The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1885-05-01
HOPEFUL HOPE.
what the Fargo Argus Has to Sa
AbOut the Fetronolie

HOPEFUL HOPE.
What the Fargo Argus Has to Say
About the Metropolis.
The Fargo Argus OF Tuesday last has tn,
following interesting article in regard to Hep,
and Steele county, from which we make the
following extracts, which will be read will
| interest:
At the western terminus of the Breckenridge
extension of the ST. Paul, Minneapolis &
Manitoba railroad stands the flourishine town
OF hope, the county seat Of Steele county and
the commercial distributing point for the vast
area of country north.
The relation which Hope has sustained to
the progress and development of the county
and the enterprise and public spirit Of lis bust
ness men, exhibited in building up a town of
the business capacity and Importance Of Hope,
insure to the young town substantial prosperity
and permanent growth.
Since the town was founded it has been the
gateway through which emigration into the
county, as well as all supplies for tho immense
country tributary at the north has passed, and
its citizens have held the key CT prosperity OF
Steele county
With this WORK upon their hands the citizens
OF Hope have not been idle. In point of arri-
cultural interests, statistics will show that
Steele county has made an almost unparalleled
advancement, the growth of the town las
Deen steady and permanent. Hope has never
undergone what is implied In the term ''boon."
Business has always been conducted upon
substantial basis, aud las kept pace with the
rapidly developing country around II.
The future Of this marvelously prosperous
young town seems certain Of marked progress.
1t has the elements Of prosperity, and the town
is now so solidly established that its growth
and the development Of tue county are insep-
arabic.
The commencement of the town extends
back period of only about three years. The
location Of Hope 10 very favorable, and con-
fors advantages upon Its commercial intsrests
Its situation OIL a branch of tho St. Paul, Min
neapolis & Manitoba railroad gives tho town
direct communication with the Fargo Il South
srn aud Northern Pacific. It's location in the
county Is within seven miles from tho southern
boundary and twonty-three miles from the
northern boundary. which, with Its railroad
facilities, gives it advantages as the official
center Of the county.
A very pleasing feature of the town is the
number and character Of the private residences.
They are such as would do credit to any city,
and with the beautiful site Of the town and
charming landscape surrounding, au air 81
beauty attracts the new Conner to Hope, and
very much enhances the town, both In appear
ance and genuine merit. The streets are hand
somely graded, willie good aud permanent
sidewalks extond to all parts OF the town.
Hope has magnificent school building,
Which its citizens take pride in keeping up to
the highest standard, costing $2,5OO; also a
Congregational church, erected at a cost of
$4,000 Rev. O. P. Miller 10 pastor. The
county building, which is furnished with all
necessary furniture, safe, etc., was completed
at cost Of $2,5O0.
Hope offers excellent opportunities for O.
tablishih: a few lines Of business, and those
seeking locations would certainly consult their
own interests by looking over the advantages
OF this town. A jewelry store would find
profitable trade here, as we'll as a merchant
tailoring establishment. Hope also wants
dress making establishment and a bakery.
when the mercantile business Of tile town
would be completed. Among the openings for
a mere extensive business may DO mentioned a
banking institution, increased elevator capacity.
and FIGURING mill.
STEELE COUNTY.
This fertile county which has made such
wonderful progress during the last two years,
was organized June Ii, 1853, its territory Lay
ing been carved from Ggiggs and Trail coun-
ties. Steele county is twenty-four by thirty
miles in extent, and contains twenty town.
ships, or 46O,SOO acres. There is no waste
land IN the county. Its soil is OF tho richest
character and produces large yields.
Settlement In the county dates back as far 40
1872, the pioneers being v. H. and ]. H. Berg;
Lucius Thompson, Fingal e. Enger, aud 9TH
ers who located on the Goose river. As there
was no market within convenient distAncs
for several years later, development had not
made much progress until the advent Of the
railroad. 1t is stated that In 1880 there was
two and one-llslf- bushels of wheat raised in
the county, aud in 1884 there was over three
quarters Of million bushels raised. The
county is beautifully diversified, has splendid
natural drainage and is supplied with an T.
bundance Of fuel and plenty Of good, pure
water.
The financial condition Of the county is such
as Is inviting to homesteaders to settle thereon.
It's assessed valuation 10 computed at nearly
$1,000 900, while its indebtedness amounts to
only about $4,000,
Its popuIatiOn, which consists of q mixed
nationality, is estimated at about 5000 people.
Steele is In every respect ono of the model |
counties Of North Dakota, and offers induce
ments to the homeseeksr that with industry
on bis part mast conduce to rapid prosperity.
Winter Wheat In Had Way.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-The 6rst monthly
crop report under Hon. Norman L. Colmsn,
the new commissioner Of agriculture, was is