The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-06-29

ore all busy, calling out those who have
q poll tax to pay to better the condition
of our roads. ~
Mr. Hugh O'Donnel is prospecting for
eoal in this vicinity. He says prospects
are good but otherwise is reticent
tits rumored that Mr.. ALI Baker, for
some time resident here, but lately Of
Lake Rosseau, is about to join the army
of benedicts.
Our town wants dress maker, tailor.
timer and shoemaker. Any amount of
repairing is waiting for the appearance of
the two last.
Nm. Vale has started laundry and
the forlon bachelor will not have to
depend on his own exertions for clean
appearance.
Miss Jameson. our popular milliner, is
doing large and increasing business in
her line. She has removed to Central
Avenue.
Mrs. Emmer|ing's houses have all ne
ceived an outward application Of the
brush which is pleasant to see. Paint
makes a town look lively.
Services are held in Mr.. S. o. McGuin's
house every alternate Sunday by Rev Mr..
Nelthorpe at 9 o'clock p. IN. Next SER
vice July l.
Walhalla is to celebrate the 4th of July
by a picnic, hcrse-racing, foot-racing,
fire works and grand ball at the Belle
view House, at night.
Mr.. White, the contractor whose ten
der was accepted for our school house,
will begin work as soon as the lumber
arrives. Itwilladdgreatly to the appear.
ance of the town.
Lounge, Sr" and "Rain-in-the.face-
MISUNDERSTANDING" had a
pow WOW at Saunterre's last Friday, while
under the influence of that which intoxi-
Gates but does not invigorate. Red River
IL was played by Halfbreed Jim.
We are sorry to learn that Mr.. John
Gingras died of small pox at his father
in laws residence near St. Joe. Mr.. Gin
gras had only been married about six
months. The family has the sympathy
of all their friends.
Burnley and Parrot are receiving their
goods and will soon be ready to dispose
of the same at moderate profit. Mr..
Thos. Briden, their genial clerk has al
ready made many friends by his urbane
and sociable manner.
Some of the handsomest firms and
buildings in North Dakota are to be found
in this portion of Pembina county, while
the natural building sites on the mountain
in small groves ofpoplar with prairie sur
rounding make picturesque scene in
their emerald dress, beautiful to the
eye.
Mr.. Wright will soon leave the Wal
halla House for tive Belleview, where he
will receive all his former friends and as
many more US choose to come. Mr..
Wright aims to make his guests comfort
able outside and in. Messrs. Peters and
Peters have left the Bellcview and are
living in their new residence OH Central
Avenue.
On June 18th Mcssrs. Burlev and Par
rot gave social hop III their new store
before putting in thu counters. It was
well attended by parties from Ernest
Boundary City, French Village, Noun
tain View and Walhalla. Music was
furnished by Mr.. Mills ST., gentleman
from Boston, that city of "culchah," where
he was II known musician 70 Of course it
was good. After dancing until Il. 80 p. m.
supper was announced by mine host OF
the Walhalla House. After the inner
wants were satisfied, the dancing was
resumed. Every body enjoyed them
selves and thank the firm for the nights
enjoyment.