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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10
MUTUAL FARMERS CLUB.

The following essays were read be-
fore the last meeting of the Mutual
Farmers Club:
DOES 1T PAY TO BEAUTIFY OUR HON s
WITH TREES, FENCES, ETC.
(Read by J. W. Branson.)
| have always contended that these
questions that are presented to our
club for consideration are mainly in
tended to bring out discussion, or in
plain terms give us something to talk
about And this question admits of
more than one answer, or rather can
be discussed in several ways. If a
married man wishes to invest in a
home and it is unimproved with or
uamental trees, nice surroundings.
etc, in my opinion nothing would
pay him better than to spend money
to improve 1t, even if he bought it
for speculation, but | question the
profit if he buys for the purpose of
leasing to others, as renters would
not protect and be interested in car
ing for such things. On the other
hand If a young man had to go in
debt for a home, and | believe if a
man is ever justified in assuming
debt 1t is for home, and does not
have ready cash to improve it in the
way the question suggests, he
had better 60 slow, and do it grad
ually. know by experience that
much of such improvements can be
done without much outlay of cash.
look back with much pleasure to
the years spent in planning a home,
laying out grounds, planting trees,
making fences, etc, around my home
and consider them the happiest years
of my life.
And now comes another phase of
the question. Some men are so en-
crossed with their own as to give no
time "to the assistance of their wives
in the cultivation of the beautiful
about their homes. My brother
farmer, if your wife has taste for
flowers encourage her by giving her
your help and sympathy, fix up the
flower beds for her or let her have a
hand for a day or two to do the la
Dor connected with the digging and
planting her roots, bulbs, shrubs, &c,
you will lose nothing even if it takes
the time from your farm and work.
You may add years to her life by the
outdoor exercises connected with
the cultivation and care of flowers,
aud at the same time make yours and
her home the more attractive.
When l pass through neighbour
hood and see neat farm and nicely
arranged surroundings, comfortable
buildings well painted, and fences
whltewashed, | am always willing to
believe there is thrift and enterprise
there, as well as an eye to comfort
and good looks. And on the other
hand we often see in our travels many
cases of delapidation aud if we would
inquire into the cause we would
probably find the owner drunkard
or miser. | have in my mind mem
DRY man who said it did not pay to
improve. | do not know what would
be the condition of his property now
had it not passed into other hands,
for the passers often asked what is
the matter with that man? Is he a
drinking man?
In conclusion, am very decided
in my opinion that money invested
economically in improvement is well
spent, and adds to appearances, com
fort, satisfaction and perhaps life.
CunTrT N AnDTnr-r m ~
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

Rev. r. B. Barrett, pastor of the
First Baptist Church, Chattanooga.
Tenn, has been called to the pastor
ate of the Court Street Baptist
Church. Portmouth.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10
FOR. Sale.
For Sale.

Four room dwelling House and Lot on
South Main Street. Stable, corn house car
riage house, and running water through lot.
Price $3.50
HOUSE AND LOT on East Main Street.
Berryville. Honse i'm good repair and con-
tains rooms.
SMALL HOUSE on Main Street Out
side Kitchen and Running Water. Very
low price.
Apply to SNYDER q CROWN.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

The barn of G. l.. Sifferd, "a prom
inent farmer in Botetourt, near
Brugh's Mil, was destroyed by fire
recently, together with AZ head of
cattle and quantity of grain.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10
UJ1dert0ki7ao o. .SDeciaLtu.

keep in stock all grades of Caskets and
Collins, such as black cloth walnut and
cherry; black cloth Metallic Caskets and
white Caskets. | also do embalming when
requested. Orders by telegram promptly
filed. l have the finest Hearse in the Val.
ley, and satisfaction guaranteed in all cases
In all business matters my motto is TO PLEASE
and no trouble will be spared TO do so.
mario IT II. Z. DEAAL.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

Don't think you can cure that slight
attack of Dyspepsia by dieting. or that
it will cure itself Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure WILL. cure it; it "digests what you
eat and restores the digestive organs to
health. w. Richardson.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

Senator Hanna says that President
Mckinley will be renominated by ac-
clamation by the Republican conven-
ton of 1900.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

Thousands of stogies bearing frau
aulent revenue stamps were found al
Parkersburg last week.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

J. ID. Bride, editor and proprietor of
the Democrat, Lancaster, n. H., says: 81
would not be without One Minute Cough
Cure for my boy, when troubled with a
cough or cold. 1t is the best remedy for
Group / ever used" w. Richardson.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10
Some Facts
About Furniture.

Having added largely To my stock of Fur
niture, the public is invited TO call and in
spect the same. In regard to prices / wish
to say can compete with any house in the
Valley.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10
Tho one Day Cold Cure.
W. Richardson.

For cold In the head ana sore throat use Ker-
motifs Chocolates Laxative QUinine, the One
Day Cold Cure.
w. Richardson
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

500 ACRES-Located on east side of Shen-
andoah river, miles from White Post. 200
acres cleared 80 acres of Island and river
bottom and 10 Acres of ran bottom, equal 10
the river bottom. Good Dwelling; Barn. Sta
bling, corn crib, &c; running water and well
in the yard; good orchard, Susceptible of
division, and if desired will be sold in scpa-
rate tracts. Price for whole tract SI2 per
acre. Apply to SNYDER e. CROWN.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10
SHOULD AGRICULTURE BE TAUGHT IN
OUR COUNTY SCHOOLS ?

SHOULD AGRICULTURE BE TAUGHT IN
OUR COUNTY SCHOOLS
(Read by @. G. Clevenger.)
l would say, emphatically-No.
Many reasons might be assigned for
this opinion. but will only give two
of them, either of which, / think,
would be sufficient:
First-It would be favoring class.
and all Legislation that tends to favor
one class more than others is objec-
tionable. The farmer asks no spec
ial favors; all he wants is an equal
chance in the race of life. Is there
any more reason why agriculture
should be taught than that mechan-
ism should be? Because there are more
farmers than any other avocation is
not sufficient reason-for there is IA
principle involved. If we demand
that agriculture be taught why
should not mechanics demand like
favors?
The only other reason, | will give,
is there is no time for teaching ag-
riculture in our country schools. 1t
is an immense science of many
branches; and to give only the rudi-
ments of any one of these branches
would require much time. In our
ungraded schools the time of the
teacher is fully occupied. Surely
none will claim that agriculture
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10
Farms for Sale.

$50 ACRES-Located near Wildwood and
the turnpike road. Nice smooth land-35
acres in timber Good Dwelling, stable.
granary, &c; shedding for 60 or so head OF
cattle two large cisterns and stock pond;
good old orchard and new one in bearing;
small fruits such as apricots, pears, peaches,
grapes. Price $40 an acre
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

Col. VIM. J. Bryan has been asked
to speak at the LABOR Day celebra-
ton 10 Richmond.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

W Richardson.

= ~ y = y q
kCrl.ott's Chocolates Laxative Cuininc for
cold IN the head and sore throat; Children
take them like candy.
Ny Rich
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10
Good and desirable Farm

Situated on east side of Shenandoah river
3 miles from Wildwood, containing GOO acres
100 acres of river bottom and most of the
upland GOOD LIMESTONE land Fairly i'm
proved, and desirable for cultivation or
grazing.
Will divide and sell in two tracts of 800
acres each.
For Prices and terms apply to
SNYDER Il CROWN
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1899-05-10

FARM OF l ACRES
lie Large square, modern built dwelling barn and ot
through the farm Spring and well of water
Ise. Price $4,000. W Va ""'ei
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-04-20
BEESWAX
Writes About Hops, Toads, One
Legged Men, Oregon Rain
Storms and Barrels of Beer.
Butteville. Ore, April -, 1890

Butteville. Ore, April -, 1899.
I am now situated in the greatest hop
growing district in the west, if not in
the world 1t only takes three pounds
of hops to make barrel of beer, and
when one sees the countless thousands
of acres of hop fields, it gives him some
idea of the magnitude of the beer drink
ing industry Of the world. Hop farming
is like the wheat market; rather uncer-
tain. But when you do strike it right,
it is profitable business. One year a
farmer will make neat little fortune,
and the next, the price may be so low
that the hops won't be worth picking.
So it goes from year to year. In the fall
of '95. the price dropped to four cents a
pound, and even the toads and one leg
ged men went out of the business
didn't pay them to hop.
1t rains here occasionally, find. AL
though all the old codgers say that this
is a very unusual spring; but see moth
ing unusual about it; because it rains
this way every spring, in this country.
An old settler who has lived here since
1847, tells me that he has never seen a
spring, in this country, that wasn't un-
usual. He further stated that he didn' t
think Oregon ever had usual spring.
never met kinder hearted lot of peo-
pie anywhere. Even the old landlord OF
the hotel where am stopping, seems to
be very solicitious for my comfort. He
knows that am alone and unprotected
here in this wild west, and he has taken
it upon his shoulders to look after my
trunk. So fearful is he that something
may happen to my personal effects, he
wont even allow me to touch the key
When times get little better, am in
hopes of being able to relieve the good
old man OF his anxiety.
The great Chinese reformcr by the
name of Ii Hung Too Lang, or some
such name, landed on this coast the
other day, and all tho Cinnamon around
hero are in II great state OF excitement.
This rcformor 10 close personal friend
OF the Emperor and the Empress Dowa.
ger is pursuing him with roontlcsa
fury. llo has come here to be protected.
JONATHAN BEEswAX.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-04-20
ArbOr DaV.

Gov. Fancher proclaims as follows:
Law and custom have decreod in al
most every commonwealth of the nation
that one day be set apart annually for
the purpose of such acts and exercises
as shall be in harmony with the general
character of the day SO established. I
hereby designate Friday May 5, as Ar
Dor Day, and earnestly request that the
day be devoted by trustees of public in
stitutions, by the faculties and students
of our state educational institutions. by
the teachers and pupils in our public
schools. and the people of our state
generally to planting of trees, shrubs
and flowers about state and school build
ings and around the homes. And to
further stimulate and perpetuate the
worthy object for which the day is Great
cd, that appropriate exercises and cere-
monies be held in all our schools and
colleges throughout the state, thereby
adding beauty and value to our broad
domain.
Given under my hand and the great
seal Of the state, at the capitol in Bis
marck, this 9Th day of April, A. D. 1899,
and of the independence of the United
State the one hundred and twenty third
L. b. Fancher, Governor
By the Governor.
<,&,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-04-20
Tt1e 4tn1teer.
c. L. ALLEN, Propr.
Official Newspaper of Steele County
Entered at the postofice In Hope, North Da.
kota. as second class mail matter.
This paper will continue to be sent till all ar
rearages are paid and 1t is ordered discontinued.

Fargo is making arrangements for
Dewey banquet on May 1. A patriotic
act.
S S S
The 500 road is in great demand, and
the Forum claims that Fargo will cap
ture it, without doubt.
S S S
The Missouri river is at the highest
point ever known, being fifty feet above
low water mark at Bismarck.
S S S
The Argus has just added $1,000 job
plant to it well-equipped Office. More
prosperity, and We are glad to see it,
S s S
President Mckinley and party of
friends, will visit Fargo about June 30
then 60 to the Yellowstone Park and on
to the Pacific coast.
S S s
DR.. N. w. Wilkins was arrested at
Caeselton last week, for practicing med
icine without state certificate. He
was fined S75. He paid it and left the
state.
y Great Northern snow pillow rolls a
thousand feet down the side of noun
tain, in Washington. Seven men were
on the engine and only four in
iured and nOne killed
Steps are being taken to erect mon
umeut in Fargo for the North Dakota
soldiers who have died in tho Philip
pines. A fitting tribute to the dead and
we will all be glad to assist in tho noble
work.
S S S
Old settlers of the Red River valley
will celebrate their Tooth anniversary OF
tho settlement of Walhalla in Pembina
county, on june 81, % and %. Many
readers of The Pioneer will be surprised
to learn that North Dakota was inhabit-
cd by the white man, century ago.
s S s
The fifth annual tournament of the
North Dakota State Sportsmen's Asso-
citation will be held in Grand Forks
June 13 and IA, and the local members
will spread themselves in an endeavor to
make the gathering one long to be re-
membered by those in attendance, and a
credit to themselves.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-04-20
TELL YOUR SISTER

\ Beautiful Complexion is an impossi.
bility without good pure blood, the sort
that only exists III connection with good
digestion, II healthy liver and bowels,
Knrl's Clover Root Tea acts directly on
the bowels, liver aud Kidneys keeping
them IN perfect health. Price - cts,
und 81 cts For saIo ny FleiscLcr " Go.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-04-20
Tourist Rates South.

The Monon Route is now selling tick
cts to Florida, Cuba, Porto Rico and al
Southern Winter Resorts, good unit
May 81. Also homeseekers tickets tt
points in Tennessee. North Carolina
South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mis-
sissippi and Louisiana. at very low rates
For map, folders. rates and other infor
nation, call or address
l.. l.. SESSIONS,
Northwestern Pass. Agt.
Minneapolis MINI.
FRANK j. REED. q. p. A., Chicago.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-04-20
By the Governor,
Fred Falley, Secretary of State.

A CTINE SOLICITORS WANTED EVERY
by Murat IIalstead. commissioned by the govern
ment as official historian of the war department.
The book was written in army camps at San
in the hospitals at Honolulu. in Hong. Kong, in
the American trenches at Manila in the insurg
cnt camps with Aguinado on the deck of the
the fall of Manila. Bonanza for agents. Brim-
full of original pictures taken by government
photographers on the spot: Large book. Low
Drop Ill trashy unofficial war books. Outfit free
Address /. 7. Barber, Sec'y. Star Insurance
Bldg, Chicago. 81
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-04-20

A CTINE SOLICITORS WANTED EVERY
~ where for Tie Story Of the Philippines -
by Nlurat liaStcatl. commissioned by the govern
ment us official historian to the war department
The book was written IN army camps ut San
Francisco on the Pacific with General Merritt
IN the hospitals at Honolulu. in Hong Kong, III
the American trenches at Manila, in the lns,lrg
ent camps with AgllinalhO. cn the deck of tile
the fall of Manila. Bonanza for agents. Hrinl-
ful Of original pictures taken by government
photographers on the spot. Large book. Low
Drop all trashy unofficial war books. Outfit free
Address +. T. Barber, Scc'y, Star Insurance
Bldg, Chicago. 81
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-04-20
letter, Salt.Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting in
cident to these diseases, is instantly al.
layed by applying Chamberlain's Eye
and Skin Ointment. Many very bad
cases have been permanently cured by
1t, 1t is equally efficient for itching
piles and favorite remedy for sore nip
pies. chapped hands, chilblains, frost
bites and chronic sore eyes, 25c per
box. For sale by Wamberg 4 jacobson,
druggists. VI
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-04-20
Dissolution of Partnership.

The partnership existing between
J. Fl. McCollom and G.. G.. Merriell, un-
der the firm name of McCollom e. Mer-
riell, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. Mr.. Merriell retiring. The
business will be continued by j. II. Nc.
Collom. and all accounts of McColom
& Merriell are due and payable to said
j. II. McCollom.
CHAs. G.. MERRIELL.
j. II. McCoLLoM.
Hone. y. d.. April /, 1899. ia
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-04-20
Lingering LaGrippe Cough Cured.

Mr. G. Vacher, 157 Osgood ST., Chicago.
My wife had a severe case Of La Grippe
three years ago and it left her with a
very bad cough. She tried a bottle of
Foley's Honey and Tar and it gave i'm
her cough entirely. Now we arc never
without bottle of this wonderful Cough
Medicine in the house. % and SOC.
Fleischcr IL Co.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-04-20
Dreadfully Nervous.

Gents:-I was dreadfully nervous, and
for relief took your Karl's Glover Root
Tea. 1t quieted my nerves and strength
ened my whole Nervous System. was
troubled with Constipation Kidney and
Bowel trouble. Your Tea soon cleansed
my system SO thoroughly that l rapidly
regained health and strength. Mrs. S
A. Sweet, Hartford, Conn. Sold BY
Fleischer & Co.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-04-20
DO YOU KNOW

Consumption is prcyentable? Science
has proven that, and also that neglect is
suicidal, The worst cold or cough can
be cured with Shilohs Cough and Con-
sumption Cure. Sold on positive guar
antee for over fifty years. For sale by
Fleischer Il Co.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-04-20

"A word to the wise is sufficient" and
word from the wise should be sufli.
cient, but you ask, who are tho wise?
Those who know. The oft repeated
of experience of Trustworthy persons may
be taken for knowledge. Mr.. W. NJ.
Terry says Chambcrlain's Cough Rem
edy gives better satisfaction than any
other in the market. He has been in
the drug business at Elkton, KY, for
twelve years; has sold hundread of bot
ties of this remedy and nearly all other
cough medicines manufactured. which
shows conclusivcly that Chambcrlain's
is the most satisfactory to the people,
and is the best For sale by Wamberg
& jacobson, druggists.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-04-20

Glad Tidings to Asthma Suffers.
Foleys Honey and Tar gives quick and
positive relief. 1t is the great remedy
for diseases Of the respiratory organs
like Asthma, Bronchitis and Hoarseness.
Fleischer e. Co.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-04-20
United States Mao.

4 HE a copy OF our handsome map 4Sx3S
20 A. inches. printed in four coIoIs and
nHH mounted on roller, will be sent TO
u W V4 any address on receipt OF IS cents
coin, postal or express money order. We cannot
we'll nsc'postage stamps. GEO. P. LYMAN, Cen
.ral Passenger Agent c., u. q N. Il. r. ST. Paul
MINI.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-04-20
B. A. Y,
H. H. No. 243.,

Which translated means considerable
the Brotherhood of American Yeomen,
Hope Homestead, No. 243. We have
'em-24 strong.
On Thursday night last, in the Ma.
sonic hall. the above lodge was organic
ed with twenty four charter members
The organization is an insurance order
of very much the same principle as the
Workmen, Woodmen, Red Men, and like
institutions and meets the first Mondays
in each month, in the G. A. r. hall.
The officers elected are:
c. S. Shippy, Foreman;
A. M. Mclaughlin, Master of Cere-
monies;
w. E. Boise, Correspondent;
J.J. Wamberg, Master of Accounts;
WI. Milligan, Physician;
Adam Major, Overseer;
R. E. Morehouse, Guard;
j. w. Laramore, Watchman;
Geo. Meader, Sentry.
The charter mempers, who have re.
| ceived the work, arc:
j. L. Stephenson, R. &. Montgomery,
r. E. Morehouse, r. A. Lyon,
G. S. Shippy. Ell Wallace,
Adam Major, w. Il. Boise,
J.J. Wamberg, A. M. Mclaughlin.
L. A. jacobson, j. w. Laramore,
f. N. Gilmore. GA. Warner,
W. j. Milligan, Geo. Meader,
L. w. Fuller, 20. Elliott, Sr..
A. E. Warner. L.O. Elliott, Jr.,
o. G. Major, E. M. Fuller.
The Pioneer hopes that the new lodge
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-04-20
State Of North Dakota, IS.


State Of North Dakota i, IS.
County Of Steele
Id. d. Brown, cashier Of the above named
bank do SOlenny swear that the above state
ment Is true to the best of my knowledge and be-
lief. j. b. BROWN, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
da! OF APRIL 1889. Y. j. MCMAHON,
lsEAI.l Notary Public, N. D.
Correct Attest: G. d. BROWN. Directors.
j D. BROWN, (
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-04-20

DoWitt's Little Early Rlscrs,
The famous Mttls pills.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1899-04-20

The Pioneer hopes that the new lodge
will prosper and grow fat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-24

pointed out to strangers rs n hero or
philosophers He never delivers an ud.
dress OF MU~icune~-urNrr ShoNes in his
oar AZ a hHnpurt-n"Nrr is asked to
Sign his name 10 n petition to the com
mon council Hes not in the business.
sir he's in some other business. Got
I" go' l'm glad yon dropped in. In
your going | should like to observe that
when You need anything extra nice in
my line rall around and I'll give YOU
bed rock figures, but You see, sir-you
realize how II would strike YOU, |
can't even ask YOU to drop n good word
l"r me among your friends, nor hope
you viii call often. am sorrowful. sir.
II is my business to be Sorrowful, aud
IN" nearest approach to lc>ity | dare
is To observe that the winter
boom seems to have set in and things
coming my way"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-11-24
&ffgnzzz5f1lS21zsa7s#
Uliuaf.

IF you keep on as you have begun.
Mabel" complained the young husband.
running his eye over the expense ac-
count, I'VE shall never be able to lay up
anything for a rainy dav.'
How can you say so, Henry ex-
claimed the young wife, righteously in
dignant, when you know | have two
OF the loseliest rainy day skirts that
were ever made."-Chicago Tribune.