The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-04-09

PIONEER EXPRESS that Rev. G. A, Schram
mad assumed the pastorate ola Conerepa
tonal church at Michigan City. Til.
was an error; he is only acting as a sup.
ply in that capacity for a limited time.
A MEETING of the French Canadians Of
this county will be held on Sunday, April
18th, i'll Ncche, at Mr.. Prud'homme'f
store. Object ofthe meeting; to celebrate
24tli of June in Neche, st. Jean Baptlste
day.
TIE st. Vincent town election came of
OH Tuesday. An unusual amount of free
whiskey was consumed and after very
considerable scramble portion of eacl,
ticket was duly elected, and again every.
thing is quiet in the little burg across the
Red.
TIE weather has been very fine the
past week. Seeding is now well under
way in most parts of the county. will,
prospects of being finished earlier than
usual, especially Ms experience of recent
wears has demonstrated the Importance
of early sowing.
ALTHOUGH the speakers expected at the
temperance meeting Monday evenir Q
did not arrive. the addresses given by
Rev's. Hovis and Wardwell and Mr..
l5abcok, of Minneapolis. who happened
to be present, were listened to with mucl;
interest and attention. The singing bv
the choir was spirited and appropriate.
The next meeting will be held in one
month at the Presbyterian church.
Ware in receipt of the first number
OF the Midget" IL very small publication
brought out by two young ladies in this
town. 1t contains several stories to be
continued, personal items, &c., and is
designed "to meet q long felt want"
l; is edited by "Vic and Vixen," who
give evidence of literary talent, remem-
berng that their age is only about fifteen.
We hope these young ladies will follow
out their talent by deligent improvement.
ME. AND Mrs. G. J. GooDlxG gave an
other progressive euchrc party on FRIDAY
evening last. There were twenty-four
present and most delightful evening
was spent. Thea company felt under
obligation to the genial host and hostess
for the hearty reception accorded to the
guests. The result of the contest was as
follows: MIR. Megquler, gents fo.t prize;
Mrs. Megquier, ladies' head prize; Mr..
Dixon, gents head prize; Mrs. Storey,
ladies' foot prize; Mr.. Storey. lone hand
prize. There were six tables.
BRIEFs:-C. b. futile, from Sioux Falls,
has been doing business in town in the
insurance line this wcek......D. L. Babcok
representing the American Sewing
Machine Company. was ut the Winches-
ter House on Sunday......M essrs. Walter
Thexton and Geo. skene, of Parktown,
had business before the county commits
sionels Ill relation to Parktown this week
......Mack Cavileer has been receiving
many congratulations on the recent i'm
portant event in his life. The cornct
band serenaded the happy couple on
Monday evcning......Rev. Il. A. schram
writes from Michigan City that a large
number of immigrants with their effects
are arriving at DEVILS Lake, for various
parts TO the west. Also the final survey
westward of the st. p. NJ. & NJ. began on
the 5th......Albert Abrams, Esq, from
Minneapolis is visiting friends in town
......Mrs. l.. +. Booker has been quite i'll
a few days but is better. Mrs. e. H.
Strong was also under tile care of DR..
Harris on Sunday but is recovering. =. -.
Archie Mcdonald, the blacksmith, is
burning the candle at both ends, work
ing from sunrise till towards midnight
.."..S. r. Smith Esq, of st. Thomas, was
before the county board this week, get
ting a reduction OH a too flattering assess
ment Of his business. .....Suryeyor Nc
Quinn, of Walhalla, il attending to some
professional business .....Jas. Greenwood
has arrived at the dignity of proud
father and the little girl promises much
JOY to the happy parents......The arrival
of youthful son this week at the home
OF MIR. scribner was not an event of 80 very
rare occurrence, but nevertheless very
pleasing, nodou5t..... Fred Williams and
Miss Emma Williams returned Wednes.
ay from Turtle mountains.
FARGO Notes.-The city election, which
occurred Monday, created more stir than
twas anticipated this time last week. Al
the eleventh hour the Republicans woke
up to the fact that it was important that
the leading city of the territory should he
saved to the Republicans. On Saturday
morning call was issued, and on Satur.
day evening probably the largest conven.
ton ever held iii the territory met ut the
opera house. Eloquent speeches were
delivered by Attorneys Stone and Thorn,
as and Generals Allen and Wilson, and
the prevailing sentiment seemed to be
that the influence that Democratic vic
tory in Fargo would exert upon Other
cities and towns in North Dakota should
bind republicans together to avert that
result. Mr.. Chas. Scott WAS nominated
for mayor, and the whole Republican
ticket was elected last Monday......By the
way, the name of General Allen, ex
marshal of the territory, is mentioned il
connection with the race for delegate Il
congress next fall. He 10 an old po!itica
war horse, a fluent and forcible speaker
ana good fellow withal. Keep YOU
eye on him......The balmy weather of tn,
past week has prepared the ground TO
the see'ler, and farmers are getting dow
to Spring work pretty generally......Th,
raging Red attracts little attention her,
this year. 1t has not rison an inch dur
ing the past week, nor has the ice move,
out as yet......I notice the name of Sherii
Dick on the Sherman register this week