In the spring of 1913, Charles Lee went into partnership with George Bruce. This ad is from the Hobart News of April 3, 1913:
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I'm assuming Mr. Bruce's first name was George because of an item in the "Personal and Local Mention" column of the Hobart News of March 20, 1913: "Chas. Lee and George Bruce transacted business in Chicago, Wednesday."
(Poor Frank Pio! That's the sort of thing that could happen to a person before the development of antibiotics.)
Sunday, July 4, 2010
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Well what do you know, another plumber has entered the scene. I haven't heard this name before. And yes, it was a good thing he was a practical plumber also. Can't wait to see how he exits. With all the articles about leaving wives and families and death from blood poisoning.. .
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