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The Carleton Sentinel, The Dispatch and The Press Newspapers were published
in the Town of Woodstock, N.B.

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Press Newspaper March 15, 1887
THE LATE GEO. S. GRIMMER
George S. Grimmer, Esq., Q. C., died at his home, St. Andrews, after a short illness, on Tuesday, the 1st inst. Mr. Grimmer was well and widely known and his death will be learned with general regret. He was born on the Old Ridge in June, 1826; he received his preliminary education in the schools at that place. He subsequently studied for some time with the late Rev. Dr. Thompson, and finished his school education at Machias, Me. Returning from Machias, he entered the law office of the late Mr. S. D. Kerr, of St. John. He was admitted an attorney of the Supreme Court in 1847, and was enrolled a barrister in 1849. Between the years 1847 and 1849 he practiced law at Oromocto. Since that period he has resided in Charlotte county. In 1864 he was elected to the House of Assembly, a position which he resigned about 1868, being appointed clerk of the peace and of the county court for Charlotte. About the year 1872, he was made a Queen's counsel and clerk of the circuits. He married Miss Mary Allen Hazen, of Woodstock, in 1851. His family consisted of two daughters and six sons. His widow and five sons survive him.
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Press Newspaper Sept 12, 1892
John T. Fletcher
A telegram to L. N. Fletcher, Friday, informing him of the death of his brother, John T. Fletcher, sent a thrill of sadness all over the country. Mr. Fletcher was building a handsome residence at Limestone for Mrs. Getchell. After dinner he went out to the stable to care for his horse and soon after was found in the stable dead; he had evidently been
kicked by one of the horses in the stable; his chest was crushed and marks of another kick appeared on the lower part of the body. The body was brought to Hartland, Saturday morning by rail and thence to Waterville. The funeral was held at Waterville, Sunday afternoon, services were conducted by Rev. Charles Comben assisted by Rev. R. Crisp. The Oddfellows, of which he was a member, attended in uniform and had service at the grave. The funeral was attended by a very large number from town and country.
Mr. Fletcher was a native of Woodstock but had lived during most of his life at Waterville. By profession he was an architect and builder, but did not limit his talent and energies to one line of pursuit. He took some interest in agriculture and a few years ago had accumulated a very fine herd of jerseys. he rendered a good deal of very useful service as a member of the Carleton County Agricultural Society and Provincial Farmer's Association. In everything with which he was associated he was an enthuiastic worker.
The Militia shared his services, in which he held rank of captain. he was appointed Lieutenant in the Carleton Light Infantry on the 10th September, 1869; and was made Capt. Aug.31, 1883, and received a first class certificate from the 78th Highlanders in 1870.
He was the founder of this Journal, which he started in 1878 and of which he was proprietor till 1885.
He was a zealous and devoted Sunday school worker. He was the prime mover in Sunday school convention work in this county, and the Carleton County Sunday School Convention, to which all nondenominational S. S. conventions, either in New Brunswick or Northern Maine owe the thought of their exixtence, was organized at his suggestion.
He was a man of more than ordinary genius in his profession, a versatile writer and a zealous christian worker. His life will be better appreciated now in retrospect than when he was devotedly engrossed by its activities.
He was about 53 years of age. He leaves a widow, one son and three daughters. He was a kind husband and parent and a faithful friend.
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Press Newspaper Sept 12, 1892
Three young fellows named G. Rowe, Fred Jarvis and Wm. Webb, were arrested Friday night, charged with robbing the cash drawer in Mr. J. J. Weddall's store. It was Mr. Weddall's custom to leave $4 in change in the drawer each night for the clerks to use as change the next morning, and for three nights this money mysteriously disappeared. Friday night, Messrs. A. Haslin and Jas. Wilson remained in the store to watch for the thieves, and their efforts were rewarded by the capture of Rowe in the very act of robbing the drawer. He confessed to the other thefts, and said Webb and Jarvis were his companions in crime. The other two lads were arrested the same evening, and on Monday the three young robbers were sentenced, each to two months in the county jail. The lads range from ten to twelve years of age, and are the sons of respectable parents-Farmer.
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Press Newspaper Sept 12, 1892
The Star-Herald is informed that while Holman and Frank Thomas were fishing the early part of the present month in the Sutherland badeau in the Aroostook river, they caught a mud turtle that showed signs of being a very old settler. It's shell was broken and battered, its toe nails gone, and on the hind part of the under shell was cut "B. G. 1822." Mr. L. J. Thomas, our informant, says that seventy years ago two brothers, Baily and Benjamin Gardner, came to this section hunting, and thinks one of them marked the turtle.
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Press Newspaper Sept 26, 1892
A sad shooting affair happened four miles from Canterbury Station, last Wednesday night, by which Mrs. William Carr, a woman 55 years of age lost her life. Wm. Carr and his wife and an adopted daughter constitute the family. They had been troubled by a dog entering their cellar at night and taking what he could get, and determined to shoot him. On Wednesday night they heard the dog in the yard and started after him, Mrs. Carr about fifteen feet in advance; Mr. Carr following with a loaded gun ready cocked. As he was going out the door the gun went off and the charge of shot entered Mrs. Carr's back. She fell and was carried into the house by the husband and adopted daughter, where she only lived about two hours. An inquest was held by Luke Lawson and J. S. Law, Esquires, but the jury could not agree as to whether the shooting was accidental or not.
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Press Newspaper March 14, 1892
DEATH OF ROBERT CARR
The Missoula (Montana) Gazette of Feb.25th, says:
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Robert Carr died at the Sister's Hospital this morning of consumption, aggravated by a recent severe attack of the grip. He was thirty, and a native of Hartland, New Brunswick. He was well known in this community, where he had many warm friends. At the time of his fatal sickness he was in the employ of the Missoula Mercantile Company at Victor, though by profession he was a dentist. His brother is expected to arrive from the east this evening."
In its issue of the following day the Gazette says:
"J. T. G. Carr brother of Robert Carr, who died yesterday morning at the Sister's Hospital, arrived from New Brunswick last night, and the funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 from the Methodist church." Mr. Carr was a brother of J. T. G. Carr of Hartland, where he had resided for a number of years, but a native of England.
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Press Newspaper July 11, 1892
Scott Shaw returned from Boston Friday where he had been in the Children's Hospital for three months. He is a son of B. N. Shaw, Hartland, is nine years old and for four years has been suffering from a white swelling on his left knee, caused by a slight injury received in play. The bones were affected at the joint and portions above and below the joint and the knee pan had to be removed. His leg will be shorter on this account, but the wound has healed, he suffers no pain, has to use crutches but hopes to be able to do without them after about a year.
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Press Newspaper July 11, 1892
Theophilus Camber died very suddenly at his home here Wednesday. He had been pursuing his usual work in the forenoon but soon after getting home at noon was taken ill and in a few minutes passed away.
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Press Newspaper July 11, 1892
David Jones continues the manufacture of his celebrated horse pitch forks; he says he has a decided improvement this year on all previous manufactures, especially for harvesting. He invites every one wanting a fork to call and examine his stock.
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Press Newspaper July 11, 1892
Two young men belonging to Cannan, Micheal Guest and James Corcoran were drowned by the upsetting of a boat in which they were attempting to cross the Aroostock river, six miles below Presque Isle on Sunday last.
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Press Newspaper Aug 8, 1892
IN MEMORIAM
On July 28th, 1892, at Biggar Ridge, of cancer of the stomach,
Elizabeth, beloved wife of John Biggar, peacefully passed away from the trials and pains of this life, and entered in through the Pearly Gates, into the Holy City of eternal rest, to go no more out forever, but to walk the Golden streets and sing the praises of Him, who purchased her pardon with His own blood; whose praises she so loved to sing while here in the flesh. On the 30th our dear friend was laid to rest in Argyle Cemetery, and the occasion was improved by a beautifully eloquent and appropriate sermon, by Rev. J. Parkins, of Centreville; text, Deut. 33-27-"The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms."
Deceased was born at Smith Creek, Kings County, May 29th, 1823, and was married in 1840.She was the mother of twelve children, of whom seven survive her.
About twenty years ago she came with her husband and family to this county, and settled in what is known as Biggar Ridge, where, be her many sterling virtures, and social qualities, her quick intelligence, and ready sympathy with the sick and afflicted, secured for her many warm friends.
Sister Biggar was for many years a consistent member of the Methodist Church, which profession she adorned by a patience and faith, firm as the eternal Rock of Ages, whereon her hopes were stayed. The writer can never forget when she lay a helpless sufferer, how tenderly those gentle hands, now in the icy clasp of death, ministered to her comfort.
Her aged husband has the sympathy of the entire community in this sad bereavement.
A Friend
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Press Newspaper Aug 8, 1892
DEATH OF MRS. PEABODY
With the death of Mrs. Peabody, which occurred at an early hour Saturday morning at the residence of her son, Stephen Peabody, passes away another of the first generation born here.
Mrs. Peabody was a daughter of the late Michael Smith and is the last of the first generation of the families of either Capt. Jacob, or Michael Smith, that was born in the parish. Like most of the family Mrs. Peabody lived hale and hearty to a good old age-she reached fourscore years and ten. Her funeral at the Parish church, yesterday, was attended by a very large number of relatives and friends.
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Press Newspaper March 25, 1889
MARRIAGES
Hamilton-Fraser.-At Andover, N.B., on the 12th inst., by the Rev. R. W. J. Clements, Howard Hamilton, of Bangor, Me., to Miss Minnie Fraser, of California Settlement, Victoria County, N.B.
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Press Newspaper March 25, 1889
Gallagher-Merrit.-On the 13th inst., by the same, Percy S. Gallagher of Aroostook Junction to Miss Florence Merrit of Grand Falls Portage.
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Press Newspaper March 25, 1889
Smith-McLellan.- In Carleton, on the 20th inst., by the Rev. G. A. Hartley, at the residence of the bride's parents, Benjamin Franklin Smith, to Catherine M. McLean, both of Carleton, St. John.
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Press Newspaper March 25, 1889
Weatherbie-Boyle.-At the residence of the bride's father, on the 13th inst., by the Rev. J. K. Bea?sto, Joseph M. Weatherbie of Five Islands, N.S. to Annie B., daughter of Mr. Robert Boyle, of Glassville, N.B.
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Press Newspaper March 25, 1889
Churchill-Kimball.- On the 20th inst., by Rev. C.T. Phillips, George H. Churchill and Ella B. Kimball, both of Jacksontown.
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Press Newspaper March 25, 1889
DEATHS
Richardson.-At Lower Brighton, afer a short illness of congestion of the lungs, Morris J., aged 1 year and 4 months, youngest son of B. F. and Sarah Jane Richardson.
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Press Newspaper March 25, 1889
Plummer.-At Upper Woodstock, Wednesday March 6th, of paralysis of the brain, Archibald Plummer, at the age of 78; leaving a large number of relatives and friends, who mourn the loss of a kind parent and faithful friend.
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Press Newspaper March 25, 1889
Brooks.-At Peel, Carleton county, N.B., of consumption, March 14th, Rilla E., aged 1 year and five months, beloved and only daughter of Daniel and Sarah Brooks. Dearly though they loved her, yet they feel to say it is well, for the Lord hath done it.
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Press Newspaper March 25, 1889
Green.-At Bath, Feb 19th, Carrie B. Green, aged five weeks and three days, youngest child of William R. and Helen B. Green.
Our babe it was a blooming rose,
Too good on earth to stay;
Christ sent an angel from above,
And bore our babe away.

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Press Newspaper Aug 15, 1892
David Sparks, of Bristol, was examined before D. S. Jones, J. P., and James Farley, J. P., on a charge of assaulting and unmercifully whipping a twelve year old boy. The boy is an adopted son of Sparks and the complaint was entered by Mrs. Sparks, wife of the criminal. Sparks plead guilty and was given six days to pay a fine of $15 and costs or twenty days imprisonment.
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Press Newspaper Aug 15, 1892
On Friday last two boys of George Merritt's of Hodgdon, aged respectively 14 and 12 years, while out on the blueberry plains, near Sugar Brook, lost their way. During the day the heavy rains made their parents very anxious about them, and a number of friends aided in searching for them. They were found Saturday forenoon, having taken shelter under an overhanging rock. They were not much the worse, though the rain fell in torrent's during the day and night they were out in the woods.
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Press Newspaper Aug 15, 1892
CARLETON CHEESE
C. L. Tilley & Son have been informed from Ottawa that they have taken the second prize on American Cheese at the Exhibition at Liverpool, England. The prize is a silver medal and two pounds, Stering. The first prize was taken by cheese made in September, 1891. Messrs. Tilley's cheese were made in June of this year.
They have three factories, one at Waterville, one at Richmond Corner, and one at McKenzie Corner. The prizes were for cheese from any part of America, and the fact that Messrs. Tilley have taken second prize under the circumstances places this county to the front for American cheese. Cheese which took first and third prizes were also Canadian manufacture, the latter from New Brunswick.
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Press Newspaper Aug 1, 1892
John Armstrong has a curiosity; his Jersey heifer dropped a calf Sunday morning, perfectly formed except the left leg and foot. The leg is deformed; it has one natural foot and proceeding from the ankle another foot with three toes, making in all five toes on this leg. Otherwise the calf seems perfectly healthy and smart.
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Press Newspaper Aug 1, 1892
FIRE
At three o'clock Friday morning a fire alarm was sounded__
Donoho's factory was all ablaze, and before the hosemen could get a stream of water on the total destruction of the building and its contents was too nearly accomplished for any hope of saving; it burnt like a tinder-box. The loss of building, machinery, and stock, finished and unfinished, is complete. Mr. Donoho has been confined to his house by illness several weeks, and was unable to visit the scene of destruction. He estimates his loss of building, engine and boiler, machinery, furniture and lumber, at $5,000. He was insured for only $1,600.
Adjacent buildings were also badly damaged; most so was that of Mrs. Burns on the north of the factory, occupied by James Harvey. M. Burns in the rear, occupied by himself; and Mrs. Cupples on the south. Each of these had a pretty severe scorching.
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Press Newspaper Oct 3, 1892
Thomas Dyer of Bristol, died suddenly Wednesday morning. He got up before daylight and started to go down stairs; he had no light, and there was no railing around the staircase. He complained through the night of having a smothered feeling, and it is not known whether he died on the stairs and fell, or if the fall caused his death.
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Press Newspaper Aug 15, 1892
A STORY WITH A MORAL
Some fifteen years ago
Willie Smalley, then about seventeen years old, the eldest of a family of four, was left an orphan. After doing what he could to help the younger members of the family he earned enough to pay his way to the west.
About two years ago he opened up negotiations with an old playmate of his childhood, then in Boston, and they entered into a life partnership.
This week they returned to their old home accompanied by a young stranger, and
purchased one of the finest farms in Peel, the old Lovely property, granted to the late Samuel Lovely in 1812.
Mr. Smalley has invested over $4,000.00 in real estate here and has enough of the needful to stock his farm and commence operations.

A lucky fellow some will say; if luck means hard work and thrift then he has been lucky. Call it pluck young man and try it yourself. We heartily welcome Mr. and Mrs. Smalley and congratulate them in the possession of their new home.
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Press Newspaper Aug 15, 1892
A very sad and shocking event occurred Monday, when W. W. McPhee, a brakeman on the C. P. R., met a horrible death. He was on top of a car while the train, the freight from the north, was drawing in to Upper Woodstock, and it is supposed that he fell to the track and several cars passed over him almost severing his body. Coroner Hay was notified and at once went to the scene and held an inquest over the remains.
The following jury were impannelled : Rev. G. T. Hartley, foreman; W. R. Wright, Harry Green, Joseph Green, C. I. Fowler, G. H. Watson and Levi Taylor.
The verdict rendered was
" Accidental death by falling from cars, no blame attaching to the railway officials." McPhee was highly respected, a native of Salisbury, whither his remains were forwarded.
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Press Newspaper Aug 29, 1892
N. B. INDIANS
Commissioner Farrell's Report on Their Condition Up the St. John River.
Fredericton, Aug.23.-
James Farrell, Indian commissioner, has just returned from Edmundston from a trip, of inspection of his charges up the river. He reports that there is a very marked improvement in the condition of
Milicete Indians in this province for the last ten years. He has under his charge about 700 Indians, as follows:
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dmundston, 40; Tobique point, 190; Woodstock, 80; Kingsclear, 100; St. Marys 110; Oromocto, 50; Upper Gagetown, Apohaqui, 35; St. John, 18; and Charlotte, 20.
There are three schools, one at Tobique point, taught by Mrs. Killen, has 35 pupils registered; Miss Crowley teaches the Kingsclear school and has charge of 25 pupils; another one at St. Marys is now taught by Miss Rush, who has about the same number enrolled. The Tobique settlement is more advanced in every way than any of the others. The Indians have better houses, are more industrious than the others. They have a comfortable sum to their credit at Ottawa for the sale of their lands, and stumpage, on which they are allowed four per cent. per annum. They have a good chapel and a hall. In the latter they hold a dance every Friday night.
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Press Newspaper Jan 25, 1892
HE MEANT MURDER
A Young Man Attempts to Murder the Friends Who Had Kindly Cared for Him.
Word was received here Tuesday that
James English had attempted murder and burglary on the persons and property of Mr. and Mrs. William Drier of Connell. Mr. and Mrs. Drier and their son in law, L. L. Moores, occupy the same house. Mr. Drier is postmaster at Connell. Mr. Moores works the farm, and employed a young man a few months ago who said his name was James English and that he was a native of Colchester, N.S. Mr. Moores was in town attending the annual meeting of the municipal council in which he represents the parish of Simonds, when word was received of the attempted burglary the previous night. Deputy Sheriff Foster was in town also at the time and as soon as possible reached Mr. Drier's place. With such information and descriptions of the young man as he could get he started in pursuit and also placed constables at various stations. He first traced him up the river to East Florenceville and there he took back towards the woods and going up river a little way came in to the railway track. He went up to Bristol, lodged at night with Mr. B. Rodgers giving his name, McDougald. From there he started before daylight Wednesday morning, taking the Glassville road. Sheriff Foster started in pursuit Wednesday morning and following him, passed through Glassville, out the Miramichi road and when near Statens, at Foreston he saw a man on the road who, from the descriptions that had been given of him, he concluded was the one he wanted. He made the arrest although the person denied being the man he was looking for. Foster was not to be persuaded against his convictions, so he handcuffed his man, put him in his sleigh and returned back towards Glassville. Stopped at Love's Hotel and had dinner, the prisoner eating with a relish and enjoyment as if nothing was bothering him. While at Love's in the presence of several persons the prisoner confessed that he was the man they were looking for; that he had made an attempt on the life of Mr. and Mrs. Drier and did it for the purpose of robbing them. The Sheriff brought him down to his own place in Middle Simonds, reaching there Wednesday evening. The Sheriff on account of Mrs. Drier being too feeble to move, sent for George Melville, J. P., at Lansdowne, and took the prisoner before him at Mr. Dier's house, Thursday morning, and there had him examined. On the evidence at Mr. and Mrs. Drier, Squire Melville committed the prisoner for trail.

After the examination the prisoner was asked if he would like to see or have any talk with Mrs. Drier. This was asked him by the Sheriff, as the prisoner had previously told him that Mrs. Drier had been very kind to him and that he was very sorry for what he had done to her. The prisoner said he would like to see her, and the Sheriff took him into the room. On seeing the prisoner Mrs. Drier exclaimed, " Oh Jimmy, the boy I thought so much of; How came you to do this awful act ? " He said, " I am awful sorry I did it. I thought the matter over five or six days, and I took the hatchet into the house that night for that purpose. At half past eleven or thereabout I got the hatchet and I went into your bedroom, I went to your bed and stood with the hatchet raised over your heads for two or three minutes, considering what to do. You were asleep, and as you began to move I hit you with the hatchet in the face and commenced to do my best. "

On being asked what he intended to do. He said that he intended to kill them both, to rob the house and take the horse and sleigh and go. He said he recollected striking them five or six times while they were in bed.

The prisoner talked freely about the matter after he got started. He says that Mr. and Mrs. Drier both tumbled out of bed together; that while on his back on the floor Mr. Drier kicked at him and in doing so, kicked the hatchet out of his hand, ? his foot or leg. He then left the homestead and went to the barn took a blanket from one of the horses and going back to the house looked in the window and saw them ?ling to Mrs. Drier. He then returned to the barn, took another horse blanket and a buffalo and started; he went across the river and back into the woods and there, spreading his buffalo laid down, with Mr. Drier's dog, which had followed him. On leaving the house he had neither boots, hat nor coat on and would have suffered severely from the cold had it not been for the dog. The next morning he found he was near a settlement and made for a house with the buffalo; told the people his name was McDougald that he had been living with a man at Lakeville, that they had quarrelled and he had to run away without clothing to save himself. Here he traded the buffalo for some old clothes and then made his course towards Bristol.

Mr. Drier had a large trunk in his bedroom and in the trunk a tin box in which he kept his papers and money; this was known to the young man and was probably the object of his design, though he had not made any effort to open it; evidently intending to do the greater crime first.

The prisoner was brought to Woodstock Thursday by Sheriff Foster, assisted by Constable Charles M. Lloyd, and lodged in jail.

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W. L. DRIER'S STATEMENT

Mr. Drier was in town Saturday. He said he was wakened about one o'clock Tuesday morning by a sound like one breathing hard. He was lying on the back part of the bed and as he awoke he received a blow in the face. He immediately jumped out of bed while someone continued striking him on the head. He fell on his back but did not lose consciousness, and commenced kicking and striking. The room was dark but there being a window in a room opposite his bedroom door he saw someone leaving the room. He caught up a chair and placed himself in attitude to strike, but Mrs. Drier who was on the bed caught the chair and told him not to strike, and that he was in a night mare. She had evidently regained consciousness from the blows that she had received and did not know what was the matter. By the time their daughter, who slept upstairs, had made her way to their room, and bringing a light the horrible truth was revealed to them. Both Mr. and Mrs. Drier were cut about the face and head, and were covered with blood. Their daughter, Mrs. Moores, looked out and saw foot prints about the door, but feared to tell her father lest he should follow the assassin and receive more injury.
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Press Newspaper June 27, 1892
The death by drowning of Henry R. Simonson on Wednesday last was an event which thrilled every heart that knew that highly esteemed young man. He had a quantity of shingle bolts at Tracey's Mills and in getting the lumber started down to the mill at Centreville, he was working with two others in a boat. The boat leaked and capsized, the other two swam ashore but Henry could not swim, and though near the shore sank and drowned before the others could help him. The body was soon recovered and was interred at Jacksonville Friday. He was 23 years old, was doing a prosperous business and was very highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was a member of the Methodest church at Centreville and one of its best practical supporters. His afflicted parents and relations have the sympathy of the country.
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Press Newspaper June 27, 1892
A boy named Hull living at the Lower Corner had both arms broken Saturday night. He was swinging on a wire holding the derrick at the new bridge pier with a number of other boys and falling met with the accident. Dr. Sprague attended him.
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Press Newspaper June 27, 1892
While working at pressing hay at Watson settlement, Saturday, Mr. Fred Melville got his right foot caught in the machinery and received severe injuries, the toes were nearly severed from the foot. He was brought to Dr. Hand's surgery and had the wounds dressed. The Doctor thinks the wound will heal without loosing any part of the foot.
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Press Newspaper June 27, 1892
BARKER-GALL
A Former Woodstock Boy Takes to Himself a Wife.
(Utica Herald, June 23rd.)
Last evening at the residence of Ellis Howell on Elm street, New York Mills, occured one of the happiest nuptial events that has taken place in that village in a long time, the wedding of
Herbert B. Barker, formally of New York, but now of Utica, and Miss Susie M. Gall, daughter of Mrs. Ellis Howell of New York Mills.
The parlors were beautifully trimmed with flowers. Misses Katherline Evans and Pearl E. Hewitt, Utica arranged the decorations and potted plants. Miss Winfred ? Howell flower girl, groomsman was Clarence Hewitt of Utica, and bridesmaid Miss ? M. Barker of New York. The ushers were Wellington Williams and G. W. Payne of Utica. The bride was attired in a stylish tailor-made costume, trimmed with moire trimmings and wore diamond ornaments, the gift of the groom. She carried a bouquet of white roses. The bridesmaid wore green broad cloth, with moire trimmings, and carried a bouquet of pink roses. George S. Beechwood of Utica presided at the piano and played the wedding march. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Bachman of Utica.
The bride is the only daughter of Mrs. Ellis Howell, and is a young lady possessing many amiable qualities. The groom is with W. S. Taylor's jewelry store, Utica, and is very popular. They received a large number of costly presents. Mr. and Mrs. Barker left for the east on the 12:44 a.m. train.
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Press Newspaper June 27, 1892
THE MYSTERY SOLVED
Mrs. Jones Has Been Quietly Living in a House at Grafton.
A few weeks ago the community in the vicinity of Gordonsville, a few miles from Bristol, in this county, was startled by the
disappearance of Mrs. Samuel Jones. She left home Monday, June 13th, about noon. Mr. Jones supposed she had gone to her father's, some five or six miles distant. Their only child, a boy, a year and a half old was also gone. As Mrs. Jones did not return search was made for her Tuesday, she was not at her father's. Some of her clothes and also child's clothes were found on a by road between Gordonsville and Lansdowne. Samuel Jones was an adopted son of Beckwith Jones; but soon as old enough left his adopted home.
Beckwith Jones interested himself in the search for the lost woman and on last Wednesday heard from persons in Grafton that a woman and child passed through there on Tuesday, June 14th, and they thought they were then with
Mr. Allan Bull's family. Mr. Jones proceeded to Mr. Bull's and there found the woman and child. She left home on account of domestic unpleasantness and does not seem disposed to return.
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Press Newspaper June 27, 1892
The Boston Hotel Guide gives a correct portrait, and brief biographical sketch of Hon. F. S. Risteen.
Mr. Risteen is a native of this county, was born at Jacksonville in 1840, but went to Boston when only 16. He there served a few years as clerk and then opened a grocery on Tremont, St., in which he was very prosperous. Several years ago he became proprietor of the Clarendon Hotel, on Tremont St., and was equally successfully in that capacity. He is now President of the United States Hotel Association. He has been elected councilman, assistant assessor, one of the Board of Directors for Public Institutions and Senator.
" He is one of Boston's most respected citizens."
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Press Newspaper Feb 11, 1889
Wm. Chapman who had been working in the Woodworking Factory only a few days, got the skin shaved from two of his fingers last Tuesday; by bringing them to close to the knife of the plainer.
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Press Newspaper Feb 11, 1889
An electric lamp will be placed in front of Robt. Donaldson's residence, Richmond St., and in front of Dickinson's tannery, Main St.
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Press Newspaper Feb 11, 1889
A writer from Phillipsburg, Montana, informs us that N. P. Shaw formerly of Victoria Corner, has been very low with mountain fever but is now better.
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Press Newspaper Feb 11, 1889
Henry T. Scholey's two Shropshire Down ewes imported by government have a lamb a piece. Daisy on Jan.24th, dropped a fine ewe lamb, and Buttercup, on Feb.2nd, a promising young buck.
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Press Newspaper Feb 11, 1889
The store formerly occupied by the London House is being entirely renoviated and repainted. Mr. P. Bradley, the successful and courteous manager of the London House for many years intends to enter into business for himself, and will occupy the store.
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Press Newspaper Feb 11, 1889
Samuel Gallagher of Centreville, got from the C. P. R. car a 2 ounce package of oats, from which he raised 4 quarts, from the 4 quarts he got 2 bushels, from the 2 bushels this last season he threshed out 40 bushels, weighing 1480 pounds of oats, i.e., an average of 42 pounds to the bushel.
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Press Newspaper Feb 18, 1889
A. A. Collins has opened a barber shop in Kelly's block Wellington ward.
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Press Newspaper Feb 18, 1889
Hugh Judge, a brakeman on the N.B. R. had his hand badly jammed on Monday. His escape from death was miraculous.
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Press Newspaper Feb 18, 1889
Six Scott Act cases were before the Police Magistrate on Thursday. Oscar Dugan, was convicted of one, Daniel Groves of two and James Dugan of three offences.
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Press Newspaper Feb 18, 1889
Dr. Jewett has returned to Woodstock and bought out Dr. Rogers, formerly Jewett & Rogers. He intends adding another room to the present offices for a medical office, and will enter at once upon the practice.
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Press Newspaper Feb 18, 1889
At Mill Branch, Kent County, on the 6th inst., there departed this life, Jane, relict of the late George Irving, in the 103rd year of her age.
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Press Newspaper Feb 18, 1899
THE CARNIVAL
The Fancy Dress Carnival in the Roller Rink Thursday evening drew a large crowd.
The entries were numerous and the dresses unusually unique. The following is a list of entries and prize winners.

Maud Muler Maud Montgomery
Painter Arthur Murphy
Rocky Mountain Joe Chas. Brittain
Dude Frank Pickle
Prince Harry Bailey
Count DeMarcy Fred McCloskey
Cowbow W. H. Scovil
County Gent Chas. Peabody
Country Squire Jas. Gallagher
Crossing Sweeper John Hamilton
Crazy Quilt Manie Warner
Ridinghood Jennie Lindow
Cowboy Abner Nesbit
Cowboy Wheeler Leighton
Ridinghood Sadie Gibson
Bo Peep Mabel Whenman
Young Turk Frank Glidden
Ten Pins Mat. Cowick
Stars & Stripes Mary Hume
Day & Night George Green
Soldier George Little
Buffalo Bill George Brittain
Topsy Ella Whenman
Page Woodside Loane
Negro Herb Craig
Evening dress Cora Cluff
Horse Jockey Aubrey Connell
Boy in Snow Storm Fred Fisher
Riding Hood Lucy McLean
Knight Fred Hayden
Nurse Miss Foster
Pop Corn Girl Miss Maxwell
Fancy Dress Maud Hayden
Sailor Boy Frank Gillman
Flower Girl Miss Blackmore
Prairie Scout J. D. Beardsley
Summer Miss A. Boyer
Fancy Dress Mrs. J. G. Beardsley
A Lady from the Old Country Kate Murphy
Fancy Dress Alberta Dugan
Bride Cassie Dow
Fancy Dress Sadie McNinch
Fancy Dress Mrs. J. T. Collins
Indian Princess Mamie Collins
Owen of Frost Bertha Whenman
Gipsy Girl Laura King
Farmer Harry Glew
Pochantas Annie Gibson
Old Mother Goose Mrs.Geo. Lee
The Lone Fisherman John McKenzie
Equestrian Georgie Augherton
Darktown Fire Brigade Bob Kenedy chie. McGinty, Ham Brewer, Albert Fields, Tom Troy
Law Student Mat. Boyer
Different Nations Willie Loane
Gipsy Angus Wilson
Colored Preacher Sam Churchill
Clown Duncan Pond
Boot Black Arch Weatherspoon
Snow Bert Irvin
Snow Flake Jennie Weatherspoon
Kelly the Horse Trader Dan Lee
Hindco Lady Miss Weatherspoon
Ridinghood Hatie Ritchie
PRIZES_LADIES 1st.-Best Original, Miss Mamie Warner Crazy Quilt;
2nd-Handsomest, Mrs. J. T. Collins;
3rd-Comic, Ella Whenman, Topsy;
PRIZES_GENTLEMEN 1st.-Best Original, Lew Abbot, Rooster;
2nd-Handsomest, William Buzzel;
3rd-Comic, Dan Lee, Kelly the Horse Trader

The Press Newspaper 19 Sept. 1904
The 1904 newspaper articles are thanks to the Carleton County Historial Society
Through a Few Country Villages
A recent trip though the upper part of the county was most interesting and thoroughly enjoyed. Arriving at East Florenceville, Nehemiah Tompkins was in waiting and behind his speedy horses, with Richard Wheeler of Florenceville as companion, the drive was successfully accomplished. Mr Tompkins can always be relied upon to furnish the very best outfits for driving parties.
East Florenceville is a lively village and a large amount of business is annually transacted. We found J. S. Jameson and Stanley Carle conducting flourishing establishments. The Exchange Hotel is kept by Harry Burnham; among the boarders were a crew of men from Woodstock who are laying culverts in the neighbourhood and the mill crew of Crain Bros who conduct a mill at Florenceville. The Bank of New Brunswick has a thriving branch with R. Dole the popular agent. Cyril Crawford, artistic photographer, formerly of Hampton, Kings County, has a studio and his photography is from the most approved and latest processes. The principal produce buyers are James McIsaac, H. H. McCain and B. F. Smith, M. P. P. , representing A. C. Smith & Co., Saint John. The latter firm finds the produce this year will have paid to the farmers over $50 000 for their produce. B. F. Smith in his general store has for clerk the genial Fred S. Hunter; this store does a $25 000 business every year; the trade in the store is better this year than for some years past.

In Florenceville, Scott McCain conducts a first class hotel, and is popular with all his guests. The superior school is conducted by Mr. Keefe, formerly of Lakeville, while the assistant teacher and Sloyd worker is Miss Tompkins of East Florenceville. Drs. Ross and Hagerman look after the ills of the residents of the village very successfully. The general store of John Kearney was well stocked and he reports a good business; Rev. F. Bradley and Rev. Mr. Anderson are two of the popular clergymen who make their homes in Florenceville.

At this season of the year a drive from East Florenceville to Glassville should not be missed; the roads are a little hilly and rocky but the scenery along the way is grand, such as would gladden the heart of a painter or poet. At West Glassville are the homes of J. R. Ronald and William Lamont, two of the most progressive farmers in the county. Arriving in Glassville, a call was made at the Glassville House, so ably conducted by Mrs. Agnes Love, where the weary traveller is right royally entertained by the popular landlady. The principal merchants in the village are John McIntosh and James Love. A visit to the former’s store showed it to be well stocked and the prices right. Coun. David Lamont is the village blacksmith and his business is rapidly increasing owing to the superior quality of the work turned out. C. A. Derrah conducts a fruit and confectionery store and is favoured with a large patronage. Glassville can boast of many more shrewd business men than have been mentioned in this letter. Frank Nixon, a popular man of East Glassville, reports that all are thriving in his neighbourhood. Rev. Mr. Gibson is the Presbyterian clergyman at Glassville and a general favorite with his congregation and all who know him.
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The Press Newspaper 19 Sept. 1904
A Quick Glance at Local News
One of the old landmarks of the town George Bull, situated in Wellington Ward, is being remodeled by the Bull Estate for the present occupant W. L. Carr. This house was erected over 75 years ago, the shingles being made from birch bark. The shape of the house has been completely changed, the outside finish being the Colonial style of architecture; the inside finish will be of cypress. Bath rooms will be placed and the house will be heated in the most modern style. The house will be painted white with green shutters. B. Clark is the carpenter and Fewer Bros. are doing the plumbing.
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The Press Newspaper May 3, 1887
William Craig, Esq., came very nearly being drowned on Saturday last while enaged about the mill of Messrs. Craig & Rankin.
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The Press Newspaper May 3, 1887
A bear was seen on Riordan's Island Saturday. Several shots were fired at him without effect. When and how he got there is the mystery.
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The Press Newspaper May 3, 1887
H. V. Parker, who has been employed with his brother in this town, is preparing to move to Lower Woodstock on a farm, where he will engage in the hen raising business.
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Press Newspaper March 11, 1889
FIRE AT HARTLAND
About 3 a.m. on Friday morning last, fire was discovered in a barn in the rear of a block of buildings occupied by
A. & W. F. Thornton as a general store, Hicks & Carter as a law office and John Barnett as a dwelling and drug store. The fire was well under way before the alarm was given and it was impossible to do anything more than save the contents of the buildings, most of which were removed from the ground floor. Spurgeon Brown and Jas D. Thornton as well as Mr. Barnett who occupied the upper flats as dwellings, lost most of their household furniture. Sedgefield Shaw lost a valuable horse which was in a stable in which the fire first started. A number of wagons owned by A. & W. F. Thornton were also burned in the barn.
The buildings were all partially insured, as was also the stock of A. & W. F. Thornton and John Barnett. Had there been a breeze from the west it would have been impossible to have saved the village.
Origin of the fire is unknown.
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Press Newspaper March 4, 1889
The roof of Rev. Jos. Noble's house on Chapel street was slightly damaged by fire on Wednesday morning. An alarm summoned the hose company to the scene.
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Press Newspaper March 4, 1889
At the residence of H. A. Poole on Wednesday morning, Nathan Treadwell of Alaska, and Miss Anna Dawson were were married by Canon Neales. The Press congratulates.
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Press Newspaper March 4, 1889
A race took place at the roller rink last Wednesday, between Ben Chase and W. H. Nevers, which was witnessed by a few of the contesting parties friends with some interest. The purse was not a large one, but the honor at stake was considerable. Chase won amid great applause.
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Press Newspaper Feb 25, 1889
S. R. Boyer has purchased the fine new building recently erected by D. L. Pitt at East Florenceville, and has added a large assortment of new goods to the stock on hand. This is one of the most desirable business stands in the country, and the ready business tact of the new proprietor will doubtless continue the prosperily that has thus far attended it. Mr. Pitt will return to St. John as soon as he can wind up his business at Florenceville.
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Press Newspaper Feb 25, 1889
Eight Scott Act cases were before the Police Magistrate on Tuesday. Wm. McDonald was charged with five offences, and Andrew Murdock with three offences. The cases were adjourned until Saturday on account of absence of defendent's counsel. On Saturday all the cases were dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence. S. B. Appleby conducted the prosecution, and A. B. Connell appeared for the defence.
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Press Newspaper Feb 25, 1889
Wm. McDonald while engaged in harvesting ice on the river on Wednesday almost lost two of his horses. The ice suddenly gave away and his horses were soon struggling in the water. After strenuous efforts he succeeded in saving them.
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Press Newspaper Feb 25, 1889
J. T. Fletcher has prepared the plans and specifications for the church to be erected by the Advent congregation. Building operations will be commenced without delay.
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Press Newspaper Feb 25, 1889
Two deers captured at Fred Moore's camp near Monticello were conveyed to town last week by Gus Gilman. H. V. Dalling purchased one of the animals which he will endeavor to domesticate.
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Press Newspaper Feb 25, 1889
Centreville will soon be blessed with a brass band. This prosperous village is rapidly increasing in population and importance, and now ranks high in commercial enterprise. D. L. Parks opens a roller rink there this evening.
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Press Newspaper Feb 25, 1889
A rumor is afloat that a new bridge will be constructed across the St. John at Woodstock. The new structure will span the river from the foot of King St., and stand over the head of Bull's Island. The old bridge which is now in a precarious condition and will undoubted soon be condemned.
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Press Newspaper March 18, 1889
Wilbur, adopted son of Z. Ingraham, Newburg, had the fingers of one hand nearly severed by a blow from an axe Saturday morning. Dr. Connell dressed the wound and the patient is doing nicely.
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Press Newspaper March 18, 1889
Henry Rankine McLardy, grocery merchant of this town, received a severe injury to one of his eyes a few weeks ago, he is still under the care of Dr. Smith, whose opinion is that the sight will never be permanently restored. Mr. McLardy is insured in the Canada Accident Assurance Co., having procured his policy from their agent, E. M. Boyer, and is drawing a weekly indemnity of $10.
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Press Newspaper March 18, 1889
D. Jones of this town, manufacturer of fine edge tools, has just completed a set of table cutlery, which excels in perfection and beauty of finish anything that he has yet undertaken, and compare favorably with imported goods. They are highly polished and heavily silver plated. The goods were greatly admired by all who saw them.
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Press Newspaper March 18, 1889
On Friday, Miss Belle Price, teacher of the Intermediate Department of the Broadway School, severed her connection, which had lasted nearly five years with that school. This week she joins her brother in leaving for Montana. Her scholars presented her with a very fine edition of Scott's Poems, and as they parted with their teacher scarcely a dry face could be seen. Miss Bessie Black succeeds to the position vacated.
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Press Newspaper March 18, 1889
Thos. Lynch has received the appointment of preventive officer and assistant collector at this port, in place of Frank Gallagher who goes to St. John. The appointment will be popular from the personal influence of Mr. Lynch and also from the fact of local residence.
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Press Newspaper Jan 7, 1889
Town Council
Wednesday evening, Jan 2nd Present, Mayor Jones and couns. Boyd, Murphy, Drysdale, Fisher, Winslow, Holyoke and Carr.
A number of bills were referred to committees.
Alfred Sutton made application for relief from taxes on the ground of non-residence.
The alms house commissioners were voted $20 each.
Friday evening, Jan 4th.__Present, Mayor Jones and couns. Boyd, Graham, Murphy, Drysdale, Winslow, Holyoke, Smith and Carr.
The following bills were ordered paid :-

J McCoy $8 00
Robt Kennedy $1 00
Charles Welch $8 00
Mrs Jordan $8 59
John Armstrong $4 40
D A Grant $24 30
T McAvity & Sons $4 05
Wm Karnes $11 00
W F Dibblee & Son $57 96
R C Cluff $3 60
John Graham $3 50
Wm Chalmers $8 50
Mrs. Lockhart $4 43
Hugh Hay $3 80
Union Foundry Co $9 75
Bailey Bros $1 50
George Colter $2 50
Charles Dow $1 25
A G B Stone $17 50
Wm Skillen $1 44
John Campbell $1 15
F McLean $3 00
Woodstock Press $9 00
B H Smith & Son $11 00
Roya.' Electric Light Co $52 80
John Graham $15 75
Carleton Sentinel $2 75
J C Milmore $5 00
Mrs. Cantelow $1 00
John McCormac $18 60
C S Woodling $16 13
James Hayden $4 22
Donald Munro $40 15
C S Woodling $2 00
F W Gregory & Co $15 40
Gideon Fields $36 47
John McCormac $2 70
Wm Karnes $46 68
W H Everett $7 84
Connell Bros $98 02
E. J. Bailey (balance) $10 66

Five dollars was ordered refunded to W. F. Dibblee, being over tax.
The claim against the Johnston estate was settled at $16.
The following were appointed returning officers at the town elections:
W. W. Hay, for the town; James Munro, substitute.
Wellington Ward __Wm. Gibson ; substitute, R. M. Bailey; polling place, Owen Kelly's unoccupied store.
Queen's Ward __Wm. Skillen; substitute George Colter; polling place, Council Room.
King's Ward __ R. C. Hoyt ; substitute, C. S. Woodling ; polling place, W. W. Hammond's office.
For County Councillors __ Jerry Collins ; substitute, Robert Stevenson ; polling place, council room.
Adjourned till Wednesday evening 9th instant at 7.30 o'clock.
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