Miami Court Carries for Drys in Peru Vote
In Peru Indiana on March 17 the local option election carried by an estimated 1,048 votes, closing 43 saloons. Peru voted wet by a slim margin, while outlying townships favored dry, aiming to make Miami County dry overall. A man named John Byrne was arrested for alleged illegal voting after being challenged at the polls. Hagenbeck-Wallace circus workers near Peru cast ballots as well. Upcoming elections are slated across several counties with multiple dates in March and April.
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Peru
Ind
Miami County
Indiana County
John Byrne
P. H. McCormack & Co
Columbus
Miami County Court House
Chicago
Bedford
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus
Mayor Kohler Signs Pending Mausoleum Contract
Contrary reports say Mayor Kohler has not signed the $1,200 contract with National Mausoleum Co of Shelby Ohio. The city would gain exclusive right to erect the firm’s patented mausoleums in Elkhart township. The appropriation ordinance awaits third reading at the next council meeting on Monday night April 5.
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Kohler
National Mausoleum Company
Shelby
Elkhart Township
Doings of Mariuth and a Desertion Case Traced
Mrs. Philip Fortino previously known as Rosina Fucci deserted her husband and five months old baby in Elkhart. She was traced to the Lake Shore depot where she bought a ticket to Pittsburg. Pasquala Reda, the alleged accomplice, went to the depot but did not buy a ticket.
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Mariuth
Philip Fortino
Rosina Fucci
Elkhart
Lake Shore
Pittsburg
Pasquala Reda
Elkhart Editor Injured in Auto Accident
E. P. Rucker former editor of the Elkhart Trash lies in a San Antonio hospital with injuries from an automobile accident. He is reassigned to eastward territory by his book firm and will leave Texas once he improves.
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E. P. Rucker
the Elkhart Trash
San Antonio
Tex
Rucker
Texas
Reverend Rand Disappears Then Seen in Indiana
It is learned that the Rev. Albert Rand who vanished from Warsaw was at Monon Indiana days later. Detectives are on the trail, Mrs Rand remains prostrated, and her sister has been summoned from Illinois to assist.
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Albert ©. Rand
Warsaw
Monon
Ind
Hig Drail
Rand
Illinois
Sanitary Cleaner Offered by The Sanitary Way Firm
The Sanitary Way Smith Jamison and Co advertise a modern vacuum cleaning machine capable of cleaning any item from clocks to fine rugs and delicate household pieces, promising thorough service.
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Smith, Jamison & Co
Violinist Ethel Kirkdorfer To Play Home Sweet Home
Ethel Kirkdorfer will perform Harry Farmers transcription of Home Sweet Home at the Irwin Opera House tonight. The concert promises a refined program featuring classical violin repertoire in a refined venue on Lake.
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Ethel Kirkdorfer
Harry Farmers
Irwin Opera
Harry Myers Still Missing From War saw and Three Rivers
Kosciusko county authorities seek Harry Myers a former Wakarusa resident who in fall took $5 from Dayton Shanafelt of Beyer Bros. Co. in Warsaw. Myers promised to return poultry funds after a Warsaw loan but vanished, later traced to Three Rivers, Michigan, and has since written promising repayment without fulfillment.
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Kosciusko County
Harry Myers
Dayton
Shanafelt
Beyer Bros. &,Co
Warsaw
Myers
Wakarusa
Caonmue
Three Rivers, Mich
Shana
Maple Syrup Boom Dictates County Harvest Pace
Farmers in the county have produced an unprecedented maple syrup crop this year with thousands of gallons stored. Rufus Brown started his camp February 5 and produced 200 gallons before turning duties to neighbors. Syrup sells for 1.25 dollars per gallon.
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Rufus Brown
St Patrick's Supper At Miss Edna Gohn’s Home
Mrs Milo Bradford hosts First Reformed church ladies tomorrow afternoon at Emerson street. Miss Edna Gohn of Middlebury hosts Middlebury High School seniors and juniors at a St Patrick’s supper tonight. Miss Siiver hosted a 35 guest taffy pull at Dr and Mrs Stuckman’s home.
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Milo Bradford
Ladies of the First. Reformed Church
Emerson’ Street
Edna Gohn
Middlebury
Middlebury High School
Temperance Meeting in Elkhart Addresses Prohibition
The Rev. G. K. Stark assistant superintendent of the Illinois Anti-Saloon League and Chicago divine will address a local option meeting at the Swedish Lutheran church in Elkhart tonight. He will speak in Swedish. Five local option meetings will be held in different parts of the county tonight.
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G. K. Stark
Illinois Anti-Saloon League
Chicago
Obituary Notice for Mrs Shaffer and Relatives
Mrs M R Shaffer of Ekhart sister of Mrs O C Puterbaugh Mrs L V Leonard and George Crine of that city died in St Louis Missouri after a lingering illness with cancer The body was shipped to Elkhari for interment
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M. R. Shaffer
Ekhart
O. C. Puterbaugh
L. V. Leonard
George Cripe
That City
Alexander Crine
Warsaw
Silas Garver
Denver
St. Louis
Elkhari
Snell Case Is Reheard By State Supreme Court
Attorneys for Richard Snell, disinherited son of the late Col. Thomas Snell, moved from Clinton Illinois to Springfield to file a petition in the state supreme court for a re hearing of the celebrated case. The supreme court recently reversed the lower court and declared the will valid.
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Snell
Richard Snell
Thomas Snell
Clinton, Il
Springfield
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Congress Drops Parcels Post Experiment Plan
Congress cut the appropriation for the parcels post experiment and the trial that was to have been given is off. Elkhart county was named as one of the counties in which the experiment was to be made.
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Congress
Elkhart’ County
Brin Go Bragh Phrase Explained In Irish American Talk
The Democrat notes the literal English version of the St. Patrick s Day slogan Brin Go Bragh and says an Americanized Irishman would render it as Ireland forever. The remark clarifies language origin and cultural framing of the cheer.
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Democrat
Ireland
Newspaper Given Credit Debaters at Warsaw High School
Judges ruled newspapers are a greater public benefactor than the pulpit after a debate among Warsaw High School pupils. The event highlighted press contributions to public discourse and civic life.
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Warsaw
St Patrick’s Day Celebrations Grip Goshen
On March 17 the town of Goshen marked St Patrick’s Day with widespread wearing of green. Large community celebrations were held across nearly all venues as residents joined in festive events.
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Goshen
Business Men's Association rejects Cass county dry vote
The Logansport Business Men's Association has adopted resolutions opposing a dry status for Cass County, signaling organized resistance to the proposed prohibition.
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the Business Men’s Association of
Logansport
Cass County
Foxey to Lecture on Dramatic Subjects at Irwin Opera House
Foxey will lecture on a range of dramatic subjects at the Irwin opera house. Planned programs include The Passion Play Kenilworth Return of Ulysses Stars of Bethlehem King Lear and the Life of Napoleon.
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Foxey
Irwin Opera - House
Ulysses
Bethlehem
Napoleon
Land Trade Near Elkhart Sees 230 Acre Farm Transfer
Silas Nthiser trades an Allen County farm of 230 acres located four miles east of Elkhart. The deal moves the property to new ownership, with details of the transfer appearing in local records.
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Silas ‘Nthiser
Allen County
Willes
Elkhart
Girl Is Taken Ruth Friend of Silver Lake Found in Warsaw
Ruth Friend fourteen, from Silver Lake, linked to Elkhart police case for eloping to St Joseph with a theater troupe and using a fake marriage certificate. She was intercepted at Warsaw interurban station while buying a ticket to Elkhart, intending to marry baker Charles Smith of Warsaw. Smith, twice married and twice divorced, has connections to Elkhart and Indianapolis. They sought a marriage license in Warsaw last Saturday but were refused by the county clerk who knew her age.
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Ruth Friend
Silver Lake
Elkhart
Smith
Indianapolis
Warsaw
Clarence Trainor Wins Goshen Street Sweeping Contract
Clarence Trainor was awarded the city contract at 28 dollars per week after bids from Nelson Nicholas O A Lattimer Clarence Twiford and W J Method. Trainor will sweep Lincoln avenue twice weekly from the lateral tracks to the Big Four station and the rest of the brick paving once weekly. asphalt areas are excluded from the contract.
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Goshen
Clarence Trainor
Nelson Nicholas
O. A. Lattimer 2
Clarence Twiford
Hubbell Block Remodeling for Elkhart Store Facade
Contractor C M Harris has the Hubbell block remodeling plans from Architect Freyermuth for the Chicago Fair building. Work progresses on the second story converting to one large room. Front rebuilt in buff Bedford stone with a central 12 foot vestibule and two 14 foot plate glass windows.
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Elkhart County
C. M. Harris
Freyermuth
Hubbell
Sommers heads west after death in family
Harry G. Sommers of the Knickerbocker theatre New York and manager of the Jefferson was in the city last night and left this morning for Marion and Richmond. He returns to New York via Cincinnati after traveling for the funeral. He notes New York business has improved since last season and predicts several big bookings. Sommers last inspected his theatres in South Bend Elkhart and Goshen.
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Harry G. Sommers
Knickerbocker Theatre
New York
Jessee
Jefferson
Marion
Richmond
Cincinnati
Sommers
West
South Bend
Elkhart
Goshen
Births Report Two New Sons for Local Families
A son was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Abe Hershfield with Grandpa Blumberg busy buying cigars. Another son arrived this morning for Mr. and Mrs. Bert Smith of Queen Street.
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Abe Hershfield
Blumberg
Bert. Smith
Queen Street
Snow Storm Hits Goshen as Winter Lingers
A snow storm swept Goshen yesterday afternoon and again last evening, underscoring that winter remains active. Temperatures fell several degrees below freezing, marking continued cold conditions for the area.
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Goshen
Mercury
Roosevelt to Await Africa News by Wireless
Roosevelt will wait for news from Africa two days before the local option election in the county. The result will be flashed to him by wireless Friday morning.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Goshen Stays City Treasurer Post Under Thornton Law
Mayor Kohler hints at retirement at term end while Goshen keeps the city treasurer. Thornton Act preserves the post in county seats with water plants. Re election of city officers possible in under 20 000 populations, with several Democrats and Republicans named for mayoral races.
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Goshen
Thornton
Kohler
Daniel M. Bechtel
Menaugh
Smith
Joseph H. Lesh
Rimpler
Maurice Dembufsky
David L. May
Former resident David Troyer dies in Arkansas
David Troyer aged 67 formerly of Clinton township died in Stuttgart Arkansas from a complication of ailments. He had long resided in Clinton township and later owned a 200 acre rice farm in Arkansas. The body will not be brought back for interment. Surviving are his wife two adopted sons a brother John Troyer of Middlebury township and two sisters in Ohio. Mr and Mrs Perry Hartzler went to Stuttgart to attend the funeral.
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David Troyer
Clinton Township
Stuttgart
Arle
Troyer
Arkansas
John Troyer
Middlebury Township
Ohio
Perry Hartzler
Rushville Tragedy Tied to Mourning and Separation
Historical report links a series of deaths in Rushville to grief over a brother's death and a broken marriage. Lucile Crist allegedly killed her son Devon Crane then died by suicide at her aunt’s home last Thursday. A competing theory points to heartbreak from separation from her second husband two weeks after returning from California.
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Harry Summers
Elkhart
Lucile Crist
Devon Crane
Rushville
B. F. Riley
Barnhart Draws Unclear House Seat and Office Move
Representative Barnhart secured a seat in the sixth row center of the House chamber and next to the end seat of the center aisle. He also relocated his office to room 318 in the House Office Building.
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Barnhart
Interurban Cars to Mentone From Warsaw Tracked
The Winona Interurban company plans to run street cars from Warsaw to Mentone and return within a week from Saturday. The route covers about 14 miles.
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Mentone
Winona Interurban Company
Warsaw
Marion residents form big company to invest in Texas
George W. Kleder of Marion formerly of Milford joins a large Marion group seeking to establish an organization for investing in Texas land. The report notes the collaboration involves many local residents and a broader regional effort.
Foxey to Lecture Dramatic Subjects at Irwin Opera House
Foxey will present a lecture series on dramatic subjects at the Irwin Opera House. Featured works include The Passion Play Kenilworth Return of Ulysses Star of Bethlehem King Tear and the Life of Napoleon.
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Foxey
Irwin ‘Opera House
Kenilworth
Return
Ulysses
Star
Bethlehem
King Tear
Napoleon
Votes Lost in Elkheart County Election
In Elkheart County last November 1 a large number of votes were lost due to voter ignorance. The record table shows total votes for each office, the votes lost, and the plurality of winners. Overall 19,092 votes were lost, averaging about 1,591 per office, or 11.5 percent of ballots cast.
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Court House
Elkhart County
Rogers Goshen Band to Play Miami Valley Chautauqua
Director George V Roscoe signed a 15 day engagement for Rogers Goshen band and orchestra at the Miami Valley Chautauqua in July. Bert Murphy will accompany the band for the Miami Chautauqua and Florala Alabama engagement. The tour opens April 4 for 15 days from Citronelle. Band members Sam Starr George Sack and John Remick accompany. When visiting Winona Lake in August the full Goshen roster will join.
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Rogers’ Goshen Band
George V. Roscoe
Miami Valley Chautauqua
Bert Murphy
Miami Chautauqua
Florala
Ala
Citronelle
Roscoe Tomoorrow
Sam Starr
George Sack
John Remick
Winona Lake
Goshen
Eight-town Northern Indiana Trolley League eyed
President Fred Dresch of the Northern Indiana Baseball League attended a league meeting at LaPorte. Represented were Goshen, LaPorte, Elkhart, South Bend, Gary and Nappanee. A South Bend meeting next Tuesday will elect officers. Michigan City and Valparaiso may join, totaling eight towns.
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Northern Indiana Trolley League
Fred Dresch
Northern Indiana Baseball League
Laporte
Goshen
Elkhart
South Bend
Gary
Nappanee
Michigan City
Valparaiso
Memorial Day date inquiry from Indiana G A R posts
Since May 30 falls on a Sunday this year posts ask if Saturday or Monday will be observed. Assistant Adjutant General Fesler awaits national headquarters orders expected about April 1 to designate the date.
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Asst. Adj
Fesler
Indiana G. A. R
Fessler
New Round House Planned by Big Four at Bulkham
The Big Four outlines a new round house at Bulkham to replace a fire damaged structure. The brick building will have eight stalls versus five in the old house and cost 4800 dollars. The old house dated to Norman Beckley’s era as general manager of the Cc. W. & M.
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Big Four
Bulkham
Norman Beckley
Sick List Sees Edmands Visit Syracuse Doctor
Dr. S A Edmands yesterday called to Syracuse for consultation with Dr J M Bowser in a pneumonia case involving Ed Berkeys ten year old son. Mrs Oxley of Waterford is confined to bed with emp. Burdette, the six year old son of Mrs Ora Hummel, ill with bronchitis.
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Syracuse
Rumored Fast Service From New York to Chicago
Rail chatter says New York Central lines may soon run a fourteen hour train between New York and Chicago. The service would depart Chicago via the Michigan Central and hinge on Detroit river tunnel completion. Officials favor Detroit route for fewer terminal delays, aiming to beat the Lake Shore’s Twentieth Century by four hours.
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New York
Chicago
New York Central
Lake Shore
Michigan Central
Detroit River
Detroit
Toledo
Pennsylvania
Death of Mrs Lovina Wiegner In Elkhart
Mrs Lovina Wiegner born September 30 1842 in Elkhart arrived 1886. Daughter found her dead in her invalid chair at home. Ill for years Brights disease left her helpless. Survived by husband three sons and one daughter.
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Lovina Wiegner
Elkhart
George Knerr
Elknart
Bright
Has Very Sore Hand Grafting May Be Needed
Ralph Rockwell of Middletury road suffered severe burns last Saturday when a gasoline lamp exploded as he removed it from the house. The back of his hand lost all skin after he wrapped the lamp in a spread to remove it. He has endured sleepless nights and doctors fear grafting may be required.
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R. Rockwell
Ralph Rockwell
Middletury
Rockwell
Mr. Rockwell
Address on Socialism by John F Engledrum at Council Chamber
John F Engledrum of South Bend will speak on socialism Thursday evening March 18 at 8 p m in the Goshen council chamber. He previously addressed Goshen at the Jefferson theatre November 1, 1908. The speaker is fluent and logical and the event is a cordial invitation to all working people with no admission fee.
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John F. Engledrum
South Bend
Council Chamber
Engledrum
Jefferson Theatre
Spring Chickens Hatch in East Goshen Market Plans
Levi Thomas of East Goshen tends a brood of 26 hatched in an incubator and plans to be in the market early with spring chickens. The item highlights a local farmer preparing for an early seasonal sale of poultry.
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Levi Thomas
East Goshen
Arthur H Lnedders Impresses at Irwin Opera House
Basso Arthur H Lnedders delivers a favorable impression at the Irwin opera house. A note references lost two shirt waists and a return to Dr. Kauffman’s office.
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Arthur H. Lnedders
Irwin Opera House
City Treasurer William M. Clark Dies in Mishawaka
William M. Clark, Mishawaka city treasurer, died. The obituary notes his public service in city finances and his role in local government. Further details on services and dates were not provided in the accessible text.
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William M. Clark
Mishawaka
Serious Charge Flawart Man Held On Trial
Frank Baker is jailed in Elkhart charged with assault with intent to murder against Pet Brown. The two alley rats fought over an eight year quarrel on South Main Street. Baker fired at Brown in the street. the shot missed. Brown’s wife appears to have instigated the quarrel. Baker’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for today or tomorrow.
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Frank Baker
Elkhart
Pet’ Brown
Baker
Brown
South Main Street
Lexington Avenue
Jackson Street
Lehman Daniel obituary in Washington township
Daniel Lehman born March 2 1885 in Pennsylvania died at his home two miles west of Bristol from a complication. Survived by wife Barbara five children Nancy Rimesmith Sarah Balgéat Jacob Lehman Myrs Christena Ordinger Joseph Lehman two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services tomorrow at 2 p m Pine Creek church.
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Lehman
Daniel Lehman
Pennsylvania
Washington Township
Bristol
Nis
Barbara
Nancy Rimesmith
Sturgis
Mich
Sarah Balgéat
Jacob Lehman
Gladwin
Myrs
Christena Ordinger
Michigan
Joseph Lehman
Pine Creek Church
Scored Triumph at Oliver Opera House
South Bend News reports Robert Edeson and Ned Trent delivered a distinguished triumph in The Call of the North. W Wdeson proved a finished actor through Stewart Edward White's Conjuror's House, with four suspenseful acts and curtain calls for Edeson and the cast.
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South Bend
Robert Edesomas
Ned Trent
Brooks Promotes Fuel Orders for Mill Wood and Coal
L. J. Brooks advertises fuel options at East Lincoln Ave calling for orders of mill wood country wood hard and soft coal with contact via phone 277 for delivery or pickup.
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L. J. Brooks
Lincoln Ave
St Marks M E Supper Menu for March Eighteen
The menu lists chicken pie mashed potatoes gravy bean salad pickles cake sauce rolls butter and coffee for a 15 cent supper and 25 cents for desserts. A welcome to all. The notice notes the next Thursday date and invites the community to attend.
Arthur H. Lnedders Impresses at Irwin Opera House
Arthur H. Lnedders, renowned bass, drew favorable impressions with a commanding performance at the Irwin Opera House, delivering rich tones and clear projection that captivated the audience.
Cement Walk Measurements Taken At Court Compound
Measurements were today taken for a cement walk built from the South basement entrance at the court. Officials noted the project scope and placement, with details confirming compliance and construction progress for the public path.
Byron case sparks circuit debate
Fragmentary text hints at a Byron case discussed at circuit level, with limited readable details on parties or rulings. The snippet suggests legal proceedings or appeals, but exact names, dates, or outcomes are not clear from the intact text.
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Benton
Montgomery
Jennings, Bartholomew and Vermillion
Whenty
Blackford and
Cass
Delaware
E. P. Rucker Hart
Society News
Ruth
Reident
Miami Valley
Chautauqua
New Round House
Flawart
Frank.baker
Ati
Mortuary Record
Basso
nXo
Byron
Rea Va
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