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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

ready the pulverizer is in Its place, the amalga-
mator put up, the shafting and pulleys all ar
ranged. and tank with capacity of 1000
gallons, the pump to force the water from the
river on the ground, and tho pipe ready to put
in place. The machine will be ope ated By a
l5 horse power engine. Over $50 tons Of
rock is in sight, and Mr.. Griswold fully ex-
poets to make the first practical machine test
within week. He says il the rock will only
average IS per ton it will be- a 'big bonanza"
as it can be treated at So per ton. So far it is
free milling ore, and that class Of machinery
has been put in. The people Of this county,
and in fact this part of the territory, will await
with considerable anxiety the result of the ma
chine lest and will hail with delight asatisrac-
tory result. We sincerely hope Mr.. Griswold
will be emnently successful.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30
Fine Weather,

Had the farmers of Steele county been au-
tllorized to order such weather as they most
desired we are inclined to tlidk they could not
have improved on the quality that has been
furnished the past week. The late sown grain
just needed the rain Of the latter part of last
week to give it a good start, and now every
thing promises an abundant harvest. Garden
truck is very forward, and vegetables will be
ten days earlier than the earliest last year. 1t
seems as if nature reserved its brightest sun
shine and Dalmiest breeZes for Dakota.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30
OFFICIAL pRocnEDrNss.
Adjourned Meeting of the Board of
County Commissioners.

Adjourned Meeting of the Board of
County Commissioners.
Hope STERILE COUNTY, May 2S, 1854.
The County Commissioners met pursuant to
adjournment.
Present.. S. Makay, chairman, and Messrs.
Ward and Berry.
A request was made by 0. G. Major and
others to organize school township No. S, and
the same was granted, and an election ordered
to be held in said township on June oath, at
the house Of Ole Lee, under the supervision OF
the following judges of election, viz: O. G..
Major, Ole Lee, and s. II. Taylor.
The following bills were allowetl
L. N. Wood Il Co., forstove, stove-pipe ETC.,
$4l.55.
Hope Pioneer, printing commissioners pro-
!ceedings, job work, and advertising, $24.OO.
st. Paul Pioneer Press Company, books, SAB;
treasurer's warrants, S.; blanks for clerk of
the District Court, s5s.15. Total, S1O2.15.
A communication from G. j. Paul asking
permission to withdraw his resignation as
Treasurer of Steele county was read.
Mr.. Berry moved that the request be granted,
which motion did not prevail.
Mr.. Ward moved that the resignation of G..
j. Paul as Treasurer Of Steele county he ac-
Cepted. Carried, Messrs. Mackay and Ward
voting in the affirmative and Mr.. Berry in the
negative.
The County Clerk was instructed to notify
Mr. c. J. Paul that his resignation had been
accepted and that ho turn over the books and
effects Of the office and settle his accounts
meeting.
Moved by Mr.. Ward and seconded by Mr..
Berry that N. H. Berg, of Newburgh, be ap-
pointed Treasurer of Steele county for the un-
expired term. Adopted.
The County Clerk was instructed to notify
MIR. Berg of his appointment.
Moved and carried that the board adjourn to
Saturday, May 81, 1854.
P. S. MACKAY, Chairman.
f. }. MCMAHON, Clerk.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30
Raising Elax.

I. E. West, deputy internal revenue collector
for the district of North Dakota, came up from
Fargo Wednesday evening and went to Totten
Thursday. Mr.. West is also one of the grain
inspectors Of the Territory. In brief conyersa-
ton with him we find that lie is a warm advo-
cate Of diversified farming. He says it is the
thing for Dakota. Mr.. West tells us that the
people Of parts Of South Dakota are turning
their attention largely to fax. Over 100000
bushels Of flax-seed were marketed last season
at the little town Of Scotland, in Bon Homme
county, at prices ranges from $1.121s to $1.5O
per bushel. Besides this the straw brought 81
per ton at the mill which was erected to pre-
pare flax straw for the market. Mr.. West says
there is no difference in sell and climate be-
tween this region and the fax raising section
Of Bon Homme county, and he believes our
farmers cannot engage in more profitable
business than flax raising. It is crop that
does not interfere with the work of raising
wheat. 1t is both sown and harvested about
two weeks later than wheat Oil mills are
being established at Scotland to work up the
seed, and these make flax raising still more
profitable. Dakota Inter-O Ocean.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30
"A Decided ImDrOyemen emf

Mr. Sea has been having the lot adjoining
the Hope House on the west side plowed and
nicely narrowed and seeded for lawn. A
portion Of the ground will also be rolled and
prepared for croquet ground, on which the
bellies and beaux can while away the long
summer evenings in the enjoyment Of this
always popular amusement. A lattice work
has been extended from the engine house to
the main building, which, when neatly painted,
will make an attractive background to the
lawn and crOquet ground.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30
The st. r., Nh, IL M.

Measures were inaugurated on Monday last
to secure tho right Of way for the St. p, NJ. &
NJ. from Casselton to Ripon, and it is to be
hoped that the work of grading and track lay
ing will be accomplished early this summer,
and thus do away with the vexatious delay
now experienced at Everest. When this work
is completed Casselton Will become, an impor-
tant railroad junction.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30
Fourth of July Meeting.

All persons who feel interested in having a
proper celebration Of the glorious anniversary
Of American independence, in Hope, are re-
quested to meet in the Hope House OIL Satur-
day evening at S o'clock to take the necessary
steps for securing this end. AS this is mat
ter in which all the people of Hope should take
an interest, we hope to see full attendance.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30
Page City Local Items,


Seeding in this vicinity was finished last
week the grain is in splendid condition. Far
mers are feeling jubilant, and the prospects for
a good crop Of wheat are the best had for years.
Many are rolling their land, and in case of a
drought their wheat will undoubtedly he helped
by it.
Mr.. G. Stenecker, one Of our bonanza far
mers, has finished seeding, and has some of the
best looking wheat in the country. He ex-
poets twenty-five bushels to the acre, and will
get it if anybody does. Mr.. Stenecker intends
buying a threshng machine this fall, probably
a straw burner
At present lie is engaged Qike good many
of our farmers,) in the glorious task of picking
up buffalo bones Chris is rustler.
A social dance was held recently at Mr.. v,
Wallace's place on section thirty-fve. All re-
port a pleasant time There are rumors that
a certain Mr.. Gourley, who took two young
ladies to the dance, got his buggy stuck in a
mud hole, but with one Of the girls holding
the lines, the other using the whip and Arthur
at ono of the Wheels they got out and arrived
home without further accident.
Mr.. H. Parsons started for the east few
days ago and expects to be back in six or eight
weeks in time to attend to his harvest. He has
200 acres in crop.
Mr.. c. F. Henry, our genieal hotel proprie-
tor, is around with smile on his face. He
reports business good, and well it may be, for
the Page House is known far and wide as one
90 %I,,l ln,&l ,kol, -, na1.a
MIR. Samuel Caruthers is building fine resi-
dence on his farm. His claim joins the town.
site and is considered one of the best pieces of
land in Cass County. Contractor w. H. Aymar
is doing the work.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30
FsuHNlO Bones.

Considerable money is finding its way into
the pockets Of our farmers by the collection
and sale of the buffalo bones which lie scat
tered SO plentifulIy over the prairie. These
bones are being shipped to various points in
the east, where they are used for commercial
purposes. Up to the present time about 1876
tons have been received at Hope, for the
greater part Of which $8 per ton was paid.
The price now is Sc per ton.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30
Memorial Services.

A memorial service will be held at tha Hope
Congregational church on Sunday evening in
commemoration Of the soldiers who rendered
up their lives for their country during the
great rebellion. Addresses on the occasion
will be made ly Rev. O. P. Miller and Rev. K.
F. Norris, and possibly others. Appropriate
music for the occasion will be furnished by
the church choir. There should be large at
tendance on this interesting occasion.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

It gives us pleasure to chronicle the fact that
N. P. Rasmussen, citizen Of Steele county
and one of the PIONEERS old subscribers, has
obtained a contract for grading three miles Of
track on the extension Of the st. P, M. d NJ.
from Portland northward. On Saturday a
number of teams and implements belonging
to Mr.. Rasmussen passed through Hope on
their way over to Portland to commence work.
Mr.. Rasmussen expects to obtain contract
for an additional three miles as soon as the
present contracts completed.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

Many Of our farmers who have finished
seeding and rolling their crops have COM
menced breaking, Notwithstanding an im-
mense amount of breaking was done last year,
there will still be considerable done this year,
the price being reduced to $3.50.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30
a GREAT SCARCITY OF WHEAT.
hts Condition Set Forth by the sTillcrs'
National Associations,


Pioneer Press special dated Milwaukee,
May rs, says: The first crop report OF the
Millers' National association has been pre-
pared, and will be given out this week. 1t is
compiled from reports sent by over three tholls-
and correspondents in various parts OF the
country to inquiries made ten days ago by S.
II. Seamans, secretary Of the association. The
report Is the most complete of any vet pub
lishea, and may DO counted as reliable as it is
possible to get. 1t is collected, not for publi-
cation, but solely for the Use of the members
OF the association, who object to giving it to
the press. 1t is hard to say whether it is to be
construed as ''bear" report or "bulp' report
Certain it is that from all quarters the most
flattering accounts Of the condition of both
winter and spring wheat come, but the aggre-
gate reports disclose a scarcity of wheat in the
country that had not been dreamed of. They
show that in every section the mills are short
of wheat, instead Of having surplus stock as
in former years, and that in these sections the
mills will require all that is raised this year, no
matter how large the crop may be. Probably
never before has there been such general
scarcity of wheat at milling points. This scar
city among the millers will go toward reduc-
ing the export surplus Of this years crop, even
if it should be the largest one known.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

Rev. Thomas McElroy, living OH section "a,
145, 81, has several fine young goslings which
were hatched by wild geese near his place.
They are as lively as crickets and growing
rapidly
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

We have for sale a very fine organ manu-
factured by the Chicago Cottage Manufactur-
ing company which we will sell on very rea-
sonable terms. Any one desiring fine ill.,
strument will do well to call at our office.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

Postmaster Baldwin is erecting residence
Oh his farm, about one mile and half from
Hope, where lie proposes to reside during the
summer. Mr.. Adams, father-in-law of Mr..
Baldwin, is engaged in his favorite pursuit Of
gardening, and he proposes to raise the finest
crop Of vegetables in the county.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

Cigars We're plentiful among the boys on
Tuesday, and the hilarious dispenser of the
weeds was our townsman Jefferson M. Gurn-
sey. The occasion of all this profuseness was
the advent into our quiet and peace-loving
town on Monday evening at o'clock of moth
ing less than the 'dnest, plumpest, incest,
cutest handsomes boy that ever was born"
To hear Jefferson ''slop over'' stranger
would suppose that this kind of thing wasn't
indigenous to Dakota. Why, man, haven't
you lived here long enough to know that it's
in the air9 At last accounts the mother and
child were doing WE'LL ~ i. ~
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

Business was very brisk both Oh Saturday
appearance and the stores were crowded with
customers from early in the morning till late
in the evening.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

Attention is called to the advertisement of
George j. Betzler, who offers for sale the Hope
meat market. This is chance for profitable
investment rarely offered, and to the right
party will prove a bonanza.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

Farmers should not forget that Mr., O. P,
Miller has been appointed reporter for the
Agricultural Department at Washington for
Steele county, and that statistics in regard to
crops, acreage, stock, ETC., should be furnished
him at once, SO as to enable him to make his
rpn0rt
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

''How to Grow Fine Celery'' is the title of q
little pamphlet by Mrs. H. Al. Crider, York,
Pa, price rs cents, which those who desire to
raise this delicate vegetable will do well to
procure and read.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30
GOLD ON THE SHEYENNE
A Reported Find of the Precious
Metal Only Twelve Miles
from Hope.

Attention was attr""ted to the movements of
two gentlemen whe 'ed on Wednesdays
train and registered "a. ,he Hope House as
NJ. Kenyon and T. E. Marsh, of Fargo. The
gentlemen left town Immediately after dinner.
From various parties who conversed with
them we have ELECTED the information
that the gentlemen We're on their way to the
Sheyenne river to prospect for gold, taking
with them camp eQuipage and implements,
expecting to remain several days. The par
ties were quite retlcent while in Hope, but it
was learned that short ago time one of the
gentlemen was in the section they propose pros
pectins and found not only plenty of evidences
of the existence of gold, but also sufficient of
the precious metal to induce him to return to
Fargo and make the necessary arrangements
to give the matter more thorough investiga-
ton. They feel quite confident that they have
have made an important find. The location of
the first gold found is OH section l, 143, IS,
near tho bank of the river. This is distant
OH direct line about twelve miles from Hope,
in Barnes county, and should there prove to be
gold in sufficient quantity to make the working
of it profitable Hope will necessarily become
the supply point for whatever supplies may be
needed.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

According to an official statement from the
United States land Office at Fargo there have
been PA final proof entries made in Steele
county since last May. These entries cover
4,454 acres,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

A. A. Hosford, whoi is employed at tlia livery
barn Of his brother, was twice bitten during
the week by a vicious horse, the first time on
the cheek, which, though not dangerous, was
quite severe.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

DR.. and Mrs. Baker, Of Wheatland, are at
the Hope House. Mrs. Baker has with her al
assortment Of millinery goods which she will
be pleased to exhibit to the ladies of Hope,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

Religious services will be held in the school
house in Hope on Sunday afternoon next at 8
o'clock. The exercises will be conducted by
Rev. Thomas McElroy. This will give many
persons who live in the country and cannot
reach town in time to attend services in the
morning an opportunity to attend.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

County Clerk Mcmahon has given notice OF
the annual school election in the organized
school townships. The election will be for a
treasurer in each township, to serve for three
years, and will be held on Tuesday, tho Path
Of june
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

Dora Arneson, employed in the kitchen Of
the Hope House, was severely burned about
the face and eyes while attempting to start a
fire on Tuesday evening with paper saturated
with coal oil. DR.. Philip was called in and
dressed her face.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

There is to be billiard and pool contest at
the New Idea billiard parlor Oh the 9th OF
June for three fancy cues
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

The elevator at Hope commenced buying
wheat on Friday last, the little breeze created
by the brokers' panicin Wall street. New York,
having subsided. Jake says lie has plenty of
money to take all the wheat the farmers can
bripp
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

Mrs. B. f. Williams and Mrs. Charles Will
liams, of Colgate, are visiting their sister, Mrs.
GurnSey, of Hone.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

The Cooperstown Courier sports new
head, which is decided improvement that
adds to the appearance of our spicy neighbor
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

0, coy! artful coy! 0, maidenl sweet blush
ing, moss -on-her-te teeth maiden! web -foeseds
Colorado maiden! oh, embrace! long, Mager-.
ing, yum-yun embrace! come zepA sweet,
gentle, four-mile-a- minute last Friday ezeph :
sudden she continued to sit upon the seashore.
and the beating of her own heart YVES the only
sound she heard. .-Iead city Iri6aae,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

Mr.. N. Fl. Berg, Of Newburgh, has been ap-
pointed treasurer Of Steele county, vice G., j..
Paul, resigned.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

s. Hulme Jr, has taken claim OH The
northeast quarter of section 12, 145, 81, where
he is now domicilod,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30
DecnrafiOn Ubay

Quite number of our citizens went over to
the Sheyenne river yesterday and procured a
number of young trees which will be sei out in
town this morning IN sommemoration Of Dec
Grafton Day. AS we have no Grand Army
Post, this was deemed the most suitable wa3
in which to observe the day.
Arrangements have been made to, accomo-
date 600 newspaper reporters at the Chicago
convention.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

The time Of departure of trains OH the st.
P, Nj. & NJ. going east has been changed to
O'Clock.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

The county seat contest of Trail county is
to come up next week at Fargo
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-05-30

Three car loads Of bones were shipped on
Wednesday to Grand Trunk Junction, Mich
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HO! For Chicago.


The Fargo excursion to the Chicago conyel
ton is assuming much larger proportions than
designed by the projectors. The towns all
over South Dakota are to be represented in it,
and it will take the shape somewhat of a big
advertising scheme. Several artists are now
employed preparing large paintings of the
banks, public buildings principal business
structures, some OF the most elegant private
residences, and scenes upon the Dalrymple,
Haggart and other bonanza farms, with per-
haps portraits or cartoons representing PROM
inent citizens and notable incidents. They
are to be 10x15 feet or so in size the farm
scenes much larger, and hung upon the sides
Of the cars which will be decorated in other
ways This train is to consist of ten passen-
ger coaches, besides the baggage and commits
sary cars; it will leave Fargo at a. Ill.,, May
80, run to st. Paul and remain until Saturday
morning, and be taken through to Chicago in
ten hours the whole trip thus being by day
light Mayor Harrison has informed the com
mittee that he will arrange, upon the arrival
Of the train in Chicago to have it taken around
on the belt line to the rear Of the Exposition
building on the lake shore, wbereit will remain
conspicuous to all visitors during the conven-
ton. Electric lights have been secured to H.
Illuminate the cars at night to draw special at
tention to them. The mayor has also prom
ised to receive the delegation with commit
tee Of the council and citizens, and band. He
will make reception speech, to which Col.
Donan will respond, in behalf of the 500 ex-
cursionists and North Dakota, and probaly be
followed by Gen. w. S. Clark, formerly Of Gen.
McPherson's staff, now business manager Of
the Fargo Argus. About all the notables Of all
factions and parties in the north will be in the
crowd. They will wear badges and, no doubt,
make the banana belt quite noted among the
representatives Of the states. It is expected
they will all be quartered at the Albemarle
house, and on Sunday attend Prof. SWINGS
preaching, although few Of them are noted for
piety or devoutness. It is believed that it will
he found as fine a lookinging delegation as any
section will send.-St. Paul Globe Special.
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Commissioner Berry and family were in town
WednesdaY