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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28
Epworth Leaguers
Have Fine Quarterly
Meeting at Richmond

Especial to kennebec JOurnaD
Richmond. Oct 27--The Central
Kennebec Epworth League Fedora
ton held it's quarterly meeting here
tonight. the attendance breaking all
previous records. Richmond Chap
ter was host of the evening and the
following program was carried out:
Selection by quartet: prayer. Rev.
w. r. Penson, Richmond: selection
by quartet; address, Making Life
Something Worth While" Rev. w. j.
Layton. Augusta: business meeting;
reports Of secretaries.
There were ia delegates and 20
visitors present. The following Off
GERS. were elected: President, N. r.
Penson, Richmond; secretary, Jessie
Ames. Bowdoinham; treasurer. Mrs
G. Q. Perry, Hallowell.. After the
election Of officers there was a pro-
gram consisting of violin solos and
readings. Refreshments Of cocoa and
cake were served. Re honor banner
was awarded to HalIowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28
Work Progressing on Grist Mill

Work is progressing rapidly on
the new grist mill of the Gray
Hildreth Co. and it is hoped that it
will be completed by the first of the
YEAR The foundation is completed
and the walls are up. At the pres
ent time they are erecting the bins.
There will be 90 of these, each capa-
BILE of holding 40 tons. A part Of
the machinery has already arrived.
When the building is completed it
will be one Of the most modern in
the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28
Fined on Three Counts

Frank Witham appealed before
Judge Atkins Friday morning to an
swer to three charges made against
him by Sheriff Robinson. These were
intoXication, cruelty to animals, and
resisting an officer. To these he
pleaded not guilty. After hearing
the testimony Of five witnesses, he
was found guilty and fined IS and
costs on the intoxication, IS and
costs for cruelty to animals, and $40
and costs for resisting an officer,
amounting to 5000. which he paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28
WEST GARDINER

SPEARS CORNER-J. Dow and
daughter Hazel. and Lorimer Traf-
ton, who have been enjoying a ten
days vacation in the vicinity of
Houlton. returned Wednesday.
The new pastor. Rev. Mr.. Clark,
preached his first sermon at the cor
ner Sunday. All who did not hear
him, should seek an early opportun-
ity to do so.
Mrs. Joan Trafton of Gardiner was
in town Tuesday calling on friends.
Florizel Belyea is on the sick list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28
RICHMOND

Morning services at Pleasant street
NJ. +. church, Sunday morning, Oct.
30. pastor, Rev. n. r. Pearson. Sub
iect, What Will Man Leave?" Eve
ming service at o'clock, sermon,
What Have | Donc?" Music by
church quartet.
Preaching at the Universd.ist
church on Church street Sunday.
by Evangelist S. NJ. Wales, at 1890,
230 and Z. A cordial welcome to all.
Mrs. S. NJ. Preble, Mr. and Mrs.
+. L: Preble were visitors in Lewiston
Wednesday.
Mrs. Lena NJ. Harlow returned
Wednesday from a weeks VISIT With
friends in Hebron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28
RueI T. Ellis

The death Of Ruel T. Ellis occurred
in the hospital here Thursday night.
He was born in Augusta about 81
years ago. He enlisted in Co. r, IS.
Me. Inf, at Augusta. Sept 10, 1862
and was discharged Aug. 81. 1868. He
came to the Home from South China,
Oct. 10, 1922.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28

Rev. Mr.. Clark began his duties
as pastor at the Spears Corner
church last Sunday. He is fine COS
pei singer and interesting speaker.
The services will be held Sunday at
o'clock instead of as has been the
custom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28
Saturday and Sunday Concerts

Saturday and Sunday Concerts
March Hail to the Stars and
Stripes" Daley
Overture The Knitters," CHI Bach
Medley March, polly Prim."
CNylophone solo by Samuel L. New
comb.)
Selection. Every Good Eddie" Kern
Waltzes Evergreen" Sturtze
Medley Of War Songs" Laurendeau
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28

Mrs. F. F. Churchill of Massachu-
sets is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Ohoebe Jack at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. I. Guild.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28

Miss Lena Esponette, a teacher at
the New Mills school has resigned
her position to accept a position at
Rhode Island. Mrs. Nathan Hyde
will act as substitute nutil perman-
ent teacher can be obtained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28

Ludwig & Harlow are offering ex-
ceedingly low prices for the quality
of aluminium ware they show in their
window. Better not delay in buy
ing what you need-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28

The Mothers club will meet Mon
day afternoon with Mrs. DR.. w. 7.
Pierce. Pleasant street. The mem
bers are requested to come prepared
to sew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28

Mrs. l.. p. True left for Boston
Friday, where she will attend a meet
ing Of the Massachusetts League as
a delegate from the Gardiner Girls
club
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28

A welcome ad for housekeeper's to
read. The Cash Market Co.'S Sat
urday prices are decidedly attractive.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28

Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Stuart, SHIELD
on street, Farmingdale, have gone to
Augusta, where they will pass the
winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28

You will want to read F. Dessler's
ad in order to know how far your
money will go in buying meat pro-
ducts.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28

F. S. Smith & Co. have two small
ads in this issue you should not pass
lightly over if you arc seeking for
real values for your money-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28
GARDINER

Mrs. John Libby Of Whiteield was
a visitor in Gardiner Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28

E. L. Goodspeed is erecting a gar
age at his home, School street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28

Charles z. Murray has returned
from hunting trip to the vicinity
of Dear River.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28

1t is thought that the American
Indians found their way to the wes-
tern continent from Asia by way of
the Aleutian islands which once
formed an unbroken link between
the two parts of the world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28

c. A. Knight is in Boston on a
business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28

G. w. Heselton returned yesterday
from business trip at Wiscasset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-10-28

Many a husband and wife stay
married simply because neither one
likes the idea of quarreling with
stranger.-NewY York Sun.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-15
BUSINESS MEN
SEEKING RELIEF
FORCONDITIONS
Chamber. of Commerce of
United States in Tenth
Annual Session.
POINTS OF ATTAINMENT

WASHINGTON. May 15.-Washington
today assumed the role Of business capital
Of the country. Hundreds Of the keenest
minds In industry and finance gathered
here for the tenth annual convention of
the Chamber Of Commerce Of the United
States. Four days Will be devoted by
the convention to the task Of making
out a rounts to complete economic re-
Mobilization.
While general sessions will not begin
until tomorrow, the work OF selecting II
members OF the board Of directors was
started today. Forty -one men are can
didates. Discussions will reyolve around
European economic conditions and the
effect on America.
Before economic stability is regained
the following must be achieved, the cham
Der believes:
Lower prices.
Expansion Of transportation facilities.
Establishment of foreign exchange.
Sterilization Of European policies to
restore In this and other countries.
Less government interference with
business.
Peace between capital and labor,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-15
CHAIRMEN WILL
BE ELECTEDON
NEXT TUESDAY
No Unusual Incidents Elk
pected at Democratic
Election.

Election of Democratic district chair
men in Indiana Tuesday is expected to be
unattended by unusual incidents. COM
plete harmony prevails in most parts OF
the State. present chairmen being slated
for reelection or their successors having
been amicably agreed upon.
So far, according to local politicians
in touch with the situation, there Is but
one open contest This is in the Ninth
district. where two men have announced
themselves as candidates and third Is
understood to be an aspirant. Ira Clouser
of Charlottesville and William X. cray
of Coyington are the avowed contenders
The friends Of J. T.. Frederick OF hoko-
mo are talking OF him as the third man.
The Ninth district meeting will be held
in Lebanon at 10 o'clock Tuesday morn
Ing.
Count chairmen select the district
chairmen. Joseph Z. Bell was chosen
chairman of the Seventh District week
ago. All other districts will elect to-
morrow.
Cities where the other district con-
yentions will be held are as follows:
First district, Evansville. o'clock !;
Second. yincennes, 1 O'Clock; Third AL
bany. 80 o'clock: Fourth, North Yer
non. IL O'Clock; Fifth, Terre Haute,
o'clock: Sixth. Rushville, 30 o'clock !.
Eighth. Muncie IL O'Clock: Tenth, Month
cello. l O'Clock: Eleventh. Marion, ]
o'clock: Twelfth. Ft. Wayne, l o'clock.
and Thirteenth South Bend. 80 o'clock
The district chairmen will meet In In
dianapolls Friday to elect State chair
man
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-15
BONUS ISSUE
IS FACTOR IN
STATE VOTING
Fight for Senate May
Hinge on Soldier
Vote.
PRIMARY TUESDAY
GOvernOrship Battle
Causes fractional
Contest.
PRIMARY TUESDAY

HARRISBURG, Pa, May Ito what
extent the soldier bonus" issue may
affect the chances of United States Sen
ator George Wharton Pepper being re-
turned to his seat Is one of the under
termined elements of the tangled political
situation in Pennsylvania, which is stir
ring up almost as much controversy as
the fight Of Clifford Pinchot to capture
the Republican gubernatorial nomination
in the State primary tomorrow.
Peppers avowed opposition to the
soldier bonus is being used against him
by Congressman Burke Of Pennsylvania,
who is making a frank appeal for the
votes of Pennsylvania ex-service men as
Republican candidate for the United
States Senate.
cast TO help prevent the unseating OF
Senator Newherry of Michigan. and, as
an ex-railroad worker and union man, Is
bidding for the labor vote.
Pepper is standing on the support he
has given the policies of the Harding Ad-
ministration since his appointment as
the successor of the late Senator Boies
>Penrose, and his friends predict that he
will defeat Burke by substantial ma
jority, although they concede that Burke
will probably poll a big vote.
American Legion posts throughout the
State are reported. however, to be work
ing against Pepper.
The labor vote is one that Pinchot and
Attorney General George E. Alter, his
opponent for the Goyernorship in the
bitterest Republican factional fight for
control of the next State administration.
are seeking to win In tomorrow's pri-
mary.
How much the coal strike will affect
the Situation. Is an uncertain quantity.
Eleventh hour forecasts Of victory
which continue to flow from both the
Alter and Pinchot camps did not, In
the Judgment of some Of the old line
Republican leaders, lessen the doubt
and uncertainty which they declared still
enveloped the outcome Of the Republi-
can Gubernatorial row.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-15
Two Companies Sued
for HarrOld's Death

Judgment of $4,000 Is asked against
both the Mooney, Mueller, Ward Company
and the Indianapolis Street Railway Com
pany in a suit filed today In Superior
Court by Mary T. Harold. administrix
OF the estate Of her husband. Thomas
Harold 1t Is charged that, due to the
negligence of an employee of the street
car company and the reckless driving of
- lvie Brenton, driver of a Mooney, Muel-
r. Ward truck, Harold was killed on
Feb. q, 1922.
The complaint states that Harold was
passenger on an eastbound East Michi-
gan street car, which stopped on the
east side Of Arsenal avenue when it
should have stopped on the west side
Harold stepped from the car. 1t Is re-
cited. and was struck by the automobile
which was going Mt an excessive rate of
speed. Harold died few hours after
he was hit.
In addition to the widow, Harold Is
survived By FIVE children, Frances, 6.
Walter. IL, Mary. 15. Thomas, q, and
Edward, 8.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-15
Kings Silver Has
Counterpart IN
Service at Mayors

and the king sat at the head Or
table whereon every dish. from the
porridge bowls 10 the wine fasons.
were of Test silver. and the worth
of the nlait. from which he dined was
that of half a town lot.'-oid story
In the modernized version OF the most
approved fairy story today the king
would substitute bouilon cups OF silver
for the ancient porridge bowl and dainty
sterling after dinner coffee cups for the
pre- Voistead flagons, but. with these few
exceptions, his majesty would only need
to ride his coach and eight up Wash
;ngton street. stop at the store Of Charles
Mayer & Co., and entering find there an
up-to- date duplicate of his royal table
service, even down to n silver peacock to
hold bonbons on its outspread tail.
For the peacock bonbon holder as well
as the massive silver plates, the after
dinner coffee and b0uilon cups. the
branched candelabra, the cleaning bread
boat and the exquisitely designed fat
ware, are all part of display Of sterling
silver which lines one long wall case and
overfows on many side tables in the dis
play which Is being featured Mt Mayors
Among the tea sets displayed is one
which proves that Paul Revere should
be remembered for more than his IA
mered reproduction of sugar bowl and
cream pitcher made by none other than
the Revolutionary silversmith whose ride
through Middlesex proved Longfellow
wonderful press agent.
Aside from the appropriateness Of the
display at time when friends of June
brides-eleet are in search ,of choice
wedding gifts, there is another purpose in
assembling at one time, this impressive
collection Of the work OF modern Amer
lean silversmiths. According to jewelers..
sixty people out of a hundred do not
realize the full meaning of Sterling sill
yer and often ask, when told that an ar
ticle is Sterling" rs 1t solid silver y'
The exhibit. comprising as 1t does only
pieces of solid silver, should impress upon
the public the fact that sterling silver
is the purest of pure silver, artistically
formed, by native workmen. and denoting
the highest quality used in their WORK.
As the National jewellers magazine EN-
phasizes, jewellers throughout the coun-
try want to put Sterling back In the
popular vocabulary us something more
than a fgurative adjective of praise, to
be applied to prominent citizens and in
obituary notices."
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-15

was that all nations would agree to
make no separate agreement with Russia
in the interim. This was found highly
objectionable by Tchitcherin.
PACT MAY FOLLOW.
NON-AGGRESSION
Out Of the wreck OF the Genoa con-
ference which practically came to an
end when the political sub commission
failed to reach agreement on the Rus
sian reply, Lloyd George may produce
his aggression pact.
The Allied heads agreed this would be
a good thing for the conference to adopt.
1t would be a temporary truce on the
basis Of existing borders. But formal
agreement by the sub-commission where
the allied delegations speak for their
governments was still to come
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-15
PERRY GIVES
VIEW ON LIGHTS
Superintendent Of Monument
Quotes Visitor.

The suggestion that The Soldiers and
Sailors Monument be flooded with light
has resulted in the following statement
from Col Oran Perry, superintendent of
the Monument:
MANY men are Of many minds and no
two see the same thing alike. Last sum-
mer a French sculptor and monument
architect stopped off between trains to
see the monument. Tho sculptor
stayed three days, during which time he
took measurements, with the intention OF
reproducing q six-foot model for his
studio.
"He came in the day he left, to thank
me. and summing up his impressions.
said the candelabra with their forty eight
300 watt lamps were the most exquisite
things Of the kind he had ever seen, and
he was extravagant In praise of the effect
produced.
1.-The lights at the monument are turned
out after the theaters close and patrons
have gone home, for the reason that cleo
trio light is expensive. and we are obliged
to pay regard to our appropriation. which
is limited"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-15
THIEVES STEAL
CAMPERS GRUB
Other Burglaries Reported
Cause Small Losses to
Residents.

A thief cut the ropes of tent owned
by Lawrence McLaurin, who has been
camping near Tenth street and Big
Eagle Greek. McLaurin was away from
the camp. The thief carried away a pair
OF shoes, blow torch, some clothing and
groceries worth $50.
Mrs. Irma Hills, 2127 North Talbot
avenue, reported thief entered her home
by way of q rear window. a shirt-waist
and purse were stolen. The purse con-
tanned pair Of eyeglasses worth SIS,
and a small sum of money.
Frank Bixler, 1910 North Rural street,
was awakened this morning by two men
proving in the yard Of his home. Bixler
heard one of the men say we can't make
this tonight" and then the providers dis
covered some person was awake In the
house and ran.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-15

board fears the monument would be
dwarfed by surrounding tall buildings.
CIVIC CLUBS
SUPPORT BOARD.
The Indianapolis Federation Of Commu-
nifty Civic Clubs has voted to support
the monument board. William n. Moore,
chairman Of the committee ON public
buildings and improvements, win repre-
sent the federation at the hearing.
Other ordinances to be discussed In
the hearing provide for annexation OF
territory bounded roughly by Thirty
Fourth and Fifitieth streets. Keystone
avenue and the east corporation line and
section southeast Of the city near
Beech Grove.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-15
Three Tiger Owners
Fined by Wilmeth

Morris Williams. negro, All West North
street, pleaded guilty to running a blind
tiger aud was fined 500 and costs in
city court today, by Judge Delbert o.
Wiimeth
John Kegan, 1o3 Blake street was
found guilty on similar charge and was
ned $50 and costs William Hahnschloger.
Poll Shelby street, was also found guilty
Of running a blind tiger and paid the fine
of so and costs for taking one drink.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-15
AUTO THIEVES
STEAL 2 CARS
Leave Touring Car Stripped Of
Tires and Parts In
Ditch.

A big touring car, stripped Of tires and
accessories and run into ditch at Ar
ington avenue and Thirty Eighth street,
was found today. The automobile Is the
property Of George BusShman, 1914 Cen
trail avenue. and was reported stolen last
night
Frank NJ. Dale Of Martinsville reported
his automobile stolen from Delaware and
Market streets, last night
William s. Bradshaw, 909 Dorman
street, found his garage had been broken
into and thief had started to remove a
rear tire. A number Of automobile tools
taken from Bradshaw's car were found
In the alley.
l.. A. Reeves, lie North keystone, re-
ported tire and rim stolen from his
automobile while the car was parked at
New York and East street.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-15
MOrticians
Open Annual Session

The annual group meeting OF the Ma
tional Selected Mortcians opened a two
day session at the Caypool Hotel today,
Funeral directors from Michigan, iHi-
nois. Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia
and Ohio, are attending the meeting.
Visiting representatives were welcomed
by Flanner & Buchanan, the indianapolis
members Only one firm In a city is allow
ed the privilege OF membership In the
ass ISOLATION.
Charles +. Gardner OF Vincennes, Is
chairman OF the group meeting.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-15
BUCKS

CHICAGO, My 15.-With I'VE Want
Bucks" as their slogan, Mrs. big Tim"
Murphy and Mrs. .Frenchy'' Nader wives
of the two labor leaders facing trial for
murder. with six of their followers. as q
result of the bombing reign of terror,
today led tremendous drive to collect q
defense fund for the men accused. 1t
was said that the minimum amount TO
be raised Is $4,000. with hopes Of reach
Ing SI,eO0. 900
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-15
SOVIETS DEMAND
REPRESENTATION

GENOA, May 15-George Tchitcherin,
head Of the Russian delegation In the In
ternationai economic conference, today
handed note to the Italians stating that
Geussia could not accept the allied plan
Ter commission to study Russian prob
lem at The Hague unless Russia had
representation upon the commission.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-15
CHAMBERLAIN
DENIES REPORTS

LONDON, May 15.-Austen Chamber
lain, Government spokesman, denied in
the House OF Commons, this afternoon,
that France is preparing to extend her
military occupation Of Germany. Indi-
rect threats had been made by France to
take over additional German territory.
unless the Germans accepted the new de-
mands of the inter allied reparations
commission by May 81.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-15
.DORSEY'S TALK
ON GAS MAKING
Meeting of Junior Chamber of
Commerce After Dinner.

Tho prices Of gas manufacture will be
described by J. D. Forrest. OF the Citi-
zens Gas Company In talk before the
Indianapolis Junior Chamber Of Com
merce tonight.
The program will be preceded by a
diner in the Chamber Of Commerce build
ing and reports by the teams conducting
membership drive during the month Of
May
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-15
w. Heuer
at Camp Roosevelt

The first boy from indianapolis TO
register for Camp Roosevelt. the national
boys camp. near In Porte, IS Anthony
William Heuer OF 1920 North Meridian
street. Anthony will enter ths summer
school division and remain 70. the entire
six weeks term of the camping season.
Camp Roosevelt is operated by the
Chicago Board OF Education, under direct
command Of Maj. F. L. Eeals, o. s. A.,
the founder. Boys from MI parts of tho
country are eligit lie for attendance
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-15
Asks $4,000 for
Two Broken Legs

David Reiman, a carpenter, asks judg-
ment Of $4,000 against Abraham r. and
Marie Zainey In a suit fled today in Su-
perior Court, Room s Reiman alleges
while employed In the construction Of a
house at 245O and 2452 North Delaware
street, he fell from scaffold and both
legs were broken and crushed, causing
him permanent disability. 1t Is charged
that the scaffold was weak and that the
defendants were to blame for negligence
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-05-15
DOWNING STREET
is CONFIDENT

LONDON, May 15.-Downing street Of
fcials express confidence today that the
United States would consent to partici-
pate in the allied meeting at The Hague
to appoint mixed commission to study
the Russian problem unless the proposal
IS knocked out by the attitude taken by
the Russians themselves at Genoa.