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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-10-31

The Stalts ut the west entrance lead to
the ladies toilet and dinner rooms
One large room in the northwest cor.
ner ie devoted to. the heating furnaces
and the storage Of fuel.
The basement is a model for conven.
ience. aud serves we'll all the rest of
the Building. Here is arranged the
machinery of the celebrated RuttAn
Warming and Ventilating system, and
also the Smead Dry Closet system.
The ventilating system is 80 perfect
That the air is changed in every room
lin the building every fifteen minutes.
The closets are so arranged that there
is entire separation In the two depart
ments and the privacy Of each is Sc
cured.
We pass up to the first floor. Here
We fiod six school rooms of ample size
each provided with \ convenient, well
lighted cloak room. Each room has u
direct entrance from tho hall, as vel
as through the cloak rooms.
Every hall aud room is wainscoted.
flushed aud polished in oak anf natu-
raj woods. Tie doors are. grained in
antique oak. The rooms ON this floor
have fine blackboxrds on the walls.
Broad and easy fights of stairs lead
to the second story. Here we dnd the
rooms for the Grammar and High
Schools, with class rOoms contiguous
for e"ch, the Super iDtendent's office
and reception room, and the Labcra-
tory. All of this story is finely finished
In OAK and polished. The High School
Room is 3l-6 ~, aud has seating Ca
pacity for 1O4 pupils. 1t is finished with
soap stone plaster, in differing tints.
The rOstruD, set III an srched niche,
adds HI air Of dignity. On the right
and left are large class rooms, each l3
K 81. From one Of these is door into
the Superintendent's 8 office, thus af1o:d
ing that officer easy transit to lis
private room. The reception room
opens off the hall, and is divided from
the Office by AL elegant glass partition.
The reception room and office form an
elegant suite, aud will contain the Ii
brary and specimen cases. Alongside
Of these rooms, aud opening from the
Office is the laboratory, room l26 X
3l.6.
Three other large rooms on this
door will lie devoted to, the Grammar
and higher grades. Each is provid-
ed with ample cloak rooms. All the
halls aud rooms on this floor are finish.
ed in Oak, wAinscoted aud vanished
in natural woods.
An easy fight of stairs leads to the
attic which is roomy and well lighted,
and is arranged 50 that it can be fin-
ished in the future for use as work
shops, gymnasium or other purposes.
The seating capacity OF tue ten school
rooms furnished with. single desks is
$50.
The people of Worthington may we'll
be proud of this beautiful aud permsn.
ent acquisition. The Board of Educa-
ton have omitted for themselves no bur
den Of care, deliberation aud thought to
see that the peoples money was well
expended, and building provided OF
ample accommodations, xnd in every
way up to the educational requirements
of tho age. It is virtually an Acad-
emY for the education of the youth OF
q wide extent of country, as well as
for the inhabitants Of the town in
which it stands,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-10-31
OUT OF THE OLD INTO THE NEW.

OUT OF THE OLD INTO THE NEW.
On Monday morning last tho pupils
OF the Public Schools. assembled ut the
''old hexagonal" building for the last
time. to form in procession, each
school with it, teacher In it. van. to
take possession, Informally. of the
new building. Delight was upon al
faces a. tho bright youthful throng
came into tho splendidly furnished
rooms through the spacious hall ways.
to pursue their studies. There were
no ceremonies attending this transfer
except tho few necessary directions
given by Prof. Hobbs, and tho othe
teachers, - to tho use OF the cloak
rooms, and other incidental matters.
There will be, however, suitable dedi-
catory exercises at IN early day. Of
which tho pnblic wilt have due notice.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-10-31
MERIT WINS.

We desire to say to our citizens, that
for years We Rave bern selling DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ttoO, DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Buck
lens Arnlca Salve aud Electric Bit
tiers, and have never handled remedies
that cell as we'll. or that have given
such universal satisfaction. We dn
not hesitate to guarantees them every
time, and we stand ready to refund the
purchase price, il satisfactory results
do not follow t!'eir use. These RENE.
dies have won their great popularity
parely on their merits. G. W. Smith
Druggist. ..z,.....- -.......- =:..--...s. ~
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-10-31

Anybody trcul,led with rheumatism
neuralgia, stiff neck. or any pain or
ache should procure y bottle Of Saliva
tlon Oil ~ once: Price s5 cents.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-10-31

A great benefit has boon secured ia
the poor by the introduction Of Dr..
Ru','s Cough Syrup; for it now only
takes Is cents To euro q cough or cold
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-02-14

When it is said that the performance
fully equaled that of Wednesday even
ing a very fine compliment is passed on
the second evenings entertainment: This
it fully did and in some particulars sur
passed in excellence that of Wednesday
In all those parts where the character
was represented by the same individual.
familiarity with the stage and character
induced better acting. and this was es-
sentlally true also with rendition of the
choruses. Miss Gertie Andrews rendered
the part of Queen Esther in superb style
while Chas NJ Hovey as Mordecai scored
another triumph as to his musical abilit-
les. Taken altogether the production of
Queen Esther was a decided success in
every particular and Colby can well boast
of her fine and varied musical talent.
Many parts of the cantata were largely
added to in interest by acting of the par
Elephants. The piano used to ACCOMPANY
the play was presided over by MIR G f
Adolph in the most excellent and sklllful
manner. Mr. Adolph is an adept. falling
little, if any. short of professional excel
lence in his handling of the piano. and
much is to be said in praise of his sue
cess in this instance. His piano
solos in the interim of acts were highly
appreciated by the audiences and liberal
ly encored.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-02-14
100000 to loan
at once on farm
loans.
+. c. Finnerty.

CIOsING-OUT SALE-Of stationery
blank books, memorandum, tablets, note
letter. legal and foolscap paper. envel
0pes, books Of notes and receipts, al
greatly reduced prices, at J. P. Bayha's,
south of J. B. Morrison s. Sons.
Word comes from N. j. Adams, a
former well known justice of the peace
of this city, to T. p Feehan which On
nounces that n j. is living in a little
town in Ohio, well in family and estate.
While here, Mr.. Adams was very well
liked by all.
The columns of the CAT are open to
correspondence on all matters of interest
to the county. Correspondents should
not indulge in personalities calculated to
wound the feelings. Paper and addressed
envelopes will be furnished correspond
ents on application.
Messrs. johnson and Cooper. Z. P.
railway civil engineers, who have been
located in Colby during the past year. as
sistants of chief engineer H. V. Gates,
own two very choice quarter blocks just
west of the Methodist church in Colby
which they are having fenced in. These
gentlemen appreciate the value of Colby
property.
Postmaster j. N Fike took exceptions
to our statement in last week paper rel
alive to the delivery of mails between
Colby and Otterbourne. The statement
that papers from Colby to Otterbourne
were9 days traversing the 10 miles bet
ween the places was made on what we
deemed reliable authority-patrons of
the latter Office. In that statement there
was no intended reflection cast upon Mr..
Fike. but we insisted that if it is true that
mail service of Thomas county was SO lily
served as to take 9 days for the Colby
newspapers to reach OtterbOurne, dist
ance of 10 miles, having daily service
both ways it was high time that the mat
ter was looked up and regulated by the
authorities On Saturday las: this Office
was. vis,ted by Mr. Thomas Morlsnd, post
master at OtterbOurne, accompanied by
Mr.. Fike. Mr. Morland related that the
parties giving US the information either
acted in malice toward him or by mis-
take, He stated, that while the county |
was under quarantine the mail service |
between Colby and Otterbourne was
practically none, the carriers being COM |
PEELED by quarantine orders to abandon |
the route, and that he. Morland, on two |
occasions visited Colby and delivered and |
received the mail from and to his Office |
that with the exception of during the quar-
antine and one other the Colby papers had
been promptly and regularly delivered at
Otterbourne. and if patrons failed to get
their mail for any length of time it was
through their own negligence in not com
ing after and calling for it. The other
exception was that of the Demo
crat which, some weeks ago failed to
come to the ONCE when it should. Why.
Mr. Morland did not know. The above
statement is published as matter OF fair
ness to the government officials For fail
ures during the quarantine, they are IN NO
ways responsible. Promptness in delivey
Of mails, the public have right to and
should insist upon and it is the duty OF
the postal officials to see that such service
be made. ]
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-02-14
Coal of standard
grades at lowest
rates. Weight guar
|anteed at Megtemre
e. l0vin'S.

In New QUARTERS. hardware
and agricultural implement store of E..
Ramsey has been removed to the
southwest corner of Franklin avenue and
Fourth street. Here Mr.. Ramsey
will be glad to welcome all COM
ers and show them their large and fine
stock of Hardware, Wo0denware. Tin
ware. Cutlery. Harness. Pumps, Wind
mills and agricultural implements of all
kinds. Come and see rs in our new quar-
tiers
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-02-14
Business is reported as picking up.

Business is reported as picking up.
Some scarlet fever has prevailed in tn
city lately.
Mr.. G. c, harrington leaves shortly TO
an extended visit to Ohio.
Some of our citizens talk as thoug
they had the Oklahoma fever
The county commissioners are thinkin!
of investing in a county poor farm.
Saturday last was busy day in Colby
the streets being crowded with people
VIM. Baldwin chairman board of coun
ty commissioners. was in the city or
Monday last.
buy and sell, or exchange lands in
Thomas County. ISAAC MULHOLLAND.
HOxie, Kansas.
Mr.. Thomas Denham, an enterprisiHg
farmer of Smith township visited our
! sanctum on Saturday.
Hon. e. E. Chandler made flying Wis.,
it to his family in Obcrlin last week, re-
turning to Colby Monday evening.
This office has just finished printing
some beautiful silk coat labels for H. c.
Shrimp, the popular clothier of Colby.
L. n. Hitchcock. of Wendall, our coun-
ty coroner. was in the city on Saturday
and favored this office with brief call
II. c. Shrimp. the clothier. visited his
store at Goodland last week. He reports
everything prosperous aud happy in our
neighbor city.
S. c. Britton and J. 3 Hampton have
been heard from. The boys are at Fl
Worth. Texas. and are reported as doing
a good business.
Miss Edith Lawrence was in the CITY
Saturday last visiting friends. Miss Law
renee is now engaged teaching success
full school at Brewster.
A series of three dances has been ar
ranged for-the promoters being r. K.
Beymer and J. J. Mccullough The first
of the series comes of TONG hit at Armory
hall
Republican,: GoOdland has been the |
scene of bank failure. Kemp s. Comp
ton, Bank of Goodland, made an assign
ment last Saturday. Liabilities 90, 800,
assets $1,000.
On Monday last this Office had pleas
ant visit from Mr.. C. G. Buckley. one of
the firm which succeeds Kaub & Co.
This firm have large stores in Scandal,
Republic City. Kas.. and at Fremont,
Seb. The firm Of which Mr.. Buckley is
! member is business from the word go.
md we are glad to welcome it 70 Colby.
Prominent among our loan men in the
:ity is Mr.. F. c. Finnerty, q gentleman
Who came here three years ago and who
" indefatigable industry. study and in
egrity has by himself worked up farm
md chattel loan business second to none
handled by single individual in western
Kansas. An earnest believer In the value
4 printers ink Mr.. Finnerty has let no
pass to inform the public in
easOn and out of season of what he had
md the terms on which money could be
nd OF him. By IN attractive sort Of i'd
'ertising. drawing inquiries to himself
nd by fulfilling to the letter every state
nent or promise made by him, Mr.. Fin
'erty has built up the large, successful
)on business he now coutrols.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-02-14
Baker perfect wire
at Chicago Lumber
Co.

L. S. Levitt made trip into the eastern
part of the state for the purpose of pur-
chasing spring seed wheat. de succeeded
in getting some good seed wheat at Nor
ton.
To-day is St. Valentine day and
many hearts are made sore and many
made glad at receipt of some scornful or
some loving message sent by some un-
known.
Messrs Pingree & Plaster are selling
plows this week. have you seen their
poster announcing their prices! II not,
call on them and they will if you want
one sell you the cheapest and best pillow
YOU have ever seen.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-02-14

Grand Ball tonight at Armory Hall.
Gasoline at the Lads Court drug store
Bank failure is reported from Goodland
this week
Winter wheat looks well throughout
the county.
w. s. Willcoxon visited Norton on
Friday last.
Don't fail to come and see the great
jobs at Shimp's.
Jasper FulkersOn made a flying visit to
Logan county one day last week.
have picked out 80 mems suits worth
$12 to S1S to 60 at $40 each. SHIMP.
Dan Bowers, formerly with NJ. Don
elan may now be found at the store of
B. j, Woodruff.
E. S: Ramsey, formerly of Ramsey s.
Ramsey of this city. is now at Concordia,
his old home.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-02-14

CAT Office does best job work
Cid newspapers for sale at this office
Subscribe for the CAT. il has most
news.
Fine job work at reasonable rates at
CAT Office.
Good meals served at all hours at the
Rock Island Restaurant
H. c. Shrimp is closing out his stock of
Clothing, Furnishing goods, &c.
Our farmers have commenced putting
in wheat. The ground is in fine condition
for sowing.
Rock Island Restaurant serves fine
meals at all hours. and prices reasonable.
r. G. Ball, proprietor.
PHOTOGRAPHS Gallery open this week
under charge of 4. S. Steele. who does
first class work.
A full line of all kinds of footwear from
the largest mems to the smallest child
rens size at Boerner Bros. 3Stf
Prot-acted meetings are being held at
the Pa,ten school house south Of town.
by Rev Brown. The house is crowded
every night. Everybody invited.
On Thursday evening las, this Office
was visited by Messrs. J. E. Bagley and
Lewis, prominent attorneys from Good
land Sorry, gentlemen, that we were
not in to welcome yeu 10 our den. Come
again.
To the farmers and others of Thomas
county wanting forest trees for timber
culture and ornamental planting, Iwould
say that have made arrangements where
by can furnish them first class trees at
greatly reduced prices. Am also agent
for Stark Nursery, Louisiana. Mo.
Att H. II. MILLER.
Chicago Lumber
Co. for all kinds of
building material
and best Coal.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-02-14

Queen Esther, Thursday Might.
The second rendition of this charming
cantata came of as advertised with the
following cast of characters:
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-02-14

.Daiiy except Sunday. All other trains daily.
Mountain time. ID. WALLACE, Agent.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-02-14
r. L. RIDDLE,
Farm Loans.
CAT Office does best job work.

Decided Lands sold to eastern parties
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1889-02-14

C.K.&N.-ROCK ISLAND ROUTE-AOv Is. 'ss
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-08-21
OAKLAND.

The weather continues very warm, on Sum
day the 18th the marcury standing 96 in the
shade.
With the frequent showers of the last week
vegetation is getting back into shape.
Last Thursday evening the members of the
class that graduated at the Austin High
School last June, met at the pleasant home Of
James TOrrens one of their number, and
spent very pleasant evening. Partaking of
beautiful supper of good things in way of
refreshments, and having a good time in
general. Leaving their hearts rejoicing think
ing that it is good to be remembered by
friends.
Since our mayor has found that he can
handle anything in the city from a broncho
pony to mule he left this merning to 90 to
Moscow to handle the throttle of a steam
engine.
Mr.. Thos. Purcell has done to much hard
work for the last week, consequently his
name appears on the sick list this week.
f. J. Norton has purchased the Broncho
pony of o. Baker, SO be careful boys when
you are hunting jack rabbits.
Gus. Rinnan our popular carpenter is hold
ing down job in Austin. FARMER.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-08-21
BROWNS SCALE.

Mrs. ]. B. Graves is in Northwood Iowa
visiting her aged father-in-law he is very low
with the infrmities of old age.
Rev. St. Glare left here Monday he will go
to Mass, where he will resume his studies as
minister of the gospel.
Geo. Baxter will take charge of George
Johnsons farm the next year.
Our new side walks look much better than
the old ones, more of them would not be out
of place at al.
Capt A. J. Hunt went to Austin Monday.
W. II. Lawrences new house is progressing
very rapidly, and will surely be an ornament
to our village.
George Warren has an assistant on the
cream route now days. Getting rather sty-
lish George.
Arnold says, hold your peace the new
threshing machine is coming sure
Herman Schmidt dug a new we'll on the
Wideman farm: eight feet deep brought
plenty of water.
The roads in this vicinity are getting very
dry and dusty.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-08-21
TO MONTANA, OREGON AND WASH
lNGCON

If you are going west bear in mind the
following facts: The Northern Pacific
railroad owns and operates 997 miles, or
81 per cent OF the entire railroad mileage
OF Montana; spans the territory with its
main line from east to west; is the short
line to Helena; the only Pullman and
dining car line to Butte, and is the only
line that reaches Miles City, Billings.
Bozeman. Missoula, the Yellowstone Ma
tional Park and, in fact, nine-tenths OF
the cities and points of interest in the
territory.
The Northern Pacific owns and oper-
ates 621 miles, or Sc per cent of the rail-
road mileage of Washington, It's main
line extending from the Idaho line via
Spokane Falls, Cheney, Sprague, Yaki-
mi and Ellensburg, to the center of the
territory to Tacoma and Seattle, and from
Tacoma to Portland. No other trans
continental through rail line reaches any
portion of Washington Territory. Ten
days stop over privileges are given on
Northern Pacific second class tickets at
Spokane Falls and all points west, thus
| atfording intending settlers an excellent
| opportunity to see the entire territory
without mourning the expenses of pay
ing local fares from point to point.
route from St. Paul to Tacoma by 2O7
miles; to Seattle by III miles-time cor
respondingly shorter, varying from one
to two days, according to destination
No other line from St. Paul or Minneap-
oils runs through passenger cars of any
kind into Idaho, Oregon or Washington,
In addition to being the only rail line
to Spokane Falls. Tacoma and Seattle,
the Northern Pacific reaches all points
IN Northern Minnesota and Dakota,
Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington,
Bear in mind that the Northern Pacific
and Shasta line IS the famous scenic
route to all points in California
Send for illustrated pamphlets, maps
and books giving you valuable lnforma-
ton in reference to the country traversed
by this great line from St. Paul. Mime
apolis, Duluth and Ashland to Portland,
Oregon. and Tacoma and Seattle, Wash
ington Territory. and enclose stamps for
the new 1899 Rand. McNally County
map of Washington Territory. printed IN
colors.
Address your nearest ticket agent, or
Chas. S. Fee. General Passenger and
Ticket agent St. Paul, MINI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-08-21
sur TON.
Miss Unetia Arndt Of Rochester Is engaged
to teach the winter term Of school In Dist. No

y Miss y netia Arndt Of Rochester IS engaged
to teach the winter term Of school In Dist. No
log.
MRS. Heath OF Pleasant Valley accompanl-
ed by her son Charles who is a Il, h. agent
were visiting at Fairbanks last week.
The Lutheran Sunday school held their pic.
n1c at Mr.. seebnohs last Saturday afternoon.
There was quite a large gathering of old
folks besides the young people and all appear
ed to have enjoyed themselves immensely,
,, Through the kindness Of Harrington Of Aus
tin the crowd was entertained with some good
music assisted by Maurice Elliot with cor.
net and Arthur Seebach with flute. Miss
Katie Fisher Of Austin gave them some vocal
music. The Sunday School Is t1ourishing, has
25 children'enrolled with an average attend
ance of 20.
Nj. Charles Neubauer has rented Slaven's
farm for next season.
Aug, Sukow lost horse last week. Mr..
Sukow is new beginner and feels the loss
very much.
A Mrs. Cook Of Minneapolis is visiting at B.
Coruforth's. .>.
The Sutton subscribers failed to get their
papers last week. What can the matter be2
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-08-21

On August 9th and Goth, septernber
10th and Oath. and October 9Th, 1880, land.
excursion tickets will be sold Is Olivia
MINI and points west thereof On b. and
u. Div. and Fargo and Southern Div.
To Winnebago City. and points west
thereof on s., M. Div. To Mason City
Iowa and points west thereof "a L and
d. Div To Sioux City Iowa and points
west and north thereof on s. @. and D.
Div. To all points on James River Div
Also to Certain points on the Northern
Pacific Ry., st, Paul, Minneapolis and
Saul, Ste Marie R'y., and also to certain
points in Nebraska Kansas and eastern
Colorado west Of but not on the Missouri
river and other southern points. Rate
one first class one way fare. Good for 80
days. G. n. Coleman, agent, G., M. &
St. Paul, R'y.