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C. E. Paddock, now the only member of the well known Baubie and Paddock families living at Cameron, was born at St. Joseph on Aug. 7, 1890. Both the Baubie and the Paddock families were prominent in Clin- ton County and in Cameron.
Maj. Albert T. Baubie, maternal grandfather of C. E. Paddock, was born at Windsor, Canada, April 3, 1830. At the age of 12 years, he began clerking in a store and at the age of 16 he went to St. Louis, Mo. The rail- road transportation at that time had reached only to Kalamazoo, Mich., and Major Baubie made most of the trip by stage and water. In St. Louis, Major Baubie took a position as a clerk on a steamboat plying between St. Louis and New Orleans. He remained in this position for three years, and then clerked in a dry goods store in St. Louis for a year. He was then employed by the American Fur Company for a year, and, in the fall of 1849, he went to St. Joseph, where he became a member of the firm of D. and T. D. McDonald & Company in the drygoods business. He sold his ยท interest in the mercantile business in 1851, and went to Salt Lake City, Utah, with the Benjamin Holliday mercantile firm. He came back to St. Joseph in 1852, and the next year he built a house, 20x60 feet, and shipped it to Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he opened an outfitting store for emi- grants. He remained at Council Bluffs until the fall of 1853, when he came back to St. Joseph. In the spring of 1854, he joined Gen. James A. Craig and some others and they took a stock of goods to Salt Lake City, - Utah, returning in the winter of 1854. In 1855 he went as a special agent for a freighting train to Salt Lake City, and, after closing out his stock, took the southern route to California. He was the second man to take a vehicle across that section of the southwest. In 1856 he came across the
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Isthmus of Panama and returned to Missouri, when he settled in Clinton County.
Major Baudie was the first man to erect a building at Cameron. He built a house and then a store, and was later made a trustee of the town. He served as the first postmaster of Cameron and held that position until 1867. In 1861 he was elected the judge of the Court of Common Pleas, but the outbreak of the Civil War prevented him from serving. At the beginning of the war, Major Baudie was appointed Regimental Quarter- master. He received several promotions and, after serving on the frontier until 1865, he was mustered out as a major.
At the close of the war, Major Baudie came back to Cameron and entered the real estate business. With this work he combined his duties as an insurance agent and the United States General Claim Agent. He was interested in building up Cameron, and, at various times, owned the greater part of the town site. "Baudie's Hall" was for a long time the civic center of the town and was the meeting place for both local and outside people. Major Baudie was the first man to insist that the town be incorporated and he acted as the chairman for two years.
Major Baudie was a charter member of Vincil Lodge No. 62, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. He was also a member of the Royal Arch, Chapter No. 67.
In July, 1853, Albert E. Baudie was married to Anna Hamilton, a daughter of James W. Hamilton, a captain in the Regular Army who was killed before the Civil War. To this union two children were born: F. H., died at Cameron in February, 1902; and Anna, married C. H. Paddock. Major Baudie died in February, 1891, and his widow, now 90 years old, lives at St. Joseph with her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Paddock. Major Baudie was one of the highly respected and widely known citizens of Cameron, a man held in the highest regard. His interests throughout his life were identified with the growth of his town, and he never ceased to feel the deepest pride in the developmnt of Cameron.
To this union of C. H. and Ann (Baudie) Paddock, the following children were born: Anna, died in girlhood; Aduel, died in infancy ; Albertine, married C. J. Johns, the head buyer for the Kansas City branch of the Montgomery, Ward firm, and died in 1909; and C. E., the subject of this review; James, a bookkeeper at the American National Bank in St. Joseph ; and Comstock, accidentally killed on March 3, 1921, at St. Joseph while in the employ of the Burlington Railway as a brakeman.
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C. H. Paddock and his wife lived in St. Joseph until 1891, when they moved to Cameron and remained until 1900. That year they moved back to St. Joseph and have lived there ever since. C. E. Paddock is now the only member of the family living in Cameron.
C. H. Paddock served from 1908 to 1911 in the Regular Army and since that time has been a traveling salesman. He was married to Beulah Fuller, a daughter of Alney Fuller of Kidder. Mrs. Paddock was edu- cated at St. Benedict College in Atchison, Kan. Mr. Paddock is an energetic and capable man and is considered an excellent business man in the community,
C. F. McClean, a leading architect and builder of Cameron, is a native of Missouri. He was born six miles north of Cameron, in DeKalb County, Feb. 18, 1879, and is a son of J. E. and Corrinne (Bassett) McClean.
J. E. McClean is a native of Ohio. About 45 years ago he settled in Cameron, and became engaged in the building and contracting business. Mr. McClean became the most prominent builder in northern Missouri, hav- ing built homes since 1877. His son, C. F., the subject of this sketch, has been a partner with his father for the past 20 years. Nearly all of the business houses of Cameron have been built by J. E. and C. F. McClean, including Missouri Wesleyan College, the Clinton County Home, and prac- tically every church in Hamilton. They also built the Trust Company of Tiffin and the Martin Block, as well as the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Building. Mr. C. F. McClean superintended the erection of the Cameron High School.
C. F. McClean was reared in Cameron, and specialized in the study of architecture. At present Mr. McClean is remodeling the Jarbor Build- ing in Cameron and building a residence for Dr. Leftwich.
On Jan. 5, 1909, Mr. McClean married Nancy Cox, a native of Hamil- ton, and a daughter of John D. and Jennie Cox. Mr. Cox is deceased, and his widow resides in Cameron. A sketch of John D. Cox appears in this volume. Mr. and Mrs. McClean have no children, but are rearing a girl, Marian Wolsey.
Mr. McClean purchased his present home on East Eighth street in March, 1920. It is an attractive ten-room house, with a large porch, and is located on four acres of land.
Mr. McClean is a member of the Masonic Lodge. He is an enterpris- ing citizen of northern Missouri, and an asset to his city.
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J. E. Deems, the well known agent for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad at Cameron, was born in Putnam County, Ill., Oct. 3, 1876. He is a son of Jonathan W. and Hannah A. (Laughlin) Deems.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Deems were natives of Pennsylvania. They located in Kidder in 1882, where Mr. Deems became engaged in farming. He died in 1920 and is buried in Kidder. His widow now resides with her children. Mr. and Mrs. Deems were the parents of eight children, of whom J. E., the subject of this sketch, was the oldest.
J. E. Deems was educated in the public schools of Kidder, and was graduated from the Kidder Institute in 1896. He then took up the study of telegraphy, which he has since followed. Mr. Deems has been stationed at different towns for the Burlington Railroad, 11 years having been spent in Osborn. On Oct. 30, 1913, he came to Cameron Junction, where he is now located. Mr. Deems succeeded W. E. Quigley, who now operates the C., B. & Q. Restaurant.
On Dec. 24, 1899, Mr. Deems married Mollie Coen, a native of Moores- ville, and a daughter of Rev. and Mrs. A. Coen. Rev. Coen was a Presby- terian minister. He is now deceased and his widow resides at Milan. To J. E. and Mollie (Coen) Deems one daughter has been born, Helen, who was graduated from Missouri Wesleyan College in the class of 1922.
Mr. Deems has served as alderman for two years in Cameron. He belongs to the Masonic Lodge, being a 32nd degree Mason. He also belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The Deems family belongs to the Methodist Church. Mr. Deems is a progressive business man and a reliable citizen of his community.
S. G. Dillon has been in the employ of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad for the past 42 years. He was born in Spencer County, Indiana, Aug. 30, 1853, a son of Benjamin and Eliza (Adams) Dillon.
Benjamin Dillon was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted from Dubois County, Indiana. He served for four and one-half years. Both Mr. and Mrs. Dillon are deceased and are buried in Shiloh Cemetery. They were the parents of eight children, as follows: Elizabeth, deceased; Hester Ann, deceased; Mary, deceased; Alice, deceased ; William, deceased ; Benjamin, deceased; Ella, the wife of Winfield Sweeney, Washington, Ind .; and S. G., the subject of this sketch.
S. G. Dillon was educated in the Indiana public schools. Since he has been 17 years of age, he has made his own way in the world. For a few years, Mr. Dillon was engaged in farming, after which he worked in St.
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Joseph with the Kansas City, St. Joseph and Council Bluffs Railroad. He has been employed by the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad since that time, having been appointed night yardmaster in 1888.
On Aug. 8, 1880, Mr. Dillon married Ethel E. Teague, a daughter of Joseph and Matilda (Evans) Teague, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Teague were the parents of the following children: Charles, deceased; Stephan, deceased; William, deceased; Edward, deceased; Mrs. Dillon ; Irene, deceased ; Robert, deceased; John, deceased. To S. G. and Ethel E. (Teague) Dillon five children have been born, as follows: Joseph, Kan- sas City ; William, Kansas City; Ella, the wife of Warren Clevenger, Cam- eron; Genevieve, the wife of Ed Vyers, Cameron; and Fred, resides in Kansas City.
In 1872, Mr. Dillon took a claim in Hutchinson County, Dakota Ter- ritory, and lived there for nearly five years. While there he drove stage from Yankton to Wessington Hill.
Mr. Dillon is a member of the Christian Church. He is one of the most faithful and valuable employes of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, as his 42 years of service show.
C. A. Biggerstaff, proprietor of the Cameron Steam Laundry at Cam- eron, Clinton County, was born near Plattsburg, Aug. 10, 1874, the son of G. W. and Mary Elizabeth (Walker) Biggerstaff.
G. W. Biggerstaff was born in Clinton County and is now 80 years old; he lives at Cameron. His wife died near Grayson in 1880 and her remains are buried near there. G. W. Biggerstaff and his wife had the following children: R. G., a resident of St. Joseph; Cora, the wife of John Thomas of Colorado; Alonzo, now living in California; Emma, mar- ried Jefferson Chapman of Illinois; C. A., the subject of this sketch; and Maggie, now dead, was Mrs. Winstead.
C. A. Biggerstaff attended the rural schools and later was a student in Ellis College at Plattsburg. He farmed for several years, and then entered into a partnership in the firm of Biggerstaff and Chapman, a dry goods and notions store. He remained in that work for two years, then returned to the farm for a time. He bought the Kindig and Ward laundry at Cameron and operated it for four years. At the end of that time he traded the laundry and went to Texas, where he remained for two years. He returned to Cameron, bought the laundry again, and rebuilt it. Since March, 1921, he has operated the new laundry, which is finely equipped and
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modern. Mr. Biggerstaff employs 10 or 12 helpers and has established an excellent trade, both in Cameron and in the surrounding community.
C. A. Biggerstaff was married in 1898 to Jennie Orella Chapman, born in Clinton County, a daughter of John and Mary Chapman. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman are both dead. Mrs. Biggerstaff was educated near Perrin and, for many years, was a neighbor to the editor of this volume. Mr. and Mrs. Biggerstaff have four children: Olin, connected with the A. C. Welch Grocery Company at Cameron and living at home; J. W., a student in the Cameron High School; Mary Elizabeth; at home; and Reba, at home.
Mr. Biggerstaff is an energetic business man and is accounted one of the substantial and reliable citizens of Cameron.
William S. Middaugh, one of the well known and substantial citizens of Cameron, is a native of Cameron. He was born April 22, 1868, and is a son of William and Elizabeth (Jones) Middaugh.
William Middaugh was born in 1833 and came to Caldwell County with his father when he was a small child. He was the son of Timothy Middaugh, one of the earliest pioneers of Caldwell County. William Middaugh died in 1905, and is buried in Jones Cemetery. His wife died in 1879. Mr. and Mrs. Middaugh were the parents of four children, as follows: Frank; Mary, the wife of William Montgomery, farmer, living near Lawson; William S., the subject of this sketch; and Maggie, residing in St. Joseph.
William S. Middaugh was reared in Cameron and was educated in the public schools. He then engaged in farming, which he followed until 18 years ago, when he engaged in railroading. Mr. Middaugh was engaged first in the coal shed of Cameron and later in the yards. He has been a car inspector for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad since June 1, 1910.
Mr. Middaugh was married on Sept. 14, 1899, to Lina Ulrich, a daugh- ter of Jacob and Dorothy (Mahler) Ulrich. Both Mr. and Mrs. Ulrich were natives of Germany, and came to this country with their parents when they were children. They settled in Indiana, where they were mar- ried. Mr. and Mrs. Ulrich moved to Cameron prior to the Civil War. Mr. Ulrich served during the war in Company G, 6th Missouri Infantry. He died in Cameron in 1912, and his wife died in 1882. They are buried in Pauley Cemetery. To William S. and Lina (Ulrich) Middaugh five chil- dren were born, as follows: Dorothy, the wife of Charles Princing, fur-
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ther mention of whom is made below; Hattie, the wife of Otto Oberg, Kan- sas City ; Anna, attending school; William, at home; and Crystal, at home.
Charles Princing was born in New York City, Dec. 6, 1892, and is a son of Herman R. and Hannah Princing. Mr. Princing received his educa- tion in the public schools of New York City, and came to Cameron in the fall of 1915. He enlisted during the World War in the 356th Missouri Infantry, and went overseas April 6, 1918. Mr. Princing took part in many important battles and drives, being wounded and gassed. He was in a hospital for some time, but was sent to Germany with the Army of Occu- pation, where he remained for seven months. After his discharge, Mr. Princing returned to Cameron where he resides. On Feb. 5, 1918, he mar- ried Dorothy Middaugh.
Mr. Middaugh is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows and the Security Benefit Association. Mr. Middaugh is one of the dependable citizens of Cameron and the Middaugh family is well known and highly respected.
George H. Thorp, the efficient freight and passenger agent of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad of Cameron, was born in Misha- waka. Ind., Aug. 30, 1868. He is a son of James L. and Julia A. (Young) Thorp.
James L. Thorp was a native of Delaware. He came to Indiana many years ago, and became a prominent merchant of Mishawaka. Mr. Thorp died Nov. 25, 1885, and is buried in Indiana. His wife died July 28, 1919, and is buried at South Bend, Ind. They were the parents of five children, as follows: George H., the subject of this sketch; James, resides in New Orleans, La .; Emma, resides in California; Frank, resides in Camden, Ark .; and Ida Arnold, resides in South Bend, Ind.
George H. Thorp was reared in Mishawaka, Ind., and attended the public schools. He then learned telegraphy, and has worked at various places in Missouri, including Chandler, Kearney, and Bucklin. On Nov. 4, 1901, Mr. Thorp came to Cameron, where he is now located.
Mr. Thorp was married Feb. 22, 1893, to Flora Alma Anderson, a native of Kearney, and a daughter of P. D. and Helen (Alma) Anderson. Mr. Anderson died in 1911, and his widow now lives in Cameron.
Mr. Thorp belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Lib- erty. He has been president of the Young Men's Christian Association of Cameron for the past three years. Mr. Thorp is a member of the Baptist Church. He is a reliable citizen, industrious and enterprising.
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E. W. Snyder, well known postmaster of Hemple, was born March 14, 1874, near Louisville, Ky., the son of Christopher C. and Mattie (Guill) Snyder.
Christopher C. Snyder came to Vernon County from Kentucky in 1875, settling on a farm. He died in 1877 in Nevada, and is buried there. Shortly after the death of her husband, Mrs. Snyder located in Clinton County, near the site of Braley. She died in 1905, in Kansas City.
E. W. Snyder lived in Clinton County, near Braley, until he was 15 years old. He attended Gard's Business College in St. Joseph, after which he returned to Clinton County, locating on a farm, where he remained for 12 years. Mr. Snyder then moved to Hemple in 1907, where he has since lived. He owns three acres of good land, and has a modern residence. Mr. Snyder has been connected with the E. M. Anderson general merchan- dise store in Hemple for the last five years. He was appointed postmaster of Hemple eight years ago, during President Wilson's term which office he now holds.
On Feb. 25, 1903, Mr. Snyder married Mamie James, a daughter of W. L. and Victoria James. Mr. James died in 1910, and is buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery. His widow now lives with her daughter in Hemple. To E. W. and Mamie (James) Snyder six children have been born, as fol- lows: Raymond; Gladys ; E. W., Jr .; James; Harold; and Jean.
Mr. Snyder has been a member of the Masonic Lodge in Hemple for the past 20 years. He also belongs to the Modern Woodmen of the World. Mr. Snyder has filled all offices on the school board. He has many friends throughout the county. Mr. Snyder deservedly stands high in the estima- tion of his community.
Samuel B. Shoemaker, a prosperous farmer and stockman of Platte Township, and the owner of 540 acres of well improved land, is a mem- ber of one of Clinton County's prominent pioneer families. He was born May 30, 1891, near Perrin, the son of John T. and Flora B. (Bower) Shoe- maker.
John T. Shoemaker was born in 1855, three miles south of Perrin, in Concord Township, Clinton County, the son of Joseph and Margaret (Young) Shoemaker, the former a native of Pennsylvania. Both Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shoemaker are deecased, and are buried in Walnut Grove Ceme- tery. Flora B. (Bower) Shoemaker was born in Platte Township, Clinton County, the daughter of Samuel Bower, a native of New York. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bower are deceased, and are buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery.
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To John T. and Flora B. (Bower) Shoemaker three children were born, as follows: Ernest, living in Perrin; Mrs. Henry Fulkerson, living on the home place; and Samuel B., the subject of this sketch. John T. Shoe- maker died March 24, 1915, and is buried in Plattsburg. His widow now resides in Plattsburg.
Samuel B. Shoemaker was reared on his father's farm and received his education in the district schools. He has always engaged in farming and stock raising and has met with marked success. Mr. Shoemaker rents part of his land, which is located in three tracts, in Platte Township. He is a widely known feeder of hogs- and cattle, having about 200 head of each per year. Mr. Shoemaker is also an extensive breeder of high grade stock.
Mr. Shoemaker is unmarried. He is one of the promising young men of the county. He has high standards of citizenship and is esteemed throughout the community.
S. S. Porter, one of Clinton County's most successful farmers, is a native of Missouri. He was born Dec. 21, 1879, four miles south of Platts- burg, the son of Ben F. and Julia C. (Smither) Porter.
Ben F. Porter was a native of Virginia. At the age of two years, he came to Clay County with his parents. When a young man he settled in Clinton County, four miles south of Plattsburg, where he remained until he purchased his other farm in Platte Township, Clinton County, now owned by his heirs. Mr. Porter owned 510 acres of land, and was a suc- cessful stockman. During the Civil War, Ben F. Porter enlisted at the age of 16 years, and served throughout the war. He was wounded at the battle of Vicksburg. To Ben F. and Julia C. (Smither) Porter four chil- dren were born, as follows: Dr. Allen L., Kansas City ; Mrs. Bettie Plum- mer, deceased; S. S., the subject of this sketch; and Frank B., Turney. Mrs. Porter died in 1892, and Mr. Porter died in 1911.
S. S. Porter was reared in Clinton County, and attended the public schools, and also took a business course in Cameron. After completing his education, Mr. Porter became engaged in farming, which he has since followed. He operates the old home farm of 510 acres and is a widely known feeder and breeder of high grade cattle. Mr. Porter also raises wheat, corn and oats.
On Nov. 19, 1902, Mr. Porter married Florence B. Duncan, a daughter of P. S. and Mary (Severns) Duncan. P. S. Duncan is the son of Stephen S. Duncan, who was born Oct. 17, 1797, in Clay County. P. S. Duncan
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was born in Clay County in 1844, and has lived on his present farm for 74 years. He owns 200 acres of land in Clinton County, and his farm is known as Locust Grove Poultry Farm. Abraham Ditmars was the origi- nal owner of the farm. Mr. Duncan is a well known breeder of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs. He also raises fancy poultry. P. S. and Mary (Severns) Duncan are the parents of the following children: Mrs. Porter; Sidney S., who operates the home farm; Leora E., the wife of Wyatt D. Hord, living on the home place ; H. C., at home; and Claude V., farmer, Keystone. Mr. Duncan is a member of the Christian Church at Perrin. He is a prominent citizen, and the Duncan family has always been highly esteemed in the community.
To S. S. and Florence (Duncan) Porter six children have been born, as follows: Mary Julia, student at. Cameron High School; Florence Hazel, student at Cameron High School; Ben S .; Martha Elizabeth; and Nancy Ellen. Mrs. Porter was born in Platte Township, Clinton County, and attended the public schools there. She also attended Central Christian College at Albany for two years.
Mr. Porter is a Democrat in politics. He is a highly esteemed citi- zen of this community and county.
R. M. Keller, a leading farmer and stockman of Lafayette Township, is a member of one of Clinton County's prominent pioneer families. He was born in Lafayette Township, Clinton County, Sept. 5, 1856, the son of T. N. and Marilda Keller, both deceased.
T. N. Keller was born in Gallia County, Ohio. He came to Missouri with his family in 1850, settling in Lafayette Township, Clinton County. His wife was also a native of Ohio. Mr. Keller died in April, 1905, and his wife died in 1895. They are both buried in Keller Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Keller were the parents of 10 children, as follows: Mary M. Bishop, died in 1921; Rufus M., subject of this sketch; Mrs. Candace Sagesser, deceased; Adella, deceased; Mullis, living in Stewartsville; Mrs. Lucy J. Coe, Kansas City; Mrs. Ada A. Wood, St. Joseph; Mrs. Ida B. Divelbiss; Maggie, deceased; and Conner, living on the home place.
R. M. Keller has lived in Lafayette Township all his life. He received his education in the district schools, and then engaged in farming on the home place. Mr. Keller moved to his present farm, which is located two miles south of Hemple, on March 6, 1905. He owns 200 acres of well im- proved land, and is a prominent stockman of Clinton County, specializinz in the breeding of Poland China hogs and Shorthorn cattle. In connection
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with his farming and stock raising, Mr. Keller does a great deal of black- smith work, owning a well equipped shop.
On April 8, 1891, Mr. Keller married Hattie Divelbiss, a daughter of Levi and Elizabeth Divelbiss, both natives of Richland County, Ohio. The Divelbiss family came to Missouri in 1856. During the Civil War Mr. Divelbiss served in the Missouri State Militia, from Buchanan County. He died Feb. 11, 1904, and his wife died May 18, 1902. They are both buried in Keller Cemetery, which is located on the home place. Mr. and Mrs. Divelbiss were the parents of the following children: Cal, a sketch of whom appears in this volume; Fred, deceased ; Mrs. R. M. Keller ; Samuel, a sketch of whom appears in this volume; Amanda Jane Hall, Platte Township, Clinton County; Levi, living in Hemple; Catherine E. Price, living in Hemple; Roy, deceased; and one child died in infancy. To R. M. and Hattie (Divelbiss) Keller seven children have been born, as follows: May, at home; Melvin L., further mention of whom is made below; Jen- nie, the wife of Earl Stephens; Mary B., at home; James B., married Gladys Snyder, living in Hemple; Raymond R., at home; and Rufus Clif- ford, at home. Melvin L. Keller is a veteran of the World War, having enlisted with Company E, 138th Infantry, 35th Division. He entered service Aug. 9, 1917, and was in France July 4, 1918. Mr. Keller was discharged May 13, 1919, and returned to Clinton County. He married Della Golden.
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