The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-07-10
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The Northwestern elevator is going
up at II great pace. There Is u large
gang at work and they are making a
big showing.
Pembina comet band serenaded the
town Friday. as they passed through
on their way to St. Joe, where they
furnished music on the 18th,
The Neche band discoursed sweet
music on the LIST inst. in the rising
town of Morris, Man.. to a large gath.
ersng celebrating Dominion day.
The tramps arrested on suspicion
of the Briden burglary have been
discharged on account of no evidence
and they started smilingly for past
ures new.
The glorious 9TH opened here with
the usual pop, bang, crake Of the fire.
works built to destroy the peace of
nervous people, and delight the small
boy. 1t was evident Neche people in
tended to celebrate the day away
from home. A great many had gone
down the line the day before, but now
every vehicle and horse were put to
use to take the merry folks either to
st. Joe or Walhalla. The Neche band
started off in gallant style for 'Halla,
where they were employed for the
day, and did good work. The rain In
the evening destroyed the toilet Of
many on their return home.
On Sunday night thieves broke into
Mr.. F. Briden's dwelling house; they
first patronized the pantry and by ap-
pearance they must have enjoyed
themselves Fred keeps a pretty
good larder. Then they appeared to
have taken a survey Of the dining
room where light was burning. Mr..
Briden's Rsleeping room is off this
apartment. Mr.. Briden, after un-
dressing, placed his pants on a chair
near the door, where the thieves dis
covered them, with pocket book
containing $50. This they approprt-
ated and decamped without disturb
ing any one, and it was not until Mrs.
Briden found so many burnt matches
In the pantry that she began to look
around more carefully and discovered
the pocket book gone. Marshal Jack.
son was notified and four tramps are
behind the bars in the lookup but no
pocket book found on them.
Hamilton.
Prof. Powell left for Buffalo, N. Y.
Friday.
J. L. Brown is repainting his meat
market.
The Fourth passed very quietly at
this place.
H. N. Joy will represent the repub.
licans Of this place at the state con.
vention.
Dave Observation-Disclosures the
9TH of July at Langdon. There are
no flies on Dave.
j. Rock returned from Grand Forks
Saturday. We understand that he
has taken up place near Langdon.
VIM. Thrower has returned from an
extended visit with friends at Canton,
N. d. There is nothing like it you
know.
]. NJ. Chisholm returned from his
eastern "Trip Thursday, Mrs. Chisholm
at Durand, III. for short
visit with relatives. j. M. reports a
very pleasant trip.
The school children rendered an ex.
cellent program at the closing of
school Thursday evening of last week.
Ice cream, strawberries and cake
were served in the school rooms after
the entertainment. Proceeds were
about $26.
Alta meeting of the Carlisle and
Hamilton boards of supervisors, Mon
day, July 9Th, it was decided to con-
struct ditch from the Great North.
ern railway east to the big slough,
commencing on the section line te-
tween sections l2and 13, road district
No. 6 in Hamilton township. Hamil-
ton to ditch one-half mile of said
ditch in Carlisle township. Carlisle to
ditch the remaining distance to the
big slough, work to start as soon as
possible.