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James Knox Paulk, Confederate soldier at age 15, Texas frontier Minute Man at age 22 and Texas Ranger at age 24, was the son of Alfred Howard Paulk (1826 - 1879) a school teacher and Dorotha Ann Sheffield Paulk (1830-1915). J. K.'s siblings were William Thomas, John David, Daniel M., Isabelle Naomi, Nancy Rebecca, Sarah Ellen, Peninah Narcissa, Dorotha Ann and Mary Eleanor. His enlistment in Confederate service in 1865 was near the end of the war and no record has been found. J. K.'s family was still living in Covington County, Alabama on June 1, 1870 when the census was enumerated. J. K., at age 20, was working as a ditcher. Available information indicates J. K. and two brothers moved to Texas and J. K. enlisted in the Minute Men on the frontier of Texas. He served from April 22, 1872 to June 1, 1874 under Captain John Elkins. On June 6, 1874, he enlisted in Company E of the Frontier Battalion of Texas Rangers under Major Jones and Captain Maltby and served through the Indian Wars in the late 70s. In less than a month, his company participated in the Battle of Adobe Walls, Texas when 27 men held off a force of 900 Indians under Comanche Chief Quanah Parker. According to Mr. Paulk, he also participated in battles at Williams and Hart Ranch and a number of minor battles.
He was paid $113.33 1/3, less $45.00 in advances,
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We the commissioned and non commissioned officers and Private of Co. "E" Frontier Battalion whose names are annexed (our own signatures) earnestly request Capt. W. I. Mathby Comdg Co. to procure for us Colts improved Breech Loading Pistols of the latest and best improved quality. For which we will pay cash price our of the first survey we draw from the State for our services. 35. J. K. Paulk
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I hereby Certify that J. K. Paulk a private of Lieutenant Foster's Company "E" of the Frontier Battalion was mustered into the Service of the State of Texas on the 6th day of June 1874 and is this day Honorably Discharged. The said J. K. Paulk was last paid by Capt. M. M. Kinney to include the 31st day of August 1874 and has pay due him from that time to the present date.
There is due him the due him the Sum of three
hundred and sixty dollars he is indebted to the State of Texas one
hundred and eight 55/100 dollars as follows ___ B. S. Foster Lieut Comdg Co "E" Frontier Battalion Received of (A true Copy N. ____ Adjt Genl) this day of 1875 the Sum of ___ Dollars in full of the above amount signed in duplicate appd for 241 45/100 Wm Steele Adjt Genl for Beatt
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James K. Paulk served as postmaster in Blue Gap, Runnels County, TX, February 14, 1878 - September 15, 1878 and June 2, 1879 - January 25, 1880. Family information states that J. K.'s parents moved to Texas in 1878 and his father died on October 29, 1879 in Coleman County. In 1880, the younger family was still living in Coleman County and had two children, Annie and Thomas.
According to birth information on the children,
several were born in Oklahoma. Family information lists the birth of son, William Albert Pauk, on December 23, 1898 as Lamar County. They were recorded on the 1900 Census taken on June 1, 1900, and included children, John, Daniel, Joseph, Dorotha "Dollie," Elster, Zora and Willie. Sadly, their daughter, Bertha May, born after Daniel, lived only two days and died in Coleman County. Daughter, Anna, had married Jasper Newton Ashley on March 21, 1897 in Lamar County and were living in Delta County in 1900. While living in Lamar County, he designed a working peanut harvesting machine which he freely shared, not caring to apply for a patent.
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Although arriving in Palacios at the approximate age of 60, Mr. Paulk's age did not hinder his industriousness. He was active in the early building of the town. He was one of the foremost pioneer business men and was always interested in what was being done toward improving the city, every ready to lend a helping hand as long as his health permitted him doing so. Mr. Paulk's first ad available in existing issues of the Palacios Beacon on August 18, 1911, indicates he was probably in Palacios by the summer of 1910 because the ad mentions patronage from last season. He was advertising his Nursery Stock of trees, shrubs, flowers, etc.
By December 1, 1911, he advertised as the Palacios Representative of the Alvin Japanese Nursery Company which marketed trees across Matagorda County.
He opened a harness shop in 1920 and a store featuring "New and Second Hand Goods" in 1921.
On July the first I will move my Shoe Shop from 5th street to the Keller Building on Commerce. J. K. Paulk--Palacios Beacon, July 1, 1921
In November, 1921, he offered his harness and shoe shop for sale due to age and ill health. He then announced he was planning to open a hardware and harness shop early in 1922. An ad similar to the ad in July 29, 1921, ran in February, 1922 indicates he either could not sell the business or changed his mind He partnered in the O. K. Market already operated by S. L. Townsend in 1924 and the market was moved to the Keller Building on Commerce Street. By April, 1924, Mr. Paulk disposed of his interest in the O. K. Market.
In 1927, Mr. Paulk was involved in an automobile accident in Houston while visiting his daughter and suffered serious injuries. J. K. Paulk Hit By Auto in Houston; Condition Serious J. K. Paulk, 77, of Palacios was knocked down by an automobile late Sunday at Waugh Drive and West Drew. His arm, leg and skull were fractured, and at St. Josephs Infirmary it was said his condition was serious. Police said Mrs. J. M. Scott of 410 Merrill Street reported that the aged man stepped in front of her car and she was unable to avoid hitting him. Paulk was visiting his daughter, Mrs. Phillip Ludwik, of 1230 West Drew, and was out for a walk at the time of the accident.--Houston Chronicle. D. D. Paulk returned from Houston Wednesday night and reports his father doing as well as could be expected. On account of his advanced age the injuries are all the more serious. Mr. Paulk's many Palacios friends regret to learn of his accident and trust he may soon recover. Palacios Beacon, October 6, 1927 By 1930, Mr. Paulk was in the fur buying business. WANTED--FURS--See me before you ship or sell your raw furs. First block west of water tower. Next to Railroad. J. K. Paulk, Fur Dealer.--Palacios Beacon, January 16, 1930 The year 1931 brought the celebration of the Paulk's 54th wedding anniversary. Married 54 Years Next Sunday, October 18, will round out 54 years of wedded life for Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Paulk, they having pledged their troth for "better or worse," at Camp Colorado, Coleman County, Texas, on October 18, 1877. Mr. and Mrs. Paulk are two of Palacios' most highly esteemed citizens and have a host of friends with whom we join in wishing for them many more happy years of life together.--Palacios Beacon, October 15, 1931 Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Paulk, who had the honor of celebrating their 54th wedding anniversary on last Sunday, also had the pleasure of having many of their relatives and friends here for the occasion. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Withers and daughter, of Conrad, Mont., Mrs. Anne Ashley, of Paris, Texas; and Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Ludwig [Ludwick] and children, of Houston. Mrs. Withers, Mrs. Ashley and Mrs. Ludwig [Ludwick] are their daughters. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Paulk gave a dinner Sunday honoring Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Paulk's 54th anniversary. There were 26 present including relatives from Montana and Houston.--Palacios Beacon, October 22, 1931
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Taps were sounded Tuesday morning for a veteran soldier of early and historic Texas, when members of Greenwood Post of the American Legion, conducted a military funeral for one of our oldest and most highly respected citizens. Mr. James Knox Paulk was born in Alabama, March 11, 1850, and died at his home in this city Sunday, March 20, 1932, aged 82 years and 9 days. At the age of 15 years he enlisted in the Civil War. When 19 years old he came to Texas and served in what was known as the minute men on the frontier of Texas from April 22, 1872 to June 1, 1874, under Captain John Elkins. On June 4, 1874 he enlisted in Ranger service in Co. E. Texas Frontier Battalion under Major Jones and Captain Maltby and served throughout the Indian War of the late 70's. Battles of interest in which he partook were at Adobe Walls, Texas, when 27 men held off a force of 900 Indians, under Quannah Parker Comanche Chief, and at Williams and Hart Ranch besides a number of minor ones. Mr. Paulk could talk interestingly of early days in Texas and often entertained his friends with vivid accounts of pioneer life and wartimes in the Lone Star State. At Camp Colorado, Texas, on Oct. 18, 1877, Mr. Paulk was united in marriage to Miss America Graves, who survives him. Mr. Paulk and family moved to Palacios about 22 years ago and has made this city his home ever since. He was active in the early building of Palacios, was one of our foremost pioneer businessmen, and was always interested in what was being done toward improving our city, ever ready to lend a helping hand as long as his health permitted him doing so. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. R. Paine, assisted by J. Roy Williams and Rev. Carroll B. Ray, after which the remains were taken to the city cemetery for interment. Besides the widow, who had been a faithful and devoted companion for more than fifty years, nine children are left to mourn his passing on, namely:--Mrs. Annie Ashley, of Paris, Texas; Mrs. Dorothy Bell, of Long Beach, Calif.; Mrs. Fay Ludwick, of Conrad, Mont.; Mrs. Mary Withers, Conrad, Mont.; Mr. Tom Paulk, Vernon, Texas; Mr. Dan Paulk, Palacios, Texas; Mr. Joe Paulk, Altus, Okla.; Mr. Bill Paulk, Palacios, Texas. To the bereaved relatives and friends we extend heartfelt sympathy. Palacios Beacon, March 24, 1932 Card of Thanks We wish to express our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for the assistance given us and kindness shown during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Especially do we wish to thank the American Legion and choir, our appreciation of what you did can not be expressed in words. Mrs. J. K. Paulk and children
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He has resided here for the last 22 years.
In the early days of Texas, he was a member of a ranger force of 27 men under command of Major Jones who held off a force of 900 Indians in the battle of Adobe Wall[s] in West Texas.
Paulk was wounded in the encounter and a large number of the rangers were killed. Although greatly outnumbered, the rangers were so deadly with their rifle and pistol fire that the Indians retired after a brief engagement.
Mr. Paulk is survived by five sons, D. D. and W. A. of Altus, Okla., T. L. Paulk of Vernon, Texas, and J. F. Paulk of Bloomington, Texas; four daughters, Mrs. Ashley of Paris, Texas, Miss Dorothy Paulk of California, Mrs. P. L. Withers and Mrs. Ludwig of Wyoming, and a brother, John Paulk of Palacios.
Funeral services will be held at 10
a.m., Tuesday, at the residence in Palacios and burial will be in
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Death of Mrs. King
Mrs. Dorothy [Dortha] Ann King, aged 84 years, died at the home of her son, J. K. Paulk, on Morton Avenue, last Saturday evening. Funeral services were held at the Paulk home Sunday afternoon at four o'clock, conducted by Rev. Hanks, pastor of the Baptist church, followed by interment at city cemetery. Two sons and two daughters of the deceased from East Texas were here to attend the funeral.
Mr. Paulk is one of the well-known citizens of our city, and in his loss he and the family have the sympathy of all our people.
The Palacios Beacon, Friday, January 22, 1915
[Dortha Ann Paul married W. E. King
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Mrs. Anna Belle Ashley, aged 61 years, 9 months and 29 days, passed away at the family residence, June 1, 1939. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. J. K. Paulk, two sons, L. C. Ashley, Palacios and Harvey Ashley, Long Beach, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Fay Ludwick, Angleton; Mrs. Dorothy Bell, Wharton; Mrs. Mary Withers, Los Angeles, Calif.; five brothers, D. D. Paulk, Palacios; W. A. Paulk, Houston, J. M. Paulk, Altus, Okla.; J. F. Paulk, Bloomington; T. L. Paulk, Vernon. Funeral service were held from the Palacios Funeral Home, Friday, with Rev. W. L. Crouch officiating. Burial in the Palacios Cemetery, under the direction of the Palacios Funeral Home. The deceased was born in Coleman County, Texas, and was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Paulk. For a number of years she made her home in Paris, Texas, where she reared her family two boys and a girl. The latter predeceased her in death just three years ago to the very minute. When a young girl she was converted and joined the Baptist Church of which she remained a faithful member. A few years ago she came to Palacios to make her home and during this time formed a large circle of friends with whom we join in extending deepest sympathy to the bereaved relatives. Relatives called here by her illness and death were Mrs. Ludwick and family, of Angleton, Mrs. Bell, Wharton, W. A. Paulk, Houston; J. M. Paulk, Altus, Okla.; J. F. Paulk, Bloomington; T. L. Paulk, Vernon and Mr. and Mrs. Hill, Pearland, and her son, Harvey, California.
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Funeral services for John Franklin Paulk of Bloomington, a former resident of Palacios, were held at 2:30 Wednesday, October 29, at the Duckett Funeral Home Chapel in Victoria with the Rev. Warren Whitecomb, pastor of Bloomington United Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in the Crescent Valley Cemetery. A brother of the late D. D. Paulk, he was born in Alabama on August 17, 1882, to the late James Knox and America Graves [Greaves] Paulk. A retired farmer and resident of Victoria County since 1917, he died at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, in a Victoria nursing home following a long illness. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. V. V. Rush of Bloomington and Mrs. Claude Hanna of Banquete, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Phillip Ludwig [Ludwick] of Angleton and Mrs. Mary Matensak of San Diego, Calif.; a brother, William Paulk of Miami Beach, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Palacios Beacon, November 6, 1969
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Altus (Special) - Services for Joe M. Paulk, Altus, who died Monday in a Wichita Falls hospital, will be at 2 p. m. Thursday in the First Baptist church here. Burial will be in Restlawn cemetery under direction of Tims Funeral Home. Mr. Paulk moved to Jackson County in 1929 and was engaged in the real estate business until about 10 years ago when he retired. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, and the Altus Lions and Elks clubs. Survivors include his wife, Euta Mae, of the home; a son, Jack, of Columbus, Ohio; three brothers, John, of Bloomington, Tex., Dan of Palacios, Tex. and Bill, of Miami, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Philip Ludwick, Angleton, Tex., and Mrs. Eddie Matensak, San Diego, Calif.; three grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Lawton Constitution, January 6, 1965
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Victoria, Texas. Dec. 26--A search for his lost bird dog cost the life of E. H. Paulk, 36, of Palacios. He was found dead on the San Antonio Bay shore near the water's edge. Tuesday afternoon by his hunting companion, N. H. Martin, also of Palacios. Standing near his master's body was the dog. Paulk and Martin were on an all-winter hunting cruise. Last Friday they cast anchor in San Antonio Bay near Austwell, Refugio County, and that night went ashore with three dogs. They hunted until midnight, then returned to the boat and found one of the dogs missing. Saturday morning Paulk went ashore in the only skiff to search for the dog, telling Martin he would remain shore that day and night unless he found the dog sooner. For three days and nights Martin awaited his return. Tuesday afternoon he waded ashore in water waist-deep and found his companion's body lying face downward on the beach. There was sea sand on Paulk's trousers and the skiff was missing, leading Martin to believe the skiff capsized and sank while Paulk was returning to the boat and that Paulk waded back to shore, where he died of exposure. Martin came near succumbing to the cold after finding the body. He stayed in the woods that night searching for a house. Wednesday morning he found a ranch house and telephoned authorities at Refugio and Paulk's relatives. He had lost track of time and did not know it was Christmas. The body was brought to Victoria Thursday. At an inquest the Justice of the Peace returned a verdict that Paulk froze to death. Paulk was born in Edmond, Ok. He was a farmer and had resided in Palacios twelve years. He is survived by his wife, his parents and five brothers and four sisters. The body will be sent to Palacios for burial. Dallas Morning News, December 27, 1929 Card of Thanks We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to our neighbors and friends who were so thoughtful of us during our recent bereavement, caused by the tragic death of our husband, son and brother.
Mrs. E. H. Paulk Palacios Beacon, January 2, 1930
Elster was farming in Weiser, Idaho at the time
of his World War I registration on June 5, 1917
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Graveside services were held at the Palacios Cemetery on January 7, 1990 for Lenora Alice Paulk of Bay City. She had passed away in Wharton on January 5. Born Lenora Alice Blazier on September 2, 1900 to Herbert A. Blazier and Lizzie Ann Stephman Blazier in Nebraska, Mrs. Paulk was a life-long resident of Matagorda County. Survivors include daughters Olive "Vicki" Hoffman and Geraldine A Warrick, both of Bay City; a son and daughter-in-law, James H. and Mickey Paulk of Pascogoula, LA; a sister, Ruby Pletz of Palacios; 14 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and 11 great-great grandchildren. Palacios Beacon, January 10, 1990 Lenora Alice Paulk Graveside services for Lenora Alice Paulk, 89, of Bay City were scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday at Palacios Cemetery with the Rev. Shan Jackson officiating. Mrs. Paulk was born Sept. 2, 1900, in Nebraska to Herbert A. and Lizzie Ann Stephman Blazier and died Jan. 5, 1990, in Wharton. She was a lifelong resident of Matagorda County. Survivors include two daughters, Olive "Vicki" Hoffmann and Geraldine A. Warrick, both of Bay City; a son and daughter-in-law, James H. and Mickey Paulk of Pascagoula, La.; a sister, Ruby Pletz of Palacios; 14 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers include Tommy Guynes, Danny Donovan, Bobby Willis, Danny Ratliff, Russell Coker and William Elder. Honorary pallbearers include Robert Ester, Wayne Guynes and William Ratliff. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City. The Daily Tribune, January, 1990 Funeral services for William Albert Paulk, Jr., were held in the Palacios Funeral Home at 11 a. m. Saturday, August 7, conducted by Rev. Rayford B. Harris, and burial made in the Palacios cemetery. William A. Paulk, Jr., a former Palacios boy employed as a steeplejack by the Noack Construction Co. of Port Arthur, was killed instantly last Thursday, when a rope broke, causing him to fall 125 feet to the pavement below. Paulk, aged 23 years, was a war veteran, serving one year in the Merchant Marines and there years in the Army Transportation Corps. He was stationed in England, where he married an English girl, August 19, 1944, who with one son, William III, three years old, survive. Other survivors are his mother, Mrs. Lenora Paulk, Palacios; father William A. Paulk, Sr., New Orleans; two sisters, Mrs. Violet Guynes, Jr., Blessing, and Mrs. Geraldine Crain, Bay City; one brother, James H. Paulk, Palacios; grandmother, Mrs. L. A. Wright, and numerous other relatives. Palacios Beacon, August 12, 1948
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Geraldine Mary Ellen Paulk Withers Matensak February 9, 1904 - January 26, 1985
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I have bought the stock of second-hand furniture of Usleman and Krueger. Will move same to the Keller building July the first. I have some rare bargains until stock is sold. J. K. Paulk
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J. K. Paulk, Palacios, Texas. City-by-the-Sea
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Kum and By, J. K. Paulk
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J. K. Paulk, the little ten weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Paulk, died at the home Friday afternoon. The funeral services, conduced by the Rev. Mr. Goodenough, were held Saturday afternoon and the little body placed in the Palacios cemetery beside that of his twin brother who had preceded him by seven short weeks. This double bereavement is felt keenly by the sorrowing parents and the sympathy of the community is extended to them. Card of Thanks We wish to extend our appreciation of the many kindnesses shown us during the illness and death of twin boys. And also for the many beautiful floral offerings. D. D. Paulk and family; J. K. Paulk and family
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A business deal was made the first of the week whereby J. K. Paulk becomes a co-partner in the O. K Meat Market, recently opened up by S. L. Townsend. Mr. Paulk is no stranger to Palacios, having been engaged in business here several years. He is a very successful business man, having to his credit of never making a failure during his career. The new firm will continue to carry the very best of everything in their line and we are sure they will receive a liberal share of the patronage.
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I have sold my interest in the O. K. Market, which has been running under the firm name of Paulk & Townsend, to Mrs. Bertha Townsend, giving possession April 7, 1924. Mrs. Townsend assumes all obligations against the firm of Paulk & Townsend, and all accounts due said firm at time of sale are to be paid her. J. K. Paulk
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Another Feed Store opened up for business in our city this week with D. D. Paulk proprietor. The new business is located in Fifth St. between Stewart's Furniture Store and Berry's Garage. This building has recently been repaired, cement floor and driveway put in which makes it a very convenient place for a business of this kind. Mr. Paulk has also put in a gasoline pump, and will handle oils which enable him to serve the farmer with fuel for his car or feed for his stock. Mr. Paulk has been connected with the dray and transfer business her for the past eight or ten years and is well and favorable known by everyone here and surrounding country. He will continue his transfer and dray work.
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Dan Junior, little son of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Paulk, had the misfortune on Monday afternoon of this week of having one of his legs broken about half way between the knee and hip. Mr. Paulk was hauling shell gravel to be used for the cement floor of a garage Charles Luther is having built on the south end of his lot, fronting on Pavilion Street, and the little boy was riding on the dray with his father. As Mr. Paulk was backing the truck across the bridge at this place, it gave quite a bump which must have caused the child to fall off. He went onto the bridge and the front wheel of the truck passed over his leg before it could be stopped. Mr. Paulk says it all happened to quickly there was no time to do anything, but as soon as he could he picked the child up and took him home where his injuries were examined. Not knowing the extent of them and also finding a serious fracture it was thought best to have an X-Ray made, so on Tuesday he was taken to the hospital in Gulf for an examination. The doctors there made a picture which showed no injures except the fractured bone and they assured Mr. Paulk it could be set correctly and with proper attention would heal and soon be as good as ever. Mr. Paulk returned Wednesday leaving little Dan doing as well as could be expected and where he would have the very best of attention. Mrs. Paulk, who went over later, will remain some time so as to be with the little fellow while recuperating.
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D. D. Paulk informed the Beacon reporter this morning that he had shipped out forty-three car loads of oyster shell from here during the past few weeks. These shells are to be used in the building of roads on the State Highway and have been delivered at Citrus Grove, Simpsonville, Hawkinsville and Grovedale. The shell was taken from the oyster houses of the Liberty Fish & Oyster Co., and Texas Fish & Oyster Co.
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