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The Central Iowa, which owned a railroad from Albia to Manly Junction, in Iowa, having a road leading from Oskaloosa, Iowa, east to the Missis- sippi River, opposite to Keithsburg, a consolidation was effected with the Illinois line, or the Burlington, Monmouth & Illinois River Railroad, which had been prosecuted under the name of the Peoria & Farmington, after the franchises of the latter were secured, under the name of the Central Iowa Rail- way Company, which embraced the entire system. Since the consolidation a magnificent iron bridge has been built across the Mississippi at Keithsburg, a road built from Manly Junction to St. Paul, and through trains without break are now running from St. Paul to Peoria ; and this road which had so un- propitious a beginning, is now one of the great and im- portant transportation lines of the country. William Hanna is President of the Company, and Delos P.
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Phelps has the management of the Illinois Division To these men too much credit cannot be given for the consummation of this grand project. After pass- ing through the struggles, and what appeared almost
insurmountable barriers to accomplish their project, they now, in the hey-day of success, can have the luxury of that condition that comes from a success- ful achievement of a noble purpose.
MISCELLANEOUS.
County Officials.
ROM its first organization to the present time ; from Daniel McNeil, Jr., and Ivory Quinby down, the officials of Warren County, with hardly an exception, have been of unexceptional character ; men of integrity, ability and usefulness. Very few counties can present a better list than the one appended below, some of whom have not only achieved State but Na- tional distinction, who have been identified with the organization of the State, the framing of its laws, and the perfecting of its political and legal system.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
John B. Talbot, Adam Ritchey and John Pence, 1830, under a special election. John Pence, John B. Talbot and Peter Butler, 1830-32, under a regular election ; Jeremiah Smith, John B. Talbot and James McCallon, 1832-34 ; Robert Gilmore, William Whit- man and W. S. Jamison, 1834-36; Samuel G. Morse, Alexander Turnbull and John B. Talbot, 1836-38; Alexander Turnbull, Samuel G. Morse, James C. Hutchinson, 1838; Samuel G. Morse, John C. Bond and J. C. Hutchinson, 1838-39; James C. Hutchin- son, John C. Bond and James P. Hogue, 1839-40; John C. Bond, James P. Hogue and Peter Butler,
1840-42; James P. Hogue, Peter Butler and James Tucker, 1842-43; Peter Butler, James Tucker and H. Bromlee, 1843-44 ; Alexander Turnbull, Thomas Griffee and James Tucker, 1844-45 ; Alexander Turnbull, Thomas Griffee and James Drain, 1845- 46; H. E. Haley, James Drain and John B. Jenkin, 1846-47; James Drain, John B. Jenkin and Josiah Whitman, 1847-48; John B. Jenkin, John W. Gid- dings and Josiah Whitman, 1848-49.
COUNTY CLERK.
Daniel McNeil, Jr., 1830 ; Elijah Davidson, 1838- 43; Daniel McNeil, Jr., 1843-48 ; William F. Smith, 1849; Ephraim S. Swinney, 1849-61 ; W. J. Thomp- son, 1861-65 ; W. G. Bond, 1865-73; W. H. Sex- ton, 1873-86.
RECORDER.
Daniel McNeil, Jr., 1830-43; Ephraim S. Swin- ney, 1843-48.
CIRCUIT CLERK.
Daniel McNeil, Jr., 1830-41 ; Ira F. M. Butler, 1841-48.
CIRCUIT CLERK AND RECORDER.
W. B.' Stapp, 1848-49 :. R. S. Monroe, 1849-50 ; H. S. Hascall, 1850-51 ; William Billings, 1851-56; William Laferty, 1856-64; T. M. Luter, 1864-68 ;
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J. L. Dryden, 1868-80 ; George C. Rankin, 1880-84, re-elected.
PROBATE JUDGE.
Daniel McNeil, Jr., 1831-37.
PROBATE JUSTICE.
W. F. Smith, 1837-39; Geo. C. Lamphere, 1839- 43; Erastus Rice, 1843-49. COUNTY JUDGE.
Ivory Quinby, 1849-55 ; James Thompson, 1855- 57 ; John Porter, 1857-65 ; Joseph K. Ripley, 1865- 73; Elias Willets, 1873-81; James H. Stewart, 1881-85, re-elected.
COUNTY COURT.
Ivory Quinby, Judge ; John Riggs and Joseph Ho- gan, Associates, 1849-53, under the Constitution of 1848. Ivory Quinby, Justice ; John Riggs and Wm. Lair, Associates, 1853-54.
COUNTY SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.
Alelander Phelps, 1837-39; W. S. Berry, 1839- 43; Samuel Wood, 1843-47 ; A. C. Harding, 1847- 49; James G. Madden, 1849-51; W. B. Jenks, 1851-53; W. F. Smith, 1853-55; A. H. Tracy, 1855-61 ; A. B. Cox, 1861-65.
COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS.
James I. Wilson, 1865-69; James B. Donnell, 1869-77; W. E. Watt, 1877-81; J. P. Higgins, 1881-82, Maggie L. Wiley, 1882-84, re-elected.
CORONERS.
John Ritchey, 1830-35; Alexander Turnbull, 1835-36; George H. Wright, 1836-40; H. C. George, 1840-42; David Smith, 1842-46 ; Joseph McCoy, 1846-50; Robert Thompson, 1850-52 ; Wm. Talbot, 1852-54, Robert Grant, 1854-60 ; Samuel Douglas, 1860-64; John B. Webster, 1864-68; W. L. Cuth- bert, 1868-70; R. B. McCleary, 1870-78 ; Henry B. Young, 1878-80; George H. Breed, 1880-82 ; Wm. S. Holliday, 1882-84, re-elected.
COUNTY TREASURER AND ASSESSOR.
James Jamison, 1830-31 ; Thos, C. Jennings, 1831 ; Elijah Davidson, 1831-36 ; `Gilbert Turnbull, 1836-43; R. N. Allen, 1843-49 ; George Babcock, 1849-53; James W. Butler, 1853-55.
TREASURER.
R. S. Thompson, 1855-61; Draper Babcock,
1861-65 : Wm. Shores, 1865-67 ; D. D. Parry, 1867- 75; James Hurdman, 1875-79; John F. Wallace, 1879-82 ; Robert S. Patton, 1882-84, re-elected.
SURVEYOR.
Peter Butler, 1831-35; Wm. C. Butler, 1835-39 ; Benjamin Thompson, 1839-43; Joseph Paddocks, 1843-55 ; E. E. Wallace, 1855-59; Thos. S. Mc- Clanahan, 1859-65 ; Albert S. Crawford, 1865-69; John A. Gordon, 1869-71; John B. McCulloch, 1871-75; Thos. S. McClanahan, 1875-79; John F. Wallace, 1879-82; Thos. S. McClanahan, 1882-84, re-elected.
SHERIFF.
Stephen S. Phelps. 1830-32; Peter Butler, 1832- 34; John G. Haley, 1834-36; Ira F. M. Butler, 1836-40; Samuel L. Hogue, 1840-41 ; John Brown, 1841-50; R. N. Allen, 1850-52; C. L. Armsby, 1852-54; James McCoy, 1854-56; C. M. Mills, 1856-58; Seth Smith, 1858-60; David Turnbull, 1860-62; David C. Riggs, 1862-64; David Turn- bull, 1864-66; Wm. Armstrong, 1866-67 ; W. L. Cuthbert, 1867-68: Cyrus Bute, 1868-70; J. A. Boynton, 1870-72; W. L. Cuthbert, 1872-74 ; J. A. Boynton, 1874-76; Wm. G. Bond, 1876-82 ; John W. Bolon, 1882-84, re-elected.
STATE'S ATTORNEY.
Thomas Ford, 1832-34; W. A. Richardson, 1834- 36; Henry L. Bryant, 1836-38; Wm. Elliott, 1838- 50; H. G. Reynolds, 1850-54; Wm. C. Goudy, 1854-55 ; A. M. Craig, 1855-56 ; Jaines H. Stewart, 1856-64; James A. McKinzie, 1864-72; Wm. Mar- shall, 1872-76; George Snyder, 1876-80; John W. Matthews, 1880-84, re-elected.
CIRCUIT JUDGES.
Richard M. Young, 1830-36; James H. Ralston, 1836-39 ; Peter Lott, 1839-40; Stephen A. Douglas, 1841-43 ; Jesse B. Thomas, 1843-45 ; N. H. Pur- ple, 1845-49; Wm. A. Minchall, 1849-50; Wm. Kellogg, 1850-53 ; H. M. Weed, 1853-55 ; John S. Thompson, 1855-60 : Aaron Tyler, 1860-61; Chas. B. Lawrence, 1861-64; John S. Thompson, 1864- 67 ; Arthur A. Smith, 1867-85 ; John J. Glenn, 1877-85; George W. Pleasants, 1879-85 ; the three last named Judges preside in this Circuit and their terms expire in 1891.
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Educational Matters.
HERE are 134 school districts in Warren County, 8 graded schools and 134 ungraded schools. The total value of school prop- erty is $111, 185, with 7 brick and 131 frame buildings. Of scholastic age, there are 10,669 pupils, the entire enrollment is 5,494, and the total tax levy $53,168.94.
Miss Maggie Wiley is the County Superintendent, who gives her whole time to the school interests of the county. All the schools have good teachers and they are well conducted, having the most approved text books and all the modern adjuncts to education. They have a County Teachers' Association, which holds annual sessions, of two days, during the latter part of November, at Monmouth.
Local associations are held at Monmouth, Kirk- wood, Roseville, Alexis, Cameron, Berwick, Little York, Greenbush and Hale.
The Annual Summer's Institute of two weeks, which is held under section 5, of the School Act, meets at Monmouth. At these sessions, exercises and drills are had and a complete review of the modes of teaching is gone through. A journal de- voted to the educational interests of the county, called the School Chronicle, is published by this In- stitute.
Old Settlers' Association.
HE matter of perpetuating the memory of pioneer life, its incidents, with its joys and sorrows, its hopes and fears, had been dis- cussed among the early settlers of this and Henderson County for some time. Finally a call was made through the press for the old settlers to meet at Young America, now Kirkwood, Saturday afternoon, Jan. 27, 1872, for the purpose of maturing some plan for an organization to meet the objects in view. At the appointed time a large
number of the early settlers met at Young America and the meeting was called to order by Samuel Hutchinson, who stated the objects of the meeting. T. S. Lowther was nominated as Chairman and Jud- son Graves was chosen Secretary. It was decided at this meeting to form an old settlers' organization, and to admit all persons as members who had set- tled in either of the counties of Henderson or War- ren prior to the formation of Henderson County.
This meeting adjourned to meet again Feb 22. At this meeting the officers of the Association were de- cided upon and a committee appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws to be submitted at the next meeting. First officers elected : President, S. S. Phelps; Vice-Presidents, R. W. Ritchie, A. C. Harding and John Curts; Secretaries, Judson Graves and E. H. N. Patterson ; Treasurer, N. A. Chapin. The meeting adjourned to meet for their first annual reunion, which was fixed for the first Wednesday in June, and was to be held at Young America (now Kirkwood). At the day appointed there was a grand gathering of old pioneers, and a very enjoyable time was had. They all came with their lunch-baskets laden with those choice eatables that tend so much to enhance the pleasures of such gatherings.
Speeches were made, songs were sung, stories were told, and the incidents and reminiscenses connected with the early settlement, its privations and hard- ships, were freely discussed. Before the reunion broke up, a constitution and by-laws were adopted, and the time was changed for the meeting to the first Wednesday in September.
The association has held its reunion ever since, and its membership now embraces nearly all the old settlers. The constitution has been amended so as to admit all persons who have been in the county 30 years. They met the last season at Mineral Springs, near Kirkwood, which has become the favorite resort of the people of the county, and had a grand time. It is said that there were more people there than ever before at any of their reunions. Before adjourn- ment the following officers were elected : Samuel Hutchinson, President (since deceased) ; Benjamin Tinkham, Vice-President; N. A. Chapin, Secretary ; Mrs. Wm. Hanna, Treasurer. Executive Commit- tee-O. S. Barnum, D. Babcock, W. C. Tubbs. Wm. Boden and G. R. Graham. Corresponding Secre- tary, A. H. Swain. There are at present 221 mem- bers belonging to this organization.
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Agricultural Fair.
A N agricultural society was organized Aug. 7, 1852, at a public meeting held at the Court-House, Monmouth. Following are names of the temporary officers: Samuel Hallan, President; G. W. Palıner, Vice-Pres- ident; J. G. Madden, Secretary; and F. B. Weakley, Treasurer. Their first annual election was held Sept. 4, 1852, with the following results : - Sam- uel Hallan, President; Robert Gibson, Vice-Presi- dent; J. G. Madden, Secretary ; and Wm. Billings, Treasurer. Their first annual fair was held at the Court-House, Oct. 15, 1852. It was regarded as a great success. There were many entries made and over 1,000 persons in attendance. As there was not much money about in those days, the premiums only consisted in certificates. Since that period, the society has progressed, and it has now a very fair standing ; is out of debt and is in a prosperous con- dition. The grounds enclose about 30 acres, in which there is a good half-mile track, exhibition buildings, stalls, pens, etc., all valued at $6,500.
In 1884 there were 2,099 entries. At this meet- ing a saddle-horse was entered which had taken the
first premium in 1859, then ten years old. Generally, the annual receipts are about $5,000. For this year the premiums offered amounted to $4,000. A good deal of interest is manifested in this fair, and some as fine stock as there is in the State is annually ex- hibited here. Present officers: J. T. Reichard, President ; Thos. W. Beers, Vice-President; Geo. Rankin, Secretary; and W. B. Young, Treasurer. Executive Committee-L. H. Gilmore, J. N. Mc- Kelvey, S. C. Hogue, Peyton Roberts, H. C. Gid- dings, J. R. Barnett, W. B. Porter, R. S. Patton, N. S. Woodward.
The fall meeting of this association was attended with success, although the attendance was limited for the first two days on account of the rains. The exhibition of stock was exceedingly good. A finer exhibition of high-bred Percherons and Clydesdales has rarely been seen so also with the Red Jersey pig. Some fine cows were also on exhibition. The races were fair and some very good time was made. It is a pity, however, in laying out the grounds that " the society did not arrange for a mile track. In the exhibition hall there was an excellent display of art work, showing fine taste and skill. The soil pro- ducts on exhibition demonstrated the fact that the soil of Warren County is unsurpassed in rich- ness and that its farmers are skilled in the science of agriculture.
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TOWNSHIPS
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OWNSHIP history is an es- sential and prominent part of the county history. The various parts of Warren County were settled by men most of whom have repre- sentatives now living in the county, or are still living here themselves. A careful reading of the incidents relating to the early settlement of the several town- ships will repay the reader, as each one contains the names of the first settlers, and many other items which are required to make the history complete. The township histories are given in their alpha- betical order, and the sketches of the villages are included in their respective town- ships. The city of Monmouth follows the town- ships.
BERWICK TOWNSHIP.
B ERWICK was among the earliest town- ships to be settled, and in this Solomon Kaisey was the pioneer, casting his for- tunes here as early as the spring of 1829. He located on section 7. With him came his family, and his brother-in-law, Solomon Per- kins, and family. Mr. Perkins located on section 4
These men, with their strong and true-hearted life partners, after securing their lands, settled down to construct for themselves and children, homes for the future. In the midst of plenty, surrounded with all the comforts of civilization, with all our wants sup- plied, we are too apt to forget the pioneer to whom we are indebted for all these comforts. Soon after the above named settlers, came Peter Scott, Mr. Smith and Jonathan Tipton, who located in the neighborhood. In 1832, Isaac, Daniel and Elisha, brothers of Solomon Perkins, the two latter with their families, moved in and located near the settlement. Isaac went to the Black Hawk war, and was killed. Robert and George Ray came in 1831-2, locating in the timber, on section 6. With these men came their families. They and their wives are dead. H. M. Lewis, W. H. Cable and E. W. Allen came into the township in 1835, and were followed soon after by many others. These early settlers formed a nu- cleus, around which gathered in a few years an ex- tensive settlement.
Miss Jane- Allen taught the first school in the township, in 1835, in a log school house built by Thomas Pearce, near where the village of Berwick now is. This school house had no doors or win- dows, or what these are understood to be in modern times. There were holes in the wall to admit light and air, and one also for egress and exit, and this was all. And here in this rudely constructed cabin the first children of Berwick Township, with the ruddy glow on their cheeks, with the bright sparkle in
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their eye, with innocence and hope in their young hearts, commenced their education, directed by their devoted teacher, Jane Allen. Here they commenced to learn lessons in books and lessons in life, and fit themselves for the duties which in after years were to be imposed upon them. What hopes and aspira- tions may have filled these young hearts just enter- ing upon this world's stage! What ties formed here, that may have been stronger in after years than chains of brass or steel! What a contrast between this rude cabin and the finished school-house of to- day ! And yet with all our improvements and what we call our advanced civilization, with our Female Sem- inaries and Boarding Schools, and all our modern ad- juncts to study, is there any one prepared to say that the pupil of to-day learns better than those did then?
Miss Jane Allen was married to Judge Ivory Quinby, March 14, 1839. She died Feb. 7, 1847. The second school taught in the township was by Miss Sarah Cable, in 1837.
Berwick was organized as a township, April 4, 1854. The proceedings of this election either were not recorded or have since been lost, and hence the first officers under the new organization cannot be given. It is numbered 7 north, of range I west, of the fourth principal meridian, and has for its north- ern line Floyd Township. On the east lies Knox County, on the south Greenbush, and the west Rose- ville Township. The streams, Nigger Creek, Cedar Creek and Cedar Fork meander southwesterly through the township, which afford good opportunity for drainage. Along and adjacent to those streams the land is somewhat broken and liberally timbered. The remaining portion of the township is rolling prairie. It is a good farming country ; the farms are well cultivated and mostly owned by those who work them; the dwelling houses are well built and comfortable.
The Iowa Central runs through the township, en- tering at the northwest corner and running along through the northern tier of sections. It was com- pleted through here in January, 1883. In 1880, Berwick had a population of 1,003 souls, and this is about the number of inhabitants at the present time.
The following statistics are given regarding the schools in the township, which were taken from the
County Superintendent's annual report. ending June 30th,'1885. There were eight school districts in the township, with a valuation of school property amounting to $3,500, and the buildings are con- structed, one of brick, the rest of wood. Of persons under 2 1 years of age, there were 451, of whom 257 were of scholastic age, 272 being enrolled. The highest wages paid to teachers was $45, the lowest $30 per month. The tax levy for this year was $1,925.
From the Assessor's report of 1885, the following items are obtained :
Number of acres of improved land, 22,572; num- ber of acres of unimproved land, 160; value of im- proved lands, $294,770 ; value of unimproved land, $1,330; total value of lots, $7,002; number of horses, 775; number of cattle, 1,484; asses and mules, 55 ; sheep, 429 ; hogs, 2,824; steam engines, I ; carriages and wagons, 225 ; watches and clocks, 159; sewing and knitting machines, 106, pianos, 4 ; melodeons and organs, 27. Total value of personal property, $30,430.
Below we give the names of the citizens who have represented this township as Supervisors : E. C. Lewis, 1854-64; S. B. Crane, 1865 ; H. M. Lewis, 1 866-78; W. D. Miller, 1879-85.
CHURCHES.
Berwick was very early in establishing church or- ganizations, which indicates that the early settlers were zealous in matters of religion.
Baptist Church .- This society was organized July 28, 1833, at John Smith's house. Sheldon Lockwood and wife, John Smith and wife and Elizabeth Hanon constituted the first membership. Revs. John Clark and John Logan presided at this organization. Rev. G. Bartlet was the first Pastor, taking charge Aug. I, 1833, and serving until December, 1834; then they were without a pastor for over a year, when Rev. R. M. Wilbur assumed charge, serving until Septem- ber, 1844. He was followed by Rev. Isaac Matteson, who served the church until June, 1845, giving place then to Erastus Minor, who remained until June, 1847. Rev. Joel Sweet was the next pastor in charge, serving the Society until February, 1850. Rev. Jo- seph Elliott came in December, and remained until May, 1851. Following Mr. Elliott was Rev. Wm. T. Bly, who served his flock until 1853, when Rev. G. D. Simmons took charge, remaining until October
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1854. Rev. Truman Gregory accepted a call March, 1855, and remained until June, 1856, when he was succeeded by Rev. H. S. P. Warren, who took charge in March. Mr. Warren served until 1859, and was followed by Rev. C. E. Bailey, who remained until January, 1861. Rev. P. P. Shirley took charge in September, the same year, and was with the church until May, 1864, when Rev. R. L. Caldwell assumed the pastorate, remaining until July, 1866. He was succeeded in September by Rev. J. B. Congers, who served until October, 1868. Rev. Cary Telsberry became pastor March, 1869, remaining until Febru- ary, 1870, and was followed in June by Rev. Homer E. Norton, who remained until November, 1874. He was succeeded by Rev. D. G. Zaak, who took charge in June, 1875, and served the congregation until death took him home, Sept 25, 1876. Rev. George Gray was the next to accept the call, Jan. 1, 1877, and remained until Jan. 1, 1881. Rev. J. F. Cald- well followed in August, remaining until 1884, when The was succeeded by the present pastor, J. F. Mer- riam. The congregation has a membership at pres- ent of 115; total membership since its organization 541. The first building was erected in 1840, and was located a little north of the present edifice. . It is occupied now as a dwelling house by R. A. Beck. The present church building was erected in 1856, at a cost of $3,000, and was dedicated in 1857. A good parsonage is attached to the church, costing $1,400. A good Sabbath School is one of the interesting fea- tures of this organization, having a membership of 145. It is a large commodious building, and well furnished. The society is prosperous and the mem- bers active.
The Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1832, in the early part of the year. Rev. Mr. Cordier was the first preacher to hold service about this neigh- borhood, which was at Thomas Pearce's house. Rev. Barton Randall organized the first class, in the spring of 1833. This class was composed of Thomas Pearce and wife, Barton H. Cartwright and wife and Robert Ray and wife. This was the beginning of the Meth- odist Church at Berwick. They held their first meet- ing at Thomas Pearce's house and other private houses until 1837, when the organization was perma- nently located at Berwick Village. After it was lo- cated at this village the society was served by Revs. Thomas Hobart and Thomas Kirkpatrick. In 1852 they erected the first church building. This is now
used for a store by Mr. Beck. , In 1868 they erected a new edifice at a cost of $4,000. It is of Gothic architecture, and is an attractive building, or was when it was new. It is now sadly out of repair, and if not attended to soon, will be worthless. With the church is a good parsonage. Present membership is about 30. Rev. G. B. Snedaker has charge, holding service- every two weeks. Mr. Snedaker also serves the Cameron Church.
BERWICK CEMETERY.
This cemetery was laid out in 1840, and was among the earliest located in the county. It con- tains four acres of ground, and is a very pretty rest- ing place for the departed. The first person buried here was the son of Franklin Ogden, in 1840. It is under a trustee's government. In this cemetery are some very neat little tombstones, and the grounds are well cared for.
Berwick Village.
N 1836 Thomas Pearce and Samuel G. Morse thought that the township was of sufficient importance, in population at least, to warrant them in founding a village. Ac- cordingly they laid out their plat. It was lo- cated on the west half of the northwest quarter of section 5, and the east half of the northeast quar- ter of section 6, and contained fifty and five-eighths acres. It was first called Bowling Green, but was subsequently changed to Berwick. It was surveyed by Peter Butler, and the plat was recorded July 14, of the same year.
This little village is nicely located and has a fine agricultural country surrounding it. At one time there was quite a trade carried on here, and it is yet » a good shipping point for stock and grain. The ship- ping is done by the Iowa Central Railroad, which has a station here. Its population numbers about 175 persons. The village is laid out with a plaza or square in the center, after the Southern or Mexican style of laying out towns.
Miss Sarah Cable taught the first school here, in 1837. They have at present a good school in the village, with an average attendance of 35 pupils.
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