The growth of a century: as illustrated in the history of Jefferson county, New York, from 1793-1894, Part 163

Author: Haddock, John A., b. 1823-
Publication date: 1895
Publisher: Albany, N. Y., Weed-Parsons printing company
Number of Pages: 1098


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GRACE CHURCH (Protestant Episcopal) .- At first occasional services were held in Car- thage by rectors from Watertown. In 1857 the Rev. Jedediah Winslow entered upon regular services. A parish was organized in the fall of 1860. In 1861 Rev. Mr. Wins- low went into the army, as chaplain, and services were discontinued. The parish has been supplied by various rectors until the present time, among whom was Rev. L. R. Brewer, now Bishop of Montana. Septem- ber 14, 1867, a church building was conse- crated by Bishop Coxe. This church, as well


as the rectory adjoining, were destroyed by the great fire of 1884. Another handsome brick church and rectory soon replaced the ones burned. The present rector is Rev. C. E. Rasay, who came from Watertown. The church is in a flourishing condition. The present officers are : H. W. Hammond, Jas. Pringle, wardens; John L. Norton, E. H. Myers, H. M. Mosher, E. C. Wagner, A. C. Root, T. H. Lawrence, F. W. Coburn, Alonzo Kring, vestrymen.


THE DISCIPLES .- The Church of Christ, or Disciples, was organized in September, 1855, resulting from religious services held by Elder J. D. Benedict. He was a mission- ary employed by the State board. Until 1863 the preaching was by different persons from time to time, and by the resident elders, B. F. Bush and Marcus Bickford. The society thought it better to continue or- dained services and keep the church together even though they could not maintain a regu- lar pastor. In 1863 Elder Thomas Hillock commenced his labors as pastor, and re- mained three years, succeeded by Elders J. S. Hughes, Rouzee, J. H. Hamilton and A. C. Atwater. The first services were held in Dodge's Hall, which was burned in 1861, and afterwards in Gallagher's Hall, and later in Disciples Hall. A church, adequate for the society, was built in 1862, on Church street, which was occupied by them until 1884, when, like three other societies, they lost their house of worship.


CEMETERIES.


The old cemetery on Main street, Carthage, has been used since the village was laid out. The most of our early citizens lie there. It is cared for by the friends of the deceased, and has no association.


Fair View cemetery in Carthage, on James street, was opened in 1860. Pitt Mathews offered to donate a portion of the land if it was properly fenced. His wife and children were among the first to be buried there. The Fair View Cemetery Association was formed March 28, 1879. The present officers are: Martin Rugg, President; A. H. Francis, Secretary ; F. D. Dexter, Treasurer and Superintendent. M. P. Mason, L. D. Thomp- son, C. E. Francis, Executive Committee.


The site of the Catholic cemetery on James street, in Carthage, was purchased in 1864. A street divides it from Fair View cemetery. Interments had previously been made in the


St. James churchyard. Most of the bodies were removed to the new cemetery when the present church was erected. Some ancient stones are there yet.


There is a cemetery near Natural Bridge, where many of the early pioneers and fore- fathers of that section sleep, awaiting the final summons.


VILLAGE OFFICERS.


G. E. Spicer, president ; C. A. Horr, W. W. Sweet, George W. Parmenter and L. G. Peck, trustees ; F. L. Hall, treasurer ; W. S. Swartz, clerk ; J. S. Edwards, assessor ; A. J. Gaudin, collector ; J. H. Dawley, police justice ; Henry Sweetman and P. W. Lyman, police.


BUSINESS OF CARTHAGE.


The First National Bank.


The Carthage National Bank.


Erwin Bence, Carthage bakery.


E. E. Brace, dealer in furniture.


F. A. Southwick, dry goods.


Hutchinson & Clark, flour, feed, grain, hay.


F. D. Hubbard, dealer in hardware, sani- tary plumbing and furnace work.


H. J. Radin, men's outfitter and ready- made clothing.


John S. Watson, choice groceries and pro- visions.


John Nolan, proprietor of " Boston Store." J. N. Courts, boots, shoes, rubber goods. M. Stone, dealer in clothing.


Mrs. T. D. Warren, millinery and fancy goods.


Mrs. J. L. Tracy, 5 and 10 cent store. John Evans, dealer in hardware.


Strickland & Mosher, dealers in general hardware.


R. R. Brown, general store.


M. C. Paul, groceries, boots and shoes.


Meyer & Ross, manufacturers and dealers in furniture.


John L. Norton, dry goods and general merchandise.


C. E. Van Slyke, dry goods and general merchandise.


C. L. Frederick, druggist and dealer in wall paper.


L. D. Thompson, groceries, provisions and sundries.


Hillman & LaFave, dealers in bankrupt stocks.


B. P. Lang, harness store.


T. R. Budd, fruit and confectionery.


John W. Clark, clothing and custom tailor.


John Rogers & Co., general hardware.


Mrs. S. M. Arnold, variety store.


H. B. Hammand, groceries, provisions and sundries.


L. J. Vinier, stoves, tinware and general hardware.


B. C. Budd, general store; also deputy sheriff.


Walsh & Whaling, furniture dealers and funeral directors.


Zelotes Sims, groceries and provisions. Mrs. C. M. Fuller, millinery.


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J. J. Lyon, groceries, provisions and bakery. E. M. Merrill, druggist and grocer, and dealer in wall paper.


C. E. Francis, dry goods and general mer- chandise.


Fred L. Hall, optician, jewelry, silver ware and musical instruments.


Guy Crowner, custom and ready-made clothing.


John B. Wood, groceries and fruits.


Villars & Co., druggists.


J. S. Taylor, bargain store.


W. C. Parker, school-books, newspapers and confectionery.


Locklin & Zecher, groceries, provisions and meat market.


Quencer & Eggleston, druggists, also deal- ers in paints, oils and wall-paper.


Neary & Byrne, dry goods.


George Remorimo, fine fruits and confec- tionery.


George W. Kesler, boots, shoes and rubber goods.


N. Schmid, bakery and general store.


Miss Ella Lewis, millinery.


Murphy Sisters, millinery and fancy goods. Attorneys and counsellors-at-law: H. C. Cook, W. A. Porter, W. B. VanAllen, Chas. VanAllen, H. J. Welch, L. J. Goodale, also dealer in real estate; Frank T. Evans, also special surrogate; A. H. Francis, A. E. Kilby, Kelsey Coffin, also manager of Coffin's mills.


Peck & Wrape, manufacturers of pressed brick.


Fred Guyot, planing mill and furniture manufactory.


Duffy & Connolly, manufacturers of chairs.


C. M. Wing & Son, iron founders and machinists.


George Spicer, manager of Union Pulp Mill. Victor Guyot, custom grist mill.


Brainerd Austin, chair factory, Guyot's Island.


Stevens & Clark, manufacturers of cigars. Manly Loomis & Son, carriage-making and blacksmithing.


Balcome & Spicer, manufacturers of veneering.


William Hammand, planing mill and cab- inet shop.


Augustus Kesler, saw-mill and dealer in real estate.


Ryther & Pringle, foundry and machine shop.


Wendler Machine Co., foundry and machine shop.


J. I. Putney, manufacturer of cigars.


H. Houghton, manufacturer of fine pressed brick.


Samuel Merrill, physician and surgeon.


A. E. Beck, cancer specialist.


N. D. Ferguson, physician and surgeon.


J. W. Owen, physician and surgeon.


L. C. Hubbard, physician and surgeon. T. F. Connolly, physician and surgeon.


H. D. Bingle, physician and surgeon.


E. A. Simonds, homeopathic physician. Charles F. Adams, physician and surgeon.


R. A. Stevens, physician and surgeon. Frank Bruce, physician and surgeon.


James A. Walsh, proprietor of the Central House.


Mrs. S. E. Hatch, proprietor of Hotel Elmhirst.


M. Gleason, proprietor of the Grand Union,


J. H. Carney, proprietor of Levis House.


P. Brown, proprietor of The Kenmore.


H. Grinnell, proprietor of the Grinnell House.


Daniel Connell, restaurant.


Leonard Cole, hotel and restaurant.


J. McGouldrick, proprietor of Hatch House.


Clark F. Austin, proprietor of the Bruns- wick Hotel.


Robert Gill, proprietor of the Gill House. George E. Twining, meat market.


Henry G. Wagner, shaving and hair-dress- ing parlors.


Miss Jennie Malady, telephone operator.


C. S. & A. G. Beals, general insurance.


George Lewis, photographer.


J. H. VanSlyke, optician.


George H. Westcott, architect and builder. E. G. Shorte, inventor.


Jones & Simmons, stone masons, and deal- ers in lime and cement.


Fred J. Quinn, proprietor of the Eagle Brewing Company. Cahill & O'Keefe, bottling works,


Mathews & Stoddard, custom steam mill, also dealers in flour, feed and grain, and mill shorts.


R. F. Lovejoy, repairing shop.


Frank Seckner, barber.


Guy Penniman, livery.


Charles Gregory, blacksmith, carriage and wagon maker.


Jay A. Loomis, dealer in kerosene oil, salt, produce, etc.


Myers Thompson, dealer in coal.


Thomas Revelle, dealer in boots and shoes, hides and tallow.


David Ash, livery.


Arthur Patterson, architect and builder.


E. C. Wagoner, agent American Express Company.


Silas Foster, barber and hair dressing par- lors.


C. W. Bullard, surgeon, dentist.


Frank A. Dexter, undertaker.


W. G. Smith, surgeon dentist.


Fred L. Thrall, tinner and plumber.


William B. Kesler, proprietor Carthage Tribune.


George W. Dickinson, proprietor Carthage Republican.


F. R. Lord, D. D. S., dentist.


E. E. Harrington, photographic studio.


A. B. Virkler, dealer in butter, cheese and farm produce.


Frank Dobbs, telegraph operator.


D. B. Gerner, tailor.


John Trembly & Son, blacksmiths and horseshoeing.


P. E. O'Reilly, meat market.


Weichard & Flint, meat market.


H. B. Edmunds, insurance.


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George Wooley, jeweler.


Christian, Oberly, jeweler.


Prof. E. M. Brackett, music studio. Geo. W. Parmenter, architect and builder. S. D. Hunt, merchant tailor.


Wilson Corlis, veterinary surgeon. John A. Wood, photographic studio. John H. McGowan, blacksmith. J. T. Atwood, farmers' sheds. Thomas Gardner, meat market.


W. J. Stoddard, farmers' sheds. George Weaver, blacksmith. David Trembly, blacksmith.


H. J. Ervin, dealer in soft coal, flour and feed.


David D. Whitaker, jeweler.


Kellogg & Vinier, Odd Fellows' parapher- nalia to order.


Owen & Chaufty, meat market.


J. F. LaRue, school commissioner.


A. Y. Stewart, general insurance and real estate.


P. W. Lyman, pension and collection agent. B. J. Hall, barber. .


Vernon Sweet & Co., boat builders. E. C. Lovejoy, wagon repairing.


The R. W. & O. R. R .: S. J. McEwen, train master; J. W. Evans, chief dispatcher ; L. A. Rose, T. H. Lawrence, John English, dispatchers ; Frank Gordon and F. E. Crois- sant, telegraph operators; T. C. Dempsey and J. M. Flaherty, freight agents ; J. J. O'Conner, ticket agent ; W. J. McDonald, baggageman.


The First National Bank of Carthage, N. Y., is well housed in their building shown in connection with this article, one of the most unique and convenient bank edifices in the State, built out of its own profits. Though not a large huilding, it is complete in its size and adaption to all the wants of a bank and safe deposit building. The interior adornments are very attractive. Directors- Martin Rugg, Foster Penniman, Samuel Branaugh, M. P. Mason, E. H. Myers. A. G. Peck and A. E. Kilby, of Carthage, N. Y .; C. M. Robr and Albert Potter, of Deer River, N. Y .; Addison L. Clark, Copen- hagen, N. Y .; E. A. Spencer, Watertown ; E. H. Myers, president ; Allen E. Kilby, vice-president, and A. G. Peck, cashier. The bank was organized January 1, 1880, with a capital of $50,000, and has always paid regular semi-annual dividends. January, 1894, the capital was increased to $100,- 000, with surplus and profits of $31.695.56.


This has proven one of the most profitable and successful banks in Northern New York, due largely to the business ability and close attention of Mr. E. H. Myers. the president. He is yet a young man, born in Oneida county, N. Y .. May 30, 1848, coming to Car- thage from Watertown in 1874, and elected president of the bank after having served a long term as cashier. His success has been marked and deserved, and his ability is un- questioned.


The Carthage Savings Bank is in the same building, and receives deposits from five


cents to three thousand dollars. Officers : Lawrence J. Goodale, president; John L. Norton, vice president ; M P. Mason, second vice-president ; E. H. Myers, secretary, and Allen G. Peck, treasurer. Trustees-L. J. Goodale, Allen E. Kilby. James Galvin, Addi- son L. Clark, John L. Norton, Foster Penni- man, James H. Dawley. Allen G. Peck, C. L. Frederick, Marcus P. Mason, L. D. Thomp- son, John E. Strickland, Joseph Pahud, Ephraim H. Myers, Christian M. Rohr, Mar- tin Rugg, Parson E. White and John D. Dryden.


IRISH SETTLEMENT.


The Irish Settlement, about four miles from Carthage, has been for the last fifty years an important contributor to the growth and general prosperity of that place. The inhabitants have always made Carthage their place for trading, and thither they have brought their wood and hark, logs and farm produce for exchange for goods and groceries. This has been a mutual benefit. Among the earliest settlers we would mention a few representative fam- ilies : Peter and Patrick Welch, Peter Mur- tha, Patrick and Thomas Burns, Peter Kinny, John and Peter Foley, Owen and James McCanna, Patrick Reynolds, Peter Castles, John Martin and Farrel Neary. The descendants of these and others have proven themselves worthy of their sires, for they have come to the front in all the communi- ties where they have resided, and have in almost every instance "justified the honors they have gained."


The success of these people, many of whom came from the "ould sod" itself into a land of freedom, and at a time when any honest worker was sure of success and a decent competency for old age, is only another of the many illustrations afforded in Northern New York of the immense advan- tages reaped by these early settlers in the land of their adoption. They had honest hearts and willing hands, and the fruitful acres they bought at a low price have well repaid their energy and perseverance.


Northeast of Carthage, about a mile and a half, is Mount McQuillan, a bald prominence of granite, rearing its head so loftily as to be designated by some the highest point in Jefferson county. But this is an error. The elevation is named for the original McQuil- lan. Frank by name, who came early into Wilna. He lived to be more than a centen- arian, dying in Croghan, Lewis county. His purchase was from LeRay. The farm is now in possession of Mr. James Harvey, who mar- ried a descendant of the original McQuillan, and to Mr. Harvey the author is under obli- gation for acceptable kindnesses, shown when we visited his mountain, near which is an interesting "pot hole," identical in fea- ture with others upon the St. Lawrence, nearly all in this same primitive rock, and nearly all of them upon the western slope of granite shore boundaries, where rushing


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waters at one time doubtless produced an eddy which rotated a stone harder than the rock upon which it rested, and in ages of attritive action have worn an orifice which we call a "pot hole."


From the highest point of Mt. McQuillan may be seen Martinsburg, Castorland, Turin, Champion, Croghan, Natural Bridge, the Fulton chain, many lakes, and, far away to the northwest, a mountain said to be upon the main shore of Canada. But, grander than all, is the swell and bold continuity of the great Adirondack wilderness, which almost belts the eastern and southeastern horizon, environing Carthage with scenery that is lovely and soul-lifting. In fact the Adirondacks may be said to begin at Car- thage, for when you stand on Mt. McQuil-


lan that grand forest seems at your very feet, the mountain itself only a spur of that unbroken range which extends almost from West Virginia to Lake Champlain.


When you stand upon the State bridge crossing Black river at Carthage, you seem to be in the legitimate valley of the river, ignor- ant of the existence of that greater valley which is unmasked if you go less than a quarter of a mile northeast-a valley which is much broader than that which the river has worn for itself. This is evidently the bed of what was once a great bay. So that Carthage, not unlike the Jerusalem of the Bible, is almost environed by hills that would be classed as "mountains" in Indiana or Illinois. The scenery is really fine, and entitled to mention.


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NATURAL BRIDGE.


ISAAC BLANCHARD, at Natural Bridge, in his 87th year, is a very intelligent gentleman. He came into Wilna from Oneida county in 1811, when only two years old. His father purchased 50 acres of land from Mr. LeRay. and upon that farm his parents lived until their death. Isaac came to man's estate upon that farm, and all his life from two years of age has been passed in North Wilna. He well remembers Joseph Bonaparte, the ex- king of Spain, who once resided at Natural Bridge. Mr. Blanchard describes the king as sauve in manner, kind to the country people and easily approached. Some times, to relieve the monotony of his life in that far away forest, he would don a workman's blouse and take a workman's part in helping to erect the large dwelling he built in 1828, and which is still standing there. The Hon. Lotus Ingalls well remembers the king as a jolly, fat old Frenchman, who would sit in front of his dwelling and throw pennies among the boys to see them scramble for their possessions. What wind of fortune bore Joseph Bonaparte to this almost trackless wilderness would be hard to tell, but there he came, whether impelled by love of adven- tur or gain, or by what we call "fate." An examination of his dwelling at Natural Bridge gave rise to many peculiar sensations. In this unpretending hamlet dwelt one who had tasted every form of earthly pleasure, and had reigned as king over one of the oldest and most chivalrous civilized nations of the world. Did he seek in the seclusion of these forests forgetfulness of the past, or did he hope by contact with the common people and by dwelling close to nature to rejuvenate a constitution worn down by the high living and dissipations of Madrid? He did not tarry long at Natural Bridge, but soon made Bordentown, N. J., his permanent home in America, and there he formed domestic relations, the result of which are familiar to the older residents of Jefferson county. Just why we democrats take so much more interest in a king's dwelling than we would in the humble abode of a peasant, is a question we will not now undertake to de- cide. But to a reflecting mind a ramble over the old Joseph Bonaparte house at Natural Bridge produces an impression not easily effaced.


A visit to the site of the ex-king's hunting lodge upon the high promontory overlooking Bonaparte Lake, brought to the writer's mind a new phase in the ex-king's life. The dwelling has long since been consumed by fire, and its foundation can scarcely now be traced. Tradition says that there he and his French associates held many a jolly carnival in the seasons when they came to "slay the deer." This brings up thoughts of Bonaparte Lake, one of the most beauti- ful sheets of water in the world. Although lying just over the line in Lewis county, we feel justified in noticing this interesting spot. It is about three and one-half miles long by


three-quarters to one and one-half miles wide, with several islands, and indented by at least one beautiful crescent-shaped hay. The water is clear, the fish abundant, and the surroundings of the lake surpris- ingly beautiful. The Hon. Joseph Pahud, of Harrisville, Lewis county, has erected, at the head of the lake, a very commodious hotel, where visitors to the lake can be elegantly entertained. To a business man, who is in search of rest amid the most delightful surroundings, yet within easy reach of Mr. Webb's great railroad system, there is no spot superior to Bonaparte Lake.


So far as could be learned, the following Union soldiers resided at or near the Bridge : J. H. Copp, John W. Nichols, Duane Crimps, Franklin Sanders, Alfred Chapin, C. C. Tooker, James W. Burns, Henry Burns, Thomas Burns, William Hall, Edwin Weatherhead, Gilbert Baker, Charles P. Booth, Leonard H. Wood, Erastus Lasher, Thomas Halloran, Isaac W. Nichols, A. G. McCoy, Volney O. Hunt, Christopher C. Lake, Luther Wright, Levi L. Bowen, John Shoemaker, John Prittie, Jacob Hopher, Stephen Mann.


THE CHURCHES.


THE METHODIST CHURCH building at Natural Bridge was erected in 1830, and was about one year in building. Since that time services have been held, most of the time, by pastors of Carthage and other neigh- boring churches.


THE UNIVERSALIST CHURCH .- The present church edifice was erected in 1872. The first pastor was the Rev. J. H. Stewart, of Water- town, who remained until 1874. They have a small library.


THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. - This church was organized in 1830, and they commenced the erection of their church building at that time. They were, however, obliged to dis- continue work upon the building shortly afterwards through lack of means, and the building was not finished until 1838 or 1840, when Mr. C. I. Becker advanced the money. The first pastor was Rev. James Rodgers, who remained for two years. Since that time, and previous to 1871, the pulpit has been occupied occasionally by pastors of neighboring churches. Since 1871 they have had no services, and the church has been un- occupied.


THE UNION CHURCH .- The church at Wood's was organized in 1839; church was built in 1849. At present used by the Methodists. Regular services are held.


METHODIST CHURCH AT NORTH WILNA was organized in 1835 No regular ser- vices are held, the pulpit being occupied by the pastor of the Methodist church in Antwerp.


The opening of the Carthage and Adiron- dack Railroad has proven a very great bene- fit to the town of Wilna. It has made Car- thage an important railroad centre, and really


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raised the value of real estate in eastern and northern Wilna, by figures much above the cost of the road. There is one man whose native modesty has undoubtedly detracted from that full portion of praise to which he is entitled. We refer, as we have already done in this History, to Hon. Joseph Pahud, of Harrisville, Lewis county, who was for a long time the main-stay of the enterprise, following up the project at home and abroad in a way that compelled recognition. This is a matter which should not fail to be re- membered by every citizen of Wilna.


BUSINESS OF NATURAL BRIDGE.


United States Leather Company, H. P. Flynn, superintendent, manufacturers of sole leather, with a general store.


De Witt Dawley, groceries.


John Burns, general store.


Montondo Bros., hardware.


John W. Lynde, general store.


N. A. Jones, boots and shoes.


J. H. Copp, M. D., physician and druggist.


C. S. Drury, M. D., physician.


Merrit Fargo, hotel, Central House.


Levi L. Bowen, hotel, American House.


C. C. Lake & Son, planing mill, sash, blinds and doors.


Lake & Ullman, furniture and undertaking.


E. S. Ashcraft, wagon maker.


Robert Shiell, grist-mill, flour and feed.


James W. Burns, manufacturer and dealer in lumber.


Yousey Bros., manufacturers of lumber.


Mrs. A. J. Spencer, millinery and dress- maker.


Miss Emma Rice, milliner.


John Miller, blacksmith.


Luther Wright, blacksmith.


Wm. Gaskell, blacksmith.


Alvin Hart & Son, livery and sale stablc. John Shoemaker, groceries.


Elisha Dawley, carman.


John L. Sullivan, groceries and liquors.


E. A. Starkey, agent R., W. & O. R. R.


THE HORR FAMILY.


ELIJAH HORR .- Few men have lived in Carthage and been more closely identified with its business interests for so many con- secutive years as the subject of this sketch. He came to the village in 1831, when only 27 years of age, and all his subsequent life was wrought into its growth and prosperity. The progenitors of the family-the name until the last two generations was spelled "Hoar"-came from England to Massachus-


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etts in the 17th century. The Massachusetts branch have always adhered to the original orthography, and as is well known, have been prominent in the history of the old Bay State and of the nation for many years, Hon. George F. Hoar being the senior Senator of the Commonwealth to-day, and one of the most eminent men in the councils of the Nation.


Elijah Horr's branch of the family came into Northern New York in the latter part of the last century, and settled in Denmark, Lewis county. Here Elijah was born November 24, 1804, and was reared like farmer's boys of the period, attending, for a brief time during the winter, a common school, and laboring the balance of the year upon the farm. He was a steady, ambitious boy, attaining his physical growth very early. He led his father's men in the hay and harvest field when he was 15 years of age, and as a consequence, before he was 18, his health became almost completely broken for the time, and he had entailed upon his constitution infirmities from which he ever afterward suffered. Not being sufficiently robust for a farmer, he attended, for several terms, Lowville Academy, securing by this change a better education than was usual to most of the young men of that section at that time. Upon his return from school he entered the store of Mr. Norton.


At the age of 23 years he married Miss Gertrude Vedder, who was descended, through the Vedders and Van Vlecks, from the old Knickerbocker stock of New York. Soon after, he moved to Carthage, then nothing but a hamlet upon the Long Falls of Black river. After a short time he opened a general store, and continued in the business of a merchant, at brief intervals, on account




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