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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01
Fire at j. r. Moorhead's Resfdenc,

On Sunday morning about ten o'clock
the fire bell rang and the word was pass
ed that j. R, Moorheads house was on
fire. The house is situated Just across
the track, too far from the city hall to
be reached by the available hose. A
we'll at the house supplied quite quaint
ity of water for the bucket brigade. The
chemical was also put in action and was
charged the second time. The fire was
very obscure and stubborn one as it
was confined between the walls, and it
was almost impossible to find just where
to work, though the volumes of smoke
were sufficient to prove that there was
plenty of fire somewhere. After per-
haps half hour Of fighting in which
the battle between the firemen and the
fire was still about even. it was discover
ed that a slough not very far away had
small supply Of water in it, and the fire
engine was hurried to the place and
soon the engine was playing a fine
stream that finished the fire in short or.
der. just how the fire originated is
mystery and its course after catching
was also peculiar, It must have caught
the evening previous no fire being in the
house at night and been burning all
night from the outside near the founda-
ton, and after burning hole in the oak
timber which is part of the foundation
along in the morning got up IN the walls.
All the furniture was removed, but
was somewhat injured by water and
breakage. The house was badly dam
aged by axes. in trying to locate the fire,
while the water spoiled all the plaster
and paper. Mr.. Moorhead estimates
his total loss about $500. The building
was insured for 800. The adjnster set
tlsd the loss 70 the building 81 Gas.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01
Social Corner !.

David Dun Of Newfoundland arrived
at st. Vincent last week to visit his
mother and sisters.
Annie Gill who has been visiting sew
eral weeks up in the northwest IL ex-
pected home this week.
Miss Sarah Arnason left yesterday 10,
Plaza, N. D. where she will be engaged
in teaching the coming year.
Mrs. Wittmier. who has been visiting
her mother, Mrs. Burley, for some time,
expects to return to her home in Gull
bertson, Montana tomorrow.
Mr.. Hugh Mckay and j. A. Cunning
ham came down from Winnipeg Sunday
morning and spent the day with the
Basken family. They returned the
same evening.
Rev. and Mrs. H. H. Moore and Mr..
and Mrs. F. A. Wardwell were guests
at a six o'clock dinner given by Mrs. j
w. Kneeshaw complimentary to Mrs. j
q. Moore OF Grand Forks.
Miss Margaret Hood was the honoret
at five o'clock tea given by her sister
Mrs. DR.. Mcqueen, Tuesday evening
Miss Hood expects soon to return to he1
work at the general hospital in Saska
toon.
Mrs. j. g. Moore and two children
Helen and Marjorie have been tn,
guests for a few days of this week at tn.
home Of Judge Kneeshaw. Monda,
evening they we're joined by Rev. Moor,
and Tuesday they autoed to Joliettt
where they will visit for few days.
The w. G. T. U. will hold a social al
the residence of Mrs. Heneman on Fri
day evening. Refreshments, a musica
and literary program, games, etc. Con
tribution 25 cents adults and Is cents
children. Home made candy will be
be for sale. General invitation to all.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

= AO GmoISuu UOWuuk Co0m went 10
Winnipeg last week in regular tourna-
ment and covered themselves with glory
bringing back the bowling cup, besides
Messrs. Sopp, Ballentyne, Fourtney and
Unsworth each getting gold lockets. On
Monday next Winnipeg and other visit
ing teams will play on the Angus lawn,
at Emerson, all day, and invitations are
extended Pemblna people to be present.
Ample seating accommodation under
shady trees on the lawn will be provided
for spectators.
Einar A. Einarson who lives west
of the town complains to the Pioneer Ex-
press that he has had three sheep killed
by automobiles this summer, and he
asks it as a favor that local automobile
drivers slack up when they see sheep or
other domestic animals along the road
side when passing. The town herd is
often grazing along the highways, but
as rule the indiscrete autoist fears a
COW and Stacks up, but when it comes to
a sheep or lamb very little notice is
taken of then. Mr.. Einarson places no
blame on any one in particularly, but asks
it as favor to be careful and slow up.
The Lynn, Mass. Daily Item, IN an
obituary of Rev. William Full, brother
of Charles Full of this city, says: "1n
; the death of Mr.. Full Saugus loses a
citizen who during his residence of over
seven years in the town has won the
hearts of every inhabitant, old and
young, who knew him for his staid quail
tiles, his deep interest in the civic good
of the town, his ardent labors for the ad-
vancement of the christian religion and
his deep interest in the temperance
work. In every place he has been there
has been left behind him sweet memory,
that not single person who has been
under his charge will ever forget, and
during his passionate in Saugus he has
won so much love and respect not only
from those of his church, but officials of
the town and the citizens in general
Editor Bouvette if the Enterprise has
faculty of gathering all the happenings
of the town and last week he published
the following item, and it is said he has
been lodging an Grated couple ever
since. The item read that a Hallock
young lady went to dancing party with
her best fellow one evening not long
Since. The young man noticed speck
OF what appeared to be lint on her Shout
der. When she was not looking he at
tempted to knock it off with his finger.
After several futile attempts he took
hold of the lint and started to pull it.
He unraveled several yards of the heecy
stuff and when he seemed to have all of
it, threw the wad under a chair. That
night the girl told her mother that she
had perfectly lovely time. "But," she
added. II have just been lying here in
bed and, wondering mother, what has
become of my uuion suit
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

e1'25 long black silk gloves now SOC.
So silk thread 2 for 50. Embroidery
silk per skein % CHAs. FULL.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01
Chickens for Sale

Thoroughbred s. g. w. Leghorn
Cockrels. 3. 150, each, from prize win.
ming stock. G.. w. SHUMAKER,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

0. K. Temanson of Thief River, MINI.
is in charge of the Monarch elevator,
and opened the house Wednesday.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

Harry Harris is back from the Saska-
took country-and has gone to work in
the local harvest fields. No comment
necessary.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

oo1Aoy " S1.UO, OaCS 30, Flax III.
Minnesota State Fair Sept. 40.
Regular meeting of city council on
Monday next.
Prof. Abbott of the University was a
guest at the Switzer home over Sunday.
Miss Isabel Douglas left Wednesday
morning for Idaho where she has posi-
. ton to teach.
hay Munro who was so badly kicked
short time ago is reported as recover.
ing nicely.
Mrs. D. Atkinson, mother of Chas. At
kinson, is lying very low at this time,
with no hope of her livirg long.
0. K. Temanson of Thief River, MINI.
is in charge of the Monarch elevator,
and opened the house Wednesday.
Harry Harris is back from the Saska-
took country-and has gone to work in
the local harvest fields. No comment
necessary.
Printer wanted. A girl compositor or
boy with year or so experience at the
case can have steady position at this
office. State experience and wages want
ed.
Several of the higher authorities of
the n. P. and of the G. N. went through
to Winnipeg one day this week on spe.
cial trains.
John Campbell, son of Rev. ]. r.
Campbell is prep airing to enter the
Minnesota University, with dentistry as
his speciality.
Chicken shooting does not legally be-
gin before Sept. 7th. That's Thursday
not before. BY the way did you get
your license yet?
c. Mugg, O.S, the Grand Forks eye
man will be at Hotel Winchester, Penn.
bina. Forenoon only, Sept. 6. St. Vim.
cent l P. M. same day.
Threshermen and farmers ought not
to forget the new law that makes the
thresherman clean his apparatus before
going on another farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wilson desire
to express their appreciation of the kind
sympathy and many acts of kindness
from friends in their late sorrow.
Study Club will meet in business
session at the residence of Miss Conmy
on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. All
members are urged to be present.
Marjorie Wardwell, left yesterday TO,
Drayton where she will stay day visit.
ing with her sister, Mrs. Cockburn, on
her way to Inkster where she begins
school next Monday.
Rev. F. L. Watkins, Superintendent Of
the State Enforcement League preached
at the NJ. p. church last Sunday, and
and spoke eleoquently along the lines
Of his work.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. LaMoure left Sunday
evening for Smiley, for visit to the ST.,
LaMoure's. Mrs. LaMoure expect to re.
main for some time, owing to her moth.
er-in-law not feeling we'll.
John F Gill leaves on Tuesday fol
Portal where be expects to take Z posi-.
ton With the railway company. he has
4 ~ Al15 o6ef from Minot however, IN the ab.
8 seracsing business and msy take that
position.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wilson desire
to express their appreciation of the kind
sympathy and many acts of kindness
from friends in their late sorrow.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

Printer wanted. A girl compositor o,
boy with year or so experience at the
case can have steady position at thi:
office. State experience and wages want
ed. O
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

w. Douglas threshed 40 acres of bar
ley from field near town with yield oil
30 bushels to the acre, and weighing 5;
pounds to the bushel.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

c. Mugg. O.S, the Grand Forks eye
man will be at Hotel Winchester, Penn.
bina. Forenoon only, Sept. 6. St. Vim
cent P. M. same day.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

We are in receipt of copy of the pre-.
MUM list for the Walhalla Fair which
is to occur on Oct. 4th. They have a
liberal list of premiums and are making
great preparations.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

VIM. Dryer Who has been in charg,
OF the station at Mackinock since las
spring will be transferred to Forest Riv
or on the 18th of this month, which is
promotion.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

Chicken shooting does not legally be-
gin before Sept. 7th. That's Thursday
not before. BY the way did you get
your license yet?
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

Several of the higher authorities of
the N. p. and of the G. N. went through
to Winnipeg one day this week on spe-
cial trains.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

Threshermen and farmers ought not
to forget the new law that makes the
thresherman clean his apparatus before
going on another farm.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

Study Club will meet in business
session at the residence of Miss Conmy
on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. All
members are urged to be present.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

Mrs. d. Atkinson, mother of Chas. At
kinson, is lying very low at this time,
with no hope of her livirg long.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

John Campbell, son of Rev. j. r.
Campbell is preparing to enter the
Minnesota University, with dentistry as
his specially.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

Last Thursday Messrs. Dykeman and
Burns farmers living northeast of Ar
gyle hauled in load of timothy seed
to the Farmers and Merchants Elevator
which netted the owners S632.25, the
largest check ever paid in Argyle for one
load of grain. Messrs. Dykeman and
Burnes have marketed two loads con-
tanning l0,53O pounds, which brought
them 81, 1874. 65.-Argyle Banner.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

Ray Munro who was so badly kicked
short time ago is reported as recover
ing nicely.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

Last Friday afternoon Mrs. James
Wright entertained about fifty ladies in
honor of Mrs. Lein of Minneapolis who
has been the guest OF her mother, Mrs.
Mason of st. Vlnaent, for some time.
The afternoon was pleasantly spent out
on the lawn and at six o'clock the ladies
were invited into the house where a
number of small tables were invitingly
set. Several musical numbers greatly
added is the pleasure of the company.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

Marjorie Wardwell, left yesterday for
Drayton where she will stay day visit
ing with her sister, Mrs. Cockburn, on
her way to Inkster where she begins
school next Monday.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

Miss Isabel Douglas left Wednesday
morning for Idaho where she has a posi-.
ton to teach.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. j. LaMoure left SUNDAY
evening for Smiley, for visit to the ST.,
LaMoures. Mrs. LaMoure expect to re-.
main for some time, owing to her moth.
er-in-law not feeling we'll.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

Rev. F. L. Watkins, Superintendent of
the State Enforcement League preached
at the NJ. e. church last Sunday, and
and spoke eleoquently along the lines
Of his work.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01
MARKET REPORT.

oarIey ~ Sl.UO, Oats IS, Flax 2.12.
Minnesota State Fair Sept. 40.
Regular meeting of city council on
Monday next.
Prof. Abbott of the University was a
guest at the Switzer home over Sunday.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-09-01

Grand Master Robert Morrison was at
Antlers last week and installed offers of
their lodge which has been working un-
der dispensation for year. Mr.. Morri-
son says the new lodge has good men,
bershlp of enthusiastic Masons, we'll up
in their work.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-15

man can freely talk
Of her private ill
ness to q woman;
thus has been es-
tablished this con.
fdence between
Mrs. Pinkham and
the men Of
America which has
never been broken.
Na1ror hna che x,.,h
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-15

the revenue officers did not know.
They rushed the house to get him but
met his wife instead. Defending her.
self with stovewood she beat off ar
rest until she was shot through the
scalp and arm and beaten into sub
mission by Deputy Smith. Bette and
Fannie Tackitt we're not inactive dur
ing this interval but were gathering
guns and ammunition for fight that
lasted several hours in which three
men were pitted against two girls.
Smallwood was wounded in the arm
and crippled. Then a shot took Off
the fingers of his trigger hand and
he was out of the battle. The Ken
lucky maidens were then pitted
against the deputies.
Finally Smith. Understanding the
nerve and Workmanship Of the girls
attempted to take the house by storm.
He moved forward from his shelter,
covering both windows with his rife.
He raised the weapon to shoot but in
an instant he was fatally wounded
with a bullet in his heart Potter re-
treated without his prisoners. Both
girls were put under bond for appear
ance at court. They are much ad-
mired for their bravery.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-15
SYNOPSIS.
~ CIV plLLiNGhAr1 COMPANY,

y Howard Jeffries. bankers son, under
the evil influence of Robert Underwood,
fellow-student at Yale, leads life or dis
spation, marries the daughter of gam
bier who died in prison, and is disowned
by his father. He is out of work and In
desperate straits. Underwood, who had
once been engaged to Howard's step
mother, Alicia, is apparently In prosper
his intimacy with Alicia, he becomes a
sort OF social highwayman. Discovering
his true character, Alicia denies him the
house. He sends her a note threatening
suicide. Art dealers for whom he acted
as commissioner, demand an accounting.
He cannot make good. Howard calls at
ton to request a loan of $1,000 to enable
him to take up business proposition.
Howard drinks himself into a maudlin
condition, and goes to sleep on divan:
A caller is announced and Underwood
draws a screen around the drunken
sleeper Alicia enters. She demands a
take his life. He refuses unless she will
renew her patronage. This she refuses.
and takes her leave. Underwood kills
himself. The report of the pistol ava
HowarN Is turned over to the police:
Capt Clinton, notorious for his brutal
treatment of prisoners, puts Howard
through the third degree, and finally gets
an alleged confession from the harassed
man. Annie, Towards wife, declares her
belief in her husbands innocence. and
calls on Jeffres, Sr. He refuses to help
unless she will consent to a divorce. To
save Howard she consents, but when she
finds that the elder Jeffries does not in
tend to stand by his son, except finan-
cially, she scorns his help. Annie appeals
to Judge Brewster, attorney for Jeffries,
Sr., to take Howards case. He declines.
IT is reported that Annie Is going on the
stage. The banker and his wife call on
Judge Brewster to find some way to pre-
vent il. Annie again pleads with Brew
ster to defend Howard.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-15

Sergent, Ky.-After a 50-mile ride
into the Kentucky mountains. now
and then finding a stream swollen by
spring freshets, the correspondent
found among the towering pines about
Long Fork creek the Tackitt sisters,
Bette, aged eighteen, and Fannie.
aged fifteen, who recently gave battle
to a posse of revenue officers, killed
one, wounded another and put the
United States deputy marshal In
command to fight.
A new-made mound In the village
burying ground marks the place
where lies Charlie Smith. deputy mar
shall. with bullet still embedded in
the muscles OF his heart. The sisters
are charged with killing him. One or
both admit 1t but they declare they
fought in defense OF their aged moth
er whom Smith had shot and beaten
with his revolver when a raid was
made on their still in the mountains
Of Pike county.
Revenue nostrils had scented stew
ing mash in the mountains back OF
Sergent. in which corn was being
converted into whisky in violation
of at least seven pages Of govern
ment statutes. OF course 1t had to
be raided. The task was assigned to
Deputy Marshal ]. Matt Potter, one OF
the bravest officers in the south. For
seven years he has been in the serv-
ice Of Uncle Sam. and more than
twice has shot off moonshiners who
fred on him. He picked Levi Small
wood and Charlie Smith for such
moral support and physical participar
ton as the occasions might require.
They crept up the gulch and came
to the mountainside clearing at mid
day Before the Tackitts knew what
was happening the son Of the family
was caught, handcuffed and placed on
rock. an easy captive. This was
only the beginning Of the fight.
Uncle George Tackitt, head Of the
family, was away from home. This
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-15
J.. CHAPTER XV.-Continued.

You're not afraid to help him."
she said. II know that-you just
said So"
Judge Brewster raised his fist and
brought it down on the desk with a
bang which raised in a cloud the &C.
cumulated dust of weeks. His face
set and determined, he said:
You're quite right! I'm going to
take your easel"
Annie felt herself giving way. 1t
was more than she could stand. For
victoryrto be hers when only a mo-
ment before defeat seemed certain
was too much for her nerves. All she
could gasp was:
'Oh, judge!"
The lawyer adjusted his eyeglasses,
blew his nose with suspicious energy,
and took up pen.
"Now don't pretend to be surprised
you knew would. And please don't
thank me. / hate to be thanked for
doing what 1 want to do. If l didn't
want to do II, l wouldn't"
ssThrough her tears she murmured:
"Td like to say thank you"
well, please don't" he snapped.
But she persisted. Tenderly, she
said:
May / say you're the dearest, kind
est"
Judge Brewster shook his head.
"No-no-nothing of the kind"
Most gracious - noble-hearted =
courageous" she went on.
The Judge struck the table another
formidable blow.
Mrs. Jeffriesl" he exclaimed.
She turned away her head to hide
her feelings.
"Oh, how I'd like to have a good
cry" she murmured. IF Howard
only knew!"
Judge Brewster touched an electric
button, and his head clerk entered.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-15
CHAPTER XVI.

Now, my dear young woman" said
Judge Brewster, when the astonished
head clerk had withdrawn, IF we are
going to get your husband free we
must get to work, and you must help
me-"
His visitor looked up eagerly.
I'll do anything in my power" she
said quickly. What can l do?"
"Well-first of ALL" said the lawyer
with some hesitation, Il want you
to see a certain lady and to be ex.
ceedingly nice to her."
''Lady?" echoed Annie, surprised.
What LADY,"
Mrs. Howard Jeffries. Sr.," he re-
piled slowly.
"Howards stepmother!" she ejacu-
lated.
A clerk entered and handed his en-
ployer a card. The lawyer nodded
and said in an undertone:
SHOW her in" Turning round
again, he went on: "Yes-Howard' s
stepmother. She's out there now. She
wants to see you. She wishes to be
of service to you. Now, you must
conciliate her. She may be of great
use to u.s."
Annies face expressed considerable
doubt.
Perhaps So" she said, but the
door was slammed in my face when !
called to see her."
That's nothing" answered Che
Judge. "She probably knows nothing
about it. In any case, please remem.
Der that she is my client"
She bowed her head and murmured
obediently:
III remember"
The door of the Office opened and
Alicia entered. She stopped short on
seeing who was there, and an awk
ward pause followed. Judge Brewster
introduced them.
Mrs. Jeffries. may 1 present Mrs
Howard. Jr.?"
Alicia bowed stiff and soMewhat
haughtily. Annie remained self-pos
sessed and on the defensive. Address
ing the bankers wife, the lawyer said
II told Mrs. Howard that yor
wished to speak to her." After pause
he added: Il think, perhaps, I'll leave
you together. Excuse me-"
He left the office and there was an
other embarrassing silence. Annie
waited for Mrs. Jeffries to begin. Hel
attitude suggested that she expected
something unpleasant and was fully
nrenared for IL At last Alicia hroks
the silence:
You may think 1t strange that
have asked for this interview" sh,
began, but you know, Annie" In
terrupting herself. she asked: "Yo,
don't mind my calling you Annie. d.
your"
The young woman smiled.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-15

Now, my dear young woman" said
Judge Brewster, when the astonished
head clerk had withdrawn, "if we are
going to get your husband free we
must get to work, and you must help
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-15

''Mr. JONES'" said the lawyer quick
ly, get a stenographic report of the
case of the People against Howard
Jeffries, Jr.; get the coroners inquest,
the grand jury indictment, and get a
copy of the Jeffries confession-get
everything-right away!"
The clerk looked inquiringly, first
at Annie and then at his employer.
Then respectfully he asked:
do we, sir?"
1--WE do" said the lawyer laconic-
ally.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-07-15
Sees Earth GuIp a Horse,

Pottsville, Pa.-While blowing a
field In a suburb of this place John
Moss. who was driving two horses.
suddenly saw one of them drop out
of sight. A moment later he also was
dragged by his hold on the reins into an
old mine breach. Clutching a bush. he
managed to hoist himself back from
the brink and keep the other frigh-
tened horse from also going into the
hole. The horse that fell into the
shaft dropped 80 feet. and a small in
clined slope had to be sunk to effect
q rescue.