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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18
rors fenbina..

Fur the present our mail carrier makes
but one trip IL day.
The genial countenance of WIN. AicFall
is again vizible ut his old place Of labor.
the post carpenter shop.
The school room under tie direction
of j. v. Mackie, has been moved to more
CONNEXIONS quarters ut the cast end,
with reading room attached,
Charley Crawford has returned from
his twenty days !ullnug!, at his home in
Vermont. During his absence he per-
fo:med tho sad duty Of burying ms
father.
Private Corr, who surrendered him.
sclfas dcserter from K company. 7tii
Infantry, some time ayo, has bsc4l re
stored to duty, and has loft to join his
company ut Fort Laramie, Wyoming
Territory.
The Tooth anniversary Of Washington
fesigning command OF the army wasduly
observed at this post December 81, 1888.
rhirty-eight guns were fired at noon by 1,
detachment of ten men under command
| of Lieut.. Cornish.
ssventy-five dollars is quite sum to
pay for u violin, still a. A. Forbes las
come to the conclusion that Il good one
is the best i'll the end, and We may now
he OH the alert for something new and
sweet i'll the musical line.
The cold weather still continues, hut il
does not deprive the boys of their round
of amusements, which bids fair to outdo
all other posts in this department. Maj.
Brayton, our commanding officer, is do.
ing all in his power to make it as agree
able as possible for the men of his COM
mand. Not only is all work suspended,
but he has gwen the large byrrack room,
formerly used as q school and reading
room, for the use of q gymnasium, and it
is now being fitted up with all the ncccs.
sary parapl,ernalia pertaining to athletic
sport, viz: Trapeze bars, horizontal
bars, swinging rings, climbing ropes,
rapiers, dumb-bells, Indian Clubs, etc.
The club has set Of bylaws consp;cu-
ously posted, aud the main feature is "nu
liquors allowed on the premises"
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'cARl,sLE.

4 . II
The social entertainment held ut Mr..
Eastman's ", the 9th inst, for the bene-
fit Of Rev. 8. Kcrfoot. was Al most dc.
cidea success. The house was packed
the supper and entertainment excellent,
and the receipts amounted to the land
some sum ofSI6. Isauc Foster, Esq, o:
bathgate acted ms chairman am! openutl
tile program with neat speech. The
song aud chorus I" Fam Foote.. Marine "
by Mrs. McKittrick and the Carlisle c,lo:s
was well received. \ recitation by Nr;,:y
eastman, eleven years of age. evincp.i
more than ordinary trlcnt. The stit,4
Father is Growing Old" by u. q. Sn..t
vas given in goo,bsiyle. "Janet's C,oies
a song by Mrs. Mckittrlrk WIS weu re
Seived. "Ssotland Yet" AMI cI}ui.!
Farming" tine Former sons au,l t!a
lattera recitation By Mr. s.,,i,a, We.
delivered with spirit. a lu,t by Mis-
Mckittrck and Il. w. Rowland, "Noaif.'
vas Wei! put through. "Du'ut., ll,:n;
I'M. T,ur." wss taken l,v MIR. ani n,.
Smith. An ias,rl nnn.al selection. b,
Mrs. NcKitricS was We'll Receives
The wreci: af'tac lles;.rrns," by M,..
Smith, MRS considered lv a.l Il lcn,urk
able effort. The program WAS co.rlu,lr,
by u lausi,ablc farce, The Masterpiece,
which brought down the house ATT.
the program was finished, there wcr,
three candidates f,ra cake, which VA
won by Miss GRANNY, of Batl,yatc. =,
the, Misses Eastman. the Misses Grirrso,
MIR. Eastman anl Mr.. Il. w. ROWAN,
must be given t:,e credit for the sls.:cs
OF the entert. nncnt. 5, wei. please,
WAS MIR. Foster with the Efforts OF Ms
Smith and Miss Kelly in the farce tina
he presented each with a town lot il
Butisate.
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BA'rffGATE.

The village board trustees met OH las,
Thursday evening, and discussed some
questions of Importance, and after decid.
ing to hold its regular meetings on the
second Thursday Of each month, ..d-
journcd.
Melheim & Fsssum are trading in
wood, barley, wheat, oats, in fact eyery-
thing. .-Mr. Tllos. Wiitakcr's wife pre-.
ssnted him with q son and heir last
wcck OF our saloons are closed
in view OF the village license.
Those of our people who attended the
tea meeting at Carlisle last week, ,cport
q very enjoyable time. They speak
highly Of the literary entertainment, ais,
ofahc things taken for the stoned. /. sake.
q cake soldifor hrsy-seven dollats, and
Mis- Giaudy Of Rathaats j, M voted the
bort W ing nh. i'ss
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DIR

$. r. Smith left on Monday morning
to visit friends in New York.
Draytol is a good town for cast, Gus
toners to visit NOW, as our merchants are
striving to prove who can sell the cl,eaL-
est for cash.
+. Warmer had the misfortune to lose
one ofhis boast horses OH Monday even
ing. 1t dropped dead in the harness,
value, $3.50.
David Greer has sold his farm near
town to Thomas Edwards, for $1,000.
T"e same farm was purchased by Mr..
Greer two years ago, for $1,000.
Owing to the extremely cold weather
about New Years, it was impossible to
get the photo gallery completed in time
for the holiday trade. but it is now in full
running order, and all are invited to cali
and have their picture taken.
Draytom is to be congratulated on hay
ing u tirst class artist.
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CRYSTAL.

The latest arrival in town is R. Gaten.
by's Piano Box Cyclone.
Jos. Fay las charge Of the post Office
during A. L. Appleton's absence.
Our people arc amused at the idea Of
Mr.. Tralll trying to pose us Il farmer.
Farmers are busy hauling home wom,
for sumner us well as for winter use:
others are hauling cord wood to st.
Thomas.
John Hyde, wife and family arrived
here last week from Ontario, ami are
staying with his brothcr-in-law A, b.
krston.
Robert Clark, late of Crystal, arrived in
Washington Territory, and reports neill,-
CT SNOW nor frost, but as far as seen, a
rough country.
Tho trustees OF district No. 80 having
furnished the new school with all of the
latest improved desks and apparatus.
have opened school, II. q. Arnold being
us teacher.
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Boots and Shoes at Cost.

l have opened out large stock Of
boots and shoes of all kinds and sizes in
the building lately occupied by the
American Express company on stutts,nan
street, next door to the printing Office,
and ! am bound to close out the entire
stock AT COST. Don't fail to take ad-
of this chance to secure boots
and shoes at prices that defy com
petition in the Four Corners or III anv
town in Pembina county.
"a w. K. GoopFELLow.
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For leap year story the following,
which is tolerably we'll authenticated,
will probably pass: A lady of Napanee.
Ont, writes to inform her lover, who
doesn't live thousand miles from Penn
hina. that she has hit upon plan of re-
plenisl,ing her wardrobe. She will pro-
pose to ten gentlemen whom she knows
will refuse. Thercupon she will demand
II silk dress from each. and she is as
certain of the dress in case as refusal.
When the silk all comes in, and she
gets her trunks and band boxes packed,
she will Immediately start west, and
somebody will have wife with silk
dresses enough to last life time.
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! B
llMAalIL1,,,,r.

rrl1 n. j..
Rev. Mr.. Turner u still very poorly
and unable to attend to his duties.
The cl,opping milf Is now in running
order and 10 we'll patronised, and 90 Ear
il has givei, the best satisfaction.
Pb. Kahlef is moving the school build
ilig TO the new site, and expects to have
the building ready for school next Mon
day.
Dan. McGruer, our popular postmaster,
made visit to Winnipeg last week. and
yesterday DR.. Boylan and Vim. Randall
started for tho sumo place.
DR.. Dan. EIcLscl,lin, well known tn
many readers Of the PIONEER EXPRESS, is
5assisting'in the drug store. 1t lis the
Doctors intention to renuin il, Hamilton
and practice his profession.
A public meeting was held Tuesday
evening in the Baptist church Tor the
purpose of organizing a temperance socie-
ty. The attendance4was not ~ large as
1t might have been. Of the need of s,lcl,
IN organization there can lie no doubt.
and it is to be hoped the effort will he
succe ssful
John and Robt. Simonds returned q
few days ago from Il visit to their fprme,
home in Ontario, and rcmrtan increased
interest amongst all classrs in regard tt
Dakota. II is their conviction that IN
spite of all the draw backs and dis
cou,ageinents, farmers in this country
have to contend with, their lot is All eli
viable one compared with those in the
East. They state that II large number
are preparing to leave for here in tn,
spring, and large emigration may b,
cxpectea.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18

All parties are warned not to purchase
u note given BY Messrs. Vim. Ferric and
Jos. Crowston for seventy dollars (S7U)
US value has not been received for the
same. SAID note vas given in favor oil
B:rney Barnabas. WM FERn1s,
1913 Jos. CnowsToN.
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Pike o'callaghan.

Is The dramatic club are making thorough
preparations for the entertainment next
Tuesday evening and will doubtless bring
iol. one Of tho best presentations Of the
kind ever offered il, this town. The
stage IN kitfson Halli,as been enlarged
and refurAis!.ed, ti,e new. scenery intro
tlicsd being especially attractive. See
post fa and prog ails. Al. 4. isgauisrIs
y. ne club. i y = abcsnlsle,
=! |. 4 3 l!l = Z sc q ID
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18
The wooden stockings for children a,
Chas. Full at great bargain.
Notice,

In pursuance of the resolution passed
at the meeting Jany. 14th, held at tie
court house. there will be public meet
ing ut the above nance: place Saturday,
jany. 18th at O'Clock, P. H., for the pnl-
pose of organizing manufacturing com.
pany. BY order OF committee,
r. EWING. Secy.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18
Church Notes.

Services have been conducted each
evening ut the Presbyterian church by
the Pastor, Rev. j. w. Cathcart. There
has BEEN good attendance and mncl,
interest has been manifested. On Monday
evening, Rev. Thos. McGuire Of Elmer
son preached very pointed and practical
sermon.
At the NJ. Z. church meetings have con.
tinued during the week with increasing
attendance and marked interest. There
have already been five accessioas to
the membership of the church.
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Business Locals.
Look Here.

Chas. Fullhas just received a fine stock
of goods from Chicago. Ladies call and
see those beautiful stockings at 30 cents IL
pair. Dress goods cheap. Canton fan.
mel (good) ut II cents yard. Other
goods at auction prices.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18

AND now a move is madein the direc-
ton oftesting the water powe' for manu-
f;lcturing purposes on the Pembina River.
The hest judges we have on the subject
are divided in their opinions. some feel
ing uncertain about it while others are
confident Of the practicability OF the
scheme. Let the matter be tested by
employing a thoroughly competent en-
gineer. The chances seem to be worth
the experiment.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18
VI Rare Treat,

A fine entertainment is promised for
this friday evening at tho NJ. E.
church. Tie proxrun committee las
drawn heavily upon the best musical and
eloc i,,onary talant in the Four Corners.
a reference to the printed programs will
reveal what is in store for those III atten-
dance. The ladies give notice that those
who wish to enjoy the ten must be ON
hand early, as at 1880 preparations must
beginto put tile church in order for the
exercises to follow.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18
CAyi.EER.

A. Il. Corbeil has left the clerical occu-
patton and taken to farming.
Slass will be celebrated by Father
Quinlan, in Benson Hall, Cavi!ecr. next
Sunday morning, ut ~ O'clock.
Several run.a-ways occurred last week
to eniiven the routine oi daily events in
town. No serious damage resulted how
ever.
q. W. Wilkinson has given up WASH
inston Territory entirely and is making
!'rc sarations to 80 Turning OH his farm in
Park River.
Last week mistake appeared in the
Cavi'eer items. instead of MIR. Alex Ross
iii the funeral notice it should have read
Mrs. Alex Rues.
A meeting of the board of township
supervisors Of Cavilcer township is called
for January 2lst, in Benson Hall, for the
purpose OF transacting township business.
Talk about hymeneal breezes, but We
are likely TO have gale neat Sunday, as
we already hear of four knots to be tied
on that day, and then look out tor
Squalls"
The protracted meetings held in Cavi-
leer by Rev's Movins of Cavileer and
Cook of Fargo, are largely attended every
night, and it is hoped much good will re-
suit from the movement.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18

Sealed tenders will be received until
Jan. %, for the erection of 1, Catholic
church at Neche. Plans and speciic,-
tons may be seen at the flee If Dr
Donovan, to whom proposals must be
addressed.
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Goodfellow sells underwear of all
kinds cheap for cash.
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Are You aoinr

to any part Of the United States or Cana.
ia. 1t SO buy your tickets at Neclie, DIT.
I will give you benefit OF the lowest rates
md check baggage through to destination
Of ticket. Any desired information about
routes. rates and connections cheerft,l,y
given on application either in person or
by letter. w. L. GooD1xo,
40 Agt st. P. N. & II. Ry,
Call and see those nice uaderclothiny
ut Chas. Fulls at 81. 30 per s,it.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18

PEasuANr to call published III last
weeks PIONEER Express, meeting was
held in the 0Durt house last Monday
evening TO elect delegates to attend the
county convention to bc held at Hamil-
ton, Jan. "a. II. K. Vaughn was appoint
cd Chairman and II. Aylen secretary, and
the following were appointed as dele
gates 81. II. Bird, T. Z. Yerxa, Joseph
Ewing, James Langtom and Geo. Grogan.
Should any Of the delegates he unable to
attend, they have power to appoint
proxies. After the business proper OF
the meeting was concluded, the following
resolution was adopted. That it is the
voice of the meeting that the business
men OF the town organize themselves
into manufacturing company, and for
the Development of any water power
that may 5s available ON the Penbina
River. r. Ewing was appointed a con-
mittee Of one to agitate the matter, and
to call u meeting, Jan. 10, to further con-
slider the matter.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18

PEMslsA sends five good delegates to
the Hamilton convention.
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TIE PIONEER EXPRESS.
FRIDAY, JANUARY IS, 1884.
AROUND TOWE.

Last Sunday was a stormy one-but it
did not last long.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18
Oh, how Cheap.

Go to Goodfcllow's for Boots and
ut fist cesr.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18

SCHOOL hooks aud stationery at very
low prices at the City Drug Store. IS
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18

AL the organized counties, excepting
Grand Forks, in the third judicial district
of Dakota, have mtitioned congress for
the appointment of two additional! judges.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18
Tenders Wanted

Fine boots for Misses-cheap, slOo a,
Chas. Full's.
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ECIlE.

NECHE.
slcighing is good.
Trade is looking up.
Squire Vosper is asking for a Jail.
Jud LaMourc's team is laid up for re-
pairs.
The whoa. question is o nooted one
ROW days.
j. y. Gordon can tell YOU all about how
a horses foot feels, when i, comes sud
denly in contact with ones face.
A fourteen pound boy at the furniture
store causes Mr.. stahel to wear a smile
Of satisfaction. All arc doing well.
There will he a public meeting at
Seche, on Tuesday, Jan. %, at 2 p. NJ, to
elect three delegates to attend the county
convention at Hamilton, to take place,
Jan. ~.
Early Tuesday morning the residence
of John Tyncr was found to be OH fire.
Willing hands turned out, and fought the
flames bravcly, but despite their efforts
the house was completely Quilted. Most
of the household goods were saved.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18

TIE county commissioners closed their
session ON Friday last. The proceedings
are published elsewhere. They will
meet agnin on the first Monday in
February.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18

TIE meeting of the literary society on
Friday evening last was well attended,
and the program was listened to with III.
terest. Mrs. Mostyn gave an appropriate
rendering Of a part of poem, " l have
Lost my Love-" Mr.. Tllos. Price recited
the experiences of 8. Basl,ful Man."
which occasioned considerable merri-
ment. An essay OH the Melancholy in
Literature" by +. ID. Hartson, eyinccd
no little amount of critical talent. NJ.
Mackic' 3 essay OH "The Insignifcance
Of this World" was good in thought aud
delivery. Mr.. 6. II. Megquicr's spirited
rendering Of Death Doomed" was.
loudly applauded. The interest Of the
was greatly enlivened by several
violin and organ duets by Mr.. Augustus
Short and Mrs. Ryan. The audience
was evidently pleased with the exercises
VI the evening.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18

CORRESPONDENTS will please get their
communications to this Office by Well
nes,lay,. if possible. Matter for pub
LEGATION arriving as late IS Thursday runs
tile risk OF being too late.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18
Look at those superior rubbers tgents')
at III oc Fall onl,, on .a.,

at Chas. Full, only 81 cts.
Fresh oysters served to order at til,
Pioneer Bakery and restaurant. Off
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18
Notice.

Ladies' boots at Chas. Full's cheap store
onlv 81. 90.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18

The Western Educator, published at
Parker. Dakota, is a new educational
publication for this Territory and, as
sich, us well as for it's merits. deserves
the patronage Of our teachers and school
officers. 1t will cost one dollar a year.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18
Russian Oats for Sale.

AL in want Of good seed outs should
call on A. Vassieat Yerxa's store. Cavileer
who has 1900 buslleis Of "A, i white Rus.
sian oats, which, he will sell at a reason
Esble price. 224-25
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18

The rost,naster-gene,al has ordered
that hereafter patterns, photos, playing
cards, visiting cards. address tags, paper
sacks, wrapping paper, bill! heads. en-
velopes. and other matter Of the same
character, shall be considered fourth-class
matter instead of tl,ird-class, and that
the postage thereon will hence-forth be
one cent per ounce-double the recent
rates.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18

MEssas. T. W. Gaffney ana II. R.
Vaughn returned OH Monday from trip
to Grand Forks and Fargo. They were
in communication with others who are
interested in the proposed railroad to
this town, who feel confident Of the ulti-
mate success Of the project. There seems
now a probability of work commencing
during the coming summer.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-01-18

Having secured the G.. L.
Winters stock at both places at a
8 E EAT SACRAFICE, also add
d q large portion of the O'Keefe
LEX, enables us to defy all COM
afl;'.Ni.i in way OF prices and as
.>l5snellt OF good, wl,ic', are to
. +'an 'strrrd at r'1;nously low
> i-<;;@.:ss.
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Mems cite lsaes taots n Chs Eall,. u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07
l5.sfSantlrla 06azgih
TUESDAY EVENING. ocToBER7.

Tur HAUNTED HILL.-Oac III what il
,nowr as the .schost district" there is ia
,.,, hill, over which passes the main country
; sd A well-known farmer, who resides IN
the vicinity, states that within the past year
there have been no less than fifty disastrous
,uuaways on this particular hill, and tia:
did fragme nts of wagons and buggies could
pc seen living around in all directions. Pc"
MI. are beginning to think strangely OF -
many accidents occurring at one place, a'd
many go great distance out OF their way !"
avoid what is beginning to be famliiaf'y
known as the haunted hill" VI lateltis d
rare thing that any traveller passes thl-
road by night, and then only on norseo ga
Tn nearly every instance when tne plii J"
reached the animal becomes unmanageanie'
and makes frantic efforts to unhorse nus rit-
er. AS Mr.. Anton Bradshaw ana lamls
we're Returning home by this route their teaio,
pair of sturdy old work horses, look lriSh.
and ran away, luckily injuring no one. but
literally denolishipg the vehicle. The
horses were never known to run before
last week two young ladies-the MlsseS
Stenhens-were thrown out OF their buggy
vt the same place, one of them SUSTAINING
severe fracture of the ankle. In this in
stance the buggy was smashed into smither
Gems. Countless other accidents OF Ike
character were named, all happening at this
particular spot. The fatal hill" is situated
two miles west of town, just in the rear o!
Philip Brownies residence, in what is known
as the "ghost district" which latter derived
its name last fall from strange creature
roaming at large, it is said, through the
woods of the locality, frightening the lnhao'
itants nearly out of their wits. inns mys.
terry was never fathorned, although DAY al.
ter day and night after night hunting partes
were out securing the thlckiy' WOODED
snarselv settled Observation-Disclosures
IMol Gor.. 81. Louis Globe Democrat.