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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13
An Obituary Editor.


obituary editor. His letter
asking for the situation gives 8
sample of his abilities. He
says:
Our parents were wealthy
but honest, and Of course we
are now poor; but we can live
on a very little, because Mary
Ann and [ have made ourselves
into grange and buy at whole
sale prices.
May be you have a full corpse
to do your funny writing, SO if
you will engage me | will do
any in the obituary line; it will
suit our feelings better, for Mary
Ann and | have been in aflic-
ton lately. Great-grandmoth-
er Peck died last week, aged
! CXIX. She died once before,
when she was ninety-six, but
just after she was laid out she
seemed to remember somehow
that she had forgotten to finish
footing a stocking for her young,
est boy, who was only seventy
four years of age, SO she came
to again; and as winter was
coming on, and so much knit
ting to be done, she concluded
to keep on for twenty years or
so. The doctors think if she
amt disturbed she is gone for
good this time. Me and Mary
Ann sat up with her until the
last, and she was checked off
into the full fruition of all her
faculties. | couldn't help NOR
alizing as [ sat by her bedside
how lean a person can get and
yet consume so much cruel; she
beat any thing all hollow that |
ever saw. Poor old soul, she
was so lean that the mosquitoes
had ceased to be a burden; they
used to light on her and ham,
mer on her skull with their bills
it'll the room sounded like a tel
egraph Office, then they would
scratch their heads with their
hind legs and sail out of the
window worn out. She seemed
to gain little flesh after we
came here from Chicago, and
got new spirits; but somebody
told her that her name was ac-
cidently left out of Edwards
directory and she fell off again.
She hadn't walked any to speak
Of for the last twenty-five years,
and it used to console her to
think how much she had saved
on shoes. When l look at the
old calico cushion with its IA
dedroses that she sat embowered
in since she was 104, | heave a
sigh at the transformers of all
sublunarian comfort. Her eyes
got so weak that she wore sew
en- pair of glasses for a spell,
Lut they warnt strong enough
for her to get the sense out Of
her Scriptures, so we had pair
of opera glasses mounted SO that
she could wear them on her
nose. She sat up the heftiest
part Of the day before she
snufed out, and told me many
things confdentially. She re-
membered distinctly when Gen'l
Washington got the check
cashed that Oakes Ames gave
him for signing the Pacific rail-
road bill-and she was quite
big girl when Cyrus Field and
Hendrick Hudson brung the
Atlantic cable over in the May
Flower. What is home without
a great-grandmother.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

The cider apple is on themove,
making diseased bodies, desc
late hearts, wretched houses, and
cucumber pickles.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

The proprietor of young
ladies' academy in Illinois has
utterly ruined his business by
causing to be inserted in a large
number Of papers a picture Of
the building with two girls stan
ding or tue balcony with last
summer hats on.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

The Nashville Banner says:
From standpoint of "indiffer,
entail politics we shall closely
watch for coming events" Y-s,
and cast yourself where thrift
may follow fawning.- WincheS-
ter Home Journal.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

A New Orleans street-car
driver was hauled off his car
and shot for running over a ter
rier dog. They wouldn't have
said any thing about an old man
or two, but the dog was valua-
b1o
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

"Tm not much for shtump
spakin," declared a candidate
at Dubuque, "but for honesty,
capacity and integrity, / bate the
devil, 50 do"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

a certain religious paper has
for the heading of one of its
departments, "Religious in Gen
eral." Somebody says "Reli-
gious in particular IS what is
wanted among the people
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

The shoes of Louisville dam
sci hurt her at the theatre, and
she slipped them of, but was SC
swelled with emotion at the play
that she couldn't get 'em on again
She sent Charles out for a new
pair, and when asked what size,
replied, blushingly. 80, something
large and airy number mines, il
you like"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

A favorite amusement at La
ramie is slashing off strangers
ears. One blow is enough for
all except Louisville ears.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

a Tennessee congressman
donates his back-salary steal to
the taxpayers of his district,
thus making them accessories
after the fact" to the great swim
die. Perry (Ga.) Home Jour
nal.
Who is the congressman al
luded to?
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

It's stated upon good author
ity that in consequence OF the
scarcity of broom corn this year,
high spirited husbands are in
creasing.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

The wine and liquor business
in New York is the only one
not affected by the financial
panic. That business is repor-
ted as "good as usual" -"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

Lightning recently struck tel
egraph pole and ran along the wire
into the office at Coatsville, Ind,
when the operator, seated at the
instrument excitedly telegraphed
back, "Don't send SO ID fast y
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13
Another Suspension ?

Another "suspension 2 An
Indiana Avenue young lady has
CLOSED her door" against youth
ful board Of trade men, who run"
SO frequently upon WoIlord's and
other broker establishments that
it broke 'er heart, and caused her
to lose confidence in his ability to
keep out OF liquordatlon.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13
Tn confirmation of the boast O

In confirmation of the boast Of
Ploche (Nevada) newspaper that
the climate of that region is par
ticularly salubrious, the editor of
a rival Journal asserts that he no
tices that few or no persons die a
natural death there.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

a New Jersy Justice said the
word Testimony" had an ''r' in
it, and the lawyer who disputed
him was fined $40 for contempt
Of court.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

A lager beer-house in Hudson
county, n. j., was formerly a
church. The shrewd TeutOn
who now keeps it was about to
erase an inscription painted o.
yer the door, but on second
thoughts he left the last line un-
touched. 1t is: "Let him who
is athirst come"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

Hon. Jacob A. Amber, Mem
Der of Congress from Ohio, at
tempted to whip an editor in his
district, and reconsidered the
matter after being considerably
iruised.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

After chewing tobacco for six
ty-five years Mr.. Gates, of Sa-
vannah, has given up the prac-
tice. He also is dead.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

The melancholy days have
come, the saddest of the year;
it's q little too warm for whisky
hot and a little too cold for beer.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

At serenade OH New street,
Monday night, the only refresh
ment served was ice water. 1t
was passed down from a window.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13
TERMS

RF- Two Dollars for one year, inca.
riaGty IN GdrdaceS Two DOIIars and
Fifty Cents If payment be deferred three
months. All papers going out of the county
10 be paid for in 0dcuace,
ESs- Single copies, Five Cents each.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

Jones got trusted for that hat,
and he now feels a Consciousness
Of beng in debt cover head and
ears"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

A Western paper speaks of a
duel between two 'jackaspera-
ted individuals" !"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1873-11-13

"Doubtingly yours,
"JoB GUMBAGE."
Why didn't this patient idiot
try to feed the piano? But his
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10
Vermont News.
See Vermont news on fourth page.

- See Vermont news on fourth page.
Prof. George N. Boardman of Chi
cago accepts the presidency of Middle
bury college, and has already entered
upon his duties.
- Mansfield Il Stevenson's foundry
building and contents we're burned
early Sunday morning. The fire is sup
posed to have caught from melted iron.
The marble works of LOOMS d
Lahore at Bennington, together with a
large number of finished tombstones and
monuments, were destroyed by fire, Sun
day
- Eliza Beach, modest looking girl
of 10 has been arrested at Burlington
for extensive depredatious on the ward
robes of the families in which she has
been employed. two paiis of pantaloons
among the rest. She has already served
three terms in the state prison.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10

THE WINDHAM Co. AG. SocIErY.-It
10 understood that the fair last week was
financial sucee 8, and the receipts will
pay all the debts Of the society. At the
annual meeting held on Thursday after
noon, the following named persons were
elected officers for the year ensuing.
President.-H. M. Winslow, Putney.
Wee Presidents.-Col. A. b. Frank.
lin, Newfane, Richards Bradley, Brat
tleboro.
Seeretary.-J. Ii, Mortified, Newfane.
Tredsmer-F. o. Burditt, Newfane
Board Of Managers.-S. ID. Conant,
Grafton, Daniel Gates, Dummerston, d.
+. Robbins, Windham. M. w. Wiley,
Rockingham, P. II. Rutter, Townshend,
John Muzzy, Jamaica, S. w. Bowkcr,
Newfane, Preston Adams, Dover, +. r.
Smith, Wilmington, Lewis Vail, Lon.
donderry, jerome Holden, Westminster,
j. B. Stebbins, Brookline, A A. Wyman,
Athens, IL. B. Ballou, Nottingham, w.
Robertson, Patney, ii. NJ. Kidder,
Wardsboro.
The society then adjourned to meet
at Fayetteville, the second Tuesday in
February, at which time it is expected
their constitution will be remodeled
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10

THE TRoTTING AND RAGING We
copy the report of the trotting and rae
ing at the County fair last week, from
the Brattleboro Record. In the societys
purse of S25. for fastest trotting stations,
two entries were made, viz. u. G. Da-
Wis, Brattleboro, young America" S.
w. Jones, Brattleboro, Geo. G. Hall"
Trotting of this race began at 2:45.
Hall had the pole, and the first heat
was won by Young A merica," time,
3;11. The second and third heats were
also won by young America" time,
2;59 and 3:16. Consequently Young
America was declared winner of the race
receiving S15. and Geo. C. Hall $40.
Judges, H. c. Nash, Brattleboro, ]. ID.
Wheat, Putney, S. w. Bowker, Newfane
An extra purse of $50. was offered,
and for this the following entries were
made;-Wm. Robertson, Putney, Honest
Fred f; S. w. Jones, Brattleboro, Black
Hannah FL. S. Frost, Bellows Falls,
Spotted jim. Honest Fred had the
pole, but Spotted Jim proved too much
for his opponents, and won the heat,
Black Hannah coming in third. Time,
$50. The second heat, was repetition
of the first, as regards final positions,
Honest Fred being awarded second place
in consequence of foul driving of Han.
nah Time, $50. The third heat was
won by Spotted Jim, Hannah second, and
Fred third. Time, 2:53. The prizes
were awarded S25 to LIST, SIS. TO End
and SO. to Sd.
To vary the programme, foot race
was gotten up, with the purse of SIS,
the first prize being ST., the second So,
and the third So. For this race eight
entries were made, as follows IF. G..
Dean, J, Gould, H. M. Hall, VIM.
Rockwell, Geo. A. Bruce, F. c. Kelsey,
j. G. Roberts, GAGE GA, } and E. Under
wood. This race caused considerable
excitement and much mirth. The pri-
yes were awarded 1st to III. M. Hall,
Newfane, I'd, G. A. Bruce, Marlboro,
and Sd, E. d. Underwood, Townshend.
Judges,-M. w. Wiley, Geo. B. John
son, T. Albee. Time, 81 minutes for
half mile.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10

At the Vermont Baptist convention at
Rutland last week Rev. I. I'll. Archibald
of Bristol was chosen president, and Rev.
w. n. Wilbur of Saxtons RIVER, Score.
tary for the ensuing year.
Two prizes, $50 and $40 respective
ly, offered by Mrs. Wheeler of Burling-
ton to the best fitted candidates for ad-
mission 20 the University, were taken by
Miss Ethel p. Sherman of Montgomery.
and Miss Lille E. Durant of Montpelier.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10

SPRIYGFIELD.-Three of the oldest
and highly respected citizens of Spring
field have died recently. Samuel Derby,
aged eighty-three Mrs. Bates, wife of the
late Rev. Dexter Bates, aged eighty-six
and Ebenezer Harlow. The latter who
lived to the age of ninety, was the last sur
viving member of family of thirteen
children, who were very remarkable for
their longevity. All of them, with one
exception, lived to be above sixty years
of age and the average of their ages was
over seventy-fve.
Carlos Bidwell, young man employ
ed by r. l.. Lowell, was severely injured
on the I'd inst by an unruly steer which
he was driving. 1t appears that as the
young man was near him the animal
threw up his head, striking Bidwell
across the face with his horn, knocking
him down and rendering him insensible
His face was badly bruised, and it was
at first feared that he would lose the use
of one or both of his eyes, but be is now
slowly recovering.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10

LONDONDERRY OF JoNA-
THAN MELENDY, ESQ, deceased
was born in the town of Clifford, Jan.
30. 1895, and died, after lingering sick
ness of seven years, in Londonderry,
Sept. 81, 1873. aged 68 years, months,
and % days. He was the son of Jona-
than and Lydia Melendy. The father
died thirty-two years ago and the moth
er eight years ago. The mother lived
to the good old age of ninety. He be-
longed to family of nine children, four
of whom survive him. The fathers
given name was given to this son. For
ty-five years ago last May he moved in
to this town. Forty-two years ago this
very month he was united in marriage
to Silence Jennison, who now mourns his
loss. For twenty-five years he lived on
the farm now owned by Joel Thompson,
Esq. He always carried genial smile,
and had a pleasant word for all, even
the little child. In sickness and trouble
he was emphatically neighbor and
friend. He was sympathetic friend, a
good citizen, and a kind and afectionate
husband. Sept. goth the last public
tribute of respect was paid to his mem.
DRY. Rev. J. S. Goodell presented an
appropriate discourse founded upon Eco.
wills. Thus one aged citizen after an
other is passing away.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10

BRATTL EBoRo.-The annual reunion
of the Vermont officers will be held at
Brattleboro probably during the last
week of the present month.
George Howe was to have delived the
address at the Wilmington Town Fair
ON Wednesday.
]. Estey and Co., are remodeling their
private Office, which when completed,
will be one of the finest as well as the
largest in the state
d. S. Pratt has recently sold 80 head
of his herd of short horns, to Col. VIM.
S. King of Minneapolis, MINI.
Cider sells in Brattleboro at $3.50 to
$3.50 per barrel.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10

GRAFTON AT an early hour on
Saturday evening the 4th inst, the Ches-
ter Band made their appearance in our
village, and we've soon Joined by the
Grafton Comet Band and played in fine
style several pieces of music to which
those who appreciate melodious strains
listened with much pleasure. One Of
Phelps tempting suppers then received
the careful attention of the members of
each band, after which with torch lights
in abundant supply and Capt. Phelps in
command, they passed through several
streets in our village sending forth upon
the evening air from thirty.three ipstru-
ments volume and style of music pleas.
ing to the ear Of every listener and highly
creditable to The skill of the performers.
When opposite the residence of +. Dan
iels ESQ. he invited the company TO
drop in" the invitation was readily
accepted, when they were presented with
liberal supply of rich ripe grapes, the
quality of which was tested in very
satisfactory manner and pronounced
faultless. This pleasing musical treat
brought our North neighbors at least one
mile nearer than before, and should a
similar occasion favor US with an oppor-
tunity, we will "chip in " for the ex-
pense of tea and doff our beaver at both
their arrival and departure. y.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10

toUSTY CoURT.-The case of George
ne and wife against the town of West
mister, for injuries received on account
= The insufhciency of the highway, has
zen on trial this week but no result has
''me to hand up to the time of going to
yes. Quite number of witnesses
ere summoned from this village in the
Re 1t is expected they will get through
"a the jury this week, and that the
'slness of the term will be closed next
ctek' at which time we hope to publish
list Of the cases tried.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10

"A man named Staples recently died
in Marlboro, and it is limited by his
neighbors that his death was caused by
brutal pounding from three ruffians
of that place while drunk.
j. Harvey Croker, postmaster at
North Hyde Park, dropped dead while
standing in his wagon on Friday. He
had a paralytic shock last year, when
he lost the use of his left limbs and side
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10

ATHENs.--The town Of Athens has
y largest crop of apples of any town
this section. They do not grow as
lfge and fair as usual, but their or
hards will average more than elsewhere
. this vicinity.
One man in Athens has sign up on
" premises somewhat significant of his
Unions at least, which reads" Anti
Mn and Anti-Tobacco." Perhaps that
nshy apples do so we'll there.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10

THE FAIRBANKS ScALEs.-Tne St.
Johnsbury Calenonian says that business
at the Fairbanks Scale Works is unusu-
ally good. They cannot keep up with
their orders to do their best. They made
900 scales last week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10

BABY SHow.-There is to be a Baby
Fair at South Londonderry on Thursday,
October 23d. commencing at 10 o'clock
A. N. under the management of ]. E.
Whitman. Prizes are offered of from So
to 81 for both girl and boy babies, pref
test aud heaviest. Music and refrssh.
ments will prevail and merry time is
expected.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10
Married.

In Grafton, Oct. 9th. by Rev. l.. Hayden. d. d.,
Rev, CHARLES A. PIDD0CK of BROOKLYN, N. Y.
and Miss GERTRUDE I, FARNSWoRTH, daugh-
ter Of John A. Farnsw orth, ESQ., of Saxtons River.
In Jamaica. Sc ptember 18th by Rev. C. p. Fren-
year, Mr.. ARTEMAS W. j. WILKINS and Miss
LIMA l.. WHITMAN. both of Londo nderry,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10

RocKINGHAM.- The regular quar-
efly meeting of the Rockingham Tenn
france Alliance, will be held at Rock
ngham, Tuesday evening, October 18th
27t o'clock.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10
Printer Wanted.

A good job Printer, of unquestiona-
" good and steady bahils, wanted at
lis Office.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10

WALPoLE. Rum has become so ram,
pant in Walpols that the people of that
place are at last moving on the enemy's
works. A meeting was held on Wed.
nesday evening of last week to organize
temperance society. About one hun.
dred were present. Ge,. Aldrich was
chosen chairman and J. w. Hayward,
secretary. Remarks were made by sew
eral gentlemen present, and Rev. Mr..
Dickinson offered resolution, the con-
sideration of which was referred to fu-
ture meeting for action. G. b. Lucke,
Rev Mr.. Dickinson, John b. Russell,
Edwin Guild, J. w. Hayward and Chas.
Fisher We're elected committee to re.
port plan of organization at meeting
held Wecn,s day evening If this week.
A prominent citizen of Walpole re-
Gently invested 500 in concern at New
ark, n. j. which proves a swindle. He
sent on his money and not hearing from
it finally began to berate the post-office
department in general and the postmas-
er at Walp1le in particular for the loss
of his money, when letter from the
postmaster at Newark, informed him
that his letter was there aid held by or
der of The Postmaster General because
addressed to a s1oiadler, and waiting
further instructions" This has Of course
cooled bis srdor for the Newark institu-
tion, and modified his opinions of some
portion Of the p st office department.
Charles +. Watkins has raised an
Early Rose potato which weighs 2f lbs.
and has six of an average of one pound
each.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10
HANGING SCHOOL,

The subscriber having recently received a thor
ough course Of instruction in PLAIN AND FANCY
DANCING. is prepared to give lessons in the same.
at private houses or at Assemblies.
will also furnish MUSIC for Balls, social gath
erinss, or wherever astring band is required Terms
given application. GEO. b. WHEELER.
Bellows Falls, w.. Oct. /. 1873. 40
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10

SAXToNs RIvER.-On Tuesday and
Wednesday a squirrel hunt came off.
About sixty persons were connected with
il and they were fearful days for SPUR
rels and all their relatives. Result not
yet reported.
Frank NJ. Taft will leave Saxtons
River the first of November. Have your
pictures taken, and get supply of Sax
tons River views before he goes.
Glynn is out new again this week.
Rev. Mr.. Wilbur surprised his parish
last Sunday morning, by rendering his
resignation as pastor, ON account of his
numerous duties relative to the Vermont
Academy, to be established in Saxtons
River.
Mr.. G. W. Fairbrother's fine stock
horse Black Diamond, is attracting con.
siderable attention this jear At the
Valley Fair at Claremont last month,
this horse trotted Cd the course and in
speaking Of it the Claremont Advocate
says; Black Diamond, owned by Mr.,
c. w. Fairbrother of Saxtons River, was
driven in carriage by his owner, though
not entered for premium. He attract
ed n.uch attention from his general fine
appearance, and the many evidences he
presented of bottom and speed. We
learn he is from the Black Hawk and
st. Lawrence stock, and very popular
among the horsemen of Vermont. His
owner says he is good for mile in three
minutes, without any apparent effort
beyond that he never allows him to trot
doubtless believing, as all good horse.
men do, that all speed attained below that
mark is tax upon the wind and mus
cular organization of the animal, which
mnst sooner or later use him up.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-10-10
1ifd.

Marriages and Deaths inserted FREE. Obituaries
including poetry to be paid for according length
In Chester, Sept 9th, Capt. AMOS Il, HEALD,
an old resident and prominent citizen.
In Wardsboro, Sept. 18TH LEVI DERBY aged ST.
In Jamaica, Sept. 18th. AMOS HART, aged "a.
In Chester. Sept. 25th. ACSCHA. aged "a years,
wife of Cortes Farnum of Londonderry.
In Andover. Sept. 9th. suddenly, Mr.. HENRY C.
BUTTERFIELD, aged S. years.