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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24
Bathgate, October 2l, 1884.
A Farmers View.

Editor PIONEER ExrRKss
This being the first political campaign
which have had the pleasure of wit.
Messing in this county, thought at the
outset it would not be time or labor lost
to take a careful survey of the proceed
ings of the various conventions. With
this end in view visited these gather
ings, and made a personal investigation
Of their working. had an opportunity of
getting, as it were, glance at the inside
workings Of the various combinations and
the means employed, and knowing that
the farners-who make nine-tenths of
the population of this county-are very
much occupied at this season ofthe year,
it occurred to me that it would not be
amiss to give them farmers view of the
political campaign up to the present. In
the first place, Of the sixty-thres delegates
which you sent to the Bathgate conyen-
ton. some forty were either instructed
or favorable to the nomination of f. A.
Wilson, but there being some under
false colors, some cheap delegates who
could not understand the temptation of
q roll of greenbacks and others who
were willing to do anything to
further the interests of somei Particular
friend as county officer, therefore, trading
and treachery, were the order ofthe
day, and the men whom the farmers de-
sired were defeated before the conven-
ton. But a noticeable fact was that only
five trusty friends could be found among
those sixty-three delegates who could be
trusted through thick and thin to attend
the district convention at Grafton so the
remaining five had to be taken from
various parts Of the county. As the date
OF the district convention drew near there
were wars and runors of wars, and it was
found necessary to buy the proxies of
even some of the select ten. But there
were two aspirants for the legislature,
Nnd the Graftonites settled this matter
hV rejecting the one because he was an
ldelandcr, and after two Gays planning
ami conniving, everything was made to
go off smoothty-as it, appeared, the
only break being when two out of three
OF the Ramsey county delegates placed
their man in nomination, only to be voted
down BY the big county with the thirteen
delegates would like to know which
county Messrs LaMourc and Stong repre-
sent-Pemtina or Walsh. Certainly not
the legal voters of Pembina county.
Who, then will they represent, if they
are 30 fortunate as to be elected, which,
by the way, is 10y no means certain? Ger
tainly not the farmers. Therefore, it
must be the r. r. companies and other
monopolies who will pay them best. Men
who will buy their way into Office will
certainly sell themselves out to the high
est bidder, which is not the farmer Of
Pembina county. We are not able to
compete against nillionaires. Farmers
of the twelfth district. it is time for us to
awaken to the reality Of what is going OH
around us, and to what the schemers are
about. Poll your vote for man who
will work for the interest of the farmers.
And now, Mr.. Editor, hope 1 have not
trespassed on your valuable space. As it
is not through love or fear write, my
name is not necessary at present, and l
sign myself A FARMER.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24

About that story. The editor OF
this paper will exchange all the prop.
crty he owns sin the east" whetl,e,
stocks, bohds. real estate, deposits Oh
what else, for the poorest quarter sec.
ton of land in Pembina county, sun.
sizht, unseen" This will lie an ex.
cellent chance to make big money fol
those honorable gentlemen who have
been alleging that he has put the
greater part Of his earnings for the
past two years in property in the
east
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24

tle earnest request OF ll0etb Of voters In
the counties COMPRISING this district, has
he consented to be q candidate. 9th
lIc has a record. both public and private,
that will bear the closest scrutiny. We
need not eiiumcr,te reasons why lie is
sought and urged to be a candidate. The
writer has heard scores Of men say they
were glad 10 hear that some one had
pluck enough to take up the cause of the
people, and oppose the politician most
widely known in the great Territory OF
Dakota and most widely feared. 1t is
not possible that We have been under
any one mans paw 10 long that we fear
to come out, ard yet that il what il re-
ported Of US. The pre.is of Minnesota is
looking 10 Pembina county to sec what
she will do. Walsh, Ramsey and Cavi-
leer counties are asking us to help over
throw the despotism that threatens us all
alike. Is il possible that any one should
think there is but one family oflcgislators
in PehIbira county? Let it be hoped
that there is but one family of the kind
I'VE have had. 1t is our duty now fellow
voters to come to the front and by on,
votes show our manhood. If we send
our delegates to IL convention and they
through ignorance or bad faith sell u,
out, why should We submit? It is you,
home and mine chat you and 1 are pledg
ed to protect. Shall we then by oul
votes send men to our legislature who
are robofng our homesof every comfort ii
order to feather their own? Shall We
MT then by casting our votes for F. A
Wilson for councilman, put an end 81
far as We can to such legislation? Mr.
Wilson has no county seat schemes t.
forward. He has nothing in view bu
good, sound legislation, and believes i,
submitting questions to the voters. before
saddling them with burdens.
A VOTER.
poky,o,to n..ho, 100.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24
PARK RIVER CONVENTION.
+. A.Willson and John Bechtel nomi.
mated for the Council and House
Of Representatives.
A Harmonious convention; a Clea,
Ticket with Bright Prospects
0f'Success.
Walsh County VIII Give a Large
Majority Againat LaMoure
and His Minions.

The Republican Convention that
met at Park River, on Tuesday last
for the nomination of representatives
for the Twelfth Legislative Distric,
was a harmonious gathering, resulting
in the nomination of q full set of re,
representatives. for the four counties
that bids fair to sweep the district
with a large majority OH the Fourth OF
November.
There was a good ATTENDANCE OF
representatives from Pembina, Walsh
and Ramsey counties, aud although
diversity Of opinion in regard to the
choice for some places existed at first
unity of action prevailed at last and
the members of the convention lef,
for their homes feeling that final sue.
cess was assured. As lengthy report
of the proceedings might reach the
PIONEER ExpREantAp late for inser.
ton in full this: week, your reporter
will not attempt fulr account of the
meeting. The following nominations
were made:
F. A. Wilson, of Bathgate. for, the
Legislative Council, and John Bechtel
of Cavileer, for the House of Repre-
sentatives for Pembina county.
DR.. J. G. Millspamgh for the council
and Walter Kidder for the House.. for
Walsh county.
DIR. Ringer, of Ramsey county, was
endorsed for the house, and p. Nc.
Hugh, of Cavileer county.
The impression seemed to prevail
amongst the delegates that Pembina,
Ramsey and Walsh counties would
give large majorities for the new tick.
ct, while it is well known there is a
strong anti-LaMoure feeling in Cavi-
leer county.
Earnest speeches were made by
Messrs. Harvey, Twamley and others,
showing the necessity of prompt and
united action on the part of all
throughout the district who desire to
put down the allies and creatures of
railroad and other monopolies, and
who want government that shall
represent the people. REPORTER.
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supt. OF Schools

As have been informed that a re-
port is being circulated that am not q
candidate for election as county s,.perin-
tendent, take this opportunity to say
that although / have not allowed poll
tics or canvasslng to interfere with my
official duties, I am candidate for cleo
ton as supt. of schools. for Pembira
county, and respectfully ask my friends
TO give me, their support aud influence at
the coming election. II. Is. .JAcrsoS. Ii il !
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I have not Withdrawn,

1t having been circulated that l have
withdrawn as candidate for Sheriff Of
Pembina county, l desire to give notice
to the electors of the county that / am
still in the field, and will remain until
the last vote is polled, on the 4th of
November, notwithstanding all rumors
to tho contrary. ID. DICK.
Pembina, D. r., Oct. Is, 1884.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24

The steamer Neptune which was
sent nt.by the Canadian government
to investigate AID report on the MAYA
;sability of the Hudson bay returned
last week with favorable report.
Stations have been established ut
different points OH the bay and obscr.
vations will be taken during the com.
ing winter.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24

One of the most attractive exhibits
to lie made by the northwest at the
New Orleans exposition will be that
of wild game from Dakota. The dis.
play will consist Of beaver, pair of
lack tailed deer, pair of antelope,
mountain sheep, elk, buffalo, Indian
pony, Indian dog, and every variety OF
smaller game.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24

u Messrs. r. saundess and ii. 6.
Arnold, each have their card else.
where for commissioner for the Third
District. That district may be con.
tent with the fact that whichever is
elected the Third District will he
worthily represented. =
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24

LaMonre captured the Democratic
convention but thereby called down
'lpon his head such storm of wrath
u will cost him more votes than the
OIL lorscmcnt will bring him.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24

On Monday last at Beltrami, nea,
crookston. Mimi, the boiler of a steam,
threshing engine exploded, killing 1--WE
men and mangling and scalding three
others. The engineer 1t is report.
ed was the worse 1T liquor and
besides didnot understand his buoincss
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24
To the Electors of Pembina County.

Having been induced to offer myself
a candidate for the office of Treasurer
oDPembina county take this means OF
making the same public. ! shall call upon
as many Of the free and independent
electors as possible between now and the
4th Of November, and if I am for
tunatc enough to obtain the conf.
dence Of the majority, I shall do my fbest
70 dojustice TO t'le office and TO- the,
interests Of the Count general n
ta85 .sas 81 otlin TrnlY, a
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24
COMMUNICATIONS.

Editor PIoNEER-EXPREss:
In answer TO Mr.. John Mcmillan in
your last issue, empha.ically deny hav.
ing overcharged single individual one
cent for work performed by me in my
official capacity as Clerk of the Court.
ROBERT TwEEDL1E.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24
To tho Public

1 hereby announce 'nyselfa as candi-
date for the legislature from the Twelfth
Legislative District, and respectfully ask
the support of the legal voters. of said
district at the election ON November 9TH,
1854. II. SroNG.
Crystal, Aug, 1884.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24

District court sssow In sessions IL
7 th e court house There are over 20
K! cs q Z On tho 81 md the session
WIN continue tilftiie middle Of next
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24
AuD1Ton's OFFICE.

PEMBlSA, Thursday, Oct. 8, 1884.
The following school district treasurers'
reports were examined and found correct,
and the following amounts were allowed
to clerks and treasurers, ON resolution of
II the board:
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24

;ensiye prairie fire occurred
Ter part Of last week
ig the whole country between
fountains and western Penn.
|lty and causing considerable
10 settlers.
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To the Voters of Pembina County.

! would hereby announce to the voters
OF Pembina county that am candidate
for the Office ofSheriff and would respect
fully solicit their support at the ensuing
election. l can refer to the fact that
have successfully performed the duties
Of that office for term Of years in Grand
Forks county, and can refer all who may
choose to favor my candidacy to my
record there. RICHMOND FADDEN.
Pembina, October 1, 1884.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24
To Voters Of Third District.

At the urgent request of,nany friends
l hereby submit my name for your APP
prevail as county commissioner for the
ID Com. district. Your vote and influ-
ence is respectfully solicited in my be-
half. H. q. ARNOLD, Crystal.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24

I number of candids.esWre ous with
Edenying that they have retired
be race. This reporting candi.
of the field is an old cleo.
g dodge, began too soon this
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24
To the Voters of Pembina County.

Having discharged the duties Of Depu-
tv-Sheritf for over two years, and having
become acquainted with all the duties of
the Office Of sheriff, hereby announce
myself as a candidate for the office of
Sheriff for Pembina County, independent
ofany ring or combination and respect
fully solicit the support Of the voters of
the county:
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24
supcrintendent of Schools.

AT the solicitation ola number of my
friends, l have been induced to offer my
self as a candidate for the office of super
intendent of schools, and ask the sup
port and influence of the people of Penn
Gina county. J.R. YOUNG, Hamilton.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24
Proceedings of the Pembina County
Commissioners

The following was omitted from the
last report Of the commissioners proceed
mgs.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24

10 the Electors of Pembina coanty.
At the.solicita:ion of number Of my
friends have been induced to offer my
self as a.candidate for the office Of Regis
ter of Deeds for Pembina county, and
would ask my friends and acquaintances
throughout the county for their support
and influence. Respectfully Yours,
Hamilton, ID. r. ]. McPHA1L-
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A Card.

a Card.
I beg to announce to my friends
throughout Pcmbina county and to the
voters generally that I will be a cum
didate for the office of Sheriff Of Pembina
county, at the approaching election. II
elected, I shall endeavor to fulfil the inn
portant duties Of that office with fidelity
to the public. D..DIck.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24

!ok by the name Of Boon as.
Governor Cleveland while he
his way to the executive man.
londay morning. The governor
the fellow off until the authors
took charge of lin and then pro.
Eeded leisurely, to his vol. Il /
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Card.

At the request of numerous friends
l beg to announce myself as candidate
for commissioner for the Sd Com. dis
trict and respectfully solicit the influence
and support of the voters of said district.
p. SAUNDERS, Hamilton.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1884-10-24

There are only two members of the
-a''inet at Washington. The others
ale all off doing compaign service.
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FEllellaio',< = 4 y. ].
Il. Il. YOUNG, Editor and Proprietor.

Published every Friday morning, at Psmbfua
D.. T.. Subscription, 81 % per annum. In advAncr
Besides alnrge outside circulation. the PipMes
Exyreas has over 600 subscribers in Pembina Co
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To the Electors Of Pemblna County.
I hereby announce myself as an inde-
pendent candidate for Sheriff of Pembina
county, and appeal to the voters for their
SURFACES. CAPT. B. H.. WEBSTER.
To the. Electors Of Pembina County.
I beg to announce that am q candi-
date for the Office of Clerk Of the County
Court and ask the votes of the electors
and their support at the forthcoming
election.
Lincoln Twp. Aug. 1884. JAS. THOMSON.
To Pembina County Electors.
/ hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the office of Clerk of the Dist.
Court for Pembina County and respect
fully ask the support Of the. electors at
the polls on November 4.
Carlisle, ID. T. I'D. WINr.Aw.
To the Electors Of Pembina County.
Notwithstanding the action of the late
Republican convention held at Bathgate,
I am still in the field as candidate for
county treasurer, and respectfully solicit
the support of my friends.
H. r VAra,,y
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70 theElectors Of Pembina Count,


In view of the fact that there seems to
be serious and widespread dissatisfaction
With the result of the peculiar combine
tons and nominations of the recent Re-
publican convention held at Bathgate,
and conforming to the earnestly express
ed wishes Of many friends, l desire to
announce that am still in the field as a
candidate for the office of Sheriff of
Pembina county, and l earnestly solicit
the support that l feel I may modestly,
yet Justly expect from those who have
residence in this county. / can truthful
~ say that during the canvas / have
allied myself to no cliques or factions and
propose to conduct the entire canvas
solely on the hope that my old tried and
true friends will not, in this my hour Of
need desert me, but will come over rs
one man and help me to conquer the
Philisiines. W. H. MooRHEAD.
Pembina, Sept. is. 1884.
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To the Electors of Pembina County.

>Soe1S @SASSeo2S VI 0AOAho Sounty.
GENTLEMEN,-Having been a resident
of this county for fourteen years and
having been in the Register of Dee il
office for nearly six years, from which
office ! have lately been summarily dis
missed on account of my presulning to
enter the field against the present
Register, l hereby offer myself as can
didate for the Office of Register Of Deeds
and hope that at the ensuing election nv
friends will sustain me at the polls.
52tf RUSSELL AYLEN.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-30

We stated last week that the town
grand juror had Johnnie Beans case
under consideration. The allegation
was an assault with intent to murder
Elder S. b. Markham. 1t was pre-.
sented for trial last Saturday. A raft
of witnesses from the lava beds OF
South and Cross streets were summon
cd, two lawyers engaged, and crowds
of mourners and spectators were
present. 1t was cold day for john
ME. Sentencc-fne SO, costs Sl3, il
not paid within "a hours, the said
Bean was to be bagged and hustled to
the work house at Rutland. Johnnie's
friends circulated subscription papers
and the money was raised after con-
siderable effort. That Bean is q bad
boy there is no question, but there
were some extenuating circumstances
and provocations in this case that ought
to have been considered.
Henry Gushing has sold his house
to Hiram Fales late of the "Bishop
House," Montpelier, for $500. We
understand that Mr.. Fales intends to
convert it into hotel
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-30
TaftSviIIe.

Notice was given at the Sunday
eve prayer meeting, for all, who are
interested in having Sabbath School
at this place this summer to meet al
the school house next Sunday at 4
o'clock p. IN. Come all and assist in
this good work.
Mrs. w. E. Jordan and daughter
of Lebanon, n. H.. are visiting friends
in this place. They return home next
week.
The Cemetery Association hole
their annual meeting next Tuesday
eve at o'clock p. m.
"A. c. Marcy of Hartland Cor.
ners has been stopping the past week
with his brother, l.. j. M. Marcy
He is recovering from his recent severe
sickness.
S. NJ. Parker has moved into the
Sam. Jones house.
B. d. Hathaway received a severe
wound while saving at his mill by a
board catching on large circular saw
and being thrown against his face with
great force. Fortunately his eye es-
capped permanent injury.
e. C. Emmons hurt his foot quite
badly by having a stick of timber fall
upon it, while at work on Mr.. Gas.
wells house. He was laid up with il
for several days, but is now able tc
resume work again.
MIR. q Mrs. j. c. Caswell desire
to express their heartfelt thanks &c
their friends and neighbors for the very
many kindnesses they have received il
their recent misfortunes.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-30
Barnard.

Barnard.
Mr.. Stevens of Bridgewater has
bought the Paddock place, in the east
part of the town, for $3.50.
H. A. Culver will start his "hull-
ed corn team this week. 1t will be
driven by Augustus Farr.
Seth Caswell and wife have moved
to the town farm.
AS Mr.. Mains was chopping in
the woods, one day recently, tree
fell upon him, breaking two ribs and
otherwise seriously injuring him.
The sugar orchards on the high
lands have yielded only a small amount
of sugar, not more than half the usual
amount.
-Grasshoppers are on the war
path thus early, "thicker, faster and
more of them" than ever.
Miss Thirza Allen, of the East vii
lage, goes to South Royalton to teach
the village school the coming summer.
There is an excursion to Dakota
being organized among the Veteran
soldiers to come off next summer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1884-04-30
HartIand.

HdfIIotus
Edwin Cove cut one of his feet
severely while chopping recently, and
uses crutches.
Rev. Mr.. Churchill will remain
and preach at the Four Corners four
weeks longer.
"A preliminary meeting has been
held for the organization of Il brass
band. We hope it will succeed.
Rev. Mr.. Noyes preached at the
Cong'l church last Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Barrows, the new
"Methodist minister man" preached
last Sunday; he is liked well.
Gilbert Thayer has moved his
shoe shop to Hartland village, and is
doing well.
Miss Maud Ella Labarec presides
at the organ at the Cong'l church. -
She has studied music in Philadelphia
the past winter.
j. & S. S. Walker are the owners
OF a beautiful Devon bull recently from
the herd of Daniel Davis of Weathers-
field G.. March owns q full blood
Jersey bull; Mr.. Atwood has full
blood Jersey bulls from the herd Of
Frederick Billings, Woodstock.