The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-11-20


THERE will be no mass in the Catholi,
church the coming Sunday. Father st
Pierre will celebrate mass in Pembin,
Sunday, November Goth.
WE are reqestcd to announce that Til,
Sunday school in connection with til.
Presbyterian church will hold a Christ
mas entertainment on Christmas eve
Further announcement later.
Mr.. AARON MAcCUMBER thinks that al
the Democratic party needs is plenty O
such appointments as that of Judge Nc.
Cornell and it would be formidable in
the nation-or words to that effect.
COUNTY TREASURER WARDwELL now has
the tax list ready. Parties wishing tc
ascertain the amount Of taxes due from
them should furnish name, post-ofiice
address and, especially. description o,
property.
TIE cornet band, under the leadership
of A. L. KGhmstedt, went to Bathgate
yesterday to supply music for the
Catholic festival. ]. B. Carter, Jr., with
frey steeds and flying colors drove the
boys over in the afternoon.
In the G. N. Nelson Lumber Co., VS.. 7.
Carney, ct. AL, an important case, argued
before the supreme court If Minnesota
recently, the decision was rendered in
favor of the defendants victory rejecting
great credit OH the counsel fc1 the defend.
ants, w. ]. Kneeshaw.
Mr.. AND Mrs. S. BIRCH and Miss
Graham left this week for Butte City
Montana, the booming town of that
Territory. Mr.. Birch being rustler and
a good mechanic, will doubtless meet
with good success out there. We hope
they will enjoy life in Montana.
THERE will be the usual divine service
OH Sunday next in the school house
Pembina, at 7.30 p. NJ, when the funeral
sermon of the late Robert II. Florance
will be preached. Subject, "the short.
ness and uncertainty Of human life"
The young are especially and affection
ately invited to be present.
r. II. GRoGAS and family, except the
two sons, left last week for the city OF
Boston, their former home. We regret
to have them leave but we suppose it
must be admitted that Boston has some
advantages that Pembina has not. We
trust they will enjoy a renewal of life in
the hub and not forget to speak good
word for Dakota.
SHERIFF Dick left Yesterday with the
prisoner Casson, who will be assigned
to all apartment in the Bismarck pen.
itentiary for nine months. When he
finishes his sojourn there he anticipates
an invitation to visit Valley City, and
probably farther temporary residence
at the capital in the service of his
country.
MIR. Fl. j. Ross gave banquet OH Fri
day evening last at the Winchester
House, to company of friends and
members Of the legal fraternity, i'll honor
Of his admission to the bar. Alirth and
music flowed freely and all seemed to
enjoy the occasion to the utmost, joining
heartily in the wish thai Mr.. Ross career
in the legal profession might be success
full i'll the highest degree.
Our genial old neighbor and friend,
Major Camp, leaves this week for Jack
sonville, Florida, where lie will spend
the winter, and perhaps remain longer,
if the climate there suits him; but he il
doubtful if the sunny south will agree
with him as well as Dakota. His many
friends in this vicinity will follow him
with heartiest good wishes. He will visit
his brother-in-law, John Hancock, broth
re of General Hancock.
We regret to record the death Of
Robert Florance, age sixteen, son of MIR
and Mrs. Z. Z. Florance of this town. He
had been sufferer for many months
but on Saturday morning last death sud.
denly came to his relief He was aniable
intelligent and beloved and his loss
brings deep sorrow to the family and
friends. The funeral service was con.
Quoted on Monday by Rev. Mr.. AppIeby
BR1EFs:-T. r. Thompson, connected
with the auditors office of the st. P. NJ
4 NJ. railroad at st. Paul, is visiting al
his fathers, Mr.. Geo. Thompson. G.
Gaudet made flying trip to Crooksto,l
yesterday Jon business. Mrs. Hovis has
been very i'll during the week, but is
recovering. ....Charlie Nelson was in town
from Langdon yesterday. He has been
regularly admitted to the typographical
fraternity and now represents tie Cava.
licr County Courier......AIr.a and Mrs. w,
s. Thomson returned to town this week,
Mrs. Thomson remaining for time
MIR. Thomson left Oh Tuesday.
MR. w. II. JACKSON, who was secretary
to Louis Riel, was at st. Vincent on Sat.
urday last. His mind is affected and his
friends had placed him in an asylum
near Winnipeg, from which he escaped
the previous Monday. He is destitute
of means and will doubtless be exposed
to hardships. He is probably in this
neighborhood, and should any Of on,
readers know of his whe reabouts, they
will please communicate with this office
Or with w. L. Mcclellan, ESQ.,, Winnipeg
While at st. Vincent, Mr.. Jackson at.
tempted TO send off a long telegram to