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Muir, Mich., Oct. 4, 1884.
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Kent, Ohio, Jan. 13, 1882.
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Philadelphia, July 26, 1886.
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H. C. SHURTLEFF,3722 Market St.
H. C. SHURTLEFF,3722 Market St.
H. C. SHURTLEFF,
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New York City, May 24, 1882.
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JOHN W. LYON,74 and 76 E. 125th St.
JOHN W. LYON,74 and 76 E. 125th St.
JOHN W. LYON,74 and 76 E. 125th St.
JOHN W. LYON,
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Racine, Wis., Oct. 24, 1884.
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And again, Aug. 7, 1886:
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New Carlisle, Ind., March 13, 1884.
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North Bend, Neb., March 11, 1887.
Crane & Allen:
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Morrisonville, Ill., March 21, 1884.
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Bradford, Ohio, Nov. 6, 1884.
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Bement, Ill., April 19, 1886.
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Gallipolis, O., Jan. 31, 1887.
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