The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-09-28
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We are informed that Frank Mercer II
about to build a dwelling house on Eos:
teTs addition. ~ y
John r. Dixon has made somc extern.
sive mprovements inside Of. his building,
and now runs q hotel.
McKittrick 4 Gibson had a call from a
Chicago firm to look after their interests
inthe Winter's settlement.
Jim Brennan's thresher-we are in.
formed-threshed out 800 bushels of
wheat in FIVE hours for Mr.. Baptie.
The ball given 1.-THE Grand Union on
last Friday night, was well attended and
seemed to be enjoyed byall in atten-
snce. !. .s,
General trade is picking up. Some
OF our merchants are taking in two
and three hundred dollars per day these
times.
On account of our haste last week we
neglected to mention the birth and
death Of q child at the home of Alex.
Stewart.
Mr.. Merrill is now taking in about two
thousand bushels of wheat daily, and
what. is the best part Of all, it is most all
No. hard.
The number of stacks that can be seen
now from almost any place, gives the
county the appearance of very thickly
settled country.
We are just informed that George Eos
ter has bought q half interest in John
Houston's machine. George is great
worker and is bound to make a success
OF whatever he undertakes.
Mr.. stillman Clark, late of the Crooks
ton. Chronicle, is now at Bathgate and
viii have charge of the Sentinel while
Mr.. Hoskins rusficates a little and in
creases his subscription list Success to
both.
On last Sunday night, Rev. Woolner
delivered q very able and interesting dis
course to large and attentive congrepa-
ton. He spoke in behalf of missions in
Africa and succeeded in getting a good
contribution.
Still the machinery continues to 90
out from Bathgate. Steam threshe,s
take the lead. Four men from near ST.
Vincent came to Bathgste for . ]. I. Case
thresher Monday. which they bought
Sfom Henry Keller.
One day last week the new model
thresher, manufactured by c. Aultlnan &
Co.. and owned by John Houston. thresh-
ed out two hundred bushels of oats for
VIM. Foster in forty minutes. The
writer can testify that it kept him busy
holding sacks.
,. B. Steflin has moved his harness shop
from the north part of town to Mr.. Fran
CTS Palmers building. Mr.. Steffin began
business in Bathgate about one year ago
and with small means; but by hard work,
economy. and square dealing, he has
i built up large and lucrative trade, and
to-day is counted among the most sub
stantial and best business men in Bath
Z gate.
The Presbyterians of Bathgate have
arisen and will build beautiful church
next month. Funds and subscriptions are
pouring in on the finance and buildin,
committee. They have fine site l5Ox-
14o feet near the Tongue river, the Gift of
Mr. James. Their Sunday School is we'll
attended and audiences quite large.
Their pastor Rev. Daniel williams is a
gentleman Of fine scholarship, graduate
ofMinnesota University and of Princeton
Seminary He is deservedly popular.
On the 10th inst, the Directors Of
Pembina County Agricultural and Indus.
trial Association met in the school house
pursuant to call. They adopted articles
OF incorporation; decided to hold the
first fair on October II and 1S. of this
fall; appointed committee to prepare a
premium list; instructed president and
secretary to attend to completing orpaniza.
ton and to the subscription, issuing and
disposing Of the four hundred shares of
stock of five dollars each. and also the
preliminary arrangements for coming
fair, and if possible to erect fences and
sheds this fall The discussion of manv
subjects regarding ways and means
occupied 2 considerable time. Meeting
finally adjourned subject to call of presi-
dent. Committee on premium list has a
part OF its work done. The committee
will recommend IS large premiums as the
age and financial status of this association
VIII warrant. 1t is hoped that every per
son in the county will take an interest in
this association. Those who may wish to
take stock in the association will
materially aid the society by sending in
their DANES. The shares are five dollars
each and are open to all. Already many
Of the leading men in Pembina county
have subscribed.
DRAYTON.
School opened on Monday with T. N.
Henry as principal, aftera vacation of
four weeks.
The Alsop and selkirk left on Friday
last for Grand Forks, each with cargo
Of wheat. The former went aground at
Turtle river.
Five steam threshers have been in
operation during the week within sight
0fthe town, which gives this vicinity q
bury aspect More could be employed If,
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