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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15
New Machine Shop.

Work is to be commenced this
week on the erection Of cement
block building on the east side of
South Washington street, just north
of the Apostolic Holiness church, to
be used as a machine shop. Clayton
Watson, who moved here from jack
son recently, will be the proprietor.
A complete outfit of machinery has
been ordered and will be on the
ground as soon as the building is
ready. The shop will be 32X40 feet
in dimensions.
The shop, it is announced, will be
up-to-date in every particular and
will fill long felt want here. Mr..
Watson is experienced in this line
and success is predicted for him.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15
Live Stock Notes.

With eighteen herds represented and
260 Berkshires shown-the largest mum.
ber at any show since the st. Louis
Worlds fair Hibbard & Baldwin won
high honors at the American Berkshire
congress show at Columbus, Ohio.
With single exception every one of
the animals shown was bred by this
firm and the winnings are great credit
to them as breeders. The awards in
cluded one first, three seconds, one
fourth, one eighth in the classes; one
first, four thirds. one seventh in herds;
junior champion boar; the Berkshire
World trophy cup for the best under a
year boar in the Ohio futurity and the
premier breeders cup for the best show
ing of Berkshires in the individual
classes as determined by the largest ag-
gregate amount awarded to animals
bred by one breeder. The Berkshire
World in speaking of their cup win
nings says: "These two prizes are
greatly to be desired by any breeder
Their junior yearling, Lees Prince 18th,
is very promising yearling and if be
continues to develope will be hard
o ne to beat at any state fair this year.
And, next year, as an aged boar, will
be invincible. Mr.. Hibbard is quoted
as saying that he has won eight trophy
cups but values the futurity cup won
at this show as the highest honor.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15
Gould-CoveH,

Fletcher Amos Gould of this cfss
and Miss Bessie Covell, daughter or
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles e. CoveN oE
Whitehall, were united in marriage
at the home of the bride in White
hall on Tuesday evening The csSe>
mony was performed at 700 O'clock
by Rev. Archibald Hadden, pastor oc
the Congregational church ar Mus
kegon, in the presence of seventy
five relatives and friends Of tho Gnu
tracing parties. They were attenSse-
ed by Miss Dora Covell, sister OF taa
bride, and Frederick Gould ez
Owosso, brother of the groom
Miss Covell was attired in an att
tractive gown of white marqnssests
over satin and carried a shower bUuN
quet of lilies-of-the-valley and weita
roses. The bridesmaid wore gown
OF pink marquisette and carried pInG
roses.
After the wedding ceremony, i'm
which the impressive ring service
was used, an elaborate three-coafsa
wedding supper, prepared by &rs.
Zimmerman, caterer OF Muskeg1fs,
was served by several Whitehsfi
young ladies. Mr.. and Mrs. GoIf6
then succeeded in partially eludiGg
the guests and after being showere&
with asters, reached Muskegon, Z 5
miles away, via automobile and left
Immediately on a trip through the
west. They will be ut home in the
near future at Corvallis, Ore, where
the groom is professor of civil en-
gineering in the state agrjcuixnrza
college.
Among the many valuable gifts
received by Mr.. and Mrs. Gould, were
q $500 bond from the brides par
onts, and chest of silver from tlts,
groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. H-
Gould of this city. Mr.. Gouid's -
to his bride was a beautiful rope -
pearls. =
The house was prettily decorated
for the occasion. Pink and white
formed the color scheme, and the
ceremony was performed in the pafSl
lor, before bank of ferns and palms,
overhung with myrtle.
Mrs. Gould is member OF one az
the Oldest and most respected fsra.
lilies of Whitehall. She is graduate
Of the Whitehall high school and OF
the Michigan Agricultural College.
and one of the admirable yonng la
dies OF her home town.
The groom is a graduate OF tine
Owosso high school, class OF 1903,
and of the M. A. c., class of 1897. Nv
1908 he took post graduate course
at the University of Michigan and
for the past year has been in charge
OF the engineering department at
Corvallis, responsible position. He
is recognized as young man OF
character and ability and well IfKe.
by his fellows.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15
Lennon

J w Crosby came home Saturday
night for short stay-The Sunshine
club gave kitchen shower last Friday
in honor of Miss Beulah Lytle; it was
held at Mrs Fred Chapman's-Mr
Morley Bonter was in Flint on business
Tuesday-Mr and Mrs Geo Perkins
spent Sunday with her parents at Bay
City-The Lennon high school began
Monday; it will be held in the old school
building until the new one is finished
G w Haffner is on the sick list
Moore has purchased a new
automobile.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15
Knights of Columbus Parties.

.ts Owosso Council Knights of Colum-
bus is now occupying the former K. of
p. hall in the Williams block and will
make use of the excellent dancing floor
by giving parties every two weeks on
Tuesday evenings with additional par
ties on holidays. On October 12 Col
umbus day, literary and musical pro-
gram will be given, with outside
officials and visitors present.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15
How Has Maine Gomez

The voters of Maine voted, Monday,
on constitutional amendment repeal
ing prohibition, and the vote is so close
that it is not known this morning which
side has won. The secretary of state
figures majority of l34 for repeal;
press reports show majority of $50
against repeal Only the official can
vass will settle the question.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15
Annual Mission Festival

Salem's Evangelical Lutheran
church will celebrate its annual mis-
sion festival next Sunday. The Rev.
c. Thurow of Milwaukee, Wis, will
preach at the morning service and
his son, Rev. G.. M. Thurow of Bay
City, will occupy the pulpit in the
afternoon service at 2.30 p. M, and
will preach in German and English.
The church choir will sing at both
services. All are welcome.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15
Oakley.

Fl G Wickham was in Saginaw last
week Thursday-Roy Cole attended
the fair at Bay City last week Thurs
day,-Mr and Mrs NJ Aselton have
sold their farm east of town, and
contemplate spending the winter in
California-L Harrington was in
Saginaw on business Saturday-Ed
Fillinger is back at his old place in
the store after an extended vacation
MIR Kingsberry, our liveryman, has
moved his family into P. Mickles'
house on 2nd street-Dr Vollmar has
returned 20 st Charles. He had in.
tended remaining here but inability to
dispose of his property at st Charles
compelled this move-At a regular
session of the Common Council Mon
day evening the ordinance to suppress
saloons was repealed The liquor bond
of Roy Cole was presented and ac-
cepted and Mr. Cole went to Saginaw
Tuesday and procured his license. The
business will be carried on in the Cute
building near the depot-Theo Keb-
Ter and w T Eagan of Owosso, were in
town Tuesday, Wickham for shoe
repairing-The G A Coy building is
fast nearing completion and it is ex-
pected that it will be ready for occu-
paDcy in two weeks at least-Geo
Cute and family are now living in
the Howell building in which Mr.. Cute
formally kept a saloon. We understand
Mr. Cute has purchased the B B Finley
property and expects to move there
soon-W G Green of Battle Greek,
was shaking hands with Oakley friends
Tuesday, Y Howell returned, We'd
nesday morning, from New York City,
where he was called by his mothers
death--Wickham for harness repairing
Fred Demun has returned to work
in Pontiac Geo Cute and family
were in Owosso, Wednesday-Joe
Morris of Toledo, was in town, Satur-
day. He has rented creamery in Ohio
and expected to take charge Monday
s w Wickham has resigned the office
OF justice of the peace of Brady town
ship-Gus Sloat was in Saginaw on
business, aturday--When in need Of
shoe and harness repairing, call on
Wickham--Headley Wickham and
Miss Myrtle Wickham of Owosso, were
guests at P Mickles', part Of this week
Mrs John Douglas received word,
Wednesday. that her niece. Miss Nellie
Battler of Chesterfield, Ont., would
arrive here this week for visit--W
II Beardsley of Perrinton, was in town
Wednesday-Mr and Mrs Thomas
Burns of Owosso, spent Sunday in Oak
ley---Mrs Ward Coon of Henderson,
visited in Oakley, Wednesday--Mrs
Kate Hill spent Sunday in lansing
The new thirst parlor was opened to
the public, Wednesday evening-Our
local weather prophet says, mo frost
till Sept. &c." but we predict some
mighty chilly weather for him before
that time. He will need his overcoat
and mittens If present weather condi-
tions continue.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15

The Oakley village council, which
this spring refused to accept the
bond of George Cute to maintain a
saloon IN the village, Monday even
ing accepted the bond of Roy Cole,
and he will conduct saloon business
in the building formerly occupied by
Mr.. Cute.
The council was split three and
three on the question, and President
John Whitney's deciding vote In
favor was necessary. Cole will open
mis- place as soon as possible.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15
ExoNERATEs SUGAR TRUST
Congressman Hardwick BIames Short
Crop for Rise In Sugar.

Savannah, Ca, Sept. 14.--Congress-
man Thomas w. Hardwick of Georgia,
chairman OF the congressional commit
tee investigating the operations Of the
alleged sugar trust, who Is in Savan.
nah, says the trust is not 10 blame
for the price of sugar advancing as
It has been during the past few weeks.
He said.
The increase In the price OF sugar
is not the result of manipulation. II
Is solely the result of lack of produc.
tion in Cuba and elsewhere"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15
Too Liberal With His whiskey.

Patsy Cavanaugh suffered his semi
monthly arrest Friday night, this time
for furnishing liquor to minors. He
came home from Chesaning loaded in
side and out. and meeting two young
men offered them drink. The action
was seen by Officer Denyes and Patsy
was arrested
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15
Divorced Wife Wants s4. 900.

Mrs Mary Wright will ask the COM
missioners on claims in the estate of
the late George Wright of Owosso, to
allow her the principal and interest on
a note of $4,000 given, she claims in
1892, by her divorced husband. The
estate amounts to about $1,000 and A.
T. Wright of this city is administrator.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15

Fred Welch of this city, was elected
president of the Michigan Bean Jobbers'
association at its meeting in Detroit,
Friday. The association is watching
with much concern the attempt of the
farmers to buy or build and operate
bean elevators in Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15
Death of Miss Efie Mitchell

Miss Effie, daughter OF Mrs. Eliza
Mitchell died at her home 500 Water
street, Monday morning at 6:30, af-
ter an illness of several months OF
tuberculosis.
Miss Mitchell was thirty-two years
of age and had lived in the vicinity
of Owosso all her life. She is sur
vived by two brothers, Frank and
Charles, of this city, and three sis
ters, Mrs. Della Newell and Mrs.
Lena Sager of this city and Mrs. Rosa
Bentley of Bancroft.
The funeral will be held Wednes-
day at one O'Clock from the house,
Rev. j. S. Steininger officiating, in
terment will be made in Oak Hill.
Miss Mitchell was member OF
First M. e. church, and greatly be-
loved by all who knew her.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15

Mrs. Geo. M. Dewey returned Wed.
nesday from trip to London. Ont,
and Detroit. She was accompanied by
her cousin, Miss Nellie 8. Emery, who
will spend the month with Owosso rel
atives.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15

\ Gov. Osborn has appointed DIR. j. G.
ward OF Perry, as member of the
state veterinary board. This is the
sixth appointment for shiawassee coun-
ty under the present administration.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15

Lansing, Sept. 12.-Gov. Osborn
Tuesday appointed George Barnes of
Howell q member of the board of
control of the tuberculosis sanita~
rum. succeeding Geo. w. Teeple OF
Pinckney.
Mrs. Abigail Morgue was appoint
ed county agent for Leelanau county
Mrs. Morgue is the first woman ever
appointed to the Office in the state.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15

Otto Helm of Detroit was IN the
city Thursday.
Mrs. w. II. Newman VIII leave
Thursday evening for weeks visit
with her mother and other relatives
in Pinckney.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15
Marriage Licenses.
Absolutely Pure

George Conley, Byron. ....-~--~z 20
Agnes Atherton, Gaines. ..... is
Shelby Hoenshell, Caledonia - .19
Ida Lecureux, Caledonia u
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15
The Lansing State Journal pub
Iichac tho fnllowinp

The Lansing State Journal pub
fishes the following:
"The marriage of Miss Eva Horan
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Horan, to DR.. Chester A. Griffin, was
celebrated at high noon on Saturday
at the home of the brides parents,
207 South Hosmer street. Rev. Geo.
B. Hatfield of the Pilgrim Congrega-
tional church officiated and the
guests, about thirty in number, in
cluded only the immediate relatives
and few friends of the bride and
groom. Among the guests were Mr..
and Mrs. ]. H. Goetzen and Mrs. j. II
Frieseke of Owosso, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Crowley and daughter Of jack
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gilcman OF
Detroit. The bride and groom were
unattended. The bride was gowned
in white satin trimmed with pearl
and lace. The house was decorated
with palms., ferns and roses. The
wedding was very informal, the bride
and groom receiving the guests be-
fore the ceremony. At the appointed
hour they walked unaccompanied to
the place, before bank of palms and
ferns, where the ceremony was per-
formed. After the ceremony we'd
ding luncheon was served. Misses
Alice Jeffery, Stella Morris, Iva
Leonard, Leah Petty and Lucille
Vance serving. The bride and groom
have gone on northern trip and up
on their return will reside in Penns
sylvania.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15
Garland.

The Ladies' Aid society met at the
Methodist church last week Thursday
Mr. and Mrs Albert Rood and daugh-
ter Bertha, of Bennington, visited Mr.
and Mrs Leo Christmas Saturday
Mrs Peter Purvis and son Harry, spent
Sunday with her son Frank Purvis and
wife, in Bennipgton-Mr and Mrs
Charles Sorg visited her sister in Nor
rice, from Saturday to Monday-Mrs
Elizabeth Smith returned Sunday from
visit to her daughter, Mrs Jay Ro
botham, near Beulah-Mr and Mrs
Park Scott went to Royal Oak, Monday,
to spend the week with relatives--A
I Phillips Of Owosso, visited his uncle,
A T Colby, Sunday and Monday
Arthur Wooley and wife of West Fair
field, moved to OVID, last week.-Mrs.
Kit Dunham of West Fairfield, visited
Mrs John Graham, Friday-Herman
Austin and wife visi ed relatives at
Marion Springs, Sunday-Mrs Flor
ence Taber left Monday to visit her sis
ter in Batavia, N Y-Mrs John Gra-
ham en ertained her mother. Mrs Gar
rett, of Elsie, and niece Miss Mead, last
Week.-Mrs. Fanny Colby entertained
her cousins, Mrs Eva Rosell of Anadako,
Oklahoma, and Mrs Oscar Sheldon of
Holly, from Friday to Monday.
Rev. Q. II. Hanks will be in his
pulpit at the Congregational church
Sunday; services morning and evening.
Esther Kirby has begun suit for di.
vorce from Arthur Kirby, both of
Owosso, claiming that since they were
married in February, 1911, her husband
has failed to support her except to find
boarders for her to cook and work for
and she is tired of the job as well as in
i'll health because of her work.
Col. G. V. r. Pond. post Office inspec-
tor, made visit to Owosso, Saturday,
to inspect the screen wagon service.
He found the equipment of M. A Hal.
stead, the contractor, fully up to the
requirements and pronounced the SER
vice first class. Formerly an inspector
was sent from Washington to inspect
this branch of the postal service but
under Postmaster General Hitchcock
the work is done by the inspector of the
district, thus saving yearly snug sum.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15

The Henderson ladies' aid society
of Church of Christ spent Wednes-
day at the home of Mrs. Marion
Crambell of the Keiffer Addition.
The guests arrived early and each
brought eatables which were the
best and of generous quantity.
After dinner was served, business
was transacted and fine program
carried out.
Many Owosso ladies were present
and very enjoyable day was passed
Contributed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-15

Mrs. Griffin has often visited in
Owosso at the home of her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Goetzen.
Milford chronicle., 1911-07-14

Miss sallie Webb is at the home o.
Blema Tatman.
While driving a horse, Miss Bessie
Dawson was thrown from the carriage
when the animal became frightened. No
serious damage was done.
Rev. G. II. Stockdale will preach to the
Junior Order United American Mechanics
next Sunday morning at Bethel NJ. P.
Church.
Ben Bradley lost fine hog from the
heat last week.
After seven years of married life, Mrs.
Nora Russ is the happy mother of fine
little girl.
Mrs Blema Tatman is seriously i'll,
having been stricken last Wednesday.
At the time Of writing no improvement
is noted in her condition.
Clarence Webb has been quite i'll the
past week with symptoms of appended
tbs.
The old gobbler, of which we spoke a
few weeks ago, has at last been rewarded
for his trouble of setting on the eggs.
He has Matched u guineas from Is eggs.
The bird is so clumsy that in lowering
the young ones he has killed Z.
Milford chronicle., 1911-07-14

hey went out to raise a protest becauset
Of the expenditure of the money that
was made in making the improvements,
but instead It is said that they were loud
in their praise Of the improvements and
commended those in charge Of the rem
novation for such excellent work II is
said they not only sanctioned the expen-
diture, but stated that they would have
been willing to make much greater al
lowance than was made had it been asked
for. A luncheon was served and refresh
ments in abundance Several visitors
were present.
Because Of the numerous complaints
that have been made to Mayor John R.
Steele over the rapid rate made by teams
and automobiles through the town, the
law will be enforced in the future and
any person going more than eight miles
an hour will be given the full penalty
As a result Of a slide from a shed at
the home of his father, Richard c Baker,
OF Shortley, Carleton, his small boy was
precipitated upon an axe lying at the
base of the shed and had his foot cut
The injury was dressed by DR.. John H
Hammond
Prof John w. West, who was recently
elected principal of the Blades school for
he coming term, has sold ont his inter !
est in the commission house recently {
established at Atlantic City to his two
Warren Windsor and S. A.
Norris, of Millsboro, who will conduct
he business in the future. Mr.. West is
low here with his parents and will re-
main here until the school opens. Prof
Vest formerly taught the Ellendale
chool.
Milford chronicle., 1911-07-14
GREENWOOD.

Minnie Satterheld and Mary Cooling
are visiting friends in town
A festival will be held in the grove al
Bethel Chg b this evening and tomorrow
evening -
Mrs. Sallie Wiley, widow Of the late
| J. H. Wiley, is visiting in Rehoboth for
a few weeks.
w H Radclff and wife are spending
three weeks at Rehoboth
A festival will be held at Oakley Church
tomorrow evening
Rev W. w. Redman, retired minis
ter Of this place, is on the sick list
Many of our townspeople are visiting
in Loves Point.
Miss Helen Bryant, Of Milford, is visit
ing Mr and Mrs Augustus Dickerson.
The dry weather still prevails in this
section, and the crops are suffering badly
as result.
The farmers in this vicinity have about
completed their threshing
Mrs Lizzie Stewart, of Philadelphia,
has returned home after attending the
fuperal of Daniel Lyons.
Lillian Hayes and Okla White are visit
ing friends and relatives in Wilmington.
Our second base ball nine will play
Hickman tomorrow on the latter's
grounds.
J. NJ. Sheridan, president of the NJ. P. |
will preach in the NJ. P. |
Church Of this place Sunday evening and |
Sunday afternoon he will preach in !
Bethel Church. (
Miss Edna Porter entertained party
IF IA last Saturday evening. All Of
hose present report a very pleasant time.
Milford chronicle., 1911-07-14
MILFORD NECK.

Misses Madolyn Favinger of Frederick
Madolyn Coverdale, ,lof West Chester, Pa. ,
and Master William Mitchell, of Phila-
delphia, are spending week with c. E..
Jester and wife.
The Ladies Aid of the NJ. E. Church
met with Mrs. Matthew Mitten last Sat
urday evening, and a well prepared pro-
gram was rendered. One of the pleas
ing features was solo sung by J. Ray
mond Bennett Nearly all of the mem-
bers were present, and quite a number
of visitors. The Aid adjourned to meet
at the home of Mrs Clarence Jester, on
August 18th.
Miss Bessie NJ. Hall has returned home
from Philadelphia accompanied by her
nieces, Misses Dorothy and Mabel Hun
ter.
Wheat threshing is now in progress,
and the farmers are pleased with the
amount of wheat which they are receiv-
ing
Another thunder storm reached here
last Friday which did much damage to
some parts of the neighborhood. Two
houses on the Frank Greco farm was
struck by lightning and one man was
unconscious. The lightning
also run the wire fence on Elias Mack
in's farm, tore out thirty fence posts
and struck several trees.
Miss Sallie R. Walls, of Philadelphia,
las been spending her vacation with her
PARENTS.
Milford chronicle., 1911-07-14

DR. and Mrs L L. Carlisle, P. T. Car
Isle, Sr and Mrs Rachel Craig went to
Cambridge, Md, for visit this week.
Miss Emma Manlove, of Phila., is the
guest of her mother, Mrs James Man
love
Miss Carrie Ryan, of Phila is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs John Ryan.
Mr. and Mrs. James Coverdale, of Pa. d,
are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Favin-
ger.
The Willing Workers met last Friday
evening at the home of Mrs. Albert
Wheatley for the monthly business meet
ing and social The following officers
were elected for chairmen of the social
committee for the next six months:
Rev. Bounds, Mrs. Laura Spurry, Mrs
Annie B Harrington, Mrs. Caddie Wheat
ley, Mrs Anna NJ Harrington and Miss
Annie Rodgers. The following program
was rendered: Singing by class recita-
ton, Mrs Sallie Ronark solo, Mrs.
Susan NIcNitt recitation, Mrs Bearman,
solo, Catherine Bounds. Refreshments
were served and very pleasant evening
was spent. The next social will be held |
at the parsonage the last Friday of this
month.
Farmers in this vicinity are threshing |
wheat.
Mrs. Mary A. Boone has returned from
visit to Wilmington and Philadelphia.
Milford chronicle., 1911-07-14
Shoe Dept.

Woman $500 Gun Metal Shoes. But
ton and Blucher, all sizes,
,..-, for Wed. at 81 ,4s
Misses Tan Strap Pump, 81. so and
~. SZ'VU " value, for Wed, at 81. "a
10 to IS, for W. ~ ei5os oes
Boys $50 Tan Calf Oxfords.
For Wed, at 81 .79
women S $3.50 Dull Leather two StraD
Pumps, extra light weight,
w.. -, For Wednesday at 81 "a
woman S 500 White Canvas Oxford,s
Eyelets, sizes 4, Az and S onIv
For We'd at 81 "a
Milford chronicle., 1911-07-14
FREDERICA.

Rev. G. W. Bounds spent several day.
last week at Ocean City and Berlin, Md.
Mrs. Samuel Cook is spending the week
in Phila.
Miss Hester Spurry has returned from
a visit to Smyrna
Chas. Lister, of Phila., is the guest of
her aunt, Mrs. Lizzie " Hall.
DR.. J. B. Derrickson was on the sick
list, but is able to be out again.
Milford chronicle., 1911-07-14
Take Notice.

F. Hangstorfer lie equipped to re-.
move all dead animals free OF charge
on short notice. viii also buy hides
and fat. Phone near future. Milford
r d. 2. 4 IA 3mO-pd.