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Calvin Wolcott Burritt was born at Roxbury, Connecticut, August 8, 1832, and his wife was a native of Ira, New York. Their marriage took place on January 20, 1863, and they spent the re- mainder of their lives at Ira, where Mr. Burritt became a pros- perous farmer. He owned 165 acres of land and was successful as a dairy farmer. Mr. Burritt died August 21, 1908, and his wife died in 1916. Both are buried at Cato. Their only child was Rob- ert Johnson, the subject of this sketch.
Calvin Wolcott Burritt was the son of Philo and Caroline (Downs) Burritt. He was born September 25, 1799, and his wife was born April 16, 1804. He died October 8, 1858, and her death occurred May 30, 1889. Both are buried at Cato. Their marriage took place May 14, 1823. Their children were: 1. William, de-
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ceased. 2. Sarah (Burritt) Olmstead, resided near Des Moines, Iowa, now deceased. 3. Calvin Wolcott. 4. Charles, deceased. Philo Burritt was the son of Eben and Sarah (Fairchild) Burritt. Eben Burritt was born at Stratford, now Trumbull, Connecticut, April 17, 1762, and his wife was born July 31, 1876. He died Octo- ber 10, 1840. His marriage took place at Trumbull, Connecticut, April 9, 1783. Eben Burritt served as a soldier during the Revo- lutionary War and was a private in Capt. David Nichol's Company with Colonel Whiting as commander of the regiment. To Eben and Sarah (Fairchild) Burritt were born the following children: 1. Phoebe Polly, born January 10, 1786. 2. Lewis, born July 2, 1788. 3. Sally, born March 7, 1791. 4. William, born February 8, 1794. 5. Daniel Fairchild, born April 4, 1797. 6. Philo, born Sep- tember 25, 1799. 7. Roswell, born November 9, 1802. 8. Julian, born July 4, 1808. 9. Eben William, born March 13, 1811.
Robert Johnson Burritt, the subject of this sketch, attended the district schools of Ira, and is a graduate of Auburn High School. He subsequently entered Albany Law School and after his graduation was admitted to the bar in 1898. Mr. Burritt was assistant district attorney of Cayuga County from 1899 until Jan- uary 1, 1906, and served as district attorney from January 1, 1906, until January 1, 1912. He has since engaged in private practice and has offices in the Flint Building at 1331/2 Genesee Street. He has been president of the Cayuga County Bar Association, and also holds membership in the Western New York and New York State Bar Associations.
On June 20, 1902, Mr. Burritt was united in marriage with Miss Selina Hoag, daughter of Andrew and Hannah Hoag, of Barker, New York. Both are deceased and are buried at Barker, Niagara County. Mr. and Mrs. Burritt have a daughter, Lucy, who is a graduate of Highland Hall School, Hollidaysburg, Penn- sylvania, and also attended Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, New York. She married George M. Sterling, and resides at Phoe- nix, Arizona.
Mr. Burritt is a Republican, a member of the Baptist Church, and belongs to Auburn Lodge, F. & A. M., B. P. O. Elks, and Owasco Lake Yacht Club.
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Robert Boyd McColl .- One of the able and highly successful business executives of the city of Auburn is Robert Boyd McColl, who is president of the McIntosh & Seymour Corporation. He was born at Kilmarnock, Scotland, January 1, 1882, the son of Hugh and Jane (Boyd) McColl.
Hugh McColl and his wife were natives of Scotland, born at Elgin and Ayr, respectively. He was an engineer and spent many years with the Glasgow & South Western Railway in Scotland. He died in March, 1903, and his wife died in March, 1932. To them were born the following children: 1. Alexander L., lives in Eng- land. 2. Marion, lives in Montreal, Canada. 3. Margaret, lives in England. 4. Hugh, lives in Toronto, Canada. 5. Elizabeth, lives at Kilmarnock, Scotland. 6. Nancy, lives at Kilmarnock, Scot- land. 7. Robert Boyd, the subject of this sketch.
Robert Boyd McColl was reared and educated in Scotland. He served as special apprentice on the Glasgow & Southwestern Railway at Kilmarnock, working in all departments, including the drawing office. He then left that concern and was employed by Robert Stephenson & Sons, locomotive builders, at Darlington, England, as a draftsman. In 1905 Mr. McColl went to Montreal with the Montreal Locomotive Works, Ltd., and was later made works manager. In 1917 he was appointed manager of the muni- tion department of the Eddistone Munition Company. He became general manager of the Armstrong Whitworth Company, locomo- tive department, and subsequently was general manager of the Pneumatic Tool Department, Gas and Oil Engine Department, and also director of the Works Board of all Armstrong Whitworth Company plants. In 1922 Mr. McColl returned to the American Locomotive Company, New York office, until June of that year, and was then appointed assistant manager of the Schenectady plant. In 1925 he became manager of the Schenectady plant, which position was held by him until his election to the office of president of the McIntosh & Seymour Corporation.
On June 24, 1908, Mr. McColl was united in marriage with Miss Mary Ann McLennan, of Knockbain, Ross-Shire, Scotland, and a resident of Gary, Ind., at the time of her marriage. She is the daughter of John and Catherine (McLean) McLennan, natives of
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Scotland. The former died in January, 1895, and the latter in October, 1905. Mr. and Mrs. McColl have no children.
In politics Mr. McColl is independent. He is a prominent mem- ber of the Presbyterian Church, and holds membership in the In- stitute of Mechanical Engineers, London, England, Mohawk Club, Mohawk Golf Club, Masonic Club, Owasco Country Club and Rotary Club. Mr. McColl is a life member of Kilwinning Kilmar- nock Lodge No. 22, Free and Accepted Masons, Royal Arch Masons, Knight Templar and life member Karnak Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. He is a life member of the McColl society, "Comunn Chloinn Cholla."
Harry A. Gleason .- Admitted to the Bar in 1912, Harry A. Gleason has been practicing law in Auburn for twenty years, and he is recognized as a highly successful lawyer. He was born at Cuyler, Cortland County, New York, March 12, 1887, the son of Patrick and Margaret (Long) Gleason.
Patrick Gleason was born in County Tipperary, Ireland, and was five years old when he was brought to the United States by his parents. The family settled at Cuyler, New York, where they became prosperous farmers. Throughout his life Patrick Gleason engaged in agricultural pursuits. He died April 4, 1925, and is buried at Cortland. His widow was born at Tully, New York, and lives at Cortland. Mr. Gleason was a Democrat and held membership in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, at Truxton. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Gleason: 1. Frank P., who is principal of schools at Bayonne, New Jersey. 2. Thomas J., who was principal of schools at Montclaire, New Jersey, until his recent death. 3. John, who is principal of schools at Newark, New Jersey. 4. William J., who is principal of schools at Cortland. 5. Richard L., who is principal of the high school at Newark, New Jersey. 6. Josephine E., a teacher, Newark, New Jersey. 7. Agnes K., lives at Cortland. 8. Harry A., the subject of this sketch. All are graduates of Cortland Normal School with the exception of Harry A.
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After his graduation from Cortland High School in 1909, Harry A. Gleason attended Syracuse University, from which he was graduated in Law in 1912. He was admitted to the Bar dur- ing the same year and for two years was associated with Davis & Lusk, of Cortland. In 1915 he formed a partnership with Robert E. Crane, of Auburn, and remained in successful practice in this city until the time of his enlistment for service in the World War. He served with the United States Navy and was stationed at New- port, Rhode Island, until his discharge on December 18, 1918, as a first class seaman. Upon his return to Auburn, Mr. Gleason prac- ticed law alone until 1928, at which time he became a member of the firm of Gleason & Boyle, his partner being Edward T. Boyle. In January, 1923, Mr. Gleason received his present appointment as attorney for the State Inheritance Tax Commission for Cayuga County.
In 1930 Mr. Gleason was united in marriage with Miss Evelyn May, the daughter of Peter May, of Michigan. Mr. May taught school and later was an accountant with the International Har- vester Company, at Auburn. Both Mr. and Mrs. May are now de- ceased. Mr. and Mrs. Gleason's only child, Harry A., Jr., is deceased.
Mr. Gleason is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, B. P. 0. Elks No. 474, Knights of Columbus, Auburn Council No. 207, Delta Chi fraternity, Auburn Country Club, Highland Country Club, Cayuga County Bar Association, and Western New York Bar Association. He also belongs to the American Legion, being one of the original Board of Directors of B. W. Mynderse Rice Post, Auburn, and is at present attorney on claims for the or ganization. In politics Mr. Gleason is identified with the Demo- cratic party.
Edward T. Boyle .- Numbered among the able and resourceful young attorneys of Auburn is Edward T. Boyle, associated with the law firm of Gleason & Boyle, with offices in the Metcalf Build- ing, 141 Genesee Street. He was born in this city, May 23, 1901, the son of James and Helen (McCarthy) Boyle.
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James Boyle, who died April 12, 1903, was a native of Auburn and spent his entire life in this city. He was a moulder by trade and became foreman in the employ of the Tuttle Rolling Mills. He was a Democrat, and held membership in Holy Family Catho- lic Church. His wife, also born in this city, died in 1926. Both are buried in Auburn. Their children were, as follows: 1. Catherine, married William P. Bergan, lives at Auburn. 2. Molly, married Charles Mosher, lives at Lynn, Massachusetts. 3. J. Joseph, lives at Auburn. 4. Louise, lives at Auburn. 5. Genevieve, lives at Auburn. 6. Paul, deceased. 7. Esther, married John P. Carrigan, lives at Syracuse. 8. Bernadine, married Leo Ringwood, lives at Auburn. 9. Frances, lives at Auburn. 10. Charles T., a World War veteran, served in France with the United States Marine Corps, lives at Auburn. 11. Edward T., the subject of this sketch.
The early education of Edward T. Boyle was received in the Auburn public schools, from which he was graduated in 1920. He spent two years as an Arts student at Syracuse University, and in 1925 received the degree of LL. B. at that institution. He had served as clerk in the office of Harry A. Gleason and after his ad- mission to the bar in 1926 he continued in practice with Mr. Glea- son, becoming his partner in 1928. Mr. Boyle's practice consists to a large extent in civil and criminal trials. On January 1, 1931, Mr. Boyle was appointed deputy assistant Attorney General for the State of New York. He is identified with the Cayuga County Bar Association and Western New York Bar Association.
Politically, Mr. Boyle is a Democrat. He is an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church, and is affiliated with B. P. O. Elks No. 474, Esteemed Loyal Knight; trustee of Auburn Council No. 207, Knights of Columbus; Fraternal Order of Eagles; Gamma Eta Gamma fraternity; Auburn Turnverein; and High- land Country Club.
W. Frederick R. Davis .- As a practicing attorney, the career of W. Frederick R. Davis has been identified with the city of Auburn for ten years, and he is recognized as one of the able pro- fessional men of Cayuga County. He was born at Union Springs,
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New York, September 7, 1897, the son of John Yawger and Mary (Russell) Davis.
John Y. Davis was born at Aurelius, Cayuga County, and his wife was a native of Saugerties, New York. He attended Cornell and was a member of the graduating class of 1872, being a stu- dent there at the time of the adoption of the four year university course. Throughout his entire life Mr. Davis was interested in general farming. He retired in 1921 and removed to Auburn, where he died three years later. Mr. Davis enjoyed the pleasure of attending the fiftieth reunion of his college class. He was a Republican and had served as justice of the peace and assessor. He was an elder of the Presbyterian Church. His wife died in 1922. Both are buried in Fort Hill Cemetery, Auburn. There were ten children born to Mr. and Mrs. Davis, as follows: 1. Charles L., lives at Port Byron, New York. 2. Susanna D., the widow of Charles M. Morse, and she is principal of Lincoln School, Auburn. 3. Eliza D., the widow of David S. Carrll, who was vice- president and general manager of the Capital Traction Company, of Washington, D. C. She was a medical missionary for the Epis- copal Church, Mountain Province, Philippine Islands. She now resides in Washington, D. C., and Paris, France. 4. Jessie, mar- ried George V. Roberts, Jr., lives at Fulton, New York. 5. Isabelle C., a graduate of Albany Teachers College, was an instructor in chemistry, now the wife of S. B. Taber, Milton, New York. 6. Mary Alice, a graduate of Mechanics Institute, a dietician, lives at Auburn. 7. Jeremiah P., garage owner, lives at Union Springs, New York. 8. Alexander P., who is a graduate of Cornell Univer- sity, Mechanical Engineering, class of 1914, now superintendent of the Seaboard Paper Company, Bucksport, Maine. He served with the United States Air Corps during the World War with the rank of second lieutenant. 9. Llewellyn H., lives at Canastota, New York. He served in France during the World War as a member of Company M, One Hundred and Eighth Infantry, Twenty-sev- enth Division, later being transferred to the One Hundred and Fifth Infantry, Twenty-seventh Division. He was severely wounded and gassed in the service and was cited for bravery in action. 10. W. Frederick R., the subject of this sketch.
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After his graduation from Union Springs public schools, W. Frederick R. Davis was a student at Oakwood Seminary. He completed a course of study at Syracuse Business School in 1916, and received the degree of LL. B. at Cornell University in 1921. In October of that year Mr. Davis was admitted to the New York State Bar, and at that time entered the law offices of Edgar S. Mosher, of Auburn. From November, 1922, until December 31, 1931, Mr. Davis served as clerk of the Children's Court, and in November, 1931, was elected City Recorder. He assumed the duties of that office on January 1, 1932.
In 1925 Mr. Davis was united in marriage with Miss Janet Bridgeman, daughter of Glenn and Louise (Hallock) Bridgeman, natives of New York. The former is deceased and the latter lives at Rochester, New York. Mr. and Mrs. Davis have three children, David L., Barbara L., and Peter R. H.
Mr. Davis is a Republican, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and has the following lodge and club affiliations: Warren Lodge F. & A. M. No. 147; Union Springs Chapter, R. A. M .; Salem Commandery, K. T .; Anar Grotto, M. O. V. P. E. R .; B. P. O. Elks No. 474; Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Hardenburg Lodge; Theta Chi fraternity; Exchange Club; Cayuga County Bar Association, member of executive committee; and Western New York Bar Association.
Francis J. Smith .- One of the prominent younger attorneys of Auburn is Francis J. Smith, who is a veteran of the World War. He is a native of this city, born June 15, 1898, the son of Frank J. and Matilda (May) Smith.
The original spelling of the family name was "Schmidt." Frank J. Schmidt was born in Prussia, Germany, October 23, 1856. At the age of seventeen years he emigrated to this country, and some years later changed the name to Smith. In 1888 Mr. Smith removed with his family to Auburn from Rome, New York, and for a number of years successfully conducted a furniture repair and upholstering shop. He died in this city, March 16, 1930. His widow, born at Marlette, Michigan, resides in Auburn. Mr. Smith
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was a Democrat, a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and Auburn Turnverein. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith were born three children: 1. Francis J., the subject of this sketch. 2. Marie, married Frank Dochety. 3. Cyril. All live in Auburn.
Francis J. Smith acquired his early education in the public schools of Auburn and entered Cornell University after his grad- uation from Auburn High School in 1917. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1921 and two years later was graduated from the Law School of Syracuse University. During the World War Mr. Smith had served first with the Student Army Training Corps and later was transferred to the ground school of aviation, being discharged with the rank of sergeant.
Mr. Smith began his legal career as a clerk in the offices of Melvin & Melvin, attorneys, Syracuse, and in 1924 came to Auburn to become associated with Harry A. Gleason. In December, 1925, Mr. Smith established a private practice. He was appointed Ref- eree in Bankruptcy, United States District Court, in June, 1927, re-appointed in 1929 and again in 1931. Mr. Smith has offices in the Masonic Building on South Street.
Politically, Mr. Smith is a Republican and he holds member- ship in the Cayuga County Bar Association and New York State Bar Association. He also belongs to the Elks Lodge, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Exchange Club, Utopia Club, Scor- pion Club, and Phi Iota Chi fraternity. He is a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Auburn.
Saffrine L. Depew .- One of the recognized leading business men of Auburn is Saffrine L. Depew, who has been identified with the Cayuga County Farmers Insurance Company as secretary since 1908. He has offices in the Auburn Savings Bank Building. Mr. Depew was born at Owasco, Cayuga County, April 11, 1865, the son of Henry P. and Judy (Wormer) Depew. Original spell- ing of the family name was "Depuy."
Henry P. Depew was born at Owasco, Cayuga County, and his wife was a native of Moravia, New York. He followed general
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farming and owned 190 acres at Sennett, which he operated until his retirement in 1891. Mr. Depew died in 1905 and his wife died in 1913. They are buried in Sennett Rural Cemetery. Mr. Depew was a Democrat and held membership in the Presbyterian Church. There were two sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Depew: 1. Saffrine L., the subject of this sketch. 2. Wilford H., lives at Auburn.
Henry P. Depew was the son of Saffrine and Elizabeth (De- puy) Depuy, natives of Owasco, and buried in the Vanetten Ceme- tery, town of Owasco. Judy (Wormer) Depew was the daughter of Daniel L. and Mary Ann (DeWitt) Wormer, the former a na- tive of Moravia and the latter of Niles, Cayuga County. They are buried in Sennett Rural Cemetery.
Saffrine L. Depew attended the public schools of Sennett and is a graduate of Auburn High School. He taught school during the winters for some time. He grew up on his father's farm, and remained there until the time of his marriage, December 15, 1886, at which time he purchased from his parents the old maternal homestead of his mother's. Mr. Depew still owns this place. In November, 1913, he was elected sheriff of Cayuga County and served in that office for a period of three years. He then pur- chased the farm of D. W. Haley, which consists of twenty-one acres, in the town of Sennett, located on the East Genesee Road adjacent to the Auburn city line. Mr. Depew now resides there.
Mr. Depew was elected a director of the Cayuga County Farm- ers Insurance Company in 1899 and in January, 1908, became sec- retary of the organization. Auburn is the home office of the com- pany, which does an extensive business in Oswego, Cayuga, Sen- eca, Wayne and Onondaga counties. Since 1914 Mr. Depew has also been a trustee of the Auburn Savings Bank, and is serving as chairman of the bond and mortgage committee.
On December 15, 1886, Mr. Depew was united in marriage with Miss Jennie L. Phelps, daughter of Charles and Mary Ann (Shel- don) Phelps, of Sennett. Mrs. Depew died June 18, 1932, and is buried in Fort Hill Cemetery, Auburn, New York. Their children are: 1. Jessie, married Morton D. Walker, lives at Sennett, and they have two daughters: Marion, attended Arlington Hall; and Helen Jane. 2. Stanley L., coal dealer, lives at Auburn. He mar- ried Miss Helen Manro.
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Mr. Depew has always been a Republican. During 1899-1900- 1901-1902 he was a member of the board of supervisors and in 1901 was chairman of the board. He has served as justice of the peace at Sennett continuously since 1887. Mr. Depew is a trus- tee of the First Presbyterian Church of Auburn and is affiliated with Auburn Lodge F. & A. M. No. 431, Sennett Grange, and New York State Grange.
Fred A. Parker .- Associated with the firm of A. J. and F. A. Parker, attorneys, with offices in the Metcalf Building, Fred A. Parker ranks among the leading professional men of Auburn, and is recognized as one of the dependable citizens of the com- munity. He was born here, June 24, 1884, the son of Hon. Amasa J. and Mary (Hooker) Parker.
Hon. Amasa J. Parker was born at Cato, Cayuga County, November 19, 1857. Following his graduation from Weedsport Academy in 1874 he read law in the offices of Frank Rich, of Cato, and later with Frank M. Parsons, of Weedsport. In June, 1878, Mr. Parker was admitted to the Bar, and at that time established his present successful practice in the city of Auburn. During 1883-88 he was special County Judge. Mr. Parker is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, being Past Master of St. Paul's Lodge, F. & A. M., and Past District Deputy Grand Master of the Thir- teenth Masonic District. He also belongs to B. P. O. Elks No. 474.
The boyhood of Fred A. Parker was spent in Auburn, and he was graduated from the public schools in 1902. He received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at Yale University in 1907, and during 1907-11 was identified with the Bristol Mills in Auburn. He then studied law in his father's office and was admitted to the New York Bar in 1913. Immediately, the firm of A. J. & F. A. Parker was organized, which has continued to the present time as one of the outstanding law firms of Cayuga County. Mr. Parker is also extensively interested in real estate.
In 1907 Mr. Parker was united in marriage with Miss Helen Shields Brister, daughter of Hon. Charles and Belle (Beebe) Bris- ter, natives of New York. Mr. Brister was a merchant miller and
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served as mayor of Auburn for a number of years. Mr. and Mrs. Parker have two sons: 1. Fred A., Jr., a graduate of Auburn High School, attended Syracuse University, now engaged in busi- ness at Auburn. 2. Charles Brister, a graduate of Auburn High School, attended Williams College. He is now connected with the law office of his father.
Mr. Parker is a Republican, a member of the Second Presby- terian Church, and belongs to the Oswego Yacht Club, Auburn Tennis Club, and Highland Country Club. As a sportsman, he is one of the city's leaders and during 1928-30-31 won the Auburn city tennis doubles championship. During his college career he was manager and a member of the Varsity hand ball team at Yale. He is also an ardent sailor and for many years has owned sloops on Lake Ontario.
Lester E. Brew, funeral director, 47 Clark Street, Auburn, was born at Riga, Monroe County, New York, April 9, 1888, the son of Duncan and Catherine (Sutherland) Brew.
In October 1921, Lester E. Brew married Miss Muriel Hodder, and they have a son, Lester E., Jr.
Mr. Brew is identified with the National Funeral Directors Association, New York State Undertakers Association, and New York State Embalmers Association. He is also a member of the National Selected Morticians organization. He holds member- ship in the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, B. P. O. Elks No. 474, Masonic Lodge, Auburn and Damascus Shrine, Rochester, and Y. M. C. A. He is past presi- dent of the Rotary Club, and belongs to the Auburn Country Club, and Highland Park Golf Club. He is an active member of the Second Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Brew came to Auburn in 1914 to enter the employ of Eben M. Walker in the undertaking business. He assumed own- ership and complete control of the establishment in February, 1921, upon the demise of Mr. Walker who, in his will, made be- quest of the business to Mr. Brew.
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During the World War Mr. Brew enlisted for service, going overseas and served in France as a member of the Tanks Corps.
Eben M. Walker, who died in Auburn, February 23, 1921, was recognized as one of the able and highly successful business men of the city, and throughout his life he manifested a keen interest in civic affairs. He was born at Auburn, December 17, 1869, the son of T. Dwight Walker.
The education of Eben M. Walker was received in the public schools of Auburn, and as a young man he became associated with the firm of Tallman & Bennett, photo-copying artists. Later, when S. C. Tallman became interested in the undertaking business he was associated in the new venture with Mr. Walker, until 1911 when he sold out his interests to Mr. Walker. The business was continued by Mr. Walker under the old firm style of Tallman & Walker. Upon his demise in 1921, he bequeathed the business to his assistant, Lester E. Brew, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this book. Mr. Walker was active in local and national funeral associations, and had served as president of the Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce in Auburn.
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