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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25
ORA" Ton.

The latest arrivals are Il little boy a,
I. Lynch's and little .irI at T.. Donn~l
ly's.
e.. w. l.ulcs WAS in town this week de
livcring Grants Memoirs" to those VIII,
subscribed in November.
NJ. Doyle, while drawing hay Slipped
Off the load and severely spraincd on,
shoulder, but will soon recover.
snpt. Jackson was visiting orr sclioo
last week, and rcl:nits every thin. to b.
i'll good running order under the man
a.c!ncnt oi principal Ferguson.
Henry Peck, Esq, who is farming .ua,
pray'on, Pembina county, arIi> cd on III,
mountain last week Mr.. =. has a farm
near this place. -Cavalicr County Coulicr
MARRIED. at the residence Of Iii,
brides parents. in Drayton, by Rev. T.
y. llealy, Oh the lG;h inst, Samuel +
Waldo, OF st. Thomas, to E,lizabc.. r..
daughter of David Graham, Esl.
y letter from Frank s. Wallace, at pres
cnt in los Angeles, California, speak.
OF the grass being green and the tree.
budding. What IL variety of climate il
these United States Of ours.
Henry Bou!e!ing took the train on Sat
urday for Ponsonbv, Ont. Congratu!l
tioEs may be il, order ON his return mex,
month. Cilas. Gilroy and Jonathan Parl
started at tie same time, the former fol
South Mountain, Onta'io and the latter
for Flint, Mich.
While t'reshing with Il horse power
recently, Thomas Devlin had some of his
clothes caught on one of the shafts, when
in twInk!ing lie was rcvolvin. at Il fear
full rate, but fortunately, one of the coup.
inss broke, thereby saying his life. AZ
it was, lie only :cccived a severe shaking
and had nearly all his clothes torn oil
him,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25
Row EsNiONT.
Beautiful weather.

Ebok out for Your wood.
Will Rancy is nursing baby on his
hand.
Sleishing is very good and farmers are
busy teaming.
J. NJ. Batcnan and family are visiting
friends in this vicinity.
Joe got the box, also the girl. We are
sorry the Duke family could not come.
Albert ls;.ney has gone East. He says
for fun, but we think that an odd name
for Il girl.
The boys put thirty horses in the
school house stable. Jack says if they
would keep the kickers at home lie would
double that.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25
To Everybody who has Wife, Moth-
er. Sister, Daughter or Forty

1181He 31eeo.
The best, most useful, economical and
durable Christmas or New Years present
in the market is Dennis Improved Model
Washer and Blcacher. Sold by
WM. MERLIN, Agent, Pcmbina.
With Dennis Improved Model Washer
& Bleacler, a child 70 years old "an per.
form the most delicate laundry work,
wash the most fragile fabrics without the
slightest danger of injury, such as laces.
lace curtains, fine lawns, cambrics &c.
with the same case and facility as can be
accomplished the ordinary washing OF
the household. 2l-22
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Il Word in 'i',1,,A

Mrs. Thompson would respectfully re-
mind those who -eonire Ears made up
or repairing done, tliat she is now p.ei,ar-
ed to receive orders in that line. Having
orders on hand to a considerable extent,
she would like those who favor her TO
send in early before the rush of work for
the coming winter closes. At the Old
Exp, e:ss Office, Pcml)ina.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25
SAY GI::xruL.

Talk about Dakota winters, a.
Miss Lizzie Howell has left our neigh.
horhood for Balhyatc.
John Churchill and Miss Hattie Car.
pcntcr were made one on Monday after
noon by Rev. Mcnamara.
a number Of young folks gathered at
the residence of ". ID. Best one evening
last week an spent Il very enjoyable
time. Dancing and other amusemcnts
were kept up until the small hours.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Hyde Park
held their first sociablc and entertain
r,cEt at the Bay Center school house, OH
Friday evening, 18th, inst. The house
was we'll filled. Proceeds of the evening
$4,000. Ne were very sorry to learn
that one of the reverend gentlemen pres.
sent was shocked because the young
folks who went there to enjoy themselves
would not sit mum all the evening. We
wonder what people go to socials for.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

baseless rumor Oh wheels and run by
steam which would vanish or blow out
without the least notice, and leave them
with the long road lying to the eastward
over which to haul their grain another
year.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25
OLGA.

Your Alma correspondents source of
information must be very unreliable.
Presumably he has got hold of some Of
the various, alarming rumors and made
these the grounds of some very grave
accusations against some of the county
officials in the public prints. Now he is
altogether mistaken, as all he says the
coroner should have done was done in
the case, viz: Hawk was arrested as soon
as practicable, the coroner and constable
going to Langdon for that purpose and
arrcsting him there. He was carefully
guarded until tried and there being
already deputy sheriff, the jurisdiction
of coroner ceased. He asks why was no
antc-mortcm statement taken: Also, why
was there 10 post-mortem? Well, there
was deposition taken (Which statement
was the chief evidence at trinl on the
day Stephens was shot. Also a post
mortem held the day of his death. So
all your correspondent asked for was
carried out in full, as he might easily
have found out had he made inquiry, or
had he taken the slightest pains to find
out before making such unjustifiable
statements,-COr.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

DIR. Nugent WAS called to Mimic, Oh
Monday.
Our town is I'LL alive this week, Christ
mas is nigh.
Social hops, NnH.s tree socials, &C.,
seem to be the ruling topics of the day
Chisholm & McGruer have A fine street
lamp which adds materially TO the ap.
pearance of their premises.
The committee on wheat arrangements
and contributors OF the Hamilton hirl
pushcis wilconvcne OH Monday evening
Dec IS.
Quite a number of our friends and
neiglbors here lavc gone to visit friends
III Ontario and in fact all parts, but viii
soon return to Uncle Sam.
A Christmas tree will be held III tho
Baptist church on NnGls eve. a fine lit
ciary program will be given and the
presents distributed. A good time is
expected. All are invited.
| WI. anu hiS. ". IL. johnson are OK
pcctins TO st:it for Southern Calforni:
on January 10Th, for ii two months tour
\ pleasant journey and !, good time il
the wish Of their many friends.
y grand supper was given to the visit
ing members Of Bcchtcl lodge
Cavalier, on Tuesday evening
Dec. %. A goodly number was prcsen
and Il pleasant evening was enjoyed b,
ALL
Our good old jolly friend. Doc. Boyl,n
has taken his flight for Il short time /,
his old home in Dresden, Ontario. TIL,
doctor has been with us for oyer tire,
years dnrin. which he has earned ,i.,
esteem and good will of host; of friends
We all join in wishing him Il mcrr,
Am;,s anda happy new ycarand speed,
return.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25
Seed Wheat.

When baby vas sick W. gave her CAsrORIi
When she was child. she cried for CAsTO:lA
When she bean. Mis-, she clung T. CASTORI.i
When she had children She gave til N CASrORIa
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

TIE P. e. Band is engaged to DO in
attendance at the Cavalier Catholic fair,
December %.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

Rev. SAMUEL Mills, of Emerson, has
had call to Fergus Falls, which he has
accepted.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25
WALHALLA.

A grand ball will be given at the Bell
vieu Hotel on Friday evening, January
LIST. Music by the Crown Centre Band.
Tickets including supper $l.OO. Com
mittcc arrangements; J.F.Hemsley and
CIV. Andrews
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

TIE Christmas ntertainmcnta at the NJ.
E. church this evening is expected to be
very interesting affair. A very fine
cantata will be presented, in which about
twenty taking part will be in very at
tractlve costume. The cantata alone will
occupy an hour and half. Admission
% cents. No half price.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

QUITE large number of our subscribers
have RENTED during the last few weeks,
but many more are still in arrears
Friends, please remember your obligation
in the premises and do not delay the
matter longer.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

JOHN KABERSAGLE had another dog
poisoned last Saturday, but the animal
recovered. 1.-THE dog Filler would get
in his work on some Of the many entirely
useless ours i'll town, the public would be
disposed to be very lenient towards the
offender. Nevertheless, the throwing out
of poison bates is a dangerous and CEN
surable practice.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. q. Henderson, of Bran
don, Num-, IRE visiting her fathers family.
Mrs. Henderson will remain some time,
mucl, to the delight of her friends but
Mr.. Henderson returns next week to take
charge of newspaper at Portage La
Prairie.
MARRIED.-At the residence of the
brides father, OH the 10th inst, by Rev.
w. II. Morrison, assisted by Rev. Z. A.
Healy, MIR. A. j. Hamilton, of Killarney,
Man., and Miss Jane A. Waldo, third
daughter of Read Waldo ESQ. of Bowes-
mont. The above pleasant event took
place in presence of about thirty guests.
The groom was ably supported by DIR.
Muir, while Miss Edncs Waldo assisted
the bride. The bride received large
number of useful and valuable presents.
In the afternoon the happy couple started
for their Manitoba home, being accom-
panied part way by Il number of friends.
The box social given by the ladies'
on the 18th inst. was Il decided success;
the evening was one of the finest of the
season and young and Old from far and
near were ready and willing to take adj
vantage of it. A large number were
present from Drayton and surrounding
country, and all appeared to enjoy them.
selves. The music by Miss Hamilton
and MIR. Hart was greatly enjoyed by all
present, resulting in their being encored
several times. The music by Messrs.
llogg and Shaw was also well received,
in fact for new hands it was something
above the ordinary. They were follow
ed by several recltations, songs and read
inss, but the treat of the evening was the
recitation by Miss Jenny Read, "although
it was rough OH poor Dave" and de-
served great praise, coming as it did
from one SO young. After short adj
dress from Rev. Morrison the proceeds,
amounting to $1,000, was handed to INN
by Chairman Reid, when the meeting
adjourned.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

TnoKLAcISs-BIAHSAnsES.-By Rev. J
a. liovis, at the NJ. Z. parsonage IN
Pcmbina Dec. DIST, 1885. Mr.. Olafu,
Thorlarins to Miss Gulny Biarmlrsen
both Of lIallson, pcm,,ina Co., Dakota
Three hundred bushels Of box elder
seed at the post Office, Pem'ina, at g Ct
per bushel. \. l.. AKERs.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

THERE was quite shower of rain on
the shortest day of the year, and an UNI
seasonable demand for umbrellas.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

Jos. CHAPMAN is running a horse power
feed mill at his barn.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

The Sunday school in connection with
the Episcopal church will give IL public
entertainment, OH Tuesday evening next,
at the school building. There will be a
Christmas tree and Interesting exercises
appropriate to the occasion. All are cor
daily invited. Admission 10 cents.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

THERE was large party from this town
III attendance at the ball at Emerson ON
Friday evening last.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

AN Ice rink has been formed on the
Pembina river, near its mouth. by build
ing temporary dam to flood the ice. 1t
will be fine place for skating, sheltered
as it is between the two high banks.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25
TIE PlONBER. EXPRESS,
Published Every Friday Morning
Z. a. Young, Publisher.
PEMBINA, DECEMBER Is. 1885.
AROUND TOWN.
No. l hand 70 cents.

SEND in Christmas news for our holiday
edition.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

Bro. DEACON was seen in town on
Tuesday morning, bright and early,
smiling all over his countenance, claim
ing that the sensational robbery, by all
right and the fitness Of things, belonged
to st. Vincent, and not to Pelnbina as had
been reported. Let there be 10 wrang-
ling over this matter. In all such ex-
ploits as the above, we think it is but just
to yield the palm to our neighbor across
the river.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

EMERSON had its civic contest on Mon
day. Both parties drove sleighs through
this town for voters temporarily residing
here. "Vote for Irwin" and "solid for
Forsyth" were prominently displayed
while the stars and stripes side by side
with the union jack, showed the beauti-
full fraternal spirit that our Emerson
friends entertain towards us. MIR. Irwin
was elected by majority of twelve.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25
Pure Saskatchewan.

The undersigned has !. 200 bushels o.
pure Saskatchewan fife wheat for sale
Four dollars a busi,cl was paid for Tic
seed 0rom Salzal's seed larmj from
which it was grown. Ripcns from s Il
II days sooner than ScotcI. fife. pit
Cavalier, d. 7. DIR. Il. NoSGoERHs.
Seed Wheat.
5000 bushels Of Srotcl, fife wheat 70,
sale. Elevator checks taken. Sample at
Elliott House, NccLe.
22-25pl I. Il. Mel. ,uGulIH,
Wallalia, ID. +
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

SUPERINTENDENT Jackson has appointed
L. f. Booker ESQ.,, as clerk of the school
board, to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of w. S. Thompson. The
position will thus be capably filled and
Mr.. Booker's interest in the town and the
school will guarantee his cooperation in
maintaining the reputation of our excel
lent public school.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

TIE Presbyterian Sunday school gave a
Christmas entertainment last evening, a
report Of which will appear next week.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

CRYSTAL.
Miss Venton has just returned from
Grand Forks.
Andy Darling, of Hamilton, was in
town Saturday.
Will King leaves for Langdon soon, tc
hold down his claim.
Henry, eldest son of +. Weiss, is attend
ing school at st. Thomas.
+. Mcirs had the misfortune to lose q
valuable horse last week.
Miss Lizzie Bishop will spend Christ
mas with friends at Cavalier.
MIR. Staples and family. of Cavalier. arc
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Appleton
Mr.. and Mrs. +. G. Kayler and VIM
Cain will spend the holidays with friends
in the old Ontario home land. We wish
them Il pleasant trip and safe return to
the western land of promise.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25
MCCONNELL.

Deputy Sheriff Dick visited our neigh.
borhood last week, OH official business.
j. Briggs has been i'll for Il couple Of
weeks, and at present his health is moi
improving amy.
Rev. J. i. Munroc was rather late last
Sabbath in taking his place behind the
desk. rile people waited patiently for
his coming, and after hearing his dis.
course from the words, "Wilt thou be
made WHOLE" went away satisfied that
though he was late he could do Justice to
Il text after he did come.
The young people are feeling quite ju-
bilant over the entertainment and fruit
festival which is to be given on the Goth
of this month, in the school house.
Great preparation is being made for the
literary and musical part of the enter
tainmcnt. Parties arc expected from
Ernest, Bcaulcu, Bay Centre, Ncchc,
Hamilton and ryncr to assist in entertain
i:iS the audience. Come one, come all.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

Our job department has been pretty
heavily taxed with orders during the
past few weeks. But we always plan to
fill orders with reasonable promptness-
with possible room for few more.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

Mr.. G. j. GooDISG informs us that
owing to change in time by the G. p. Ry.
the connection of trains at Gretna is
broken and that all business destined for
points in Manitoba must 80 via Emerson,
as train service has been withdrawn
between Gretna and Winnipeg. This
action will result i'm q considerable in
crease Of traffic OH this line. The time
between st. Paul and Winnipeg being
about one hour less OH this line than by
Neche, the present arrangement is likely
to be permanent.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

The Winchester House was visited
Monday night by sneak thief, who
succeeded III taking about seven dollars
from the pockets Of Napoleon LeBresh,
the bus driver. William Rayfeld's
pockets were also gone through, but
contained no money at the time. Mr..
Winchester has pretty well grounded
suspicion of the guilty party, but has not
yet sufficient evidence to f,sten the
charge.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25
ST. THOMAS.

business Df all Kinds is good and plenty
of wheat is being marketed here.
Frank Cpburn has been quite sick for
Il few days but is now slowly improving
Hon. p. MclIuyh, OF I.,ngdon, smo,e Il
smile Oh his many friends here OH Tues
day.
a. j. Ross has resigned his office us
justice and a. l.. Balm is now full
ilcdgcd j. Z. in his place.
A musical entertainment at the Baptist
church on the 18TH, WAS !. decided suc-
cess, financially and otherwise.
y burning chimney at the Oriental
created IL ripple of excitement on We'd
ncsd.y evening. No harm done.
Every train is crowded these days with
people going east to spend Amas with
there friends and to visit their old homes
Mrs. Mcdonald, of the Garfield house,
is disposiny of her interests here and will
remove to Winnipeg to remain pernlall-
emily.
Il grand masquerade is to be held at
the roller rink on Dec. 30th Supper al
the Commercial. All are invited to at
tend.
The Commercial Hotel changed hands
Oh the l4th inst, Nevers & Mckay dis
posing of their interest to Pcaver d
O'Rcilly.
Subscriptions to the PIONEER EXPRESS
may be RENTED through the Pcmbins
County Bank ut st. Thomas. If
Tin Downcr went down to Fargo OF
Sunday.....Capt. and Mrs. a. +. johnson
of i;athsate, were visiting friends in town
Oh Monday.-...J. u. Winlaw went ovc
to Pembila on Thursday to spend Nmlas
with his friends. Herman Weber ant
family came down from Hamilton OF
Wednesday to spend Xmas with friend
here......Sam. Lemon returned from
| lb1III an Srt,r,(nv
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

DR. poHTE0Us,
Honorary Graduate of the Ontario veteri:
,a.y College. Treats all diseases demonstrated
animals Ohice "t Masons Livery Barn.
PEMBIN.i, DAKOTA.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

Miss MINNIE OLIVER gave party to a
company of her young friends on Tues
day evening, and all had a pleasant
time.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

Drill. REILLY,
NJ. B. State University, Minnesota. Late Of To-
ronto, Canada.
OLGA, DAkOlA.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

TIE grand diploma of honor awarded
to several pupils of the public school
Wednesday, and much admired by all,
was gotten up at the PIONEER EXPRESS
office.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

THv weather has cont inued quite mild
most OF the past week and there is get
ting to be some ground for the belief that
the winter will not be severe one.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

The first New Years ball under the
auspices Of the Pembina Cornet Band,
will take place OH Thursday evening next,
Dec 81. An enjoyable time is anticipated.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

y IL. MUIR. ". d.,
Hamilton House,
HAMILTON, = DAKOTA.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

A DANCING party was held at the Chap
man House last evening. We have no
doubt there was good attendance and a
jolly time.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-12-25

TIE next meeting of the &. L. S. e.
will be held at the NJ. L. parsonage, on
Mountaineering next, when, it is hoped,
there will he good attendance.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-03
The KiFnl c SD.

Arrangements for the Kirmess to be given under the auspices of the United Workers next month are progressing finely and every thing indicates that it will be brilliant sue cess. The word Kirmess is misspellsd and somewhat misapprehended by the Palladium, which also makes the blunder of calling Kirk Dutch word. It says:
 The word is derived from Kirk the Dutch for 0, gnated in the tact of the priests of Bel gium and Holland in promoting the enjoyment of the people and making them minister to the popu- larity and support of the church. Flemish artists have painted pictures that represent the old-time sessions were among the amusements
 In an interview last evening with Prof Heness of No. A Elm street, long recog nized authority in the teaching of German, he said
 The words Kirmesse, Kirmess, Kirmes, Kirmse corruptions of the German word Kirchmesse, i. e. Kirche, Scotch Kirk, English church, and Messe or Mess, English Mass. It is usual in the Romish church to say mass on the anniversary of the dedica- ton of church in commemoration of this important event and which has been for centuries, and is to the present day, a church festival all over Europe, in Romish well as in Protestant communities, resembling in it's principal features our Thanksgiving day, in asmuch as such day begins with divine service and as the dinner table is richly pro- vided with luxuries. It differs, however, from our Thanksgiving festival, as Kirmess always takes place on Sunday and ends with ball or dance beginning at midnight be- tween Sunday and Monday and continues with few interruptions until Tuesday morn ing The correct name of the festival is Ki1chweih fest, i. @. the feast in com memoration of the church, or, for short, church dedication feast.