The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-08


John B. Raymond Fargo.
DEPUTIES.
j. F.. 1aggart, Fargo;B. H. Webster, Pembina.
u.s.rNrERNAL REVENUE.
c,llector-J. L. Pennington. Bismarck.
US. LANDorFIcE.
Reglstsr-B. e.. Tiffany, Grand Forks
Receiver-W.J. Anderson, Grand Forks.
u.s.ARMy. FORT pENBINA.
Chamber MeKisbin.
commanding Co II" and Inspector Of Musketry
Post Adjutant, act assist. Quartermaster and com.
mandtng mounted detachment list Lieut. Cooke, |
coSmpm aig Co. "B."lsth Infantry, I'd Lieut. l..
Acting Ordinance officer, Signal Officer, Recruit.
Ing officer: Treasurer and Post Surgeon II. o. |
Perley, Medical Dep.
Town and County News.
Wheat Is above the ground In several localities.
the hotel changes in tile city are ncte,l else
where.
The school bell at Walnalla giv.s grsat salts.
faction.
Several school reports for the month of April will
appear next week.
The Drayton yacht is Oh hand again and likely
to stay this time.
II. A. Mayo, of walhalla, has imported fine
three year old stallion.
A. c. Yates. former reside Mt of l,athgate. died
at Winnipeg last week.
Mr.. Wiltse has openetlu jewelry store in Justice
vnn(' nnr,s store luii nj nrurt,,,,
DIR. Smith, dentist expec.s to visit Hamilton
shortly. See notice of date in postciiice.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mayer, of WalIala, lost their
second son last Friday from capillary bronchitis
Mr.. Peter Olson aud Miss. G.. IOml. were
made happy by Rev. Il. Wait Oh Monday Of last
week.
Bathgate has new school bell which rang out
clear and loud for the first time last Monday
morning.
The death of William Knowles a respected
citizen Of Elkwood occurred ON Tuesday the - III |
ult. age 30 years.
The tuition in Europe is still uncertain. Ne
gOtiatinns for pace are OH foot, but nobody can
forecast the result
Dr. Smith may he found in his office this week
ana part of next week before going to Hamilton
and other towns.
This edition of til. PIONEER Exp"Ess Gun he
had for five cents copy, but il ordered by mail
| postage must be sent.
Amongst articles of interest we hive pleasure |
in referring TO tho furnished by Mayor Cavieer
DIR. Smith. Rev. John Scott and 4. II. Story.
By an almost UNANIMOUS vote. on Tuesday last
week. the issuance Of bonds were authorized for
improving rouds to the extent of g. 500 worth
| One of the oldest residents of the county, o. |
Burritt Esq. died ut his resid, nee near Mona on
Wednesday of last week ut the advanced age of |
u years.
Ia big bar went to pay visit last Thursday to |
George Barcelo, near Olga. and without any coll |
sultation took home with him nice fat pig Of
over $50 lbe.
A Buy Center sportsman rode an OK out to a |
ravine, and fired upon flock of mallards He is |
now worrying over til. question, which kicked
him. old Bright or the gun.
From The Northwest comes the report ef . |
probable bnttle mar ut hand, between Middle. |
toms forces and the rebels. There Is rumor |
also of IL general uprising of the Indians.
The steamer Asop came in from Fargo ON Sun. |
day last and the Marquette OH the same day from
Winnipeg this being the first trip of the season
for the former and the second for the latter.
We are under obligations to c. l.. Parker. Of the
firm of Lukin Il Parker 3athgate, to DR.. Donovan, |
of Necfe. c. W. Andrews, Walhalla. II. l.. Gran.
dell of Drayton and others. for assistance in pre-
pairing this issue.
The runner that MIR. Z. Healy llns been ap-
pointed to a profcssorship in the Grand Forks
University is not confirmed. Perhaps II was his |
recognized fitness for the position that gave occa.
sion to the rumor.
DIR. Porteous had an Interesting occurrence at
his house on Wednesday. A very fine little boy
arrived in his family. bringing power of sun
shine and happiness to all. Congratulations are
In order.
The names of J. Henry Abrams, city. clerk. and
]. Edgar Ashley. marshal, are found to have been |
dropped on, of the Pembina directory, published
elsewhere, thoughw we are not aware that these |
gentlemen have done anything to merit the omls. |
slon.
The Rev. Father Mctiinnis In retiring from the |
charge of the various missions in the territory Of
Dakota begs II return his sincere thanks To his |
Cathc lie and Protestant friends FOR their kindness
towards him during his stay amongst them, and |
wishes them God speed.
Extra copies of this edition may he had from
the following: ID. 3lcGr,ier, Hamilton; DR.. Don
ovan, Eeche; G. ", Andrews, Waihslla; H. l..
Crandell, Drayton; Andrew vasssie, Cavileer.
G. E. Kermctt, st. Thomas; Z. l.. Parker, Bath.
gate.
THE AT Home" to b. held this Friday. even.
Ing at Kfttson Hall promises to be very sue
cessful affair." The hall IL being deliberately disco.
rated, furnished with easy chairs. settess, etc.,
and the walls ornsmented with portraits aud
paintings. very enjoyable fine Is anticipated.
Space for current topics being very scarce this
week we can only make the briefest reference TO
the question of county division. The probabil.
ties are increasing that the measure will carry by
a good majority. and ifio, we think that it will
not be many months before the general opinion
will concur in that verdict.
Farm for Sale.
| Good farm for sale at St. Andrews. Walsh Co. d.
T.. six miles above Drayton. On the Red river,
containing 149A acres. Terms easy. For further
particulars apply TO e. g. PrRDY, Pembina d. 7.