The pioneer express., 1912-05-03

residence next to the Presbyterian
church, recently vacated by Earnest
Branchaud and moved in Monday.
| Mr.. I. E. Glidden, of Hallock was in
the city Monday ana while here was the
guest of Rev. Mr.. Campbell. Mr.. Gid.
den is pioneer of Hallock, and a sue.
cessful farmer, who is laying back on his
oars and let's the other fellows do the
heavy work, while he talks New York
Mutual Life when he feels like it.
Mrs. I. j. Basken was hostess at a de-.
lightful evening party last Tuesday.
Five hundred was played at five tables.
len games were played, Mrs. G. G.
Thompson capturing the ladies prize for
tie greatest number of progressions and
and Nh. F. G. Myrick the gentleman's.
At midnight dainty and delicious lunch
was served by Mrs. Basken assisted by
her daughterlD Dorothy and Mrs. Feldman.
R. D. Carlaw has resigned his position
as G. N. r. agent at Emerson Junction
and H. Berry, from Halmfeld. has taken
charge. Mr.. Carlaw has been located
here some two years and as an agent
he filled the bill to nicety. We have
not learned his intention, but under
stand there is possibility of him re-
naming in town and all will hope this is
true.-Emerson journal.
George Leibinger who went to the
Brainerd hospital last week was operated
on Tuesday according to advises but we
have not heard the nature of the oper-
alton. Jos. Caron who is also working
for the N. p. went to Brainerd the first
of the week to undergo an operation for
injuries received while assistant en-
gineer in the Bathgate mill several years
ago, and which has been bothering him
more than usual of late.
j. L. Cockburn of Drayton was in the
city Sunday night, having recently re-
turned from a trip to Virginia and other
southern points with view of looking
up business location. He has many
good things to say about that historic
state of the south, as to climate and
opportunities, but he has the west in
view and will visit British Columbia in
the course of the next two weeks on the
same mission.
Marsh Purdy of Edmonton, Alberta is
visiting his son Bid. in toilette. 1t is
five years since Mr.. Purdy visited his
former home and neighbors in Toilette,
and fifteen years since he moved to the
Alberta metropolis. He says the immi-
grafton to the far north is greater than
ever this year and the possibilities of
that once remote country are fast COM
ing to the front on account of railroad
construction. Edmonton has popula-
tion of 10000.
Robert Tweedlie was passenger on
the south bound flyer yesterday return
ing from trip to Beaudette and other
towns along the C.N. in northern Mimi
esota. Mr.. Tweedlie looks as hale and
as spry as he did when he was promi-
nent in politics in the county, and he
says he feels we'll, but it takes few
days away from his regular cares occa.
sionally to make him feel right. He has
disposed of all his interests in Texas and
spends about all of his time on his farm
near Drayton.
Gerard Schultich who has served in
the capacity of line man and operator
for the N. w. Telephone Company here
for over a year, but more recently assist.
ing Mr.. Stinson in the drug store, left on
Sunday for Grand Forks to accept po.
sition with the Power Company, Grand
Forks, in the electrical department. Mr..
Schultich has gained large circle Of
friends among the young people who re.
gretted his departure. AL. LaMarre, a
practical druggist from Grafton, has &C.
cepted position at the drug store.
Base Ball.
The boys of this city met and organic.
ed a ball team for the coming season
M. H. Miller was elected manager; 81. H
Miller captain and P. E. Lere secretary
and treasurer.
The prospects for a good team are
bright as seven of last years team are
again out and many new men will try
out for the team.
~ The diamond will be put in shape al
soon as possible and practise will com
mence. The high school boys will or
ganize team and some interesting games
can be expected as the high school car
turn out quite strong team. A gooi
line can be had on the playing ability o.
the players in these practise games
i With the support Of the public ane
earnest endeavor Of the players a gooi
season Of sport is looked forward to.