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The morning call., 1890-09-08
DR.. HARCOURT'S FAREWELL.
He Explains HIS Reasons for Returning
East.

Rev. DR.. Harcourt, the outgoing pastor of
the Howard-street Methodist Church, de-
livered his farewell sermon last night. Be-
fore announcing his text he referred to the
causes which led to his going away, and
stated that he had had many and tlatterng
called, lie sai1 to the new church ON Van
Ness avenue, but was averse to the work OF
building up new church. He preferred TO
leave that TO those who liked that class of
work. There had come 10 him, also, two
offers from churches not of the Methodist
faith at large salaries, but lie had declined
them all and decided TO 60 East
Il could not be induced" he said in clos
ing, ito remain in San Francisco unless at
the head of the Metropolitan Temple enter
prise, which Bishop Nicholson has not vet
been able, in the administration of his do
cese, to arrange for"
The morning call., 1890-09-08
JOHN NIGHTINGALE.

John Nightingale became the twenty-ninth
President in 1885, and is to-day one OF the few
pioneers whom time has treated leniently and
fortune always favored. He Is by birth New
Yorker Upon his arrival In San Francisco ne
invested his means In zeal estate ana also be-
came Interested In the building and operating oil
wharves from which lie derived a large revenue.
He was one of the original company who tried 10
inco,pOrate The Buikhead scheme, but the de-
feat OF that measure In the Legislature In no
way Impaired his resources He continued his
Investments In land, and grew III wealth from
wear to year as the city kept increasing In popll-
jatIou aud territory. He Is still an active mem-
Der of the community and finds plenty OF occu-
patton in overseeing his property and forward
inc lis Improvement.
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WILLIAM T. COLEMAN.

Upon James Lick's death, William T. Cole
man succeeded 10 the presidency. This gentle
man, WHO is still prominent member OF The So
ce,y. was born in New Jersey, and at an early
age moved to ST. Louis, where he engaged In
business for several years. During the days OF
The gold excitement he came TO California, ana
at once became prominent III the social, mercan-
tile and political affairs OF The young country.
As President OF the Vigilance Committee lie did
much 10 curt the recklessness Of the lower orders
at a time when the ann OF the law seemed pow
less to project peaceable citizens III their lives
or PROPERTY. While lie never held Clce, he
alwaAs took an active interest In the success OF
his party, and only few years ago was spoken
Of as n strong candidate Tor ihe Presidential
nomination OF the Democratic party.
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engineer upon her during that season. Some
time In 1851 he started kiln near Mayfeld and
abandoned that location In favor OF Santa Cruz,
where more extensive and finer deposits were
found 10 exist. Ever afterward he was init
mately associated with the development of this
Industry out OF which he and his firm derived
immense wealth. lie died September 20, 1888,
and was sincerely m0urned by large circle OF
friends.
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Mrs. Cooper,s bible class.

At the opening of the Bible class yester-
day. in the First Congregational Church.
Mrs. Cooper read interesting letters from
Major-General Howard, in command OF the
Division of the Atlantic. in which he referred
TO the great work of Rev. DR.. Meredith in
Brooklyn. and also to that of DIR. Merediths
son. whom he characterized as young cie9-
gyman of great promise. In Miss Francis
4 Wizards letter she says: IF it were the
Least use. / would urge you to speak on the
Kindergarten in Atlanta. Georgia; at our
National Convention, November 14ths The
subject of the lesson was "Zaccheus the pub
lean"
The morning call., 1890-09-08
CHARLES D. CARTER.

Charles d. Carter occupied the presidential
chair in 1901. He was native of New
York, where he was born in May, 1925. In his
youth he learned the trade OF carriage black
smiling. which he followed up TO the time OF
francisco on August 20, 1910. Immediately
settled here. and worked at his trade for some
time. He atterward engaged in business as ship.
chandler and commission merchant, SubSe-
quently became connected with the Morning
Globe. and finally drilled Into the real estate
business, which claimed his attention until his
after an exciting session Of the Industrial
School Board. of which he was President. He
LETT two sons, but Of these only one is now
liyiug-CnatleS ID. Carter ,Jr
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NATHANIEL HOLLAND.

Nathaniel Holland was born in the State Of
Pennsylvania in 1877. and was among the first
to Join in The rush 10 tie new FL Dorado. In
early years be pracliced law 10 this city, and was
subs quenty elected to the bench, but Of late his
official career has been confined to the super.
vision OF all election. in which The Federal Gov
ernnent Is ihteieSteSTiio ,H He held the office Of
p iaenhs9 me -AHSe-sss curing the year
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s. q. HASTINGS.

Serranus Clinton Hastings. the twentythird
President, 10 Of Danish ancestry. He was born
In jefferson County, N. ", on November ~,
1914 and ut an early age became pupil OF the
Guysrneur Academy. When 20 yeats OLD ne De.
came principal Of the Norwich Academy, ana
during his years authority lntioducpu many
novel and successful systems OF instruction. IN
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during MS recent visit were st. Simon ID
Barcaaine, and Signorina locked TO b. m
the best flF
IANtell has -nHe lame and has been thToWn
out OF tTal-tBs lie -ras put III fl'r
Terra Haute again.
If the Pacific Coast Blood-horse Asss-
ton intends to hold a full meeting this year,
it is about time steps were being taken for
making the necessary preliminary arrange
ments.
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ALEXANDER G. ABEL.

Alexander G. Abel who became the SKIN
President OF the society in 1857, is native OF
New York, where he was born over seventy
years ago. When young man he was EN-
poyed in the State Department at Washing
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Formally Booked.

Charles Callan. who stabbed d. J. Sulli-
van and Alfred Carter on Sunday last, was
formally booked yesterday at the City
Prison on two charges Of assault to murder.
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MILAN H. CLARK.

The socety's fifteenth President, Whiiam
Henry Clark came OF an illustrous and talented
family. the Clarhs OF Hallowell, Me-, where the
subject OF this sketch was born on April t. 1917
Fourteen years later he entered BoWaoln O ~
lege and In 1887 he graduated MIN nono ~ law
Immediately applied himself to Tue stuay =, iIw
and, atler his admlttance follower q uSna ,n
practice in his native town. Early IN io4o, VI
consequence Of the gold discoveries n n1hss
enthusiasts, to the number OF 60. organized the
Kennebec Mining ard Trading company.
'Tne company fitted out and loaded the
shin min Obed Mitchell which sailed from New "
Rrdford, Me-, on March 31st. and arrived ~ san
Francisco September 1S, 1S49. A series OF mis-.
haps followed before Mr. clark abandoned t ne
solved to return TO his profession. IN tnis no
mel with much success. He was the pIolSc ., !
Of The Tuoumne canal in 1S63-o4, erected tne
Grst stone building in The Reese River country
and was one OF the few 10 reap pr0nl Lom IN. mo
Investments In that des0late region During SUP.
sequrnt years Mr. Clark invested his means ie
zeal estate of which lie has still col consloefaulo
in lhis ana San Mateo counties. He mas never
married Some eight or ten years ngo ne , men'
on visit TO his sisters III Waithaih' i"aS'''
where lie now makes his nome.
The morning call., 1890-09-08
WILLIAM X. WHEATON.

William Rufus Wheaton, the fourteenth Pres-
dent OF the society, was born in New YORK, May
z, 1914. He received an academic education,
pursued the study OF law and was subsequently
admitted 10 the bar in Utica, n. Y, where lie
practiced until his departure for California on
February l, 1S49. He was u feli0wpassenget
on the Stafford, With Joseph W. Winans ana
other Prominent pioneers, who, alter their ar,
rival at San Francisco on August 3Oth, lusheu
up The ilver to Sacramento. After short eAps,
rience Of the mines OF DrytOwn he engaged III
business for a couple OF years In oaci d;
mento. In the early tflies lie reluineu s sS
the practice OF his profession ana opehe =,
an office on Montgomery street In this Guy. ~
1868 he was elect City and County As ASST ot
Oh the Peoples Ticket" and was ie.eiecieu az
the close of his term for an additional wv wv.
years. Previous TO that he had been he''t e.,
OF the Assembly ana as Secretary OF tne gu nn'
Francisco delegation. lie was vigorous op
pOnent OF lie railroad bond scheme then ueiol y,
the Legislature. During The administrative, ~
President Grant lie received the apn9.htihen,, na
Register OF the United States Land Once III NY
district Of San francisco. lie was Ieappoin,eu
under the succeeding Republican Adinin ,snrtv
tiOn. and held office until the Democratic pSI,y
went into power lie died III Oakland Oh nep
TENDER IL, 1888, aged "a years. his ,, su,
desc eDdeDts are soD, George II. Whea.v ,.,,ai
Front street commission merchant, se'ei"i
daughters and numerous grandchildren.
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Tue bank ana ~, u,sposcd
OF In the fall and The -...at,vil then dis
solved. In the spring OF 1850 Mr.; Tiffany
returned East. where he fingered Till 1888.
During the next four years lie engaged In sew
eral enterprises on this Coast. but not till 1857
did lie establish himself ill the business which
he had served his time TO. He and Charles j..
Collins in that year went Into partnership and
opened a hat. store on Commercial street, below
keaIny, but two months afteIward their venture
was swept out OF existence by tire and the short
lived firm was dissolved. Undeterred by his
loss, Mr. Tiffany made fresh start on WASH
ington street, and in thirteen years acquired 4
handsome competency. sold his goodwill TO his
old partner, Collins. and Invested his means III
real estate. He was a liberal subscriber TO the
Charity Fund of the society and very popular
with all old timers. He died on June 6, 1856,
leaving two sons Peer and William H., and Il
daughter to enjoy The fIuits of his laDOIS.
The morning call., 1890-09-08
ROBERT ). rIrrA :.

Rober. Joyce Tiffany, the thirteenth ftesiuen'
=, Inc pioneers. was bonn In the City OF Albany,
n Y. July "a 1920. 81 the age Of IL, after
a common school education, be was appreh'
iced 10 the business OF hat manufacturing, an
Industry al which he amassed handsome ioi.
tune afteI ITS advent 10 this Coast. Like most o.
fIe OTHER adventures CT E!s Gay, ne was plea
rom rs eaiiy he,i5 by news Of The Won
derful gold discoveries. he left New
YORK January TO- 1919, on the bank
,Josep,ine which be and nineteen others had
purchased and fitted out for the expedition. On
the 4ii OF July following, the party put into
Monterey bull discovering that that W as not their
objective point they par to sea again aud iye
DAYS late, cast anchor Ut san Francisco. They
'-'-'- went up to Sui .eryille and opened
attar" - branch ut
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-12

iwyuOwEGS-LAwN MOWERS
Arptnfi d Iepi,re,i, parts or ~.
irltl h ,l0,t Mosurs called for and
lf,n. |. y. BETTE,
bsrAaH', g. i'll orange street.
s7.bts
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-12

OwENsBoRo, Ky April u.-Yelving-
ton, little town near here, was entirely
destroyed BY fire late yesterday alter
noon. The principal losses are - follows:
Beechwood Hotel. 81, 200; Wright Unset
g. Bro, general store, $1,000, no incur
ance; g. w. B!rk, general store, 50, 800,
NO insurance; Ed. Russelbach. general
store, 5000, insurance $4,000; q. p.
Taylor, leaf tobacco. $1,000, insurance
81, 900; Mrs. Kate Eagles. tobacco factory
and other buildings, Il, 900. no insurance.
Other small losses, principally small
business houses and residences. valued
at 81 800, were burned, none Of which
were insured. There 10 not . business
house left In the place.
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Blew HI, Brain, Out,

PHILADELPHIA, April 12.-Herman
Meyer. aged 81 years, who lived on Sixth
street, above Dauphin. yesterday alter
noon went to ths house Of Otto Klingen-
meir, broiher-in-law OF hts wife. Caro-
line, 1905 Leithgrow street, for the pur-
pose, 1t 10 supposed, Of killing her, and,
alter attempting to kill Mr.. and Mrs.
Klingenmeir, committed suicide.
1t appears that recently Meyer, who
was conductor on the Peoples line, was
sent 10 prison ct the instance OF his wife
for beating her, and, on his solicitation,
she secured his release yesterday. They
left the prison together, but soon scpa-
rated, the wife going 10 her brother-in.
laws house. Shortly after Meyer ap-
peared Ond demanded TO SEQ his wlfo,
and, on being refused, smashed 10 the
front windows Of the house aud left.
About half.past SIX O'Clock he returned
And attempted to force an entrance into
the house. Mr.. aud Mira. Klingenmeir
went to the window and ordered him
away, whcreupsn he drew . 32-calibre
revolver and fired two shots at them, the
lrst bullet Of which passed within few
| inches of the two and entered the wall
ct the back Of the parlor, aud the second
imbedded itself IN the ceiling. Meyer
then put the pistol 10 HE right tempt,
and blew out bis brains. Tho body WA
removed to the morgue by policemen o
the Clearheld Street Station.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-12

WAsHINoToN, April l2.-In the u. 8.
House Of Repre-, entatives yesterday the
contested election case of Waddill W..
Wise. of Virginia, was discussed. The
usual Friday evening session on private
pension bills was held.
Chairman Dingley has appointed the
special committee ordered by the Re-
publican caucus on Thursday night to
prepare silver bill for the consideration
OF the caucus next Monday night. The
members are the eight Republican men,
bers Of the Committee on Coinage.
The President yesterday signed the act
making an appropriation TO supply the
deficiency occasIoned by the deialcation
OF Silcott, late cashier In the Office OF the
Sergeant-at-Arms of the House.
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II Was . Coin cIdence.

"Were you In that campaign" asked
vet ran OF the Army OF Tenn. ssee, who,
in talking with . casual acquaintance,
had accidentally discovered this bond Of
affinity.
"Was IP said the other, "Wen, l
reckon was. ] went right through II
and was enc Of She laet men TO leavs
Chattanooga. When rot to the river
sbsy were iust preparing to tire the
bridge, aud was one OF the last men to
cross. 1t was on Ore whom reached the
ether eide"
well, now, that 10 strange" repii'
ths nr.t speaker, 'do you knew l VS.
Win the rear guard at that bridge anu !
on Are
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-12

NOR SALE CHE AP-i0 yards of Brus-
IL sells carpet. good as new. Apply ut
Igij West street l-loStt
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HIS ,lcrsEK's SONGS.


Beneath tho hot midsummer sun,
Tho men had marched all day;
And now beside q ripping stream,
Upon the grass they lay.
firing OF games and idle Jest,
As swept the hours along,
They called to ono who unused apart:
Come, friend, give ne u song
Il feerI cpnnot please he said.
",rhe only songs know
Are those my mothor used to sing
FoSHfc long years ago"
"sins7 Ono Of thoser' a rough voice cried,
To every mothers son of US
A mothers songs arc dear"
Then swoetiy rang the singers voice
Amid unwonted calm,
IAN soldier Of the cross.
A flower OF the lambf"
"And shall fear to own hts causes"
The worry stream was stilled;
And hearts that never throbbed with
With tender thoughts were filiod.
Ended this song, the singer said,
As to his foot he rose;
"Thanks TO YOU all. my friends. good
God grant us sweet rsposc.'
"stin,s MS as, ono one, more The captain beggedi
Then CHANGING 'rouud with smiling lips,
you'd join with me- he said.
Wen sing this old familiar air,
Sweet as the bu91o call,
"All hail the power OF Jesus name,
Let angels prostrHle faii"
All! wondrous was the old tunes spell.
As on the singer sang;
| Man after man fell into line
And loud the voices rang.
The songs are done, the camp is still,
Naught hut the stroam Is heard;
But, ah! the dcpths Of every soul
by those old hymns are stirred.
And up from many bearded lip,
In whispers soft and low,
Raises the prayer the mother Taught
The boy long years ago.
Chicago Intev-Occan.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-12

TOR sAI.E.-A LOT OF SIGNS OF
II all sizes, and large nag poles. In
siuire ut No. I23 French street. @-5-Gtt
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-12

k0llcE-lf fou WANT TO SAVE
n hlLAliS, in,nIr yonr property with
[aNllls Z O.. ~. ~ Matket u. n.!l.tf
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-12

GALRNA, H., April 1i.-A novel mat.
rimobial event occurred here ye,terday,
. mother and daughter standing at the
altar together aud both taking upon
themselves the vows Of wedlock, tho
grandmother Of the junior bride acting
rs bridesmaid. The parties, male and
female, to the unique affair we're WIN,
Hammond, OF Dubuque, and Mrs. Mary
J. Reddlngton, OF this ulty, and Louis
Bourineim, OF Warner, and Miss Il. J.
Reddinston. TIL, fiat named lady 10
over 80, and her daughter 10 comely
maiden OF 20.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-12

A resident OF Kissimmee, Fla. recently
bought his vile bureau with q large
mi FOR attached. ''While out In the
garden attending her flowers one day the
lady heard 9 loud racket 10 the house.
On Fastening thither she discovered that
her husbands game rooster had gone
into the house aud caught sight Of him
self In the glass. That settled 1t; and
the way he went for that glass-nghtiug
his own shsdow-was Q caution TO all
other game chickens. There wasn't .
piece Of the glass large enough for .
hand mirror leit,' aud the rooster was 30
mad when the lady appeared on the
scene that be turned his attention to her,
and for while 1t was q doubtful ques-
tlon ~ to which would win the battle.
A vigorous use Of the broom, however,
finally LETT lady In possession Of the house
aad her shattered mirror.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-12

Little Rirl-"Mamma, Is this winter?"
Wise mother-''Dsar me, will you
never learn to know the seasons? Now,
r, member. When It Is so hot ono day
YOU can't breathe, and so wet and chilly
tho next that you can't get out, It's rum
mer; when It suddenly gets so cold thai
every body shivers, and fee and snow ap-
pear, it's autumn; when II becomes warm
aud balmy. aud she birds sing, and grass
gets green, and trees begin to bud, its
winter; when the wind starts up and cy-
c.ones sweep over the country, and biz.
xArds carry dtath and devastation In
their wake, and the rivers freeze, and the
snow piles up three feet high, iPs spring. "
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-12

I.'OR SALE OR EXCHANGE. "A
Il double cottage with hay window,
porchee, and large garden with truii, On MI.
Salem avenue. near Mt. talem Church.
Apply on premises, u. y. YOUNG
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-12

HIGHEST CASH
w price paid for secondhand furni-
ture, Stoves. clothing, otc., Mt I'll West
Front street. r. X. CAiOoN.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-12

BE0VIJ0Gs
Tne cheapest hat house IN the city
6umfOrd Bros. AOA Market street.
1fv bush's coal: YOU will nket It.
American Laundry. coz West Fronts.
Try Bush's coal; you will surely iikst
CuppinR and lesching. 100 Il. Secondlt.
Zine ,sk. Hinge d hant's. Is Z. eth street.
Frank Roop smith. druggist sth and Kias.
II you want cheap picture frames 10 to q
x. Baugh, 2o5 West Second street. 1hAve the
largest stock iu Delaware. Come aud see Tor
yourselves.
Atss. 2i0 Market street. has the largest and
cheapest stoc oil hats, white shirts, under-
wear. neck and hosiery In the city. Call
and ace him.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-12

WAsHINoToN, April 12.-Thers was
NO marked change in the condition Of
Mr.. Randall yestsrday, but be shows
sigma Of growing weaker. There can be
no material change until the great
change comes which viii end all. Mr..
Randall 10 simply dying, and may con-
tlnue In his present condition for an
hour or o day or several days, sinking
gradually, but surely. His physicians
hell . consultation TO day at bic bed
side and say It Is impossible TO predict
when the end will come, but that they
look for It at any TINA A large num-
Der Of friends called to make inquiries
to-day, and among them was Secretary
Blaine.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-12

Our increased trade shows that the
public appreciate 2240 lbs. Of good clean
coal for . ton, and that 10 what We pro-
pose 70 give for the year Of 1870. Our
coal 10 under cover and screened, under
our own supervision. Kindliug wood in
large loads. Western oats q speciality,
i oS rslsnd and avenue 1 Telephone, as. ~
Telephone 5y7. Open 10 the evening.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-12
A NEW BUSINESS METHOD,

S.H; Baynard has adopted plan that is
prevailing in western Cities whereby the opportunity
is given to procure good watch for very low price,
through the agency OF cooperative clubs The plan is
follows: Clubs are composed Of forty members, who
pay one dollar for membership fee, which payment
goes to the originator of the plan. When the club is
formed they mutually agree to purchase forty watches
for the sum Of seven hundred and sixty-fve dollars
Each week thereafter the members meet, and
each pays one dollar, at which time
Der is drawn. which entities the owner Of
such number to select and receive his watch
similar to the old plan Of watch clubs with the
cepton that upon the drawing ofa number further pay
ments of that number cease. The remaining members
Qess one each wcek) continue their payments and
drawings for thirty weeks, when all payments cease
and the remaining ten members receive their watches
The watches so distributed are god-hlled case,
made by James Boss with either an Elgin, Waltham,
Springfield Hampden movement such as are sold
all overour city for thrty6ve dollars and which are
fully warranted to give satisfaction Clubs are now
forming and drawings will commence Tuesday even
ing, March 2sth For further information and exarni-
nation of the watches call at
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-12

WHhtcu W AuhA INV Stohups
Detroit Free Press.
A young lady who was bundled up In
furs and had sixteen-button gloves on
her hands bought . stamp ut the post
Office window yesterday and, after doing
20. looked about her In a helpless way.
A languid young man, who was about
to invest In stamped env lope, realized
her dilemma, and asked;
&6hall I-ah-shall ! aflix the stamp,
miss?"
''lf you would be 20 kind"
.With pleasure"
He uubumoned his overcoaf, removed
his wooden gloves and then took from
one coat. tail pocket . phial Of rose
water and from the other = paper box,
In which there was = camela hair brush,
and with much elaboration ard delicacy
he brushed The stamp aud Affixed 1t.
"You arc 30 kindl" she murmured.
''Ab, yesi was born that way" he
replied, and - she made shiP no care
fully restored her paraphernalia, pur-
chased his envelope and went his way.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-04-12

PtyoNAI-NGs. OSBORN, DRESS.
WhWf r, lms removed 10 No. 80 WEST
NsnU sHei nS-tt'
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ptN" W. MIS-. j. II. WARD HAS
h"'{el non VI" '@3 shipley street
No kiu. facet, a3Gtt