The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-05-23


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. sssdin may y I'D . w inished
here. S8s
The woods around us are putting on q
beautiful green appsarance.
Miss Gaffhey left lot Crystal last Mon
day. We hope she will return soon.
]. Gaffhey was IN town last Sunday
and Monday, and lie is going to help US
on the Fourth.
Mcssrs. Norton, Yerxa, Johnson, Law.
renee and ladies Of Hamilton paid Cavl-
leer visit OH Sunday last.
The interior of Yerxas store has re-
ceived coat Of paint which has added
greatly to Its appearance.
Messrs. Herman and August Krinke
left last Monday for DEVILS Lake, where
they will spend week in fishing and
hunting.
Several of Mr.. Bechtel's horses were
cut up through the tipping up
Of the harrows. A very serious accident
was undoubtedly averted by the pres
encc of mind of the boys.
The mill was in danger of fire last Sat-
urday. At noon a fire started in the yard
among the hay and dry manure and
spread very rapidly, but it was fortunate
ly discovered in time to prevent any
casualties.
Nlass was observed in the Catholic
Church last Sunday morning. Father
'Bonstine OBLIGATED and dedicated the
church as the church of st. Bridget. He
congratulated the catholics of the vicin-
ity ON their grit aid the protestants OH
their liberality. He preached very
neat sermon after which he christencd a
number of infants.
Ehe event of the week was the arrival
III town of H. H. Wohln,ck and his bride,
Miss Tenia Baulig, that used to be. The
ceremony was performed at the resi-
dence of the brides father after which,
the party drove to Cavilecr, where
Harry. remembered the boys. They
then returned to Mr.. Baulig's accom-
panied by numerous invited guests and
enjoyed the dance till sunrise. Harry
has now settled into an old married
man.
A meeting was held OH Saturday even
ing last to make arrangements for the
celebration of the Fourth of July in Cav
ileer. The attendance was fairly large
and the following committees were ap-
pointed: On inspection of grounds, to
report at next meeting-G. w. Rickbeil,
w. H. Staples and II. Benson: On sports
Nv. jackson, r. Benson, w. H. Staples,
Fred Farrow and Levi Bechtel: On ell
tertainment-J. Bechtel, G. A. Douglas,
P. H. McNlaster, A. Mclean and II.
Rickbeil: On inance-G. A. Douglas
j. Bechtel, A. Mclean, IL. Rickbeil, Il
Benson and Il. H. Gray. Noah johnson
was chairman of the meeting and A.
Vassie secretary. Meeting adjourned
until Saturday evening, May 3lst.
NECHE.
THE following was received too late for last wecl
Jos. LaPorte is riding over the town.
ship making assessments, taking the
census, etc.
Ed. Winn has returned from visit ia
Canada, and thinks there is 10 place like
Northern Dakota.
Senator Hull, popular mountaincer
took in the sights ut Neche Tuesday
Came again, Senator.
Trotter Bros. have given their store a
new coat of paint, which adds consider
ably to its appearance.
Geo. +. McKinnev. Lin Armstrong
Mr. Merrill, J. d.. Stack and J. b. Stefiin
all of Bathgate, were down the first of the
week.
The measles have been prevalent in the
city for the past three weeks, but have
now run their course, as 10 new cases arc
reported.
Little Eddie Fallen. who has been con
fined TO the house for the past few week,
by bad c;.se Of lung fever has entirely
recovered.
BY the breaking Of scaffhlding OF
Whecler's new residence, Chas. Wecdil
fell twenty feet to the ground severed,
injuring his back.
We notice the genial co,lntenance o
the Hon. ]. Bookwal,er upon our streets
He is fresh from the political fields ant
reports matters as red hot below.
The new Catholic church is rapid,
nearing completion, and will I've quit
an imposing structure. A great man,
wonder why they did not build it neare
3a.ligate
A good many improvements are goin
on these days aud painters and carpei
tiers are kept busy. Mr.. Wheeler's he,
house is nearly finished and will be al
ornament to that part of town.
j. Nicholson, inspector of customs a
Gretna, left this week for his home il
Canada to engage in business with hi
father. We are sorry to lose Jack as Ii
is a first-class boy in every respect an
will leave a host of friends behind him,
A son of Mr.. Askew, age about twent
years, died very suddenly of congestion
of the lungs OH Saturday last. Not man
in town were aware that he was i'll an
there was much surprise upon hcarin
Of his death. He was employed in Nj
Nichols lumber yard and proved HIN
self both honest and capable and his sud
den demise will be regretted by grca
many.
| WAL:sALLA.
Breaking has already begun:
j. j. Hurley is out again and is able +
see with the aid OF glasses.
Mrs. Fairbanks of Emerson Inns beel
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. II. I. Bevans.
Grain is up four inches and seeding il
done OIL the mountains north of the Penn
bina river.
Chas. w. Andrews has secured til,
agency for this town for Tlos. Kane 1
Co., Chicago, school furnishings.
Walhalla presents aholiday appearance
every day, as II. Il. Bevans keeps his fla,
l Al r.