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was rebuilt and the business of C. B. Watson, which had been established by her father, was resumed on the present site now owned by the bank. Mrs. Grant became sole owner of the enterprise in 1909 and remained as the successful manager until 1928.
On May 14, 1890, Mr. Grant married Miss Leta L. Watson, a native of Russell, the daughter of Cyrus B. and Abagail (Freeman) Watson. Mr. Watson died March 20, 1920, and his wife died Oct. 5, 1927. Both are buried at Edwards. He was a Democrat and had been village supervisor and collector. To Mr. and Mrs. Grant was born a son, Vernon Watson, born July 6, 1898. He is a graduate of the Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y., and is a chemist with the United Dairy Corporation at Lodi, Ohio. He married Miss Margaret Webb, of Troy, Pa., and they have two sons: Vernon Watson, Jr., born Sept. 4, 1921, and George Webb, born June 13, 1928.
Mr. Grant is a Republican in politics and has served as village clerk, trustee, and collector. He is a member of the Universalist Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Wildwood Lodge No. 477, F. & A. M., of which he is past master and past secretary. His wife is a charter member of Edwards Chapter No. 194, O. E. S., of which she is past matron and past district deputy.
William Gardner .- Since 1928 Mr. Gardner has been president of the First National Bank of Edwards and he is recognized as a leader in the business affairs of St. Lawrence County. He was born here, June 21, 1860, the son of Alvin L. and Christine (Grieves) Gardner.
Alvin L. Gardner, who died Sept. 21, 1917, was born at Sackets Harbor. His wife was a native of Edwards and died March 28, 1927. He was educated in the public schools and for several years was employed on the Great Lakes. In 1855 he established a general mercantile business at Edwards, with which he was identified until 1860, when it was taken over by his brother, Lawson M. Gardner. In that year Alvin L. Gardner purchased a farm of 107 acres and later 119 acres more, where he re- mained until his retirement in 1887. He was living at Edwards at the time of his death. Mr. Gardner was a Republican and his wife held mem- bership in the Methodist Church. The only child born to Mr. and Mrs. Gardner was William, the subject of this sketch.
William Gardner remained on his father's farm until 1892, having rented the land for a number of years. In 1896 he became superintendent of the Ontario Talc Company of Fullerville, N. Y., but still resided in Ed- wards. In 1904 Mr. Gardner resigned from his position and retired. In
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1914 Mr. Gardner took an active part in the organization of the First Na- tional Bank of Edwards, and became a director. In 1928 he was elected president and is serving in that capacity.
On Dec. 14, 1881, Mr. Gardner was married at Watertown to Miss Theresa Murty, of Dekalb, St. Lawrence County. She died March 16, 1929, and is buried at Edwards. Mrs. Gardner was the daughter of An- drew and Maria (Kearney) Murty, who were natives of Ireland. He died in 1902 and his wife died in 1887. They are buried at Richville, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner had no children.
Mr. Gardner is a Republican and from 1900 until 1910 was supervisor of the town of Edwards. He has also been village trustee and president of the village board. He belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows and the Grange.
Hon. E. S. K. Merrell, who is Justice of the Supreme Court of New York from the First District, has made a distinguished record as a lawyer and public official during the last quarter of a century. He was born at Lowville, May 21, 1865, the son of Hon. Eliada Sanford and Emeline (Clark) Merrell.
Hon. Eliada Sanford Merrell was the third son of Seth and Mabel (Sanford) Merrell, and was born at Jefferson, Schoharie County, N. Y., Nov. 21, 1820. He removed with his parents to Copenhagen, Lewis County, in 1826, and attended the public schools there. He assisted his father in farming and spent six winters teaching school. He later at- tended Denmark High School, Lowville Academy, Black River Literary School, and the religious institute of Watertown. He then read law in the offices of Ruger & Moore, Watertown, Dayan & Parrish, Lowville, and Hon. Francis Seger, Lyons Falls, and in May, 1846, was admitted to the bar. In 1852 Mr. Merrell was elected district attorney and was reelected in 1855 and in 1867. In 1874 he was elected to the office of County Judge and Surrogate of Lewis County, and held that office until Jan. 1, 1887. He was always a Democrat and took a prominent part in public affairs. Mr. Merrell was married June 17, 1850, to Emeline A. Clark, the daughter of John and Phoebe (Keene) Clark. They had two children: 1. Lorenzo Eliada, born June 9, 1851, died May 20, 1862. 2. Edgar S. K., the subject of this sketch.
Edgar S. K. Merrell was graduated from Lowville Academy in 1884 and received the degree of Bachelor of Arts at St. Lawrence University in 1887. In June, 1929, he received the degree of LL. D., which was con- ferred upon him by St. Lawrence University. He had read law in the
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office of Merrell & Ryel, being admitted to the bar in November, 1889. Mr. Merrell became junior member of the firm of Merrell, Ryel & Merrell on Jan. 1, 1890, and the firm continued as such until the death of Hon. E. S. Merrell in 1898. The partnership of Ryel & Merrell then continued as one of the leading law firms of Lowville until Jan. 1, 1903. During his connection with the bar Mr. Merrell enjoyed a distinctively representative clientele in his native village and district and his career was distinguished by unswerving integrity and a masterful grasp of every problem which presented itself for solution.
In the fall election of 1902 Mr. Merrell was elected to the office of county judge and surrogate on the Democratic ticket, and his administra- tion of the duties of the office was so satisfactory to his constituents and the people at large that he was reelected in November, 1908, his opponent being the nominee of both the Prohibition and the Republican party. In 1909 he received the nomination of Democratic candidate for the office of justice of the Supreme Court from the Fifth Judicial District, and al- though the district was formerly Republican by an approximate majority of 25,000, Judge Merrell was elected by a large majority over his Re- publican opponent. This fact proved conclusively the esteem in which he is held by the people and the personal popularity he enjoys.
From Jan. 1, 1910, to May 13 he served as Trial Justice of the New York State Supreme Court.
May, 1913, he was designated by Governor Sulzer as an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Fourth Judicial Department and served a five-year term. In May, 1918, he was designated by Governor Whitman as an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the First Judicial Department at New York City. Re-designated as an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department in May, 1923, and served until the expiration of his term on Dec. 31, 1923. Then having been reelected in November, 1923, as a Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge Merrell was on Jan. 1, 1924, re- designated by Governor Smith as an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department.
On Jan. 1, 1929, he was re-designated by Governor Roosevelt as an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department for the further term of five years, and is now serving as the senior Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department.
In addition to the duties of the offices he has filled, Judge Merrell for years served as vice president of the Black River National Bank of Low- ville, and as trustee of Lowville Academy.
On Sept. 22, 1891, Judge Merrell was united in marriage with Miss Johanna F. Voshage, of Brooklyn, N. Y., the daughter of Adolph and
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Anna (Bruckner) Voshage. They have two children: 1. Charlotte Eme- line, born Aug. 9, 1892, a graduate of Lowville Academy and Wellesley College, class of 1915. She was married Dec. 28, 1920, to Stanley B. Miller, of Lowville, and they have two sons, Edgar Merrell, born Nov. 21, 1924, and John Sanford, born Jan. 27, 1927. 2. Nathaniel Eliada, born April 16, 1896, a graduate of Lowville Academy. He attended Dartmouth College, Yale University and Columbia Law School. He served during the World War. Since 1925 he has been identified with his father's law office in Lowville, and was admitted to the bar in March, 1928. March 21, 1925, he was appointed confidential clerk to his father and still serving in that capacity. He was married June 24, 1925, to Miss Helen M. Blackman, the daughter of G. A. Blackman, of Lowville. They have two sons: Edgar S. K. II, born Aug. 7, 1926, and Nathaniel Blackman, born June 21, 1929.
Judge Merrill is affiliated with Lowville Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 134, of which he has been a member since 1887. He belongs to the Lowville Club, Beta Theta Pi, and Phi Beta Kappa fraternities. He owns fishing camps in Quebec and Crystal Lake, Lewis County, and is a member of the Bear Lake Fishing & Hunting Club, of Quebec, and Roaring Brook Fishing & Hunting Club, Manhattan Club of New York City. He is a member of the Lewis County, New York State and American Bar Associa- tions. He is senior warden of Trinity Episcopal Church, Lowville, N. Y.
David V. Harmon .- Among the prosperous dairy farmers of St. Law- rence County is David V. Harmon, who is also engaged in business at Edwards. He was born here, Oct. 27, 1886, the son of Warren and Ida (Rounds) Harmon.
Warren Harmon resides on a farm near Edwards. He was born in this county, and in early life had extensive lumber interests. He is a Re- publican and has served as school trustee. He also belongs to the Grange. Ida (Rounds) Harmon was born at Fowler, N. Y. To Mr. and Mrs. Har- mon were born three children: 1. David V., the subject of this sketch. 2. Florence M. Hopsecker, lives at Copenhagen, N. Y. 3. Howard W., dairy farmer, lives at Edwards.
After his graduation from the public schools of Edwards, David V. Harmon was associated with his father's farming interests. In 1911 he purchased his present farm of 266 acres and in 1923 purchased the grist mill of Urban O. Webb. He also has an extensive business as a dealer in coal, cement and building supplies.
On Feb. 22, 1911, Mr. Harmon was united in marriage with Miss Mary Noble, of Edwards, the daughter of Frank and Addie (Buck) Noble. The
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former died in 1921 and the latter resides at Edwards. To Mr. and Mrs. Harmon have been born four children: 1. Marion Ida, born Sept. 9, 1918. 2. Frances Clara, born Jan. 22, 1922. 3. Helen, born Jan. 8, 1925. 4. Frank W., born Nov. 22, 1929.
Mr. Harmon was elected as assessor of Edwards in 1929. He is a Re- publican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the St. Law- rence County Farm Bureau and the Grange.
Urban O. Webb, who is president of the Edwards Light & Power Com- pany, is representative of the successful business men of St. Lawrence County. He was born here, Aug. 26, 1864, the son of Robert and Ellen (Welch) Webb.
Robert Webb was a native of Ireland. As a young boy he came to the United States with his parents, who settled on a farm near Edwards in St. Lawrence County. He was interested in farming throughout his life. He died in 1886 and is buried at Edwards. His wife was born at Rossie, N. Y., and died in 1919. Their children were: 1. Robert E., who died in 1925. 2. James, who died in 1930. 3. Horace, farmer, lives at Edwards. 4. Louise, married Delbert Nichols, who died in 1923. 5. Mary, married Edward J. Corey, lives at Fullerville, N. Y. 6. Emily, married Sidney Main, lives at Herman. 7. Urban O., the subject of this sketch. Mr. Webb was a Republican and held membership in the Universalist Church.
Urban O. Webb grew up on his father's farm in St. Lawrence County and attended the district school. He followed the trade of carpenter at Edwards for ten years and in 1903 purchased the grist mill of Ira C. Miles, which he successful operated until 1923. He then disposed of his interests to Harmon & Noble. He had also carried on an electrical business at Edwards and in 1910 organized the Edwards Light & Power Company. He and his family are sole owners of the business. The plant supplies power to Edwards, as well as other villages in that section of St. Law- rence County. The company transmits its power from the Northern New York Utilities Company.
On June 1, 1887, Mr. Webb married Miss Rhoda Grant of Edwards, the daughter of James and Anne (Carney) Grant, natives of Ireland. Mr. Grant died in 1917 and his wife died in 1916. They are buried at Edwards. Two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Webb: 1. Harry E., born July 29, 1889, a graduate of Gouverneur High School and St. Lawrence University, class of 1913. He is secretary and treasurer of the Edwards Light & Power Company and has served as city clerk since 1926. He
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was married Oct. 5, 1927, to Miss Lillian Leibrock, of Boston, Mass. She is a graduate of Boston University, class of 1923. They have a daughter, Elizabeth Louise, born July 11, 1928. Mr. Webb is affiliated with Edwards Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 477, Gouverneur Chapter and Commandery, and Media Temple, Watertown. He is a Republican. 2. Grant, born Jan. 2, 1895, a veteran of the World War. He is engaged in business at Edwards as a hardware merchant. He was married to Miss Ircel Bell, of Edwards. They have a daughter, Doris Eva, born Oct. 5, 1928.
Urban O. Webb is a Republican, a member of the Universalist Church of Edwards, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Edwards Sportsmen's Association.
Abner E. Clark, who is supervisor of Edwards, is among the depend- able and well known business men of St. Lawrence County. He was born at Edwards, Aug. 24, 1876, the son of Myron B. and Margaret (Rice) Clark.
Myron B. Clark is a native of Russell, N. Y. He attended the district schools and as a young man engaged in the manufacture of cheese. He owned and operated plants at North Edwards and Elm Creek. He subse- quently became interested in dairy farming and after four years pur- chased the Gardner interest in the firm of Webb & Gardner, of Edwards. During 1884-85 Webb & Clark continued in business and in the latter year Mr. Clark purchased the Gardner stock and located in the Brodie store. In 1887 he built a new store adjoining the Brodie store and moved his stock in that building. In 1889 he became a salesman for Swartout & Cole, of Syracuse. He also traveled for J. M. Mertens & Company of Syracuse, and upon his return to Edwards purchased the Woodcock general store, which he successfully operated until 1917. In that year the business was destroyed by fire. Mr. Clark is now identified with the clothing store which was owned by his son. He is a Democrat and has served as justice of the peace and village trustee. He is a member of the Universalist Church, Masonic Lodge, and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Margaret (Rice) Clark was born at Edwards and died July 15, 1926. Their children were: 1. Abner E., the subject of this sketch. 2. Eva May, married Arthur Gore. 3. Lulu D., married P. Weldon Padgett. All live at Edwards.
After attending the public schools of Edwards, Abner E. Clark attended Potsdam Normal School. During 1896-98 he was a salesman for the Utica Clothing Company, after which he returned to Edwards to become asso- ciated with his father's business. He later became owner of the estab- lishment and in 1902 disposed of his interest to John Lumley. For a
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short time thereafter he worked for the M. Wile Company, wholesale clothiers, of Buffalo. From 1902 until 1904 Mr. Clark operated the Cousins farm. He then became manager of the store of Henry Grant, and after one year purchased the business. Since 1917 Mr. Clark has been assisted in the business by his father.
Mr. Clark married (first) Oct. 3, 1900, Miss Gertrude F. Cousins, of Edwards, who died March 25, 1907. She was the daughter of John and Florence (Carey) Cousins. Mr. Cousins died in 1900 and his wife died in 1913. They were natives of St. Lawrence County and are buried at Edwards. To Abner E. and Gertrude F. (Cousins) Clark was born a daughter, Dorothy J., born March 8, 1907. She attended Potsdam State Normal School, and married Melburn Lutz, of Kingston, N. Y. He is manager of the F. W. Woolworth store. Mr. Clark married (second) Oct. 1, 1912, Miss Hazel G. Bell, of Edwards, the daughter of William Henry and Eva J. (Boss) Bell. The former died in June, 1904, and the latter on Jan. 11, 1926. Mr. Bell was born at Williamsburg, Ont., and his wife was a native of Minneapolis, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Clark have two sons: 1. Armand E., born March 26, 1914. 2. William M., born Oct. 17, 1922.
Mr. Clark has always been a Democrat and has served as supervisor of Edwards since November, 1929. He also has been village clerk, trustee, president, and has been clerk of the Board of Education since 1911.
Mrs. Clark is a member of the Episcopal Church and he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and St. Lawrence County Farm Bureau.
Elon Raie Howland is numbered among the dependable business men of Watertown, where he is well known as the owner of the Howland Funeral Chapel, which is located at 523 State Street.
Mr. Howland is a direct descendant of Henry Howland, who was a passenger on the "Speedwell," and his brother, John Howland of the "Mayflower," the thirteenth signer of the Mayflower Compact. William Howland, great-great-grandfather of Elon R. Howland, the subject of this sketch, who served in the Revolutionary War in 1776 in Capt. Timothy Wilmarth's company, came from Taunton, Mass., to the town of Rutland, Jefferson County, N. Y., making the journey with his wife, Mary (Rich- mond) Howland, by oxteam in 1804. He felled the trees with which he built his own log cabin and thus cleared land for his farm. One of his eight sons and two daughters was Rufus Howland, who was born in Gloucester, R. I. Rufus Howland married Sally Woodward of the town of Rutland and built their home at what is now Harper's Ferry, where
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they reared a family of eight children. Two of their sons, Elisha and Marvin Howland were prominent in politics and became State senators in Iowa. Another son, Elon G. Howland, became a prominent physician of Watertown, and was president of the Medical Society for many years. Elon G. Howland married Anna M. Weber, the daughter of Charles W. Weber, who owned large woolen mills in the village of Watertown, and who had married Polly Holcomb, daughter of Butler Holcomb. Polly (Holcomb) Weber was born on the Mohawk Trail below Illion and came to Watertown with her husband about 1830. Charles W. Howland, son of Elon G. and Anna M. (Weber) Howland, and father of the subject of this sketch, was born at Knoxboro, N. Y., July 6, 1860, and had one sister, Mary Cornelia, who married David W. Fairchild, of Augusta Cen- ter, N. Y. Charles W. Howland was for many years a prominent druggist in Watertown, until his death in 1890. He married Fanny J. Miser, of Watertown, the daughter of Joseph and Caroline (Hart) Miser, of the town of Rutland, whose father, Joseph Miser came from France in about 1802 to Rutland.
Elon R. Howland, son of Charles W. and Fanny (Miser) Howland, was born on May 28, 1882, at Watertown, and attended the public and high schools there. He afterwards attended Northern Business College, and graduated from Dakins Institute, a preparatory school at Syracuse, N. Y. Later he took a course at Bellevue Hospital Training School in New York City. He began as a mortician with the firm of Hornthall & Company in New York. In November, 1906, he established himself in business in Watertown, where he has been one of the leading morticians for the past 25 years. His funeral equipment is complete, including funeral parlors, and motorized vehicles.
Mr. Howland is affiliated with Watertown Lodge, No. 49, F. & A. M .; Watertown Chapter, No. 59, R. A. M .; Watertown Commandery, No. 11, K. T .; Central City Consistory, 32nd degree, A. A. S. R .; Media Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S .; Jefferson Chapter, No. 406, O. E. S .; Trinity White Shrine, No. 6. He also holds membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Gailand Rebekah Lodge; Fraternal Order of Eagles; Loyal Order of Moose; Kiwanis Club; Watertown Chamber of Commerce; and the Watertown Golf Club. He is a member of the Howland Society of Boston. Politically, he is a Republican.
Elon R. Howland was married Nov. 17, 1909, to Miss Lulu M. Schall, of Watertown, a daughter of Alexander and Mary (Lowe) Schall. Mrs. Howland, who was born in Chaumont, N. Y., is a great-great-granddaugh- ter of Daniel Wright, Lieutenant Colonel Commander of the Post at Sackets Harbor during the War of 1812. She is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Daughters of 1812. Her
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great-grandfather, Erastus Wright, was a colonel in the York Militia, 224th Regiment, Fourth Brigade, 12th Division.
To Mr. and Mrs. Howland were born two daughters: Mary E .; and Orinda Jane, who died in April, 1918. Mr. and Mrs. Howland are members of the Presbyterian Church.
John Lumley .- Associated with the business interests of St. Lawrence County for forty years, John Lumley, now retired, is a prominent citizen of Edwards, N. Y. He was born at Hillsboro, N. Y., May 5, 1864, the son of John and Sarah (Morrow) Lumley.
John Lumley, Sr., wos born in the West Indies and his wife was a native of Ireland. His early life was spent at Brockville, Ont., Canada, and he was a cooper by trade. He later came to New York State and engaged in general farming in St. Lawrence County, near Hillsboro. He was living retired at Edwards at the time of his death, Jan. 21, 1887. His wife died May 10, 1908. Both are buried at South Edwards. Their chil- dren were as follows: 1. Amina, born Feb. 6, 1848, died April 18, 1880, was the wife of William Gibbons. 2. George W., born May 24, 1850, died April 22, 1906. 3. William, born May 1, 1852, died Aug. 17, 1918. 4. Edward, born July 16, 1854, died June 27, 1927. 5. Elizabeth, born June 29, 1857, died Jan. 8, 1910, was the wife of Frank Smith. 6. Anna, born July 9, 1859, died Feb. 13, 1910, was the wife of Charles Dodds. 7. Albert, born Dec. 17, 1862, farmer, lives near Canton, N. Y. 8. John, Jr., the subject of this sketch. 9. Nettie, born Feb. 5, 1867, died March 5, 1917, was the wife of Roscoe Todd. 10. Frank, born Nov. 18, 1868, lives at Indianapolis, Ind. 11. Cora, born Nov. 20, 1870, married Frank Payne, lives at Edwards. 12. Burt, born Nov. 6, 1874, farmer, lives at Brewer- ton, N. Y.
John Lumley attended the public schools of South Edwards. He was employed in the lumber camps of St. Lawrence County for six years, and in 1887 purchased the general store of Milo W. Ferguson, of South Ed- wards, N. Y. He was identified with that enterprise until 1903, at which time he removed to Edwards, N. Y., and assumed control of the general store of E. A. Clark. He sold the business during the following year to H. L. Grant, and for one year traveled as a representative of the H. G. Madison Company, of Potsdam, N. Y. In 1905 Mr. Lumley then bought the business of James Shay, hardware merchant of Edwards. After a year he disposed of it to John Beckstead, and until 1908 was retired. At that time he became proprietor of the business of Charles Carr, with which he was connected until 1915. He then sold the store to Eva Bell,
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and at that time purchased the dairy farm of Urban O. Kerr. Two years later it was sold to Bert Miller and Mr. Lumley returned to Edwards as a representative of the International Harvester Company. He is still in that capacity.
On Dec. 29, 1885, Mr. Lumley married Miss Abagail Austin, of Ed- wards, the daughter of Albert and Melvina (Shaw) Austin. Mr. Austin died Nov. 24, 1900, and is buried at South Edwards. His wife is also de- ceased. Mr. and Mrs. Lumley have a son, B. Harrison, who is a graduate of St. Lawrence University, class of 1916. He specialized in the study of agriculture and is now engaged in the poultry business at Edwards. B. Harrison Lumley married (first) Florence Andrews, deceased. They had one son, Earl, a student. He married (second) Theresa Rosa, also deceased. He married (third) Mildred Lathan.
Mr. Lumley is a Republican. He has served as justice of the peace since 1919, as police justice since 1925, and as attendance officer since 1919. He has also been president of the village, trustee, and assessor. He attends the Methodist Church, and he is past master of Wildwood Lodge No. 477, F. & A. M.
John Charles Neumann .- Not only is John C. Neumann eminent in the circle of manufacturers of knitted goods and sports-wear of that material throughout the country, in his capacity of president and general manager of the Olga Knitting Mills, Inc., of Watertown, N. Y., but he is also rap- idly forging to the front as a financial and civic leader of the town. He is a man of great ambition for progress in the town of his adoption and is so keen and forceful that he is doing much to bring about a realization of that ambition. A citizen of the United States, he was born at Prague, Bohemia, May 9, 1890, the son of A. Joseph and Theresa (Stelzer) Neu- mann, of that country, where his father was a merchant.
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