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Hence they organized, in 1856, the "Lima Union Schools," a well-founded system, which has developed into the excellent city school system of to-day.
Every citizen of Lima is deeply interested in this great work, and it is most confidentily hoped that such aid will, at all times, be ac- corded those in authority, as will conduce to the formation of noble and useful lives-to ad- vancement, culture and refinement.
For the courtesy of Mrs. Josephine C. Smith, of Lima, who supplied the following in- teresting sketch, prepared in September, 1897, acknowledgment is hereby made .----
Prior to 1856 Lima was divided into three school districts: The first west of Main and south of Market, the second west of Main and north of Market, the third east of Main.
In 1852 the Lima Academy was established with Rev. John A. Campbell, principal. It was a flourshing institution, patronized by all of Lima's best citizens, and continued its prosper- ous course until 1856, when the organization of the Lima Union Schools took from it the majority of its best students, and its instruc- tors went elsewhere.
The Lima Union Schools were established, after much heated battling against the system, in 1856, with Dr. D. W. Littlefield as superin- tendent, and occupied the basement rooms of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the same building still standing, as it did then, on the southwest corner of Market and Union streets.
In 1857 the schools opened with Rev. P. J. Stirewalt as superintendent and the following corps of teachers: High school-P. J. Stire- walt; grammar school-Mrs. Mary A. Fry; in- termediate school-Hattie McGervy ( Mrs. Ja- cob Watt, of Nebraska) and Fannie Johnston ; primary school-Lizzie Lloyd (Mrs. McGil- liard, of Indianapolis), Lizzie Nichols and Martha Richardson (Mrs. M. J. Ballard, of Lima. )
In the next school year, with a Mr. Wil- helm, as superintendent, the schools entcred their first building erected at a cost of $20,000. It was then deemcd a handsome structure, and still stands on the square enclosed by High and North, Pierce and McDonald strects. [De-
molished 1905.]
The high school course had included higher mathematics and scientific and classical studies, but a new superintendent coming in at this time, these were all dropped and the course limited to the common branches.
In 1860 a new and happy era dawned, and it would seem more proper to say that the present system of our schools began at this date. A four-years' high school course was adopted under the supervision of William A. Shaw.
The following were the officers of the schools at this time: Board of Education-W. H. C. Mitchell, president, William E. Lee, Esq. and Hon. M. H. Nichols; school examiners- Hon. James Mackenzie, Rev. Charles Gibbs and Dr. D. W. Littlefield ; superintendent-William A. Shaw ; instructors -- high school, William A. Shaw; grammar school, George H. Sanford; intermediate school, Lizzie Lloyd, Martha J. Richardson and Olivia Meily (Mrs. Calvin S. Brice) ; primary school, Lizzie Hurd, Talma O. Alderman, Lizzie Nichols and Amanda Grove; vocal music, William A. Shaw.
The course of study for the High School at this time included Greek. Instruction in drawing, painting, French and German were provided at extra charge. Five years was the age necessary for the admission of children to the schools. Public oral examinations were held in each department by the superintendent, and printed certificates given for each study to each pupil. The school regulations provided for the suspension of school on all public holi- days and "fast days," appointed by civil author- ities.
Prof. John Hanson, a graduate of Dart- mouth College, came to the superintendency in 1862, at which time the High School had its first lady assistant in the person of Mrs. J. R. Hughes, and the first class was graduated on the 3rd of June, 1864. Of the 25 who formed this class when beginning the High School, four only completed it : Dr. Samuel A. Baxter, of Lima; Mary Watt ( Mrs. Nichols, of Tole- do,) ; Fidelia Bennett ( Mrs. Dr. Hunter, of Ma- rion, Ohio, ) and Josephine Cunningham (Mrs. O. W. Smith, of Lima). The commencement exercises were held in Ashton's Hall (now the I. O. O. F. Hall, over the Ohio National Bank )
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Rev. Thomas M. Cheever, of Lane Seminary, delivering the address. Lima was proud that day over her first commencement.
In 1868 W. E. Crosby came to the super- intendency with Miss M. V. Friend as assist- ant in the High School.
In 1870 the schools passed under the con- trol of G. W. Walker, who occupied the posi- tion of superintendent for a period of 14 years.
In 1871 the second school building, our present High School Building,* was erected on Pine street, between High and North, at a cost of over $46,000. J. M. Greenslade succeeded Mr. Walker in 1884 and remained until 1895.
Following are given lists of the superintend- ents of schools and the presidents of the Board of Education :
Superintendents .- Dr. D. W. Littlefield, 1856-57; Rev. P. J. Stirewalt, 1857-58; Pro- fessor Wilhelm, 1858-60; William A. Shaw, 1860-62 ; John Hanson, 1862-68; W. E. Crosby, 1 868-70; G. W. Walker, 1870-84; J. M. Green- slade, 1884-95; Charles C. Miller, 1895-1905; John Davison, 1905 -.
Presidents of the Board of Education .- W. H. C. Mitchell, 1860; Thomas K. Jacobs, 1863; 'S. R. Badeau, 1864; Richard Metheany, 1867; Norman Tucker, 1868; Theodore Mayo, 1870; Thornton T. Mitchell, 1871 ; D. C. Richmond, 1872; G. W. Overmyer, 1873; W. K. Boone, 1874; R. W. Thrift, 1875; O. B. Selfridge, 1876; Calvin S. Brice, 1877; I. T. Moore, 1878; Theodore Mayo, 1880; W. K. Boone, 1882; Dr. Charles Metzger, 1884: Dr. J. P. Vail, 1886; Theodore Mayo, 1887; H. S. Prophet, 1888; Jacob Moser, 1891; H. S. Prophet, 1892; Thomas H. Jones, 1894; F. G. Borges, 1896; E. W. Jackson, 1897; Dr. Fred L. Bates, 1898; H. S. Prophet, 1899; Henry Blosser. 1900; G. M. Sprague, 1901 ; H. S. Prophet, 1902; and Dr. J. C. Pence, 1905 -.
THE PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS OF LIMA.
St. Rose Parochial School is one of the edu- cational institutions of Lima, which has made
remarkable onward strides since its establish- ment. The first resident pastor of the parish, Rev. Edward Murphy, recently deceased, built a little frame schoolhouse in 1865 in which he gathered the children of the parish and placed them under the care of two ladies, Miss A. Richardson and Anna McGuckin. In 1867 Jen- nie McGuire taught. In 1868 the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary took charge of the school. Lay teachers, Peter J. Scully and Kate McGormley (now Mrs. Dr. T. M. Weadock), succeeded these teachers in 1871. A two-room addition was then made, and the. school given to the Franciscan Sisters, of Milwaukee. From 1872 to 1874, George Weadock, since a suc- cessful lawyer and mayor of Saginaw, Michi- gan, and Maggie Ryan taught in the school. In 1883; John Mclaughlin was employed to
teach the larger boys. In 1885 the Dominican Sisters succeeded the Franciscan Sisters in charge of the school and remained until 1888, when the present teachers, Sisters of Charity, from Mount St. Joseph, replaced them. Up to 1895 there was always at least one lay teacher assisting the Sisters.
The little frame schoolhouse meanwhile grew by repeated additions as the school grew in numbers and strength, until in September, 1889, it was abandoned for the beautiful 10- room building on North West street, a view of which is shown on another page. The build- ing, which will compare favorably with the ma- jority of those since built in this city, is a stand- ing monument to the zealous labors of Rev. James O'Leary, now of Cleveland, and the generosity of St. Rose parisn. There is an in- vestment of nearly $40,000 in the building and equipment. The annual expenses exceed $3,000.
Since the dedication of the new building the school has grown in numbers and efficiency ; so much so that it became necessary in 1904 to take the IIth grade to the new parish building on Mckibben street, where two beautiful rooms are occupied.
There are, in all, II grades in the school; in the last three a commercial course including Latin, is given. In every grade from the first to the last vocal music is taught ; with what suc- cess can be told by those who have assisted at
*The High School building, referred to in the above account of Mrs. Smith, was blown down in the severe elec- trical storm, or cyclone, of September 24, 1898.
ST. ROSE PAROCHIAL SCHOOL, LIMA
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OPERA HOUSE BLOCK, LIMA
OLD WEST SCHOOL BUILDING, LIMA
RUINS OF THE OLD EAST SCHOOL BUILDING, LIMA (Destroyed in the storm of September 24. 1898)
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the services in St. Rose or attended any of the entertainments given by the children. At the opening of the February term in 1905, there were 512 children in the school.
St. John's Parochial School .- This school, made necessary through the growth of the Catholic population of Lima, was first opened January 2, 1902, with 185 pupils, which num- ber has increased until there were over 250 on the roll in 1905. The school has eight grades, in which all the common branches are taught. Five Sisters of Charity constitute the teaching force; one of them teaches vocal and instru- mental music exclusively. Sister Joseph is the principal and Rev. F. G. Rupert, the superin- tendent.
The school building was erected in the au- tumn of 1901 ; its architecture is along taste- ful and harmonious lines. The school rooms, four in number, are located on the second floor. Each room is 22 by 40 feet in dimensions, well lighted by windows on two sides and heated by steam.
LIMA COLLEGE
Was incorporated by the Lima Lutheran Edu- cational Association, May 24, 1890. The in- corporators were Frank P. Graff, Theodore Roush, Henry A. DeLong, Aaron' Albert and Christian H. Eckhardt. The beautiful location, consisting of ten acres of ground, on which the college building stands, was donated by Judge John E. Richie, in 1902. This generous act on the part of Mr. Richie has been of great bene- fit to the city of Lima and the country at large.
The building was erected in 1892-93 and the college opened its doors for the instruction of students in the spring of 1893. The build- ing, a view of which is shown elsewhere in this work, is a commodious structure of brick and stone, costing at the time of its construction about $45,000. It is well lighted, airy and healthful and excellently adapted for its pur- pose. The six steam and three electric railroads passing through the city render the college easi- ly accessible from all parts of the county.
Rev. Carl Ackerman was one of the most influential men in the Lutheran Church in se- curing the organization which led to the final
incorporation, and to the construction of the building. He was also its first president. He was ably assisted by Rev. C. H. Eckhardt, whose heart has always been and still remains very close to the interests of Lima College. His untiring efforts in its behalf placed the in- stitution upon a sound educational basis. He was also one of its presidents.
Lima College has had the following presi- dents : Rev. Carl Ackerman, 1893-97; Rev. S. P. Long, 1897-1902; Rev. C. H. Eckhardt, 1902-05 ; and Charles C. Miller, 1905 -.
In January, 1905, the control of Lima Col- lege passed from the hands of the Lima Luth- eran' Educational Association to a board of control, composed of Lima business men, of which board Jackson B. Adkins is the leading spirit. On July 1, 1905, Charles C. Miller was elected president of the College. The broad- minded, business-like management of the pres- ent board of control has built up the College very rapidly. The attendance has greatly in- creased, causing changes and additions to be made in the college facilities.
The interest on the part of the pupils is very marked, and most excellent work is being done in all departments. The original faculty has been increased by the addition of 10 new names, all of them distinguished instructors in their respective departments, among them being : Prof. W. W. Newcomer, an experienced teach- er in expression and dramatic art; Prof. J. A. Christman, who was called from the State Agricultural College of Colorado to take charge of the commercial department ; Prof. Arthur Blaser, a graduate of the University of Woos- ter, Ohio, and of the Case School of Applied Sciences, Cleveland, who was elected to take charge of the department of civil engineering : Prof. Charles Wesley Picquette and his talent- ed wife Mrs. Leah Arthur Picquette, who were put at the head of the department of voice; and Prof. John W. Forbing, trained in the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania and an excellent teach- er of pharmacy, who was chosen as the dean of the department of pharmacy.
The members of the faculty are experienced instructors, ladies and gentlemen of culture and refinement. They are fitted for their work by
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careful study, travel and observation. The methods employed are modern and based upon solid, pedagogical principles. Following is the faculty for the college year 1905-06: Charles Christian Miller, Ph. D., president and instruc- tor in history and literature ; Jackson B. Adkins, secretary ; Carl Ackerman, A. M., Ph. D., in- structor in mental science and mathematics ; Miss C. C. Cromer, A. M., instructor in Ger- man, French, literature and history ; F. E. As- senheimer, A. M., principal of the normal de- partment ; Miss Alpha Fraunfelter, A. B., in- structor in Greek, English and algebra; J. A. Christman, M. C. S., in charge of the commer- cial department ; Rolland B. Mikesell, B. C. S., instructor in stenography and typewriting ; Ar- thur F. Blaser, B. S., in charge of the civil en- gineering department; John W. Forbing, Ph. G., Ph. C., B. S., dean of the department of pharmacy ; Miss Helen Badeau, B. S., in- structor in Latin and English; J. G. Park, A. M., instructor in grammar and civil govern- ment; Hon. J. A. McDowell, instructor in grammar and history; Harold B. Adams, B. Mus., instructor in piano and organ; Mrs. Julia Ackermann Adams, B. Mus., instructor in piano, harmony and theory; Charles Wesley Picquette and Mrs. Leah Arthur Picquette, in charge of the depart- ment of voice; W. W. Newcomer, A. M., prin- cipal of the department of expression, physical culture and dramatic art ; Miss Jennie Bowman, instructor in Swedish gymnastics; Mrs. Ora Blanche Wheeler, instructor in Froebel kinder- garten work; Miss Frances Adkins, registrar and librarian.
The courses of study include the following : Classical, scientific, literary, normal, music, commercial and preparatory civil engineering, pharmacy and law and in addition a course is offered in elocution, reading and dramatic art.
The classical course is well arranged with ample studies in the classics to meet the de- mands of the student of Latin, Greek, French and German, while it is strong in mathematics, science, history and literature. The scientific course is equally well planned. It has less work in languages and more in science. The literary course is one of four years work and its aim is to fit students for duties in life in a general way
with special reference to literary pursuits, mu- sic or elocution. The normal course has been prepared with especial reference to the training of teachers for highest attainments in the pro- fession. In the commercial department in- struction is given in bookkeeping, banking, commercial law, shorthand and typewriting and in all branches necessary to the acquirement of a complete business education. The prepara- tory course consists of three years work and embraces such studies as will fit pupils for a regular college course. The department of mu- sic offers to students of music opportunity to- study piano, organ, voice and harmony under the direction of competent, wide-awake and ex- perienced teachers. The course in pharmacy is of high grade, and is designed to meet the. wants of the professional pharmacist and those desiring thorough preparation for, the study of medicine. In the law course which is designed to prepare students for the practice of the law, regular class work is con- ducted and in addition thereto lectures are de- livered by leaders of the local bar and by judges. of the common pleas and higher courts. The course in engineering consists of plane survey- ing, railroad engineering, hydraulic engineer- ing, municipal and sanitary engineering, graph- ic statics, bridge designing and actual field prac- tice. The department of expression and dra- matic art is complete, giving students an oppor- tunity of making a specialty of these subjects. if desired. Students are taught in oratory, physical training, fencing and all the arts of ex- pression.
A large amount of money has been spent upon the equipment of the various departments, -especially in the domain of science, where the apparatus is all new and of the latest design.
While the college is non-sectarian, it is un- derstood that all its work is from the point of view of the Christian thinker and the Christian scholar. Daily chapel exercises are held which students are expected to attend.
In addition to the nine months regular col- lege work, a summer school is also conducted at Lima College, where teachers have an op- portunity to not only review the common branches but also to take up advanced work and secure degrees.
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THE ALLEN COUNTY TEACHERS' INSTITUTE
Is almost as old as the county ; it has always been a power for good. Very early in the his- tory of the county, the teachers saw the need of conference with one another and of concerted action on all educational questions, hence teach- ers' associations and teachers' meetings were frequently held. These meetings led to the for- mation of the annual institute, the management of which has always been conservative, yet making sufficient advances each year. In re- cent years, instructors were employed strictly on merit, without regard to cost. Many teach- ers are in the habit of attending these meetings from the first to the last session, not missing a single lecture or exercise.
The officers of the institute for 1905-06 are as follows: President, J. D. Cotner, of West Cairo; secretary, Blanche Kinsey, of Herring; executive committee-J. K. Douglas, of Har- rod, H. M. Peltier, of Delphos and Thomas J. Class, of Spencerville.
The instructors at the last session of the in- stitute held August 15-19, 1905, were Profs. S. D. Fess, T. I. Tussing and Thomas C. Blais- dell. As the number of teachers necessary to supply the schools of the county is 290-115 in Lima and 175 outside of Lima-the attendance of 250 at this institute shows the interest taken in the work.
There is a long list of distinguished lectur- ers and scholars, who have appeared from time to time before the teachers at their annual in- stitute in Allen County, among them being Dr. E. E. White, Hon. Nathan C. Schaeffer, Hon. Henry Houck, Margaret Sutherland, Prof. Ed- son S. Mills, and superintendents from various cities of the State.
BOARD OF COUNTY SCHOOL EXAMINERS.
The county school examiners at present are : Oliver Kies, of Spencerville, president; F. R. Mason, of West Cairo, vice-president ; and H. M. Peltier, of Delphos, clerk.
THE NEW SCHOOL CODE.
It had long been recognized by the teachers of Ohio that the school laws needed amendment. This sentiment crystallized under the able ad-
ministration of State School Commissioner L. D. Bonebrake. Assisted by his friends and af- ter much consideration and many delays, he succeeded in having enacted into law the present school code.
One of the wise provisions of this code is the clause, which authorizes the payment of teachers for attending the annual institute. There is no good reason why the State of Ohio should not aid her teachers in every way, and payment for time spent in the annual institute is a worthy measure. Boards of Education should not hesitate to meet this requirement, for it encourages the teacher in his work and in- creases by just a small amount his long under- paid services.
THE ALLEN COUNTY INSTITUTE (1855.)
In 1855 Lima had a very flourishing acade- mic institution of learning called "The Allen County Institute." There were a total of 188 students from various parts of the State and from other States, as the accompanying list in- dicates. A well-arranged three-years' course of study, including ancient and modern lan- guages, was pursued by the pupils. The text- books used belonged to a day long since past yet they were standards for that age, among them being Bullions' "Latin Grammar and Reader ;" the classic texts of Anthon and John- son ; Paley on "Natural Theology;" Agassiz on "Zoology;" Willard's "United States His- tory ;" Cutter's "Physiology" and Clark's "En- glish Grammar." We publish herewith a list of the officers for the year 1855-56:
Trustees-F. H. Binkley, Dr. William H. Harper, James S. Cheever, Samuel A. Baxter, P. R. Grauel, Shelby Taylor, Dr. William Mc- Henry, R. Metheany and G. E. Poage; officers of the board-Samuel A. Baxter, president ; Shelby Taylor, secretary; P. R. Grauel, treasurer.
Board of Instruction-S. E. Adams, prin- cipal and teacher of mathematics and natural history ; Mrs. Ada L. Adams, preceptress and teacher of mental and moral science: Rev. J. A. Campbell, teacher of ancient literature: Miss M. M. Shipman. teacher of modern languages ; A. R. Boggs, teacher of ancient languages and
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chemistry ; Miss Margaret A. Lewis, teacher of instrumental music.
The pupils in attendance for the year 1855- 56 were as follows:
Men-John H. Anderson, George P. Al- fred, Charles L. Anderson, Martin Armstrong, David L. Anderson, John K. Ashton, Matthew Anderson, John W. Bashore, George W. Brit- ton, George M. Baxter, Daniel A. Brower, Harvey H. Bowers, Alfred C. Baxter, Jasper Buckmaster, John E. Binkley, Samuel A. Bax- ter, Jr., Benjamin A. Coleman, John Cunning- ham, Blanchard Chaney, Samuel A. Comer, Dewitt C. Dehart, J. N. Cunningham, Charles Curtis, Samuel W. Chaney, George Chapin, J. H. Cole, Samuel Cunningham, Henry W. Grauel, Ralph C. Harper, Wilson S. Harper, Thomas H. Harper, J. M. Harper, Richard T. Hughes, C. Volosco Hard, Edwin C. Hard, William C. Jacobs, Ferdinand Keller, Samuel L. Keller, William A. Kincaid, Ziba Kennedy, J. Edwin Keller, Lorenzo Kennedy, Alonzo Livingston, Junius R. McHenry, Luther M. Meily, Charles A. Metheany, Albert M. Metheany, Ringgold Meily, Robert McCauge, J. Milton Me- theany, William H. Neal, Danton Nichols, William F. Poage, Gratton E. Poage, Thomas Pollock, William H. Richardson, Levi J. Saint, Henry W. Stevens, Porter Turner, James Tur- ner, Elijah C. Tingle, Effingham B. Williams, Leonard G. Taylor, William Watt, Greenbury H. Watt, Joseph Wolf and Jacob D. Watt,- all of Lima; Henry Boyd and George L. Da- vidson, of Shawnee township; Chalmers Dob- bins and Joseph Dobbins, of Bath town- ship; John Holland, of German township; Alfred Jennings and Abel Jennings of Jackson township; William Ward and James M. Wood, of Sugar Creek town- ship; William Shoup, of Chesterville; Abra- ham K. Alexander and Charles Wagoner, of Logansport, Indiana ; Martin Shell and Edwin Shell, of Goshen, Indiana; Harvey Tingle, of Traverse Bay, Michigan; and S. Irving W. Card, of Masonic Grove, Iowa.
Women .- Ruth Ashton. Jemima J. Ander- son, Sarah E. Bowers, Mary E. Brower, Har- riette A. Badeau, Sarah C. Badeau, Emma
Baxter, Mary P. Binkley, Annetta G. Binkley, Frances E. Binkley, Maggie A. Binkley, Lou- isa Benton, Arabella V. Bates, Leah J. Buck- master, Clara C. Cunningham, Mary P. Cun- ningham, Josephine A. Cunningham, Cornelia C. Cunningham, Sarah A. Coleman, Adaline Coleman, Laura Caldwell, Mary Clippinger, Mary Chaney, Louisa E. Chaney, Adaline Cha- ney, Ellen H. Chapin, Deborah Chaney, Mary A. Custard, Eliza L. Curtiss, Adelaide B. Cheever, Cornelia C. Cheever, Arabella Chee- ver, Alice Harper, Irena S. Holland, Mary A. Harper, Mary E. Harriot, Alice Harriot, Hen- rietta Huffer, Mary Huffer, Alice P. Hard, Ida Hard, I. E. Hancorn, E. Viella Holmes, Cath- erine Heckerthorn, Mary J. Jenkins, Ellen Jen- kins, Anna Jenkins, Minerva Jolly, Tracy Kel- ler, Irene I. Keller, Susan Keller, Julielma Kincaid, Sarah Kelly, Louisa J. Lambert, Julia Lambert, Rachael Lambert, Henrietta Lippin- cott, Mary Livingston, Mary E. Longshore, Ce- lestine E. McHenry, C. Olivia Meily, Eliza C. Meily, Luella R. Mitchell, Emma C. Metheany, J. Augusta Metheany, M. Salena Metheany, Harriet E. Musser, Ellen A. McCague, Julia C. McCague, Susan Moyer, Amanda Milligan, Sarah M. Mann, Mary Metcalf, Elizabeth Mel- horn, Laura Nuese, Sarah Ann Poage, Mar- garet A. Pollock, M. J. Richardson, M. E. Richardson, E. A. Richardson, Virginia Rich- ardson, Frances A. Robinson, Isabella Ross, Mary Ross, Lucinda Saint, Emma Saint, Hul- dah A. Watt, Elizabeth J. Tingle, Aldulia Wamsley and Frances G. Williams, all of Lima; Elizabeth Atmer and Eliza E. Johnson, of Bath township; Asenath Budd, of Perry township; Mary E. Elsworth, of Sugar Creek township; Mary L. Harper, of Selma, Ohio; Mary Higley, of Penolton, Ohio; Candace H. Hurd, of Mersails, Ohio; Matilda Fanrote, of Kenton, Ohio; Mary Jane Ketcham, of Vaughnsville, Ohio; Rachael E. Mason, of Grove Port, Ohio; Emily McComb and Re- becca A. Turner, of Columbus Grove, Ohio ; Mary H. Jones, of Rochester, Indiana; and Julia Burnell, of Fort Ann, New York.
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