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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-05-03
THE COUNTY BUILDING,

EDITOR ADVANCE: In a late issue
of the ADVANCE you make a couple of
inquiries in regard to the letting of t,e
contract for the proposed county office,
which are of such nature as to war;
rant the belief that if answered at all
it must Ike done by the Board of Com
missioners or by an individual member
of the same. This fact, coupled with
the view that those inquiries contained
at least an implied censa.re OF the Board
In this matter, induces me to overcome
my aversion to appearing in the public
press, and 7 will answer your questions
50 far as my individual opinion and &C
ton in the case were concerned.
The l. Farmers Hotel,'' or as much
Of it asfwas offered to the county for
$500, afteraa careful inspection was
found, in the opinion of the Board, to
be unified for the purpose designed
and fl reality not rs cheap or as desir-
able to the county as new structure
costing $500 additional. And venture
the assertion that had any good bust
ness imam had occasion to look this mat
ter up ~ Il private transaction, he
would have decided the same solely as
q matter of economy.
The rejection of Mr.. Langdon's prop.
OsitiOn left only the bids Of 6. Ander-
son and Thurber and Chandler to be
considered. OF these Anderson's bid
was $4 the lowest, and following the
line Of action adopted the past year or
more by the Commissioners, he would
have received the contract But in this
instance advocated granting the con-
:, tract to L. and &. for the following. as
3. deem them, good and sufficient rea-
. sons: Everything else being equal.
hold it to he the d,tt4 of those commits
stoned to contract for public work to
let the same to parties residing ,vith;n
the district that BY location has to pav
for the tcorE. by these means, the
money expended rs a rule is immedi-
, ately placed in circulation and contrib
utes to alleviate any financial distress
that may he upon us. Of course this
theory will have no extended bearing
in this particular instance but the prin-
ciple Is just the same as if a hundred
thousand dollars was to he expended.
In my opinion. the difference between
the two bids WIS not sufficient to war
rant ;aerious, consideration when con
lfkonted with the fact that Mr.. Ander-
son is not even a resident Of the State
and. would remove the &1,1OO, from our
milst.upon the completion Of his con,
{ tract and that Messrs. r. and G,
are resident taxpayers of the county.
IN this ground alone, i ADVOCATED
the letting TO T. and e. and unless con.
WINGED that it is wrong shall pursue the
same should another occasion arise to
do sO.'" - H. 81. :..lL'
ga III Respectfully yours, 49,.
- s'at-<>I zAr 81 :: "a. o. (,oNnE
Jersey, April. 1877. w.. =.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-05-03

A carload of corn arrived here yes
terday from Carver County, for Mr..
LeuZen. Mr.. L. means business, and
will show the people that there is a way
OF making money in this grasshopper
country. The farmers Of this county
should follow his example.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-05-03

Two young men came up last week
from Carver County. One has bought
the claim of DR.. Brown, and the 9TH
er is looking for Il good piece of land.
Come, young fellows, now is the time
to get caeap land, and you will have
no trouble i'll getting wife afterward.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-05-03

Cove oysters at NJ. Ueiser's store at
Is cents for 2tb. cans. Buy them in
stead of meat and save money.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-05-03
NOTICES OF CONTEST.

NOTICE. U. s. Land Office, Wortlington
~ Mimi. April q, 1877.
Complaint having been entered at this office
ny Augustus !lasScltoa against Til mas Murphy
'"r abandoning d. s. Entry No. l5,356. dated
l02: Range &c. in Mobiles County, MINI, with
a view to the cancellation of said entry; the
said parties are hereby summoned to appear at
TINS office on the 9th day Of May 1877, at 10
O'Clock Il. H., to respond and furnish testimony
concerning said alleged abandonment
90 MONS GklNAGER, Register.
81 j. L. MOULTON ReceiVer
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-05-03
: Annual Statelfeltl
/ OF THE B q u
County Commissioners Of
Nnh1oo Nn,nku1 |

/ : OF THE 81 u
County Commissioners Of
Mobiles County,
Showing the Receipts and Expendi-
lures Of the County Of MOBILES nom
March 1, 1876, to March 1,
1917, and also The Assets and /
Liabilities Of said County
March, l, 1877.
- ~ STATE OF. MINNESOTA, !
COUNTY OF MOBILES,
i -, AUDITORS OFFICE, 4
WoRrH1NGTON, April 1877. {
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES.
= 1:..:; STATE FUND.
Recctpts-Tax collections, $95o.66
Expenditure-PaidS State Treasurer, S95oG6
GENERAL COUNTY REVENUE.
Receipts-Tax collection, - &,9N2l 81.
-. = Cost and Interest, {A3u359
Probate fees, 1000
Expenditures orders 2sssss ss9 s d. sstm.
2,o57.55
FLOATING DEBT.
Receipts-Tax collections $c6648
Expenditures-l}onds redeemed. 10000
-: ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND.
Receipts-TaX collected, t978GO
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES redeemed, 1869
z--.- POOR FUND.
Reccpts-Tax collections : $443l2
Xpenditurvs-Orlers cancelled, 88l4
FINES.
Receipts-Fines collected $500
Expendit to school fund S. 90
TWO MILL FUND.
Receipts-TaX collected y S4s9,97
ExpenditureS-OrderS cancelled, r. 5l5e4
SPECIAL SCHOOL FUND.
Receipts-Tax collections, S29QS g.
Expenditures-Ordcrsc cancelled, 3o639l
STATE SCHOOL FUND.
Keceipts-FrOm State Treasurer, x7S89O
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES cancelled, 575l2
INTEREST FUND.
Receipts-Tax collections, x17lO55
observation-disclosures on bonds paid, 1852 so
Int Oil orders redeemed, 262
-. IT,. 1924, so
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-05-03

John Newburry says he will not take
one cent less than $500 for his claim.
That is the right way to talk. Don't
give away your claims when the grass
hoppers are on their last LEGS.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-05-03

Our summer school commenced last
Monday: with Ira X. Cole as teacher.
Send on your children.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-05-03

4 supply of Legal Note, Foolscap
and Letter paper just received at the
W0rthington Book Store.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-05-03
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
RAILW Az.
Is the Very Best Route to
r. New York Now Enr1oud tho r,p.1

Is the Very Best Route to
Chicago, New York, New England, the Canadas
And
All Eastern and Southern Points,
1t is the only Northwestern Line connecting in
same depot III Chicago, with any of the great
Eastern or Southern Lines, and is the most con
yeniehtly located with reference to reaching any
Depot, Hotel or place Of Business in that city
Chicago Depot-Corncr Canal and West Madi-
son StS. Horse Cars and Stage Lines for all
parts OF the City constantly passing.
Chicago City OIlices-4;1 and 63 Clark st.
milwaukee, l'epot-('orncr Reed and South
Water Streets. Horse Cars and Omnibus Lines
running regularly therefrom to the principal
parts OF the City.
CITY. Ticket Oi1ice-4o0 East Water Street, cor
ner Wisconsin st.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-05-03

NOTICE. u. s: Land Office, Worthington,
~ MIMI, April Goth. 1877.
Complaint ing been entered at this office
bby bert Campbell against DAM, Lrguc for
Tor ab'ndoning -. s: Entry, No. 1851, dated
lu2, range AZ, in Mobiles county, Minnesota.
with view t" the cancellation OF said entry tie
SAD parties are hereby summoned to appear at
thls once on the 21'h dry Of May 1877 at clock
a. M, toreSpond and furnish testimony concern
ing said alleged abandonment.
MONS. GklNAGER, REGISTER
4J j. =. MOULTON, Receiver
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-05-03

GEO. j. DAY, Agent.
These Companies now offer in Northwestern
Iowa and Southwestern Minnesota 100000 acres
OF the Finest Lama in the State. AT low prices
On long Credit, With easy payments, At low
rates OF Interest.
These lands are very productive, Easy Of Cul.
tivatiol. Convenient to markets, and TO Villages,
Churches and Schools. >
Alternate sections mostly occupied by actual
residents: climate pleasant and healthy.
For ,circular giving fun information, or for
prices of particular lands, apply by letter or per-
sonally to - Land Department. - Of either Com
pany, at st. Paul, Minnesota
j. W. BISHOP General MANAGER.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-05-03

NOTICE, U. S: Land Office, Worthington,
Complaint having been entered at this office Nv
Thomas {. Dexter against Byron Dexter 10y uy
abandoning Timber entry no. 81, dated
M n; "A, 1871, upon the n~H section i, town
lol range 4', in Mobiles county, Minnesota, with a
view to the cancellation o: said entry: the said
parties are hereby summoned to appear at this
ONCE on the 18th day of June, 1871, 1T o'clock
p. M, TO respond and furnish testimony c0n-
corning said alleged abandonment.
MONS. GItlNAGER, Register.
49, J. Z. MOULTON Receiver.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-05-03

G. & y. W. TIME TABLE.
Time of departure of Passenger Trains from
Mankato:
Leave Tor Chicago and the East 10 a. m.
New UlM 6 40 D. H.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-05-03
DEPARTMENT,
BIGELOW, MIMI, MAY 8, 1877.

HERSEY, MIMI, MAY 2, 1877.
Going East-2:47 a. III. Going West-11:l7 a. NJ.
3:lop III. ll:49 p. III,
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POOR ORDERS ISSUED.

POOk ORDERS ISSUED.
j Chadwick relief for So weeks $50 90
J ponts relief for 4S weeks 76 90
A G Robinson, relief of sick traveller 500
Same, relief for Mrs Lee 600
c b Langdon, boarding Austin 500
Moore 4 Sni III, medical attendance on
poor 90
C Robinson, relief of H Milington 500
| !. L Kimbal relief goods for poor 6 s.
Martin l1eiSer, relief flour 10
III Grant. same 90
J era t. attending poor and insane 400
r Barber, medical attendance on poor IL %
a I; Robinson, relief Of b f Tanner and
II Wilmington l20o
Same, rcllct OF Tanner and Lang 500
Same relief for Il c Cook and others 357
| Same, relief for Vail, Millington and
Cook 6 rs
Same, Cornell and Bloom so
Condo, relief Of Dunn, Cook and 9TH
erS IL so
J H Cornell care Of MCGUIRE 1925
Robinson, relief Of Mrs Carr so
+ $ Mills, freight on relief goods As
| } Craft, attending Mr. Scvey's family u w
II l. Lackor, care and boarding NJ Nc
G Moore, medical attendance of III Mill
lington, etc 10 50
NJ Heiscr, relief supplies II ~
A 0 Condo, relief entertainment paid S IS
j Il Jones, relief supplies 10 81
& B LangdOn relief entertainment 80
l. Kimball, relief supplies 40 II
II l. Lackor, relief to Mrs Carr 2 so
| w Madison, rel eli meats 81
l. Hollis, relief entertainment 10
G Z sutton, relief flour 81 Is
| II j Grant, relief -four and meal 10 O5
& B Loyeless relief entertainment 800
A Robinson relief furnished 2 SO
q Day. freight OH relief goods 81
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-05-03

Sectional Maps of Minnesota for sala
NJ the Worthington ok-Store.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-05-03

One Pair No. Horses, Ready for Farm Work.
One Stirring PlOw Iron Beam.
One l-Horse Plow Hand Hay Rakes; Garden
Rakes, and variety of Farming and Gardening
Tools. With Combined Reaper and Mower.
AL! in good condition. Enquire at this Office,
OF OF II. d. HumiStOn. [532-1m.
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=. I.A.@O.F CONDE.
Jersey, April. 1877. 81. D.,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-03-08

THE SOUTHERN Nh. RAILROAD
This company has elected new board
of directors and perfected thorough
organization, such as will dispel all
doubts as to future successful operations.
A number of responsible contractors ar
rived here yesterday per steamer and
proceeded at once to the line of the
road, where they are engaged fixing up
quarters at several points for the accom-
mediation Of a large force of working
hands and teams. We are confidently
assured that ample arrangements have
been matured TO prevent any delay
hereafter in the progress OF the work.
We will endeavor TO keep our people
advised as TO the progress of this inn
portant enterprize. and we shall here
after take occasion TO point out some OF
the advantages to be gained by its CON-
pletion, which will, we think, establish
the foresight and reward the energy OF
those who have been aud may be in the
future instrumental in opening up this
great avenue Of trade and commerce.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-03-08

! AgAIu&ns6n l.eE DssABIrpawe
ret 10 lesfS thata valuable n
Mefnee y prUperty Of Jos. Sal
e. Esl1. "a severely iniurs Oh
Ss11rdsy niedfsf last week. Th9lri-
vef.a edD1ked man. Was on his reeurn
80 fic0 Manh13s Pavilion. wbera
be had beexse carry Mr.. Allssan. when
he Encountered . stump in the road. the
contact Win Which. though not over
turning the wagon TO which the mare
was attached. threw the driver out
The horses started of n full speed, and
before going many yards, run intoa vehi-
Gle driven BY Mr.. Morris M,lburn and
hrosher. which mas completely -demol-
ished, the occupants. though not meet
ing with any serious personal mishap,
having had . very Marrow escape. I,
was in this collision that the mare we.
hurt and her injuries are reported as SC
serious - 10 render her vslueless fol
future use. The companion horse ia
the run-s-avsy. 81. George Jr.. vas also
hurt. bot We are glad 10 say. not Sc
riously. u,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-03-08
Correspondence of.the Beacon.)
ST.. CLEMENTS BAY, March 8, 1877

.Hessrs. Editors Last Tuesday even
ing by invitation, Capt. Raley, G. w.
G., Z. NJ, J. ID. and your humble SER
want paid visit to the hospitable man
sion OF Col. r. johnson Cotton, tor the
purpose of having an old-fashicn fox
hunt. We arrived about FIVE O'Clock
and found the Colonel in fine spirits a d
enjoying good health. We met with a
very kind and cordial reception and were
soon seated around a warm stove latter
taking q few drops If his old Maryland
Club and enjoying his 6ne-Aavored Ha-
vanas. When We were invited into
suppes, we found the table covered with
eli the delicscies 81 the season. Of both
sea and iznd. and graced by the pres
ence Of his beautiful, accomplished and
amiable lady. After spending very
pleasant evening, We all retired at ten
o clock. We were called up at three
O'Clock the following morning, and upon
descending 60 the dining room, found
delicious breakfast had been prepared,
and after taking few more drops as an
appetiser, We were soon seated around
the table enjoying the good things that
had been prepared, after which Mrs.
Cotton kindly prepared a lunch for each
Of u. 10 take along on the hunt. At
four o'clock. we took leave and started
for the hunt, with Raley and Cotton in
command of our little squad. We beat
all the way up the fats without ever
starting q trail until sunrise when the
hounds jumped q red in Lover Gram
plon, and after spirited chase Of shout
twenty niles, they drove him into q
hole afew minutes before twelve O'Clock.
After spending several hours in trying
to get the fox oct. we had to desist and
leave hrm in quiet possession Of his
quarters and wiihcut the top OF his tail.
On our return, We stopped q 81. Glenn.
eusss Bsy, 10 see oar friend,. "0ld Nick. "
and enjoy few drinks Of his best old
rye. He furnished sugar extra We
also called on our friend, Theodore, "
and took . few drops with h,sn. sad he
NV .os
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-03-08

Be CARErUL-In these days, when
tight hats. hot air, and scdentary occu-
pations, canse the HAIR to fall out. II is
a matter Of no little importance to know
which Of the hair preparations are of
any value. The majority, as has been
frequently proved by the first dermato-
logists, or hair-doctors, possess little or
no merit. Such being the fact, 1t is
consoling to those who are attic ted to
know there is really one good article.
which is recommended and used by the
first medical authority, and has stood
every test, many years. This prepare
ton is HslrsVEGETABLE SICILIAN
HAIR RENEWER,-a truly scientific
compound, which is unquestionabIy the
best preparation Of the kind now be-
fore the American public. II will re.
store to gray hair its original color,
cleans the head thoroughly, cure all
eruption of the scalp. and will always
restore the hair SO long as any germs
remain, as they almost invariably do,
until extreme old age ha. destroyed
the roots. The original article is made
by R. p. Hall & Co, Nashua, N. H,
Forney's Press, Jan. 25, 1868.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-03-08

JoLLIFfcArroN.-Monday last being
the 9Th of March and Preside entail In.
auguration day this year, was made the
occasion Of a general turnout and JOLT.
fication in our village on the part Of the
colored people Of our county. The
Hayes & Wheeler flag was thrown TO the
battle and the breeze and much hand.
shaking and congratulation were in.
dulged in. Nothing that we have heard
of occurred to disturb the general JOY
OF the ebay We celebrate" the charac'
ter Of the Inaugural Address of Presi.
dent Hayes not then being known. II
is possible, lift had been, that we shoult
have heard then what we hear to-day
we've been much gone back on p
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-03-08

PREsipErr HAVE ISAueuRArEp.-
II seems after all. that the bloody minded
democrats allowed President Hayes to
leave his home in Ohio and to travel
the whole way to Washington without
either blowing up the railroad train that
conveyed him or once attempting to
e sboet or dagger him. Not only this. but
they allowed him to remain undisturbed
in Washington from Saturday to Mon
day last and then to march up to the
Capitol. like a conquering hero. make
q his SPEECH, swear IN, return, and take
uno5structed possession Of the White
House. And all this IN the very teeth
and under the nose of Don Piatt! The
. Inauguration demonstration is spoken OF
by the city papers as an affair OF unus-
ual tameness-,he crowd was small and
spiritless, the bunting display meagre
and ancient looking and the fre-crack-
ers damp or Otherwise defective. But
whatever the poverty Of display or the
right of the matter. Mr. Hayes was sue
cessfully put into the presidency on
Monday last and there he IS at this
writing, surrounded by Shermans and
busy with the make up OF his cabinet.
Whothese lat,erpeople are to be is at pre-.
sent mere guess work, except that John
Sherman Is to have what he likes best
and as he is known TO like money better
than any thing else, he has therefore
been set down for the Secretaryship OF
the Treasury. The other certainty is
that the new Congress will be convened
at an early day, the failure TO pass the
Amy appropriation bill at the late ses,
sion rendering this necessity.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-03-08

DExrn - Cor. croaes Fo.,rs.-
The Baltimore papers announce the
desff % Barnnm's Hotel ON Monday
last OF Col. George Forbes, formerly Of
this county. in the S4th year Of hi. age.
Speaking Of Col Forbes, the Gazette
says, "he was of an old Maryland iami-
~. his grandfather representing this
State in the Continental Congress-
The deceased was born at Benedict
in Charles county, but resided the
greater part Of his life at Woodville in
Prince Georges. The latter years of
his life up TO his removal to Baltimore
city last Fall were spent in St. Mary's.
He leaves widow and two sons by q
former marriage, one Of the latter resid-
in Prince Georges. the other at A nnapo-
lis. The remains Of the deceased have
been conveyed to Woodville for enter
ment." '
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-03-08
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ST MARY'S BEAC ON
trosAaDrows. Nd. e.
THURSDAY MORNING, Nas<h ST. is.1.
49, -


TO Beacon SubseribeFs.-The COM
ing March Term Of our Circuit Court
viii afford to many persons indebted to
the BSaccS on subscription and sdver.
tising sccoo.t convenient opportunity
20 settle their Indebtedness. Though
much in need Of money. we recognize.
nevertheless. It's general scarcity q this
time with or people. owing 10 The de-
prssssd condition Of aii staple articles
Of production upon which they ordina.
tily Inly TO meet their obligations. We
tliink, sbowcves, o. The ILLS due as are
mostly small. andas We know we would
be sst,<6sd for the present with partial
payment, 10 eases in which It would be
iueonssaient to pay the fall amount.
that ~s arc justified in asking fractional
assistance from al. parties indebted to
n. ut les.t Tor leagey period than
twelve months. But ii this Is asking
tao much. there IL one thing We are
sure COR patrons can do without incon.
venisaee. and that is. they esn elose up
their account by note or due bill and
upon this at least We must insist. -
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-03-08

ID Assessment OF Paepgsry IN ST.
MARr's.-Thc following tables show
the amounts OF real and personal prep
Ecrty which are >ub,ce, to taxation un-
der the late assess snent in the seven
districts OF -. Nary'< county. A Ia
hle Of the Bonds held by private par
ties In the same localities is also given.
The Grand Total shows an increase OF
SIS, 969.76 over the last corrected re-
turns Of the old assessment. the presen,
total of real and personal property. with
Bonds, being 81, 1858, sS2.76.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-03-08

%. Here is what Charles O'Conor
said in bis great speech before the Elee-
toral Commission when the Florida case
was being considered:
THAT we have the moral RICH, i. the
common sentiment Of all mankind. II
will be the judgment Of posterity.-
There lives not a man, so far as | know
on the face Of this earth, who. having
the faculty Of blushing, could look an
honest man in the face and assert that
the Hayes electors were truly elected"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-03-08

SSow.-Not having kept ourselves
posted. we are isnoran, at this writing
whether the 'grcund-hog'' has turned
out this year a prophet or otherwise.
This We know, there was snow
here on Monday last and and it ha,
been cold enough fog an ovcreoai ever
aimee.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-03-08

e. Prof. N. R. Smith, better known
As THE Emperor" now lies at his
residence, Baltimore. in very critical
condition OF health. His age. and, con-
.equent increasing in6rmity, renders it
likely that he will not recover. Such
is the opinion Of DR.. Allan P. Smith,
his son.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-03-08

b. Don. Pratt, in the Washington
Capital, offers a chrome TO the person
who will answer J. Madison Wells CO.
numdrum, Am vassal or peer p.