The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-06-06

The st. Vincent New Era Of last week
saws: Mack Cavileer, of the U. s. Gus.
toms, and a friend of his were out OH the
Ridge lately on shooting expedition.
They met with such great success that
Mack had to get unto the PAGERS back
and drive, while Louis" trotted behind
and threw in the wild turkeys, etc., Us
they dropped, over the buggy. They re-
port good prospects of lots of prairie
chickens i'm the fall.
PEMBINA WILL CELEBRATE
Preparations Entered Upon to Eclipse
All Former Fourth Of july Cele-
brations in this Part Of
the Territory.
Picked Men Appointed to Carry For
ward the Plans for Day of Re-
creation. Sport and En-
thusiasm.
The celebration of the Fourtl, of july i'm
Pembina last year was voted by all pres
ent great success. But it is proposed
this year to surpass last years effort in
every respect. We shall not attempt to
foreshadow this week the details of the
programme being outlined, reserving that
until the committee has got their plans
in more definite shape. A meeting was
held at the Geroux House on Saturday
evening to take further action in the
premises pursuant to a resolution of an
adjourned meeting on the previous Satur.
day evening. The following are the
minutes of the meeting, handed US by
the secretary J. v. Mcintyre: Adjourned
meeting of the citizens of Pembina Ia
arrange for celebration ON July Fourth
1884. The meeting was called
to order by the chairman
w. s. Thomson. The secretary be.
ing absent, on motion of II. H. Young
j. V. Mcintyre WIS chosen as secretary
oftEe meeting. The chairman then stat.
ed the object of the meeting. On motion
ofR.H. Young seconded by BIZ Webster
a COMMITTEES of two was appointed t.
make arrangements for the services Of
the EmerBon brass band at a cost not to
exceed $75; B. II. Webster and n. Charl
ten were appointed as such committee
On motion Of G. II. Mesquier, seconded
By RIA. Young, a committee of 6ve was
appointed to act as committee on gen
eral arrangement. F. A.Wardwell, John
k&bernagIe, VIM. Mason, Geo. II. Meg.
quier end Jos. Chapman were sppointee'
as such committee. On motion of b. II
Webster, seconded by II. H. Young, 8
committee Of Three was appointed to &C,
az finance committee and .J.Knee;hav
l.. =. Booker and Lee Scribner were ap
pointed as such committee. On motion
OF X. IA. Youngseconicd by G.H. Mcxauiel
q marshal Was appointed with power t.
select two asslstants. B. II. Webster wa,
appointed as marshal. On melton of II
! IL. Young, seconded by C.E.JGckson, the
committee on general arrangements were
empowered to appoint subcommittee t
assist said committee. On motion of w
). knea'llaw, seconded by Z. A. Ward
well, the meeting adjourned 10 mcc. q
the call OF The chairman of the committee
on general arrangements.
1T. Vincent.
MIR. Aonzen Of Eallock, county stunt. O
schoola was in town a few days tE;.
week.
Afr. Marvel on his visit here cut dowr
the wages of the yard crew almost one
half and laid of one man altogether.
John Davis, who has been i'll for srcl
length Of time, Is slowly Improving
We trust to see him occupying his ole
desk in the G, P. f. Office shortly.
The grader has been al work the pas
couple of dsys or our streets and prove,
universal satisfaction. 1t does coed wor.
and vast amount of it in short time.
Nh. Crawford leaves tonight (Wednes
cay) to take up his residence at Crook
ston. The best wishes of this communit,
for his future prosperity accompany him
The people of this village were much
pleased to learn that Mr.. O'Keefc wo,
his case at the district court, judgment
being rendered in his favor for upwards
of 500.
Farmers of Kittson county report that
crops never looked more favorable than
at present, and that if there is no draw.
bac;, III the future the harvest will be
immense.
We notice the genial and benign coun-
tenance OF Conductor Richardson. On our
street Tuesday. being the FIRST tine for
over six months. He brought in q
special. Tho boys gave him 4 royal vel.
come.
Score one more victory for Deacon.
AT the council meeting OIL Monday
evening Trustee Crawford resigned his
connection with the board, and MIR.
Desantels (the only defeated candidate
on the Deasou ticket last spring. was
nominated by Deacon to fill the vacancy
and was duly elected. Mr.. Desautels will
make first class trustee.
At q meeting held on Monday evening
a committee was appointed to get up q
for the Fourth of July. The
met on Wednesday for the
purpose of appointing subcommittee
and to consult in regard to the most suit
able manner of celebrating the day. They
intend to spare neither time nor expense
to make the day a success.
General Manager Marvel and Division
Supt. Guthrie were in town last Monday.
While here they interviewed Trustee
Deacon. They requested him to bring
q motion before the council recinding
all former motions passed by the council
in regard to the removal of the custom
house and threatened dire vengeance to
The village if this were not complied with.
It would not work however and the mat
er is still being strenuously urged by the
village council and by our member Of
Congress at Washington.
Alex. Turner had the great misfortune
o loose his house and contents by fire on |
tuesday afternoon. He had completed
misunderstanding aud painting the out,
lido and oas;stod hv h;a v;To .,d .,o,,