The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1895-08-23
COUNTY NEWS.
For the Rsadsrs Of the Pioneer Hx,
press. by special Reporters.
Hamilton.

6tRnnlent OF fruit on Tuesday.
Miss s. G. Thacker went to Winni-
peg, Man., Saturday on a visit to
friends.
Owing to increasing business Robt.
Muir & Sons find it necessary to build
an addition to their Office.
At this writing, master Dottie
Frisc is quite i'll, but hopes are en-
tertained for his speedy recovery.
G. H. Asselstinc has header at
work on his farm. We believe this is
the first header In the township and
IL u success, Others will follow.
~ hunting purity consisting Of ]. NJ.
Chisholm, w. II. Roberts and u num-
bcr Of others were out chicken shoot.
ing Tuesday. They report good sue
cess.
Bv the death Of Mr.. Alexander Kip
PIN which occurred ON Friday after
noon last, Hamilton lost one of its
oldest and most respected citizens.
Mr.. Kippin was born in Scotland in
1922 aud after reaching the ripe age
Of Is years, on Friday,fAugustss 10th,
Exchanged the protractcd and painful
unrest Of mortality for the rest that
rcmaincth for the people Ut God. Mr..
Kippin leaves two sons and four
daughters to mourn his loss. He
calnc from Scotland with his parents
when eleven years vi aye, to Glen
garry county, Ont. where he resided
until 1880, when he came to Dakota
and settled in Pcmbina county, where
he has since resided and engaged In
farming. Never very robust in health,
aimut four years ago the stalwart
frame began to wanc in strength;dur-
lug the last year the failure Of
strength has been more marked un-
I'll increasing feebleness confined him
to his couch, whence, after many
struggles and muchdIstress borne with
unmurmuring patience, his redeemed
spirit took its flight Friday lat to
that fair cline where the inhabitants
never say, am sick. The presence
and tender, tlreless ministrations Of
his beloved family aud numerous
friends soothed and chcered the clos
ling hours. The large and representa-
tive gathering Of citizens and friends
from distance, at the funeral, Sun
day showed that he was truly esteem
ed. The children Of the deceased
we're all present; there were also many
relatives and the floral offerings were
numerous and beautiful. The pro-
cession To the Presbyterian church
was an imposing one. The organ and
pulpit were draped for the occasion,
the choir was present and sang sever
al suitable hymns, and Rev. Atchin-
SIN delivered a very feeling and az
propriate sermon.
John Jones Of Detroit, Mich, while
duck hunting in the big slough about
eleven miles southeast of this place,
killed q very large and curious snake
The monster was about 5 feet In
length and 8 feet in diameter; it was
bright red with small, yellow stripes,
the head was about the size Of tea
cup aud was armed with small horn
about three inches long and very
sharp; 1t was white ON the under side
and an amber collar ON the upper p0r-
tion. For several years past, hunters
have noticed u peculiar odor which
was very nause0us, where the odor
came from has always been Il mystery.
Mr.. Jones hearing u considerable
splashing going on in the direction of
a clump Of tall rushes, determined If
possible to find out the cause Of such
q great connection. On reaching the
place he found the water to be about
two feet deep and very muddy. There
were large handfuls of feathers float
ing on the surface and nothing else in
sight. But he did not have long to
wait, for suddenly he was confronted
with a mOnstrous snake which al.
most stood erect. fixing its bright,
beady eyes on Mr. Jones. He was in
capable OF motion aud it slowly float
ed towards him. Large drops of per-
spiration stood out on his brow and
all the PAST deeds Of his life floated
before him. He thought of the time
when he kicked his younger brother
and Of how he stole apples from the
widow Smiths orchard; suddenly the
spell was broken and he raised his gun
and discharged both barrels at the
monster, killing it instantly. The
monster in its death struggle emitted
a fearful odor which almost overcome
Mr.. Jones. He however. soon recov-
cred sufficiently to cut off the horn
and through his kindness, your cores
pondent is enabled to place 1t on ex-
hibition In the p6st-office.
Carlisle,
Mrs. Mccormick goes to the st.
Bonifacc hospital this week.
Wheat cutting is we'll under way.
There is not much smut here appar-
emily.
Paul johnson offers prize for the
best loaf of bread at the coming fair.