The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1886-03-12

1IvOm0nes 6y00 xefks Dc.
II Andrews, Bay Centre,
8lgin and Nowssto.
wALHALLA.
}. There 10 some talk Of roller skating
rink being built In town this summer.
Our citizens have been very busy the
past week filing their ice houses with
ice.
Albert Cavileer went to wina,peg last
week to visit his aged grandmother and
other friends.
g. W. Andrews and Billy Winters, Of
Olga. LEFT for Winnipeg, expecting to be
absent Eve or six days.
There will be social hop given at the
Bellvieu House, Mar. II. A cordial M
vitation is extended to all.
I Lafayette Walker left for Grand Forks
on Monday last where he had business
relative to contest on his claim.
Died: On Marcel, 9Th, 1886, Mn. Tonga,
ofthe Mountain near the fish trap, Of
consumption, after q lingering illness Of
four yean.
| The following officers were elected for
Walhalla township on Tuesday, March
End. Supervisors, o. R. Daniels, chair
man. E. A. Mccoy; town clerk, e. w.
Andrews; assessor, j. W. Hars ey; treas
urer. J. +. Mayer; constables, Geo. Foster
aud Fred Rose.
II. A. Mayo arrived in Neche last week
with a carload Of horses and mules,
q part Of which passed through, town to
be placed on his stock farm. While on
the road between here and Neche, one Of
the horses dropped dead. Cause of the
horses death is not known.
Dell snider, while going down to cut
ice one day last week. axe in hand slipped
and fell. the axe cutting severe gasI, in
his leg, just above the knee cap. DR..
Mclaughlin was summoned to dress the
wound. At last report Mr.. Snyder was
doing well.
Hthere is any law prohibiting dead
animals from being left on the public
highway it ought to be inforced as there
is just west of town q dead horse along
side of the road and every dog that
smells of it drops dead. There has been
considerable complaint made and re.
ward offered for positive proof of anyone
putting poison out.
1t will be remembered that some time
time ago Mr.. Kennedy came to town from
Manitoba and had his team seized by
Mr.. Miller, collector Of customs, through
neglect of reporting. Mr.. Kennedy's
uncle, better known as Uncle John was
in town this week and settled all bills
with the collector ofcustoms satisfactorily
and took the horses home.
The Rev. Mr.. Scott has been working
mrch of his time this winter in
the interest oftle Wall,alla Presbyterian
cemetery and has secured about 200 sub.
scribers for lots in the same, and us there
isconsiderable work to be done this spring
and money laid out, it would be great
accommodation for those that have not
paid up to do 30. Those that live in the
vicinity of Walhalla can remit to Rev.
Scott, those in vicinity of NecI,e c,n
remit to Mr.. LaMoure.
MOUNTAIN.
Messrs. Thorlackson and Aakrann are
lust back from visit to St. Paul. They
say the ice palace was grand affair.
A debating society has been organized
here by NJ. Brynjolfson. The young men
meet every Saturday night. Iwish them
success. The undertaking is a good one
and deserves everybody's support.
g. E. Jackson paid US very pleasant
visit Inst week. The children and teact-
ers join in wishing him to come az often
as possible. That speaks well for our
superintendent, but it also speaks we'll
for the children.
The ladies' society gave an entertain-
ment last week. The program was very
good. Several classical pieces were
among the numbers. "Bcrnardo Del
Carpio" was delivered very nicely by
Ami Bjornson. The quarrel scene be-
tween Cassius and Brutus by Bj. and Fr.
Biornson was given. The choir sang
several fine songs. among others II have
set Watchmen upon the Walls" Nv
Mendelsohn. L. Gudnason played the
organ and Mrs. H. B. Thorgrimson the
piano. After the entertainment 'Zeppe
paa Bjerget" was played in the school
house to large audience. The play is
written by Holberg. one of Denmark's
most popular poets. The amateur play
ers did very we'll aud let it be understood
that this is not too much said. saw the
play and was astonished to find some
Of the players in possession of so much
dramatic skill.
Their are to be series of prayer
meetings held this week in the school
house.
We are to have post Office here soon
to be called "Dashwood," with Samuel
Mountain as postmaster.
The many friends of William S. Gibson
will learn with pleasure that he is recov-
ering from his illness aud will be able to
attend to business soon again.
There is to he school district organiz-
ed here on the 10th of March. This
should have taken place long ago as we
are far behind in educational matters.
Farmers are busy engaged preparing
for the opening offspring. There will be
a larger acreage sown here this year than
ever. and all are going to have No. hard
if possible.
The election of last Tuesday resulted
in the reelection of all the old sfficers.
They filled their respective offices SO well
that it was not necessary that any of
them should be moved.
As there are some items of interest
| arni,n,l hore and not eopinO anv corrps.