Annual inspections scheduled across Allegheny county posts
Inspections by Comrade A C Frank and Comrade Samuel Stott in Allegheny and nearby districts outline dates in May for posts 151 1 52 990 8 68 163 88 545 470 350 259 490 117 137 and others. Inspectors names include Jacob Soffel John C Sias D W Smythe Samuel Wallace George Fulmer Edward Fisher Thomas G Sample and John Schemet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
A. C. Frank
Largo
Haga
Jacob Soffel
John C. Sias
D. W. Smythe
Samuel Stott
Etna
Charles Holyland
M. B. Lea
Samuel Wallace
Tarentum
Samuel Scott
M. Bees
Springdale
Rural Ridge
John Schemet
Ae Ir Bom
Esta
Leni
Whic George
Fulmer
Edward Fisher
Georges Cassidy
H. L. Re
George A. Wood
Thomas G. Sample
A. H
A. P. Borchield
la Ohn
May Charity Drives Light Up Pittsburg Suburbs
The city welcomes spring amid smoke as bloom and green trees brighten East End avenues. Charities plan May events, including donations for the Protestant Home for Incurables in Lawrenceville, a German Protestant fair for an orphan asylum at West Liberty, and a hospital fund drive to finish the Home for Women and tutoring and entertainment at the Alvin Theater for Allegheny General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittswacre
Pyanor
Bole Tafted
Cites
Old City Hall
West Liberty
Kusmer
Alvin Theater
Allegheny General Hospital
Alvin
Belshastar
Delights and Weddings Highlight City Society
A week of social gatherings in Wilkinsburg and Braddock featured Georga Starr’s 12th birthday party with games and dancing, Annie Logan and Joseph Larsin’s wedding at St. Brendan’s Church, and multiple parties for birthdays and club events. Attendees included Lottie De Puy, Grace Elliot, Annie Logan, Mary Shearer, and many local families. the Federal Musical Club and St Joseph’s Academy also hosted performances and rehearsals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Starr
Holland Street
Wilkinsburg
Mra. Starr
Georga C. Starr
Lottie de Puy
Grace Elliot
Enoug
Lottie DePuy
Ida Stephens
Nellie Stewart
Mattie Gardner
Mary Gardner
Virginia Trouby
May Callahan
Maggie Burns
Hiandhe Burns
Louise Collingwood
Tile
Annie E. Logan
Braddock
Joseph
Alline Mercer
Sarah Street
Southside
le Morris
Bella Vaux
Gergie Digdex
Maggie Dryaen
Lacls Pudiny
He Tan
Book
Mawtie Golbeer
Olive Bethe
Jennie Schell
Susan Chambers
F. 5. Turner
Walter W. Sankey
Forest E. Patton
Alfred Ser
Ira F. Peregrine
J. A. Griffith
James McDowell
Charles Cochran
William Werner
William Schell
Chester Early
Thomas G. Morris
A. E. Cook
Thomas Chambers
Evans Roberts
George Gardner
M. J. McMahon
Ingram Station
Nellie
Graham
N. Graham
Misses Curry Graham
Ernie Whettengel
Sohel Whettinngel
Lilian Smith
Ellie Murdock
Cilla Allison
Helen Smith
Mary Cole
Grace Bellity
Annie Cram
Mamie Cram
Eric Burns
Mary Cogie
Aves
Delin Tia Vogel
Hazelwood Cotillion and Leap Year Social Roundup
A sequence of local social events fills a week in Pennsylvania settlements. Hazelwood Cotillion hosted a charming reception Tuesday with notable guests such as Mr. and Mrs. Burgwin and Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Leap year parties, home receptions, and club meetings followed, highlighting social life in Wilkinsburg and Southside Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelwood Cotillion
George Burgwin
Thomas Smith
Thomas Chester
Miss Bulger
Join Palmer
Porter
Dean
James Wilson
Martha Robbins
Edith Lewis
Grace Patton
Minnie Holmes
Milly Everson
Miss Cornelius
Gregory
Messrs
Guy McCandiless
W. T Lewis
Alf Johnston
W. H. Bulger
J Ene R. Serjeant
R. J. Barbour
Keating
Houston
Handy
Beech
D. Wilbert
Seamer Addyberry
Bowman
Cornelius
J. Wilbert
Minnie Emery
May Peterson
Sadie Fay
Fay
M. Emery
M. Peterson
M. Busha
D. Brady
E. Branes R
Les E
Ee M. Ae Both
M. En Ae Lynch
Page M. Lacoors
Yews
Halfie Galabam Oe
J. Eeersanst
M. Er
N. Stewart
Messra
W. H Lee Sole
D. A. Devlin
Campbell McClarran
Lane Crouch
Frelick Beck
Smith
Edelman
Ees Eilis
Charles Tolley
Moore
Dorman
Williamsa
Slattery
Renneyer
Emery
Bown
Walker
Huff
Wea
McClung
Miller
Marks
J. S. Williams
Wilkinsburg
Shev
W. L. Cromaer
M. D. Ew Hisney
Psthees
Lily
Ada Boal
Ile Icenbice
Honter
Local Gossip Notes Moves and Marriages Across Town
Bits of personal news record travels and attendances of local figures. Frank Schmeching of Thomson Steel Works heads to Norway for four months. Rev. Campbell visits Braddock teachers. The Rev Boyle attends a church conference in Omaha. Stella Hughes becomes organist at St. Brendan's in West End. John H. Page family returns from Cincinnati after a wedding. Ella Mack and Belle Titus return from San Diego where Mrs. Mack will live with her mother Mrs. Titus in Allegheny after the death of Fred Mack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schmeching
Thomson Steel Works
Norway
A. M. Campbell
New Wilmington
E. W. Moore
Braddock Schools
Braddock
T. N. Boyle
M. E
San Diego
Cal
Mack
Fred G. Mack
Sarah Titus
Wilson Avenue
Allegheny
Clothiers Corner Store Advertisement in Maine
An old advertisement notes Keep in View ouds near Maine on a hot day. EC G. C. Clothiers occupies the corner of Grant and Diamond streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Sa Heatey Oonday
EC G. C
Clothiers
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Paris and New York novelties for ladies and gents
Advertises life size crayons at 2 dollars per item and cabinets at 100 dollars per dozen. Mentions availability at Aufrecht's and a venue with address 77 Fit renu. Notes latest Paris and New York goods in ladies and gentlemen’s wear including hats and toques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aufrecht
Ory
Renu
Paris
New York
Ren
Dasras
Largar
Penn
Allegheny County G A R Executive Committee Communicates Thanks
The Allegheny County Executive Committee of the G A R sent engraved thank you cards to contributors to the Department Encampment fund. The 12 by 16 inch cards feature the contributor’s name, the committee tithe, and a colored G A R badge with soldiers, slings, cannon and war vessels. The inscription thanks donors for helping make the twenty sixth Annual encampment a grand success, signed by Thomas G Sample president H Beth and A C Frank secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
G. A. BR
Thomas G. Sample
H. Beth
A.C. Frank
Egheny County
Memorial Day Plan For Unmarked Civil War Graves
Postal notes about 40 or more headstones for soldiers buried in Southside cemeteries with unknown locations. Commander L. T. McGrath has a list at 1929 Carson street and friends may remove stones if they wish. The committee aims to have all stones properly placed before Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
L. T. McGrath
Carson Street
McKeesport Celebrates Soldier Monuments Fourth of July
McKeesport will dedicate its soldiers' monument on July Fourth under Colonel Sam Black Post No 50. A public parade will include Grand Army posts from Allegheny and nearby counties and civic societies. Organizers report extensive community cooperation to honor the fallen with a handsome monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Sam Black
Allegheny
Peter
Grand Army Day Committee to Organize in Cornell Chamber
The Grand Army Day Committee for 1492 will meet in Cornell chamber at Municipal Hall next Saturday at 3 30 P M for organization. They will discuss the plans and manner of celebration. All members are urged to be present and make the meeting a good one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Cornell Chamber
Municipal Hall
Pr. U
Counc
Davis Camp
Sons of Veterans
Alleghenyt
Troy Hill
Uniondale
Bellevue
Post 8 and 155 G A R notes and gatherings in May
The Post 8 recruit is slated for membership, Post 155 drums along under B M Hoffman, and Axsotars application received Friday. Posts 157, 151, 64, 88, 215 report recruits, ceremonies, and entertainments. women’s Butter Corps 23 initiates candidates. Comrade Farrsnover of Grant Post visits. A concert at Oy City Hall, relief fund gains, and a letter for Davin Stankivar from Baltimore. Memorial services for Encampancy No 1 shift to May 9 at Duquesne Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avatara
Post 8
Post 155
B. M. Hoffman
Post 157
H. Boose
Speer
Reed
Woman's Butter Corps No. 23
Joan Caartxs
Post
Comrane Farrsnoverr
A. S. Grant Post
Chicago
Bunker Hill
Post 215
Oy! City Hall
Post Relief Fond
Davin Stankivarr
John Steiner
Gibbon Street
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Mra. Ronnet Narentra
C. EH
George Bauxas
Frank
Comrane W. H. Gnanamw
Post 63
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Washington Club
One Hundred and Second Regimental Association
Assessors
Municipal Hall
Samuel Duval
D. A. Jones
Encampazsy No
Duquesne Theater
Congress Church
Memorial Services and Posts Plan Memorial Day Activities
Veterans groups across Allegheny discuss memorial services, fairs, entertainments, and parades. Posts 157 8s Washington and others coordinate games concerts and committees to support the Soldiers Widows and Mothers Home. A large entertainment and peanut party engage members with tickets and prizes.
Gossip of the Guard Regiments Plan Camp and Reforms
Major A J Logan returns improved in health as Fourth Regiment plans camp at Greensburg for the year. Regimental leadership reshapes units with new adjutant Haney Davis and disbands Comranr G of the Thirteenth. Open rifle season set for next Monday with stricter qualification and ammo limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Logan
Quarten Mastra Haney F. Davi
Smith
Mrvis
Greensburg
Hawkins
Carraix
William H. Wasselll
Eighteenth
Wassell
Indian Territory
United States Army
Sutra
Rutledge
Uniontown
Comranr G
Adjutant General's Office
Greenland
Ex-Cotonel Bonarron
Colone Maginnis
Snowden
Osthaus
Osthaus Fament
Oae
Aliquippa Park Project Described in Unclear Text
Fragmentary notes refer to Aliquippa and nearby park areas and to plans or activities at a town station. The readable portions mention teals grounds and phrases suggesting order, treason, or misstatements, but details are too garbled to confirm events or impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliquippa
Aliquippa Park
Busi
State Teachers Meet At Beaver Falls A Major Event
The State Teachers Association gathers July 5 to 8 at Beaver Falls near Pittsburgh. About 600 teachers from New Brighton Beaver and Beaver Falls expected, with two Pittsburg exhibits and class drills by young pupils. Talks cover school funding art reading and temperance, with Gov Pattison to speak and local transport offering free rides to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teachers' Association
Beaver Palls
Pittsburg
Beaver Falls
New Brighton
Beaver
Sixth Avenue Opera House
Washington
Mias E. Fundenberg
Osceolm
Twentieth Ward
Gorrees
Pittaburg
H. W. Fisher
Plymouth
Wickersham Memorial
J. M. Coughlin
Wilkesbarre
O. Lyte
Millersville
Schaeffer
Kutztown
Hamilton
Allegheny County
J. Wa. H
Ebensburg
Peck
McConnelsburg
Weiss
Oauriet
M. J. Alexander
L. H. Waters
R. Barnett
Lewiston
Fandenberg
Pittsby
Jones
West Cheater
Colles
George E. Reid
Washington and Jefferson
Stephen Thourlow
Pottsville
Alice G. Meyers
Huntingdon
The
Indy
Pattison
Ella Herrick
Emporium
Ella Buckbee
Harrisburg
Shaner
McKeesport
W. B. Hockenbarry
Chambersburg
D. J.waller
Ont Ee
E.d Darfie
H. Y. Hotchkiss
Meadville
State Teachers’ Association
Ellwood
Fisher
Beaver County
Geneva College
A Roll of Honor of Primary Pupils by Ward
The list of first place pupils in the highest grammar rooms across ward schools includes North Minnie Nickel Anna Haller Knox Ade Richardson Wickersham Lizzie Mathews South Lulu Terburgh Franklin Walter McCaniless Colfax Susie Longeau Humboldt Gertie Reineman Soho Anna Price Lawrence Lizzie Ken tt Hiland Elsiee Coleman ancock Edith McGhee O Hara Katie Meerhoff Howard No 1 Rose Pick ering Howard No 2 Edith Hesser River side James Lyons Washington Raymond Hutchinson Bessie Herr Moorhead Let Due Minersville Harry Sal fing Stevens Willie Chesa Springfield Charles Stanick Bedford M Schade Mt Albion Elmira Sanderton Sacha Barns Forbes Charles Harmeter St Clair Laura Koch Mt Washington Annie B Armiger Grant Homer Taylor.
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North
Minnie Nickel
Peebles
Anna Haller
Knox
Ade Richardson
Wickersham
Lizzie Mathews
South
Lulu Terburgh
Franklin
Walter McCaniless
Colfax
Susie Longeau
Humboldt
Gertie Reineman
Soho
Anna Price
Lawrence
Lizzie Kentt
Hiland
Elsiee
Coleman
Ancock
Edith McGhee
O'Hara
Katie Meerhoff
Howard
Rose Pickering
Edith Hesser
Riverside
James Lyons
Washington
Raymond Hutchinson
Bessie Herr
Moorhead
Minersville
Harry Salfing
Stevens
Willie Chesa
Springfield
Charles Stanick
Bedford
M Schade
Mt. Albion
Elmira
Maggie Solomon Rejoins Luckey Schools as Teacher
Mrs Maggie Solomon is elected teacher in Luckey Schools marking a return to the district where she first met her husband, former principal Prof Solomon. He died in Kentucky after they opened a private school, and now she resumes a teaching role at the new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Solomon
Luckey
Maggie Stewart
Solomon
Luckey Schools
Kentucky
Lawrence Schools Set Visitor Day and Pay Day Plans
Lawrence teachers prepare for a visitor day as a total of 41 293 11 dollars is distributed tomorrow for pay. Superintendent Luckey plans a May 20 exam for professional certificates. A etc
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Luckey
Misa Leroy Emmons
Andrew B. Johnston
Marsege
Oklahoma Becomes Mecca for Divorces in 90 Day Residency
In Gurnee Oklahoma Territory a surge of divorce cases overwhelms courts as lax laws invite out of state plaintiffs. A 90 day residence allows divorce for infidelity cruelty neglect desertion or intemperance with cases filed in Probate or District Courts. The trend aims to rival South Dakota as a divorce destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurnee
Okla
Oklahoma
Ooma
South Dakota
Kensington City Dream Realized by Kensington Glass Works Boom
The Kensington suburb near Pittsburgh grows from a farmer’s field to a bustling town with 4000 residents, soon 29000, driven by the Chambers Glass Company plant of 1800 workers under construction. The plant will produce 2100 boxes of glass daily, with a second site planned. other factories and hotels fuel a regional boom and attract thousands seeking homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Han
Excelsior Flint Glass Company
Pittsburg Tin Slate Company
Kensington
Strawbridge
Ers
Chicago
Brownsville Piste Glass Coi
E. €. Emerts
Phil
Face Bleach by MME A Ruppert Claims Large Suffering Relief
An advertisement touts Face Bleach a skin tonic from MME A Ruppert promising clear complexions for a million American women. It claims it removes pimples freckles eczema and other skin diseases, selling at $2 per bottle with typical cures possible in three bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Building
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Kensington to Build Rolling Mill and Hospital Complex
The Kensington firm plans a $100,000 rolling mill to process ingots for general trade and expects tripled employment. It claims original aluminum patents and pending suits. A three story hospital by Luther aims to treat nervous patients with pure water and a future Round House style hospital and an ornatatorium with an imitation sea are planned. The town markets itself as a tax free suburban city offering work, pure air and water, aiming to attract thousands in coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
Luther
Gold Watch Sealed After Exhibition At Saller Co
Crowds gathered at Smithfield and Diamond streets to witness the sealing of a solid gold lady’s watch shown in Saller & Co.’s window. A newspaper committee oversaw the winding up and sealing with a prize to the nearest guess on the stopping time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Farge
Saller & Co
Lmdies
Hill
Dispatch
John Gribben
Leader
William Kohler
Heubachter
George P. Pettit
Post
Clothiers P. C. C. Advertises Men’s and Boys’ Suits
In a well lighted basement display at the corner of Grant and Dia, P. C. C. Clothiers lists men’s neat striped pants men’s cutaway and sack suits and boys long pants suits in sizes from four to thirteen. Prices are presented as low double breasted styles and new light entered business suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clothiers
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Davis Filter market leader for water purification
An ad touts the Davis Filter as the best device for removing impurities from water. It claims easier cleansing and healthier water, offers a catalogue by mail from Pittsburg Filter Company, 0 Sandusky Street, Albany, and invites inquiries about price. It also notes veterans’ pension rejections and promotes J H Stevenson & Co as a Pittsburg agency at 100 Fifth Avenue for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Pittsburg Filter Company
Sandusky Street
Allexhany
Marv
Washington, Sacia
Pittsburg
J. H. Stevenson & Co
Fifth Avenus
Iront City Brewing and Local Goods Advertisements
An old newspaper fragment showcases Tus Iron City Brewing Company with claims of purity and four month aged lager and Pilsner. It also lists fashion hats from Paris and New York, plus canopies and shirts from local vendors on Penn Avenue and L Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tus
Iron City Brewing Company
Ironty Brewing Company
Darra at Our Price Only At Rosenbaum & Co
Szr Steinmann faces a $0 fine for a safety offer on solid gold apera pieces at Rosenbaum & Co located at 106 Federal Street. The ad promises a limited stock sale with aggressive pricing to attract buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenbaum & Co
Steinmann
Federal Street
Pure Food in Congress bill seeks branded baking powders
A bill in Congress would require baking powders to bear ammonia or alum on the label so users know what they ingest. The writer argues most powders would be affected except Cleveland's which contains no ammonia or alum and already lists all ingredients clearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Cleveland
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Tennyson
Lamp of Charity
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William Thaw
Boothe
Kristian Home For Women
Hhe
Bishop Bowman Institute
Ing
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J.C. Breil
Pauline Lemmer
Germany
Lucretia Borgia
Cavalleria Rusticana
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St Joseph's Academy
Seton Hill
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Ee Soca Hes
Renesi Ang Ifort Griffin
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Oratio
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Miss Hoover
Gunderstern
Kate Boyle
Onrick
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Lillian Drhew
Bernardo
Carrie Teeter
Francesco
Stella Moran
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Miss Boyle
Federal Musical Club
William A. Ango
D. L. Morgan
Ben Burns
George Rose
A. D. Liefeld
Morgan Huering
A. W. Vis
C. A. Kahn
Albert Sende
Ancy
Stierhein
Charles Parke
George Maxwell
William A. Davis
C. W. Pearce
Charles Coulter
Fred Ashliman
W. L. Johnston
Walter Johnston
W. D. Hock
James McKenna
Charles Stierheim
Charles Rive
Blaine Thompson
Charles Ehrhard
Louis Ittel
John Press
R. B. Bostwick
H. Watson
Edward Byrnes
John F. Heideger
Lla
Sadie Eet Datais
Ena Dee Onatox
Walter Morris
W. Beckman
Nellie Riley
Annie
Katie Kassel
Annie Barckley
Nellie Adell
Mary McCarthy
Maggie Nugent
Mamie
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Helena Miller
Eleanora Fernsner
Messis
George Saupe
Karl Larch
George Seibel
A. Isaacs
Lewis
A. L. DeRoy
August Hofmeister
William Beukiser
H. T. McCurry
Bedford Avenue
Professor
Taylor
Jessie
Thompson
Sthulefire
Robert Story
Alrs. Hades
Lina
Frank Neall
Stockdale
Alice
Warden
David
Cora
Carrie Gould
Ella Kline
Lillie
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McCambish
W. D. Howells
Blanche Willis Howard
William Sharpe
San Salvador
Marynes Tincker
A. T. Whitney
Phillip Methuen
J. H. Needell
Little Minister
J. M. Barrie
Three Fates
Colonel Starbottle
Bret Harte
Roger Hunt
Celia P. Wooley
Belle Vale
Independent Literary Society
Bell Vale
Dallas
Ellice Screno
Pennsylvania College For Women
Wellesley
Auburndale
St. Brendan's R. C. Church
West Braddock
Sadie Toner
J. C. Toner
George Baily
Allegheny City
P. Molyneux
Robert H. McCreery
Spahr Place
Birdie Siegrist
Nunnery Hill
Clara Feldman
New York City
G. B. Goldamit
Carnegie Hall
Gustav Gotthell
Kate Smith
Alice Gardner
Emma and
Lena Friebertshause Pearl
Annie Bailey
Sadie Miller
Elmira Johnson
Linden Euchre Club
Nellie Duncan
Mrs. Pugs
McKeesport Soldiers
G. A. R. Day Committee
Carrath Snow
New Turner Hall
Forbes Street
Fost
Lapres
Crmote No
A. M. Harper
Odeon Hall
Byron W. King
W. H. Graham
America
Coroo
Mt. Washington
Naysmith
Circle 2
Boliman
Arch No. 523
Lyasle Circle
Lysle Post
Lysle Camp
Tuwels
J. K. Bare
Central Board Rooms
Batrs
Farpar
Seventh Avenue
Surervisors FE
Rrivzmant
McCargo
Schenley Park
Ene
Ansignia
Anna Myers
Lincoln School
Miss Myers
Uanaux
Thomas A. Scott
BIG Chambers Glass
Mars
E Kensington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hiadearest
Allegheny River
Ite
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Allegheny Alley
Great Bend
Parnassus
Arnold Station
Old City
Pennsylvania
Tsburg
Chambers Glass Company
Vers
Eer Tie Teria Oe
George Moom
Guerintendent
Jeannette Lass Works
Geres
Roo
Kensington Saplor
Crystal City
Mme, A. Ruppert
Grant
Mamond Streets
Mamauz & Son's
Penn Avenue
Thea
Chertot
Adras
Oxford
Pure Food
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