The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-12-29
COUNTY, NEWS.
Hamilton,

Hamilton.
Our merchants report a good Xmas
trade.
Judge Ferrie came up from Pembina
Saturday.
w. H Hassirg and sister drove over
to Pemblna Thursday.
Druggist Weeks expects to go home
on visit in day or two.
Mrs. David Wallace left for a visit in
Ontario Monday.
School is closed for the Xmas holidays
and the kids are happy.
The Presbyterians held Xmas tree in
their church Monday evening.
J. K. Musselman of Cavalier Was in
town Thursday for short time.
Dwight Sarver of Cando came in Fri
day to spend Xmas with his folks.
E. H. Mcdonald returned from Win
nip g, Man. Tuesday OF last week.
MIR. and Mrs. H. Kanouse of Lakota
are the guests of Mrs. J. L. Brown.
James Wright of Marvel was in town
for day or SO last week on visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Wright are at home
in the Mclean residence on Prairie Ave
Robt. Mountain has returned from an
extended visit somewhat improved in
health.
Quite number OF young people at.
tended the races at the Bathgate rink
Friday evening.
Norval Baptie defeated Stack of Win.
nipeg in both races at the Bathgate ice
rink Friday and Saturday.
w. ]. Bride spent Xmas with his family
at this place. w. ]. enjoyed himself and
voted Hamilton splendid place &c
spend Xmas.
Dune. Mclean has large amount Of
wood Of all kinds for sale. Mr., Mclean
Informs us that he is in the business to
stay. He is hustler
Mr.. Mcintosh of Nowesto was caller
in town Saturday,. He came after his
daughter Miss Winfred Mcintosh who
will spend the Xmas holidays at home
We understand that ]. A. Wright has
secure, position on the railroad as
conductor, but we did not learn che par:
ticulars, however we wish him all kinds
OF success.
Some cans Of Xmas honey caused q
small sized scrap in town Sunday, re-
sulting in black eye and a charge OF as
sault and battery in justice coart. A
warm time.
Alex. Harris of Carlisle has purchased
SNAP shot camera" and is now VIVA
is known as ''camerist." Tell us, oh
tell us, is there not some spot on eartl
where cameras do not go? A voice boil
Sad and weary answered, mo, nary
place."
This is the season for resolutions. New
Year resolutions in the majority of case
are like ice on hot stove, but they ar,
fine thing you can keep them, but al
we have said they are liable to Spoil ane
one ought not to make more than can b,
sailed or the stencil from the spoiled
ones are liable TO permeate the atmos
phere and make it unhealthy. Remem
that Spain resolved to lick our Uncl,
Sam in ninety days.
The Xmas tree at the M. E. church Wa
a decided success. The program wa
excellent and an immense audience wa
present During the coarse of the even
ing red-headed "Santa Claus" appear
ed on the scene and ass sted in ,istri
buting the numerous presents, and thu
little folks were highly amused. som,
OF the numbers on the progr.m deserv,
special mention. Music by the choi
was especially good as were some of tn
other songs and recitations All appear
ed happy and the burden of every son,
or story seemed to echo peace OF
earth, good will toward man."
AS the new year draws near we ma,
look back upon the old as one of action
Happily for America the year just aoou
to close will pass into history amid tn,
echoes of the Angels Song. Peace ant
good will have taken the place of wa
and bloodshed. The power Of crue
and tyrannical Spain has been broken,
captive and prosecuted people has beer
set free from its oppressor and Uncle
Samuel has the qualification of having
carried forward the cause of liberty ane
civilization. One may we'll be prouc
that he is an American and that he live.
in America, a country free from factona
bitterness. All nations respect us fol
we have as nation OF little consequ. nee
sprang into one that has became factor
in European politics. They remember
with awe the Dewey" morning at Ma
Mia B " and the Shelley time at San
tiago. 1t has been year Of map max,
ing of which we may we'll be proud and
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