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VOL. Keva—No 32
IOO YEARS OLD.
Mrs, Phoebe Crabh Celebrates
Her Centennial.
The Mayor and Council of South Norwalk
and Many Friends Offer Congratulations.
Mrs. Phoebe Crabbe yesterday cele-
brated the centennial anniversary of
her birth, at the residence of Council-
man George S. Trowbridge on Havi-
lant': street.
Mrs. Crabbe received the congratu-
lations of relatives, friends and ac-
quaintances. of tnose who had never
known her before, and even civic
honors, for May r Charles G. Bohannon,
nearly the entire Common Council and
Chief of Police Vollmer of South Nor-
walk, called to pay their respects and
do honor to her length of days. Rela-
tives from far and near came to con'
gratulate her and wish her many happy
returns of the day.
All of her living descendants were
present to-day. These included her
son, Capt. Cyrus E. Crabbe, and wife
of New York; her granddaughter, Mrs.
J. Frank Morgan, and husband, and
great-grand-children, Edna (11), Rob-
ert (9) and Ethel (2) Morgan of Dan-
bury. Her only living sister, Mrs.
Sally Bailey, aged 93, of Litchfield,
Mich, was represented by her son, J.
Edward Bailey, and her granddaugh-
ter, Miss Marian Bailey, of Michigan.
Other relatives who called were several
nephews and nieces, among them being
Mr. and Mrs. XVoodcock, Mrs. Susan
Lounsbury and Mr. and Mrs. George
B. Christison and Miss Isabelle Christi-
son of Stamford; Mrs. Henrietta Weed
and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Buxton of New
York; Nilliam Weed of Unionville, N.
Y., and Mr. and Mrs. George W'eed, of
Brooklyn.
Mrs. Crabbe is a member of the Con-
gregational church of Stamford,having
joined by letter in 1812, fifty-five years
ago.
On Sunday, July 25, the following
resolutions were passed by the church:
“In view of the fact that Mrs. Phoebe
Crabbe, a member of this church, will
be a hundred years old on August 5,
therefore -
“Resolved,That a committee of seven
be appointed to visit Mrs. Crabbe on
that day, to convey to her the sincere
cong 'atulations of her brethren for the
advanced age which God has permitted
her to attain, the useful life He has
granted her to live”, and for the fellow-
ship with Christ and His brethren she
has so long enjoyed, and to express to
her our sincere hope that other years
of comfortable life may still be given
her.
“Resolved, That this committee be
requested to procure and present to
Mrs. Crabbe a token of our affection. ”
Nearly all the committee came to
South Norwalk bearing with them sev
eral tokens, including a solid silver
loving-cup, gold lined hearing the fol-
lowing vinscription: “Phoebe Crabbe,
Aug. 5, 1797—1897. Presented by the
First Congregational church of Stem"
ford, Conn, to its old-est member ;” a
large round fruit birthday cake, hear-
ing upon its iced top the dates 1797—
1897, from the committee; and 100 pinks
from the Christian Endeavor Society
of the church.
Upon their arrival at the house the
several gifts were presented, Dr. Hurl-
butt acting as spokesman.
- The committee also presented to Mrs.
Crabbe letters from Rev. Samuel Sco-
ville and Mrs. Scoville, and from Rev.
John G. Davenport of Waterbury.
311's. Crabbe does not give the im-
pression that she is 100 years of age, a
\person born two years before George
Washington died, for her face, al-
though not free from wrinkles, is re-
markably full. Her appearance and
actions would lead one to think her
eighty or less, no more. It is a pleas-
ure to talk with her, as she still has a
keen mind well stocked with reminis-
cences of the past.
She was born in a house which stood,
in 1797, a half~mile southeast of North‘
Stamford, her parents being Mr. and
Mrs. Ebenezer Weed. Shortly after
her birth they moved into the little
house on Davenport Ridge. Other
children were born, among them being.
Jacob, William and Charles Weed,
Mrs. Sally Bailey, Rebecca (who
never married) and Mrs. Hannah Ross-
borough. Of these, nearly all lived to
be eighty years old. Rebecca lived
about ninety years and Mrs. Bailey is
now ninety-three. In 1830, Miss Weed
married David M. Crabbe and they led
a migratory life for some years, resid-
ing at Stillwater, Shippan Point and
Tarrytown, going to the latter place, at
the time the first 'Croton aqueduct was
constructed, to take boarders. The .
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surroundings were unhealthy and their
little girl died, aged seven years, leav-
ing as their only child a son, Cyrus,
born in 1831. In course of time they
returned to Davenport Ridge and took
up their residence there.
Her father died in 1845 and her
mother in 1860, the former being about
seventy-five years of age and the latter
over eighty. Her husband died in
1888, shortly after the celebrated bliz—
zard, aged eighty-eight years.
The house on Davenport Ridge
stands near the site of a large house
which was there at the time of the
Revolutionary war, and there are tim—
bers and doors in the house which were
a part of the homestead.
In the vicinity have been picked up
cannon-balls and other pieces of iron,
evidently used in the war for indepen-
dence.
Mrs. Crabbe joined the North Stam-
ford Congregational church in 1815, at
the age of eighteen. She believes she
was converted at the age of Six. Her
life has been of a high Christian stan-
dard and of the broad-minded type. For
many years, until she was attacked
with the grip a few years ago, she
could readily repeat long passages of
scripture and hymns of great length,
learned in her younger days.
Twenty-one months ago she was taken
to Nor-walk, in order that she might
live near her son, and she has lived
there since, boarding with Miss More-
house on Merwin street.
Wall Street Widening.
The committee on the widening of
Wall street are holding frequent meet-
ings in getting a thorough knowledge
of the proposed improvements, from
plans and specifications presented by
the city engineer. Apparently the
work drags slowly. The doings of the
committee are not made public but it is
fair to believe that any action taken
will be for the benefit of the public.
It‘is admitted that there are some
property owners who demur from the
assessment of benefits, a prominent
case being that of the Wilson estate.
The work, however, will he proceeded
with, the starting point being as al-
ready commenced at the east end of
bridge.
Unless the work proceeds more rap-
idly than up to date, it will be the first
of January before one can stand in
front of Adams’ market and see the
Quintard building.
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PERSONAL NOTES.
Miss Eva Brush of Maple street is
visiting friends in Milford.
James N. \Vise of Derby formerly of
this city was in town yesterday.
A. E. Tweedy of Danbury,D. S. Short
of Salem, IValter Young of Great Bar-
rington and Joseph Lawton,of Phoenix,
R. 1., were in town yesterday.
Miss Nellie McGrail of New H. ven
is a guest at the residence of Lawrence
Cavanagh, in South N orwalk.
Teller H. T. Sheffield of the Central
National Bank is at the seashore in
Rhode Island trying to recuperate his
impaired health and strength.
Mr. Victor Selleck Treasurer of the
Fairfield County Savings Bank, left
town tho-day for his annual va -ation.
General Charles Olmstcad takes his
place at the bank during Mr. Selleck’s
temporary absence.
Mrs. Charles Hill and children of
\Vest avenue have returned from a
visit with friends at Huntington, L. I.
Mrs. H. A. Sturges of East avenue is
spending the day at Stamford.
Miss Helen A. Smith of Derby has
returned to her home in Derby after a
visit with friends in this city.
County commissioner Miller was in
town to-day.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kemlt who have
been visiting Mr. and Mrs. P. Callahan
returned to their home in New York
yesterday.
Mrs. Isabel Peck of New York is
visiting her daughter Mrs. Theodore
Stone.
Harry Loomis of Waterbury, isv1sit-
ing his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C.
F. Loomis on Belden avenue.
Louise Belden of Newark, is Visiting
relatives in this city.
Henry Fancher, of Meriden is visit-
ing at Mrs. Jasper Pryors on Spring
hill. *
Miss Robinson of Boston is visiting
friends in this city.
Mrs. J. A. McPhelemy of Danbury
who has been visiting friends in town
has returned home.
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—Sailing Parties.
The yacht THREE BROTHERS, will
carry parties on clear afternoons from
Dorlon’s P. to Roton Point for $1.50.
Capacity of yacht limited to 15 persons.
a. 6, tf.
-A GAZETTE ad. {no pay ycu.
saith i_gtlrnhi
Johnson Taken to Westport to
Answer the Second Charge.
Justice Hyatt Places Him Under $500
Bonds Making $l500 in All.
Luther D. Johnson was taken frdm
the Bridgeport jail yesterday morning
and given a hearing before Justice
Hyatt in VVestport, upon the charge of
indecent assault upon the little daugh-
ter of Mrs. Lizzie Kennedy. He plead-
ed not guilty. A peculiar feature of
this last charge is that the crime is al-
leged to have taken place Oct. 17, 1895
nearly two years- ago. After hearing
the evidence of Mrs. Kennedy and her
daughter, the prisoner through his at-
torney waived examination.
Justice Hyatt held him for the Sep-
tember term of court under $500 bonds.
The prisoner is now under $1,500
bonds, the other case being that for
criminal assault upon Bertha O’Meach-
am in Greens Farms. \
Leopold a Professional.
The last report issued by Chairman
Mot-t of the L. A. XV. racing board gives
out the information that Herman S.
Leopold, the well known racer of the
Rambling Wheel club, Bridgeport, has
been relegated to the ranks of the pro-
fessional class through a vote taken by
the board. This action is taken through
clause F of the racing rules which says:
“Racing men in the employ of cycle
establishments may be transferred to
the professional class by a vote of the
racing board.”
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August at the Boston Store.
The Boston store, N orwalk, announ—
ces in another column a large list of
bargains for the month of August. The
list comprises a large assortment of ar-
ticles needed in every home as well as
wearing apparel, and the ladies will no
doubt take advantage of the reduced
prices. A careful reading of the ad-
vertisement will pay you.
The Driver Exonerated.
Coroner Doten rendered a finding
yesterday on the death of Charles E.
Lyon of Danbury, who was killed while
riding his bicycle by colliding with a
team driven by Mrs. Adolph Goeppler,
in which the latter is exonerated from
all blame in the matter.
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LYONS PLAINS.
Emmanuel church at Lyons’ Plains
is now open for Divine service on the
afternoon of each Sunday beginning
at 3:15 o’clock. The rector of St. Mat-
thew’s church at \Vilton, will officiate
during the vacancy in the rectorship.
At the County Jail.
At the present time the number of
inmates at the county jail is 180. Of
this number 29 are bound over prison-
ers. This represents as large a num-
ber of prisoners as has ever been incar-
cerated in the institution at this time
of you ' and it is probable that by the
time of the opening of the court term
the number will be materiallyincreased
VA Ar;
Abusing His Horse.
Officer Bartram at 3 o’clock this
morning arrested Patrick Dunn and
placed him in the station-house. Dunn
was intoxicated and was abusing his
horse. He will be given a hearing
this afternoon.
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—A SHIRT WAlST NECESSITY.
A young lady from Boston is demon
strating the qualities of the Union Belt
at the Boston Store, Norwalk. It holds
the shirt waist so that it will not work
up. Holds the skirt so that it. will not
work down. Prevents the outside belt
from wet-king up or down.
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Proposed Regatta.
It is proposed to hold a yacht regatta
ofi“ Gregory’s Point on Saturday, Aug-
ust 14th for which arrangements are
now being made. It is expected that
fully twenty boats will take part in the
races, the same ranging from 14 to 22
foot boats. Valuable prizes will be of-
fered.
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Burglary.
Burglars visited Rev. Charles‘ M.
Selleck’s school on East avenue Tues-
day night and stole about 200 pounds
of lead pipe. Entrance was gained
through a. window on the north side of
the building, Nothing else was stolen.
The work was evidently that of local
' thieves.
—-EASTMAN’S‘POCKET KODAK’S re-
duced' from $5 toT$2.50, at Riggs’ Drug
Store. ‘ - j 15.tf.
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GANhihghith
Company Drills Will be Dis.
continued this Time.
General Russell Frost issues General 0r-
ders No. 4.
General Russell Frost, commanding
the brigade, C. N. G., has issued gen-
eral orders No. 4, giving the daily
routineof Camp Cooke as follows:—
Reveille and roll call, 5:45 a. m.
Sick call, 6 a. m.
Breakfast, (3:30 a.-m.
Police call, 7 a. m.
C-Guard mounting, 7:30 a. m.
Battalion and regimental drill, First
and Second regiments, Sto 10 a. m.;
eThird and Fourth regiments, 10 to 12
a. m.
School, Third and Fourth regiments,
8 to 10 a. m., School, First and Second
regiments, 10a. m: to 12 m.
Inspection of quarters, 8:15 a, m.
Orderly hour, 12 m.
Dinner, 12:30 p. in.
Battalion drill, 1:30 to 2:30 p. 111.
Battery A and Machine Gun Battery
drill, 2:30 to 3:30 p. m.
Police call, 3:30 p. m.
Regimental parade, First and Second
regiments, 4 p. in; Third and Fourth
regiments 4:30 p. m.
Brigade formation Wednesday and
Thursday, 5:15 p. m.
Retreat, (3:25 p. m.
Supper, 6:30 p. m.
Tatto and roll call, 10 p. m.
Taps, 10 p. m. .
Company drills are omitted entirely
and guard mounting has been changed
from 9 o’clock a. m. to 7:30 o’clock, p.
m. Battalion and regimental drills
have been arranged so that only two
regiments will be on the parade ground
at one time, thus giving adequate room
for all movements. While the First
and Second regiments are drilling a
school will be held for the instruction
0f the rank and file of the Third- and
Fourth regiments and vice versa.
Special attention will be given to
regimental drills, and drills in extend-
ed, order, which have not been‘ carried
out successfully in previous encamp—
ments, owing to a lack of space.
"school” is designed to apply to both
rank and file and the instructions will
take the form which each colonel may
decide, thus allowing of improvements
in weak points of each regiment. Out-
post duty and reconnoissance in force
will occur on Tuesday.
The first section of the Brigade Sig-
nal Corps will go to Fisher’s island
Saturday, Aug. 14, and will remain
there until the following Wednesday,
when they will join the brigade en-
campment at Niantic at ~l.30 o’clock in
the afternoon. The Second section
will go to Block Island, except a few
of the members who will be stationed
at Fisher’s Island, and the Third sec-
tion will go to Plum Island. The
Fourth section will be stationed on
high ground about three miles from
the Niantic camp and signalling by the
heliograph and liags will be kept up
between all these points and on Tues—
day evening night signalling will be
practiced. ‘
Lieutenant Jenkins, in command of
the First section will go to New Lon~
don Saturday morning and thence to
Fisher’s Island. The brigade signal
officer will on Monday establish signal
stations on the line of coast defense on
the three islands and will maintain
communications with headquarters in
camp.
WHEELMAN HURT.
Was on the Wrong Side of the Road, and
Collideil With a Pair of Horses.
Wiliam Murray, aged 19 years, son of
Dan Murray, who is employed by Com-
modore Benedict to take charge of the
latter’s property, is lying at his, home
in Portchester in a dangerous condi-
tion.
Murray, while coasting down Col.
Mead’s hill, situated between Green-
wich and Portchester, ran into the car-
riage of Charles A. Moore. The pole
of the carriage struck Murray in the
head. The blow was a glancing one
and only grazed the scalp, although it
is thought that the skull has been
fractured slightly, the force of the col-
lision throwing Murray from the wheel
and he rolled under the carriage. The
horses became frightened and ran
away. One of the carriage wheels
passed-over Murray and broke three
ribs.
-All the Successful Merchants of
this City Advertise in THE GAZETTE.
The
our Moraine.
A Story to Make Heroes of
Those Looking for Notoriety.
The Pounding of Fred Buxton of Easton
Uncalled For.
Fred‘Buxton, the erratic Easton far-
mer who refused to release the Ogden
colts which he had impounded for dam-
age to his property, and who was over-
powered and clubbed into submission
last Saturday night by a force of deputy
sheriffs and newspaper men, is still in
Bridgeport jail, . unable to produce
bonds for his release. Buxton it may
be remembered, was characterized as a
dangerous man, who with a loaded
shotgun and two savage dogs defied the
Easton authorities who attempted to
replevin the colts he held impounded.
Last Saturday night deputy sheriffs
and a posse of newspaper men burst in
the door of the Buxton house. One
netvspaper reporter was eager to have
the posse, all of whom were heavily
armed, fire on the farmer, who they
had driven to a corner of a room in his
house. While this request was refused,
another reporter sprang upon Buxton
and belabored him over the head with
a. “ billy,” while an ex-newspaper re—
porter who helped swell the posse,
punched the unfortunate farmer about
the face and head until he was subdued.
-It is said that it took the combined ef-
forts of 10 men to overpower Buxton
and take the gun he held away from
him.
When Buxton was being conveyed
in a team to police headquarters it was
reported that thegun he defended his
house with had been accidentally dis-
charged. The story leaked out that
this yarn was given out for the reason
that to the chagrin of the officers and
the newspaper men it was discovered
after they had so thoroughly drubbed
the eccentric farmer they found that
the gun he owned had not been loaded
and not even a cap was to be seen on
the nipple. This was the gun that
had frightened the townspeople of
Easton and drove the deputy sheriffs
almost into fits. There is considerable
indignation expressed legal-ding the
actions of the raiding party, particu-
larly upon the men who without au-
thority assaulted Buxton, and the lat-
ter will probably institute an action in
damages upon being released from
custody. Under - the circumstances
there is considerable sympathy felt for
Buxton, who, it- is believed, was right
in the position he had taken against
the Ogdens.
THE GAZETTE lillFLllLlllE ll] SEE
The old-new Sunday law tested.
The weeds out down on East ave-
nuc.
The press of the country stop making
fun of Connecticut’s Sunday law.
The busy man who neglects to get
shaved on Saturday attend church on
Sunday.
A new bottom-put in that “dropped
out circulation.”
The girls who toy with the hammock
take warning from the .Ohio girl who
fell out and broke her neck. .
The police who expect to make a
shake up on Sunday know more after
court adiourns.
Superintendents Mansfield and Kyle
make peace with the Sunday law.
The Sunday closing agitation go into
insolvency.
The young man afraid to pass a soda
fountain or ice cream saloon with his
1 best girl on Sunday.
The inside pocket of the thoughtful
man on Sunday morning.
George Allen and D. Hartley Weeks
organize a Klondyke expedition.
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. Died of Old Age.
George Burr, ‘one of the oldest resi-
dents of Plattsville, died, yesterday
morning, of old age. Mr. Burr was
the son of Timothy Burr, of Easton,
and was born in that town August 30,
1808. If he had lived till the 30th of
this month he would have been 89
years of age.
The deceased'leaves a wif e, Miranda
Who is now in her 90th year, one daugh-
ter, Mrs. E. F. Br adley, of Greenfield
Hill, and several grandchildren.
Excursion.
Next Tuesday the steamer Belle Hor'
ton will .make a landing at North
Beach or Bowery Bay. She will leave
her wharf at South Norwalk at 6:35,
five minutes later than her usual time
of leaving. .
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BARN EURNED.
A $2,500 Fire in Westport
Yesterday Afternoon.
The Origin of the Fire is an Unsolved
Mystery.
Between 1 and 5 o’clock yesterday af-
ternoon smoke was seen issuing from a
barn at the Summer residence of
Charles Buke, on the old VVestport
road and almost instantly the building
was enveloped in flames.
An alarm was made but too late, and
in a few minutes the building and its
contents were, burned to the ground.
The loss is estimated at $1,500 upon
which there is an insurance,
The origin of the fire is mystifing as
no one connected about the house had
been in the barn since early in the
morning. . ,
Some assign the blaze to tramps and
others to spontaneous combustion. The
barn was on what was known as the
Marvin homestead. The blaze was
quite plainly seen in this city.
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The Weather.
The weather. Generally fair to-night
and Saturday.
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—Live Merchants keep their names
before the Public. An Advertisement
BIRTHS. '
VVINCHESTER—In South Norwalk,
August 4, a son to Mr. and Mrs. A. E.
Winchester of Girard place.
STAFFERS—In Norwalk, August 3, a
daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Staffers, of Maple street.
MARRIAGES.
BALDwIN—JOHNSON.— In Portches-
ter, N. Y., Aug. 1, by the Rev. W. H.
Bawden, Eli N. Baldwin and Georgian-
na Johnson, both of Bridgeport.
FROST——CARLEY.-—In Brewster, N.
Y., July 25, by Rev. VV._ l-I. Herrman,
Demas Frest and Miss Lily G. Carley,
both of Bethel. -
HOHN—SPITZER——In South N orwalk
August 4, by Rev. Mr. Runke, Didreth
Hohn and Christine Spitzer.
PARKER—GRAVES—In Danbury, Au-
gust 3, by Rev. A. F. Pierce, Charles
M. Parker and Cora \V. Graves.
PLATT—BRUSH—-In East Norwalk,
August 4, by Rev. A. J. Smith, Arthur
Platt and Miss Mamie Brush.
DEATHS.
BtRR—At Plattsville, Aug. 5, George
Burr, aged 8-9 years.
BLOOM—In East Norwalk, August 1.
Eva, infant daughter of William H. and
Elizabeth Bloom, aged 1 year. '
COGAN. In Bridgeport, August 1,
Annie J., daughter of the late Farrell
and Ann Cogan.
ECCLES’l‘ON— In Bridgeport, August
1., Robert Eccleston, aged 3+6 years.
FAUST.——In Danbury, August 2, Jos-
ephine, infant daughter of Emil and
Josephine Faust of Beaver Brook, aged
2 weeks.
HACK—In Danbury, August 4, Mrs.
Elizabeth Hack, widow of the late Ben-
jamin G. Hack, aged 74. years.
I-ITJNTER.——1n New Milford, July 29.
H0 ace H., son of Mr. and Mrs. Judson
J. Hunter, aged 1 year.
HEN VOOD.——In Danbury, July 30.
Viola. infant child of \Villiam and Lil-
lian Henwood, aged 1 year. '
HAVILAXD.—In Catskill, July 21,
TWinfield 8., son of the late Captain
James 'W. Haviland, of Southeast, N. Y.,
aged 47 years.
J ENNINGS.-—In Danbury, July 30,
Frances M., wife of Charles H. Jen—
nings, 1 Cleveland street, aged 59 years.
LAIDLAW.—In Springfield, Mass,
July 31, Edward S. Laidlaw aged about
25 years, formerly of South Norwalk.
LARSON—In Philadelphia, August 1,
Alfred Larson.
LYON—In Danbury, August 2d, C.
Edward Lyon, aged 32 years.
MORRIS.——In Bridgewater, \July 24,
Gertrude E., daughter of Arza. C. and
Sarah E. Morris, aged 39 years.
MORELOCK—In Danbury, ‘ August 5,
Albert Morelock, aged 52 years.
MALLORY—In Bridgeport. August 4,
George B. Mallory.
MCCALL—In Bridgeport, 'August 3,
Annie, wife of Edward McCall, aged 50
years.
NUTTALL—In Bridgeport, August 4,
George Francis N uttall, infant son of
Robert and Margaret N uttall, aged 5
months. .
O’BRIEN—In Bridgeport July 31,
Mary E., only child of Thomas and
Lillie O’Brien aged 7 months.
PHILLIPS—In Bridgeport, August 3
George Phillips, aged 70 years.
SLAYBACK.-—-In Fairfield, August 1,
J. Augustus Slayback, aged 54 years.
SMITH—In Bridgeport, July 30, H,
Herbert Smith, aged 54 years.
WILLIAMS. — In Bridgeport, ,: at,
Widows’ Horne, July 31, Mrs. Margaret
Williams, aged 80 years. , ' ' -
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