The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-08

S"sSs "sO As"Ns suSE0cucu 0eOI8o
Winters. They occupy perhaps the best
store building IN town. and are meeting
with success quit bsypnd thllf Ell -
tations in beginning ~. = e lie seas
formerly in business tltOntariG He ID,
aiso clerk of the Township Of kmAton.|
Arch. Mcmillan is ON. Of fcdS brotl,eyl,
who came to Dakota after spending a
number ofyears in the British Northwest.
They are entefprising capable. nsa, J. and
our county did well to secure them. 80
o. H. Johnson is the senior member Of
the firm Of Johnson 4 Holmes one Of tie
Oldest and most successful firms in the
county, and the pioneer dealers in farm
machinery. They began bushes. in
Pembina in 1850. Mr.. johnson having
driven thither in his buggy all the way
from Southern Minnesota. Mr.. johnson
established his business in the early his
tory Of the town, while Mr.. Holmes, his
partner opened branch 1t Neche. Their
upright manner of dealing is known
Throughout the county, aud their we'll
selected line of farm machinery of all
kinds. including carriages, etc., gives gen.
eral satisfaction. While o. H. processes
laundering for home bv tile sunny
gull, We hope that he may long continue
to talk "twine binder" to the farmers of
this county. t.#
Randall & Norton were among the
first to come to Hamilton, where they at
once erected the commodious and attrac-
tive Hamilton hotel, in which they have
done thriving business ever since.
They keep also well furnished livery
barn, and are extensive dealers in horses.
which they bring mostly from Illinois,
their former home. Beside this they
carry on large farming business and are
preprietors ola considerable portion Of
the townsite. This spring, determined to
keep up with the times, they have built
an addition to their hotel which will
about double its capacity, aud make 1t
one of the best in the county.
Chisholm & Mclean date from tile fall
of 1883 when they bought out the extern.
sive lumber and farm machinery business
of A. G. Nichols, now of Neche. They
are of Scotch Canadian descent, and are
enterprising aud prosperous business men.
J. NJ. Chisholm 10 one of Hamilton's
pushing and public spirited young men.
Alex. Mclean is one of tile pioneer set
tleB of eastern Manitoba where lie took
an active part in political matters. He
was grain dealer in Hamilton in ad-
vance of the elevators, and put up a large
warehouse to accommodate his business
He is now serving his second term rs
justice Of the peace and is . prominent
member of the school board.
H. N. Joy came early to Hamilton to
conduct the hardware business OF
o. 8. Hagerman. Last winter he was
made a partner in the firm. He is one
of those energetic, affable young men to
whom success is natural. This firm com
nands wide trade in their line. $50
Weber 4 Brown were the first lumber
dealers in Hamilton, and have, by con.
tract, put ups large share ofthe buildings.
They do an extensive business and are
constantly supplied with everything be-
longing to their line. Henry Weber is
about to undertake the management OF
the hotel lust erected by Chisholm &
McGruer, and now almost ready.
Chisholm & McGfuer are demonstrate
ing their pride and faith in their town
by erecting this fine new hotel. Its con-
venient arrangement and spacious in
terror, together with the reputation of it's
future host and hostess, Is ample proof
that the travelling public will here find
all that they can desire.
Dan. McGruer is the style and title Of
Hamilton's jolly postmaster, who with
three brothers set out from old Glengary
in the long ago, for the British possessions
in the northwest. But, like many others
they found, after numerous adventures,
that Dakota il. the country where man
can afford to stay. Dan. keeps a. well
stocked drug store, as we'll as supply of
school and other books, musical instru-
ments, &c. % "J <att'' fH
The Bank Of Hamilton had itsbegin-
ing in September 1884, it's founders being
L. A. Rose. Of Fargo, and A. J. Wal
lace. though since March LIST. Mr..
Wallace has had sole charge Of the in
stitution. As a member Of the firm of
Wallace Bros, general merchants, Dray-
ton, he acquired an extensive business
experience and acquaintance, and we'll
earned reputation for business sagacity,
enterprise and successful management of
affairs. Tie Bank of Hamilton is one of
ito solid institutions. s +" e'"'
L. A. Rose. attorney-at-law, llas built
up a good practice since coming here,
and been remarkably successful in all
that he has undertaken. He has in a
short time taken high standing in the
legal profession of the county.
Thomas Cornell has fitted up q hotel
during the past winter. He is the &C.
commodating proprietor of the stage
lines running east and west.
John Mcmillan, one Of our foremost
citizens, notary public, and land and
loan sgent. who till recently occupied a
rented building, has built and furnished
an attractive Office next door to the post
office, where he is ready to do all kinds
Of conveyancing, as well as loaning, &c.
A part of the building is used by John
Fraser as a watcl, and jewellery store.
Mr.. Fraser has reputation for careful
ness in his work, and moderation in his
charges. .,..
J. d. seney, formerly of Emerson, has
recently opened out harness shop and
is gaining a good trade. ~
c. 8. steves has just displayed the at
tractive sign "Meat Market" next door
to Bride & McMillan's.