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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-30

A candid Inquirer.-"I say, John
is there anything haven't tasted =
"No, sir, l think not-except water.
-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-30

Misplaced switches cause a great
deal of trouble, not only to railroads
but also in the family circle.-Peck's s
Sun.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-30

No, Minerva; we are not banker
ing for society notes with a very large
sized hank. Plain, every everyday
bank notes are rich enough for our
blood.-The Hatchet.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-30
Advertising Rates.

=. business Cards. one year, one dollar for every
line.
Local Notices ten cents per line for each inscf
tiois
Pricess sand Terms alike to all.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-09-30
ELY'S
CREAM BALM

Cleanses { n q
Head. Allays
inflammation.
Heals the Sores
Restores the
senses of taste
smell. hearing
A quick relief.
A positiv cure
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

Frank Lsslie's Sunday Magazine
For October oRexs with the first installment Of
. Few serial by Fannie Aymar Mathews, On
titled. "Dilsttants Days." a bright and taking
story Of travel. The three chapters given take
the reader across the Atlantic, through Liver
pool, Chester, and Warwick; the illustrations
are appropriate and truthful. The two stories,
'Love's Harvest" by Farjson, and "Whst
She Made Of Her Life" by Mrs. Farmer, 20 on
sntertainingly. Two Of Chrisrs Parallels are
given in that series, and Ignaz seyfrisd, sigis-
mond Neukemm and Conradin Kreutzer are
skstehsd in the Sacred Musician series. The
Bible history article treats of tho Kingdom Of
Judah from the fall Of samaria to the Baby
lonish captivity. The Rev. Edward A. Rand
contributes pleasant and readable article
"An Autumn Pilgrimage" and there is gsod
sketch, with extracts and illustrations Of Ten
nysou's latest dramatic poem, '.Becket." There
are also portraits and sketches Of DR.. Has
brouch, Of the New jersey Normal scllsel; H.
H. Bancroft, the Pacific coast historian; Arch
bishop Walsh, Of Dublin; and Sir George Err
rington; besides many interesting shorter
articles and poems Published by Mrs. Frank
Leslie, Nos. 50, 55 and 81 Park Place, New
York city, at IS cents number, Or s. 4 year,
postage paid.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25
A BRIGHTER Outlook.

There is very general feeling of relief
amang our merchants and business men. The
fine weather that has prevailed has enabled the
farmers to secure their grain in the best pos
sible condition. The bulk Of the crop has now
been threshed OF is in stack, prices have come
up to point which allows Of margin for
profit and the farmer is in more cheerful
mood. The effect of this is to be seen in the
large invoices Of goods that our merchants are
constantly receiving, and the more hopeful
feeling that pervades all classes. Though but
comparatively little grain has yet been sold,
still money begins to circulate more freely, and
ere long every artery Of trade will feel its life
giving throb. Everything betokens prosper
Gus fall and winter for the business men Of
Hope. Not the least encouraging sign is to be
found in the fact thatnsarly every vacant house
in town has been bespoken, and many Of our
farming friends will move into town as soon
as fall work is completed. Never since the set
tlement Of this section Of Dakota has the out
look been 80 bright aud truly have we cause
for being thankful
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25
The County Buildine.

The county commissioners met in an in
formal manner OH Wednesday with a number
of tho citizens and business men Of Hope and
discussed means by which the county building
might be saved from being torn down and
removed. Mr.. Grey, speaking for the hoard,
said there was no disposition to ,tsav down the
building, but as the board had no funds with
which to build, and as suitable quarters for the
county officers at Sherbrooke were imperativey
necessary, and as the law conferred ne au-
therity OH the commissioners to sell without
vote Of the people, there seemed to be no other
course open but to remove the present build
ing; the commissioners were in Hope, however,
at the invitation Of a committee appointed by
apublle meeting al the ptiSens Of Hope to
hear any suggestions that the citizens Of Hope
might have to make in regard to the matter,
and the commissioners were ready and willing
to aid to the extent Of their ability in allowing
the building to stand. The first proposition
discussed was regarding the purchase of the
building by the civil township Of Hope, after
its formation, for township purposes, but there
being 90 few present, and tho foar that such
action on their part might not meet the sup
port necessary to insure success, finally caused
the project to be abandoned. The matter was
then opened to individuals, and after much dis
cussion pro and con an arrangement was ef-
fected whereby the commissioners agreed to
transfer the building to q. J. Mcmahon, he to
furnish the county with An amount Of new
lumber and material equivalent to that con.
tanned in the present building, Of like quality
to be ascertained by estimates made BY two
experts, one to be appointed by each Of the
parties, and in case Of disagreement they to
call in third. A lease of the lots is TO be given
Mcmahon till January, 1887, at which time the
lots are to he sold to the highest bidder. BY this
arrangement the county secures new lumber
and material and saves the cost of demolishing
the building and the loss Of lumber incident
thereto. Mr.. H. L. Smith acted for Mr.. E.
McMahen and Mr.. J. H. Verify acted for the
county in measuring and estimating the lum
Der and material in the building, and were en-.
gagged the greater part Of yesterday in theil
work. There appears to 10 no doubt but thai
both parties will be gamers by this transaction
The commissioners in it were actuated by de-
sire to do the best they could for the count!
under tho circumstances in which they fount
themselves placed, and evinced disposition t,
act in the most liberal manner in order to cor
summate the trade, and while many are Of til,
opinion that Mac has acquired white ele
phant, we venture the opinion that he will flint
use to which to put it,.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

A meeting Of 4 number Of the prominent
business mon of Hope was held last Saturday
morning in the pestoflics building and initia-
tive measures taken looking to the formation
OF civil township. A committee was ap-
pointed to draw up petition and circulate it
for signatures asking tho county commission
ers TO establish the civil township Of Hope, the
boundaries to be the same as those Of the pres
ent school township Of, Hope. Quite large
number Of voters have already signed the petit
ton and these who have not done SO should
sign it at once, so that tho matter may be pre-
sented to tho county commissioners at their
next meeting. The petition may be found at
the store Of Messrs. Wamburg & jacobson or
at the Hope postofGcc,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

We regret to learn that the Cochrane Bres.
lost q portion Of their wheat in stack by fire on
Monday, and it was only through very active
eKsrtions that the fro was stopped. The fire
originated from spark from threshing en-.
gine. The grain was situated on section a.
LAT, 81, and was insured in the Dakota Insur.
ance company.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

We have always noticed that you may say
almost anything you please about man in the
way Of joke and he smiles all over, but just
happen to.tell an unpalatable truth, and off
he goes like Chinese tom-tem. Last week,
in the generosity Of our nature, we incidentally
alluded to our muchly divorced contemporary
in the most mplimentary terms we could think
Of as BETTING him, and 10 he squirms and con
torts like a fish cut OF water. Another illustra-
ton Of misdrected charity. We shall be more
sshary Of our compliments In the future.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

Prairie fires have been 50 numerous during
the week, and the reports in regard to them 50
vague, that it is impossible to ascertain what
the actual loss has been in the county, though
we incline to the opinion that it is very slight.
Mr.. T. G. Anderson, whe was in tewn Tues
day, reported several stacks destroyed in the
central part OF Steele, but could not say to
whom they belonged,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

We have heard Of coed many instances Of
pure, unadulterated cheek in Dakota, but the
request made by our Mormon friend to one of
the patrons of the PIONEER that his advertise
mont should be Withdrawn from the PIONEER
and transferred to his penny bugle, rather takes
the biscuitl We are happy to state that the
proposition met with the contempt which it
justly deserved.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25
dicates that there is demand for these maps,
and we give this explanation to meet these in


The entire crop Of Carl Rsdseth, southwest
quarter Of section 2, 145, 81, was saved frsm
destruction by fire through the personal sxer-
tlons Of Messrs. Thomas ]. Foster aud ]. A.
White Monday afternoon during the prevalence
OF the high wind. After these gentlemen had
succeeded in stopping the fire which had threat
ened Rodseth, they returned to Mr.. Fosters to
find that the fire was bearing down with fright
ful rapidity upon Mr.. Fosters farm and en-
dangering \ large amount of wheat which re-
NAMED in the field in shock, and was in pro-
cess Of being threshed. The machine was at
once stopped and all hands turned out to fight
the fire, which was not subdued till it had
reached the edge Of Mr.. Fosters wheat field.
We acknowledge tho courtesy of an invita-
ton from the chairman of the committee on
visiting editors, Mr.. D. L. Fry, to be present
during the D. N. G. encampment, and regret
eur inability to have availed ourselves Of the op-
portunity to meet and become personally ac-
quaintad with eur brethren Of the press of
North Dakota. But being at present without
that essential to the success Of we'll conducted
journal, 'careless compositor," we are re-
luetantly compelled to remain at home, stick
type and play ''devil." We know that the
people and press Of Fargo did themselves
proud on the occasion, aud that the Country
editors" will return to their tasks cheeled and
invigorated by this oasis in their Journalistic
life.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

friend at our elbow propounds the follow
ing query, which we acknowledge we are ua-
able to solve, and refer him to our neighbor up
the street, who has had much practical expert
ence in that particular line, and should there
fore be competent to answer: 'sDoes man
who is residing on homestead in Dakota, and
who briRgs suit in a Minnesota court to obtain
divorce, commit perjury%'
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

A week or two since we published an item
stating that any one who desired it could OBJ
tain map Of Dakota free by applying to Com
missioner Of immigration Dunlap, but we in
advertantly failed to mention that Mr.. Dunlap's
address was Huron, Dakota. Numerous in
quiries both personally and by letter have
reached US in regard to tho matter, which in
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

Our thanks are duo Mr. J. A. White, agent
Of the department Of agriculture for Steele
county, for copy Of the report Of the depart
ment for the month Of September, showing
the condition Of crops in Europe and America,
and freight rates Of transportation companies.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

Farmers should not fail to read tho card Of
Mr.. Fl. H. Hosford, who will make it to their
interest to consult him before disposing OF
their wheat. He will give you more money
for your wheat than the elevators.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

Parties in need Of coal should read the ad-
vsrtisement Of Mr.. H. L. Smith, who offers for
sale the very best quality Of Laurel Hill soft
coal, which is claimed to be the best in the
market, at prices as low as the lowest. Give
Mr.. Smith call.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

A letter received from Mr.. H. W. Thomas by
his family announces his safe arrival at
Stowe, Vermont, and the demise Of his mother,
which sad event occurred one hour preceding
his arrival. Mr. Thomas expected to return to
Hope in about TIVE weeks.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

Our thanks are duo Mr.. w. f. T. Bushnell,
secretary Of the board OF agriculture, for q
copy OF the premium list Of the first Territorial
fair, to be held in Huron September 20 and 30,
and October and q.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

A Gallant General Passenger Agent.
''Casual Listener' in the st. Paul Pioneer
Press gets off the following coed joke at the
expense Of the obliging general passenger
agent Of the St. P, N. Il n;
General Passenger Agent Warren, Of the
Manitoba road. has had his hands full for the
past ten days looking after the crowds attend
ing the State fair; but, during all tho turmoil
and excitement, has made 1t psint to have
the ladies carefully provided for. On St. Paul
day two beautiful and stylish young ladies' were
unable to get through the gates at tue Union
depot on account Of the great crowd, surging
and jostllng each other in desperate fashion.
Warren, noticing the dilemma in which they
were placed, approached them, like the gallant
cavalier that he is, and, dofing his hat, said in
his most seductive tones: Come this way, la
dies, I'll show you side gate where you can
get through without being squeezed One Of
the maiaeps looked up 81 him very arshly, and
lispsd very swestly: oh, pretty sir, but we
like to be squeezsdv And Warren tainted then
aud there"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25
--fNk

It's an old gag for an editor who commits
blunder to lay it on the shoulders Of the som-
position, but when the editor and sompssitor
happens to be one and the same individual,
and the blundsr is SO apparent that even an
'sditer with horse sense would have known
BETTER" we imagine that the easiest way out
Of the scraps would be to acknowledge the
corn and say nothing about the careless com
positer."
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

A prairie FIRE destroyed a considerable guam
tity Of oats belonging to John Mckay, near
Goose lake last Friday afternoon. Hector Nc
Kay fought the fire all night to keep it away
from his stacks and buildings.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

Tramps took possession Of Clifford Saturday
evening and held high carnival for time. The
citizens tclegrapled to the sheriff Of Trsill at
Caledonia but we have not heard that any ar
rests were effected,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25
A Hon Convention.

Mr.. J. n. NcCann, Of Bridgeport, ". Va,
a contributor to poultry journals Of the United
States and Canada, and large chicken raiser,
says from experience that If st. Jacobs oil is
mixed with dough and fed to poultry suffering
from chicken cholera, all that are able to swal-
low will be restored to health, and II saturated
pills arc forced down the throats Of those that
cannot swallow they will flap their wings and
crow in your face.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

A number Of our citizens turned out Tues
day evening and burned the prairie Oh the
east side of Hope, thus giving the tow2 i'm
munity in ease of prairie fire from that direc-
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

Griggs county has levied tax Of 12111 mills
on the dollar Of valuation, and poll tax Of
$l.5O or enc days labor for each male person
between the ages Of q and 80 years.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

Wheat reached "a cents "Wednesday, and then
fell back to Is cents. A we'll posted gentleman
informs us that he expects to sse It above IS
cents tomorrow.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

Mr.. A. Curry, Of Norman township, was in
town yesterday. Mr.. Curry reports grain as
yielding well in his neighborhoed, the average
being from twenty to twenty fRye bushels per
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

District Attorney Hulme went to Fargo on
Tuesday to attend the encappment and help
swell the multitude there gathered frsm all
parts of the territory.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25
Wants to Got Back to Dakota.

Mr.. W. S. Christian, who was called home to
Indiana few weeks ago, in a private letter to
friend in Hope, Gays. ,If could got away
would take Tho first train hack to Hope. X
Times ara tough here; nearly everybody out Of
work; trade is dull and nsney scarce. 1t looks
as though many people will actually suffer be-
fore spring comes. see from reports that
wheat is turning out less than was anticipated.
1t seems to inc wheat will bring better price
before raised again. But people need net
grumble out there for il ,hsy were here
they could not get seventy-hve cents
a day for work. AIN better pleased than ever
with Dakota, and just as soon as I can get
through will return"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

J. w. Stewards crop, near Shorbreoke, we
are informed, averaged twenty five bushels to
the acre, not baa yield considering it's all of
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25
VOICES FROM THE PEOPLE.
A GOOD IDEA.


HOPE, Sept. %, 1855.
Dear &r-Seeing the invitation for discuss.
ion OF candidates fer commissioner from thii
district, vote it 4 good idea. 1t don't make
much difference who the man is, 10 that he Il
made Of the right stuff, and "Fint District
was about correct when he said John Worth
would be a good one. His head 10 pretty leve
II he will stick 4 fellsw on a machine once in
while. Whoep her up for John, says D.
AvoICE FROM sHERBRooKE.
SHERBRooKE, Sept 20, 1856.
Editor Hope Pioneer:
Dear Sir-Permit me to say that read with
interest the communication In last weeks pa
per signed "First District, recommending Mr..
Worth for the position Of commissioner frem
the south end Of the county. While have no
veice in the election, feel that his sslestion
would prove acceptable to the people in this
part of the county. Ono Of the commissioners
should reside in Hope, and understand Mr..
Worth will shortly move there from his farm,
which is very near Hope. I think lie IL capa-
bio and honest, and has no connection with
any Clique. YOURS, SHERBR0OKE.
ANOTHER NAME SUGGESTED,
LAKE TOWNSHIP, Sept. 10, 1855.
Editor Hope Pioneer:
Dear Sif-I want to suggest the name Of a
gentleman that I think would make COED
county commissioner, alluds to Robert A.
Pope, Of Lake township. Mr.. Pope is 4 we'll
to-do farmer, and directly interested in the
welfare Of tho county. Mr.. Pope came to Da-
kota about foar years ago from Illinois, and by
industry and thrift has accumulated suffieient
to plase him in q position Of indspen dsacs.
Mr.. Pope is an old Union soldier, and 1
know that he would receive the hearty support
OF old soldiers in the district. No man stands
better with his neighbors, and il he will allow
the use OF his name he will receive the uuited
support Of LAKE TOWNSHIP.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

Charley Ward has recovered his white mare.
The animal wBs found over In Barnes county,
Mither she had straxed.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

T. G. Anderson brought in his first Install
ment Of No. hard Tuesday. He reports an
average yield of eighteen bushels to the aero.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

The first annual encanpment OF the D. N.
G. is pronounced great success. Fargo was
crowded with people.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

A. P. ireland arrived from LaPorte, Indiana,
last Saturday, to visit his farm and market his
Wheat cron
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

George Gray returned from Minneapolis on
Saturday with a car load Of horses for the
Pickert farm,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

Mr.. J. A. White aud family will move into
town shortly and occupy the Renwick build
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

Hope Public School.
The following is report of the above school
as furnished by Mrs. L. .. F. Hogue, Teacher:
Week ending Sept. .18. Boys. IGirIs! Total.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

Until further notice Sabbath school vii! be
held in the church al II o'clock each Sunday
m0rpinr
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

4. Major Pickler offers silver cup at the Ter
ritorial fair at Huron for the best essay on
practical Cattle Raising in Dakota"
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A number Of hoodlums last night disturbed
the slumbers of peaceful citizens and made
night hideOus with their yells and noise.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

There were several free fights up the street
this morning, caused by too much benzine.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

Mrs. 2. B. Payson arrived in Hope on Tues
days train to lsok after her interests here.
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LOCAL ITEMS

LOCAL ITEMS.
Wheat 70 cents.
R. c. Hanna left for Superior yesterday.
c. j. Paul left for Battle Creek on last Satur
days train.
MIR. and Mrs. C. R. Black were ever from
Clifford Sunday.
Frank Ward is becoming an expert at
chicken shooting.
Quite large party Of Hopeites took in Shsr-
brooke last Sunday.
Commissioner Goplerud paid tho PIONEER
office visit Wednesday.
R. w. Berry is authorized to act AZ agent for
the PIONEER at Sherbrooke.
DIR. Philip reports an eight and half pound
girl born to Mrs. Dr. McCutchns.
The weather continues magnificent and
threshers arc making the most Of it.
County Clerk Seymour was in town Tuesday.
Hereports business in his office quiet.
There were several free fights up the street
this morning, caused by too much benzne.
Mrs. E. B. Payson arrived in Hope on Tues
days train to lsok after her interests here.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

County Clerk Seymour was in town Tuesday,
He reports business in his office quiet
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

The weather continues magnificent and
| threshers arc making the most Of it.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

Frank Ward is becoming an expert at
chicken shooting
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

DR.. Philip reports an eight and half pound
girl born to Mrs. DR.. McCutchins.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

Commissioner Goplerud paid tho PIONEER
office visit Wednesday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

R. w. Berry is authorized to act AZ agent for
the PIONEER at Shcrbrooke
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MIR. and Mrs. C. R. Black were over from
Clifford Sunday
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

Quite large party Of Hopeites took in Sher-
brooke last Sunday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-09-25

K. G. Hanna left Tor Superior yesterday.
c. J. Paul left for Battle Creek on last Satur