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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
Q. r. OLIVER, WELL KNOWN
EDITOR AND EDUCATOR, DIES

Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Gheen, Mr..
and Mrs. Elmer Gheen, and Paul
Childs who resides at the Oliver
Gheen home, Meigsville township,
attended the. funeral of Prof. C. E.
Oliver of East Palestine, held Tues
Gay afternoon at the Methodist
Episcopal church, East Palestine.
The services were largely attended,
and besides the pastor of the de-
ceased, six other persons had part
in the funeral services. Burial was
made in East Palestine cemetery.
At the hour of the funeral over /,
600 pupils of the public schools of
East Palestine paid tribute to him,
who was a champion of their cause
Morgan county is proud to claim
the honor of being the birthplace of
this distinguished, widely known,
and highly esteemed citizen. He
was son of the late Thomas and
Nancy Hanson Oliver, and was born
on the place which is now the home
of Arthur Farnsworth, in Meigs-
vile township. Paul Childs, men,
toned, is a grandson of the de-
ceased.
From the East Palestine Daily
Leader, of which paper MIR. Oliver
was editor at the time of his death,
we take the following:
Death, as it must come to all,
came to C. K. Oliver, editor of The
Daily Leader, at 1880 a. m, Sunday,
Oct. 20, at his home on East North
avenue. While in failing health,
perhaps for a year, his unfailing
tenacity had kept him at his accus-
toned task until the first of this
month when he was forced to yield
up the work he loved and take to
his bed in what proved to be his
final illness. An anemic condition
had slowly developed, in recent
months, which in a younger person
might have been thwarted, but to
one of his age was not susceptible
to modern treatments. Complica-
tions set in as the current month
wore on, and death came at the
time aforementioned beckoning him
away while surrounded by his loved
ones. and yet, happily, with men
tality unimpaired to the last.
Charles Ellsworth Oliver was born
on farm near McConnelsville, Nor
gan county, Ohio, Sept. Z, 1862.
His early life, spent among the
towering and majestic hills of that
county, had no little to do in de-
veloping sturdy, rugged outlook
on life that marked him to the end.
Eager for schooling, he supplement-
ed what advantages he had at home,
by courses in Beverly academy, Scio
and Mt. Union.
Continued on page four)
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
Morgan County Petroleum
Association Organized

At meeting held in the mayors
office Monday night, sponsored by
Chairman Ray Talley of the Mus
kingum County Petroleum associa-
ton, local organization was effect
ed The following officers were
elected: Chairman, David Lowe;
vice chairman, Ray Dewitt; sec'y,
Charles Barkhurst. The local or
ganization is subordinate of the
state regional committee of Colum-
bus, that in turn is responsible to
the federal government for the en-
forcement of the National Petroleum
Industry code, adopted Arg. 10Th.
About 20 Morgan county retailers
of petroleum products were in
attendance at Monday nights meet
ing, and the following visitors: Ray
Talley and Cliff Wagner of Zanes-
Vile; w. III. Neff of Crooksville,
and Tony Suites of Beverly. Dur
ing this month the local organiza-
tiOn will meet each Tuesday night
at 1880, in the mayors office, for
explanations and interpretations of
the national code. Every retailer
of petroleum products in the county
is urged to attend.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
CONTINUED on page four)
G. j. Mcdonald Dies In GAINESVILLE

George J. Mcdonald, aged So
years, died last Thursday evening at
his home in GAINESVILLE, after an ILL
ness of about three months dura-
ton. He had been in failing health
for some time prior to his last ill
ness. He is survived by his wife
and the following children: c.
Dwight Mcdonald of Freedom, Pa: !:
Harry E. of Cleveland; and Mrs.
Mabel M. Pollock, Mrs. Bessie M.
Stouder, and Esther and Frye Nc
Donald, all of GAINESVILLE; also four
The deceased was a
native of Rural Dale. He resided
many years near New Concord, but
the last eleven years he had made
his home in GAINESVILLE. He was a
foreman with the State Highway de-
partment He was a member of the
First M. E. church in GAINESVILLE and
of the Modern Woodmen.
Funeral services were held Satur-
day afternoon at the Mcdonald res
idence, and burial was made in
Woodlawn cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
Mrs. Emma Thomas Dies In Chicago

Mrs. Emma Thomas Dies In Chicago
The death of Mrs. Emma Thomas
occurred Saturday afternoon in Chi
cago, after an illness of about IL
days with paralysis. She died at the
home of her daughter Mrs. Charles
Bebb. Mrs. Thomas, in company
with Mrs. Bebb, visited here and in
Malta with relatives and friends,
some weeks ago. The news of her
illness and death came as quite a
shock. Since the death of Mrs.
Thomas husband Edward E. Thorn
as, in Malta, on Oct 10, 1882, Mrs.
Thomas had made her home with
her daughter-Mrs Kate Speicher,
wife of Frank Speicher of Detroit.
Besides the two daughters, she
leaves two granddaught
Virginia and Mary Catherine Bebb,
of Chicago. She was daughter of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Conk-
lin. Her mothers maiden name
was Hiatt. Mrs Thomas was prac-
t;cally a lifelong resident of Nor
gan county, and of McConnelsville
locality. She had one sister, Mrs.
Kate Belknap, whose death occur
red some years ago at Lockport, N.
Y. Mrs. Thomas was niece of
VIM. o. Conklin, formerly of Nc
Connelsville, now of West Helena,
Ark. In early life she became a
member of the McConnelsville Pres
byterian church
AS stated above, Mrs. Thomas
death occurred at the home of her
daughter Mrs. Flo Bebb i'll Chicago
She was having a very pleasant Wis
it there, and had attended the
Worlds fair. Her daughter Mrs
Speicher had joined her there for
the visit, and so was with her DUR
ing her illness and at her death.
They had made plans for the winter,
We duu WGIG
forward to a pleasant time at the
home of the daughter in Detroit.
The body was brought to McCon-
nelsville, arriving Monday morning.
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock, fu-
neral services were held from the
Malta M. E. church, conducted by
the pastor Rev. Paul l. Wachs. Bur-
ial was made in the McConnelsville
cemetery, beside the grave of Mrs.
Thomas husband.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Speicher of
Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bebb
and two daughters of Chicago, and
Mrs. Caroline Mcconnell, VIM. Nc
Connell, and Mrs. G.. M. Strong, all
Of Columbus, were among those in
attendance at the funeral.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
III. ID. LAWRENCE DIES AT
HIS HOME In EAST BLOOM

III. d. (Beecher) Lawrence, aged
81, one Of the county's well known
farmers, and dealer in thoroughbred
cattle, passed away at his farm in
East Bloom township, Saturday ev-
-ening about o'clock, following an
extended illness with lung trouble.
For several weeks prior to his death
his condition had been critical.
Henry DeForest Lawrence, son of
the late Webster and Ann Jordan
Lawrence, was born in Bristol town
ship, on the farm now owned by
VIM. Yauger. Here he grew to man
hood, and was married to Miss Ida
Wilson, who died about 13 years
ago. Surviving are three brothers
and one sister-Edward T. Law
renee of East Bloom; John of Ta-
coma, Wash; Wilbert of Rowland,
and AIDA, wife of J. T. Henderson
of Oberlin. He also leaves a half
brother and a half sister-Clarence
S. Lawrence of Bristol township,
and Mrs. Alma Harrison of Logans-
port, Ind. A brother Charles and
sister Dethamia are deceased; also
four of the family died in infancy
Mr.. Lawrence was a splendid citizen
He was always found on the right
side of all moral questions. He was
honorable and four square in all his
dealings Through his industry he
accumulated considerable property
He specialized in pure bred Here
ford cattle, and for many years
exhibited them at county fairs. He
thoroughly understood the raising
of cattle, and his stock was of the
best to be found any place. Up un-
til about Is years ago he resided in
Bristol township, and then purchas-
ed the fine farm of the late Vincent
Reed, in East Bloom, and moved
to that place. He was member Of
Mt. Carmel Methodist Protestant
church. and of Beech Grove grange.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon. At one o'clock there
were brief services at the home,
following which the cortege went
to the Mt. Carmel church, where
services were held, with Rev. J. D.
Keller in charge, assisted by Rev.
Ray Huff and Rev. Mr.. Cook. In
terment was made in Mt. Carmel
cemetery,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
Company Nj Reunion

About 60 were in attendance at
the second annual reunion of old
Co. M, held here Saturday at the
armory. The chairman, Robert
Naylor, presided, and addresses
were made by Lieut. Little, (who
now holds the rank of coloneD !;
Atty G.. 0. McGonagle and Mayor
E. D. Shafer. A telegram from
Col. E. P. Lawlor of the state adju-
tant's office, at one time captain of
Old Co. M, was read, expressing his
regrets at not being able to be pres
ent The chicken dinner, which was
an elegant one, was prepared and
served by the ladies of the Neely-
vile grange.>
Offers for the coming year were
elected, with Victor Jaynes, chair
man, and o. A. Richardson, secre-
tary-treasurer. Next year the reun-
ion will be held on Armistice day.
Members of Old Company M pres
ent, from away, were Stewart Tay-
lor. Glouster; Dewey wentworth,
Tobosco; Raymond Moore, Cald-
well; Scott Sleek, Waterford; Sam
uel Taylor, Beverly; Clarence James,
Columbus. Herbert Simeral, Gran
Vile; Seth Harter, Portsmouth; Lee
Barnhart, Coumbus. Others from
away in attendance included Lieut..
Kenneth Little and Clyde E. Can
field, Columbus. One death among
Co. M members during the past
year, reported, was that of Harry
Moore of Caldwell.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
DEATH OF j. II. O'NEAI,
RESIDENT OF STOCKPORT

James Thomas O'Neal died Sat-
urday evening, Oct. 28, 1893, with
heart attack, at the home of his
son, where he had spent most of his
time since the death of his wife.
Had he lived until next March he
would have been 80 years old.
While his health had shcwn con-
tinual decline since the death of
Mrs. O'Neal two and a half years
ago, he was active and took an in
terest in everything about him, so
that his sudden death came as
great shock to his family and
friends. He was of Scotch-Irish
descent, the son of John and Eliza
heth Sealock O'Neal. His mother
was born in Virginia and migrated
to Ohio by way Of covered wagon
route, with her father and sister
Harriet, after their mothers death.
They purchased farm and settled
in the Hackney neighborhood.
James was born at McConnelsville,
March IA, 1852. In his early child
hood he moved with his parents to
TT. Wayne, Ind, where he lived un-
til on the death of his father the
family returned to Ohio Morgan
county had since been his home.
He was the last of his family. Be
sides his father and mother, two
brothers and three sisters preceded
him in death-MarshalI O'Neal,
Mrs. Mary Paxton, Mrs. Jane Aber,
Mrs. Harriet Davidson and John
Leslie O'Neal. He was united in
marriage with Hannah Ann John
son, March 25, 1877, and by her
side walked faithful and loving
companion for 54 years. To this
union were born five children
Harry, who died at the age Of three
years, and Mrs. Bessie E. Bacon,
who passed away in 1920; those
left to mourn being Mrs. Bertha E.
Henne of Marietta, o.; John Leslie
O'Neal and Mrs. Bessie NJ Mercer
of Stockport. There are five grand
children. One granddaughter, Ruth
Henne Miles, died in 1929. All of
Mr.. O'Neal's earlier life was spent
as member of the Presbyterian
church of this place, but after that
church was disbanded he later be-
came affiliated with the Christian
church which was very near his
home. He was a loving husband and
father, faithful friend, good cit
izen and an unusually helpful and
charitable eighbor-always ready
to lend a hand in need. He will be
greatly missed by his many friends
and neighbors in this town, where
he had spent so many years, but far
more by his family who so dearly
loved him, especially the little
grandchildren to whom he was most
devoted 'sIt is giving and doing
for somebody else, on that,-all
life's splendor depends; and the joy
of this world, when you sum it all
up4-is the making and keeping of
friends" Such was Mr.. O'Neals
life.
The funeral was held from the
home Tuesday afternoon, conducted
by Rev. Obee of Pennsville, with
burial in the Stockport cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02

Mrs. Allie Morris, aged SO years,
died at 12:4O o'clock Tuesday
morning, at the Morgan county
home where she had resided the
last seven years or SO. Death was
the result of paralysis with which
she was stricken about five years
ago. She was a former resident of
East Branch locality She is sur
vived by sister, Mrs. Anne Rich
mond of Columbus, and a brother
John Grubb Of Athens. She, also
leaves several nieces.
Funeral services will be held to-
day at one O'Clock, at East Branch
church, and burial will be made in
the East Branch cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
Leo Lochary On Highway Patrol

Mr.. Leo Lochary of Stockport, has
been appointed one of the 60 new
highway patrol officers for the state.
superintendent Lynn Black selected
the men from list of candidates
who have been in training at Camp
Perry They will take to the road
just as soon as their new uniforms
arrive, which will be about Nov. Is.
Others in this part of the state who
have been appointed are 0. R. Pat
terson of GAINESVILLE; l.. B. Atkinson
and S. D. Augenstein of Marietta. G.
E. Jonas, Glouster, and G. B. Wilson
of Athens. The men appointed must
sign up for one year of service, and
are required to live in barracks to
be set up in six districts.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
Berta Whitaker Shot In Arm

Miss Berta Whitaker suffered q
wound in her arm Wednesday night
of last week. She was assisting
other junior girls in marking foot
ball signs on the street in Malta,
when some boys attempted to inter-
fere with them, destroying the
signs. Giving chase to one of them
"a boy in the fifth grade shot Miss
Whitaker in the arm. 1t is believed
the gun was loaded with a wad, and
not lead bullet, which penetrated
her coat and into her arm, between
her hand and elbow, causing bad
wound. She is now getting along
well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
HOT WEATHER RECORDED

Mr.. Floyd Davis, weather observ-
er, reports the temperatures for the
last week, as follows:
Oct. 26, high 58, low "A; 27th,
66-35; 2Sth, 55-39; 29th, 7633;
goth, 1914; 31st, S3-45; Nov. 1st,
78-45.
While Mr.. Davis had not the in
formation at hand. according to re-
ports from other sources, this about
breaks the record for heat at this
time of year.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
A Noisy Chase

Very early Wednesday morning
anyone having heard explosions out
the Marietta road, as far as the VIM
Shilling place, thinking the reports
were caused by back-fire from auto
mobiles, was mistaken. They were
the reports of real gun shots, fired
by no less a person than Sheriff
Adrean. Robert Coleman and wife
were passing through town in an
automobile, and judging from the
snake-like trail the automobile
driven by Mr.. Coleman was making,
the sheriff thought to make an in
vestigation as to the "cause." He
started after Coleman who was
driving a Model-T Ford, ordering
him to halt, but Coleman simply
turned a deaf ear and kept on. Just
to scare him, the sheriff fired few
shots, no effect,-he kept on going.
The officer ran around him and in
front of him, but still he refused to
come to a standstill-just kept go
ing. Finally the sheriff began
shooting his rear tires, one of which
soon became fiat; but on Coleman
went. When about at the Shilling
place, however, the Ford, feeling it
could go no further, lay down and
rolled over. Nobody was hurt.
Instead of bringing Coleman back
to town to do some explaining"
the sheriff, like Good Samaritan
of old, loaded Coleman and his wife
into his machine and took them to
their home, which is on the Glenn
farm
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
Rloodhonnds Called

Wednesday morning Isaac Hemp
field of Bristol made a call to Sher-
if Adrean for bloodhounds, in an
effort to find out the parties who
annoyed him Halloween night. The
dogs were secured from Roseville.
upon Hempfield's promise to pay
the charges Of $25. The dogs fol-
lowed scent to the middle of the
road, and went no further, and the
supposition is that the guilty party
entered an automobile.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02

Prof. Jas. NJ. Turner. superin-
tendent of M. &c NJ schools, was
honored Saturday at the closing
session of the Eastern Ohio Teach
ers' association held at GAINESVILLE,
when elected vice president of that
organization, succeeding H. L. Sulli-
van, superintendent of Marietta
schools, who was elected president.
This is a distinct honor to Supt.
j. M Turner. Approximately 5000
teachers were present at the meet
ing which was held Friday and Sat-
urday at GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02


Mr.. Harry Bozman of this place
received word Wednesday, of the
death of his uncle, Grant Bozman,
which occurred Oct. %, at his home
in Rayville, La, following a linger-
ing illness. The deceased was son
of the late VIM. S. Bozman, and was
born in Meigsville township, on the
farm now owned by Oce Hooper. He
left this county about 40 years ago,
going to Missouri, where he made
his home for a time. Later he re-
sided in Oklahoma, and in Arkan-
sas, and eight years ago moved to
Rayville, La. He followed farming
for a number Of years, and then
engaged in the lumber business. His
wife who was Maude Stephenson, of
Missouri, survives, and three daugh
ters. John Bozman of Meigs creek,
and Clarence Bozman of Hobart.
Okla, are brothers of the deceased.
Besides Harry Bozman, mentioned,
are other nephews and nieces in
this county.
Interment was made in Rayville,
La, cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
Over 200 Dairy Survey Blanks
Returned

Over 200 of the dairy survey
blanks have been returned as this
article is being written. Quite a
number signify the desire to add as
high as 10 or IL cows to their
herds, if the market proves to be
satisfactory. The average increase
is in the vicinity of five per farm.
The returns on this survey are
very satisfactory, but more must be
returned to give fair idea of what
milk condensery company could
expect if they located here. No
company will invest it's own capital
in plant where there is any ques-
tion as to the success of the ven-
ture. If you have not received a
QUESTIONABLE and cannot get one,
just address post card to the coun-
ty agent at McConnelsville, and say
that you are interested in this mar
ket, and give the number of cows in
your herd and the number that you
think you would add if the market
was satisfactory. This will not OBJ
ligate you in any way. If you have
not returned your blank it should be
sent in soon. They will be sum-
married. the second week in No
vember.
This market should especially in
terest folks that have not enough
stock to consume any great amount
of skim milk on the home farm. En-
courage your neighbors to return
their blanks, if there is the least
interest in market of this kind. A
return of 500 of the surveys would
be tremendous factor in the sue
cess of this work.
1t is expected that the sub-com-
mittees working on other parts of
the survey will have their assign
ments ready to submit to the main
committee within the next two
weeks.-XX
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
Author OF Luney-Tunes

The clever Luney Tunes feature
run frequently here in the opera
house will have still greater popu-
larity, locally, when it is learned
that the author of this feature is
Hugh Harmon, whose mother be-
fore marriage was Birdie Walker,
of Malta, a half sister Of Mrs. j. B..
Naylor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
Attend Medical Meeting

DR.. and Mrs. G. e. Northrup and
DR.. and Mrs. Lee Humphrey at
tended the eighth district medical
meeting, held Wednesday at the
country club, Cambridge. DR.. d. G..
Ralston, DR.. A. A. Tombaugh and
Mr.. H. A. Phillips were also in at
tendance.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
Deaths Toll
lVOV4DWVW%V@
Oct. 26 to Nov. 2, 1888

Geo. J. Mcdonald, GAINESVILLE.
III. ID. Lawrence, Bloom TIP.
Mrs. Emma Thomas, Chicago.
Mrs. Allie Morris, McConv'le.
James r. O'Neal, Stockport.
Grant Bozman, Rayville, La.
Mrs. M. Jameson, Deer Creek, Ok.
Mrs. Jane West, Spratt.
Mrs. Marietta Eagon. Crooksville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02

County Commissioners Matheney
and Hanson, County Auditor Cor
don and County Surveyor Smith
were in Columbus Tuesday, meet
ing jointly with representatives of
township trustees, boards of educa-
ton, r. F. D. carriers, and bus
drivers, which meeting was held in
the forenoon. In the afternoon the
delegation from this county met
with the governor and a representa-
tive of the highway department, re-
garding federal money, as to being
distributed to rural districts, for the
completion of mail routes, and bus
carrier routes. The meeting was
considered a success, and consider
able federal money is expected for
Morgan county, for the purposes
named, which will be in the way of
relief work, and will be used in CIV
ing employment in road work, which
will be handled through local COM
mittees of the county. 1t is believ-
ed that the road work will begin
soon
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
Sale OF ChafteIs Postponed

The sheriff's sale Of chattel prop
erty, in the case of The First Ma
tional bank VS.. G. f.. Dongan ct al.
which was to have been Oct. 81,
has been deferred, pending consid-
Grafton of application of defendant
for a farm loan.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
Car Catches Fire

Tuesday forenoon while Mr.. G. E.
Smith and family of Sugar Greek
were on their way, and were as
cending Kennebec hill, their ma
chine, an Essex sedan. caught fire.
The fire department responded to
the call, but the blaze was ex-
tinguished before they arrived. Lit
tie damage to the machine was
done.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
Rev. A. N. Grove To Reside Here

Rev. Alvin N. Grove who has
been stationed at Adams Mills has
resigned his pastorate there, and
he and Mrs. Grove plan to return
here soon to make their home, in
their property now occupied by w.
is a former pastor of the local Pres
hyterian church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gatewood will move
into the Glenn property in Brook
side addition, formerly occupied by
Judge and Mrs L. j. Weber.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02

The state Board Of Parole this
week ordered the release OF 63 pris-
oners from Mansfield reformatory.
Among them is Harold Amos of
Morgan county for burglary
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02

Miss Isa Butler, Of GAINESVILLE,
died Monday evening. She was a
daughter of the late Robert Butler,
and has several distant relatives in
Bristol township.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02

Mrs. Linda Dearth OF Malta leaves
today for visit with her grand
daughter, Mrs, Floyd Mosely, and
family, of GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
Breaks Both Arms

While picking apples Friday, Mr..
Simon Slater of Center township,
tell. breaking both arms.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1933-11-02
II. w. Price Leases Filling Station

A deal was closed Monday where
by Mr.. Riley Price took over from
Jack Walpole, the Big Elm filing
station. Mr.. Price is thoroughly
familiar with the duties. He has
been employed with the Bankes
Brothers filling station in Malta, re-
signing that position, Saturday
night. He will be assisted by his
son Max Price. Mr. Walpole's plans
for the future are not fully deter
mined.