The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-01-31

she returns.
"Shaun Aroon" is the name of the
play in preparation for st. Patrick's
day of which more in the near here.
afterwards.
j.. j. Anger, who has been in business
at Bathgate for many years, is moving
to Hamilton and will take charge of the
| O. H. johnson store.
February, the shortest month, is the
longest on holidays. Lincoln's birthday
on the 18th, st. Valentine on the 18th
and Washington on the 22nd.
The new chemical fire extinguisher
arrived yesterday, and city marshal
Akers will have bran new baby to
nurse now.
Miss Eastman, of Carlisle, left on
Wednesday via the N. p, for two
months visit to the place of her birth,
near Ottawa, Canada. Miss Eastman
was back there six years ago.
According to the Emerson journal,
DR.. Belanger, of st. Jean, visits the
country schools and vaccinates the
scholars, in compliance with the laws of
Manitoba.
David Evans, who was the first tailor
in Emerson and also the the first band
master, was visiting there last week for
the first time since he left twenty five
years ago for Vancouver.
Fred McCurdy, of Tyner, recent
graduate of the North Dakota law
school, has been appointed states attor-
ney of the newly organized county of
Dunn in this state by Governor Burke.
The w. G. T. U. had pleasant ses-
sion last Tuesday at the residence of
Mrs. King. After business was over
the time was spent IN social converse
ton and the discussion of elegant
refreshments
A supper, sale and dance was held in
the 1celandic hall, this week, for the
benefit of Mrs. Burns whose son was
recently buried, and there was good
attendance, good time and about S43
Melted.
Mrs. Harry Dawson, nee Constance
Muir, formerly of Hamilton, but who
moved to the Pacific coast some years
ago, tripped at the head of the stairs at
her residence and falling to the bottom
received injuries that caused her death.
The church social at Judge Conmys
residence on Friday evening was attend
ed by large number of people, who had
very enjoyable time with cards, games,
conversation and fine refreshments.
There was short program as we'll. The
proceeds were about S45.
Percy Kneeshaw is back from the
Northwest for a months visit. Percy
thinks the country is all right up there,
but finds it very lonesome all alone
and he is thinking-and other people
are thinking-and we are thinking and
there's lot of thought, and perhaps,
maybe, ETC., etc.
The senior class of the high school,
assisted by the pupils of the lower
grades, will give an entertainment Fri
day evening, Feb. 21st; at the city hall.
The program will consist of Rotations,
drills songs, colonial themes, etc. Pro-
ceeds for Class Memorial.
Rev. j. r. Campbell, pastor of the
Presbyterian church, Pembina, preach
ed at the Union evangelistic services on
Friday night last. Rev. G. Morrow,
Dominion City, preached on Tuesday
evening Of. this week. This has been
series of meeting unusual in interest,
power and unity Emerson Journal.
Mr.. and Mrs: A. Short entertained at
six o'clock dinner on Monday, at which
covers were laid for twelve. A delight
full evening was spent, a unique feature
being that each guest was requested to
make will, many amusing requests
were made. 1t is reported that Frank
Horr had enough coffee willed him to
last the rest of his natural life.
The following is from Saturdays
Free Pross George Durand, the newly
appointed manager of the Hotel Port
age, at Portage la Prairie, was in the
city today making arrangements for the
re-opening Of that hostelry on Monday
next. The hotel is one of the finest in
the west and should prove greater
success than ever under the manage
ment Of Mr.. Durand, who has had con-
siderable experience in leading Winni-