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Holton's semi-centennial directory and guide to Oberlin for 1883 .., 1883
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1PREFACE.
3The necessity for a new Directory of Oberlin, especially in this Semi-Centennial year, led the author to undertake the compilation of the work which is now placed in the hands of the public. The theory of perpetual motion will nowhere find fuller exemplification than in the movements of the population of Oberlin. The continual changing of residence which occurs here, renders the compilation of a Directory a very difficult task. We flatter ourself, however, that the work has been as thoroughly and accurately accomplished as was possible under the circumstances. Mistakes will probably be found, since we are but human, but we trust they will be few and such as will be readily pardoned.
5Several new features are embodied in this work, the chief of which is that which makes it a complete historical guide to all the prominent points of interest in the village, both past and present, which will render it especially valuable to strangers and to the newer inhabitants. This matter was furnished by a resident of the village, one who was thoroughly posted in the facts, and it will be found very full and complete.
7Thanks are due to the citizens for their kindness in furnishing information and advertisements; to the gentleman who prepared the "Guide"; and to Mr. John Commons, to whose skill is due the excellent diagram of the city accompanying the Guide.
9Trusting this work will meet the approbation of the public, in whose interests it was prepared, we send it forth.
11Most respectfully,
13J. W. HOLTON.
15Copyrighted 1883. by J. W. HOLTON.
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