The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-08-30

school has arrived and Miss Cochs Of
department No. 2 is expected on Sat-
urday, Miss I. McDougal. the primary
teacher, is here, and the school will
commence on Monday next.
On Saturday afternoon the oath,
Mrs. A. J. McFadden succumed to her
long illness. 1t has been expected,
her attending physicians have had
little hope for some time. The fami-
" lost little boy aud girl within q
month Of each other about four
months ago, and the mother said at
the time she would be tho next. She
took to heart her loss, very severely,
and VIC may say has never recovered
from the shock. 1t is hard trial for
Mr.. McFadden and he has the sympa-
thy of the whole community. On
Monday the funeral service was held
in the NJ. E. church by Rev. Mr.. Robe
son. a very large circle of friends at
tended; over sixty teams followed to
the Ncche cemetery where the body
was Inferred beside the little ones
gone before.
Last week ON Tuesday instead of
sending you my usual quantum of
thrilling medicines, I packed my grip
and with sandwich in my vest pock-
ct and u bottle Of soda water tied on
behind, and with dog and gun, in the
early morning I took Horace Grecly's
advice ana went west to the great and
glorious camp in the beautiful grove
ut the old Walhalla, which is beauti-
fully situated on an island directly at
the foot of the mountains. The
scenery here is delightful, the varied
shades Of foliage on the mountain
sides and the ripping stream and
miniature waterfall are most enctant-
ing, and the eye never wearies of the
beauties Of nature, such as are here
present; but when you add to this
lnost Favored spot, u camp of some q
tents, full to over flowing with Joyous
maidens and youths and young mat
rons and pretty prattling children, it
makes ones heart swell with grati-
tude and pride. Only few short
years ago this was the home of the
savages, and the buffalo roamcd at
large and the maiden Of the wild prai.
rie tripped across the plains unadorn-
ed, except a few strcaks of paint and
Il red blanket. Now how changed;
here we see the beautiful maiden on
the bike with boomers blue, then
another party passes round with
skirts so brief that the color of the
stockings is quite observable; but il
the dress is a little short it is very
pretty, and the sweet. little dcars are
SO full of mirth aud happiness it
would Ge too lad to criticize their
short comings. The wee, little
children seem to enjoy the delights, for
they dabble all the day long, sockless,
etc, in the shallow part Of the river.
while their elder sisters perform div.
ers experiments in deeper water, and I
must say their bathing costumes are
very nice. Boating is also very
pleasant pastime and is duly appre.
ciated. The noble lords of this enjoy
able gathering, turn out to hunt in
the early morning and return about
ten o'clock and in the afternoon again
start off about four o'clock and hunt
until dark, / might say with varied
success; Of course the fair sex at home
are supposed to get the corn cooked,
the potatoes IN the pan, etc, for the
tired hunters on their return, but
alas, too often the poor fellows get
left, and have to turn to with all the
energy Of hunger, but when their ap-
petltes are satisfied, then with an ex-
pressive grunt. such as many noble
red has done before, he lights his'pipe
Of peace and enjoys u solid smoke In
which all his troubles seem to cvapor.
ate. There are many other pastimes
here, such as excursions to the Fish
Trap, the mineral springs, a,,t; many
other places Of interest where the
several parties lunch, etc, and enjoy
themselves according to their several
tastes. In the evening, concerts are
given and rendered in such style
that the old grove echoes the music
OF the great masters, and the audience
is delighted at the talent displayed,
ana many a fair maiden stands In the
shadows with her swain and signs
while he whispers the same old tale.
There were people present from al
most all parts Of the county, but Bath
gate, Pembina and Neche we're the
most largely represented. Among the
pleasant incidents was the Sprescnta.
tion Of a gold-headed cane to their
"landlord," John F. Mayer, as a tok-
en- OF appreciation Of his kindly hospi.
tality and many acts of generosity
and assistance to the campers. Mr..
Mayer always does everything in his
power to make the tenters comfort
able and has placed many conven-
fences ut their disposal, free of charge,
and all is done with such a hearty and
genial manner, that makes the re.
cipients doubly gratificd and grateful.
For Sale.
One six horse power engine and
separator, both mounted on wagon.
capacity 500 bushels per day; will sell
for $3.50. E. D. BOOKER.
J. d. Trenholme Of Bathgate can
advance the money on farm loans the
day the papers aresigned. letf