Denton County News Bits and Local Notices
The item catalog covers markets and prices for wheat and corn, local sales and auctions, real estate transfers, farm machinery trades, and upcoming events. Prominent notices include Rev J R Cannon sale dates, Dunk Denton social happenings, and upcoming auctions in March. The section also highlights the De Laval cream separator ad, Scotch Singers at Masonic Hall, a divorce suit involving Mrs. Day, and mail and printing tips for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Denton
Blackiston
J. R. Cannon
George E. Saulsbury
J. C. Clark
Odgecombe Park
Baltimore
S. FE. Elliott
Dover Bridge
Washington
Marion Downes
Greensboro
T. Alan Goldsborough
Blarrington
Alfred Baughley
Cambridge
Crawford County
W. Henry Beck
Daniel Zeigler
Zeigler
Denton Hillsboro
J. Frank Booth
Sunnyside Dairy Farm
Jacob E. Eliwancer
H. Drantin Stevens
Andertontown
Stevens
John ‘Tl. Carter
Thomas W. Jones
John T. Dawson
Oakland
John K. Lynch
Jones
Frank Booth
Concord
Columbus
Dearborn
T. C. Smith
Lulu B. Day
O. M. Dennis
C. H. Day
Day
Caroline
Journal
James Quimby
Maurice Wiegandt
Ridgely
Caroline County
Centreville
Maurice
Celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Fisher at Public Square
A large gathering of friends attended a reception at the Fisher home on the Public Square to celebrate their anniversary. Guests were greeted by Mr. George E. Saulsbury and Miss Anna Fisher as the couple stood with their two daughters Adelene and Louise beneath a bridal arch. The rooms were festooned with evergreens and flowers, and a sweets table was the centerpiece of the dining room. The event recalled the couple’s earlier wedding at Thauley’s Church, with relatives and local figures in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Pliny Fisher
George E. Saulsbury
Anna Fisher
Hem
Adelene
Louise
Thauley’s
William FE. Saulsbury
United States
Charles H. Gibson
Maryland
Easton
Hotel
Norris
Talbot County Bar Association
Frank Spadaro
Georgetown
Albert A. Boyce
Marydel
Harlan & Hollingsworth Corporation
Wilmington
Wirginia Mae Pedrick
New Castle
John Riggs
Local News Notes on Visiting Relatives and Travel
Mr. Isaac Melvin has returned home after visiting his brother in Wilmington. Mrs. William Pennypacker of Federalsburg spent several days with relatives here. Mr. Charles Meloney left for Philadelphia for a position. Mrs. S. C. Adams is visiting Greenwood relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Melvin
Wilmington
William Pennypacker
Federalsburg
Charles Meloney
Philadelphia
S. C. Adams
Greenwood
Mrs Kate Rice Improves After Illness in Williston
Williston notes show Mrs Kate Rice improving after a brief illness this week. Rev J E Smith preached Sunday to a large and appreciative audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Kate Rice
J. E. Smith
Epworth League Meet Hosted at Rogers Home
The Epworth League business meeting was hosted by Mr and Mrs George Rogers on Friday evening with many attendees listed by name. After discussions guests shared ice cream and cake, then departed, having enjoyed a pleasant gathering. Nearby visits included Mrs Thomas Hallowell and Miss Neva McConnell with Queen Anne relatives, Lizzie Turner visiting Centreville, and Earl Todd traveling to Philadelphia for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Brodes
Helen Dill
Hattie McConnell
Bertha
Edna Rogers
Meser
Hudson Taylor
Madison Towers
Earl
Olin Todd
Clellie Turner
Charlie Trice
Andrew Christopher
Earl McConnell
Carl
Elbert Deen
Elmer Towers
Elanson Todd
Howard Sullivan
Mac Frampton
Alphonso McConnell
Homer Reed
Roland Trice
Phillip McConnell
Thomas Hallowell
Neva McConnell
Queen Anne
Lizzie Turner
Centreville
Nat Frampton
Earl Todd
Philadelphia
Henderson Socials and Visits Roundup
Henderson notes report a surprise party at Miss Nellie Wallis in Barclay for Miss Bertie Tumb and Miss Bertie Wood. Others visiting or staying with relatives include Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Carrow in Dover, Miss Cora Downes returning from Wilmington and Philadelphia, and Rev. Derrickson with Rev. Willis at church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Bertie Tumb
Bertie Wood
Nellie Wallis
Barclay
W. G. Carrow
Mrs. Carrow
Dover
Cora Downes
Wilmington
Philadelphia
FE. Hl. Derrickson
Ivanhoe Willis
Sallie Hevalow
Ridgely
Myrtle Newlee
Jos
Alexander
Middletown
Rescue the Perishing allegorical drama in Greensboro
An evening program at Jarman's Hall features an allegorical drama Rescue the Perishing preceded by songs recitations and a lily drill under the Methodist Protestant Church Ad mission. Ticket prices 15 cents general 25 cents reserved. Also notes: Mrs A T Prettyman of Philadelphia visited sister Mrs J H Swann. Mr Frank Dorsch the baker moved to Federalsburg. Mr Earl Nichols returned from Wilmington.
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Greensboro
Jarman
Blall
Methodist Protestant Church
A. T. Prettyman
Philadelphia
J. H. Swann
Frank Dorsch
Federalsburg
Earl Nichols
Wilmington
Box Social and Ice Cream Festival at Schoolhouse
Newton hosts a box social and ice cream festival Saturday night March 13 at the schoolhouse to raise funds for the church. Ladies are asked to bring boxes. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Todd visited their daughter Mrs. Joshua Matthews in Barton. The Whitby infant remains ill with pneumonia. Mrs. L. J. Andrew, home from hospital, shows slow improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Todd
Joshua Matthews
Barton
William Whitby
L. J. Andrew
Demise of Mr Fleming and others noted in Hillsboro
Obituary notices recall the death of Charles H Fleming a prominent Sixth district farmer and landowner at Hillsboro aged 76 from apoplexy while ash gathering He leaves a large Delaware born family and five hundred acres plus Hillsboro property Funeral held at Methodist church Green Mount Cemetery interment detailed Also noted are deaths of Isaac A Barber William T Corkran and Mr Sparks plus Orphans Court actions in Easton and Caroline County probate and guardianship proceedings with multiple executors and administrators named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Fleming
Hillsboro
Fleming
Mt. Fleming
Kent County
Delaware
Charles H.fleming
Nathan
Mary ,(Turner) Fleming
Benigh Fleming
Kent
Scotland
Frances Powell
Withiam H. Thawley
R. J. Bowen
Willard S. Russell
Evelyn Fleming
Edward
James
Harry
William
Frank Fleming
Methodist Episcopal Church
Messrs
Corkran
Sydenstricker
Greenmount Cemetery
Flillsboro
Willian
Frank
Ralph Fleming
William H. Thawley
Wall
S. Russell
Isaac A. Barber
Easton
Barber
W. Earle Barber
Navy
Washington
Nellie Barber
Western Maryland College
Lady Sparks
Sparks
Philadelphia
Caroline County
Swinney Holds Possible Raphael Painting in Family Accession
Walter Swinney of Likes, Ber wanger and Co. reports an old canvas he believes may be a lost Raphael. The painting titled The Holy Family measures about five by four feet and shows a mother with two children and a guardian angel. Swinney notes a faint inscription Raphael Urbinus across the female figure and recalls the piece coming from Munich via his grandfather, A. H. Hack, an art lover.
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Swinney
Walter Swinney
Likes
Berwanger & Co
West Denton
Raphael
Munich
A. H. Hack
Smithville Social Notes Mark Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Adams celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary on Wednesday evening of last week and received many useful presents. Miss Claudia Thomas and Miss Myrtle Abbott of Cambridge visited Misses Della and Roberta Bowdle on Saturday and Sunday. Mr E W Liden of Denton spent a few days with relatives here. Mr Lacy Spence and Mr Norman Scott left Monday for Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
John Adams
Claudia Thomas
Myrtle Abbott
Cambridge
Della
Roberta Bowdle
E. W. Liden
Denton
Lacy Spence
Norman Scott
Philadelphia
Public School News Principal Humbert to Lead Ridgely Academy
Mr. John L. Humbert of Pennsylvania appointed principal of Ridgely Academy replacing S J Stayer who has entered railway mail service. The white schools of the county will close May 28 and the colored schools on April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public School News
John L. Humbert
Pennsylvania
Ridgely Academy
S. J. Stayer
New Primary Election Law Adopts Statewide Voting Rules
A new primary election law will take effect this year in the counties. It requires parties that polled at least ten percent in 1907 to nominate candidates and delegates. Supervisors of Election must provide alphabetic voter lists, with costs capped at 100 and 20 dollars for lists and corrections respectively, funded by County Commissioners. Three judges and two clerks per precinct will be appointed. return judges receive nine dollars, others three dollars. Regular ballot boxes will be used and returned to clerks after each primary. Parties handle other arrangements and expenses. Voting methods align closely with the Crawford County system, though not mandatory for all parties. All primaries must follow the act’s provisions.
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Caroline
Crawford County
Gas and Electric ventures formed in town growth drive
The Peninsula Light and Power Company, formed by Albert G. Towers Harvey L. Cooper and Thomas I. Garey, will operate the existing Citizens Light and Fuel gas plant with added electric light. The capital stock is 50000 dollars. The move aims to provide town lighting unmatched in the state and leverage motive power from electricity. Executors named for Col Joshua W Bryant estate include Howard Bryant George R Percy and Marc Bryant. The Oakford Farm will be divided among them with the mansion on the central tract. Fleming will probate next Tuesday with Frances Fleming as executrix and Fred R Owens attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Fleming
Fred R. Owens
Joshua W. Bryant
Howard Bryant
Marc Bryant
Linnie T. Percy
Jonathan Evitts
Guerney Tarburton
Harvey L. Cooper
Clarence
Arthur Biddle
Henry R. Lewis
William C. Maloney
Mary H. Saulsbury
Gas and Electric Company
Peninsula Light and Power Company
Albert G. Towers
Thomas I. Garey
Citizens Light and Fuel Company
Garey
Electric Light and Power System
Messrs. Towers and Cooper
Col. Bryant
Flaming
Orphans’ Court
George R. Percy
Oakford
Tuckahoe Neck
Percy
Frances Fleming
Hillsboro
Real estate transfers and marriage licenses listed
February real estate transfers recorded in the Clerk of the Court include numerous deeds across districts with values from 100 to 2,900 dollars and property types such as Denton and Federalsburg areas plus several of acres and perches. A list of marriage licenses issued includes Ollie Corkran with Hilda Whiteley and multiple other couples.
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James A. Seward
W. T. Seward
I. W. Deen
Leonards R. Towers
Richard Andrew
James H. Nichols
Denton
Frank P. Covey
Wm. C. Smith
Ellen Jones
LM. Jones
H. H. Hudson
Marion L. Beck
Augustus Statum
Geo. E. Rummel
John Rosser
W. F. Bell
Richard T. Carter
Sarah E. Carter
Jas. Good
Joseph H. Bernard
Henry L. Cohee
Hi. W. Brown
W. T. Hignatt
Federalsburg
Lhos. S. Holt
Lucy Charles
E. Wim. J. Dukes Et. al
Louis M. Carr
Hynson
Isaac E. Hallowell
John W. Bartmas
Evan Morgan
Levi Gordon
Eastern Shore Trust Company
Solomon M. Noble
Julia S. Kelley
Julieima M. Kelley
C. Ienry E. Jarrell
J. Allen Massey
Greensboro
J. W. Peters
Martha A. Lord
Charles Leedom
Chas. R. Neal
M. M. Wine
Otto Sanger
A. BR. Wright
Louis E. Lane
Ridgely
Laura Sutton
George W. Gibbs
Iva M. Benson
Alexander Holmes
Emma Rogers
March Poultry Notes From the Para Journal
The article urges kerosene as a standard remedy for mites and lice in the hen house and advises keeping incubator temp at 103 before hatching and 105 during hatch. It stresses clean, level setups, thorough egg testing on day seven and fourteen, avoiding overfeeding after three weeks, and emphasizes water as essential second to pure air while warning affordable feed affects egg yield.
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Para Journal
Stormwide Damage Ends in Shipping Disarray
Mr H M Thompson manager of the Farmers and Merchants Telephone Company reports last Wednesday night storm the worst in the telephone business history across the region crippling service though repairs will be swift. The Plymouth steamer sank at Henderson's Wharf with eight crew asleep. Capt D S Brockway owner and master and seven others narrowly escaped.
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H. M. Thompson
Farmers and Merchants ‘Telephone Company
Plymoth
Henderson's
Fell Street
D. 5
Brockway
Lawrence Weber
Harry Sewell
S. Groger
Walter Stevenson
Gilbert Kent
John Matthews
Samuel Locke
Mrs J S Willis Visits Daughter in Federalsburg
Mrs J S Willis has been spending time with her daughter Mrs Bruce Deen in Federalsburg. Mr Will Cohee spent part of the week in Baltimore. Mrs J R Towers is slowly improving.
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J.S. Willis
Bruce Deen
Federalsburg
Will Cohee
Baltimore
J. R. ‘Towers
Growth of C. E. Society at Ames Meeting
The C. E. Society of Ames reports rapid growth in membership and interest. February 28 meeting led by Mrs. M. E. Holbrook discussedklome Missions with dues collected and a committee formed to choose new song books. March 7 topic Life Lessons for Me from the Psalms. Several local residents and visitors noted, with updates on schooling, illness, travel, and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Paisley
FE. M. Merriken
Alice
Florence Seeders
Florence
Ivah
Bertha Smith
Howard Adams
Arthur Layton
Harrington
James FE. Todd
Federalsburg
James E. Todd
Alex. Wright
Susanna Smith
W. K. Smith
George L. Japp
Bessie Towers
Washington
B. B. Cohee
Cohee
Ed. Baxter
John Satterfield
New Jersey
James R. Butler
Local Notables Return From Philadelphia Illness Update
Mr and Mrs J W Starkey and Fleming Starkey return from Philadelphia where Fleming faced illness. Starkey condition reported favorable. Town convalescents include Mrs W A Harris and son Leland, Mrs Margaret Morgan, the Misses Sard and Wooters, Sadie Garrett, Rosey Carey, and Messrs John Smith, Frederick Orwell Jr, and William T Harvey. Several local visitations and ongoing revival meetings at Union Methodist Protestant Church led by Rev Samuel Ensminger. Eva E Thawley and James visited Frederica relatives. Bertha Trice visited the Jacobs home. James A Breeding remains seriously ill near town. Della Melvin visiting Dover relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Starkey
Philadelphia
Fleming Starkey
Starkey
Our Town
W. A. Harris
Leland
Margaret Morgan
Sard and Wooters
Sadié Garrett
Rosey Carey
John Smith
Frederick Orwell, Jr
William T. Harvey
Funeral of G. Markus Prince in Federalsburg Church
Funeral services for G. Markus Prince were held Tuesday afternoon at the M E Church, conducted by Rev. George W Bounds and Rev. Thomas S Holt. He left a widow and two children, Edna Prince of Federalsburg and George Prince of Philadelphia. Rev. Robert Watt will lecture at the Federalsburg Opera House on The Mistakes of Our Neighbors on Tuesday evening, March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Markus Prince
M. E. Church
George W. Bounds
Thomas S. Holt
Prince
Edna Prince
Federalsburg
George Prince
Philadelphia
Robert Watt
Federalsburg Opera House
Ladies' Aid meets at Corkran home in success
Nichols reports a successful Ladies' Aid meeting at Mrs. Benjamin Corkran’s home Thursday evening. Mrs. Oaks of South Fork, Pa., visits her parents Mr and Mrs Samuel Lieck. Mr. and Mrs. William Wharton attended as guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Still on Sunday. Mrs. Katie Dean’s condition is unchanged. Rumor says wedding bells may soon ring.
Jester and Deen Wed at Grove Parsonage
March 3 wedding at Grove M P parsonage united J Francis Jester and Annie F Deen. March 2 Sunday School gathering at Robert Taylor's hosted by Brother and Sister Taylor drew a small but merry crowd due to threats in the evening.
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Grove Church
Robert Taylor
Taylor
J. Francis Jester
Annie F. Deen
Grove M. P. Parsonage
Pastors Schedule for Marydel Hartley and Templeville Next Sunday
Pastor Derrickson will preach at Marydel at 10 30 a m Hartley at 3 p m and Templeville at 7 30 p m next Sunday Rev E Willis will preach at Marydel at 7 30 p m The present pastor will close his pastorate at year end Mr Boyer, after the Templeville fire, has moved to E Bowdle's house in Marydel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marydel
Derrickson
Hartley
Templeville
E. Willis
Boyer
E. Bowdle
ineMarydel
Hartley Gun Club Shoots Ahead in Brenford Contest
Hartley C C Rodway and Clarence Hutchins competed in a Brenford shoot on Saturday afternoon. Rodway was top shooter, breaking 39 of 40. Quaid Voss, recently back from Iowa, purchased a fine horse in the West. The Hartley Gun Club plans another shoot on Saturday afternoon March 6.
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Hartley
C. C. Rodway
Clarence Hutchins
Brenford
Quaid Voss
Iowa
Mr. Voss
Hartley Gun Club
Fifty Lady Operators Wanted at Easton Shirt Factory
Classified notice from Easton Shirt Manufacturing Company in Boston Maryland seeking fifty women to fill operator positions. Address and application details provided in the small print of the local employment column.
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Easton Shirt Manufacturing Company
Boston
Maryland
Templeville Fire Destroys Store and Dwelling
An early Saturday Templeville blaze leveled the large general store of M. H. Boyer and the adjoining dwelling with all contents. Insured losses cover the store goods but Miss Lizzie Perkins’ houses remained uninsured. Firefighter John Stafford and helpers confined the blaze to two houses, sparing adjacent structures. The correspondent disputes early reports claiming widespread destruction and urges accuracy in coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Boyer
Templeville
Marydel
Boyer
Lizzie Perkins
John Stafford
Stafford
At the Ferry comedy upcoming at Masonic Hall
St Marys Guilds special committee presents a local cast in the comedy At the Ferry at Masonic Hall on April 21. Miss Wilcox directs, with prior praise in Smyrna and Salisbury. Also notes Mother Gray reception, Dr Roberts idle class, cottage prayer meetings, Benson lecture, a trustees meeting, and debt payoff plans at Christ Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Guild
Ferry
Masonic Hall
Wilcox
Central Lyceum Bureau
Harrisburg
Smyrna
Del
Salisbury
Denton
Christian Endeavor Society
Methodist Protestant Church
Mother Gray
Roberts
M. E. Church
F. T. Benson
Frank T. Benson
Lords of Creation
M. P. Church
Christ Church
Bowdle Party Gathers Locals and Visitors Near Concord
Concord residents hosted a Saturday evening event at the Bowdle home with many attendees including Misses Anna Hignutt Helen Satterfield Willa Johnson Ollie Hignutt Bertha Bullock Effa Alford Della Bowdle Roba Bowdle Katie Spence Lola Alford Ola Scott Annie Howdle Jessie LeCompt Claudia Thomas Myrtle Abbott and several families from Cambridge Denton and Washington Also visiting Rev J R Cannon were Mr and Mrs Robert S Bateman Mr Hayward Hignatt from Philadelphia and other neighbors including Mr and Mrs Hubert Bullock Lacy Alford and Dale Simpson The gathering featured socializing and close local ties maintained by extended kin groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Harry Bowdle
Here
Anna Hignutt
Helen Satterfield
Willa Johnson
Ollie Hignutt
Bertha Bullock
Effa Alford
Della Bowdle
Roba Bowdle
Katie Spence
Lola Alford
Ola Scott
Annie Howdle
Jessie LeCompt
Denton
Claudia
Thomas
Myrtle Abbott
Cambridge
Hubert Bullock
Lacy Alford
Dale Simpson
Charlie Melson
Paul Melson
Lee Covey
Oscar Williams
Wayward Hignutt
Lacy Spence
Norman Scott
Calvin Scott
Oscar Alford
Arthur Scott
Carl Johnson
Emmett Hignutt
Clarence Bowdle
Willie Maloney
Boyd Hall
Howard Wright
Clayton Satterfield
Frank Adams
Robert S. Bateman
Washington
J. R. Cannon
Hayward Hignatt
Philadelphia
Nothing Better Than Work in Retirement
A man over fifty writes that after a life of work and independence through money he has retired but struggles to fill his days. He spends hours reading exercising and eating and finds his dream of freedom empty, realizing money’s independence ranks low among joys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Farm Journal
Preston lecture on The Pioneers by Rev Edwin Gardner
On Monday evening March 8 Rev Edwin Gardner will deliver a lecture on The Pioneers at Bethesda M E Church in Preston. The talk promises insights into pioneers experiences and journeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Edwin Gardner
Bethesda M. E. Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aes Journal
the Local Department
Mrs. Fisher
Halsboro
L. P. Corkran
W. Ll. Thompson
W. J. Sparks
W. W. Seward
J. R. Jarrell
F. Edward
Maggie Jarrell
Jarrell
Town
Emma Stevens
Sadlersville
Lucile Rolph
Mildred Short
Jennie Griffin
George Francis Bea
Thomas L. Chaffinch
Harry Fisher
Howard Knotts and Child
Naomi Rolph
W. Pratt Chaffinch
Laston
Mary Fisher
Hillsboro-Queen Anne Bank
G. Lawrence Wilson
States
Elmer W. Deen
Ormond W. Downes
Robert B. George
George S. Saulsbury
Downes
Ledger
Pulaski Powell
Union Protestant Infirmary
HI. Larle Smith
Katharine K. Hobbs
Katherine K. Hobbs
Girard College
Charles S. York, Jr
York
J. Will Powell
And
Fred Satterfield
F. F. Stevens
John Wesley Clark
AT and Ann
William J. Ruddell
Frank Lewis
Waverly
Gootee
Oswald Tilghman
Society of the Cincinnati
Caroline Wilson
Easton Gazette
New York
Simeon Pennewill
Pennewill
Alice N. Daily
Railway Mail Service
Ollie Corkran
Windy Hill
George A. Deakyne
G. Wallace Kelley
Talbot
Alexander Hardcastle
Jesse P. Wilson
F. P. Covey
Hickman
James Richards
F. B. Sweeney
Carroll Pippin
John Pippin
Clara Slay
Kenton
Newton
Barbara
Clark
Liden
Fleetwood
Greenbury Harris
Wilbur B. Parker
Burton W. Parker
Caroline County Records
Burrsville
Federaltsburg
Grove
Church News
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