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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
Furniture and
Upholstery.
For Sale.

My farm of 100 acres, two miles
from Pembina. Good hay mead.
ow; fifty acres under cultivation.
Also a span of fine farm horses, a
colt, well bred mare, two cows,
four calves and nine pigs. A lot
of farm machinery, sufficient to
run the farm.
Also my house and twelve lots in
the city Of Pembina, we'll situated
for business or residence purposes.
Will sell cheap and OH easy terms,
CHAS. O'HARA,
Pembina, OAK.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Cbapped Hands,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
g cents per box. For sale by Il. l..
Lewis. 2l.1y
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
Treasurer,s Renort

Annual statement of G. W. Ryan, treas
urer OF the township Of Fembina, and
county of Pembina, OF the moneys re
ceived by him into the town treasury
from the county treasurer and from al
other officers and persons; and also o.
all moneys paid out by him as sucl
treasurer for the year ending Feb. Goth
1889,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
Unclaimed Letters

Tie following letters remain unclaim.
ed in the post office in Pc,Ebina. and if
not called for in thirty days, will be for.
wardcd to the dead letter office. Please
enclose cent stamp for letters forward
ed to other offices.
Smith Patrison, A. Summerville. Ran
dolph Gravens. Sarah Fox, Thomas II.
Gibbons, James johnson, William John.
soil. TOMS Woods.
E.K CAvILEER, PM.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
Estray.

Two bay broncllo horses, branded on
left hip. One has light stripe in face.
One had halter on when left. Left
Bathgate OIL Sunday. went towards Penn
bna. S. d. BosrwIcH,
3l-32 Bathgate, Oak.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

Frequently accidents occur in the
household which cause burns, cuts,
sprains and bruises; for use in such cases
Dr.. J. II. McLean's Volcanic Oil Lini.
ment has for many years been the COIL
slant favorite family remedy. Sold at
Short Bros. IN
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
Teacher Wanted

For school district No 81, 1hingva,la,
township, Pembina county, for u term
ofthree months. Applicant must hold
second or third class certificate. School
to commence March 18th. Call OH or APP
ply TO, S. SIGuRDsoS, Clerk,
1924 Eyford, r.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

When you are constipated, with loss of
appetite, headache take one of DIR. ]. ii.
McLean's Little Liver and Kidney Pill
cts. They are pleasant to take and will
cure you. % cents vial. Sold at Short
Bros, An
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

Imperfect digestion and assimilation
produce disordered conditions of the
system which grow and are confirmed
by neglect. DIR. j. II. McIean's Strength.
enine Cordial and blood Purifier, by itt
tonic properties, cures indigestion and
gives tone to the stomach. 81 FER hot.
tie. Sold at Short Bros. 40
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

Fred Sargent's hardware store will now
be found next door to Webb's, where he
displays full line of Hardware, Stoves,
Tinware, etc. at rock bottom prices. All
kind oftin and shcet-iron work prompt
ly attended to. All work warranted.
I'll FRED SARGENT.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
A Card.

TO those, who by kindly feelings, SYM
pathetic words and generous deeds have
tried to tighten our burden Of sorrow, We
can only only return our heartfelt thanks
by simple words. May He who has pro-
missed to reward such Kindness re,nem.
Der you, as you have remembered us.
l.. ID. WAEDwE liz.
+. A. and WINNIE e. WAEL, I'LL
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
For Sale.

The Southeast quarter of section Sc,
township l64, range Sc, about two miles
from Ernest, convenient to school and
church,) l04 acres broken, good house
and barn. For further particulars, ap.
ply to I'D. GoRpoy.
l5-n Ernest, Pemblna Co.. Oak.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

Old people suffer much from disorders
OF the urinary organs, and are always
gratified at the wonderful effects of DIR.
Mclean's Liver and Kidney Balm in
banishing their troubles. II per bottle.
Sold at Short Bros. 40
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
PHOTOGRAPHY

Our Photograph Gallery is now open
every day and We are prepared to do
first class work in every particular. Call
and see US. We guarantee satisfaction.
oOtt SHORT Bros.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
Notice OF Dissolution

Notice is hereby given that the CO.
partnership between +. w. Felson and
ID. X. BegCs, partners as Felson e. Reggs
was dissolved on Nov. 9th, 1855, by mu-
tual consent. All bills due said firm are
payable to +. W. Felson who assumes
tho liahiiitins
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
Eczema, Itchy. Sc.Iv. SLin ror.....

The simple application OF "swnyne's oin,
mcnt," without any interna. medicine. will cur,
any case Of letter. Salt Rhenm Ringworm
Files Itch. Pimples. Eczema. all Scaly. itch,
SKIN Eruptions. no matter how obstinate or Ion.
standing. Nis potent, effective. and costs hu, i
uIHc. l9lY
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

Croupy suffocations. night coughs and
all the common affections of the throat
and lungs quickly relieved by DR.. J. IL.
McLean's Tar Wine Lung Ba!sam. sold
at Short Rros. 40
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

For sick headache, female troubles,
neuralgia pains in the head take DR.. j.
II. McLean's Little Liver and Kidney
Pillets. % cents vial. Sold ut Short
Bros. IN
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
WI. KNEEsnAw, PEMBINA.
AROUND TOWN.

a TERN of District court has been Or
dercd for Pembina County. commencing
Monday, March 25th.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
Good Report.

The following encouraging report
reaches US from Brother Treglawny.
We rejoice in his success, and hope for
its continuances:
DEAR BROTHER ELDER:-1 have begun
hunt for money for our beloved church
in Pembina, l cannot say what will be
the ultimate success, but l am trusting in
God for victory. Yesterday Melted so
my first appeal. If can do as well
every Sabbath l will get some two or
three hundred dollars at the lowest.
kindest regards to all.
Fraternally,
e. II. TREGALAwNY
P.S.-To date, s256l raised.-District
Methodist.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

THE mail trains have been very irregu.
lar the past week, caused by snow in
the southern end Of the line.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

1fyou spit up phlegm, and are t,ou.
bled with hacking cough. use DR.. J. IL.
McLean's Tar Wine Lung Balsam. Sold
at Short Bros. 40
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

A REGULAR meeting Of the Pembina
Lodge No. 10, A. F. & A. NJ. this (Fri.
day. evening. Work iE F.C. degree.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
For Sale.

A Cool house and lot on Rolette street.
This is chance to buy a comfortable
house cheap. Apply to +. A. Wardwell
at this office. 3D.,f
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

A COUPLE of sleigh loads of young folks
drove over to Emerson Tuesday evening
and spent pleasant time OH the tobog.
gan slide.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

jim GREENWOOD has been trying to
find out how old that little boy at his
house was. by looking at.his teeth, jim
and hr. Harris agree that he must l,aye
been born on Thursday.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

MIR. c. Thomas, of the Pembina Brew.
cry is putting up 700 tons of ice for the
coming season. A good number of others
are piling up ice for the summer.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

Z. A. Armstrong, judge of probate, has
power under land office rulings to take
final proofs. LIFT
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
CATARRH,
Catarrhal Deafness and Hay Fever
A NEW HOME TREATMENT.

~ 1S1sW HtO1H1S HTEz11uEENTs
Sufferers are not generally aware that
these diseases are contagious, or that they
are due to the presence Of living parasites in
the lining membrane Of the nose and Gus
ever, has proved this to be fact and the
result is that a simple remedy has been for.
mulatetl whereby catarrli, catarrhal deafness
and hay fever are permanently cured in
from one to three simple applications made
at home by the patient once in two weeks.
females (wlitcsJ this remedy is a specific.
A pamphlet explaining this new treatment
Is sent on receipt of ten cents by a. H.
DIXON 4 Son, S04 West King ST., Toronto,
Canada.-Scicntitc Amcricttn.
Sufferers from catarrhal troubles should
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
THE SULTAN.

A Sultan sat by Ianubc's tide
And sore distressed aloud he cried;
While like the waters to the sea
His tears ran down both fas, and free.
a passing stranger said: My friend,
Why do those tears so fls, dcsccnd: :"
Alas" he sohbcd, 1--WE los, all hope {;
I've lost my cake Of IVORY SOAP.
No more in pride through town I'll go,
With garments clean and white as snow;
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
The New Discovery.

You have heard your friends and
neiRhbos talk about it. You may your.
self be one Of the many. who know from
personal experience just how good a
thing is. II you have eyer tried /,
you are one of its staunch friends, be.
cause the wonderful thing about 1t is,
that when once given trial, DR.. Kings
New Discovery ever after holds place
IN the house. lfyou have never used it
and should be afflicted with q cough
cold or any throat, lung or chest trouble
secure = bottle at once and give it fair
trial. 1t is guaranteed every time, or
money refunded. Trial bottle free at X.
L. Lewis drug store. %
ibid you hear the news from Wash.
ingtonf" Was asked of South Dakota
statesman last evening.
"What news?"
''The news"
"Oh" exclaimed the disguised states.
man, "you mean the tidings of great JOY
the glorious music of the trumpet Of
liberty-the blast of the bugle of indie.
pendence that shall 60 eclloing down
the corridors Of time. proclaiming to all
the nations of the earth that Dakota it
about to be admitted to the sisterllood o.
states"
Eyes that's so.'
"Then why in thunder didn't you sa,
so."-Bismarck Tribune.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

TIE social at Mr.. Nixon's Tuesday
evening under the auspices o: the
Episcopal church, was pleasant gather.
ing. The evening was spent in nppro-
pirate games and other amusements.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
Plles! PiIrs. Itchino pile.

Sylnptoms-Moisturc. intense itching mn,
Singing, most at night worse by scattering. II
allowed 10 continue tumOrs form. wht h offer
bleed and ulccrate. becoming very sore
swaync's Ointment stops the Itching and b.eccd
ing. heuls liberation and in most cases remove.
the tumors. At drnggisis, or by mail, ftr n
cents. DIR. Swuync 81 Son. Philadelphia. XIV
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
II. J. ROSS, PEMB1N.

H.J. ROSS, PEMB1N.A.
Lincoln mex 4-1G9-5
DO sWt .................. 23-lG-5
lodcma NV ............ 20-lfah
Carlisle ~ sea a3-1G2s
fcInhna ne a0-l63 s.
c1rlisie sW a--ia1-5:
Also town ",s in nil par,s of lembinn.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
TOILETTE.
Still they coine-we are to have q
blacksmith shop at the station.

Still they coine-we are to have a
blacksmith shop at the station.
Some of the parties who went from
here to Ontario last fall lave returned.
A. Nenzies, Of Toilette, last week, pur-
chased farm near Bowesmont for 81 200
from L. Z. Booker, of Pembina.
Messrs. L. Purdy and o. Bristol at.
tended the carnival at Drayton and re-
port having a large time.
The last Literary vas a success in
every respect. Attendance was large
and nthusiastic-it looks like an organ
sure.
MIR. and Mrs. Eighmy. of Pembina,
have moved to our city and became
pertinent residents. Mr.. Eigl,my has
concluded to put up store and start
business in this place.
Next Fridays debate at the literary
promises to be good one. Question.
Resolved that the Indian has received
more injuries from the whites than the
negro. Affirmative, Mr.. Cunningham.
Negative, Mr.. Falconer.
Mr. Robert McAuley has returned
from Minnesota. where he succeeded in
purchasing car load OF young oxen
for l.. L. Booker. Any farmer in need
of cxen would do well to call and see
them at the barns Of Mr.. Booker. They
are said to the be best ever brought Ia
Pembina.
| NEGIlE.
Mr.. Lauglilin las just received car
of fine horses. amongst which lie has
some fine brood mares. The horses are
at the Elliott stable.
Gabriel Dumont was the gest of Mr.
Charles Bottlneau yesterday. where
eyeral OF the French half.breed friends
ofMr. Dumont spent the evening.
Mr.. Robert MIcFadden and family left
for Kansas. having bought farm and l.e
intends going in stock raising. Although,
we are sorry TO part with him, We hop.
lie will better himself where lie goes.
Mr.. Charles Murphy Of Neche who
has gone to Canada, wrote to his folk,
here, saying that lie has made mic,
trip and is enjoying himself well, Will
his old friends who were glad to mee
him. Mr.. Murphy found great change
in the capital of Canada as well as il
the surrounding towns which have al
increased i'll business and wealth.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

BE,Efs:-F. d. Harrison and Harry D..
Borden returned from st. Paul Monday
......A. and S. Sisnrdson, of Eyford. were
in town several days tins week.. Mes
danes Fowler and Kemp returned from
their extended visit in Ontario Friday
evening, well pleased with their visit and
glad 10 get hcn!e......A. 3. johnson, of
Bathsate, was in town yesterday .....W.
IL. Donaldson, of kittson county, was in
town Wcdneslay...".M. j. lyman, Of
Neclle, WIS seen Oh our streets Monday
.."..C. A. Uolkrook came down Friday
to attend the Carnival. Not proposing
to be OH, done by Manager Ashley. he
remained in town until Tuesday, visiting
old friends in the mean time. John Il.
Campbell, Of Lancaster, Ont, registered
at the Winchester Monday f.
Evans, of Brandon, Manitoba, called
Monday.....Rev. Vim. Ewing visited his
brothers this week. He is located in
targo......Messrs. Fralick and Fisk were
down from Ernest yesterday on probate
and other busincss.....N. jacobson, of
Hal'son, has been i'll town couple days
looking after his prorerty......Miss Lulu
Cady, Of Grand Forks, is visiting at Mrs.
IL. Il. Naughn's.....Tlos. w. Brown and
Robert Gibbs drove down from Hamil-
ton yesterday and spent few hours in
town.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
Signed F. +. " F FELsos'
Notice.

The livery business will be continued
at the old stand by F. W. Felson. 1881
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

Did you see that flax fibre ware ut
Strongs. 1t is the incest thing out TO-:
water pals, slop jars or bedroom ware.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

DURING our recent trip to Winnipeg we
spent day with the brethren at Pembi-
ma, the extreme Northeastern lodge i'm
the grand jurisdiction of Dakota, and
through the courtesy Of Brother q. e..
Thompson, We visited Fort Pembina,
where two Companies Of boys in blue"
are garrisoned. several of whom are in
terested and valuable members of the
Pembina Lodge. We are under especial
obligation to Sergeant Frederick Whyte.
who is one OF the best informed, entlIus-
;as.ic and studious craftsmen We have
had the pleasure Of meeting for long
time.-AIaster Mason.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

a LARGE number of farmers from
Bowesmont and other far-of places in
the country have been in town this
week getting their wheat ground.
A subscriber came in the other day, paid
US $500 OIL subscription after having his
inferior grade ground into flour, saying
the benefit derived from a local of the
Pembna Roller Mill, was worth more
than the years subscription, consequent
" he wanted us to know it. He was
from southwestern Carlisle.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

But in disgrace must move about,
By scornful fingers pointed out"
Not So the noble stranger cried;
81 have piece and will divide"
And from his coastal pocket drew
"A cake and Lrokc it fair i'll two.
Then rose in joy the Sultan gray.
Ard made that man Turkish Bcy,
With servants kind and Nizicrs sage.
And fifty wives to cheer his age.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

GEORGE Thompson, the grocer. is hay.
ing the building formerly orcupied by
Sir. Lee sclibner, next door to Lewis
drug store fitted up for a grocery store
and will move there in q short time.
While Mr.. Thompson is satisfied with
the business he has been doing on
stutsman street, he thinks it would be
to his advantage to be more centrally
located.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

A WORD OF WARNING
There many white each represented be just good Io';"
they AXE MOL but like all corteets remarkable Qualities Of
the genuine Ask for ivory Soap ard Upon getting H.
Gall!h.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

IL another column is call fora cali
Gus in kittson Hall tomorrow evening.
to nominate officers for the township.
We hope to see large turn out. The
hour to convene is 7:3O o'clock in the eve
ming.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

THERE is considerable more snow on
the leyel HOW then there WAS this time
last winter. With the abundance OF
rain we had last fall, we lave before us
more favorable spring and summer
than year ago.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

NEXT Tuesday, the last Of the series of
socals. under the auspices Of abe Epis-
c"pal church will take place at the resi-
dencc of Mrs. ". J. Knccsl.aw. A cor
dial invitation is extended to all and a
good time is assured.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01
Notice TO subscribers
OFFICIAI, DIRECTORY.

lelecste conrress. .OscarA. clifford Canton
Louis Church, bism raro
Auditor r. M a. Ward, sioux Falls az
Tfeasnrer.. ....!. D. Lawler, Bsmerck.
ChiefIu.tice Bartlett 1fi H Rismasci
Asst. snpt. Of PublicInstruction.f .A' " i''s'"'
Bathgate. -,.
Surveyor Genera. ..CortezFessenden Bismsrc1I'
clarf bist Court. .H. D. Borden, Pembina,
U.s.cUsToNs.
Collector. ...-... .....Adelard Guernon, Pemoins'
US. MARSHAL.
Capt. Dan Maratta. Bismarck.
DEPUTIES.
J.E. Haggart, Fargo;J CMarshall, Hamilton.
u.s.LANDorFIcE.
Rcgls,er,.... ........J. NJ. Gorhet. Grand Forks
Rece1rer...... ......J. ,. ltoecrs -oIauu roi &C
u.s.ARxY, FoRrPEMDISA.
II. A. THEAKER.-Major ETH Infantry, COM
= Dr. K. G. Ebert Post Surgeon;
Capt: c. McKibbcn.-C Commanding company
Lieut. aR, f. oss adIutaSt. Getting Sig
LIS. RouD1Ez.-end Lieut.. 18th infantry, a. A..
@. NJ, and R.. o.
Member OF Territorial Council-.. Hon. P.ter
Cameron, Tyner.
Commissioners list Dirt.....J IaMoure Pembinn:
do cd Dist.........H; &cGuin Ernest
90 Sd Dist...S l.. IIaicht, st. Thomas
DO 9Th Dist....II. c. Arnold, Crystal
do 5th Dst...J. I'm j. hn%n Gardar
Register OF Deeds. ..I in irde;n H. St. Thomas
County AUDITOR. John kn!iPriGg e, remD!na.
Treasurer. .... ........ Ed r. Thompson Pembina
County Attorr, y........ W. J. Knee>i.aw Pembina.
smss' r IxlaSa,s
s;pt. Of Schools ..........C. F.. Iacksnn. Pembima
County Survevor........."F.E i: llsbeTt; Cavnler
ner,,,....,............DrJ u. Muir Hamilton
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-03-01

'Then why in thunder didn't you say
so."-Bismarck Tribune.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-11-28
WEST VIRGINIA


There Is a scheme on foot 20 span the
The structure will be in two sections-from
the city TO the island and from the island to
Martins Ferry. 1t will accommodate rail.
road trains.
-Four indictments have been returned
against Justice of the Peace w. p. Davis, of
Wheeling. for malfeasance in office.
h standard Oil Company has made a
deal for leases on 1900 acres OF oil lands
lying in Peasants and Richie counties.
The case OF Van Baker sentenced 10 the
West Virginia Penitentiary for life for muir
der will be carried to the supreme court.
The carbuilders OF the c.. & S. Car Works,
at Huntington, have struck against a reduc-
ton of 10 per cent. in wages. About so
men are idle.
Governor Wilson has decided 10 call 4 spe
cial session Of the legislature in January to
determine the gubernatorial contest, aud
among the business upon which he will
recommend action will be the adoption ola
ballot-reform bill. He has himself prepared
a bill embodying the principles of the Aus
trailian system, which he will have intro
duced in the legislature.
There is n movement on foot TO change the
name OF New Cumberland Chelsea, Clay
mont and Porter are suggested.
Milton Underwood, of Tyler county, has
been arrested, charged with blowing up the
house Of James Garrel a year ago and kill
ing a man named Campbell.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1889-11-28
A

They were having n spelling lesson
over in the Third Ward District School
the other day, and the little scholars
were all ranged in front of the teacher
spelling away for dear life trying to
see how near they could get to the
head.
The word chimney" was given out
TO n little black-eycd damsel who had
been spelling words correctly right
along all morning, but she missed this
one by inadvertently leaving out the
III" Quick as n wink the little bow
next her pounced on the word and
spelled it correctly.
You may go up one, Johnnie" said
the teacher, as smiling as a basket of
chips"
81 don't want TO-" whined Johnnie.
getting ready to cry. My ma would
whip me if did, because I'd get all
over SCOT. "-PecA'S Sum