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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15
Testing Seed and Formaldahvde.

The Agricultural college sel.ds out two
bulletins this week. One recommends
that farmers shall test their grain before
seeding to see what per cent will grow.
The professors remark that by simply
planting a few hundred seeds in a box,
the percentage of good seeds can easily
be obtained. Another method is to fill
shallow dish with sand or soil, sand is
the best, cover WITH blotting or other
porous paper and pour ON water until the
paper and sand are saturated. On this
place the seeds counted into hundred
lots, then cover with plate or tin cover
to keep in the moisture, In five or six
days the seed will terminate so the good
can be separated from the bad. Addi-
tlonal moisture should be added each
day.
Another bulletin announces that for
maldehyde solution does not weaken by
keeping, but rather grows stronger.
Very little of the formaldehyde sold is of
full strength according to the test of the
college.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

We have made arrangements with the
Pioneer Press of st. Paul by which we
can furnish that paper in either the daily.
weekly or Sunday editions at very low
rate in connection with this paper, and
besides give dictionary, whole lot Of
fine pictures, and Farm Paper in the
bargain. For instance. we can give the
Pioneer Express, the Weekly Pioneer
Press, the Farm and Home, Websters
Pocket Dictionary, a arge:picture called
Butterfly Time, and portfolio of ten
popular pictures, all for $3.50. See adv.
on inside page.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15
The Flood Prl,ot,spect,s,.

o -
Flood prospects are the common top.
les Of conversation and conjectures about
town. Newcomers, who have never ex-
per'enced a Red river flood, are anx.
iously questioning the old inhabitants as
to what they think OF the prospects. The
latter, however, don't know much about
it. Up to yesterday morning the opinion
Of the experienced was that we might
have the same height as in 1898; when
the water was just Oh level with the
townsite and did not go on the floors OF
but few of the lowest houses. Yester.
day morning it began to snow and at this
writing Thursday noon) couple of
inches have fallen and the signal flag is
up for snow and colder.
Owing 10 the bridge having been rails
ed and other marks near the river being
obliterated by time and other circum-
stances, it is somewhat difficult to get at
the actual difference at This time between
the rise of 1897 and this year. We have
had approximately the same amount of
snow fall as in 1897, we have had about
the same kind of weather since the snow
began to melt, the riveS began to rise at
about the same time, but on the other
hand at this date in 1897 Grand Forks
was flooded and the river still. rising,
whereas at present the water there has
been at a standstil for several days, at
about IL feet below the 1897 mark, and
here at Pemblna the water, is about 5 ieet
lower than on the correspond date of
1897. Yesterday at noon the water had
about IL feet 6 inches to go to reach th-:
high water mark of 1897, or about 10 feet
to make food conditions general in this
city.
There is no cause for alarm in the
prospects. There is no personal danger
of life. and the river, especially in the
last stages of the rise, comes very slowly
and withal very regularly. 1t is an easy
matter to figure just how soon it will be
necessary to move. if at all. when the
water gets anyway close. But no man
can truly prophesy as to the height the
water may come. 1t will be remembered
that in 1897, while the river was at the
highest flood ever known in recent years
from Fargo to Pembina, yet Winnipeg
escaped with only bank full river, and
nobody has never yet been able to-. lex
plain why. We advise farmers near the
river to get ready to move, but not to
move until they are certain that they will
have to.
The ice moved few hundred yards
an Sunday and as much more yesterday.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15
SocIaI ( oi'ils''ll. !
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Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Ashley entsstained
with six tables Of finch Wednesday ev-
ening. Asumptuoas lunch wassssserved
from the card tables at twelve.
Winnie Full and Lula LaBreshe were
hostesses at an indian" party 1t the
home Of the former Wednesday, night.
The young folks present report Zone Of
the best times this season" Dainty re-
freshments were served,
tine spinsters," . newly organized
club with leap year intentions, gave an
invited dancing party last Thursday ev.
ening, which was greatly enjoyed by a
jolly crowd. Dancing began at eight and
the Home, Sweet Home" was played
at midnight.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15
Makss Z Clean Sweep.

there's nothing like doing thing
thoroughly. Of all the Salves you ever
heard .of, Bucklen's Arnica Salve is die
best. II sweeps away and cures Burns,
Sores, Bruises. Cuts, Boils, Ulcers, Skin
Eruptions and Piles, It's only 25c, and
guarantssd q give satisfaction, BY Tx.
Shaw the drsggist. .s.s5.,. .l ! ,lsEfsss
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

Geo. H. Fuller was in the city sn Mon
day, and sold gloves and whips to his
customers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

Pres. Carhart of the Mayville Normal
School was looking over the city schools
here on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15
Club Papers.

TIE PIONEER ExrRzes cannot be responsible
or the stoppage before expiration or continu-
premiums or on clubbing rates. We always
contract however that club papers shall be dis
continued at the ono Of the subscription. Sub.
premium papers and If they wish them discon-
tinued refuse them from the postmaster after
they have expired, Taking . paper from the
son taxing 1t is subscriber and ther efors liable
for the subscription. Any person who pays up
arrears and orders paper stopped and thereafter
any responsibility for further payment In any
eess sf.rsgulsrity, change OF address. or other
IGiShi matter write to the publishers of the
Pc . 10 . papers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Glow OF Humboldt
are the parents Of a baby girl born last
Monday.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15
Count eVVs ].

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Mrs. Ed. CONAN died al her residence
in Hensel. aged about p years.
John Morrow Has purchased the farm
Of Mrs. Mountain near Backoo.
y B. Goodman took 4. load of hogs 10.
the St Paul market from Cavalier last
week.
D. w. Baldwin Of St. Thomas viii add
a branch q his machinery business at
/ Crystal
|, The Independent has word that John.
Thackero Of Ochre River broke his ,eg
recently.
F. c. L. Merrill moves from Cavalier to
Lidgerwood to take position in the
-four mill there.
Mrs. E. A. Nevers, who was very i'll
fora time, has nearly recovered at her
home in Cavalier.
{. A Gearhart, the village blacksmith
of Crystal, has sold out his shop and will
got Saskatoon.
RID. Pat ison of Crystal is off to Sas.
katoon with his household goods. His
family will follow later.
Hensel had four cases of scarlet fever
last week and strict quarantine was i'm
medately established.
County Treasurer Anderson visited at
Walhalla last week and the Mountaineer
mentions the fact with pleasure.
Rev Finlayson has resigned his past
crate at Crystal and will take charge OF
the Presbyterian church at Cavalier.
A. L. Miller OF St. Thomas, who has
been absent most of the winter in Cuba
and West Baden, Ind, is at home again.
VA. Reilly OF Stokesville lost his or
chard Of about thirty apple and plum
trees. supposed to be by mice gnawing
the roots.
State Veterinary Elliott of Milton was
in the vicinity OF Walhalla looking for
CHAMBERS and put some animals in quar-
antine.
A. P. Buchanan, who has been for
ma:y years leading citizen of St. Tho
mas, has shipped his household goods |
to Voltaire.
E. H. James has purchased the farm of
VIM. Landrigan, near st. Thomas. Mr..
L. Will go.to Saskatoon and enter the
land business.
John Noice, who has been looking ov-
er the coast country the past winter, has
returned to Neche. He bought some
land in Oregon.
Robt. Th4xton of ST. Thomas was
chosen as delegate to the Presbyterian
General Assembly in May, by the Penn
bna Presbytery.
Paul Norman, who has been farming
for many years on the Pembina river, has
bought Jas. Bakers residence in Neche
and. will move to town.
None Of the county papers last week
ventured to fix date for seeding to be:
gin. Only that it will be some time. as
the ground has so much water on it as
we'll as many snow banks, which have
yet to melt. .,e>..., .
At party given by Mrs. H. G. Wick
of St. Thomas, Harrison Garrett, whose
engagement to Miss Dewart, of Mime
apolis, was announced last week was
the victim of shower of gifts from his
friends, among which were some very
amusing ones.
All the county papers this week report
greater or less surplus of moisture -
mostly greater. The large quantity of
snow which melted on the prairie before
the streams have thawed was the princi-
pal cause. Hardly mail carrier has
been able to keep up his route all the
time and the most OF them have had to
lay by from two to three days to a week.
f 2rmpre Ship Your Cream to the
u'"'0I0 GRAND FORKS CEN
TRIAL CREAMERY and receive High
est Price, Correct Weight and Honest
Toe% m 70
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

Supt. Alexander went to Grand Forks
Wednesd ~ evening and in company
with other authorities fixed the date and
details of the summer school at the U,
which opens on July 9TH.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15
Teacher Wanted.

Applications will be received by the
undersigned, for teacher holding second
or third grade certificate, for school dis
trict SO, for term of SIX months, COM
mencing April 18th, 1904. Applicant
state salary wanted. W.. ]. IRWIN, !,
(Clerk, Bowesmont, N. D.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

Mrs. H. D. Mckay got home from
Winnipeg where she has been some time
for medical treatment, much improved.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15
Teacher Wanted.

Teacher holding second grade certif
cate wanted for District So. Term Of 81
months. School to begin May End. State
salary expected.
MRS. ]. w. WHITSON,
Glasston. N. D.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

Judge Kneeshaw arrived home from
his Florida trip on Sunday.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15
LOCAL..
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Mrs. M. Brynjoltson and Miss Arnason
of Cavalier were in the city Tuesday.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15
LOCAL WANTS.
Teacher Wanted.

For four months term to dominance
first Monday in May. Vacation through
July. Dictrict SO. G. KEMP,
Clerk,
41-43 Prattford, II. D.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

F. M. King left on Monday for the Ca
madam Northwest to look at the land up
there-if he can find any not covered
with snow.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

VIM. McQuarrie, T. D. Stack and ]. T..
Blackjack came around by train from
and back to Walhalla on Monday, and
had time between trains to shake hands
with many old friends here.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

The Photo Studio above the Dru-
store will be open regularly hereafter on
the First and Third Mondays of each
month. j
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

The D. of II. social at Fraternity Hall
last week was great success, both in
program and in attendance. All voted
it one OF the best of the season. The D.
of H. feels grateful for the generous pat
ronage.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

Prot. Forster arrived home from his
flying trip to Lawrence, Mass. on Tues
day. He found his brother whom he
went to see, very sick and not expected
to live very long.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

James Thomson of Cavalier was
brought in this week and after examine
ton by the board Of insanity was taken
to Jamestown by his brother Neil and
deputy sheriff Wilson. Mr.. Thomson
has been out Of his mind to some degree
for some ime and il was thought ttat
treatment Al the hospital might, MAKE "a
inaprovefIii1t "a his case. f..sss =,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

The Supreme court has decided that
the transfer of the trial Of William Barry
from Langdon to Grafton was legal
proceeding, and the trial is set for May
9th.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

Among the visitors in the city this
week have been Attorneys Rex of Grand
Forks, Gray of Grafton, Stenographer
Prince, Deputy Sheriff Sandy McFadden
of Walhalla, Cashier G.. A. McCrea of
Drayton, and l. J. Foster of Bathgate.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

Rev. c. E. Doane has resigned his pas.
torate of the Presbyterian church here
and, with his wife, left on Wednesday for
Ohio. Mr.. and Mrs. Doane have made
many warm friends here whose good
wishes go with them.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

:. The NJ. E. Ladies' Aid hold social at
the residence of F. A. Wardwell this ev-
ening. Friday. There will be a good
program, part OF which will be given by
talent from toilette, and refreshments, all
fer the small sum of % cents per. Every
body cordially invited. Come and have
one good time before the flood.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

The last, and it is said to be the best
Of the entertainment course is to be CIV
en- by the Columbian Male Quartette at
the court house on Monday evening next.
There are four gentlemen, and lady
reader. The press notices are of the
highest order and our people may there.
fore expect treat.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

The M. E. congregation at Bowesmont
surprised their pastor, Rev. Whitiord, by
presenting him with leave of absence
for five weeks and purse for his expens-
es to attend the meeting of the general
conference at LosAngeles, Cal.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

By the proceedings printed in this is.
sue it will be seen that Fred Farrow, of
Cavalier was elected to fill the vacancy
on the board caused by the resignation
OF Mr.. Taylor. Mr.. Farrow has had con-
siderable official experience as assessor
and sheriff, which will make him compa-
ratively we'll prepared for his new duties.
The appointment as to locality is all
right, as Crystal and Bathgate .have been
represented on the board bv the preced-
ing incumbents. There were number
OF other good men from the district
whose pames were presented, but the Sc
lection was made before the formal vote
was taken. Mr.. Farrow has our congrat-
ulations and good wishes.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

Mrs. w. A. Fleming Of Walhalla was
another patient taken to the hospital for
the insane at Jamestown on Thursday.
She has been i'll for some time and this
has caused the alteration Of mind. It is
expected that she will recover.
Court was in session on Tuesday and
Wednesday. A suit in which L. ]. Eos.
ter and Isaiah Flack were interested, in
the settlement Of the priority OF mort
cages, was heard. Messrs. Scott Rex Of
Grand Forks and M. Brynjolfson were
the counsel.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

Why will some people always be late
at entertainments? At every entertain
ment given this winter people have con.
tinued to come in up to $40. We can un-
derstand how some persons may be un-
avoidably delayed, but half the people
don't usually get t.ere until considerably
after eight O'Clock. We cont need to
Say why this should not be 50. -.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

A. H. ANDERSON.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-15

The body of Chas. Anderson passed
through Grand Forks on Monday, in
charge OF distant relative o. Sundeen of
Princeton, MINI. Anderson formerly
lived at Princeton but his friends suppos-
ed him to be in Duluth. He came to St.
Thomas on Friday and on Saturday he
committed suicide in the toilet room OF
the depot there, by cutting his throat and
also slashing his wrist, it being from the
latter that he died, the former wound not
being severe enough to kill him. He
had over $500 in his pocket. His friends
do not know why he came to St. Thomas
Evening journal., 1904-01-21
RECEPTION
TO GEORGE B. MOORE
President of Bicycle Club
Presented With Handsome
Gold Watch Fob

The Wilmington Bicycle Club gave a
farewell reception last night TO George p.
Moore. who has been president OF the club
for two years. Air. Moore has accepted a
position with a shipbuilding company az
San Pedro. California, and Will leave for
the Pacific coast on February /.
The reception was attend by nearly two
hundred members and was one OF the
most successful social events ever held at
the club.
There was a musical program. both vo-
cal and instrumental by talent from the
club and then luncheon was served. As a
mark of appreciation Of Mr.. Mooro's work
in behalf OF the club and also as a token
Of the friendship THE members had for
him. they surprised him by presenting
him with a handsome gold watch fob.
On one side was the emblem OF the club.
the w In the diamond and on the other
by the Wilmington Bicycle Club to our
president, George b. Moore. January 90
1904"
william W. Rice, a former president
made the presentation speech
/ 1t has been decided 70 hold the annual
fair IN the club house from March e
10. There VIII be vaudeville ententain.
ment by professional talent every evening
from $50 o'clock until 10 o'clock II
March the club will give away a piano fol
one cent. L. S. Fell rs chairman OF tn,
fair committee ara arrangements are nov
being completed.
Evening journal., 1904-01-21
Social and Personal Notes

Miss Maud Dreamer, OF Wilmington. is
visiting Mrs. Edward Records of Black
bird.
Mrs. Rachel Conner. Of Mlddletown has
issued invitations to the marriage of her
daughter. Edith May, TO William /. Berry.
The ceremony will take place al bhe home
Of the bride. South Cochran street. Middle
town, on Wednesday evening, January n,
at 7.3O o'clock.
MIS- Anna Mcleod has returned from
a visit TO Miss Bertha smithers at
Smyrna.
Misses Ethel and Marion Rogers have
been visiting In Smyrna.
Members Of the Reilly Lyceum Assoc
citation will give a progressive euchre
and dance in their hall on the evening
of February IL.
Miss Victoria Jadicke and Walter IL.
Steelman We're married at the home Of
the bride, No. zoe Fifth avenue on
Tuesday evening by the Rev. ]. l..
Nichols of the Second Methodist Pro-
testant Church.
Miss Elizabeth MtIlvaine Barker,
daughter of MIR. and Mrs. $. II.
Barker, Of Dover and J. l.. Bev-
erly Hutchinson of Manassas. Va.
will be married at the home of the
bride at 3 o'clock this evening.
James Reese and Fred Greiner were
visiting i'm Philadelphia yesterday.
Miss Alice L. Burke has arrived from
New York city. She was formerly Will
the Clark Stock Company and is a siste
of Harry o'Burke, the minstrel ana vaude
willie actor. She resides at No. Gil Iinl
street.
Mrs. William Godfrey IS visiting ii
Downingtown.
The Misses Davis have returned from 4
visit to Ridley Park.
Miss Carrow, who has been :he guest Of
Mrs. Robelin, returned to her home II
Smyrna yesterday. a card party wa.
given in her honor on Tuesday evening
Evening journal., 1904-01-21
Willow GROVE.

w. y. Cooper. who has been on the
sick list, is much improved.
Miss Edna Dill and Byard Sapp
spent Saturday and Sunday with their
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs Jesse Williams have
been Wishing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. S. Clark.
Mrs. Linwood Clark. of Viola, who
has been visiting her mother, has re-
turned home.
Miss Murta Walheater who has
been visiting Mrs. Henry Moore. has
returned to her home in Philadelphia.
KENYON.
Miss Bertha Bailey has been visit
ing her sister in Dover.
Mrs. George Hoffecker is quite sick
at her home, near town.
Miss Elizabeth Cooper spent a few
days with Miss Alice Taylor. of Dover.
Miss Mabel Clark. of Hartly. Is Wis
iting her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
n. II. Griffin.
Miss Dorcas Deakyne. of near Clay
ton, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Caven-
der Hutchinson.
DIR. and Mrs. Roy Corley. OF Dover
have been visiting Mrs. Corley's par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. I. f. Bailey.
Evening journal., 1904-01-21
LECTURE BY HARRY De wINDT
Was Sent Out by London Newspaper to
Survey proposed Railroad
Route.

Harry DeWindt lectured before tne stu
dents Of Friends School yesterday after
noon. It was illustrated and was heard
with marked attention.
Mr.. DeWindt was sent out by the Lon
don Daily Express for the purpose OF as
containing she feasibility Of building an
overland sailroad from Paris to New
York via the Behring Strait. Mir. DeWindt
went over the route Of the proposed line
suffering many hardships. He started IN
Paris and went TO Moscow, thence to
lrqutsk, Siberia. and by reindeer through
chat country 20 the Bohring Strait From
shorc he went TO Da Sson iCty and Cape
Nome, thence TO san Francisco. and
thence to New York. The trip consumed
eight months and many times he was
forced to live upon walrus 5lubber and
dog meat. A large number OF views were
shown OF the Siberian country and the
natives and of the EsquimauN people OF
this country. The views Of Cape Nome
and Dawson City were particularly inter-
esting.
Mr.. DeWindt does not believe that such
n road can be built as a vast area Of the
Siberian country is marsh land.
Evening journal., 1904-01-21
Norfolk & Western R. R.

Schedule IN effect Nov %. 1903.
Leave Wilmington. Penna. r. r. sta
ton.
4.23 a. m. daily-All points ON Norfolk
and Western: also Knoxville Chatta-
nooga aud Memphis.
6.3S p. m. Washington and Chatta-
nooga IAmited-Roanoke, Bristol WINS
ton, Salem. Knoxville, Chattanooga,
Nashville. Memphis. New orleans.
Through sleepers. cafe cars.
For Norfolk via Washington and Rich
mond, 12.iS a. m. daily. 500 a. m daily
l.. So p. m. daily. Arrive Norfolk 11.20 a.
m, $50 p. M, 1920 p. m.
Via Philadelphia Pennsylvania r. r. and
Cum. Valley r. R.-Shenandoah VAL
ley Route.
Trains leave Philadelphia. Pennsylvania
r. Il. Station:
g % p. m. daily-Shenandoah special. for
Luray. Elkton. Basic. Buena Vista. Nat
ural Bridge. Roanoke. L. Radford. VIM
ston-saiem. Biueneld. Welca and Gary.
Pullman buffet sleeper between Phila-
delphia. WEIGH and Gary.
IN 40 D. m. daily-Express. For Luray
Natural Bridge, Buena Vista. Roanoke
Radford, Wythevillo, Abingdon. Bristol,
Alorristown, Knoxville. Chattanooga ami
Memphis. Pullman sleeper between
Philadelphia and Knoxville.
Via Baltimore and Ohio r. II.
From b. q o. station 1,22 D. m. For
Berryville. Luray and Elkton and Inter-
mediate points.
M. j. LOCKWOOD. Pass. Agt.. 1928
Penna. Ave. n. W.. Washington. d. C.
w. -. BENILL, q. F. A., Roanoke. Va.