The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-06-20

spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. J. L.
Fisher at the WorthiDgton hotel.
The assembly of prisoners of war was
an interesting gathering. Of all the
sufferers Of the war, they had the bit
terest cup to drink Of,
Mrs. DR.. Crigler was appointed del
egate to represent the Congregational
Sunday school at the state convention
which met this week at St. Paul.
We have tho people, means and ma
terial to make a memorable, success.
full and enjoyable Anniversary Day
the 18th of American Independence.
Gen. Pavey, auditor of the state of
Illinois. with his two sons and two
daughters, were the guests of L. NJ.
Lange during their stay in Worthing-
ton.
Let there be liberality of decora
ton on the Fourth Of July. If your
merchant has not on hand what you
want, let him order it in time for the
great display.
The sham battle was no sham affair.
1t WAS we'll and bravely done. We
would mention the names Of the heroes
of Worthington, but they arc modest,
aud we f0rbear.
On Friday night DR.. Webb was
called to the residence Of our friend J.
II. Maxwell in Dewald. 1t was to
welcome fine, promising girl. All
right-next year the national census is
to be taken.
The Sunday Schools of Mobiles coun-
ty should not neglect to make timely
arrangements to compete for the prize
banner on the Fourth of July. All
schools, except those in Worthington,
within this county may compete.
Mrs. FALSELY, Of Worthington, won
an excellent fame as a reader and elo-
cutionist at the encampment. Her
voice was clear and and her enuncia-
ton elegant and distinct, so that she
was heard to the remote parts Of the
large pavilion tent.
There is to be Fourth of July this
year at Worthington, and don't you
forget it. Those who have charge of
the preparations understand their
business and are determined to make
1t the grandest celebration Worthing-
ton ever had.
The Sons of Veterans won their first
prize at Window. This will not he
their last or greatest achievement.
They have just begun to be proficient,
by the time of the next encampment
they will be in splendid shape for more
extensive competitions.
The Worthington Brass Band made
splendid music at the encampment,
and was cordially greeted whenever
they appeared. The members of the
band give much time to practice, and
show the results Of their diligence and
the good training given by their ex-
perienced leader, Mr. Savi!l.
Gov. Merriam impressed all beholders
and hearers very favorably. He is
very pleasant speaker, able to say the
right thing on such occasions. Owing
to the news Of the Indian outbreak the
Governor was compelled to leave for
st. Paul, on the 6rst train after his ar
rival.
1t will be seen that the Farmers
Alliances" has taken hold of the Far
mers' Institute" with determination
to make the frst institute in Mobiles
county all that 1t ought to be. A list
of committee men to work up the in
terest in each locality is given in our
columns to-day.
The young ladies of the light horse
company Of Window, made a very
handsome appearance st the encamp-
ment. They gave evidence of good
training, sat in their saddles with wo-
manly as we'll as martial dignity and
grace, and performed their movements
very successfully. Their uniforms are
very neat and becoming.
We extend hearty welcome to the
ranks of welded blessedncss to our
genial friend, J. s. McManus, Esq. A
notice in another column announces
his marriage with Mrs. Georgia A.
Blake of Ransom, on Wednesday last.
The happy couple have. our most cor
dial wishes for u long, prosperous and
enjoyable life together.
The vote on the question of remov-
ing the Murray county seat from Cur
RE to Slayton Is reported carried by
about twenty votes over the fifty. five
per cent. majority required by law.
But the counting Of the vote has been
enjoined, and the hearing on the mo-
ton to dissolve the injunction is to
take place at an early day.
On Saturday last the streets of
Worthington presented a most ami
mated appearance. The sidewalks
were crowded with people, the stores
were filed with customers, and the
clerks were kept busy az bees in the
hive waiting upon them. Teams were
standing tbick]y on the business
streets, and all signs were shown of a
large trade in every line of business.
Gen. Pavey was the favorite orator
of the Window emcampmcnt-and that
is saying much--fcr Gen. Barto, tho
Commander of the Minnesota encamp-
ment is also very popular and impress
sive speaker. One of the excellencies
of the speaking at this encampment