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They may take and hold personal property and\nmoney for the purposes of the trust, and what is so acquired and all money\nreceived from the sale of lots shall be accounted for by them and faithfully\napplied to such purposes.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1919, \u00a7 52.","edition":{"id":2,"name":"2026","slug":"2026","date_created":"2026-07-16 18:40:23","date_modified":"2026-08-02 15:14:36","current":1,"order_by":2,"last_import":"2026-08-02 12:37:30"}}