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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
STATE TAKES ACTION IN
TUNNEL HILL ROAD MATTER

The Morgan county commissioners
received letter recently from the
state highway director, to the eff
feet that he will withhold his ap-
proyal on all changes or additions to
the county highway system Of Nor
gan county until the former route of
1. C. II. NO. 345 in Bloom township,
has been added to the county sys
tenn. The road referred to is the
GAINESVILLE road which is down Tun-
mel hill to the county line near
Rural Dale. After the change was
made by the state in I. G. II. No.
345. taking the road to the river
route, the state highway commits
sioner wrote the commissioners or
this county and of Muskingum coun-
ty, asking that the road formerly
designated as I. C. III. No. 345 (Tun-
mel Hill road) be included in the
highway system of Morgan county,
and in the recent letter to the com
missioners attention is called to that
fact, also to the fact that Mus
kingum county has complied with
the request
In Muskingum county this road
leads from Gaysport to Rural Dale.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
Mrs. Margaret Henry Passes

Mrs Margaret Tennent Henry.
aged 81, died Monday evening about
$50 at the home Of her daughter
Mrs. Charles Heron Of Neelyville.
Death resulted from infirmities of
age, and a heavy cold and complica-
tions. She was daughter Of the
late William and Mary Porter Ten
nent who were natives of ireland.
Mrs. Henry was born in Meigsyille
township, this county, and for the
most part her entire life was spent
near where she was born. She was
the widow of Prof Patrick Henry,
we'll known school teacher, whose
death occurred II years ago They
were the parents of ten children,
eight of whom are living, as follows:
Edward Henry and Mrs, Viola King
of Washington, D. c.; Mrs. Chris
tine Lentz and Mrs. Grace Burton OF
Piqua. o.; Ernest Henry of Detroit,
Mich; Arthur of Minnesota; Mrs.
Lesta Cowan> of Perrysville, O., and
Mrs Floy Heron of Neelyville, with
whom the deceased made her home
for the past eight years. Two chill
dren are deceased-Clair, aged 10,
and John who died in infancy. Sur
viving are also 25 grandchildren and
two great grandchildren. OF her
eight brothers and sisters the fol-
lowing survive: James and George
Tennent, and Mrs. Mary Riley. all
of Beckett, and Mrs. Belle Fisher OF
Meigsville.
Mrs. Henry was woman held in
high esteem by wide circle OF
friends. She was member OF
Neelyville grange. Since early
childhood she had been a member OF
the Pleasant Grove Presbyterian
church, and the funeral services
were held from that church this
morning at 10 o'clock. conducted by
Rev. A. n. Grove of McConnelsville
and interment was made in the
church cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
j. r, Link Badly Injured

The many friends or Mr.. Jno. T..
Link will be sorry to learn that on
last Thursday he met with very
bad accident that will make him a
cripple for life. He resides in Zanes-
Vile. While attempting to put a
tire up in the garage. he fell dis
tance of six feet onto concrete
floor, breaking his hip in the joint,
so that it could not be set, and he
will be compelled to lie on the fiat
of his back for at least six months,
and at best will always be a Grip
pie. He is in the Good Samaritan
hospital
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
Caught At Atlanta. Ga.

Sheriff Newton received word the
| first of the week that Dana Wallace
and Delbert Coler, formerly of Mar
ion township, this county, had been
arrested at Atlanta, Ga, charged
with stealing an automobile at Bar
berton o., and are being held at
that place. Both parties had been
indicted in this county-the former
for stealing automobile tires; the
latter for abandoning a pregnant
woman. They had also been wanted
at Newark for the alleged theft of a
watch.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
wouId-Be short Changers Caught


Last Saturday evening officers
here received word from Beverly to
the effect that would-be short chang
ers had been in Beverly, and that
they had left there and were headed
for this place. The word was quick
here, and in due time "they" ar
rived. The plan they were attempt
ing to work was that they would
make some small purchase and give
in payment $40 bill. When the
change was being counted out, they
would appear surprised and ask if
they had given $40 bill, and when
informed that they had, they would
reply that they thought it was a
one dollar bill, and if the storekeep-
er would return the $40, they would
give in payment 81 bill. They
would then pick up the $40 bill,
likewise the change counted out for
it, and skip" out.
They tried the scheme at Duyall' 8
grocery, but they failed entirely, Mr..
Duvall giving them back the change
for the bill, but also keeping the
bill, when they attempted to pull
their crooked stuff.
There were two of them, and one
would remain in the car which was
Ford with West Virginia license,
and the other one would go into the
store. They entered only one other
place here, that the Hill store, and
there asked to exchange five one
dollar bills for a five. In the mean
time Sheriff Newton was getting the
license number of their machine,
and the would-be tricksters got wise
to the fact that they were being
watched, and drove ON. Each of the
PARTIES was about 25 years of age.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
O. s. e. Students Home

The following O.. S. U. students
are coming this week to spend their
holiday vacation with their home
people: Harold Davis, Raymond
Davis, Margaret and Julia Brooks,
Herbert Ross, Gladys Glenn, Mar
jorie Rutledge, Raymond Birch,
Edgar Northrup, Roy Appleman,
Montford Frash, Kenneth Beckwith,
Irene Lamb, Floyd Cramblitt, Del
mer Glenn, Minnie Johnson, Estelle
Bailey and Ivers Hooper.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
Chas. r. Badger Dies Suddenly

The death of Charles f. Badger,
AGED n, who resided near Roxbury,
occurred last Thursday about mid
night. His death was sudden, and
was the result of heart trouble. He
had motored to the bank at Water
ford that day, and becoming i'll ne
was taken to his home. He rallied
from the attack and ate supper, but
became ill again later and grew
steadily worse, death following as
above stated.
Mr. Badger is survived by his
wife and a married daughter-Mrs
Ruth Martin of Fleming. He also
leaves two brothers, John B. Badger
of Elizabeth, w. Va, and Joseph
Badger who resides in California;
and a sister, Mrs. Mary Robinson OF
Topeka, Kan.
Funeral services were held Sun
day at Oakland church, conducted
by Rev. Dean, and interment was
made in Oakland cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
MRS. ELIZABETH SHAFvER
DIES AT HER HOME HERE

Announcement was made IN last
weeks Democrat, of the serious 1il-
ness of Mrs. Elizabeth Shafer, well
known and highly regarded aged
resident of this place. Her death
occurred Thursday evening. 1t was
the result of bronchial pneumonia,
following a heavy cold.
Funeral services were held at the
residence Saturday afternoon at two
O'Clock, conducted by Rev. P. S.
Neldon, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church, who read the 23d
Psalm, made appropriate remarks
concerning the .lifegof the deceasen.
and read the obituary sketch fur
nished by the family.
Music consisted of three Victrola
selections Open the Gates of the
Temple. The Lost Chord and Abide
with Me. Interment was made in
the McConnelsville cemetery. The
following served as pail bearers:
John Fouts, Chas. Pennell, John
Donehoo, B. o. Perkins, E. j. Ar
rick and VIM. Deedrick.
The following is in substance the
sketch that was read at the funeral:
Charlotte Elizabeth Lansley was
born in McConnelsyille, o., Feb. IL,
1888, making her almost SO years
old at the time of her death which
occurred Thursday evening, Dec. IT,
at s O'Clock.
In 1854, at the age of 16 years,
tod m To io1 a
who was drowned in the Muskingum
river while delivering bread to one
of the Pittsburgh boats, in April,
1863. With three young children
Mrs. Shafer carried on the bakery
business established by her husband,
until 1877, when it was taken over
by the two sons Edwin and William,
although she was always identified
with the business and worked con-
stantly with her sons until 1t was
finally sold to the present owners,
in 1913.
Her children Edwin D. Shafer
and Mrs Linnie Stanton are living
here with their families. The sor
William D. Shafer died in March
1908. She leaves two grandchildren
Miss Kate Stanton and Fred
Shafer, both of McConnelsville.
Mrs. Shafer was the last of fam
ily OF l2 children. Her father and
mother were pioneers of the village
of McConnelsyiile, coming from
Virginia, and always regarded then
horne town as ideal, which it is.
The deceased was baptized in the
Baptist faith, at the age of sever
years. and was always faithful
CHRISTIAN.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
At PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY School

The announcement of the Christ
mas entertainment to have been
given Wednesday evening of this
week by the Presbyterian Sunday
school, was cancelled.
There will however be some spe-
cial Christmas exercises and other
interesting features in connection
with the brief review lesson at the
regular Sunday school hour, the
coming Sunday. A good attendance
is solicited.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
Deaths Toll

Dec. II to "a

Dec. IL 10 "a
Mrs Elizabeth Shafer, McC0nv'le.
Chas. F. Badger, Roxbury.
Mrs. Margaret Tysinger, McConv'le
Mrs. Margaret Henry, Neelyville.
Mrs. Alice Hiatt, Chesterhif.
Elisha Choguill, Todds.
L. C. Harper, Caldwell.
r. e. Huntington, Malta.
James Black, White Cottage.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
Good Christmas Business

The merchants of the two towns
for the most part report very good
holiday trade. Postmaster Fouts
informs US that the postoffice has
had by far the heaviest Christmas
business ever. Following the orders
from the postmaster-general the
postoffices here and at Malta will be
closed all day Christmas.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
Has Eye Removed

Mrs. Ada Woodward Curran OF
Malta had one of her eyes removed
Tuesday, at the Bethesda hospital.
GAINESVILLE. Some three months ago
one eye became infected, from which
she suffered for some time, and it
then cleared up. However over a
week ago the same eye again be-
came involved, causing her great
pain, and it was deemed best to
have it removed for fear it might
affect the other eye.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
THOS. EI4WOOD DUNNINGTON,
CIVIL WAR SOLDIER, DIES

Mr. Thomas Elwood Dunnington,
Civil war soldier, and well known
resident OF the county. passed away
Wednesday morning about 10
o'clock, at the home of his daughter
in-law Mrs. Minnie Huntington of
Malta, where he had resided since
the death of his daughter Mrs. Nora
Miller. His death was due to in
frmities of age, and for more than
two years he had been failing. Had
he lived until Jan. 10 he would have
been 80 years of age. Mr. Dunning-
ton was son of the late James and
Teresa O'Neal Huntington. and
was born at Woodsfield, Monroe
county, Ohio. When young man
he came to Morgan county with his
parents, and resided in lower NAL.
ia in a house which was taken away
in the 1913 food He was employed
for time a. Reinersville and while
at that place he met Miss Mary
Louise Ford, whom he later mar
ried. They moved to Malta where
the remainder of his lie was spent
with the exception Of 18 months
when he was serving as soldier in
the Civil war in Co. B, 62d o. v. I.
From his war record we note that
when he enlisted he walked with
Bud" Moore to Deavertown, then to
McLuney station, on to Bremen and
to Lancaster, and on to Newark
where they got their uniforms. Com
ing back home he went to Columbus
to join the regiment. He was with
Grant at the surrender of Lee at
Appomattox court house. April 8,
1865. He was discharged in Aug
ust, 1855, at Cedar Point, Va.
His wife died about seven years
ago. They were the parents of 10
children, seven of whom survive as
follows: Willard and Edward Dun
nington of this place; Mrs. Stella
Taylor of indianapolis. Ind; Mrs.
Grace Dye of this place; Mrs. Mary
Ward of Redwood Falls, MINI;
Mrs. Florence Clark of Chicago. and
Mrs. Helen Mills of Long Beach.
Calf. The children deceased are
Frank Huntington, Mrs. Nora Mil
Iler, aud Jessie, the latter dying at
the age of two years. OF the ten
brothers and sisters in his parents
family, but two are now living
Mrs. Geo. w. Partesius of this place,
and Mrs. w H Brown of Athens.
When about 20 years of age the
deceased engaged in the tobacco
business in Malta, which he follow
ed until his factory was destroyed
in the 1913 food, since which time
he had led a retired life. In all of
his dealings he was honest and hon
orable. In politics he was staunch
Republican, and served for II years
as postmaster at Malta He was
member of the G.. A. r.
Funeral services will be held Sat-
urday at p. M, from the home Of
his grandson Mr.. Albert Miller of
Malta Interment will be made in
the McConnelsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
10 Appraise Public UtiIfties Ground

Auditor G. E. Harper has set Dec,
H2S as the date for the re-appraise-
ment of surface lands and buildings
owned by the public utilities of the
county. The re-appraising will be
done by the county auditor, and a
party representing each of the var
|ious public utilities of the county.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
Lewis White Dies

Mr.. Lewis d. White, 81, farmer,
residing at Swift. died at the home
of his sister. Mrs. Vernon Davis, OF
Swift, o., Sunday morning, at LAB,
following an extended illness.
Mr. White was born Sept. 2, 1854,
near Plantsville. o. He is survived
by the following brothers and 81
ters: Mrs. George Newbanks OF
Swift; Charles White, Vincent; Mrs.
Mary Davis, at whose home he died;
John White of Palmer; Clarence c.
White of Waterford and Alice White
Of Cleveland He was prominent
member of the Christian church
and a member of the /. 0. o. f.
lodge The body was removed from
the Davis home to the home of his
brother Clarence White of Water
ford, at which place funeral SER
vices were held Tuesday afternoon,
with the I. o. o. F. lodge in charge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
Reunion Class of 1920

The sixth annual reunion of the
M. &c M. high school "class of TWEEN
ty," will be held Saturday, Dec. rs,
with an evening luncheon at the
Kennebec hotel. at $50 O'Clock.
This class has never failed to have
it's annual reunion at Christmas
time, since graduation. Let's keep
up the fine record and have large
attendance. Remember the date,
the night after Christmas.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
Veterans Day at NJ. p. Church

There will be Christmas pro-
gram and treat for the children of
the Methodist Protestant Sunday
school, at the church Thursday ev-
ening, Dec. "a, at z o'clock Fol-
lowing is the program: Song; Liter
ary for veterans day; pastoral
prayer; hymn, Veterans of the
cross; recitations, Loves Recon-
per6e, Dean Scott; Out to grass, Jean
Mellor; The Parsons Limit, Kather-
inc Sheridan; monologue, The Old
Parsons Story, Louise Starrett;
hymn, Remember the Faithful; rec
itation, What of today, Madaline
Wilson; allegorical dialogue, Julia
PennelI, Charles Sheridan and John
Scott The aged minister's prayer,
Irene Gessel; recitation, The dea-
cons soliloquy, Florence Patterson;
parody, Hazel Johnson; The for
gotten man, Dale Vanoster; hymn.
The Veterans Camp Fire; address;
offering; benediction.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
Leave For California

Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Garrett of this
place left Saturday evening for Oak
land. Calf, to make an extended
visit with their son in-law and
daughter Dr. and Mrs. Raymond
Nutting and family. They will also
visit their son Atty Guy Garrett of
Tulsa. Okla, before they return
home, which will likely not be before
Nav
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
Roberts-ChappeIear

The marriage of Mr.. Wilbur Rob-
erts, son of Mr.. George Roberts, and
Miss Grace Chappelear, daughter OF
W. p. Chappelear, both of near
Hopewell church, on the Pennsville
road, was solemnized here Wednes-
day by Rev. Walter M. Wilson. Mr..
and Mrs. Roberts are highly regard
ed, Industrious young people, and
the Democrat is pleased to join
with their many friends In extending
congratulations. For the present
they will reside on Mr.. Roberts
fathers farm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
CHRISTMAS TREE TONIGHT

Remember the Community
Christmas tree and exercises
tonight i'm front of the court
house, which is being put on
under the direction of the
American Legion, and assisted
by the Boy Scouts. The exer-
cises will begin at 2 O'Clock
promptly. The band will play,
Christmas carols will be sung;.
there will be a short address,
and the candy and toys viii be
distributed.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24

Members of the G. A. r. are ask
ed to gather at the Albert Miller
residence in Malta Saturday. to at
tend the funeral of Comrade T. e.
Huntington at p. ma. D. King,
Post Commander.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
Russell Harrison Operated Upon

Mr.. Russell Harrison of near
Ringgold, who underwent an opera
tion about a week ago at the Grant
hospital, Columbus. by DR.. Crotti,
for goitre. is recovering nicely, and
will likely be able to be brought to
his home the latter part of this
week.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
Road to Fair Ground Grayeled

Mr.. e. HI. Clifton viii complete
today the gravelling of the road
from the Elk Eye mill to the Nc
.Connell run bridge. The road as
gravelled is IA feet wide, and the
gravel is eight inches thick.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24
Week OF Prayer Service

Union week of prayer services
will be held by, the local churches.
beginning Jan. 4. A program of the
services will appear in next weeks
paper.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-12-24

The Beverly Dispatch of last week
had the following:
Alfred Reed. IS, son of Wesley
Reed of Palmer township, acci-
dentally hit the hammer of his shot
gun while hunting, Wednesday af-
ternoon and discharged the load in
to his right breast. The shot made a
path for about six inches along his
ribs and lodged back of his right
ear. The shot struck with such
force that it imbedded itself in the
scalp and 1t would seem that only
the hand of Providence prevented
his skull from being penetrated.
The wound in the boys side was
three inches wide and as deep. AL
fred was hunting alone near the
Wood school house at the time of
the accident, but managed to reach
the Peter Quick home nearby, where
DIR. III. HI. Funk was hastily sum
moned. The doctor rendered first
aid, dressing, packing and binding
up wounds, and the lad was taken to
the Marietta hospital where an an
esthetic will be administered pre-
paratory to the removal of the shot.
The Washington times., 1925-06-02
Al OFFICERS ASK
CAMP MEADE
TRAINING
Reserves VIII Be Attached to
317th Infantry From
June % to July 2

Forty.one officers. attached and
assigned, of the 320th regiment OF
infantry, organized reserves, as
signed to the District, have applied
to the commanding general OF the
Third corps area, for active duty
training at Camp Meade, Mary.
land, from June % to July z. Dur
ing the period of the camp the
officers are to be attached to the
317th infantry.
Colonel Glendie B. Young and
Lieutenant Colonels w. III. Eng
land and Thomas II. Shanton.
Majors Henry G. Turner, John
q. Mcclure and Otto NJ. Lawrence.
Captains Eustace l.. Florance,
John Thomas Taylor, Michael B.
Driscoll, George L. Rooney, Robert
b. Warren and Frank A. Wedder-
burn.
Lieutenants clifford l.. johnson.
Lloyd e. Kelly. Guy s. Mckee.
Paul Judy, Oscar Letterman, vii
liam B. Ennis, jr., Harold o. Clay
ton, Wallace B. Hoover and Au-
gust f.. Schilmmack.
Stephen G. Van Fleet, Kenneth
j. Winfield, Granger G.. Sutton,
Frank "A. Gould, John r. Tindail,
Isaac M. Capayas, Edgar q. Moore,
Alvin T. Basford, George r. Smith,
James A. Ridout, George f. Sum
merlin, jr., q. p. Palomar, James
The Washington times., 1925-06-02
QUEEN PLAYS CHIMES
WITH HER UMBRELLA

LONDON, June S.-Queen Mary
has for many years carried an um-
brella, and for a long time no one
had ever seen her use it. But at
last she has used it-and in most
novel way.
The King and Queen visited a
factory to inspect the carlton for
the Park Avenue Baptist Church
in New York, anG as they left the
factory the Queen espied smaller
carillon. Reaching across with aer
umbrella she tapped upon the keys
and played the first few bars of
REST, My Baby, Rest"
The Washington times., 1925-06-02
Depending On the Amount of Time You Can Devote

n RANKLY, this is an experiment. By that we
r. don't mean that our business is an expert
nent in any sense but that the idea OF
employing a large number Of workers on part
time basisinstea Of smaller number nsful
time Is new development in our organization.
We're starting this new plan because we be-
Ieve that the man or woman who is already
making good on regular position will give us
better service in a few hours of spare time than
the big majority Of experienced workers that
come to us for fulltime jobs. =
We have an idea that there are many ambi-
tious, intelligent, hard workers here in Washing
ton who aren't making as much as they want to
and ought to during the ordinary working time
and who will gladly devote a few extra hours
in the afternoons and evenings each week to our
business, on good pay basis. If you are one of
these, the chances are you can qualify.
The Washington times., 1925-06-02
JOACHIM TO LECTURE
ON RELIGION OF EAST

Maurice Joachim will discuss the
religions Of the East at a meeting
i'll Epiphany parish hall Saturday
evening ct o'clock under the au-
spices of the Washington Fedora
ton of Churches and the Laymen' s
Service Association of the Epis. :
pal Church.
.Inguished Brahmin of Calcutta,
will speak Sunday evening in the
Epiphany Church. The speaker
studied the religions of the East
and finally Christianity, giving up
family and position to come 70
America to complete his studies.
The Washington times., 1925-06-02
DOCTOR TRIES SUICIDE
AFTER DOMESTIC TROUBLE

NEW YORK. June 2.-Doctor
Gregory Lukianoff, of New Or
leans, La, who shot himself in
the chest after he had tried vainly,
according to reports, to effect a
reconciliation with his wife, was
in a serious . condition in a hos
pital here today. Physicians said
there was slight chance of re-
covery.
The Lukianoffs separated In
New Orleans three years ago. Mrs.
LuIxianoff returned to New York
to live with her parents.
The Washington times., 1925-06-02
FLORIDADOCTOR
IS SOUGHT AS
SLAYER
Dispute Over Real Estate
Responsible for Shooting;
Posse Out
By Internatlonal News servlce.

OCALA, Fla, June 2.-Police
throughout central Flo4da con-
tinued their hunt today for Doc
tor r. e. Watts, who is suspected
of the Staying of j. w. Pryne,
sixty-four, Sumter county, following
a dispute over real estate.
The shooting occurred near Wild
wood, Pryne died in hospital here
yesterday.
Before dying, Pyrne told police
he was inspecting farm of A. r..
Fore, son-in-law Of Doctor Warts,
on which he held an option, when
Doctor Watts approached him, COM
manded him to throw up his hands
and then shot and beat him.
A posse traced the doctor through
swamp and onto a highway
where it is presumed he was picked
up BY a passing automobile, there.
by making his escape.
Pryne's body win be shipped TO-
day to Cleveland, Ohio, where a son
and daughter live.
The Washington times., 1925-06-02

r. Greene, John W. Wiseheart,
William @. Rose, Eugene Wolfe,
Thomas Quinn, Francis q. Testing
Roger d. Moore and James w.
Hood.
Lieutenant Edward b. Beale, IN
fantry reserve, has been transfer.
red to the chemical warfare serv.
Ice reserve. He has been relieved
from assignment to the 32Oth In.
fantry.