The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1893-06-30

D6VllS Lako, COOpSlS.UWu nave all laQ attacks
from them and even Grand:n has only escaped
by the alertness OF her ever watchful citizens.
Tickets for the Band boys dance, to be
given the night OF the 4th, are now on sale at
the different places ct business. Buy ticket
whether you wish to dance or not, and help
the boys to get onto their feet. They deserve
| it.
Mrs. D. N. Van Dusen wishes to inform
tho public that she Is better than ever prepar-
ed to turn out artistic Photographic work and
to give her patrons entire satisfaction. Giye
| her call at her residence and see samples Of
her work.
The insurance adjustors were in town last
Friday and Saturday, and made tho ADJUST
ments on the fire losses. We understand that
some Of the losers Nsclse not very woll satisfied
with the adjustmenlthcy cut them down
fearrul!y.
John Greencu had the misfortune to lose
his barn, near Colgate, by fire on Saturday last.
He succeeded in saving his horses aud harness
es, but lost some pigs aud some feed in the
barn. His loss amouh.ed to about 5000 with
no insurance.
Tho safe which went through the fire in
Merri1lps hardware store was opened on Mon
day and found to be perfectly fire proof
Some papers which had been accidentally left
iu the safe wero found to be ull right-not
even scorched.
Mrs. D. N. Van Dusen & Co. wish to in
form the ladies that they are prepared to sell
tho latest in styles of Millinery from one-fourtll
to one half cheaper than transients can posi-
bly, do. Patronize home institutions and by so
doing save money.
-Bottineau Pioneer: Tho main lire of the
Great Northern road may be a blessing to the
country it passes through, but its branches are
like the tentacles Of some great octopus whose
continued existence must soon or late drain
the country Of its very life.
We are reliably informed that a great deal
Of wheat Oh high or sandy soil was almost
ruined by the hot winds of last week. The
rain Of Monday may help it out, but it was
pretty far gone. More rain is needed to set the
wheat to growing good again.
Il. Stuart lost meerchaum pipe last Satllr-
day-one Of the roustabouts with Differs show
! CdllS Ous Ill oluulV lUllUWou SIlOW
to Portland, and with tie proper papers con-
fronted the follow, making him dsgorge tue
pipe and pay the expenses Of the trip besides.
The program for the 18th Of July races, as
arranged BY tho committee, appears elsewhere
the genuine article. Tt seems there was
some mistake made upon the part of the ex.
ecut!re committee in the publication OF the
races and purses last week, but now the mat
er is all 20. K.''
Some idea may be obtained of Fargo't
great loss when it is known that sixty>twc
private dwellings wors Consumed. chs total
number OF buildings destroyed is estimated al
one hundred and eighty-two. 1t is but little
wonder that many Of the people Of that city
are almost discouraged.
j. R. Purchase, of the Hotel Northern
Minneapolis, will be remembered by the Older
residents Of the Northwest as having presided
80 satisfactorily over the desk ut the Merchants
for some years. He is etill the Same affable
quiet hammered "Johnuie," as those who stoL
at tho "Northern'' can heartily testify.
-EsTRAYED-]'rom tho owner at Hope, one
light 6orrel broncllo mare, with white strip in
f&co; branded on left hip "FUF'' aud "S'
on right side. New halter with about 10 OF
50 feet CT rope attached. Any one taking ul
such animal notify undersigned at Hope, N. D.
and receive reward. j. A. KLovsrAD.
WANTED.-Salesmen, to sell our choice anG
hardy nursery stock. Many special varetie!
to offer both in fruits and ornalnentals, ant
controlled only by U.s. We pay commission Of
salary, give exclusive territory and pay weekly
Write us at once and secure choice territory
MAY BROTHERS, Nurserymen. Rochester. N. Y
-Cooperstown COURIER: Messrs. A. E. ia.
cobson, J. A. Pepper, A. 3. Warner, L. .
Finn, H. j. Harness and A. j. King, six joll,
ball Cranks from Hope. drove over to Coopers-
town Saturday, to witness tho ball game be
tween Cooperstown and Sanborn. They sDeal
highly of the Sanborn nine for falling to show
up.
Judge Kings team ran away with a LOAF
CT hay last Monday. The judge had jus
driven home with the load and made for th'
house to escape the storm, when the team
took a notion that they wanted to get out o
that too. They ran south and were not fount
for some time atterward. No damage done tt
speak Of.
"A. NJ Mclaughlin has curiosity in th
shape Of a four-legged chicken. The mons
frosty was hatched few days since, and ha
four distinct legs, the extra pair joining ontt
the body, at its rear extremity. The CHECKER
is alive and thriving, and "Mac' thinks OF 60
ing into the dime museum business with hi
attraction.
jamestown Alert: Wool is very mucl
cheaper in the local market this Year than last
The price ranges from 1Jc to 13c, while las
year it held close to 15c the entire season. Th
season OF 1891 the price ranged from 13c to 15
according to quality and grade. Minneapoli
prices ranged Saturday from 14c for unwasbe(
to 25c for medium washed.
Geo. T. McLean's residence was struck b!
lightning during the storm Wednesday after
noon, the bolt entering through tho roof ant
running across the ceiling Joints ran down th
wall on the other side of the house. Strang
to say no damage of any consequence wa
done, and the inmates Of the house were no
even shocked by the stroke.
w. A. Winslow, Of Larimore, was visto
in town from Friday evening last until Mon
day. lie was called to Sherbrooke by the in.
formation that the tenant on bis farm nea
Sherbrooke-Arthur Woodland absconded
and como over to see about matters. HI
found only about 35 acres Of his farm In crop
when he had supposed 1t was all sown.
Valley City Alliance: Prot. SchoGed, &C
companled by Will Mckay, went to Hopo OF
Monday to give tho band there Its weekly dose
aud started home Immediately after the prac
tlco. When the sun came up OH Tuesda!