The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-01-15

with the mail carrier.
AspEc1AL meeting of the Worden Post
is called in Odd Fellows Hall, OH the
evening of January 10th. All members
are requested to be present.
Ma. MILLER, of Winona, Mlnn., the
newly appointed custom officer, to fill the
vacancy at Walhalla, passed through
town this week to enter upon his duties.
TIE band boys, together with several
others, spent pleasant evening at the
residence of q. H. Strong on Monday
evening, it being surprise party on w.
A. Halls birthday.
TIE latest among our exchanges is the
Minnetonka Mirror, Excelsior, Mimi,
published by Frank L. Mitchell, former
ly publisher of the Hamiltonian, of Ham
ilton, this county. The Mirror il large
and we'll printed sheet.
IN the absence Of the editor we call
attention to the change in the organization
and management of the bank of Hamil-
ton. We cannot insert it's new advertise
mant this week, but will give it place in
our next issue.
THE weather has been excellent this
week for sliding down the HILL" and
many have availed themselves of the OPP
portuDlty. The bank of the river near
the ferry was literally covered OIL Tues
day evening.
1T was understood some time ago that
a gentleman in town was negotiating for
the purchase fthe flour mill. We hope
the deal is not broken of. It seems
difficult to give good reason why our
mill should stand idle so long.
Fon the remainder of this winter an
other stove will be added to the heating
capacity of the NJ. E. church. Service at
IL a. IN. and 7:30 p. IN. each Sabbath.
Sabbath school ats p. m. Prayer meet
ing each Wednesday evening at 7.3O.
The storm of last week was the severest
we have had for many years. The tenn
perature was low and the wind severe.
No doubt the eastern press will make the
most Of spell Of weather, the like of
which scarcely occurs once in seven
years.
q. A. CAvASAH was in the city last week
and handed in his resignation as collector
of customs at Walhalla. He thinks Pat.
Kelley has stood by him faithfully, and
is now willing to surrender to some ar
dent Democrat. MI. Cavanah expects to
make Chicago his headquarters.
GRIP, Bert Webb's setter fell a victim
to poison this week. We suggested a
few weeks ago some steps should be TAX
ell to detect the guilty parties, say offer a
reward for their conviction. There are
many well-bred dogs in this vicinity, val
ued at good prices, that should have
some protection.
THE last meeting of the e. l.. S. C. was
held at the residence of r. H. Young.
Mr.. CIV. Ryan gave brief and thought
full paper ON "Ovid" and Miss Jones also
gave all interesting essay on "C,esar." All
participated freely in the discussion that
followed Oh C;csar's orations. The next
meeting will be held at the residence of
Mrs. Abrams.
SCHOOL opened last Monday with a
large attendance. In Miss Hackers
room there are 62 enrolled already aud
over IS in Prof. Ahern's room, with the
probability Of large number still to
come. The trustees have issued an order
that none under seven years Of age shall
be admitted, also that non-residents
shall be charged So 90 per month for the
privilege Of attending
TIE Grand Army members are perfect
ing arrangements tor a campfire inter-
tain'uent, consisting of songs, recitations,
ETC., in Kittson Hall, ON Wednesday even.
ing. January Goth. The supper will be
served as on the battle field, and to con-
slst of the same rations as furnished by
Uncle Sam. A general invitation is ex-
tended to all to be present, ladies and gen.
Eemen. Admission so cents. Proceeds
togo tothe general fund to pay expenses
of the post.
A SAD and fatal accidant occurred at
the transfer, near st. Vincent, on Fri
day evening of last week. Mr.C. G.
Harris. the yardmaster, while coupling
the switch engine to an east bound
train was crushed between the engine
and coach SO badly that lie died three
hours afterwards The funeral service
was held at st. Vincent on Monday with
a large attendance of sympatl,ising
friends. The remains were taken to
Crookston for interment. The deceased
leaves wife and two children in small
circumstances.
BRIEFs:-We are glad to say that Mrs.
Cavalier is able to be around again after
her recent illness......W. A. Wallace left
for Kansas last week......Ex-collecto
Bookwalter was in town this week, shak-
ing hands with friends..... Deputyiregis-
ter of Deeds Aylen and we editor are in
Fargo this week on business.
New Year Among the Half Breeds.
st. John Journal.
New Year day is the holiday of holi-
tlays with the half-breeds of the north.