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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-16
FOR THE CHRISTMAS TREE.
Electric Light Outfts Now staple Articles
or sale-FestOOn Lights.

Not many years ago electrically lighted
Christmas trees were a great novelty and
people fiocked around the windows OF cleo
trical supply stores to look at them therein
displayed. Now electrical Christmas tree
outfits are regular items OF electrical sup
plies production and staple articles Of sale
at this season.
You can now buy such an outfit for a
small tree, one with eight lamps, all neatly
packed in a pasteboard box no bigger than
could comfortably be carried home in ones
overcoat pocket.
It can be bought complete for IS and
would include a sufficient length OF wire
with the lamp sockets all attached, ready
TO receive the lamps.
The eight little incandescent lamps, each
OF one candle pow err, would include lamps
! Of various colors, green and white, and red
and frosted, and there goes with the outfit
a little dry battery that will keep the lamps
CLOWN for six hours, or an hour a day for
six days.
For bigger trees any number OF such
| outfits may be bought as might be required;
as. for instance, with five such sets a tree
| could be provided with forty lights. And
there are TO be had odd little incandescent
lamps of one candle power each, these com
ing in sets OF t~wenty-four at 50 q set. which
can be attached to the electric wires for
their variety, these little lamps being OF
many colors and in many forms, as in the
shape Of fruit, pears, apples and acorns.
There is sold nowadays for use in house
decoration, or for fairs, festoon electric light
equipment, with tiny electric lamps OF
various colors, the common unit OF sale
being thirty feet OF wire with twenty-four
lamps. which would make three f~estoons
| of eight lamps each, such an outfit costing
sl2. or course, any number Of such ~festoon
lengths can be bought az may be required.
The Christmas tree outfits are operated
nv battery; the festoon wires can be attached
10 the house current.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-16

~, the hand embroidered liner collars
-;,h their tiny bows or tabs or rabats OF
,.rsr,e and lace which New York women
Ia now wearing with collarlcss blouses
- Partisan idea and have been worn
- rho Parisians FOR two seasons past. We
- late in adopting the mode. hut it is a
.hsrmiug one and, provided n goes in
sor rho more deliberately embroidered col
i.rs and lies, \ very ~extravagant m
The rundown linen collar wss always
,-m and usually becoming, but in its I'M
.A,I,srated severity the Partisan would
s.,A none Of il. It lacked the subtle fem
,n;ritv which ia the keynote Of the French
rornan's attire.
60 she took our linen collar, beloved Of
..;lornade girls. softered the rundown
~.r, Of il while leaving the standing band
rf,,T enough TO stand up stoutly, embroid-
.r.d the rundown part by hand. added a
dainty biz If embroidered muslin and lace
- nlace Of the mannish tie-and there WIS
.,r linen collar translated INTO French.
The unpreiudiced must admit that the new
,.rsion is a better thing than the old hut
4, "a MISC an expensive thing. Subtle EN-
,oin,ty in its fine French expression has
wav Of coming high.
There are, however. some OF the palmer
embroidered collars which sell for q dollar
and there are piquant little silk bows which
nav he substitutes for the lingerie ties,
though they are not SO chic. There are
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-16

ogether at the bust by big clasps OF ex-
quisitely wrought silver studded with
eight hued topazes.
Velvet evening cloaks are much in evil
dence and velvet evening gowns are nu-
merous, but rather less velvet is TO be seen
in street and afternoon costumes than was
expected. There il hardly a frock, how
ever, which has not it's note Of velvet In the
trimming.
Not one OF the models included among
the sketches to-day is without it's bit OF vel
vet, though in one frock the velvet appears
only in the buttons and in a tiny cravat
DOW AZ the throat, and the two street frooks
wear their velvet only in collars, cufis and
waistcoats. Upon the two sheer house
inocks the velvet trimming was more
layishly applied and in both the effect was
excellent.
Nothing could be better for trimming
. black dotted net made over white silk
and chiffon than black velvet n the
irock in these materials pictured in the
nrge cut Is deserving OF study because the
design will END itself readily to the con-
s~tructIon OF a frock comparatively mex
pensive and not beyond the capabilities OF
an ordinary dressmaker.
II necessary the lace might be eliminated
- N'' M oAA0 tiAV NNANCS 1850
the top plating of velvet il not essential.
HE deep velvet hem with irregular top
nne and the three rlches a Ia Nieille follow
ing 'lat irregular line make an effective
trimming and the arrangement OF the
' pretellelike velvet ruchings upon the bod
ice Is as simple as IL Ia chic. In any sheer
stun made over white or contrasting color
and trimmed in velvet matching the ma
terra this model would work out well:
The second frock is more difficult OF
schievement because OF its pelerine bodice
nnrapery and over sleeve arrangement, but
IN soft lace bordered by heavy applique
and velvet this drapery IL not very hard
70 manage and the effect il quaint and
charming. The skirt trimming IL excellent
and though a trife bothersome not actually
complicated.
: The velvet hem 30 greatly liked in asso-
cation with sheer skirts Ia varied by being
showed to run up into the chiffon in shaped
motifs framed in ruches OF the velvet, and
me result Ii rather better than that OF
velvet hem and sheer skirt joining IN
"xaight line or waving line. .
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-16
HANDIWORK OF QUEENS.

Pictures and Carvings. All From Royal
Hands, on Exhibition in Brussels.
An exhibition has beer opened at Brussels
consisting entirely Of the handiwork OF
oueens. There are several landscapes
painted by Queen Amelia Of Portugal.
The Queen OF Rumania, Carmen SYLVIA
exhibits a great number Of miniature statu-
cites carved in ivory. There are busts OF
Bourget, Lott, Ibsel, MaeterIinok a nd
various other literary celebrities.
The Queen of Holland is represented by
a series of cartoons illustrating the stories
in the Arabian Nights" in the designing
OF which she has whiled ava her leisure.
The young Queen Of Spain has a number
of bird and flower pictures in water color.
The Queen OF Italy, who has a passion for
the sea, sends several Mediterranean scenes
which are remarkable FOR their brilliant
coloring.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-16
A CLOTH So IT.

some charming collars, too, which are not
embroidered at all, but have narrow fiuted
irills bordering them and which, provided
one has an intelligent laundress, have a
charm and daintiness OF their own. The
stif machine embroidered collars are m
times pretty but for some reason or other
have a way Of fitting badly.
Elastic belts of many kinds are the most
prominent features at the belt counters. n
have the merit of fitting snugly and mould
ing more perfectly than any other belt to
the waist curves. The more expensive belts
ofthis class are steel studded or embroidered
and finished by handsome buckles OF out
steel; hut for ordinary use a palmer belt OF
the heavy satin finish elastic with q smart
buckle is in better taste, and many women
prefer the belt of soft leather to any OF the
elastic models.
Cameo buckles are used upon some OF the
colt silk satin and velvet belts or girdles,
and carved coral forms some beautiful
buckles. as do the metals studded with semi
precious stones or their limitations and the
enamel and metal combinations.
. The popularity of the cape has induced
designers to bring out stunning clasps in
metal, jewels, enamel, &C. for use at the
throat or bust line of such loose wraps and
jewellers are making some OF these clasps
very costly works of art. A voluminous
cape cloak Of gray velvet seen in the foyer
ithe Metropolitan one night last week wa
trimmed in silver and gold lace and drawn
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-16
THE VERMONT VERSION.
Augustus ThOmas's Remark About q Moose
Also Applied to a sheep.

INV FNVTWEN" Y" :" ~
Hero is a Vermont variation of the New
York anecdote about Augustus Thomas,
who, being asked if he had ever shot a
moose, is said to have replied:
mo, but | would il he bit me-"
A farmer was being tried before Justice
Galusha on a charge Of having killed a
neighbor's sheep. The carcass was traced
to the respondents kitchen and the case
was clear.
The respondent admitted the killing
hut said he did it in selt-defence. The
Justice required him to explain himself
a little more fully and he drawled out:
wall, I'd hev this Court to know that nc
damned shssp bites me and lives"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-16

Did I get your fsre7' the suspicious
Broadway conductor asked a member OF
the Car Passengers Rights Association
the other day.
Il guess o did, but / didn't see you
ring il up was the woman's tart reepon
and the conductor entirely subsidized.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-16

mobile skin, full OF dust and dirty pores.
Il had a Christmas wrinkle last year
right between my eyes hat almost de-
stroyed my looks. Il was so marked that
TO get rid Of it l had to resort to exercising
These exercises are important. They
are not hard to learn.
There are words to be repeated and the
words are eeny, meeny, miny, mo. You must
say them with all the force Of your facial
you seat yourself in front OF a mirror,
look yourself right In the face. contract
your facial muscles and repeat these words.
You say them as hard as you can, bringing
back your facial muscles with a snap after
you have said them.
sSieep is a fine thing for the shopping
wrinkle. It smoothes It out with magic
fingers, provided you quiet Vour mind be-
fore you go to sleep.
Don't go TO sleep worrying. Throw
of all calculation and sink TO sleep with
happiness in your heart n with lightness
in your mind.
During holiday time the tired out woman
who has been shopping will need a nap in
the middle Of the day. II she is thin she
can sleep after her luncheon. But IL she is
fat she should do her sleep late in the
afternoon. just before dinner. The nervous
woman should always sleep before she
eats. .
christmas wrinkles come from hard
work. Thu mind and the body both work.
And they come from aching feet. Tired
feet will make wrinkles very fast. Don't
let your feet get tired unless you a to
nave wrinkles in your face.
Il went to a beautiful English woman
last year and l said:
please, tell me how you manage to
keep 80 free from wrinkles
by walking and keeping out in the open
air. said she, and by not worrying.
But suppose your shoes pinch and
your feet hurt n you ankles are not
comfortable and you are miserable after
you have walked q mile, I ventured.
You must wear big shoes,' said she.s
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-16

else. Its fragrant needles are, II is true,
now used for balsam pillows. but 1t IS
Cbristmas trees first began TO come into
New York t~hirty-ive or forty years ago,
and the Catskills we're the first hunting
grounds. Large sections were denuded OF
the balsams there, but the mr. seems I'm.
possible to extermjnate as long as the n
is left to pasture. Sections completely
cleared OF IL in the Catskills ten years ago
are now thickly covered with young mrs
again, some big enough to market.
The main sources OF supply now are
Maine, New Hampshire n Vermont; and
the Christmas trees which thirty years
ago crowded the Maine coast by millions
nave now retired far into the interior OF
the State. They are still worth. about
500, 900 a year to the people Of Maine.
The balsam fir has a curious habit, when
cut of some feet from the ground. Of send
ing up shoots from the rim Of the stump
which develop into trees. The farmers
interested in the business now prune away
ali of these but one, which will efectually
replace the parent tree in m
Ever since the beginning Of the industry
the trade in New York has been handled by
the tree men themselves, who bring in their
product and pile u in one great, spicy
odorous, delicious heap at a spot down on
West street, rented them by the Dock De-
partment. For two weeks before Christm mas
Il is the most picturesque spot in New
York.
The Society for the Protection OF Native
Plants has been working during the last
wear or two to prevent the determination
| Of the laurel. and also against what il terms
Christmas ~outrages, in the burning OF
Christmas trees. During recent years
thousands OF trees have been burned IN
Washington and Philadelphia, to limit the
supply and force higher prices. -Four
Thousand trees we're burned one evening
in Philadelphia during a recent Christmaa
season, thereby cutting the supply In bali.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-16
COFFEE POTS

Jos. Heinrichs. ets Broadway. opposite Fstiron
Building. headquarters for the best coffee and conee
percolators IN existence. Coffee Pot, Chafng Dish
and Tea Kettle combinations make an ideal holiday
xiSt. 600 different styiss and sizes 10 seiecefron.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-16
Holiday Suggestions
Women's French Hosier'

BLACK SILK HOSE, pure thread, embroidered instsps: IN m
Regularly SIS 90 pair. D0A"3p~"'" ~oN~
PLAIN BLACK or WHITE SILK HOSE
..sheer cobwsb eauze" - IN m
Regularly s7.so pair. "' 1"O>
oprNwORK and EMBROIDERED SILK HOSE,
black, white or pastel shades. Is m
Regularly Ss7S pair. p"'" INV"
M AcK SILK HOSE, with embroidered instsps
or epenworked ankles. - : "a
Regularly $3.50 pair. pN"' "N
ar AcK CASHMERE HOSE, medium winter weight,
insteps embroidered In white or eoora Son
Regularly S1.oo pair. WV"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21
WHAT THE KIDNEYS DO.
Their Unceasing Work Keeps Us
Strong and Healthy.

All the blood in the body passes
through the kidneys once every three
minutes. The kidneys filter the
blood. They work night and day.
When healthy they remove about 500
grains of impure matter daily, when
unhealthy some part Of this impure
matter is left in the blood. This
brings on many diseases and symp-
toms-pain in the back, headache,
nervousness, hot, dry skin, rheuma-
tism, govt, gravel, disorders of the
eyesight and hearing, dizziness, ir-
regular heart, debility drowsiness,
dropsy, deposits in the urine, etc. But
il you keep the filters right you will
have no trouble with your kidneys.
Mrs. D. B. Perky, of Lincoln street,
says: Il had kidney complaint for
nearly ten years, but not so bad until
recently Three years ago | had
black measles, and every body, as well
as myself, thought was going to die.
| recovered, only to find that my kid
news were in a horrible state. My
back began to ache, and soon got so
bad that | could not attend to my
work. When rising from a chair /
had to place my hand on my hips
and get up gradually; and when on
my feet had to stand in stopped
position for some time before / could
straighten. To move or turn over in
bed was like dagger piercing me in
the back. | cannot begin to describe
what ! went through. ] took nearly
every kind of medicine ] heard of
but never found anything to do me
much good until got Doan's Kidney
Pills. They went right to the root o.
the disease and I felt better from the
start. They relieved the pain in my
back in a few days. | can heartily
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills, anC
have already done so to others"
For sale by all dealers. Price 81
cents. Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-ant
take no other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21
n u M p n REYS'
WITCH HAZEL
OIL A.: {: 4: {: f:
FOR PILES,
ONE APPLICATION BRINGS RELIEF.
SAMPLE MAILED FREE.
NERVOUS DEBILITY,

Vital Weakness and PrOstra-
ton from overwork and other
causes. Humphreys Homeo-
pathic Specific No. %, in use
over 40 years, the only success
full remedy. 81 per vial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, SIS.
Sold by Druggists prepaid on receipt OF price,
- Humphreys Med Co., William & John Sts., NY.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21

Stopl Don't take Imitation celery teas
when you ask for Celery King, medi-
cine of great value. The "teas" are
urged upon you because they are bought
cheap. Never jeopardize your health in
a bad cause. Celery King only costs Is
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21
Stimulation without Irritation

In case of stomach and liver the proper
treatment is to stimulate these organs
without irritating them. Orino Laxative
Fruit Syrup aids digestion and stimulates
the liver and bowels without irritating
these organs like pills or ordinary cath
artics. 1t does not nauseate or gripe and
is mild and pleasant to take. Geo. T..
Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21

A liquid cold cure TOR children that is
pleasant, harmless and effective is Bees
Laxative Honey and Tar. Superior to all
other cough syrups or cold remedies be-
cause it acts on the bowels. An ideal
remedy for Coughs, Colds, Group, Whoop-
ing Cough and all durable lung and bro1
chiol affections in child or adult. Sold
by Geo. Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21
a Scientific Wonder

The cures that stand to its credit make
Bucklen's Arnica Salve scientific won
der. 1t cured f. r. milford, lecturer for
the Patrons of Husbandry, Waynesboro,
Pa, of distressing case of Piles. 1t
heals the worst Burns, Sores, Bolls, u
GERS, Cuts, Wounds, Chilblains and Salt
Rheum. Only CSC at Sharrar's drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21

The best way to rid the system of a
cold is to evacuate the bowels. Ken
nedy's Laxative Honey and Tar acts as
pleasant, yet effectual cathartic on the
bowels. If clears the head, cuts the
phlegm out of the throat, strengthens the
bronchial tubes, relieves coughs, colds,
Group, whooping cough etc. Sold by
Chas. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21

Why take dozen things to cure that l
cough? Kennedy's Laxative Honey and
tar allays the congestion, stops that
Tickling, drives the cold out through your
bowels. Sold by Chas. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21
A Badly Burned Girl

or boy, man or woman, is quickly out
of pain if Bucklen's Arnica Salve is
applied promptly. G. ]. Welsh, of
Tekonsha, Mich, says: 81 use it in
my family for cuts. sores and all skin
injuries. and find it perfect" Quickest
Pile cure known. Best healing salve
made. 25c at Sharrar's drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21
Blood Poisoning

results from chronic constipation,
which is quickly cured by DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They remove all
poisonous germs from the system and
infuse new life and vigor; cure sour
stomach, nausia, headache, dizziness
and collie, without gripping or dis.
comfort. 25c. Guaranteed by Geo.
ShaI-ar, druggist.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21

SALESMAN WANTED-For our
new map of Michigan. Just from
the press and contains many new
and attractive features. Complete
index with location and population
from 1905 census. Electric railroads
are shown in colors. Special in
ducements offered experienced
statesmen. Rand, McNally & Co.,
Chicago, ILL.,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21
Raw orInfIamed Lungs.

Yield quickly to the wonderful cura-
tive and healing qualities of Foley's
Honey and Tar. 1t prevents pneumonia
and consumption from a hard cold settled
OH the lungs. Geo. Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21

The gums and resins obtained from
pine trees have long been recognized as
highly beneficial in the treatment of
backache, kidney and bladder troubles.
Pine-ules is the name of new medicine,
the principal ingredients of which come
from the pine forests of our own native
land. Sold by Geo. +. Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21

Neutrality-suspicious. or lady with
good reference to travel by rail or
with a rig for a firm of $3.50, 200 90
capital Salary $1,072.OO per year
and expenses, salary paid weekly
and expenses advanced Address,
with stamp, JOS. A. Alexander,
Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21
WHY SUFFERWITH PILES?

Our patrons know that our guarantee
is good add when we that we guarantee
DR.. Colwell's Egyptian Pile Cure to cure
to cure amp case of piles, you may know
that it will do It'll If it fails to satisfy
you, will payl you back the purchase
price. CHAs. RHoADEs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21

81 have been somewhat costive, but
Doan's Regulets gave just the results de-
sired. They act mildly and regulate the
bowels perfectly. Geo. B. Krause, 500
Walnut Ave, Altoona, Pa.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21
Miscellaneous Wants
WANTED-Good man in each coun-

WANTED-Good man in each coun-
ty to represent and advertise CO.
operative department, put out sam
plies, etc. Old established business
house. Cash salary $21.o0 weekly
expense money advanced; perma-
nent position. Our reference, Ban
kers National Bank of Chicago,
Capital 100000. Address Mana
ger, THE COLUMBIA HOUSE,
Chicago, Ill. Desk No. /.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21

If you want elegant rugs made from
your old carpets, and freight paid both
ways. Ask for information of S. Stan
ard. l440t4
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21

Keep the little ones healthy and happy.
Their tender, sensitive bodies require
gentle, healing remedies. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea will keep them
strong and well, IS cents, Tea or tab
lets. Chas. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21

See that your druggist gives you no
imitation when you ask for Kennedy,s
Laxative Honey and Tar, the original
Laxative cough syrup. Chas. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21
Logs Wanted.

We will pay the highest market price
for good quality Eastwood, Black Ash
and Oak logs delivered at A. A. r. R.
or will buy standing timber.
THE GORHAM BROTHERS co.
I436tI3 Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21

In the spring time you renovate you'd
house Why not your body1 HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea drives out the inn
purities, cleanses and enriches the blood
and purihes the entire system. IS cents.
Chas. Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21

La grippe coughs yield quickly to the
wonderful curative qualities of Foley's
Honey and Tar. There is nothing else
just as good" Geo. Sharrar.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21

FOR SALE acres land near Alma
with comfortable buildings and lots of
fruit. Will take new or second hand
lumber, or stock as part payment.
Cheap if sold at once. L. w. SWAN,
ell Pho Il. s. Alma
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21

A lot of new books just received to
sell at reduced prices. Many $1.25
books now at $500, standard authors.
Stanard's Central drug store. .
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21
HolLIsyER'S
Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets
A Busy Medicine for Busy People,

Brings Golden Health and Renewed Vigor.
specific for Constipation, Indigestion, Live
and Kidney Troubles, Pimples Eczema, Impure
Blood, Bad Breath, Sluggish Bowels, Headache
and Backache. It's Rocky Mountain Tea in tab
let form, IS cents a box. Genuine made by
HoLLIsrER DRUG COMPANY, Madison, Wis.
GOLDEN NUGGETS FOR SAlL0W PEOPLE
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21

A good advertisement helps to make
competitors store look like summer
resort on a rainy day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21

A first class 40-acre farm for sale
at bargain; easy terms. For partic-
ulars call on P. w. Creaser, Polaskey
Block
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21

Skating at the rink every Saturday
afternoon from two to four. l43S-tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1906-11-21
ANN ARBOR R. R.

In effect June %, 1905.
TRAINS LEAVE ALMA.
NORTH. SOUTH,
No l-l2:44 a. m. No. 2-7:H a. III,
No.8-e:i4 D. m. No. 4-3:45 y. m.
No, 7-732 y. m No s-q:4 a. m.
No. 81 :25 a. m. No. 6-l:50 a. m
Sleeping cars between Frankfort and Toledo
on trains No 2 and 8 have been discontinued
for this season.
J.KIRBY, HI WINCHRLL,
Gen. Pass. Agt., Agent,
Toledo Ohio Anna