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William D. Reynolds is a native of Pennsylvania, born at Knox- ville. He grew up there and attended the public schools. He con- ducted a grocery business for a time at Elmira and during the last few years has been interested in the furniture business in this city. He is a Republican and holds membership in the Meth- odist Church. His wife died in 1928 and is buried in Elmira. There were three sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds: 1. R. G., lives at Maplewood, New Jersey. 2. Louis B., the subject of this sketch. 3. Reed, who died in 1908.
After completing his schooling in Elmira, Louis B. Reynolds located in New York City for several years and upon his return to this city in 1910 he became associated in a sales capacity with F. M. Blystone, Inc., mattress manufacturers. In 1927 he was
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appointed manager of the local plant. It is a branch of the Na- tional Mattress Company, with general offices at Huntington, West Virginia. There are eighteen branch plants operated by the concern east of the Mississippi River.
In 1909 Mr. Reynolds was united in marriage with Miss Belle Blystone, of Elmira, the daughter of F. M. and May (Ford) Bly- stone. They are natives of Pennsylvania and well known resi- dents of Elmira. To Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds have been born two children: 1. Margaret B., born in 1913, a graduate of Elmira Free Academy, class of 1932. 2. Forrest W., born in 1914, a grad- uate of Elmira Free Academy, class of 1932. Margaret attends Elmira College and Forrest is at Union College, Schenectady.
Mr. Reynolds and his family are active members of the First Presbyterian Church, and he is affiliated with Ivy Lodge F. & A. M., Elmira Chapter, St. Omer's Commandery, and Kalurah Temple. Politically, he is a Republican.
The Reynolds family lives at 511 West Gray Street.
Bernard J. Reilly .- As chief of the Ithaca Fire Department since October 1, 1914, Bernard J. Reilly is an official well equipped to fulfill the exacting duties of his position. He was born in this city, November 20, 1882, the son of Bernard and Catherine (Flan- nery) Reilly.
Bernard Reilly and his wife were natives of Ireland. They were early settlers of Ithaca and later lived in the West, where Mr. Reilly had city and farming interests. He spent the latter years of his life at Ithaca and died there in 1908. His wife died in 1912. Their children were: 1. Bernard J., the subject of this sketch. 2. Helen, married James O'Neill, lives at Annapolis, Mary- land. 3. Mary, lives at Baltimore, Maryland. 4. Edward, lives at Bellville, New Jersey.
Bernard J. Reilly received his early education in the public schools of St. Paul, Minnesota. He prepared at the Ithaca High School and afterward studied Civil Engineering. He was identi- fied with the New York State Highway Department for five years
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and later engaged in the real estate and insurance business in Ithaca until his appointment as chief of the local fire department.
In 1927 Mr. Reilly married Miss Doris Crawford, of Ithaca, the daughter of John R. and Kitty Miller Crawford. They are natives of New York and live at Ithaca.
Mr. Reilly is a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Board of Zoning Appeals, Board of Electric Examiners and Tompkins County Game Club. He is a trustee of Cornell Library Association.
Charles Green, who is the capable and widely known commis- sioner of Public Welfare in the City of Ithaca, has also held the office of sheriff of Tompkins County. He was born at East Venice, Cayuga County, October 28, 1866, the son of Dewitt C. and Eme- line (MacGonegal) Green.
Dewitt C. Green was born in Cayuga County. He was a har- ness maker by trade and for a number of years owned and oper- ated shops at Ithaca and East Venice. He died many years ago. His wife, born in Steuben County, New York, died in June, 1932. Both are buried at Ithaca. Their children were: 1. Edward, who died in 1929. 2. Charles, the subject of this sketch. 3. Mrs. E. G. Hance, who died in 1923. 4. Maude, who died at the age of twelve years.
As a boy, Charles Green attended the district schools at East Venice. He also was a student at Genoa Academy and Ithaca High School. In early life he learned the business of cigar mak- ing and he has continued in this line to the present time. Mr. Green was elected alderman of Ithaca and served from 1892 to 1896. He also served as city treasurer-tax collector of Ithaca from 1898 to April 1, 1901. He was elected sheriff of Tompkins County in 1917, and re-elected in 1923, both times being the Demo- cratic candidate. In 1921 Mr. Green became associated in the cigar and tobacco business with the late E. C. Stewart. After the death of Mr. Stewart, Mr. Green acquired the business, and from 1896 until 1917 he also operated a retail cigar store at 120 South
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Aurora Street. He received his present appointment as commis- sioner of Public Welfare on January 4, 1930.
Mr. Green was married (first) in 1897 to Miss Fannie Van Natta, the daughter of James and Olive (Robertson) Van Natta, natives of Ithaca and Lansing, New York, respectively. Both are deceased. Fannie (Van Natta) Green died in 1901 and is buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. She was survived by two children: 1. Dana B., born in 1899, lives at Ithaca. 2. Maude E., born in 1900, married Dr. A. C. Goff, and they have a daughter, Virginia. They live at Ithaca. Mr. Green married (second) in 1903 Miss Amy L. Austin, of Lansing, the daughter of Bradford and Jennie (Clark) Austin. The former died in 1919 and the latter lives at Ithaca with Mr. and Mrs. Green. To Mr. Green's second marriage was born one daughter, Dorothy L. Green.
Mr. Green holds membership in the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Order of Red Men, B. P. O. Elks, and Fraternal Order of Eagles. He has been a member of Torrent Hose Company No. 5 since 1886. He is also a member of Veterans Volunteer Firemen's Association of Ithaca.
Michael A. DelPapa .- For many years Mr. DelPapa has been recognized as one of the progressive and successful business men of Elmira, where he has also had extensive private banking inter- ests. He was born in the Province of Chieti, Carunchio, Italy, May 8, 1863, the son of Nicolamaria and Louisa (Sciorra) Del- Papa.
Nicolamaria DelPapa and his wife were natives of Italy, and died in 1867 and 1899, respectively. He studied for the priesthood but later gave up that profession and followed a business career. He located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and remained there as a trader until his death at the age of thirty-two years. Both he and his wife were members of the Catholic Church. They were the parents of the following children: 1. Nicola Maria, who died in 1890. 2. Philomena, the widow of Raphael Canton, lives in Italy. 3. Michael A., the subject of this sketch. 4. Palmarose, who died
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in 1878. 5. Camille, who died in 1909, had married Maria Domi- ano, who died in 1908. They are buried in Watertown, New York.
After attending the public schools of his native land, Michael A. DelPapa emigrated to this country at the age of sixteen years and settled in New York City. After various types of employ- ment he came to Elmira in July, 1885, and entered the employ of the old Elmira, Cortland & Northern Railroad, as assistant road master, being located at Canastota, New York. In the following year he went with the Erie Railroad Company and was employed on the building of the new branch between Buffalo and New York City. Later, he worked on the Susquehanna Railroad and while in that work he conceived the idea of supplying employes on con- struction work. He gradually built up an extensive business of this unusual type and had contracts to supply construction crews for the following railroads: D. L. & W .; New York Central; Rut- land & Vermont; Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh & Shawmut; and Lehigh Valley. He also supplied labor and sup- plies for various other industries and since 1887 has successfully managed this business, with headquarters in Elmira. While a resident of New York City, Mr. DelPapa also operated a private bank, with which he was identified from 1899 until 1930. From 1889 until 1930 he also owned a private banking house in Elmira, located at 170 East Washington Avenue. He has offices at 170 East Washington Avenue.
In October, 1890, Mr. DelPapa was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Fenaughty, of Watkins Glen, New York, born June 20, 1873, the daughter of Roger and Margaret (Brandon) Fenaughty, natives of Ireland. The former died in 1912 and the latter in 1926. They are buried at Watkins Glen. Mr. and Mrs. DelPapa have no children.
Mr. DelPapa is a Republican and in 1904 was a delegate to the New York State Delegation of National Republican League Con- ventions, held at Indianapolis, Indiana. He and his wife are mem- bers of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, and he belongs to the Loyal Order of Moose and B. P. O. Elks. Mr. DelPapa has traveled throughout the world and in 1925 was made a Cavalier of the Crown of Italy, an honor bestowed upon him by the King of Italy
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for his services during the World War. On April 26, 1932, Mr. DelPapa was made a Knight Commander of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, by Most Rev. Louis Barlassina, Latin Pa- triarch of Jerusalem.
On May 8, 1931, Mr. DelPapa was honorary chairman of the reception committee for receiving the forty Fascist cadets, from Italy, who were sent by Premier Mussolini to America. This was in honor of Mr. DelPapa's birthday.
George G. Howley .- As president and treasurer of the Ithaca Plumbing & Heating Company, Inc., George G. Howley is among the better known young business men of Ithaca. He was born in this city, October 21, 1898, the son of John J. and Alice (Hehir) Howley.
John J. Howley and his wife were born in County Clare, Ire- land. She died in 1929 and is buried in Ithaca. John J. Howley at the age of thirty-four years emigrated to the United States and settled at Ithaca. He has continued in the employ of the D. L. & W. Railroad to the present time. Mr. Howley is a Democrat, a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and be- longs to the Knights of Columbus. There were four children in the Howley family: 1. Patrick F., lives at Ithaca. 2. Mary F., married Frank A. Bangs, lives at Ithaca. 3. Joseph J., who is a representative of the Penn-Dixie Cement Company, of Myers, New York. 4. George G., the subject of this sketch.
After his graduation from Ithaca High School, George G. Howley was employed by the Universale Motor Company of Ith- aca as a bookkeeper. From 1920 until 1926 he traveled as an audi- tor for the Toledo Scale Company of Toledo, Ohio, and in 1927 was one of the organizers of the Ithaca Plumbing and Heating Com- pany.
On June 24, 1925, Mr. Howley was united in marriage with Miss Genevieve M. Lynaugh, the daughter of James W. and Cath- erine A. (Driscoll) Lynaugh, natives of Tompkins County. Mr. Lynaugh was connected with Driscoll Bros. & Company, Ithaca,
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as vice president at the time of his recent retirement. He spent forty years with the firm. His wife died March 2, 1922, and is buried at Ithaca.
Politically Mr. Howley is a Republican. He holds membership in the Immaculate Conception Church, Knights of Columbus, Rotary Club, Town and Gown Club, Ithaca Country Club, Ithaca Yacht Club, Tompkins County Fish and Game Club, and Chamber of Commerce.
Frank A. Bell, who has successfully engaged in the practice of law at Waverly since 1895, is numbered among the leading profes- sional men of Tioga County, and he is prominent in the civic, fra- ternal and social life of the city. Mr. Bell was born at New Rich- mond, Wisconsin, November 3, 1868, the son of Robert and Mary Elizabeth (Austin) Bell.
Robert Bell was born in New York State and resided in that state for the greater part of his life, spending his latter days, how- ever, in the State of Wisconsin, where he died at New Richmond in 1877. His first wife was Elsie VanKirk of Montgomery, New York, who died in 1857. Of this marriage there were born six sons and three daughters all of whom are now deceased with the exception of Sarah Springstein now residing at Tacoma, Wash- ington. Mary Elizabeth Bell died in 1910 and was buried at Spen- cer, New York.
Frank A. Bell spent a part of his early life at New Richmond, Wisconsin, where he attended the public school later removing to Spencer, New York, with his mother who had married Rev. Albert Livermore, who was called to the pastorate of the Spencer Pres- byterian Church. Mr. Bell graduated from the Spencer High School and received the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law at Cornell University in 1892 and 1894, respectively. He began the practice of law in Spencer, New York, and in the spring of 1895 moved to Waverly, New York. He was clerk of the Surro- gate's Court during 1892 and 1893 and served as Special County Judge of Tioga County since 1898.
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Mr. Bell was married on June 17, 1896, to Miss Mertie L. Sig- nor of Spencer, born March 15, 1868, the daughter of Adonijah and Hannah (Patchen) Signor, the former a native of Spencer and the latter of Catlin, New York. Mr. Signor died in 1898 and his wife died during the same year. He was a farmer. He was a Democrat in politics, held membership in the Presbyterian Church, and Masonic Lodge. To Mr. and Mrs. Bell were born two daughters: 1. Vivian Irene, born November 20, 1897, a graduate of Waverly High School, and received the degrees of Bachelor of Arts at Smith College and Master of Arts at Cornell University. She married Charles H. Hanford, and lives at Drexel Hill, Penn- sylvania. They have two children, Joyce and Edwin Signor Han- ford. 2. Cathleen Austin, born April 9, 1903, a graduate of Wav- erly High School, Knox School at Cooperstown, New York, and Smith College, Bachelor of Arts. She is in charge of the Personal Shopping Bureau at Lord & Taylor Company, New York City.
Politically, Mr. Bell is a Republican. He is an elder of the Presbyterian Church, and has the following lodge and club affilia- tions: Waverly Lodge No. 407, F. & A. M .; Cayuta Chapter, R. A. M .; Corning Consistory, thirty-second degree; Malta Com- mandery; Past District Deputy Grand Master of Chemung, Tioga and Schuyler counties; Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Delta Phi Fraternity; Rotary Club, Past President; Shepard Hill Coun- try Club; Tioga County, New York State, and American Bar As- sociations.
Mr. Bell is also a director of the First National Bank of Way- erly.
Frank L. Bolton is one of the successful and widely known business men of Tompkins County, being president of the Cayuga Rock Salt Company, Inc., at Myers. He was born at Portland, Maine, June 22, 1885, the son of Charles F. and Mary E. (Davis) Bolton.
Charles F. Bolton and his wife were born in Portland, Maine. He was reared and educated there and was a graduate of Gray's Business College. As a young man he entered the employ of A. F.
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Cox & Son, wholesale shoe dealers of Portland, and was identified with that concern for almost half a century. He died in 1927 and is buried in Portland. Mr. Bolton was a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church and Masonic Lodge. His widow lives at 400 St. John Street, Portland. To Mr. and Mrs. Bolton were born four children: 1. Frank L., the subject of this sketch. 2. C. Clifford, lives at Portland, Maine. 3. Edwin C., civil engineer, lives at Detroit, Michigan. 4. Dorothy M., who died in 1926. She was the wife of Axel Nilsen, who lives at Portland.
After his graduation from the public schools of Portland, Frank L. Bolton attended the University of Michigan, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Science in civil engineering in 1909. During 1901-02 he was a surveyor in the employ of Percy Richardson at Portland, and in 1903 entered the service of the U. S. Government at Fort McKinley, Maine, as a rodman in con- struction work. After his graduation from college he spent six months as a draftsman with the Russell Wheel & Foundry Com- pany at Detroit, Michigan, and during 1910-11 was connected with the Rochester Railway & Light Company. He spent several months with the engineering firm of Bolton, Ruetenik & May, in Oregon, and during 1913-14 was assistant engineer to Gardner S. Williams at Ann Arbor, Michigan. He then became resident engi- neer for the engineering firm of Gannett, Seeyle & Fleming, at Erie, Pennsylvania, who were in charge of the Mill Creek flood control project. Early in 1917 Mr. Bolton enlisted for service in the World War and served with the rank of captain of Company A, Fifth Battalion Twentieth Engineers. He was stationed at Camp Humphreys, Virginia, and later Camp Forest, Georgia, and was discharged in April, 1919. Upon his return to Erie Mr. Bolton became district agent for the Gannett, Seeyle & Fleming Engineer- ing Company, and upon the completion of the flood control project in 1921 Mr. Bolton came to Ithaca as manager of the Cayuga Rock Salt Company. He became president of the corporation in 1929.
On December 26, 1924, Mr. Bolton was united in marriage with Miss Lucie G. Wilkinson, who was born at Davenport, Iowa, Jan- uary 1, 1889, the daughter of John George and Sophia Frances (Hermann) Wilkinson. Mr. Wilkinson was a native of England
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and died in 1923. His widow, born in Wisconsin, resides in Ithaca. Mr. and Mrs. Bolton have no children.
Mr. Bolton is a Republican, a member of the Episcopal Church, and holds membership in the Town and Gown Club, Chamber of Commerce, Niagara Club, American Legion, American Society of Civil Engineers, and is vice president of the New York State Waterways Association.
Mr. Bolton is a direct descendant of Salmon Portland Chase, founder of the Chase National Bank in New York City, and secre- tary of the treasury during the administration of Abraham Lin- coln. Mr. Chase was a cousin of Mr. Bolton's great-grandfather Chase.
Ralph H. Ames, who is identified with Ames Brothers, com- mercial printers, is one of the business men of Cortland. He was born at DeRuyter, Madison County, New York, May 10, 1879, the son of Hartwell Benjamin and Mary Lou (Wells) Ames.
Hartwell Benjamin Ames is a native of Madison County. He attended DeRuyter Institute and as a young man taught school in Madison County and in Minnesota for several years, and began his business career at Cuyler and Interlaken, New York. He later located at DeRuyter, New York, as a wagon manufacturer, and at the time of his retirement was identified with that business. He now resides at DeRuyter. Mr. Ames is a Republican and has served as village tax collector. His wife, a member of the Seventh Day Baptist Church, died in 1926 and is buried at DeRuyter. To Mr. and Mrs. Ames were born four children: 1. Clarence A., lives at Americus, Georgia. 2. Frank W., identified with Ames Bros., at Cortland. 3. Ralph H., the subject of this sketch. 4. Winifred, married C. D. Wood, lives at DeRuyter.
Ralph H. Ames acquired his education in the public schools of DeRuyter. As a boy he learned the trade of printer in the offices of the DeRuyter "Gleaner," owned and published by his uncle, W. W. Ames. In 1895 he located at Genoa, New York, and worked on the Genoa Tribune for five years. He then spent five years in the produce business at DeRuyter, and in 1900 located at Cort-
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land, where he purchased the produce business of H. T. Bushnell. Since 1902 he has also been interested in the produce and printing business, and has been associated with his brother, Frank W. Ames, since 1924. Their place of business is located at 37 Central Avenue.
On November 21, 1900, Mr. Ames was united in marriage with Miss Lettie M. McAllister, born at Cuyler, New York, March 27, 1880, the daughter of John and Elba (Morse) McAllister. The former died in 1932 and the latter is also deceased. They are bur- ied at Cortland. Mr. McAllister was identified with the business of J. McAllister & Son, at Cortland, for thirty years.
Politically Mr. Ames is a Republican and since January, 1915, has served as city chamberlain. He is affiliated with Cortland Lodge, No. 470, F. and A. M., Cortland Chapter, R. A. M .; Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Cortland County Sportsmens Association.
Mr. Ames is descended from Capt. John Ames, who served fif- teen months in the marines on U. S. S. "Confederacy" under Capt. Seth Harding and as a minute man in the American Revolu- tion. Other ancestors are Henry R. Ames, Civil War soldier, and Frank S. Wells, who served throughout the Civil War with the rank of first lieutenant, in the First United States Sharpshooters.
Allen B. Kirby, who lives retired at Nichols, is highly esteemed in the community where he has spent his entire life, and he is a member of one of Tioga County's well known pioneer families. He was born here, April 10, 1857, the son of Selin and Harriet L. (Cady) Kirby.
Selin Kirby, deceased, was a native of Nichols. His father had owned and operated a tannery there for many years and he be- came identified with the enterprise at an early age. Later he was associated in the general mercantile and grain business at Nich- ols with O. A. Barstow. For years this was the only firm between Binghamton and Elmira that bought grain. Mr. Barstow dis- posed of his interest in the store in 1878. Mr. Kirby later became
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identified with John C. Gray, as proprietors of a mercantile busi- ness. Mr. Kirby retired in 1881 and died six years later. He was one of the organizers of the Home Savings Bank, at Waverly, and served as president of the institution until his death. He was a lifelong Republican. His wife was a native of Massachusetts and died at Menominie, Wisconsin, in 1898, and is buried at Nich- ols. To Mr. and Mrs. Kirby were born five children: 1. Mary, who died in 1925, was the wife of William C. McLean, of Menomo- nie, Wisconsin. 2. Margaret, who died in infancy. 3. Allen B., the subject of this sketch. 4. William D., deceased. 5. Nathaniel H., deceased.
Allen B. Kirby attended the public schools of Nichols and spent the first ten years of his business career in his father's store. In November, 1881, he was appointed station agent for the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company, at Nichols, and served in that capacity until February 13, 1913. He then became telegraph operator for the company, stationed at Owego, and later at Waverly. In 1929 Mr. Kirby was retired by the company.
On April 10, 1881, Mr. Kirby was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Clapp, of Danville, Pennsylvania, who died June 30, 1919, and is buried at Nichols. She was the daughter of Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Cornelison) Clapp, natives of Athens and Danville, Pennsylvania, respectively. Mr. Clapp died in Decem- ber, 1883, and his wife died in 1917. He was a construction engi- neer, and was employed by the D. L. & W. Railroad for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Kirby had an only son, Harry C., born No- vember 25, 1882. He died March 8, 1931. He was a conductor on the D. L. & W. R. R. for many years. His widow, Della (Willis) Kirby, resides at Nichols.
Politically, Mr. Kirby is a Republican and he has held the office of justice of the peace. He served as first president of the village. He has the following lodge affiliations: Past Master in 1891-92- 1906-07 of Westbrook Lodge No. 333, F. & A. M .; he is Past Dis- trict Deputy Grand Master of Chemung, Schulyer and Tioga Dis- trict; New Jerusalem Chapter No. 47, R. A. M., Owego; Malta Commandery No. 21, K. T .; he is a charter member of Kalurah Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., Binghamton; he was charter member
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of the Kalurah Bank; Cashmere, M. O. V. P. E. R., Elmira; he was president of the Grotto Band for several years; Independent Or- der of Odd Fellows; and Order of Railway Telegraphers. In 1876 he established the "Nichols Band" and this organization is still in existence. In 1870 he started an orchestra. He is also a member of the Association of Railway Ticket Agents.
George M. Cady, M. D .- One of the foremost physicians and surgeons of Central New York, Dr. George M. Cady is also an in- fluential and highly esteemed citizen of Nichols, where he was born September 23, 1865. He is a son of Dr. George P. and Susan (Platt) Cady.
George P. Cady was born at Windsor, Massachusetts, and died at Nichols in 1891. He attended Great Barrington (Massachu- setts) preparatory school, and at first prepared for the ministry at Hinsdale, Massachusetts. He then took up the study of medi- cine at Massachusetts Medical College, from which he received a degree in 1855. He was associated in practice at Nichols with his uncle, Dr. George M. Cady, until the latter's death in 1872. He then continued in private practice there during the remainder of his life. Doctor Cady was a Republican, a trustee of the Presby- terian Church, and treasurer of Westbrook Lodge, F. and A. M. He served for two years as president of the Tioga County Society, and was twice a delegate to the New York State and American Medical Associations. He also was coroner of Tioga County and U. S. Pension Examiner in this district. His wife was born at Nichols and died in 1901. Their children were: 1. Winifred, who died in infancy. 2. Margaret June, who died in 1901. 3. George M., the subject of this sketch.
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