Lightning strikes kill and injuries in July 1900 notices
Local notices report multiple lightning deaths and injuries in early July 1900 including a man near Creston struck by lightning and killed, and others struck while farming. The items mention residents such as Abe Tawney dying at Chippewa township and various regional incidents across Burbank, Medina county, and Wooster area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uly
J. H
Samuel Hartzler
Pifkopop Ile
Abe Tawney
Chippewa Township
Baumgardner
Ethel B
Dwight Hay
Wilpesley and Son
7&O
Creston
Ieindtry
Rraine
Ahoud
France
Buick
Sk. L. Adair
al. E. Luce
Woosae
Edweards
Burbank
Congres
Medinaguunty
Lodi
Cunaan
Quack Remedies Advertised Across Health Touts
A jumble of old time patent medicine pitches promotes Bitters for fatigue and digestion, Cocaine-like tonics, and Dr Caldwell’s Syrup for rheumatism. Claims promise quick cures, household endorsements, and low prices at local druggists, with testimonials from users including Lawson Elvidge and Elwood McCracken.
Lightning Strikes Orrville House Damages Roof
A residence owned by James A. Hamilton in Orrville was hit by two bolts of lightning last week. The strike tore slate from the roof and damaged telephone lines. James A. Hamilton Jr. was near the phone and knocked down but not fatally injured. he recovered shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Hamilton
Orrville
Telebone
James A. Hamilton, Jr
Harness Stolen Then Returned At Rich and Blough Farm
A horse and harness at Rich and Blough’s barn were intruded upon during the night. The intruders used a different harness then fled in haste, leaving behind a valuable portion of Rich and Blough’s gear. The owners thank the unknown donor, deeming the harness worth more than the horse’s rent. The horse worked hard and seemed tired in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich & Blough
Rich& Blough
Rich
Five Thousand Dollars Wagon's Curious History
J B Nolin of North Walnut street owns a transfer wagon whose running gears cost 5000 dollars. The wheels and gear trace a long history from four London show wagons with giant orchestrions to American parades. Sold through Forepaugh and Renton to the Great Syndicate Show, the car rose then fell, ending chained to sheriff and dismantled for practical reuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Nolin
North Walnut Street
London
England
Adam Forepaugh
Nolin
Forepough
J N Rentfron O
Grand Rapids
Mich
Taetonun
Wooster
Sheriff Wow
Garver
Creston July 4 Horse Races Report From Creston
A summary of Creston July 4 racing events notes stock and track setup. The program included multiple heats with horses such as Heashels and Frank McCrackenn, mentioning purses and times. Spectators witnessed Libor funded grounds and a long lease, with Hesh and other well bred colts featured in forthcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Persis
Libor
AC Waestrick
Pel Amro
Charley Johnson
Gangaan
Harve Pearle
Creston Ord Pepier Poveda Trace- Tomal
Exink Freed
Sterting
Clareoce Johnsen Bierhog
Brautley Mortis
Creg- Yantral
Discovery for Consumption and Colds Proves Cures
The proprietor of Dr Kona offers a remedy claiming over ten million Irish battles of past medicine cured asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases. Call on Lau ba Boyd druggists to buy a bottle guaranteed or your money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kona
Lauba
Boyd
Boschee German Syrup Free Sample Offer at Laubach & Boyd
An advertisement promotes Boschee's German Syrup with a free sample for adults with cold or throat and lung troubles at Laubach & Boyd. It claims worldwide sales and endorsements by physicians, offering a 7 cent bottle to prove its value, alongside Kadol Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion by Zimmerman & S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laubach & Boyd's
Boschee
Bosthee
Man Recovers After Years of Bronchial Trouble
E Ghas Davis of 1071 Congress St Chicago credits Foley's Honey and Tar with curing long standing bronchial trouble after trying many medicines. The testimonial cites relief and improved health following use of the remedy. Laubach & Boyd and Zinhmnerman & Co are mentioned in connection with the July event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghas
E. Davis
Congress St
Chicago
Foley
Laubach & Boyd and Zinhmnerman & Co
Tu Thek
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and PAZO Ointment Guarantee
This old advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation indigestion and stomach trouble and PAZO Ointment for piles with a money back guarantee. It claims six to sixteen day cures and no pay if not satisfied. The text also touts other health claims and a druggist refund offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
Mobbed at Creston celebration after baseball game
July 6 Creston defeated Lattasburg 22 to 11 at the new race track. Umpire Pfeffer was attacked by about 200 people who tore his shirt and chased him from the grounds. A barn owned by Conrad Hoatattler burned down last night with all contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Overton
Conrad Hoatattler
Wayne County Man Nominated for State Legislature
A Wayne County man named J. J. Merriman of Lind was unanimously nominated to represent the 14th district in the Washington State Legislature. Former Wayne County resident Merriman has many friends in the county who will celebrate his nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eine County News
Rettzville
Washington
Albert Tiller
J. J. Merriman
Lind
Bflerriman
Wayne County
Navine Ved
Applecreek
Money Due To Son And Court Actions This Week
In Courts Common Pleas this week C R Musser administrator of Barbara Conrad filed a petition seeking a will construction. G A Starno represents Musser. Bowers Black of Mansfield with Bowers administrator of Jesse Baker filed against Katherine Baker of Wooster claiming 25 dollars allegedly due on vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courts
Common Pleas
C. R. Musser
Barbara Conrad
Christian Conrad
G. A Starno
Musser
Bowers & Black
Mansfield
W H Bowers
Jesse B Baker
Katherine S. Baker
Wooster
Independence Day Injuries From Fireworks Toll
A parade of Independence Day mishaps reports several burn and blast injuries from cannon crackers and blank cartridges. Victims include Linnberger of Orrvil with severe facial wounds, Lucas of WA Westminster Home resident with facial burns, and Harry Howard of Muncie with a lacerated hand. Imler, son of Charles Immler, suffered abdominal injury, and others sustained severe hand and flesh burns. Doctors Stoll Ryall and Warper attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ht Linnberger
Orrvil
Souster
Ind
Thomas Howard
Harsveys Leavers
Will Leavers
Cracker
Clartmee Imler
Kron
Charles Immler
Wooster
Woosi
Tle
Dr King's New Life Pills advertised as powerful health booster
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as the busiest and mightiest invention. Each pill is sugar coated and promises to transform weakness into strength, energy, and mental power, claiming remarkable health benefits for two dollars a box through Laubach & Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Laubach & Boyd
Halls Family Pills Endorsed For Catarrh Cure
Bold My rues and Halls Family Pills are promoted as the best remedy for catarrh a constitutional disease said to be cured by internal treatment that acts on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad claims a two ingredient combination yields remarkable results and offers a free booklet from Fol Cheney & Co.
Banner Salve and Remedies Ad Breezes Through July
An advertisement lists Banner Salve as a universal healer for bumps and skin conditions from eczema to wounds, alongside Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for quick digestion and appetite, Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney health, and One Minute Cough Cure praised for saving lives in grippe, croup and bronchial illnesses during July. The copy repeats vendor names Laubach, Boyd, and Zimmerman & Co. and emphasizes quick relief and broad cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimiherman & Co. Dk
Women urged to try Foley’s Kidney Cure and other remedies
An advertisement promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure for female weaknesses, alongside DeWitt’s Little Early Risers laxative pills and Ely’s Cream Balm for nasal and catarrhal troubles. It notes small July sizing, pricing at 76 cents, and distribution by Laubach & Boyd, Zimmerman & Co., and Ely Brothers of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Laubach & Boyd and
Zimmerman & Go
DeWitt
Zimmerman & Co. Dk
Ely's
Ely Brothers
Warren St
New York
Judge Maxwell Opens Court On Thursday Hearing
Judge Maxwell opened Court of Common Pleas on Thursday. The case involves J. E. Snyder as administrator of N. Lewis versus Frank Re and others. Action concerns recovering a claim against the estate of Ngaings. J. E. Boyder and A. S. McClure represent the plaintiffs, Frank Re and Ross Wnck represent the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Comon Press
J. E. Snyder
N. Lewis
Frank Eam
Ngaings
J. E. Boyder
A. S. McClure
Plains
Frank Re
Ross W Nck
Relatives in Peking Reported in Pekin Family Lines
Odd OCR fragment notes relatives in Peking tied to the Mateer family. Mentions Mrs L Mateer and a Pekin connection with a brother, unclear about precise relationships or ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr L. Mateer
Agear Nin Pekin
Mateer
City files suit over premium bonds sale flawed
The Finance Committee on Friday approved a sale worth about $0,250 of city funds to aid future bonds. Alice Sewar sued the city claiming bond security by Boteyngoods Meyer & Co. The bids included Briggs & Co. at $100 and Tofd & Co. at $75. H. Kleys bolte offered $20. All bidders listed are Cinelouath firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae City Rey Alice Vet Sewar
Boteyngoods Meyer & Co
Deenas
Oe Briggs & Co
Tofd & Co
H. Kleys Bolte
Cinelouath
Races Planned at Orrville July 25 and 26
The Orrville Racing Association schedules a two day meeting on July 25 and 26 at Orrville. The programme lists harness races with purses including 200 for 2:35 Trot, 250 for 2:20 Pace, 300 for 2:18 Trot, 260 for 2:23 Trot, and 300 for 2:16 Pace. All races are mile heats in harness, three in five, with money distributed 50 25 15 and 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrville Racing Association
Tibet Iveasse
Certificates Granted by County Board After March May Exams
The Board of County Examiners announced 144 successful candidates from 288 applicants across March April and May exams. Notable names include Mary Noland George Jacot and Desie Yoder with multiple year and one year certificates awarded in music and other professions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Examiners
Ae D. Steiner
Dalton
KE. E. Steiner
Orrville
W. H. Hoover
Corda Clément
Smithville
C.d.brown
Koch's
J. C. E. Jacot
Wooster
J. P. Showalter
Lattasburg
Edith Geesaman
Shreve
Lois M. Welch
A. A. Hohenshil
Cleveland Blosser
Edward C. Edgell
Applecreek
True Houser
New
Pittsburg
Yan E. Flory
Nettie A. Durstine
Mr. Eaton
Grace
G. Eddy
Ona Chesrown
Lottie C. Garrett
H. A. Cooper
Mira Pottle
Mabel Oldroya
Myrtle A. Young
Cora Lawrence Brown
Warren Cooper
Joe B. McCoy
Sadie Yoder
Canal Fulton
G. W. Irwin
Golden Corners
D. S. Yoder
Sarah Smith
S. I. Eberly
Overton
WA. Lehr
Plain
John E. Amstutz
Kidron
Irais
King
Earl Ports
Millie
Jennie Dennis
Maude Yoder
Burbank
Herbert Cully
Frank 8S
Wirt
Moorland
S M Miller
Sterling
Mary Noland
Fredericksburg
George W. Jacot
Gertrude Adams
Bertha Tlarkins
Doylestown
Deasie Yoder
Etta M. Carlin
West Salem
Wilson Kindig
Madisonburg
J. W. Sharp
Apelpereok
G M. McDowell
Carl W. McDowell
Jonnie Markley
D. E. King
Ault
Chas. Clouse
Leota D. Cook
Congress
Eoma Oldroyd
M A. Akey
Wilmot
B. E. Gibson
Winfield
C.F. Brown
Maud A. Smith
H. P. Shantz
Zarah D. Caskey
Sharon Center
Zadie Griffith
Eleanor Graham
Platt F. Amstutz
Laura B. McNary
Woovster
Elgie Zimmerman
Madison
Bue
Emma Stevens
R. McFadden
Victor Croft
Ketta Williams
Blanche Carl
Nellie Musser
A. D. Fetters
Orpha Beeler
Mr.Eaton
Harry A.wirtz
J. O H. Shidler
Redhaw
C. I. Thorley
Walter H. Major
J. E. Weber
C. A. Gorgas
Maggle F
Livengood
Births and Deaths Notice Fragment from The Record
A fragmented OCR item shows partial births and deaths listings with unclear names and dates. The readable portion mentions category headings Births and Deaths and a stray reference to a number about births, but details are too garbled to identify individuals or locations.
Bucklen’s Amica Salve advertised as universal cure
An 19th century drug advertisement claims Bucklen’s Amica Salve cured ulcers from a Civil War ball wound on G B Steadman of Newark Michigan after 20 years. It touts fixes for cuts, bruises, burns, boils, felons, corns, skin eruptions and piles with a 25 cent box price. Sold by Laubach and Ryd druggists with a cure guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Steadman
Newark
Mich
Bucklen
Laubach & Ryd
Kidney Care Promises Health Through Purified Blood
An ad from Laubauch & Boyd and Zimmerman & Co. touts kidney health, claiming strained and purified blood improves wellness and promises healthier kidneys. The notice references a July timeframe for the offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laubauch & Boyd and Zimmerman & Co
Quiet Wedding Honors Dr Wallace Johnson and Magdalene Masters
A quiet morning wedding was held Thursday at Mrs E Belsh s Spink street home. Dr Wallace Johnson graduate Wooster 1889 and practicing in Washington D C wed Miss Magdalene Masters of Cincinnati sister of Mrs Welsh s. Rev S F Scovel officiated. After a wedding breakfast the couple left for an extended trip and will reside in Washington after September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Belsh
Spink Street
Wallace Johnson
Wooster University
Washington, D.C
Miss Johnson
Washington
Death of Mrs Flora Deviese in Cleveland
Mrs Flora Deviese about 30, daughter of William Bush of this city, died at 10 o clock Wednesday from consumption. Funeral Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Deviese
Cleveland
Wm. Bush
Wedding Notice for Kienzle and Mower in Bolivar
W F Kienzle of Bolivar Ohio married Charlotte L Mower of Bolivar on Tuesday July 3. The couple will be at home at Ballfontaine Pa where the groom teaches, on September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Kienzle
Wooster
Bolivar, O
Charlotte L. Mower
Bolivar
Ballefontaine
Written in Blood record of Hood's Sarsapariila health
The text promotes a blood tonic claimed to be a universal remedy to cure stomach nervas kidneys and liver diseases. It asserts it has helped millions of men women and children. The wording imitates old advertising copy with exaggerated health claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Oraye and legalese copy link to orange deed bizarre tale
A jumble of old text describes a legal form for conveying orange rights and rind with odd phrasing. It references a heaven lawyer, a lost editor, and a string of antiquated dialogue about town trips and punctures. A humorous anecdote closes with Andrew Sondheimer swallowing a ten dollar bill with chewing tobacco after misplacing it.
Allen's Foot-East advertised comfort for swollen feet and corns
An old timey mail order pitch claims Allen's Foot-East soothes tight shoes and relieves corns and blisters. It markets itself as a cure for sweating feet and hot aching feet with a fat 0Cc package available by mail order from Alicea S Hinata Ys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Alicea S
Local Notables and Farm Work Highlight Community Update
Wayne visits as threshing outfit with blower causes activity at a farm. D R Houser and Romey Silver travel to Berea to buy materials for the new schoolhouse foundations. Rev KE Warner, George Silver, and others noted in weekly movements. Caps WJ Bauer from Chicago surveys on his Jefferson farm. Lizzie Fighburn returns from West Salem visit. Lyman Warner and Henry Swarts add an addition to Fenton Coup’s barn. Banner Salve advertised for skin ailments by multiple firms. July plans cited for Laubach & Boyd and Zimmerman & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster FresersJae
L. A. Chatanan
Shreve
Church of Christ
Lorain
Ohio
Louden Tile Business
Ftn
Nashville
Dha
the Wooster Pr. ' Goryey Co
Silo Lake
Jetreal
Herbert Roth
Fortress Monroe
Curtis House
Lake
S P Keitler
Wawel Bounty
Lahitey
Mahony
Michigan
Charles Barnhart
Woosterreag
Cleveland
Uhaitehart
Oliver Hagerman
Audi
Henry Smith
Ty Hagerman
Mroosnuth
Dia West
Smith
Eya
Wayne
Frank Nson
D. R. Houser
Romey Silver
Stan
Grand Eyman and Plasterer
Wooster
S. G. Spangler
KE Warner
George Silver
Plot Mé¢Mannis
W. JA. Bueher
Chicago
Jefferson
Lizsie Fighburn
West
Salem
Lyman Warner
Henry Swarts
Fenton Coup
G. Springler
Plain
Probate Court Proceedings and Appointments
Matters heard before Judge Rabt L Adair include guardianship for Lydia Ang Wholf with bond 2500 and probate hearings for wills and estates. Administrators and executors such as Charles Coulter, Tom Hart, Merriflat, and others filed final accounts inventories and appraisements with approvals and orders. guardians, administrators, and appraisers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabt
L. Adair
Orrin Frase
Lydia Ang Wholf
Petar
Jane Hart
August Merriflat
Boernomd Merrilat
M OR. Zell
Nathaniel B Davidson
Thomas Worn
Amd
Soho Bart Evecanor
Tee Estate
Satunel
Ee Ieee
Iaw
Girard
Marthes
Estate of Times
Permian
Henry Herman
Tate
Cowes
Cauatter
D. James Mo Weaver
Rebecca Weaver
Geo AN Fisher
Enandian
Linka Lakine Baster
Geo Wo Toe
Charl
Lee
Bend
Reuben Ti
Lewis Bss Tbate
John Baker Johrs Yeuer
Albert Hartaler
Picked up For Dead Man Runaway Victim at Distillery
Nine weeks after an accident at the Cedar Valley Distillery, Kimpton Daugherty, a teamster, lies near death from exposure with a broken right thigh. He previously survived a culvert fall but suffered a new break, while his niece Mina Long reports relatives and a doctor is assessing the leg. a buggy upset after a horse spooked at the B and O depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klaptos
Han
Kimpton Daugherty
Cedar Valley
Elf
Daugherty
Blackleyville
J. W. Lehr
Lehrury
Mina Ikong
Miss Long
Lehr
Caf
Mr. Daugherty
Io A &T
Injured Worker At Clapper Bag Factory
Miss Lizzie Moses of East South Street sustained a hand injury at the Clapper Bag Factory on a Saturday, when her right hand was caught in a sprinting press. Her second finger was badly mangled, and doctors considered amputation but she was sent to an effort to save the finger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Moses
South St
Moses
Drs
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Health
An old advertisement warns that overwork harms kidneys as every blood pass filters through them. It claims kidney trouble causes heart and blood issues and touts Swamp-Root as a proven remedy sold by druggists in various sizes. A free sample offer and pamphlet are advertised by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. X
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Solien
Henry Carr
Walmer
Wayne Township
J. Ho Pnyder
Earn
Maswell
Cooper
Hayesville
Canton
Geo W. Spangler
JW Garuuer
Idaville
Bach & Boyd
Zimmerman & Cook
Lawson Elvidge
Barrington
Laupach& Boyd and Zimmerman & Co
Kokomo
Elwoon McCracken
Bample
Boyd's
James i Hamilton
Creston Races
Heashels
Frank McCrackenn
Miran Osen
Cresten
Wanminaeker
John Deeser
Chas Lance
Pecersteiner
Emerson King
Satel Musser
Aemuu
Zimmerman
Pate
Chitubach & Boyd
Akemmenian
Umeire
Washington Legislature
Wooster Wean
Ert Shafer
Bruce
Blanche Manson
Shaffer
Tawpurt
Laubach &,Joyd and Zimmerman & Co
Tutsk
Laubach & Boyd and Zimmerman & Co
Woman’ Rights
Peking
S. Haker
Ida LeReaux
J. M. Kurtz
D. E. Lawrence
F A. Maurer
West Lebanon
Christian J. King
Myron I. Matz
Mary Bucher
H. G Lautensehlager
W. McCullough
Mabel Lehman
Erme M. Buchwalter
Ada
O. Jo A’ Gerberich
Jacob J Stouffer
G W . Irwin
O K. Lehman
Beallave
Woister
J Fo Seaston
Simithville
Tfehenshil
Latunsburg
C. H Korna
J. F. Lehman
S Keeney
Canusa
Ida A Cheyney
Geo W. Jacot
CE. Fetzer
Harvey Os Ratt
Ada BcCuily
Daltoo
Susie Zimmerman
Thorley
Dessie Smetzer
Big Prairie
Vellah G Eberly
Boyd Lehman
Jessie G Kindig
Burt Hurst
Madisonburyg
Inga
Burton City
John Good
Guy M. McDowell
Eugene Hickin
Rittman
T. F. Yoder
E.O Ebert
Martino Bowman
J G. Bricker
Walter Firestone
New Pittsburg
J.uella Correll
Glen D. Willaman
Rufus Wingert
Grace E. Smith
Chas. E. Fiscus
Bertha Correll
Martin D. Moser
Dafton
Lola C Whitworth
Chloe Levers
Ieee
Fighres
Sugardreek
Baughman
Saltcreek
Franklin
Boerne
Closter
Ee Boster
Farried
Te Rand
Sugar Creek
Us Wa
Milton
Washington, D. C
Cincinnati
BY the
Way
Hayfield
Sally
Mary Spriggins
Mrs. Hayfield - Naow
Silas
Leslie
Rey Sheppard Knapp
New Haven
Andrew Sondheimer
Wabash
Sondheimer
Sundheimer
E. C Dewitt
Zimmerman & CO
Nothi
Chita
Dariger
Tada Det
San Juan Hill
George P. Coorter
Washington Barracks
HL. Leary
Leonard St
Fall River
Mass
At ‘S
McClure & Co
Buckerve St
Ashlsnd
Whit
Roy
California
Secnte
Californis
Vledvarsas
Wearth
Los Angeles
Sant Rrisco
Lave Paig
Verry Green
Tradesmen Building
Vana
Rockford
Freeport
Duba
Independence
Waterloo
Webster City
Fors Dodge
Rockwel City
Denison
Council Biekis
Nes
H. Hanson. DP. A
Ures
Mall
Boyd Ulnunant
Daily Tribune
The
Daily Republican
New York Tri-Weekly Tribune
York
Weekly Tribune
THU
United States
Repub
Sonal Sa
Aray Street
New York City
Sapolio
Plymouth Binder Twine
Milwaukee
Mbwer
Milwaukee Binder
Court House
Pistance
EN Ag
Frederick W. Platt
Yoder
Wiester
Jon June Yo
Spong
Mer
Alliance
Oly
Busness
Weause
Art Legaijane
Ecany
Edison
National Phonograph CO
Fifth Ave
Bise Coast Line
Bie Mackinac
Toledo
Detroit
Crory
Mackinac
Georgian N Bay
Pepetoskey
Pasorama
Cietan Fetosery
Marquette Bertin
Earliva
Arales
Dane
Daly
Ion
Put -in-Bay
Gures
Gaglain
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