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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-11-30
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LAkDOFpIcE, GRAND Forks, u. T.
Nov -, 1855.
Notice Is hereby given that tile following named
settier has filed notice other intention TO make
proof will be made before Jamsr c. Healy, Notary
Public at DraytOn. Oak. on Jan. IL, 1854, viz:
Sarah L. Edmunds.
for the Sc Or sec IL, tip $780, r51
She names the following witnesses to prove her
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land viz Christiann SpOttswood Iu,aes Delin,
LANES Dsviin, tr., Henry W Healy, ell OF
iS-3 BIC TIFFANY. Register.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-11-30

Mas. Peach is opening n class in vocal
music ut her resl,lencc. She IL a com.
etent teacher ami her terms are reason
able. See her card.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-11-30

Nov Eth, lsaS.
Notice Is hereby givcE that III. following -t,a,ned
settler has filed notice of his intention 10 make
final roof in support Of !is cluin and TINT said
proof Will be made before J. T.. ABRAMS notary
public at pcMbira. on January It'll, 1884, viz:
Frances PGriseau,
for lot No. 8, see %. tip, lf2 r 81 vs..
He names the following witnesses TO prove lis
continuous residence upon and cultivation, OF
snid land. viz: ucl:de P.i,ier, Joseph Rupclle.
ID, r.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-11-30

THERE was meeting at the Presbv-
terrain church OH Monday eveningt. take
action in regard to the pastorate of that
church. Rev. ]. w. Cathcart, who had
previously filled the pulpit OH several
occasions, delivered an interesting adj
dress, at the close Of which resolution
was unanimously carried to invite Mr..
Cathcart to become regular pastor. The
pastor elect has already made favorable
impression and the Presbyterian folks
are in good spirits over the settlement of
a matter that has naturally caused much
anxiety for some weeks back.
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1918 BIC. TIFFANY. Register.
My l:fli

Complaint having been entered IL, this Office by
Jas. y. Greenwood against james Mckay for
abandoning his homestead entry No. 94s dated
Pemhina county D. T., witha view to the can
collation. of said entry: the said parties are hereby
summoned to appear ut this Office ON the 29th
to respond and furnish testimony ,
concerning said alleged abandonment.
Testimony III this case will be taken before W j
kneeshH% at peIabna u. T.. Oh Dec 2jtii. 1883, at
@ i'l.lork
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-11-30
I Churoh NoIt.,s.

There will bs preaching Il the NJ. +.
church next Sunday morning and even
ling. Subject in the morninE {" The sta
bility of the Christian Church." in the
evening, The first verse in the Bible"
Important matters will be brought
before the congregation in tho evening,
and full attendance is desired.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-11-30
ECI,E.

Work has commenced on the new
school house.
J. u. Gordon lis building large addition
to his livery and feed stable.
Jerry Mcneil is about completing Ills
house OH seventh street opposite the
furniture store.
John Stewart has purchased the
McDougal house and will convert it into
a private residence.
w. E. Gocding who has been making
an extended tour through the Eastern
States, returned last Saturday.
The post Office controversary is settled
and Mr.. Vosper is happy, having received
the appointment. He will make COM
petant official.
Owing to our beautiful situation on the
Pembina river, protected from the cold
winds on all sides by timber, and to our
excellent school privileges, a number Of
farmers arc contemplating building
residences here.
Through trains commenced running
over the st. p. NJ. Il NJ. railway from st.
Paul to Winnipeg, last Sunday, owing to
a hitch in the customs departmental large
number of passengers were obliged to
lay-over until Mondays train. Matters
are in shape now and everything is
running smoothly.
There is to be Il grand concert in the
Presbyterian church, Nechc. OH Friday,
Dec. It'll. We expect friends from Penn
bina, Tyner and Hyde Park to assist in
the entertainment which will consist of
readings, Rotations, music, vocal and
instrumental, solos, duets and grand
Grafton by one of the best orators of the
county. Admission, tl,irty-fve cents.
Proceeds to be applied to paying ior. the
organ lately ordered for the church,
Com.
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yOLlErrE,

Miss Gogan Of Pembina is. visiting at
Mrs. Mahon's.
Our school is rapidly progressing un6e,
the efficient management of Mr.. j. b
Robinson.
A little dissatisfaction was manifested
Sunday aud also disappointment with
those concerned. Our Pastor coming
found the door locked and congregation
gathered to find no preacher. Thet,ouble
,rust be that we do not keep Pembina
time. We hope that henceforth the
preacher may have warm reception
and that the people will gather u little
earlier.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-11-30

The board Of county commissioners
will meet on Monday next at the court
house, to close up the business Of the
ycar
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-11-30

THE Literary Society under the auspices
of the NJ. E. congregation, met at the
church on Friday evening last for it's frs,
regular meeting. Miscellaneous business
and the signing of the constitution occu.
pied the earlier part of the meeting.
Exercises of a miscellaneous character
followed. The president gave a brief
opening address which was followed oy
q thoughtful essay on Robert Burns u
by Thos. Price. Z. f. jackson gave an
interesting reading after which Mrs. q.
w. Ryan gave solo which was well re-
ceived. The essay of Mr. Mackie, Of Fort
Pembina, on Industry and Eloquence''
was one of the best features of the pro-
gramme. Miss Thacker gave brief
recitation with good effect. instrument
tai music by Mrs. Peach added to the
interest of the evening. The programme
committee announced. as a part of the
programme for the next melting, debate
on the following subject: RESOLVED, That
it would be better for our country if
women had the right of franchise.
R. H. Young was appointed to lead the
affirmative and Rev. Z. B. Erecount, the
negative. The next meeting will be on
Friday evening Dec.7.
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4 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 80, 1888.
AROUND TOWN.

{ THE draymen IN town are kept pretty
bnsy hauling wood and coal.
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,;InAmilf,,N.

Busineas Of ill kinds il booming
| n. ssrver ID building an addition 70
his store.
Mr.. Anderson has just completed very
neat dwelling house.
Harry Robertson has rented part Of Mr..
Tenne's house and moved in town for the
winter.
County sup't jackson was in town Last
week and reports our public school in a
prosperous condition and speaks very
highly Of MIR. Harris methods of Teaching.
A. B. Corbiel lie with T. E. Yerxa help
ing in the rapidly increasing business in
his general store here. MIR. Corbiel is
well known to I'LL, having been in the
PembiDa store for two years.
Messrs. Hewitt & Fawcett have rented
Ferry Bros. large farm adjoining the town
site and intend opening hotel and feed
stable. As they are energtic and hard
working men they are sure to succeed.
An effort Is to be made to move the
school building in town as it is found
inconvenient for scholars from all sections
A great mistake was made when the
school and church were located so far
from town. Now is the time TO act before
property gets valuable.
Wheat has taken another "drop.'
When this thing will end it is hard to say
but one thing is veryapparcnt and that
is that the people Of the country are il,
the grasp of two ofthe most unscrupulous
monopolies that ever existed in this free
country for great n,onopolies, the NJ. & NJ
railway on the one hand and the miller's
association on the other.
On Friday evening the scholars of the
public school gave an entertainment il,
the schoolhouse. The programme which
was quite lengthy consisted of recita-
tons, readings, dialogues and singing by
the children. The attendance was no,
as large as it should have been, and all
who failed to be present missed rare
treat. The selections were we'll made
and given i'll manner that reflects gre.,
credit, not only upon the children but
Prof Hart who had charge of the litear,
part. The singing especially, was very
fine, and the children and parent.
are under great obligation to Miss Snow.
don who kindly took charge of the music
and singing. Some very difficult pieces
were executed in a manner that yvmnld
have done credit to pro1ciants. It was q
genuine surprise to all who were present
to find so much talent amongst the little
folks. Where all did so we'll it would moi
he fair to mention anyone in particular
The proceeds which were quite liberal
are to be devoted to the purchase ol
prizes for The children. 1t is Mr.. Hart,
intention to give another in few weeks
and as the purpose is good one, it is tc
be hoped there will be a good attendance
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TYNER.

The sacrament of the Lords Supper
will be dispensed at Tyner at IL a. M,
and at Neche at 8 p. NJ, on Sabbath Dec
2, 1883. All are cordially invited. Rev
Caswell is expected to preach on both
occasions.
The tea-meeting at Tyner was mos,
decided success as all expected it would
be. Tea was served in splendid style il,
MIR. Hills house. Thcpeople then passed
over to MIR. Inglis' where most delight.
full time was spent. The place was
crowded SO that there was not standing
room for any more. About twenty-five
people had to stand all the time. There
were readings. Rotations, music by two
choirs, duets, solos and speeches by Revs
Caswell, Stewart, Hawke and Sylnington
The people were 90 delighted that none
of them left until all was over, though il
did not close until l1.3O p. IN. Proceeds
$50.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-11-30

LIfrlE BY little our stock, 81. snow Ina,
increased 20 that the sleigh now glide,
along easily.
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1.end Office. Grand FORKS. d. 7,

&C, TIFFANY. Register.
1929 W. J. A&DERsoH, Receiver
BESSEr 81 O'KEErE, Ats,rrcys
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-27
FIRST BLOOD FOR THE RING.

The meeting OF the Democratic State
Central Committee last Monday was q very
stormy one Finding themselves in the
majority, the supporters OF McEnery pro-
ceeded to reorganize tho committee by
unseating chairman Fitzpatrick and put
ting Hon. j. B. Eustis, the former presi-
dent, IN the chair. An attempt was made
to check the movement, but the MeEnery
ties carried their point with hurrah and
rushed Mr. Eustis into the presidents seat
in way that might have made even Mr.
Fitzpatrick'5 third ward strikers turn green
with envy. The bulldozed minority retired
to another parlor of the hotel and the obi
flying spectacle of two Democratic State
Committees in session in the same build
ing was presented.
Conference committees were appointed,
however, and after much discussion be-
tween them plan of reunion was agreed
upon. Tuesday evening the minority re-
turned to the main body and we're received
with open arms by the magnanimons VIC
tors in the opening skirmish of the cam
paign. The election Of Mr.. Eustis as pres
ident was confirmed, Baton Rouge was des-
ignated as the place and December Is as
the date for the State Convention, and
basis of apportionment adopted. An at
tempt was made to have the third We'd
nesday of January chosen as the date for
the assembling OF the convention, because
the harvesting of both the cotton and sugar
crops will be unfinished in December, but
the adnlinistrationists had decided upon
the earlier day in caucus, and they carried
their point by O vote OF II to Is. Presume
bly, it is to their interest to throw obstacles
in the way of full vote at the primaries
and to keep away from the convention, Is
far as possible, the class Of men most inter
estod in the production of cotton and sugar.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-27

There is no mock modesty about Senator
Marston, the outspoAen Red River anti
monopolist. He has written letter to
the Consilatta Citizen in response to its
suggestion of his name i'll connection with
the gnberilational nomination, declaring
that lie would proudly accept the distinction
should it be accorded, and would, if elected.
conduct All administration that would turn
the ra5cals out, hold the aygressions of
monopoiics Ill check and enforce tho laws
without fear or favor. His honesty and
sincerity are beyond question, and there
l. no more gallant dark horse'' On the
track.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-27
II e@1ttt LtsstlfI Streets
sSlaALzeSseEyEgFD
NOTICE!
- owners OF Property in and
Below Port Barrow.
NEW ORLEANS, L. ,Ta,o

rgyHF 17unt, Nv oRLEAss, La, June / 1s8s
l,ar dr. NED having purchased up-
s+ata = ''1's Ct February &c. 1sss, from The 1,,
property viz: '"4Ag described
Tow s,sSfsona ~ part Of Section No Thru
Foarte..t.}p 80: Eleven, South Of hRF sna M N
River Land ddi 6 T the aE ss N 81
ottce survey Il sud lands IN the - s4t o Ga
thar h. : Informs an ;rad al parties Interested
land. - 80 =''+ 9 sood aua complete fi1Ia -
fr embraced witIa the ;...,va -, szS,o 70
ans ,',4l''s section upon the paxra<,r. e'i''s'
60 as';zot';''ie Compensation. For fnrtb JUST
-'eAlatlo.1, apply to or a,.tlrs-s . further In
Chief Weis!.er,s OFF,. W ~ W. hUFoRD,
let1s, La. -'e' Ieetol1l-Hoase, New Or
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-27
The defeat of the prohibition amendment

The defeat of the prohibition amendment
IN Ohio was by no means SO overwhelming
AS we Ind supposed from earlier reports.
1t received 1923, 765 votes out OF total of
711,69l, the majority against it being only
3l,osl. Of the eighty eight counties, forty
six voted in favor of the amendment, and
but for the heavy adverse vote in Cincin-
pati and Cleveland. it would have been
adopted. The advocates of prohibition are
encouraged by their near approach to vic
tory, and propose 10 push their cause with
renewed vigor.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-27
L The Pilot Hoyse.

Yes SIT; this kind Of work obigos Inan tc
keep sober as judge. OF all men III the world
steamboat pilots and railroad ergi1.ecrs should
lot liquor alone. Ior on their clearncas Of
sight ard cooinesa of heed depends the safety
OF lie and property
hopping his hand o. the vince, 10 lie sad this
Mr. A. Rrocli!l;1,, Of No. 29;5 Silver street. Chi
cage, added: OF course, some OF en- drink
but tho sober have the best Positions and
the best l)ai. ics, the work and exposure
sometimes tells us bat for my part find
PARTE5l's TONIC 10 l,e all the inyigora.it need
/. trip without il. When I haven't any uppe-
t!te, OF am II any way out o. sorts. K sets me
up II time. # drinking men would uea the
Tonic, it would help them to break rn. Go.
that isn't a lighthouse; it's :. star low dow?
near the watcr) As Was saying, the Tonic IS
Well, with :. bottle OF P,REERs Tonic in tic
locker ca:l keep malaria as far from me as
that. al the time. Ny wife has used It for
three years for Summer Comnlalnts ana collie
ard as an ,nvlgorant, when she's tired cut from
overwnr1. She says the To1ic is (. daisy
Good-hye! Don't break your neck going be-
low
This preparation, which has been known as
PARKER 5 GINGER Tone, will hereafter be s1d-
vertisea and solo. simply under the name Of
PAREERS Tonic. Is unprincipictl dealers are
constantly dcceiVing their customers by s1tsti-
tutlng inferior articles under the name Of gin
ger, and rs ginger IS really a. u1imJ1ortant
ingredient. we drop the misleading word
mere IS no c}uhIr. itGtr.rcr+ IL the f9f-lar-
,ioa Itself, ard all bottles remaining in the
hands of dealers, wrapped ,..ldc; the name O:
fARRERs GINGER ToSIC. contain the genuine
medicine if the fac-simile signature OF HlSOax
/ GO. Is al the bottom Of tbs outside wrapfr...
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-27

With characteristic enterprise tho New
Orleans Times Denaocrat issued another
mammoth paper last Saturday consisting
of twenty pages of useful and interesting
matter. The agricultural, industrial ana
commercial affairs of all the Southern
States are reviewed ably and fully, afford
ing 4 splendid advertisement of the vast
resources Of this section of the country.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-27

The National Association of Fro Engi-
neers held its eleventh annual meeting in
New Orleans this week, 3adjourning to-day
to mcot next year i'll Chicago. Chief Thos
CConnor of the New Orleans department
was elected president of the Association
for the ensuing year.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-27
THE NEW BRIDGE COMPLETED.

THE NEW BRIDGE COMPLETED,
tors Of the Donaldsonville Bridge Company
have been held during the present week at
which the details Of settlement with the
King Iron Bridge Company of Cleveland
have beon discussed and arranged with
view to accepting the completed draw
bridge spanning Bayou Lafourche at the
head of Attakapas street. Yesterday the
negotiations were brought to q close, the
company, and the balance due on the con-
tract price of $4,000 paid over to Mr.. j. $.
Berger, agent of the Cleveland corporation,
less $1,000 which Is to be retained by the
Donaldsonville company one year as q
guaranty that the bridge pier will not give
way Or defect during that period. Should
such DETECTION occur, the $1,000, or so much
thereof as may be necessary, is to be used
srbstructure, but if The pier stands intact,
as it is expected to do, the retained amount
will be paid to the King Iron Bridge Com
pany, together with eight per cent interest.
President Nolan and DIR. McGalliard
were appointed a committee to have piling
driven for the protection OF the bridge and
its approaches from damage by steamboats,
or other water craft, and to superintend
such other additions and provide such ap-
purtenances as may benecessary to put the
structure in thorough and complete working
order.
It is proposed to open the bridge to the
public on Thursday next, the LIST of Noge1n-
Der, with appropriate ceremonies, and to
make no charge for crossing during that
day. The Board Of Directors will meet on
Monday to decide tho matter, and if tho
Police Jury and Town Council will agree
that the Bridge Co1Epany's term Of sixteen
years shall not begin until the LIST of
January, the opening OF the bridge on
Thursday will undoubtedly be decided upon.
The ground for asking that the term shall
not begin until January is that the parish
has sold the lease Of the Iumville ferry up
to that date, and il IS a part Of the contract
with the Bridge Company that no ferry
shall be allowed on Bayou Lafourche. The
town viii continue 10 receive the $40 per
month now paid it Tor the ferry until the
beginning Of the new year if TIE proposed
arrangement is oIccted, aud we have no
doubt both the municipal ana parocnial
authorities will readily acguiosce in the
proposition il orttel to have the bridge put
into operation at once.
We heartily rejoice because of the COM
plotion of this important structure and hail
its advent as an impetus TO the progress
and improvement of our community.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-27

Aspecial election is to be held in Baton
Rouge next Monday for the purpose of
choosing successor to Mayor J. G. Cha
rOtte deceased
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-27


Hon. VIM 2. Kellogg, U, 8, House Of Repre-
sentatlVes:
Sri am in receipt Of your lotter Of the
23rd ultino relative 10 the claims OF a iargt,
number of settlers III Ascension parish, La,
their lands lying IN what IS called the f'ew
River section included in the famous
Houmas Grant"
You state that there are hundreds of settlers
il that part of Louisiana who are suffering
greatshardshlp regarding their titles, and you
ask to be Informed as 10 the status Of tho lands
end " ~i.st cor: be eiuno t" acouiu ii settlement
of the titles" etc.
In reply have to cay that definite lnforIua-
ton can be furnished in regard to any lartcu-
lar case involved when the Same is properly
presented to this office, but tits presumed that
the claims you refer Representation, ete-aro
al within the claimed limits of the Houmas
Grant, which has barn IL course OF litigation
for many years, aGd ls now pending ii tho T..
s. Supreme Court, docket Nos. .G2 ard SOB,
October term, 1882.
Patents are outstanding to Donaldson and
Scott for d part Of sald grant; and in regard to
what Is known as the WIN. Conway portion
of the Hounlas Grant the Hon. Secretary of
the Interior rendered 4 decision or May f. 1918
to the effect that the claim was limited to
forty-tTu arpents from the Mississippi river.
The Department advised this n.lice-tnrou5h a
COPY of a letter addresaes! TO tie Ho.,. Attorney
General on the 23rs; Of October, 18S2-that the
nforcsald decision Of May 4, 1873, remains
suspended Is FAR relates to the disposal of
the lands, amounting to upwards Of 10000
Register and Receiver at New Orleans were sii-
rooted to suspend al action IL the preInisea;
allow no action looking to the acquisition of
any OF the land III cpntroversy either By the
initiation or attempted perfection Of any entry
or claim under the public or private land
laws of the U1lted States until You are other
wise officially notified"
This order is still ii force. and until said
cause 10 determined in the supreme Court or
authority is given this office by the Department.
1t will 5o impracticabie to finally adjust the
conflicting claims Of the actual settlers in quc5-
ton. Very respectfully.
n. G. MCFARLAND.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-10-27
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

In accordance with the action of the
Democratic State Central Committee at its
meeting OF this week, the State Convention
which ia to nominate . Democratic ticket
| for the approaching election will assemble
| at Baton Rouge on The 18th of December
| and will be composed Of 3sj Delegates, 81
from New Orleans and 312 from the country
| parishes. The basis OF representation is
| one delegate from every 200 votes cast 1oi
Witt in 1879 or Hancock in 1880, taking the
higher number as the basis i'll each case,
and an additional delegate for every frac-
| lion of 100 Or over.
Ascension gave Witt 415 votes ind Han
cock I'll, and is Therefore entitled to only
two delegates. In q number of other par
ishes there is marked discrepancy between
the gubernatorial and presidential votes.
Assumption, for instance, gave 1906 for
Witt and only 1876 for Hancock. She will
have eight delegates in the convention,
whereas an apportionment on tie basis Of
the Hancock vote alone would allow her bnt
four. The only parishes excepting Orleans
sending moro than nine delegates arc:
Bossier IL, Caddo IL, Madison IL, Ouachita
II, Rapides 10, st. Landry Is, Tensas 10.
Some years ago all Of these Excepting ST.
Landry were reliable Republican parishes,
and the heavy representation in Democratic
conventions now accorded them is due to
the disruption of the Republican party or
ganization and the complete notification
of its vote by violence or fraud. All the
people who vote there of late days cast
Democratic ballots, and many who omit to
go to the polls have their votes counted by
accommodating election officers 'tall the
same"
Taking the division of the State Com nit
tee as a foundation, the McEneryites figure
up a decided majority for their man in the
approaching convention, but they must
evade and circumvent the popular will in
number of parishes by chicanery and sharp
practice if they would muster the strength
upon which they calculate. The ring man
ayers are determined to carry the conyen-
ton by hook or crock, and the chances are
they will succeed.