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Miss Annie Conmy went to Grand
Forks Friday evening, via Crookston, on
visit to the U.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wright gave i
dinner complimentary to Rev. and Mrs.
Renison Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Burke drove .ovel
from Bathgate Sunday afternoon. They
returned home Monday morning.
Mrs. Daniels who has been visiting
her daughter Mrs. ]. LaMoure Jr. TO,
several weeks returned to her home in
Grand Forks Monday evening.
Wednesday evening Mr.. and Mrs. F.
M. King gave one of their famous din.
ners. Covers were laid for twelve. The
evening was delightfully."- spent in games
and conversation.
Last Friday evening Charles King, as
sisted by his parents was host to twenty
four of his high school friends. Pro
gressive whist was played. The two
head prizes were captured by Miss Zella
Switzer and Charley Aylen. Dainty re-
freshments we're served at eleven.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McCatfery gave a
whist party Monday evening at which
four tables of progressive whist were
participants. At the close there was a
tie for the highest honors, between l. j.
Basken,, Mrs. F. M. King and J. A. Will
kins, which was played off at game of
hearts, resulting in Mrs. King winning
the prize. At the close dainty refresh
ments were served, and it was long past
midnight when the guests bid good
night to the entertainers. On Tuesday
evening they gave their second whist
party. Five tables were again played.
Mrs Harris proved to be the best player.
A dainty supper was served at twelve.
Mesdames Full and Switzer were host
eses at two very pretty afternoon par
ties, given Tuesday and Wednesday, a..
the home of Mrs. Full. The invitations
were in verse, requesting each guest to
bring valentine of their own compost
ton. Miss Enid Switzer as "Valentine
Fairy" distributed the missives among
the guests and much enjoyment was had
reading them. Progressive games we're
played at seven tables, with different
games at each. At six o'clock dainty
refreshments were served in the dining
room, which was beautifully decorated
in pink, garlands of ribbon falling from
the chandelier to the corners of the ta-
BILE, and lighted by shaded candles.
Mrs. Burley and Miss Nettie McAuley
assisted the hostesses pouring the cof-
fee and tea. Mrs. H. B. Spiller won the
prize for making the greatest number of
progressions on Tuesday afternoon and
Miss Maude Gill and Miss Richard on
Wednesday,.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

Notion Ashley and Charley King, who
were down with severe attacks of pneu-
monia are about recovered, although yet
weak and confined to their rooms.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

The w. G. I. U. give Valentine Soc
ial this Friday evening at the City Hall.
Program games and other amusements.
Refreshments will be served. A good
time is assured to all. Admission 25c.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

Owing to the snow blockade Rev. Rem
ison could not reach his destination in
time for Sunday service, hence aided
Rev. Kimberly in the service here. He
left on Tuesday for Chapleau.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

Services in the M. E. church next San
day, at Pembina and toilette. Subject,
"The Art of Pleading"
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

Miss Helen Nelson is improving from
her recent illness, and is considered out
of danger. Her sister, Mrs. Ferrie, ar
rived from Battleford Saturday, and
Mrs. Montague is still here.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

The ten days blockade was opened on
Sunday afternoon when three crews, in
Guiding Russell plow came in from the
south. Superintendent Sovereign in his
private car, and other subordinate Off
cials, brought up the rear.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

Another consignment of skis was re-
ceived this week and the number of
"Norsemen" in town are increasing in
consequence.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

Judge Wick went to Hoople Monday
evening to visit his brother who is slow
ly recovering from pneumonia.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

There will be another grand masque-
rade carnival in Emerson rink Thurs
day evening and the Pembina band will
be in attendance.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

Judge Templeton has decided that
the fees for candidates prescribed by
the primary law is constitutional. 1t
will be appealed to the supreme court.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15
MARRIAGE Licenses

Francis Gibney and Edith Thomson
both of Cavalier, N. D. and BENJAMIN
A. Nelson and May 1. MacGregor both
of Neche, N. D.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

The weather man has been very gen
erous this week. The gentle zephyrs
from the south started snow to melt and
gentle spring seem to be knocking at
the door. Old boreas resented Wednes-
day morning, and northwest wind,
with sixty mile gait made things live
ly for while, but was soon subdued and
we are enjoying fine weather.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

A letter received here this morning
brings the sad news of the death of lit
tie Hannah Grace, the youngest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. B. T. Bjornson at
Mountain Home, Idaho. The people of
Milton extend-their sincere sympathy to
the parents in this their second bereave-
ment within about a year.-Milton
Globe.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

If someone would build number of
tenement houses in Pembina they would
get good interest for their money invest
ed a. there are good demands for hous-
es. The last two weeks there have been
three different parties looking for houses
to rent and there is not vacant place
in the city. There are many desirable
building lots that can be had at reason
able figures and buildings could be erect
ed at prices that would bring good rents
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
Kneeshaw Sunday evening, and a daugh-
ter was born to Mr.. and Mrs. H.G. Lowe
on Monday evening.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

There will be Willard union service
next Sunday evening in the M.E.church
after the regular services.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

Sidney Wardwell has resigned his po-
sition with the Western Electric Co. at
Chicago and accepted place with the
National Cash Register Co. at Dayton,
Ohio, where he is in the inventors de-
pertinent at considerably increased
wages. He writes that Dayton is a
very pretty and pleasant city.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15
Auction Sale.

There will be an auction sale
Of live stock and household
goods at Thomas Prettie farm,
east Of Macarthur, on the 20th.
See posters. NJ. q \ fiji
A. j. McFE' D DDEN,
Auctioneer.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

T. r. Shaw left for Mandan on Tues
day, with Peter Anderson, young lad
of fourteen years, who is sent to the re-
form school. The boys parents live in
Mimi, and have set him adrift without
care, and he has been working in
Carlisle and other places, part of the
time, the last two years. The authori-
ties attention was called to it sometime
ago and it was thought best to send him
to Mandan for proper training.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

On Tuesday flags were flying all ove1
town, and Lincoln's birthday was gen
orally observed.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

Swan Peterson, our shoemakes, has de-
veloped into full fedged taxidermist,
and several fine specimens of his work
are on exhibition at his shop. Last fall
he took up the study through the mails,
in company with his brother Peter, and
they are progressing nicely. Pembina
and vicinity ought to furnish considera-
BILE work of this kind and Mr.. Peterson
ought to do we'll at it.
Editor j. E. Bouvette of the Enter
prise was called to Winnipeg last Friday
by telegram stating that his father
was in a hospital there, dangerously ill,
and about to undergo an operation. On
Mr.. Bouvette's arrival at Winnipeg he
found his father somewhat improved
and it is now thought that he will re-
cover without the necessity of an oper-
ation.-Hallock news.
The scholars of the higher depart
ments of the graded SCI ool held an in
teresting debate on Wednesday on TIE
question, Resolved: That the country
owes more to Washington than to Lin
coin" The young d"baters handled t.
respective sides with considerable 80.
quence and ingenuity ana the fsw opt.
siders who had struggleoi through gas
blizzard to be present were highl,
pleased. The affirmative won, twe
Judges being Il favor and one against
Week sitter next there will be general es
5,ssrrcises to which the public are invited
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

Alex Morrison of Bathgate was a
pleasant caller at this offico yesterday.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

Ben. Watson, formerly of Devils Lake
has rented the ''Sheep Ranch" farm
from Ed. Herbranson for term of three
years, and will go into hog raising and
other stock. He arrived this week and
is looking for house in>town to move
his family into until next summer when
he expects to move to the farm.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

The county commissioners meet next
Monday.
Attorney Brynjolfson transacted busi
ness at the court house Monday.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

On the editorial page of this issue we
give complete history of the workings
of the harvester trust as now in opera
tion in the United States. 1t is SUBJ
ject that the majority of our readers are
interested in and it will prove interest
ing reading to most of them.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

We regret to learn that Brother Dea-
con, of st. Vincent, has been indisposed
for the last two weeks. The New Era
however has made it's weekly appear,
ance and the fngermarks of Mr.. Deacon
have been visible in it's columns, which
is evidence he is not totally disabled.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

j. L. Pariseau of Toilette was in the
city Tuesday, and informed us that his
son Henry, who is spending the winter
in Phoenix, Arizona on account of his
health, IS improving nicely and perma-
nent cure is looked for, all of which his
many friends at home will be pleased to
learn.
The pioneer express., 1907-02-15

Tim McNamara and Jos. Halloran of
Leroy, came in on Monday and took
their medicine for blind -pigging accord
ing to the appointment by the court at
the late term. They were each given
the usual penalty of three months and
5000 fine.
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Barley 80, Oats 30, Flax 100.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-02-22
EAST DUMMERsToN.
Masquerade Given by U. N. H. Circle
an Enjoyable Occasion.

The women of the L. n. II. circle
displayed their characteristic energy by
making their masquerade ball an ocea-
sion OF interest and enjoyment The
event was in no sense confined TO any
one section. and the general invitation
to all was accepted by parties from the
adjoining towns 40 coming IRON ChesteII
field, others from Putney, Brattleboro
and West Dummerston. All joined IN
the common effort to make the event
a credit to all concerned, and were sue
cessful. There were % couples or more
who wore masks. most of whom were IN
costumes more or less elaborate. Hines
& Dugan were the musicians, and Hines
the prumpter The supper prepared ana
served BY the L. \. II. circle at II
o clock was beyond criticism and all that
could be desired. and the committees
that had the arrangement thereof are
deserving of the highest credit Thirty
three dollars was made by the evening
entertainment.
The grand march was led by Mr., and
Mrs. +. II. Brown followed by those IN
masquerade. Some of the DISCUSSES were
so effective it was impossible to tell
WHO Was Who" The following were
aomng those in costume: Mrs. W; +.
Nichols, Cheyenne; Miss Jessie Nichols,
Queen of Hearts Miss Lonella Reed,
Night; Miss Edith Walker, Morning;
Miss Clara Holt, costume of Eye Olden
Tyne" Miss Minerva Crosby, Red Rid
ing Hood; Miss Bernice Davis, fancy
dress in red trimmed with bells; Mrs.
c. r. Crosby, school girl; Mrs, E. II;
Brown, black domino; Misses Alice an! and
Leona Connarn, summer girls; Miss Flor
ence Huntley, japanese costume; Mrs;
George Holt, japanese costume; Mrs. Wlll
Davis, school girl; Mrs. c: G. Walker,
red domino; Mrs. Goodwin and Mrs;
Hulett, masks; Mrs. w. j. Ray; old
lady; Mrs. VIII Young mask; VIII Da-
Wis, clown; L. II. Brown, convict SUIT;
W L. Nichols. negro washerwoman; W.
j. Ray, old man; Frank Wyman, satanic
majesty in red; Ernest Ray and Arthur
Brown. old ladies; Ed Clark and Fred
Crosby, coons; A. j. Palmer, police; Z.
G. Walker and Frank Young, soldiers
John Z. Walker, Looking Backward :;
Fred Davenport, mask; Harry Boutwell,
mask
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-02-22
SOUTH VERNON.
/. ". Turner is housed with q

/. w. Turner is housed with grip.
Mrs. Robert Allen is in very poor
health at this writing.
w. A. Newton has gone TO Worcester,
Mass, to visit his sister.
Albert Stone of Brattleboro was recent
guest at Myron Stoddard's.
J. A. Beers, after several weeks of severe
illness, is able to walk out.
Ernest Blodgett had his foot injured bad
" with log hook recently.
H. H. Church has moved into the tene-
ment in Mr.. Church's house.
Hazen Snow is i'll at the home OF his
daughter, Mrs. b. A. Streeter.
William Smith and family left Monday
for their new home in kiona, Kansas.
Rev. j. William Denton will speak
in the chapel at II a. m. Sunday and at
johnson hall at p. m.
Mrs. Z. c. Brown has gone to Rowe,
Mass, for few weeks vacation. Master
Leon Reed OF Rowe has been a guest for
week at Mrs. Browns.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-02-22
JACKSONVILLE.

Mrs. VIII Sprague is very i'll with pneu-
monia.
L. \. Temple has his mill yards more
than full OF logs.
+. l.. Roberts OF Brattleboro was in town
the first OF the week
Edward Goddard and William .Welch OF
Wilmington were in town Saturday.
MIR. Williams of Massachusetts, is to
open a blacksmith shop at the Putnam
stand.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Bellows were called TO
Wilmington last week 10 attend the IN
neral OF their daughters child.
DIR. 5. L. Lawton OF the Battleboro Re
treat was called Saturday to see II. >
Stetson. Mr.. Stetson seems to be gaining
slowly.
Dr. Gale, a veterinarian from Battle'
boro, is doctoring one of Albert Halls pair
of grey horses which has been sick since
Sunday.
Remember the annual fair and festival
to be given by the women OF the UnNer'
salist society. This annual event needs no
special mention as to the features which
guarantee good time to all, old and
young.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-02-22
WESTMIN STER.

John Jeffrey has moved to East Putney
station.
George Woodburn of Springfield was
home over Sunday.
Nicholas and Edmund Dunn have been
home for few days.
Mrs. G. G.. Wilkins went to New York
city Monday for a two weeks visit
Miss Nelly johnson of Brattleboro Wis
tied her sister, Miss Ruth, Tuesday.
Mrs. Julia Lyman attended the, Wo-
mans club in Brattleboro Wednesday
William w. Washbun of Putney was
guest Of Fred 5. Ferris Wednesday
night.
Seymour Minard was in town recently,
to help about getting out the auditors
report,
Mrs. Ernest Gould and daughter Marion
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. +. a. Met
calf recently.
Madam Rumor has it that L. W. Royce
and 4. w. Wellman have gone to Boston
to purchase horses.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Parker OF East
Putnev were at Mr.. and Mrs. l.. q,
Richardson's Sunday.
The local basketball team played with
Putney basketball team at the loWh
hall Wednesday night. The score was
2S to % in favor of Putney.
Schools closed yesterday for the spring
vacation. The primary school has not
kept this last week on account OF the Ill
ness of the teacher, Miss Ruth johnson.
The efforts put forth by the citizens OF
this village in behalf of having the vi
lage Incorporated proved unsuccessful,
much to the disappointment OF the larg-
est taxpayers.
The next meeting of the Fortnightly
club will be held Feb. % with Mrs. wal
ter johnson as hostess. Motto, EarIh
noblest thing-a woman perfected" FRO
gram, Alice Freeman Palmer, Miss Mary
Darling; Susan B. Anthony, Mrs, q. l..
Fisher; Fanny Crosby, Miss Mary Wright;
current events, members.
The little grandson of Comfort Wyman,
who has been living with him, was taken
by the town authorities the past week TO
Brattleboro for treatment, after when
he will be cared for by some home, Tor
destitute children The little boy is about
wears old and has suffered too serious
abuse to mention.
At the meeting of Boyden grange Feb,
Ii the following literary program was
given: Experience with Home Mixed
Fertilizers, Z. G. Tuthill; poem, ANNE
r. Thomas; question, Were the Farm
ers' Interests Recognized in the Legs,
lature of 1906? 0. L. Peck; discussion OF
question, members; poem, katherine
Grimes; items of interest, members. Az
the next meeting to be held March !
class will be instructed III the hrst
and second degrees.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-02-22
NoR.THFIELD SEMINARY.

Miss Hall is in New York city attend
ing the annual meeting of the Hermon-
Mortified club.
Lewis CHATTER, director of music at 1he
seminary has returned from two weeks
evangelistic tour in Canada.
The social committee OF the Y. w. y. "A.
gave reception in the honor OF the new
girls Saturday evening, February ~ a'
Marquand hail.
Rev. H. r. Miles of the Center Coongre-
cational church of Brattleboro spoke at
Stone hall Sunday evening, Feb. IL; lbs
message was of inspiration and help TO
the students. :,
The Kings Daughters committee took
charge of the Sunday evening service req
3. They told of the Kings Daughters so
ciety. Special music was strong Ied-
ture of the program.
Miss Florence Sheherd, who has been
with her parents, missionaries In AIntap,
Turkey. for the past year, is on her way
IN tbis country as she expected to sail LOT
Roston Jan. go and is planning to meet
her friends in Mortified the last OF TINS
month.
The Schubert string quartet OF Boston
gave a concert in Stone hall, Feb. IL. Inc
9uartet consisted of two violins,. one VIOLA
and one cello. The whole evening was a
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-02-22
LEYDEN.

Tom Campbell Of Mt. llermon is at ii,
X. Frizzelfs for the present,
George and Charles Foster are at work
at l. b. SHOWS farm IN Greenfield
Mrs. |. A. Howes has been very i'll with
grip and her recovery is very slow.
Ray David Mowry is at home while Am
herst college is closed ON account OF an
epidemic OF scarlet fever.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burlington Of Mid
dletown, Conn, were at Mr.. Buding
toms fathers over Sunday and part
OF this week.
Fred Wright has bought the timber on
a LOT of Daniel Mcintyre and pair OF
horses of W. \. Barber, and is busy get
ting the logs into Mr.. Graves MILL
W. W. Davenport, administrator OF the
estate of the late James Black, has sold
the home farm TO Alfred Black OF Green
field and the farm lately occupied by the
Moves family to William Black of Green
field. They both plan TO make repairs
on the buildings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Kemp, who went
10 visit their son, Walter Kemp, in Col
rain three weeks ago, have been de
tanned there by the Illness Of Mr.. Kemp
who has been suffering with asthma and
bronchitis. lie is some better but moi
able to come home.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. D. Mowry, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Campbell, Herman and Nil
dred Severance attended the meeting Of
the Connecticut Valley Pomona grange II
Dcerfeld Friday, and were very much IN
terested in the exercises. Deputy NJ. \
Morse of Belchertown was one OF the
speakers.
At the last meeting OF Leyden grange
the subject How to Make Our Grang'
More Prosperous, was opened by paper
and followed by a discussion in which
nearly all present took part. Music, anC
a reading by Mrs. Ella Wilcox completed
the program OF the evening The next
meeting comes Feb. 20. Subject, Needs o.
our Schools. with papers by the members
of the school committee.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-02-22

H. \. Whitney visited at Bellows Falls
Monday.
Mrs. Lydia Blood of Bellows Falls is a
guest of Mrs. w, \. Cole.
Mrs. A. c. Patterson and child Of Wa
terbury are visiting at L. SCOTS
ID. W. Blood Of Dummerston is at his
sons, 4. 4. Blood's, for few weeks
Mrs. A. A. Langley is a guest OF Mrs.
Ida b. Robertson in Hartford, Conn, tins
week.
Rev. Father Donohue held Roman Cath
ole services at Mrs. Robert Hetirons last
Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Patterson of Bellows
Falls were guests OF l.. L. Patterson Satur
day.
The supper and fair OF the Congrega-
tional Ladies Aid society Feb. ii was
very successful.
John r.. Blood Of Walpole made a brief
visit al his sisters, Mrs. Belle NJ. Hough-
tons, Thursday 49,,
The women of the Baptist Ladies, Aid
society will serve dinner at the lower
town hall town meeting day.
Mrs. Florence Blood expects to 60
March ! 10 Brattleboro where she VIII
have a position in Houghton X simonds
store.
Mrs. \. W. Loveland OF South Hadley
I Falls, Mass. visited her sister, Mrs II. T.
Taft, at Sunny Side farm Friday and sat
urday
c. l.. Booth, assistant postmaster OF
| I,eominster. Mass. visited his father ana
sister, Charles Booth and Miss X. hather'
I inc Booth. saturday and Sunday.
| 4 party of several from Brattleb09ro
came on sleigh-ride to Putney SATURDAY
evening and a supper was served by Land
/ lord Stockwell at the kendrick House
Miss Frances Phillips returned to Uber'
/ lin college Monday, being called east by
| the death OF her mother Mrs. w. K fhll'
| lips. Mr.. Phillips returned to Datoyna
| Beach. Florida, Monday.
/ Mrs. Laura NJ. Plantz, NJ. D., and Mrs
/ G. ID. Wheat attended the luncheon
served by the Daughters Of the American
Revolution in the Brooks House rep; n, y
/ The former responded TO the toast, No'
man.
Windham County Pomona grange held
an interesting meeting with Putney
grange Feb l3, Worthy Master Walker
presidng. 4 class was instructed in the
! FIFTH degree and members were present
from Protective, Putney, Evening Star
and Maple Grove oranges. Mrs: Ella
Blood had charge OF an excellent literary
program and the questions, Contentmen'
What Is IT. Is 1t Actually Cond uciye to
the Best Life? and What Are the Most
important Matters to Come Before March
Meetings and What Is the Duty OF the
Grange Regarding Them, were discussed
The next meeting is with Vernon grange
! Vernon, "Wednesday, March D.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-02-22
VERNON.

Z. H. Akley is expected to reach home
from Florida March /.
Misses Mary and Tina Streeter visit
ed in Springfield over last Sunday
Mrs. VIII Heard OF Manchester, n.
H., visited at +. NJ. Heards this week,
L. n. Snow of South Royalton, Mass,
recently visited his sister Mrs: b; A.
Streeter, and his father, who is i'll at
Mrs. Streeter's.
G. Ernest Hubbard attended the fu,
neral of Wyatt Fowler in Greenfield last
Saturday. Mr.. Fowler formerly lived a
few years on the Howe farm in this town,
L. NJ. Heard has leased of Mr.. Parker
his blacksmith shop at South Vernon and
Wit Mr., Willis, an experienced smith,
is ready to do shoeing and jobbing in
satisfactory manner.
Windham County Pomona grange will
meet with Vernon grange Wednesday
March 6, at 1870 a. m. and o'clock
D. m. The afternoon meeting will be
open and all are invited to attend,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1907-02-22
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Seymore Minard has been in town call
ing on old friends.
Miss Laura Ranney of Westminster Is
visiting her brother, Rollin Ranney, a
few days.
Mrs. Fred Campbell who has been IN
Montana for several months reached home
last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Day of Bellows Falls
called on Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Smith
last Sunday.
Miss Stella Cutting of Boston is spend
ing two weeks with her mother, Mrs.
Mary Cutting.
Mrs. A. S. Hall of Winchester, Mass,
has been spending week with her father,
H. p. Ranney.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. j. Smith of Spring
field, Mass, have been spending few
days with his father, j. A. Smith.
A chimney in Mrs. Cuttings house
burned out last Monday and came near
causing a serious fire A very few min
utes more would have had the whole
house in flames, but with the assistance
of neighbors it was extinguished, but burn
ed the floor and partition.