The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-07-16
COUNTY NEWS ;'ij ! s.
FOR the Pioneer Express, BY Special
Correspondent, From
Carlisle. Hamilton, Neohs. pr.yton.
Bathgate. 81. Thomas, Wal.
halla and Nile.

WALAALLA.
Quite number of our town people
went over to Morden last Friday to take
In the celebration.
7. 8. Burley has his new addition to
hts store nearly completed. When tinish-
cd It will be the best business block in
town.
]. +. Hemsley, the miller that put in
the machinery in the Walhalla roller
mill and had charge of it the past year,
Is now out Of the mill, he having served
his time and Mr.. Mayer having concluded
to run it himself. Mr.. Hemsley is q
practical miller and is open to talk bust
ness with anyone thinking of building a
mill or changing their mill to the roller
system.
The committee of management, con-
sisting Of Messrs. John F. Mayer, DR..
McLachlin. ]. H. Campbell, IF. Hcmsley
M. NORM and w. w. Miller, wish to
extend their thanks to Mr.. G. H. Meg
quier for his kindness in coming to
address the people; also to Mrs. Calder,
Miss Corwin and Mr.. Copeland's family
for assisting in the celebration.
John F. Mayors father and two sisters,
Mrs. Emmerling and Miss Ernestine
Mayer, of Winnipeg, are visiting in
Walhalla......W.W Miller returned home
last week. His wife and little son accom-
panying him.. F. Burley left for
his home in Ontario, where he will visit
his friends. His health has been f,iling
but lie is in hopes to regain it before lie
returns.
As early as sunrise OH tho fiftl: of July
the salute Of guns was fired and could
he heard distance of four miles. and
the anvils were kept firing until 8 O'Clock
at which time the crowd came pouring
in from every direction. At half-past
ten the crowd moved down to the picnic
grounds, where they were called to order
The chairman, DR.. MCLAUGHLIN, called
on the Rev. Mr.. Scott to offer prayer.
After music by the choir the chairman
introduced Mrs. Calder who, with appro-
pirate expression, read the Declaration
of Independence. Mr.. G. H. Megouier,
of Pembina, then delivered the Grafton,
and judging by the applause received the
address was highly appreciated. At the
conclusion of the Grafton song was sung
by Mr.. Copeland, entitled "The Union
Of Flags Forever" which was highly APP
preciated. A large crowd attended the
races. The judges were w. W. Miller, J..
H. Campbell aud Alex. Irelan. In the
trotting race N. r. Burley's "sam,"
Arson Benjamin's white stockcr" and
James Burtrafee's ebay Gclding" were
entered. "Sam" took first money,
"White Stocker" second. In the run
ming race only two were-entered; Ralph
Fraser's bay, "Minnic" and Andrew
Freeley's black stced. Minnie took the
prize. Henry Bertrand's bay Charley"
Jas. Robertson's Black Hawk" and
Peter Burett's "Whitc Foot" were the
entries for the pony race. "White Foot Z"
took first money and "Black Hawk"
second. In the 200 yard foot race Harry
Fitzimmons, James Honery, G. Eolette,
J. Noice and A. Clifford competed for the
prizes. FItzilnmons took first and
Rolette second. The grand display of
fire works was highly appreciated by all
lockers on and much credit is due Mr..
John Mayer for the manner of the dis
play. The ball at the BelIyieu was
largely attended and was very enjoy
able event.