The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1909-07-09
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has taken UP the question of establish
ing government weather station at
this point.
Driscoll-R. N. Metcalf Of this city
has a model flying machine Of the areo-
plane type. upon which he has applied
Cor patents.
Valley City-Barnes countys annual
a four days meet with all indications
Of a successful season.
Lansford-Attorney Young of this
place has gone TO Bismarck, where he
will enter upon his duties as assistant
attorney general of the state.
Minot-One Of the heavy timbers of
a falling derrick struck a workman
named Edner, but he was fortunate
enough to sustain no serious injuries.
Mandan-Several heat prostrations
and one death occurred among work.
mon on the N. p. extension south Of
aere during the warm spell last week.
Devils Lake-The National Indian
Congress Of the Catholic church con-
venes at point near the "Narrows",
nine miles south of this city on July
u-17.
Acknowledgement Baptists of this
city and vicinity held baptismal fes-
ttval at Bruce lake, at which ninety
eight candidates were received into the
church.
Tolna - Pioneers gathered here in
large numbers last week to celebrate
Pioneer Day." for Nelson county, and
to enjoy amusements provided for their
entertainment.
Grand Forks-a report went abroad
to the effect that the town Of Edmore.
in Ramsey county, had been destroyed
by windstorm, but advices from that
point show the report to be untrue.
Jamestewn-Oficials from this city
were called to Streeter to enforce quar-
antine regulations which were reported
as being disregarded, and it is likely
that some prosecutions of negligent
parties may result.
Palermo-A ball player at this place
not only claims the distinction of own
ing 5000 diamond ring, but also had
the satisfaction of having rebound the
ring after losing it in the grass while
running to field a ball.
Kenmare-A lion cage broke loose
from the circus wagon on which 1t
was loaded, in this city, and consider
able excitement resulted TO all parties
concerned, not emitting the lion, who,
however, failed to get away.
Devils Lake-The local school census
just completed shows children of school
age to have increased from 912 to 1,037,
a total increase Of 1875, or nearly II
per cent since this time last year. The
total population Of the city is 5,672.
Grand Forks-Governor Burke an
nounced, while in this city, that as
soon as the report Of expert account
ants has been made known relative to
affairs at the state penitentiary, those
guilty Of any defalcations would be
prosecuted without delay.
McClusky-At a settlement reached
between commissioners Of Mclean and
Sheridan counties, the latter county
secured $4,000 in cash for its portion
of public funds and property on hand,
besides it's right to a share in the pro-
ceeds Of unpaid taxes when same are
paid.
Bottineau-A large number of North
Dakota's state legislators met in social
session at Lake Metigosne at the close
of June and enjoyed one of the finest
outings ever taken by a lawmaking
body. Auto rides, concerts and fish
ing were the features of the entertain
ment.
Bismarck-Farmersi in various parts
Of the state are again having the
chance to protect themselves against
being too easily persuaded by creamery
promoters, some of whom in times past
have loaded creameries into communt-
ties where there was insufficient bust
ness to make them go.
Fargo-Threshing machine statesmen
of this city predict record year in the
demand for farm machinery, and there
are those who predict the threshing
and blowing machinery sales at this
point will outrivel those of any other
city dealing directly with local trade
up to this date
CANDIDA meeting Of tht state game
and fish commission has been called to
be held in this city. The contract for
construction Of new fish hatchery
will be taken up. Plans under consid-
Grafton call for a very modern build
ing. There are numerous other mat
ters also to come before the board.
Grand Forks-The loss of one Of the
state fair building by the recent storm
will be quite seriously felt, owing to
the difficulty of replacing it in time
for the forthcoming fair. No pains will
be spared, however, to make whatever
arrangements are necessary to assure
q satisfactory exposition this year.
Bismarck-The passing Of the thirty
third anniversary of the Custer massa-
ere, June 25th, reminded residents here
that there are still quite a number dn
this section who saw the troops march
out from Fort Lincoln across the river
on the fateful mission which cost the
lives of many including the intrepid
Custer.