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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
Oak Grove Academy,

rTNhe Trustees of this Academy take much pleasure
i in informing the community and its former pat
rons that it will be opened on the 2nd Nanday in
january inst under the charge of Miss c: E.
WEEKS in the Academical Department, and Miss
F. NJ. d. IIENDRICk, in the Musical Department.
Miss HENpRIcK has had charge OF this Academy
for the past year. and has given general satisfaction
and Miss WEEKS has had the conduct of school
in this vicinity during the year 1854, and we are
assured by those who patronizcd her school, that
she is well qualified TO teach. To those who have
heard Miss HESDRIcK perform on the Piano ii is
unnecessary to say anything in commentator OF
her qualifications in this Department.
We feel well assured that our school merits the
patronage Of the community.
This school is situated in Edgefeld District, with
in two miles of Kirkscy's Cross Roads P. o., in
high and healthy section Of the District.
Good board in the neighborhood at 81 to s. per
month. Rates of tuition reasonable.
The year is divided into two Sessions OF % weeks
each. All the branches usually taught in female
schools are taught in this Academy, viz: English,
French and Spanish Languages drawing and paint
ing, and two crayon drawing and music, instrument
tal and vocal
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
BROUGHT to the Jail,

NF this District, Negro woman who says her
" name is BETSY, and that she belongs to one
John Smith, living in the up-country. Said woman
is about FIVE feet four inches in height, dark COM
plected and wears earrings
The owner is requested to come forward, prove
property, pay charges and take her away otherwise
she will be dealt with as the law directs.
w. w. GOODMAN, j. ED.
T.p
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
Land for Sale,

'NNIIE Subscriber being deslrous of moving West
d offers for sale his VALUABLE TRACT OF
LAND, lying on Mountain Creek, near the con-
junction Of it and Turkey Creek, crossing the Block
er Road twelve miles from Edgefeld Village. con-
tanning Four hundred and sixtyseven (467) acres,
with good improvements, and adjoining lands of DR..
John Lake, J. Holloway, Isaac Bsles, Sam. Zim-
norman and Others E. M. BIRD.
Jo, 80
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Notice..

A LII Persons Indebted to the Estate of Jeremiah
IN Seigler, or that Of Warren F. Wihn, Decd,
are hereby notified to make prompt payment; ana
those having claims against either Estate will pre-
sent them forthwith for payment in due form.
WILLIAM SEiGLER,
DAVID SEIGLER,
a E1'ors of Jeremiah Selgler:
N,vos 3m 40
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
A Caution to Ali.

r take this method of informing all persons any
Il wise indebted to me, either BY note or account,
that they can settle ahe same with me at Edge6eld
c. H., on the first Monday in February next. Those
who fail to appear and settle up on that day, will
NJ. ETHEREDGE.
Jan 10 r 2t :. SO
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Nov 8
N NOtice,

THE Subscriber contemplating change in his
i business, early the ensuing spring, earnestly
requests all indebted to call and settle their accounts
previous to the first Of January next Interest will
be charged on ALL accounts of over six months
standing, remaining unpaid at that time.
Nj. a. RANSOM, AGENT.
HAMBURG Dec 25 IF 5O
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
Fair Notice..

A Ill Persons indebted to me either by note or
N account can find them in the hands of A. c.,
Dean, at my house, until Feb. ncxt-afer that time
they will be left in the hands Of G. ". Landrum
Esq, for collection.
offer for sale my KEMP and BLEDSOE
TRACTS OF LANDsso containing Four Hun.
dred and Fifteen acres, and the other Two hundred
and twenty-five acres. Said Lands will bo sold
low for cash, or good paper.
JAMES DORM.
Jan 10 81, 80
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Office.

A IL Persons indebted to the late John Chap
IN man, decd, or to the late Firm OF John
Chapman & Sons, by open account previous to this
date, will please come forward and settle6the same
either by note cash, as wish to close the business
JOHN A. CHAPMAN, !adr,'or.
Dec az ,I.s -, A. ,--s 50
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Negroes for Sale,

DY CONSENT of parties, will sell at Edge
ID field C. H., at public outcry on the first Mon
day in February next
Four Negro Slaves,
Viz: Lark and his wife Maraf, Lewis and Lee.
TERMs-A credit until the first of January 1856
with interest from the day Of sale. Purchasers will
be- required to give notes with two sureties to Sc
cure the purchase money. The above negroes can
be treated for at private sale.
S. B. GRIFFIN, AGENT.
Ian 10 At 52
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
Richard Gregory,
VS..
Alex. Gregory and others
TT appearing to my satisfaction that John Grego-
l. ry, Easter Rankin, Shadrach Dees and wife Ce-
liza, and James Rankin and wife Harriet, Defendants
in this case, reside without the limits Of this State
It is therefore ordered, that they do appear and
object to the division or sale Of the real Estate Of
Sarah Gregory, decd. on before the first day Of
April next, 1855, their consent to the same will
be entered on record.
II. r. WRIGHT, o. ED.
Ordnary's Office, Dec Is 3n so
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R G mn o v a l..

j. SBBLEY & SON .
GROCERS AND COTTON
M ERCHANTS,
HAMBURG, S. C..
DESPECTFULLY beg leave to inform
1O their old customers and the Planters generally
that they are still 10 be found at their Old Siaud,
and are paying the HIGHEST MARKET PRICE
for Cotton and other Produce; and have in Store,
and are daily receiving MOST COMPLETE assort-
ment Of
GROCERIES,,
AMONG WHICH MAY DE FOUND
10000 Yds. Gunny and Dundee BAGGING,
200 Coils Hemp and Russian ROPE,
200 Bags COFFEE, Rio and Java,
200 BbIs Superior and Refined SUGARS,
25 Hhds Muscovado and N. O. do.
100 Bbls. MOLASSES,
5000 Sacks SALT,
Is BEDSTEADS. some of them Fancy,
25 Boxes superior CHEESE,
A splendid assortment of BLANKETS and
NEGRO CLOTHS.
An assortment of Saddles and Brides, Chairs,
Pepper, Spice, Linseed, Lamp and Tan
pers Oil, Osnaburgs, Stripes,
Shirtng and Yarns, and in fact everything usually
found in Grocery Store.
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RE M O v AL 1!

TNIIE Subscriber takes this opportunity ofinform
ing his friends, that he has removed to the
NEW BRICK STORE adjoining the Store of b.
C. BRYAN, where he has Just opened q LARGE
VARIETY of new articles in his various branches
Of Trade He intends keeping in the
Drug and Medicine Department,
A full supply of every article that is in common
use bv the Profession which will be constantly u-
der the inspection of Drs. Bland, Abney, Minis and
Burt; and if an article is reported to be impure it
will not be offered for sale. DR.. Nj. w. Abney has
taken an Office in the second Story of the building,
and will give me the benefit Of his experience in
Compounding Medicines and preparing prcscrip-
tons, and having been six years engaged in the bu
siress hatter myself, with these ample arrange
mcnls. shall receive liberal share Of the patron
age of Physicians, families, and the public generally.
In the Grocery Department
EVERY THING will be kept that is usually found
in Fancy Family Grocery Store In the
Department Of Books, Stationary, &c.,
Will be found full supply of Standard School
Books, Bibles, Hymn Books, Fools Cap, Letter and
Note Paper, with almost every article in this line
will be kept constantly for sale.
In the Confectionery Department,
MAY always be found much larger assortment of
Candies, Fruits, Pickles. Ketchups, Sauces, &c,
than has ever been offered for sale in this place. In
truth this is 10 be Store Of good things, and it is
hoped will be considered great convenience, and
therefore be largely patronized.
~ C. L. PENN, Agent:
Dec 30 tt AZ
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Notice !!

A LII having claims against the Estate of 3. F.
N Goudey, deed, will present the same properly
attested and all persons indebted TO the said Estate
will make payments to the Undersigned.
ROBT. MCDONALD, Acting Ex'or.
Hamburg, Dec l8, 2m 49
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
Dec %
N Office.

rs thus: given, to all persons indebted toa Mrs.
Il Elizabeth Martin, decd, to make immediate
payment, and those having demands agahs. said
Estate, will render them in nforthwith, properly At
tested. CIV, BURTON Ex'or.
Nov. 3 esr1 Y .sa.l4e Is ,.;:..' .
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The Daguerrean Car,

MFR. LEIGH would respectfully announce
lYl to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefeld
and vicinity. that he will be ready ty Monday the
goth inst to furnish all that may favor him with
call. with a CORRECT DAGUERREOTYPE
LIKENESS, in any of the different styles they may
desire.
Nov l6 tt A
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
Notice.

rs hereby given that on sale day in July next a
L final settlement will be made on the estate Of
Elijah Whit,e, deceased in the Ordinary's Office at
Edgefcld Court House.
Pcrsons having claims will present them in due
form by the above time, and those indebted will
make payment forthwith.
NJ WHITTLE, Admir-.
Ian 10 3nlm 81
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEETELD.DiSTRICT, -
NEQUITY....,.
Wesley Phillips and wife and others,

E. P. H. Kirksey and wife and others.
DY Decree Of the Court of Equity, in this
ID case, shall proceed 10 sell, at the resi-
dcnce of the late Joseph Rearden, decd, on
the 4th Tuesday, in January next, all the Lands
of the said deceased which have not been as
signed to Nancy Rearden, widow of the said de-
ceased, in one or two tracts, consisting OF Three
hundred and eighteen acres, more or less, situate
in the District and State aforesaid, on the waters
Of Mountain Creek Turkey Greek and Sayan-
nah R bs5 Dd Rag T1 asas # Rsse Ssaan luke 5
Culbreath, William Reynolds, James Martin and
others. :, 1850
TERas-On credit of twelve months, ex-
cept costs which mus. be paid in cash. Purcha-
sers viii! be required to give bond with two ap-
proved sureties to secure the purchase money.
a. SlMKINS, c. E. E: D.
Dec % 80 itn ,%'sE 81
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FALL AND WINTER GOODS

Augusta, Nov IA
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State of South Carolina,

State OF South Carolina,
EDGEFlELD DISTRICT,
IN EQUITY
Elizabeth Berry,
ys.
HELEN Berry, Bill for Partition.
Hannah Berry, and
John G. Berry, ct all.
DY Virtue of ain Order from the Court of
ID Equity in this case, | will proceed to sell
on the fourth Monday in January next, at Bennet
Berry's in this District all the land formerly be-
long ing to the late Joseph Berry, in which the
late Hannah Berry held life estate. :: ~
Th. said lands consists of about three hun
dred acres, more or less, situate on Big Sa!uda
River, in the District and State aforesaid, and
bounded by lands of William Bouknight,c S. G..
Coppick, Bennett Perry and others.
TERMs.-Said Lands will be sold on a credit
of one and two years, with interest from date,
in two equal nstalments, except for so mneh as
may be necessary TO pay costs of suit, which
must be paid in cash. Purchasers will be re-
quired 10 give bond with two good sureties.,
A. SIMKlNS, c. E. Ed.
Dec % 4te 81
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A Most Valuable Residence
FOR SALE,
r % II = A L. h.
p1&rHn @ov9m

A@CO THIS well-known situation in
kTES1sA Edge6eld, six miles from the Court
ssE5s.si5sI sssEGsisI House, on the Plank Road leading
90 Augusta, is now offered for sale.
It is almost needless to say anything of its desira-
bic properties. Every one Is aware that no more
heathful, more beautiful more valuable place. OF
the same size, is to be found in South Carolina.
There are two hundred acres attached to the resi-
dence, all of it lying level as floor and capable OF
being carried TO very high state Of productlveness.
Indulgence given to suit the purchaser, provided
the purchase money be amply secured.
C5;- For further particulars enquire OF the Sub
scriLer on the premises.
J. r. WEVER.
Jan II
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Glenn Springs Female Institute.

TNHE PROPRIETORS of this Institution having
Il disposed Of their former location to one of their
number rs above specified, hereby announce the
removal of the School to Spartanburg c. H.
1t will be re-opened on the lst of February, in
the new and extensive buildings late occupied by
ST. Johns School for boys (the name st. Johns"
being retained,) under the charge of
Rev. Z. A WAGNER, Instructor in Christian
Ethics and
Rev j. d. McCoLIoucH, Instructor in Ancient
Languages.
Miss SOPHIA MARLEY, 1nstructress in English
Miss C. Nj REID. Instructress in Mathematics
Madame SosNowsKr, Insructress IN Modern Lam
guagrs.
Painting.
Miss E. H. REID, Instructress in Music.
The Charges per Term, 'cM be
For Board, Gncluding Washing, Fuel, -.
Lights, &c) OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES S5O 90
For Tuition in English. sh.................2 rs OO
Z" Music, (Pano or Guitar,
cachl. ..... .'.;.::.,,..... 20 w
For Tuition in Ancient and Modern Lam
guages, each .....................l5 uU
For Tuition in Drawing and Oil Painting. 30 90
And there will be no other charge except for
Textbooks, Stationery and Sheet Music, actually
used
The Session will consist of T,ro Terms, Of five
months each-ihe annual vacation embracing the
months of December and January.
The discipline of the School will be strictly paren-
tai. and all the inmates of the family required to
conform scrupulously to its internal regulations.
Address, E.A WAGNER, or
j. D. MCCULLOUGH,
Joint Principals
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
To the Public,
Notice,

r HAVE this day placed my Shop Books and
Il Accounts in the hands of j. Cheatham, who is
duly authorized TO collect and receipt for ME, and
those who know themselves to be in my debt. would
save cost by calling on him for asettement, as am
bound to collect my money.
Dec 81 st 5O
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
Elton Male Academy,
Miles North of EdgcfieId C. III

z Miles North of Edgcfield c. Iii.
XN7E take pleasure in announcing that this lnstl-
w tuition is in successful operation, under the
direction Of Mr. VIM. L. DANIEL, graduate
Of the South Carolina College.
The high standing and qualifications of Mr.: d.
combined with the healthIulness Of the location,
, present strong inducements to parents and guar
dians.
Rates of Tuition,
SESSION OF FIVE MoNTHs.
First Glass, Primary Department. ......... S., ,oO
Second Ordinary and higher Eneish,.. lA,oO
Third I" Latin, Greek, and Roman Lite
ra,ure, with higher Mathematics. .......ls 90
Pupils are charged from the time of entering
until the end of the Session.
Good Board can be obtained in the neighborhood
including washing, &C., from SIS to So per month.
ID. R. STROTIER, -
R. W. ADAMS,
s. W. NICHOLSON,
JOSEPH ADAMS,
o. W. ALLEN.
Jan II 5te
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
To All Interested.

YHyHE subscriber returns his thanks to those
b VIII, have Always paid him promptly here
tofore and hopes they will continue to do SO. If he
is compelled TO sue the balance that owe hra, it will
be done with reluctance after the liberal patronage
bestowed upon him. but his debts must be paid.
Also, all Persons indebted to Clark & Tilletson,
at Harrisburg S. c., are notified that more than a
year has elapsed since the firm was dissolved by
limitation; and their debts are past due, and must
bo settled.
JOHN W. CLAKE.
Cold Springs, S. c., Jan. s, 1855 Ct 50.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN EQUITY.
Exparte ! Petition for settlement
Julia McClendon, of Property.
VT appearing that Thos McClendon, the husband
L of the petitioner above named, is beyond the linn
It's Of this State and the object Of the Petition being
to set apart to the sole and separate use of his wife
Julia, certain sum Of money arising from the sale
Of Joseph Whites real estate. On motion OF
Moragne, for petitioner, it is hereby ordered that
the aforesaid Thos McCcndon do plead, answer or
demur to the prayer Of his said wife Julia, within
three months from the date Of this publication, or
the Petition will be taken pro confesso against
him. ~. SlNlkiNS, y. +. +. u.
Ian 10 1855 3m So
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Aiken Sub Collegiate Institute

Dn. VIM. PIERCE, DEPARTMENT, ANCIENT Lam
GUAGEs.
Rev. O. II. TRIMMER, 4" ENGLISH LITE
RATURg.
Mons j. HOLET, MArEhATIcs
AND CONTINENTAL TONGUES.
100 BOYS may be accommodated with Board,
iUU Lodging, Washing, Lights, Stationary and
Tuition, at 500 per Session of Ave months, nvarl-
ably in advance.
Aiken s. c. Jan. IL ly
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-17
$25 Reward,

r OsT on Saturday the 2Ssd ult, my POCKET
j. BOOK, containing three One Hundred DOL
lar Bills and four Fifty Dollar Bills, with my name
written on TIE back of one Of the One Hundred
Dollar Bills. reward Of S25 viii be given upon
delivery Of said Pocket Book and contents, or any
information concerning 1t will be thankfully received.
Nj. A. PADGETT.
To-, Q If 81
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Sister Springs Academy,

(VNIIE Exercises of this Institution will be re-
i sumed on the First Monday in February next
cndcr the control Of the present Principal, Mr. r.
TOWNSEND.
The Course of Studies will embrace all those
branches that complete thorough English and
Classical education Good Boarding can be had at
SIS per month. Tuition as heretofore.
J. W. COLEMAN, =
DANIEL PROCTOR,
THOS. J. DYSON,
r. C. GRIFFIN. .
Ian II st
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The Family School for Bows,

HERETOFORE known as "ST. JonN's." will
be opened on the lst Of February, in new location,
under the charge of a competent Rector and Assis-
tants arrangements being now on foot to secure
the services Of such as Parents may fully conhde in
The number of inmates of the family will be limited
10
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az @ ~R & @ ms
VN7E take this means to inform our Customers
w and the Planters generally, that we are not
connected with any other house, and only have one
Store, which is the Brick Corner, formerly occu-
pied by Josiah Sibley. J.SiBLEY & SON.
Hamburg, Nov % If 46
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C. A N I'D 4 I'D A II E s !

For Sheriff.
JAMES EDISON.
FELIX E. BODIE,
WM. QUATTLEBUM,
JULIUS DAY,
For Tax Collector
BARNEY LAMAR.
CHARLES CARTER,
THOMAS B. REESE,
Derrick HOLSONBAKE,
A. R. ABLE,
THEOPHILUS DEAN,
WESLEY WERTZ.
NJ B. WHITTLE,
For Clerk.
WESLEY BoDIE.
THOS. G. BACON.
EDMUND PENN.
r. D. BRYAN.
For Ordinary
Fl. T. WRIGHT,
w. F. DURISOE.
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Executors Notice.

a IL persons indebted to the estate Of Lewis
"A Asbill Sr., deceased, are requested to make
payment without delay, and those claiming to be
creditors Of the same are requested to present their
demands in due form.
a. W. AsBILL,
P. B. ASBILL, Ex'ors.
HENRY CATO.
Jan 10 At 52
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SaddAery and Harness.
A FINE assortment to be found, and at low pri-
N ces, at ROBINSON &. JACKSONS.
Hamburg, Dec 4, Al
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McGREG0R s. SMITH,

cGREGOR 8 SMITH,
DEALERS M =.
CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, &c.
NEc'GREGoR & SMITH, Build to order Car
lYl riages of every description. They also keep
on hand large and splendid assortment Of
New and Secondhand Carriages,
GS- All orders promptly attended to; and Re-
pairing neatly executed. ...s5.
Edgefeld c. H., Jan lS IF
State of South Carolina,
EDGEFtELD DISTRICT,
IN EQUITY.
George A. Addison,
Edward J. Minis,
VS.,
Emma L. Addison, ct al. -
DY virtue of All order in this case, will pro-
ID ceed to sell at Edgefeld Court House, on
Thursday, the lSlhsJanuary, 1856, the real and
personal estate of Joseph A. Addison, deceased,
consisting of mill tract in the pney woods,
(vcry valuable, and located where the Aiken and
New Market road will in all probability run,)
some fifteen or twenty likely negroes, besides a
carriage, new buggy, household furniture, &c.,
&C., &C.
The sale will be held Immediately in front of
the Court House and commence at IL o'clock.
REMARKs-The Mill tract contains about two
thousand (2OO0) acres Of land, ard to those per-
sons wishing to invest in Pine lands, a rare op.
portunity is offered.
The negroes are as follows: Edmund, a car
penter Ben, first rate WAGNER, Giles. George,
William, Moses and his wife Eliza, Amanda and
her five children, Aaron, Adam, Butler, Clinton
and Moses A lot of mules and horses, q wagon
and carry-logs, plows and plow-stocks and black
smith tools, will also be sold at the same time.
TERMs-All sums under twenty dollars cash.
Enough besides of cash will be required on tho
land Bond to defray COSTS
A credit will be given on the land purchase of:
one and two years-on the personally, one year.
Purchasers to give Bond with at least two good:
securities to secure the funds of the estate
A. SIMKlNS, C. E. E. D..
Dec. %, 1854. 4e 81.
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Wanted.

Teacher Wanted.
A TEACHER is wanted to take charge of the
IN School at Horns Creek Church. No one need
apply unless he can come well recommended.
WASH. WISE, Tr,,s,oss
JOHN FAIR.
Jan 3 st 81
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Rates Of Charge.
For Board, per term Of FIVE months. S75, 90
For Tuition, .....25, w
Entrance Fee for Textbooks, &c.,. .25 90
Until the Rector shall be on the spot, address
j. d. MCCULLOUGH.
Spartanburg.
Jan 10 at Ok.