Chapter C: Y. Wemple,

_Vice-President_.

J. L. HALSEY,
_Secretary_.

S. N. STEBBINS,
_Actuary_.

H. Y. WEMPLE,
H. B. STOKES,
_Assistant-Secretaries_.

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MANUFACTURERS OF

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AND

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IVES’

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AND

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AND

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