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Mr Hunter, as he was called to his face and as he was known to his brethren at the Shining Light Chapel, where he was superintendant of the Sunday School, or `Misery' or `Nimrod'; as he was named behind his back by the workmen over whom he tyrannized, was the general or walking foreman of `manager' of the firm whose card is herewith presented to the reader:
RUSHTON & CO. / MUGSBOROUGH / / Builders, Decorators, and General Contractors / FUNERALS FURNISHED / Estimates given for General Repairs to House Property / First-class Work only at Moderate Charges