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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-20
THE KNOCKERS FATE.

z They sat in group the Knockers of fame,
 And swung their hammers forged in
 Of malicious inuendo: Their lips were parched with the rancor of hate, And they frenziedly cursed the hand of fate
 Tn explosives crescendo. They swung the hammer on friend and foe. And chortled with glee at every blow
 From the scorching brand of
 slander. Their mocking tones had a strident rasp.
 And inveetive fell in spIenetic gasp
 And diabolical candor. Did you see the play last nightw cried one; "Of all the things that were ever done!
 The Muse of n Nemesis. Twas worse than the trash that Shakespeare wrote, The writer needs an antidote
 For bacillus of paresis." And the actors, too oh, what 1ot!' Another chimed. "Gadzooks, God wot!
 Their failings were emphatic. The heroine had frightful squint, The leading man was hard as flint,
 The soubrette was asthmatic." And the juveniles blond toupee fell off,
 Exclaimed the third with jeering cough. Because he hadn't glued it. And the scenery all was old and worn, And full of jagged holes and torn Where the amateurs had chew
 cd it'' ''The manager cannot read or write, He has less brains than parasite
 That's lived in q sewer. I knew him when he had no socks And went around with matted locks
 A microbe sinecure.. Then all the hammers sharply cracked, And every manager was whacked
 Till he was fiayed and gory. They cursed the elect of all the earth Till of epithets there was q dearth
 Tn the knockers reportory. The victims of this ribald crew Have some ambitious goal in view
 For hard and honest labor. X life of confidence to live. A helpful hand to freely give
 To every earnest neighbor. But what of him whose word is gall. Who chuckles when misfortunes fall
 On any of his brothers? The knockers fate is sordid doom, His soul is smothered in the gloom
 He tries to make for others.
 Alden Bass.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-20
Notice to Contractor

SEALED PROPOSALS for the con- struction of surface water conduits on Green street, Draher street and Sunny- side avenue, with manhOles, inlet basins and appurtenances, will be re- ceived by the Board of Public Works until o'clock D. m. Tuesday, April 3U, 1901, nt which time they will be pub- licly opened and read. A certified cheek for $450, made payable to the order of the city comptrQller, must ac- company the bid as a guarantee thar the bidder, if successful, will enter into q contract according to the terms of his proposal,
 The engineers approximate estimate of the principal items of work IS IS follows:
 G23 lineal feet of 4la foot conduit.
 GOO lineal feet of 3 foot conduit.
 1855 lineal feet of 21a foot conduit.
 GAO lineal feet of 2 foot conduit.
 05O llneal feet of inch sewer.
 12 nanholes.
 r receiving basins.
 l brook inlet.
 Proposals must be made on blanks furnished by the board. Forms of contract and specifications may be seen and blank forms of proposal and bond may be obtained at the Bureau of Engineering, No 3 Leavenworth street.
 The board reserves the right to re- ject any or all bids,
 By order of the Board of Public Works.
 April 6, 1901.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-20
A New Road to Wealth.

New avenues to wealth continue to turn up, A New York school-teacher who claimed that he had been ,un- justly discharged reported at the school every day tor Il years. as a matter of legal form and has just received $1o,ooo by decision of tho state supreme court.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04
Personal.

6cISOu6l.
DR.. Falcon is away to Inkster, to stay
until the 10th.
E. M. Corey was over from Bathgate
on Wednesday.
Mrs. Vance, of Emerson, was guest
of Mrs. c. B. Harris on Tuesday.
Sheriff Farrow came in to say "hear
ye," at Tuesdays session of court.
Robert Morrison of the customs force
was in the twin cities over Sunday, visit
ing relatives and friends.
Attorneys Brynjolfson of Cavalier, Kel-
logg of Drayton and J. H. Bosard Of
Grand Forks, were attendants at court
on Tuesday.
James Wilkins, of the Merchants bank,
had the pleasure Of entertaining his moth
er from Drayton, on his birthday, last
week.
Miss Maggie Cockburn is back from
her Winnipeg visit and will remain next
week with her brother John, before re-
turning to her St Thomas home.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Brandt have remov-
ed from Nebraska to 432 Jefferson st.
NE, Minneapolis. Mrs. Brandt is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. b. F. Horr of
this city.
Miss Antonette Branchaud is visiting
with her sister, Mrs. Diemer, at Winni-
peg Junction. Mrs. Diemer expects to
return with her sister for short visit
with her home folks in a short time.
Attorney Marvin went to Crookston
and the twin cities last week, accompan-
led by his daughter, who had been
here visiting for short time. He re-
turned the first Of the week,
Miss Grace Parker left on Sunday for
Cavalier where she takes charge of the
primary school. Miss Parker is sue
cessful teacher, and will be missed in
Pembina social and religious circles.
Father Arsinault, of ST. Thomas is in
the city this week and has been assisting
Father Lavigne in extra services at
toilette and in this city. Father Arsinau,t
and Mr.. Charles Full came from the
same locality in Prince Edward Island.
Arthur Stanley left on Monday for Ev-
anston, Ill, to study for the ministry. Mr..
Stanley has been with this paper since
spring and gave excellent service as
printer. He is young man of excellent
habits and has made many friends in
town who, with the PIONEER EXPRESS
will wish him success in the future.
Geo. Martineau Of this township, re-
turned last week from the Klondyke, af-
ter an absence ofthree and a half years.
He has prospered pretty we'll there, but
had siege of illness last winter, lasting
seventy days, and hospital expense in
that country is SIT Der day. He expects
to return in the spring.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

were awarded accordingly Miss Jackson
proved the most adept at finding hidden
birds. Ate, the refreshments, Miss
Edith Wardwell, on behalf of the girls
class presented Miss Bessie with a hand
some jewel casket as slight token Of
their appreciation Of her services as
teacher. Miss Bessie was taken so by
surprise she could scarcely find words to
express herself and reply-just what
might be expected from him ~ was
promptly given by the host. 1t was mid
night when the party dispersed.
~
AT the close of the ME. Sunday school
last Sunday Mr.. H. c. Carr, on behalf Of
the school in few remarks presented
Supt. Jackson with fine morocco book
containing an address signed by over
100 members of the Sunday school over
which he has so ably presided for the
past ten years. Mr.. Jackson as we'll as
many of the school were visibly affected
by the incident and he assured them that
this book containing their names would
be treasured by him in years to come,
and he would watch as closely as he
could the career of each of them. MIR.
Jackson is one OF those men whose
greatesr reward will come in the here
after. He has assisted in great measure
in moulding the young lives of the chill
dren Of this county both along education
al and religious lines and his private life
has been such as to furnish good backing
for his teaching. Pembina county in
general and Pembina city in particular
will be very sorry to part with him and
his estimable family. May success inan-
cially, and all the pleasures of this world
socially attend them wherever their lot
is cast
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04
FRIDAY MORNING; OCT. 4, 1901.
nARKET REPORT.
Local..
club Papers.

THE PIONEER EXPRESS cannot be responsible
ance after expiration Of other papers sent as
psemiums or on clubbing rates. We always 1s;g
contract however that club papers shall be dis
scribers should note the date of expiration of
premium papers and If they wish them discon-
Timed refuse them from the postmaster after
they have expired, Taking a paper from the
post Office is prima iacie evidence that the per
son taking 1t is subscriber and ther efore liable
for the subscription. Any person who pays f, up
refuses the paper at the post ohce, need not tear
any responsibility for further payment. In any
case of irregularity, change Of address, or other
business matters, write 10 the publishers OF tne
premium papers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

George I.oos formerly of this city was
married at Grafton, Sept. 31st to Miss
Annie Terril. He is timer with H. c.
Upham's hardware store in Grafton.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

We wish to buy few pieces of land
in Pembina county, N. D., or Kittson
county, MINI. c. E. Stevens Land Co.,
Pembina, N. D.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

Next Sunday, Oct. 9th. there will be
Divine services in Grace Episcopal
church, in the morning at II o'clock.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

The Gilpins, hypnotists and fun ma
kers generally are billed for Kittson Hall
three nights commencing October 18th,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

1t IS evident that the burning of straw
and particularly of flax straw is clear
waste. Sometime the straw will pay for
the blowing if not more. Twenty years
ago cotton seed was as much waste
product in the south as straw is with us.
To day it IS worth moiety OF the cotton
crop.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

Rev. James Anderson, of Bismarck, will
take the Drayton charge of the M. E.
Church made vacant by Rev.S.S. Klyne,
who is at Wahpeton College. 1t is stated
that Rev. Anderson will shortly wed
Miss Elizabeth Preston the we'll known
president of the state Wet u.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

Sheriff Farrow and Chas. Pearson, of
Caviteer, made midnight trip along the
boundary line last week, looking tor an
"emigrant" whom they did not find, but
did find some pretty muddy roads.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

1fyou wish to sell your farm Call on
or address the c. E. Stevens Land Co.
Pembina, N. D.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

The building formerly occupied by
w. Kemp is being fitted up for the
bankrupt stock of A. Greenburg who
was here for short time last fail.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

Saml Ardies has purchased the prop
erty owned by T. L. Price, known as the
Abrams property and will move into
town shortly. MIR. Ardies will be a
welcome citizen.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

The Cosgrove Comedy co. is engaged
here tor the 23rd, under the auspices OF
the Pembina band. The Cosgroves are
popular here.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

A short term of court was held Tues
day. No business of importance. All
adjournment was taken till the 10th.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

The changing Of pieces OF wood by
the action of heat into the original ele-
men,s has been a popular though
expensive vocation this week.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

Carpenters do not usually single a
Gear roof" but the house opposite the
Nj. E. Church shows that paradox.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

DR.. Harris, Cakes Land Company and
the Pioneer Express have new safes this
week. The latter safe is large roomy
one-empty-but we expect our SUBJ
scribers to do the rest, otherwise we
shall be like the boy Poor Richard tells
of, who spent all his money to buy a
purse.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

Messrs Chisholm, Short and Cavileer
started on voyage of discovery yester-
day in the "Chico," It's ducks they
want, but if they can't get ducks will
be- satisfied with honkers. They have
provisions for two weeks and expect to
be gone two or three days if they don't
run short of grub.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

Nothing could be finer than this weeks
autumn weather but the grain is still
rather damp for threshing.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

MIR. and Mrs. A. H. Cakes expect to
move from St. Thomas to Pembina this
week and will occupy the residence va
Gated by Geo. McQuln, which MIR. Cakes
has purchased.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

Call and see the c. E. Stevens Land
Co. before selling your farm, Pembina,
ND.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

Mr.. w. Douglas reports splendid
yield from his field of "speltz." He
thinks the had 60 bushels on several acres
and will have about 1900 bushels when
all is threshed. Mr.. Kohles shelled out
1900 bushels in about four hours thresh-
ing and remarked he would like steady
job at that kind of grain. Mr.. Douglas
thinks it equally valuable for feed as
barley or oats.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

Lumber is being Eauled to replank
the Pembina river bridge. So the big
engines won't go through.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

Kittson Hall has booked sevei al enter
tainments for the fall months. The San
ford Dodge Co.; Cossrove Concert Com
pany; Evans Company; and the Dow
ME Melee aggregations are among the
number.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

refuses the paper al Inc post OnlCe uceu noA io"'
any responsibility Tor further payment. In any
case of irregularity, change OF address or otnel
business matters, write 10 the publishers OF tne
premium papers.
Furnished by 9 9 =
Jonathan Baptie, agent = I9lS|S|g
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Flax $136.
Printer Wanted.
An all round man. Steady job.
PIONEER EXPRESS.
The leaves are leaving.
St. Vincent Fair next Thursday ane
Friday.
School land sale Oct 9th. next Wed
nesday.
Regular meeting of city council, Mon
day evening.
Satisfactory Short says the winter
blooming bulbs are here.
Lumber is being Eauled to replanl
the Pembina river bridge. So the big
engines won't go through.
Nothing could be finer than this week:
autumn weather but the grain is still
rather damp for threshing.
Carpenters do not usually single
Gear roof" but the house opposite tn
Nj. E. Church shows that paradox.
A short term of court was held Tues
day. No business of importance. Al
adjournment was taken till the 10th.
The Cosgrove Comedy Co. is engaged
here tor the 23rd, under the auspices o
the Penlbina band. The Cosgroves ar.
popular here.
The changing of pieces OF wood b.
the action of heat into the original ele
ments has been popular though
expensive vocation this week.
The building formerly occupied b.
w. Kemp is being fitted up for tn
bankrupt stock of A. Greenburg wh'
was here for short time last fail.
Saml. Ardies has purchased the prop
erty owned by 7. L. Price, known as tn
Abrams property and will move init
town shortly. MIR. Ardies will be
welcome citizen.
MIR. and Mrs. A. H. Cakes expect t.
move from St. Thomas to Pembina tll
week and will occupy the residence va
Gated by Geo. McQuln, which MIR. Oake
has purchased.
Kttson Hall has booked sever al enter
tainments for the fall months. The San
ford Dodge Co.; Cosgrove Concert Com
pany; Evans Company; and the Dow
ie--McFee aggregations are among tn
number.
Swain Swanson, of Mountain, wa
brought in last week for examination 70
insanity. While undoubtedly "off " whe
he came, he has improved under the car
of DR.. Harris and may not be sent t
Jamestown.
Cavalier county reports good GRO
yield, and we of the valley are glad t
hear of it, for many of the people ther
were former residents of this county
and have many relatives and friend
here.
The Langdon Republican is ID veal
old and it don't seem to be very III
lucky number to Editor Lindstrom, VIII
runs one Of the best local weeklies in til
state and who is himself one of the be-
fellows.
Rain on Friday stopped most Of tt
ttreshing until Monday. Meantime ii
weather is getting colder and the hobo,
are leaving. A large amount Of thresl
ing is yet on hand and the last end wi
be. slow work. Fail blowing is ais
backward. NE
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

Swain Swanson, Of Mountain, was
brought in last week for examination for
insanity While undoubtedly 'off when
he came, he has improved under the care
of DR.. Harris and may not be sent to
Jamestown.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04
he leaves are leaving,

The leaves are leaving.
St. Vincent Fair next Thursday and
Friday.
School land sale Oct. 9th, next We'd
nesday.
Regular meeting of city council, Mon
day evening.
satisfactory Short says the winter
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

Cavalier county reports good crop
yield, and we of the valley are glad to
hear Of it, for many of the people there
were former residents of this county,
and have many relatives and friends
here.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04
Printer Wanted.

An all round man. Steady job.
PIONEER EXPRESS.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

Satisfactory Short says the winter
blooming bulbs are here.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

St. Vincent holds its annual fair next
week, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 10th,
and 18th. St. Vincent folks always get
up good show and an attractive pro-
gram, and this year of good crops and
fine vegetable growth should be one of
the best they have ever held. The Penn
bina Band has been engaged and full
prize list of liberal premiums is published
in the New Era. St. Vincent has pull
with the weather authorities at Washing
ton and there will not need to be any
|postponement on account Of the weather.
There will as usual be good attendance
/ from this side Of the river.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

The Langdon Republican is 13years
old and it don't seem to be very I'M
lucky number to Editor Lindstrom, who
runs one Of the best local weeklies in the
state and who is himself one of the best
fellows.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

Rain on Friday stopped most Of the
threshing until Monday. Meantime the
weather is getting colder and the hoboes
are leaving. A large amount Of thresh-
ing is yet on hand and the last end will
be slow work. Fail blowing is also
backward. 81. Us. Il
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

The musical program at the M. E.
Church was especially fine last Sunday
night. The anthem was trio sung by
Mrs. Falcon, Edith and James Wardwell,
each having solo parts. Miss Elma
Short and Mr. A. S. Stanley also each
sang solos, it being their last appearance
with the choir before leaving this week.
Both the latter are sweet singers and
their voices will be hard to replace.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-10-04

l understand the Masonic fraternity
at special meeting on Tuesday night
presented c. E. Jackson with past
masters jewel. When these old secret
societies adopt twentieth century ideas
and admit ladies to their orders you may
expect some ''society" notes. AS it is
now tits hard to get at some things with
any degree of accuracy.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12
Bridgeport, Conn
appealed the case to the district court 1 of Waterbury

appealed the case to the district court of Waterbury.
 Mrs B. G. Kilduff and four children of Waterbury are boarding at A. c. Lakes.
 At the meeting of the Cemetery as sociation, last week Saturday. Dea T. Bird and George 0. Stone were ap- pointed to circulate a subscription paper to secure the amount offered by G. D. Stone, eXecutor on the estate of the late Mrs w. B. Lake.
 A very pleasant picnic was held at A. c. Lakes on the Fourth. :. About 25 were present.
 MT and Mrs Homer s. Johnson of Waterbury are spending few days at his fathers, E. H. Johnson's.
 Herbert I. Smith attended the Fourth of July athletics at Morris and won two prizes.
 J. E. Thompson is building an addi- tion to his wagon house. c. H. Ran dall is doing the joiner work.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12

Patterson, N. J., are guests of her parents, MT and Mrs Walter Daley.
 MT Dubia spent the Fourth with his family at Smiths Beach on Long Is land Sound.
 MT Norton has moved his family in- to rooms over the barber shop.
 MT Raymond of Bridgeport conduct ducted the services in the hall, Sun- day. The Sunday school hour has been changed from ? o'clock p. m. to II o'clock a. m.
 MT and Mrs Lewis H. Faucett of MorriSville, N. Y., are spending sev- eral weeks with their son, B. c. Eau. cett.
 Allen Joyce spent Monday and Tues day in New York.
 Mrs Thomas McNeff is a guest o1 her daughter in Bridgeport
 Mrs Addie Northrop is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs Edward Trowbridge, in Woodbury.
 Miss Nellie Beardsley, who is at tending a business college in Water. bury, spent the Fourth at her home.
 Miss Clara Garrison has spent cou. pie of weeks with relatives in Litch. field
 Mrs Robert Mclaughlin and son, Donald, were guests of relatives in Stony Creek over the Fourth.
 MT and Mrs George Wilcox of Water bury are spending few days witE Mrs Wilcox's parents, MT and Mrs Ira M. Booth.
 Michael Callahan has moved his family from Hastings and will occupy the roms over the meat market.
 Mrs John Threleven is entertaining her sister from Quincy, Mass.
 Robert McMellon is spending his va cation at his home iu Stony Creek. Mrs Adam Willis and Charles spent few days recently with friends ir Branford.
 | Mrs Curtis Dubia is spending cou- pie of weeks at her cottage in Smith! Beach on the Sound.
The Newtown bee., 1901-07-12
LITCHFIELD COUNTY.
ROXBURY.
RoxBURY HAS A NOISY FOURTH.

ROxBURY HAS A NOISY FOURTH. before midnight by the building of bonfres, firing of cannons, ringing of church bells, shooting of crackers, blowing of trumpets and beating of tin pans. The small boys far surpas- sed anything that they had attempted in former years. The night will long live in the memory of many of the peo- pie in the village. During the day family picnics were in evidence and at the early evening fireworks were en- joyed at various places.
 Everett and Allan Hurlburt spent Sunday at their fathers and called on some of their friends.
 Mrand Mrs Wood and MT HOdgkin- son of New York are at Drew San ford's for a few weeks sojourn.
 Mrs Sarah Hodge has returned from visit spent in New Preston.
 Rev Gideon Pond of Winsted preach ed in the Episcopal church, last Sun- day.
 Joe Latourneau, who has been i'll with pneumonia the past three weeks, is slowly improving.
 The trial of J. Rice for assault on Thomas Walsh on July 4, was held in the Town hall on Monday, resulting in plea of guilty. Sentence, $5 and costs.
 Jay Tyrrell is building a barn for Walter Daley on land near the Bridge water line.
 c. H. BOyce, general agent for the United States Accident and Sick h. surance Co. has been in town during the past week and insured large number of workmen on Mine Hill.
 Born, July 3, a son to MT and Mrs R. kenarney; also on July l, a daughter to MT and Mrs w. A. Root.
 Allen Joyce is having his house papered and painted by New Milford parties. MT Joyce possesses one of the neatest places at the Station.
 Mrs Benson is sick with malarial fever.
 Miss Emma Brown, who has been a guest of her mother for a week past, returned to her home in Boston, MOn- day. , Miss Clara Garrison has returned home from a pleasant visit with Litch- field relatives.
 Mrs Robert Barker and children of