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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-11-01
MANNING RESIGNS.
The Able and Popular ROadmas-
ter Of the Omaha Sends
in His ResignatiOn.

JAS. Manning, roadmaster, is no
longer connected with the Omaha
road. The news that Mr.. Manning
had resigned caused no little excite
ment in our city. Many rumors were
afloat as to the cause of this sudden
move. Saturday morning a reporter
interviewed him to learn the facts in
the case. When asked for 4 state
ment, Mr.. Manning simply said: 1T
is one OF those results of politics; I
was jumped onto, and of course did
not like to be walked on SO quit the
company. That is all there is to il"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-11-01
Wyckoff's Cash Prices.

A few more good brooms at 15ct.
Good Carolina rice Gets. 800
Pure Sorghum (the very best) only
40 cents per gal.
: Best bird seed &c pound.
California comb honey Is cts.
Only 15c per pound for one of the
best cheap baking powders made.
Sun-dried apples 5 cts.
Remember we deliver goods.
s. v. WYCKOFF.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-11-01
A Card.

The report has been circulated that
B. G. La Grange, populist candidate
for sheriff, has withdrawn. Mr.. La
Grang called Tuesday and requested
the ADVANCE to deny the report, and
to say that he is in the field to stay
until the votes are counted, and asks
all his friends to stand by him.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-11-01
BURNED OUT.
Charred Remains All that is Left
of j. N. HOlbrOOk's Home.

S8s VI - NJ f1OlDrOOhES f1Ome.
@ "A terrible misfortune befell Mr.. j.
N. Holbrook, living on John Althous'
farm one mile south OF. town, last Fri
day night. Mr.. and Mrs. Holbrook
were visiting their friends, Mr.. and
Mrs. Staubes, and while absent their
house and all the contents were
bnrned to the ground. Young Mr..
Holbrook and Mr.. Fauskie were driv-
ing in the neighborhood, and looking
over towards the house saw a light;
they were satisfied that something
was wrong, as they knew Mr.. and
Mrs. Holbrook were away. They
started for the house as rapidly as
they could drive, but when they ar
rived the fire had made such Roadway
that it was impossible to save any
thing. Mr.. and Mrs. Holbrook are
heavy losers; all their furniture and
clothing, together with the vegetables
and Hour for winter. He estimates
his loss at fully $500 with no insnr-
ance. He carried $3.50 insurance but
the policy expired Oct. 70. Whether
the house was insured or not we are
unable to learn. Mr.. Holbrook is
confident the fire was set by fellow
who worked for him some time ago.
The fellow was detected in petit lar
ceny some time ago, and it seems, i'm
AGNES Mr.. Holbrook was instrument
tai in exposing him, and fred his
house in spirit of revenge. In the
awful calamity that has befallen them
Mr.. and Mrs. Holbrook have the SYM
pathy of all.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-11-01
Bids Wanted.

Bids will be received up to Nov
10th for building new bridge in ELL
twp. Plans Of bridge can be seen al
G. H. Sibley's in Worthington
Chairman reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
l12w2] LOUIS IPsoN, Chairman.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-11-01

"A good 100 acres of land only 8
miles from town for sale or exchange.
Will take other property in exchange
for equity. Long time to pay out
encumbrance. Come and see me.
Ttf) . NJ. E. LAYTON.
DO you want to move onto a
farm, if so can trade you nice i'm
proved 80 close to town for your town
property. I mean you.
TT M. E. LAYTON.
If you have $500 will show you
a coy home of 8 rooms, all finished,
centrally located, and take some
trade on this if you come quick.
(tf) M. e. LAYTON.
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Worthlngton Market.
Local News.

Local. NeVVSo
&C. w. Shultz was at Heron Lake
and jackson last week. I.
will Well of the Alton Demo
crat called Saturday last.
The indications are that Judge
Cory will have large majority.
The Hutchinson family will ap-
pear at the opera house tonight.
We hear it intimated that the
Baptist people will erect church
building next summer.
\ "A bet of $25. was made on the
train the other day that Owen would
have more votes than Becker.
Editor Hamstreet of the Kinbrae
Herald was Worthington visitor
last week. He reports Kinbrae on
the boom this fall. .....
H. B. Tibbetts was over to Els
worth last week inspecting boilers
and engines. He attended the repub-
lican rally and heard Congressman
McC leary speak. z.
The Sheriff Of Martin county was
knocked down by prisoner Sunday
night. Three inmates escaped. A
reward of 500 each is offered for
their re-capture.
Rev. M. w. Chunn will address
the people of this section at'G. A. r.
hall, Friday night, Nov. End. Mr..
Chunn is Pop. We hope everyone
in town will go and hear him.
Over in jackson county they are
having merry war over the Office of
county supt. of schools. Two young
ladies are the contestants, and they
are making faces at each other
through the local papers. ~es
Mr.. Shell is in Wisconsin, called
there by the death of his mother, who
died Tuesday morning. She was en-
joying splendid health until about
ten days ago when she was stricken
with paralysis, and never rallied. Mr..
Shell is expected home the latter part
of this week.
Editor John King has been ap-
pointed postmaster of Adrian. John
is hard fighter for his party, and
will stand up and do battle for de-
mocracy when the rest of the boys
feel like ''blowing out the gas'' and
going to bed. Bro. King is entitled
to anything the democrats have
to dispense. John will edit the post
office just as we'll as he does the
Democrat.
There will be service in. the Epis-
copal church Friday evening at
1880 o'clock. Bishop Gilbert is soon
to make visit to Worthington, and
will confirm class in ST. Johns
church. He is known to be an elo-
quent speaker, and it is hoped that
all wishing to hear the Bishop will
keep the date Of his visit in mind and
be present to hear him. He will be
here and preach Wednesday evening,
Nov. IA at 7:@ o'clock.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-11-01

New jewelry, silverware, etc., ar
irving daily at Reigle's. Drop in and
see the great Display. lift
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-11-01

Miss Shell is home from the
twin cities.
The ADVANCE printed 1900 sam
pie ballots last week.
Mrs. Cheney and Miss Cheney
were at Sioux Falls one day last
week.
The teachers of this city attended
the teachers meeting at Mankato last
Friday.
Miss Cheney will leave Saturday
for Germany, to be absent several
months.
That maple syrup of ours is just
like what Dad used to make in YER
mont. LovELEss THE GROCER.
Miss Graves, rep-populist can
didate for supt. of schools was in the
city yesterday.
Judge Wilson was dead for a
short time last Friday evening. He
had severe attact of heart-failure.
Our mince meat is going like
hot cakes. You will miss it if you
miss it. LovELEss THE GROCER.
Mrs. Lawton's mother who has
been here visiting for some weeks
left Saturday last for her home in
Illinois.
Capt. Wigham was here yester-s
day in the interest of his candidacy
for register of deeds. He is very
hopeful of success.
The democrats had a big rally
in Elk township last week, but we
understand there are some republic
cans left in that town yet.
A neat little home. house of four
rooms in central part of town near
school, for sale at a bargain.
[tf1 " NJ. E. LAYTON.
The Lake View House was re-
opened to-day. Messrs. Sellers &
Sears have made many improvements
in the hotel and will run a strictly
first class hotel.
"A good house and barn with p
acres of land close to business part Of
town for rent after Nov. 18th. This
property is for sale or exchange for
80 acres of land. It'll M. E. LAYTON.
Miss Mamie Smallwood gave
party to her little girl friends last
Saturday afternoon. The little ones
all say they "Just had splendid
time
Block number 48 in Worthington
for sale at a bargain. Will take
some trade on this with some money.
This will divide up nicely.
tf) NJ. E. LAYTON.
w. H. Elias and wife and grand
son, Elton Elias, of New Richmond,
Wis, formerly of St. Paul, are here
for visit with M. L. Elias and wife.
They have been on visit to friends
in St Paul, Winnebago City and Blue
Earth City. This is their first visit
to Worthington and they are much
with the prospects of the
town and county.
The Gladstone Club will have a
meeting on Friday night November
9th. On account of the political in
terest which is prevalent just now,
the Gladstone Club has decided to
postpone their meetings until after
and it is very desirable that
all members he present on the above
date, as questions of vital Importance
to the club will come before them at
kh;s meotSnn
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-11-01
ABSolu IElf PURE

Rooms to rent. G.. M. DARBY. If
Lawyer Cheney has been stump
ing the county in the interest of his
candidacy for the county attorneyship.
wish to rent my residence on 5th
ave., furnished or unfinished.
(, lift Mrs. A. D. CHENEY.
REGGIE has the finest display of
jewelry and silverware in the city.
Call and see the display. lift
Hedberg & Clauson have secured
Office rooms on the second floor of the
Cowan building. The building will
be completed this month. "
Blair & Co. have one of the neat
est shoe stores in this part of the
state, and the prices they are giving
is drawing trade from distace.
Blair & Co. are "up to date"
MIR. and Mrs. B. F. johnson will
depart Nov. 7th for Eureka Springs,
Ark, where they will spend the win
ter. We hope Mr.. johnson will be
greatly benefited by the change of
climate and come back in the spring
frocn &c n ~1eo
The Adrian Democrat last week
printed the county ballot, and in ex-
planning it says lit will not do to sim
ply cross the first name on the ticket"
John, it will probably surprise you to
see how many voters of this county
"think it will do to- cross the first
name on the ballot" There are hun
dreds of good fellows who are anxious
to mark that name. J. T. McC leary's
name is first on the ballot.
Those who did not attend the
Oar. Reese meeting last Friday even
ing missed good speech. The in
clement weather and confusion as to
date materially cut down the size of
the audience. Mr.. Reese is full of
wit and wisdom and gave two hours
talk that was highly edifying and en-
tertaining. It is safe to say that if
Mr.. Reese should again speak at this
place he would be given q rousing re-
ception and an immense audience.
Saturday and Sunday evenings
DR.. I. H. circuit will lecture on Tenn
perance at the Presbyterian church,
at 7:3O o'clock. His subject Saturday
night will be ut don't hurt me-" Sun
day evening, "The smallest beings
and their work." Admission
free, collection taken. The following.
from the Leader, was written by a
we'll known Minneapolis pastor:
prof. I. H. circuit, M. D., Phi. d.,
author Of Microbes and Men, recent
" delivered couple of lectures in
Grace Baptist church of such rare ex-
cellence that feel exceedingly anx-
ious that they should be repeated
throughout the state. They lay the
foundation deep and strong for tenn
perance sentiment and temperance
as no other lectures I have
ever heard. The doctor speaks from
personal Investigations, and takes al
most nothing second hand. He ex-
plains the methods by which he arriv-
IS at the startling truths he presents,
20 that every impartial listener is
thoroughly convinced. The doctor
mas most complete and original out
1t for the illustration of his lectures.
For instance, instead of plates of the
stomach he has real human stomach
If man who had died from alcohol
cs, and other things to correspond. I
link be could be secured to give
rom one to ten lectures on very reas-
Enable terms as he is not only natur-
lily generous man, but also anxious
% help in the good cause of temper
lnce.-B. HI. Brasted."
? ~.
Bids Wanted,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-11-01
Subscribers.

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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1894-11-01
NEW BANKING FIRM.
An Interest i'm the Mobiles County
~ Bank Sold to Mr.. Lynd,
..a.r Of Iowa.


~ Bank Sold to Mr.. Lynd,
Of Iowa.
November first a change will be
made in the proprietorship of the No
bles County Bank, an interest having
been sold to Mr.. E. A. Lynd, a veal
thy capitalist Of Gowrie, Ia. Mr..
VIM. Evans, son-in-law of Mr.. Lynd,
will move here at once and assume a
position in the bank and represent Mr..
Lynd, who has large banking inter-
ests in Iowa. This move places the
Mobiles County Bank squarely on it's
feet, and it is now abundantly able to
take care of all business that comes.
There will be no change in the man
agement of the bank, Peter Thomp.
son will remain as president and Mil
ton P. Mann as cashier. We believe
it is generally understood that new
block will be erected next year for
the bank.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-23

WEST WARDsBoRo.

An Easter concert is in preparation for
next Sunday morning.
Miss Myrtle Leonard has gone to Spring
field to visit her brother
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Allen of Stratton
are working at F. L. Adams's.
The newly married couple, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Wait, have moved to the Wait
farm.
A. E. Brown and family, who recently
suffered in the fire at Brattleboro, are Wis
iting Mrs. Browns brother, Geo. Porter.
The temperance meeting Sunday was
well attended. A fine picture of Neal Dow
was shown, and the readings connected
with his life of service were interspersed
with vocal music practiced especially for
the occasion.
E. A. Blodgett's barn, containing some
hay and yoke of oxen, was burned last
week Friday evening; no insurance. Since
then Mrs. Estabrooks has moved from
there to w. A. Putnam's. 1t is under
stood that homes have been found for the
three older children. Bert Parsons has
moved his goods to Stephen Bills.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-23
The Best known.

That which is the most widely known. is sure
to give the greatest satisfaction. When we are
sick and in need of ply sican, we send for the
one who is known TO be the most skillful in his
profession II is only recently that people all
over the land had the opportunity of obtaining
the best medical consultation and adv ice without
charge.
Dr. Greene, "a Temple Place, Boston, Mass, is
without question the best known and most skill
full physician in curing nervous and chronic dis
eases He is the discoverer of the wonderful cure
DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy
and has lately adopted the plan of treating the
sick from far and near by means of letter cor
respondence. His success is simply wonderful
People can consult him by letter, free of charge.
He gives most careful and explicit attention to
al letters, answering all questions and thorough
ly explaining your disease so that you know lust
what the matter is with you. For this, there is
no charge whatever The doctor uses only harm
less vegetable remedies and has the greatest sue
cess in curing disease through letter correspond
ence. Send for his symptom blank and he will
write you full description of your disease aud
give you advice and directions how TO cure it free
of charge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-23
wIIIIAMSVII,IE.

Hannah Powers is spending a few days
at home.
Hastings Williams is home from Barre
this week for two weeks vacation.
Mrs. d. w. Fisher is no better. Her
son, Henry Bowker, of Rochester, N. Y,
has been sent for.
Chas. II. Dickinson of Wallingford,
Conn, has been spending a few days with
his parents, leaving Wednesday morning.
Albert j. Pullen of Brattleboro will
give his lecture on Alaska in the Univer-
salist church tomorrow evening. Tickets
are for sale at c. E. Parks's store.
Rev. w. p. Burnell of Boston will
preach in the Universaist church next
Sunday morning at 10:45. In the even
ing an Easter concert will be given by the
Sunday school.
The dramatic entertainment on Friday
evening was well attended and very sue
cessful. All the parts were well played,
and Walter Wheeler as dude and John
Williams as an insurance agent were espec-
tally good. The young people cleared
S14.50, and the ladies from the supper
some over 50. Nearly all the adjoining
towns, as well as the several villages in
this, were represented in the company that
joined in the dance which followed.
In some respects this has been an I'M
lucky week. Monday as Albert Tension
was chopping the axe caught in twig
and struck his instep on the left foot,
leaving a deep wound. A little later in
the day Geo. Mitchell accidentally struck
his hand against the large saw at the
steam mill and took off the little finger
and made deep cut in the next one. As
DR.. White was at Marlboro both had to
wait till evening to have the wounds dress
ed. On Wednesday as W. H. Dunn, the
chief basket-maker at A. NJ. Merrifeld's
mill, was adjusting belt a stick flew and
hitting him in the side made him uncon-
scious for some time, but it is hoped no in
ternal injury was sustained.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-23
WARDSBORO,

F. d. Chase has moved his family to
Somerset.
T. F. Johnson has been suffering from
an attack of rheumatism this week.
Appropriate Easter services will be held
in the Methodist church next Sunday.
Charles Rice has the congratulations of
his friends and neighbors in his recovery
from serious illness.
y. c. johnson of South Wardsboro has
the heartfelt sympathy of the people of
this town in the death of his wife, which
took place Tuesday.
The box festival, held last week by the
ladies' benevolent society, proved a very
enjoyable occasion, and in financial result
surpassed the expectations of nearly all
concerned in it.
Last Monday evening about 80 of the
friends of Mrs. Dora Benson surprised her
by meeting with her at her home in the ca
pacity of braiding bee. A pleasant time
was enjoyed by all and will ever be re-
membered by Mrs. Benson as pleasant
event in her life. The occasion was the
third anniversary of the marriage of Mr..
and Mrs. Benson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-23

He will not lose any of them, though they
are badly mangled
David Eddy has already made 5000
pounds of sugar. He had weighed by NJ
l.. Boynton, Monday, 600 pounds, upon
which application is made for bounty.
The exercises in celebration of Neal
BOWS Goth birthday here on Tuesday
evening were well attended and enjoyed by
all present. The rectations, readings and
music were good The addresses by Rev.
S. L. Vincent, Rev. E. b. Earle and Mrs.
Tracy were entertaining and instructive,
showing the advantages of prohibition over
high license. The names of the gradual.
ing class of the Loyal Temperance legion
to whom diplomas were given are as fol-
lows: Harry Amsden, Mamie Perry, Win
ME Lanphear, Merle Willis, Merton Vim
cent, Edith Clark, Eva Wolcott, John
Wolcott, Harold Muzzy and Bessie Boyn-
ton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-23
VERNON,
Wallace Stoddard of Winchendon is at
home on vacation.

Wallace Stoddard of Winchendon is at
home on vacation.
An unusual fatality seems to have struck
the horses in this town in the past few
days. Besides w. NJ. Howe, who lost one
last week, Akley IL Wright, c. F. Fair
man and Elijah Stebbins have each lost
one.
The entertainment given by the grange
on Tuesday evening was all that the most
enthusiastic patron could ask. The hall
was filled with an appreciative audience,
and the drama, "Our awful aunt" was
rendered in a most creditable manner. The
personation of all the characters was re-
markedly good, and the antics of "Pete,"
the faithful negro servant, caused much
merriment The supper was one of the
BEST and the dance which concluded the
entertainment was participated in by 40 or
more couples The members of the grange
desire to sincerely thank their many
friends for substantial assistance rendered
in making the entertainment successful.
Ernest G.. Hubbard visited his cousins
at Northampton the first of the week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-23
STRATTON.
Miss Edith A. Pike is quite i'll.

Miss Edith A. Pike is quite ill.
David Wilder is moving TO Weston.
F. G. Lackey, jr., is at work for o. E.
Allen.
Mrs. j. D. Styles has gone to South
Wardsboro to care for her sister, MIRA. Ball
Frank Kidder has gone to Sherman to
take charge of the lime kiln there. and
Henry Payne is acting as foreman at the
kiln here in Stratton.
Charlie Allen has finished his work for
B. l.. Perry. He and his wife are at work
for F. Adams at West Wardsboro having
stored his goods in NJ. F. Perry's hall.
Mr.. Crossman's teams that have been
drawing lumber from Smith woods have
finished, as the road is breaking up. Mr..
Tobin, who has been at work for Mr.
Crossman, returns to his home in Dorset
An Arlington correspondent writes the
Bennington Banner: "Irving Grout and
family have returned to Stratton after a
stay of some weeks at his brothers near
the village. Mr.. Grout came over this side
of the mountain to have an operation per-
formed for fever sore of long standing on
one of his limbs. When he returned he
was able to walk by the aid of crutch"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-23
JACKSONVILLE.

Spring birds have put in their appear
ance
Mrs. James o. Corse has been very i'll in
consequence of vaccination.
w. A. Brown is in market this week
buying goods for the spring trade.
Rev. Thomas Collins attended funeral
at the west part of the town last Tuesday.
E. j. Roberts has bought the western
stage route. c. c. Coleman drives for
him.
The friends of Miss Grace Pike gave
her a surprise party Monday, the 10th, it
being her 10th birthday.
Ransom W. Boyd has bought Mrs. Char
lotte Tyler's place for 5000, and Mrs. Ty-
Ter will live with her daughter Dora.
Lawyers and witnesses who attended
county court this week found the roads al
most impossible on account of the mud.
Lawrence Cushman has moved from the
Pierce farm to Browns Blanchard fam.
1t is understood that Murray Pierce will
return to his farm soon. He has been in
town the past week.
Prot. 1. T. Goodnow, NJ. A., who died at
Manhattan, Kansas, Tuesday, was native
of Nottingham, and was born in 1914
He worked as a clerk in that town and
Colrain, and in company with two other
boys walked 90 miles, from the latter place
to Wilbraham, to attend the WESLEYAN
academy. He worked his way through the
academy and afterward was made an in
structor there, holding the position for Is
or more years. He went to Kansas in
lS47, and became the first superintendent
of public instruction in that state, and also
land commissioner of the Missouri, Kan
sas d Texas railroad.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-03-23
SOUTH VERNON.

Fred Brown is building an addition to
his barn.
W. E. Stoddard of Winchendon, Mass,
came Tuesday for vacation.
Mrs. G. F. Gould has returned from her
visit at Orange and Greenfield.
George Brooks, jr., came home from
Poughkeepsie, n. Y, last Saturday.
c. j. Stone and family will remain on
the farm of Mrs. G. F. Gould another year.
DR.. Pierce of Greenfield, Mass, was
called here last Monday by the illness of
the daughter of Fred Adams.
Miss Nellie Johnson from Mortified
seminary has been at her sisters, Mrs
Blodgetts, i'll from vaccination.
The blacksmith shop is again open to
the public, by man from Turner's Falls,
who is said to be good workman.