The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1893-08-12
Ask Dad who it is that has reformed.

A slight change in the weather. Watch
Hicks forecasts.
Tom Gardner has IL good fuot for music
two IF them in fact.
Mrs. Thomas Follis is seriously i'll Will,
n-rvous prostrattop., Mrs. Follis is u sister
Of w. r. Darlington.
Monday last was the hottest day we ever
experienced. We had almost SAID the hot
test we ever shall experience.
j. N. Greiner visited Willow City yester-
day on business and for pleasure. Both which
are scarce commodities iu this county just
Mt present.
When you sing that old familiar hymn,
'Old Black Joe," it isn't necessary to- apol-
Og,ze to Joe Pinkerton. He knows YOU
don't mean him..
Walter Cairns is back again from his
trip to Chicago and Ontario, we'll pleased
with his trip and anxious to have all his
friends go too.
Msssrs. Sharman and Hearonemus are
pushing WORK on the bank building as rapid
iy US possible, aud the basement is beginn-
ing to ASSUME a good appearance.
John Cokerill returned from Montana
some time ago. satisfied that North Dako-
ia is a better country than that--and we
are we'll pleased to have him come.
Parents take notice that school is under
way again, having commenced Monday
last. Some probably do not know this,
as a six weeks holiday was expected.
Geo. ]. Coulthard and wife drove up
from Omemee on Tuesday to attend the
picnic. 1t seemed good to see them again
and lots of friends we're waiting to give
them a warm welcome.
Mrs. NJ. s. Armstrong went by Mon
days train for a stay in Michigan and 9TH
er eastern points where she has relatives.
She has been far from we'll for some time
and hopes to recover her health.
Griffith Gibson and George Marine Wis
tied Lake Metigoshe Wednesday last. We
were unable to ascertain whether they
had company or not, but if they hadn't,
you may be sure it was not their fault.
Mrs. James Haskell was the lucky hold
er of ticket No. 70 which drew the prize
of a handsome set of silverware at the
Indian Show. We congratulate the lady
on her good fortune, and feel pleased that
she was the winner.
John Mckenzie is spending most of his
time at Omemee. Our readers will SCOT
become acquainted with the gentleman re-
ferred to, as he will run Heising Bros
elevator this season. And we believe ev-
erybody will find him on the square.
George Rea is staying with his brother
at the McBrayen Hotel these days. He
has had a hard time of it the past few
months, having undergone a severe opera
ton from which he is just recovering. But
a good constitution and good habits will
pull him through.
LOST. On Friday, July 2sth, a silver
watch, 4 OF. case, open face, with small
strap on ring. Supposed to have been
aest between the Baptist and Presbyterian
churches, in Bottineau, about two rods
west of the road. Finder will please leave
word at this Office.
Mrs. Griffith and Mrs. Carter, of Grand
Forks. are visiting Mrs. F. w. Cathro.
Mrs. Griffith is the latter lady's mother,
while Mrs. Carter claims the honor of be-
ing her sister. They attended the Odd
Fellows picnic and seemed we'll pleased
with the entertainment.
Two boys, a string and a little ''busi-
ness" for tapping on the window-those
were outside the house. Two other boys
and a shotgun-these were inside the
house. Tap. tap, tap, on the window.
Bang! And two boys are running as if
Satan himself were after them A true
tale told in few words.
Our sympathy goes out to Mr.. and Mis-.
J. P. Hager, who lost their baby daughter
by drowning a few days ago. The little
one wandered away from the house and
fell into Willow River. striking her head
on some hard substance, as indicated by
bruises found after the body was recov-
cred, and as a consequence was unable to
cry out or escape, although the water was
only about a foot in depth. To the heart
stricken mother no words of ours can
bring comfort, but we tender our deepest
sympathy. trusting that one day she may
meet her little one.
A number Of the boys gathered at George
Kelcey's a few evenings ago and were enter
tanned by one DR.. Spencer, a Chicago gen.
tlemsn who is at present sojourning at Lake
,Metigoshe. The DIR. is a most genial fellow,
asplendid entertainer, and a musician Of
extraordinary ability. As banjoist he IL
out of sight, and the music evoked from the
twanging strings held everyone as If en-.
tranced. From grave to gay and from the
rollicking s~.hoe-down'' to the most touching
strains It varied and when the company fin
ally broke up they felt inspired by the en-
nob.ing strains aud better fitted for life's
duties. We hope to hear him again. y
What was it?
Bismarck Tribune: Down in a Red
River Valley town the other day a woman
called at a store for some sugar. and hand.
ed the clerk ! sack(?). The obliging dis
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