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Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-06-25
First pub. June IL.

Attorney e. S. johnson and fam
lily returned Monday from Roches-
ter, Minnesota, where Mr.. johnson
underwent serious operation at
the st. Mary's hospital about a
month ago. The operation was en-
tirely successful and Mr.. johnson
feels he has a new lease on life and
is resuming his practice with renew
ed vigor. Mrs. johnson was with
him during the entire time.
w. M. Matthews and Charles
Hardy of Morristown, were here
Tuesday and Wednesday getting
some leases for Indian land in the
Morristown vicinity signed up. Mr..
Matthews was formerly resident
of Enmons county, and is we'll
known to the old timers Of this sec
ton. and while here was a guest at
the home OF j. A Stiles.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-06-25

\ rattle snake was killed on the
Agency school grounds the first OF
the week.
Newell Manning, who has been
attending the Agency school, ~
turned to his home at Mclaughlin
the first OF the week.
The Indian members of the
Episcopal church will hold con-
vocation at Fort Yates, beginning
July 8, and lasting three days.
Frank Lang and Henry Giesc of
lIcrricd, S. d., were here several
days'last week looking up land to
be bid ON at the sale tomorrow.
E. c. Means of the Agency force
is away or Il leave OF absence, which
he is spending at his old home ON
the Pine Ridge reservation in South
| Dakota.
j. c. Shields made Il trip to his
farm north OF Mcintosh last week,
returning home Saturday. Tie
says prospects for bumper crop
arc excellent.
Anton Nolk was in the city Sat
urday and Sunday from his place
across the river in Emmons county.
He came over with a Ford car
which he recently acquired.
Louis Endrcs went to the Selfridgc
ncighborhood yesterday to show Il
party OF IA landscekcrs some choice
tracts offered for sale in that vicin-
ity. ii is expected that there will
be a large number of bids submitted
for land at the sale tomorrow.
S. p. Buckley of solen was here
several days last aud the first of this
week looking up some stray horse,
and also attended the auction at tho
'rhos. Frosted ranch Monday, where
he bid i'm one animal. While here
Mr.. Buckley took occasion to sub
scribe for the Pioneer and will kccI
posted on Sioux county happenings
in the future.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Clayton OF
Scliridge, who have been visiting at
the home of Mrs Gayton's parents.
south OF Fort Yates, were in tho
city Monday on their way home
They were accompanied by Mrs
Gayton's brother, J a. Shooter
who returned home last week after
several years absence at the Carlyslo
Indian school.
Albert Lambert who was arrested
here some time ago ON the charge
of stealing a horse and buggy from
a Bismarck livery man, was sen.
fenced last week to serve from ON,
to five years in the state pen. III,
is also wanted in Montana for issue
ing bogus checks, and will probably
| be taken to that state after serving
his term i'm North Dakota.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-06-25
NOTICE OF REAL ESTATE MORT
GAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Notice is hereby given that that Ger.
tain mortgage, executed and delivered
by Samuel Clayton and Margaret Gay.
ton. his wife, mortgagors, to Schanke &
Company, a corporation, mortgagee,
dated the 18th day of December, 1913,
and filed for record in the Office of the
Register OF Deeds of the county of Nor
ton, state OF North Dakota, on the 3lst
day of December, 1918; and recorded in
book 81 of mortgages on page 179; and a
transcript and copy of said mortgage
was on the End day Of February, 1916,
filed in the Office of the register of deeds
of Sioux county, state OF North Dakota.
and recorded in book ga" of mortgages
on page 1894; will be foreclosed by sale
Of the premises in such mortgage and
hereinafter described at the front door
of the office of the clerk of the district
court in and for Sioux county, North
NJ, on the 3lst day of July, 1915, to sat-
isfy the amount due upon such mort
gage. The premises described in such
mortgage and which will be sold to sat.
isfy the same are described as follows:
The northwest quarter (NW14), and
the southeast quarter (SEA), of section
thirteen Q3), in township one hundred
thirty l30). north of range eighty-two
1927, west of the 5th p. M. in Sioux
county, North Dakota.
There will be due on such mortgage al
the date of sale The sum OF $402 81. de-
fault having occurred in the conditions
of the said mortgage and the mortgage
having by reason of said default declar
ed the whole sum secured by said mort
gage due and payable, and said mort
gagee having paid interest on a prioI
incumbrance against said premises
which amount is included in the amount
above declared to he due.
Dated June 10Th, 1915.
Schanke T. Co.: a Corporation
mortgagee.
Sullivan & Nuchols,
Atty's for mortgage:
Mandan, N ID.
First pub. June Is.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-06-25
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the board
ofcounty commissioners of Sioux county,
North Dakota, invite and will receive
sealed bids up to four az o'clock p. m.
of July 6, 1915, for one road grader with
offset hitch, conforming substantially to
Austin .'Giant" specifications, or ma
chine of equal size and strength, same
to be delivered Il. o. B. Solen, N. Oak.
Bids should be marked "bid for road
grader and addressed to the county
auditor at Fort Yates, N. d.,
and be accompanied by certified check
in 1Oper cent. of the amouns Of such bid.
Dated at Fort Yates, N. n.i. this 9TH
day of June 1915. -.
By order of the board of county COM
missioners. 4.
"A. Colville.
Audito. Of Sioux county, N. D..
First pub. June IL.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-06-25
SUMMONS
State of North Dakota
County of Sioux
In district court. Twelfth judicial

In district court. Twelfth judicial
district.
May Crume, plaintiff
We.
William Crume, defendant.
The state of North Dakota to the above
named defendant.
You are hereby summoned to answer
the complaint in the above entitled &C.
ton, which is on file in the office of the
clerk of the district court in and for
Sioux county, North Dakota, and tic
serve copy Of your answer upon the
subscriber within thirty (3o days after
the service of this summons upon you,
exclusive of the day OF service, and in
case of your failure to SO appear or ans
wer, Judgment will he taken agains,
you by default for the relief demanded
in the complaint.
Dated at Fort Yates, N. D., May 23rd
1915.
-Edw. S. johnson,
Plaintiffs Attorney
Residence aud post office address,
Fort Yates, North Dakota
First pub. June %.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-06-25
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Bids should be marked ibid for metal
culverts'' and addressed to the county
auditor at Fort Yates, N. d and be &C
companied by certified check in 10 per
cent of the amount Of such bid.
The board reserves the right to reject
any and ali bids.
Dated at Fort Yates, N. D., this 9Th
day OF June, 1915.
BY order of the board of county com.
missioners.
A. ColvilIe,
Auditor OF Sioux county, N. d.
First pub. June IL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-22

greenery as a central ornament, and the electric dome was decorated to form a huge red Christmas bell. Here Mrs. E. l.. Drake and Mrs. Eugene Boiling, wear ing dainty afternoon dresses, presided very charmingly. Tfe hints and other table accessories further developed the red and green motif.
 The punch station was in the large re- ception hall and delicious drink was dipped from bowl banked with smilaX and holly by Mrs. LeRoy Holt and Mrs. William J. Young, while in the attractive sun parlor a delightful mousse was dis pensed by Mrs. w. J. Montgomery.
 Other beautifully gowned women re- ceiving with the hostesses and honor guest were Mrs. Scale Harris. Mrs. w. V. M. Robertson, Jr.. Mrs. Chapline Hodges, Mrs. Lewis Underwood, 11rs. Hale V. Tarrant Mrs. J. M. Cartwright Mrs. J.. NJ Mason, Mrs. o. l.. Drake, Mrs. Walter Sessions, Mrs. Hugh Morrow. Mrs. R. H. Pearson, Mrs. J. C. Henley, Mrs. F.. l.. Watts, Mrs. w. D. Smith. Miss Ella Hub bert, Mrs. II V. Joseph, Mrs. Charles De- Bardeleben. Mrs. F. M. Piire Mrs. Fal- lon OByrne, Mrs. Ira Davis Mrs. M. P. Worthington Mrs. LeKoy Har'.'
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0 4 ND I can tell you what lot
 A of these people are saying to
 themselves,' announced my
 cynic friend as we stopped to bargain
 with a man for a Christmas tree. l What's that?" I asked.
 They are saying just exactly what I'm | thinking" she replied. T will not, I posi-
 lively will not no I will not, get as large | a Christmas tree as the one we had last year It's a resolution that every moth- | CTS son of us makes each year, and then i've go to town to select a tree and the
 man says he's sorry, but all the httle trees are gone! As if he'd ever had any" "A little tree is harder to find than | hens teeth" she went on, 'and they are almost worth their weight in gold.'' Where are the cute little ones in tubs which the florists have?' I asked. "IA1n't want fancy, expensive tree, ,' | said the cynic lady. 'I mean just plain, every day little trees, the common or gar den variety, inexpensive but useful and | little
 You could chop off the lower branches of that one' I suggested, pointing to 1 a tall, dignified looking tree, the small 1 est in the lot, "and use the green things l you cut off for decorations for the | house..
 ] But my cynics friend has "set" ideas about the kind of tree she wants, all l ready and waiting, without going through ] the denuding process of anything else I troublesome.
 'Very we'll" I said gaily, "suit yourself. Sorry my suggestions don't take" | "I want a Christmas tree jHst so high" | said my cynic friend, presently measuring l from the ground up to her shoulder, and I want it bushy and fat and the kind that smells like the pines" l But every tree seller-the ones down. 1 town, those that come by your house l with wagons heaped high with every sort I of tree imaginable for Christmas use, de- l clare that there are no such trees to l be had.
 Perhaps the bushy. fat, squat, little trees have gone out of style with low col l lars and tight skirts, I suggested l blandly
 T don't believe it. said my cynic i friend and proceeded to root through l the crowd and get in among the bushes
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NE of the largest and most bril-
 liant receptions of the entire so- ~ cial season occurred yesterday

~ NE of the largest and most bril- liant receptions of the entire so- O cial season occurred yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock when Mrs. Thomas Hunter Motion and Mrs. Thomas Morris Jr., were charming hostesses to intro duce Miss Gertrude Motion to their mar ried friends.
 The Motion home in Highland Park was beautiful spectacle with it's fes- tive decorations of red Christmas bells and smilax all the mantes and chande- Hers being beautifully draped with this graceful trailing vine and the bells of all sizes. The red shaded lights cast a rich glow upon the several hundred fashiona- bly gowned matrons and girls who called during the chosen hours.
 In the drawing room, the red and green decorations blended in a most attractive manner with the rich notes of the dra- peries and here the hostesses and honoree stood to welcome their friends. Mrs. Mol ton was handsomely gowned in white satin becomingly draped with black chif- ion with jet ornaments. Mrs Morris wore an elegant costume of black tulle trimmed with rich touches of gold and Miss Motion was lovely in an afternoon frock of midnight blue and a corsage of red roses completed each costume
 The tea and coffee table in the dining held graceful combination of holly and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-22
K A NDO M NOTE s

MT. and Mrs. John Walton McMiller and John Walton McAIiller, Jr., of Chicago, are guests of Mrs, P. K. McMillea' and Mrs. Hugh McNutt
 Miss Helen Mellen of Knoxville daugh- ter of Dr. G.. F, Mellen, is visiting Miss Alice DuBose and Miss Florence DuBose. Miss Julia Casey, a student at Wash ington college, is spending the holidays with her parents, MT. and Hlrs. John l.. Casey, after visit to friends at Bowling Green, Ky.
 Miss Catherine Moss of St. Joseph, Mo-, will arrive next week to be a guest of Miss Louise Long.
 Miss Reba Powers is spending the Christmas season with her sister, Mrs. John c. Pugh at Roebuck Springs.
 
 Miss Sallie Elliott of Atlanta is visiting Judge and Mrs. John c. Pugh. Mrs Loui Hart and children of Gads- den will arrive next week to be with Judge and Mrs. A. o. Lane for a part of the holiday season.
 
 Mrs. Oscar Hundley has returned from Washington, where she attended the suf- frage convention.
 MT George Butt Cunningham will ar rive Thursday from Washington, where he is attending college, to spend the holi- day with his mother, Mrs. Edward w. Barrett.
 Miss Grace Riddle of Talladega is spending a short time with Miss Gertrude Motion.
  Miss Catherine Redd and Miss Torrance Redd are among the Birmingham people who went to Montgomery for the Mo Gavock- -Gaston wedding.
 
 Mrs. J. D. Frazier continues seriously i'll at her home on Hanover Circle MT. and Mrs. r. S Middleton of Mem phis, who are guests of Dr. and Mrs,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-22
ROBERTS, -BRAZELTON
 MARRIAGE SOLEMNIZED

The marriage of Miss May Colyai Brazelton to MT. Collie w. Roberts was prettily solemnized yesterday morning al IS o'clock at the home of the brides mother Mrs. E. $. Brazelton.
 The wedding was a quiet affair, the vows being spoken by the Rev. E. F. Waites of the Ensley Methodist church in the presence of a few relatives an6 friends.
 Immediately after the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Roberts left for their home in Rock Hill, S. c. Mrs. Roberts is a favorite in Ensley and Birmingham society ant her many friends regret that she is leav- ing this city to make her home else. where.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-22
MIR. AND MRS. EWART HOSTS AT DINNER

MT. and Mrs. F. w. Ewart were hosts at a dinner party last evening at theil home to compliment Miss Lewie Smitl and Mir. Albert Allison following the re. hearsal for their marriage.
 A basket of pink carnations decked the center of the table, and the place cards were of bridal design, and at eacl guests place was maline bag of rice to be showered upon the bride
 Those included in the hospitality were Miss Smith, Miss Catherine Smith, Mrs Blanche H. Johnson, Mr. Allison, Mr. and Mrs. c. l.. Darby, MT. and Mrs. F. w. Booth, MT. James Gaudin, Mir. Clifford Jenkins and MT. and Mrs. Ewart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-22
MRS. SIDNEY SMITH
 HOSTESS FOR DEBUTANTE

One of the most delightful social af' fairs of yesterday was Mrs. Sidney Pres ton Smiths afternoon bridge party at the home of Mrs. A. G. Smith on South Nine. teenth street, complimenting her attrac- tive debutante sister, Miss Josephine Johnson.
 The hostess selected the holiday colors red and green, which were carried out il the house decorations, ferns being effec lively combined with holly wreaths ant poinsettae and on each of the seven ta bles arranged for the players were cul glass dishes of red and white hints
 Auction bridge was played. The ~--~--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-22
GREENVILLE

Greenville, December 21.-(Special.l The city fathers have placed ban or fireworks for the city of Greenville No fireworks of any description will be permitted sold in the city limits So far as the city fathers can control Christmas will be spent in safe and sane manner.
 At a meeting of the board of stew ards of the Greenyille Methodist church. their pastor, Rev. E. c. Glenn was given months vacation. The Rev. Mir Glenn has been sick for sev- eral months, and it is hoped that the rest that the church has granted him will be of much benefit to him.
 Xmas trees and holly. Robert PrOw- ell Stove Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-22
TODAY'S EVENTS
 IN SOCIETY

MT. and Mrs. Motion are hosts at a dance at the Southern club for Miss Ger trude Motion,
 Senior dance takes place at the Mar garet Allen school. Miss Susie Whitehead weds Mir. T. A Salisbury.
 Allison-Smith wedding solemnized.
 Miss Etoile White compliments hel guest Miss Stoll of Mobile.
 Wednesday luncheons at the Country club
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vock. of Birmingham, whose marriage will be an interesting event this even- ing.
 '"The home was artistcally decorated for the occasion with a wealth of smilax, bamboo and fragrant blossoms.
 "A delicious course supper was served and afterward the guests went to St. Johns Episcopal church to rehearse for the wedding.
 Mrs. Hill wore becoming dress of white voile and lace and Miss Gaston' S costume was of pink taffeta embroidered in silver.
 The guests were limited to the members of the bridal party and out-of-town guests. among whom were Mrs. Zell Gas ton, Mrs. Mortimer Jordan, Mrs. r.. w. Fucker, Jr., Mrs. Troy Halls, MT. and Mrs. w. P. Redd, Dr. and Mrs. Gaston Torrance. Robert Badham, Robert Thach. Dr. Cecil Gaston'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-22
LEADERS CHOSEN FOR
 YOMOGOS DANCE

Miss Doris Moughon, one of Birming- hams most popular and loveliest belles has been chosen to lead the Yomogos club dance which will be an event of De cember 29, taking place at the Birming- ham Newspaper club Nr. Marion l. Pointer will be Miss Moughon's partner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-22

J. T. Coulbourne, have named their Iit- tie son Frederick Shealy Middleton, Jr
 
 Miss Lee Etta Paul is seriously i'll at her home, 1919 Fourteenth avenue south
 Mrs. Paul Stevenson and her little son will leave Thursday for Montgom- cry to spend Christmas with her parents MT. and Mrs. F. E. Meyer
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence M. Mason will go to Montgomery Thursday to be with MT. and Mrs. F. E. Meyer for. Christ mas
 Miss Margueriete Mayer of Chicago will arrive Friday to be the guest of MT. and Mrs. A. Slaughter for the Christmas holidays.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Knox Green ar rived yesterday to spend the holiday season with Mrs. Samuel Earle Green.
 MT. Jeff Brown Spottswood of Jack sonville, Fla, is guest of MT. and Mrs. R. A. Mullin.
 MT. and Mrs. c. B. Edwards expect to go to Tampa, Fla, for a part of the holiday season
 Mrs. S, Struss of Montgomery will come up this week to spend the holi- days with Mrs. Leo Grauss
 Miss Valley Young White has come from Agnes Scott college to be with her parents, MT. and Mrs. John Sidney White, for the holidays
 Miss Martha Sloss Minge will come from Athens college to spend the holi- days with her parents, MT and Mrs J H. Minge.
 Miss Edwina Mark of Uniontown is spending the holiday season with friends in Birmingham.
 Mrs. Abe Weinstein left yesterday for Cincinnati, where she will be the guest of Miss Corrinne Steinharter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-22
MISS TAUL'S BOX PARTY
 FOR TUSCALOOSA VISITOR

Miss Georgia Taul was an informal hos-
 tess of Monday afternoon, entertaining at a box party at the Strand for Miss Frances Brady of Tuscaloosa, the guest of Miss Louise Cunningham.
 Her guests were Miss Brady. Miss Cum niEgham, Miss Corinne Chisolm, Miss Katherine Ledbetter, Miss Heione 1~ thea, and Miss Marguerite King.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-22

were kept upon Santa Claus cards and the prizes were a lovely box of station cry, a box of crepe de chine handker- chiefs and a dainty corsage of yellow rosebuds.
 At the close of the afternoon a deli cious plate luncheon was served to the guests, including the many lovely and popular /debutantes of the season. Mrs Smith wore pretty afternoon gown of kings blue crepe and Miss Johnson a lovely dress of pink taffeta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be no meeting of the joint choruses of the Treble Clef and Music Study clubs this week, the next meeting. taking place Thursday, December 30 at Cable hall
 There will be a called meeting of the Wednesday Morning Music club today at il o'clock at Clark & Jones hall All members are asked to be present.
 The ladies of the Independent Presby- teran church will have charge of the sale of Red Cross Christmas seals Thurs day with Mrs. T. l.. Hill as chairman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-22
OBERDORFER-FALK
 WEDDING SOLEMNIZED

Last evening at s o'clock the marriage of Miss Stella Falk to MT. A.. Leo Ober- dorfer took place at the home of MT. and Mrs. Morris Louis Falk on Cypress ave- nue.
 Smilax. palms and white hyaeinths formed green and white color scheme for the house decorations. and Miss Rose Fabian, violinist, rendered programme of delightful nuptial music. The wed-
 ding was quiet owing to recent bereave- ment in the family of the bride. and only few relatives and friends were present when the ceremony was per formed by Rabbi Morris Newfield The bride. wearing a wedding gown of
 white satin and pearls and carrying a
 shower of orchids and valley lilies, en-
 tered with her brother, MT. M L. Falk
 and MT Oberdorfer entered with his best man, Dr. Archie l.. Oberdorfer of New
 York.
 The dining table was centered with Eas
 ter lilies and here a delicious plate was dispensed.
 MT. and Mrs. Oberdorfer left later for
 an extended western trip, and on return
 ing will be at home on South Thirteenth street.
 The out-of-town guests were Mr. and
 Mrs. J. K. Newman of New Orleans,
 Mrs. Louis Heinscheimer of Cincinnati MT. H. L. Falk of New York. Miss Emma Copenhagen of Decatur and Dr. A. L. Oberdorfer of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-22
BIRMINGHAM PEOPLE ENTER.
 TANNED IN MONTGOMERY

A Montgomery exchange gives the fol- lowing account of delightful anair given for Miss Anne Gaston and Dr. Robert McGavock Monday evening and a number of Brmingham people are in cluded in the guest list:
 MT. and Mrs. Walton Hill were the charming hosts Monday evening when they entertained at beautifully appoint ed buffet supper at their home in Mont gonery in compliment to Miss Anne Row. an Gaston and Dr. Robert John McGa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-22
INVITATIONS ISSUED
 FOD HOLIDAY DANCE

Cards reading as follows have been sent out:
 Miss Laurie Oden, MT Rowan Oden at home Thursday, December 13, at 2 o'clock. Dancing. Please reply.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-22
MISSES PERRY
 SEND OUT CARDS

| The following invitations have been ex- tended
 Miss Seina Perry, Miss Susie Perry, | at home, December %, to 5 Miss | Groover. Tea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-22

burst from some unknown cause, bad
 ly injuring Ben Rollo, the fireman,
 and a negro. Billie Dunn was also
 slightly injured. MT. Rollo was bad
 ly scalded. his leg broken and other
 injuries, being badly bruised. The ex-
 tent of the negro's injuries could not
 be learned. The boiler was 80 horse
 power.
 Dr. W. B Sanders of this city, owing
 to the earnest solicitation of friends in this and surrounding counties, has stated that he will be candidate from the Second congressional district
 for Congress.
 MT. Sanders is thoroughly familiar with farming affairs, having been ! reared on a farm, and owning and operating one now. He will canvass the entire district and as he is a most fluent speaker will be heard with pleasure. He will discuss the rural | credit system, and military and naval | preparedness Dr. Sanders will, no i doubt, make a strong race.
 The Elks will sell the hansome new
 motorcycle which was recently award ed to them by cigarette company | and which is valued at s275, and will give the entire proceeds to charity. They intend to see that no worthy family is without Christmas basket. | A benevolent Trojan has let it be
 known that he wishes to play Santa Claus to POO poor children who other wise would not be provided for. He withholds his name from the public, but will receive the names of the children through the local paper and the charity organizations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-22
MISS BARNETT PLANS TEA FOR VISITING GIRL

Miss Orline Barnett will be hostess Tuesday afternoon at a tea for Miss Georgiana Drummond of California; the attractive guest of Miss Margaret Moore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-22
TROY
TWO INJURED WHEN SAWMILL BOILER BURSTS-BENEVOL TROJAN TO PLAY SANTA CLAUS TO 200 POOR CHILDREN

Troy, December 21.-(Special. )--This afternoon at the sawmill of Sam Dunn several miles north of Troy, the boiler