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                <text>&lt;span&gt;The Proper NameIndex is a partial list of names occurring in newspapers, local history books, plat maps, church records and various other local sources. Much of the data was collected in the mid-1970s by the Manitowoc Genealogical Society. In 2012, the information on the index cards was transcribed by the Manitowoc Public Library into this database. &lt;/span&gt;</text>
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            <text>John Nesper Marble Works</text>
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            <text>the various forms of marble and granite carvings have now reached great perfection; this is easily to be seen by an inspection of the work turned out by Mr. Nespor whose salesrooms at all times contains a large line of samples all of which evidences a rare combination of taste and skill work, also ornamental work for buildings; this business has now been founded since 1875; about 2 years ago, Mr. Nespor built his present quarters; this consists of a brick building 20x45 feet in size; 6 men are now employed; Mr. Nespar is one of the well known sculptors of this part of the state and is noted for his superior skill in  execution and taste in designing this class of work, much of which is done from original designs; he is a member of the K. of H., North Side Turners and C.P.S. and one of our influential citizens</text>
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            <text>24 Apr 1868 carded 12/22/76&lt;br /&gt;10 Oct 1872 carded 12/23/76&lt;br /&gt;2 &amp;amp; 9 May 1878 carded 12/23/76&lt;br /&gt;13 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76&lt;br /&gt;20 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Partial indexing only. Some of this appears in WR 929.1 C. Some issues only indexed on these cards.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Newspaper is on microfilm stored on the main floor near the microfilm readers.</text>
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              <text>the various forms of marble and granite carvings have now reached great perfection; this is easily to be seen by an inspection of the work turned out by Mr. Nespor whose salesrooms at all times contains a large line of samples all of which evidences a rare combination of taste and skill work, also ornamental work for buildings; this business has now been founded since 1875; about 2 years ago, Mr. Nespor built his present quarters; this consists of a brick building 20x45 feet in size; 6 men are now employed; Mr. Nespar is one of the well known sculptors of this part of the state and is noted for his superior skill in  execution and taste in designing this class of work, much of which is done from original designs; he is a member of the K. of H., North Side Turners and C.P.S. and one of our influential citizens</text>
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              <text>Manitowoc Pilot 24 Apr 1868 carded 12/22/76&lt;br /&gt;10 Oct 1872 carded 12/23/76&lt;br /&gt;2 &amp;amp; 9 May 1878 carded 12/23/76&lt;br /&gt;13 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76&lt;br /&gt;20 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Partial indexing only. Some of this appears in WR 929.1 C. Some issues only indexed on these cards.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Newspaper is on microfilm stored on the main floor near the microfilm readers. </text>
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