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The present officers are : B. F. Elbert, W. M .; T. H. Stewart, S. W .; John Thompson, J. W .; J. C. Downs, Treasurer ; H. E. Blanchard, Secretary ; E. R. Rockwell, S. D .; E. Noble, J. D .; E. Dougherty, S. S .; J. C. Adlon, J. S .; A. J. Byrely, Tiler.
Zerubbabel Chapter, No. 71, R. A. M., was established by dispensation March 20, 1874, and chartered October 21, 1874. The following were charter members : T. B. Perry, E. Oppenheimer, I. S. Jones, B. F. Elbert, P. T. Lambert, W. B. Cousins, John Landsberger, Charles B. Ready and M. Miller. The first officers were: B. F. Elbert, H. P .; W. B. Cousins, K .; T. B. Perry, Scribe ; I. S. Jones, P. S .; P. T. Lambert, C. of H .; E. Oppenheimer, R. A. C .; M. Miller, Tiler. The present officers are: W. B. Cousins, H. P .; E. Dougherty, K .; Val. Mendel, Scribe; J. P. Early, Treasurer; J. C. Downs, Secretary ; A. R. Rockwell, C. of H .; B. F. Elbert, P. S .; J. W. Kendall, R. A. C .; Val. Fuller, M. 3d V .; D. E. Miller, M. 2d V .; H. E. Blanchard, M. 1st V .; John Landsberger, G. Present membership, forty-five.
Albia Chapter, No. 47, Order of the Eastern Star, was established Febru- ary 12, 1874, on petition of Mrs. M. L. Blanchard, Emma Waugh, Lettie May, Gussie Cousins, Jennie Miller, Louisa A. Mendel, Olive I. Lambert and Elizabeth A. Phillips. Benjamin T. Elbert was appointed W. P .; Mrs. Blanch-
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ard, W. M., and Emma Waugh, A. M., of the Chapter. The present officers are: B. F. Elbert, W. P .; Mrs. Blanchard, W. M .; Mrs. Cousins, A. M .; Mrs. Rockwell, Treasurer ; E. Oppenheimer, Secretary ; Mrs. May, Con .; Mrs. Mendel, A. Con .; Mrs. Phillips, Warden ; Jennie Miller, Adah ; Mrs. Jones, Ruth ; Mrs. Perry, Esther ; Mrs. Shields, Martha; Mrs. Cole, Electa ; W. II. Bowls, Sen.
THE RAILROAD INTERESTS.
Albia's railroad history is a peculiar one. When, in 1866, the Burlington & Missouri Railroad was completed to this point, and subsequently constructed to the Missouri River, the town found itself upon the line of one of the great- est trunk roads of the country. The enterprising minds of her citizens were not slow to perceive the necessity of a north and south road, to open up com- petitive traffic and unite the rich grain growing regions of Northern Iowa and Minnesota with the commercial metropolis of St. Louis. By that means, Albia would be brought into immediate connection with the two great centers of trade, and the finest markets of the West would be open to her. It was seen that the vast coal region in which Monroe lay, would soon be called upon to furnish fuel for railroads and factories in distant localities. Every natural product would be advanced in value while yet in a crude state.
The completion of the Central Railroad of Iowa to this point, in 1871, partially realized the expectations of Monroe men. The financial calamities which soon followed the building of the road to Albia, threw a temporary chill upon ambition in all directions, and checked the growth of enterprises of great moment. Albia did her duty nobly, and such a spirit as was shown toward the road must eventually bring good fruits.
It is not within the province of this work to write the history of the Cen- tral Railroad of Iowa. That is broad and comprehensive, and would require more space than can be devoted to the subject here. However, in all the vicis- situdes of fate, the attitude of Albia toward railroad improvements was a com- mendable one. Some day the work will be completed to St. Louis, and the grand schemes devised by sound minds will be carried out.
The branch road to Des Moines, which will soon be completed from this place to the State capital, is an important feeder to the B. & M., or rather to the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, for the B. & M. is now under the manage- ment, by lease, of that vast corporation. Probably in a year the Albia, Knoxville & Des Moines Railroad, as the branch is called, will be in full operation. At present, a daily train is run to and from Knoxville, Marion County.
Monroe County has been endowed by nature with rich gifts. What is needed is the development of the mines of wealth. Coal mining, stock raising, dairying and farming are within the reach of man. What more advan- tages can be desired ? Perhaps one other source of revenue might be named as possible, and that is manufacturing. The coal is here and certain kinds of products-as wool, for instance-can be raised successfully to aid in the profit- able manufacture of staples at this point. At all events, there are branches of manufacture that might be invested in with prudence-pork packing, canning of fruits and the like conversion of natural productions of the farm and orchard.
Under such circumstances, Albia would rise to general importance in the State, and her fine system of rail communication would make her a noticeable spot. The day is coming when these words will be accepted as prophetic.
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HISTORY OF MONROE COUNTY.
THE ALBIA LYCEUM.
The origin of this society is noted in the incidental part of this chapter. The first organization went down, but in 1868, the existing society organized, with A. C. Barnes, President; George Hickenlooper, Vice President ; D. M. Miller, Recording Secretary ; Dr. M. Cousins, Jr., Corresponding Secretary ; Harrison Hickenlooper, Treasurer ; B. F. Yocum, Librarian. In 1871, the society was incorporated and became the owner of a town lot, being Lot 2, Block 22, Third Survey of Albia. The society was kept up with a good deal of energy for some time. Meetings were held, discussions indulged in and enter- tainments arranged. The Articles of Incorporation prohibit the employment of lecturers for pay unless the cash balance in the treasury amounts to $250 ; hence no lecture courses have been arranged. The articles also provide that the last elected officers shall hold over until new ones are elected. The last meeting of the society was held in February, 1873, but the officers are still in power. The President, A. J. Ritchie, having died since then, P. T. Lambert is the Acting President, ex officio, being Vice President. A. M. Andrews is Secretary. W. A. Nichols is Librarian, and has the library in charge, but no books are allowed to be taken out. There are some twelve hundred volumes in the library, and is a great pity that they are not available. The society must eventually enliven up.
THE POST OFFICE
has been successively in the charge of the following Postmasters : Dudley C. Barber, held until 1849; John Mark, held until 1851; John Phillips, held until 1861; William Collins, held until 1865; James H. Morris, held until 1866 ; Thomas G. Craig, held about three months, when Mr. Morris was re- appointed ; Val. Mendel, present incumbent.
In 1853, the Methodist Episcopal Church edifice was in demand, as the only place large enough to hold public meetings in. Court was held there, in later years, until the erection of the present Court House, which was in 1858 ; political conventions were held there, and all sorts of general assemblages were obliged to seek the shelter of the walls dedicated to the worship of God.
Early in the year 1858, the subject of the location of the new Court House was one that somewhat divided public opinion. Some opposed and some favored its being built upon the Public Square, the latter carrying the day, for upon the Public Square it was built. A goodly bit of sentiment existed in regard to the old Court House, dilapidated and unfit for any use whatever, as it was. The first grand jury had held sessions out on the prairie, and when this fine log structure was put up, and had neither windows nor doors, they naturally felt very proud of it, and that spirit of affection for the old place abided with the pioneers, and they did not like to see the tumble-down old pen demolished. But it became imperative that there should be a new Court House, since for several terms the District Court had been obliged to hold their sittings in the Methodist Episcopal Church, greatly to the inconvenience of all. Consequently, the middle of January, 1858, saw workmen busy in hauling stone for the foundation, and in other preparations for the new building. The old Court House was in 1860 taken down, and the materials used for laying cross-walks from the main walks to the Square. On the 24th day of May, the masons commenced laying brick on the new house. A large number of people were present to witness the laying of the first corner brick, but no formal ceremonies were observed.
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HISTORY OF MONROE COUNTY.
ยท THE COUNTY POOR FARM.
The Poor Farm was purchased in 1869, and consists of 120 acres. It is located on the line of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, some six miles east of Albia. It is not in as high a state of cultivation as some other farms in the county.
SCHOOLS.
The history of the early schools of Albia is identical with that of nearly all new places in the State, where the records show that the school went hand in hand with the church. The beginnings were crude and small, the improvement rapid, and the outcome what might readily have been predicted from these-an enlightened, orderly, law-abiding and progressive citizenship.
The Albia Academy, or High School, as it was called, was taught a long time by Mr. George. Various private schools sprang up from time to time, but the record of these initial efforts are very meager, their varied successes being a matter of memory rather with the few than anything definite or accessible in the way of facts.
In 1863, the District of Albia was without a suitable school house, and the Christian and Baptist Churches were rented for that purpose, and a building and teacher were also secured for the colored children of the town.
In 1864, a tax of 5 mills was levied for the purpose of building or purchas- ing a school house. The Directors finally decided upon buying the mansion of Mr. W. C. Hatton, and converting it, by suitable desks and other appliances, into a school house. This was done, the original cost of the house, apart from furnishing, being $2,600.
These accommodations proving altogether inadequate, owing to the rapid increase of attendance upon the schools, in 1868, it was determined to build a school house which should supply them ample room, and be a credit to the city and county as well. Accordingly, the present commodious building was erected. at a cost of $28,000. It is a fine three-story briek structure, a credit to the town.
GENERAL.
The present Court House was built while Hon. James Hilton was County Judge. Considerable opposition was manifested toward the project, but the Judge had nerve enough to do what was plainly right. In spite of popular sentiment, he caused the erection of the building, thus securing a much-needed place in which to transact public business. The people long ago recognized the wisdom of the step.
Albia is at present in a somewhat quiet condition as regards business, but a solid local trade is always insured to the merchants of the place. We speak now solely of the investment of foreign capital. In time, the real and natural advantages of the location must be recognized and improved by outside men, and a lively town developed. There is everything requisite to such an accom- plishment at hand.
The town has a good public hall, several fine blocks, two banks-the Monroe County Bank and the First National-both occupying good buildings. There are good hotels-the Delmonico and the Cramer-and there are numerous fine residences. In fact, the town is a pleasant one, healthful, orderly, moral and in every sense desirable.
When the present stress in finances, incident to an unusual failure of crops and the hard times so general in the country, has passed away, an era of pros- perity must set in, to compensate for the days that have gone.
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HISTORY OF MONROE COUNTY.
MELROSE AND STACEYVILLE.
Fifteen miles west of Albia. on the line of the C .. B. & Q. R. R .. is the village of Melrose, a place of about 500 inhabitants. The country tributary to the village is wide and reasonably well settled. thus affording a good trade to the merchants located there. Melrose lies midway between Albia and Chari- ton. Lucas County, and has no north and south competition nearer than twenty or twenty-five miles. Many of the Lucas County settlers tra le at the Melrose stores. The country adjacent is a good agricultural region.
Northeast of Melrose. distant some seven miles, lies the little hamlet of Staceyville. the parent of the Catholic societies at Melrose and elsewhere in the county. Georgetown is another little point of local interest, some three miles east of Staceyville. Tyrone is a hamlet of half a dozen houses or so. on the railroad. south of Staceyville. and nine miles west of Albia. The Cedar Valley mines and Albia Coal Company's mines are on the railroad. also three miles west of Albia. These small settlements form the list of places between Albia and Melrose.
Melrose was first claimed in 1847-S. by John Drew. who built a cabin there. The principal men in the place at a later date were J. P. Currier and A. D. Brown. In 1856. the former moved there and found the latter, who is now dead. Mr. Currier built a saw and grist mill in 1856. The grist-mill was burned in 1866. and the saw-mill was subsequently moved away. Mr. Brown may be called properly the original man of the town.
In 1857. the first school was taught. in a private house. by Sarah Prindle. In 1858. a good school house-the best in that part of the county at the time- was erected. and was occupied until the present fine frame structure was com- pleted in 1870-71. The present Principal of the school is Mr. Edsil Totman.
The first religious services were conducted at an early day by the Methodist Episcopal society. A camp-meeting was held there in 1857, and an organiza- tion was effected there the previous year. The present church edifice was built in 1867. and was dedicated by Rev. Dr. Stephenson. The Pastor in charge at this time is Rev. W. A. Nve.
The first physicians to ride over the west part of the county were Dr. John Haves and Dr. Linn. and the first resident physician was Dr. James Evans. The first lawyer was J. R. Hurford.
The town was laid out in 1866. by J. P. Currier. Galtry & Brown platted an addition west of the original survey.
The first store was opened in 1860. by T. C. Stuart, who was one of the earliest settlers, having come in 1857.
The post office was established in 1861. J. D. S. Peacock was the first Postmaster : T. C. Stuart the second. and S. Smith the third and present one.
Among the early settlers in and about the village were the following : A. D. Brown. J. P. Currier. T. C. Stuart. J. Davenport. John McCoy. Adam Yout- sey. William Gilbert, Wells Gilbert, William Bernard, J. Robinson. P. Cody. Orson Glass.
The railroad was completed to and pushed on beyond Melrose in 1866-7.
THE CATHOLIC SOCIETY.
The pioneer services after the forms of the Roman Catholic Church were held as far back as 1852-3. at Staceyville. For many years, the only place of holding service was some log cabin. In 1860, St. Patrick's Church was erected.
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HISTORY OF MONROE COUNTY.
The building is an unusually fine one, constructed of stone, 100 by 60 feet in size and fifty feet in height. The interior finishings and altar decorations are rich. The church cost between $35,000 and $40,000. and is by far the most valuable building devoted to religious exercises in the county. It is a credit to the society, and manifests a spirit of devotion on the part of the Catholic- that is highly commendable. The men who were active in effecting the construction of the church were John Kirby. Edward MeDonald. Michael Carr, Charles Carr (now deceased). Edward Lahart, P. Codv. James Sinnott. John Scully. Charles McDonough. Edward O'Bryan and others. Rev. Father McManiman. Rev. Father Hugh Malone and the present Pastor, Rev. Father D. Ryan. are spoken of by the numerous parishoners with the greatest love and respect. Father Ryan has done much during his residence at Staceyville to improve the moral and social tone of the large parish. His labors extend to Albia, where the so- ciety owns the church formerly belonging to the Episcopal society, and he is there building up a mission. From the many Catholics with whom we have conversed, we learn that a general feeling of approval in Father Ryan's work existe.
In Melrose, a church was organized by the Catholics in 1870. Staceyville was too far away to be easy of access, and a new parish was formed. A fine frame house of worship was built. and now some 120 heads of families assem- ble therein. The building is already too small. The resident Pastor. Rev. Father Cadden. is energetic and very popular. The society is free from debt. The prominent men in the organization of the parish were J. M. Phenev. Pat- rick MeNara. P. Thyne. J. Logan. R. Wallace. Richard Haninam and others.
THE BUSINESS INTERESTS
of Melrose are represented by three dry goods and grocery stores. one grocery. one hardware, two drug and one millinery store ; a wagon maker. a carpen- ter and furniture maker. a shoemaker. a saddler, two blacksmiths. two hotels. a lumber dealer, a grist-mill. There are two physicians and one lawyer.
STATEMENT OF THE POPULATION OF MONROE COUNTY. As shown by the Census of 1875.
POPULATION.
NATIVITY.
TOWNS.
No. of Dwelling Houses.
No. of Families,
Maio.
Total.
No, born In lowa.
No, born in the U. S.
but not in loww
Foreign.
No, of Voters.
No. of Foreignem nut nat-
Nu of Militia
Albia City
365
371
956
937
1850
513
100,
514
1 --
1
14
Cedar ...
139
129
33+
,34
334
250
=1
14 .
100
Guilford
Jackson
154
154
60.
590
120%
657
4-4
155
260
1 **
Monroe
135
131
408
33H
774
381
360
33
169
112
Pleasant
2:35
235
615
1301
602
546
153
Troy except of Albia)
204
20%
543
514
1057
450
Union.
202
202
649
535
1084
5,-0
451
50
Urbana
146
146
405
412
811
453
319
35
147
3
Wayne
107
107 341
303
64
326
239
124
......
Total
2326
2335
12711
5791
5530
1342 2745
03
1545
Franklin.
11.
117
34"
352
115
352
162
154
1-1
Mantua.
2-2 -
135
404
365
293
191
153
1
Wallzed
Bluff Creek
16.,
163 494 412
15,
41
10
212
......
160
442
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BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY.
ABBREVIATIONS.
agt. .. agent
carp ...
.carpenter
.clerk
Co. company or county
.dealer
far
farmer P. O. Post Office
gro.
grocer
I. V. A
Iowa Volunteer Artillery
S. or Sec.
.Section
I. V. C.
Iowa Volunteer Cavalry
I. V. I.
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
lab ...
laborer
Treas Treasurer
TROY TOWNSHIP.
(P. O. ALBIA.)
A DLON, J. C., jewelry.
ACHESON, J. C., harness and sad- lery, north side of public square ; born Oct. 16, 1817, in Crawford Co., Penn .; when an infant, came to Trumbull Co., Ohio, with his parents ; in 1847, came to Monroe Co., Iowa ; he owns 120 acres of land in Troy Tp. ; also property in the city. Married Arvilla Calvort in 1842 ; she was born in 1819, in New York ; had five children, four living-Lodema, Minerva, Hattie and William. Repub- Yican.
Ammond, George P., carpenter.
Andrews, A. M., attorney.
Anderson, C. W., farming implements.
ANDERSON, DANIEL, COL.,
attorney ; office on Main st .; born April 5, 1821, in Monroe Co., Ind .; in 1848, came to Keokuk, Iowa ; in the Fall, re- moved to Monroe Co., Iowa; commenced the study of law in 1846; was licensed to practice in 1847. Enlisted in 1861, as Captain of Co. H, 1st Iowa V. C .; resigned in 1874; was promoted through all the grades, and in 1863 was pro- moted to Colonel. Was State Senator from 1854 to 1861; was Presidential Elector in 1864; was appointed Regis- ter in Bankruptcy in 1867. Married Amanda M. Harrow Oct. 14, 1849 ; she was born in June, 1833, in Indiana ;
have five children-Arthur L. Don C.,
Charles F., Daniel M. and Samuel O. Republican.
Anderson, S. H., clerk,
Atherton, Z. M., hardware.
ACHELDER, C. H., far., S. 22.
B
Bain, Alex, far., S. 9.
Baird, Thos. J., clerk.
Barker, T., far., S. 15.
Barker, Wm., far., Sec. 15.
Barnes, A. C., retired.
Barnes, A. R., mail agent.
Barnhill, W. H., far., See. 2.
Bashaw, R. T., wagon manufacturer.
Batchelor, J. M .. Minister.
Berry, S. H., farmer.
Bill, E. M., far., See. 23.
Blanchard, H. E., ins. agent.
Boals, Wm. H., City Marshal.
Boggs, C., far., Sec. 13.
Boggs, J. C., far., Sec. 11.
Bone, Joseph, farmer, See. 36.
Bone, S. W., coal.
Bone, Wm. O., farmer, See. 36.
Boyle, J. G., farmer, Sec. 28.
Breese, Abijah, laborer.
Brown, O., grist-mill.
Byerley, G. W., carpenter.
Buchanan, R., farmer, Sec. 24.
Byerly, A. J., laborer.
YARRIER, MARCUS, insurance.
C
mach .. machinist
mech.
mechanic
clk
mer merchant
mfr. manufacturer
mkr. .. maker
prop .. proprietor
st .. .street
1 supt superintendent
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CAMPBELL, W. P., assistant editor of Jomra Plaindealer; born April 15, 1849, in Washington Co., Penn .; when an infant came to Fair- field, Jefferson Co., Iowa, with his parents ; in December, 1875, came to Albia, and with his brother purchased The Industrial Era; in 1878, sold out their interests to Gco. C. Fry. Married Miss Viola Palmer in 1873; she was born in New York; have two children -Nellie A. and Winnefred.
CARHARTT, JOHN E., farmer, Sec. 1; born Sept. 13, 1840, in Co- shocton Co., Ohio; in 1850, came to Monroe Co., Iowa; settled on their present farm in 1866; he owns 192 aeres, valued at $30 per acre. Married Alice A. Boggs in 1868; she was born Sept. 17, 1849, in Monroe Co., Iowa; have two children-Mary L. and James S. Enlisted in 1861 in Co. E, 6th I. V. I .; served through the war with Gen. Sherman. Republican.
CASADAY, A. J., of the firm of Casaday & McCahan, attorneys ; born July 26, 1827, in Jefferson Co., N. Y .; Dec. 8, 1853, he came to Johnson Co., Iowa; in 1862, he went to California ; returned in 1863; when on his journey to California, he was shot by an Indian, the ball is still in his right hip ; he re- turned to Iowa City, and since Nov. 8, 1848, has been connected with schools, teaching and superintending ; in 1873, was appointed to fill a vacancy as County Superintendent ; was elected the same year, and still holds the same position. When in Iowa City, he was a member of the Board of Supervisors, also Clerk of the Council. Married Miss Suc P. Morrison Sept. 13, 1865 ; she was born Oct. 9, 1843, in Illinois ; they have had three children, one living- Marion. Democrat.
CASTLE, J. R., County Recorder ; born June 16, 1831, in South Carolina ; when an infant, came with his parents to Indiana; in 1851, came to Monroe Co., Iowa; first engaged in farming and teaching school. Enlisted in July, 1861, in Co. H, Ist Iowa Cav .; served three years. In 1874, was elected to present position. Married Margaret Freeman June 18, 1868 ; she was born May 24, 1843, in Pennsylvania ; have 1
four children-Newton F., Morton M., Lulu M. and Anna V. Members of the United Presbyterian Church ; Re- publican.
Castle, Y. R., farmer, S. 10.
Clark, A. R., of the firm of Clark Bros., agricultural implements.
CLARK, JOHN, farmer, Sec. 5; born December 9, 1817, in Massachu- setts ; when an infant went to Connecti- cut with his parents ; in 1834, removed to New York City; in 1841, went to Fort Madison, Iowa ; in 1843, came to Monroe Co. ; owns 140 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Amelia Hill July, 1846; she died in August, 1846 ; second marriage to Sarah Bishop January, 1850 ; she was born in May, 1832, in Indiana ; have five children -- Fannie, Mary, Sarah, Maria and Ollie. Mr. C. was the first Assessor and first Sheriff of this county ; in 1848, was elected County Commissioner, served three years ; in 1861, was elected Co. Superintendent, then re-elected in 1862 ; resigned that Fall, and in 1863, was elected Representative of Monroe Co. ; in 1865, was again elected Superintend- ent ; in 1871, was elected County Super- intendent, and re-elected to the same office in 1874 for three years. Re- publican.
Clark, L. R., wagon manufacturer.
Clark, P. W., far., S. 31. Clark, R. M., retired.
Clever, A. J., far., S. 4.
Coen, James, attorney.
COEN, W. S., firm of Coen & Coen, attorneys, office over First National Bank; born April 9, 1847, in Perry Co., Ohio ; in 1850, came to Monroe Co. Iowa, en- gaged in farming and teaching school for about five years; read law with his brother and was admitted to the bar in 1875 ; enlisted March 17, 1864, Co. A, 5th I. V. C .; remained till July 12, 1865, when he was discharged on ac- count of a wound received at the battle of Pulaski, Tenn., Deceniber 25 1864; was in the battles of Columbia, Tenn., Franklin, Tenn., Nashville, Anthony's Hills, and others. Mar- ried Emma E. Harrison January 1, 1878; she was born in October, 1847, in Indiana.
Coleman, H. H., agent C., B. & Q. R. R.
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TROY TOWNSHIP.
Collins, J. M., far., Sec. 34. Collins, J. W., grocery.
COLLINS, JOHN W., far., Scc. 34; born Feb. 3, 1835, in Decatur Co., Ind. ; in 1856, came to Monroe Co., Iowa; owns 390 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; his mother lives with him ; she was born in 1800, in Ken- tucky ; his father died in Monroe Co., Aug. 12, 1856, aged 50 years. Repub- lican.
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