The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-11-26
Ernest Branchaud Of the Hal,ock En-
terprise, who spent Sunday with his folks
here, returned to Hallocx last evening. &

~ HuMOeT Oh young IOlkS drove over
to Bathgate last evening to see Richard
III. They returned this morning and
report first-class play.
w. F. Houlton, who has had charge Of
the drug store while T. R. Shaw spent a
week on the Yellowstone hunting deer,
returns to Hallock to-day.
Tuesdays stock train went through
last night with four cars OF cattle from
Winnipeg. It picked up several more
cars at Drayton and Grafton.
A large number of invited guests
gathered at the N. P. Headquarters last
evening and spent most enjoyable
night. The occasion being the cele-
bration OF the thirteenth wedding ami
versary Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Murrel.
Quite a number from Bowesmont and
toilette were in last evening to attend
Georges Minstrels, but were greatly
disappointed to learn that they did not
appear until the 20 inst. Through some
mistake it was reported that they were to
be in Kittson Hall on the 22nd.
The N. P. was nearly two hours late to.
day. They waited at the Junction for
the east bound coast train which was de-
layed at Kalispel and other Montana
points caused by the washout of bridges
and track. They having some heavy
SHOWS out there lately and chinook
came up and thawed the snow suddenly
into water with DISASTROUS results.
Printers are very thankful set of peo-
pie. They would give thanks every day,
but when they issue daily from coun-
try office, they don't have the time to do
it properly. Hence as the Governor and
the President have recommended that all
persons (Which includes most printers)
lay aside their usual avocations on Thurs
day next, we will accede to the wishes of
our respected authorities eat turkey
and let the daily take rest for that day.
A sad accident occurred yesterday
morning to Mrs. Chas. Cavalier,
while standing ona chair by the stove,
busting the pipes, attempted to reach too
far, slipped and fell striking her side
against the stove, breaking two ribs, be-
sides other bruises. While the injuries
are severe, it is a wonder it did not
prove more serious. Miss Lulah Cav
ileer who is visiting at Winnipeg was
sent for and will return to-day. DR..
Harris reports his patient resting quiet
easy this morning.
A Ladies Literary Society was organ
lied last week at the residence of Mrs.
Aug. Short. The following officers were
chosen. President, Mrs. A. NJ. O'Con-
nor; Vice President; Mrs. Geo. McQ Quinn;
Secretary, Mrs. Aug. Short. 1t was de-
cided to make Othello the leading SUBJ
ject; besides this half hour will be spent
on Current Topics" The next meet
ing will be held at the residence of Mrs
Auditor Thomson, on::Saturday, at $3.50
r.. m. There are no fees and all ladies
are requested to join the society without
further invitation. The books cost sixty
cents.
From Mondays Daily.
Neil sBuie, of Hamilton, was over YES.
terday.
The Y's meet with Miss Myrtle Nc.
Quinn tonight.
Hon. ]. H. Boyd, of Langdon, was in
the city yesterday.
James Greenwood and c. Bradley. 81
Cavalier, were in the city yesterday.
Ernest Branchaud was up from Hal.
Jock over Sunday visiting relatives.
]. K. Musselman Of the Bank of Cayal.
Ter was in the city yesterday, shaking
hands with old friends.
The Ferguson concert at toilette was
very successful in attendance and inter.
est About S27.0O was realized by the
Ladies' Aid.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Geroux were in
town on Saturday. They leave tomor.
row for Walhalla where Fred viii 20 to
farming in company with his father-in-
law there. Many friends will wish the
young couple prosperity.
Gus Short and T. R. Shaw arrived
from,the hunting camp at Fort Buford
this morning. They report good luck
anda good time, and regret that bust
ness would not allow them to remain
longer. The hunters have all been quite
successful, and Nels Burle is the head
butcher Of the push. The rest of the
party await the freezing over of the river
before they return home, as they have a
large amount of camp equipment TO
bring out. - s. 4,
John Linquist was arrested SATURDAY.
for stealing Mr.. Duf1y's coon skin coat
from the Winchester House, Inspector
McQuinn deserves the credit for the find.
Linquist came up to the depot anout
1908 nth a sack Of clothes and asked
about; checking it to Grafton. Mr.. Nc
Quinn who knew Of Mr.. Dufy's loss.
was suspicious enough to examine the
outside OF the bag which was outside on
the platform, but satisfied himself that no
coat was / in the bag. Later, when the
train came in, he saw his man again this
i time . Nth turn aarkc Me- hnO.,:.,.