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& in I? & $$&•> lO? MC )$s ?t*jw ^Asbi k'i J' t? {. ftSWr sief?) jfy& fl^tiAU AND PLAIN Crop if 4^( Vetii Hap. udlUhips, Per Mention, eta, from Fif-' fcMa Different points in vis #1 JTmIw, Ernest, Bay Center, Bath Jollette, Bosa Walhalla, St. Thomas, Oanabruck, Elgin, Oardar, Drayton, Mountain and Hamilton. NECHE. The telegraph operators went out on strike here last Monday. -Our farmers are enthusiastic over the prospect of an abundant harvest. A large machine business is done here with farmers, and all branches of business are looking up. Steps are being taken to organize a dramatic club, and as the material is here in abundance we look forward to some good entertainments in the neat future. J. L. Barlow, editor and proprietor of the Dassett Advertiser, has moved his office to Neche and will in a short time issue a large weekly here. The name has not been decided upon. Gretna is to have a 50,000 bushel elevator, to be built by the Ogelvie Milling and Elevator company. The Canada Pacific company will also soon start the erection of a round house and grade three side tracks, all of wliich means more business for Xeche. The question of the further bonding of the Neche school district was voted on last Friday and resulted in a major ity of seven in favor of bonding. The poll stood 58 for and 51 against. The amount to be raised is $1,500, for the purpose of building a schoolhouse, which will be located in the town. Mr. J. E. Turner, agent of the Can ada Pacific company at Gretna, has just returned from Winona, Minn., where he has been attending the deathbed of his father. Mr. T. re ports no crops any where on the line of travel from^Winona north equal to ours. Neche's quota of sports to the Grand Forks steamboat excursion returned last Friday and things have resumed their wonted cheerfulness, even to the peanut opener. Kiteflyer, the two dudes, the old and new one, Lucia de Larimore, the man with the torpid liver and sleek partner are all happy. And now the festive small boy, not to mention several of the larger ones, pass away idle moments down at Shay's slough popping away with their little guns at the many snakes to be found in the snake hole recently discovered there. Last Tuesday Messrs. Suffell, Robertson' and Milt Moorhead, shot during the the space of three quarters of an hour no less than 113 of all sizes. A Very curious case has just come to light here. A woman a few miles west of Neche vomited up a snake one day last week, of the Garter species, twenty-four inches long, and since vomited up the skin shed by the snake while in her stomach.' She is of the opinion that she swallowed it some two years ago in drinking slough water. This is no myth but an actual fact, as the skin can now be seen at the drug store of 3S". McCollum. The ice cream festival last Monday night was a complete success, not withstanding the threatening appear ance of the weather. There wof quite a large attendance. The assem blage was addressed by the Rev. Messrs. Smellie, of Nelson, Man.. Scott, of Emerson and our own pastor. Mr. Caswell. There were several readings and recitations, prominent among which were those of Mrs. and Miss Murdock, while the singing and music were excellent. The tables groaned beneath all the delicacies of the season, and were presided over by Mrs. N. McCollum, Mrs. M. J. Tynan. Mrs. C. Murphey and Mrs. J. Stewart, and others. The many cakes and baskets of fruit were disposed of at the close of the evening and brought good figures. The financial result more than answered expectations, the sum of $87 being realized, which will be applied to the clearing off of the debt on the church here. BAY CENTER. The following dispatch was sent to the St. Paul Pioneer Press in regard to the crops in this neighborhood: I have watched with much interest the crop reports from different parts of the Red River valley, and, while the later reports are more favorable, there is still an indication of a short crop. This may be true of the section of country through which the railroad runs, but bock from these lines of road I believe the. crops are generally better. So far as my observation goes (and I have traveled quite extensively through Pembina citunty), the crops look as well as could be wished. We have not suffered to any great extent for want of ram, and, wherever grain was sown in good season and properly put in, the crop, from pres ent indications, promises a good yield. Even grain that was sown late promises a good yield. Our farmers feel encour aged, and are well satisfied with present prospects, and oar inercluuits are look ing forward'hopefuUy to the "after liar vest" trade. ,(The following wu Intended for our lut Issue tat Ailed to icavh the typo in tlme.^-Ed.) People have been enjoying the fruits of their vegetable gardens for the past £f9, Morrison and Mrs. F„ G, Dum- lh mm \tV ble of Pembina were visiting friends in this neighborhood last week* The. fanners here are profiting by la?t year's experience and are building granaries. Cropeare looking favorable. Mh Gordon has made his new resi dence jiandsome by a couple of brick chimneys' Tfie schoolhouse has been improved in the same way. Mr. Win. Wright, living on the fraction north of here, was very agreeably sur prised last week by liis neighbors coming to do his breaking for next year's crop, he being anew settler and an aged man with no help ofhis own. They returned home early in the evening, leaving the old gentleuiau happy. EKNEarr. Mr. F. MuGuin lias moved into his new house. Orders have been given for five thresh ing machines by different parties in the vicinity. Farmers are commencing to oil up their binders and get them ready for action. Mrs. O. R. Daniels has been very ill for some time past. We hope soon to see her convalescent, The new schoolhouse in district No. 51 is completed. Its dimensions are 20x30 .feet, one story high. The workmanship is first class and credit for the same is due Otis Lee. One of our eligible young men has struck oil, metaphorically speaking and the advice he receives from his elderly friends is keep the carriage rolling or you may possibly lose." The Rev. A. K. Caswell's work here, and at Hyde Park will be taken next Sunday by the Rev. Prof. Travis, of Pembina. Services at Hyde Park at 11 o'clock a. in., and at Ernest 2.30 o'clock p. m. On the evening of July 26th about twenty couples from our neighboring town and this place gathered at the schoolhouse and spent a very enjoyable evening. The main feature was tripping the light fantastic, music being furnished by Mr. Win. Wilson. Dancing began at 9 o'clock. At about twelve o'clock the excellent spread of good things provided by the ladies was well patronized, after which dancing was resumed. Mr. E. G, Leo and Fred Hargrove, the managing committee, are entitled to much credit. BATHGATE. Mrs. Tracy came down from Winnipeg on Friday. Garfield street, is lined with steam threshers. Bathgate is the great headquarters for machinery. Miss Snodgrass made a few days' visit at Baltimore. Ike Foster contemplates a trip to Tur tle Mountain soon. Luke & Trahn are sending out a large number of binders. Frank Willson was up from Grand Forks Saturday night. Miss Campbell is assisting Mrs. Tiffany in the line of dressmaking. A party left Bathgate on Monday for Turtle Mountain and west. Mr. Metcalf, editor of the Lansing Mirror, was in town last week. Between sixty and seventy voters signed the petition for incorporation. Mr. Hoskins returned from Crookston Monday night, and he came back single, too. A. good many men from the neighbor hood of Beaulieu postolhco were in town on Monday. Felix Chenier is making it lively with the Osborne harvester. He is working for Ferguson. We are informed that William Foster has imported another blooded bull—a Durham this time. The lawsuit of Wm. L. Stewart vs. Ernest Erners was decided by Justice Ferguson against Erners. Mr. Merrill's family have arrived, and they are. happy in their comfortable quarters over Luke & Watt's store. A good many of our boys indulge in swimming in Tongue river just below the dam where the water is clear, deep and swift. Frank Hodgins started Sunday for a short visit with his family at the Moun tains. Mr. Birtch takes his plaice in the store. School officers of several different dis tricts have been in town during the past week negotiating their school bonds with C. L. Parker. Messrs. Gibson and Swinton started for Winnipeg the first of the week, to be gone a few days and take in the sights of the city. Mr. M. O. Matthews has returned from his overland trip to Devil's Lake. He still likes the Red River Valley and Pembina county. Sackett & Willson have just received a car load of Appleby binders to place upon the St. Paul harvester. The St. Paul promises to do good work tills year. Messrs. Young, Buchanan, Spicer and West were in from Young postoffice last week. They report crops looking well in that part o1 the county. "Greenie," who had charg^. of John ston & Swinton's store the first of the week, says that if Monday isany criterion business is picking up in Bathgate. David Ferguson's lumber yard was pretty badly bandied again during the past week. They sent out about forty thousand feet of lumber, besides shingles and lath. Miss Carr has returned to her home at Tyner. Her many friends in Bathgate will miss her at the postoffice, where she has served as deputy so long and faith fully. Miss Armstrong takes her place. In.the suit about the hay, mentioned last week, Justice Wylie commanded that the hay that was cut and all the hay standing on the place be divided equally between the contending parties. Each day as it comes and goes makes the Pembina county farmers more san guine of an abundant harvest. The coming fall promises to be one of unpre cedented prosperity and plenty. From the best ,of our information, Pembina county stands ahead of any other county in Dakota as to crop prospects for the &U °f i®83, ISitiK vr Messrs. Brown, Stakes and Wells, wholesale men, weio in town last week. Mr. A. Black was thrown from a horse the other day and sustained an injury in his knee. Mrs. David Graham was-thrown from a buggy a few days since, but with the rest of the unfortunates is improving. A Sunday school picnic to Mehan's grove .near St. Andrews, is talked off. Let it take place. Messrs. Dayman & Smith are building a new postoffice adjoining their store. Apart of the building will be used as their own private office. Mr. John Smith, from near Brockville, Out., is visiting friends. He is much pleased with our town and couuty, and we hope to see him become one of us. Mr. Tom McDonald had a narrow escape from a serious accident. He fell from the elevator building, but come out right Bide up with care. Mr. Harry Bush had the misfortune to break his leg last Saturday while loading a mower. Dr. Musgrove adjusted the fracture, and the patient is putting in h*s time getting well. H. L. Crandell, of New York, has arrived, and is assisting in hurrying for ward the work on the elevatoi. Messrs. Anderson & Crandell have shown much enterprise in furnishing facilities for the convenient shipping of our grain. One more unfortunate—or rather less unfortunate than some of the others, was Rev. H. P. Cooper, whose horse ran away with him. The injury was trifling. This completes the chapter of accidents so far as known at the present writing. Crops have been making better pro ere&s since the rain, than it was tiiought they could make so late in the season. Tiie average yield will be nearly as large as last year. With the greatly increased acreage (if grain tributary to this town and the high prices anticipated, our town is likely to have a decided impetus this fall. JULIETTE. Hay stacks are beginning to loom up. Mr. McKibbon's new house has been improved by a coat or two of paint. Death has again entered our midstand taken as his prey Miss Maggie Hunt,who has during the summer been residing in Winnipeg. She was brought home from there sick with typhoid fever, and only lived a few days after returning. The parents and friends of the deceased have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood in their sad bereavement. Our picnic held Saturday was very well attended, and all appeared to enjoy them selves, especially at the dinner table. After partakiug of the good things pro vided, the entertainment began, which consisted of readings, speeches, recita tions, singing, etc. Those taking part did themselves credit and pleased the audience. ROSA LAKE. Settlers have experienced little or no difliculty in getting their required quan tity of land in the district surveyed this year. The surveyors have almost finished their work on range 58, we expect range 59 to be completed some time during the summer. The Rev. Mr. Wait has been conduct ing divine service at the house at Mrs. Ellertons during the past few weeks. We hope he may continue his work. Breaking which had almost ceased during the dry weather is being pushed on vigorously since the recent rains. There will be a large acreage Bown here next year. The surveyor's outfit have organized a base ball club with E. II. Hutchinson as their captain. They were badly whipped by nine grangers at Rosa Lake a short time ago. Breaking "bees" Have been in order lately. We have noticed the significant fact that the young ladies have always the biggest turnout of teams. Of course all are actuated by disinterested motives. WALHALLA. Mr. John F. Mager is going to increase the capacity ofhis mill. Several half breed weddings will take place this week in this vicinity. Mr. LaFond, late of Pembina, practices as a tonsorial artist every Saturday evening at the Wallialla House. A religious revival is in progress here Several of our young men are interested in, the meetings. Barley harvest has begun and the pros pects of a good yield inaketh the owner wear a benign smile. The St. Joe Hotel is about to be re furnished and opened to the public. Mr. McDonald will be mine host Rev. Prof. Travis, of Pembina, will preach in this place Sunday, at 7.30, p. m. All are invited to attend. Some nice bedding and other furniture passed west to grace some desolate shanty and gladden the heart of its owner. Some farmers are making active prep arations for harvesting, going after imple ments, setting up, building grainaries, etc., while others are busy securing their hay. The roads are in a much better condi tion than formerly. Mr. Jos. Walker, road supervisor, and his able assistants, having had the work done where it was most needed. Rev. Mr. Nelthorpe preached a funeral sermon JulySOth for. Miss Soir.ersett who died June 16th aged 21. His text was Rev. 14:13, "Blessed are' the.dead that die in the Lord." It was an eloquent and affecting address. The young people, it is evident have at last become firm believers in the proverb that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, therefore preparations for sev •v*y^ &&$-'•• -ife'V-l'sr DRAYTON. That was avery enjoyable' picnic at Mr. Mohan's grove, last Wednesday. Misses Miller and Almas propose start ing a millinery business in town soon. eral amusements are approaching com pletion. Waihalla's young„ people turned out en masse to attend the social hop at the Ernest school house. They all report an excellent time. One young man talked Beven miles to attend and owing to the recent rains encountered coulees fall of water through which he was obliged to wade. Such enterprise deserves credit. No wonder this country is progressing so rapidly. 3 ,, OARDAR. Our town presents a very busy appear ance. at all times. Teams constantly i8s ^through to the Mountain.- The artistic touoh of the painter's brush has improved the aspect of the town. The schoolhouse. standing out a piece from the store looks well now. Rev. Hans Thorgrimson has just reached us from Iceland and will be stationed at Mountain, that place being central for his exteusive work. Mr. F. Bergman is about leaving for Europe, expecting to be absent two years, during which time he will be en gaged in collegiate studies with a view to preparation for the ministry. He has won many friends in- this neighborhood who will all join in wishing him a suc cessful career. ELOIR. The population still continues to in crease. Every quarter section has a settler and still they come. Good luck to them all. ASweede, whose name we did not learn, died last week a few miles north of here from an overdose of the concen trated quintessence of alcohol. Mr. Watson our new postmaster is a man of good business tbet, and the settlers round about the office of which he has charge may expect every satisfac tion. Crop prospects cause farmers to be very hopeful and! confident of the re sources of this part of the country. There has been plenty oL rain throughout the season." This neighborhood claims to have one of the best base ball clubs in the county, and extends a friendly challenge to any other nine to meet them on any one of our numerous base ball grounds in this vicinity. Our friend Mr. Giles has been building anew house and before occupying it he invited some of the neighbors to a "jolly good time," and many did enjoy the evening which owing to a dense fog was prolonged until morning, for none could leave for Home. There are several flourishing Sunday schools in this vicinity one held at Mr. Jacob's and Mr. Anderson's northwest of here on alternate Sunday's, Mr. Ander son superintendent. One at Mr. Henry Watson'ij, Mr. Watson supt., and one to the east at Mr. N. F. Murney's, Mr. Thomson, supt. OISSABKUCK. Mrs.-Rielly, sister-in-law to Mr. Jacob, has been staying with that gentleman for a short time. She is from lllonoiB. This is the name given to that part of the Pembina Mountains, which will shortly have a postoffice directly, west of Milton. Mr. Gray of CavUeer,. has started a store here and is well patroniz ed. His fair assistant is popular in the neighborhood, especially with the young gentleman. Rev. Chas. A. MacNainara held a Sun day service recently which was well attended. Our Sabbathschool and prayer meeting still continues to become more interesting. KT. THOMAS. Miss Grandy of $athgate is visiting friends in town. We hear that Wm. McKenzie is about to go into partnership with Geo. Lemon our town site man. Mr. Editor, when does chicken shoot ing begin Should it be done on Sun day? The Baptist church has been opend, and now Rev. Mr. Appleby is to be heard every morning and evening. W. H. Holbrook has started for Minne apolis. We understand his object is to boom the town and induce 1IEAULIEU. Mr. Dyce representing the C. Aultman & Co. machinery firm was lookiug over town last week. The most of the farmer are busy put ting up hay. A large amount will be re quired for next season. Nearly all the stock for the Beaulieu mill is subscribed, and work .will be be gun as soon as possible. The crops are looking better than in any part of the county we have seen. It promises to come well up to the average here. Rev. Mr. Huntleigh, of Pembina, was up last Sunday organizing the Baptist congregation, of which Mr. Nun will have charge. Mr. Dike, in charge of the surveying party, was looking over this congressional township and will likely proceed with work here at once. T. A. Isabell met with a painful accident last Thursday. While assisting in build ing a log frame at Mr. Gofls' a log fell on him breaking his leg between the knee and ankle. Dr. McLachlanis attending the unfortunate man. The result of the division election only gives dissatisfaction to a few parties near Rosa Lake. We beard parties who voted for it affirm that if they had seen the matter in its right light at first they would not have done so, Mr. Waite, Presbyterian minister at this point, holds regular services at three places each Sunday. The Sunday schools are doing well and have.a good attend ance and good teachers. There will be a union Sunday school picnic next week at or near Mr.* Bidlake's, three schools taking part. By appointment of the Presbytery of Pembina Rev. Mr. Creswell and Mr: T, E. Yerxa visited Beaulieu on Thursday July 20 and organized the Beaulieu Pres byterian Church. This organization con sists of thirty-six members representing twenty or more families. John McKinnon and Geo. W. Sumpter were elected, ordained and installed as elders. A large gathering to witnessed the impressive ser vices under the Bhade of the beautiful trees on the Pembina mountain. Rev. Messrs. Travis and Wait rendered the committee much valuable assistance in their work. Rev R. Wait, the Presby terian missionary, is well fitted for his work and is meeting with great success. He has several other points under his care which will soon develope into organ ized churches. HAMILTON. Mr. William Crowston lias sold his very' fine form of 160 acres near town to Mr. Randall, Sr.. for the sum of $5,000. The price is considered very reasonable asthe farm is one of the best in the county. Mr. Crowston has gone on a visit to his former home near Wingliam, Ont. Revival services are being held in the Baptist church. On Wednesday evening the Rev. Mr. McDonald, of Winnipeg, preached to a large congregation. Mr. and Mrs. Whit Yerxa, of Beaulieu, were in town Monday. Mr. Y. reports the crops splendid in that locality and the prospects of fall trade gooil. As most of your readers are aware, the Hamiltonian has ceased to exist. Peace to its ashes. Mrs. Mitchell has goue on a visit to her former home in Elk River, Minn. and Frank goes west to Wasli ins ton Territory on a prospecting tour. Dur ing their stay in Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell have made many friends by their kindness and sociability, and it is to be regretted that the effort to establish a newspaper should not have been a suc cess. Our business men are confident the enterprise will yet succeed, but they little know what an uphill contract it is to make a paper pay in a small town. Mr. F. Thorns, of the finn of Mores, Thorns & Shelden, lias arrived in town with a large gang of men to commence work on the new elevator. All the available help in town will be secured, and the building pushed to completion as rapidly as possible, so that it may bo readv for the first grain. A force of men, trying to settle the question of which is the laziest man in Hamilton up to date find it a tie between Dave Wright and Win. Feny with A. McLoan a good second. If his lungs don't give out and he can keep the crowd at work, Hamilton will have the best streets in the comity. Frank Lawrence has returned with his family and is now comfortably settled in his neat residence on Fifth street. Mr. Lawrence is laipy getting the l'illsbury & Co. Elevator in shape for the fall trade. The old elevating apparatus lias been thrown out and a boiler and engine is now being put in. Several changes will be made to facilitate the handling of the grain and Frank expects to be ready for the first load of the season. A large amount of farm machinery is daily leaving, principally for the West, and all the dealers report a satisfactory business. Harvest has already commenced, some farmers having cut barley. Good judges say the yield will be number one. The wheat crop is improving rapidly. Unless some very unlikely misfortune overtakes it, it will be abo\ the average of last year. The county grader is at work grading Third and Fourth strests, under Captain O'Hara and Road Boss Johnson. MOUNTAIN. Mr. N. S. Thorlakson will accompany Mr. F. Bergman of Gardar to Europe and together they will study for the ministry. Mr. Thorlakson has hosts of friends in this neighborhood who will greatly miss him. LOST. O Bome persons to build an elevator. The crops round about our town pre sent quite an encouraging appearance. Farmers feel:happy and machine men are busy. All we long for now is good prices to start with. |N Friday, July 18, between Neclie and Bock well's store on Pembina Houutuln, a pocket book containing a sutu of money aud a promis sory note for S100, payable to Rotn. Fullerton, made by Cbas. Moore, due October 12,1883. Any person finding the same iU be suitably rewarded on returning to the owner or to Pioneer-Ex press, Pembiua, D. X. 52-2 FOR SALE. OATS —AND Ground Feed, AT PEMBINA MILLS. -52-1 PEMBINA Lumber Yard -:o:- FULL supply of Building Material, Doors, Windows, And Building Paper Agent for the latest improved AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. E. M. NIXON, .. FEUBISTA, D, T. ,i .» ifjsv 1 %J, 1HK 8UB8CRIBER WI8HE8 TO ANNOUsCB to,tbe publto that he bay now CeMPIiElFE 0OfFftT Fes jaevijse And Satisfaction Guaranteed. JAMES AUU. Aprissm Pembina, D. T. Alxx JL k5 Fife BniliDINGj?. The appliances used are such that llttie or no damage results from moving. Am now prepared' to receive orders for any thing In my line. PRICES MODERATE TOWN LOTS. 128 Lots were sold up to May 1st. PEMBINA, D.T. HAMILTON, D.T. T. E. YERXA. HAS AS GOOD A LI^E OF- STAPLE GOODS As can be found in any store in this Country, and without enumerating all the different lines of Goods, would simply say each Department will show for itself, and prices as low as the same quality of goods can be furnished. Esoecial Attention Clothing If we cannot Bait vou in this Department, will take yotir order and make up for you. A GOOD TAILOR CONSTANTLY ON HAIJD. BOOTS AND SHOES. that a^e warranted in this department will be juet as represented. 600DJS DEP^PMEP.^ We keep the goods in this department that are adapted to our locality, and all t^ie Novelties that this market demands. GROCERIES! Stock always complete. No baits offered but straight business and prices as low as can be sold by responsible dealers. MJ TT A fTICf A "]\TT"\ A T)C You can always Vyirl I all reasonable in your demands. The best line of Carpets, Oil Cloths, Lineoleuu, Mate, Bugs, Etc., in the Market. Trunks, Satchels, and Hand Baskets. v* Crockery and Glass "Ware in full Din ner, Tea and Chamber Setts. AVI LEER) D.T. BEAULIEU, D, T. J* 1 VSW.2 (i: II axA.soirs 1 30 in May and Juna. 88 Lots are still for sale. .-"'•A Word to the Wise/' SKY jSjfe Feed and Sale Stable, TflE 6EH01I£ peagE. «. FOR S A iE. Horses Exchanged A Buit t, cattle mm ff •j for Cattle. Good Livery accommodation qn the" SHORTEST NOTICE.1 DRAYTON! if I ,..1 yourself in this department, if you ouse urnishing oods. I are at I