin J. Eshenbaugh
Nappanee
Rosa Margaret Catlander
Roy O. Dargitz
Detroit
Mich
Pearl BE
Hoekert
Millersburg
Elkhart Considers Tighter Firecracker Ordinance
The Elkhart city council plans to adopt an ordinance prohibiting or restricting the sale and use of firecrackers and fireworks in the city.
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Elkhart
Indian Chief Dead Near Peru After Brief Illness
Gabriel Godfrey an elfef of the Mian Indian tribe died at his home four miles east of Peru after a few hours of heart trouble. The death closes a long life of service to his people and the community.
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Gabriel Godfrey
Elfef
Peru
To Be Removed Home Ble Four brakeman Injury
The Ble Four brakeman, five, IT Green, injured at Milford Trees will be sent to his home in Wabash.
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Green
Milford
Wabash
Sunday Excursions sells tickets to multiple cities
The Big Four yesterday sold 4 tickets to Benton Harbor and 21 to Indianapolis. Eighteen people traveled to Toledo from Goshen and 21 passengers departed for Chicago.
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Big Four
Benton Harbor
Indianapolis
Toledo
Goshen
Chicago
Local Births Announced for Two Newborn Sons
A son was born Saturday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Ros Lantz of East Monroe street. A son was born Saturday night to Mr. and Mrs. Newton Nusbaunt near Middlebury.
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Ros Lantz
East Monroe Street
Newton Nusbaunt
Middlebury
Council Meeting Tonight Sees Acting President Chosen
The council will hold a regular session this evening with a member selected to preside in the absence of Mayor Spohn.
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Spohn
St Joseph Marriage Licences for Wiener and Weaver
Washington G Wiener 44 of Bremen Indiana and Susan Weaver 46 of Bremen filed marriage license in St Joseph district. Awaiting officiant and ceremony details.
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St. Joseph
Washington
G. Wiener
Bremen
Ind
Susan Weaver
Taft Cancels Winona Lake Visit Amid Schedule Shifts
President Taft has officially canceled his date at Winona Lake. The Rockhomn foundry at Fostoria Ohio will relocate to Mishawaka.
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Taft
Winona Lake
Rockhomn Foundry
Fostoria,o
Mishawaka
Fourth meeting ends with Goshen edge over Nappanee
Large Is land Park crowd watches Goshen Greys defeat Nappanee Tig ers in a 9 to 6 game as Geyer holds off Mehlen. Nappanee scores in the first, second, and sixth innings while Goshen answers with a 2nd inning run and a 3rd inning burst. Attendance nears 1,200. Toledo Blade team visit planned for next Sunday.
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Goshen Greys
Nappanee Tigers
Goshen
Geyer
Nappanee
Mehlen
The
Greys
Rporh
Gerhen
Bullen
Chicago
Mi'ford
Nappanee Rhore
C. Tobias
Donovan
Tobias
H. Tobias
Wysung
Longbrmike
Lamoreaux
Rhooo
Pew
Williams
Larue
W. Larue
Pratt
TD Bullen
Bam Troup
Zhou
Wreong
Kirkendorfer
Vallance
Wiseman
Dresch
Garrett
Alding
Patsy” Donovan
Toshen
Toledo Blade
Blades
Fred Smith Dies From Cave-In Injuries Near Goshen
Fred Smith aged 76 a ditcher dies from injuries suffered when buried to his chest in a cave-in at the Bemenderfer farm north of Goshen. He died at 5 pm Sunday at James Arnold's River Avenue West Side home. Burial in Oak Ridge cemetery after funeral at Arnold home Tuesday 2 pm conducted by Rev Woodruff from St Mark's M E church.
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Goshen
Fred Smith
Bemenderfer Farm
James Arnold
River Avenue
West Side
England
Arnold
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Rev. Woodruff
St. Mark's M. E
London Man Seeks Marriage License for Hastings Bride
Philip Gordon Lennox of London and Miss Alta Roush of Hastings Michigan sought a marriage license at St. Joseph county clerk's office. Refused due to the girl's youth they planned to travel to South Carolina where they believe a license is not required to wed.
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Philip Gordon-Lennox
London
Eng
Alta Roush
Hastings
Mich
St. Joseph County
South Carolina
Miss Hedwig Reicher to Open Goshen Season at Jefferson
From New York Miss Hedwig Reicher and company arrive for Goshen’s sixth season at the Jefferson Saturday night August 26. The company last appeared in On the Eve, marking Goshen's first big season. From Goshen Miss Belcher will proceed to Chicago.
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New York
Hedwig Reicher
Goshen
Jefferson
Miss Reicher
Fremont lays claim to Gallagher as former Premont resident
In a note on early residence claims Elkhart battles over Crippen while Fremont, Ohio asserts priority for James J. Gallagher accused of plotting against Mayor Gaynor. Gallagher is described as a former Premont resident stepping forward in this dispute.
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Elkhart
Dr. Crippen
Belle Elmore
Fremont
Ohio
James J. Gallagher
Gaynor
Premont
Depleting Ranks of Lake Shore Pensioners
Lake Shore pioneer employees placed on the pension list under the recent system are rapidly thinning as many pass away.
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Lake Shore
Remarkable Granger Lake Catch Attracts Attention
Perry Hess of Syracuse sinks 49 black bass at Granger lake weighing two to four and a half pounds each. They filled a grain sack. Mrs A G Stutsman, long ill, shows strong improvement.
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Granger Lake
Perry Hess
Syracuses
Oswald Engine Set for Big Auto Factory Use
The Gaylord Motor Car Co of Gaylord Michigan will build the initial Gaylord 30 car using an Oswald engine made in Goshen. The car completed a 625 mile test run at an average 47 mph. The Gaylord group, welcomed home, claimed the Lake Michigan stop marked the first car to ascend the big sand hill there with the Oswald engine.
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Big
Gaylord
Gaylord Motor Car Co
Gaylord, Mich
Lake Mich
Big Sand Hill
Goshen
Mortuary Notices for Grossaint and Weaver
Mrs. Grossaint wife of William Grossaint aged 25 died at home in Middlebury yesterday morning. She leaves husband, parents Mr and Mrs George Curtis of Bristol and a two week old daughter. Funeral at the house tomorrow 9 30 and Union church 1 30. Mrs. Weaver died near Shipshewana aged elderly with 12 children surviving. Funeral at Dunkard church tomorrow at 10.
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Shipshewana
Dunkard
Replogie Reunion Draws Attendees From Nearby Towns
The Replogle reunion gathered at Marion Replogle’s Mid dlebury home on Saturday with 2 local attendees. Guests from Shipshewana Lima Elkhart Mishawaka Butler County and Goshen joined relatives for a fine dinner and an ensuing ball game.
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Marion Replogle
Middlebury
Samuel Replogle
Shipshewana
Will Donaldson
Lima
Ind
Louis Nehr
Lagrange
Will Blasius
Orland
D. Hall
George VanDinter
Mishawaka
Harrison Replogle
Elkhart
Chas. Kennedy
Butler County
Will Walker
Leroy Noel
Goshen
Era of Graft at Indiana Steel Company
The South Bend Times reports graft at Indiana Steel in Gary where foremen and applicants are tied to Chicago controls. Prospective workers pay $5 in advance for employment and surrender a portion of each payday. The firm seeks to end the scheme but widespread patronage appears entrenched.
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South Bend Times
Indiana Steel Company
Gary
Chicago
Free's Fall Wrecks Rib After Drunk Lodging
W H Free, jailed on drunken charges, broke a rib in a fall. County Health Officer Snapp attended, and after paying the required drunk fee to Justice Whisler, Free departed in a happy frame of mind.
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W. HH
Free
Snapp
Whisler
Will of Charles W. Fish Probated in Elkhart Court
The will of Charles W. Fish is filed for probate in the Elkhart superior court. Widow Annie E. Fish receives all real estate. other property passes after small bequests, debts, and funeral expenses are settled.
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C. W. Fish
Charles W. Fish
Elkhart
Annie E. Fish
Little Ruth Cleveland Swims Silvan Lake Distance Mile Quarters
Across Sylvan Lake Kendallville girl Ruth Cleveland swam the quarter mile opposite the Cleveland cottage with apparent ease, accomplishing a remarkable feat without exhaustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Lake
Ruth Cleveland
Kendallville
Rome City
Cleveland Cottage
Mail theft suspect Nicholas Heim arrested in Aurora
Nicholas Heim, sought by federal authorities, was arrested in Aurora for stealing two mail pouches from a station truck in Ft. Wayne last February and for similar thefts at Dayton Lima Sidney Piqua and other Ohio points.
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Nicholas Heim
Ft. Wayne
Dayton
Lima
Sidney
Piqua
Ohio
Aurora
Miles Warns On Dynamiting Fish Penalties
George W. Miles state fish and game commissioner states the minimum fine for dynamiting fish in streams is 250 dollars plus costs. He warns that many do not realize the severity of the penalty. Letter list includes Minnie Allman Anna Bowers Eugene Hoffman Henrietta Hayden Jos Real Lucius Smith Mac Shrock Mollie Stotfer 8. D. Stutsman O. Yoder.
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George W. Miles
Minnie Allman
Anna Bowers
Eugene Hoffman
Henrietta Hayden
Jos. B. Real
Lucius Smith
Mac Shrock
Mollie Stotfer
D. Stutsman
O. Yoder
Shuman Reunion Planned at Rogers Band Park
The Shuman family announces its annual reunion to be held at Rogers Band Park Sent. ist. H. 8. Bechtel of Wakarusa reports purchasing a Flanders auto.
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Shuman
Rogers’ Band Park
H. 8. Bechtel
Wakarusa
Flanders Auto
Local residents scatter for visits and returns
Miss Marie Davis trips to ronto and Niagara Falls while Mr and Mrs C W Him visit Rome City and North Liberty. Dozens of locals report weeklong visits to Chicago Cleveland South Bend and other towns with returns to Milford Goshen and Elkhart. multiple gatherings and cottage trips noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Davis
Ronto
Niagara Falls
C. W
Rome City
North Liberty
Irma Miller
Middlebury
Howard Harmon
Bay City
Mich
Charles Fletcher
Ralph
Wakarusa
Henrietta Kolb
Gross
South
Spohn
Salt
Charles Stutsman
Lake Wawasee
Derby
H. B. Immet
New Paris
National Association of Reporters
Chicago
Owen Sursal
Bethany
Milford
Syracuse
Lute Hill
Cromwell
Towasee
C. C. Hill
Mable McLaughlin
C. J. Collins
J Jily
Stryker, O
Jacob Ridenour
R. Fribley
Dr. Yoder
New York City
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Eddie Collins
Drugn
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Stiver
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Michigan
Mehlen and
Island Park
Itcial
Gener
Meh- Ten
Hases
Fort Wayne
Clarence Zur Muehlen
Clear Lake
Mennonite Brethren In Christ
Shoup’s Grove
Goshen City Limits
Prough
John
Samuel Prough
Harmon Prough
Albert
Ligonier
Frank Lupole
E. E. Shoup
Harvey Prough
Carrie Shrock
Fish Lake
Emma Shoup
Rosa Swinehart
H. A. Houser
B. F. Weikle
Daniel Prough
Goshen Avenue
Brethren Sunday School
Brethren Sunday Schools
Teeter
Crushan
Kentucky
South End
A. G. Stutsman
Mortuary Record
Otis Fuller
Diego
Cal
Bernard Paine
Cleveland
O. Wilbur N. Tiedemann
Venango
Peters
Selin's Grove
Rachael Brown
Helen Tiedeman
California
Ed Herris
Rich Ind
Margaret
Guy Boulton
M. L. Hoover
Mildred Maynard Hoover
Lake
Louis Salinger
Visi Lansing
Una Behrendt
R. E. Parks
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