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The pioneer express., 1909-02-26
Teachers Examination.

The next teachers examination will
be held in the office of the County
Superintendent at Pembina and in the
High School assembly room at Crystal,
Friday and Saturday, March 18th and
18th. Uniform examination paper will
be furnished by the comfy but appli-
cants should come provided with pens,
pencils scratch paper and black ink
Applicants holding credits from nor
NAL school or from a teachers training
school are credits attained at the De-
cember examination should bring same
and present them with preliminary
paper. ISABELLA A. BURLEY,
County Superintendent.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

which was an event 81 Feby. 1xth. TKes
wedding was solemnized at the home 81
Mr.. and Mrs. G. IA. Wettimeier at nine.
o'clock amin the presence Of few Of
the intimate friends OF the family, Rev.
F.. s. Hollet officiating. Immediately az
ter the cefmony isumptuous wedding
breakfast was served.
In announcing the marriage the
Williston Herald adds,-s.Mr. and Mrs
Wittmeier are among the prominent
young people Of the city and their mar
riage will be a pleasing knowledge to
their many friends. Mrs. Wittmeier
during the past year and half has been
one OF the teachers of the Williston
Public school where she has been a de-
cided success and her resignation at
this time comes with considerable regret
as the work she has been doing in the
schools is very creditable. Mr.. Wit.
meier is one of the young men
of the city who is very ambitious and
is starting out in the business world
under favorable circumstances. For the
present Mr.. and Mrs. Wittmeier will be
at home in the Wittmeier home of this
city where they will look after the same
during the time while Mr.. and Mrs. G.
A. Wittmeier are travelling in the west.
Upon their return, Mr.. and Mrs. Witt.
meier will move to Culbertson where he
will become partner in the business
firm of Wittmeier-B Brooks mercantile
business, where they will have the best
wishes of their many friends"
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26
Subscription Rates and Terms.

The PIONEER EXPRESS is sent only on
the direct order of subscribers. and is
continued until ordered stopped and all
arrearaRes paid.
The rate of subscription is alike to all
200 per year. Subscribers payin in ad-
vance have the choice of several premium
papers in addition.
Sample" or marked copies" are sent
as complimentary only, and while we de.
sire them to be considered as invitations
to subscribe, they will not be continued
except upon request.
The PIONEER EXPRESS is the best. ad-
vestising medium in the county, having
a more general circulation than any
other PAPER. Card of rates sent on ap.
plication.
Entered at the postoffice at Pembina as
second class mail matter.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26
Washington Once Gave Up

to three doctors; was kept in bed for
five weeks. Blood poison from SPIDERS
bite caused large, deep sores to cover his
leg. The doctors failed, then 'Bucklen's
Arnica Salve completely cured me-"
writes John Washington, of Bosqueville,
Tex. For eczema, boils, burns and piles
it's supreme. Csc at all dealers.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26
Revolts at Cold Steel.

"Your only hope," said three doctors
to Mrs. M. E. Fisher, Detroit, Mich. suf-
fered from severe rectal trouble, lies in
an operation" "then I used DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. she writes, "till wholly
cured" They prevent Appendicitis, cure.
Constipation, Headache. 25c. at all
dealers.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

Mrs. Thos. Grambois, who has been
visiting with her sister, Mrs. Rolette at
Beaudette is expected home to-day.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

Mrs. J. E. Ashley on Saturday after
noon entertained the teachers and few
friends. \ most enjoyable time was had.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

On Saturday evening the teachers o1
the city schools were entertained very
pleasantly at the Conmy home.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

Somebody has been helping himself to
the fixings of the farmhouse of DR..
Harris and the doctor wants to find out
about s25 worth, and has posted notices
to that effect. Perhaps there is some
kind of meaner thieves but we do not
know of any.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

John Booth advertises big auction
sale to be held about four miles from
Bowesmont on March 9TH. G.. P.Turner
is the aucti oneer.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

February 22nd, Daniel Monette, of
Pembina, and Severne Olson. of Leroy,
were married by Father Larochelle at
Leroy.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26
Marriage Licenses.

S. B. Einarson and Sophie johnson
both of Hallson.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26
Coal (S8.5O) Goa

ocahontas smokeless coal, egg size
for sale by.
MONARCH ELV. co.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

w. G. TU. meets with Mrs. Heneman
on Monday evening. Members invited
to bring friend.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

The city council will adjourn the regu
lar meeting of Monday next until Tues
day evening owing to other engagements
of some members.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

Working Horses for Sale.
A number of good working horses for
sale cheap. Cash or on time.
JOSEPH GAGNE.
Four miles northeast of Bathgate.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

On Wednesday evening Mr.. and Mrs
w. w. Felson gave another progressive
whist party.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

On Tuesday evening the ladies guild
of Grace Episcopal church held social
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Feldman.
An excellent program was the principal
feature of the evenings entertainment.
Those taking part were Miss Alters and
Mr.. Theodorf of st. Vincent; Dorothy
Basken, Katherine Harris, Wilhelmina
Feldman, Esther Shaw, Myrtle Wright,
Kate King, Kate Kneeshaw, Forest
Storms, Emmett Horr, Gladys Harris,
and Rev. Elton. The refreshments con-
sisted of escaloped chicken, sandwiches,
cake and coffee. Besides good attend
ance of the town people sleigh load Of
st. Vincent friends showed the true
neighborly spirit by attending. The
ladies of the guild were more than salts
fed with the proceeds of about twenty
dollars
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26
A Car Load of Hors

A Car Load of Horses.
We will have a car load of fine heavy
horses arrive about March 18th.
ATKINSON g. MORRIS.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

G. w. Andrews of Walhalla was a
business visitor in the city this week. He
and Atty. Willis A. Joy of Grand Forks
were here looking after the probating of
the estate of Longtemps, deceased. He
took the opportunity of renewing &C.
quaintance with many old friends here.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26
Sewing by the Day.

Work wanted, sewing by the day.
Mrs. M. G. BRENNAN.
Near Icelandic church.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

three owners at toilette on March s, sc
which very large AMOUNT Of stuff will
be sold with two threshing rigs and two
stations included. g. p. Turner Of
Bowesmont is the popular auctioneer.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

Attorney Kelley of Neche was in the
city this week for couple of days. A
divorce case was on his hands as we'll as
other important business.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

A thousand bushel of seed barley for
sale cheap.
F. A. WARDWELL.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

The bonspiel at st. Thomas on Tues
day and Wednesday resulted in the
Bowesmont rink carrying home the sill
yer trophy donated by the st. Thomas
curriers' for annual competition. 1t is a
very nice cup and cost s6o. The trophies
for single rink four carving sets were
Won by the st. Thomas rinks and will be
contested for later Drayton was close
competitor until the last play. The visi-
tors say that the hospitality of the St.
Thomas hosts could not be exceeded.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

A new boy at Peter Helms on the
2lst.
Miss Lucy B. Conmy spent few days
rt home this week.
Have you paid your taxes? Only one
day more before penalty,
Weather for the past two weeks has
been mostly mild and comfortable.
Miss Isabel Douglas drove over from
Neche and spent Sunday at home.
Mrs. Quackenbush went to Drayton
this week to visit with Mrs. Cockburn.
j. n. Horgan of Neche was in the city
this week with business at the court
house.
Miss Rose kochendorfer who is teach
ing at Cavalier, visited at home this
week.
Miss Helen Douglas, who visited in
Bowesmont last week, returned home on
Thursday.
On Wednesday evening Mr.. and Mrs
w. w. Felson gave another progressive
whist party.
w. G. T.U. meets with Mrs Heneman
on Monday evening Members invited
to bring friend.
On Saturday evening the teachers of
the city schools were entertained very
pleasantly at the Conny home.
Mrs. Thos. Grambos, who has been
visiting with her sister, Mrs. Rolette at
Beaudette is expected home to-day.
Mrs. J. E. Ashley on Saturday after
noon entertained the teachers. and few
friends. \ most enjoyable time was had.
February 22nd, Daniel Monette, of
Pembina, and Severine Olson. of Leroy,
were married by Father Larochelle at
Leroy.
John Booth advertises big auction
sale to be held about four miles from
Bowesmont on March 9TH. G.. P.Turner
is the auctioneer.
The city council will adjourn the regu
lar meeting of Monday next until Tues
day evening owing to other engagements
of some members
Attorney Keeley of Neche was in the
city this week for a couple of days. A
divorce case was on his hands as we'll as
other important business.
The county board have been in ses-
sion this week from Tuesday to Thurs.
day all being present. Nothing of es.
pecial interest has be9n transacted only
the usual routine.
Among the visitors at the court house
this week with business before the coun
ty board we're Dr. Waldren and Chas
Edwards of Drayton and FL. c. Thomson
of BoWesmont.
Miss Frazier of Forest River visited
with Mrs. Burley and Miss Hodgson O.
the same place visited with Mrs. CHS
holm Saturday and Monday. The ladie:
are teachers in the public schools.
Mike Schwinden, who was committed
about three three weeks ago for trial TO
blind pigging at Crystal pleaded guilt,
before Judge Kneeshaw this week ant
was sentenced to 80 days and $780, fine,
On Monday evening Mr.. and Mrs
Myrick entertained at progressive 5Ot
Mrs. Feldman and Mrs. McDougald Gu
for head prize, the former being sue
cessful.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

Never forget you are part of the
town, and that your own department
helps to make up the strangers estm-
ate of the place. Sell all you can and
buy all you can at home. Every dollar
that is sent or carried away from home
makes the town that much poorer. If
you have the means invest in something
that will give s:mebody employment.
Do not kick at a proposed improvement
simply because it is not at your door.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26
Local w ants.
Feed Mill for Sale.

A II horse power gasoline engine and
feed mill for sale cheap.
JOHN GOODYEAR, Toilette.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

Reeves Fraser and Mccartney inter-
viewed Premier Robin last week, asking
for grant of $500 or so toward the
erection of Fair buildings on the agri-
cultural grounds at Emerson. President
Whitman was also member of the
delegation. There is probability that
the request may be granted, and in that
event main exhibition hall and other
necessary buildings will be proceeded
with without delay. The Society will
have sheds and stabling for live stock
built before this years fair is held.
The prize list will also be added to and
larger awards offered. Emerson Agri-
cultural Society is worthy of the staunch
support of every citizen of town and
resident of the district, and everybody
should be member at Emerson
Journal.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

Miss Helen Douglas, who visited in
Bowesmont last week, returned home on
Thursday.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

A dance was given by the young
people of Emerson in the Town Hall on
Monday evening, and it proved to be
another huge success. The music SUP.
piled by Barrowclough's Orchestra was
all that could be desired and delighted
the large crowd that attended, including
many friends from Dominion City. st.
Vincent, Pembina and Winnipeg. A
delightful lunch was served by the
ladies in the Council Chamber, which
was enjoyed by everybody. The beauti-
full dresses of the ladies in all the latest
styles, Princess, Dlrectoire, Merry
Widow, etc., was the source of much
admiration. The committee wish to
thank the patronesses and ladies for
their help towards the success of the
occasion, also to w. E. Ford, who acted
as master of ceremonies dnring the
evening.-Journal,
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

The county board have been in ses-
sion this week from Tuesday to Thurs.
day all being present. Nothing of es.
pecial interest has been transacted only
the usual routine.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

On Monday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Myrick entertained at progressive 500
Mrs. Feldman and Mrs. McDougald cut
for head prize. the former being sue
cessful.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

Mike Schwinden, who was committed
about three three weeks ago for trial for
blind pigging at Crystal pleaded guilty
before Judge Kneeshaw this week and
was sentenced to 80 days and 5000. fine,
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26
MARKET REPORT.

ley, II to 50, Oats 3S to 40, Flax 1.6C
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

Tomorrow, Saturday, there will be a
big auction sale at Bathgate at Peavey's
sale barn of 20 head of horses, bunch
of COWS and lot of machinery. 1t will
pay you to attend and take some of the
bargains home with you. Ike Foster
will do the selling and will begin at
eleven o'clock.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

Miss Frazier of Forest River visited
with Mrs. Burley and Miss Hodgson of
the same place visited with Mrs. CHS
holm Saturday and Monday The ladies
are teachers in the public schools.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

Among the visitors at the court house
this week with business before the coun-
ty board we're DR.. Waldren and Chas,
Edwards of Drayton and H. G. Thomson
of Bowesmont.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

Miss Rose Kochendorfer, who is teach
ing at Cavalier, visited at home this
week.
The pioneer express., 1909-02-26

On Monday evening Mr.. and Mrs. F.
w. Gardiner entertain ed the following
friends at dinner Mr.. and Mrs. Gill,
Miss Cavileer, Rev. Elton, Mr.. E. K.
Cavil ileer, Mr.. and Mrs. Burdick, Miss
Anderson and Mrs. Wick. The centre
piece was vase of white roses and the
play cards bore the flag in honor of
George Washington.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-06
American Public Wants the
Startling and It's the Most
Profitable"

them it was because all of my snakes
dled, and that is the a truth"
How in the world did you ever get
used to handling the reptiles?'
Miss Suratt laughed at my horror.
ana said; There's not a person in the
world who hates snakes more than I.
put what could do? That dance is a
wonder, and | couldn't use a paper
snake. ! went to the best property
mar in New York, and he said it would
look ridiculous. So / had to conquer
my horror and use the real thing.
My snakes were all from -four to
six feet long. One nearly crushed my
arm one night. There was only one
that | liked. 1t was an Egyptian
snake, and was beautifully trained. 1t
a been a pet for eight years before
got it. 1t used to coil around my
waist n look into my face. and
when I'd throw it on the loon in my
act it would coil and look right vi at
me. But he died, too" she ended cole
fully.
"Sensationalism n opposition are
the W things that bring us the
money. And you can say that I'm a
strong believer in both. Why, I'm on
the lookout now for something start
ling for mex year. ! turned down
three musical comedy offers to stay il
vaudeville with this very act"
Which is your choice, the good, old
fashioned vaudeville, or the new
fashioned sensationalism?
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-06
TO CELEBRATE
CHRISTMAS TOMORROW

Christmas day win be observed to-
morrow in three churches Of the city.
These are of the Greek orthodox reli-
gion, and according TO the Julian calen
dar, used in Greece, Russia, Turkey and
other countries. tomorrow will be the
18th of December
Owing to the divisions in the Greek
community of this city there are two
Greek orthodox congregations. each
taking the name Of St. MichaeIs. phe
congregation erecting the church in
Academy street will conduct its Christ
mas services in the ~Iroquois building.
266 Washington street. as the church
building is not yet completed.
The Greek orthodox congregation
under the charge of the Rev. Antonios
Panerides will hold it's services at 23O
Washington street. The service this eve
ming will begin at II o'clock and will
last until about / a. m. There will be
evening service tomorrow, lasting from
5 to s o'clock.
Besides the two Greek Orthodox con-
gregations, a Greek Catholic church
will also celebrate Christmas tomorrow.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-06
MRS. CHURCHILL
DIES ON EVE OF
18Th BIRTHDAY

Mrs. Amelia Bradley Churchill, aged
"a years, died at her home, sc Ingraham
place, this morning. Mrs. Churchill had
been in remarkable good health up to
the time of her death, and her demise
was unlocked for.
Mrs. Churchill was born in Hamden,
Conn, January q, 1916. In 1884 she
was married to Willis Churchill, who
died in 1880. At the outbreak of the
civil War the family moved to this
city, n have since resided here. She
is survived by one sson, Charles
Churchill, Of London. England, who left
TINS country on December IS, and three
daughters, Miss Mary Churchill, Miss
Alice Churchill and Mrs. Delavan De
Wolf, wife of the secretary of the Bap-
list Home Mission Society.
The funeral services will be held
from her late home on Thursday eve
ming at 5 o'clock Interment will be in
C~enterville, Conn. The Rev. Dr.. S. j.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-06

Il do not believe in mushroom sue
cesses-up today and down tomorrow.
Ones foundation of success should be
laid on good, legitimate work, so that
ones reputation as an entertainer will
be lasting.
Il don't believe and Miss Carus
pursed up her small, pretty mouth,
that the American public is really
fond of what is cheap and vulgar. If
the kind of sensationalism that is in
favor just now is to be accepted as a
vaudeville standard what is the use
for those who believe in good, clean,
Wholesome work to try? But it is very
safe to prophesy that there will be a
reaction before long. | give the Amer
lean public credit for knowing what
is really good"
Miss Carus is a home lover. She
has a comfortable, residence in Mount
Vernon, and says that her %jolliest
times are found within its walls. Her
English bull puppy. Happy" is the
pride Of her heart.
"Sensationalism," echoed Miss Suratt,
when ! asked her opinion yesterday
afternoon, why, there's nothing like
1t. I'm for original, startling work
every time. There's no big nom
without it. | want my work to be diff
ferent from hat of anybody on the
stage. and | am different she added
proudly.
They asked me yesterday why I
didn't do my snake dance over here.
shows what people want. | told
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-06
DELEGATES FROM
!. ". c. A. START
ON WESTERN TOUR
Miss A. M. Gwinnell and Mrs.
E. G. StrempeI on Tour of
Investigation.

A committee from the Young
Women's Christian Association, con
slsting of the chairman of the building
plan committee, Miss Annie NJ. Gwin-
nell, of 545 Mount Prospect avenue, and
the chairman of the moor %Iunchroom
committee, Mrs. +. G.. Strempel. of 10
South street, left today for Cleveland
Toledo and Detroit. Their purpose is
TO inspect the association buildings and
boarding homes in those cities. so as to
gain information by way of prepara-
ton for definite plans for the new
building, which the local association is
to build on its new site at 562 Broad
street.
A campaign for the funds necessary
for undertaking. this enterprise will be
begun IL February The outlook for
the success of this endeavor is reported
to be bright. and it appears certain
that the city is to have an up-to-date
Young Women's Christian Association
building on an ideal site.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-06

sings topical songs with a dash Of
humor all her own, and delights her
audiences. Miss Suratt sings topical
songs, too. She also has her own par
ticular brand of 'humor, but it's diff
ferent Her directoiro gown number
made conservative Newark almost top
pie out of its seat. Now. Miss carus
wouldn't upset you to that degree in a
life time.
Il despise the sensational declared
Miss carus emphatically, as we sat in
dressing room the other afternoon.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-06
c. WATSON.
EDITOR OF DUNS
REVIEW, IS DEAD

ENGLEWOOD, Jan. 6.-Henry C.
watson, editor of Dun's Review, died
IN his home in Winthrop place today
after a brief illness.
lie was a member of the Englewood
City Council IN officer of the Engle-
wood Field Club, a member of the
Englewood Club and the Bergen Coun-
ty Republican Committee.
He leaves a wife.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-06
NOTED ATTORNEY DEAD.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6s-General
John B. Cotton, formerly assistant at
torney-general of the United States ana
a prominent member of the Washing
ton bar, died suddenly at his home in
this city last night. General Cotton
was born in Woodstock, Conn. August
3, l84l. He was assistant attorney
general during Harrison's administra-
ton from 1889 to 1898. He is survived
by his wife and one daughter, Mrs.
M. Carlisle, of New Jersey.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-06
MRS. JOHN I. ndHE,S FuNrRAI-

The funeral of drs. John 7. Tighe,
who died on Monday at her home, los
johnson street, will be held tomorrow
morning at 8 O'Clock, and services Will
be conducted in st. James's Church.
Interment will be in the Cemetery of
the Holy Sepulchre.
Mrs. Tighe was the wife of Rounds
man Tighe, of the Third Precinct. Be
sides her husband, she leaves seven
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-06
%RELLEYILLE

The rain last night caused a washout
in the Orange sewer in Mill street, near
Harrison street, Belleyillc. There is Il
depression of several feet. The Orange
authorities have been notified to make
repairs.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-06
FREDERICK wi TAYLOR.

Frederick ". TayIbr, of Monlcla,r
died at his home in st. Luke.s Mace
that town, last night He Is survived
by a widow and THREE children F1-
neral services will BID held on Thurs
day morning at $50 o'clock ar the
Church of the Immadulate Concention
Interment will be az MT olivet cama.
terry, Bloomfield.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-06
"0ld-FashiOned Vaudeville the
Best and Reaction Will
Come"
BY ADELINE STANLEY cARRIcK.

OOD,I old-fash-
~ once vaude
vile and the
new-fashioned SEN
s%ationalis m ar e
strikingly contrast
ed at the Lyric and
Proctor's Theatres
this week, with
Miss Emma Carus
and Miss Valeska
Suratt as the lead
ing factors.
Miss Carus, win
gIn.a and dainfE
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-06
CALLAHAN RETTER.

The condition of Martin j. Callahan,
a well-known contractor of Bloomfield,
who has been very i'll in his home in
Thomas street, was somewhat inn
proved today.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-06

SkeNlngton, pastor of the Clinton Ave.
nue. Baptist Cherch, of which Mrs
ChurchlIl was a member, will o%ficiate