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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
c.. r.. GILPEN TRADES
STORE FOR FARM

A business deal was consummated
Wednesday, in which G. e. Gilpen
of Chesterhill traded his store at
that place, to c. v. Kincaid, Meigs'
vile township, for his farm contain
ing 314 acres. Other considerations
figured in the deal Mr. Gilpen gets
possession of the farm Jan. Is,
1888. Mr.. Kincaid took possession
of the store Wednesday, and Mr..
Gilpen will remain with the new
owner, Mr.. Gilpen has been in the
hardware store business at Chester
hill for the past 81 years, during
which time he has made many close
friends by his straight, upright-hon-
orable dealings. His health has not
been of the best, and he feels that it
will be improved if out of the store
business. The Kincaid farm is bet
ter known as the Wilkins farm, and
is one of the better farms of the
county. Mr.. Kincaid has had ex-
perience in the store business; is a
citizen of the highest type, and will
prove worthy successor to Mr..
Gilpen. He will be assisted in the
store by his son.
The deal was made through the
George B. Kepney real estate agen-
CIV.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
SCHOOL BUS WRECKED

Carlos Mendenhall, while driv-
ing the school bus Monday even
ing, had the misfortune to have a
wreck, between John Rays and
George Howard's. The bus car
ried several children, and four of
them were hurt seriously. They
were Marjorie MendenhaIl, Dom
ma and Doris Parsons and Wilma
Howard. They received cuts
about their heads and faces, and
Wilma Howard sustained brok-
ed blow on the head just above
several hours. She had a slight
concussion of the brain. Miss
Howard and Miss Parsons were
taken Tuesday to Marietta where
they were given X-ray treatment.
Just how the wreck occurred is
unknown, as Mr.. Mendenhall who
is a very careful driver, said the
first he knew the bus was on the
other side Of the road in the
ditch, and had struck tree. It
is thought that something went
wrong with the steering wheel.
The other children on the bus, be-
side the ones mentioned, were
Mary Lou and Eileen Parsons,
MARY, Emnd, JlWIly anu DOudlU
Strobe. e.-Chesterhill Correspond
ent
The accident occurred near FL
liott Cross Roads, and while the
driver may have been partially
overcome from fumes when he
lost control of the bus, he does
not think SO. Mr. Mendenhall
was nearing the end of his run,
and had delivered more than 80
children when the accident hap
pened. Had the bus been loaded,
with all the children at the time
of the accident, it would prob
ably have upset, and caused ia
talities.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
ARCH w. (STUB) NAYLOR
ARRESTED IN GAINESVILLE

Arch w. (Stub) Naylor, 58, of
Cleveland, native of this county,
and a former resident of GAINESVILLE,
was arrested at GAINESVILLE Tuesday
afternoon, while enroute to visit
his wife, Bertha M. Naylor, of that
city. 1t is stated Naylor threatened
her unless she withdrew her recent
action for divorce. NaylOr had
been wanted by Attorney General
Herbert S. Duffy, for questioning
concerning his reported activities as
a "Parole Broker" and he is alleged
to have been associated in the sale
of paroles to convicts in the Ohio
penitentiary.
The investigation into the al
legged parole activities was started,
after a series of articles had been
published by Scripp-Howard news
papers
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
WALTER X. ADAMS DIES
In COLUMBUS

Mr.. Walter X. Adams, 48, Of Co.
lumbus, former resident of this
place, died Monday of a heart at
tack, which he suffered Sunday af-
ternoon. He was son of the late
Frank ("Yank") Adams, and wife,
and was born at this place. Many
years ago he moved to GAINESVILLE,
but for the past 35 years he had
resided in Columbus He was a
cigar maker by trade, and for the
past several years had operated a
cigar manufacturing plant at his
home Besides his wife, Mrs Edna
f. Adams, he is survived by one
son, Walter Adams, jr.; two> daugh-
ters, Bonnie and Virginia Adams;
his mother, Mrs. Florence North
over of Massillon, and one sister,
Mrs Mary Sprague of Walnut Park,
California.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed today at 1O:30 a. M, at the Den
ton & Donaldson funeral home, Co.
lumbus, with burial at GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
MILDRED McMURRAY TO WE'D

Friends here have received an
nouncement of the approaching
marriage of Miss Mildred McMur-
ray and Harold Scott, which will
take place Friday, Nov. 18, at the
home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest McMurray, 697
Berkley road, Columbus. Miss. Nc.
Murray is the granddaughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. John Cunningham OF this
place, and of Mr.. Henry McMurray
of Bloom township. A reception at
the home of the brides parents will
follow the ceremony. Miss McMur~
ray is a graduate of Columbus
high school, and of the Office Train
ing school. Mr.. Scott holds posi-
ton with the federal treasury de-
partment. His home is at Wester-
Vile. The couple are planning q
short wedding trip, and will attend
the Ohio State-Michigan football
game, Saturday, at Ann Arbor,
Mich
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
NATIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT
CENSUS

| Nov. 16, 1887, the national ad
ministration through the postoffice
department endeavored to place in
| each dwelling in the United States
unemployed report cards, for the
purpose of taking an unemployment
census. This registration is intend
ed for the following persons: First.
able to work and want work. Sec
ond, those who are partly employed
and want more work. Third, those
who are working on a WPA or any
other emergency work project sup
ported by public funds. Persons
who do not fall into one of these
three classes should not fill out URIC
forms.
Workers at part time jobs who
are able and want more work
should register. House wives and
unpaid family workers engaged in
domestic duties, and unpaid family
workers helping in family busi-
ness, store, or on the family farm
should not fill out URIC forms unless
they are looking for other work for
pay.
Full time students at high school
or college will not fill out URIC
forms unless they expect to quit
school when they find work. Any
one wishing to register and has not
received URIC form can procure
one from their local postoffice, or
from any rural or star carrier.
These forms must be filled out and
mailed not later than midnight,
Anv nos}a Sa No postage is required
to answer inquiries regarding the
filling out of the report cards, or
you are at liberty to take them to
your nearest postOffice for assist.
ance.
To those who endeavor to fill out
your own cards: No. 1, do not fail
to print your. name plainly; line
two of question one, should show
the county and state of residence.
If you are temporarily away from
home, give your home address. No.
2, If the worker is totally unemplOy-
ed, is able to work, and wants work,
he should check (a). If he is part
ly unemployed, is able to do more
work, and wants more work, he
should check (b). If he is employ
ed on WPA or other emergency
public funds, he should check (c).
Only check one Of the three No.
3, those who return report card
should be able to work and should
check (yes). No. 4, if exact age is
not known, the approximate age
should be given. No. 5, check one
Of the three. No. s, male or fe-
male. No: z, enter total number of
WPA, NYA, CCC, or other emer-
gency work. during the week from
Sunday, Nov. 7, through Saturday.
Nov. IS, for pay or profit (For ex-
ample, service for free rent should
be included). No. 8, if the exact
number of weeks worked is not
known, approximate figures should
be given. Example: If the person
worked at some time during each
week of the past year, the entry
should be "52" If he worked for
the past six weeks full time en-
Continued on page three)
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
MEMS MEETING WELL
ATTENDED

The laymen's rally, held here at
the M. e. church Monday evening
was well attended. Men from the
M. e. churches of eastern Mus
kingum and Morgan counties, in all
to the number of 13O, were present.
Ten congregations were represented.
Mr.. James Hum was chairman of the
meeting. The program consisted Of
group singing, selections by a male
quartet; and addresses by DR.. H.
w; Courtney district superintend-
bana, O., who is nationally known
layman of the M. E. church. The
latter spoke along the line of mems
work of the church. At the close of
the meeting refreshments were serv-
ed by ladies of the church. This
was the first of series of similar
meetings being held this week.
Tuesday night one was held at Cald-
we'll; Wednesday night at Cam
bridge, tonight it will be at st.
Clairsville and Friday night at
WOOdSfieId
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE
NARROW ESCAPE

Four young people had a narrow
escape early Sunday morning from
a serious automobile accident. In
the machine were Messrs. William
Elliott, and Jerrold Heintzelman, OF
this place, Miss Marjorie smith o1
Malta, and Miss Patricia Jackson,
who resides on the former j. c:
Whipple place. They had attended
the late show at the opera house,
and were taking Miss Jackson
home. When near the Arthur Nc
Lucas home, the driver lost control
of machine, and it struck the
concrete culvert and turned over.
Miss Jackson suffered bad cash in
the top of her head, which required
several stitches to close. The 9th
ers escaped injury. The machine,
which belonged to Mr.. Elliott's
father, Ernest Elliott, was complete
ly wrecked.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
BLOOD POISONING CASES

Mr. Bernard Hall of Meigsville
township, who has been suffering
with blood poisoning, is some bet
ter. 1t started from a small splin-
ter in his finger.
Mr.. Ivan Nelson of Deerfeld
township, has had an infection in
his hand, which he slightly injured
while looking after his chickens. He
is improved.
Mr.. A. G.. Masterson. of Malta
who had an infection in his hand
which started from the scratch Of q
thorn, is much better.
Local doctors are unable to ac-
count for the increasing number OF
infections, and blood poisoning
cases.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
LONDELL TAYLOR HAS
CLOSE CALL

Mr.. Londe1l Taylor of this place,
who is employed as truck driver for
the county highways, had a thrill
ing experience Tuesday He was
hauling a four-ton load of stone
across the Walker bridge, Meigs-
vile township, which is a covered
wooden structure. and when nearly
across, one of the stringers gave
way, letting the truck drop down
about foot, and stopping when ii
spreading. The rod held up the
truck and load, otherwise it would
have dropped to the water, dis
tance of about 20 feet.
Mr.. Taylor considers that he had
a miraculous escape
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
VISITS CAPTAIN TRAVIS

Captain w. T. Blake, of Marietta,
has been visiting here with Captain
Irven Travis, and with other friends.
Captain Blake was a former con-
tractor, and much of the fine stone
work on the McConnelsville opera
house is his work. He at one time
was a steamboat captain; also was
a part owner of the -four mill at
Beverly, going from that place to
Marietta, where he was connected
with the Marietta chair factory. In
more recent years, since the death
of his wife, he has resided in Ma
rietta with his daughter, and on his
farm near Reno. His wife, who
passed away several years ago, was
Miss Laura Sheridan. of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
MISS NORMA MONROE TO
WE'D SATURDAY

The marriage of Miss Norma
Gay Monroe, of Douda neighbor-
hood, and Carlos V. Thompson,
will be solemnized at the NJ f..
church in McConnelsville, by Rev.
Hoy, at o'clock. Saturday after
noon, Nov 20. Miss Monroe is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. J..
Monroe. and has been with the
Home Owners Loan Corporation,
located in Cincinnati for the past
three years. Mr.. Thompson is ma
tive of Alabama, but has been in
Cincinnati for eight years, and is
connected with the U. S. Engineers
office as a statistician.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
DEATH OF J. w. WELLS
Funeral service,

Funeral services for John w.
Wells, SO, will be held at 2 O'Clock
Thursday afternoon at Bateman fu..
neral home. Rev. A. Stokes Watson
will officiate. Burial will be in
Greenwood. Mr.. Wells died sud-
denly Monday at his home, 425
North Seventh street. Surviving are
three halfsisters, Mrs. Ella Van
oster and Mrs. Effie Sherman, both
OF Malta, and Mrs. Mary Gheen, Nc
Connelsville, and one half-brother,
Chester Thornton, Malta. .-W Wednes-
days Signal.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
HUNTER FINED 500 AND COSTS

Robert Farus of Bristol was ar
rested last Friday by Game Pro-
tector Alvin Parmiter and Deputy
Sheriff Frank Adrean, for having in
his possession, out of season, 13
muskrat pelts, one opossum pelt,
and eight live skunks: The latter
were in a pen, which is violation
of the game law When arraigned
before L. N. Seaman, j. P., on four
counts, he pleaded guilty, and was
fined 500 and costs, which amount
ed in all to 1922.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
NOTICE, CORRESPONDENTS,
ADVERTISERS, ETC.

Next Thursday, Nov. rs, is
Thanksgiving day, and follow
ing our regular custom, we
will put the paper out day
earlier, and the Democrat of
fee will be closed all day
Thanksgiving. We kindly ask
that correspondents, advertise
ers and contributors In gene
cral get their copy to us q
DAY SOONER THAN ORDI-
NARILY.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
WM. SUITES FRACTURES LEG

William Suites of Blue Rock, is
in Good Samaritan hospital, Zanes-
Vile, suffering with a compound
fracture of the large bone in his
left leg, below the knee. The acci
dent occurred at the Ferro Alloy
plant at Philo last Thursday. They
were moving a steel beam which IN
some manner fell, striking Mr..
Suites. He is now resting as we'll
as could be eXpected
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
DEATH OF JOSEPH WILSON

Funeral services were held We'd
nesday afternoon at the Coal Run
M. E. church for Joseph Wilson,
"a, who died at his home near Coal
Run, Monday morning at 6 o'clock.
Interment was in the Round Bottom
cemetery Surviving are his widow,
Mrs. Florence RUNNER Wilson,
Wilson of Coal Run; Clyde of War
ren; Donald of Lowell, and Mrs,
Josephine Martin of Corning; one
brother, Osmer Wilson of Macks-
burg; IA grandchildren, and two
great grandchildren
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
PATTY PRICE SCALDED

Patty, three-year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Price of Malta,
was painfully injured Saturday ev-
ening. She was at the home of her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Martin Of Kennebec hill, at the time
of the accident. Mrs. Martin, while
carrying a pan of boiling water
from the stove to the sink, tripped
and fell, the water spilling over the
child's shoulder, neck, breast, and
left arm. While painful, the burns
are not regarded as serious.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
HAS EYE REMOVED

Mr.. Sanford Reams of Chillicothe
had his eye removed last SATURDAY
in Chillicothe hospital. As stated
last week, he was injured when a
silver from mirror struck him in
the eye He is the son in law Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Miller of this
place. The latest report is that he
is doing we'll.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
MISS BLACKBURN SOME BETTEK

Mrs. Clyde Blackburn accompa-
MED her daughter, Miss Erma
Blackburn, to Columbus, where she
expects to remain for an indefinite
time. She will reside at 81 West
Eighth avenue. Her daughter, DR..
Clara Blackburn, who has been a
patient in Mercy hospital for the
past two weeks. suffering from an
infected knee, shows some improve
ment.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
COOLER WEATHER

Cooler weather has prevailed the
past week. The high for the week
was F'riday-59. The low was We'd
nesday morning-32. Our weather
observer, Floyd Davis, reports a
total rainfall for the week Of .65
inch. A few fakes of snow fell
here Wednesday. Some places in
the county it showed enough to COW
er roofs.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
Deaths Toll


Nov. II to IS, 1887
Mrs. Flora Hart Tilton, Caldwell.
Harley Coulson, Stockport.
Charles Franklin Parker, Penn Tp.
Richard Graham Coulson, Bartlett.
Joseph Wilson, Coal Run.
Walter *. Adams, Columbus.
Mrs. Arthur McMannis, Dale.
Mrs. Letha Young Stillions, Newark
S. B. Mcconnell, Meigs.
John w. Wells, GAINESVILLE.
Mrs. Ella Scott, Malta.
w. G. Newton, Marietta.
Elias Barkhurst, Mt. Ephraim.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
NEW CORPORATION

A new corporation has been form
ed-The Muskingum Transfer Com
pany, with $50 shares, N. r. v.
(Transportation) The incorporators
are G. d. Moore, r. f. Noll, Ralph
Hennesy and A. B. Mercer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
CHILD PAINFULLY BURNED

Ronald Wiley, the small son of
Mr.. and Mrs Milford Wiley, of
Malta, was painfully burned Satur~
day evening. Mrs. Wiley was pre-
pairing the evening meal and in some
manner, tea kettle Of hot water
was over turned, scalding the child
on the face, head and one arm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES NUPTIALs

at the Presbyterian church, Miss
Helen Ridgley, daughter of True
Fred M. Genteline, of Columbus, SON
of Markus and Teresa Weitzer Gen
feline, were united in marriage, by
Rev Mr.. Caller, pastor of the local
church The single ring ceremony
was used, and only the immediate
relatives and friends of the con-
tracing parties, were present. They
Goodrich and Ray Haughn, both of
Columbus. The bride wore blue
chiffon velvet with black accessor-
les. and the bridesmaids dress was
of wine chiffon velvet, with black
accessories. Both wore shoulder
corsages of gardenias and roses.
Mrs. Genteline is graduate Of
M. & M. high school, and after her
graduation entered Good Samaritan
her graduation there, she has been
practicing her profession, and at
present is supervisor of nurses of
the third floor, in the University
hospital, Columbus, and will con-
tinue her position Mr.. Genteline
is graduate of Columbus high
school; and is employed with the
Williams food market in Columbus.
Following the ceremony, dinner was
served the wedding party at the
Malta hotel. Covers were laid for
the following: Mr.. and Mrs. True
Ridgley, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Ridgley, of this place; Mr. and Mrs
Leonard Taylor, GAINESVILLE; Mr.. and
Mrs. Markus Genteline, Mr. and
Mrs. Jacob Jauch, Mr.. and Mrs. AL /.
bert Gertach, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Genteline and sons Charles and
Tommy, Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Specht
and son Robert Lee, Richard Jauch
and Miss Margaret Smith, all of Co.
lumbus.
Later the couple left on a weeks
trip On their return they will be
at home to their many friends at
230 w. 8th avenue, Columbus,
where they have an apartment al
ready furnished
The Democrat joins the many
friends in extending congratula-
tions and best wishes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
f. c. THOMAS REMAINS
VERY ILL

Former Postmaster Fred G. Thorn
as, rs, OF Malta, who has been in
poor health for long time, is not
SO we'll, and has not been able to lie
down for the past two weeks. He
trouble.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
HOME FROM HOSPITAL

F.. A. Davis, who recently under
went an operation for appendicitis
at the Memorial hospital, Marietta,
was able to return to his home in
Bristol last Saturday, and while
still confined to the house, is re-
covering rapidly.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18

Miss Bertha Biedenbaugh who
taken Tuesday to Good Samaritan
hospital, GAINESVILLE, for observation.
and may undergo an operation.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
S. B. Mcconnell Dies
After A Long Illness

! Mr.. Samuel Benjamin Mcconnell,
! 81, one of the we'll known residents
! of the county, and former merchant
| at Meigs, passed from this life Wed.
| nesday morning at 3:15 o'clock.
His death, which occurred here at
the home Of his daughter. Mrs. Earl
Smith. was due to stroke, which
he suffered nine weeks ago. Some
time prior to that he had been in
poor health. He was a son of the
late Ralph and Tillie Shook McCon-.
nell, and was born Oct. 6, 1870, at
Renrock, o. When young he moved
to Bristol township, where for the
most part, the remainder of his life
was spent. He was Of a family Of
VIM. J. Mcconnell of Columbus.
and Effie, wife of Guy Smith, near
Arlington, Va. Those deceased are:
Mrs. Ida Henderson, who died in
February, 1907, and Mrs. Annie
Brill, who passed away Oct. 24,
1897. On May 8, 1898, he was
united in marriage to Elizabeth AL
len, who survives; also the follow
ing children: Mrs. Mamie Smith Of
and Mrs. Waya Mcintyre. Malta;
Mrs. Alice Tolbert, and Mr.. Albert
Mcconnell, of Meigs. One daughter,
Grace Shriver, is deceased. He also
leaves % grandchildren and three
great grandchildren.
Benny Mcconnell was man
with wide acquaintance, and had
many friends. For number of
years he was engaged in the store
business at Meigs; was also a huck-
ster and fur buyer. In more recent
years he was engaged in practical
nursing, his services being in de-
mand. He was a member of the
Church of Christ, Meigs.
While funeral services are not
complete, they will most likely be
held Friday afternoon at O'Clock
at the Meigs Christian church In
terment will be made in the Meigs
cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
.ARM|ST|CE DAY F|TT|hGLY OBSERVED
MAMMOTH PARAOES DURING THE DAY

Armstice day. 1887 outstanding occasion here, and
was the leading Muskngum valley The program
planned published in this paper splenddy
manifested
activities day beyond what had been
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
CONGRESSMAN sECREsT Ill

Congressman Robert Z. Secrest,
who has been in 9 Washington, D.
much improved, and expected to be
able to leave the hospital yester.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
Caldwell

This game finished rather un-
successful season for the "Big
Reds, but we hope to go places next
year. Coach Marquis suffers several
heavy, losses this year because the
following members Of the first team
"Monk" Pritchard, Bill Bell, Bob
Matunas. Let's back M. & M. lit
tie better, next year.
Don't forget basketball starts
now. Our first game is with Caldwell,
December 8, at home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18
APPRATSING UNION

Messrs. Harry r. Carter and Bert
Updike assisted by Auditor Str0nK,
are re-appraising Union township.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-18

The Morgan county commission
ers have entered into an agreement
with. the Typewriter Exchange of
GAINESVILLE, for typewriter service
for one year, from Jan. /, 1898, at
rate of 81 per month, for each ma
The Washington times., 1937-11-13

Theo, Troy and Loretta Lane
contribute to the festivities with
better than passable song and
dance numbers.
Oh yes, Ted Lewis still has his
novel peanuts number, so if
you're fond of goobers better
get a seat in the first ten rows.
An interesting short film Of
recent scientific achievements
and the usual newsreel round out
the bill.