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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-12-02
The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY

ABBENILLE
Probate Capitalization for Letters Of Admin.
istration.
By ]. F. Miller. ESQ.,, Judge Of Probate.
Whereas, Mrs. Willie G. Morton has made
suit to me, to grant her Letters OF Admins
tration of the Estate and effects OF Thomas
w. Morton, late Of Abbeville County, de-
ceased.
These are therefore, to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors OF
the said Thos. w. Morton, deceased, that they
be and appear before me. In the Court
of Probate, 10 be held at Abbeville q. H., on
Friday, the 4th day Of December, 1908, after
publication hereof, at II O'Clock In the fore
noon, to show cause II any they have, why
the said Administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and seal Of the Court,
this Goth day oil November, In the year
of our ord one thousand nine hun
dred and eight and In the 1880 year
of American Independence.
Published on the 25th day Of November,
.e0S, in the Press and Banner and on the Court
RC1se door for the time required By law.
j. F. MILLER,
Judge Of Probate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-12-02

The Augusta Chronicle appeals to the schoo
authorities to give the school children no!
less than q week Of holiday for Christmas
The Press and Banner hopes the AbbeVille
Graded school may be closed for a whole week
and a day for Christmas. Let the children
have a week Of rest. and they will study al
the better, and they will grow up TO be better
and more kindly men and women. Let the
children be happy. Old age m on apao'
when cares will burden the heart.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-12-02

with profound regret that Mr.. j. T. Bigham,
editor and proprietor OF the Chester Lantern.
has sold bis paper and will retire from the
hsld Of journalism. The exalted character OF
Mr.. Bigham a. q man has always been re.
Elected in his paper, thus making It q real
blessing to every home It entered.-Edgeneld
Advertiser.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-12-02

Tit Methodist Conference will meet in Abb
beyille next year. All of Abbeviile will be
glad 10 greet you, gentlemen. We will turu
over to you the keys Of the town, and Will
give you the heartiest welcome 20 all OF our
homes, We will do our bespto make yon hap
py while you are with us.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-12-02
MRS. HoLuHesWoRTR SWINGS The
CIRCLE.
She Visited Her Married Daughters
And Went to Charleston as a Delegate
from the Baptist church-carried
Captive in the City-by-the-Se Sea:

Mrs. M. e. Hollingsworth has just returned
from q most delightful trip to Charleston,
Florence, Mccall, Bishopville and Columoia.
While in the city by the sea she was royalty
entertained at the hospitable home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur johnson on Ashley Ave.
nue., while abe was delegate from the Baptist
Union. Mrs. Hollingsworth ID loud IN ner
praise OF them, and she hopes TO have them
Visit AbbeyiIle In the near future. She says
she fell In love with them because OF their
atten tion and Kindness to her.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-12-02

Thu Newberry herald and News OF April
arrived safely afrhe Press and Banner office
on last Saturday evening. We had about de-
SPARED Of ever receiving that Issue OF that
ever welcome exchange.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-12-02

uJ. P. Carroll Of Charleston has been sentenc.
cd ITO three months In jail and q q Of $500,
or three months longer" II the fine Of $500 ia
not paid. To put 1t this way seems like i'm
prisonment for debt
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-12-02
E~ngressing Clerks.

Miss Mary Miller and Miss Sara Norwood
OF Ahbeville have appointments az engrossinR
clerks for the next Legislature.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-12-02

For doing business in competition with the
North Augusta dispepsary Judge Eue nnea
an Augustan $500.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-12-02

Roger & Gallett's violet and Atkinson's
white rose extracts are hard to beat. 1ry
them next time. McMurray.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-12-02
Miss Septima HoI!ingsworth's Guest.

Miss Sara McCutchen. Of BiBhopville, VINO
has been over to Atlanta taking q special
course in muGic, is the guest Of Misc Septima
Hollingsworth for q few days this week.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-12-02

BORN-To Mrs. William Beaufort, q daugh'
ter.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1908-12-02
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S 500 at 3.75
$50 at ( 400
1000 at $50
1850 at 1900
1000 at 1900

When we say Cost we mean what we say.
If you need one, now is your
opportunity.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-06-05
4 Deserved Commitment.

Few things in connection with
the present session Of the Legis.
Iature will be more pleasing and
gratifying to the people of this
parish than the appointment of
Miss Gladys Snyder TO the posi-
ton of Librarian.
Aside from the material part
ct the position and tire oppor-
tunltles offered by the wide ac-
qualntanceship, this appointment
carried with it IL tribute TO the
young lady's worthiness and tn
the memory of her father, whose
splendid and uhselfish services to
his parish and State have made
his name universally loved and
honored. From the Morning World
we clip The following:
The appointment Of Mas Gladys liar
rison Snyder, daughter of the late Lieut.
Governor Robert II. snyder, to be H.
brarian OF the Legislature was FORMERLY
announced yesterday The compliment
on the part of Governor Sanders, he
sides flattcring to this lovely young girl.
Is decided tribute to her esteemed faith
IT, toward whom the present Governor
held the closest personal fricndship.
Miss Snyder, and her mother. Mrs. Rob
crt H.. snyder left their nd hoiae in It.
} Joseph, La, several months ago, and
have taken up their place of residence
here.
New Orleans may feel proud of the
icquisiticr OF such crsItured women. Miss
Snyder has Just merged into the first
lush OF young womanhood and is an
exceedingly lovely and charming girl.
'osse-sed with more than ordinary must
al gift, Miss Snyder is Il welcomed adj
lition to any circle she graces.
She Is pianist of exceptional skill and |
: blessed with rich, true soprano voice.
hc expects 10 adopt the musical career
1ter few more years Of experience and
ulture.
This bright girl has been wisely select
Il to fill the duties of her honored posi-
on, and it may be assured that at the
lose of the Legislature term she will Il
ave added considerably to her list OF
Ilmirers and friends.
The above tribute to Miss Snv-
er, to her talents, and her social
Races is III every manner de-
erved. Accompanying same is
Dlendid likeness of the young
.dy.
While she and her mother have
Iade their homes in New Orleans
iey have i'll no measure lest their
Iaces in the love, good will and
)od wishes of this parish.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-06-05

Misses Mary Bell Murdoch and Katie
Clark have returned from Whitworth
COllepp-
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-06-05

The Gazette Is IN recel pit of the
announcement of the engagement
of Miss Cecile Morris to Mr..
Julius NJ. Priebatsch.
Miss Morris is the eldest daugh-
ter of Mr.. Dan Morris, of Hard
Times landing, in this parish, II
prominent planter, and IL man
who holds the regard and friend
ship of all vino know him.
Miss Morris is IL young lady of
many attractions of mind and
person. She is highly cultivated
having been a student ut New
comb College. She is u talent
ed musician and possesses an un-
usua Il y sweet and cultivated voice
and is indeed a treasure well worth
striving for and winning.
Mr.. Pribatsch is n prominent
young merchant of BroOkhaven,
Miss, where he has made marked
success in the business life, and
i'll the social circles he is popular
and held in high esteem. We en-
tend TO him our most hearty con-
gratulatious.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-06-05
Closing Exercises NeweIltoa High School.

The closing exercises of the
Newelton High School took place
at the Murdoch store on Friday
evening the Doth Of May, with the
following program:
!. Chorus. Dreamy Days.
The School.
>. Instrumental Music ....
.-......... Miss Josephine Ally.
3, Recitation The Opening Address.
Gus Elgutter, Raoul Elgutter, Ralph Ally.
, cor THE Moon
/ The Bail
The School.
D. Instrumental Music ~.....-........
Miss Louise Murdoch.
g. Mother Goose Songs. ..............
--...... kindergarten Children.
l. Duet Observation-Disclosures.
Misses Rosa Sewer and Inez Gordon.
s. Rose Drill. ...... Primary Children.
.. Farce. ...-.......W Way Down East
Misses Louise Murdoch Rosa
Sewer, Reinette Abrams and
illtL NOTuOll.'
10 Song Observation-Disclosures. Dixie.
The School
II. Annual Address. DIR. s. f. Weber.
The pupils acquitted themselves
with credit and showed thorough
training.
The Mother Groose songs by the
kindergarten children were es-
pecially we'll rendered, and the
little tots showed remarkable con-
fdence and grace Of movement.
They reflected credit upon the
kindergarten teacher.
Supt. Green introduced DR..
Weber in a few we'll chosen words,
Us the annual orator.
DR.. Weber delivered forceful
address, setting forth the advant-
ages of the High School.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-06-05
Letter of Thanks,

Hon. L. NJ. Wade has received
the following letter of achlmowl-
edgement of the two boxes OF
of goods and clothing contributed
by the good people of Newellton
and vicinity and shipped by him
t" the cyclone sufferers on Black
River in Concordia parish:
MONTERREY, La, May 25, 1908.
Hon. I. ". Wade,
NeUeiltOn, Ia.
DEAR SIR-Iour two boxes hove came
to hand and they were assorted and Civ
en- out by my wife, Miss Ella Ford and
Miss Gertrude Rabb to those that had
received very little from previous boxes,
and extend my thanks to you and the
ladies OF Newellton for our people, and
assure YOU they We're appreciated. We
are now trying to rebuild some of the
cabins, but it is hard matter to secure
lumber. Funds are very short and we
are now trying To make it 90 as far as
we can. Ii we could raise about $500
in addition we would be aide to replace
all the cabins in my district We are
all small farmers, our places are from 10
acres in size to $50 in cultivation; they
were all well improved and in fine state
of cultivation; they are now nothing hut
wrecks, with about two-thirds of the
land under water
Thanking you again for the assistance
you and yours have rendered us, | re-
main, Yours respectfully,
Z. {. MAG0UN.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-06-05
TRESPASS NOTICE.

THE CANTON" "CANEBRAKE' and
LlMEklCk' plantations are posted,
and hunting, fishing and timber cutting and
trespassing Of any kind are positively for
hidden.
Oct25 FL CuTuRsr n IN
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-06-05

A Young negro boy, Wallace
Thomas, living on Botany Bay
plantation, was drowned IN Cat
Fish bayou last Sunday evening, ,
Master James Curry went to- his
Rescue, but could not reach him
before he disappeared below the
surface. Two negroes then dived
for him and recovered the body
but too late t0 restore life.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-06-05

The Tallulah and st. Joseph
junior base ball teams played IL
match game of ball at St. Joseph
Monday. The game resulted in IL
victory for Tallulah by the score
of s to z. Practice up, boys.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-06-05
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Remaining in the St. Joseph Post
Office for week ending May 30
Adkin, Martin Johnson, Cora
Berry, Madeira Jane Major
Boons, sophia Miller, George
Bridge, Della Miles, G.. rye
Bruce, Candrella kudmOn, Gale
Brown, Elious Ross, William
Brooks, Mary Washington, George
Barry, Robert Woods, Mag .
Bislen. James Williams, Matilda
French, Louis Wheeler, Leroner
Johnson, Arther Williams, Julia
Jetfries, W. Z. Williams. Hill
Persons calling for the above letters will
please say" Advertised" and can procure
same by paying one cent for each letter.
LIZ. HENDERSON, Pm
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-06-05
Notice to Teachers Who Con-
template Attending the
Summer Normal School
in New Orleans.

| am prepared to entertain teachers.
either ladies or gcntlemen, who NAV at
tend the Summer Normal school i'm New
Orleans On accuNnt of my convenience
to Tulane university-OnLy three blocks
dlstant-iny house is especially suited for
their accommodation, rs car fare can be
saved and teachers can also come TO
lHnch, as the distance is hardly five min
utes walk My house is large. roomy
and well ventilated and is especially well
sulted for teachers who can nave all the
privacy desired. Terms: Five Dollars per
week.
MISS KATIE HARDWOOD.
$50 st. Charles Ave,-New' Orleans.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-06-05
leV-Kattea.

The New Orleans Picayune gives
the following very pretty account
of the marriage of Mr.. Oscar Levy
to Miss katten, which occurred in
New Orleans on the 9th ult.
One of the largest of the early summer
weddings took place on Wednesday even
ing last, at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
August Heidenheim, when her niece.
Miss Rietta katten, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs, :. Katten, of Mexia, Tex, was
married to Mr.. Oscar Levy, of st. Jo-
seph, La. The bride is granddaughter
of the venerable Mrs NJ Heidenheim,
and she has a large number OF relatives
here. The home in St. Charles Avenue
presented a dazzling scene of brilliancy
with the illumination and the handsome
decoration. Palms and ferns, and trail
ing vines, were profusely used. In the
greenery every where JaSmines studded
she picture. In an elevated arbor of
palms, canopied with the emblem of the
brides native State, large lone star,
composed of brides roses and lilies of
the valley, the bridal party stood for the
ceremony, which was performed by Rev.
Dr. Keller. All the decorations were in
green and white, except the dining room
and there pink shone everywhere. The
handsome cloth cover had a pink lining
the clectrolier was joined to the banquet
board with soft pink tulle, the shades of
the lights and ices and confections were
all in keeping; and the centerpiecc of the
table was a large silver bowl, filled with
tall brides maid roses and lille. of the
valley, and surrounded by heart Of
white Jasniines. Bowls of silver held the
The following gentlemen
were the ushcrs: Messrs- Simon and
Einanu'l Heilonhcim, Nose Babt, Ar
thur katten, Edgar Schwartz and Joe
Levy, of ST. Joseph, La. Miss Eleanor
katten was her sisters maid OF honor,
and Mr.. Nathan Levy, was his brothers
best man. The bridal gown was OF hand
some lace and silk null, all panelled
The bride carried large trailing bouquet
Of brides roses and lilies of the valley
in tullc, and wore long veil and orange
blossoms. Miss Eleanor Katten wore
handsome lingerie gown with pink rib
bons and carried brides maid roses The
mother of the bride wore an all-oyer en-
broidered robe trimmed in lace Mrs.
katten carried bouquet of white roses
and carnations. After the ceremony "A |
large reception was held, and the happy |
couple left the city on Thursday for New
York, from where they sail OH the La
Provence, on June 4, on an extensive
European tour, embracing four months
The groom first takes his bride IT, his !
father and family in StrasbIrg. Germany,
and after that visit the bridal tour will
include all points of interest in western
Europe. Among the out-of-town guests
were: Mr.. and Mrs Isidore Heidenhcim, ]
of Biloxi, Miss; Mr.. Emanuel Ieidcn-s
helm, who resides now in New York
Mr.. Joe Levy, of st. Joseph, La, and
Miss Beulah Scharif, of New Iberia. Mr..
and Mrs. Oscar Levy on their return to
the South will reside in st. Joseph, La.
The Tallulah and st. Joseph
junior base ball teams played IL
match game of ball at St. Joseph
Monday. The game resulted in
victory for Tallulah by the score
of s to z. Practice up, boys
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-06-05
NOTICE.

~ payers inTe1e,as Parish. thar All n,y IiSt
are made out. and the rolls of properly as
I seSsed are open 30 inspection for'the next
THIRTY days. N'
w. q. FULTON, Nssessor.
, Per Bsnnry. D~puty.
ST. JOSEPH, La. May rs, 1905.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-06-05
PICKETS FOR SALE.

1000 ASH PICKETS 1x2, 6 foot
long, just the thing for poultry
or garden fence.
CYPRESS PICKETS 1x4, 4
foot and 5 foot long.
ASH, $l2 OO per 1000, CY-
PRESS $50 90 per 1000
Inquire Smltha' Stable or write
Alex Mcleod, MarydaIc, Saint
J Joseph, La
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1908-06-05


her aunt, Mrs. l.. +. Smith.
Mr.. Leven Wales was - visitor
10 st. Joseph oh Monday.
Mr.. Ed. Lester returned to- bis
home in West Carroll hast week
Mrs. 5. p. Hornsby returned
on Sunday from II short visit to
NatcheZ.
DR.. Geo. N. Clarke will go to
Waterproof about the 10th inst.
TO remain about ten days.
Mrs. Emile Mayer and sOns,
Masters Jake and William Young
Mayer, spent several days IN Nat
chez this week.
The younger set entertained the
Tallulah base ball team ut II VERY
enjoyable dance ut the Hall Nom
day evening.
Dr.. and Mrs. Geo. n. Clarke
are receiving congratulations on
the birth of baby girl, to carry
the name of her p,ternal grand
mother, Elizabeth Gibson.
DR.. }. G.. Phillips has taken
possession of the residence Of DR..
i. L. Newell and is now pern,a-
nently located with us. We ex-
tend him and his wife cordial
welcome.
Mrs. B. B. Young and little
daughter May, left on Friday for
Greenwood, Miss, where they will
visit Mrs. w. A. Burk halter. Mrs.
Young was accompanied Us far as
Natchez by Mrs. Elliott Coleman.
Rev. J. E. benson, Presiding
Elder, will conduct quarterly con-
ference ut the Union Church, St.
Joseph, Oh Saturday the 10th inst.
and will preach the following day.
Rev. II. w. May will hold SER
vices at Wesley Sunday and St. |
Joseph Sunday night.
Mr.. Thos. NJ. Wade, Jr., has
been appointed by Senator Cordill |
10 position in the Senate Cham
Der as COMMITTEES clerk and in con-
sequence will remain in Baton
Rouge until the adjournment of
the Legislature, when he will take
SIX weeks course ut the Summer
School at the University of Chi
cago before re-entering l.. S. u. !
next September.
Mrs. II. A. Garrett, who has
been visiting relatives i'm Natchez
during the past two or three
weeks, returned to her home in
New Orleans, this week. She was
accompanied by Miss Artie Means,
who will spend some time with
Mrs. van Santen and Mrs. Gar
rett IN New Orleans, and will II
then go to Oxford, Miss, where
she will visit her sister, Mrs.
Aleck Bonduraut.
Mrs. William Young enter
tanned the Ladies' Afternoon
Euchre Club very pleasantly Oh
Tuesday. The club prize, u choc-
olate pitcher, was won by Mrs.
b. b. Young; the consolation
prize, II paper weight, was cut
oy Mrs. Joseph Curry; the guest
prize, Il cut glass olive dish, was
awarded to Mrs. Van Hoose. The
guests, exclusive of members, were
Mrs. Van Hoose, Mrs. Albert Bon
durant, Mrs. Orkney Hornsby,
Misses Lulu Rowan, COVE Wales, il
Ellie Moore and Katie Watson.
Miss Edith Mcdonald and Mr..
Orkney Hornsby were married at
otratton Chapel in Natchez on
Saturday evening, May the Both,
Mt $3.50, the Rev. DR.. Chisolm of
Relating. The ceremony was a F,
very quiet one, only the members
OF the family and few intimate
friends being present.
10 the happy couple the Ga
zette aud their many friends en-
tend hearty congratulations and
many good wishes.
" Mr.. and Mrs. Hornsby will be
NJ home to their friends at the
4 residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. s. p.
hornsby, for the present ].
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-04
ALBERT A BENSON PASSES AWAY
Abscess on Brain the Cause-Leavei
Many Friends.

Albert A. Benson died shortly be
fore noon today at the home Of his
mother on North Third street. after
an Illness OF a month from abscesa
o. the brain.
Mr.. Benson was born in Lewiston
about 81 years ago and has made hia
home here. He has occupied respon-
sible clerical positions in the city
Ut I'll about year ago, when III
health compelled him 70 retire from
active business occupations He wal
first stricken with the fatal afflic
tion about month ago and hope q
his recovery was despaired of fol
the past several days.
Bv his cheerful disposition ant
honest integrity Mr.. Benson had en
deared himself 10 a host Of friends "
the Lewiston country, who vii
learn OF hts death with deep regret
Besides his mother, Mr.. Benson
leaves three sisters. Mrs. Cliffort
Riggs. Mrs. Walter addison and Mrs
E. l.. Wiggin. The funerel arrange
ments have not been completed.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-04
COURT CLOSES
TOMORROW
JUDGE STEELE WILL THEN 90
TO MOSCOW AND OPEN LATAH
COUNTY COURT-BUSY CLEAR.
ING CALENDAR TODAY,

The fall term of the district court
will close at noon tomorrow. Judge
Steele announced the closing date
this morning and Is busy winding
UP the work of the term today. The
session has been a notable one in the
amount of business disposed Of, and
especially in the amount Of crimi-
nal business. Judge Steele Will
leave for Moscow tomorrow after
noon and will open term in Latah
county next Monday.
The time OF the court this after
room was taken up with the divorce
proceeding Of Anna Halvorson
against George H. Halvorson. The
plaintiff charges cruel and inhuman
treatment on the part Of the defend
ant at divers times set out In the
complaint specifically. The couple
was married September Is, 1902. in
Moscow. ana have lived at several
places In the Clearwater country
since that time. The plaintiff nnal-
lv left the defendant August 80,
1908. and has not since lived with
him. The community property has
been divided, and Mrs. Halvorson
seeks divorce and the costs of the
suit.
In the case OF the Hastings Indus
trial company vs.. Fred Rustermeyer
and A. H. Burns a motion was heard
to set aside the Judgment as to Rus
termeyer. The motion was sustain
ed and the defendant given time tc
fifile separate answer The case
arose out OF an attempt to collect
subscription to the creamery al
Westlake. Rustermeyer is appear
ing by G. Orr McMinimy, his attor'
ney.
The court this morning overruled
motion to strike ont the amended
complaint in the case of D. w. Eave'
Va. Charles Shepard.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-04
ARE STREETS
FOR PAVEMENT

Main street, from First to Fifth,
has been blockaded for the greater
part Of the week In order that the
water connections might be made
and the business blocks attached to
the new service. Water Superin-
tendent w. A. Smith Is authority for
saying that by tomorrow night AL
the connections on Main street will
be completed below Fifth street and
that In two more weeks he will havo
all connections in the paving dis
trict. and as far as his department
is concerned the paving contractors
can begin preparing the surface for
the concrete.
Lewiston's main thorOughfare has
been torn up now for the greater
part OF year and half, first with
the sewer and Its connections and
later with the laying OF new pipe
lines, but the work Is rapidly draw
ing to a close, especially in the pro.
posed paving district, and the era
of improved and paved streets 10
close at hand.