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served in the army during the World War. All the Ellis family are high school and college graduates.
Mr. Ellis is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He is a member of the Methodist Church and is a Democrat. Mr. Ellis is a sub- stantial and well known pioneer citizen of Daviess County, and the Ellis family stand high in the community.
W. J. Morris, a well known retired farmer of Benton Township, Dav- iess County, was born in Daviess County, Sept. 17, 1859. He is a son of Daniel J. and Mary Elizabeth (McMillan) Morris.
Daniel J. Morris was born in Illinois and came to Missouri when a young man with his parents. They settled in Benton Township, Daviess County, where Mr. Morris carried on general farming and stock raising during his entire life. During the Civil War, Mr. Morris enlisted in the volunteer state militia from Missouri, and was in service for two years. He then returned to his farm. Mr. Morris owned 200 acres of good farm land and was widely known as a breeder of Holstein cattle and sheep. Mrs. Morris was born in Virginia. They were the parents of the following children: James Louis, deceased; Mary Emily, deceased; Nathaniel, J., deceased ; John B., Oklahoma; Samantha J., the wife of Herbert Shaver, Daviess County ; George Harvey, St. Joseph, Mo .; and W. J., the subject of this sketch. Mr. Morris died in 1904 and his wife died the following year. They are buried in the Ellis Cemetery. Mr. Morris joined the In- dependent Order of Odd Fellows in 1881.
W. J. Morris was reared on his father's farm in Benton Township, Daviess County. He had very little schooling. During his life Mr. Morris has carried on farming and stock raising. His first purchase of land was 60 acres, and he later owned 138 acres. Mr. Morris is now living retired on his farm, known as Cedar Farm, located in Benton Township, just outside Pattonsburg.
On March 25, 1886, Mr. Morris married Mary J. Rebels, a daughter of Reverend John W. and Tempa C. (McCord) Rebels, natives of Alabama and Missouri. Reverend John W. and Tempa C. (McCord) Rebels were the parents of the following children: David F .; Solomon; William J .; Cort; Clara E .; John W .; Tempa C .; Edward, Crane, Mo .; Wyley J., Crane, Mo .; Nettie, the wife of Nat Lemaster, Golden, Mo .; Herman, Golden, Mo .; Joseph E., Golden, Mo .; Maud M., the wife of Newton Johnson, Golden, Mo .; Harrison E., Golden, Mo .; and Mrs. Morris. Rev. and Mrs. Rebels are both deceased.
To W. J. and Mary J. (Rebels) Morris nine children were born as follows: Jesse, deceased; Rosco, deceased; William O., deceased ; John D.,
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Daviess County, Mo .; Archie A., Idaho; Elsie E., the wife of Everett Mar- shall; Walter H., bookkeeper of the Redmond Publishing Company of Kansas City. He served in the navy during the World War, and was stationed on a battleship. He made two trips to France; Clara R., the wife of Claud Patton, ranchman living in Montana ; Robert B., farmer and stock- man, living with his father. He was also in the navy during the World War and served two and one-half years in France.
Mrs. Morris died May 2, 1905. Mr. Morris is a well posted and inter- esting gentleman and one of the substantial citizens of Daviess County.
Asa L. Smith, a progressive and enterprising farmer and stockman of Benton Township, was born June 5, 1843, in Iowa. He is a son of John J. and Sarah (Smith) Smith.
John J. Smith was a prominent stockman of Iowa for many years. He was born in Tennessee. Mr. Smith was a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church. Both Mr. and Mrs. Smith are deceased and are buried in Iowa. They were the parents of the following children : Idirus ; Orlena ; Rachael; Julia Ann; Caroline; William; David, resides in Minnesota ; Theodosia, the wife of David Howard, resides in Iowa; Alice, the wife of Howard John, resides in Iowa; and Asa L., the subject of this sketch.
Asa L. Smith was reared in Iowa, and he received his education in the district schools. He began farming on rented land in Daviess County, but later purchased a farm of 40 acres. Mr. Smith now owns 60 acres in Ben- ton Township, Daviess County, and carried on general farming and stock raising. He raises Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs.
On Feb. 27, 1863, Mr. Smith married Sarah A. Boysol, a native of Iowa, and a daughter of Frederick and Susan (March) Boysol. To this union nine children were born, as follows: Walter; Alice; Samuel; John, retired farmer, residing in Missouri; Susan, the wife of Charles Taylor, residing in Nebraska ; Mary, the wife of Robert Bell, farmer and stockman, residing in Missouri; William, farmer and stockman, Daviess County ; George, living in Oklahoma; and A. H., farmer and stockman, Daviess County.
In politics Mr. Smith is a Democrat. He has an extensive acquaintance in Daviess County and is held in the highest regard by all who know him.
Timothy Morris, deceased, was a well known farmer of Benton Town- ship, where he spent many years of his life. He was born in Daviess County, a son of Meredith and Mabel (Plymel) Morris. Meredith Morris was a native of Kentucky and a pioneer of Daviess County. He carried on general farming and stock raising. Mr. and Mrs. Morris were the parents of the following children: George, deceased; Josephine, deceased; Peter,
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deceased; Lynn, deceased; John, deceased; Timothy, deceased, the sub- ject of this sketch; Peter, farmer and stockman, Daviess County; and Elizabeth, the wife of William Martin, Oklahoma. Both Mr. and Mrs. Morris are deceased, and are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Timothy Morris was reared on his father's farm in Daviess County, and attended the district schools. He began farming on rented land, and later purchased his first farm of 80 acres. Mr. Morris was a successful breeder of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs. At the time of his death, April 9, 1902, he owned 170 acres of land in Benton Township, Daviess County.
On Feb. 15, 1880, Mr. Morris married Martha Thomas, a daughter of S. A. and Elizabeth (Conwell) Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a native of Virginia, and came to Daviess County with his parents when a small boy. He became a leading farmer of the county, and was a breeder of high grade stock. Mr. Thomas was a Civil War veteran, having served throughout the war. Both Mr. and Mrs. Thomas are deceased. They were the parents of the following children: Eliza ; Thomas ; Lee; Mary; Martha; Elizabeth ; James; Henry ; David; William, deceased; Elizabeth, the wife of William Black.
To Timothy and Martha (Thomas) Morris six children were born, as follows : Leah ; Elsie ; Charles Stella ; Mary ; and Clara.
Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Morris has managed the farm and now owns 100 acres of land. Mr. Morris was a Republican. He was an industrious, energetic man, who held the high esteem of his neighbors.
Samuel F. Sperry, an interesting pioneer of Daviess County, who, for many years was prominently indentified with the development of this county, and who is now living a retired life in Benton Township, Daviess County, was born Oct. 7, 1843, in Kentucky, the son of Alford and Eliza- beth (Githens) Sperry.
Alford Sperry was born in Tennessee and was one of the first settlers in Daviess County, Mo. For several years, Mr. Sperry taught school, and was also sheriff of Green County, Ky., for a number of years. He became a prosperous farmer and stockman of Daviess County. His wife was a native of Green County, Ky., and was one of the first school teachers of Daviess County, Mo. Mrs. Sperry's father was the first rural mail carrier of Pattonsburg, Mo., and he traveled on horseback. Mr. and Mrs. Sperry were the parents of the following children: Jack, deceased; Liddie, the wife of Timothy Murray, Garfield, Wash .; James, Daviess County, Mo .; and Samuel F., the subject of this sketch. Mr. Sperry died at the age of 86 years. He was a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church.
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Samuel F. Sperry was reared in Daviess County, Mo. He began farming when a very young man, having but $40 and a team of horses. He worked for $26 per month for several years. Later, Mr. Sperry was able to pur- chase a little land, and began raising stock. He became the owner of 260 acres of land in Benton Township, Daviess County, and was widely known as a breeder of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs. During the Civil War, Mr. Sperry served with the 1st Missouri Cavalry, and was engaged in several battles and skirmishes. In the early days, Mr. Sperry made two trips across the plains, making the trips with teams of oxen.
On Dec. 29, 1869, Mr. Sperry was married the first time to Myra Burton, a native of Daviess County, Mo., and a daughter of Sherrid and Eliza (Groomer) Burton. To this union the following children were born: Forest, deceased; Edith, deceased; Pearl, deceased; William, residing in the west; Alice, the wife of Robert Reed; Lulu, the wife of James Hill, Jameson, Mo .; Ruby, the wife of Earnest Read, postmaster, Trenton, Mo. Mrs. Sperry died Sept. 20, 1887, and is buried in the Groomer Cemetery, Daviess County.
Mr. Sperry was married the second time on Oct. 13, .1889, to I. H. Rynhart, a daughter of John Ellis and Sarah (Smithson) Ellis, natives of West Virginia. To Samuel F. and I. H. (Rynhart) Sperry two children were born, as follows: Samuel, Daviess County, Mo .; and Juanita, the widow of Frank Noll. Mr. Ellis was a prominent farmer and stockman of Daviess County, and was the owner of 800 acres of land. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis are deceased and are buried in the Ellis Cemetery, Daviess County, Mo.
In politics Mr. Sperry is a Democrat. He is a member of the Baptist Church, having been a deacon since 1887. Mr. Sperry attributes his suc- cess in life to hard work and thrift. He is one of the highly esteemed citizens of Daviess County.
William L. Utz, a substantial farmer and stockman of Pattonsburg, was born March 11, 1856, in Daviess County, a son of George M. and Mary A. (Stamper) Utz.
George M. Utz was a native of Boone County, Ky., and came to Missouri in the early days, settling on the farm now owned by his son, William L. Utz. In making the trip from Kentucky to Missouri, is required three months and was made by horse and wagon. Mr and Mrs. Utz were parents of the following children: Jasper, Gentry County ; George, Dav- iess County ; Alford E., Daviess County ; Ellen, the wife of James M. Royce ; Thomas, Daviess County ; Anna, the widow of John Akes, Gentry County ; and George M., the subject of this sketch. Mr. Utz owned 360 acres of
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land in Daviess County and was a prominent farmer and stockman. He was a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church. Both Mr. and Mrs. Utz are deceased and are buried in the Best Chapel Cemetery.
William L. Utz was reared on his fathers farm in Daviess County and attended the district schools. He began farming on the farm he now owns, and at the present time owns 152 acres of well improved land. Mr. Utz is a well known breeder of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs.
Mr. Utz married Esther Parker, a native of Daviess County, and daughter of John and Louisa (Grimes) Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Parker were the parents of the following children: Laura, deceased; James, deceased; Samuel, Daviess County; Noma, Turney, Mo .; and Mrs. Utz. Mr. Parker is deceased and buried in Kidder, Mo. His widow lives in Daviess County. To William L. and Esther (Parker) Utz two children have been born, as follows: Harvey W., born Jan. 1918; and Harley L., born April 19, 1920.
In politics Mr. Utz is a Democrat. He is an enterprising and progressive citizen and is widely and favorably known in Daviess County.
J. B. Gurthep, a well known farmer and stockman of Salem Township, Daviess County, was born in Marshall County, Ind., a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Gurthep.
George Gurthep was born in Germany. He came to the United States when a young man, and settled in Bremen, Ind. By trade he was a carpen- ter and cabinet maker. He later became engagd in farming and owned, at the time of his death, 80 acres of land. Both Mr. and Mrs. Gurthep are buried in Indiana. They were the parents of the following children: Will- iam, residing in Indiana : Catherine, the wife of Clarence Slater, Plymouth, Ind .; Ann, the wife of Zide Treux, Plymouth, Ind .; John, banker, Hobart, Ind .; Jacob, retired farmer, Plymouth, Ind .; and J. B., the subject of this sketch.
J. B. Gurthep was reared in Indiana. He began farming early in life, renting land. In 1901 he removed to Missouri, settling in Grundy County. Later Mr. Gurthep came to Daviess County, where he opened the first cold storage plant of the county. In the fall of 1921 Mr. Gurthep purchased 182 acres of land in Salem Township, where he carries on general farming and stock raising. He is a well known breeder of pure blooded Poland China hogs and Jersey cattle. Mr. Gurthep holds two stock sales each year, which are among the biggest sales of Daviess County. His stock has taken many prizes at the fairs. Mrs. Gurthep raises fancy poultry.
Mr. Gurthep was married the first time to Effie Cavender, a native of Marshall County, Ind., and daughter of Edward and Hannah Cavender,
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natives of Indiana and Ohio. To this union two children were born, as follows: Elsie, the wife of Charles Harris, Tulsa, Okla .; and Omar, Tulsa, Okla. Mrs. Gurthep died March 1, 1898, and is buried in Argos, Ind.
Mr. Gurthep later married Minnie Monk, a native of Grundy County, Mo. To this union one child was born, Ulea, living at home. She graduated from high school on May 20, 1922. Mrs. Gurthep has three sisters living, as follows: Minnie, the wife of Newton Bridge, Spickard, Mo .; Alice, the wife of Elmer Wolf, Trenton; and Nellie, residing in Trenton.
Mr. Gurthep has a fine home in Pattonsburg, and also owns 12 city lots and two other residences. He belongs to the Yeoman Lodge and the Macabees. He is a Republican and is a member of the Christian Church. Mrs. Gurthep belongs to the Royal Neighbors, Eastern Star and Yeoman Lodges. Mr. Gurthep is progressive and public spirited and one of the leading business men in Daviess County.
R. W. Chapman, a leading farmer and stockman of Benton Township, Daviess County, was born May 21, 1867, a son of David and Lucinda (Dan- iels) Chapman. He was born in Daviess County, Mo.
David Chapman was born in Virginia and came to Daviess County, in. 1835, settling in Benton Township. He made the trip from Virginia by horse and wagon. His first home in Missouri was a log cabin. Mr. Chap- man became a prosperous farmer and stockman, owning 320 acres of land. He was a well known breeder of high grade stock. Mr. Chapman was married first to Margaret Groomer, a native of Kentucky, and to this union the following children were born : George W., deceased; J. D., retired, living in Atchison, Kan .; Nancy Ann, the widow of Perry McCulley, living in McFall, Mo. To David and Lucinda (Daniels) Chapman, his second wife, the following children were born: Mary, deceased ; Francis, deceased ; Isabel, deceased; Siegel, deceased; Wiley E., deceased; Charles H., deceased; Cloe, deceased; Maggie, the wife of Edward Berry, residing in Colorado; W. M., resides in Thomas County, Kan .; and R. W., the subject of this sketch. Mr. Chapman died Oct. 11, 1892, and his wife died Sept. 8, 1892. They are buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
R. W. Chapman was reared on a farm in Daviess County, and received his education in the district schools. He then became engaged in farming, renting land for a few years. Later Mr. Chapman purchased 80 acres of land and now owns 268 acres in Benton Township, Daviess County. Mr. Chapman has been very successful in stock raising and is widely known as a breeder of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs.
Mr. Chapman married Narrissa Allen, a native of Harrison County, Mo., and to this union the following children were born: Guy C., deceased ;
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Emil, farmer and stockman, residing in South Dakota; Edith, the wife of George S. Robertson, Fremont, Neb .; Bertha, attending school.
Mr. and Mrs. Chapman are members of the Christian Church. In politics they are Republicans. Mr. Chapman has an extensive acquaint- ance in Daviess County, and is recognized as a dependable citizen.
R. E. Woodring, a substantial farmer and stockman of Daviess County, was born Oct. 26, 1876, in Daviess County, a son of D. T. and Julia (Nalle). Woodring.
D. T. Woodring was born Aug. 15, 1848, in Kentucky, and came to Gentry County when a young man, where he engaged in farming and stock raising. He later moved to Daviess County, and farmed the land now owned by his son, R. E. Woodring. On Dec. 25, 1873, Mr. Woodring was married to Julia Nalle, a native of Ohio, and to this union the following children were born: Myrtle, deceased; R. E., the subject of this sketch; J. D., resides in California ; Nellie Pearl, the wife of Leon Bratcher, Marion Township, Daviess County ; Charles, deceased; Maggie Mable, deceased ; T. Ellen, deceased ; Allie B., farmer, Nebraska; Harry Raymond, Pattons- burg; Ruby D., Daviess County. Mr. Woodring was a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church. Mrs. Woodring died May 10, 1907, and Mr. Wodring died Feb. 13, 1919. They are buried in Savage Cemetery, Daviess County.
R. E. Woodring was reared on his father's farm in Daviess County and was educated in the district schools. He then began farming, renting land for several years. Mr. Woodring now operates the old homestead of 160 acres, and is a successful breeder of Shorthorn cattle and spotted Poland China hogs.
On March 11, 1906, Mr. Woodring married Maud J. Dilley, a daughter of Willis and Margaret (McLaughlin) Dilley, natives of Ohio and Pennsyl- vania. Mrs. Woodring was born in Gentry County. Mr. and Mrs. Dilley were the parents of eight children, as follows : Samuel B., deceased ; Jennie, the wife of Richard Blankenship, Fairport; Belle, deceased; Fannie, the wife of Charles Barnes, Jameson; Mary, the wife of William Blankenship, Isabel, Kan .; Robert, farmer, Santa Rosa, Mo .; Maud, the wife of R. E. Woodring; Liteshia, the wife of Tillman Caraway, Gentry County. Mr. Dilley was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted from Missouri in Campany F, Infantry. He took part in several important battles of the war. Mr. Dilley was a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Woodring is a Democrat and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, and the Yeoman Lodge. He is a member
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of the Baptist Church. Mr. Woodring is one of the reliable citizens of Daviess County and has a host of friends.
Henry Lear, a leading farmer and stockman of Benton Township, was born Feb. 2, 1854, in Missouri, and is a son of Joseph and Martha (Bunnell) Lear.
Joseph Lear was a native of Indiana. In the early days he came to Iowa and soon after to Harrison County, where he became engaged in general farming and stock raising. He owned 80 acres of land, and was a successful breeder of high grade cattle and hogs. He drove his stock to St. Joseph, as there were no railroads at that time. Mr. Lear was a Repub- lican. Both Mr. and Mrs. Lear are deceased. Mr. Lear is buried in Harri- son County, while his wife is buried in Texas. They were the parents of six children, as follows: William, deceased; Plaza, the wife of Louis Cummings, deceased; Martha, the wife of Jack Forth, both deceased; Mary, the widow of James Rhodes, living in Oregon, and Henry, the subject of this sketch.
Henry Lear was reared on his father's farm in Harrison County, and received his education in the public schools. During his entire life he has been a farmer and stockman, and is a prominent dealer in cattle and hogs. Mr. Lear is also a contracting plasterer. He owns 10 acres of land and his residence in Benton Township, Daviess County.
On Jan. 20, 1877, Mr. Lear married Jessie Savage, a native of Ken- tucky, and a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Burnett) Savage. Mr. Savage came to Missouri from Kentucky in a wagon, drawn by oxen, and settled in Grand River Township, Daviess County. He owned 260 acres of land and was a prosperous farmer and stockman. Both Mr. and Mrs. Savage are deceased. They were the parents of the following children: Joseph, Pattonsburg; Della, deceased; Georgia, Daviess County ; John, Daviess County ; Nicholas, deceased ; and Mrs. Lear. To Henry and Jessie (Savage) Lear eight children were born, as follows: John, at home; Clar- ence, St. Joseph; Maud, the wife of Robert Royston, Daviess County ; Mamie, the wife of Logan McClock; Robert, enlisted in the army in 1921 for three years; Albert, enlisted during the World War. He enlisted in 1917 and was sent to Oklahoma and served 15 months in France with the 35th Division. He took part in many important battles and was gassed. He has recently been discharged from the hospital and is now at home; Herbert, deceased; and George, deceased. Mr. Lear has seven grandchil- dren.
In politics Mr. Lear is a Republican. He is a member of the Methodist
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Church. Mr. Lear is a progressive citizen and is known for his industry and integrity.
John Thomas James, a successful farmer and stockman of Benton Township, Daviess County, is a native of Daviess County. He was born Jan. 28, 1868, in Marion Township, a son of Robert T. and Mary Jane (Pen- nington) James.
Robert T. James was born in Callaway County, Aug. 23, 1845, and came to Daviess County with his parents when ten years of age. He be- came a prominent farmer and stockman, owning 300 acres of land in Marion Township, Daviess County, and 800 acres in Kansas. He was a breeder of Shorthorn cattle and spotted Poland China hogs. Mr. James was a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church. He died Aug. 16, 1915, and his wife died in December, 1893. They were the parents of the following children: George F., deceased; Lester, deceased; Ellen, deceased ; William, Johnson City, Texas; S. Ann, the wife of Connie J. Miller, Civil Bend; Alice, the wife of Elmer E. Bowsart, Gentry County ; Rose, married Jerry Ahart, Daviess County ; Alma, the wife of Robert Miller, Gallatin ; Wesley, Vernon County ; Ezra, Missouri; Carrie, the wife of George F. Fleming, Santa Rosa, Mo .; and John Thomas, the subject of this sketch.
John Thomas James was reared in Daviess County, and received his education in the public schools and in Stanberry, Mo. He then taught school for eight years in Daviess County. At the end of this time, Mr. James became engaged in farming and stock raising. He purchased 125 acres of land, and became a widely known breeder of Shorthorn cattle and black Poland hogs. Mr. James has also been a minister in the Penticostal Church for 19 years, having been located in the Pattonsburg church for 12 years.
On Feb. 3, 1892, Mr. James married Amanda E. Groomer, a native of Marion Township, Daviess County, and a daughter of Jesse and Mary E. (Cain) Groomer. Mr. and Mrs. Groomer were both born in Missouri.
To John Thomas and Amanda E. (Groomer) James the following children were born: Lelia, deceased; Mary, deceased; Elroy, resides in Al- bany ; Floyd F., enlisted in the navy during the World War, and was in act- ive service, transporting troops to France; Estie, the wife of Albert Ther- ber, Civil Bend; Esther, the wife of Robert Devers; Florence, the wife of O. L. Butcher, Pattonsburg ; Grace, Kansas City ; Robert T., at home ; Lilia, at home; Ethel, at home. Mrs. James died Sept. 30, 1919.
Mr. James is a Republican. He is well known throughout the county for his progressive ideas, and he and his family are highly respected citizens.
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Dewitt C. Courtier, retired, was for many years a prominent farmer and stockman of Harrison County. He was born Feb. 14, 1861, in Harrison County, a son of Dewitt Clinton and Clonie J. (Miller) Courtier.
Dewitt Clinton Courtier was a native of Ohio. He came to Missouri in 1844, being one of the very early settlers of Harrison County. He be- came the owner of 480 acres of land, and was a successful breeder of Short- horn cattle, sheep and hogs. Mr. Courtier served as a justice of the peace, constable, and as a member of the township board. In politics he was a Republican, and he belonged to the Baptist Church. Mr. Courtier died Jan. 7, 1897, and his wife died May 8, 1910. They are buried in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Harrison County. Mr. and Mrs. Courtier were the par- ents of 10 children, as follows: James S., deceased; W. H., Harrison County ; J. M., deceased; G. E., deceased; Dewitt C., the subject of this sketch; G. W., Harrison County ; Armenta, the wife of G. A. Miller, Har- rison County ; Dulcina, the wife of Al Bennett, Gallatin ; Samuel, deceased ; and Mary J., deceased.
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