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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-19
IN THE HOSPITAL.

An il il Christmas mornin'f I've lost my
count o. time,
But thought it must be Christmas, by the
bells sweet, solemn chime;
An had dream of the home folks, just as
the mornin broke
Maybe twas the bells that ghtit-ringin
before woke
An is it Christmas mornin'? an while I'm
lynn here,
The folks To church are goin-the bells do
ring so clear
Fathers, an mothers, an children-merrily
just ais we used TO go, on Christmas long
ago.
Oh, yes know you're good, nurse; an
try not To fret,
But at Christmas time-no wonder II my eyes
with tears are wet,
For saw 80 plain, in my dream, the brown
house by the MILL
An my father an my motherl-ah mel are
they living still?
An as they GO 10 church to-day, do they
think an speak Of me,
An wonder where poor Katie is, across the
wide blue sea?
An well H. is they cannot tell-an may they
never know;
For sure twould only break their hearts to
hear my tale of woe!
My mother must be gettin' old. an she was
never strong;
But then her spirits was so bright, an sweet
her daily song.
She sings no more about the house but know
she prays for me,
An wipes away the droppin tears for the
child she nee may see.
My fatherA bent with honest toll, au' trouble
bravely borne;
But never has he had to bear a word or look
of scorn;
An never shall il come through me-for all
have been wild,
I'd rather die n thousand deaths than shame
him in his child.
Oh, yes have been sinful; but some were
more TO blame,
Who never think, because of that, to hang
their heads for shame.
All WELL ! mustn't think of them, but OF my
self and pray
That He will take away the sin, who came on
Christmas Day.
Al thank You for the letter, nurse, you say
the ladies brought;
Twas kind of them to think Of me- thank
them for the thought.
The print is easy read-but, OH what would
give To see
just one small scrap o. writin' from the old
home folks to me-
But, nurse, those bells seem tellin' of the bet
ter home above,
Where sin and sorrow cannot come, but all is
pence and love;
Where broken hearts arc healed at last, an
darkness passed away,
An he shall bid us welcome home, who came
on Christmas Day.
Agnes NJ. Mnchar.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-19
A Turkish Lalnp-Lighter.

This functionary is tall and gaunt
Mussulman, with fierce mustache, an
embroidered scarlet jacket, and huge
"fustanelle." He carries ladder,
boz of lucifer matches, and q huge
green cotton umbrella. He plants his
ladder against wooden post, on the
top of which a common tin lamp is in
securely fastened, and taking off the
glass chimney opens his umbrella to
keep off the wind The handle Of the
umbrella is tucked under his arm, and
then balancing himself on the rickety
ladder he proceeds to strike a light
with his lucifers, carefully protecting
the spluttering flames with both his
hands. Naturally this is slow pro-
cess and by the time the dozen lamps
are lighted everybody is safe at home,
for the citizens do not go out at night,
but retire to rest at very early hour.
Al the Year Round
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-19

I was hurEying home last night, says q
Boston man. when found myself behind q
shabby woman in rusty black, who was lead.
ing by the hand n very little girl with q
pinched and pathetic face. Mamma, nam.
ma" heard the child say, 81 am going to
get you a Christmas present with my thres
pennies. but am afraid / shallhave to take
you with me TO find the shop. Where do they
sell diamonds2" If afIection could be coined
into money. q find myself renecting.) what a
magnificent "solitnire" those three pennies
would have purchased
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-19

"Mothpr you need think so no longer; |
love Marie beyond everything in the world,
my only regret is that am not worthy OF
her. See her yourself before Judging rashly,
and just think if it had not been for her new
er-ceasing care, day after day aud night after
night, might never have left Cairo, and
Shirley Grey, captain in her Majesty 5
Guards drew his handsome form up to its
fullest height as he aDgrily returned his
fathers glance.
while quite acknowledging that tho girl
may be IA good nurse,l refuse to acknowledge
her as n fitting wife for my son and heir,
said the old gentlemen pompously. a sub
services
"You don't know Marie Clifford, father. or
else you would not have made such n sueges-
ton" Shirley replied trying TO subdue his
fast-rising anger; " she is well, nay better
born than l. "
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-19

I'm the mistletoe bough,
I'm the mistletoe Dough.
could tell You of secrets galore,
There is hardly "A lass
Meath my shadow doth pass
But tarries for share Of my store.
I'm born Of kiss.
And many miss,
To Eros "A subject doth know
OF the spell the ensues
To the mortal that wooes
Meath the bower where mistletoes grow
All damsel fair,
With your innocent air,
I'm loath 10 give gossip the tip,
But fear you are cute
And have hint of the fruit
That will surely accrue TO your lip.
Wade Whipple.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-19

care how hard Phyletus works, but be-
cause it looks like style and don't cost
much.
Phyletus has called me, and says it
is bedtime, and 80 / must close. Now
do write soon to your humble sister,
TRYPHENA HIGGINs.
p. S.-Don't let homely Kate see my
letter or she will be galavanting over
here to catch a man, and goodness
knows they are scarce enough here
without an old maid of her age coming
over to catch one. Yours, etc, L. H
Chicago Ledger.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-19

/" / do not care what her antecedents are, .
reioined his father furieusly. "No pauper
shall enter my family She is an arttul, de-
ceitfui mink and has laid herself out TO capt.
vate you. and
"Spnre your hard words, bog said Shr-
ley, nervously twisting his dark moustache
and now deadly pale. TO be short and to
the point, Marie became my wife six weeks
ago in Cairo and is i'm lodgings in London,
while | came here toto"
ITO ask permission for an already irrevo-
cable step broke in Mr.. Grey, who had also
grown very pale aud continuing with n satir-
zeal laugh: "Well. sir. you will indeed find
you have made great mistake You have
chosen you wife-stick to her; but not one
penny do you ever get again from me- Go,
sir, GO ] have done with you forever!'
And you. mother cried Shirley. knceling
beside her, have you no word OF kindness
for me? Father, mother, don't you know
what love is?'
81 agree with your father, Shirley" said
Mrs. Grey. stifiiy; all has been done by your
own rebellious act"
Never return here till you can come with.
out one word Of this woman. i will help you
TO free yourself from this unhappy step il
you will consent to forget this miserable cpl
sode in your life. What money can do shall
be done"
"Sir." said Shirley. rising from his knees
you insult both me and her by such n con.
HiuOu. chOse my Wle DelOTe al the Woflu
and as long as have astrong arm TO defend
and work for her she shall never want II
you had not been my father your gray hairs
should not have protected you tonight
And with bow Shirley quilted his parents
presence.
III passed slowly down the broad staircase
locking at each familiar object rs one never
90 zee them again, and mechanically putting
on his hot passed into the bleak December
night. Looking ut Ais watch he fouad tha;
h was Lot yet o'clock, and he knew that an
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-19

But / will only mention a few OF the
most noticeable.
A lady enters horse-car; every seat
is taken; she chances along the row OF
upturned faces with a naughty stare;
one gentleman, near the end, can not
withstand the sharp glance she gives
him, and, rising, offers her his seat.
With an audible sigh she sinks grace
fully into it, never deigning to give "a
much as a nod of thanks to the man
who stands up and clings to the little
strap that waves over his head, thereby
making himself extremely uncomfort-
able that she may be seated.
Presently lady seated next to her
leaves the car. Then what does she
do? Think you she gives the man
standing a chance to sit down? You
would, perhaps, but she does nothing
of the sort With a little shake of
her dress she settles herself more COM
fortably, thus monopolizing both of
the seats, evidently much to her own
satisfaction.
Presently the ear stops again, and
lady enters carrying an infant. Do
you imagine the dress is pulled aside
and the tired young mother Is offered
seat? If so, you are mistaken, for
the woman who is so comfortably
seated does not move. Then some
thing happens; the door opens and the
conductor enters, and his voice Is
plainly heard all over the car: Close
mp, here, and give this lady seat. ;"
Then, and not until then, does she
condescend TO move.
/ can not understand why it is, but
in nine cases ont of ten a man is more
polite than woman.
Ny idea is that one never loses any
thing by little true politeness. 1t is
very simple thing to say THANK
you," when one is offered o seat in q
| crowded car. Yet how few take the
trouble TO say it.
/ suppose the lady who neglects to
thank gentleman for giving up his
seat to her considers il every mans
duty to stand up and let the ladies sit
! down.
!, for che, do not think so. III my
estimation a man has as good right
to retain his seat in the car as any lady
| has, and If he rises and offers it to a
lady, it is simply because the man Is a
true gentleman and his natural manly
Toliteness will not permit him to be
seated while a lady is obliged to
stand.
Imagine his feelings when she takes
it as Il matter of course, without a
word OF thanks. One could not
blame him if he registered vow to
| keep his seat in the future.
If, in going from a large building, q
gentleman politely stops and holds
open the heavy door for n lady, stran
ger, TO pass ont, / should think it would
be an impossbility for her to get
through the door without some ac-
acknowledgement of his kindness.
But twice this week / have witnessed
like case. Once l was directly
behind the lady CD who passed out,
without word of thanks, and as the
gentleman held the door open for me
also politely said THANK you." And
/ am telling the truth when l say that
he looked so astonished was positively
afraid he would lose his equilibrium
and go down the steps too quickly for
comfort.
Evidently he was not accustomed to
receiving thanks for so small an act Of
kindness. Perhaps he thought / was
from the Country, for it seems to be
the style of the city people to COM
pletely ignore any little act of polite
ness. Chicago Ledger.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-19
He Had Tried IL.

Mrs. Fitz Noodle had company to
tea. Little Fitz Noodle had been told
just how to behave, and q good big
bride was promised him if he acted out
his part of the programme. He did
very well until he saw the company
beginning to eat some jam that was
served in small dishes. Then fixing
his round eyes on q majestic old lady
opposite TO him, he bawled in the
sweet tones of childhood:
"Did yer taste the pin ?"-Detroit
Free Press.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-19

never had sweet gazclle
To glad me with it's soft black eye
But would love it passing well
Bakedin rich aud crusty pie,
II could have bird 20 love
And nestle sweetly in my breast,
All other nesting birds above,
The turkey -stutled-would be that bird.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-19

Out OF the four great gates of day
A tremulous music swclls;
Hear, hear.
How sweet and clear,
Over and under, far and near,
A thousand happy bells.
JOY, JOY and jubileel
Good will TO men from sea TO sea,
This merry Christmas tide.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-19

"You want something 20 buy mamma a
Christmas present. do your" said papa
land want to buy it yourselves, hey? Well
we'll, that is right, my children. You shall
have it, She has been a good mother TO you
oil these years. II you could only find some
thing" continued papa, as his blue eyes filed
with tears, that would keep your mamma's
feet warm this winter j wouldn't begrudge
$40
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-19

grating OF we'll known footstep on the gravel
warned her that the supreme moment had
come Her heart beat wildly. The footsteps
stopped close by Had she been discovered?
No, the darkness was impenetrabe. At that
moment. as II in answer TO her thoughts, the
moon emerged from the clouds and she
caught glimpse of Shirley's face. haggard
and changed. Could that countenance, pale
and drawn with mental pain. belong to him
who n few hours before had left her flushed
with brightest hopes? The words wrung from
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-19

The ancients generally maintained
that there was close connection between
lees and the soul. Porphyry speaks of
those souls which the ancicrts called
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-19

L seems strange
TO me that there
are SO few peo-
pie in the world
who are, or ever
pretend to be,
polite.
L have seen so
many impolite
p people I Ia is
W e e k that L
think l could
fill a volume If
/ attempted TO
give a descrip-
Atinn nf aach
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RECONCILIATION.

ND so Shirley
said Mr.. Grey, you
say YOU love this
girl =? Pshaw, all
young men say
that. A passing
fancy, my dear son;
you will soon get
over it"
Yes, we have nj
ways looked for
ward 10 our max
inc IA brilliant mar.
ringe. You, our
only son, who need
only To ask 10
have, To throw
yourself away on
-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-19

QUEIY: Is the wheelwright better
than his fellccy?
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-19
POLTTENESS.

BY JEFFIE FoRBUsH HASAFoRD.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-12-19
THE BIGwIG PAPERS.
BY 8. II. FIEsTER.

frvphena HIGGINS Thanksgiving Dinner.
aud the Disastrous COntretemps That At
tended H-A Rooster That lSmelied to
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-11-30

A WRIT of habeas corpus. returnable
this morning at 10 o'clock, has been issrl-
ed by Judge Simons to Clara Bedbury on
her petition for the recovery of her
thirteen-year-old daughter, who is now
imprisoned and restrained of her liberty
by Robert Strong, her uncle. Strong has
had care and custody of the girl for some
time past by permission of Mrs. Bedbury
but now that she wants to claim her
daughter he refuses to give her up
Pioneer Press.
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Clubbing Rates.

The following is our revised
cash clubbing rates for the yeal
1883.
In order to reach a large mum,
Der of subscribers in arrear we have
placed the figures SO low that they
can only be reached through club
bling, and in order to treat ali
alike, new subscribers will enjoy
the same privilege.
The PIONEER EXPRESS and the
North. Western Farmer one wear
for $500.
The PIONEER EXPRESS and St,
Paul Pioneer Press one year for
$3.50.
The PIONEER EXPRESS, North.
Western Farmer and the Pioneer
Press one year $2.75.
The PIONEER EXPRESS and Serb.
ners Magazine one year for $500.
The PIONEER EXPRESS and the
North Dakota Farmer one year fol
$500.
PIONEER EXPRESS and Dakota
Ruralist, (weekly,) and Webster's
handy dictionary containing over
$4,000 words, Cor instead of the
dictionary, the American Swine.
herd,) one year for $2.75.
PIONEER EXPRESS and House
keeper one year for 2.25.
TIE PIONEER EXPRESS and American
ARriculturist lin English or Germany one
year for s2.75.
Subscribers sending in money
for clubbing will be sure to state
which psper} are wanted.
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TT s. LAND OFFICE, Grand Forks, DAKOTA,

1923
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-11-30
Tho Return of the Hunters.


Tie hunting party returned OH We'd
nesday. They we've out about seventy
five miles southeast. 1t is a land of
swamps, muskeg and tamarac. Large
tracts of these latter have been burned
over and ON hundreds of acres the dead
trunks stand straight and blackened.
The hunters put in their time ranging
over the country, but owing to the want
OF snow found nothing of large game to
reward their efforts. Elk or deer were
seen and wounded on two or three occa-
sions but it only took few jumpsto take
them out of sight and into the trackless
wilderness.
From Badger Crossing to Thief river,
a distance of thirty miles, is scattered
over half dozen hunting camps await.
ing snow. Three of these outfits are
from Dakota, the balance are from differ.
ent localities in Minnesota.
Rabbits we very numerous and wolves
were plenty. The hunters shot couple
of hundred of the former for pastime.
but the latter could not be trapped or
poisoned as they lived 80 well on the
rabbits.
Mr.. Boxers big covered wagon broke
down OH the road home and was left for
the time about fifty miles from here.
The hunters all deny the catamount aud
bear story told in last weeks issue and
want to use the author as a mark at
which to unload their elk loaded rifles.
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For Sale Cheap.

The house owned by John Askew.
situated at the north end Of Main street,
close by school, and just suitable place
for farmer to winter in Neche. The
house is 22x24, two storeys high. will,
stable on the premises. For full particu-
lars inquire of Jos. LAPoRrE. lott
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I'd s.LAND oFFICE. GRANn FoRks n q

TT s. LAND OFFICE, GRAND FORKS D. r.
W November sd, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following nam.
ed settler has filed notice of his Intention to
make final proofin support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the clerk
at Pembina: D. T.. on January 9th, 1859, viz:
Telesphore McCrea, for the mex Of s,w X Of
sec. II, twp. 1853, rng. 50.
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz: Frances Defoe, Albert Defce.
John Carter, jr., William Martineau. all Of Pom.
bina, DIT. j. M. COnnrr.
1924 ReRiater.
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Oh yes! The winter of 1S77-7S was just
about like this. heavy rains about Christ
mas time and several town cellars were
flooded; no snow until February and not
much then. 1t was . very unhealthy
winter and diptheria made ITS first APP
pearance in this vicinity. Scarlet fever
ragged and was quite fatal.
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Holiday 1xoursions to Montreal,

Holiday Excursions to Montreal.
Tho st. Paul. Minneapolis 4 Manitoba
Road announces q series of holiday
excursions to Montreal aud points west
thereof for Nov. 9Th, 18th. Goth and 9th,
December 3rd. llth, and 18th at round
trip rate of $1,000, tickets good for ninety
days with stop-over privileges. These
excursions afford choice between six
routes St. Paul TO Chicago. The addition
Of new day coaches, palace drawing room
sleepers, free colonist sleepers and din
ing cars, place 1t in q position to fur
nish accommodations of the highest
order. For full particulars call upon Jas.
Fraser, ticket agent, st. Vincent. 1922
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Did you see that fax fibre ware at
Strong's. 1t is the incest thing ont for
water pals, slop jars or bedroom ware.
Off
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-11-30

The ice rink will be made ready for
business just as soon as the ice maker
gets through with his down-east con-
tracts. He is expected here about the
first week in December.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-11-30

Now is the time to look up your furs in
order to have them repaired before the
cold weather sets in. Bring them and
have them neatly done at
ST Mrs. GEO. THoNrsoNs
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For Sale,

The Southeast quarter of section Sc,
township l64, range Sc, about two miles
from Ernest, convenient to school and
church,) lO4 acres broken, good house
and barn. For further particulars, ap-
ply to I'D. GORDON,
l5.tf Ernest. Pemblna Co. OAK.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-11-30

Are you restless at night, and harassed
by bad cough? Use DR.. ]. H. Nc
Leans Tar Wine Lung Balm, it will
secure you sound sleep, and effect q
prompt and radical cure. Sold by Short
Bros, druggists. 1925
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Probate Notice.

County, Of e Pem Hns!A In Probate Court
In the matter of the estate of Roderick McKsn.
zie, decensed.
Notice is hereby given that. Richard Benson,
ST., has filed with the clerk Of this court . peti.
ton praying for letters Of administration Of
the estate Of Roderick Mckenzie, deceased. and
that Saturday the sth day of December, 1858, at
2 O'Clock p. nj. of said day, being q day OF a
special term Of this court towit: Of the November
term, 1855, at the court house in the city Of Penn.
bina, county of Pembina, Territory Of Dakota, has
where any person interested may appear and
show cause why the said petition should not be
Dated Pembina November 18th. 1885,
E.A. ARMSTRONG.
16.O Probate Judge,
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N ECEIE.

Mrs. Asa Fanset, a little girl.
On the 22nd inst. Mrs. Pierre Soulier
presented her husband with nice little
girl.
The supervisors of Neche township
will meet at the clerks office on Satur-
day. Dec. LIST.
Business is booming like it never did
in Neche. Merchants are all pleased
with the fall trade.
Hon. Judson LaMoure leaves Neche
tomorrow for Casselton to attend pub
lie reception in honor of Col. Plummer.
What does this paragraph taken from
the Northwest News mean any how?
"WiII Necle's fairest daughter pay her
election bet or will the gentleman draw?"
High Mass next Sunday in the R. &.
church, after which a meeting of the
congregation will be held to take into
consideration the services of a resident
priest in Neche. All members of the
congregation are requested to be pre-
aanf
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Wanted.

A good girl to do general housework,
Good wages. Apply to
MRs. H. r. VAUGHN,
16tf Pembins.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-11-30

When nature falters and requires help.
recruit her enfeebled energies with DR..
J. H. McLean's Strengthening Cordial
and Blood Purifier. 81 per bottle. For
sale by Short Bros, druggists. 1926
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Probate Notice.

coany Of r FeDsns In proea,. Court
In the matter of the estate of Andrew J. Gjevre,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Ole j. Gieyre has
filed with the Judge of this Court petition
praying for letters of administration of the
estate Of Andrew j.. Gjevre, deceased, and that
2o'clock p. M. of said day, being . day Of a
special term Of this court, to-wit: of the No.
yember term, 1888. at the court house in the city
q rem6ina, county Of Pembina, has been get
person interested may appear and show GAUGE
why the said petition should not be granted.
Dated at Pembna this 10Th day Of November,
AID. 1888.
E.A. ARMsTRoNa,
1870 Judge Of the Probate Court.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1888-11-30

Persons who lead life Of exposure
are subject 10 rheumatism, neuralgia and
lumbago and will find valuable remedy
in DR.. j. H. McLean's Volcanic Oil Lini-
ment; it will Danish pain and subdue in.
flammation. For sale by Short Bros,
druggists. 1925