The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-09-10
BREWSTER.

BREWSTER.
uaying is in general progress, and
considerable hay is l'eing shipped from
h. re, as this has the name Of being one
of the best stations on the line for that
commodity. Fairfield aud Peverill are
the buyers here, and expect to ship ut
least lCO cars.
Samuel Towe's parents from Iowa
visited him this week ard continued
their journey to Minneapolis, to take
in the Exposition.
John Weaver, our boss carpenter who
wintered In Salt Lake City. says Mime
sofa is good enough for him, and is
ready to DO al kinds ef work in his line
Mr.. BY, of Worthington,, Sundayed
with his son. Del, who lives near here.
Notwithstanding great many were
not hunting Sunday, Int merely driv-
ing for pleasure, we had very interest
ing session Of Sabbath School, which
was followed by an able sermon deliver.
ed by the Rev. Dr.. Adams, of Minneap
oils, who drove up from Worthington,
accompanitd d by Messrs. Day. Palm and
Dayton. We appreciate the kindness
of these gentlemen and others in thus
assisting us to get start, and trust
they y i'll not ''grow weary in we'll do.
ing"
Base ball is no doubt a grand game.
but it would look better for our town
and the young men if they would not
hold there meetings at the same time
that the Sunday school is going on.
Come into church next Sunday, boys,
there is plenty Of room and you eau he
assured a hearty welcome.
Travelling men are seen daily on our
streets which is . good criterion of
business.
Through some misunderstanding the
Heron Lake band failed to put in ap-
pearance at the ball held last Friday
evening. A very enjoyable time was
had however till five O'Clock next morn
ing. with nm hours intermission for
supper at the Brewster House.
J. A. Mackay, Of Pipestone. is taking
u. W. Weber's place while away, and
is making many friends by his courte-
Gus behavior. ANON.
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1T rains, and the wind is never
weary" We're in this morning with
Longtellow's lugubrious thoughts on
that rainy day.; while we think Of the
unfinished stacks and long windrows
Of nice new mown hay, which this
pitiless rain will rob Of its matchless
odor and emerald tinge. But taking
it altogether what would we do but for
the blessed rain? Last spring we
were on the ragged edge of despair be-
cause the 1ckle clouds refused to pre-.
cipitate their contents. But after all,
in the niche of time, the fruitful rain
descended, and mother earth responded
with her matchless cargo of provender
for man and beast. .--z.sjs -. ...s.,s. e
It is so long since I had an opportun-
ity to pen II communication to the AD-
VANCE that I may have to 60 back a
little, but hereafter we shall try to
keep abreast of the times. +
3 Some little time back we were made
q welcome visit by Ed. White and wife
Of Slayton. They have pleasant home
in that enterprising and progressive
town, and would be glad TO see any
former friends who may call on them.
The writer and wife together with Joel
White and wife, parents Of the young
couple, spent the Fourth Of July at
their home very pleasantly. We we're
impressed with the present status and
future prospects of Slayton. The rith=
rolling prairie and thrifty settlement
tributary TO the place. together with.
the enterprise and business activity Of
the citizens, bespeak 10 the near future
one Of the most prosperous and attrac-
tive towns in Southwest Minnesota..
Here We met one Of Mobiles county'3
old settlers, who ont athered the To-
Gust storms In the 10as. but with many
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