The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1886-02-11
LOCAL.
woRrHrxo1ox. MINI, FEBRUARY Ii. 1886
SHORT LOCALS.

DHOHl LOCdLO.
Next Sunday will he st. Valentines
day.
How did the remarks of Mrs. Knox
on Sunday night about euchre parties
strike you?
There are no changes to report in
the markets. There is but little flax
coming in now.
Don't gamble that q-u-i-r.e is not the
right way to spell the word which sig
nifies body OF singers.
Jackson is to have a new postmaster
also, a Mr.. Lamson having been ap-
pointed to succeed Alex. Fiddes, re-
moved.
Those who got the wrong wraps at
the birthday party at L. B. Benefits
last week, are requested to return them
so that each person may get their own.
If you have grudge against any one
send that person an ugly valentine. 1t
will not injure them any, and will help
swell the postal receipts of Uncle Sam.
There will be services at the Episco.
pal church next Sunday morning at
lO:45, and evening at 7:30, Rev. Mr..
Gum officiating. ALI are cordially in
vited.
c. T. Pope, of this place, has recently
been appointed deputy oil inspector for
the territory comprising the counties
of Mobiles, Jackson, Cottonwood and
Rock.
Last Saturday Theodore Teasdale
and Frank Cooksey, of Pipestone, were
brought over for confinement in our jail
on a sentence of thirty days each, for
keeping a gambling house.
The many friends of Mrs &. B.
L0veless, who has been on the sick
list, will be pleased to learn that she is
decidedly better, and there are now
strong hopes of her ultimate recovery
The ladies of the w. G. 7. U. will en-.
terrain the children and young people
| of Daniels Band 1T the basement of
the Congregational church, on Satur-
day afternoon and evening, February
18th. All the members of the Band
II years Of age and under are invited
from to 6 r. NJ, and the young people
from to 10.
Mrs. w. A. Peterson was taken to
the hospital at St. Paul last Friday
morning. Mr.. Peterson was compelled
to break up housekeeping, and yestel-
day sold ut auction large portion of
his household goods. He leaves for st.
Paul this morning to fill temporary
engagement. The best wishes of his
many friends 60 with him.
II. E. Torrance appears in a brand
new double-column advertisement this
week. Mr.. Torrance has been in bust
ness in Worthington for number Of
years, and has gained Il reputation for
reliability and square dealing second to
none. For further particulars see his
advertisement published elsewhere, and
when You need anything in his line
give him call.
Tie oyster supper given by the ladies
of the NJ. E. society at the McManus
house last Friday night was we'll pat
ronized, the net receipts being about
$50. The spacious parlors OF the hotel
were crowded from an early hour till
quite late with merry crowd of people.
Mr.. and Mrs. McManus should lie held
to strict accountability for the pleas
ant time enjoyed 10y all present.
Elsewhere appears an advertisement
Of the Northwestern Endowment and
Legacy Association Of Minnesota, the
general Office of which is located at
Red Wing, MINI. Messrs. B. r. Prince
and l.. 3. Bennett are the local agents
at this place. Mr.. Prince has personally
investigated the reliability of this COM
pany and its officers, and can vouch for
their soundness and square dealing.
Last Thursday information was re-
ceived that l.. 3. Bennett had been ap-
pointed postmaster at this place, vice
u.
lnasmuch as no effort was made to get
Mr.. Barber remove 4 before lis term ex-
plred, there have been no hard feelings
caused in this case, and we believe there
is no objection to the appointment in any
qIarter. When MIR. Bennett receives
his commission there will be plenty of
time in which to announce any changes
likely to occur in the management of
the postof1ice, or in the Office of clerk of
the court, which position lie now holds.
WANTED.
"A good man who understands taking
care Of horses. Good pay and STEADY
work. Address ". j. w., this office
252w
| Go to W. $. Lewis for Groceries.
l Bbl apples, any variety, $225
! lbs Arbuckle's no imitation) 100
IS" Choice Prunes 100
20" Fancy Dried Applea 100
II" Evaporated Apples 100
All other goods lowest prices. Call
and see them before buying.
W. s. LEWIS.
PERSONALS.
J. Brazil of Ellsworth vas in town
last week.
A. E. Lathrop of Luverne was in
town last week.
A. G. Seney of Sioux Falls was in
town on business yesterday.
Treasurer Wigham came over to
gaze at his deputy last week.
Esquire Geo. Hallas of Adrian was
ut the metropolis on Tuesday.