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Philadelphia Times

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1901

Page

6

Tragic Tower Incident Near Shamokin Involves Strangers

Lawrence Hannon and Thomas Horan were found in a deranged state at the Reading Railway Big Mountain tower near Shamokin. Two dressed strangers offered tobacco and water, one man’s watch was taken, a possible railroad wreck motive was suspected, and police pursued suspects after initial release.

Philadelphia Times Shamokin Lawrence Hannon Thomas Horan Reading Railway Big Mountain W. FE. Dalzell Joseph Elliott Block System Hannon Horan J. H. Vastine Robert Smith Excelsior Dalzell Elliott Toby Coal and Iron Williamsport Reading Mahanoy City Philadelphia

Service for the Aged at Spring City Church

Special to The Philadelphia Times from Roversford June 16. Elderly residents gathered at Spring City Church for Old Folks Day, with Epworth League helpers transporting attendees by cab. Rev W S Pugh delivered the sermon on Gods Supply of Mans Needs and the choir of eighteen aged members sang Jesus Promised Me a Home. Frank Deisber gave the welcome and John Finkbiner offered a prayer. The pastor administered the Lords Supper and each guest received a bouquet.

Philadelphia Times Roversford Spring City Epworth League League W. S. Pugh Jesus Frank Deisber The John Finkbiner

Railroaders Memorial Day Observed in Lehigh Valley

Five federated railroad brotherhoods from the Lehigh Valley held a Rail roaders Memorial Day with a city parade and graveside decorations. Special services followed at local cemeteries including the Odd Fellows' Cemetery.

Philadelphia Times Tamaqua Federated Railroad Brotherhoods Lehigh Valley Odd Fellows

St Mark's Reformed Church Dedicates In Lebanon

St Mark's Reformed Church costing 35000 was dedicated in Lebanon today. Rev Wallace Harvey Wotring of Nazareth preached the German dedicatory sermon this morning and Dr John H Sechler of Philadelphia the English dedicatory sermon this evening.

Philadelphia Times Lebanon St. Mark's Reformed Church Wallace Harvey Wotring Nazareth John H. Sechler Philadelphia

Divine healer refused admission in Roversford church

William Francis Ireland the divine healer was denied entry to a church in Roversford. He then conducted services at Lathaw's Hall where nearly all locals attended.

Philadelphia Times Roversford William Francis Ireland Lathaw’'s Hall

Miners Narrow Escape From Death In Plymout Mine

Wilkes Barre June 16 three miners James Mee Geer William Woods and Simon Gowallis employed in the Jermyn mine at Plymouth had a narrow escape after a heavy rock fall cut off the air current. They reached the surface exhausted and required revival.

Philadelphia Times Wilkesbarre James Mee- Geer William Woods Simon Gowallis Jermyn Plymouth

Four youths rower drowns after Schuylkill capsizing

On the Schuylkill at North Reading four young men were in a boat that capsized. Three swam to shore, but Howard D. Bech disappeared under ten feet of water and drowned.

Philadelphia Times Reading Schuylkill North Reading Howard D. Bechtold

Camp Colonel Reed Opens for Sons of Veterans Encampment

In Lebanon on June 16 the Camp Colonel R. M. J. Reed was formally opened to host regiments of Sons of Veterans for the twenty first annual encampment next week under command of Colonel.

Philadelphia Times Lebanon R. M. J. Reed Sons of Veterans

Freight Wreck Delays Pennsylvania Rail Traffic

Traffic on the middle division was suspended for hours after a freight wreck. An eastbound freight collided with a dog, demolishing an engine and wrecking eight cars. No casualties were reported.

Trafic Huntingdon Middle Division Pennsylvania Railroad

Child Drowns in Cesspool Accident at Home

In Lancaster on June 16 Ira Weitzel two years old wandered from his mother and was missed by a playmate. A search uncovered his body in a cesspool at the family yard, the tragic incident ending in death.

Lancaster Ira Weitzel

Woodmen Hear Special Sermon in Carlisle Church

Carlisle Camp of Modern Woodmen attended a Sunday servicen-day at the First Brangeneel Church where the star sermon was delivered by Rev. A Benfer to the group.

Philadelphia Times Carlisle A. Benfer

Girl's Assailant Gets Long Sentence

Benjamin Watter alias Felty was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for an assault on 4 year old Sullivan. He had previously faced a near-lynching at McKeesport two weeks earlier in this Pittsburgh report dated June 16.

Philadephia Times Pittsburg Benjamin Watter Felty McKeesport T Penitentiary Ary Sullivan

Player Struck by Baseball in Pittston

Special to the Philadelphia Timms reports Alexander Alderic, a baseball player in Pittston, was struck in the head by a pitched ball. He remained conscious but faces serious injury with reports he may die within ten hours.

Philadelphia Timms Pittston Alexander Alderic

Rift in Harmony Clouds Pittsburg Politicking

June 16 report from Pittsburg shows Allegheny county rift as Governor Stone backs D. M. Miller for county committee chair replacing long-time chairman Andy C. Robertson. Robertson expected to be re elected. Stone's bid may trigger a contested fight over delegates and control.

Philadelphia Times Pittsburg Allegheny County Becamte Stone D. M. Miller Andy C. Robertson Robertson Miller

Reading Iron Company Strikers Camp Receives Flag Honor

A Reading June 16 report says the Women's Auxiliary of the Federated Trades Council visited Fritz's Island camp and presented Camp Flynn members with an American flag. Flynn reports daily cash contributions from labor unions nationwide as a second strikers camp by Tulpehocken Creek, five miles north of Reading, grows. The strike, now ongoing, keeps 3,000 Reading Iron Company employees idle likely for a long time.

Philadelphia Times Reading Women’s Auxiliary Federated Trades Council Reading Iron Company Fritz's Island Flynn Tulpehocken Creek

Freed family dominates Montgomery county politics in June

Norristown June 16 Republican interests center on the Freed family. H B Freed of Souderton runs for County Treasurer while William H Freed seeks the Shrievalty. I R Haldeman targets State Representative. Rhine Russell Freed, county chairman and Register of Wills, plans re nomination in two years. The office current value cited at ten thousand dollars annually.

Norristown Montgomery County Freed H. B. Freed Souderton William H. Freed I. R. Haldeman Harleysville Rhine Russell Freed Register of Wills

Carpenter Koopman Dies in Carbolic Acid Act

John Koopman a 22 year old carpenter committed suicide in Bradley Beach this morning. While his bread-delivery brother stopped, Koopman bought a two ounce bottle of carbolic acid in a drug store and consumed it. No reason is given. He was unmarried.

Philadelphia Times Bradley Beach John Koopman Koopman

Forgaye Sweetheart’s Papa Morton Case Ends in Forgiveness

William Lownes who shot Percy Lave when he found him with his daughter will face no aggravated assault charge. Lare forgave him and, with written consent from Delaware County District Attorney Smith, asked Justice Cox to withdraw the suit. After argument the withdrawal was granted.

Philadelphia Times Morton William Lownes Percy Lave Lare Smith Delaware County Cox Rutledge

Police Chief John Hassell Shot During Burglary in Mahanoy City

Chief of Police John Hassell, shot while stopping burglars at the Swift and Co. office, remains in precarious condition. Report says three Kline gang members are under arrest at Shenandoah on suspicion of involvement.

Mahanoy City John Hassell Swift & Co Kline Shenandoah

Leaky Gas Pipe Causes Church Explosion in Cumberland

In Cumberland Maryland the rector lit a match to locate a leaking gas pipe and an explosion wrecked the Episcopal Church. An adjoining house was demolished and a man in a second floor bed woke to the collapse in the cellar.

Cumberland Episcopal Church

Chinese Driving Out Mexican Labor in Western Mexico

A Hermosillo dispatch reports Chinese labor rapidly drives out native workers in mines and other industries across Western Mexico, stirring intensely bitter sentiment toward Chinese among locals.

Philadelphia Times Austin Texas Hermosillo Mexico

Chapmans Wife Stands By Him Amid Brandywine Park Shooting

In Wilmington on June 16 Frank A Chapman, who tried to shoot Bessie Fernandez at Brandywine Springs Park last night, remains jailed. His wife visited him and reiterated her belief in his innocence.

Chapman Wilmington Frank A. Chapman Bessie Fernandez Brandywine Springs Park

Man Who Shot at Car Captured

Jerry Cornish, a Black man, fired five shots at a Castle trolley car and was taken into custody in Wilmington on June 16 after being put off the car. He admitted the shooting.

Philadelphia Times Wilmington Jerry Cornish Castle

Delaware Notes Show Mixed Local Developments in Agriculture and Industry

Fair prospects for a profitable peach crop are reported in Delaware. Bishop Leighton Coleman hosted a ceremony at St. Ann's Church in Middletown. A. B. Webster plans retirement from teaching dancing. Andrew Jackson jailed on chicken theft charges. Alfred DuPont marches, leading an orchestra at Breck's Lane. An early auto line may connect Lewes to Cage with passenger service. Levy Court members failed to turn over investment tax funds. Mandamus case challenges state detective abolition law. Delaware College commencement week began with sermons and oratory by Rev. Francis B Short and Hubert Wells Bullocks.

Wilmingon Henry Clay Leighton Coleman Old St. Ann's Protestant Episcopal Church Middletown Webster Wilmington Street and Sewer Department Andrew Jackson Wilmington Alfred I. DuPont Breck’s Lane Brandywine Lewes Cage New Castle County Kane Bernard J. McVey Tate Walter J. Witsil Delaware College Presbyterian Church Eee Hubert W. Wells Paling Wean

Norristown residents challenge Carnegie gift for free library

Citizens in Norristown sue to block accepting Andrew Carnegie 50 000 for a free library on condition of 5 000 yearly maintenance. The Philadelphia Times inquired in smaller cities about how they'd handle similar offers. Responses follow.

Norristown Andrew Carnegie Philadelphia Times

Lancaster Rejects Carnegie Gift for Conditional Library

Lancaster officials and prominent citizens reject a $50,000 Carnegie library gift that required the town to raise $5,000 annually. W A Hensel notes libraries already exist and doubts municipal funding should back a new institution. James Shand and Dr Henry Muhlenberg echo caution, urging support for existing libraries instead.

Philadelphia Times Lancaster W. A. Hensel Franklin and Marshall College Carnegie Young Men's Christian Association College Library The Theological Seminary James Shand Henry E. Muhlenberg

Muhlenberg College appeal to Carnegie for funds

Mayor James L. Scheadth of Allentown comments on a potential $50,000 Carnegie gift for a free library, noting no decision yet. He notes Muhlenberg College needs funding and plans to ask Carnegie for $100,000, with locals raising another $100,000 for new grounds and modern buildings near the city.

Philadelphia Times Allentown James L. Scheadth Andrew Carnegie Norristown Muhlenberg College Carnegie

Wilkesbarre spurns free Carnegie library gift

Wilkesbarre would not accept a free Carnegie style public library as the city already has a first class free library. A donation from Mr Carnegie or another wealthy benefactor to the Boys Industrial Association would be welcomed. City Solicitor McHugh urged such a gift noting its value for education and training.

Philadelphia Times Wilkesbarre H. W. Palmer McHugh Carnegie

West Chester Rejects Carnegie Library Offer

John Thorp West Chester chief burgess and former Corneil president says the Carnegie library gift cannot be accepted. He cites tax burdens outweighing benefits and notes the borough cannot sustain library costs despite its wealth.

Philadelphia West Chester John Thorp Corneil Carnegie Pennsylvania

Reading Officials Favor Carnegie Gift for Library

Reading officials on June 16 discuss the possibility of accepting a Carnegie gift for a library and voting ample funds for its maintenance. Mayor Adam H. Leader says residents would welcome a well equipped library, despite the city already having a recently donated Reading Library Association facility.

HIA Times Reading Andrew Carnegie Norristown Reading Library Association Adam H. Leader Ens

Reading Eyes Carnegie Library Offer for City Park Site

Clerk John T. Thamm urges Carnegie to build a Reading library, asserting it would be better maintained, cheaper for the city, and likely approved by Select Council. He notes current spending exceeds Carnegie’s requested city guarantee and expects favorable council action.

John T. Thamm Select Council Carnegie Reading Ogy

Norristown Faces Carnegie Gift Question

In Williamsport on June 16 the Norristown case draws attention as Philadelphia Times quotes ex mayors and educators. They discuss Carnegie’s $50,000 library gift and note conditions may require a local endowment of $5,000 yearly to sustain a Norristown library.

Philadelphia Times Williamsport Norristown Carnegie James Mansel Charles J. Huston Andrew Carnegie England Chambersburg W. H. Ludwig

Chester Fears Carnegie Gift For Library Funding

Mayor Jefferis opposes Chester accepting a Carnegie gift similar to Norristown. He says annual tax funds should support other improvements. Samuel Greenwood calls it magnanimous but warns a $5,000 yearly library burden on taxpayers. Senator Sproul doubts Chester would gain by such a funded library.

Philadelphia Times Chester D. W. Jefferis Carnegie Norrstown Samuel Greenwood William C. Sproul Norristown

Chambersburg Fears Carnegie Library Funding Plan

Chambersburg leaders debate a Carnegie library plan with W H Ludwig D L Grove and James A Hamilton weighing feasibility. Citizens doubt ability to raise 5000 annual income for library upkeep and oppose mill-rate tax hike for ongoing funding.

D. L. Grove The Trust Company Ludwig James A. Hamilton

Altoona Rejects Carnegie Library Proposal

Altoona notes its free Pennsylvania Railroad library already exceeds a Carnegie offer by value. Mayor Giles doubts the $5,000 annual guarantee is warranted and councils likely will not support maintaining a Carnegie library.

Altoona Pennsylvania Railroad Carnegie Norristown E. F. Giles

Rector Publishes Easter Benefactors List at St Marys

In Gloucester City on June 16 Rev. P. L. Connolley of St. Marys Roman Catholic Church distributed a pamphlet listing parishioners who contributed and those who did not to the Easter collection of $621.52. Rev. W. J. Tighe, newly appointed assistant rector, celebrated Mass.

Philadelphia Times Gloucester City P. L. Connolley St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church W. J. Tighe

Vaccinated Mill Workers Short-Handed in Gibbsown Area

In Gibbs town June 16 the powder mill operates with reduced staff as many workers are out sick with sore arms from recent vaccinations. A General vaccination mandate was deemed necessary to curb the local smallpox outbreak.

Philadelphia Times Gibbstown

Trains Collision In Millville Derails Maurice River Car

Two rotor cars attached to the Maurice River accommodation left the train near Millville New Jersey last night. The cars derailed after crashing into the rear of the accommodation, throwing passengers from their seats.

Philadelphia Trumps Millville N.J Maurice River

Telephone Franchise Granted in Pennsauken Vote

Pennsauken township committee approved ordinances granting franchises to the Eastern Telephone and South Jersey Gas Electric and Traction companies.

Pennsauken Township Committee Eastern Telephone and South Jersey Gas, Electric and Traction Companies

Jersey Jottings and Junket Notes from Gloucester

Gloucester City fishermen end the season as schools reopen and nets come ashore. An Iowa reader, Mr Frank Meher of Bremen Indiana, praises Jayne's Tonic Vermifuge as an unfailing worm remedy and aid for stomach troubles in his family.

Gloucester City Ware Bay Frank Meher Bremen Ind Jayne

Busy Week for Legislators in Harrisburg

Harrisburg June 16 The legislature plans rapid transit and congressional apportionment bills plus a Fox Capitol measure and Shutt constitutional convention proposal. Most other laws will be dropped to finish by June 27. Conference committees will adjust differences on apportionment and Fox bills. The House seeks to pass Fecht and Scott measures with governor action expected by Wednesday. The United Mine Workers supports a labor rights bill favored by Hazleton convention. The general appropriation bills near completion with calendars being cleared in the current week.

Harrisburg Focht Scott Fecht Stone House Senate United Mine Workers Hazleton Senate Mines and Mining Committee

Stone Will Test Senate with Interim Cabinet Nominees

Harrisburg report says Governor Stone will send to the Senate for confirmation the interim cabinet picks Israel W. Durham as Insurance Commissioner Charles Miller as National Guard commander T Larry Eyre for public buildings and grounds John Hamilton as Agriculture Secretary Jesse K. Cope Dairy and Food Commissioner James Campbell Factory Inspector and Thomas G. Sample Public Printing chief Some friends expect no material objection while a rumor suggests referral to a committee until session end The governor declined to comment.

Philadelphia Times Harrisburg Stone Senate Israel W. Durham Charles Miller The National Guards T. Larry Eyre John Hamilton Jesse K. Cope James Campbell Thomas G. Sample Administration Parvadelphia Times

Real Estate Weekly Sales Reported by Local Brokers

Charlies L Brown & Co lists properties sold for Gaskill estate Park avenue Granger ground and Philadelphia Saving Fund totaling 250, with prices from 3 250 to 14 000 alongside other brokered deals by George L Parker Wynne Prince & Co and L Rhoads including multiple brick dwellings and mixed parcels in North Philadelphia totaling 16 500 in sales and noting a nominal deed transaction on Paxson Street.

Charlies L. Brown & Co Chestnut Street Allegheny Avenue Gaskill Estate Irteenth Park Avenue John W. Granger Fifty-fourth Race Streets Race Street Commonwealth Title Company Northird Street Philadelphia Saving Fund George L. Parker Fairmount Avenue South Broad Street Sixteenth Street Thompson Street Cabot Street North Twenty-fourth Street Fontain Street Wynne Thomas P. Twibill Wiarts

Permits Granted on Columbia and Surrounding Streets

City building authorities issued multiple permits Saturday. Alterations at 2317 Columbia Avenue by York and Tabor roads with new walls. Addition at 2082 Pe Street by Dr Tenhouse and Bayton Avenues. Southeast improvements at 3516 East with extension 1541-48 by Charles We.

Bureau of

Local Street Additions and Builders Noted in Ledger

Girard Evers No 6110 frames structure with Brod Ris and McCloskey. Tad 1812 Routh adds by E Geiser fourth and Locust streets. Additions by S E Moore noted in the ledger.

Girard Evers Brod Ris & McCloskey E Geiser Rourth S. E. Moore

Real estate transfers listed with numerous property deeds

A crowded ledger of property transactions shows transfers on numerous streets including Taylor Street, Germantown Avenue, Broad Street, and Kensington Avenue. Names such as Girard Trust, Charles Millett, and Henry Co appear with dates in 1901 and mortgage figures alongside lot sizes and street corners.

Rex Willem Brady Charles R. Dundore Girard Trust Taylor ST Ee Ge van Pelt N, Jr M. McCoy Inman L. Dailam George H Albert B. Mullett Fairmount Ave Broad ST Harry Beltz Frank Nolan Jane Man Hattie 'E Sarah Germantown Ave Warnock ST Cor Walter Mottet Jobo Oods Gloft John L. Dallam Kensington Ave Francis E. Nugent Robert E. Cronmuller George H. Ceepeneeet Regula Aa Iin Honise Sommer Andrew Kaye Samuel Eee Pacific Albert B. Millett Henry Co 19Th St STE -Buoo Ss Ks Pout Ios Ace Syffettzen St. Chas F. Millett Wil BR Henry J. Off Henry F. Gildemeyer M. Wagner Patrick Tigen Rosewood John Devlin Mary J. Mack William Roesch Mary S. Kohler Spring Garden’ ST William Emma E. D. Euler Stiles ST. N S 54Th St Union Mtges Summer ST Mtges Ee Nom Gatlategeer Ct Snelling T. Ge van Pelt ST William Head Willard Ave Willow ST Pleasanton Laws H. Hance Erle Ave Sydenham St Commonwealth Title, Insurance Fillmore ST Harson Sarah J. Wynkoop Harte Mil J. Wyn Charles F.ee Orleans ‘St Robert Wilson George H Ff. Precas Tee Percy Thomas R. Cleary Russell ST Oss Espeedoes Charles Fishman Trust Company Harry Leithgow Denorest and Hartwell Willand H. Masson Hansell Jacob Knoedel John M. Kennedy

Mortgage transfers flood in from Philadelphia and Camden

The record lists numerous mortgage transfers across Philadelphia and neighboring townships. Notable entries include Cordelia J. Brown to College Cot ton, Edward B. Clark to City of Penn F. L. A. Association, and George A. Edel to Fredericka Vetter, with various properties on Ontario, Spring Garden, Sixth, and Ninth streets among others. Camden County transfers feature Edward A. Merrick to Alice E. geste and other property moves in Gloucester Township and Waterford Township.

Frankford EEBEL Cs N van Seika'e Pele Saya Edel George A Fredericka Vetter Ontario Street Ee Cerro E Soos Css Csbesvc Aes Os Fishman Charles Edward Shippen Sixth Street Brown Street Griesing Goethe B. A Mercy Street Arr Rereana Ludwig Germantown B. A Pulaski Avenue Queen Street Halligan Patrick J. Lewis Brennan Redner Street Hance Edward H William H. Staake Willow Street Hoffman Anthony M Margaret A. Hoffman Eighth Street Jefferson Street Koehler Christiana L Louisa C. Koehler Franklin B L. Arapelation Mutter Street York Street Katheder Gabriel Hancock B. A Stiles Street Twenty-eighth Street Leidy, Ward William H. Kennedy Cuthi Fifteenth Street Susquehappa Avenue Leone, Gaetano Columbia Avenue B. A Ellsworth Street Seventh Street Magee, Morton Equitable Trust Company Low Street Thirty-fourth Street Mollenkof, George George H. Arwiler Morris Street Winona Avenue Albert B Fern Co Ees Erie Avenue Nirdlinger Samuel F Fidelity Company Fairmount Avenue Brow Street Olive Street Rebecca J Emma T. Smith REPRO Rigkert Lafayett Stella Street Germantown Cadanutas Pietst Felemowes Art Grewee Rit Snelling Louis C Wayne B Camden York St Edward A. Merrick Alice E. Geste Pearl John W. Sell Canpek Pene &. Pean Ron Jevieteen Echavic Baranski Adam Tidman Gloucester Laurel Springs Land Company

Building activity climbs in May across major cities

May permits for 21 cities totaled 8 001 building projects valued at 27 716 687 dollars, up from 17 524 039 dollars and 5 488 projects a year earlier. Pittsburgh and Chicago lead gains with substantial increases, while Buffalo New York Atlanta and Brooklyn show declines. Philadelphia reports 1 672 units costing 3 877 325 dollars, up 64 percent.

Pittsburg Chicago Cleveland St Louis Durin Buffalo New York Atlanta Brooklyn Philadelphia Cope & Stewardson Elihu C. Trvin Philadelphia Fire Association Irvin Walnut Street The Fire Association South Fourth Street Pennsylvania Company For Insurance Kendrick & Co Manayonk National Bank Paul A Seymour Davis Navy Yard League Island Mordecai T. Endiecott Bureau Doyle & Doak Green Street A. F. Barmester

Property Transfers From West Side and Nearby Streets

A series of property transfers are listed including associations on the west side of Thirty-second Street and Susquehanna to Mathias Seddinger on Marlborough and Thompson. parcels on Orleans Street near Emerald Street to Frank M. Bar sett. Horace G. Inder to Industrial T. T. and 8. Company on A Street. Wynkoop to Ann Caress on Franklin Street near Harrison. Mary Yeaton to Wallace Ahoads on Swanson Street. Rebecca Young to Pennsylvania B and L Association on Meg Street near Green ph.

Sarah. J Ann Caress Franklin Harrison Street Yeaton Mary Wallace Swanson Street Young, Rebecca Pennsylvania B. and L. Association Meg Street Green

Contractor Bachman Gets Permit for Four Story Brick Building

George Bachman secured a permit at Camden City Clerk's office on Saturday to erect a four story brick building 42 by 170 feet at Nos. 35 and 37 North Second Street. The structure will be an addition to the Campbell Preserving Company plant.

George Bachman Camden North Second Street Campbell Preserving Company

Building notes list multiple Hobart and city construction plans

Plans Escapisted for ten modernity improved houses on Hobart west side north of Ibert street for Mathias Kerstulga costing about 15000. Nine houses planned on Cornwall street north side for George D Mills. M P Murphy seeks 10000 church permit at Carpenter and Lincoln Germantown for Epiphany church with Boides as designer. J A Carrender to build twelve elaborate brick and stone houses on South Fifty Eighth street 1406 to 1436 in three story mansard pairs. F P Dilton & Brother contracted. H Zimmerman designer for a handsome double house on Third street north Olney for S Walter Cook. John N Gill builds large three story dwelling for Louis Dommer at Marlborough and Thea son streets.

Hobart Ibert Street Mathias Kerstulga Cornwall Street Rover George D. Mills M. P. Murphy Carpenter Street Lincoln Avenue Germantown Boides Harrison J. B. Hudson J. A. Carrender South Fifty-eighth Street F. P. Dilton & Brother H. Zimmerman Third Street Olney Street Walter Cook John N. Gill Heed Louis Dommer Marlborough Thea Son Streets

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