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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-10-31
UEARNDON co.

This week W. NJ. Whitake"
acquired an interest in John
IlearndOn IL co.'s store by pur-
chasing the stock of W. /.
Townsend in the concern. Tn"
firm name will remain tn"
same. and Mr.. Whitaker will
now take an active part in tn"
conduct Of the business where
he has been an employee for
some months.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1919-10-31

There can be no vacation fO:'
the Red Cross this wear.
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-13
HARRISON


The Beaverdam NJ. P. Church will
have its Children's Day services next
Sunday evening, June 18th at O'Clock
every one is invited.
Mrs. Hiram Mirch who has been
spending some time with her husband
has returned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rust and Mil
dred Veasey motored to Greenwood
Sunday last.
Mr.. Benz. Chamberlain is away
working now.
Mr. and Mrs. L. w. Warrington en-
tertained few friends on Sunday last.
Mr. Courtland and Willard Veasey
called on Mr. Thomas Veasey on Sun
day
We were favored on Sunday with a
sermon from Rev. Phillips from Flori-
da. The father of Mrs. John S. Veasey
Sr.
Miss Meta Marvil is spending some
time with her aunt Mrs. Harry H.
Hudson.
Mrs. Walter Thompson and son
Albert spent Sunday afternoon with
Mrs. Thompsons sister.
Miss Clara Marvil is spending some
time with Mr.. and Mrs. Riley Rogers.
Misses Florence Hopkins and Hilda
Kennerly from Mardella Springs
spent the weekend with Rev. and Mrs.
H. S. Murphey.
Mrs. Lizzie p. Warrington spent
Wednesday and Thursday with her sis
ter Mrs. Marvel S. Martin.
Mrs. Harry H. Hudson and Mrs. VIM.
Green went to Philadelphia on Sunday.
The people around here that raised
Strawberries are sure getting rich,
Mr.. Riley b. Rogers being the cham
pion strawberry raiser.
Mrs. R. Ralston Davis of Milford is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Robert r. Rust
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-13
LOVES CROSS ROADS

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lewis, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Harrison, Mr.. and Mrs.
Roscoe Lewis spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Calhoon.
Mrs. Dora Ward was called to Phila-
delphia Sunday on account of the
death of her brothers wife.
Calvin Ward is spending the week
with relatives in Dagsboro.
Mrs. Laura Parsons is staying some
time with Mrs. Mary Short.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. E. English visited
their daughter Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
Braisure near Hickory Hill Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Collins and son
Everett spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Kink and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gunhy and
family entertained Rev. and Mrs.
Buckson for supper Sunday.
Mrs. Lena Collins and family enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gunby
and Mr.. and Mrs. George Gunbs for
dinner Sunday.
There will be a picnic at BethasAq
next Saturday evening, June 14th.
Children's Day services will be held
at Line Church next Sunday evening,
June 18th.
The Junior Order of Mechanics have
been invited to attend service at Trim
ity NJ. P. Church next Sunday morning,
June 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Gunby spent Sun
day with the latters parents near
Laurel.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ward and fam
lily visited Mrs. Wards mother and
brother near Carey's Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hickman have
been entertaining their daughter and
grand son of Wilmington.
Strawberries are short crop this
year but those that have them have
received good prices.
The farmers that have clover for
seed are interested in getting it hulled
soon.
We are glad to welcome home Will
liam Foskey who has been over sees,
he reports being in seventeen battles
and coming home without a scratch.
He with his mother have moved on the
farm of V. G. Lewis.
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-13
BLANCHARD'S STATION

Mrs. Norman T. Webb has returned
to Wilmington after spending three
weeks with her parents Mr.. and Mrs
James Rogers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry D. Rust and
Miss Mildred Veasey from Harbeson
were the guest of Mr.. and Mrs James
Rogers on Sunday.
Mrs. Harry Watson and sol John
from Wilmington spent fef days
last week with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Rogers and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Collisl and
children from Delmar is spelling a
week with Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. ollison
and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Do1an.
Miss Clara Coulter has refined to
Washington after spending " days
with her parents Mr.. and NJ R. L.
Coulter at Greenwood.
Miss Dorothy Johnson haslturned
home after spending a weekith re-
latives and friends at Washiton.
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-13

so l can do my house work without any
difficulty. l advise any woman who is
afflicted with female troubles to give
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound a trial and it will do as much for
them. Mrs. MARIE BOYD, 1421 5tb
St., N. E., Canton, Ohio.
Sometimes there are serious condi-
tions where a hospital operation i5 the
only alternative, but on the other hand
so many women have been cured by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, after
doctors have said that an operation was
necessary - every woman who wants
to avoid an operation should give it
fair trial before submitting to such a
trying ordeal
If Complications exist, write to Lydia
E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass,
for advice. The result of many years
experience is at your service.
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-13
GLENDALE

I Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hotchild and
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitcombe of New York
State are guests of Mrs. H. w. Jester.
The real estate sale of the late Mrs.
Mary E. Reed last Saturday fOrcibly
brought to our attention the fact that
land in Glendale seems to be rising in
value. The home site. improved by a
handsome home and barn, was pur-
chased by John G. Short of Camden,
N. j., for $4,000. Lot No. 2 was pur-
chased by E. F. Whitney for 1925, Lot
No. 8 by John G. Short for 1925. Lot
No. by W. ]. Baker for SS75.5O.
Mrs. Robert A. Warren is confined
to her home with an attack of pleurisy.
Several of our younger set attended
Children's Day at McColley's Sunday
evening.
Our boys and girls are still striving
for the prize to be awarded the one
spelling the greatest number of words
correctly of the one thousand selected
for the serial contest. We are pleased
TO learn that their ratings so far are
between 80 and SO per cent. The con
lest will close with the next meeting
W Tuesday evening.
John Prettyman and family spent
Sunday with Delmar friends.
II members of the Farm Bureau are
reWested to attend the meeting in the
Whle Hall Wednesday evening, June
18th.
Mrand Mrs. R. A. Wood spent Sun
day II DagsborO.
F'ishr Welch and wife of Milford
called q friends in town Sunday.
GoldaBetts and family have moved
to the hose recently occupied by Chas.
Lindale.
Mr. an, Mrs. John Hitch of Will
mington ae spending a few days with
relatives IL and near town.
We wish to convey our appreciation
of the Improvements to our streets to
David H.Reed of E. who gave his per-
sonal SUPERVISION to the work.
The Christian Israelite meeting
passed OFF as announced and each ap-
.pointment was filled according to the
schedule and we feel it was a decided
success. While the attendance was
small each one present of every age
gave evidence Of much interest by their
UNUSUAL close attention and we express
of appreciation to each one who came
oq to hear the message proclaimed
fIm Gods Word by one of His most
hmble servants. I. T. Baker, COM
g.tee.
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-13

SulleIluBy anu Two
doctors decided
that | would have
to 60 through an
operation before l
could get well.
MY mother, who
had been helped by
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound, advised me
to try it before sub
mitting to an opera
tion. Itrelieved me
from nv troubles
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-13

some one wants what you have to
III Then advertise 1t in the Chron-
ia next week
Milford chronicle., 1919-06-13
HOW MRS. BOYD
AVOIDED AN
OPERATION

Canton, Ohio.-"I suffered from
female trouble which caused me much
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-02-20
MRS. J. c. HIT DEAD.

Word has been received here, of the
death of Mrs. J. c. Hit at her home
in Meade, Colorado, on February 18th.
Mrs. Hit had been i'll week with in
fluenza. Burial was made at Meade.
Before her marriage, Mrs. Hit was
Miss Sallie Sims of Audrain County,
a sister of the late Judge Sims. She
married the eldest brother of Mrs. R.
D. Worrell of this city. 81 xsons and
daughters survive Mrs. Hit as fol-
lows: Orlando and J. c. Hit of
Meade, Colo; Mrs. Homer Love,
Meade, Colo; Mrs. Ben Outright of
Centralia, Mo-; Mrs. W. G. Haas of
Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Mrs. Jonn
Henry, of Columbia, Mo. Until about
ten years ago Mrs. Hit had made her
home in Audrain County, and at Cen
tralia. Many relatives and friends
will regret to learn of her death.
The Ledger extends sincere sym
pathy to the bereaved family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-02-20
r. V. MONTAGUE DEAD.

According to reports published IN
the Kansas City papers R. V. Monta-
que, formerly of this city, who has
been living in New York, died last
Friday in Petersburg, Va. The mes
sage was received by his brother in
Kansas City.
Mr.. Montague at one time owned
the Mexico Telephone Co., before it
was bought by the Southwestern bell
Telephone Co. He left here and went
east. The body was buried in Omaha.
Mr.. Montague's son, Robert, died IN
December from pneumonia. The Led
ger joins his many friends here in ex-
tending deepest sympathy to his wife,
who survives him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-02-20
DEMOCRATIC CITY PRIM-
AIRY WILL BE HELD IN
MEXICO. MONDAY, FEB. "A

The Democratic Primary for the
city of Mexico will be held Monday,
February "a. Voting will be in the
usual voting precincts and the follow
ing judges and clerks have been sell
ected at that time.
First Ward-Judges J. T. Crews
and George N. johnson; clerks, D. W.
Butler and 7. A. Threlkeld; Second
Ward-Judgeb j. W. Howell and Geo.
Azdell, clerks, J. C. King and Tom
Hook; Third Ward-Judges f, L.
johnson and W. H. Brown, clerks, T.
J. Kelso and Charles Clark; Fourth
Ward-Judges, ]. F. Cauthcrn and
W. E. West, clerks George Clanton and
]. E. Blattner.
Four councilmen, one from eaen
ward will be nominated at the Monday
election.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-02-20
HEDGES is DECORATED.

First Lieut.. Robert Lee Hedges, of
St. Louis, son of the former owner
of the Browns baseball club, has re-
turned, from service in France, with
the Croix de Guerre and the fourra-
gerre of the Legion of Honor as re-
wards for bravery in battle. He also
has Peen recommended for the Dis
tinguished Service Crosse Young
Hedges is we'll known in Mexico where
he has visited often.
He was twice wounded at Mont
Blanc and gassed at scissors, and he
fought at Cantigny, San Mihiel and
in the Champagne sector. He was
graduated at the Fort Riley officers
training camp in June, 1917, and went
to France the following August, where
he was with the First Division in the
Toul sector. After the battle at Can
tigny he was transferred to the Twen-
ty-third Infantry of the Second Div
ision.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-02-20
AUDRAIN co. PASSES
ONE THIRD MARK

The county has passed the one third
mark for her quota. Treasurer Fred
A. Morris book showed a balance on
hand of $2285.45 and. there is about
$50 more at the North Missouri Trust
Company that was not turned in Sat
urday making a total of $2545.4J.
Nandalia has not yet begun her drive
rs she is waiting for a speaker.
To the best of my ability to give
credit where credit is due, Mrs. j. 7.
Johnson got $41.5O from the county
officials Mrs. c. F. Clark has 100000
to the credit of the first ward. Mrs.
]. c. Mundy has $1S4.23 for the Sec
ond. Mrs. George Lee $19075 for the
Third and Mrs. F. P. Van Ness $2S2.GG
for the Fourth $7750 has been vol
unteered at the Chamber of Com
merce.
The following rural districts have
turned in collections as follows:
Erisman $3.50; Union S49.50;
Maple Grove S4S.OO; Eureka $4450;
Beagles $135.OO; Naylor $4,000; Flynt
S92. so; Daniel $3.50; Hazel $500;
Liberty $64.75; Gatewood $500; Fox
$144O0; Canada $925O; Excelsior SO;
Cauthorn $71.25; Sames S63.5O; Pts
gah S55.50; Pine $3.50; Jackson
$44.1O; Jesse $3.50; Duly $3.50;
McClintic S47.GG; Dye $4,000; West
Lick $64.00; Ringo $4,000; Eller
$4,000; Harrison $44.25; Hurdle
&35, ,25; Pleasant Green $3.50.
Miss Ellen Carter brought in Duly's
collections Monday morning. She
stated that this was the second con-
tribution from the district as they mad
made a fine offering some time ago
through the church. However they
expect to give a box supper in two
weeks to meet their full quota.
These rural districts had a quota
of $3.50 and have turned in 81 1,336.60
or 40 per cent. Mexico has so far
raised one third of her quota. 1t losks
like some strenuous work must be
done if the county raises her full quota
and is able to say again that we al
ways put her over.
This is a most worthy cause. Why
not give all you are able to give or
even little bit more? Will you not
still be a thousand times better off
than these poor deserving Christian
people whom you are helping?
w. CLYDE JOHNSON,
| Publicity Director.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-02-20
MRS. ELLIS, PROMINENT
CONCORD WOMAN DIED
AT HOME TUESDAY

Mrs. w. B. Ellis, wife of DIR. Ellis
widely known in Audrain and Gala
way County, died at her home in Con-
cord, Mo, at s O'Clock Tuesday night
of pneumonia. The deceased had been
in i'll health for some time but her con-
dition became serious only few days
ago.
Mrs. Ellis was sister of DR.. f. II.
Tincher of Mexico and was daughter
of Judge Tincher who was presiding
Judge of Audrain County for num-
Der of years.
The funeral will be at the Pleasant
Grove Church at II o'clock Thursday
morning by Reverend Ramsey. Bur-
ial will be in the Pleasant Grove Gem
etery.
Mrs. Ellis had large number of
friends in this section of the state
aid was highly esteemed by all who
knew her. The Ledger joins with the
friends in extending the hand of SYM
pathy to the husband and family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-02-20
sLANDERERs LOOK OUT.

DURING the last few weeks we
have had our attention called to the
fact that there is good deal of gos-
siping going on in Mexico. OF course
this is true the world over, but we
have on our desk couple of letters
received this morning, that impress US
with the fact that some of our people
do not appreciate the danger of SIAN
der, especially when there is no foun-
dation for it. People who take pleas
ure in running the characters of either
men or women, especially of girls,
should remember there is a very strin-
gent law regarding this matter; and
if the law cannot reach them, probably
a good first-class horse whipping by
the husband or father or brother,
might get satisfactory results. From
the nature of the letters just received,
this matter is getting rather acute in
one or two directions ,and "word to the
wise" should be sufficient.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-02-20
MRS. CLAYTON HODGES
DIED FRIDAY IN
HELENA. MONT,

Mrs. Clayton Hodges, So years old
a former Mexico woman died at her
home in Helena, Mont, Friday night
death being caused from the effects
of an operation. The funeral was Sun
day afternoon at Helena. The de-
ceased was Miss Birdie Johson, sis
ter of f. l.. johnson of Mexico, and
was born and reared here. She was
married to Clayton Hodges while re-
siding here and moved to Montana
fifteen years ago. She leaves, besides
her husband, three children, Wallace
Ruth and Bobbie She also leaves a
sister, Mrs. C. V. Thomas, of st. louis
Mrs. Hughes was we'll and favorably
known here. The Ledger and many
friends extend the hand of sympathy
to the sorrowing relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-02-20
AUDRAIN ASSESSMENT
INCREASED t2 MILLION

The Audrain County Assessment as
made by S. T. Torreyson, county as
SCISSOR, for 1918, has been compiled hy
K. 3. Cauthorn county clerk. The to-
tai assessment for 1918 shows an i'll
crease of $539,325 or more than half 4
million dollars.
1t is impossible to give a comparison
of the assessments made on the var
ious real estate and live stock, as the
estate and live stock assessment was
made at full value for 1917 and later
some of it reduced.
The assessment for 1918 follows:
No. of acres land 431326 value &c.
015, $4,000
No. of town lost $3.50 value $2,O43,-
$4,000.
No. of horses 9s17, value 1868, 800.
No. of mules Abb, value $23O,37O.
No. of asses and jennets 1S0, value
$7,48J.
No. of cattle 21965, value $474, ,74G.
No. of sheep 1882, value $95, ,460.
No. of hogs 32311, value $173,603.
All other personal property 1885, ,16O
Money, Notes and Bonds S1,083, ,745.
Bank stocks, value $449,870.
Total 11,S79,215.00.
Total assessment last year $I1,-
9,8900O.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-02-20
EFFECT TEMPORARY
ROAD ORGANIZATION

Judge Alex Carter of this city was
elected president of temporary road
organization at road meeting held
in the Chamber of Commerce rooms
Tuesday afternoon. About twenty, in
cluding visitors from other towns
along the North State Highway were
in attendance. In opening the meet
ing, R. R. Wagner who presided over
the meeting called on Judge Carter 20
explain the Judge Bolts read bill re-
Gently introduced in the Missouri Leg
islature.
After explaining the meaning Of
the bill, what it would mean if passed
etc, Judge Carter urged that every
one, get behind and boost this bill and
if possible, go to jefferson City Fri
day and be present when the bill comes
up before the road committee Judge
Garter has received word to be pres
ent at that time to go over the bill.
In his remarks, Judge Carter said
that the only way to get good roads in
the county was to match the States
money dollar for dollar and the only
way to raise the money to match it
was by voting bonds.
Judge H. w. Johnston of Montgom-
cry City agreed with Judge Carter
and expressed belief that the Bolts
bill was a good one. He offered a res
olution providing for a temporary Or
ganization of a North State Highway
Association. Judge Carter pointed
out there was already North State
Highway with it's president at Mob
erly. 1t is the aim of the temporary
organization however, to coperate in
any way and get things to moving
along this Highway and in the several
counties. Judge Johnston of Mont
gomery City was elected Vice-Pres-
ident and Gail Johnston, of Mexico,
secretary and treasurer
Executive committe rs composed Of
two in each town along the Highway
will be appointed to work in conjunc-
tion with the officers.
Among the visitors were: Judge II.
W. Johnston, J. S. McCleary, Judge
Martin, presiding judge of Montgorl-
cry county, all of Montgomery City;
Senator A. H. Drunart, R. W. Skinner
and T. A. Wilson of Jonesburg; Hon.
Alfred Default of New Florence;
William Dillon of Marling; Roy Snod-
dy of Armstrong, Mo-; NJ. S. Bush,
Centralia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-02-20
MEXICO WOMEN URGE
YES" SUFFRAGE VOTE

Two hundred and eighteen represen-
tative women of Mexico, members Of
the Federation of Women's Clubs,
passed a resolution asking our State
Senator to vote favorably on the
Woman's Suffrage bill now before the
State Senate, at the regular meeting
of the Federation Monday afternoon.
A similar resolution regarding the
Children's Code was also passed.
A very touching memorial service
was held for the members deceased
during the year ,and also for the twen-
ty-fve soldier and sailor boys of Aud
rain County who have given their
lives for their country. Mrs. George
Lee spoke feelingly for Mrs. Curtis
FAINT; Mrs. ]. F. Llewellyn paid a
beautiful tribute to Mrs. Matte Fer
ris; Miss Mary V. Houston dwelt on
the,life of Mrs. Tina Dobyns, and Mrs.
WI Reed told of the great sacrifices
made by twenty-five of our boys who
lost their lives in the service of our
country. At the close of these touch
ing tributes the Federation joined in
singing "The Battle Hymn of the Re-
public" Miss Dickinson read beau
tiful poem, "The Musicians" which
was very much appreciated by the
audience.
! Rev Henry Pearce Atkins gave the
address of the afternoon on "The Next
| Step in Mexico" DR.. Atkins talk was
along the line of civic improvements
and which is a timely subject as the
minds of the civics committee of the
/ Federation are already turning toward
celaning and identifying Mexico, and
plans are already in contemplation for
this work. DR.. Atkins said that the
first step in this direction is to arouse
! the public conscience and thus estab-
lsh public opinion. His plan for this
is to employ the columns of our after
noon newspapers inviting sugges-
tions, constructive criticism and rem
edies through the medium of signed
articles. Another suggestion was the
enforcement of ordinances already in
effect and the demand for needed leg
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Federation was a city better in ap-
pearance, cleaner, more beautiful,
more appealing to passers, by, aud
make Mexico a pride and joy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-02-20
MRS. MARY PEARL DEAD.

Mrs. Mary E. Pearl, of Lexington,
KY, died Monday. She was the moth
err of V. W. Pear, Frank Pearl and
Mrs. Chas. Gallop, all of this city and
a sister of Mrs. Ed Blattner, of Mex
leo.
Besides her children here she is sur
vived by two daughters who live al
home with her. The news of her deatt
was decided shock to the members
of her family. She was a splendid
Christian woman, beloved by all who
knew her and the Ledger joins in ex,
tending deepest sympathy to the be
reaved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-02-20
MISS IRENE BROOKS DEAD.

Miss Irene Brooks, % years old, a
niece of 7. j. Hoxsey, of this city.
died at her home south of Fulton
Monday. She had been in poor health
for sometime. The funeral was at
the home Tuesday and the body will
be buried in Elmwood cemetery, this
city, Wednesday.
Miss Brooks was a sister of Monte
Brooks, of this city, who died in SER.
vice. Besides two sisters she is sur.
vived by her mother, Mrs. Edwin Dun.
ham. She was young woman OF
splendid character and high ideals ant
the Ledger joins in extending deepest
sympathy to the bereaved.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-02-20
.H.C. HILL SAYS DON'T
HUNT DUCKS IN APRIL

The following letter to the Ledger
from H. C. Hill Deputy Game Warden
relative to duck hunting in Missouri
will be read with interest. The letter
follows:
R. M. White G. Son,
Publishers Mexico Ledger,
Mexico, Missouri.
Gentlemen
LOUISIANA, Mo-, Feb 6. 1919
Relative to an item in the Ledger,
January 81, stating that hunters may
hunt ducks throughout March and
April, please permit me to back up
little on this proposition, as we are
not in a position to guarantee this
being possible, and while we may be
right in the matter I would urge that
hunters in order to be on the safe
side, do no duck hunting after March
| 10, notwithstanding our Missouri law
gives the month of April.
/ notice that the Federad Game
Wardens are still determined to en-
force the game law that prohibits the
spring shooting of ducks after March
10. therefore again urge that hunt
ers stay on the safe side and do their
shooting prior to the above mentioned
date. Deputy Game Wardens do not
wish to get hunters into any trouble
! with the Federal government on ac-
count of anything they may say as to
what they can or cannot do and they
should wait until the matter is fully
and definitely settled.
Very truly yours,
H. C. HILL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1919-02-20
TO MARK HIGHWAYS
LEADING To MEXICO

The Mexico Chamber of Commerce
is having a number of signs painted TO
direct motor travel to this city.
The largest sign is ten feet high
and twenty feet long. 1t will be
placed near New Florence where the
North State Highway leading to Mex
leo leaves the Old Trails route. The
sign will direct motor travellers to and
through this city in their cross state
trip.
There are also $50 smaller signs to
direct travellers to Mexico. These
will be placed at turns and intersect-
ing roads. They carry an arrow and
will be placed so this arrow points to-
ward Mexico. The signs are being
painted by William Rose and will be
erected at once.