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Mr. Smith resided in this township for several years and married the belle of Exira at that time, Miss Saaaantha Hamlin, daughter of Wm. P. Hamlin, well known herein early times. Mr. Smith served in the 4th Iowa Cavalry and during his residenoe here was highly respected as a citizen and neighbor.
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