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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
NJ. L. CHURCH HAS
THlRT YACED MINISTER'S.

Chicago. - There are thirty min
listers over ninety years Of age in the
Methodist Episcopal church. There is
one minister over ninety eight years
of age, one nearly ninety-seven years
and three about ninety-six years Of
age, according to a statement issued
by DR.. Oliver S. Bawetel, New York,
editor Of the Methodist Year Book
The Oldest patriarch of the Method
list Episcopal church is the Rev. Seth
Reed, ninety-eight years Of age, born
June ., 1928, at Hartwick. N Y. He
now lives at Flint, Mich, and Is a
member of the Detroit conference. His
entire ministry has been in Michigan
where he has been active for over sew
enty years and has now retired rela-
ton. It Is said he Is the Oldest living
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
For Police Judge.

The Public Ledger Is authorized to
announce HARRY G. CURRAN as a
candidate for JUDGE OF THE PO-
LICE COURT Of the city Of Maysville
In the approaching November election
The Public Ledger Is authorized to
announce JOHN L. WHITAKER as a
candidate for reelection to the office
Of JUDGE OF THE POLICE COURT
Of the city OF Maysville In the NoveIl-
Der election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
For County Commissioner.

The public Ledger is authorized to
announce MIR. SCOTT FLETCHER as
candidate for COUNTY COMMITS
SIONER Of Mason county, subject to
the action of the Republican primary
August 9Th.
The Public Ledger is authorized 10
announce MR.. M. ]. FLARlTY as a
candidate for COUNTY COMMISSION
Err of Mason county, subject to the
action of the Democratic primary
August 9Th.
The Public Ledger Is authorized 10
announce MIR. EDWIN BYERS as q
candidate for COUNTY COMMISSION
Err Of Mason county. subject to the
action Of the Democratic primary
August 9th.
The Public Ledger is authorized TO
announce JOHN b. FURLONG as a
candidate for COUNTY COMMISSION
Err of Mason county, subject TO tne
action Of the Democratic voters at the
August primary.
The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce A. P. BRAMEL as a candi-
date for COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
from District No. 3, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic voters at the
August primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
RANKS OF OLD
VETERANS CUT
BY OVER 10000
Ranks Of the Men Who Wore the Blue
DwlndlIng Fast-Once Huge
Army Of Over 100000.

indianapolis, Ind.-When the Grand
Army of the Republic holds its an
nual reunion this year, more than TO-
ono of the Civil War veterans who at
tended the encampment Of 1920 will be
counted among the missing as the
ranks have been depleted to this ex-
tent through the last year,
The total membership of the G. A.
R. today is 93,155, while its member
ship in 1920 was 1O3,25S.
The total membership is scattered
among 4,445 posts in every state. Ohio
with 1924, has the largest member
ship, with Pennsylvania second with
1922; New York, third, S,795; Illinois,
fourth, 6,S6S; Indiana, fifth. 5,949;
Massachusetts,, sixth, 1856. No other
states have 5000 or more members.
Property owned by all posts is val
ued at $2,O75,O27, including real es-
tate worth SSOZ,o4l.
Members in the old Confederate
states total approximately 1900.
The G. A. r. was organized in ILL
nois in the spring of 1866. Who Its
originators were is matter of tradi.
ton rather than record, says the re.
port made to the national encamp,
ment in 1869 by N. P. Chapman, Their
adjutant general of the national or
ganization.
There can be no doubt that the late
Colonel B. F. Stephenson, Of Decatur"
was one Of the prime movers" say:
Chipmans report. Being recognized
as such, he organized the first post a
Dakota, Ill.,"
BY July, 1866, there were forty post
in Illinois, representatives of which
met in convention and organized thu
state department. Stephenson was b.
common consent the provisional com
mander-in-chief and posts were organ
lied in other states. resulting in TIN
first national encampment being hell
at Indianapolis, November 20, 1856
After the Indianapolis convention
Chapman records that posts seem t
have sprung up as If by magis in al
parts of the north" but he adds Their
was no record of progress. Ten state
were represented at the Indianapoli
encampment, 81 states in 1857; "a i
1868; 81 in 1869, having 1850 posts.
| At the 1869 encampment a mutua
life insurance scheme was proposed
being said then that the G. A. R. ha
100000 members In 1867, it has bee
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
THIS "MEANEST MAN"
ROBS WOUNDED YANK,

Chicago. - John s. Cahill was under
sentence to serve five years in Leaven-
worth penitentiary for what Federal
Judge X. Fl. Lands termed "the most
shameful crime l remember dealing
with" Cahill pleaded built yto rob-
bling the mail Of dist pie service mems
compensation payments. 1T takes
man without any heart to rob a dis
abled war nero" said Judge Lands.
Cahill was an orderly at a govern
ment rehabilitation hospital.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18

said that the state departments
claimed to represent constituency
of over 100000" But there is no au-
thentic record Of the number for the
early years, the insurance proposal
containing an estimate, It is thought,
and the '67 estimate being regarded as
the number Of Union soldiers living In
the juridiction Of the state depart
ments represented at the convention.
For instance the adjutant generals
report at the 1870 encampment, when
there were 80 departments, says it is
absolutely impossible for me to fur
ninsh anything like correct report of
the present membership
In 1890, however, reports taken as
authentic state that the membership
was 4O9, 4S9, the highest mark record
ed. From 1878 to 1890, the growth was
rapid, being from 10000 to $4,000 an
| nually. Since 1890, the decline mas
been constant, except for a 5000 gain
| in 1906 said to be due to prospects OF
| favorable pension legislation.
The 1920 national encampment
voted to meet every year as long as O
single member survived. Brig. Gen
John L. Glen, address Army and Navy
Club, Washington, D. c., claims him
self the youngest G. A. R. member. He
is thought by G. A. R, officials here te
be seventy-one years old, having en-
listed as drummer boy at clever
years of age. The question of who Il
the Oldest member always brings NJ
hundreds of claimants and no reliable
record has been obtained
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
For County Clerk.

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce JAMES ]. OWENS as a can
dldate for reelection to the office OF
COUNTY CLERK Of Mason county,
subject to the action Of the Democratic
voters at the August primary election.
The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce LESLIE H. SMOOT as q
candidate for COUNTY CLERK OF Ma
son county, subject to the action OF
the Democratic voters at the August
primary.
The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce ANDREW M. JANUARY as
a candidate for the Office Of COUNTY
CLERK Of Mason county, subject to
the action Of the Republican voters at
the August primary election
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
For CITY Councilman.

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce ]. B. ORR as a candidate for
CITY COUNCILMAN from the Fifth
ward Of the city Of Maysville at the
approaching November election.
The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce CHARLES B. PAUL as a
candidate for CITY COUNCILMAN
from the Fifth ward of the city OF
Maysville at the approaching Nevem-
bar elaction
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
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FARM AND HOME NEWS
FROM OVER KENTUCKY.
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Nelson county farmers are becom-
ing interested in the possibilities OF
lime and phosphate for increasing
their crop yields, according to a re-
port of County Agent c. l.. Hill.
Twelve of them have signified their
intention of applying such fertilized
this fall and will conduct demonstra-
lions in cooperation with the county
agent.
Plans are being made by Washing
ton county farm boys In cooperation
with County Agent II. r. Cottrell to
organize a boys livestock Judging
team from that county to take part
in the junior livestock judging con-
test to be held at the state fair. Sep
TENDER IL to II.
The exhibit Of calves by the boys
and girls who are members Of the
Christian county calf club Is expected
to be one of the features Of the fair to
be held in that county this fall, ac-
cording to a report of County Agent
Leland Bunch. Fifty-five youngsters
in the county are owners Of registered
calves which are developing rapidly
Farmers in the Whitesville commun-
ity, Daviess county are planning to
hold a community fal (which Will In
clude exhibits of various farm pro
ducts and livestock produced In the
community and number of lectures
on timel agricultural subjects, re-
port from County Agent ]. W. White
house states.
Allen county farmers assisted by
County Agent John A. Hunter have
organized a shipping association in
orde rto provide facilities which viii
assist in marketing livestock products
from the county.
Marion county farmers are complet
ing plans for barbecue meeting to HI
held July q, according to report o
County Agent H. ]. Childress.
Stub sire sare declining in popular
ity with Wayne county farmers, &C
cording to a report Of County Agen
H. J. Hayes. A number Of them hav'
signified their willingness to cooperate
in a campaign to eradicate such sire'
from the county. 1t is probable tina
the work will be undertaken In thu
near future.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
For County Judge

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce l.. M. COILS as a candi-
date for the office Of COUNTY JUDGE
OF Mason county, subject to the action
Of the voters at the Democratic pri-
mary, August 9Th.
The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce II. P. PURNELL as a c>ndi-
date for reelection to the Office OF
COUNTY JUDGE Of Mason county,
subject to the action Of the voters OF
the Republican party at the August
Urinary
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
For Chief Of Police,

The Public Ledger Is authorized to
announce MIR. CHARLES ROHMIL-
LER as candidate for the Office of
CHIEF OF POLICE Of the city of
Maysville at the November election.
The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce HARRY A. ORT as q candi-
date for CHIEF OF POLICE Of the
city OF Maysville In the approaching
November election.
The Public Ledger Is authorized to
announce PAT RYAN as a candidate
for the office Of CHIEF OF POLICE Of
the city of Maysville In the approach
ing November election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
New Y0r:l
Letter
bY'.
: Lucy Jeanne Price

q confidence man and ex-convict can
"go straight" IL he decided hard
enough to do 1t. Mr.. and Mrs. Don
aldson have been benefactors of re-
leased convicts on many occasions and
it is partly upon this ground that
Jimmy" makes the plea. 81 plead with
the underworld at large to aid me in
locating and arranging for the return
of the Jewels" he says. II want to
substantiate my claim that there is
honor among thieves, and that all of
them can be reached through senti-
ment when they cannot through the
law" LUCY JEANNE PRICE.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
For Collector and Treasurer.

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce WILLIAM r. SMITH as a
candidate for the Office of COLLEC-
TOR AND TREASURER Of the City of
Maysville at the coming November
election.
The Public Ledger Is authorized to
announce CONRAD P. RASP as can
didate for the office Of COLLECTOR
AND TREASURER Of the city OF
Maysville at the November election.
The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce HARRY L. WALSH as a
candidate for the office OF COLLECT
OR AND TREASURER Of the City of
Maysville at the approaching Novem-
Der election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
INDIAN UPRISING
FRIGHTENS FARMERS.


Lima, Peru, - The arrest by the au-
thorities Of an Indian chieftain in the
province Of Chimboraza, Ecuador, re-
suited in a general rising Of Indians in
that province that spread terror
among the inhabitants for more than
week. The insurrectionists, 1t was
said, had sworn to liberate their lead
er. The villagers organized defense
committees in various parts Of the
province to protect the families Of
farmers, number of whom had been
kidnapped.
The advlces said additional troops
had been sent to tn disturbed districts.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
For CIrcuit Clerk.

The Public Ledger Is authorized to
announce JAMES B. KEY as a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF Mason county at the approaching
primary election.
The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce CHAS. B. HOLLSTEIN as a
candidate for the Democratic nomina-
ton for CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT
COURT OF Mason county at the ap-
preaching primary election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
PLAYED "EXODUSv
WITHOUT KEYS.

Cadiz, Ohio. - Walter Scott OF Al
lance, played steadily for several days
on an organ placed in the corridor Of
the county Jail by the Salvation Army.
One morning Scott and George Reed
Of Byesvllle, we're not to be found.
An investigation by the prison Off
cials disclose dthat the organ had been
utilized to deaden the noise created by
using a section of a radiator in digging
through the Jail wall. The missing
prisoners escaped through the hole In
the wall.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
For MAYOR.

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce THOMAS M. RUSSELL as a
candidate for reelection to the office
Of MAYOR Of the city of Maysville IL
the November election.
The Public Ledger is authirzed to
announce DIR. J. H. SAMUEL as a
candidate for election to the office of
MAYOR Of the City Of Maysville In the
November election,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
For Circuit Judge,

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce G. w. FULTON as a candl-
date for CIRCUIT JUDGE of Mason,
Bracken and Fleming counties subject
to action Of the voters at the Demo-
cratic Primary in August.
The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce c. d. NEWELL as q candi-
date for reelection to the office of
CIRCUIT JUDGE Of Mason, Bracken
and Fleming counties subject to ac-
lon of the voters at the Democratic
primary in August.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
For CITY Clerk.

The Public Ledger Is authorized to
announce MR.. r. B. ADAIR as o can
didate for reelection TO the office Of
CITY CLERK at the approaching No
vember election.
The Public Ledger Is authorized to
announce FRED A D1ENER as a can
dldate for the Office Of CITY CLERK
Of the city Of Maysville at the coming
November election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
For Representatives

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce HENSLEY C. HAWKINS as
a candidate for REPRESENTATIVE
In the General Assembly of Kentucky
from Mason county. subject to action
OF Democratic party In August pri-
mary
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
For County Attorney.

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce W. H. REEFS as a candidate
for reelection to the Office of COUN-
TY ATTORNEY, subject to the action
OF the Democratic voters In the Au-
gust primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
For Sheriff.

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce W. A. DOWNING OF the
I.ewisburg precinct, as a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for SHER-
IFF Of Mason county at the approach
ing primary election.
The Public Ledger Is authorized to
announce MIKE BROWN as a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for SHERIFF of Mason county at the
approaching August primary.
The Public Ledger Is authorized TO
announce CAREY M. DEVORE as a
candidate for SHERIFF of Mason
county subject to the action OF the
Republican voters in the August pri-
AIRY.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
DEADLY ACID PUT IN
NEWPORT WOMAN'S COFFEE.

Newport. - Police are investigating
the charge made by Mrs, Daisy Rantz
that someone put carbolic acid in a
coffee pot in her home while she was
out. Analysis showed that acid was
in the coffee. Mrs. Rantz lives alone.
She said she had left coffee in the pot
and on returning noticed a peculiar
odor. She said her mouth was burned
when she tasted the liquid.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18

minister and has the longest minister
ial record of service 1 nthe passionate.
Most of these ministers are on the re-
tired list and are pensioners.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
For Tax C mmissiOner.

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce w. f. STEELE as candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONING
At the approaching primary election
The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce STANLEY BRADY as can
dldate for the Democratic nomination
for TAX COMMISSIONER OF Mason
county at the approaching August pri-
mary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Public Ledger charge for political
district Offices $751; county Offices $0 city Offices S. Candidates
will please bear mind that rule CASH with order for insertion
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18

There is a definitely dramatic note
in the appeal Of Jimmy the Trusty"
to the underworld, Of which he used
to he part, for the return Of the jew
els stolen from Mrs. W. H. Donaldson
the other night. Jimmy, who was
"The Hawk" before he was The Trus-
IT," is now James Curran, 276 West
122nd street, and is living proof that
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18

There is a deaf and dumb corps in
the Salvation Army.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-07-18

Marion county farmers are complet-
ing plans for barbecue meeting to he
held July q, according to report OF
County Agent H. ]. Childress.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-11-18
Dernott News.

Mr.. Wiley Martin OF Slaton is Wis
iting his parents.
| Miss Bonnie Sanders OF Post spent
Saturday and Sunday with home
folks.
Singing Sunday night at Mr. and
Mrs. c. B. Alexander's was enjoyed
by a large crowd.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Scrivner spent
Sunday with Mr.. Bunion McDows and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sullenger Of 0klaho-
ma who has been visiting Mr.. WILL
Jams left Saturday for their home in
Oklahoma.
Our Sunday school is progressing
ricely, had several visitors with US
Hope they will come again.
Rev. Lee King preached at Book
out Sunday a good sermon enjoyed
by 2 large attendance.
Miss Cecil Solomon OF POET CITY
spen, Saturday night with her friend
Mary khea.
\ parry last Friday night II Mr..
and MIS- Jessie Rankins. II was en-
icyet by all and we hope for another
che soon.
Seventeen ears of cattle were ship
pc! from Dermott last week for Kan
sas CITY.
Miss Bessie Lee Vaught OF Lub-
book spent Friday Right with her
friend Mary Rhea.
Mrs George Odom and Carl Odoms
Clyde and German spent Saturday
and Sunday with relatives near Flu
wanna.
Mr.. Rose took supper Sunday night
with Mr.. ]. l. Burrough.
Mr.. Hicks and Miss Hicks spent
Sunday evening with Miss Rhoda
Martin.
Mr.. Luther Blight and Miss Blight
spent Sunday with their friend Anna
Sanders.
Little Sunshine.
| "a Co. 49,
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-11-18
A Few Paragraphs on Organization

that Organization would get results
bring order out OF chaos. train work
ers, save time. labor and money. He
knew then rs we know now that God
Almighty was the author OF organiza-
ton, which 10 system and order and
not confusion. He knew then as we
know now. that organization wonder
fully multiplied force, that one could
chase a thousand and that two could
put ten thousand 70 flight.
Paragraph No. Three:
The mineral. vegetable, and ami
NAL kingdom all bespeak the hand OF
an Infinite Organizer.
VIII you please plant the acorn
the pecan, the grain Of wheat or the
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-11-18

waen Moses would lead the chill
dren OF Israel out of bondage. into the
land that flowed with milk and honey
he organized them before they took
one step on the march. He was guild
ed in every step by an omnipotent Or
ganizer. who never makes mistakes.
When he would distribute respon-
ibiiity. divide labor. make cooper
alton possible, bring into existence a
system that would secure satisfac-
tory adjustments Of disputes among
his people; he organized by placing
Officers over tens and hundreds and
30 on.
Paragraph No. 2:
Moses knew then as we know now
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-11-18
The Hermleigh Church.

lie now taking on new life under
the leader ship of their splendid pas
tor. Rev. Q. A. Jones.
The good ladies OF this church
have an associationai spirit, they
have met with US In several points
and helped the ladies 10 complete
their new organizations. blending
their efforts In carrying forward a
great work. which is very much APP
preciated by all. especially the mis-
sionary.
j. w. Humphrey.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-11-18

a man In Kansas City. Mo, who
had been blind for 80 years was
made TO see by an operation. Every
thing is 30 beautiful, so clear and SO
close" he said over and over again.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-11-18
Marriage.

Last Thursday afternoon. r. ].
Adams and Miss Alice Stroud, drove
to our home and we're quietly mar
RED.
We feel assured this means anoth-
er splendid home added TO our com
munity and such always delights the
hearts OF all true home lovers for as
the home. so goes the community
the state and the nation. No nation
has ever risen higher than the homes
there in.
We wish for these young people a
bright and prosperous future.
J. W. Humphreys.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-11-18

Mr.. Hughes has received a good
deal Of favorable comment on his dis
armament program.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1921-11-18

A good many towns are very scarce
Of water. Abiiene's supply is very
low and other towns are complain
ing Of low water.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-11-18
SAWYER NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Meloy drove to
Minocqua Thursday.
The ladies Sewing Circle meets this
week at the home of Mrs. o. w. Say
ner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Warner drove to
Merrill Friday morning returning Sat
urday.
Elmer Anderson who is staying at
the home of H. w. Warner, visited
home people at Merrill this week.
Several hunters arrived this week
from the Southern part of the state
to spend hunting season in this vicin-
ity.
Mr.. and Mrs Otto LEM of Merrill
came up Saturday morning for few
days Mr.. LEM is employed as carpen-
ter at the Gamble home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe. Froelich and
little son left Tuesday of this week
for Alabama They will spend the
winter with Mr.. Froelich's parents.
Mr. Gamble of Wausau accompanied
by several friends drove up for a few
days deer hunting. The party stayed
at Mr.. CANDLES new summer home
on Plum Lake.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-11-18
WANTED

ORDER NOW-Turkeys, and Geese,
Ducks and Chickens for Thanksgiving
ADAMS BROTHERS.
If you have used car that you
want to sell or trade, see Chas. Van
derheyden at Burkle's garage.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-11-18
In Those Days.

1t was a merry place, London, in
those days. and that's the truth. There
was difference between a gentle
man and a common fellow in those
times. We wore silk and embroidery
then. Now every man has the same
coachmanlike look in his belcher and
capped coat, and there is no outward
difference between my lord and his
groom. Then it took a man Of fashion
couple of hours to make his tot
lette, and he could show some taste
and genius in the selecting it. What
blaze of splendor was drawing
room, or an opera, of a gala night !!
-Tha ckpraV