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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-06-19
FIRE AT FAYETTEVILLE.

About four o'clock on Thursday morn
ing, DR.. W. l.. Smith. of Jarrettsville, was
awakened by cracking noise, which he
discovered to be be from a fire that had
started in his stable about forty yards
distant from his residence. He rushed
hurriedly to the scene and found that the
fire had gone so far that it could not be
extinguished, and he proceeded forthwith
to save his live stock, all of which were
gotten out in safety, though not without
considerable risk, as when his favorite
driving mare was being removed, both
rescuer and animal were covered with
falling sparks, which had to be brushed
off. The flames were soon communicated
to the stable of Mr.. William H. Jarrett
and Mr. Smith proceeded there to get out
all of the live stock. The last thing that
he was able to save was some hogs which
were in pen close by. All vehicles were
also moved to places of safety, but the
hay, corn, oats and other provender
were all consumed. The loss is quite
heavy as the buildings were both modern,
and constructed for the special purpose
for which they had been used. Thecause
of the fire is unknown. but it is supposed
to have been set on fire by tramps sleep.
ing in the hay NOW. Both buildings
were insured i'll the Mutual Fire Insurance
Company of Hartford County.
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ANNUAL CONVENTION ". c. T. U.

The Annual Convention of the w. c. T.
U. of Hartford county was heldin the hall
at Fountain Green on Thursday, June
18th. Representatives were present from
all parts of the county. The opening de-
votiOnal exercises were conducted by the
president, Mrs. John ii. Reckord. An adj
dress of welcome in the name of the union
was delivered by Miss Oldfeld, and in the
name of the church by Rev. George w.
Evans. Miss Amoss, corresponding Sec
retary, reported nine unions with 1919
members, all of which had been doing
good work. The report of the county
treasurer, Mrs. Whistler, was of a salts
| factory nature. At the hour of noon,
Mrs. Haslup, State President, conducted
the devotional exercises. The following
committees were appointed:
Resolutions-Mrs. f. D. Finnev, Miss
Galbreath, Miss Oldfeld.
Credentials--Miss Amoss, Miss Baker,
Mrs. McComas.
Finance Mrs. Whistler, Mrs Davis,
| Mrs. Ball.
The evening session was opened by de-
vstional exercises conducted by Mrs. E..
d. Finney. Miss Florence Hammond,
State Secretary of y, gave a valuable
talk on this organization. After solo
by Miss Williams, of Baltimore, an eec.
ton of officers was held with the follow
ing results: President, Mrs. Benjamin
R. Scarborough; vice-president at large,
Mr. E. D. Finney; corresponding secre-
tary, Miss Bessie Amoss; recording secre-
tary, Mrs. Isadora Hoskins; treasurer,
Miss Ella Galbreath.
Our report of the convention says:
"Whcn the election of officers was taken
up, it was with a feeling of the sincercst
regret to the convention that our former
president, Mrs. John H. Reckord, felt it
impossible to accept reelection. For the
past three years she has been most faith.
full and efficient worker in promoting the
temperance cause throughout the county,
but while she felt it impossible to accept
reelection, we feel and know she is ever
ready to extend to us her counsel and
support"
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Mr.. WILLIAMS WILL BE A CANDIDATE.

On Monday, Mr.. s. A. Williams sent a
letter to Mr.. John b. Hanna, chairman
of the delegation of Hartford County Re-
publicans, which recently called on Mr..
Williams in the interest of having him
consent to allow his name to he used as
candidate for the Republican nomination
of Governor of Maryland.
In the letter, Mr.. Williams explains that
while he had stated that he would give
them an answer in about week after the
request had been made, he found that
many considerations, business, political
and personal, each of which was entitled
to careful attention had required more
time than he had supposed. He states
that he is willing to become candidate
for the nomination, and that in doing this
he considers it public duty to accept
and contribute all in his power to the
| cause of fair elections and good govern
mcnt, (which have been seriously imperil-
ed by the events of the last few years. :"
1t is more than probable that this will be
the only name presented to the Republic
can Convention when it meets to make
gubcrnatorial nomination, and he will
doubtless be chosen by reclamation.
The Republicans have shown great
judgment in making this choice, as Mr..
Williams seems, at the present time, to be
the only Republican leader in Maryland
of any prominence who stands i'll favor
able light with the people at large. No
doubt Senator McComas, Congressman
Mudd and Congressman Wachter, not to
mention the large number of smaller lead
ers, who at the present time seem to be
involved in matters that are likely to
leave bad taste in the mouths of the
people, are exceedingly glad to hide under
the cloak of Mr.. Williams, which is made
up with spotless private integrity and a
clean, honest political career. From the
Republican standpoint it is most excel.
lent choice, and the people of this county
feel that a great honor has been conferred
upon them. when, with an opportunity
of making a choice all over the State, ii
is necessary in order to find the requisites
to come to Hartford county to select a
man for nominee for the highest office IL
the gift of the people of the State. ia.
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MIcHAELsvILLE. June 15.-Too much
rain is giving the farmers Il set back, and
the grass and weeds are getting a start
on them.
The canning outlook does not seem en-
couraging on account Of lack of tomato
plants. Sugar corn is coming UP badly,
owing to the worthless seed. The situa-
ton causes many Gamers to tremble with
fear.
Childrcn's Day services will be observed
at Garrcttson Chapel next Sunday.
Wheat and grass are bothlooking well,
owing to the recent rain, and it now
seems as if we will have wheat cakes vet
and something betterin the hay line than
snow ball.
The heavy rains have given the candi-
dates a chance to perambulate through
our section of the county.
Jim Sank" takes pleasure i'll congratu-
lating his young friends, Mr.. and Mrs.
William L. Derickson,i in their matrimonial
adventure. Also MIR and Mrs. John T.
Garter. They were his camping guests
at his pleasure resort the last two sum.
mers, and lie wishes them all peace and
happiness and hopes that flowers OF
affection may strew their pathway
through many long years. jim SANK.
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From FallStOn,

FALLsToN. June 15.-The rains have
revived the pastures and helped the hay
crop. Our farmers are now busy putting
out tomato plants.
Mr.. Joseph c. France and family and
Mr.. A. B. Crane and family, of Balti,
more, have moved to their summer resi-
dences at Laurel Brook. MIR. France
has nearly completed tenant house on
his farm. Mr.. Everhardt Hildt is the
contractor.
Mrs Sarah Benson has greatly i'm.
proved her property by having her house
and barn painted.
Mrs. J. o. Scarborough has been visit
ing her mother, Mrs. l.. b. Robinson.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCrea, of Baltimore
but formerly of New York, have been the
guests of Misses Margaret and Mary
Favour, daughters of MIR. ]. G. Favour
Mr. Roland Richardson, of Erie, Pa
is visiting friends i'll this neighborhood.
Miss Olctia Ostheim is visiting friend:
in Baltimore. OBSERVER.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

Road Checks Issued-G. NJ. Hardy,
SIZE. G. Hooker and Son, $1S.13;
George T. Lilly, $51.61; John T. Crow,
$50; Joseph w. Chamberlain, attorney
for John {. Fletcher, $1o5; Frank Hill
ditch, SIS. 50; P. ]. Shanahan, $103; E.
F. Delaney, $26os; William T. Jones,
S12.75; ]. P. Stein, $23.75; William Wat
kins, $40; J. Street,, $25.25; James
Rampley, $3.50; Allen Griffith, So;
Thomas Redding $15.s3; Ira Almony,
1851; William Henry, $40; p. J. Fitz.
patrick, $500; c. w. Martin, 1874;
Alex. Cullum, $153 25; c. H. Armstrong,
$16.19; William Mckee, 5000; w. E.
Hanway, $25; E. ]. Cook and Brother,
$2+.76; Fred. Willhouk, $500; Walter
Zimmerman, $500; ]. Wiley Norris,
$2O234 John Lynch, $30.36; James Nj.
Scarf, $27.76; Mary V. Whiteford, $500;
T. F. Heaps, $3.50; James X. Neeper,
$12; Harry G. Day, $22.27.
Orders on County Treasurcr.-David J
Wilson, office rent, SIS; James II. Kirk
wood, taxes paid in error, $3.50; J. ].
Archer, attorneys fee, So; Finney and
Robinson, Almshouse, $363.5S; Asa
Taylor, balance on small pox case, 500.
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from Darlington.

DARLINGTON, June 16.-Miss Ida White,
of New Jersey, has been thcgucst of Miss
Beulah Whitelock.
Miss Jennie Amoss has been the guest
of Mrs. John Sappington.
Mrs. Henry Selte is on the sick list.
A number of prominent speakers were
present at the recent meeting of the
Orthodox Friends.
Mrs Emily Hall, OF Philadelphia. is
sick at the home of her friend, Mrs.
Christopher Wilson.
Mr.. Alfred p Edge lost valuable horse
on Monday evening.
Mr.. Ernest IcNutt is home for the
summer vacation.
Mrs. Hopkins and daughters, Of Ken,
lucky, are visiting at the home OF Miss
Elizabeth Hopkins.
Mr.. and Mrs Gilpin Wilson have re-
turned from their wedding trip to AT.
lantic City.
. Air. Edward Ely has purchased the
Town Hall property from Mrs. Jacob
Tome, of Port Deposit.
Miss Elizabeth Hyland is visiting al
the Allen homestead.
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From Level.

LEVEL, June 15-Miss B. Pearl Gorrell,
of Sunset Heights, Cecil county, has been
the guest of Mrs. Jennie Bowman.
MIR. Howard Fisher, of Pcrryvillc, has
been visiting MIR. Jesse Price.
Mrs. Annie Bailey, wife of Mr.. A. Il.
Bailey, is i'll at her home near here.
Whooping cough has made its appear
ance among some of the pupils in our
school.
On account of rain the Childrens Day
services at Lapidum were again post
poned until next. Sunday afternoon, at
O'Clock.
The Chillren's meeting held at Hope
well, Sunday night was decided success.
Ducts were sung by Misses Lydia Walker
and Garnet Hopkins, Maude and Lottie
Bowman. Some beautiful choruses were
rendered by the choir.
Miss Lillian Mitchell, of Darlington,
has been spending some time with her
cousin, Miss Jessie Bowman.
Mrs. Eliza A. Gallon, wife of MIR. James
T. Gallon, died at her home near Level,
on Thursday evening. She is survived
by one son, Mr.. Joshua Gallon. She was
dearly beloved and respected by all, hav.
ing led quiet Christian Ife. Herfuneral
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TO ENCAMP AT BEL AIR.

On Saturday, Adiutant General Saun-
ders was officially notified by Governor
John Walter Smith that the site at Bel
Air tor the military encampmcnt had
been accepted and official orders to this
effect were issued at once. The cncamp-
ment will commence on Thursday, July
9th and continue until the 10TH The en-
campment will include over 900 MEM
bers of the Maryland National Guard
and will probably be augmented by two
companies of United States Cavalry.
The men will be brought to Bel Air on
the Maryland and Pennsylvania Rail
road and it will require several trains to
haul them. The baggage and camp
equipments will also make up several
freight train loads. No doubt the en-
campment will attract thousands of
visitors including large number of our
own people. 1t must be remembered
that this is on Il very much more elabo-
rate scale than the one held last year.
The citizens of Bel Air should join in
giving the soldier boys hearty welcome,
as, in the contest for the selection of sites,
the hospitality shown the members of
the First Maryland Regiment last year
had considerable weight i'll bringing the
encampment here this year No doubt
some of our people will be subjected to
petty annoyances, but they should bear
in mind the fact that the officers have
determined to reduce this to a minimum
If the occasion arises they should not
hesitate to report the infraction to the
brigade headquarters, for those in charge
are as anxious to have the affair pass of
in an orderly manner as are our owl
people. We should all try to cooperate
in this matter and we feel sure that the
spirit extended will be responded to il
the same manner.
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RASE BALL

The Bel Air Base Ball Club played n
tie game with the VanBibber's on the
grounds of the latter last Saturday after
noon the score being 8 to 8. About 200
rooters went along with the Bel Air Club
to encourage their favorites who seemed
to have everything their own way until
the sixth inning when the game was
called on account of rain. When playing
was resumed again the NanBibber Club
seemed to have caught it's wind while the
Bel Air boys acted as ifthey were ratified.
Out of eight runs made by the home team
not one wasearned which showed careless
handling of the ball by our local club.
Russell, who pitched for the VanBibber's
was touched up for ten hits and seven
runs were earned off of him by clean
hitting. VanBibber got but seven hits
off of Bowling, five of which were
scratches.
Tomorrow afternoon the Aberdeen
team will play against the Bel All Clut
at the home grounds. As thisis strong
aggregation of players, a snappy game
may be expected.
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BEL AIR NOTES.

Miss Sallie Fontain, of Salem,- Marx
land, is visiting Rev. and Mrs. Dorsey
Blake.
Miss DeCatlin and Miss Florence llar-
ward, of Baltimore, are visiting MIR. and
Mrs. w. l.. Barnes.
Miss Augustine Lejeune is the guest OF
Judge and Mrs. Edwin IL. Brown, OF
Centreville.
Mr.. James ]. Archer was among the
visitors at Princeton University last
week
Mrs. Kate Webb entertained the Book
Club on Saturday. Prizes were won by
Mrs. Richard Dallam, Misses Gertrude
Darrah and Eva Hopkins.
Mr.. Augustus w. Bradford, spent
portion of this week with his former
college chums at St. Johns College, An
napolis.
Miss Martha Manning, ofGovanstown,
has been the guest of Bel Air friends.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS TO JUNE II.

Stephen ]. Seneca and wife to Archer
NJ. Bolts. lots in Havrc de Grace, 5000.
Jacob A. Dozen trustee, to J. Royston
Sitter, the Martin property near Schuck' S
Corner, so acres, So, 400.
Henry NJ. Marshall, attorney. to n.
Oscar Stokes, lots near Rocks, 500.
George l.. VanBibber, trustee, to Emma
Denbow, Mary Wirsing, Catherine Har-
pie and Tohn Rogers, 33a4 acres near
Bagley, $2,25O.
lanes b. Baker and wife to Robert G.
Charles, lot in Aberdeen So.
A. II. Carver ct al. to Robert c. Smith,
lot in Havre de Grace, $50.
Howard Famous and wife to Jesse
Sturtz, - acre 1st district, $40.
Lucy Crumrinc to Ellen X. Wildason,
lot near Bel Air, $40.
William H. Harlan, assignee, ct al. to
Octavian NJ. Whitaker, property at
Reckord, $4,000.
Stevenson A. William ct al. trustee, to
Octavian NJ. Whitaker, lots at Reckord,
$1,000.
Octavian NJ. Whitaker and wife to
lose Gonzales, acres on Hartford Turn
pike, $500.
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ABERDEEN, juno IA game of base
ball WIS PLAYED here on Saturday he
tween the Aberdeen club and the Coliing,
ton team. OF Baltimore. The score WAS
9 to . i'll favor of the home team. The
Aberdeen club will play ut Oxford this,
Wednesday afternoon, and at Bel Air on
Saturday afternoon.
The ball game between he packers and
the brokers to be played here on Friday
afternoon is attracting much attention
and large attendance at the diamond
is expected.
The Young Mems League will cross
bats here on Saturday afternoon with
the Pcrryvilc club.
The Fourth of July celebration for
Aberdeen is now being worked up with
interest by many of our citizens and an
interesting day is promised its patrons.
| There will be a tournament in the morn
ing, a game of base ball in the afternoon
and a pyrotechnical display at night.
Children's Day was observed last Sun
day at Aberdeen NJ. E. Church with an
interesting celebration in the evening.
| The editice was decorated in an artistic
manner, with an arch and gates of roses
and festoons of evergreen. The pro.
gramme embraced pleasing Rotations
and music. The collection, which
amounted to a most creditable sum, is
to be used in the fund from which worthy
young persons of the Methodist faith,
not able to educate themselves, can
borrow for that purpose. This fund is
literally patronized by the different SUM-
day Schools.
Contractor Harry Gilbert is tearing
down an old dwelling and store building
on Bel Air Avenue, near the residence of
MIR. {. w. Baker, where he will soon
erect dwelling for Mr.. William II. Jacobs.
Mr.. and Mrs. James L. Gallon are I'M
proving their home with an additional
back building.
MIR. William E. Morgan and Mr.. c. w.
Baker have both embellished their resi-
dences with new light paint.
Mr.. and Mrs c. H. Johnson spent Sat
urday and Sunday with relatives at
Leslie and North East.
Miss Francis MORGAN, of Baltimore,
will visit Miss Eunice Jamison, during
the coming week.
Miss Florence Morgan has returned to
Baltimore from 4 visit to relatives i'll
Aberdeen.
Miss Harriet Houston. of Pittsburg,
has returned home after a visit with
Miss Beulah Baker, of this town.
Mr. Charles II. Jacobs and Mr.. F. O.
Veile attended the Saengerfest in Balti-
more on Tuesday.
Miss Libbie Walker, of Baltimore, is
the guest of Mrs. John S. Mitchell.
Mr.. t. c. Hanway, of Baltimore, re-
turned from business trip to many of
the Eastern Shore and MARYLAND towns,
last Saturday and paid visit on Mon
day to his parents in Aberdeen.
ErpcISr,
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From Castleton

CASTLEToN, June 16.-Mr. Thomas
Bolts, who recently had his eve hurt Will
a piece Of flint, went to the hospital on
Saturday to have the injured member
taken out.
Mr.. and Mrs. LLOYD House. of New
Jersey, are visiting Mr.. Houses parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel G. House
Mrs. Cover, of Pennsylvania, is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Breuninger.
Children's Day services, which were to
have been held on Sunday. took place on
Tuesday evening. The affair was sue
cess and reflected credit on all who par
ticipatcd.
Mr.. Henry Breuninger is improving.
We hope he will soon be able to be out
again.
Miss Rebccca Shauck, who has been ii
for long time, is much better GREY.
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From Baslcy.

BAGLEY, June 16.-The Sabbath School
at Union Chapel will hold its Chldrens
Day service on Sunday evening. June rs,
at s o'clock.
Mrs. Clifton Hoskins, of Baltimore, is
visiting her mother; Mrs NJ E. Finney.
Mrs. Martha Dcnbow is on the sick
list. n.......
Mr..James Patterson Kerr, of Balti-
more, will occupy the pulpit at Fallston
Presbyterian Church., on Sunday, June
21st, at $50 P. M. SUNSHINE.
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DELIGHTFUL FISHING PARTY.

A small party from Darling ton enjoyed
a delightful time on the Susquchanna on
Saturday afternoon. The showers did
not dampen the sports of the merry as
semblage and along the banks of the
stream could be seen groups offolks seek
ing protection under the bushes and
trees.
Later on a fire was kindlcd ard supper
was served in 'canrp style in Il shed near
the shore. Among those who enjoyed
the outing were Rev. and Mrs. kimball,
Mrs Walter Kirk, Misses Elizabeth For
wood, Florence Pritchard, Roberta
Worthington, Martha Amoss, Elizabeth
James, Lucy and Flor Eta kimball,
Mcssrs. David Wilson, John H. Price,
William and Harry Middendorf, of Bal
timOre
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NlCKUM-fREDERICK.

Mr.. George w. Nickum, Ir., OF the firm
of Smith, Rouse and Webster, Bel Air,
and Miss Almira c. Frederick, of Baltl'
more, were married at the home of the
bride, 1917 Hanover street. on Monday
afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. l.. Nj.
Zimmerman, pastor of Christ English
Lutheran Church, performed the cere-
mony, which was witnessed by only the
members of the two immediate families.
A wedding repast was served after which
Mr.. and Mrs. Nickum left for trip
north. They expect to go the Hudson
to Albany, returning thence by Niagara
Falls and Watkins Glenn. Upon their
return they will reside in Bel Air.
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FALI.sToN, June 16 -FalIston school
will hold its commencement at the school
house on Thursday, June 25, at p. NJ
Following is the programme: A Iapa-
nese Fancy, 1.-THE Living Fam" orchestra;
salutatory. Peter !. Tahahey; class pre-
sentation, John Kelly; address; song,
owl and Pussy Cat valedictory, John
]. Taheney; presentation of diplomas. A
small admission will be charged.
Miss Sarah Shanahan. eldest daughter
of Mr.. Thomas A. Shanahan. is sick.
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From Magnolia.

MAGNOLIA, June 15.-Miss Emma Glass
is visiting friends in Baltimore.
MIR. Harvey Timmons. formerly of this
place, but now of Washington, and Miss
Beulah Grothaus, of Baltimore, were
married on Wednesday. June 3rd. at the
home of the bride After wedding tour
the couple will reside i'll Washington,
where the groom is in the employ OF the
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington
Railroad.
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Lowering The Standard Of Education In The
Public Schools.

Public Schools.
To THE .EGIs:
The reduction of the
grades in the public schools will be the
greatest hardship upon those who are
least able to stand it. The citizen who
is struggling to make an honest living,
and give his children chance to get the
best education possible, feels very much
hurt. to say the least, to have body of
men land some of them are getting their
pay out of the very tax that he con-
tributeS) to decide that it is the best
policy to reduce the chance the children
have. Not because they lack brains for
if they did they would not even need the
sixth grade, but for the sole reason that
they are situated SO as to be compelled
to attend single room school house or
none, and not being able to pay board so
that their children could go to the
academy which all our taxes maintain.
To be compelled to stop from school at
is possible to acquire the greatest amount
of knowledge with the least assistance
from the teacher viz. the last two years
of school life, is great hardship.
According to observer" in the issue
va liz vi ollI, lll(IG die Oll-
ably only nine pupils in the ninth grade,
in all the single room schools of the coun-
", to infringe on the little ones time and
these are the very ones that have to get
education i'll the public schools or do
without. Now Baltimore City has Il
truant law to compel the children to go
to school, and yet Hartford county wants
to turn the ones out that are likely to
learn more than poor people should. If
they were not poor they could go away
from home, pay board etc. and the very
education facilities that they have to help
to maintain would be available to them.
Now would suggest that the Honor
able Board of School Commissioners
would permit the higher grades to be
put i'll the schools where it is impossible
to attend the academy. We agree with
observer" that the fewer grades the
teacher has the better the work can be
done, but under the circumstances it
seems manitestly unfair to cut of the last
two years of the smart pupils schooling,
just because they are able tolearn; as our
school officials know that some of our
best school teachers, and most successful
ones, received their educationin the public
schools. Hartford county has the name
of having the very best school system,
which is something everyone should be
proud of Don't take even little step
backward, hut letus try to bring all the
pupils along the pathway to good
education and not to crowd obstacles in
their way. TAXPAYER.
The contributor of this article places
the responsibility of the adjustment of
the ninth grade on the School Commits
sioners of Hartford county. They have
no discretion in this matter, as it is a
rule of the State Board of Education
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