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Napoleon Laliberté

A resident of the parish, mentioned in passing.

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First appearance: ix one thousand aves

Napoleon Laliberté shows up with force in I: Peribonka. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Announces parish news after mass, including work on the wharf and a surveyor's visit.
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Napoleon Laliberté first appears in 0008 ix one thousand aves.

In I: Peribonka: Announces parish news after mass, including work on the wharf and a surveyor's visit.

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  • Extended community and suitor
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