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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06
AN HOUR WITH THE COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS.

The reporter, in search of news,
strolled INTO the auditors Office this
week, for an hour, to listen to the
words of wisdom us they fell from the
lips of those sages, the county fathers.
While there present, several practical
examples of some of the knotty prob.
lens which come to the board were
brought up, and u sketch is thought
of sufficient interest to present to our
readers:
Enter, supported by deputy Hart, an
old lady whose bent form indicates the
weight of many years of hard labor.
She is dressed neatly, though poorly.
One hand is crippled and she seems
exhausted Ivy her walk to the court
house. She is evidently of French
blood. and tells her story in polite. but
broken English.
IL was not always poor; when
came to this country Winnipeg had no
houses. took good care of my boys
as long us had money and SO long
they came with me. Now l have
nothing; l live alone, no boy, no girl.
l had one busllel.antl-half potatoes
that raised myself, and scratch the
ground with one hand. Ono of my
boys he live alone, but no good to live
with me, lie kind and good but he has
nothing, he give it all to the drink.
Other boy he no come see his mother
at all. lie no work. he got nothing ut
all for himself, for his wife or for me.
My neighbors give me something, and
DR.. Harris came to see me. But
got 10 boys any more"
Surely this is pitiful case and yet
the woman has children. grown men
and women. Shall the county sup.
port her. or shall the children support
her! But what she says about her
boys is true that they barely support
themselves, how can they be made to
support her!
Another casc.--A we'll known farm.
er presents Il bill for collin for 500.
The commissioners inform him that
they have passed u resolution some
time ago allowing only ~ for coffin
and burial of paupers.
lie explains: "Ihe man died sud.
denly; his wife had given birth to a
Child the day previous, making four
young children i'll all; the corpse, the
sick woman and children were in one
small room. The corpse began to lie.
cay rapidly. l came to town, nine
miles, resident commissioner absent;
took the cheapest coffin at the ware.
house that was large enough. Had
no time to wait to have one made.
gave my time to get the coffin and
bury him. haye lost another day
coming to see the board, shall have
to pay for the coffin if the county
does not, it is hut few cents to each
Of the tax payers, it is more than !
can afford to pay single handed.
1t is plain that the county cannot
afford $40 collins for paupers and yet
how could this man do otherwise than
lie did! But some might think this
an isolated case, SO far from that,
the board had two or three more cof.
fin bills for similar amounts and to a
greater or lesser extent similar neces.
sitous circumstances, OH hand at the
time. Surely it is hard indeed for
men with human blood coursing in
their yeins to draw the sharp line be.
tween mercy and justice in such cases.
and if the board fear error in judging
ct the error be on mercy Son Gods
side.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06
FOR DISTRICT JUDGE.

On the 18th day af this month. Il
convention will assemble ut Grand
Forks for the purpose of putting Ill
nomination judge for this first judi
cial district, consisting Of the counties
of Pembina, Walsh, Cavalier, Nelson
and Grand Forks.
For this highly important Office
| it is needful that the republican
candidate be a man of unquestioned
honesty and ability; one whose rec.
ord is known rs a business man and
lawyer and one whom his own neigh
bors can vOucll for us upright, just
and true. Such Il man Pembina coun-
ty republican delegates, will undoubt-
edly present to that convention in the
person of William J. Knecsllaw, of
this city.
Mr.. Kmeeshaw was born in Canada
long enough ago to make him man Of
mature age. and yet not 50 long us to
take him out of the ranks of the
young republicans. His eaily life
was spent in mercantile pursuits in
which lie had large experience and
success. For the last twelve years he
has turned his attention exclusively to
law and co.incidcnt business for which
a fine collegiate education had laid
the foundation. Energetic, shrewd.
honest, close student, with quick per.
ceptiOns. and lots Of that best gift to
man. good common sense, he could
not but command success and with
success the regard Of those for whom
he worked and the respect OF those
whom lie has worked among.
If nominated and elected, and the
nomination is equivalent to election.
while the citizens of Pembina county
will give him large majority of their
> votes, they will regret that in the
judge, they will lose the lawyer. If
it be that some other county brings
forward Il candidate, we are sure tl.ey
, can present no man better fitted for
this important position, who deserves
II better as "a man. Il lawyer or Il repllb.
llcan than does William j. Kneesilaw.
: We believe he would be an honor to
the party and the district. and present
his name with a hearty desire to sec
the nomination seconded by tho con.
vention and ratified by the people.
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r: ssass & = It p..
pre-, Frank Keogh and !. n. Davis, defendants.
The Territory Of Dakota to the above.namsd
defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required to ans.
wcr tho complaint In the above entitled action,
a copy Of which ia herewith served upon Jon,
and to serve copy Of Your answer to the said
complaint upon the subscriber at his once In the
city Of Pembina. in the county Of Pembins Tyr.
DRY Of Dakota within thirty days after serving
this summons upon you. exclusive Of the day Of
such service, and u you fail to answer the said
in this action viii apply 10 tic court iof The r.
lief therein demanded In said complaint besides
costs and disbursements.
Dated this 10th day Of Aug, 1850.
w. J. kNElslAw,
Attorney for plaintiff, Pembina, d. T.
To the defendants above named.
Please take notice that the complaint In the
above entitled action was filed with II. D. Boz.
den, clerk of the district court, at Pcmbina, on
tho nth day Of Aug, 1850. w. j, KNIEsHAw.
s-13 Attorney for plaintiff.
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Summons.

rEERIroRY OF DAKOTA, District Court,
County Of Pembina. 9Th Judicial District
Alexander Howey. plaintiff. vs. the board Of
trustees OF Oberlin College, Robert Wilson and
June Wilson, defendants.
The Territory of Dakota 10 the above name.
defendants.
You. and each of YOU are hereby summoned
above entitled action; copy Of which t. her. her.
answer to the said complaint on the subscriber.
nj his office in the city Of Pembina, In the comfy
Of Icmbina. and Territory aforesaid, withtE
thirty days after serving this summons upon you
exclusive Oft the day Of such service; and Il you
fail to answer the said complaint within the time
aforesaid, the plaintif,in this action Will apply
to the court for the relief demanded In the com.
plant besides costs and disbursements.
Datpd.. Aug. 18th, 1882.
W.J. KSEEsHAw,
Plaintiffs Attorney, Pembina, Dak.
To The defendants above named
Take notice that the complaint In above entitl.
ed action was filed with b. Borden, clerk Oftho
district court ut his office In the city OF Pembtna,
OH the ith day of Sept, 1889.
W. j. KNEEsHAw,
III Plaintiffs attorney,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06
Mortgage Snle

WlEIEAS. default Inns been made in tbe
w conditions of certain mortgage duly exc.
clltcd and dclivcredlDy John j. Devnnev ard N.
ny .: (hie wlie) morlgAgCrs. TO Daniel Roherts
,nnnor'gaSee dated the 18th day of August. 4. ~
$500 and recorded ny II mortgage in the Office 81
NC nc, register o. deeds, in and TOR the comfy NJ
!, ana Territory Of Dakota, on the afst
gay OF August. a. ID. 1875, at 2:1O O'Clock p. M.
IN nnok II OF mortgages, on page 42G, and Tiers
IL cinimed 10 lie due III this notice, the amount ~
siN hundred and forly-four dollars md sev.n,r.
I'VE cents :Gil.'5.) and no action or Droceedinr
mss been instituted at law or in e0uitv IN recorass
thereof. e"ee WI ahy part
Now, therefore. notice is hereby given tb., Il,
virtue OF me power of sae contained I'm saja
mor'sase, and pursuant to the statute in such
Ease made and provided, the sud mortgage will
ne iofeciosed ny nsaie of the mortgaged premiree
therein described. which sale will be made nt The
! roht door Of the court house in the CITY Of PEN.
hina IN said county and Territory NV The sherim
81 SAID county: or by his deputy. OF, Saturdav
me lHh day of October, A. u. 1859 nj o'cioc. Il,
lie AFTERNOON. TO satisfy the amount which siaii
!Ich be due on said mortgage. with the intcre.t
thereon taxes and costs aud expenses ~ snIe
anu MY dollars attorneys fees as stimulated in
said n, mortgage in case of foreclosure. " ~
me PREMISES described in said MORTGAGE and
80 10 he sod are the piece or parcel of land rit
Jared i'll 'he county "f Pcmbina md Territory nj
Dnkoi@: ana known and described as follow to.
wa: ine south-wtst quarter. [sw qr1 Of sectinn
twenty three. l23l in township one hundred and
Sixiy-lwo tlG.l north Of range number fiftv.iwo
l5:l west containing ore hundred and siYtv
acres more or LEGS, S"''
Dated August .1st. 1854 a.,
+. W. WILDER. DANIEL. RonrpTs
Attorney for Mortgage. NortrnVee
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06
Notice of Election,

NY virtue of authority vested in Arthur C. Me.
lete. governor Of the Territory of Dakota. by Sec
II, of the schedule Of the constitution adopted by
the Constitutional Convention of North Dakota
ut Bismarck, August 18th, 1889. an election by
the proposed state of North Dakota IL hereby
called TO be held at the usual places Of voting. in
the purpose Of electing the following congress.
ional, sate legislative, judicial and county OIL
GERS:
Governor.
Lieutenant Governor.
Secretary OF State.
Treasurer.
Auditor.
Superintendent of Public instruction.
Commissioner Of Agriculture and Labor
Commissioner of Insurance.
Member of Congress.
Attorney General.
Three Railroad Commissioners.
Three Judges of the Supreme Court,
One Judge for the 1st Judicial District.
One Clerk OF the District Court.
Representatives. for the Fi,s. Senatorial District
One Senator and two Members of the House OF
Representatives for the Second Senatorial District
Also to vote upon the adoption or rejection Of
Dakota. Those in favor Of the constitution shall
have written or printed on their ballots: '.Fo,
the Constitution Those opposed to the adop
ton of the constitution shall have waitten OF
lion" - ' ' -' '
Also to vote upon the adoption or rejection q
ton. Those in favor of the adoption of Article
20 shall hive written or printed on their ballots
For p.ohbitiGH ThG ;a,, opposed to its adop
Each qualified elector Of the Territory, at til,
date of raid election, shall be entitled to vott
thereat. Said election shall be conducted In al
of Dakota Territory for general elections. Poll
will be opened ut eight o'clock in the .mornin!
and remain open until five O'Clock IN the after
noon Of the same day.
Ry order of county commissioners of Penbin,
county, Dakota.
Dated, Pembna, D. r.. September end, 1880.
JOHN KABERSAGLE. Auditor,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06
in the returns quicker.

The county commissioners talked up
II poor farm ut this meeting and as
the buying Of one is u matter to be
settled by the people at Il special elcc.
ton, it is probable that they will call
such an election ut the regular date
for the November election when the
new commissioners for districts No.
one and five. Messrs. Haight and Lem.
ons districts. and perhaps i'll district
No. 3, Arnold's, arc to be elected.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06
Hamilton, Aug. 3Otll, 1859.
Announcement.

Inaslnuch as it has been stated that
expect to withdraw from the nomina-
ton rendered inc by the republican
county convention, as clerk of court, 1
deem it right to hereby publicly an
nounce my acceptance of the nomination
and ask my friends to assist me to an
election by their votes and influence and
promise, if elected, to fulfill the duties
of the office to the best of my ability.
Very respectfully,
JOSEPH LAPoRTE.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06
COMMUNICATION.

Editors OF PIONEER EXrREss.
l noticed that the democrats have
given me an appointment us member
of their county committee. While
thanking them for the honor l beg to
say that l am first of all Farmers
Alliance man and second a republican
now and forever and therefore must de-
cline to serve OH democratic committee.
T. II: McMlLLAS.
Hamilton Auo onth $500
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06

The Fargo Argus says it has not
seen the ticket printed correctly in
one of its exchanges. We suggest
that in view of the fact that the news.
papers will print the ballots, that if
the central committee would get up a
corrected list and all in the same order,
that it would facilitate the count and
get in the returns quicker.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06

The st. Thomas Times dominates
Joseph Greer of Crystal, as a good can.
didate for the legislature for the end,
district. Mr.. Greer is popular, intelli.
gent and would make u good run.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06

Hon. Peter Cameron was nominated
by the democrats at their convention
in Fargo last week for railroad com.
missioner. Mr.. Cameron is all right
except that lie is OH the wrong side of
the political fence.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06
Republican Convention.

Notice is hereby given that Conven-
ton of the Republican voters of Pembi-
M county will be held i'll Hamilton OH
Saturday, Sept. 18th, 1889, at . p. m. for
the purpose Of selecting fifteen delegates
to attend the Judicial Convention to be
held at Grand Forks on Sept. 18th. The
membership of this County Convention
to be based on the Republican vote of
1858 as follows, to-wit:
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06

Mr.. Roach who was nominated for
governor by the democrats, is said to he
a manager of company farm ut Lari.
more, farlns some OH his own account,
and has al office in Larimore where
lie does notary and loan business.
lie is said to he very gcntlcmanly
na.a 2:ell very good. what there is Of
| him.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06
Probate Court,

County of e r enfGna. In Probate cour.
In the matter Of the estate of Israel Ryder.
mas filed with the judge of this court a petition
praying Tor letters of administration OF the CD
1s'e Of Israel RYDER deceased, be issued to Mrs.
f. ~, ne ,s and that Tuesday the eth day Of
i day ETA special term Of this court, to:wit: 81
i ri. Jy term, 1850 at the court house In the
ca.y Oh renii,illa county of Pembinn has been
any person Interested may appear and show
cause why SAID petition should not be granted,
Dated iembina. Angtst II. 1889.
q. +. A. ARMSTRONG,
II ,,,ur, Probate Judge,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06

Mr.. L. E. Booker received a very
kindly Telegram from Mr.. Casl,el
congratulating him OH his nomination;
which shows that Mr.. Casllel is a good
republican.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06

The democratic legislative district
conventions are called for next
Tuesday Sept. 10th. The convention
for the first district to be held at
Neche and for the second district at
Cavalier.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06
summons.

1EHrIronI OF D4KorA,l J District court I,,..
David Dick. az administrator Of the estate of
David Ogilvie. deceased, plaintiff. vs. Louis Mir.
OIL. Evcrise Miron, William Deering h Co. John
II. Watt, Winona Wagon Company and George
+. McKenney. defendants.
The Territory of Dakota to the above named
defendants: You. and each Of you, are hereby
and required to answer the complaint
of the plaintiff, In the above entitled action,
81 copy Of which liz herewith served upon
said complaint on the subscriber. at his Office in
within thirty days after serving this summons
upon you. exclusive of the day Of such service
and you are hereby notified that II yon fail to
answer the said complaint within the time afOre
said, the plaintiff in this notion will apply to
the court for the relief demanded in the com.
paint. lcsidcs costs and disbursements.
Dated June eth, 1859.
WI. KSEEsHAw,
Attorney for plaintiff. Pembina, ID. T.
To the defendants above named:
Please take notice that the complaint In the
above entitled action was filed with Henry D.!
Borden clerk Of the district court for Pembina
county, At his office in the city Of Pemb:na, on
the 18th day of August 1880
w. KNEEeHAw.
Plaintiffs attorney.
Dated August 18th, 1880, Sill
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06
Republican Judicial Di.trict convention

A republican judicinl district convention for
the First Judicial District will be held ut the
Court House in the city of Grand Forks. North
der, 1889. at O'Clock p. m. for the purpose of
placing in nomination y judge for the First Ju:
dlcial District, comprising the counties Of Grand
Forks, Walsh, PGmbinn. Cavalier and Nelson.
And said counties will be entitled tc the follow
Ing representation in such convention. to.wit:
Grand Forks countysa Walsh county..........19
pembina county .....l5 Cavalier county."... s
Nelson county .,,,,,,.,.,G
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06

Where no local committee exists, the
County Committee recommends caucuses
to be held OH Sept. 9Th, 1889. at p. IN.
Il. y. 1osKlNs, W. NJ. HoLBRooK,
Secretary. . Chairman.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06
Mortgage Sale.


DEFAtLT ha: been made in the condition.
y; ~ Il mortgage containing power Of sale. All.
Of the register of deeds Of I'cmbina county, la.
knta, august BIRD, 1882, in Book { Of mortgages.
rage Isl whereby Sigurdur I,jarnason and Sir..
fid"r his wff ;,oTgago5s, moliEaged to Il.
Limited, mortgagee The north half Of The apntj,
YVES, Quarter and the north half of the south east
ship number one hundred aud sixty.one north.
range number fty.six, west of the sth Il. NJ
In Pcmbina County Dakota, bywhich default. H.
power Of sale has bee9me operative and no ac
r,am or pr"Gteding ut Inv has been instituted to
any RET Thereof. and there is claimed to IT, due
on sad mortgage ut the date hereof, sS0S. IN.
Now, notice is hereby given that BY yftMe 'V -;
saiI power, fa!d mortgage will be forecoaed and
a" OF said county or his deputy, October iath isso
~ Two ncInek I. NJ at The front door Of the court
burscmcnts allowed by law. "''N a"'''
Dated August 18th. 1850.
The Colonial u United Suites MORTGAGE ION,
lmny Limited, Mortgage. eNeS oo"'
~. Z. LABR1E, Attorney. 40
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06
NOTICE To CREnlrans

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
In the matter of the csa.e of ID, Ii. Sni,r,,,
deceased. "P'''n'"s'
:. All persons having claims against safd ID e..
spsnn,n.; deceased. arc required to exhibit the
same. WIN The necessary vouchers. to the under.
signed administrator of said estate, at his resi-,
tcnre in Lincoln township, in the county of PEN.
bii'l' Territory of Dakota, and that four month.
nave ncen limited ~ the time for creditors to
Dated this a5rd day Of July. 1889.
a., GEO. ID. SrrSNISG.
i'o Administrator,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06
TT STAND OFFICE, GRAND FORKS, DIT.

~ Aug. ~, 1859.
Notice ia hereby given TINT the following
named settler hat filed notice Of his intention to
make iina! proof IL support of his claim, and
and cx-ofIcio clerk of the probate court for PEN
hina, county: DIT. at Pcmbinn. on October 9Th
1850, viz: Amos H. Purdy, for the X n Y.
lie names the following witnesses to prove IL
continuous residence upon, and cultivation az
said s land; viz: j. F.. Landsborongh, Freemsn
OF Pcmbina county. JIM. CoRarr ~"
o-lu ltepiste,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06
First Senatorial District.

There is hereby called by authority of the first
Republican State Central Committee, n Republi.
can Convention of the election of the First Sena-
torial District for the purpose of placing in no.
minaton candidate for State Senator. . cundi-
dates for members OF the house of representa-
tives
Said Convention will be held in Iathgatc. n.
d. at = o'clock p. M,
Saturday, September alst, 1850
The basis of representation will be the same as
for County Convention. One delegate for each
precinct and one for each a5 votes cast for
lion. Geo. A. Matthewsat the general election in
1883. The following precinct constitute the First
Senatorial Districts
Dathgate ............... Midland ............. ;,
Carlisle.................. Seche ..... 5000. 6
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Pcmbina ............. IL
JOlictte.............. ST. Joscsh. ............ :
Lincoln, ,.,,...,...........9 Walhulln ...,,..,, =
Caucuscs are recommended to be held in the
usual places not later than Saturday, the 18th
day Of September, 1850.
JuDs0S I.AMouRE,
Chairman Com. list Senatorial District
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-09-06
RcnmbIican Di,trict Convr1ion

The republican district convention for the end
Senatorial district of North Dakota will he held
in the Opera lIousc in the city Of st Thomus on
Monday September 10Th, 1889.
ut . O'Clock y. M, for the purpose of nominating
one senator and two represent tivcs, to appoint
IL legislative committee md to perform amy other
work which may come before the convention.
The bnses of superintendent for representation
in said convention will be one vote for each or
Gnnized precinct in the district and one addi-
tional vote for rs votes major fraction thereof
cast for the republican nominee for delegate TO
congress Hon. George A. Matthews, in November
1888 and IL 81 follows:
Akra.................."...3 Hamilton Township ?
LOdcma .......... .... :,
Crystal. Pnrk...... ............ 2
Cavalier ..... .......... ST. Thomas City...... s
Elorn................ Thingvnlla....... 1890. ;,
Gardnr ..............".".. e. Thomas TWP. 8
Hamilton TOWN.. Total 90. -. 10
The cal,cuscs are recommended to be held on
Saturday. September l!th. 1851, in townships
where no local organization exists.
II II desired thai every township be represented
In the convention by actual delegates.
EDWARD II. THOMPSON.
Member of State Committee.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-11-03
RRoLICS ON ROLLERS.
AUsPICI0US OPENING LAST EVENING
OF THE SKATING SEASON.
Crozier Wins the Mile Race Handily-
Who Were There and
What They Did.
Everybody was therel

Everybody was therel
1t has been many day since the old
pavilion has had the honor of holding such
large and frolicsome crowd of people as
it contained last evening, when the skating
rink opened for the winter season.
And it has also been many day since
the old pavilion has presented such brill
liant and gay appearance. The decorations
were so profuse as to be almost bewildering
to the spectators as they entered the door,
The ceiling was a mass OF swayiDg BAN
ners, streamers, festoons, Chinese lam
terms, etc. The old suspended music stand
was scarcely recognizable, completely
smothered as it was under an immense and
gayly. colored canopy of bunting. The
floor, which for the past month has been in
the hands of workmen, was as level and
smooth as the regulation billiard table.
Fifteen minutes after the doors were
thrown open skates were at a premium, as
was also skating room ON the floor, and
seating room for the spectators. Neverthe-
less, every body was in for a good time, and
the general jostling was productive of no
complaint.
Managers George Clark and Fred Holden
were all smiles as they stood at the head of
the stairs and received the guests-together
with the two-bit pieces-and both appeared
to be as happy as the proverbial bugs in
rug. Mr.. Clark in particular was almost
angelic in appearance. He smiled, and