The History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Part 81

Author: Warner, Beers & Co.
Publication date: 1884
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Number of Pages: 1017


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JACOB N. MAST, proprietor grist mills, Rowville, was born in this county January 7, 1854. His father, Noah Mast, is a native of Holmes County, and his mother, Elizabeth (Miller), is a native of Tuscarawas County. Jacob N. was raised on a farm, educated in the common schools, and was mar- ried, in 1875, to Polly Ann, daughter of John Miller, a native of Holmes County. They have a family of four children-Isadora, Ida, Susan and an infant son. In 1880, a grist mill was erected, under the firm name of Mast, Troyer & Co., Rowville Mills. In 1883, it was refitted, with nine run of rollers, capable of turning off from 60 to 100 barrels of flour per day. Also, three run of buhrs for corn-chop, etc. Mr. Mast is a member of the Omish Church.


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A. S. METZLER, physician, Baltic, was born in Coshocton County De- cember 2, 1839, the son of Jacob and Susan (Suter) Metzler, of Westmore- land County, Penn., who came to Ohio about 1820. He was raised on a farm, received a common school education, taught school for five years, and, in 1864, served for four months in the One Hundred and Sixty-sixth Ohio National Guard. Mr. Metzler read medicine with Dr. Guittard, of New Bedford, and attended the Medical Department of the Wooster University, at Cleveland. His education he obtained by means of his own labor. The Doctor practiced six months at Keene, Coshocton County, and in 1868 came to his present resi- dence, and began a practice which he has since successfully maintained. In politics, he is an active and influential Democrat. He was married, in 1867, to Miss Eleanor, daughter of Albert Scott Wade, of Holmes County. Six chil- dren have been born to them-Edith, Victor Wade, Jessie Ruth, Walter Scott, Vesta Susanna and Lucretia.


GEORGE MIESER, farmer, P. O. Bakersville, was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, in 1812, and is the only living son of John and Betsy (Miller) Mieser, both natives of Pennsylvania. John Mieser settled, in 1811, in this county, which was then a dense wilderness. He came without a cent, but had the support of his wife and two children. He entered eighty acres of land, but afterward sold it, purchasing 700 acres, for which he paid $10 per acre. He was one of the noted hunters of the day, and by his gun he not only earned a livelihood, but amassed considerable money. It was customary for him to absent himself, while hunting, for days, finding rest and shelter in the forest. At one time, while sleeping in a tree, he was awakened by the nose of a beast which he knew to be a bear, and lying still he let his bearship de- scend the tree, and seizing his gun shot him. When day dawned, the bear was found to be 700 pounds in weight. Another time he killed a huge panther, which measured eleven feet in length, and a second one was twelve feet. At one time he came upon a rattlesnake, which he killed, but coming upon a cluster of them, and trying to slaughter them with the butt end of his gun, the poisoned atmosphere compelled him to flee, and he ran for miles before being relieved from the poisoned air. Again, while attempting to capture one of three cubs that were playing in a tree, he was attacked by the mother, which he killed, and securing the cub carried it home for a pet. He and his son (our subject) were excellent shots, and were widely known. Their dress or clothing was made of buckskin, hand made. The result of one of their day's sport was thirty-one deer. Our subject was twenty-one years old when he wore the first shoes on his feet, having many a time stood in the winter's cold with. out a covering on his feet. He was a companion of his father during the lat- ter's life, and was the first white child born in the limits of Tuscarawas Coun- ty, and is now the oldest born citizen. He lives on and owns the homestead of 700 acres in Buck Township. He was married to Betsy, daughter of Ben- jamin Helwig, a pioneer. The seven children born to this issue are as follows: Benjamin, Polly, John W., Simon P., Samuel, Margaret and George. Mr. Mieser advanced capital for mercantile trade at one time, but the investment was doubled in indebtedness, which, however, he has cleared up, and at the present does not owe a dollar. As a pioneer he is widely known, and as a citizen is highly esteemed.


ALEXANDER MILLER was born May 26, 1826. His father, Jacob Miller, was born in Northumberland County, Penn. He helped to fight the battles of the war of 1812, and was for nine or ten months in McArthur's division. Alexander's mother was a native of Bedford County, Penn. He was raised a farmer's lad, and educated in a backwoods school. In 1862, he was married to Catharine, daughter of George Gonter. There were born to them


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two sons-John C. and Edward J. Mr. Miller has held different township offices. He owns a well cultivated farm of 250 acres, in the northern part of Bucks Township.


SAMUEL P. MIZER, farmer, P. O. Bakersville, was born in this county, December 15, 1832. His father, Philip Mizer, was born in Pennsylvania March 27, 1799; his mother, Margaret (Schultz), a native of Loudoun County, Va., was born August 12, 1800, and came to Harrison County, Ohio, when five or six years old. Philip Mizer brought his family to Bucks Township in the spring of 1832. Samuel P. was raised on the farm, receiving a common school education. He was married in 1855 to Margaret C. Barrick, daughter of Jacob and Mary Barrick. Her father was a Virginian and her mother a Penn- sylvanian. To Mr. and Mrs. Mizer seven children have been born -- Mary Margaret, married and residing in Iowa; Elvira Alice; Sedilia Edith, married and living in this township; Ida May; Ira Bartholomew; Cora Bell, and Ed. win P. During the rebellion, Mr. Mizer contributed $300 to secure volunteers. He is a stanch Lutheran, is now a Trustee in the church, has been a Deacon for ten years, and the Superintendent of the Sabbath school for two terms.


GEORGE RIGBY, farmer, P. O. Baltic, was born in Carroll County De- cember 9, 1826. He is the son of Augustus and Catherine Rigby. George was raised on a farm, and educated in the common schools. He came to this county in 1848, and in 1855 was married to Nancy Rolman, of Tuscarawas County. Three children were born to them, viz .: Cyrus, who died when six years old, Isaac B. and John. His wife died in 1862, and in October, 1867, he married his second wife-Amanda Millner. of Carroll County. Mr. Rigby subscribed $100 for the purpose of procuring recruits in the army. He culti- vates a piece of land of about forty-four acres, where he has a nice little home.


JOSIAH SCHENEMAN, proprietor of hotel, P. O. Baltic, was born in Holmes County June 15, 1855. His father, Thomas Scheneman, was a native of Ohio, and was hired as a substitute in the army. His mother, Elizabeth Scheneman, was from Pennsylvania. Josiah was raised a farmer's boy, edu- cated in the common schools, and was married November 20, 1879, to Mary Ann Carnahan, of Coshocton County, daughter of John Carnahan, who died in the army in the fall of 1862. Our subject barbered for three years, worked at the carpenter's trade for five years, and in the fall of 1881 moved into his new hotel, where he is at the present time.


JOHN SCHLARB, blacksmith, was born in Germany November 21, 1840. His parents, Nicholas and Mary Schlarb, of Germany, came to the United States in 1853, and settled in this county. His father was a carpenter by trade, but settled on a farm. The subject of this sketch was not fifteen years of age when he learned the blacksmith trade in Holmes County. He was married, May 24, 1863, to Caroline, daughter of Jacob Harman, of this county. They have been blessed with eight children-William, who was killed by a colt which he was leading to water when thirteen years old, Jacob, John, Peter, Charlie, Elizabeth, Edward and Mary. Mr. Schlarb worked four years in Rowville, and in 1867 bought forty acres of land in this county, where he built his shop, and is still working at his trade. He is a member of the Evangelical Church, has performed the duty of Trustee for four years, and also the duties of a School Director.


ALONZA A., SHETLER, dealer in grain and produce, P. O. Baltic, was born in Stark County, Ohio, February 1, 1852. His parents, John M. and Lydia Shetler, are natives of Stark County. He was raised on a farm, and married Alice, daughter of William Alger, of Stark County, in 1874. They have a family of four children-Effie, Niva, Porter and Kitty. Our subject


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has recently built a large warehouse near the depot, where he deals in grain, agricultural implements, wool and seeds. His wife, Mrs. Alice Shetler, keeps a millinery and fancy goods store.


JOHN STEPHAN, farmer, P. O. Ragersville, was born in Bavaria, Ger- many, December 13, 1826. His parents were Philip and Elizabeth (Scheib) Stephan, the former of whom died August 3, 1874, aged eighty one years one month; the latter died May 26, 1859. Our subject's father came from Bavaria to this country in 1840, leaving his family behind, through lack of means to bring them with him. In Hudson, N. Y., he found employment as a day laborer, for two years, during which time he remitted his hard earned savings to his wife and children. From Hudson he came to Ohio, Jocating in Bucks Town- ship, Tuscarawas County, and in the spring of 1843, he was enabled to send for his family, consisting of his wife and four children. The latter were John, our subject; Elizabeth (deceased), wife of Valentine Reis; Margaret (deceased), wife of Jacob Eckfeld; and Philip, proprietor of an establishment in Row- ville. The subject of this sketch was married in - - to Mary Ann Boltz, by whom he has had a family of eight children-Elizabeth (deceased), Philip (deceased), an infant daughter (deceased), an infant son (deceased), John, Daniel, Jacob and William. Mr. Stephan is owner of a well-culti- vated farm, having good, substantial buildings thereon. He and his wife are members of the German Reformed Church. In politics, he is a strong Democrat.


DAVID H. TROENDLY, farmer and teacher, P. O. Bakersville, was born in Albany, N. Y., July 19, 1839. He is the son of Joseph and Margaret (Deibel) Troendly, natives of Germany. They came to this county in 1835. David was educated in common and select schools, and was raised on a farm. He was married in July, 1860, to Elizabeth, daughter of Frederick Thomas, of this county. Five children were given them-Mary E., wife of John Meitz. ler, who resides in Coshocton County, John H., Adelia Electa, Margaret M., and Joseph F., who died when only two years of age. Mr. Troendly is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was Township Clerk for six or seven years; Superintendent of the Sabbath school for twenty years; taught school; was a member of the board of education for six years, and is now serving his fifth term as Justice of the Peace.


DANIEL D. TROYER, of the firm, Mast, Troyer & Co., Rowville Mills, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, January 2, 1844. He is son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Yoder) Troyer, natives of Pennsylvania. They emigrated in 1816, and were among the first settlers of this county. Daniel spent his early days on a farm, received a common school education, and taught school for ten years. In 1871, he was married to Susan Olinger, daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Shutt) Olinger, of Holmes County. They are both members of the Omish Church. Four children have been born to them-William D., Ida, Norah and Bertha


NOAH TROYER, of the firm Mast, Troyer & Co., Rowville Mills, was born in Holmes County, Ohio, February 8, 1857. His parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Troyer, were natives of Pennsylvania. They were among the early settlers of Holmes County. Noah was raised on a farm. and educated in the common schools. He has been in this county about one and a half years. In 1880, he was married to Sarah Mast. They have two children-Elizabeth Ann and Elmore. Mr. Troyer and wife are members of the Omish Church.


JOHN WOLF, proprietor planing mill, Rowville, was born in this county December 2, 1847. His parents, Peter and Margaret (Rice) Wolf, are natives of Germany. They landed in New York May 9, 1846. John was raised on a farm, received a common school education, and at the age of twenty learned


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the carpenter trade, which he followed until the fall of 1882, at which time he built a planing mill, where a general stock of building material-sashes, doors, blinds, etc .- is now manufactured, Wolf & Miller, proprietors. In 1875, he married Mary Marquand. daughter of John and Mary Marquand, of this county. They are of German descent. Mr. and Mrs. Wolf are parents of five children-Catharine, John Albert, Sarah Maggie, Mary Lizzie and Edward Henry. They are members of the German Reformed Church.


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JOSEPH BIDWELL, farmer, P. O. Lock 17, was born in England Octo- ber 22, 1822, the son of John and Jane Bidwell, who emigrated to America in 1831 with their family, and settled in New York. Six or seven years later they removed to Trenton, this county, and there remained till death. Joseph Bidwell was married in 1852 to Louisa Blower, a native of Ohio, and of Scotch ancestry. She departed this life two years later, and in 1860 Mr. Bid- well was remarried to Harriet Blickensderfer, daughter of Abram Blickens- derfer. Their five children were George Wesley, Charles Emmett (who died young), Mary Elizabeth, Hannah Jane (who died at the age of two years) and Joseph Jesse. Mrs. Harriet Bidwell died in 1868, and in 1869 Mr. Bidwell was again married, to Rebecca Richardson. Her only child is William Rich- ardson. They have, however, an adopted child, Denver Brown, four years of age. Mr. Bidwell is a member of the Moravian Church.


ISAAC BLICKENSDERFER, retired farmer, Gnadenhutten, was born in Warwick Township October 1, 1813. His father, Christian, was born Septem- ber 16, 1787, and died April 4, 1854; his mother, Sarah (Fredrick), was born in 1786, and died in 1880, aged ninety-four years. They had four children- Abram, Isaac (the subject of this sketch), Christie Ann (wife of Ferdinand Helwig) and Sarah (wife of Lewis Peter), all residents of Gnadenhutten. Christian Blickensderfer was one of eight men who, with their families, emi- grated in 1812 from Lancaster County, Penn., to Tuscarawas County. Isaac was raised in Warwick Township, and remained on the farm until his family had grown to maturity. He was married, in 1834, to Elvina Meyer, born in Pennsylvania June 13, 1814. Their children are Josiah F., a resident of Iowa; Lonisa, deceased; Annie, deceased; Francis E., who was a member of the Thirtieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was killed at Atlanta, Ga .; and Sarah, a resident of Pennsylvania. Mr. Blickensderfer has been a resident of Clay Township since 1870. He is a member of the Moravian Church.


EDWARD B. CAMPBELL, hotel proprietor, Gnadenhutten, was born in Guernsey County December 15, 1853, son of Abram and Margaret Campbell, of Scotch and Irish descent. Abram Campbell was a miller, and follow his trade until he lost an arm in a mill at Vinton. He then engaged in stock- dealing. At the age of fourteen, Edward B. went on the Pan Handle Railroad, and successively served as water carrier, brakeman, wiper and fireman. At the close of 1874, he left the railroad, and for nine years was engaged in farming. He then commenced the hotel business, which he has since followed. He built the Gnadenhutten House, corner of Main and Cherry streets. Mr. Campbell was married, May 31, 1873, to Angie Webb, a native of Kanawha, Va. Her father, Philander Webb, was a native of New York. and while serving as boss carpenter on the railroad was killed by a construction train, October 16, 1878.


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Her mother, Caroline Webb, is a native of Richland County, Ohio. The chil- dren of Mr. and Mrs. Campbell are Carrie Leoti, Edna Luella, Edward W., Ida M. and Cecil Muriel.


JAMES C. FORBES, farmer. P. O. Port Washington, was born in Uhrichs- ville, Ohio, December 22, 1860. the son of Andrew and Louisa A. (Seaman), Forbes. Andrew Forbes was for many years a leading merchant of Uhrichs- ville, and in 1863 and 1864 represented the county in the State Legislature. He died in the prime of life. His wife was the only child of Robert Seaman, who was the largest land owner in Clay Township, acquiring, by his own ex- ertions, over 1,000 acres of land, most of which is bottom land. James C. was married, May 15, 1881, to Ida Bremer, daughter of Peyola and Matilda Bremer, of this township. They have one child-Laura May.


S. S. GINTHER, farmer, P. O. Lock 17, was born in this county June 22, 1832, the son of John A. and Lydia (Demuth) Ginther, who were among the earliest pioneers of the county, and came from Pennsylvania. The subject of this sketch was reared to manhood on the farm, receiving what education the common schools afforded. He was married in 1858, to Mary Demuth born September 30, 1841, and daughter of Daniel and Maria (Simmers), Demuth, who were also among the foremost settlers of the county. The fam- ily of our subject consists of nine children-Ella Cora, born September 30, 1859, the wife of Franklin Peter, of this township; Jesse D., born January 8, 1861, and died at the age of thirteen years; Carrie May, born May 7, 1864; Alice C., born September 22, 1866; Ada Belle, born January 1, 1869; Eva Maria, born June 21. 1871; Charles Wesley, born February 19, 1874; Maud Pearl, born August 22, 1876; and Claud Lester, born March 23, 1880. Mr. Ginther was five months in service as a member of the One Hundred and Sixty-first Ohio National Guard, which was stationed in Maryland and Vir- ginia, and was at Shenandoah, Staunton, Lexington, Lynchburg, Sweet Sul- phur, White Sulphur Springs, June 28, 1864; Harpers Ferry, July 2-5; Mary- land Heights, July 5-8; Martinsburg and Shepherdstown. Mr. Ginther is a member of the Moravian Church, of which he was Trustge and is Elder at the present time. ยท


DAVID GRAM, SR., farmer, P. O. Gnadenhutten, was born in Lancaster County, Penn., March 1, 1807, son of Henry and Esther (Souder) Gram, who in 1808 emigrated to the Tuscarawas Valley, and settled in Clay Township. David was raised on the farm, and received his education in an old log school- house. He worked on the Ohio Canal in his youth, and in 1830 married Sybilla Colver, of this county. Of their ten children, Louisa (wife of Josiah Blickensderfer), Sarah and Lewis S., and five infants, are deceased; David H. resides in this county, and John T. is salesman in a New York store. Da- vid H. enlisted in a California regiment, and served through the war; John T. was a drummer boy, and Lewis was fifer in the 100 days' service. Mrs. Gram died in 1865, and in 1866 Mr. Gram was remarried. By his second marriage he has had six children-Jesse P., Harvey B., Alice R., Franklin W., Ida Pearl and Anna Belle. Mr. Gram received a heritage of 100 acres, and by his industry added to it 400 acres. He has recently erected a residence at Gna- denhutten, and has retired to private life. He has served his township thirty- four years as Justice of the Peace, and is still in office; for two terms he was County Commissioner. He is Republican in politics, and has been an Elder in the Moravian Church, of which Mrs. Gram is also a member.


WILLIAM HAMILTON, farmer, P. O. Gnadenhutten, was born in this county September 5, 1808, son of Thomas and Mary Ann Hamilton. Thomas Hamilton emigrated to this county in 1804, and was married the year follow- ing. William was raised on his father's farm, and received a common school


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education. He was married, December 14, 1834, to Maria James, daughter of Charles and Hannah James. This marriage was blessed with seven chil- dren-Mathias Taylor, who served four years in Company I, Thirtieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry; Matilda Jane, wife of Samuel Johnson; Hannah, wife of William F. Rogers; Louisa, deceased; Mary, wife of Elza H. Parrish; Mar- tha, deceased; and Celinda Ann, the wife of Charles B. Cox. Mrs. Hamilton died in February, 1850, and in the following November Mr. Hamilton was united in marriage with Ellen, daughter of John L. and Matilda Kennedy. The chil- dren by this marriage are John B., Maria Ellen (wife of J. H. Hill), Joseph A., William McAbee, Sarah Alice, Charles Winfield, James Wesley, Ida Emery and Bessie Luella. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton are members of the Method- ist Episcopal Church, in which he has been Trustee for thirty-eight years, and Steward and Class-leader for over forty years, and served as a Justice of the Peace twenty-four years in Clay Township. Mr. Hamilton settled on his present farm of 204 acres in 1835.


JACOB HECK, tinner, Lock 17, was born in Sandy Township, this county, January 3, 1842, the son of Godfrey and Catherine (Meyer) Heck, both na- tives of Germany, who emigrated with their respective parents to America. Jacob was raised on a farm, received a common school education, and also at- tended school at Oberlin College. During his youth he clerked for a time in a store. He enlisted in the Ninety-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served for three years during the war. At Perryville, Ky., he was wounded in the face. In 1866, Mr. Heck was married to Mary Haney, a native of Stark County. Their three children were Godfrey, Lizzie (who died at the age of eight months) and Eva A. I Mrs. Heck died in June, 1877, and in the follow- ing November Mr. Heck was again married. By his second wife he has four children-Warren L., Lester, Bertha and Charles. Mr. Heck pursues the avocation of tinner at Lock 17. His wife is a member of the Moravian Church.


SIMON G. KISER, farmer, P. O. Lock 17, is a native of Clay Township, where he was born September 23, 1849. His parents, John and Catherine (Swallie) Kiser, emigrated from Germany, and settled in this township. Si- mon G. was raised on the farm, and was educated in the common schools. He was married in 1873 to Hattie Sluthour, who is the daughter of John and An- geline Sluthour. They have two children-Julia M. and Minnie Alice. Both Mr. and Mrs. Kiser are members of the Moravian Church.


JACOB LOMNECK, farmer, P. O. Gnadenhutten, was born in Prussia March 4, 1842, son of Peter and Elizabeth (Knapp) Lomneck. He emigrated to America in 1856 and settled at Port Washington, where he followed the carpenter trade until 1876. He was a contractor during this time and operated a force of employes at Port Washington and the neighboring villages. Mr. Lomneck had received an elementary education in Prussia, and took a full course at the Capital City Commercial College, Columbus, Ohio. He was united in wedlock in 1869 with Elizabeth Wolf, daughter of George Wolf. This marriage was blessed with seven children, as follows: Caroline (who died at the age of three months), Flora, Edwin, Ida, Anna Louisa, Albert Sid- ney and an infant son. Mr. Lomneck is a member of the Evangelical Church, and has served as Township Clerk. During the famous Morgan raid he went to Cincinnati to assist in the capture of the rebel force.


THOMAS MILLIGAN, farmer, P. O. Gnadenhutten, was born in Rush Township January 2, 1843, son of Thomas and Margaret (Edgar) Milligan, who were natives of Pennsylvania, were of Irish extraction, and emigrated to this county in 1837. Thomas was reared on the farm, and received his ed- ucation in the common schools. In 1862, he enlisted in the Seventy-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and remained in service about three years, receiving


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no injuries during the time. Mr. Milligan was married in 1870 to Mary E. Rank, daughter of Levi Rank, of this county, who died at Aurora, Ind., De- cember 17, 1864. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Milligan are Orpha M., Melvin E., Francis W., Maggie A., Charles C. and Austin E. Mrs. Milli- gan is a member of the Moravian Church. Mr. Milligan has served his township in various capacities.


JACOB B. MILLIGAN, farmer, P. O. Lock 17, is a native of this county. He was born in Rush Township October 31, 1847. His parents, Thomas and Margaret (Edgar) Milligan, of Pennsylvania, were early settlers of the county. Jacob B. was brought up on the farm, and received his education from the public schools of the neighborhood. He was married in 1871 to Ellen A. Rank, daughter of Levi and Mary Ann (Tschudy) Rank, of this county. Mrs. Milligan is a member of the Moravian Church. Their children, three in num- ber, are Oscar E., Erwin M. and Harry R.


HAMILTON PARRISH, farmer, P. O. Port Washington, was born in Bel- mont County, Ohio, April 13, 1819, the son of Joshua and Sarah (Roland) Parrish. He came to this township in 1830, was raised on a farm and received the education afforded by the common schools. In 1841, he was married to Isabel McCoy, who was born in Maryland, raised in Pennsylvania, and is of Irish descent. Their five living children are Elza H., of this township, who served for six months in the Eightieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry and afterward in the Ninety-eighth to the close of the war; Solomon M., of Iowa; Margaret, married and living in Washington Township; Robert J. L., at home; and Gershon, at home. Samuel R., the eldest child, died at Nashville, Tenn., a member of the Fifty-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry; and Alvira died at the age of eighteen years. Mr. Parrish has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for forty years, and has been Class Leader and Steward of the society, which was organized in 1841 and disbanded in 1882. When Mr. Parrish first came to this county in 1830, they built a house and settled in the woods.




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