The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1893-02-03
"A surprise patty was indu'ged in by tie
young people OF the town at Tie residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Laor King on Thursday evening"
A jolly time is reported.

A jolly time is reported.
Hope has had no communication with tho
outside world since last Tuesday, with the
exception Of fow telegfaphic dispatches.
The train is, however, expected up today, and
will probably bring US our tardy mail
The PIONEER is day OF two late in reach
ing the majority Of its readers this week,
caused by the delay occasioned by the storm
not permitting of our papers reaching us
sooner. We hope. however, that the delay
will make it all the more interesting.
Persons in need Of blanks of any kind
long or short form chattel mortgage. satisiac-
ton, thresl.lng leins. judgment transcript,
notes. county bill blanks, school and civil
township books, sheriff day books, etc.-will
call at tho PIONEER office all for sale at
re ,sonable prices. Cali Whzn in need Of any
thing in tue way of blan.s.
BRO. HUT, Of tho Tribulc, came in on :he
train and the BLIZZARD from bismarck Tuesday.
He reports the 'razzlc- dazzle" over the sen
atorial fight as quite Interesting. and hs hal
finc time hobnobbing with the biz guns
Walter Muir, John y. Benton and Others Ho
went up to Sherbrooke Wednesday morning
to again settle himself In the editorial harness
"A temperance meeting under the auspices
Of the local w. c. T. U. WASHED at the Con-
gregational church last Sunday evening. Rev.
James, Of the NJ. E. church, delivered short
address upon temperance, after which States
Atty. Murray, Of Shelbroote' addressed the
audience upon the salient points of the pro-
hibition law. Quite large crowd was in
attendance at the meeting.
Thermometers we're ''out of sight" upon
Wednesday morning after tue blizzard, some
of them registered 81 degrees pelow zero, as
low as they could get, while tho mercury in
others "busted" the BOLTON out Of tho tube,
slid to the ground and left the country, pre-
sumably going south TO fairer clmes. Thurs
day morning in POINT of collness was almost q
repetition of the proceeding morning.
Bro. Hunt. was not satisfied with his trip
to Sherbrooke through the dEifts on Wedues-
day last so, in company with the mail carrier,
started for Hope again the next day-.hurs-
day. When they had gone. about two miles
the sleigh in which they wtlc riding, rot bo-
ing able to withstand the encounter with
Lush snow-drift will, wlich they came in
contact. broke down. Nothing daunted they
resumed the journey upon the backs Of the
horses, and after many mis',aps, arrived here
at about $50 O'clock, having been over five
hours upon the trip Of ten miles, and feeling
rather worn aud weary. They did not,
attempt the return, trip unhl Saturday morn-
ing.
One II the Hope s.~. -,aIs5 was out the
other evening to sec girl WHOSE early life
that is say up to within seven years ago, and
she is now twenty. .two-wGs passed in the
country. He didn't know when to leave, and
as early as II O'Clock tho girl yawned. Some
time afterward he said: "Wou't you sing for
mer' She looked at the clock with heavy
eyes. NO." she replied, is too late to sing,
but if you will stay little longer I'll crow for
you"
Il. II. Paige, Of Casselton, was in town last
Friday and Saturday, Incidentally taking in
the Rebekal.'s banquet and ball on Friday
evening. He is now in business for himself,
l. e.-in the buying and shipping OF grain
from all stations in North Dakota. Ills many
friends hero wish for him the greatest of sue
cess, AID when taking into consideration his
experience ard adartlbiliy in the line of
grain shipping, they are assured that lie can
not tut succeed,
The hardware store Of G. H. & II. j.
Merriell is undergoing a thorough overhaul
ing upon the inside and upon completion OF
the same will be one of the neatest and most
convenient store rooms of the kind 10 be found
anywhere. Neat box drawers are being fitted
in along the shelves for tie reception Of the
small shelf hardware, while the rest OF tho
room will present an entirely different aspect
when completed the whole effect being like
unto that of truly metropolitan store
Jim Hilps train had tough time making
Hope Tuesday last in the blizzard. but she got
here inst the same at about o'clock p. m.
1t was the experience she had on the return
trip which made the trainmen weep. She
started from this place at about S o'clock and
succeeded in reaching Page, but at that point
became weak and exhausted and not being
able to buck TIE drifts further put up in the
hospital at that place to recruit her strength,
and remained all night and until yesterday
evening, when she was conyalescent and
wended her way slowly onward. At what
time she reached Everest, il ever. deponeni
sayeth not.
The ball, banquet and social given by the
Rebckah lod.a at the Hope House last Friday
evening was one of the most brilliant and en-
ioysble society events ever traDspirng in Hope
About forty couples participated in tho festv
ties, and after dancing had been indulged il
until the midnight hour the assembly adjourn
ed to the dining room. where LANDLORD
Noiske had prepared an elegant banquet fol
the occasion. After tho company had par
taken heartily Of the choice viands. they agail
adjourned to the ball room, where the mean
dering mazes Of the dance was enjoyed until
about three O'Clock a. m, when the assembl!
; adjourned to their respective homes. pronounc
ing all sorts OF extravagant cnconiCms o
praise upon the Daughters of Rebckal.
, Agent r. L. Thurston returned HON
, from his visit Of couple Of weeks Thursda
night. He was storm-bcuDd in Everest, bu
not being coutent with staying there until I'll
, blockade on this branch was lifted, got rid
from that point to R!pon, and from theme
started on foot for Hope. distance Of 80 Q
more miles. Upon reaching Pago he tele
graphed for team from hore to come afte
him, but upon being informed that It was n
possible to Get to Page with q team he ser
8 word To start team out and get us far rs the