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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07

Penbina ana had heer. placed iii posit-
ion at the. point between the Red and.
Pembina rivers. at the spot formerly &C
cupied by the old Kittson Fur Co.'S
warehouse. 7, N III F
The committee further, recommended
the passage of, the following vote Of
thanks to F. c. Warner, who donated
the flag staff to the city.
Whereas, at the recent sale by the u.
S. government of the Fort Pembina Res
ervation, the flag staff Of the Fort came
into the ownership and possession Of Mr..
F. c. Warner, of this city;
And Whereas, Mr.. Warner has kindly
presented said flag staff to this city and
the same has been removed and set up
within the city limits; {,
Therefore, Be 1t Resolved, that the
Council Of the City Of Pembina, in behalf
ofthe citizens Of this CITY, hereby render
to Mr.. Warner their thanks for his gem
erous and patriotic gift.
That while we gratefully appreciate
the pecuniary value of the gilt, we also
recognize its great historic worth and
symbolism.
That as the flag staff now stands on the
site of the former fur trading warehouse
Of Commodore Kittson, at the conffu-
ence of the Red and Pembina rivers,
within the limits of the oldest settlement
Of the Northwest-withi its military ante
cedents and associations-that it may
long stand to bear aloft "Old Glory" as
symbol and witness of the transition OF
these broad prairies from the rule of the
savage and the pastures of the buffalo, to
government Of free and enlightened
people, whose ploWs have made these
fair lands to blossom like the rose.
On motion, the above resolutions were
unanimously adopted end the auditor
ordered to furnish copy Of the same to
Mr.. Warner.
In response to a requisition from the
county auditor, the name of Gisla Gisla-
son was drawn to add to the list of jurors
in the Office OF the clerk of court.
Adjourned.
f. A. WARDWELL,
Auditor.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07
Teacher Wanted.

Teacher Wanted.
For school district No. 9, holding a
second grade certificate, for term of 9
months, commencing Aug. 18th. Male
teacher preferred. State salary expect
ed. Address
c. w. ARGUE, Clerk,
Carlisle, ND.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07
Closing Out Sale.

Closing Out Sale.
Having rented my store room to Miss
Larson, | wish to close out my business
in this city at the earliest opportunity and
for the next three days will sell all my
remaining stock of Hats, Corsets, and
Baby Goods at just HALF PRICE. This
is an exceptional opportunity.
The upstairs of my building, forming
commodious and convenient dwelling,
is for rent at reasonable rate.
All persons owing me are requested
to call and make settlement of the
same this week.
MRS. c. OHARA.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07

Do you want business education?
catalogue of Mankato Commercial
College, Mankato, Mimi, contains valu-
able information. Send for one.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07

Rev. S. Whittord of Bowesmont will
preach at the NJ. E. church next Sunday
at the usual hour.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07
Just About Bedtime

take Little Early Riser-it will cure
constipation, bilousness and liver trou-
bles. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
different from other pills. They do not
gripe and break down the mucous msim.
branes Of the stomach, liver and bowels.
but cure BY gently arousing the secret
ions and irving strsaahigth 70 these organs.
Sold By 4. r Shaw, the druggist A
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07

Hon. N. E. Nelson has so far recover
ed from his recent illness as to have been
able to ride to the Office last Tuesday.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07
Weather for July.

Clear days II; partly cloudy 10; cloudy
4; maximum temperature 90; minimum
80; mean s.. 1; precipitation 1877 inches.
1902 showed clear days "a; partly cloudy
5; cloudy2; maximum temperature 92;
minimum A; mean 68; precipitation $3.50
inches. w. c. SHORT, Observer.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07

Mrs. James Slater was sufficiently inn
proved in health to return home from the
hospital at Winnipeg on Wednesday.
She is still quite weak, but stood the
trip well.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07

Rev. Watson will preach next Sunday
at 10 a. m. in Grace church, Pembina; at
3p. m. IN the school house, Bowesmont;
and at 100 p. m. in the Oddfellows' Hall,
Drayton. There will be evensong as us.
ual in Grace church, Pembina.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07
Two Teachers wanted.

Two teachers. holding second grade
certificates, wanted to teach term Of
seven months each in School District "a.
Pembina county, N. D. School to begin
September q, 1903, and be suspended
for month about the holidays. Appli-
catiohs must be ID prior to Sept. s, 1903.
State salary expected. Address
IS ii SVEINN JOHNSON,
l5# Mountain, N. u.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07

Here is an advice to you newspaper
men when you seem short of wit and
humorous throghts, hire Satisfactory
Shorts lkey. He is the best in the
state since Mage Edwards left.-Akra
correspondent in Pink Paper.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07
Teacher Wanted,

Teacher, holding second grade certifi-
cate, for months term, commencing
Sept. LIST. Wages $40.
G. KEMP, Clerk,
Prattford, N. D.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07

Pembina base ball team goes to Emer
son to play this Friday evening.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07
Girl Wanted.

A girl wanted for general housework.
MRS. G.. G. THOMPSON.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07
Teacher Wanted.

Teacher wanted holding second grade
certificate for 8 months term, common
cling Sept. LIST. State salary wanted.
J. H. MURPHY, Clerk,
toilette, N. D.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07
Teacher Wanted,

For School District 40, 5 months term,
school to commence August II.
w. R. ANDRUS, Clerk,
St. Thomas, N. D.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07
MARKET REPORT.

LOCAL.
MINI. State Fair, Aug. 3lst to Sept
9Th.
The public schools Of this city will be-
gin on Aug. 3lst
Wheat is going up again this week
see market report
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Warner leave to-
morrow for visit at Warner, Ill. Mr..
Warner expects to take quite an extens-
i've vacation before he returns to his dut-
les here as station agent. He has work.
ed hard and we'll deserves his vacation.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07
LOCAL WANTS.
Girl Wanted.
A good girl wanted for housework. X
t,~s MRS. w. ]. KNEESHAW

u.s., Lost. - fa.f.
One bay bronch'.. with halter on and
rope around the neck; branded ~ L"
on left hip, weight about 100 lbs. Find
er let me know at once.
ALLEN HOLLINGSWORTH,
Glasston. N. D.
Three teachers waited to teach in the
Gardar school district No. 26. Pembina
county. Applications to be sent in be-.
fore Aug. %, 1903. School to begin 1st
Monday in September. Address
JOHN JOHNSON, Clerk,
Gardar, N. D.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07

The Childrer's service at the M. E.
church Sunday evening was a very pleas
ant program and was enjoyed by very
large congregation. The violin playing
by Miss Brown, who is visiting friends in
Emerson, was greatly appreciated. Miss
Brown has very smooth touch, and the
melodies OF her violin are exquisite.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07

The state board of pardons was in ses-
sion this week with fifty applications for
pardons and combinations to consider.
Two lifers serving sentence tor murder
have Appealed for clemency, Jos. Till,
Of Pembina county, and George Kalinsky
from Bottineau. Adolph Talmquist and
John Olaf Oickleby. sent up for a year
each from Mclean county, for man
slaughtar, also apply pardons. A num-
Der of violators Of the prohibition law
serving Jail sentences are applying tor
Pardons. Judge N. e. Young, who. a.
state attorney for this county prosecut-
IA Joseph TIL, y ex-of1icio member 81
~ board II pardons.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07
PaintS...

The minnesota Lnseed Oil Paint Co.'s pure
paints Other dealers will tell you they have the
Just as good" brand, but when they tell you this
they know they stating what is true as the
Minnesota's paints cover one-thrd more space last
twice as long and look better than the cheap brands
of paint. Buy the BEST
We sell dypseme Wall Finish and Brushes.
Our Tin Shop is running as usual. Tin and
Sheet Iron Work speciality
We have everything you want in the meat
market. Everything in season.
Don't forget the place where you buy. and we
sell, everything.
Cheney'S Department Store
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07

The Red river is so low that it is a
matter of difficulty to run the gasoline
launch. The channel is very narrow and
any deviation runs the boat aground at
once. AT Walhalla the water is so low
that the electric light plant is run with
great deal OF difficulty. At Park River
the river channel Of the Park is almost
dry.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07

Mrs. Charles O'Hara has rented her
store to Miss Larson who will move in
as soon as Mrs. O'Hara gets out which
will be in few days. Mrs. O'Hara will
join her husband in Colorado and con.
tinue in business there. Mrs. O'Hara ex.
poets to leave as soon as she can get her
business affairs settled in the course of a
week or ten days.-See closing out adv.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-07

A game of basket ball is expected to
be arranged for some day next week be-
tween St. Thomas and the local team on
the Pembina grounds. The ST. Thomas
team claims the championship OF the
county and the Pembina girls have been
anxious to meet them. The struggle
will doubtless be OF the strenuous order
and will be watched with much interest.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03
J. ". SHIELDS DEAD.
a Railroad Contractor We'll
Known Along the Line of the
Rock Island Road.


j. w. Shields. aged IS years. q
railroad contractor who has been
in the employ Of the Rock Island
tor several mer's pasl died ~
heueft pe upes at bis
ro0nr Ihe GaldNfi -, on
soond 2tlday afternoon at
$50 o o'clock, after brief illness.
Mr. Shields home was in Yukon
OKLA, though Chiekasha bad been
hts headquarters of and on sor the
past year. A short time before
his death be was engaged as over
seer for the Rock Island extension
and had charge Of a gang Of men.
A week or ten days ago he laid off
on account OF illness and took TO
his bed. gradually growing worse
Hip death WAS the result Of Sc
we're bemorrhage.
The remains were shipred to
Yukon this afternoon for burial,
accompanied by bis two nepbews,
j. w, and ] NJ. Shields who we're
with him st the time Of his death.
Mr.. Shields was universally re-
speciod aud esteemed. aud enjoyed
The condolences OF his employers.
He was unmarried.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03
a ROMANTIC STORY.
The Characters in ssPennsylvanla'
are Natural and Perfectly
Trueto Life.

One of the brightest plays, in
disi5gue true to nature. on the
stage today is Deni@l L. Harris
Parrish Priest, In which Dan
sails has made lie success Of his
life. Mr.. Hart is native Of Penn
sylvanis, a yoang Journalist Of
Wilkes Barre In conjunction
with @. E Callahan, who is the
author Of 'Foggs Ferry, and IA
Romance Of Coon Hollow" Dir.
Hart has jnst completed dra-
matte story Of his native sta e,
called sPennsylvania,v the plot OF
which turns upon law peculiar
70 this aud other mining sections
under which a conveyance Of land
passes only title 20 the surface and
not 10 underl5 Jag ores unless the
latter is specifically mentioned.
be characters ~ "Pennsylvania
are borrowed from real life in the
locality where the tale is laid, nea-
Wilkes. Barre, aud, together with
the dIalogue which gives them be-
i0T, are, ike those in the Parish
Prizes - brilliant aud and natural.
The new play is full Of stirring iu-
cldents. and contains one very
sensational mechanical scene. de.
pscting the destruction OF a coal
nine by FIRE damp. "Pennsyl-|
sania will BE- given az the Wagne
opera house n xs Thursday, Jan 81
with an entire equipment of spec
ial new scenery.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03
FOUR SCHOOL BUILDINGS wATERwoRKs SEWERAGE SYSTEM GAS
THE IMMORTAL FAUST.
Manager Burt Secures a Splendid 4
Company Tor an Appearance
Jan. Il.

''FausV as produced by the Com
pany presenting it al the academy.
will undoubtedly have the effect Of
drawing large audiences to that
theatre throughout the week,
judging FROM the manner 10 which
AZ wss received At the opening per.
formancc.
The Labadles are strangers in
Rochester, but they made a fairly
good impression. Hubert, in Mep
histo, two, Oliver, is Valentine,
and the third, Mary, is Marguerite.
Hubert's Interpretation OF Mep-
bisto is rather peculiar and is
made BY him to some extent q
comedy part While this relieves
the responsiveness OF the character
aad may please the audience TO
some extent, yet il seems ont Of
place for the devil to he real funny.
rhe electrical effects introduced
ny Mr. Labadie are very good and
The scene on the sumha;k Of Brock.
en was especially weird aud nncan-
ny. Mrs. Mary Labadie as Mar
euerile at once won the sympathy
Of the audience and held Through
out the sat scenes Of the play
Oliver Labaeia made a good VAL
eniine. Fsust WAS acceptable.
The duel scene between Faust and
Valentine was especially good.
The stage settings used b, the
company aud the mechanical and
electrical effects made the stage
picture most realistic. ''Fausv'
will be the attraction At the Wag-
nrr opera house on Wedneeday Jan
IA and It should be greeted with a
crowded house.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03
chickasaw cattIemen Did Not
Resist the Tribal Tax.
Revenue Inspector Cobb Talks



Guy r. Cobb, revenue inspector
for The southern district Of Indian
Territory. arrived in the city New
Years morning 10 begin the colIec-
ton Of the tribal tax Of 25 cents
per head on ell the cattle in the
Ohickasaw nation belonging to
nonresident cat'lemen.
Mr.. Cobb registered at the Earl y
hotel. and he immediately began
bis arrangements for the collection
Of the tax. and worked like a
beaver all New Years day getting
things in readiness. Mr.. Cobb is
one Of these energetic fellows who
doesn't let anything stand 10 the
way If business, and the fact that
it was legal holiday cut no zee
with him.
To an Express reporter yesler-
day afternoon Mr. Cobb said; /;
'srhe caltIemen generally are show
lug a disposition to pay the tax.
have issued so far seven nlta-
maiums, all Of which expired al
noon today, and my lieutenants
are even now ont executing my
orders. The controversy has
reached stage where II is fair
square, dead open-and-shuf propo-
siiion-to pay the .4x or LET the
cattle be driven out Of the coun-
try. The recent court decisions.
The one at Washington by the sn-
preme court followed BY that OF
Judge Townsend az Ardmore lasl
Friday, have swept from the cattle
men the last vesiige Of reason for
a further resistance. So far we
have met with no absolute, Hat
footed refusals TO pay the tax,
though in one or two instances
have given the cattle owners time
to arrange for the money with
which 10 l.quidate.
The manner Of settlement is
this: l send out men, usually the
members OF the Indian police, TO
give out blanks and accept settle
ments for 1000 head Of cAtilp, or
less, NJ time. Our policy has
beeu to recommend the acceptance
nf =. cofflan,r..f fnforo tl,o -.rItn..-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03
ONE THOUSAND STRONG
ChIckasha Will Attend the State
hood Convention at Oklahoma
City January ),

At the mass meeting Of single
statehood advocates at the Wagner
opera house New Years day it was
decided to send a thousand dele
gates to the Oklahoma City con-
ventIon on January ;, on a special
train accompanied by the Uhicka.
sna band. Scott Jones was ap-
pointed a committee on arrange
ments and chairmsn of all other
committees. and given ten assis-
tants TO be selected by himself, to
help him IN the work of soliciting.
The idea is to get as many AS
possible TO attend the Oklahoma
City convention, each one going
as a delegate, while the chairman
of the delegation will act as
spokesman and cast the vote. The
train will be decorated with ban
uers, the band will play and Chick.
asha will "whoop her up" for
statehood as she never did before.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03

the owner will not only have 10
tender the full amount of the tax,
but the expense OF the police IN
rounding up the herd IN addition.
You see We only recommend a set
llement in any case.
There are something in excess
Of 100 900 head Of cattle in the
0hickasaw nation belonging 10
nonresident citizens All these
ave been served with notice and
he tax has been paid on something
Ike IS 600 head. We are supposeci
% serve them with only one notice
and If the tax is not paid in ten
days, round up their stock and
drive It out of the country. In
view Of the recent cases pending in
the supreme and district courts,
however, we have not stuck
strictly to the letter Of the law,
but have served many Of the
ranohers with more than one no
tlce. They have now been served
the last time, however, aud If the
tax ls not paid Immediately the
cattle Will be moved.
" We expect to finish up our
work here BY Saturday night or
Monday morning at the latest, and
after We get through here we wiz
proceed to other places. Chicka-
sha is nice town-one of the best
in the territory-and / am very
much impressed with your growth
since | was here last. You ought
to feel proud Of your splendid de-
development, and push on to
greater thlDgs.'
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03
MORGAN STEWART.
Well known BUSINESS Man Brings
Bride From the sunny
South.

Mr.. A. B. Morgan of this city,
and Miss Lena Stewart, of lake
Charles, La. were married New
Years day at Fort Worth. MI.
and Mrs. Morgan have returned to
Chickasha and are now at home
with Mrs. Sandifer at Fourth and
Illinois, but will soon be house
keeping ii their own sSss:e Mr..
Morgan Is mo svnirtsssply agent
for the Singer Sewing Machine
90. here, and has his Headquarters
at the Herald Shoe store. lie has
made many friendn during his res.
idence here who will extend
hearty congratulations to him and
his bride and welcame them to q
home IN this city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03
A BIRD PARTY.
Uniqne Social Function al the
Home Of X. d. Melbourne
win New Years Night.

win New Years Night.
manner
1fi Thursday last few or Mrs
Rankin's friends we're made to
wonder, when they received small
red envelope in which they found
the following unique invitation:
"A Bird Party"
Since birds OF IA feather flock to-
gealler,
see no reason why
The same little trick
(For am sure you are ablrd)
Cannot work 'twixt you and |.
At Mrs. II. d. Welbourne's
You'll tind nest,
Gin Thursday at half past eight.
If you seek the perch,
1'll do my best
To SEQ that the birds act first
rate.
Promptly at half-past eight the
guests began to arrive. The house
was beautifully decorated with red
and green, and everything arranged
for the entertainment and amuse-
ment OF the guests. Fiist were
questions, answered with the names
Of birds. Next each guest was
seated before blackboard, then
blind folded and told to draw a
bird. This with comments was
most amusing. One could not
have seen the black board when all
were through without being re
minded Of How the blind men
saw theclef liant" However. Rev.
G. L. Ray walked OF with the
Feather on bis cap" as having an
swered the greatest number OF
questions and having drawn the
best representation Of q bird.
Ping-p0ng and other games were
enjoyed until the most tempting
refreshments wereserved on plates
beautifully decorated with birds.
At a late hour as the guests were
a nest in which we five
little eggs, was handed each one as
thanks were being expressed to
Mrs. Rankin for such a delightful
And she certainly
proved herself a charming hostess,
leaving nothing undone that would
add to the pleasure of her guests.
Those who u ele Sc favored we're:
Misses Lizzie and Hattie Ray, Wes
sic Barney, Pearl Bishop, Annie.
Grass, Emma Baily, ,aYieva ScoHern,
Jessie Baker, 5ybll Rinson, Euna
Barefoot, Mesdames Efle Bateman
Herndon, Mr.. and Mrs. Spricker
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Stone, Messrs
G. H. Ray, j. T. Aust, Mcneil.
Clair ScofFern Bartling,
Brown, Baker, Owsley.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03
wooDMEN INSTALLED.


Chickasha lodge. No. GA, Wood
men OF the World. met last ny
aud opened in due form, traneuxs~
ed the usual business, and closed
ia regular order. Past Gomman-
der John NJ. Wantland then intro
duced Major VIM. +. Gsanlee who
delivered an address Of welcome
aud introduced Past Council Com
mander. j. W. Warlick, who in a
few well chosen words delivered
the principal address Of the even
ing, with great credit to the order
and himself. Past Commander
Chas. p. Brown, assisted by j. X.
Strosnider, then took charge Of q
we'll drilled team aud installed the
following officers:
john IL. Wantland, G. G.
h. Z. Burt, v. L.
j. K. Strosnider, Clerk.
w. I, Clond, b Btnker.
W. n. Poland, Escort.
M Clutter, Watchman.
r. A. Wallace, Sentinel.
A banquet was then enjoyed,
aud oysters were served in the
banquet hall to about $50 persons.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-01-03

IS . convenient, safe and sure way
Of making payments.
DRArrs CAN BE PuRcnAsnD
here which are good on oil cities
in the United States. England,
Germany and other foreig g n
countries.
The FIRST NATIONAL BANK
has correspondents in al towns Of
Importance and undertakes to
render deroskaFs the best possible
service.