Local Advertisements Fill Raglan Co. Page
Tuesday December 10 1901 ad page lists many local promotions and notices including Raglan Co. Hostetters Bitters Academy of Music and hardware store Christmas campaigns. Election notice from Peoples Nat Bank appears among various specials and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catig
Ailakt
Page Raglan Co
Academy of Music
Dr. Apnew's
Chamberlains Med. Co
Ma. L
Nmas
MD. L
Peoples Nat. Bank
Emmerts
M. L. Middlekauft
Local notes and notices from Gore Virginia region
Gleanings mention Amos McKee and Elsie Wakefield seeking a marriage license at Gore Virginia. There are various short items: fox hounds gifted to J.H. Dilke of Highfield, thefts at Otterbein church, sayings and quips about drinking and life, jokes from the era, and local incidents. Other items include work on the Blue Ridge knitting mill, rain reports, a house break in at Chambersburg, and a list of local officials and appointments in Baltimore and Williamsport. Community tidbits cover weddings, births, law actions, and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos McKee
Elsie Wakefield
Gore
N. Prospect St
Lousana Wareham
J.H. Dilke
Highfield
Ohio
Dilke
Buena Vista Fox Hunting Club
Otterbein
Webster
Court House
West End
St. Belle
Jess
Martin
Waynesboro
Chambersburg
Brr
Edward Dann
Hoper
John F. Dunn
Misa Nora G. Strite
Albert Dean Shatzer
Op. Ma
Geo. A. Williams
City
Mary Kreps
Spickier
James Rieg
Bronewick
John W. Avirett
Pennsylvania
Louis T. Weiss
Baltimore
Percy
Hennizhausen
Charles Brown
Moorefield
W. Va
Balto
Clendinen
W. M
Howard Lee Sanders
Maryland
Thurmont
Philippines
Benjamin I. Cheney
Julia Arthur
Standard 631
The
Shell Co
England
Williamsport Council
Samuel J. Preston
Moro
Sheriff escorts victims to House of Correction amid new term
Sheriff Angle made his first official trip to the House of Correction on Monday escorting two victims to begin term. Realty trades reported include Jas. E. Hawkan selling property in the city and Vermont street in Williamport for $450 to B. V. Ardinger. C. L. Wagner exhib its rainbow coal specimens from a Fulton County prospecting party.
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Angle
House of Correction
Jas. E. Hawkan
Ida R. Goddard
A.D. Long
Vermont St
Williamsport
B. V. Ardinger
C.L. Wagner
Nainoathan
Fulton County
Mrs Elizabeth Creager Leaves for Johns Hopkins
Mrs Elizabeth Creager of Piddlersburg wife of Martin L Gresget travels to Baltimore to undergo surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital for an internal disease and remains very ill according to a brief local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Creager
Martin L Gresget
Piddlersburg
John Hopkins
Baltimore
Ste
Dying Horse at Jefferson Stable Door
A horse lies dying at the stable door of Mr Thomas Grady of Jefferson, West. He cannot find the owner and has notified the police to kill and remove it. Police search for the applicable law while the animal remains unable to stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Grady
Jeffereon Wt
Magic Readache Powders Headache Relief Ad
An old advertisement promotes Magic Readache Powders as a remedy for headaches and neuralgia. It promises quick relief with a specific formula and claims ready availability from Fischindel, Drugeist, at Potomac Street.
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Fischindel
Drugeist
N. Potomac
Maryland House of Correction board considers wing expansion
A Maryland House of Correction board meeting reviewed plans for an additional wing as they condemned magistrates sending youths to the facility for riding trains. Superintendent Moore demonstrated with five boys aged 15 to 17, highlighting states with no law to deter such offenses. The Governor opposed using the facility for such youths, noting financial and policy concerns while officials weighed cost to return them home.
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Board of ‘Directors
Maryland House of Correction
State Board of Public Works
Moore
Maryland
House of Correction
Duncan
Death Notice of Mrs. Alice Leaman Schindel
Mrs. Alice Leaman Schindel died at 4 a.m. at her home corner Potomac street and Wayside avenue after a long illness. Born March 26, 1845 in Lebanon Pennsylvania she lived there until marriage. Survived by husband Andrew J. Schindel a daughter Mrs. Purver Taylor of Philadelphia two sisters and a brother. Funeral Thursday at 3 p.m. at the house with Rev J Spangler Kieffer and Rev E R Belk officiating interment Rose Hill cemetery no flowers.
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Alice Leaman Schindel
Andrew J. Schindel
Potomac St
Wayside Avenue
Vehindel
Alice H. Lehman
Lebanon
W Purver Taylor
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
J. Spangler Kieffer
E.R. Belk
Rose Hill Cemetery
Obituary of Mrs Susan Startzman at 581 W Washington
Mrs Susan Sartre Startzman died Monday afternoon at her daughter’s home from erysipelas after a kitchen accident led to illness. She was 85? years old, widow of Daniel Startzman former county tax collector and an longtime St John’s Lutheran member. Surviving children include Robert, Wm B, and Mrs Frank Hoyett among others. 20 grandchildren and several great grandchildren follow. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM at St John’s Lutheran, Rev Owen officiating, Rose Hill cemetery interment.
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Susan Startzman
Daniel R. Startzman
Washington St
Daniel
Daniel Startzman
St. John's Lauberan
Robert BR
Halfwary Amer
Peariown
Wm. B
Heres Davies Jr
Soke Place
Frank Fy Hoyett
D. RK. Startzman
Boil
Freal
Me Numee
St John's Lutheran Church
W. Owen
Rose Hill Cemetery
Portraits Presented to Hurley by Chewsville School
A December 7 1901 letter from Chewsville Md thanks Mr B F M Hurley of Hagerstown for portraits honoring him as pupil and teacher, and his father James Hurley founder and first twenty year teacher. Resolutions authorize copying and recording in society minutes. signed by Miss Kitty Rinehart secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver W. Holmes
B F.M. Gurley
Kitty Rinehart
West Virginia official discusses border law amendments
Cal El F Smith of West Virginia consulted Col J W Ariett state game warden on proposed Maryland law changes. The talk focused on notable border cases. In Pennsylvania Zion Reformed Sunday school elected W H McGardell superintendent and named staff including Miss Mary Rowland as assistant and W.P. Beard treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
EL F. Smith
West Virginia
J. W. Ariett
Maryland
Zion
Winchester Sunday closing enforced by police orders
Police under Chief Seabright order all Winchester businesses to close on Sunday, marking first strict enforcement of Sunday laws. Hack Bone, formerly Mr Wm. Main, returns from two years in the country with travel through Cuba, Alaska, Canada and time in Seattle mining. He awaits a position in Cincinnati and may stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sually
AL Winchester
Winchester
Seabright
Hack Bone
Wm. Main
Cuba
Alaska
Canada
Seattle
Minstrel Attendant Crushed Jumping Freight Train
Lex Crushed of Middletown Virginia an attendant on the Barlow and Wilson Minstrels suffered a crushed lug in Meyersdale while jumping from a freight train He was carried to Cumberland for treatment and further care following the incident.
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Lex
John Sole
Middletown
Barlow and Wilson Minstrels
Meyersdale
Court Thursday Judge Stake Heads To Oakland
Court notes say Judge Stake has gone to Oakland and will return. On Wednesday evening the petit jury is to return Thursday, and the criminal docket will be taken up again.
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Judge Stake
Oakland
Petit Jury
Geary Pastor Dies in Harrisburg Area
Reverend A C Geary, pastor of the Reformed church at Keedysville, drops dead of heart disease in Fisherville near Harrisburg Pennsylvania while serving as pastor. The sudden death ends years of religious work and local service.
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A. C. Geary
A.C. Geary
the Reformed Church
Keedysville
Fisherville
Harrisburg
Condition Series Wife of Burgess Thompson Ill in Williamsport
Mrs. Margaret Thompson of Williamsport, wife of Burgess Geo. Thompson, is seriously ill with jaundice and her recovery is doubtful. She is under care of Dr. J. W. Humrichouse and Dr. Lesher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Thompson
Burgess Geo. Thompson
Williamsport
J. W. Humrichouse
Lesher
Big Holiday Trade Boosts Confectioner As Christmas Nears
A wholesale confectioner notes Christmas trade ahead of last season with rising demand. The factory remains busy as the holidays approach and merchants report strong business expecting further gains. The two weeks before Christmas are typically the busiest in stores. Next week is seen as a kickoff.
River freezes over early after 39 years
The Susquehanna River is frozen from shore to shore from Wrightsville to Harrisburg, stopping ferryboats from running. The ice is clear and three inches thick along the shore. This marks the first time in 39 years the river has closed so early.
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Susquehanna River
Wrightsville
Harrisburg
Brill Company resumes York car plant after acquiring Billmyer works
The J. G. Brill Company of Philadelphia has bought the Billmyer and Smail works at York and will restart car production there with a workforce of 300 to 900.
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Aork
J. G. Brill Company
Philadelphia
Billmyer & Smail Co
York
Hood's Sarsaprilia Told As A Cure All
The ad extols Hood's Sarsaprilia as an unimpeachable remedy for blood disease. It claims rapid relief from scrofula and humors, urging readers to take the tonic to end delays and suffering and to gain lasting health.
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Hood
Hood’s
Multiple Minor Accidents Reported at Local Sites
A series of small incidents were noted: Zeigler at Danzer's suffered finger injuries from a saw. a Reading engine caught a peddler's wagon at Churdh Street with two wheels damaged. Driver Jones of Kale's Transfer Co. was kicked by a horse at the stable and sustained a bruise over the heart. Jancy B. Unger sprained her ankle while playing at An tetam school with Ds. 4. S. Herman treating the injury.
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Zeigler
Danzer's
Churdh St
Jones
Kale
Her Slow Agony
Miss Anna Victoria Cosens of Winter Street lies at death door aged nine with spinal trouble and nervous indigestion traced to a childhood accident. Once lively, she has endured years of illness and, after eleven weeks of decline, is near awaiting a peaceful end despite all efforts by her parents.
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Anna Victoria Cosens
Winter St. 18
Civil War Veteran Captures Runaway Horse
Veteran Captain Eli F. Russard, famed for Civil War service, calms a runaway horse on Walnutst as Neibert’s animal bolts down West Franklin Street. He grips the bit with one hand and the horse subsides, owner arriving to thank him before scolding the animal and leaving.
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Eli F. Russard
Farmer
Neibert
W. Frankfinst
Walnutst
Crossing
Arrest report notes disorderly house charge for Jonathan Jr
Deputy Barber arrested Jonathan Jr for keeping a disorderly house and furnished 21 for court. The fragment also includes household remedies and advertisements for Chamberlain's Pain Balm and local druggists Wareham's City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co.
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Chas Curtis
N Jonathan Jr
Barber
Poixon Promised as Cure Amid Odd Lamp Folly
Odd ar ticle notes a lamp malfunction at extreme 8 and mocks a town scene as citizens gather, while a patent remedy named King s New Pills is advertised to flush poisons from bowels and cure numerous ailments, offered for 25 cents at Wareham s City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co.
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Dr. King
Wareham'a
Tae Central, Drag Co
Wareham
City Pharmacy
Cor. Franklin and Jonsthansus
Central Drug Co. N. W. Cor
Public Square
Food prices rise as potatoes and apples grow scarce
Potatoes have climbed from 50 to 90 cents per bushel with predictions of reaching $1 soon as supply tightens. Apples remain scarce with a wagon load selling at 30 cents and northern fruit entering the market. Exes and bauer prices noted. vegetables hold steady amid winter slowdown.
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Bauer
Side Swipen promotes false sheriff claims in Baltimore Herald
A reader ridicules a Baltimore Herald article that prints a photo and unverified facts about a local sheriff candidate. The piece notes the claimed victory by 142 votes over B. F. Winden, cites deputies Bruce Zellen and Thomses H. Barker, and questions the paper’s accuracy and naming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angie
Baltimore Herald
B. F Winden
Bruce Zellen
Thomses H. Barker
Mrs Margaret Shaffer Dies In Thurmont At Age ST
Mrs Margaret Shaffer died Monday in Thurmont aged ST years. She was wife of W L Shaffer and not a member of the Reformed church. Survivors include son Edward of this city and sister Mrs W L Hays of this city.
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Margaret Shaffer
Margaret Shafter
Thurmont
W. L. Shaffer
The
Reformed Church
Edward
W. L. Hays
Timber on Track Near Waynesboro Averts Collision
A timber on the W. M. track near Waynesboro was discovered in time with gueetd fastened to the rail, averting a serious accident as a train was nearly upon it.
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W. M
Waynesboro
Indictments Highlight Attorney Poffenberger Record
In two years as State Attorney, Poffenberger oversaw 11 liquor law indictments and over 40 gambling prosecutions, plus about 20 cases of dis orderly house cages in Gouct.
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Poffenberger
Gouct
Minstrels to Visit Academy Wednesday Evening
Barlow and Wilson's Minstrels hailed as a top road attraction will perform at the Academy Wednesday evening. The show promises new and up to date acts for local audiences ready for a lively entertainment option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barlow Aith Wilson
Academy
Levi Showalter Dies at 70 After Westward Move
Levisnaya Levi Showalter formerly of Cearfoss died near Eagle Point Illinois at age 70. He moved west in 1882 and left several children including Frank of Fairview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Showalter
Cearfoss
Eagle Point
Neat
Frank
Fairview
Personal notes touch town's social scene and health remedy
Miss Elva Link visits the G Sellman family in Chambersburg while others report improvements or illnesses. Frank Maisack remains confined. Martha Hoffman visits Mrs Beck. the Reitzells settle in York. Chas Brown and motorman Fiser improve. Martin Sprecher visits Dixon Illinois. Florence Wolf visits Baltimore. A J Snell cites Chamberlains Colic Remedy curing stomach pains before a party. Wareham City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co. sell remedy.
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Elva Link
Chambersburg
G. Sellman
Washington St
George E. Stover
Potomac St
Frank Maisack
Potomac
Martha Hoffman
Carbondale
Edward Beck
W. Franklin Sr
W. Rufus Reitzell
York
Chas. Brown
E. Franklin Sr
Joseph Fiser
Martin L. Sprecher
Salisbury
Dixon
Ill
Florence Wolf
Elizabeth Petry
Baltimore
A. J. Snell
Chamberlain
Snell
Summer Hill
Wareham
City Pharmacy
Central Drug Oo
Surveyors Measure Trestle At McCoys Ferry
Wroad Ny tee surveyors visited McCoys Ferry to take measurements for a trestle abutment work. One abutment has been rebuilt and the trestle stands 72 feet high.
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Tee
McCoys Ferry
Stomach and Liver Tonic Ad Promotes Appetite
An old line of tonics claims to boost appetite, cleanse the stomach, and regulate the liver and bowels. Local drugstores Wareham's City Pharmacy and The Central Drug Co. advertise the remedy with claims of easing indigestion and bilious symptoms. A Wisconsin case credits Electric Bitters with curing stomach trouble and yellow jaundice after other treatments failed.
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Chamberlain
Tale
Wareham
City
Central Drug Co
I. B Haat
Lime Ridge
Wis
Gale
Guy
Citizens Urge Enforcement of Liquor Laws at St Paul Chapel Meeting
A Monday night gathering at St Paul M E church chapel urged citizens to aid in enforcing existing liquor laws rather than attack saloons. Rev Downs chaired, with speakers Keedy Delk Kershner and Danzer stressing moral and legal steps, police reform, and citizen reporting to curb illegal alcohol sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WH. F. Downs
St. Paul’s M. EB
Rey Downs
M.L Keedy
EL Delk
F. D. Kersheer
Kee Mar College
Albert Danzer
Reva
A M. Evers
J. M. Tombough
Thos. A. Johnson
Messrs
M. Gruber
D. Melvin Lorg
Rev. Welk
Poffenberger
Deik
Prand Jury
Chamersburg
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Derk
Judge Stake
Stake
Keedy
Argerstown
Danzer
E. Nicholson
Anti Saloon League
Oreant
H. T. McIntyre
St. Paul
Minn
Chamberlain
Warebant
Weds Out West in Roxbury District
Miss Annie Stine daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Stine of Roxbury Roxbury County wed Elmer Smith a prosperous young farmer of West River on Wednesday December 4 in a ceremony conducted by Rev Pitman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.towmance
Finois
Annie ©. Stine
Martin Stine
Roxbury
Elmer Smith
Lest River
Pitman
Wild man captured after mountain chase near Herman West Virginia
A wild man was captured in a mountain cavern below Herman W Va. Prof Samuel McGuine and Justice Stalnaker aided by a posse. McGuine was badly bitten and Stalnaker was struck. the man was overpowered. The shaggy haired individual weighed 183 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman
W. Va
Samuel McGuine
Justice Stalnaker
McGuine
Stalnaker
Woman in Carlisle Survives Yard Sinkhole Incident
Mrs William Sperow was in her Carlisle yard when the earth sank beneath her foot. She fell hard but sprang clear beforeinjury. A 15 foot pole marked the hole but its bottom could not be reached until the ground thawed. She escaped serious harm due to frozen ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RerGrave
William Sperow
Carlisle
Wheater
Was Sperow
Literary Society Debates Youth Opportunity Question
Downsville Literary Society debated the prompt that present lay opportunities for the youth man are greater now than ever before. Proponents C G Kelser and Michael Gower argued affirmative while Emory Beker and Earl Lone presented the negative view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downsville Literary Society
Youoe Man
Messrs
C.G. Kelser
Michael Gower
Emory Beker
Snd
Earl Lone
Injury at Fairplay Ends Hope of Coach Hampton Stervin
Hampton Stervin sustained injuries while attempting to stop a runaway team at Fairplay. He fell under the wheels and was voided from the event, left braised and unable to teach for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Ikuoway
Hampton Stervin
Fairplay
Bullet Proof Man Survives Repeated Gunfire in Odd Incidents
The report recounts John Hammond surviving three gunfire incidents without injury. A bullet grazed his forehead when he was near Sharpsburg while he helped with a hog, and a pistol discharged nearby causing close calls to others. The piece notes his uncanny ability to endure dangerous events without harm.
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Johu Hammond
John Hammond
Sharpsburg
Bulcher
Sherman Drenner
A.B. Grove
Hammond
Miscellaneous notes on people products and medical remedies
Fragmented report lists Harry N Willson and Harry Martin sightings, Ramacciotti orange carload, piano ads by Old Ways, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cure claims, piano canopies by Dixie Canopy, lace curtains sales, hot Scotch whisky ads, Fotey's Honey and Tar cough remedy, Little Early Risers liver pills, Foley's Honey and Tar for colds, with Wareham's City Pharmacy and Central Drug Co mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kirkman
Belle River
Wareham
God the Central Drug Co
Orderay’s
Mitchell
A Peary Relief and missing liveryman rumor mill
A report of John Creager the missing Bueng Vista liveryman spreads rumors across Frederick city and Waynesbury. The piece notes possible sightings, theories of why he vanished, mentions a wife’s jealousy, and a reward fluctuating from $200 to travel expenses as residents await word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Creager
Bueng Vista
Fredesigk County
Nellie Cropsy
Frederick City
Ghief
Lamberson
Waynesbury
Baltimore
Chef Lamberson
Areager
Chambersbore
Frederick
Millinery Shop Offers Wide Selection for Inquiries
Public notice states the millinery parlors are stocked with hats feathers ribbons and laces for rest of the month. Customers can be suited in purse and article desired and are invited to inspect the stock at the establishment.
Local Notices and Advertisements Mix in Hagerstown Page
A jumble of 19th century ads and notices: Mrs H H Martin at 117 W Washington st. Agnew's Ointment promises quick skin relief. Chariton Shoes and Hats ad. Floridian oranges arriving in town. Ramacciotti's and Mobley's Drug Store promotions. Florida and California Navels advertised. Lung Protectors offered. Foley's Honey and Tar touted. Bank stockholders to elect officers on January 1st. assorted local business promos and notices scattered throughout the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Florida
California
Ramacciotti
N. W
Public Square
Mobley's Drug Store
W. Washington St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bis
Gov. Smith
Okra
Susan Sartre
Chewsville
B. F. M. Hurley
Orn
Levisnaya
Aie
Law and Order
Homer
Willisma & Co
Banner Salve
D. P. Schinder
Postuttice
Williams &Co
Chas
Feplogie
Atwater
Foley
D. P. Schindel
Manfes
M.l-Main
Mang
Nerion Bsea Jacou Downin
Viailing Bs
Rexburg
Stine
Lim
Harry N. Willson Bag
Emmityburg
Harry Martin
Big Pool
Joshua W. Bloorur
Seaman's Bindery
Lester
Ordyway's
Dixie
A. W. Manson
Garret
Homer S. Williams & Co
Cairo & Mars
Jonathan
J. W. Bryan
Lowder, Iils
DeWitt
Ae Wareham
Foley's
Schindel
Apposite Post Office
Creager
Ai. Carr
Oean
State of Ohio
T. Lucas County
Franks J. Cheney
P. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A. W. Gleason
Seal F
Rotary Public
Ball
Cheney & CO
Lester and Crown
M. Ordway
East Side Public Square
H. H. Martin
Agnew
G. B. Chariton
P. Schindel
Notics
Peoples’ National Bank of Hagerstown
Hilltard
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