Stock Market Opens Firm with Small Gains Across Firms
New York May 15 stocks opened firm with minor gains. Amalgamated Copper at 684, Atchison 79, Erie 374, United States Steel 41, Sugar 128, Southern 375, Union Pacific 106.10:10 a m trading steady. Virginia Caro Chemical and Kansas City Southern up 1 percent. Futures start steady May 9.25 and subsequent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amalgamated Copper
Atchison
Colorado Southern
Erie
Manhattan
Norfolk and Western
Pennsylvania
Reading
St. Paul
Sugar
Southern
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Steel
Virginia-Carolina Chemical
Kansas City
Annual meeting of Chicago Rock Island to vote stock rise
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway will hold its annual meeting in Chicago on June 4. Voters will consider a proposition to increase capital stock to 75 million dollars. It is not expected that major management changes will occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Chicago
Mixed securities list with corporate and railroad notes
A dense catalog of bonds and stocks including Boston & Maine R R, Nashua Mfg Co, National Shawmut Bank, New England Bee Bank, Northern RR N H, Providence & Bee RRCo, Chicago & North Michigan RR, Kansas City Memphis & Birmingham RR, and varied issues like New Boston Music Hall and Cape Breton Ry Co. Mortgages, rates, and dates appear scattered among many entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow Carpet Co Chics New
Boston & Maine
R Pr
Boston Towboat Co
Bowker Fertilizer Co. Trust Porcide
Cera Seash Wes Coeta
Merrimac Mfg. Co
Nashua Mfg. Co
National Shawmut Bank
New Boston Music Hall
Coeur d'Alene Mining Cor
New England Bee Bank
Northern Rr, N. H
Providence & Bee R Rco
Chicago & North Michigan RR
Kansas City
Memphis & Birmingham RR
Weer
Bigelow Carpet Co
Boston Mfg. Co
Boston Quicksilver Mining Co
Conn
Passumpsie
Rivers
Rutland RR. Co
Federal Trust Co
Boston
First Nat. Bank
Provincetown
So. Weymouth
Plymouth Cordage Co
State Net. Bank
New
St. Lawrence & Adirondack RR
Cape Breton Ry. Co
1St Mort
Roxbury Central Wharf
Episcopal preacher leads Dallas Diocesan Council address
By invitation of Bishop Garrett Rev. Dr. Francis Mansfield preached before the Diocesan Council of Dallas on Texas Tuesday. Mansfield has officiated at St Pauls Church Waxahachie in the Dallas diocese for months. Ex-Senator E F O Sullivan of Lawrence named assistant inspector general at large of the Spanish American War Veterans and will give the Memorial Day address at Mt Hope Cemetery Boston in the forenoon. Letter Carrier Charles J Riordan of Lawrence named assistant inspector general for district No 5 covering Lowell Lynn and Lawrence.
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Garrett
Francis Mansfield
Middlesex
Dallas
Texas
Mansfield
St. Aul's Church
Waxahachie
E. F. O'Sullivan
Lawrence
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Boston
Charles J. Riordan
Lowell, Lynn
Boston Theatre Opens Season With Robin Hood
Musical Massachusetts draws crowds to the Boston theatre as the Bostonians begin their season with Robin Hood. Recalled favorites Henry Clay Barnabee W H McDonald George Frothingham W H Fitzgerald Adele Rafter and Josephine Bartlett are warmly received alongside new additions Grace Van Studdiford Belle Harper and others. Robin Hood remains the bill all next week.
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Massachusetts
Boston Theatre
Burdock Blood Pills Promises Quick Skin Relief
An old advertisement claims Crofula salt rheum erysipelas and other eruptive diseases yield quickly and permanently to the gleansing purifying power of Burdock Blood Pills. The copy emphasizes rapid, lasting skin improvement through a tonic remedy.
Many Cases Ready Against Jas W Sullivan
James W Sullivan of Northfield Vermont alias Geo F Shirley faces multiple break in and theft charges in Lowell. Police link him to Odd Fellows Temple and Mount Vernon Church burglaries, with recovered items including a silk flag and a knightly dress suit. He was arrested in Manchester for Worcester larceny, fined, then moved to Lowell jail awaiting Lynn charges.
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James W. Sullivan
Northfield
Geo. F. Shirley
Grand Jury
W. P. Hovey
Wyman
Oda Fellows Temple
Middlesex Street
Mount Vernon Free Baptist Church
Mt. Vernon
Sullivan
Stamford Street
Boston
Shirley
Donaldson
Manchester
Worcester
Lowell
Lynn
Abel
Married at 104 for fourth time in New York
In Jamacia Long Island Townsend Miller a Montauk resident said to be 104 years old married for the fourth time in New York on May 15.
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New York
Boy at Bigelow Carpet Factory Severely Injured
James Collins a 15 year old worker at the Bigelow Carpet company suffered a deep laceration to the first finger of his right hand while operating a winding machine in Brussels weave room. The accident occurred about 11 45 this morning as the gear grabbed his hand before the machine could be halted. He was taken by ambulance to Lowell hospital and may lose the finger. He resides at 114 Common street.
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James Collins
Bigelow Carpet Company
Brussels
Lowell Hospital
Collins
Common Street
Unitarian church to install pastor in Carlisle May 22
Middlesex County Carlisle reports the installation of Rev W E Lane as pastor of the Unitarian church next Thursday May 22 at 2 PM. Rev Charles E St John of Boston will preach the session with other North Middlesex clergy assisting. Public invited. An opening vesper service is planned for Sunday May 18 at 7 PM with Rev W H Lane delivering a brief sermon and a musical program.
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W. E. Lane
Unitarian Church
Charles E. St. John of
Boston
American Unitarian Association
North Middlesex
Unitarian Society
W. H. Lane
Winifred Dean
Mabt Macomber
Taylor House
Rhoda
Sarah Thompson
Warner, N. H
A. H. Armes
Christian Endeavor
Atlbert W. Davis
C. E
Leslie Rounds
Horace Newall Wilson
Hits
Cheney
Dunstable
Manning
Carlisle
Carr
Blaisdell
Concord
Alvah Carr
Keyes
Sherborn
Eddie and
Ethel Carr
Tyngsboro
EF. J. Carr
Mth
Fire Threatens Lexington Cluster of Buildings
A Monday night blaze in central Lexington endangered a blacksmith and carriage shop behind Scott and Denham’s livery stable near the Hotel Leslie. The fire, likely from a shorted wagon factory motor, was brought under control with Waltham help as new firemen and a new chief faced initial difficulties. Loss estimated at 7500 dollars with partial insurance as citizens aided under Supt Green.
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Lexington
Waltham
Scott & Denham
Leslie
Phillips
Supt. Green
Railway Company
Nine Weavers Return to Work as Fitchburg Mills Move
Fitchburg May 14. American Woolen Co officials show renewed effort to resume operations in mill towns after success at Washington and other plants. At Beoki mill nine strikers returned to work, enabling motion of loom machinery while 240 weavers remain on strike. About 700 hands at the plant and 200 who struck at Fitchburg worsted mills stay idle as the lockout continues since March 28. The Plymouth Puritan and Webster Chase mills are also under watch amid the evolving dispute.
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Fitchburg
American Woolen Co
Washington Mills
Lawrence
Bay State
Lowell
Beaver Brook Mills
Collinsville
Kennebec
Fairfield
Beoki
Beoli
Combine
Beok
Puritan
Plymouth
Chase Mills
Webster
Americans Donate Extra Supplies After Martinique Disaster
Washington May 14 reports from navy officials describe aid for Martinique following the catastrophe. Messages from Fort de France reference 16 destroyed vessels at St Pierre, uninhabitable nearby towns, and a need to feed 50 000 refugees within ten days while extra stores are sent. Provisions for refugees and water needs are discussed with regional authorities and ships like the Cincinnati and Potomac mobilizing to assist.
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Washington
Navy Department
Martinique
B. B. McCormick
Potomac
Fort de France
St. Pierre
San Juan
McLean
The
Cincinnati
Fort de Frivnce
St. Vincent
Barker
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Buffalo
Hay
Consul Ayme
Porto Rico
Corbin
Sterling
Americans in Paris raise funds for Martinique relief
In Paris on May 14 the American Chamber of Commerce held a meeting to fund relief for West Indian sufferers. More than 12 000 francs ($2400) was quickly subscribed to aid destitute Martinique victims, with Henry Vignaud presiding and Francis Kimbel outlining the purpose. A committee was named to manage the American fund.
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Paris
American Chamber of Commerce
Martinique
Henry Vignaud
United States
Francis Kimbel
Chamber of Commerce
H. Peartree
H. Valois
France
American Fund
Carnegie Tells Plumbers Library Policy and Wealth
London May 14 Andrew Carnegie addressed the Plumbers at Guild Hall presenting a valuable casket of metals. He called wealth distribution harder than acquisition and praised libraries funded by his generosity while noting his business savvy. He praised Anglo American ties, urged arbitration over conflicts, and joined luncheon with notable guests including Lord Mayors and George Westinghouse.
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London
Freedom of the Plumbers Company
Andrew Carnegie
Guildhall
Carnegie
Mr. Carnegie
New York
Atlantic
Leeds
Liverpool
Christopher Furness
House of Commons
George Westinghouse
Contagious disease case in Minteau child hospital ward
At 330 yesterday Agent Knapp reported Ludger Minteau 15 contracted smallpox. He joins family members already at the contagious hospital. Despite strong drug doses and cold baths his fever remains high at 106. He is unusually lucid, desires food, with no headache or backache, while pulse stays at 100. Doctors watch for developments.
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Knapp
Board of Health
Ludger Minteau
Minteau
Office of the Health Board
French Consul General Thanks NYC for Martinique Aid
New York on May 14 reports Edmond Bru waert the French consul general in New York received a cable from M Delcasse directing him to thank the New York Chamber of Commerce and others for aid to Martinique. Henry B. Gourd, president of the French Chamber of Commerce here, obtained navy department permission for treasurer H De Medeuil to go to Martinique on the Dixie with about $4000 in French specie raised by the chamber and further contributions to Fort de France.
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New York
Edmond Bruwaert
M. Delcasse
Martinique
M. de Medeuil
French Chamber of Commerce
Fort de France
Poor Oom Paul Adds His Mite for Sufferers
Paris May 14 Former President Kruger sent a condolence message to President Loubet and offered 800 francs to the Martinique fund, noting he remains handicapped by circumstances yet wishes to contribute.
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Paul
Paris
Kruger
Loubet
Martinique
Pope Contributes 20000 Lire for Martinique Disaster Relief
Rome reports the Pope has donated 20000 lire to the relief fund for Martinique disaster victims, part of ongoing fundraising efforts. The gesture underscores church support for aid operations and relief services across the Caribbean lay area.
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Rome
Martinique
Sheraden disaster adds two deaths in Pittsburgh
The Sheraden explosion toll rises with two more deaths, Albert Berry a 10 year old and Conrad Fick 43, bringing the official death count to 17 and potentially up to 40. Hospitalized patients face a grim outlook as 12 to 15 may die, with injuries exceeding 350 and property losses around 175000. Traces of wreckage fade in Pan Handle yards, though flames left marks on houses and trees.
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Pittsburg
Sheraden
Albert Berry
Conrad Fick
McCurdy
Pan Handle Railroad Company
Russian Troops and Plague Report From Asia
Reports from Hong Kong via the Empress of India warn of worsening health conditions with 18 plague cases in Hong Kong this year. A Harbin dispatch notes 500 Russian troops arriving from the Amur side en route to Port Arthur, with rumors of 50,000 more to follow and ammunition filling 18 freight cars.
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Victoria
B. C
Hong Kong
Port Arthur
Harbin
Russia
Japan
Great Britain
Morgan to Spain for Atlantic shipping talks
J Pierpont Morgan reportedly plans to visit Spain to discuss the possible entry of the Spanish Transatlantic Company into the Atlantic shipping market. Officials say no proposals have been received yet but discussion could occur if he comes, amid debates over government subsidies and lingering anti United States sentiment.
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Madrid
J. Pierpont Morgan
Spain
Chamber of Deputies
Morgan
United States
General Strike Moves Across Sweden Over Suffrage Bill
Stockholm May 14 The Social Democratic party has ordered a general strike to back the suffrage movement. Adherents nationwide will cease work tomorrow as the Riksdag opens debate on the bill. The strike may last three days, affecting most industries with only essential services operating. Some city newspapers will suspend publication.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Social Democratic Party
Riksdag
Forest fires burn vast area in Foster Rhode Island
Foster Centre Rhode Island May 14 great forest fires in Foster township damaged property but no valuable buildings were lost. About six square miles were burned before a large force of men and boys stopped the flames. Total loss estimated from seventeen thousand to twenty thousand dollars.
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Foster Centre
R. I
Foster
Strike shuts Howe Scale Co plant in Rutland Vermont
Rutland Vermont May 14 the entire Howe Scale Co workforce walked out over a nine hour day and wage holds around 450 workers are affected. The company led by Dr John A Mead refuses concessions and the shops remain closed until workers return. The strike has the sanction of the American Federation of Labor.
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Rutland
Howe Scale Co
John A. Mead
Howe
American Federation of Labor
Brooks Case Inquest Opens Over Glen Island Hotel Death
New York May 14 Coroner Brown and a jury opened an inquest into Walter Brooks who was found with a bullet wound in a Glen Island hotel bedroom and died after hospitalization on February 14 Florence Burns was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the shooting.
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New York
Brown
Walter Brooks
Glen Island
Florence Burns
State highway commission holds second hearing on Chelmsford Lowell line
The State Highway Commission held a continuation of hearings on a proposed half mile right of way along the Chelmsford to Lowell main road. Petitioners from Chelmsford Westford and Littleton spoke for a Lowell Concord route. Officials said funds for this year were allotted, with a small amount remaining for later appropriation. The session lasted about an hour.
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State Highway Commission
Chelmsford
Lowell
Aftaion
Anothr
Littleton
Westford
Concord
Michigan firm formed to produce sugar from corn
A new Michigan company has been organized to manufacture corn sugar. The venture aims to convert corn into a sweetener product, positioning itself to compete in regional markets and attract local investment.
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Michigan
The Cunard's Status Denial By Ballin
Berlin May 14 Herr Ballin director of the Hamburg American line asks the Associated Press to deny the allegation that he has purchased shares of the Cunard line either personally or with J Pierpont Morgan Morgan.
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Berlin
Herr Ballin
Associated Press
Cunard Line
J. Pierpont Morgan
Painter Falls Thirty Five Feet in Roxbury Staging
In Boston on May 14 William L. Sawyer a 56 year old painter was working on a Roxbury staging when it broke causing him to plunge thirty five feet. He sustained a broken neck. A widow and family survive.
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Boston
Wm. L. Sawyer
Roxbury
Sawyer
Laxative Bromo Quinine Trademark in Every Box
A vintage advertisement claims the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets include a rendy that cures a cold in enemy terms, promising rapid relief. The box assertion highlights the product as a reliable remedy and brand feature across packages.
Reverend Willis D. Leland Dies After Seven Years At Pawtucket Church
Rev Willis D Leland longtime Pawtucket Congregational pastor dies at 284 Mammoth road after resigning his post over two years ago. Survived by wife two sons Howard and Richard a mother a brother and a sister. Born Holliston educated Boston public schools Dwight Boston Latin Harvard 1876 Andover seminary. PhD Boston University 1889. Pastored Amherst Weymouth Exeter and Lowell churches before moving to Pawtucket in 1892.
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Willis D. Leland
Pawtucket
Mammoth Road
Leland
Howard
Richard
Holliston
Boston
Mr. Leland
Dwight School
Boston Latin School
Harvard College
Andover Theological Seminary
Amherst
N. H
Weymouth
Exeter
First Congregational Church
Swift Byington
Byington
Chelmsford
Sarah J. Alverd
Frederick Alvord
First Congregational
Nashua
Boston University
Lowell
Bereaved city recalls Miss Maria Theresa White’s death
Friends recall the sudden death of Miss Maria Theresa White of this city who died after a country drive in Pittsfield New Hampshire. Born June 10 1868 she lived here most of her life and was a Sunday school teacher at High Street church. The body will be brought home for interment. Also noted John Robbins Civil War veteran and Woburn musician died in Woburn aged about 93. He leaves three sons and a daughter. Mrs Susan Connors died at 46 East Pine Street aged four years wife of Thomas and mother to Mayle J Edward and two other children.
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Maria Theresa White
Dea. W. H. White
Pittsfield
N. H
Miss White
John Robbins
Woburn
Massachusetts Infantry
Arlington
West Cambridge
Hall
Boston
Parker L. Converse
B. F. Wyer
Woburn Mechanic Phalanx
Corps of Musicians
B. F. Butler
Susan A. Simonds
Susan Connors
East Pine Street
Thomas
Mayle J
Thomas J
Edward
Edward Mosier
Pike's Creek
Penn
Patrick
Philadelphia
John
Wilkesbarre
Funeral notices from Boston area run of obsequies
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Julia L. Bell at 381 A Warren Street Boston with burial at Lowell Cemetery. Josiah H Merriam funeral at 239 Lincoln Street, officiated by Rev. Robert F True. William W Cox burial at Edson Cemetery after service at 74 B Street. Albert Parry funeral from West L Street with Excelsior lodge bearers. Cecile Roy burial in Catholic Cemetery. Katie A Leonard funeral at Molloy warerooms.
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Julia L. Bell
Warren Street
Boston
Lowell
J. A. Weinbeck
Josiah H Merriam
Lincoln Street
Robert F. True
Immanuel Baptist Church
Burial Rites Held At Catholic Cemetery
Funeral rites concluded with burial in the Catholic cemetery as Rev Fr Culbert read the committal prayers at the grave.
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Culbert
Obituaries and Births in Pittsfield May 14 15 1920s
White In Pittsfield Teresa White daughter of W H White Bradley At St Johns hospital Felix Bradley aged 48 removed to Undertaker McDermott Leonard At the city hospital Katie Leonard aged 35 May 4 Susan Connors 46 East Pine street aged 35 Andrew Watson 159 Summer street aged 65 and 60 widow two daughters Isabel Margaret and son David Highland lodge I O O F Lowell lodge United Workmen Leland 284 Mammoth road May 15 Rev Wills D Leland Pawtucket church services 2 o clock burial private
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Susan Connors
Watson
Summer Street
Andrew Watson
Isabel
Margaret J
David Watson
Highland Lodge
Lowell Lodge
United Workmen, Leland
Mammoth Road
Wills D. Leland
Pawtucket
Steamers Arrive From Mediterranean and Europe
Boston May 15 steamers Jenney from Mediterranean ports Con suelo from Hull Storm King from Antwerp arrived bringing maritime traffic and cargo updates for the port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jenney
Mediterranean
Consuelo
Hull
Storm King
Antwerp
Free Baptists Open Second Day Of State Convention
The Massachusetts Free Baptist state convention enters day two with prayer led by Rev. J L Munroe and a roll call. Reports from messengers cover Vermont Rhode Island and Nova Scotia associations while treasurer and auditor accounts are adopted. Resolutions urge wider denominational literature and temperance, backing Roosevelt’s anti vice stance. delegates debate no license and practical electoral action. Sermon by Rev. B M Osgood precedes afternoon praise and Sunday School notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Association of Free Baptist Churches
J. L. Munroe
A. C. Thompson
Worcester
Vermont State Association
A. FE. Kenyon
Committee On
Roosevelt
Philippines
B. M. Osgood
Cambridge
Venezuelan unrest shadowed Prinz Frederik Hendrik voyage
The Dutch steamer Prinz Frederik Hendrik arrived from the Spanish main as Venezuela’s Carupano state stood barricaded with gunmen after a recent government clash. Captain Van der Goot disputed a bombardment claim while Cumana officials were unavailable to handle cargo, leaving discharge unfinished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prinz Frederik Hendrik
West Indies
Martinique
Carupano
Venezuela
van der Goot
Cumana
Coud
Wedding and Card Engraving Services Offered
WEDDING AND CARD ENGRAVING. Fine engraving for calling cards, wedding invitations, announcements, and at home cards. Engraving in any style, printed on new stock. Prices reasonable for high quality work. Courier- Citizen Co., Merrimack Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier- Citizen Co
Merrimack Street
Births in city mark two new sons for local couples
In this city on May 11 a son was born to Mr and Mrs William Widlund of Grand Street. Also in this city a son was born to Mr and Mrs Eugene L Aldrich of Tyler Street.
Miss Rice Receives 18000 for Beau Ty in Tunnel Disaster
The damaged tunnel disaster leaves Miss Rice with an $18,000 settlement seen as sufficient to cover serious injuries that could affect her chances. The report notes observers believe the damage is substantial and impacts her prospects.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Courier-Citizen Company
Mass
New York Market
Francis Henshaw & Co
R. L. Day & Co
Spencer Trask & Co
Bankers
Pine St
Philip R. Hovey
Investment Securities
State Street
Bright, Sears & CO
Chas. N. Woodward
Middlesex St
Exchange Building
Boston Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Jas. W. Sullivan
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Mt. Vernon Church
Middlesex County
Court of Special Sessions
Foster A. Backus
Miss Burns
Policy
Pope
Rhode Island
Howe Scale Company
Brooks Case
Commission
Cunard
Cal
Marine News
Free Baptists
Nicholas G. Norcross
Insurance
Central Street
Lowell Mass
KY. Taylor
Ke, A. Oe & Co
Panamneee & P. Teague &C
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