The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-08
FHE BUSY EoWNS.
OF Pembina County, Including,
= Neche, Bathgate. Hamilton,
st. Thomas,
Drayton, Walhalla, Cavalier, Olga,
Crystal, Gardar, Mountain
and Beaulieu.
Neche.

Neche.
Ncchc, the terminus of the st. Paul,
Minneapolis & Manitoba railroad, boasts
of the most beautiful location in the
Northwest, being situated OIL the south
side of the Pembna river, in one of its
beautiful windings, which leaves 1t pro.
tected OH the north east and west by that
fine forest belt, which in many places
would rival the beauty and,grandcur ofthc
oak groves of old England, while immedi-
ately to the south stands delightful
grove of timber, known as Vosper's
Island. Though surrounded by a broad
expanse of prairie it is at the same
time a forest city. Here the SO called
western blizzard is entirely unknown,
and winters ticrccst blast passes bv un-
needed, while ut the same time the roads
leading to it in winter are always in good
condition, owing to their protected situa-
ton. 1t enjoys the advantage of being
the principal export town of Dakota to
Manitoba and the Northwest with U. S.
customs. When the Hudson Bay rail-
road is constructed, opening Il route 10
Europe, Nechc will enjoy Il favored local
ton as a commercial point. Besides its
excellent situation, it has tributary TO it Il
large portion of the finest land in the far.
and justly famed Red River Valley,
which is well attcstcd by the fact that
the surrounding country was fairly well
settled and cultivated, at a time when
districts now the site of large cities were
marked OH our maps US the great Amcri-
can desert. Nechc enjoys the reputation
of having the most hcalthful as well as
vigorous growths in this country as not
one amongst her business enterprises
has proved improbable since its COM
menccmcnt, all of them being in a
flourishing and vigorous condition at the
present time, Notwithstanding the period
ofcomniercial depression the country has
just passed through. 1t has three general
, stores all of which would compare favor
ably with those of any town in the
country, many years its senior.
In the winter of 1852 LaNIoure Il Suffel
started in business. In February 1881,
the management assumed Its present
form. the partners being Hon. Judson
I.aMourr, W. X. Goodfellow and n. l..
Nelson, the latter being Il sort of silent
partner his duties in the custom office
taking his whole time. Mr.. Goodfellow
is the resident manager. Mr.. LaMoure
has made this his headquarters but las
too many stakes driven down here and
there in the Territory to be closely con-
fined to one point. The firm do heavy
trade, cmbracinga wholesale business of
growing dimensions. With large capital,
experience and business methods that
inspire confidence, this firm is doing well
for itself and Necllc.
rrotter Bros, rising young merchants,
came to this place i'll the fall of 1883.
They carry a stock of general nerchan-
disc, that for quality ofgools, assortment
and quantity would he an ornament to
some Of our more pretentious cities.
Their prompt and courteous attention to
customers makes them general fayorites,
and their success in business is an ex-
ample Of what energy and tact can do for
young men i'll this country. The Trotter
brothers came to this county in 1872,
afterwards went to Manitoba but return
ed to this land of promise in 1852.
\. Z. Nichols keeps lumber yard well
supplied and also machinery depot.
The management of tile business de-
wolves OH Mrs. Nichols. a lady of remark.
able business talent and success.
elias. Crawford, is one of the widely
KNOWN business men of Pembina county.
He keeps large and varied stock of
general merchandise i'll Neche and has
lately established a branch of the bust
ness ut Langdon, the county seat Of Cavi-
lier county. He lms IN agreeable man.
ner with the public and has lots of
friends.
L. Nosper, one of the pioneer farmers
i'll the vicinity retired from that pursuit
when Neclle started and resumed bust
ness life which lie formerly pursued in
Toronto. He is postmaster and notary
public, and has held other important
Offices
Wilcox 4 Flctt, SUCCESSORS to Mckin-
ney L. Wilcox, carry large and we'll
selected stock of hardware, tinware, &C.;
also a furniture warc-room with every
thing necessary to the trade in that line.
They are practical business men, know
ing what goods people want in their de-
partments of trade and aiming always
to keep them OH hand. Their methods
Of dealing give them the confidence and
esteem Of the public.
T. Il. Leckie, keeps harness and
saddlery store and is a square dealer and
thorough workman. lie located here
about Il year ago.
We have three good hotels; the Elliott
House, by W. Il. Elliott, the Cleveland
House, by z. Jennings and the Comfort
House, by Mrs. Comfort. so that in Neclle
travellers cannot fail to find good and
comfortable accommodation.
Our railroad agent is W. L. Gooding,
one of the most competent and attentive
OH the line. Neil McColum handles the
ticker with precision and care.
Tie firm of johnson & Holmes is rep
resented ut this point bv ii. l.. Holmes,
one OF the partners This well known
and successful firm does large business
here, Mr.. Holmes being one of Neclle's
most competent and experienced bust
ness men.
The first business man that cast anchor
at this place was our cnterprising lumber
merchant, V.Quackenbush. MIR. luack-
enbusli, while always having an eye to
business. is also ready to promote
every public enterprise. lie las lately
purchased the interest of his former part
ner, I. Z Stewart. He keeps one of the
best stocked lumber yards in the country.
A neat and attractive building Las
recently been erected by Eancett and