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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-18
FURTHER ADVANCE
BY FRENCH TROOPS
Strong Offensive Cont nues in Meuse Sector Of
Verdun Region - Won Mackenzen's Forces
Pushing Forward - Germany Claims Big
Success in Volhynia

The French are continuing their
great offensive in the Mouse sector Of
the Verdun front and have made fur
ther gains. The British also have made
progress and succeeded in Saturday
nights engagements in raiding enemy
trenches near Ransart and southwest
of Wytschaete, gaining foothold in
both cases. The German war Office ad-
mits the loss to the French Of the viii
lage of Bezonvaux and a wood to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-18
LITTLE TO Do IN
CONGRESS WITH
ADJOURNMENT AT
END OF week
A Few Appropriation
Bills to Be Passed
and Disposition of
District of Columbia
Prohibition
Holiday Recess from Next Sat-
urday until January 2

recess planned to begin next Satur-
day and extend until Jan. 2, con-
gressional leaders do not hope to ac-
complish anything before adjournment
except the passage of few appropri-
alton bills in the House and possibly
the disposition of the Sheppard prohi-
bition bill for the District Of Columbia
in the Senate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-18
Wants Conference, Not
Cessation Of Fighting

which all the belligerents shall openly
state their peace proposals.
"A conference will be held at The
Hague about Jan. Is. While the con-
ference is in session all the belligerents
will be allowed to continue military OPP
erations."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-18
Germans B0mbarding

The new French lines at Vacherau-
Vile and Bezonvaux and in the Cham
brette farm region have been heavily
bombarded by the German guns. North
of the Ancre river. in the Somme Sec
tor. British detachments attempted to
enter German trenches, but were re-
pulsed.
(continued on Page 4, Column s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-18
BAR CLERCYMEN
OF MEXICO FROM
SCHOOL TEACHING

Queretaro. Dec. 1.-THE Constitutional
Assembly last night passed the educa-
tionaI section Of the new constitution bar
ring clergymen of all sects from teach
ing in any school, by vote of 80 to Sc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-18

London, Dec. 17.-Telegraphing from
Copenhagen the correspondent of tn
Exchange Telegraph Co., quotes tn
Frankfurter Zeitung as saying:
Germany does not want cessation
of fighting. but merely conference a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-18

west Of that place but asserts that the
French thrust further to the north
ward broke down before the German
fire on height north of Bezonvaux.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-18
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Weather forecast for northern New
,, England: Fair Monday: Tuesday in.
creasing cloudiness. followed by snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-18
Boston Forecast

Boston Forecast
Boston. Dec. 17.-Forecast for Ros.
and and vicinity: Fair Monday: Tues.
Day increasing cioudlness, probably
by snow. Moderate northwest
winds. shifting to northeast by Tues
day morning and increasing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-18

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will b Z welcome present and
will give lasting pleasure. Put
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
ENOSBURG FALLS.

Eli \. Judd died Saturday, aged 81 years
and eight months, death being due to
shock sustained several weeks ago. The
funeral was held Monday afternoon at
two O'Clock at the home OF his daughter,
Mrs. V. A. Irish. with whom he had
lived for number OF years. The Rev. l..
o. Sherburne of Montpelier ofiiciated, as
sisted by the Rev. W. T.. Douglas. The
bearers were W. u. Laid. ]. c. Towle,
V. \. Irish and Merrill Irish, and inter-
ment was in Misssquoi cemetery beside
his late wife and son. Eli y. Judd was
born in Sheldon July .. 1891 When II
years old he moved to Franklin. where
at the age of - he married Miss Eliza
Stanley. Later he bought tho farm in
Berkshire which he owned at the time OF
his death, and on which much of his life
was passed. Mrs. Judd died nine years
ago. He is survived by three daughters.
Mrs. Sarah Kimball, Mrs. V. A. Irish and
Mrs w. r. Ladd, all of this place
Larry Gardner left Monday for Boston
to join the Red SoX on their trip to spring
training quarters in Hot Springs. Ark
DR.. H. d. Hinman was in town Tuesday.
He is much improved in health.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
MONTGOMERY CENTER.

The death of Abram Brunton occurred
sometime in the night Saturday or early
Sunday morning at the home Of Bert
Elkins. Brunton did not get up to break
fast. but about 10 o'clock Mrs. Elkins
went 10 his room upstairs and found him
read in he'd. Health officer DR.. u. ID.
Worden was called, accompanied By Con-
stable j. w. La Fountain. They found
that Brunion had filed his mouth with a
corner of tho pillowcase so that death was
probably due to suffocatlon, he being sub
Ject TO fits. The case was reported by
Health officer Worden to Or. e.. +. Dali
ton at Burlington and States Attorney
$. y. Gushing Of st. Adams who, on the
doctors explanation, were of the opinion
that death was due to natural causes
Assistant Judge C. A. Gardyne, Attor-
ncy i. H. Coleman Jurors Homer Fra
yier and G. u. Fuller arc in St. Adams
this week attending county court.-Mary,
a daughter of w. J. Wright. who has been
i'll with pneumonia, ia .mproving.-tMable
Dodge Is at home from Burlington
L. 5. Wright was n business visitor in
Idchford Tuesday.--It. NJ Buck Is in
Camden. \. j.. on business.--Mrs Garrow
has returned to his position MS substitute
mail carrier from here to East BERKSHIRE
g. c. Purrier is i'll. as is also L. d. Hart.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
EAST FAIRFIELD.

Miss Florence Pomeroy gave a party
Monday night for the pupils Of the
eighth grade. Music and games were
enjoyed and refreshments served.--Mrs
George Wilcox of Concord, y. H.. is
here, helping care for her father, f. G..
Colburn. who has been ill.-Mr. and Mrs.
w. f.. Shattuck have been entertaining
Mrs. Homer Woodward and two daugh-
ters OF Belvidere and Mrs. NJ. l.. Davis of
Waterville.-Mrs. s. G. Harding passed
two days recently with friends in the
east part Of the State-Dr c. Whitefed
Ray gave his lecture, Through Five
Republics on Horseback" 10 fair
sized audience in Soues hall Saturday
evening. He also occupied the pulpit in
Union Church Sunday morning and
evening. DR.. Ray Is a South American
explorer and missionary.-Mrs. /. /.
Chase and two children of Swanton We're
wee-end visitors at the Leo Chase home.
Local talent are rehearsing daily the
play, Tile Valley Farm" which will
be presented in Soule's hall Friday
evening for the benefit OF st. Anthony's
Missionaries. Abbie Read who for the
past few days has been visiting her
brother. A. j. Pomeroy. returned to St.
Adams Monday. Mrs. Read was &C
companied home by Miss Florence Pom
eroy. who will visit in St. Adams for a
few days
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16

Tor the regular vacation. Miss Hask
ings and Miss Davies have gone to their
homes.-The result of the spelling match
between the village school and the
Center high school was n tie.--The fu-
neral OF Elnan Williams took place
Tuesday. The Rev s. Thornton conduct
ed the service in the Methodist Episco-
pal Church.-Moses Kenett of Montgom-
cry Center has purchased the Ellen
Head homestead. Miss Wheeler is stay
Ing with Miss Kate Samson of Mont
gomery Center.-Iloward Parker was in
ST. Adams Tuesday attending court as
grand iuror.-NIiss Lucy Parker has gone
to Burlington for several days.-The
friends of Edward Pratt will be glad to
know that he has recovered from his at
tack OF grip and is able TO be about
| again.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
JERICHO.

John r. TaXboX died AT his home ia
Jericho a. 500 n. IN. Sunday. The funeral
was held at the house Tuesday after
noon at one O'Clock Miss Mabel Hopkins
closed her school for four weeks vaca.
ton and has returned TO her home in
Huntington.--Miss Helen lanley OF
Winooski valley was an ovor-Sunday
visitor OF her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Haney.--Mr. and Ahs. John Carey
NJ BinGhamNille were weekend visitors
It tho home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Eradish.- Miss Louisa Blood, who is ill,
II CONFERENCE.-The Helen Whitney was
IN Essex Junction Saturday on business,
also Mrs. Edythc Pcrry.-Willam Lee.
who has been sick for n long time. ha ;
been taken TO the Mary Fletcher hospital
for trcatmont.-Lcster Packard left
Monday for Bridport where lie has
position d clerk in a dry goods store.
The Rev. and Mrs. William Cashmere
and daughter, Helen, were received into
membership Of the Second congregational
church reccntly.-Miss Frances Flagg,
who has been visiting friends and rela-
tiVes in Cambridge. has returned home.
Mrs. william Wants and son, Roland,
~ Bolton and Miss Anna Wants of Jericho
Center were at the home OF Miss Sara h
Townsend SundaN.-Those who were in
Eurlinston Saturday were Mr. Halsey
ndy, Miss Winniford Story. Mrs Dewey
irish and son, Aaron, Charles TIawley,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Carey and Mr. and
Mrr. Bert Bradish, Miss Dessa Bolger
and Mrs. Edythe Perry.-The Rev. j. r.
Buzzell, assisted by the Rev. L. +. Usher,
"hiciated at the funeral Of Mrs. Martha
Aobeyat Essex Center Sunday afternoon at
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
ISLE LA NOTE.

NJ. s Thomas was in Burlington sun
day,-Ira Baker and family have moved
to the Sawyer farm at Alburg.-Thc con-
dition of Mrs. NJ. s. Thomas who is suf-
fering from muscular rheumatism is
slightly mproved--Mrs. Hearst Is at home
after a four weeks stay in Swanton and
Burlington. Mrs. William A. Loop of
Swanton is in town.-Mr and Mrs James
Jarvis went to Rouses Point, n. Y, Sat
urday,-M. s. Thomas is making some
extensive repairs on his tenement house
now occupied by Henry Jarvls.-Schools
closed Friday for three weeks vaca-
tion.--Pehan Pero, aged 81 years. died
March 2. The funeral was held March
4.-Elmer Houghton has been called to
Swanton by the death of his mother
The social given at l.. r. Pixies for the
benefit of the Methodist Episcopal Church
was we'll attended.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
GRAND ISLE COUNTY
NORTH HERO.

A. II. Way of North Hero has single
stalk OF field corn having four ears on
II, the smallest one measuring seven In
ches in length and having pa kernels
The largest ear has 304 kernels. The four
ears nave IN all 1.O6I kernels of corn.
Ie also has a stalk of sweet corn with
three large ears on it, having on the three
ears 100 kernes.-A birthday surprise
party was given al the home of Miss NJ.
Eva Hyde Tuesday evening by about Is
Of her friends to help celebrate the 4sth
anniversary OF her birth. The evening
was pleasantly spent in games, music.
etc. Refreshments We're served.-Mr. and
Mrs. James Reay. former residents of
this town. are visiting friends in town
Miss Naomi Way. Iva and Ira Tudhope,
and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Atkins and
Donald Doods have returned to Burling-
ton after spending the past few days in
town with their respective parents.-The
friends of George Tudhope gathered at
his home Thursday night 10 remind him
Of his 45th birthday Games were played.
songs were sung and refreshments were
served.-The Cheerful Workers society
will meet with Mrs. John Horigan Satur-
day for worf.-Mrs. Lennie Dodds of Bur-
lingron was in town last week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
FRANKLIN.

Arthur Raymo who has been i'll for
some time with tuberculosis. died Satur-
day. The funeral was held IN the
Congregational Church Tuesday at 2:O]
p. m.-AIiss Edith Gates spent tho week.
end in Burlington.
Russell Baker has returned from
the Mary Fletche" hospital where
he has been for some time re-
covering from an operation Mrs.
W. e. Gipson and son. Merrill, have re
turned from Burlington. where they
have been FOR a few days.--A number
of young people from this village gave
n surprise party Saturday evening to
Harold Fay at his home north of the
village, the occasion being his 22nd
birthday. Miss Nellie Knowlton has
sold her farm north of the viii
iage IN Henry f. BisselI. who will take
possession Aprt, 1,--Kent and Leonard
Of Salisbury have sold their farm In
the Arnold district to Frank Ferris.
AAa ARa !9GRRa6nA y -8ay ReRs tMA6
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
BINGHAMVILLE.

The ladies' Aid society OF the Meth
odist Church will serve dinner at the
church vestry Thursday. Everyone IS
invited to attend.-Charles Thomas Is
moving to Fairfax and Horace Flan-
ders is moving his family into the nous.
vacated by Charles Thomas.-HazeI
Carsey has gone to Hudson. Mass, to
spend some time with her uncle. and
aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. James Carey.-Mr.
and Mrs. John Carey were in Burline
ton Saturday. Mrs. Carey will pass n
few days with her mother. Mrs. Burt
Bradish of Jericho also her sister, Mrs.
Howard Ayers OF underhiN.-Louis
Minor is suffering with neuraleia-c
+. Corse and w. S. shcpardson. were
in at. Alhans Monday on busines.
Charles Ellis OF Worcester Mass. ia
working for n. q. Call.-Teno Wether-
bee. who has been gathering cream and
lailk. taE ~ - &txham company Of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
RICHFORD.

The regular meeting of the Parent
Teacher association was held in the high
school assembly room Monday evening
The attendance numbered about so The
meeting was opened by violin solo by
cleone Comings, with piano accompani-
ment by Miss Catherine Comings. A de-
bate on womans suffrage by six boys
from the high school, who recently de-
bated the same subject with such success
before the school, was given Wayne
Woodwork Carleton Farrar. Merrill
Fyfe took the affirmative side and
Philip IOcklin, James Kelley, Gale Ham,
ilton the negative. Miss Helen II. Wag
ner gave a talk on the Importance,
Character and Extent of Home Study
from the Viewpoint Of a Teacher" and
II. H. Comings gave talk on the same
subject from the viewpoint of a parent
The meeting was then opened for dis
cussion and several awaited themselves
of the opportunity.-Homer Jacob has
rented and moved on tho so-cdlled Amos
Noyes farm--1'he Rev. r. B. Holmes de-
livered an address mt a meeting of the
Woman's Auxiliary Tuesday afternoon at
Enosburg Falls,
About q members and friends OF tho
mems Bible class of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, OF which 3. u. Marcy Is
member. mot at his home on Eastern
avenue Wednesday evening. it being Mr..
Marcy's 46th birthday anniversary. Tho
affair was a surprise TO Mr. Marcy. Re-
freshments were served by Mrs Marcy
and daughters, Miss Miriam ana Miss
Abbie Marcy.-C. II. Aiken returned We'd
nesday evening from Boston. whore he
has been to attend the New England All
tonobile show.-Mrs. G.. NJ. Rounds visit
ed in Enosburg Falls Wednesday, r.
Greene and RI. n. Thomas are attending
the March term of the Franklin county
court, which is In session in St, Adams
! this week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
SHELBURNE.

Mrs. Alfred Martin and little daugh-
TER Evelyn. are visiting Mt the home of
Mrs. Martins mother. Mrs Bard, in
North Ferrisburg. The Ladies' Improve
ment society will hold an all-day's sewing
meeting at the Methodist Episcopal
church parlors on Friday of this week.
Instead of Wednesday. as was first plan
ned Each lady is requested to bring
lunch for one.--There will he an oyster
supper at ST. GATHERINGS hall Friday eve
Ming.
Tho Junior Auxiliary OF Trinity Church
Will have food sale at the parish house
al two o'clock Saturday afternoon
fathescope educational motion pictures
Wero shown in the high school room Tues
daN by w. G. Hartin. superintendent
Or schools. Pupils OF all grades were
present, this being tho first time that mo-
uon pictures were introduced for class
room instruction purposes in the state Of
Vermont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
HILL WEST.

William Rushford Is spending few
days with relatives in Burington.-Mr
and Mrs. f. T. Chase and children Of
Richford were guests Of Mrs Chase S
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Israel Hawkins,
Sunday.-Ruby Coan is ill.-Austin Nc
Grail and son, John, We're business
visitors In Enosburg Falls Monday
Mrs. John Monteith is seriously ILL.
Irene Ariel passed Sunday with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ariel.-Mil-
dred Myott of Montgomery Center is
passing her vacation with relatives in
this place.-Mrs. II. NJ. Sylvester and
daughter Hazel, passed the week end
at Montgomery Center.-Mr. and Mrs.
Harley Jewett Of Bakersfield Hollow
passed Sunday with his brother. Howard
.Jewett.--Mr and Mrs Calvin Rushford
passed Sunday with their son, b. D.
Rushford, OF tho Notch Road.-Mr. and
Mrs, Frank Wetherby were visitors in
Enosburg Falls Monhay-Mr. and Mrs.
John Jewett have returned home from
camp.-Vivian Martin. who has been
seriously i'll with pneumonia. is gaining
rapidly.-Mr and Mrs. II. II. Rossier
were visitors at Montgomery Center
Saturday.-Ezra Blair has moved his
family to Richford.-George Martin OF
New York has been spending a few
days with his brother, Vivian Martin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
GEORGIA..

At the regular meeting of Banner
Grange Friday evening, there will be
limitations in the first and second
degrees. Also n short program will be
furnished Magee. who has been
Ill. is a little bettcr.--The condition OF
Frank Pierce remains the same.--The
Mission Circle will meet with Mrs Dun
ham Thursday. Dinner will be served.
Mr.. Switzer and family have moved
from the Henry Wells house at the
Center to Oakland Mr. Pudvah is to
occupy the house vacated by Mr.. swift
zer.-Mrs Burns, wife of the man who
was lately hurt at the home of A. +.
Curtis. has been spending n number OF
days there and visiting her husband,
who is in the st. Adams hospital. Her
home in New York State.-Judson Carr
Is I'll with heart trouble.-At last re-
ports little Ruth Ballard. who is in a
hospital IN Burlington. was n little bet
tcr.--Mr. and Mrs Fred Pattee are
parents OF a Httle girl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
RICHMOND.

The remains OF Martin Flanuerg, who
uled ~ tiolNokc, Mass. March :, were
"ourht hero for burial ii the family lot
Tuesday afternoon. lie ROY. y. r. Cler-
mont officiating al the grave The bear
ers we're John y. and Charles McGargan,
Martin rurtcl and NJ, Murphy. Mr.. Flan-
merry was tho son Of the late Mr. and
Mrs. Petcr Flannery and was born in this
town. lie leaves four sisters, the Misses
Agnes, Kate and Ellen Fanncr% of Bur-
lington and Mrs Thomas Dougherty Of
Galesbure, III.
The Philathca class Of tho CongreGa-
tional Church served n supper at the
church vcstry Tuesday evening from six
10 eight O'Clock. After tho supper there
was n vlctrola concert and readings
by Hiss Bartlett in tho church parlors.-
Mrs. Stratton j. visiting her daughter,
Mrs. STAFFORD, in Ru,land.-AIrs. w. O.
Martin is in Willamstovn for a week 5
stay.-Mrs. r. L. Freeman aud Mrs. y.
7. Tiley entertained the Louise NJ
Smiley Circle of the Kings Daughters at
the formers home Wednesday afternoon
y. r. OByrne of New York city was
he guest Of his father. F. O'Byrne, Sat
urdaN and Sunday Mrs. Alexander Ter
ien was the guest of her sister IN Under
mn over Sunday.--The funeral of Mrs.
Thomas Phillips, who died at her home
in Huntington Thursday. was held at the
Church of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
saturday morning at nine O'Clock. tho
Rev. y. p. Clermont officiating. Burial
was in the new Catholic cemetery.--
Condensed Milk company paid Is cents
for butter fat for period ending February
2a--N3ss Eva Berry Of Burlington wa5
tho guest of her parents. MIR. and Mrs
John Berry, over SundaN.-Miss Nina
Shepardson. who is teaching in Nor
risville, is spending her vacation
with her parents, MIR and Mrs. +. H.
Shepardson.--The funeral OF Patrick
l.arner. who was found dead at his late
home March 8, was held at the church
Of Our Lady OF the Holy Rosary Fri
day morning. the Rev. \. p. Clermont
officiaIng. with burial in the family lot
In the old cemetery Among those from
out of town attending We're Mr. and Mrs
James Gallagher of Craftsbury, DR.. A.
l.. 1Arner and T.. l.. Harrington of Bur
lington.-Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Derrick
we're the guests of friends in Essex June
ton over Sunday.-Mr, and Mrs. Clarence
Phelps were the guests Of his parents in
Milton over Sunday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16

Mrs G. IT. Robinson has returned from
Proctor where she has been visiting
relatives for a few days.-T,eslie Nc
Intro returned Saturday from Boston.
where he went to attend the automo-
bile show.
The funeral of Arthur Raymo was
largely attended at the Congregationa,
Church Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. T..
w. Day officiating. Mr.. Raymo was in
his 4lst year, and had lived in town
nearly all his life. lie leaves a wife his
mother, Mrs. Peter Bolio, and one brother.
Chandler, who lives In Berkshire. Elmer.
son Shedd OF the University Of Vermont
IL at home for few daYs.--NSrs. C. G..
Adams and daughter. Dorcas. of Bur
llngton are spending a few days with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Ander-
son.-Miss Ruth Hopkins returned from
Montpelier Friday.-Lewis Labounty is
visiting his brother, Joseph I.abounty
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-16
EAST GEORGIA..

Mrs. James Ryan has arrived home from
the hospftal.-'The last dance before Lent
was held at Napoleon Viens Tuesday owe
mining and was attended by about 70
couples.-George King IL ill-Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Bellows visited MIR. and Mrs
r. G. Leach one day last week.-F. A
Wood loaded 65 calves at this station
Friday.-.Nr and Mrs. George Howard
are moving onto n largo farm at West
Georgia.-The slelghirs Is excellent and
teams are busy hauling ice and logs
Miss Clara Southland. teacher. was calf
cd TO her home in Fairfax Friday by the
death Of her aunt, Elizabeth Chamberlin.
She was the oldest person in Fairfax
being IS years OF age.