The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-06-28

from South Dakota and says North Da
kota is very dry, but that South Dakot
is much dricr. lie saw good man,
crops plowetl under.
i NEGIlE.
i Hon. j. IaAIoure came in OH Wednes
days train.
j. Fisk and wife, and +. McCuin an,
wife of Ernest are in town.
Herman Weber and wife are visitin,
their farm in Cavalier this week.
MIR. and Mrs. Napoleon Desmarse o
st. Joseph, were in the city Wednesday
John Philion of the Hudson Bay Com
pany passed here ell route for Winnipeg
Tim OBrien went to Winnipeg 10 re
his daughters who have been attendin,
school,
John Shawl and Father Ricklin of Olg.
passed through town for Winnipeg Wed
nes'lay.
Hon. L. Mcliugl, and wife, of Lang
don, ell route for Winnipeg, to attcnt
the examination ofthe Mary's Academy
where their daugl,te, isattending school
a base ball match between the second
nine Of Mcconnell. Bert Minaker captain
and the second nine of Neche, 0. W
Thomson captain, ID. Il. Smith umpire
on the Ncclle ball grounds last Saturday
The playing was good OH boil, sides. Tic
"Spidcr" is entitled to wear the belt fol
superb playing. Score, 81 TO 90 in favo,
of Ncche.
The republicans Of Secl,e and vicinity
completed Organization Of Il club OH June
cath. known as Harrison Club of Ncche,
with the following officers: II. l..
Holmes, president, J. p. Hicks, LIST vice
president, W. j. Lowtlcn, End vice pres
idcnt. V. luackenbusl,. secretary. The
next meeting Of the club wilt be held in
Necl'e July 9th, at Z o'clock p. IN. 49,
DIED. On the 25th of June, from mem.
branous Group, Harry Holmes, only and
beloved child Of ii. l.. and Annie T..
Holmes, aged, two years, four months
and sixteen days. lie was child ofun.
usual promise, and the sympathy of she
many friends arc Will, the bereaved par
ents. The remains were taken to La
Crosse. Wisconsin for burial.
OLGA.
Olga had grand celebration on St.
Jean Baptistc Day. June Path. One of
the largest crowds that has eyer Assem-.
bled in Cavalier county was present and
enjoyed themselves and the celebration
to their !cart's content. The principal
features Of the celebration were the pro-
ccssion, the concert and the races. The
procession was long and very fine. st.
Jean the Balhiste was represented by a
young man clad in sheep skin, with
naked arms and legs. and leading a
snow-wl,ite lamb. A company Of we'll
drilled half-brccds armed with muskets
made a great show. The Milton Band
was present and DISGUISED sweet music.
The program Of the concert is too long
for our columns this week, but the songs,
speeches, and rccitatipns gave great
pleasure to the audience. 1t was under
The direct charge of Rev. Father Reck-
lin, who is himself fine musician.
The races afforded great sport and re-
suited as follows:
Free for all t,ct Tom Eoneys horse
lat, I. Rpneys horse End. The horse
the LIST money being the horse
bought of I. O'Bricn, of Nccl,e.
Running racc-Dolly Warden, LIST, Lit.
lie Fred, End.
Pony kace-Smithis pony LIST, Little
Fred, end.
Green pony racc-Tcn starters. This
race was well run and afforded great
We did not learn the
name Of the winners.
The people Of M r.sa and particularly
kev. Father Recklin desc--.:as :. sooa deal
Of rad. ~. the handsome manner in !
which they entertained the visitors.