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Acknowledgement
Author's Note
Franklin, Illinois 1832-1982
Business and Industry
The Franklin Times
Doctors
Disaster Strikes
Franklin's Schools
The Methodist Church
The Christian Church
The Baptist Church
The Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Service Organizations
Burgoo
Franklin Pictures
The Rees Plowing Meet
The Franklin Outing Club
The American Legion
Route 104
Other Major Improvements
The Franklin Cemetery
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