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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-06-06
Curiosities Of. the Prairies


Many curious and interesting specimens
are being brought to light by persons en-
gagged in gathering buffalo bones on the prai-
res. Recently party found an old Indian
graveyard short distance from Page City, in
which were found the bones Of number of
human beings, one of the skulls bearing marks
which would indicate that the individual had
met his death from violence, it being fractured
in two places. In addition to the human bones
were also found the skeletons of number of
dogs and ponies all Of which bore the appear
ance Of having lain undisturbed great
length Of time. The same party that made
the above discovery also found the petrified
shell Of a huge snail, the head of which is
broken off, the remainder measuring nine
inches from the tail to tile part broken off, and
six inches in circumference at the largest part.
The back Of the shell is regularly corrugated,
and the enamel is still well preserved on parts
Of it. Those who are curious to see this queer
production Of the prairies will find it in the
keeping Of Mr.. Ole P. Olson, who will take
pleasure in exhibiting it.
Mr.. Porter Kimball also recently found
small ak with short handle near the Sheyenne.
The ak was found lying near the skeleton of
buffalo, and had evidently been used in cutting
up the carcass after the animal had been slain.
It is probable that it was used either by a party
Of soldiers or by asuryeying party. The axe is
now i'll the possession of Mr.. P. S. Machay.
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Page City Items.

Preaching at Page regularly every Sabbath
by the pastor, Rev. o. D. Purington. .
The bone business is quite lively here, and
has been the means Of circulting considerable
money among our townsfolk.
The citizens Of Page have circulated a petit
tion, which has been numerousy signed, re-
questing the Postofice Department at WASH
ington that they be served with daily mail.
1t is understood that similar petition is being
circulated in and around Hope.
H. Williams and WIN. Vandervort stopped
at the Page House few days ago, and while
there Mr.. Williams informed the proprietor
that he would break the remainder Of his sec
tion this season and put the whole section in
crop next spring. Mr.. Williams finished seed
ing 500 acres few days ago.
1t is believed that there will be as much
breaking done this year as last, though there
will be very little contract work done, as our
farms are all quarter, half, and at most section
farms, and our farmers are residents, and able
to do their own work.
NJ. D. Henry and his SOD, G. F. Henry, pro-
prietor Of the Page House, were in Hope last
week, and during their visit purchased of O. P.
Miller two Of the '.Flying Dutchman'' sulky
plows, for which Mr.. Miller is agent. Mr..
Henry is 30 well pleased with these plows that
he has taken the agency for Page and proposes
to introduce them among his neighbors.
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Fourth OF July Meeting.

In accordance with the call made in the PIo-
NEER last week a number of the citizens Of
Hope assembled in the Hope House Oh Satur-
day evening for the purpose Of comforting in
regard to the adyisability Of celebrating the
approaching anniversary Of American inde-
pendence. Mr.. Thomas N. Lee was called to
the chair and L. A. jacobson acted as secre
tary. After some discussion it was agreed that
Hope should by all means celebrate the day,
and the chairman was authorized to appoint al
executive committee and finance committee.
The following gentlemen were appointed to
act as an executive committee: G. A. Renwick,
William Venable, Charles G.. Merriell. The
following gentlemen were appointed to act as
committee on finance: S. w. Sea, H. L.
Smith, and H. H. Wasem, and Mr.. Wasem
was requested to act as treasurer. No definite
programme was agreed upon, but it is expected
that as soon as the committees are prepared to
report, another meeting will be called.
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Never DOZe.

Doing is not admissible from any reasona-
ble or healthful point Of view. The brain is
first to fall asleep and is followed by the active
organs, and it is only perfect and natural when
shared by all the several parts of the organism.
All the parts Of the system are not equally ex-
hausted, and those least fatigued, soonest wake,
while those most exhausted are aroused with
the greatest difficulty. The several parts Of the
organism should need rest at the same time.
To bring this about, a person should "awake
early and feel ready to rise; this fair and equal
start Of the sleepers should be secured, and
wise self-manager should not allow drowsy
feeling Of the consciousness, or weary senses,
or an exhausted system to beguile him into the
folly of going to sleep again when once his
consciousness has been aroused" The writer
declares that man who will not allow himself
to dose, will, in a few days, find himself almost
unconsciousiy Gan early riser."-Ihe London
Lancet.
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Hone School Renort.

The following report Of school No. 1, Hope
township, for the month Of May, is kindly fur
nished By Miss Macarthur, and will prove in
teresting to both parents and pupils: Num-
Der enrolled, q. Names Of pupils neither alb
sent nor tardy, Willie Bisline, Julia Ellsbury,
Hattie Lee, Nealy Wasem, Fred Smith. Roll
of honor Conditions of membership being
perfect attendance, 80 per cent of recitations,
and perfect deportment), Eva Ellsbury Zone
tardiness excused), Julia Ellsbury, Hattie Lee,
Willie Bisline, NeaJy Wasem. The following
pupils deserve honorable mention for diligence
and perfect department, Harry Padden, Lille
Brown, Roy Brown, Sarah Mclean.
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CONGREGATIONAL Conference.

The Second Annual Conference of the Con-
gregational churches of North Dakota will be
convened at Hope on Wednesday, June Is, and
continue three days. It is expected that repre-
sentatives from all the North Dakota Congre-
gational churches will be present and partic-
pate in the deliberations of the body. Many
questions affecting the welfare of the churcl,
will be discussed, and interesting papers are
to he read by gentlemen Of acknowledged
ability. The congregation Of the Hope church
feel quite honored in having their town Sc
lected as the meeting place Of this distinguished
body of theologians, and extend cordial in
vitation to all to join with them in making the
occasion one long to be remembered
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Dakota,s Ceru,eon Akies

While the people of Michigan, New York,
Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Canada were
being almost frozen and had to resort to over
coats and fires in order to keep themselves
comfortable, corn, wheat, potatoes, tomatoes,
and other vegetables and fruits in many locali-
ties being totally ruined, last week, we Of Da-
kota were enjoying cerulean skies and Dallny
atmosphere that could not be surpassed by
the famed skies of Italy during the day,
while our nights were such as poets love to
paint in words Of sweetest rhythm. Is it any
wonder, then, that SO many Of the people Of
the east are forsaking their old homesteads
and coming to Dakota? Is it not more of a
wonder that all of them do not pack up bag
and baggage and make rush for Dakota, the
peerless in climate as well productions.
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The organization of the club:
What Man and His Wife Have Done

What Man and His Wife Have Done.
A few weeks since the PIONEER showed
what could be accomplished by one man with
single team. Since then case has come to
our knowledge Which we'll illustrates what
can be accomplished by man and wife when
both are determined to succeed. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hervey, who live on section IL, la, IS, came
to Hope about year ago this spring, and Sc
cured a claim on the above section. This
spring they leased quarter section from Rev.
K. F. Norris, which they have seeded in addi-
ton to seventy-fve acres they have seeded OH
their own claim. The entire work Oh this 225
acres has been performed by Mr.. and Mrs.
Hervey alone with two teams the lady driving
the seeder while her husband followed with
the drag. Is 1t any wonder when man and
wife can do this that III a few years they should
be able to so deservedly achieve an independ-
ence which they could hardly hope to realize
in lifetime in the older settlements of the
east? Truly may Mr.. Heryey say that he has
a ahelpmeet indeed.
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Hope Personals.

A. G. Clark, Fargo, was at the Hope House
Wednesday.
Otto A. Nordmann, st. Paul was at the Hope
House Tuesday.
A. V. Eastman, Cedar Rapids, was in Hope
during the week.
c. A. McCord, general agent Of the Wood
binder, is in town.
N. s. Mills, Fargo, general agent Of the
Plano binder, is in town.
P. C. Murphy, Casselton, ran up to Hope in
the early part Of the week.
Mrs. 0. w. Snyder, Of Chicago, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. w. J. Skinner.
H. G. Pickett, Of Cooperstown, was one Of
the Hope House guests on Thursday.
Geo. j. Betzler had car load Of fine beef
cattle arrive by to-day's train. Look out for
choice steaks.
D. P. Baldwin returned on to-day from d
two weeks visit to Minneapolis, where he was
called on business.
MS. Shattuck, prominent live stock dealer
Of Fargo was in Hope Wednesday morning
and left on the afternoon train.
Mr.. S. w. Sea and son and Mr.. NJ. Cayanaugh
visited the Grandin stock farm and Portland
Tuesday, and express themselves as highly
pleased with their trip.
NJ. O. Cotton, Peter L. O. Cotton, E. j. Rosie,
A. Cultman and q. E. Gjerdengen, farmers
near Newberg, Steele county, were in Hope on
Thursday on official business, and registered at
our bonanza hotel.
D. Oughiltree, of Minneapolis, arrived at the
county seat Of Steele last Thursday and is en-
joying the invigorating North Dakota air while
viewing our surroundings from the cupola of
the Hope House.
John Flittie, ESQ, a young and enterprising
lawyer from our neighboring town of May
vile, was in Hope yesterday on business con-
nected with his profession and paid his re-
spects to the PIONEER.
James Douglas, after having done good
springs work on the Pickert Bros farm, left
by Wednesdays train for Carthage Miner
county, where he intends to put in the next
two months in cultivating the trees on his tree
claim, after which he will return to prepare
for harvest work and threshing. By the By,
should the present prospect for a crop Of No.
hard hold good Jim intends to purchase
another steam threshing machine to operate
this fall
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-06-06
Children's SUNDAY,

The second Sunday in June has come to be
recognized by the churches all over the country
as children's day, and the Hope Congregational
church and Sunday school intend to conform
to the practice and recognize the day by SER
vice in the morning at II o'clock especially
adapted to the understanding Of the little
ones, to be followed in the evening at o'clock
by Sunday school concert. As Mr.. Norris
and the ladies and gentlemen who have this
matter in charge intend to make both these
services interesting to both young and old, it is
to be hoped that there will be large attend
ance Oh both occasions, and it is requested
that all will bear in mind the fact that the eve
ming service will be half hour earlier than
the usual time
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-06-06
OUR DEPARTED HEROES
Interesting Memorial Services
Held in the Hope Congre-
gational Church.

The services held in the Hope Congregation
al church on Sunday evening last in memory
Of the heroes who died that their country might
live, were full of INTEREST," to all present. There
was full attendance, and one and all showed
their appreciation by, the strictest attention to
the remarks of the speakers. The following
ministers were present: Rev. 0. P. Miller,
Rev. Thomas McElroy, Rev. Mr. Sicafosse and
Rev. K. F. Norris.
After the choir, under the leadership of T. ].
Baldwin, had rendered with excellent taste one
Of its selections, Rev. Mr.. Sicafosse was called
upon to open the services by reading the lesson
for the evening. Mrs. L. c. Day then read
very touching poem eulogizing those brave
men of whom it may be said:
''Their good swords are rust;
Their souls are with the saints, we trust"
The prayer offered by Mr.. McElroy was an
eloquent and fervent appeal to the hearts of
his hearers to remember and cherish with love
and reverence the memory of those who so
nobly gave up their lives in the defense Of their
country, and an earnest supplication to the
Almighty to remember not the deeds done in
the flesh, but grant these brave men crown
Of glory.
Miss Hattie Lee then recited a poem por-
traying scene at the decoration of the soldiers
graves. So thoroughly does Miss Lee grasp
the sense Of her subject and so perfect is her
rendition, that one cannot fail to understand,
and you seem rather to have been an eye wit
ness of the scene than a mere listener to its
recital
Rev. Mr.. Miller next addressed the congre-
cation, prefacing his address by saying that
though he could not claim the honor of having
served his country as q soldier, still he thought
he had right to think himself in a manner
brave, in that he had the courage to seek and
marry wife, which is an undertaking that
many of our young men dare not attempt
His speech was forcible one, showing the
relative positions of church and state and JUS
tifying the use of force to repel invasion, quell
rebellion or punish the murderer and robber,
and also dwelling upon the great danger which
threatened the American people through their
too Independent spirit and the rapid progress
Of civilization, art and science, and reminding
us that we are apt to be led astray in the rush
and whirl unless we study and strengthen our
moral character.
Mr.. Miller was followed by Mr.. McElroy,
who spoke in a touching manner Of the patri-
otism and devotion of the soldier.
Mr.. VIM. Venable, at the earnest request of
many friends, gave most graphic account Of
his experience while marching with the "Boys
in Blue" The recital Of past scenes Of suffer-
ing and death Of which he had been an eye
witness, were not without their effect upon the
worthy gentleman himself, and at times it was
with difficulty that lie could proceed, while a
sympathetic cord was touched in the bosom of
every one of his hearers.
The congregation then Joined in singing
that grand national air, America" after which
the meeting was dismissed with benediction
given by Mr.. Miller.
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To BE Itedicutetl.

The ceremony Of dedicating the Hope Con-
gregational church will take place Wednesday
evening, June 18th, and will be participated in
by Rev. A. j. Pike, Of Dawson; Rev. 0. P.
Miller, of Hope; Rev. A. R. Beard, Of Fargo;
Rev. G. B. Barnes, of Wahpeton, and Mr.. w.
E. Boise, of Hope. We shall publish the pro-
gramme Of exercises in our next issue,
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aine gaining steadily.
A DAILY MAIL FOR HOPE.

The Postmaster Authorized to Adj
vertise for Bids.
Postmaster Baldwin to-day received instruc-
tions from the second assistant postmaster gen.
eral to advertise for ten days for bids for a
daily mail service between Ripon, via Ayr,
Northview, Page, Rochester, Colgate and Hope
six times week each way, by schedule Of
six hours, from July l. Service not to be by
railroad
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-06-06

Rev. K. F. Norris moved into the new par
sonage some days since, and the residence
formerly occupied by him is now occupied by
w. P. Miller and family,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-06-06

Rev. 0. P. Miller and wife, accompanied by
Rev. Mr.. sicafosse and family, plcnicked on
the Sheyenne yesterday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-06-06
a Friendly Tin.

The Hope PIONEER makes its weekly round
under the able management Of Mr.. R. H.
Simpson. Cooperstoa1n Courier.
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BaSe Ball Meeting.

The Hope base ball club meets in the Hope
House tomorrow evening at s O'Clock, and all
who take an interest in the game should be
present.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-06-06

The Hope brass band had practice meeting
on Friday evening. The boys are in earnest,
and are exerting themselves to the utmost in
order to be ready for the Fourth.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-06-06

Wheat remains steady and firm at 70 cents
for No. hard, only small quantities coming
in. The elevator is cleaning and shipping the
stock on hand as rapidly as possible, prepara-
tory to ''cut off,"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-06-06

The long-continued Trail county seat con-
test has again been continued, Judge Hudson
having to adjourn court in Fargo in order to
go to Grand Forks to hold termof court at
which the prisoners now held for the murder
of the Ward boys are to be tried. 1t is now
said that the Trail county case will come up
again July 8, when it is expected the testimony
will be closed.
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HOPE PARAGRAPHS.

Items OF Interest from Town and
Country.
Rev. Thomas McElroy will preach over on
the Sheyenne next Sunday.
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THE DIAMOND FIELD.
Organization of the Hope Base Bal
Club.

Organization of the Hope Base Ball
Club.
At o'clock on Monday evening, June I'd,
1884, the young men Of Hope met in the Hope
House for the purpose of organizing base ball
club After some preliminary sparring on the
part of different ones present, all hands settled
down to business, and set the ball rolling by
calling upon Chas G. Merriell to take the chair
and appointing w. E. Snowden, Jr, Secretary
pro tenn.
The Chairman Immediately called the meet
ing to order, when the Secretary was ordered
to head a subscription list setting forth the
name Of the club, and all present were in
vited to come forward and subscribe their
names as members of said club.
The meeting being organized, the following
officers were elected:
President-T. X. Hulme; Vice. President
w. P. Miller; Treasurer-Chas. G. Merriell;
Secretary-W. E. Snowden, il.
The following motions were then placed be-
fore the meeting, seconded and carried:
Moved and seconded that this club be known
as the "Hope Base Ball Club"
Moved and seconded that G. H. Ward, w. P.
Miller and T. X. Hulme be appointed COM
mittee Of three to wait upon our citizens for the
purpose Of soliciting subscriptions for the club
Moved and seconded that the committee Of
three also procure bats, balls, gloves and
guards for use Of club.
Moved and seconded that the members of the
club meet every evening on the ball grounds
for practice until further notified.
Moved and seconded that w. P. Miller be
appointed a committee Of one, with Chas. A..
Barlow-as assistant, to draft constitution and
bylaws for the government of the club
Moved and seconded that proceedings of
meeting be published in the Hope Pioneer.
Motion being put and seconded, it was voted
to adjourn to meet at S o'clock p. H., on Sat-
urday, June 7th, 1854.
Following is a list of members enrolled at
the organization Of the club:
7. X. Hume G. H. Ward
w. P. Miller G. H. Corey
c. G. Merriell j. P. Worth
G. A. Barlow j. w. Wheeler
+. G. Robinson A. A. HOsfOrd
L. J. Mcmahon r. Mclean
B. R. Whitney James Loney
Geo. Mclean L. M. Ward
S. w. Sea w. L. Snowden, Jr.
w. r. SNowDEN, JR., Secretary.
Hope, D. T., June Sd, 1854.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-06-06

We learu from the Coopers}own Courier that
Mr.. Il. S. Lenhaln, lessee of the Palace Hotel
Of that town, died quite suddenly last Friday
morning from apoplexy. Mr.. Lehman was 62
years Of age and had been residing at Coopers-
town only about two months He leaves a
wife and grown up family of children. He
was buried OH Sunday.
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Letter List,

The following is list of letters remaining
in the postoffice at Hope, Steele county, D. T.,
June 2, 1884,
Dunn William N Ruddice Andy
Dean Frank T Robinson VIM N
Hall r S Robinson EdsonC
Knudtson Marius Seamore H
Lyngen P 4 Smith Mabel z miss
Mulligan WI Solens Ingeborg G.
Wilson Christina mrs Hancock s mr.
Thompson Eva miss
Persons calling for above letters will please
say advertised"
D. P. BALDWIN, Postmaster,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-06-06

Good potatoes are scarce and wanted in
Hope, and farmers who have any on hand can
secure good price by bringing them to town.
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w. L. Snowden sprained his ankle while on
gagged in game Of base ball Tuesday evening,
and W. P, Miller dislocated his left thumb in a
game on Wednesday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-06-06

Quite an enthusiastic meeting was held at
the Hope House Monday evening for the pur-
pose Of organizing base ball club. Mr.. T. K.
Hulme was made president, W. P. Miller, vice
president, W. E. Snowden, Jr, secretary, and
&. G. Merriell, treasurer. The club has already
received challenge from the Piper City club,
ana the first match game will probably be
played at Hope on the fourth Of July,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-06-06

Last Friday morning was devoted to setting
out number Of young trees procured the day
previous from the sheyenne river. This was
a good move, and should have been partici-
pated in more generally by the people Of Hope.
Attention is called to the new advertisement
of Mr.. P. P. Rice, which appears in this issue.
Mr.. Rice has full line Of choice groceries and
provisions, including the celebrated Wahpeton
mills -four, which he is selling at rock bottom
prices.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1884-06-06

From q circular issued by Gen. w. H. H.
Beadle, Territorial superintendent of public
education, we learn that the North Dakota
teachers association will meet at Fargo June
24th and 25th, at which it is expected the lead
ing educators of North Dakota will be present.
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A three-year-old thoroughbred colt belong
ing to Mr.. Thomas Ward hurt itself quite seri-
ously last week by running against barb
wire fence. The animal is quite valuable
one, and for time Mr.. Ward dispaired Of saw
ing its life, but by careful attention he thinks
now that he will save her.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-03-15
.s Noroross saw, in his history of the party,

as Norcross says in his history of the party,
has never been known to lead in any great
moral, political or economical reform, and
has .nsver wrought out or conferred any
substantial benefit on any people or coun-
try"
1t is not proposed that Congress should
now if ever legislate on the subject, but
that it shall set on foot movement which
the States appear to be unequal to origi.
mating, and which, if properly conducted,
we sincerely believe, will bring about an
agreement that will work the abolition Of
the divorce evils complained of. But a
point must be reached where the National
Government would itself interfere with
authority-as, if a State itself seeks to
justify and legalize polygamy, or any other
grave offense against civilization, for it is
not thinkable that the States rights doc
trine will be advocated even by Democratic
Congressman to the extent of permitting
such outrages upon common decency.