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Mr. Ferguson returned to Adrian College and came to Illinois Wesleyan University in the fall of 1894. With the exception of the year 1913, Mr. Ferguson has taught at the university in Bloomington, and during that year he took a special course of study at Lausanne, Switzerland.
In 1881 Mr. Ferguson married Miss Mary Godman, a native of Rich- wood, Ohio, and to this union three children have been born, as follows: French T., managing editor of the Missoulian and Evening Sentinel at Missoula, Mont .; William G., secretary of the Commercial Club at Helena, Mont .; and Constance, married George L. Doty, professor of romance lan- guages at Allegheny College, Meadville, Pa.
Mr. Ferguson is a member of the Phi Gamma Delta and the Phi Kappa Phi fraternities. He is a 32d degree Mason and one of Blooming- ton's highly respected citizens.
Joseph A. Watchinski, who operates a wholesale and retail oil sta- tion at Chenoa, was born in Bloomington, Sept. 22, 1893, the son of John and Helen (Sahl) Watchinski.
John Watchinski was born in Germany, as also was his wife. They came to the United States many years ago and settled in Bloomington, Ill., where Mr. Watchinski engaged in the grocery business. He now lives retired in Bloomington. Mr. Watchinski is .a Democrat and a mem- ber of the Catholic Church. There are 14 children in the Watchinski family, as follows: Helen, now deceased, was the wife of John Hoag, Bloomington; Mary, married Elmer White, lives in Bloomington; John, associated with the Pike Studio at Peoria, Ill., and is a World War vet- eran, having served with the aviation and later with the artillery for one year; Anna, married Fred Phillips, butcher, lives in Bloomington, Ill .; Joseph A., the subject of this sketch; Francis, died in infancy; Frances, married J. K. Reiley, who is associated in the oil business with Joseph A., the subject of this sketch; Anthony, lives in Cleveland, Ohio ; Margaret, married John Walsh, lives in Bloomington; Louise, married Frank Ro- bitske, sales manager for the C. U. Williams Company, Cleveland, Ohio; George, at home and in business with his father; Carl, lives in Blooming- ton; Gertrude, at home; and Albert, also at home.
Joseph A. Watchinski received his education in St. Mary's Academy at Bloomington, after which he engaged in the woodworking business,
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then in the oil business in Bloomington, Ill., until he entered the service. Mr. Watchinski enlisted for service during the World War and was in camp for one year. After the close of the war he entered the employ of the Standard Oil Company and in 1921 opened his oil station at Che- noa. Mr. Watchinski also has a gasoline station and his business is lo- cated on Veto Street. He does a large volume of business and is among the enterprising and progressive young business men of Chenoa, whose success in life is practically assured.
On Sept. 5, 1917, Mr. Watchinski married Miss Louise J. Lundquist, a native of Bloomington, born Oct. 10, 1894, and the daughter of G. J. and Sophia (Swanson) Lundquist, natives of Sweden and early settlers of Illinois. Mr. Lundquist lives retired in Bloomington. He is a repub- lican, a member of the Christian Church, and belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. and Mrs. Lund- quist are the parents of the following children: Anna, married Frank White, lives in Bloomington; Doris, deceased; Selma, lives in Los An- geles, Calif .; Mrs. Watchinski; Noble L., is a World War veteran, having served in the navy throughout the war, lives in Bloomington; and Gus, lives in Bloomington, is also a World War veteran, having served on the U. S. S. Arkansas for three years during the war. He saw duty in Scot- land and was wounded severely while in service there. To Joseph A. and Louise J. (Lundquist) Watchinski one child has been born, Betty Louise, born Oct. 30, 1919.
Mr. Watchinski is a member of the Catholic Church, is a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion, Ben Roth Post No. 234, Chenoa.
Grant Sandham, the well known and capable rural mail carrier out of Chenoa, is a native of Illinois, born Sept. 17, 1879, the son of Millard F. and Flora (Spangler) Sandham.
Millard F. Sandham came to Illinois during the early days and set- tled near Chenoa, where he was employed in the rubber works. He is a Republican and served as tax collector for a number of years. Mr. and Mrs. Sandham now live at Chenoa and are the parents of the following children: Grant, the subject of this sketch; Herbert, lives at Chenoa; Lillie, married Charles Henshaw, lives at Chenoa; and Merlin, painter, lives in McLean County.
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Grant Sandham was educated in the district schools near Chenoa and has been in the employ of the government as rural mail carrier out of Chenoa since 1905. The Sandham residence is located on Grant Street, Chenoa.
On April 15, 1906, Mr. Sandham married Miss Minnie Daley, a native of Chenoa, born May 6, 1885, and the daughter of James and Mary (Walker) Daley, natives of Kentucky and the parents of the following children: Lydia, married William Perkey, retired, lives at Chenoa; Al- bert, lives in Bloomington ; Rosetta, lives in Illinois; Mrs. Sandham; Clar- ence, lives in South Dakota; Charles, lives in Bloomington; Frank, lives in Colorado; Ray, lives in Iowa; Harry, lives in Bloomington; Orville, lives in Bloomington, is a World War veteran, having served overseas for 18 months; Dewey, lives in Bloomington; and Roy, lives in Bloomington. Mr. and Mrs. Daley live in Bloomington. To Grant and Minnie (Daley) Sandham two children have been born, as follows: Clyde, born Dec. 11, 1907, was graduated from Chenoa High School in 1923; and Lucile, born Dec. 26, 1909.
In politics Mr. Sandham is a Republican. He is a member of the Baptist Church and belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Sandham is highly respected throughout McLean County and has many friends.
Frank Fischbach, deceased, was for many years a prosperous farmer and stockman of McLean County. He was born in Germany, June 7, 1831, and came to this country with his parents when he was a young man.
Frank Fischbach was among the earliest settlers of Peoria, Ill., where he conducted a blacksmith shop for two years. He then went to Grove- land, Ill., and conducted a blacksmith shop there for seven years, after which he engaged in general farming and stock raising in Chenoa Town- ship, where he purchased 160 acres of land. At the end of 29 years, Mr. Fischbach retired and moved to Peoria, Ill., where he died Dec. 10, 1903.
Mr. Fischbach was married to Miss Charlotte Locklan, a native of Germany, born Feb. 28, 1838. They were married July 14, 1855, and to this union 14 children were born, as follows: August, retired farmer, lives at Huntley, Ill .; Louise, married Edwin Wright, retired railroad conductor, lives in Oklahoma; Mary, the widow of Henry Kahle, lives at
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Chenoa ; Katie, married Fred Rhoda, retired farmer, lives in California ; Lizzie, married and lives with her mother; Minnie, married Henry Rhode, lives in Minnesota; Frank, farmer, lives at Fowler, Ind .; Julia, married Henry Guth, lives in Peoria, Ill .; John, lives at Peoria, Ill .; Dorothy, mar- ried Oran Hoefer, lives in Wisconsin; Charles, farmer, lives in Wiscon- sin; Dave, lives at Chenoa; Benjamin, deceased; and Edward, farmer and fruit grower, lives in Illinois.
Mrs. Frank Fischbach now lives at 923 North Street, Peoria, Ill. She owns a farm of 240 acres in Chenoa Township and other property. She has 36 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Frank Fischbach was a Democrat and a member of the Catholic Church. He served as school director for a number of years, and was a highly respected citizen of his community. Mrs. Fischbach is a member of the Lutheran Church and is an interesting pioneer woman of Illinois, where she has spent so many years.
David M. Stutzman, a prosperous farmer and stockman of Chenoa Township, and the tenant of 560 acres of good farm land, was born on a farm north of Danvers, Ill., April 13, 1885, the son of J. H. and Maggie B. (Miller) Stutzman.
J. H. Stutzman was a native of Illinois and his wife was born in Ohio. He was a minister for a number of years and had charge of the Menno- nite Church at Danvers. He was a Republican and died Sept. 19, 1891, and his wife now lives on the home place in White Oak Township. Mr. and Mrs. Stutzman had four children, as follows: Mary Irene, lives at Car- lock, Ill .; David M., the subject of this sketch; Clarence F., garage busi- ness, Carlock, Ill .; and Joash, farmer, lives on the home place.
David M. Stutzman spent his boyhood on the home place and was educated in the public schools at Carlock, Bluffton College, and Illinois Wesleyan College at Bloomington. He then farmed on the home place for a number of years and is now among McLean County's leading stockmen and tenants a well improved farm, which is located on the Corn Belt Line. Mr. Stutzman is a breeder of Jersey cattle, Hampshire hogs, horses and mules, and is also an extensive shipper of stock. He is in partner- ship with Carl Vrooman of Bloomington, land owner, and live stock deal- ers. Mr. Stutzman's residence is located on Maple Street, Chenoa.
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On Jan. 22, 1914, Mr. Stutzman was married to Miss Mabel Petty, a native of Illinois, born March 1, 1891, and the daughter of H. and Louisa (Bright) Petty. Mr. and Mrs. Petty, both deceased, were the parents of the following children: Mary, married Chester Stout, deceased, and she lives in Oklahoma; Julia, deceased, was the wife of Theodore Frederick, farmer, lives in Nebraska; Ada, deceased, married William Frederick; Stella, deceased, was the wife of Hugh Strickland, lives in Iowa; Elva, married Walter Engle, lives at Carlock ; Mrs. Stutzman; and Cassie, mar- ried Gordon Denman, lives in Iowa.
Mr. Stutzman is a director of the McLean County Bureau of Farm- ers. He is a Republican and a member of the Mennonite Church. Mr. Stutzman is a substantial citizen of McLean County and favorably known.
William Colaw is a veteran of the Civil War and one of the earliest settlers of McLean County. He was born in Highland County, Va., July 10, 1839, the son of William and Sabina (Gum) Colaw.
William Colaw, Sr., a native of Virginia, was born in 1813 and came to Illinois with his family in 1854 and settled on a farm in Downs Town- ship. He purchased 240 acres of land and improved it, becoming one of the leading farmers and stockmen of the early days. Mr. Colaw died at the age of 81 years and is buried in Oak Park Cemetery. His wife was born in 1812 and died in 1859. Mr. and Mrs. Colaw had eight children, two of whom are now living, as follows: Amos K., lives at Chanute, Kan., and William, the subject of this sketch.
William Colaw, Jr., spent his boyhood on his father's farm and re- ceived his education in the district schools. He has always been a farmer and now owns 270 acres of well improved land. Mr. Colaw now lives retired at Downs. '
During the Civil War Mr. Colaw enlisted for service in August, 1862, and served throughout the war with Company F, 94th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He served under Captain Dennis and engaged in a number of important battles of the war, including the battle of Vicksburg. Mr. Colaw's brother, Amos, enlisted with him and they were together through- out the war and discharged at the same time.
On Aug. 19, 1866, Mr. Colaw was married to Miss Mary Jones, the daughter of Squire and Rachael (Barnett) Jones, both natives of Kentucky.
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Mr. and Mrs. Colaw have one daughter, Della, the wife of O. L. Scott, born Feb. 15, 1871, lives near Downs. Mr. Colaw has five grandchildren as follows: Edna, the wife of Downey Phillips, Indianapolis, Ind .; Alta, married Forrest Watson, Bloomington; Imo, wife of Floyd Cole, Old Town Township; Hazel, married Lynn Lanier, Downs, and Inez, lives at home with her parents. There are three great grandchildren, Mary Pauline and Phyliss Phillips and Harold Lanier. Mrs. Colaw died April 10, 1918, and is buried in Downs Township.
In politics Mr. Colaw votes an independent ticket. He is a member of the Methodist church and belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic. He is a substantial and highly respected citizen of Downs Township and has many friends.
H. E. Diggle, assistant cashier of the State Bank of Gridley and vet- eral on the World War, is a native of Illinois. He was born at Crescent City, Dec. 3, 1890, and is the son of John L. and Betty (Punke) Diggle. John L. Diggle was born in Peoria County, Ill., Jan 18, 1865, and now lives retired at Gridley. He started life farming and became the owner of 380 acres of land. Later Mr. Diggle came to Gridley where he engaged in the implement and coal business. Later he built and operated the first hotel in Gridley. Mr. Diggle is a Republican and served as a member of the town board for 25 years. He is a member of the Christian Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mrs. Diggle died July 31, 1903. To Mr. and Mrs. Diggle three children were born: Min- nie, married Elmer Kaufman, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this volume; H. E., the subject of this sketch; and Edith, married Freeman Bockwitz, lives at San Jose, Ill.
H. E. Diggle was educated in the public and high schools of Gridley and his first position was as bookkeeper in the bank where he is now em- ployed. In 1913 he was appointed assistant cashier, which office he has since filled in a most efficient manner. He is also a director of the bank.
On April 16, 1921, Mr. Diggle was married to Miss Clarissa B. Bene- dict, a native of Flanagan, Ill., and the daughter of H. D. and Mary (Hershe) Benedict, natives of Livingston County, and the parents of the following children: Mrs. Diggle; Lloyd, a chemist, lives in Chicago; Mc- Kinley, rural mail carrier, lives at Gridley ; Tracy, automobile salesman,
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lives at Gridley ; Vida, a nurse, Methodist Hospital, Peoria, Ill .; and Zelda, deceased. Mckinley Benedict is a veteran of the World War. Mr. H. D. Benedict died in 1911, and his wife lives at Gridley. Mr. and Mrs. Diggle have one son, Edward Lee, born Jan. 17, 1922.
During the World War Mr. Diggle enlisted for service at Blooming- ton, Ill., and served from Aug. 20, 1917, until Jan 11, 1919. He is a Re- publican and belongs to the Masonic lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a member of the Christian Church and his wife is a member of the Congregational Church. Mr. Diggle is a progressive young man and is well and favorably known throughout the county.
John H. Hatfield, who has been a member of the police force of Che- noa since 1917, is a substantial and highly respected citizen of McLean County. He was born in Lincoln County, W. Va., March 1, 1863, the son of F. F. and Nancy Anne (Harris) Hatfield.
F. F. Hatfield spent his entire life in West Virginia, where he was among the prominent and successful farmers of pioneer days. He owned 1,000 acres of land, which he improved, and the first Hatfield home was a log cabin. Mr. Hatfield served as justice of the peace for 20 years, and he was a Democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Hatfield, now deceased, were the par- ents of the following children: R. F., deceased; Marcena, deceased ; John H., the subject of this sketch; Zura, deceased; Cora, deceased; Mary, de- ceased; Cordelia, married John Riggs, lives in Wayne County, W. Va .; and Peter, farmer, lives in Wayne County, W. Va. John H. Hatfield, the subject of this sketch, had the following half-brothers and sisters: Will- iam, farmer, lives in Lincoln County, W. Va .; Julia Ann, deceased; and Elizabeth, deceased.
John H. Hatfield was reared on his father's farm in Lincoln County, W. Va., and attended a log school house. He followed farming for a num- ber of years and came to Illinois on April 1, 1904, and settled in Chenoa, where he has since lived. Mr. Hatfield engaged in general farming and stock raising for a number of years in McLean County and has been con- nected with the police force since 1917. He has been an efficient and cap- able officer and stands high in the community.
John H. Hatfield was married the first time to Miss Pauline Jane Franklin, a native of Lincoln County, W. Va., and to this union two chil-
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dren were born, as follows: R. D., farmer, lives in Lincoln County, W. Va .; and Barbara Ella, married Price McCoy, farmer, lives near Bryan, Ohio. Some time after the death of his first wife, Mr. Hatfield married Miss Esther A. Adkins, a native of Lincoln County, W. Va., and the daughter of Samuel and Nancy Ann (Belcher) Adkins, both natives of West Vir- ginia, and the parents of the following children: Alice, the widow of Wesley Ketchem, lives in Wayne County, W. Va .; Harriet, married Irvin Lewis, retired farmer, lives in Huntington, W. Va .; Lucy, deceased, was the wife of Ballard Payne, farmer, Lincoln County, W. Va .; Millard, farmer, lives in Lincoln County, W. Va .; and Mrs. Hatfield. Mr. Adkins was a leading farmer of West Virginia and is now deceased. His widow is 82 years old and she lives in Wayne County, W. Va. To John H. and Esther A. (Adkins) Hatfield the following children have been born: Lulu, married Leo McCarthy, lives in Livingston County, Ill .; Eustis Jennings, lives in Chicago, and is a World War veteran, having served for three years, 10 months of which were spent on the front lines in France; Eunice, married Calvin Wersnia, banker, lives in Chicago; Edith, married Robert Means, insurance business, lives at home; Winifred, married Julian Phil- lips ; lives at Chenoa ; Minnie Paul, Sophia, Doris, Bernadine, Geraldine, and Thelma, all living at home. Mr. and Mrs. Hatfield have six grand- children.
Mr. Hatfield is identified with the Democratic party in politics and he is a member of the United Baptist Church. He is an energetic man who stands well in the esteem of his neighbors and fellow citizens.
W. H. Settle, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War, and for many years a prominent farmer and stockman of McLean County. He was born at Lockport, N. Y., Jan. 15, 1846, the son of James and Dorothy (Charlton) Settle.
James Settle was a native of New York and the genealogy of the Settle family can be traced back for 150 years. He came to Illinois in 1855, settling in McHenry County. He later went to Wisconsin and in 1861 moved to Livingston County, Ill., where he engaged in the mercan- tile business. Mr. Settle also followed farming for a number of years and was among the prominent pioneer citizens of Livingston County. He died in 1866 and his wife died in 1889. They were the parents of six chil-
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dren, as follows: Stephen, who enlisted during the Civil War on Jan. 18, 1864, and died in a Chicago hospital, Feb. 1, 1864; Margaret, deceased; Elizabeth Anne, deceased; Isabelle Jane, died at the age of 14 years; W. H., the subject of this sketch; and Thomas, deceased.
W. H. Settle lived in Illinois from boyhood and was educated in a log school house. He volunteered for service at the age of 16 years and served for two years during the Civil War with Company A, 17th Illi- nois Volunteer Cavalry. Mr. Settle was engaged in many battles and skir- mishes of the war, including General Price's Raid, and he was wounded severely. Six months of his service were spent in guard duty during the Indian Hostilities on the great plains after the war was over. After the close of the war he returned to his farm and for many years was among the leading farmers and stockmen of the county.
On Aug. 13, 1867, Mr. Settle was married to Miss Amie D. Wilcox, a native of New York and the daughter of Jesse and Orilda (Harrington) Wilcox, both natives of New York and early settlers of Illinois. Mr. Wil- cox came to Christian County, Ill., in 1833, where he remained until 1848, at which time he purchased land in Livingston County, Ill. He was among the prosperous farmers of the community and was widely known. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox died in 1867, both within a week of each other. They had five children, as follows: Matilda, deceased; Samuel, deceased; Minerva, married David West, both deceased; Mary, married J. D. Little, both de- ceased; and Mrs. Settle.
To W. H. and Amie D. (Wilcox) Settle five children were born, as follows: Jessie Mildred, the wife of Joel Piper, a merchant at Chariton, Iowa; Minerva Elizabeth, the wife of J. H. Andrews, a merchant at Grid- ley, Ill .; Emma S., the wife of J. F. Lusher, lives at Normal, Ill .; Mary A., married H. S. Drum, lives at Galesburg, Ill .; and Margaret I., married J. Earl Taylor, a druggist, lives at Gridley, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Settle have 24 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, as follows: Willard Henry Andrews; Gayle Andrews; Millard Keith Moll; Minerva Moll; and Her- bert Lee Sherman.
The grandchildren in the Piper family are: James D .; William H .; George Samuel; John T .; Helen Catherine; Howard Joseph ; and Robert L. The grandchildren in the Andrews family are: William Thomas; Henry Willard, deceased; Amie Evelyn; and Minerva Belle. The grandchildren in the Lusher family are: Charles William; Emma Lucile; Jesse Set- tle; John Franklin; Herbert; Iona; Lois May; Russell; and Ralph, de-
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ceased. The grandchildren in the Drum family are: Thelma Dorothy; Carabelle Abbie; Harry Dale; and Mary Orilda. The grandchildren in the Taylor family are Justus Earl and Margaret Edith.
W. H. Settle died Jan. 19, 1924, at his home in Gridley, Ill. He was one of the three remaining veterans of the Civil War living at Gridley. He was a staunch Republican in politics, a charter member of the local Grand Army of the Republic Post, a charter member of the Gridley Camp, Modern Woodmen, a charter member of the Gridley Lodge, Knights of Pythias. He was a man of the highest integrity, the soul of honor, good natured and genial, devoted to his family and a booster for his town. His standing was high in the estimation of his many friends and acquaint- ances. His death removes the last of the business men who were active when Mr. Settle entered upon his career in Gridley.
DuBois Marquis, a progressive and enterprising young farmer of Martin Township, is a native of Bloomington, where he was born in Aug- ust, 1890. He is the son of Chalmers C. and Nellie (Harpole) Marquis.
Chalmers C. Marquis, business manager of The Pantagraph, of Bloomington, is a well known business man of McLean County. He was born in Illinois. Mr. Marquis is a member of the Presbyterian Church, belongs to the Masonic Lodge, and he and his wife live at Bloomington. They have five children, as follows: Laurastine, lives at Bloomington; Chalmers H., lives at Bloomington; DuBois, the subject of this sketch; Alice, married Dr. J. Norman Elliott, lives at Detroit, Mich .; and Mar- garet, lives with her parents in Bloomington.
DuBois Marquis has always lived in McLean County and received his education in the public schools of Bloomington and is also a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University and University of Illinois. He operates a farm of 300 acres, which belongs to his mother, and Mr. Marquis is one of the successful young stockmen of Martin Township. He speclaiizes in the breeding of Shorthorn cattle and Duroc Jersey hogs.
On March 9, 1915, Mr. Marquis was married to Miss Margaret Ray- mond, a native of Evanston, Ill., born in 1891, and the daughter of F. D. and Carrie (Wyckoff) Raymond, the former a native of Massachusetts and the latter of New York City. Mr. Raymond died in 1907 and his wife died in 1921. They were the parents of five children, as follows:
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Ruth, a professor in the University of Minnesota; Mary, married Dr. J. J. Lambert, lives in Iowa; Philip W., lives in Chicago; Mrs. Marquis ; and Frederick, lives in Duluth, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Marquis have two children, as follows: Alice Ruth, born in January, 1916; and Barbara, born in May, 1919.
Mr. Marquis is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. He is now president of the school board. Mr. Marquis is a reliable and excellent citizen of his community.
William B. Young is a reliable and substantial citizen of Blooming- ton, where he was born Jan. 28, 1884. He is a son of James R. and Catherine (Gallagher) Young.
James R. Young was born in Scotland, and came to this country in 1871 and located in Bloomington. He now lives retired. Mrs. Young died Dec. 27, 1891. There were five children in the Young family, as follows: Robert, deceased; William B., the subject of this sketch; Walter, an engineer on the Chicago & Alton Railroad, lives in Bloomington; Charles, a veteran of the World War, now deceased; and James, with Armour & Co., lives in Kansas City.
William B. Young attended the public schools of Bloomington and started life in the drug business. On Nov. 4, 1905, he entered the employ of the Chicago & Alton Railroad as brakeman, and five years later was promoted to conductor. Mr. Young is on a through freight to Chicago from Bloomington.
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