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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27
THE Power Of Music.

Hos n"ny of tic people who are
fond Of music and recognize its great
power over the human organism ever
:t'P to seek the source Of that powcrl
iiow mlny ever go beyond the mclo
ii 'us SQUAD I, seek out its real spiritf
.hcre are not many. The combina
ton of sounds into chords of various
:ids. with tho celebrations known as
MUSICAL iloliturc. plcascs the car, and
through the car the spirit But the
real alliance between the human soul
aud the soul of the composition is sci.
COR, recognized. There is the closest
sird Of alliance between the two. 1t
>. this affinity that links all humanity
nd all lnl.,lctunsthcr One can real.
l." the Load on the planta ton, in the
..t'irll. in tie lumber camp, even in
;r desert. M,.s;c holds its power ull.
doc all circumstances and in all con-
diti"ns. - Mastcr Godfrey in Detroit
Free Press.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27
Starving tho Teeth.

Teeth arc just as easily starved to
death as tho stomach. III one way il
is blessing to have been born of poor
parents. What food the poor give
their children is Of the variety that
goes to make strong bones and teeth.
IT is tho outside of all the grains, Of
all the cereal foods, that contains the
carbonate and phosphate of lime and
traces of other earthly salts which
nourish the bony tissues and build the
frame up.
If VIC do not furnish to the teeth of
the young that pabulum they require,
they cannot possibly be built up. tits
the outside of corn, oats, wheat, bar.
ley and the like, or the bran, SO called,
that We sift away and feed to the
swine, that the teeth actually require
for their proper nourishment. The
wisdom Of man has proven his folly,
OF teeth, which becomes more fragile
and weak. These Touring mills are
working destruction upon the teeth of
every man, woman and child who
partakcs of their fine bolted flour.
They sift out the carbonates and phos.
pilates Of lime in order that they may
provide that fine white flour which is
proving u whitencd sepulcller to the
teeth.
Oatmeal is one of the best foods for
supplying teeth with nourishmcnt. II
makes the dentiuc ccmentum and
enamel strong, flint like. and able to
resist all forms Of decay. If you have
children never allow any white bread
upon your table. Bread made of whole
wheat ground, not bolted, SO that tho
bran which contains the minute guam.
titles Of limo is present, is best. To
make good, wholesome, nourishing
bread take two bowls of wheat meal
and one bowl Of white or bolted flour
and make by the usual process. Moth
ing is superior to brown bread for bone
and tooth building. This is made out
Of rye meal and corn meal. Baked
beans, too, have Il considerable sup.
ply of these limo salts, and should be
OIL your table. hot or cold, three times
a week. Analyst.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

Hoods Sarsaparilia Calendar for 1880
is out, and the demand for it is certain
to be immense, for a more taking" cal
endar it is difficult to even imagine.
Art and utility are beautifully blended
in the lovely girls head on u dark olive
background. and the neat pad appended
giving the months in concise, readable
shape, with a history of the year alter.
mating, in rhyme, and also illustrated.
Early application at the druggists will be
necessary to secure the gem. lfyou fail
there, send 6 cents in stamps to {. I.
Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27
500 Reward 500,

The readers of the PIONEER ExrIEss
will lie pleased to learn that there is
at least one dreaded disease that science
has been able to cure in all its stages,
and that is Catarrll. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known to
medical fraternity, Catarrll being Il con-
stitutional.diseas requires unconstitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surface Of the system, there
by destroying the foundation OF the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assist
ing nature in doing its work. The pro-
prietors have SO much faith in its cura-
tive powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that il fails to cure.
Send 70 at of testimonials.
Address. +. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo,
U. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27
Christmas and New Year Excursion.

For the Holiday season, Excursion
rates will be in effect on the st Paul,
Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway to
and from all points OH its line.
Tickets will be sold OH the following
dates;-December 9th. 18th and 3lst,
1889 and January LIST, 1890, at one and
one third fare for the round trip, except
points in Dakota and Montana, where
the rate will be one aud one fifth fare for
the round trip. Tickets will be good for
return passage up to and include Janua-
ry 3rd, 1890.
Apply for futher Information to agent
Of the st. +. NJ. Il NJ. Ry., or write +. j.
Whitney 81. z. and I. A. st. Paul. Mimi.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27
How Si,n Mnn Him.

Mrs. Bl"ohiud Algcrno.,. is it pos
-'hlr fnu ;:,a engaged To that plain,
':":,;,' il, e C.:>,.liHrtI
.':.vrrn, IL is.
~, Is. May ask what has at.
. .t:cd yn,i 10 l,r.f
.,..:ssa::o!, She closed llcr car win.
dn~ after seeing . poor woman shiv.
ering in the back seat. -Pittsburg Bull
!etin,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

LEROY.
There is to be an entertainment given
ut Leroy on Monday Dec. Goth. The
proceeds Of which will be for the benefit
of the church. Supper will he served by
the ladies of the parish, after which there
will be concert to commence at o'clock
p. m. A good time is expected. A cor
dial invitation is extended to all. Ad.
mission, 25cts. Good stable accommoda.
ton for teams,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27
CAR L1SLE.

Il. II. Moffatt visited his parents last
Sunday.
Mrs. Harrison, of Pembina, visited at
J. A. Eastman's last Monday.
Miss Lizzie Brown. Of Hamilton, spent
last week visiting at James Moffatt's.
A large number have joined our sing.
fnp school which is progressing finely.
W. X. Huffman is having very bad
luck with horses two being dangerous
ly i'll.
Miss Nellie Eastman is expected home
from the Forks soon to spend Christmas
with her parents.
It is rumored that an old maids hall
will be started soon. Wonder where it
will be located.
Master Isaac Huffman is enrolled OIL
the sick list this week. We hope he will
soon be able to attend scl,oo; again.
The attendance at onr school las be-
come SO large that it was necessary to get
an assistant teacher. e. H. Eastman
We under stand has been secured by the
school board.
Miss Nettie Eastman is attending school
in district No. q this winter. Miss
Nettie is a favorite among her lady friends
and is made welcome Ivy bot! teacher
and pupils.
The voters of distaict No. % have de-
cided to move the school in said district
to selected spot on the west bank OF
tho Tongue river, OH the farm owned by
Mr.. j. See. A meeting will be held sool,
to decide the question.
Last Saturday large numder of men
had assembled at Mr.. J. A. Eastman's for
the purpose Of raising q large barn. Mr..
+. while assisting to raise log, it fell
smashing one Of his thumbs very badly.
Or. Harris Was summoned, who dressed
the wound. We hope he will soon re.
cover,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

COURT has been ordered to convene for
tins county ut nine o'clock IL. ~, Feb.
3ri. Persons who hav. not taken ont
fi'eir second citizen papers, should read
up the article on voting, in the constitu.
49,,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27
Office,

The person who exchanged coon-skin
coats at L. L. Prices store on Friday. the
Goth, can exchange back again by i'll
forming A. Glow, St. Vincent, Mimi.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27
Yours truly,
G.. THOMPSON.
Grocer.
In I,roI,nic Co,,rt.

STATE caa "r S OF r nsKo1A County Court
In the matter Of the estate of Joseph Warden
decreased.
the administrator of the cstute
of Joseph Warden. licensed, has render cd
and presented for settlement. and filed i'll raid
court her final account of administration of .nid
estate, and whereas, suid estate IN ready for dig
trihution. and that saturday, the 18th day Of jan
uary. 1880, hens day of term of snd court. to-
wit: of the January term. 1880. at two O'Clock p.
IN. at the court house in the city OF Pembinn, in
the county of l'eirbina hus been duly appointed
by said court for the settlement of said account
md the distribution of said estate. at which time
und place amy person Interested ssuitl estate may
appear and lie his exceptions in writing to the
shd account aud cOntert the snnie At the dstribu.
ton thereof. +. \. ARMSTRONG.
Dated Dee. lath 1859. al-A Judge.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27
Home for the Holidavs

The st. Paul, Minneapolis and Mani
toba railway will sell tickets ut Excur-
sion rates from all points OIL its lines
December oath, 25th and 3lst, 1889 and
January LIST, 1880.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27
Wanted.

Live animals consisting Of Moose, Elk
Caribou and Female Deer. Correspond.
ence earnestly solicited.
Col. q. V. DAVIS, Box 1875,
22-25 Mandan, n. ID.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

MERCHANTS have been doing a very
good business this week. The verdict
OF all is that they did not lave Christ
mas goods enough.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

THERE will be a grand ball at the Fort
this evening, given by companies 4 b.
A jolly good time can be expected.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

GIT your suits ready for carnival in
the skating rink. It will probably take
place inside oftwo weeks. Look out for
dodgers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

MARRIED.
BEAcoS-GRAMAM.-At Mimic, Dec. 18th,
1880, Mr.. w. H. Beacon to Miss Jennie
Graham.
Miss Graham has large circle of
friends here, where she resided for q
number OF years, who wish the welded
couple a long andhappy future.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

MRs. Dr.. Harris was the happy reci.
pient Of the most valuable gift we have
heard Ola fine piano from her husband.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

AT the Episcopal church st Vincent,
OH New Years evening, January LIST, will
be held union Christmas Bower, by
the st. Vincent and Pembina Sunday
schools. A general invitation is extend.
ed to all.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27
THE city schools closed Friday for two
weeks holidays.

Mn. FRANK King won the two year old
broncho ratified by JOS. Bouvette Tues.
day evening.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

THERE was no service in the NJ. T..
church Sunday evening owing to the
falling down.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27
AROUND TOWN.

THE first genuine story storm of the
season took place on Tuesday.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27
Notice of Estray.

A horse. about 5 years old. diamond u
ON left shoulder, roam color, black name
and tail, about 1000 lbs weight, white
hind foot, had OH heavy leather halter,
no tie line. Left my place Nov. 9th.
ADAM J. McKIDDlN,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27
FAIR PLAY.

The undersigned,i
looking over the ads
of his competitors sees
that they abound in
personal attacks and
trade fights, and seek
to hoodwink the COM
munity by much ado
about nothing. L cam
not see that they are
selling cheaper than I
am, nor have they been
doing so all along, I'M
less it be for snide and
inferior goods which 1
never buy, and there
fore never sell. Call
and be convinced that
l sell good groceries,
fruits, ETC., as cheap,
and give as good value
for your money as any
of them.
Yours truly,
G. THOMPSON,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27
22-o5
Wanted.

A fine selection of Christmas goods at
L. l.. Prices store. 2l-23
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

The Pembina House was decorated
with evergreens around the main ent.
rance on Christmas day, which was quite
appropriate and attractive.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

Census man of 1s9Oi in Alderman neigh.
borliood.-"Are you married."
German.-''Yaww.
Census man.-"How long have you
been married."
German.-"Von year."
Census man.-"How many children
have yon"
German.-"Nein.'
Census man.-"Nine. and only mar
ried one yea,? If that don't beat the
Dutch"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27
Ecxma, itchy, Scaly. skin fortunes.

Tie FiMpIt application Of 'SWnyne's Ointment
without any interna! medicine will cure any case
Of litter Salt Rhemm. Kingworm. Piles, Itch,
Pimples Eczema. all Scaly, itchy skin Eruptions,
no matter how obstinate or long sanding. II Is
potent, effective, and costs but q t.ite'
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

Services in the NJ. E. cl,urcl, next Sab.
BATH Rev. q. H. Treglawny will preacl,
at 1880 a. M. and Rev. Clement Will
liains of Emerson, Man. at 7:3O.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

The lowest rates OIL Chattel and Real
Estate loans at the new Office. Hamilton,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

TIE Messrs. John Faddens, father and
son and their wives, are visiting their
relatives here. Mrs. Howard Vaughn
being the daughter of the elder couple.
"Uncle John" is we'll known to our old
er citizens, as he is one of the old timers
of the Red River valley. and il we re-
member rightly, was one Of the first, if
not the first, white settler in Grand Forks.
lie kept the stage station at Grand Forks
i'll those early days and many travel.
Ter has u green spot in his memcry for
the kind hospitality of the host and
hostess. Mr.. Fadden. after having been
IL prominent citizen of Grand Forks for
many years, las now returned to farm
life at Arvilla, in that county.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

CHRISTMAS Was not very cold day, ex.
cepting little while towards sunset,
quite pleasant. Every body seemed to
enjoy themselves. especially the little
bodies. Most OF the pleasant occurrences
were of family nature, of which a
Christmas tree ut Hon. LIE. Booker's aud
a large family gathering ut ]. H. Abrams
are pleasant examples.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

Nh. 1. H. Chittick, proprietor of the
Chapman House, will give dance and
rattle OH New Years Eve. Dec. 3lst.
Messrs. Prof. Juliet and Frank Hart will
furnish the music. Tickets including
supper 81; tickets for the rattle 50 cents
The rattle is for Il silver watch, Elyin
movement, worth $95.OO
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

WATCH meeting at the NJ. Il. church
Tuesday evening. Dec. 3lst, 1889, com.
mencing at 10 p. m, with praise meeting
to be followed by Bread Breaking, Ger
mon and the New Year services. The
public are invited to worship with us.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

REV. Chas. MacLean gave an illust,a,.
ed sermon on "rhe Life of Joseph" last
Sunday evening. Rev. MacLcan las a
new stereopticon, will, Il good reflector
rhe sermon WAS on Joseph's life, from
h's infancy TO the meeting Of his father
in Egypt, accompanied by IL series of
about dozen OF views.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27
Unparalleled.

Atoesty folds Ito slang prase TO blow or and
rs 1t Is contrary to opinion according to the old ove when
In Rome DO Rome shall emleavo
facts pdenabe to be beyond the
have gained for themselves evahle which To all
appearances the
before leaders in the
look We'll to the foundation which those
troy'he mantle of charity such
LOT vealng to tho public through these
light and tell them that
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

TIE 1celandic church was filed to
OVERLOOKING on Christmas night. by an
audience, who greatly enjoyed miscel-
laneous program, partly in English and
partly in Icelandic, consisting of recita.
tions, iruslc, etc. Tie cllurcl. was nicely
decorated and large tree was we'll load.
cd with fruit of the season. All report q
very pleasant evening.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

A good girl to do house work. Good
wages. Apply fo Mrs. Z. OlIara, Penn.
bina.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

TIE interest in the tologgan slide is
OH the increase. The RIM now is close
onto Il ialf-mi!c. The shoot is near the
head of ROlette street on the river bank
and the toboggans stop opposite the st.
Vincent elevator, and at last accounts 1t
WAS the snow banks that stopped them
there.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

w J. KNEEsnAW.
Lawyers. Will practice in Courts Of Dakota,
dinnesota and before United States Land ONCE.
Money 10 Loan and Collections made.
FEAfBINA, DAKOTA.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

Tile parties who had made calculations
oh attending the Batlgatc and Neche
balls Christmas night, were disappointed
when the storm set in in the afternoon.
Some had gone 10 the trouble of making
new costumes and otherwise arranged.
They had to lie conteDted with the
Christmas Grist Mill ut the NJ. l.. church.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

Music lessons twice week in Pemblna.
Address, MIss SI.is. Emerson. 1,h
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

A PROMINENT loan agent of this city
was at the court house the other day
talking with Il friend ut Bathgate, fifteen
miles away, by telephone. Not quite
catching sentence oyer the wire, he
lowered the phone from his ear, and
with the utmost innocence asked the
clerks, who were busy writing at tables
around-"What did he say?''
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

TIE entertainment for the Sunday
school, in tile NJ. +. church was attended
by a church full of people. After short
miscellaneous program by the children,
Il wind mill, fourteen feet high, was UNI.
yelled, and at the command Of Santa
Claus. its long arms began to revolve and
presents Of all sorts, sizes and varieties,
came pouring out of the hopper until
every body had grist to carry home.
Among other things ground out by Santa
was fine Astraclian fur coat and gloves
which were presented to Rev. q. II,
Trcglawny in Il few pleasant words by
Mr.. L. g. Shaw. Mr.. Treg!awny re-
sponded briefly. thanking tho kind don.
ors and desires us to again express his
gratitude to the kind givers. The wind
mill WIS original with Mr.. Wilbur Short
and until unveiled. was known to but
himself and few helpers. 1t WIS a
unique idea and the whole thing was
well carried out. The children were
highly pleased with the evenings au,use.
ments and went home with full sacks
from Santa Claus new process" mill.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

THE PIONEER. ElPRESS..
class mail matter. u 81 s'"N
FRIDAY. DECEMBER p, 1879,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

st. Vincent, made a brief trip to st. Paul
last week......Mail Clerk II. Il. Webb
went to St. Paul to attend the examine
ton last week. Bert came out all OK as
usual. ....Cllas Keller returned from st.
Paul OIL Monday........J. ID. McInnis Of
Granite, Montana, arrived in the city
Saturday on visit to his family. Mr..
McInnis is interested in mining projects
in Montana, and has some valuable
claims near Granite. His visit here will
be brief.....C Collector Nelson has been
suffering from rheumatism for some time
but is now improving. .......John II. Hill.
attorney at law, Grand Forks. with his
client, john Jarvis, of Mimic, was in the
city Saturday, looking up pointers in the
celebrated O'Grady customs case. They
left north for Winnipeg, Sunday, to see
what they could develop with reference
to the actual ownership of the horses....
+. Grenier was home Sunday from Bath
Observation-Disclosures Halght was in the
city Tuesday on final proof business. .....
MIR. L. Geroux made a brief trip to VIM
nipeg last week. returning Sunday ........
Joe Travis, son of Prof Travis. formerly
principal of our school, accompanied
Lewis Booker home from the University
Saturday to spend Christ,,,as.........D. J.
Laxdal weht to Winnipeg Tuesday to
spend Christmas..".."F. c. Myrick re-
turned from a weeks visit to st. Paul
last acknowledgement Whyte of Fort
Pembina, attended the installation ut
Grafton Saturday, returning Tuesday......
Mrs Maud Abrams is spending the holi-
days with relatives and friends in the
city."...Rey. Bergman conducted servic.
els at the Lutheran church in South Penn
ira Friday evening .......J. r. Francis of
Drayton, was in the city proving up on
his farm Monday.........D. Macdonald, of
Duluth. was in the city Sunday in the
interest Of the Mp. and remained server
a! days.."....C. H. Lee, of the Bathgate
Democrat, l.. Currie and n. Patterson,
OF Batlgate, were ut the Winchester lust
Sunday .....George Bates, of Hamilton,
spent couple of days in the city this
week. Mr.. Bates looks we'll, and has
the indication Of having been in the
same condition for some time back, the
st. Vincent New Era to the contrary
Bro. Deacon better arm himself with a
shot gun in self defense if lie makes
breaks such as lie did at Mr.. Bates last
week.. Mrs. A. Smith Of Drayton, was in
the city Friday......Mr. A. Ashley left for
his old home in Kingston, Ont. last Tues.
day to spend the winter.."..P. J. Calvin,
for some time connected with the n. P.
station here, left Monday for Galena,
Illinois, where his folks live...... Register
Of Deeds Anderson left Christmas day
for st. Thomas to celebrate a wedding
and make calls.........Mr. and Mrs. R. X.
Park left Christmas day for visit to La
chine, Canada. to be absent for some
time. Their many friends here wish
them a pleasant visit and safe return.
.....Lieut. Roudiez spent the holidays at
Winnipeg......A. Z. McCurnber, who has
sojourned for some time in Indiana. 70.
turned to this city on Thursday. Mac
says lie may stay for longer or shorter
period. according to circumstances.
q. A. Holbrook came down from st.
Thomas Thursday.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

Bowesmont, +. o. North Dakota. 2l-22a
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

f. ~. HOLLAND, NJ. d.
May be found at Fort Pemb;na.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-12-27

A GENTLEMAN drove in from the Lake
of the Woods, arriving in the city Mon
day, with Il large sleigh load of fish.
He had among the lot, five lig surgeons
that must have weighed over 100 pounds
and measured FIVE feet long. The bal
ance of the load were pike, pickerel and
white fish. lie reported lots of game in
the localities he had visited.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1889-05-09
BIG CREEK, STOKES COUNTY.

BIG CREEK, May Airs. Betsy
Beasley, wife of John Beasley, near
Francisco, n. c., died on the Both OF
April. - f
Elisha Collins and wife, of this neigh
-borhood, parted yesterday The wife
king her only son, set out for Vir-
ginia.
We welcome The SENTINEL first OF
all. i think it improves every week
1t comes to this place every Monday,
brimfull of news from all adjoining
counties.
Wheat crops are looking fine.
Farmers are complaining of bugs
eat ing their tobacco plants.
Wishing THE SENTINEL success, l
close. A CORRESPONDENT.