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Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-17
THE LATE ii. D. HALL.
Some Of the Points Of his Long and Active
Career.

| Oafeer'
In the death of Hon Henry d. Hall
of North Bennington Tuesday after
noon at the age of so, Bennington
loses one of the most genial kind
hearted and most generally liked men
who ever grew up in the state of Yer
mont.
Mr. Hall was one of eight children
born to Governor Hiland Hall and
was the Oldest son. When a young
man he taught district school for
several terms, mostly in neighboring
towns. He was married March q,
lS47, to Miss Caroline ThatSer of this
village. She died four years ago.
For fifty years Mr. Hall was prom
inently identified with the business in
terests of Bennington. He was a
member of the firm of FentOn Hall and
Co, which manufactured white and
yellow china pottery ware.
Later he was in the lumber business
with his brother-in-law the late II. w.
Park and afterward he carried on
boot and shoe business here which he
continued until he removed to North
Bennington where for number of
years he was engaged in the manufact-
ure of print cloths. Since his retire
mentfrom business be has been largely
engaged in literary pursuits.
He was well known all over the
state. He was for several years direc-
tor from Bennington county in the
Vermont mutual insurance company;
he was one of the curators OF the Yer
mont Historical society; was one of
the officers of the General convention
of Congregational churches and mini
sters of Vermont, and was one of the
founders of the Bennington Battle
Monument, and Historical societies.
He was always much interested in
religious matters. In his early days
he became a member of the old First
church at Bennington, the village in
which he was born. After removing
to North Bennington he established
Sunday school, and from this grew
the Congregational society in that
village to which he transferred his
allegiance when it was formed
He was equally interested in school
matters, and was school committee
both here and in North Bennington,
He also took leading part in form
ing the public library in North Benn-
ington, and labored in every way for
its support and success.
He was an ardent republican and
could always argue politics quiet
ly. He was one of the last survivors
of the party that went from here to the
top of Stratton mountain in the Zip
pecanoe, and Tyler too Campaign to
hear Daniel Webster speak.
Three children were born to Mr. and
Mrs Hall. He is survived by two
daughters, Mrs H. T. Cushman of
North Bennington with whom he has
resided since the death of his wife and
Mrs Caroline Mattison of this village.
A son died years ago. A brother
Charles Hall of Springfield, Mass,
is the last of the original family.
He was an uncle to Mrs J. G. Nc
Cullough, and to Mrs F. B. jennings
of New York. Mr. Hall will be great
ly missed by those with whom he has
so long associated.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-17
Notice.

A special town meeting for Shafts
bury has been called for Tuesday, Dec.
22nd at C'ole ball in tho south village.
Business of importance to come before
the meeting, which is called for 10
o'clock in the morning.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-17
STRANGE RUNAWAY.

POwnAl Horse Tried to Butt Freight Train OF
the Track
A horse owned by Merchant +. f,
Lewis Of Pownal ran away at that viii
lage this morning, starting at the up.
per end of the village.
As the horse came down to the rail
road crossing, a fast freight was pas
sing and the animal ran right against
the train. It was thrown against a
tree and killed instantly.
The horse WAS valued at $3.50. The
wagon was demolished.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-17
Gard of Thanks.

We do hereby tender our sincere
thanks TO the friends and neighbors,
who symphathized and so kindly as
sisted us in our bereavement.
Mrs John Harbor and family.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Martini
Mr. and Mrs Fred Eddy.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-17

beats all remedies for a COUGH or
COLD. We refund the price if it is
not satisfactory. Large bottles %
cents. B. A. Quinlan. 43tf
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-17

I. MallIr is cutting the soft
woad timber back of the big pond and
occupies Charles sawy. rs house.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-17
Call And Give Your Orders For

Nursery STOCK, Garden ana Farm
seeds, Ornamental Shrubery, etc.
Spring delivery.
c. AinSwOrth,
3II W Main St., Bennington, VT.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-17

At Pat erson's, gallons OF oil for
65 ce' is, We & We green trading
stamps.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-12-17
BUSINESS EXCHANGE

TIlO RENT-Warm furnished single rooms
i or rooms for light housekeeping
C. Z. DYER, iS Bank st.. No Bennington, VI,
46w2
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-04
The Plerces, Society Entertainers

The Plerces, Society Entertainers
The first of Series of six en-
tertainments TO be given at the
graded school building under the
direction of the Southern Lyceum
Bureau during this season will
come off next Friday night. The
Pierces are splendid entertainers
and delightful! evening of mu-
sic and story is guaranteed. The
program abounds in humor, IN
tersperced with touch of the
pathetic and sentimental. Every
body should hear the Pierces.
Admission, SO cents; reserved
seats, IS cents. BY applying to
j. L. Thomasson you can get sea-
son tickets IL admissions) for
81, or half season C admlssions)
for $3.50.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-04
Death of a Citizen OF westville,

Death of a Citizen Of westville.
Mr.. Reuben Bell, highly es-
teemed citizen OF the town of
Westville, died last Thursday of
heart failure. He was about IS
yearS of age, a member of the
Methodist church and a good,
christian man. He leaves sur
viving him widow and two chill
drep, Mr.. r. Luther Bell and
Mrs. L. B. Clyburn, both of
Westville. His remains we're in-
TERED In the Methodist church
yard at Westville the day follow.
ing his death.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-04
We Are The Leaders!
Leaders OF Low PRICES!

generally admitted by everybody that are the lowest
priced people strictly high goods make our bust
70 prices under competitors We by
ing at smaller profit much larger that f. navs
IN the long run We have continually this policy since
here six months ago. Everybody knows that We
ou very large patronage and today the front
OF the dy goods business We attribute entirely
the TACT that handled goods and
UNDERSOLD OUR COMPETITORS
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-04
MIR. G.. HI. Ragsdale Dead.

Nur. ". III. tagSdale Dead.
Mr.. Charles H. Ragsdale, an
aged and respected citizen, died
at the home of his son.in- law,
Mr.. Hal Perry, in the Western
section of this county, on Friday
night last. He had been in feeble
health for some time but was only
confined to his bed for about three
days before his death. He moved
from Chester county to this coun-
ty about twelve years ago and
was in his 9th year. He WAS a
civil engineer and also taught
school for a number of years. He
was member of the Presbyter.
ian church and life consistent
with his profession. His wife
and five children, three of whom
live in Texas, survive him. His
remains were taken to Chester
county Saturday and inferred at
Rossville.
Mr.. Ragsdale was educated at
the Citadel Academy in Charles.
ton and served through the civil
war as adJutant of the First Reg
iment, South Carolina cavalry.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-04
Hot Supper Thanksgiving Day.

Hot Supper Thanksgiving Day.
The ladies of the Shiloh con-
gregation will give hot supper
on Thanksgiving day, 26th inst,
at the residence of Mr.. j. E.
Craig, for the purpose of raising
money to enclose the Shiloh grave
yard. All persons interested in
the cemetery are requested to
send baskets, and the public gen.
orally is invited to attend the sup
per. The hours will be from 3
O'Clock, p. M, to 10 p. m.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-04
Accidentally Killed Himself

The seven-year old son of Mack
Creighton, COL, on Mr.. Simon
Bruce's place, near Heath Springs,
while playing with a pistol yes
4erday morning, which he found
about the house while his parents
were in the field picking cotton
accidentally discharged it, the bail
passing through bis neck and
causing his death IN about FIVE
minutes. Coroner Caskey held
an inquest yesterday afternoon.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-04

In addition to bove liberal offer we
are making unusually low prices in
every department.
We have only eight pieces left of
those heavy SO inch wool dress goods
that we have made such run on, we
Will close the lot at the ya,d d 80 cents
We have only Few hundred yards
OF those "a inch dark Percales at S
cents yard and no more to be had
under cents,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-04
Dress Goods Special.

IA cts double width plsids at TIC
45 In, figured mohairs, value
85c at Ico
OF In. all wool broadcloth the
:5c kind, at 6oc-
64 inch broadoloth, 81. .25 grade
at eoo
"a inch broadcloth, the $l,75
grade, at 81 Ok
45 inch black melrose, the 75c
kind, at 6nc
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-04
Clothing! Clothing! {!

We have two assortments you can't
match within $500 to 81, 90. The first
is a line OF good 500 and $3.50 suits
Oh" 'He price 's only $500
The second Is q line Of $40 so and
$l2.oO suits and the price is only $s.75.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-04

The ladies of Elgin will give
a hot supper at St. Luke Church
Friday night Nov. 9Th. Proceeds
for the church.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-04
Ten Days Offer.

For ten days we will sell. to every
purchaser to the amount Of $1,000 or
over, 10 yards Of common cloth or
good quality Of bleaching at only I
cont q yard
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-04
Millinery at l=3 Off.

There will be delivered to. us on
saturday very extensi 20 line NJ To-
dies'' Misses and Children's SAMPLE
HATS In ready-to-wear and untrim.
cd all kinds and all shapes. This lot
Will be apicnic for those who have
not bought. Many ladies doubtless
remember the lot Of sample hats we
had In the spring that was 40 chean
This lot is even cheaper:
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-04
Cotton is bringing 10 cents.


Miss Lula Hunter is visiting
relatives at Kershaw.
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer
f. wer Gallons; Wears Longer.
Fewer Gallons; Wears Longer.
An infant child born to MIR.
and Mrs. X. q. Billings Friday
died during the day.
"A daughter was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Rance Ghent last Fri
Gay night.
For s,let A fine 4-gallon
Jersey cow. Apply to c. l..
McManus, R. F. D, No. 1.
President Roosevelt has is
sued a proclamation designating
Thursday, November 26. as q day
of Thanksgiving and prayer.
MIR. R. H. Massey of Van
Wyck had q mule. killed by the
vestibule train on the q. @. & N.
Railroad last Friday.
The school realized $1O3.75
as its proportion of the proceeds
of the carnival at this place the
past week. The Carnival Co.. is
exhibiting at Kershaw this week.
= -rhe arrival of a 6ue girl baby
at Mr.. j. A. Cauthen's home at
Dry Creek, gives "Preacher
Jim smile that il really fasci :.
hating.
Married, at this place, on
Monday, Nov. 2, 1908, by Mag
istrate Caskey, Mr.. Durant Tay-
lor and Miss Mary Ketchin.
Mr., Jno. N. Nelson, of the
Unity section will celebrate his
s7th birthday tomorrow, Thurs.
day. ae will have family re-
union and some special friends TO
dine with him on the occasion.
Mrs. Callie Green of Bishop.
vile, and Mrs. j. w. HameI of
Kershaw, are visiting their moth
er, Mrs. Jane Clark, at this place.
Paul Welsh, colored, pleaded
guilty in Magistrate Caskey's
court yesterday v1ornlng to steal
ing 25 cents from the till ut the
Southern depot Saturday and was
sent to the gang for 80 days.
Ed Hammond, ool., was up
before Mayor pro tenn. Moore
Monday for drunkenness, assault
and battery, and resisting an Off
Ger, and was fined $20., or 80
days on the gang for each offence,
making an aggregate of $50. in
fines which he paid.
Mrs. r. H. Riddle visited
her brother, Mr.. j. @. Elliott, at
Yorkville the past week, and at
tended the Rock Hill District
Woman's Missionary meeting.
M. J. M. Hood, manager
of the L. M. Co.'S stables, left
Monday for the West, in the LAM
guage of Poet Gregory, toget the
best. He will return in about
ten days.
"A rock was thrown into the
train on the Southern shortly af-
ter it left Charlotte last Friday
night, striking Mr.. V. B. Casey,
passenger, on the cheek inflict,
log a painful injury. Mr.. T. M.
Belk Of Dixie was covered with
hrokep glass FROM the window
through which the missile was
throws but was not hurt in any
way.
Ralph. the six-year old son
OF Mr.. s. A. Cauthen Of Pleasant
Hill township, fell from a tree
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-04
Our Shoe Stock

Is one OF the best in town. We have
nothing but good, reliable footwear
sna VIII guarantee overy pair as re,
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-04

OF. Pleasant Hill-four, three, two
or one horse farms. Apply at
this Office.
-Speaking of Silver plated
ware. l handle Rogers 6 Bro.
Star brand, Rogers Bros 1s47
brand and others cheaper. All
guaranteed by myself and re-
placed in my store if not satisfac-
tory. BIC. Hough.
Maj. j. NJ. Riddle spent Sun
day in Yerkville with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. r. j. Mackorell, re-
turning home Monday with his
wife who spent several days in
Yorkvllle last week attending the
District Woman's Missionary
meeting.
Capt. j. H. Fitzpatrick of
Washington, Ca, is registered at
the Cunningham hotel. He will
be here all of this week.
The Pleasant Valley CORES
pondent of the Fort Mill Times
says: "Two of our prominent
farmers are going to move away
from Pleasant Valley, Mr.. j.. w.
Elms and Mr.. j. s. Miller. The
former goes to Fort Mill and the
latter to Pinevllle."
1t was decided at the meet
ing of delegates of the United
Confederate Veterans held in Col
umbia last week by a small ma
jority not to have a permanent
place for the annual reunions.
Mr.. L. @. Crouch, the Grip
pie who exhibited his four>legged
rooster, pet coou, a number Of
snakes, ETC., under g little tent on
the bank lot here some time ago.
was bitten twice by one of his rat
tie snakes while exhibiting them
in Charlotte last Thursday. He
is under treatment Mt the hospi.
tai there and the physicians now
hope for his recovery, hut for u
day or so his life was despaired
of.
-$9.75 buys a double barrel
breech loading Gun. Front ac>
ton Locks, 80 inch barrel, top
action. A first class gun in every
respect. First one who comes
with the cash gets them, only 4
guns at this price.
B. &. HouGH.
Harvey Foster, COL, was
thrown from Mr.. j. r. Sistare' .
wagon last Monday, while the
mules were running away and hae,
both bones of one leg broken just
below the knee. DR.. w. M
Crawford set the broken limb.
Hal McKenna, COL, got 20
days on the gang in the Mayors 8
court yesterday morning for
throwing a rock at a colored wo-
man. He will also have to an.
swer to the charge ofassault and
battery in the Magistrates court.
Sheriff Hunter on last Sat-
urday recovered the handsome
gold wedding ring of Mrs. R. M.
McCrorey which was stolen from
her home several months ago.
There was no clue as to the thief
and all hope of ever recovering
the ring had been abandoned by
Capt. MeCrorey, but the sheriff,
who is q born detective, never
holds up on q case, and last SAtur.
day morning began quietly max
ing arrests with the result that he
obtained a confession from negro
boy that he would find .ne ring in
the possession of a negro woman
on the Sistare place several miles
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-04
Job In Blankets.

Cotton blank cts at the pair SOC.
Heavy 1t cotton blankets at
the pair s,fO
"a 90 all wool blankets at the
pair 60 on
$500 all wool blankets, at the
pair 90 Ok
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-11-04
COME AND INSPECT
My Stock
OF NEW GOODS.
NOW ARRIVING DAILY,

take special pleasure in letting my have
returned from the Northern secured mnv GOOD
bahGAlNS These goods arriving Daily | will he
gaa have you call and inspect them call special
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-06-03
Reduced Summer Excursion Rates.

The Denver Il Rio Grande, popu
larly known as the "Scenic Line of
the World" has announced greatly
reduced round-trip rates from Pacific
Coast points for the benefit of teach
ers who will spend their vacation In
the east, and of delegates to all the
prominent conventions-N. T.. A., at
Boston; A. q. U. W., at st. Paul;
B. p. o. f., at Baltimore; Woodmen
of America at Indianapolis; Eagles,
at New York; Mystic Shrine, at Sara
toga Springs; X. of p, at Louisville,
and Il. p. A., at indianapolis.
Tickets at the reduced rates will be
based upon one fare for the round
trip, but will be sold only on certain
days. These tickets will carry stop
over privileges on the going trip,
giving passengers an opportunity to
visit Salt Lake City, Glenwood
Springs, Colorado Springs and Den
YER; and will be good to return any
time within ninety (9O) days, Pas
sengers going via the Denver Il Rio
Grande are given the privilege Of
returning via different route.
For the rate to the point you wish
to go, and for dates of sale and other
particulars, AZ we'll as for illustrated
pamphlets, write
W. G. MCBRIDE, General Agent,
l24 Third St.. Portland, Ore.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-06-03

e. One work shop including one
heating stove and pipe.
One assay office and contents,
situated at said Don Juan mine, 5
links of stove pipe, . bed steads,
one pair springs, . shoevls. one sink,
% axes, one gold pan, one hammar,
one bucking board, one mortar,
one stove and pipe, one saw, one
wash tub, one square, one chair, 10
packages soda, a lot Of acid bottles,
one furnace, . boxes of pulp, so
bricks, one box cuppels, said property
Ia located In said assay office and in.
cluding all personal property In said
assay office. All Of said property
situated at the Don Juan mine In the
Greenhorn district, Baker County,
Oregon.
The following is a description of
the real property and mining
property attached In said action at
the instance Of Plaintiff by the
Sheriff of Grant County, Oregon; I;
said property being situated In the
County of Grant, State Of Oregon,
towit:
The May Queen quartz mining
claim as located by ID. ID. Mcleod
on the Goth day of October, 1901,
and AS described in the notice of
location thereof recorded In the office
of the County Clerk of Grant
County, Oregon, in Vol. NJ, of
mining records at page IA. Said
claim adjoining north theast end line
on the south side line of the Golden
Star claim.
Also the Ollie Van quartz mining
claim as located by James Gahan on
the lst day of January, 1902, and
as described in the notice of
location thereof recorded In the
office of the County Clerk Of Grant
County, Oregon, In Vol. NJ. of
mining records ut page 292 thereof,
said claim being situate about y of
a mile northeast of the Don Juan
mine.
Also the Moscow quartz mining
claim as located by james Gahan
on the 18th day of August, 1900,
and as described in the notice of
location thereof of record in the
office of the County Clerk of Grant
County, Oregon, in Vol. X, at page
400, and all said above described
property attached by the Sheriff Of
Grant County and lying and being
situate in the County of Grant and
State Of Oregon.
CHAS. II. CHANCE,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-06-03
TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE ,. Is,s-SoTIcH FOR
PUBLICATION.
United States Land Once.


La Grande. Oregon. April 10. 1901
Notice Is hereby given tina, In compliance with the
provisions Of the act OF Congress OF June I878 en-
titled IAN act for the sale Of thnber lands In the
States OF California. Oregon. Nevada and Washing
ton Territory. as extended to all the Public Land
States by act Of August =. iS9s.
JAMES K. LANDRETH.
Of Sumpter. county Of Baker. State Of Oregon.
has this day filed In this office his sworn state
ment NO sss,. for the purchase OF the u ne V and
swh ne x secto No. -. and NV v nwh. Of sec
ton No. IS In township No. Q South. range No.
~ o W Nj and will offer proof to show that
the land sought Is more valuable Tor Its timber or
stone than Tor agricultural purposes. and 10 establish
his claim TO said land before ChAs II. Chance. u.
S. Commissioner At Sump,er. Oregon. on Saturday.
the nth day Of July. 1901.
tie names as Witnesses: Martin b. Mercer.
Samuel l.. Camptell William e. Davidson. Ed. Hud-
son. all Of Sumpter. Oregon.
Any and ali persons claiming adversely the above
described LANDS are requested to file their claims In
this office on or before said ,th day OF July. 1901,
..-.... o.. Z. w. BARTLeTT. Register.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1903-06-03
Wednesday,. June, :, 1904
sum

SUMMONS.
In the Circuit Court of the State of Ore
gon, for the Coul ty OF Baker.
". H. HOBSON, uoing)
business rs the Hol s)n
Mercantile Company,
N. H. THIBAULT.
Defendant.
To N. H. Thibault, the abov,
named defendant; In the name of tn,
State Of Oregon, you are hereb.
required to appear aud answer tn,
complaint filed against you in tn,
above entitled cause by the 18th day
of July, 1908, which is the last day
Of the time prescribed II the order
made by the County Judge of Baker
Comfy, State Of Oregon, for the
publication Of this summons; and II
you fail to so appear and answer said
complaint judgment will be taken
against you for the sum of Five
Hundred and Sixty Seven and 41-1OO
(s567.41) Dollars, and interest
thereon at the rate of six per cent
per annum from and ever since the
Goth day of May, 1908, until paid ;
and an order will be also taken
against you for the sale upon ex-
ecution Of the real property, mining
property and personal property
hereinafter described for the payment
Of such judgment as sa i'd Plaintiff may
recover against you in the above
entitled action: said property having
been duly attached in this action by
the Sheriff of Baker County, Oregon,
on May Goth, 1908, and by the
Sheriff of Grant County, Oregon,
May 9th, 1908, at the instance
Of Plaintiff to satisfy the amount of
Plaintiffs claim:
And you are hereby notified that
on the 2sth day of May, 1908, the
Honorable W. w. Travillion, County
Judge of Baker County, Oregon,
made an order that service of
summons In this action be made upon
you by publication of summons and
that the date of the first publication
Of this summons Is June 3rd, 1908,
and the date of the last publication
there Of is July 18th, 1908.
The following is a description of
the real property and mining property
which plaintiff will ask to be sold
or the payment of such judgment
as he may recover against you,
situate in the County of Baker and
State of Oregon, to-wit:
The Don Juan, Do DO, and Do Do
No. 2 quartz mining claims, situate
In Baker County, State Of Oregon;
the Don Juan Mill Site situate in
Baker County, Oregon, and con-
tiguous to the quartz mining claims
above described: Also the Susan
d., and Big Canadian lode or quartz
mining claims situate about and
a miles southwest from the Don
Juan quartz mining claim above
described In TIP. 10 s. X. 80 T.. W.
NJ, in Baker County, Oregon, said
claims adjoining the Phoenix mine;
also the Belle Vile quartz mining
claim situate about mile easterly
from the. Don Juan quartz mining
claim above described. Also the
Greenwood water right as located by
q. T. Kelly and others on the l5h
day Of July, 1895, and more par
described In the notice Of
location thereof recorded at page 38S
of Vol. d, Of records Of water rights
Of Baker County, Oregon; said water
right being situated In Baker County,
OraOOn