December Term Opens with Routine Docket in Elkhart Circuit
The December term of the Elkhart circuit court opens at 9 30 Monday morning with Judge Drake presiding. The docket is normal with no exceptional cases. Christmas adjournment runs from Dec 24 through Jan 2 1916, and six weeks are planned. Condemnation proceedings over Warsaw school site will be tried in Goshen with a venue change granted by Judge Bowser. Named property owners include William and Earl Conrad Mrs Mable Snyder and J H W Matchett. Appraisers were Eugene Alleman S J Johnson and David Kintzel. The case state vs William Barnes pool hall manager is delayed until early next week. Circuit court filings include divorce action by Minnie Pennington against Elmer Pennington filed March 22 1905 and separated Nov 9 1915 alleging cruel treatment and seeking support and custody of five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Drake
Warsaw
Elkhart
Bowser
Kosciusko
Kosciusko County
William and
Earl Conrad
Mable Snyder
J. H W. Matchett
Cassopolis
Vielkovice
Davis & Schaefer
Mrvile Pennington
Elmer Feeston
Hawks Electric Co. Files 259000 Gold Bond Mortgage
Hawks Electric Co. filed for record a 250000 gold bond mortgage to Fletcher Savings & Trust Co. of Indianapolis. The 6 percent bonds, dated Oct 1 1935, run 20 years to finance extensions while supplying electric current to Bremen Wakarusa Middleburg Millersburg New Paris Benton and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Electric Co
Fletcher Savings & Trust Co
Indianapolis
Winterhoff
Bremen
Wakarusa
Middleburg
Millersburg
New Paris
Benton
Explosion at Day-lite Gas plant kills two men near Ft Wayne
Archibald Spear aged 50 and Herman Wohne aged 52 died instantly in a blast at the Day-lite Gas company plant just outside Ft Wayne. The incident leaves the toss at 5000 dollars with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Spear
Herman Wohne
Ft. Wayne
Day-lite Gas Company
Banquet Highlighted Alfalfa Foods At Dry Farming Meet
Delegates to a Denver dry farming conference were treated to a banquet featuring alfalfa bread trackers rolls and fed meats with flax and alfalfa prominent on the table. Boiled cider and the best cider vinegar were served as refreshments. See Wm. Lewis 415 South Fifth Street for offerings and phone 473. Fresh nuts figs and dates also advertised at Rimpler's Fruit Store.
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Denver
Wm. Lewis
South Fifth Street
Retirement of Murdocks From Public Utilities Noted
Lafayette December 11 Special announces that Chas Murdock banker and traction manager and his brother Samuel T Murdock are practically out of the utilities business except for an interest in the C S BL & N I railway. The brothers have been prominent in Indiana public utilities for 27 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Chas, Murdock
Banker and Traction Maynate
Samuel T. Murdock
C. S. BL. & N. I. Railway Company
Murdock
Indiana
U. S. Steamer San Juan Searched by French Cruiser
The steam er San Juan of New York and a Porto Rico line was held up and searched by a French cruiser while sailing from New Orleans to San Juan. Two second class passengers were removed. The San Juan flies the American flag.
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NW York
San Juan
New York
Porto Rico
New Orleans
Man Kills Ada Mann Then Fatally Shoots Self
After a quarrel that began after a luncheon, 45 year old Frank Stout fired at Ada Mann fatally wounding her. He then killed himself. Mann died in hospital three hours later.
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Grand Rapids
Dev
Frank Stout
Ada Mann
Min
Greenville Goes Wet as License Granted in New Albany
Greenville residents vote to end six years in the dry column. The board of county commissioners grants a license in New Albany after no renewal was filed before the remonstrance expired last year. John off was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Creenville
John
Board of County Commissioners
House Democrats to Cabus on Tax Extensions
Washington December 11 special report says House Democrats will caucus to extend the emergency stamp tax to December 31, 1916 and to draft a tariff of controls from December 18 to January 3. Leader Kiteh called the meeting.
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Washington
Kitehon
Niblack Declines 1916 Democratic Governor Bid
Mason J. Niblack of Vincennes announces he will not seek the Democratic nomination for governor in 1916. The decision comes as Indiana party leaders weigh potential candidates and strategies in the upcoming race.
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Vincennes
Mason J. Niblack
Postmaster Nomination Sent for Hivmeouth Indiana
J. C. Harley named by the administration as postmaster for Hivmeouth Indiana and sent to the Senate for confirmation on December in the United Kingdom era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasilington
Dec
J. C.harley
Senate
Ind
Kern Re-elected Senate Democratic Caucus Chair
Senator Kern has been re-elected chairman of the senate democratic caucus in Washington on December 11. The vote confirms continued leadership of the group in the upper chamber.
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Washington
Kern
Senate
Democratic Cau
May Impeach Mayor in Muncie for Laxity
Muncie Dec 11 Special Rol lin Hi Bunch mayor may be impeached for laxity as calls rise in city.
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Muncie
Rollin Hi. Bunch
North Side School club meeting at Chamberlain district
The Chamberlain district teachers and patrons met at the school yesterday afternoon. Mrs Christopher of Mishawaka and Mrs Littrell of Elkhart spoke. Refreshments followed. The club, over a year old, discusses school relations home playgrounds home economics and related topics. A social concert last year at St Mark's church raised funds for the playground, with another planned.
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North Side
Chamberlain
Christopher
Mishawaka
Littrell
Elkhart
St. Mark’s Church
Merchants Set Ornamental Lighting for Festival Night
Goshen Retail Merchants association bought an ornamental lighting system with festival funds for use starting next Monday night through January 1, 1916. About 800 dollars was spent on equipment for brilliant illumination as holiday trade remains excellent and attracts shoppers from nearby towns.
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Goshen Retail Merchants Association
Contracts for Supplies Awarded by County Board
At a morning meeting the county board awarded 1916 contracts for supplies. Commissioners Showalter Rickert and Griner were present. Class 1 blank books went to News Print Co. Class 2 and 4 blanks and stationery to Goshen Democrat. Class 3 miscellaneous to F. S. Timmins, Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Board of County Commissioners
Showalter
Rickert
Griner
News Pte. Co
Goshen Democrat
F. S. Timmins
Elkhart
Jitney Bus Service Planned Between Middlebury and Goshen
Goshen retailers plan a jitney bus service between Middlebury and Goshen to aid holiday shoppers. Autos will run at frequent intervals with nominal fares to access big stocks and low prices in Goshen.
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Goshen
Middlebury
Beardsley Asked as Possible State Senate Candidate
A H Beardsley, named by KE A Dausman as a potential receptive candidate for state senator, says in Elkhart that several friends mentioned the idea and he is considering it but not seriously. Leardsley has previously served in the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Beardsley
KE. A. Dausman
Republican County Organization
Beardsley
Elkhart
Leardsley
Senate
Local men moved from Goshen hospital to home
Perry Yoder who was run over by a automobile several weeks ago was removed today from Goshen hospital to his home. J. E. Payne who underwent an operation for appendicitis at Goshen hospital was taken today to his home at 614 East Jefferson street.
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Perry Yoder
Goshen Hospital
J. E. Payne
East Jefferson Street
Weisses to reside in Menominee after wedding
Mr and Mrs Otto Weiss will live in Menominee Wisconsin after marriage in town last Thursday. Rev S P Fryberger J P performed the ceremony and the couple have ordered the Democrat to their new address. Mrs Weiss formerly Serilla Close daughter of Mr and Mrs James Close.
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Menominee
Wis
Otto Weiss
S. P. Fryberger
J. P
Democrat
Nineteen Women Take Habit in Loretto Chapel
Nineteen young women received the habit of the Sisters of the Holy Cross in Loretto chapel at St. Mary's and fifteen sisters, after two years in the novitiate, took their first vows. In three years they may take perpetual vows.
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Sisters of the Holy Cross
Loretto Chapel
St. Mary’s
Miss Mabel Lewis Presents Surprising Santa Claus
Miss Mabel Lewis will stage Sur prising Santa Claus at the First Presbyterian Church in South Bend on Thursday night December 28. Lewis is in South Bend conducting rehearsals for the Christmas production.
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Mabel Lewis Cauntanta
Santa Claus
First Presbyterian Church
South Bend
Miss Lewis
Cromwell Biggs Dies. Milford Native Was 22
Cromwell Biggs 22 of Syracuse formerly resided in Syracuse. Born Milford January 24 1893 he died at Lo Send after six years in South Bend. No further details provided about death or service.
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Cromwell Biggs
Losend
Syracuse
Milford
South Bend
La Grange County Bull Moosers Meet at Herendeen Inn
Samuel Weir calls the La Grange county bull moosers to a Saturday meeting at Herendeen Inn La Grange for reorganization.
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Samuel Weir
Lagrange County
Bull -Moosers
Herendeen Inn
Lagrange
Game Canceled Between Wirk Patricks All Stars and Nappanee
The scheduled basketball game between Wirk Patricks All Stars and Nappanee was canceled yesterday afternoon. No score or winner was recorded.
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Betwen Wirkpatrick
All Stars
Nappanee
Nappine
Attempted assault reported at Central school Elkhart
An unknown man entered the corridor of Central school in Elkhart and tried to assault fourteen year old Dorothy Dunmire. Several shut cases are reported in Pikhart.
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Elkhart
Dorothy Dunmire
Pikhart
Kosciusko County Man Harvests 66 Pounds Of Honey
Isaac Phillips of Kosciusko County secured 66 pounds of honey from a single bee tree. The feat highlights local beekeeping effort and yields in the region.
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Isaaac Phillips
Kosciusko County
Serious Charge in South Bend Murder Attempt Case
The article reports that Mary Ganeskyi faces a serious charge for attempting to kill Charles Strecanski in South Bend. The case outlines the accusation and the involved individuals as the central elements of the brief.
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South Bend Mary
Ganeskyi
Charles Strecanski
Tuberculosis Ravages Reported in Elkhart
In Elkhart it is said that about 300 cases of tuberculosis exist in the county. The item mentions a sale of framed pictures priced from 20 cents to 1 dollar at Nymmeyer and Wohlford, and notes Rimpler's Fruit Store offering tobacco, candy, cigars, and chewing gum.
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Elkhart
County
Nymmeyer & Wohlford
Rimpler's
Big Vote Offer Winds Down Monday Night
Urgent campaign plea urges hustling for subscriptions before 10 p.m. Monday to secure up to 800,000 votes. Candidates are urged to press every contact, keep momentum, and avoid delays as the contest narrows to a handful of strong contenders. The Rosary company traveled to Michigan City.
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Navy
Democrat
Post Office
Big Vote
Mmake
Inter
Vannuys to Address Mishawaka Men on Bleacher Talk
Rev Ezra Allen Vannuys pastor of Goshen's Presbyterian church will speak to Mishawaka church men at the Memorial Methodist church next Tuesday evening. His talk titled Off the Bleacher into the Game is free under the Methodist Brotherhood.
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Mishawaka
South Bend
Methodist Brotherhood
Former resident praises Elkhart County alfalfa progress
C M Immel of Denver former recorder of Elkhart County writes to County Superintendent Weaver praising coverage of alfalfa growing in Elkhart. He notes alfalfa thrives along roads and vacant lots, yields three crops without irrigation and four or five with irrigation, and commends local schools and agricultural efforts.
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C. M. Immel
Denver
Col
Elkhart County
Democrat
Co. Supt. Weaver
Christmas Plans for First M. E. Church Sunday School
A meeting last night arranged the annual Christmas observance by the First M. E. church Sunday school. All classes will contribute to the Associated Charities fund for the relief of the worthy poor. A Christmas Eve party in the church basement will follow religious exercises in the main auditorium. Churches across the city are making similar plans with most events on Christmas Eve.
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M. E. Church
Associated Charities Fund For
Winter Picnic Held by Farm Home Economics Club
The Farm Home Economics club gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Mervin L Kirk dorfer two miles west of Middlebury for its annual winter picnic. About 40 attendees including husbands enjoyed a feast and social time with a short program read by secretary Mrs W J Neff. Mrs C L Coffeen spoke on Christus gifts and others gave readings. The president Mrs G H Gardner was elected as delegate to the Purdue University meeting next week.
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Farm Home Economic Club
Mervin L. Kirkdorfer
Middlebury
C. L. Coffeen
W. J. Neff
Ethel Ulery
Sminul
Lucile Shellenberger
Calvin Ulery
G. H. Gardner
Wes
Home Economics Club
Purdue University
Bluffton man killed in Balkan campaign fighting German army
Wiecking of Bluffton was killed while serving with the German army in the Balkan campaign. Real estate dealer Albert Weaver located at 719 No. South Sixth Street.
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Wiecking
Bluffton
South Sixth Street
Albert Weaver
Messiah Rendition At Goshen College Draws Full House
A full house and 50 voice chorus highlight Goshen College's last night staging of The Messiah. Chicago soloists Marilou Green Worthe Faulkner Marjorie Dodge Warner and Mabel Curlew joined the Philharmonic chorus for a lavish performance praised for vocal power and interpretive finesse.
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Goshen
Chicago
Marilou Green
Worthe Faulkner
Majorie Dodge Warner
Local Man Regains One Eye Sight After Surgery
John Stansbury of Ligonier aged 82 who had been blind in one eye for six years after cataract surgery has recovered sight in the other eye following an operation by an Elkhart oculist. He traveled from Elkhart to Ligonier yesterday for care.
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John Stansbury
Ligonier
Elkhart
Mr. Stansbury
Two-year-old Holstein heifer drops 111 pound calf
Bert Stutsman of Harrison township reports his registered Holstein heifer, two years old and ten days, calved yesterday morning producing a 111 pound calf. This is noted as unusual for such a young animal.
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Bert Stutsman
Harrison Township
Jitney Bus and Street Car Collision Injures Teacher
In Elkhart a jitney and a street car collided injuring Miss Jennie Pancake a Ligonier schoolteacher. A sharp edge of celluloid curtains cut deeply into her head as a result of the accident.
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Elkhart
Jennie Pancake
Ligonier
Indiana Society of Chicago Plans 11th Annual Dinner
The Indiana Society of Chicago will dine in the Contreys hotel Chicago tonight. Four hundred are expected for the 11th annual dinner in the gold room.
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Indiana Society of Chicago
Contreys
Chicago
Davy Campbell Reaches Mishawaka to Live on Local Farm
Davy Campbell arrives in Mishawaka and plans to reside on a nearby farm. The article notes a notable history and hints at rumors or legends surrounding the figure.
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Davy Campbell
Suck Lait
Mishawaka
Waterford Church Sunday School and Prayer Service Notice
Waterford Christian Church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. Prayer meeting Friday at 7:50 p.m. Preaching service at 3 p.m. in the shrine.
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Waterford Christian Church
Shina
Dunten Named Acting Judge In Lagrange Circuit Court
Yrack J. Dunten serves as acting judge of the Lagrange circuit while Judge Drake is in Goshen. The notice seeks a 2 year tenure, experience as a bookkeeper, good recommendations, and notes Democratic ties and a holiday business claim.
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Dunten
Yrack J. Dunten
Lagrange ¢Ircuit Court
Drake
Goshen
Marriages and deaths from Goshen area history
Fifty years ago marriages occurred including John W Mitchell and Catherine Bartmess with Rev M Hasty and Capt I W Liveringhouse wed Amelia Adams. John Wurster, early Goshen resident, died aged 14. John E Adams and Louisa Blue wed at Abner Blue's Jefferson Township home with Rev A M Buck officiating. L. A. Elliott, former Mishawaka Enterprize editor, died in Elkhart Thursday.
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John W. Mitchell
Catherine Bartmess
M. Hasty
L. A. Elliott
Mishawaka
Elkhart
John Wurster
Goshen
Capt
I. W. Liveringhouse
Amelia Adams
Matt
Bristol
John E. Adams
Louisa Blue
Abner Blue
Jefferson Town
Rev
A. M. Buck
Twenty five years ago community notes and obituaries
Anthony Death buys W H Vesey property on So Seventh Street. Marriage licenses issued to George Hildebridle with Rebec ca Horn and Henry Dick with Intia Ann Snyder. Mrs John W Nusbaum of Elkhart dies in Chicago hospital from blood poison after recent surgery. Henry Dick and Julia Snyder wed at German Lutheran parsonage. Elkhart grocer Charles Math er’s store passed to Berdan Co of Toledo. Hugh Stockdale dies of heart disease in Petaluma California. he is brother of John N Stockdale T J Stockdale and Mrs A C Manning. Grand jury names listed. petit jurors named. People returning home to Linus Texas Estelle Nebraska Albuquerque New Mexico.
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Anthony Death
W. H. Vesey
So. Seventh Street
George Hildebridle
Rebecca Horn
Henry E. Dick
Intia Ann Snyder
John W. Nusbaum
Elkhart
Chicago
Henry
Julia A. Snyder
German Lutheran Church
M. F. Lauffer
Charles S. Mather
Berdan & Co
Toledo
Hugh Stockdale
Petatama
Cal
John N
T. J. Stockdale
A. C. Manning
Stockdales
Benjamin Stone
Charles ° “Hayes
Charles FE. DeCamp
Franklin Juday
John S. Vandicar
Samuel ‘Myers
Petit
Henry D. Clark
Byron L. Kellogg
Samuel Krider
Philip Bowser
J. J. Cripe
Abraham Saylor
Joseph Landis
Dan E. Long
Josiah Kitson
Daniel Bolyard
Amos Blosser
Joe’ Ecklebarger
Jsuwpes
Byanienn
Linus
James H. Crary
Texas
B. Koontz
Estelle
Victor Camp No 32 Elects 1916 Officers
Victor Camp No 32 W QO AW elected 1916 officers with John Castetter as Past Con Com Earle Miller as Con Com R Singer as Ad Lieut Isaiah Miller as Banker L E Yoder as Clerk Harry Emmineer as Escort James McCutcheon as Watchman D P Curtis as Sentry Youder Miller and Kirby as Physicians Guy Farmwall Otto Wilson and Cecil Smith as Managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. QO. AW
John Castetter
Earle Miller
R. Singer
Isaiah Miller
L. E. Yoder
Harry Emmineer
James_ McCutcheon
D. P. Curtis
Syracuse Defeats G E S Basketball at Local High School
Syracuse beat G E S 24 to 19 as Goshen traveled with a veteran visiting five. Referee Peerman ordered D Landis and Clink from the game for fighting. Local lineup included Bement Paine as guards Foust and D Landis as forwards and J Landis at center.
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Syracuse
Goshen
D. Landis
Clink
Peerman
Bement
Paine
Foust
J. Landis
Final Dress Rehearsals For Charity Minstrels At Jefferson
Final rehearsals underway with specialties stunts solos and ensembles being polished. George W. Herr directs stage decor as the Jefferson prepares a complete finished attraction for next Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
George W. Herr
The
Soldier Brownell Dies By Suicide In Honolulu
Lieut. Col. Charles S. Brownell of the U S Army engineer corps shot himself in Honolulu. He was 46 and his wife and daughter remained in the United States. Brownell had previously been connected with the Erie Michigan canal survey through the region. Dispatches offer no reason for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Brownell
U.S. Army Engineer Corps
Honolulu
United States
Brownell
Erie-Michigan Canal
The Rosary Presented in City Theater for Third Time
The Rosary was presented for the third time in the city at Jefferson last night drawing a casual audience. The performance maintained steady attendance as viewers engaged with the piece in this venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
New Stock of Novelty and Alarm Clocks at N M Brumbaushs
Local shop announces a fresh stock of novelty and alarm clocks at N M Brumbaushs. shoppers can browse a diverse selection including decorative pieces and practical timepieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aarm
N. M. Brumbaush’s
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U. S
Greenville
House Democrats
Niblack
P. M
Jitney Bus Service
Canteta
Rebekah Lodge
Rosary” Company
Michigan City
E. A. Vannuys
Georgia E. Whitehead
Charles Whitehead
North Second Street
Theodore Nelson
CG. A. Nelson
W. W. Foust
Howell Post
No. 0
Post
Shitoh Field
Shamrock Athletic Club
Jefferson Hall
Shamrock Orchestra
Dorothy Brubaker
Walter Brubaker
Wilson
Feacon
M. C. Dow
Goshen College
Mabel Curlew
Philharmonic Chorus
Eveat
Pro
A. S. Ebersole
Ethel Crawford
Mento
Man
St ’ Elidner & Hascall
Ilese
Democrats
Guy Farmwall
Otto Wilsom
Cecil Smith
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