The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1890-05-08
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Peter, was in the village for several
days this week. He WAS called here as
y medical expert to examine into and
testify concerning the mental condi-
ton Of Charles Mirkel, the prisoner Oh
trial for killing his brother in-law. DR..
James made many friends while here.
Hon. NJ. E. Clspp, Attorney General
of fhe State Of Minnesota, was IN our
village on Monday and Tuesday. lie
is 6ne looking man physically, and
appears amply qualified for his respon-
siDle Office. Tho disposition made Of
Mirkel. prevented our people from
hearing him in the case. much to their
disappointment.
Our old friend A. r. Miller, 50 we'll
known here as the founder and editor
Of the ADVANCE. uas been in town for
two OF three days, looking after his
property interests, and calling upon
old friends. He looks we'll and hearty
as II freedom from editorial care
agreed with him. His family are all
in good health, and enjoy life at the
State Capital. .
Judge Geo. w. Wilson has fitted mp
the room formerly occupied by the
County Attorney. specially for his son
Ed. Wilson, who will run some lines
of business in connection with his
fathers business. The furnishing is
complete and the young man will be-
gin his business career under very
pleasant and encouraging circuln.
stances.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morrow, Of the Illus
| traitor, Minneapolis, will be ut the Dis
trict Sunday School convention. at
Heron Lake, May 16, II. Is. 1t will
pay everybody III this district to hear
this "Mighty Little Woman" Watch
for program.
Rheumatism is caused by al acid in
the blood; therefore. external treat
ment affords no perma' emt relief. To
eliminate the poison and make !,
thorough cure of the disease, nothing
else is so efficient rs Ayers Sarsapnr-
lila. GIVE it u trial. Price 81. Worth S.
u bottle.
Prof. Kings Musical Convention
was the principal event Of last week III
this place. The attendance WAS large
and the instruction all that could be
desired. Prof. King is a good instructo,
rs we'll as first class vocalist. The
Concert on Saturday evening was one
OF the best ever heard In Wortl,ingtoli
All were delighted with the Gu terrain
ment.
! A sensation was produced in oul
village by the advent Of y large meteor
which seemed to those who chancet
to see it to fall very near the town. Elk
Postmaster Bennett promptly wire,
the st. Paul Globe that it.would b.
sought for ut once ~ this vicinity
But the heavenly visitant went on t.
Iowa. fell into pieces and We l'ea
nothing of tire pieces being discovere'
on terra firma.
The announcement is made that
debate will be held In Worthingtou
on the evening of, July LIST, 1890. III
tween Hon. Albert Griffin and Nj
Walter s. Mills, Editor of the Christ
ian Statesman, OH the issues betwee
Temperance Republicans and Part
ProhibitioDists. This is one Of tn
One Hundred Debates these gentlelne
are to hold. Further notices Of thi
Occasion given in the future.
Miss Mary Lewitwho has been aftli,
ted with PAL a'ysis of her lower limb!
for nearly year, went tn Northwest
ern Hospital. at Minneapolis, lat
Tut sday, for treatment. Miss Lew
has much improved under DR.. Kenyon
care until within y few weeks ago, II
! change for the better was manifest an
DIR. Kenyon advised this course I
= be taken, rs this institution affords Il
best medical skill. Her mother u,
; companied her and will stay with h,
: for the present at least. Many frient
were ut the depot bidding her good
and wishing her speedy recovery.
p On Saturday night long prayed II
rain descended on Worthington, wlic
became snow early on Sunday morning
The rain and snow together Was IL
promise of crops in the coming seaso,
ut least of their getting good star
The snow looked beautiful, if it was
little unreasonable. Icicles formed o
the trees. but we have not heard ths
!. any damage was done to the trees i
3 bloom.
Mr.. i. F. Johnson took charge (
our Post Office on the LIST inst, and l,s
since made suudry changes and in
provements for the convenience I
J. those doing business at the Office.
: is understood that Mr.. Afford vi
: remain rs Assistant. The retired off
|. Ger, Mr.. Bennett, retires with homo
and with the "well done'' from all IL
, patrons of the Office. 1t is understood
r that lie will give his attention to IL
= surance.
The MAY Festival" at the N.
church at Rushmore was the produ<
ofconsummate skill, and: much, har
3 work, on the part Of those having
3 in charge. When we say thu
Mrs. Sclaefer had the literary an
musical departments under hi
care, our readers will knO,
, that a perfect program was prepare,
: The exercises were we'll conducted an
= were greatly admired by the spect'
r tors. Little Gertie Scl,aefer wit
charming childish grace sang It'll
o Man In the Moon is looking at you.