The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-06-19

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ings of the farm. Mr.. Carpenter has every
confidence that sheep raising will become a
profitable adjunct to wheat raising in Dakota.
We suggest to the executive committee hav-
ing in charge the fourth Of July celebration
that the Manitoba authorities he consulted with
reference to having special train run from
Ripon to Hope on the fourth. This would give
the people Of Ripon, Ayr, Page, Rochester and
Colgate an opportunity Of coming to Hope to
celebrate, and many Of them would avail them
selves Of it.
Read the new advertisement of L. N. Wood
& Co., who are agents for the Walter A. Wood
improved harvester, with improved iron frame
binder and bundle carrier, and the Champion
light binder and new mower. These machines
are well known, and the Mcssrs. Wood invite
farmers to call aud examine their sample ma
chimes, which will be Oh exhibition in few
days, and which they will take pleasure in ex-
planning to all who call.
Charley Barlow left yesterday for Mlnneapo-
lis. He is at present undecided as to what he
will do in The future, his st. James hotel pro.
ject having been abandoned. He will proba-
bly, take vacation for the remainder Of the
summer, having we'll earned it, as during his
railroad career of seven years he has never lost
day. His departure was somewhat hastened
owing to the illness Of one of his children, and
lie will probably return in short tilne to settle
his unfinished business.
The Fargo A,yus says that gentleman who
seems to be well posted is of the opinion that
the Manitoba system is contemplating the con-
struction of q road from Ripon across the May
vile branch to some point on the Grand Forks
line between Harwood and Fargo. Sixteen
miles of new road would give Fargo direct
communication with all the branches Of the
Manitoba system in North Dakota. This il
not mere runor, the A,yus says, but mat.
| ter that has been talked up, and if proper &C.
| ton is taken something can be accomplished
that will be Of great benefit to Fargo.
Farmers should be very cautious about con.
tracing with parties travelling. through the
country as agents for insurance companies and
soliciting orders for hail and fire insurance. A
number Of farmers who took out policies from
travelling agents last summer, and some OF
whom had policies returned to them with sr-
roncous descriptions, and who, had they sus.
tanned loss, would never have received dol.
lar, have, we understand, been sued for the
payment Of the notes given. What looks sus.
picious in this matter is that these suits have
been broughtin tho north end of the county,
making it tinconvenent and expensive for farm.
ers to attend and defend them, and in man,
cases judgment will be taken by default. i
farmers desire to insure their crops or building
there are in every town resident agents repre-
sentins solvent and responsible insurance com
panies, with facilities for having errors at an,
time corrected, and these agents should he pa
tronized in preference to irresponsible partie
travelling through the country.
An important question, and ono which vii
demand from the county commissioners nj
early ansN er, is what shall be done to provid,
adequate quarters for thu officers of tho county
The present building was rented for tire,
months, and before that period expires step
will have to be taken to provide other and bet
ter accommodations for transacting the publi'
business. The season in which buildings cal
be economically erected in this section is short
and whatever action is had should be done a
the earliest moment. There can be but on
mind as to the necessity for proper building
but there may be, and doubtless will be-, df
ferences OF opinion as how best to procure
building. Two methods may he suggested
either one of which would meet the wishes 0
the pnoplc. Tho first is to make contrac
with party who will erect a suitable buildin,
and rent it 10 the county for term Of years
The other is to have plans and specifications 0
such building as is desired drawn, with al
approximate estimate of its cost, and submit
the question of raising the money nscessar,
for its erection to vote Of the people. Th'
trouble with the second method is that 1t in
wolves loss Of time. We are satisfied that W,
voice the sentiments of the people of the count
when we say that they do not desire an expen
sive structure. A plain, well constructed build
ing, that will meet the requirements of til
county for dozen years to come, is all that
necessary. We invite attention to this matter
and shall DO glad to open the columns OF tn
PIONEER to any of our citizens who desire
express their views on tho subject
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Editor HOPE PIONEER
DEAR SIR-I feel as il the citizens of Hon
had no respect for me. Myself and wife wer
from home about two hours last Sunday, Il,
first time that both Of lis together had been OF
OF sight Of the house in six months. On ou
return we found horses and hogs in oul gal
den and much damage done. dislike to max
complaint or 10 do anything that would caus
trouble or annoyance to any one, especially q
we are dependent upon the good will of til
people of Hope for our livelihood, but think