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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1908-05-29
Resolution.

Be it resolved by the Chairman anc
Board of Trustees of the village Of
Gooding, Idaho that there shall be Ger
tain Improvements hereinafter specifi.
ed made by the village of Gooding or
and along Wyoming street, Montana
street, Washington street, Idaho street,
California street and Nevada street
commencing at the Oregon Short Line
railroad right of way on the North and
running to Seventh Avenne on the
South.
Said improvements to consist of i'm
proving, repairing, grading, and drain
ing said streets and setting out and
cultivating shade trees along the line
thereof.
That the estimate cost of said i'm
provements is 100000
That the expenses of such improve
ments shall be assessed against the lots
fronting on said streets in proportion
to the benefits to said lots.
Protests against said proposed i'm
provements may be filed with the Clerk
of the village of Gooding at any time
up to the Both day of May, 1908.
Passed by the Chairman and Board
of Trustees of the village of Gooding
this 18th day of May, 1908
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1908-05-29
HIS VICTIM

If Ambleby had been any one but
Ambleby it never would have hap
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1908-05-29
Notice of Meeting OfRepubIican
State Convention.

Pursuant to the authority and by the
direction of the Republican State Cen.
trial Committee, a Republican State
Nominating Convention will convene al
the City of Boise, State of Idaho, or
Tuesday, the first day of September,
1908, at II O'Clock a. m, at which State
Convention Republican platform of
principles will be announced, a new
State Central Committe will be elected,
and candidates will be nominated for
Justice of the Supreme Court, one mem
Der of Congress, and State officers to
be voted for at the general election to
be held on Tuesday, November 8, A. D.
1908.
The various counties of tho State are
entitled to delegate representation in
this convention as follows: Ada "a,
Bannock IS, Bear Lake IA, Bingham %,
Boise 6, Bonner 10, Blaine 8, Canyon IS,
Cassia z, Custer 3, Elmore 4, Fremont
81, Idaho 19, Kootenai 10, Latah IS,
Lincoln 6, Nez Perez q, Lemhi 5,
Owyhee 4, Oneida p, Shoshone 16,
Twin Falls 4, Washington g.
The County Central Committees are
hereby requested toperfect all arrange
ments for primaries and county con-
ventions for the selection of delegates
to said state convention.
JAMES H. BRADY,
Chairman.
ADDISON T. SMITH,
Secretary
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1908-05-29
HOmeSeexerS' Rates.

Effective May 18th, until December
next, homeseekers' rates will be in
effect from Colorado points to Idaho
points for one fare plus $500 for the
round trip, on the first and third Thurs
days of each month.
Tickets will be good going fifteen days
with final return limit of twenty one
days, and will be honored for stop overs
within limit.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1908-05-29

Orr1OE hOOhS:
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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1908-05-29
Notice to Creditors.

All parties indebted to the Gooding
Mercantile Co. please settle the same
at the Stockgrowers' Mercantile Co.,
Shoshone, Idaho.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1908-05-29
BEST.

Remember, this
celebrated ena NJ
eled ware is especial
~ imported for and
sold in this city ex-
cIusively by US.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1908-05-29

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would have hap
pened. Or if Lot
tie Howard had
been otherwise
than remarkably
pretty even for a
16-year old, or had
not possessed such
a downright unsO-
phisticated soul,
it is likely the sit
uation never would
have evolved.
However, as it
happened, Amble-
by, who had been
calling frequently
of late upon Lot
ties sister Fran
ces, aged %, sud
denly had it borne
in upon him that
in endeavoring to
make good with
the older sister he
had fatally en-
shared the tender
affections of the
younger. He could
not think other
wise-be;ng Am
bleby-when he (
observed how Lot |
tie always hung !
about when he
was near. Looking
up, he would catch
her great eyes
fixed on him in
devOuring atten-
ton many times
in an evening. She
did not appear en-
barrassed when
caught. Indeed,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-20
Randolph Continued.

W. A. Mcintosh went to Lebanon, N.
H., Saturday and remained until Wednes-
day.
Harold B. Andrews of Melrose, Mass,
is visiting his uncles, j. Harris and Wales
T. Bass, and other relatives in Randolph.
Miss Ida Flint has finished her course
at the Bryant & Stratton Business college
in Boston and is now filling position in
that city.
The Kings Daughters will meet with
Mrs. j. d. Mitchell at O'Clock Tuesday
afternoon, Feb. rs, when thimbles will
be needed.
Forrest, the little son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert L. Spooner, is convalescing from q
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-20
Probate of Will.
ESTATE OF HENRY C. SOPER.

STATE OF VERMONT, In Probate Court held
RANDOLPH DISTRICT. IS. at Chelsea, in and for
said District on the 10th day of February A. d.
1905 - - -
Present Hon. GEORGE L. Srow Judge
An Instrument, purporting to be the last Will
and Testament of Henry c. Soper late of Ran
doph, in said district, deceased, being presented
70 the Court by VIM; V. Soper and Ella c. Eaton,
the executors therein named. for Probate: 1t is
ordered by said Court, that all persons concerned
Inerein be nothed to appear at session of said
court TO De neld at the Probate Office in Chel-
sea, on the 2sth day of February A. d. 1908 and
S pn. cause s any they may have against the
Their ordered, that copy of the record of this or
a aea three weeks in the
to said time appointed for hearing
By the Court: attest,
f'A GEORGE L. STOW, Judge.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-20
Condition Of the Sick.

w. +. Edison seems fairly comfortable
though pneumonia still complicates his
case of typhoid fever and he is very weak.
His nurse, Miss Anna Eastman, having
been summoned to the sanatorium by the
dangerous condition of her brother, a
nurse came from Burlington yesterday to
care for Mr.. Edison.
A. w. Eastman was taken to the ssna-
forum Saturday, suffering from bronchi-
tbs, which was followed by so sharp an
attack of appendicitis that he was operat-
ed upon Monday afternoon by DIR. J. b.
Wheeler of Burlington, assisted by DIR.
c. J. Rumrill. Mr.. Eastmanis brother,
DR.. I. n. Eastman of Groton, was also
present. The appendix was removed and
the gall bladder opened. Though the pa
tient rallied well, his chances appeared
very doubtful Tuesty and at night he
seemed to be sinking. Yesterday morn
ing there was a slight change for the bet
ter and he held his own throughout the
day. He was quite comfortable last
night for one so low, and this morning
more hope of his recovery is felt. His
sister. Mrs. Jennie Crown, a trained
nurse, has come from Hanover to assist in
his care, and his parents arrived yester-
day from Tcpsham with DIR. Eastman
from Groton.
Mrs. G. r. Granger, after twenty years
deliverance from sickness, succnmbed 20
an acute attack of indigestion, from
which she is at present recovering.
Mrs. A. e. Dean is Frustrated by a
hard case Of the grip.
Mrs. Joseph W. Atwood, who has been
confined to her bed for the past five
weeks with grip and neuralgia, is now
! gaining slowly.
J. p. Cleveland was confined 10 the bed
Z yesterday by bilious attack, OF which
( he is much better.
Alexander Hull has pneumonia, but
yesterday began to mend.
Fred Rope, whose case OF pneumonia
was considered desperate, has developed
more favorable symptoms. Miss Sadie
Kent, who was caring for him, has been
succeeded by Miss Dewey, a nurse from
Burlington.
Mrs. George c. Flint, who underwent
an operation at the sanatorium for the
relief of acute Bright's disease, is gaining
steadily.
DR.. f. o. Blanchard has been housed
by bard cold but is now able to be in
his Office again.
Mrs. c. l.. Wyman has been i'll with
the grip the past week at the home of hei
daughter, Mrs. o. II. Silver, in Barre.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-20
Auction Sale.

l have sold my farm and now will sell
at public auction March 5, 1908, 20 cows,
5 yearling heifers, 1 Holstein bull, Is
months old, 8 horses, weigh 100 each, "a
extrs good Shropshire sheep, one to drop
lambs April list, brood sow, 10 tons OF
hay and numerous other articles that will
be mentioned on the auction bills. 3w
friedrich Ruiz, Randolph, VT, X. +. d. g.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-20
K. H. Howard, Agent, Randolph.
Notice OF Settlement.

ESTATE OF URBAN L. BIXBY
State of Vermont, District of Randolph, S.
The Honorable Probate Court for the District
aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate
OF Urban l. BiXby late of Brookfield in
said District, deceas ed, Greeting.
Whereas, said Court has assigned the 2sth day
of February next for examining and allowing the
account OF Edgar ]. Trask, administrator of the
estate OF SAID deceased and for a decree of the
residue of said estate to the lawful Claimants OF
the same, and ordered that public notice thereof
pc glve1 TO all persons interested in said estate
previous TO the day assigned, in the Herald and
taid District.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to appear al
the Probate ONCE in Chelsea in said District OF
the day assigned, then and there to contest the
allowance of said account if you see cause and to
establish your right as heirs, legatees and Lawful
claimants to said Residue.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of
February, 1908. 1894
GEORGE L. STOW, Judge.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-20
teachers EXAMINATIONS.

Examinations for teachers certificates
in Orange county will be held as follows:
Randolph (Edson's halD, Feb. % and
rs.
Bradford, Feb. % and &c.
Chelsea, Feb. 81 and 2S.
Candidates. not personally known to
the examiner should bring testimonials OF
good moral character, and, in case they
have taught, of ability to teach and gov
ern. 2w
John M. Comstock, County Examiner.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-20
"Strout's Business Chances"

Is the title of big, illustrated cata-
Iogue, just out, describing money-mak-
ing businesses for sale-hardware, drugs,
confectionery, harness, groceries, bakery,
laundry, blacksmith shops, creamery,
grist mills, hotels, etc. ETC.; copy mailed
free. Dept. 14-A, E. A. Strout Co., 294
Washington ST., Boston, Mass Wv ae
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-20

home in Barre, Rev. F. A. Poole, pastor
of the Cong1 church, being the officiat-
ing clergyman, and interment was made
in the Barre cemetery beside the husband
and daughter. Mrs. Lucius Goodhart of
this place, a niece of Mrs. Spaulding,
was summoned TO Barre Friday and re-
manned until after the funeral.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-20
Gard of Thanks.

l desire to express my appreciation of
the courtesy, sympathy and untiring
kindness experienced at the Randolph
sanatorium by myself and friends while
my late husband, Elmer n. Bean, was pa
tient at the institution. Everything pos
sible was done for his relief and for our
comfort. Mrs. Z. n. Bean.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-20
A Card.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the friends and neighbors who
so kindly assisted US at the death and
burial of our aunt, also for the beautiful
flowers. We would especially thank the
family of Alfred Eaton for the constant
and kindly care they have given her dur
ing the years she has been with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orrin S. Cham berlain.
Eta s. Chamberlain
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-20
Church Notes.

Bethany church--The text OF the SER
mon for next Sunday will be "Resist Not
Evil"
Bethany Guild will meet at the Parish
house next Thursday afternoon, Feb. %,
at 2:30 O'Clock.
Christian Science chapel-Service Sun
day at IL a. m; subject, "Mind." Gold
en- text, / Peter rs.
The Ladies' society OF the Baptist
church will meet with Mrs. w. Il. Wall
Thursday afternoon. Feb. q.
Baptist church-Preaching Sunday at
1890 a. M; Sunday school at 11:45;
Christian Endeavor at $3.50 p. m.
Methodist Episcopal church-Preach-
ing service by pastor at 1890 a. m. !;
Sunday school at ~ o'clock Epworth
league at $50.
The monthly union service of the
churches will be held Sunday evening at
the NJ. e. church, Rev. Fraser Metzger
being the preacher.
The Christian Endeavor society of the
Baptist church will hold a social at Will
liam Slack's on Thayer brook Monday
! evening, Feb. "a. Teams will leave the
church at o'clock.
Circular conference will be held at
Bethany church next Tuesday morning
with sermon at 1890 o'clock by Rev. G.
III. Grosvenor OF Braintree. Addresses
will be given in the afternoon by Rev.
Strong of Williamstown, Sweet of Brook
field and Wells of Randolph Center and
Professor Morrill,.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-20
eooo,Money-Makine Farms For Sale

In Massachusetts, and IS other states.
'sStrout's List 1872 the largest illustrated
catalogue of farm bargains, with reliable
information of farming localities, ever is
sued, including bond good for r. r. fare,
mailed free. Dept. Ia A, f. A. Strout
Co., 294 Washington ST., Boston. 4w ae
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-20
Mortified Monday night and returned
the next day to Worcester.
Tracy--Spooner.

Oscar ID. Tracy, prominent young
business man OF Chelsea, associated with
his father in the hardware store, was
united in marriage at high noon Sunday
to Miss Ethel Spooner, at the home of
the brides brother, Bert L. Spooner, on
Central street. Rev. Fraser Metzger was
the officiating clergyman and the only
witnesses were few near relatives.
The bride, who was unattended, was
most becomingly gcwned in a brown
broadcoth travelling suit, with which she
wore white gloves and a white hat
trimmed with white tips and ribbon and
purple violets. For year past she has
been established in Chelsea as a very pop
ular milliner.
Refreshments Of ice cream, cake and
fruit were served before the departure
of the newly married couple by the :25
express on wedding trip to Boston,
where they will visit the groom's sister,
Miss Lyle Tracy, and other friends before
taking up their residence in Chelsea.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-20

Randolph High School.
A few changes of seats have been the
result of long debate.
The class in American history is doing
finely. II must be that they have taken
it before!
Miss Esther George, '0s, has the grip.
Miss Annie Wood, 10, is reported as
much better and will soon resume her du-
ties at school.
Mid-year examinations are over and on
the whole were quite successful, hut 1t is
still the hope Of the teachers that sbetter
work" will be done in the future.
The second year Latin class il Just
crossing the "bridge" and on the other
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-20
WANTED. FOR SALE. ETC.

Wood for sale. ]. v. Newton.
Green wood for sale. L. d. Rix.
Live poultry wanted. tt q. w. Panton.
Stable to rent. Feather bed for sale.
2w Emma C. Knowlton.
Wanted :-Asho 15c. bushel. Drop
me a card. F. B. Thomas.
Small teneme. to let.
tt Mrs. Susan Gabrielle.
For Sale:-A few nice shotes. 3w
Seymour Bros.
Cash paid for hides and pelts. If
L. A. Jerd.
For Sale:-Horse or whole team. If
f. p. Fish.
Chester White pigs and shotes for sale.
P. D. Chatfield.
We are prepared to do custom butcher
ing. If L. A. Jerd.
Wanted:-A good mixer on my home
farm. E. L. Bass.
Cedar fence posts and telephone poles
for sale. If Ray & Mcleod, Brandon.
For Sale:-Good farm horse, weight
about 1850. ae Lyman D. Xix, Randolph.
Hay for sale. Terms cash. ae
Mrs. E. G. Gould, East Bethel.
Enquire OF w. H. Kenney about the
best piano manufactured. Wv
For Sale:-Pair work horses on How
ard farm; weight 200. J. G. Mann.
Wanted Live poultry in exchange
for cash. Will pay s to lie. per lib.
H. E. Reed, Northfield, VT.
wanted:-To hire a farm. Buff Or
pington cockerels, Cooks strain, for sale,
S1.50. NJ, South Royalton.
Hay for sale at my home farm, at my
farm in PittsfieId and the Shepard place
in Rochester. tt E. l.. Bass.
Buy your piano direct from manufac-
turer and save jobber's profit. Enquire
of W. C. w. Marshall, Randolph Inn.
Wanted At the Randolph sanatori-
UNI, a capable economical housekeeper.
Apply to w. H. Gladding, superintend-
ent.
Hack for public service at any time.
Orders can be left at my house or the
Blodgett store; telephones at both places.
Charles A. Blodgett.
| For Sale:-Xtravim molasses for feed.
Price, 1Sc. per gal. by Dbl. Buy before
I NJ. Hubbard's store. 4w FL. B. Howard.
Am agent Tor the Montpelier laundry
and confident you will appreciate the
work; can crafty your wish for any
kind of mileage. c. R. Steele, leading
hair dresser, A Main street.
| l do not employ agents to sell my
monumental work for the reason that i
is necessary to pay them 10 to 20 percent
for their services. This means that the
customer must pay this amount in the
end. You can save this by buying di
rect from the manufacturer.
If A. +. Lamb.
Sales nan Wanted:-A capable man t.
drive one of our carts retailing bread
cake and pastry. Man with experience
on order team preferred. None but ex
/ rerienced men need make application
l Apply with references to the Vernon
Baking Company, White River Junction
VT. Wv ae
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-20
A Gard.

We wish to acknowledge with deep
gratitude the many words of sympathy
and acts of Kindness and assistance ten
dered in our recent bereavement, also the
flowers. Fred Hatch.
Luna Hatch.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-20
Music Hall Items.

The next attraction will be the great
Biblical play, 1.-THE Holy City," with its
beautiful stage settings and big company
of noted players, coming March IA.
''Strongheart," a new comedy drama
by William c. DeMille, will be presented
here by Edgar Selwyn and his company
under the direction of Henry y. Harris in
the near future.
As the college-bred Indian, whose name
furnishes the title of the play, Mr.. Sell
wyn by characterization of unusualness
and power seems to increase the large
measure of popularity already won by
him in a variety of important roles.
Mr.. DeMiile presents the problem of
the educated Indian in love with wo-
man not of his own race. This uncon-
ventional story is placed in an equally
out-of-the-ordinary setting. Columbia I'M
| iversity, with youthful college life, its
campus heroes and its football game.
\ Mr.. Selwyn will be supported by care
fully selected company containing many
well-known players.
"Strongheart" was the dramatic sensa-
tion of last season in Boston and New
York, in which cities il recently played
a return engagement at the Globe and
Savoy theatres, respectively.
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CONTINUED on page ~
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Death Of Mrs. Harriet SpauIdine.

0So>'' ~ W. - s'e'''Ss -
Mrs. Harriet (ssiter), widow of the late
Silas b. Spaulding, died at O'Clock FRI
day morning in Barre city, in which she
had lived during the last fifteen years
with her daughter, Mrs. Carroll III.
Granger. Previous to that time, the
home of the family had been in RAN
dolph, where the deceased was justly es-
teemed for the virtues of true Christian
womanhood.
Mrs. Spaulding was suddenly prostrat-
ed by a severe attack Of pneumonia the
10th inst. though she had previously APP
peared to be fully as well as usual and
was able to assist her daughter, whose
two children are but just recovering from
scarlet fever. The pneumonia was of
short duration but serious complications
VI stoppage and valvular heart disease
arose and quickly proved fatal to a frail
constitution already weakened by illness.
Besides her daughter, Mrs. Spaulding
is survived by brother, David Salter of
East Barre, and sister, Mrs. Della Slack
of Maiden, Mass. An elder daughter,
Lena Spaulding, whose death was q great
sorrow to the mother and sister, entered
into rest three years ago at Chelsea,
where she was then teaching.
The funeral service was held ct
O'Clock Sunday afternoon at the Granger
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-02-20
Death Of Allen n. Flint. Sir.

Allen II. Flint, ST., who had been in
ing the last month had weakened rapid
ly, was seized with the grip Friday and
grew worse quickly. That night he
dropped asleep and never awoke to
earthly scenes again, sinking gradually
to the end that came at O'Clock Sunday
morning.
Mr.. Flint was bern in Braintree, Jan.
2, 1929, and lived all his life in his native
town, respected as a good citizen and an
upright man. For 40 years his home had
been on the farm, where his death oc-
Cured. He married first Anne Adams,
! long deceased, who bore him two sons,
Charles Flint of Braintree and Allen, Jr.,
of this village. His second wife, to
whom he had been married 40 years, was
/ Rosetta Blanchard and she survives him
at the age of 20 with four sons and four
daug George C., Herbert f.
and Perkins Flint; Anna, the wife OF
/ Emory Battles; Mary, the wife OF Joseph
Harlow; Emma, the wife of Clarence
\ Webster, and Leila, the wife of Fred
Flint. All of the ten children, with the
exception of Allen, Jr., reside in Brain
\ tree. Mrs. Flint also contracted the grip
and has been very ill, but is now more
comfortable.
The funeral service was held at 0:30
o'clock yesterday morning at the house,
Rev. Fraser Metzger officiating, and in
| terment was made in Braintree, the six
SONS of the deceased acting as bearers.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-01-11

BJI1O
Nos participa don c. Irizarry de
San German, que el dia primero de
enero, ha alberto un esta blecimiento
comercial en- aquella ciudad el que gi-
ra bajo la razon &C. Irizarry", dedi-
candose la compra venta de toda
classes de mercancia. Buenos negocios
deseamos al seAor Irizarry.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-01-11

Desde la pr6xima semana, todos los
vapores correos de la New York and
Porto Rico Steamship Co., que salen
del puerto de San Juan para New
York, veri6caran su salida los mierco.
les a las tres de la tarde, On vez de los
martes a las doce, como Sc acostum-
braba.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-01-11

El doctor don Isidoro A Vidal de
Humacao, ha renunciado ell cargo de
Official dc Sanidad de aquella ciudad por
haber sido nombrado Alcalde de la re.
ferida ciudad, y ha sido nombrado para
ell cargo'de ohcisl de Sandal ell doctor
don Pablo Font Martelo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-01-11

Don Pascual Laboy, vecino de Pom.
CO, ha solicitado del Superintendent
de Sanidad, un permiso para exhumar
los restos de. Mercedes Colon y Rami-
rez y Reyes Alvares, en- Ell cementerio
de aquella ciudad.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-01-11
Varias noticias

Ha presentado la renuncia de 81
puesto, seg1n vemos en- un diario local
ell seflor Juan Maria Palmer Presiden
te de la Junta local del partido Unio-
nista de San German.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-01-11
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