The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1909-06-07

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Pembina, n. D., June 1.-THE much
heralded Grand Forks-to-Winnipeg
river trip is reality. The party left
Grand Forks yesterday morning at 6
o'clock, one hour behind schedule
time. There was considerable disap-
pointment at the outset on account of
the number who expected to go. but
who were forced to abandon the trip
at the last minute. However about
thirty-five representative citizens
were on hand to participate in what
seems destined to be one of the most
important events that will make for
the future of the city of Grand Forks
and the entire state of North Dakota.
The Red River Transportation COM
pany had planned the trip we'll. and
nothing seemed to be overlooked that
would contribute to the comfort and
pleasure of the guests. William Nc
Graw, Of the Transportation company,
was in personal charge of the trip,
and other officials Of the company
were on board-to see that every detail
was properly looked after.
The boat moved off from its moor
ings at Grand Forks without the
sound of trumpet or the wave of a
handkerchief, notwithstanding the
fact that the success of the trip will
mean so much to the future CONNER
cial interests Of the city. The sun
rose beautiful, and nature from the
very outset promised to do her part
in contributing to the enjoyment Of
the trip.
Crowds Thronged Shores.
The first stop was made at Oslo,
where the barge accompanying the
steamer was left, and the boat pro-
ceeded on her way unhampered. 1t
was evident from the start that the
trip had been we'll advertised. for
crowds of people thronged the banks
all along the way, waving greetings
and good cheer to the party. If the
event was one Of deep interest to the
transportation company and the men,
bers Of the party, it was doubly so to
those along the river. who could see a
revival of the good old days when the
Red River of the North was a great
commercial highway. and upon whose
sinewy bosom has been woven so
much interesting romance and inter-
national history
Drayton's Welcome.
DraytOn was reached at 3 o'clock
Sunday afternoon, one hour ahead of
the company's prospective schedule.
1t was here that the first real inter-
est in the trip was shown. The citi-
zens turned out en- masse, and cheer
q f,,11 ESy1
hundred lusty throats as the boat
came around the beautiful bend and
slowed up at the ferry. The city
band. under the energetic leadership
of Tom Wilson. was on the bank dis
coursing triumphant music. and the
cordial greeting of the Drayton citi-
zens will long be remembered by
those who were fortunate enough to
make the trip. Mayor Edwards, G. A.
McCrea. Editor Fairchild and host
of leading citizens were on hand to
greet the party as the gang plank
was thrown out. The band was taken
on board and discoursed sweet music
for about half an hour while the citi-
zens were given an opportunity to
inspect the boat. DR.. H NJ. Waldren,
J. T. G. Colley and J. T. Cockburn
Joined the party here and will con-
tinue the trip to Winnipeg.
A Triumphant Journey.
The afternoon was beautiful as the
boat continued on its triumphant
journey to Pembina. Not snag nor
an impeachment was encountered on
the trip. except here and there
telephone wire was stretched across
the river. which had to be cut to
permit the boat to pass. The banks
of the river along this part of the
journey are beautiful. being almost
entirely free of the heavy timber that
lines the banks farther up.
The farms slope beautifully away
into the distance on either side, and
one is deeply impressed with the
beauty of the scenery.
All Pembina Out.
Pembina. the historic old city
which. during the early years of
North Dakota's building up. was such
a prominent factor in the develop
ment of the Red river valley. was
reached at $3.50 o'clock Sunday night.
The whole town was down to the
river banks to greet the Grand Forks,