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The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-30
THE WEATHER
LOCAL ITEMS

Today is the last day in June.
 Perry Burkett of Rosston, was here today attending to business matters.
 Your prescriptions and recipes filled by registered druggists at Hesterly Drug Store.
 H. w, White, Prescott route num- Der five, was attending to business here this morning.
 FERRALINE-A natural tonic, a system builder $1.00 bottles at Hes terly Drug Store.
 J. ". Silvey of Willisville, spent a portion of today in the city attending to business matters.
 Hot-only 99 yesterday. This is the hottest day recorded at the gov ernment station here this year. And it will do, too.
 San Tox Shaving Lotion, pleas ant soothing lotion for use after shaw ing. Sprinkle top bottle Poe, at He's terly Drug Store.
 Sid Gee arrived here last evening from Oklahoma, where he has made his home for several months. Sid will remain in Prescott several weeks.
 J. A. Hood of Emmet, was among the prominent visitors here today. MT. Hood was recently appointed a member of the exemption board for Nevada county. The other members are Dr. A. A. Reeder and Judge J. w. Franks.
 Judge C.. R. Haynie and party re- turned yesterday evening from Shreve port where they had spent the greater part of the week. They were accom- panied home by MT. Haynie's daugh- ter, Mrs. Fannie Nichols, whose home is in Shreveport. The trip was made in MT. Haynie's Hudson Snper-Six and delightful trip is reported.
 W. B. Garrett of Mt. Moriah, is spending today in Prescott attending to business matters and visiting rela- tives and friends. Mr. Garrett in- forms us that the cotton crop in his vicinity is fine but that the boil weevil has already made its appearance and already damaged the crop. Other crops are reported below the aver age by Mir. Garrett.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-30
FARMERS UNION
 LIQUIDATES HOLDINGS

At directors meeting held here to day the Farmers Union paid all the indebtedness of the warehouse locat- led in Prescott. The tital amount of the balance due of the property was about $90000.
 The property here is valued at sl5,O00.00 and is located just back of Walters warehouse on the siding of the Missouri Pacific railroad.
 The officers of the company are as follows: J. P. Boyd, president; w. c. Felts, vice president, and L. N. Vest moreland, secretary treasurer.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-30
LEAGUE PROGRAM

Subject, Little Things That Make or Mar"
 Leader, Mrs. w. G. Hayes. Piano solo, Sarah Cummins. Song.
 Response reading, Psalm 40. Bible reading, Alvearne Gee. Question Box: Things that make and things that mar.
 Words and what they mean, Blanche Cummins.
 Small Habits, Hartwell Greeson. Conservation and what it means, by leader.
 Song, "Where He Leads Me I Will Follow"
 League Benediction.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-30
CHRISTIAN ENDEAyOR

Song.
 Lesson, Song of Sol. 2:15, Prov, 25:11.
 What dangers turk in careless words? Mrs. Sykes.
 Reading of references and clippihs.
 How does Gods providence some times appear in little things? Mrs. Blakely.
 Solo, Mrs. Stivers.
 Why should we be faithful in which is least? Mrs. Blakely.
 What besetting sin should be con quered? W. 4. Newth.
 Benediction.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-30
PRESCOTT CIRCUIT, METHO-
 DIST PROTRACTED MEETINGS

Rosston July 1, 3 p. m.
 Coney July 8, II a. m.
 New Salem July 15, p. m.
 Moscow July 22, II a. m.
 Pleasant Ridge July 20, II a. m.
 Holly Springs August 5, II a. m.
 Rocky Mound, Aug. 12, II a. m.
 Harmony Aug. 19, II a. m.
 We expect to begin on the above dates and will give full week to each appointment, if the interest de- mands it. We extend cordial invi- tation to all to come and help make these meetings a success. J. c. John son, pastor.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-30
Baseball supplies for the 4th. Guth-

Baseball supplies for the 4th. Gutn- ries.
 The many friends of MT. and Mrs. John Mutt deeply sympathize with them in the death of her father, Sterling J. Wood, which occurred at their home on East Second avenue on Wednesday night, aged 70 years. MT. and Mrs. Mutt accompanied the re- mains to Harrell, Arkansas, on Thurs day, for interment-Staro of Hope.
 Splendid work is being done by the different squads of the Home Guard which is doing special drilling for the big community picnic to be held in Prescott July 4. Everybody is show ing lively interest and the art of handling a gun is being learned very rapidly. Nine corporals were voted into service last night and it is hoped that each will have full squad of eight men on the big day. This will be only one of the features of the fourth and everybody stay at home and have a get-together time.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-30
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
John c. Williams, pastor.

John C. Williams, pastor.
 Sunday school 10 a. m., Duncan l.. McRae, Supt.
 Preaching at II, subject, Christ the Wonderful" The sermon will be followed by the communion.
 Preaching at p. m., subject, "The Land of Nod-a Country Without God"
 The building is cool, with comfort able seats and good electric fans. The pastor will also preach at Gum Grove at p. m.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-30
DAVID E. CUMMINS GRADU-
 ATES AT NAVAL ACADEMY

With 199 other midshipmen. David Erwin Cummins, son of Mir. and Mrs. D. E. Cummins of this city, graduated. The graduating exercises were held in Dahlgreen Hall, Indianapolis, Thursday, June 2sth. David Cum- mins has been in this school several years and visited home folks here last year.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-30

Indians, the largest individual pur- chase being $640,00O. All except one S200 purchase was made for Indians having over s5,000 on deposit. The bonds are made out in the name of the secretary of the interior as trustee.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-30
Report of the Condition of
BANK OF PRESCOTT

bANh OF PkESCOII Prescott, Nevada County. Ark, at the close of business June 20th, 1917.
 RESOURCES Loans and Discounts. .... S371 ,013.67 Loans on Real Estate. .... 52,731.9 .91 Overdrafts, secured and un secured ....... 554.53 Bonds to secure Postal Savings ..... 4,12O.OO Other Bonds and Securi- ties, Including State Warrants, County and City Scrip ...... 90.696.99 Furniture and Fixtures. S,700.70 Banking House ......... 9,500.00 Other Real Estate. ...... 5,S67.S6 Items in Transit on Sun dry Banks .......... 15.O0 Due from Banks not Re- serve Agents ......... 1,OS5.11 Cash Items ............. 325.00 Cash and Due from Re- serve Banks .......... s8,OO4.12 Other Resources as fol- lows ...... ..L......... 25s.37 Total ............. .s632, ,s73.16
 LIABILITIES Capital Stock, paid up. ..$ 75,000.00 Surplus Fund. Certified. .. 75,000.00 Undivided Profits, Net. 13,649.03 Bills Payable ........... 25,000.00 Savings Accounts ....... 114,797 .34 Individual Deposits, Includ ing Public Funds. ..... 296,358. .49 Due to Banks, not Re- serve Agents ......... 6.60 Time Certificates of De- posit ................ 32,6O3.65 Cashiers Checks ..... 458.05 lotal ................ Sb3Z ,S1o.l6 State of Arkansas. County of Ne vada, ss.
 We, Thos c. McRae, President, and Thos. c. McRae, IT,, Cashier, of the above named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of our knowledge and belief THOS. c. McRAE, President. THOS. c. McRAE, Jr., Cashier. Attest:
 W. V. TOMPKINS,
 D. L. McRAE,
 E. L. COX,
 Directors. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 26th day of June, 1917. My commission expires March 28th, 1921.
 (SEAL) WREN SCOTT,
 Notary Public.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-30

Money from open accounts of re- stricted Indians of the five civilized tribes to the extent of $3,905,200 is found to have been invested in Lib erty bonds through Oklahoma banks. This represents subscriptions from 57
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-30

Prescott, Nevada County. Ark, at the close of business June 20th, 1917.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27
ITALY STANDS FIRM
Nation Takes Strong Position
Against Separate Peace.
--- ,N e5
Will Not Take Any Action Not Loyal
To'AIlies, Says Deputy
GioIitti In Speech.

Rome. Dec. 24.-Deputy Giolitti an
nounced in the chamber of deputies. in
the course of a speech, that Italy
will never support a separate Italian
peace or take any action not loyal
to the Allies.
M. Golitti is one Of the most pfomf.
nent political leaders in Italy, and such
a statement as the above from him is
OF tremendous significance, particular.
ly i'm view Of the fact it. was Giontu
who was foremost leader OF Italy's
entrance in the war with the Allies.
M. Golitti at the outbreak Of the war
favored Italy's acceptance Of the prom
Uses made by Germany and Austria, on
her warning on England and the Allies.
From this he has been held to be
strongly pro-German.
M. Gtolitti has a strong following in
italy, and such an announcement as
the one above from such a leader
means practically complete harmony
In 1taly's determination to wage war
INCREASINGLY against the Central pow
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27

gv4tzether or not weather of the past
.cweek fmay be styled as Christmas
weather. it has all the ear marks of
r being about as variable as the North
fDakotaraample is generally expected
I TO be. Since tlete in the fall, back in
tQctober. when RI early freeze up
.=aud a.foot of snow brought work on
sthe farm4to "a stand still during the
au1iddle week in, October, the regular
Wrndel of things has been reversed.
Then followed an opening of fall
weather again that lasted we'll along
until Thanksgiving. December also
pulled off stunts which included a
fhifty-eight below zero record on the
r~sovernment thermometer on the 18th,
s.ossay to be followed by rainfall Of the
sl7ht, which made noise enough on
e.she rnef 'totawake the soundest sleeper.
IF schese :are all signs of a bumper
.arrop sSnr y9l8, then its all right.
IAnyAasw North Dakota is keeping up
sah name and there ia always a gam
Nler's chance when it to gues-
sing what Mr.. Weatherman is doing.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27
8ubscription Sl.sO per aunum Canada 81. OC
Qer annum. Advertising rates on application.
Communications must be received by Tuesday
aeon to receive prompt attention.
NEW EAR GREETINGS

To our readers and the advertising
,patrous of the paper we would at this
aeason Of greetings extend thanks for
ixhe extent to which they have in the
year now drawing to a close contri.
adated to the support Iof this paper.
We would also take this opportuni ty
AD wish them n and all A Happy
View Year.
As a news giving paper and. adver.
Using medium yer the county we lay
claim to as wide an acquaintance with
Che reading public as any of our con-
k~emporaries, and for this we'll ground .
ed reason ask a continuance of your
patronage and support during the
coming year. If you are not a regular
redaer Of the paper, now's the time
TO make the start. If you are not one
Of u advertising patrons we would
say that you will find that it will
gay you to start the year right by
taking space in the columns Of the
Democrat. In both cases we can
safely say that the investment is one
hat will pay you.
With New Years Greetings to All.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27

Whepsss. adsfanlt Assbesnsmadsan The terun,
and cpndiS5Ons OF the 4snorteaRe hereinafbei
describsa, inthat the urst9Renrs have Failed
to ny:on certain note Tor Thirty dollars ESQ
due on the first day Of December. A. D., 1911
and upon ouch default the mortgagees has de
clared and.does hereby declare the entire mort.
gage indebtedness due and payable as authoria.
ed by this mortgage, now therefore.
Notice is hereby given that the certain mort
gage. executed and delivered by Halvor Torger
son and Annie Torgerson, his wife. mortgagors,
to WlllisA Joy, mortgages, dated the 23rd day
of February. 1917. and filed for record in the
Cavalier, and State of North Dakota. on the 4th
day of April. 1917, and recorded in Book 81 OF
MORTGAGES, at Page 5l4. will be foreclosed by q
sale OF the premises in such mortgage and here.
matter described. at the front door OF the
Court House, in the County of Cavalier and
State of North Dakota, at the hour OF ten
1918, to satisfy'the amountdue upon such mort.
gage on the day Of SALE.
The premises described in such mortgage and
which will be. sold to satisfy the sam are de,
scribed as follows. viz;
The East Half of the South West Quarter,
q u sWA1 and Lots Three, aniFour g and A
Ct Section Seven; q in Township One HUNDRED
1857 and the South East Quarter Use " of Sec
ton Twelve, (12l in Township One Hundred
Sixty Tires, (16S) North Of Range Fifty Nine
(59) West. Containing Three Hundred and
Twenty 1920 Acres, more or less. according to
the y. 8. Government Survey thereof.
There will be due On such mortgage at the
date Of sale the sum of Three Hundred and
Fifty Eight Hundredths Dollars $500. 49,
Dated at Grand Forks, N. OAK, this 18th day
of December, 1917. tH.4N - ht}
22.2s Mortgage.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27
Notice Of MORTGAGE Foreclosure Sale

Whereas, Default has heen made in the terms
and conditions of the mortgage hereinafter de-
s pay one e ae aaat n sae Of %foFFe oTssiour mas and FIG Eighty ~
HnndredthD Dollars tS44,80 due November lst.
1917, and also has failed to pay the taxes due
for the year 1916 upon 4 the premises named Msei
Huddredth Dollars (S3S SOY which were paid by
the MORTGAGE herein on the 18th day Of No
vember. A. U. 1917. and upon such defaults the
mortgagee has declared and does hereby de-
clare the entire mortgage Indebtedness due
and payable as authorized by this mortgage,
now therefore,
mortgage, executed and delivered by William
+. Dewitt. a widower, Mortgagor. to Willis "A.
Joy, Mortgage, dated the Fourth, day of Au.
the Register of Deeds of the County of Cavalier
and State of North Dakota, on the 23rd day of
August 1916 and recorded IN Book "a of Mort.
cages at page 1855 will be foreclosed by a sale of
the premises in such mortgage and hereinafter
described at the front door OF the Court House
in the County Of Cavalier and State of North
Dakota, at the hour Of ten o'clock 9, m. on the
amount due upon such mortgage on the day of
sale. The premises described in such mortgage
and which will be sold to satisfy the same are
described as follows. viz:
The Southeast quarter of the Northeast quar-
ter and the Northeast quarter OF the Southeast
quarter of Section Twenty-three (2S) and the
and the Northwest quarter Of the Southwest
quarter of Section Twenty-four (24) all in
Township One Hundred and Sixty.three (163)
North Of Range Fifty;eight t5s) West. contain.
ing One Hundred and Sixty acres more or less,
according to the United States Government
survey thereof
There will be due on such mortgage at the
date OF sale the SUI of two hundred twenty.si
dollars (s226 y0) amount of the debt and
Thirty-nine and forty-four 'one.hundredth dol
of Two Hundred Sixty-fye and forty
o~nethnn0seifhs dollars ana su6ts. 4
Dated nj Grand Foths, d. D., tht1 18Th day
OF Dsesuabef, 1914.
Dee MT & Nortesses.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27

Representative John M. Baer on
ast Monday introduced a bill in the
House in which he asks congress to
appropriate $50, 600, 900 to aid ives.
tern farmers carry their livestock
over the winter and purchasing seed
grain for their 1913 crops. The bill
provides that the governor and two
o6her state officials of each state af-
fected shall be designated by the
president to investigate the need of
federal aid for farmers and stockmen
and upon their report the loans are
to he mate
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27
ENEMY MASSES STAavE
German Collapse Near According
To Story.
Profiteers Make Fortunes While Poor
Lack Food, Plainspoken Newspa-
per Article Asserts.

London, Dec. 24.-According to a
Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam,
Vorwaerts of Berlin, in a ~plainspoken
attack on the system of Herr Won Wal
do, the German food controller, de-
clares that great masses of German
people not only are hungry but are
literally starving. The paper adds
that agricultural producers and rich
residents in towns are living in plenty
as boarding is no longer prohibited.
Forty Millions Starving.
Every war proiteer and million
aire," says the paper, has his kitchen
and cellar full Of ham and bacon. The
middle class ekes a %precarious exist
ence spending all it al on food. Forty
million of the masses are starving and
are unlikely to sit silent.
I'VE might have within a month an
absolute catastrophe in Germany and
q collapse even worse than Russia, re-
sulttng In a German defeat and loss
Of the war"
Finland To Get ". S. Grain.
Washington. Dec. e4.-Permission
for the shipment of about 10000 tons
OF corn and oats to Finland by way Of
Sweden has been granted by the food
administration. and the war trade
board. upon evidence that thousands
Of the Finnish people are starving. An
agent Of the war trade board will be
sent into Finland from Sweden to in
vestigate conditions and make certain
that Germany will not benefit by the
American shipments.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27

"Tag, you're it," This is a game
that new q days is breaking up tho
dull monotony of routine work at the
state capitol among the bunch Of job
hunters who are on the daily grind.
Just at present Secretary of State
Tom Hall is playing "it'' in the tag
game. But with the opening up of
political activities early in the spring
che warmth of the campaign atmos-
sshere of a biennial election may re.
veal other spots that may be thrown
into the discard Of the jack pot OF
state politics. There is already the
offensive odor of fractional strife arts.
ing as the aftermath of the %investi.
cation now beins held at Bismarck.
The result will be that mach u~npleas'
antness is sure to be injected into thu
campaign of the fall of l9l8,-i.
it don't we miss our guess. Score.
tary Of State Tom Hall has by a mos
im~palpable disregard for all tn,
ethics of business in the adnninistra
ton Of his Office. dug his own pc.
litical grave and dug it good ant
deep, but no doubt there are other
who ahould sharesin the ignomny O
ms undoing. It all goes to shoy
that before crossing the threshold an,
entering the portals Of the Hall o
Political Fame the aspirant for
niehe--even though his name be Hal
-shouid take the precaution Of leay
inn his 'shalo" In cold storage o
the outside--tbat 10 If he be tn
fortunate owner Of such . headpiec
of adornment.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27
SUMMONS

& , Ya&Et6E 534iI45t - N8
stay, eo S i so1 Il l% DasGSa Sc. y e eoaTs
Seventh judicial District
Grace b. Reeves, Plaintiff
y vs.. H ffS1 1880 AA5@ ~ ~ E&
Sylvester N. Reeves, Defendant
The State of North Dakota to the above
named defendant;
You are hereby summoned to answer. the
complaint in the action above entitled. which
will be filed in the office EFF the Clerk of the
District, Court. in and for the County of Cava-
lier an9 State of North Dakota, and to serve a
copy of your answer to said complaint on the
subscriber, at his office in the City of L%angdon,
in the County of Cavalier and State of North
Dakota, within thirty days after the service of
this m upon you, exclusive of the day of
such service and In case of your failnre to APP
pear or answer as aboye required Plaintiff will
apply to the District Court of Cavalier County,
for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Dated at Langdon, North Dakota this 9Th
day of November. A. D.. 1917.
Thomas Devaney,
Attorney for the Plaintiff,
Ros dence and post office. Langdon, N. D..
Notice-The Complaint in the above entitled
action has been fled in the office of the Clerk
Of the district Conrt, in and for the County of
Cavalier and State of North Dakota.
Thomas evaney
Attorney for the Plaintiff.
Nov. % LIST pub-6 Langdon. North Dakota
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27
Butter, Poultry and Eoos.

Minneapolis, Dec. 24.-BUTTER-
Creamery extras, per lb. 47c; extra
firsts, Acc; firsts, 45c; seconds, 44c;
dairy, 39c; packing stock, 32c.
EGGS-Receipts of fresh too light to
make quotation. Most arrivals are
country held, selling in a small way
at from 46c to 47c per dozen. Refrig-
orator, candled, doz., 36c; checks and
seconds, doz., 3Oc; dirties, candled,
doz., 30c. Quotations on eggs include
cases.
LIVE POULTRY.-Turkeys, fat, 10
lbs. and over, Zoe; thin, small, 10@12c;
cripples and culls, unstable; ROSTERS,
13c; hens, 4 lbs. and over, tic; 8 to
4 lbs, 13@14c; hens, under 3 lbs, 12c:
ducks, Ice; geese, lb. lac; springs. lb,
Tic.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Matter Of the Estate of William
Buchweitz, Deceased:
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
Bertha Bnchweitz, executrix, of the Last
Will of William Buchweitz, late of the
Township Of South Dresden, in the County Of
Cavalier and State Of North Dakota, Deceased.
claims against. said Deceased. to exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers: within six months
after the first publication of this notice to the
inIthe City of Langdon, in said Cavalier county
Dated November I, "A. ID. 1917.
BERTHA BUCHWETTZ,
lFirst pnhlication.. Nov. IA, b., I9I9,]
DEVANEY, # 4
ATTORNEY for Executrix,
Isanedon. North Dakota. va
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27
Educator Is Believed Suicide.

Palo Alto, CAL, Dec. 24.-Prof Ern-
est w. Pioneer, professor Of mathema-
tisc at Stanford university, was found
dead in the kitchen OF his home with
a big shotgun wound In his breast. A
shotgun, with which the wound was
evidently inflicted, lay nearby. The
police believe Pioneer committed sui.
eide. Professor Pioneer was OF German
birth and before America entered the
war was o strong defender OF Ger.
many's cause. In recent months, how.
ever. he has. been silent. moody and
Respondent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27
ARE BAGGING MORE U-BoATs
Allies Getting More and More Submar.
9 Ines, Daniels Declares.

Washington, Dec. 24.-Secretary
Daniels has confirmed Lloyd Georges
announcement that more German u.
boats are being bagged by the AL.
lies. While not disclosing figures or
the extent Of American participation
In the sinkings or captures, Daniels
confidently predicted that the submar.
inc will fail in it's purpose.
While c%auttoning that ship losses
from submarine attackss will continue
to rise and fall, he added:
you may be sure that we are get.
ting more and more submarines"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27
New loan Ru.nor EaIae.

Washington. Dec. 24-Denying re-
ports that the next Liberty Loan,
March IS, would be for $4,000, 0O0. 900
at AN per cent. Secretary McAdcq de-
clared such rumors 'mischievous and
h~urtful." The report 10 wholly un-
founded" said McAdoo. II wish I
cotid make the patriotic newspaper
men In America realize how mischiev-
Gus and hurtful TO the interests OF the
country such speculative statements
re. When o decision has been roach
d about the next Liberty Loan 1t will
70 officially announced"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27
Notice to Creditors
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
UNITEDSTATES
For the District of North Dakota

In the matter Of , s IS ls 90
Edward G.. Pitheon. Fin Bankruptcy
20, Bankrupt. - 2642
To the creditors of Edward C. Pitheon. OF
Langdon. in the County OF Cavalier. and dis
trict aforesaid. a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given. that on the 18th day
of December, 1917, the said Edward C.. Pitheon
was Only adjudicated Bankrupt, and that the
first meeting Of his creditors will be held in
Grand Forks. N, D.. at the Office of Syeinbiorn
Il. m. it being msulfestly announcement for the
parties in interest to hold the meeting at Tang.
don, the county seat Of the county in vi ii The
bankrupt resides. at which time! the said
p.int a trustee. examine the bankrupt, and
transact such other business as may properly
ZONE before such meeting.
SvEINBJORE JOHNSON,
T. Referee in Bankruptcy
Grand Forks. N. D.. Dec. 18th. lsl7.9
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27
No More Fuel for Whistles,

Mitchell, s. D., Dec. 24.-For the
first time since the c., M. & st. P. rail-
road established a division point here,
locomotive whistles will not announce
the arrival Of the new year. Orders
to deviate from the custom are based
on the assertion that use Of steam for
whistles wastes fuel.