The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-03-24

Mrs. r. F. Smith received a telegram
yesterday conveying the sad news Of the
death Of her mother Mrs. Culcheth at
her home i'll Kingston. Ontario, on
Wednesday.
Miss Florence Venton, daughter Of
Mrs. S. N. Venton of this city, was mar
ried on the 9Th of March, in New York
City, to Mr.. Jas. A. Lessey. The many
friends of the bride in this vicinity wish
Mr.. and Mrs. Lessey much happiness
Call-Graphic.
The Right Rev. S. C.. Edsall D. D.,
bishop OF North Dakota, will pay his first
visit to Pembina on April Goth and will
remain over the following Sunday for the
purpose of administering the sacred rite
of confirmation.
Ole Palson has moved the old store
building to the lots next the NJ. E. par
sonage. The plans show, when finished,
neat cottage. Treasurer Mcbride it is
said has rented it and will move in as
soon as ready for occupying.
Joseph Hudon man aged about 60
years was brought over from Neche,
where he has lived for long time, and
adjudeed insane. He will be taken to
Jamestown as soon as word comes from
the authorities there.
We hear that w. ]. Bride of Hamilton,
ex-county auditor, has purchased the
buildin-s and general store business of
Alex. Mclean at Mclean post office and
will remove there in the near future.
Many friends will wish Mr.. Bride success
in his new venture.
The total collections of the county,
treasurer, including state apportionment,
taxes, school lands, etc. Appropriated
$93, 600 in January and S62, 900 in Febru.
airy. About SIS, 900 of this sum was paid
by the railroad corporations on the mile
age owned in this county.
Martin klatt returned from his two
months stay at Banf hot springs. MIR.
Kraft received a great deal OF benefit
from the sulphur baths, gaining about
twenty-five pounds. He is very loud in
his praises of Banf as place for person
to regain lost strength Call-Graphic.
Washington, March 17.-Ole Maxon,
Pembina, N. D., has been appointed Gus
todian of the abandoned military station
at Fort Pembina. Robert ]. Strong,
Minnesota, has resigned his position in
the interior department. The special
postal service at Naumedahl, Cavalier
county, North Dakota, has been discon-
tinued.
L. E. Booker this afternoon furnished
a bond in the sum of 900 for his ap-
pearance at the next term OF United
States court. His sureties were D. H.
Mcmillan, Langdon; w. J.. Kneeshaw,
Pembina; Alexander Hughes, Bismarck;
Frank Viets, Grand Forks, and M. F.
Williams, Fargo. The bond was ap-
proved by District Attorney P. H.
Rourke.-Fargo Forum.
1t will be pleasant news to Fargonans
to know that Judge Young of the SUI
preme court of North Dakota is about to
take up his permanent residence in the
city of Fargo. The Judge will not only
make this his home, but will erect this
season one of the finest residences in the
city. The judge looks upon Fargo as
one of the most thrifty cities in the west,
and the citizens of Fargo will be more
than pleased to number him and his
family among the newcomers
Call.
The statement of the city finances will
be published next week. The statement
will show all orders paid and a balance
of from three to FIVE hundred dollars on
hand. Four years ago the city had about
81 800 in outstanding warrants. 1t is
hoped that during the next year that a
part of the bonded indebtedness may be
paid and the balance rebonded at lowe,
rate of interest. Taxes have been and
for time must be high in the city and
school district, but both corporations are
now clear of floating indebtedness and
will soon be able to reduce the tax lew.
The return of L. E. Booker to this
state after an absence OF nearly twoIyears
in Mexico, as stated elsewhere in this
issue, naturally created considerable in
terest in this city. The specific charge
for which Mr.. Booker is held to the U