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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-12-29

Persian, Turk, in fact, every nation on
the globe followed in his footsteps,
each celebrating according to his own
ideas and customs.
Omens of good and bad luck have
always been associated with the New
Year, all founded more or less upon
the belief that supreme power was
vested in an unseen deity who could
bring good luck if properly appeased
or mete out punishments. The Ro-
mans named their New Year in honor
Of Janus, the two-faced god, who had
the power to look back over the past,
and also in prophetic way could look
into the future. He was represented
with key in his hand symbolizing his
power to open doors, and gateways,
and this holiday was one of great gay
ETY. lasting several days. The festival
was not observed in midwinter, but in
the spring, when the Roman year be-
gan, and had only ten months. Later
when two months were added to the
calendar, January and February were
placed at the beginning of the year,
the New Year was celebrated on the
first Of January.
Among the old superstitions are
many quaint customs that have been
observed for centuries and have come
down almost to this day and age.
Among them are the following:
To bring good luck one must wear
something new on the first day Of the
year, according to old English custom.
In some parts of England and Scot
land it is supposed to be unlucky to
leave a house until some outsider has
first entered it.
There is also an old superstition
concerning the weather told in an old
legend as follows:
IF New Year night wind bloweth
south,
It betokeneth warmth and growth;
If west, much milk. and fish in the sea;
II north much cold and storms therell
be:
If east, the trees will bear much fruit.
II northeast, flee it. man and brute"
It was considered unlucky also for
one to make present on New Years
until one had first been received. An
old saw pertaining to this custom is
as follows:
Take out and take In,
Bad luck is sure to begin,
But take in and take out,
Good luck viii come about.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-12-29

8a& ~ the American custom Of
E4fYH%M New Years calls, which
justified its observance, had
gone the way of the polka and the
hoop skirt. There is nothing American
about the carnival-like merrymaking
which nowadays welcomes the new
year. Or can it be that even this is
metamorphosis Of the watchnight
meeting of 40 years or more ago? To
deacons and elders, to all anxious
heads of families, it used to seem
fitting to spend the last three hours
of the year in singing lugubrious
hymns and giving thanks that they
had been singled out for preserva-
ton when so many had been removed
by an equally discerning Providence.
But to the young the watchnight
meeting was always dreary service,
only to be endured in view Of the
joys Of the morrow. And when the
life and color were taken out of the
observance of New Years itself, there
seemed little sense in ushering in
day of gloom with still gloomier New
Years eve. So they left the watch
night meeting to those who found no
more pleasure in their days, and for
themselves introduced the practice
now generally prevalent of indulging
in last fling in preparation for the
morrow's disagreeable business of
turning over a new leaf. They have
revived the old pagan ceremony, ex-
cept that no miniature skeletons are
passed round at the feast to remind
them that they are mortal. Nothing
in this modern New Years eve aban-
don, however, commends. it as sub
stitute for the old and gracious Gus
tom of paying and receiving calls,
custom whose desuetude was FASTENED
by the prodigious growth of the large
cities in the % years following the
Civil war.
AS peoples acquaintance increased
numerically their circle widened geo.
graphically. Horse-drawn vehicles
were still the Indispensable ways of
getting about. A gentleman who In
1869 could call upon 100 or more
ladies and find room in himself for
an equal number Of cups Of coffee
or glasses of sherry, was compelled,
in 1870. to reduce his calling list by
half; he could not get all the way
round, even IL his brains and his
legs held out. AS it became apparent
that either the custom or its observers
must shortly perish from the earth, the
custom langulshed and died. Such of
the old observers as survive spend the
day sadly. There Is nothing they can
do to make them repentant. There Is
no pleasure in making good resolu-
lions which you can't break if you
try.-Boston Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-12-29
ORDER NISI.

Ernest Ray Jones and Walter W. Dawson,
Assignees, VS.. Oakland Laundry Company
and Andrew S. Teats.
No. 300 Equity. In the Circuit Court for
Garrett County. Maryland.
1T is ORDERED, This 18th day of Deem
Der, 1882. by the Circuit Court for Garrett
County, Maryland, in Equity, that the sale
of the property mentioned in these proceedings
as made and reported by Ernest Ray Jones
and Walter ". Dawson, Assignees, be rat
flied and confirmed, unless cause to the con-
trary thereof be shown on or before the
18th day of January, 1888, provided a copy
of this order be inserted in some newspaper
printed in Garrett County, Maryland, once
in each of three successive weeks before the
9Th day of January, 1888.
The report states the amount Of sale to be
$1,5e0.00. A. G. ROSS. Clerk,
True copy-Tst: A. G. ROSS. Clerk.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-12-29
Notice of Stockholders'
Meeting
The First National Bank of
Oakland, Maryland.

The regular annual meeting of the
Stockholders of THE FIRST MA
TIONAL BANK OF OAKLAND,
MD, will be held at it's banking house
in Oakland, Maryland. on
Tuesday, January 10, 1888,
at 1000 o'clock A. M. for the purpose
of electing a Board of Directors for
the ensuing year and for the trans
acting of any other business that may
be brought before them.
43-5 DELBERT DAVIS, Cashier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-12-29
TOAST

What though the waves of yes
teryear
Return upon our beach.
And come again and slip away
Forever out of reach
Let's reignite the torch of days
And hail the new born year
Old Father Times young progeny
Is worth a rousing cheer!
"A c. CLAPP. in Chicago Daily
News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-12-29
Notice of Stockholders
Meeting
The Garrett National Bank of
Oakland, Maryland.

The regular annual meeting of the
Stockholders of THE GARRETT MA
TIONAL BANK OF OAKLAND, Md,
will be held at its banking house in
Oakland, Maryland, on
Tuesday, January 10, 1888,
between the hours of two and three
o'clock P. NJ. for the purpose of elect
ing a Board of Directors for the en-
suing year and for the transacting of
any other business that may be
brought before them.
43-5t. G. A. FRALEY, Cashier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-12-29

INV OPEN a bank account at
New Years was considered
\ lucky in Old England, the
A4S1 custom growing probably
G4S from the belief Of many
WIAMS centuries that whatever you
&N2 do on the first day Of the
0~ year will be an indication
of what will happen during the months
to follow. So deep seated was this
superstition in the minds Of men that
even after the festival was declared
a general holiday, many chung to the
old-time belief, and to insure work for
the coming year would set the pace by
spending at least an hour or two in
some useful pursuit.
The first day of the year has been
more generally observed than any 9TH
er holiday, and over longer period,
as well, its observance dating back to
the Druids in England and to ancient
Babylon when it was made an occa-
sion for a celebration lasting from ten
to twelve days. With every nation
this holiday has been considered a
time for the expression of good will
and the renewing Of old friendships.
The effort to demonstrate the kindly
spirit led to the custom of making
gifts, often very expensive jewelry and
large sums of money. But it was not
necessary to remember ones friends
in that lavish way for custom made 1t
possible also to express good wishes
in a fitting and very humble man
ner.
Almost every nation has welcomed
the New Year with some form Of cere-
mony, not, however, on the same date
or in the same way. The Druids cele-
brated the New Year on the shortest
day of the year, the time, in their be-
lief, when the sun, which journeyed
away from earth during the cold
months, turned homeward bringing
with it sunshine, light, warmth and
good cheer. The superstitions that clus-
ter around the day began away back
in the time of these sun worshipers
when the priests led the people to the
forests of the gods for small sprigs
of mistletoe which would bring them
health and prosperity for the year.
So important was the event the peo-
pie marched in professions to the
groves, led by the priests, selected for
the sacred duty Of cutting the mistle-
toe, being armed with sickles of gold.
And just as primitive man made his
plans for the beginning Of a New
Year the Mexican, Japanese, Chinese,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-12-29
BITTINGER

May the passing of the old year
And the coming of the new
Bring peace beyond all measure
And joy to all of you.
Christmas Day, mild and bright be-
yond the usual habit of the season.
passed quietly in this little village
and it is hoped that the quiet in the
homes was companioned by deep.
true spiritual peace in the hearts Of
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-12-29
Notice of Stockholders
Meeting
The Farmers Bank of Oakland.
Maryland.

The regular annual meeting of the
Stockholders of THE FARMERS
BANK OF OAKLAND, MD, will be
held at the banking room of the cor
poration in Oakland, Md, on
Tuesday, January 10, 1888,
at HOO o'clock A. NJ, for the pur-
pose of electing Board of Directors
and transacting such other business
as may lawfully come before the said
meeting. BERNIE TETER,
Asst. Cashier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-12-29
Facing Difficulties

The difficulties enc sees ahead In
the New Year should only encourage
one to put his head little higher in
the air and walk more firmly and
courageously.-Colliers Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-12-29
Notice of Stockholders
Meeting
The First National Bank of
Grantsville, Maryland.

The regular annual meeting of the
Stockholders of THE FIRST MA
TIONAL BANK OF GRANTS
VILE, MD, will be held at it's bank
ing house in Grantsville, Nd, on
Tuesday, January 10, 1888,
between the hours of two and four
o'clock P. M. for the purpose of elect
ing Board of Directors for the en-
suing year and transacting any other
business that may be brought before
them.
43-5t. A. C. STANTON, Cashier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-12-29
Notice of Stockholders'
Meeting
The First State Bank of Grants
vile, Maryland.

The regular annual meeting of the
Stockholders of THE FIRST STATE
BANK OF EVANSVILLE, MD,
will be held at its banking house in
Grantsville, Nd, on
Tuesday, January 10, 1888,
at 200 o'clock P. M. for the purpose
Of electing Board of Directors for
the ensuing year and for the trans
acting of any other business that
may be brought before them.
Asst w. l.. THOMAS, Cashier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-12-29

The Republican has by far the
largest circulation list of any Garrett
County newspaper.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-12-29
Notice of Stockholders'
Meeting
The First National Bank of
Friendsville, Maryland.

The regular annual meeting of the
Stockholders of THE FIRST MA
TIONAL BANK OF FRIENDS
VILE, MD, will be held at it's bank
ing house in Friendsville, Md, on
Tuesday, January 10, 1888,
at 1000 o'clock A. M. for the purpose
of electing a Board of Directors for
the ensuing year and for the trans
acting of any other business that
may be brought before them.
Asst ORVAL A. WEIGH, Cashier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-12-29
Tuesday, January 10, 1888,
Notice of Stockholders
Meeting
The First National Bank of
Kitzmiller, Maryland.

The regular annual meeting of the
Stockholders of THE FIRST Ma
TIONAL BANK OF KITZMILLER,
MD, will be held at it's banking house
in Kitzmiller, Nd, on
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-12-29
Old
New Years
and the
New
New Years

ASSACHUSETTS made New
Years a holiday long after
the American custom of
New Years calls, which
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-12-29
Tuesday, January 10, 1888,

at 100 o'clock P. M. for the purpose
of electing Board of Directors for
the ensuing year and for the trans
acting of any other business that
may be brought before them.
Asst R. L. WILSON, Cashier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-12-29
How ~
lines Have
Changed

HE custom of celebrating the
advent of the New Year is
sunk in antiquity. Let us
glance down the centuries
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-05-26
GOVERNMENT BONDS

New York, May 26.-(R)-Govern
nent h0ndS.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-05-26

FOR RENT-Furnished 8 room apart.
ment, also furnished 2 room apart
ment on ground floor. Rent $500
per month. 6l8 9Th st.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-05-26
r. o N T I N u E ID
~ from page one
New Excise Taxes
Added by Senate
To Revenue Bill

five per cent rate provided by the
house.
The senate substituted a license
tax on boats and yachts for the house
10 per cent levy. The new schedule
IS on a graduated scale beginning at
10 on boats of more than % feet
and going up to 5000 on boats over
200 feet.
Levy on Soft Drinks
Restoring the soft drink tax sched-
ule, the senate quickly approved a
levy OF lbs cents a gallon on cereal
beverages: five cents on grape Juice /;
two cents q gallon on fruit juice
drinks and two cents on mineral wa
tiers. Apple cider was exempted.
Changes to increase the bills yield
were made necessary by the senate's
action IN reducing the automobile
taxes to house levels from the higher
rates imposed BY the committee. =!
appeared likely, however. the new re-
vising would actually Increase the
bills total revenue above the approx
mate billion now estimated.
The redrafting move came after the
strong coalition backing the revenue
measure Wednesday wavered for q
time and then. under vigorous ap-
peals against action that might fur
ther undermine confidence, bucked ur
powerfully. The reaction placed IN
the bill taxes on boats and yachts
which the finance committee had Gu!
out and It defeated m effort to elm
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-05-26
Tribune's Grain, livestock and
Market Report for Thurs, Mau 26
SUBSTANTIAL RALLY
IS MADE BY STOCKS
ON new YORK MART
Rumors Of Sales Tax Revival
Send Shorts to Cover;
Close is Strong

New York, May 26.-(Pl-Tne stock
market finally experienced a substan-
tial rebound in the afternoon trad
ing Thursday as rumors of revival
of the general sales tax to balance
the budget evidently sent shorts to
cover. There was some recession
from the best in the last few minutes
but net gains of to 2 points were
numerous, and the late tone was
firm. Transfers were close to 2000,-
600 shares, the most In more than a
month.
Stocks Of companies which have
done especially we'll during the last
early in the day, holders apparently
taking advantage of their better mar
Reliability to raise cash at relatively
less sacrifice. The tobacco issues were
conspicuous in this group. extreme
losses Of 2 to points occurring in
American Tobacco. Liggett g. Myers,
and r. j. Reynolds issues before the
rebound came.
In four transactions, total of
$4,000 shares of Reynolds "B" stock
changed hands, this liquidation pre-
sumably being to protect marginal
accounts. Food stocks also were Of
fered in fairly large volume at losses
OF to over 2 points in Borden, Ma
tional Biscuit, General Foods and
Corn Products. The senates approval
OF tax on soft drinks was followed
by a furry of selling in Coca Cola
and other issues figuring in that
classification.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-05-26
Livestock
so. ST. PAUL LIVESTOCK

South st. Paul, May 2S.-(P-U
S. Dep. Agr)-Cattle 1900; in-be-
tween grade matured steers predom-
mating; these and better yearlings
weak to Is lower than Wednesdays
opening; other classes slow but about
steady; best matured steers early at
6.85; yearlings held around $50: bulk
all weights salable 5.00-625; beef
cows 300-400; butcher heifers 400
500; cutters 1.50-250; bidding 2.35
down on medium grade bulls: or Is
Is lower; stockers and feeders about
steady
Calves 100; vealers unchanged:
medium to choice grades 3.00-5.50.
Hogs $500; fairly active; fully
steady with Wednesday: top 800 paid
by all interests for good to choice 160-
220 lbs; 220-250 lbs, 100000; $50
325 lbs. 2.65-90; 14O-16O lbs, 275-300;
good grade light lights and desirable
pigs largely ESQ., bulk packing sows
2.25-35; average cost Wednesday 2.71;
weight 242 lbs.
Sheep 900; $50 direct; undertone
about steady on all slaughter classes:
few good to choice old crop clipped
lambs 500.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-05-26
SIOUX CITY

Sioux City, Iowa, May 26.-P)-(U.
S. D. A)-Cattle 1000; fat steers and
yearlings slow, about steady: fat she
stock steady to easy; other classes
little changed; short load choice
around 1850 lb. yearlings $685.; bulk
grain feds $4.75-600; small showing
fed heifers $5.25 down; cows largely
$300-4.00; bulk low cutters and cut
ters $l.50-2.50; few plain stockers $4.25
down; choice vealers $3.50; bulk med
ium bulls $2.50-50.
Hogs 5000; opened steady; closed
active. steady to strong; top $3.50 on
190-24O lbs; bulk 17O-270 lbs. $2.75-
80; 270-350 lbs. $2.65-80; better grade
140-l70 lbs. $2.50-75; medium grade
offerings $2.00-50; packing sows $500
IS; smooth light sows up to $2.45;
feeder pigs $2.00-50.
Sheep 500; no early sales fat lambs
undertone firm; choice clipped lambs
held above $500; springers quoted
$575 down.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-05-26
MINNEAPOLIS FUTURES
SAG ON BEARISH NEWS

Minneapolis. May 26.-(R)-Weath-
er and financial news was against
wheat Thursday and prices sagged.
According to Chicago reports the
farm board subsidiary there put con-
siderable wheat into the pit.
Coarse grain futures were mostly
quiet In narrow range. Rye SYM
pathized with wheat more fully than
other grains.
May wheat closed 1c lower, and
July and September So lower. May
oats closed Ia higher, july UNI
changed and September UNCHANGED
to 1-8 lower. The closing for May
rye was "a lower, July ga lower, and
September So lower. May flax was
! IA lower at the close, July un-
changed. and September Ia higher.
May barley as l-8 higher, July IA
lower and September Ia lower.
Demand for cash wheat was rather
aggressive at the opening but -eaSed.
trade mostly was at unchanged COM
paratiye values with buyers inclined
to ease their bids slightly. Winter
wheat offerings were very light and
buyers have to bid up to get desirable
southwestern quality. Northwestern
grown was offered very sparingly.
Durum was slower and weaker with
very limited offerings of good amber
noted.
Cash corn was in limited demand.
fair supply and very weak compared
with futures.
Oats demand was steady and Of
fers very limited. Rye demand was
Just fair. Flax demand was fair to
slow with offerings liberal.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-05-26
Form Committee for
Utility Stockholders

Chicago, May 26.-(P,-A protective
committee has been formed here for
holders of common stock of the Mid
dlewest Utilities company. the insult
holding concern now in federal re-
ceivership. Its immediate purpose is
to solicit deposit of shares held by
independent owners.
Announcement of the committees
formation was m ade Wednesday
night.
What course will be pursued after
the deposits are made. the commit
tee said In statement to stockhold-
ers, will be determined upon exam
nation of Middlewest's financial con-
dition.
Martin Lindsay, Chicago invest
ment counsellor, Is the committees
chairman.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-05-26
RALLY IN WHEAT
FOLLOWS DROP IN
EARLY QUOTATIONS
Rain in Northwest 10 Bearish
Factor But Bulls Later
See Reason For Hope

Chicago, May 26.-(R-Wheat rail-
lied sharply late Thursday after
breaking to almost ; cents under
Mondays high point.
Price setbackS were aScribed large
ly to beneficial crop results expected
for spring wheat, returns showing
nearly 2 inches rain at places in the
Dakotas. Later, though, blizzard
northwest was reported and there
were estimates that spring wheat
acreage in the four principal states
would show a decrease of is per cent
compared with last year.
Wheat closed unsettled, So to 7-8
under Wednesdays finish, May So
3-8. July old SO "a to 7-8. Corn Ia
to SD off, May 80 IA, July 80 Ia.
Oats Ia to 1-2 down, and provisions
unchanged to cents lower.
Increased selling pressure disclosed
temporarily the wheat market was
without any aggressive support. AS a
result. prices fell quickly more than
IN cents. Some of the selling came
from traders who Wednesday we're
conspicuous on the purchase side.
Forecasts Of possible frosts Thursday
night in Kansas, Nebraska and else
where acted, however, as a check ON
declines.
Bears In wheat commended reports of
unfavorable crop prospects for domes-
tic winter wheat had been exaggerat-
ed. Stress was also given to advices
that weather in Europe was now
more favorable.
Corn and oats followed the action
of wheat.
Provisions were neglected.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-05-26
DAN|ELSON AGAIN
IS NAMED TO LEAD
INSTRUMENTATION
P. M. Shefveland, Van Hook, to
Succeed Williston Man on
G. N. D. A. Board

G. E. Danielson Of Minot was re-
elected president of the Greater
North Dakota association at a meet
!! ing of the board of directors We'd
nesday.
p. M. Shefveland Of Van Hook was
named a member of the board of di-
rectors to replace F. p. Bergman of
Williston. All other officers and di-
'rectors were reelected. They are:
Directors: M. M. Oppegaard of
Grand Forks, T. A. Tollefson of Dick
inson, d. F Mccartney of Cakes,
Fred l.. Conklin of Bismarck. H. S.
Russell of Mandan. Howard Maher of
Devils Lake, A. D. Ertresvaag of Bot
tineau, and James 8. Milloy of Min
neapolis. chairman.
Vice presidents: Herman Stern of
Valley City. r. r. Wolfer of James,
town. L. w. Miller of Harvey, Thomas
E. Whelan of st. Thomas, Stanley
Washburn of Wilton. Fred A. Irish of
Fargo is treasurer, M. j. Connolly Of
New England member of the execu-
tive committee, B. E. Groom of Lang
don chairman of the agricultural
committee, and N. o. Ryan of Far
go, acting secretary.
John B. Cooley of Grand Forks.
secretary of the North Dakota in
dustrial survey commission, reported
on the commissions work. The re-
port will be used as basis of promo
ton work by the associations state
wide industrial development COM
mittee.
The industrial committee and the
board reviewed their respective pro-
grams of the past year and made
plans for their activities for the COM
ing year.